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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-11-28
TWICE SENTENCED.

A Wisconsin Embezzler Sent Up Under
State and Federal Laws
MADRID, Wis, Nov. 2O.-Harry b.
McMaster will have to serve two terms
in prison for embezzling So5, 900 from
the Eau Claire national bank, of which
he was assistant cashier. His first sen.
tence was for three years from the
state court. and he was pardoned for
good behavior three months before his
term expired. Yesterday he pleaded
guilty in the federal court to violation
of the United States statutes in mbez-
cling funds of a national bank and
was sent back to prison for Eve yearA
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-11-28
A SPECIAL SESSION.

Positive Declaration That Congress VIII
BE Convened Soon After March 4.
New YORK. Nov. e4-The Mail and
Express yesterday said;
There is going to be extra session of con-
gress called within % days after the Inaugural
ton of President-elect Mckinley. This infor-
nation comes from Canton to-day in a most
positive and direct way, and its reliability cam
not be questioned. It is the opinion of the
be accomplished this winter, and though
newspaper dispatches disagree regarding his
attitude toward the present agitation for the
Dingley bill, there is substantial authority for
the statement that Maj. Mckinley is averse to
raising expectations to its enactment. which.
in his judgment. cannot be realized. He fears
that the business community would become
demoralized should the bill pass in the house
again only to be laid aside by the senate. and
he does not share Senator Sherman'S opinion
that the measure can pass the senate before
the reorganization of that body March 4
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-11-28
RAILWAY BUSINESS.

Reports to the "Railway Age" Show No
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Expenditures.
CHICAGO, Nov. 23.-The Railway Age,
in it's issue of this week, publishes a
summary of reports received from 200
railway companies and manufacturers
in all parts of the country regarding
the effect on business up to date of
Mr.. McKinley's election. These show
at though the railway business has
not picked up at all, but in parts of
the west and southwest has been even
distinctly worse since election than it
was before, the railway companies as
a whole have materially increased their
expenditures, especially in increases
of shop forces and very general ten
dency to purchase more freely. This
last fact is shown more conclusively
by the reports from manufacturers
than from the reports of the companies
themselves
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-11-28
Interests of hallway Employes.

CHICAGO, Nov 2I-An important
conference of railway labor leaders was
held yesterday at the Sherman house.
The meeting was called for the pur-
pose of considering matters of legisla-
ton and to agree on plan of action
for the coming year. A representative
will be sent to Washington as former
ly to look after the interest of railway
employees in national legislation. The
contempt bill, the arbitration bill and
the Phillips commission bill will all be-
pressed for passage. These bills were
all left over from last session.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-11-28
One County Cast No Vote.

ATLANTA, Ga, Nov. 24.-The officials
in the office of the secretary of state
are authority for the declaration that
the people of Charlton county could
not have known of the recent election
or the con test between gold and silver,
for no election was held there and the
official digest of the election in Georgia
has been made up with Charlton left
out. The Okefeenookee swamp covers
most of Charlton county, which is on
the Florida line. According to the
maps there are several towns in the
county with Traders Hill as the coun-
ty seat, but all efforts to get returns
have been unavailing, and it is certain
that no election was held November 8.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-11-28
DEATH FROM EMBOLISM.

A. W. Fox, of Argentine, Dies from the
Stoppage of Blood Circulation in His
Foot.
ARGENTINE, Kan, Nov. pa. w.
Fox. of this city. died yesterday in the
Santa Fe hospital at Topeka of a rare
disease, known to the medical profess
sion as bolism. It is CLOTHING of
blood in certain veins of the body,
which prevents circulation. Mr.. Fox's
affection was in the left foot and ex-
tended from the big toe to the ankle.
At first his foot felt as if it was asleep,
and he thought it resulted from hav-
ing it in a cramped position several
hours 1t was numb and he tried for
some time to wake it up He was
removed to Topeka last Saturday, and
it had been arranged to amputate the
foot to-day, but death resulted before
the ampu tation could be made.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-11-28
FUNDS NOT SUFFICIENT.

For That Reason Four Towns Entitled to
Free Mail Delivery VIII Not Get 1t.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21.-On account
of the inadequacy of the appropriation.
and for other reasons, several towns in
Missouri and Kansas which are eligi-
BILE for the free delivery service will
be overlooked this year. Under the
rules of the post office department any
town is entitled to this service where
the post Office receipts for this year
have been not less than $1,000 Among
such towns are Pittsburg, Kan, and
Independence, Mexico and Clinton, Mo.
Independence is ruled out because the
houses are not numbered.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-11-28
BRUTAL TREATMENT CHARGED
A Shocking State of A fairs in vermont's
State Insane Asylum.

