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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-03-21
IRRITATING TO FRANCE.

That Country Much Alarmed Over En-
glands Intentions Regarding the Sou
dan.
PARIS, March 1s.-The French gov
eminent, mp to this time, has not de-
fined its position towards the proposal
to dispatch an Egyptian expedition up
the Nile. There is reason to believe
the proposal came as surprise to the
French government. French states
men have been entertaining the hope
that an opening of negotiations was
near at hand looking to the evacuation
of Egypt by the British troops Next to
the sovereignty of Germany over AL
saceLorraine, probably the greatest
source of irritation known to French
diplomacy is the British occupation of
Egypt The present move on Great
Britain's part is bly, irritating, COM
ing as a check to hopes which French
statesmen had allowed themselves to
entertain
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-03-21
INCREASE IN EXPORTS.
The Showing for Eight Months Is $50,
642,992 In Excess OF Imports.

The Showing for Eight Months Is $780,
642,992 In Excess OF Imports.
WASHINGTON, March 16-A state
ment issued by the bureau of statistics
of the imports and exports of the
United States for the month of Feb
ruary, and for the eight months ended
February %, 1896, shows the exports
of dom este merchandise during the
month amounted to $76. 800, 1876, against
$54, 500, 944 during February, 1895. For
the eight months the exports aggre-
gated $500, 800, 500, or about $40, 600, 900
in excess of the same period in 1895.
The imports of merchandise dur
ing February amounted to $62, 49,
29s, of which $2S. 524 ,O36 was free of
duty. For the eight months the i'm
ports, dutiable and free, were SOL, 4O2,-
2O7 less than the exports During Feb
ruary the exports of gold coin and
bullion amounted to So, 1873. 700, and the
imports to ST., $500 For eight
months the exports were $50, 642, 992 in
excess of the imports. The exports of
silver coin and bullion during Febru-
airy amounted to SIS, 362, 319, and the
imports to $1,411, 967. For the eight
months the exports of silver exceeded
the imports by $50, 75S. 2O4
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-03-21
MORE SPANISH MAssAcREs.
Three Instances Where Weyler's Men Up
hold His Reputation as . Butcher.

Three Instances Where Weyler's Men Up
hold His Reputation q Butcher.
KEY WEST, Fla, March 16.-Dis-
patches from Havana describe a series
of horrible massacres perpetrated by
Spanish soldiers. On March 10, in Ha-
vana province, six small Cuban boys
were met on the public road by de-
tachment of Spanish infantry, who
shot and killed them. At Palmas de
Pedrose the Spaniards shot Is non-com-
batants, among them being a man
named Perdome, Cuban by birth, but
naturalized citizen of the United
States. Ten days ago detachment of
Spanish troops entered the town Of
Artemisa. The women of the town
were assaulted and many young girls
were carried off to the Spanish camp,
where they were detained over night.
Two of the girls committed suicide the
next day. Two old men who protested
were shot.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-03-21
DEATH BEFORE DISGRACE.
Postmaster Frank Mapea, of Kansas City,
Kan, Deliberately Commits Suicide.

Postmaster Frank MapeAs of Kansas City,
Kan, Deliberately Commits Suicide.
KANSAS CITY, Kan, March 16.-Post-
master Frank Mapes, one of the best
known democrats in the state of Kan
sas, committed suicide by shooting
himself at his home, us Washington
avenue, yesterday morning. The cause
of his suicide was the discovery OF
shortage in his accounts with the gov
eminent. The discovery had just been
made by Inspectors Sutton and Reid.
Of the post office department at Wash
ington. Rather than face the charges
of official dishonesty Mr.. Mapes took
his own life. The affair has created
sensation in this city. The last time
Mr.. Mapes was at the post Office was
Friday night. The inspectors ar
rived Thursday and began the in
spection of his books. They have not
yet completed the examination, but
have aseertained that the amount of
the shortage will be between $4,000
and 1O,O Thursday and Friday they
found some discrepancies in the book
accounts at the Office. The postmas-
ter, SO the employees say, always kept
the books under lock and key and
would not allow anyone to handle
them. The shortage extends over i2
months, the inspectors say, and was
covered up by false entries in the books
and in reports sent to the department
at Washington.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-03-21
FATAL BLUNDER.