Shocking State of A fairs in vermont's
State Insane Asylum.
MONTPELIER, VT, Nov. 24.-The
special committee which was appoint
ed some time ago to investigate the
management of the state institution
for insane at Waterbury made its re-
port to the legislature. It severely
scores the state supervisors for the in
sane, DIR. w. H. Giddings, superintend-
ent of the asylum, and others The
report sayssthe. food furnished was in-
sufficient in quantity and inferior in
quality. The report finds that DIR.
Giddings himself strapped and cholxed
patients. 1t further finds that patients
were kept in a nude condition in rooms
barren of furniture and having cement
floors These patients were allowed
no rugs, and the rooms, the report
charges, were unheated in cold
weather.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-11-28
CRIME IN NEBRASKA.
Twenty-Six Banks Have Been Looted and
Losses Are Large.

TWenty-Six Banks Have Been Looted and
Losses Are Large.
BRAINARD, Neb., Nov. 24.-In the
last 20 days 20 banks in eastern and
southeastern Nebraska have been
broken into, with losses amounting to
more than $50, 900. Officers represent
ing different detective agencies, secret
service men of the United States and
railroad detectives have all been try
ing to locate the band of safe breakers,
and four suspects are in Jail at He bron,
Neb. Hanover, Kan, where they were
captured, was used for eadquarters for
the band to leave its booty and start
out on another raid. Large amounts
of money in gold and silver were found
buried in the cellar of the house where
the men were captured Gold watches
and valuable jewelry of all kinds were
discovered in various parts of the
hI1ildipr
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BANDITS FROM MISSOURI

Bill Woods, a NJ ember of the Miller Gang,
Meets His Fate.
LEBANON, Ind, Nov. PA bloody
fight occurred on the public square of
the city at eight o'clock yesterday
evening between the notorious Miller
gang and officers. Bill Woods. one OF
the desperadoes, recently from Mis-
souri,, was fatally shot by Policeman
George Frost. who himself received a
bullet in his thigh, while several others
suffered slight injuries. 1t was case
of resistance to arrest from outrages
and violence by the Woods and Miller
gang. committed last week. Two 9TH
ers of the gang were arrested.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-11-28
WANTS BEER TAXED.
Senator Jones Favors 1t a Means of Rails
ing Revenue.

Senator Jones Favors 1t a Means of Rails
ing Revenue.
WASHINGTON, Nov. "a. - Senator
James K. Jones, of Arkansas. chair
man of the democratic national COM
mittee, returned to the city esterday
for the congressional session The
senator appeared to be in his usual
good health. In his talks the senator
expressed the opinion that it was not
at all likely the Dingley revenue bill,
passed by the house at the last session,
would be favorably acted upon in the
senate. He favors a tax on beer, in
place of any general tariff revision,
and says by making this additional tax
81 per barrel about $40, 900, 900 per
year revenue would be derived.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-11-28
The x RAYS of No Avail.

HIAwATHA. Kan, Nov. 24.-Miss Car
RE Leibengood, who submitted to an
x ray test of her foot which had been
affected, conducted by Prof. Blake, at
Lawrence, Immediately after the test
experienced feeling of complete re-
lief from pain, but within a few days
abscess after abscess formed, and
finally the pains became unendura BILE
and the mem Der was cut off.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-11-28
A Couple United i'm Death.

VALLEY CITY. N. D., Nov. 21.-A man
and woman arrived at the hotel Thurs
day and registered as Thomas Owens
and wife, New Rockford. Yesterday
morning the room was entered and
they were found clad in travelling
clothes, cold in death and clasped in
each others arms. Prussic acid had
been taken. A note contained money
for burial and said: Though separated
in life, we are one in death; make no
inquiries about u.s." They were ap-
parently bout 40 wears old.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-11-28
wEYLER ASKED TO RESIGN.

The Latest News from Cuba Indicates the
Early Report Was Correct
HAVANA, Nov. 20.-The press censor
has refused to allow any messages to
be sent by wire from this city, and I'M
less he relents all news must go via
Key West hereafter. That Gen. Wey-
Ter has been asked to resign because OF
an open rupture with the home gov
ernrent is positive fact. 1t is thought
that Gen. Pando will succeed him.
Weyler has sent word to the palace
that he will return at once.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-11-28
Drums Must BE Private.

LONDON, Nov. 2L-A Berlin dispatch
to the Daily Mail says that Emperor
William, while recently speaking to an
officers gathering. advised them to do
their drinking in their own mess
rooms, and not to venture into public
splaces, at the risk of rows, when they
were tipsy.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-11-28

KANSAS CITY, No, Nov. a3--William
S. Foley was brought to this city yes
terday and placed in Jail for safe keep
ing. Ee is charged with numbering
his mother and sister nerr Richmond,
Mo-, last Tuesday night The evidence
against young Foley is purely circum-
stantial. though officers connected with
the prosecution claim that it is suffi-
Giant
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-11-28
Complexion OF the Next House.

of the returns of the late election in
South Dakota makes it possible to
complete the list of members of the
house of the Fifty-Fifth congress.
This shows 2O5 republicans. 49, demo-
Gratis and Is populists- OF the repu b.
licans, five are said to favor the free
coinage of silver-H1born, of Califor-
mia; Broderick and Curtis, of Kansas;
Linney, of North Carolina, and Beach
of Ohio; and of the democrats, two.
McAleer, of Pennsylvania, and Elliott,
of South Carolina, are sound money
men. SO that the house will stand:
Sound money, 202; free coinage, ISIS;
majority for sound money. Al.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-11-28
A PROTEST FROM HEBREWS

They Do Not Like the Wording of President
Cleveland's Thanksgiving Proclamation.
CINCINNATI, Nov. 21.-The He brewS
of this city are indignant over the Ian
guage in President Cleveland's Thanks
giving proclamation, exception being
taken to the words asking a continu-
ance of heavenly favor through the
mediation of Him who taught us how
tn prav',
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-11-28
To Aid Rose Coghlan.