Disastrous Result of Misinterpreta ton of
the Answer to Challenge.
HAVANA, March 17.-Late Saturday
night ten rebels attacked the planta-
ton of Cans, near Mariaunao, west of
the city of Havana, burning the cane,
the mills and the buildings. Spanish
troops stationed in the vicinity saw
the flames and rushed to the assist
ance of the plantation. One party of
Spanish troops reached the plantation
first and, aware of the presence of the
rebels, threw up intrenchments and
awaited an attack. The second Span
ish party arrived later, composed of
part of a column operating under
ieutenant-coloDel, who personally had
hurriedly gathered force and marched
in that direction. Upon being chal-
lenged, he answered.: 'San Quintin
Battalion" The first party mistook
the name for s'Qu;ntin Bandera," the
Cuban commander, and opened fire.
The others answered and charged with
bayonets. Official reports say the
wounded and killed amounted to A,
including captain and two lieuten-
ants for San Quintin. The intrenched
troops suffered no loss
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-03-21
OUR MILITARY STRENGTH.
Uncle Sam Can Put 9,467,694 Men in the
Eield on Short Notice.

Uncle Sam Can Put 9,467,694 Men in the
Field Short Notice.
WASHINGTON, March 16-According
to a report on the organized militia of
the United States, which has just been
prepared by the war department, the
United States. in need, can put 9.467,-
694 men in the field. The total force
of the militia numbers lis, 500, of which
1O2, GOA composed the infantry, IS, 215 the
cavalry, 2,267 the artillery, 649 the
special corps, and there were LAB gen.
erals and staff officers. New York is
far in the lead in the number of men
enlisted in the national guard, it's
strength amounting to II, 901 officers
and men. Pennsylvania is second with
s,4S2, Ohio third with 6, 493, Illinois
fourth with 6,226, Missouri 18th with
2,1O7 and Kansas 22d with ISIS. Okla
homa ends the list with 153.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-03-21
REVIEW OF TRADE.
Large Hope but Little Actual Business
Waiting Still the Rule.


NEW YORK, March AR. G. Dun 81
Co.'S Weekly Review of Trade says:
Waiting is still the rule Large hope but
little actual business explains the strength OF
some markets and the weakness of others
The feeling that the spring Of 1896 ought to
bring larger business will not suffice to meet
expenses all the season il the larger business
does not come. 1t is especially noteworthy
that prices of materials have varied quite
differently from prices of manufactured pro-
ducts, although in most cases the advance Lass
fall was commenced by extraordinary uplift-
ing of prices for materials
Cotton goods sell but slowly, notwithstands
ing recent reductions in price and the enor-
nous accumulation of unSold stocks causes APP
prehension in many quarters. In woolens the
demand is very largely for low grade goods
and fierce competition affects the prices of the
better grades materially. In clay worstedS
the manufacture has been so far overdone that
stoppage of some most important works is con-
sidered not improbable.
The market for wheat is weaker, with no
better reason than the government report Of
wheat in farmers hands, which is altogether
out of keeping with the government estimate
a year ago, and yet is probably more nearly
correct Corn is shade Armer, without ap-
parent reason, and cotton maintained q six~
teenth, although the prospect of yield this year
is at least good as it has been at any time.
Failures for the week have been 300 in the
United States. against 266 last year, and 90 in
Canada, against 81 last year.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-03-21
CARLISLE A CANDIDATE.
The Secretary of the Treasury viii CD Be.
fore the Chicago Convention.

The Secretary of the Treasury VIII CD Be.
fore the Chicago Convention.
WASHINGTON, March 7.-Secretary
Carlisle is a candidate for the presi-
Dental nomination at Chicago, and a
public announcement to that effect
will soon be made by one of the secre-
tary's close friends in the senate. This
announ however, will not be
made until President Cleveland has
formally stated his purpose not to per-
NIT his name to be used in the conven-
ton in connection with third term.
It is learned on excellent authority
that the president has fully decided
upon this course, and it is expected
that he will make known his deter
mination within a short time. Al
though Secretary Olney's name has
been considered with favor by the
democratic leaders, it is known that
he does not desire the nomination. 1t
is undoubtedly true that Mr.. Carlisle's
candidacy will have the support of Mr..
Cleveland and the mem bers of the cab-
met. He will go before the con-
vention as their representative of
the sound money views of the admin
iSfrafion
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-03-21
THE DELGADO OUTRAGE.
An American Shot by Spanish Troops WhC
Knew He Was an American.

An American Shot by Spanish Troops Who
Knew He Was American.
HAVANA, March 17.-Dr. Jose Manuel
Delgado, the American citizen who is
reported to have been shot and nearly
killed by Spanish troops under the
command of Gen. Melquiz, arrived
here yesterday. He is so seriously in
jured that he had to be carried on
stretcher. The captain-general has
promised the promptest inquiry into
the circumstances in the case, and has
given assurance that the guilty per-
sons will be most severely pun.
ished. DR.. Delgado says that a
number of the employees of the Del.
gado plantation, near Bainoa, have
been killed by the troops, in
Guiding the brothers Tipia, and the
two Guerras, father and son. The cir
cumstances in the case, so far as they
could be gathered at present, seem to
point to a most gross and deliberate
outrage upon the part of the Spanish
soldiers, who were made aware that
DR.. Delgado and his aged father were
both American citizens.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-03-21
PHoToGRAPHING THE VOICE.
Pictures of Human Vocal Notes the Newest
Scientific Wonder.

Pictures of Human Vocal Notes the Newest
Scientific Wonder.
WASHINGTON, March 16.-Another
wonderful discovery is announced to
the world. This time it is not a
European scientist, but an American
who makes the contri button to knowl-
edge. He is a professor of physics at
Columbia college, New York. and his
name is William Hallock. For long
time he has been experimenting with
a method, now at length perfected, of
making pictures of musical sounds by
means of the camera. Such perfect
results are obtained that the
voice OF a tenor or soprano can
be judged with absolute accuracy
as to it's quality and range without
hearing it-merely by inspecting
series of photographs. Prof. Hallock
proposes to photograph a large number
of the finest voices obtainable; also, to
get as many more photographs of poor
voices. By comparative study of the
two series he expects to be able
to reduce the peculiarities of a good
voice to basis of scientific under
standing. Incidentally comes the in
teresting question of articulate speech
in man and the lack of it in beasts.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-03-21
PEACE IN ITALY.
RIoting Has subsidized and the Crisis Hal
Certainly Passed.

Riotinx Has Subsided and the Crisis Has
Certainly Passed.
ROME, March 1A-Out of the Storm
of popular anger which swept over
Italy when the news of the defeat or
the army under Gen. Baratieri In
Abyssinia reached here a feeling OF
great resentment against the Italian
commander is all that remains Riot
ing has ceased. The Reservists who
fed from the country sooner than go
to Africa at the call of the govern
ment for the class of 1872 are return
ing, and it is not believed any steps
will be taken to punish them. Nego-
tiatious with King Menelik6have been
opened, it is anticipated that peace will
be concluded before long and the war
Office has countermanded the instruc-
tions sent to various points for the
hurrying forward of reinforcements to
Africa. The new cabinet is at work
and the financial situation is brighter
than anticipated.
To cap the peaceful climax, comes
the pleasant report that Emperor Will
liam, of Germany, Emperor Francis
Joseph, of Austria, and King Humbert
will meet at Genoa in a few days, and
that series of brilliant fetes will mark
this public proof of the renewal of the
ties which compose the Dreibunds
which is intended to demonstrate to
all whom it may concern that Italy,
instead of being friendless, upon the
verge of bankruptcy and encountered
by tottering throne, is strong in the
earnest support of Germany and Aus
tria and will be backed by Great
Britain in anv great emergency.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-03-21
FORTY LIVES LOST.
GunpOwder Explosion the British
Steamship MatadI, I'm African Waters.

Gunpowder Explosion the British
Steamship MatadI, in African Waters.
LONDON, March 17.-The British
steamer Matadi, which sailed from
Sierra Leone on February 5, was to-.
tally destroyed at Bona by an explo-
sion of gunpowder, March z. The
whole fore part of the Matadi was
blown into the air, and 40 persons
were killed, including missionary
named Hawk, and his wife. Bona, or
Bomma, is on the Congo river, only
about so miles from its mouth. Twenty.
two of the 80 killed were members
of the Matadfs crew, two were pas
sengers and 10 were native la.
borerS, Sixteen of the crew escaped
without serious injury. The Matadi
had on board ten tons of gunpowder,
a quantity which sufficiently accounts
for the disastrous effects of the explo-
sion. The mails and the specie which
were on board were saved. The vic.
Tins of the accident were asleep at the
time of the disaster. The officers OF
the steamer ESCAPED
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-03-21
GODS AMERICAN VOLUNTEER.
Darlington Booth Has Given This Name to
La Ral A4e.zzsx,.z.x.t

Ballington Booth Has Given This Name to
His Religious Movement
NEW YORK, March 1A-Rallington
Booth Saturday night furnished an
official description of the standard of
his new movement. It will consist of
a white flag, emblematical of purity.
In the center will be a large blue star.
typical of hope; in the middle of this
star a white cross, emblematical OF
sacrifice for others In the corner of
the standard, or flag, nearest the
top of the staff, As white stars in field
of blue, representing the states of the
union. Over the central large blue
star will read the motto: THE Lord
My Banner" and underneath the
words designating the number of the
post to which the standard is present.
ed. It is to be carried by color SER
geant at the head of the parade along
with the national flag. He has named
his new religious organization Goods
American Volunteers" The volun-
teers will be governed by military
constitution, with Mr.. and Mrs. Booth
as joint presidents. The local
branches will be called posts and the
various grades of officers will have
rank and titles like those of the Amer
lean army.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-03-21
THE ToRRENs LAND LAW.
Transfers Can He Made In q Few Moments
and the Title La Assured.

Transfers Can He Made In q Few Moments
and the Title Is Assured.
CHICAGO, March 14.-The practical
value of the Torrens realty law has
been demonstrated by the first trans
fer of property that has taken place
under it. The time required for the
whole transaction was less than an
hour, no longer, in fact, than it would
take to transfer certificate of bank
stock from one person to another and
have it duly entered on the books of
the bank. The Torrens law has made
certain changes in the old rules for the
transfer of real estate, declares
what shall be sufficient notice
of title and the number of years after
which no title can be contested; pro-
tects infants or persons under disa-
bilities who are unable to prosecute a
suit within the time limited, and a
fund is esta blished out of a portion Of
the fees paid in to reimburse any losses
such claimants may suffer. A case in
volving the validity of the law will
come before the supreme court on the
18th inst, and the decision will be
looked forward to with general in
ter0St
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-03-21
Again Victorious.

MANAGUA, Nicaragua, March Is
The Nicaraguan troops won another
victory over the Leonists at Pital. Be-
tween 1000 and 1900 men were en-
gagged. The fighting was severe and
the troops from Leon, Chichegalpa and
Chinandega, the three strongholds of
the Leonists, numbering about 1880
men. were routed with a loss of 200
killed and wounded. About fifty of
the government troops, which num-
bered about 1000 men, were killed or
wounded.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-03-21
A Chicago Post ONCE Burned.

CHICAGO, March 16-The post Office
located at South Chicago, with all the
mail that was to be delivered to-day,
Office fixtures and stamps, burned yes
terday afternoon. The loss to the
building and fixtures is SO, 900. Mai.
Hubbard, assistant postmaster, could
place no estimate on the total loss, as
he did not know the value of the mail
on hand. An overheated furnace
caused the fire.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-03-21
Terrible Dynamite Explosion.

SPOKANE, Wash, March 16. A mag
azine containing 300 pounds of dyna-
mite exploded with terrific force in the
Center Star mine in the Trail Creek (B.
c. district, imprisoning 20 miners.
Mike Shanahan, Joseph Dolan and two
other miners were taken out dead, and
Charles Collins and w. Brooke are
fatally wounded. It is not known how
many more under ground are killed.
The most intense excitement prevails
at Trail.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-03-21
Against the Cigarette.

COLUMBUS, O., March 15.-The cigar
cite and the Ohio small boy are to be
strangers henceforth. The legislature
of the state has so decided Yester-
day the house passed bill prohibiting
the sale of cigarettes, cigars and to-
bacco TO minors under 10 years old.
The senate mad previously passed the
bill, and later In the day it became a
law. Dealers violating the statute are
subject to fine OF from Sa5 to 500 for
the first offense. For each subsequent
offense the penalty is fine of from
$50 TO $500. or GO days imprisonment,
or both.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-03-21
BlMETALLISM IN ENGLAND.
The British Government Says Tt VIII Not
Depart from the Gold Standard.

The British Government Says It VIII Not
Depart from the Gold Standard.
LONDON, March 1S.-It is stated that
the government will support the White
ley bimetallic motion. but with the
qualification that the government does
not intend to depart in the slightest
degree from the gold standard. The
motion of Mr.. Whiteley recites that it
is the opinion of the house that the in
ability in the relative value of gold
and silver since the action of the Latin
union in 1873 had proved injurious to
the best interests of the country, and
it urges upon the government the adj
visibility that they do their utmost to
secure an International agreement
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-03-21
Domestic Exports.

WASHINGTON, March 14.-The state
ment of domestic exports issued yes
terday by the bureau of statistics
shows that the amount of breadstuffs
exported last February was S13, OF. 4os,
an increase over February, 1895, of
nearly 100 per cent. The cotton ex-
ports during last month amounted to
S22. 3s7, 995, against 3,25s. SIT during
February, 1895. The exports of min
eral oils for February amounted to
So, 975, O59, an increase of about $780,
600. The exports Of provisions during
February aggregated $12, 100, 732,
against $13, sos, 1853 for February, 1895.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-03-21
TAKEN TO KENTUCKY.
Indicted Murderers OF Pearl Bryan Now II
Jail at Newport.

Indicted Murderers OF Pearl Bryan Now In
Jail at Newport.
CINCINNATI, March 1S.-Jackson and
Walling, the indicted murderers of
Pearl Bryan, are in Newport, Ky.
John Bitter, the jailer, has increased
the number of his guards and the po-
lice of Newport have been instructed
to exercise great vigilance. The pris-
oners were first put together in a sensi-
tive cell, absolutely dark, in which
there were 20 telephone transmitters.
In a floor above were stenographers
and other witnesses. So far as hear
ing any communication between the
prisoners is concerned, it was failure.
They evidently discovered that it was
a trap and maintained perfect silence.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-03-21
a .Katy" Train Hold Up.

GREENvuLE. Tex, March 1.-THE
northbound Katy was boarded by a
masked and armed man who entered
the sleeper and went through the pas
sengers. The amount secured was
small. As the train neared the city he
jumped off. He had a confederate.
Officers are on the trail.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-03-21
Novel scheme of silver Men.

NORFOLK, Va, March 16.-Through-
out North and South Carolina the free
representatives who favor their views
on the silver question, and as means
of raising money for campaign purposes
are opening general stores, the profits
derived from the sale of the goods to
be used in politics. The promoters of
this scheme are buying goods in large
quantities.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-03-21
TWENTY INCHES OF SNOW.
Nebraska Counties That Needed Moisture
M Of

Nebraska Counties That Needed Moisture
Now Have Plenty of 1t.
OMAHA, Neb., March 16.-For 40
hours snow has been falling in Ne
braska. No section has been neglected,
though in western counties, where the
moisture is most needed to place the
soil in good condition for spring seed
ing, it has been heaviest. 1t averages
from to 20 inches in depth. 1t IS gen.
orally pronounced one of the finest
snowfalls of years in this state. In adj
dition to being timely, no drifts are re-
ported, and mild weather prevails
throughout the state.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-03-21
Powers Would Not support Spain.

LONDON, March 1.-THE Berlin COR
respondent of the Times saws that the
Hamburger Correspondent, which is
often uSed as an official mouthpiece,
believes that the powers would refuse
to intervene in support of Spain in the
Cuban affair against the United States.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-03-21
Cigarettes BlackIIstsd in Iowa.

DIES MONIES, Ia, March 14-The anti.
cigarette bill, previously passed by the
house, passed the senate and unless
vetoed goes into effect July 4. The
bill prohibits both the manufacture
and sale of cigarettes and cigarette
paper except by jobbers for use outside
the state
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-03-21

WASHINGTON, March 14.-The senate
committee on privileges and elections
this morning directed favorable re-
port on the proposed amendment to
the constitution providing for the cleo
ton of United States senators by the
popular vote of the people. The joint
resolution and report will be submitted
to the senate in few days.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-03-21
Enelanh Consnlted tha Pouars.

LONDON, March 16.-In connection
with the reopened Egyptian question,
it is stated that the British govern
ment consulted and obtained the ap-
prevail of majority of the powers be-
fore deciding upon the advance upon
Dongola- This makes the new Soudan
campaign of far-reaching political inn
portance in its bearing upon Great
Britain's relations with the European
n0xvarS