NEW YORK. Nov. GA letter was
sent to Rose Coghlan. signed by Chaun-
cey NJ Depew, Mayor Strong and
about so others, asking her permission
to give a testimonial for her. Charles
Frohman has been asked to assume the
management of the affair. For two or
three years Rose Coghlan has not
found successful play and is in need
of financial aid
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-11-28
Dived Eirhty-one Feet.

CLEVELAND. O., Nov. 24.-Kearney P.
Speedy. the we'll known high diver,
dived from the superior viaduct into
the river, 81 feet, yesterday. He was
NOT injured. and was probably not
nearly SO frightened as some persons
among the big crowd who witnessed
the dive
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-11-28
Students in a Riot

students of the Omaha Medical college
yesterday morning engaged in a ter
rife struggle in the class room, the re-
suit of the efforts of the junior class to
secure the seats of the freshmen. which
were considered more desira BILE No
one was seriously injured, but when it
was over bloody noses and rapidly
putting eyelids were everywhere con-
spicuous. The faculty settled the
trouble.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-11-28
A Desperate at Nine.

ARDMoRE, L T., Nov. 24-The nine
year-old son of Sam Jones shot and in
stantly killed the seven-year-old son of
Sam Strickland here yesterday. The
Jones boy found his fathers pistol in
the house and was playing desperate
with the other boy The bullet en-
tered the left eye Death was instan.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-11-28
Inventor Ferri. at Rest.

FITTsBURGH, Pa, Nov. a4.-George w.
G.. Ferris, inventor and builder of the
Ferris wheel, died in this city yester-
day of typhoid fever. According to his
physicians the resistent power of his
system had been deteriorated by over
work and it is known that he had sus-
tanned pecuuiary reyerseS of late.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-11-28

NEW YORK. Nov 2i.-More than a
hundred ministers in Greater New
York have decided to use every effort
to bring about the greatest evangelical
awakening this city has ever known
A call will be issued at once to all
ministers in the city to open the doors
of their church es every night for
revival services 1t is expected that
there will be more than 500 meetings a
night, and that the results will be the
most extraordinary of modern times
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-11-28

ALvA, Ok, Nov. 24--Thousands of
head of Texas cattle are being unload
ed here to be turned upon the fine
grass in this and adjoining counties
and fattened upon the surplus corn
and Kaffer corn, of which the farmers
of the strip have a great abundance.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-11-28

GUTHRIE, Ok, Nov. 24.-Laura s.
Kcokuk was granted a divorce in the
district court yesterday from her hus-
band, Charles Keonuk. Both are Sac
and Fox Indians, and they are the first
members of that tribe to be divorced
by q civil court.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-11-28

BUTTE, Mont, Nov. 23--Complete
official county returns in the recent
election give Bryan a total vote in the
state of 49, $50; Mckinley, 10, 40: ma
jority for Bryan, 80. 100
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-11-28
Patchen breaks = state Record.

PHILADELPHIA. Nov. 21--Joe Patchen.
the celebrated PAGER, made trial for
the state record yesterday on the half
mile track at Holmesburg driving park
and covered the distance in 2:064.
breaking the state record of 2:11.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-11-28
Ruth Bryan Ha. DiphtherIa.

LINCOLN, Neh, Nov. 24.-Ruth, the
young daughter of Hon. William Jen-
nings Bryan, is i'll with diphtheria,
and the family residence on D street
was yesterday morning placed under
quarantine by Health Officer Rhodes
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-11-28

ST. LOUIS. Nov 21.-A special from
Hannibal Mo-. says: Texas fever has
broken out among the cattle at Oak
wood, and a mum Der have already died.
while greater number are now afiict-
ed with the disease.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-11-28
MORTON'S REPORT.
The Secretary OF Agriculture Re-
views the Work of His Office.

Strongly Urges Extension of Governments
Inspection to All Animals Intended for
Human Food-Refutes the Argument
About Western Mortgages.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-24
UNASsAILABL e. i.

The annual fight that-is made upon
making an appropriation to carry out
the civil service law serves only to dis
close how much more firmly that bene-
ficent act is entrenched. each year in the
when the assaults of the spoilsmen,
who come from constituencies where
the idea that public office is
public plumber still prevails, could
time when they got up regularly and
made their little speeches about the
absurdity of civil service examinations,
and got off their old chestnuts about re-
quiring clerk in department to give
the location of Timbuctoo. That has
all passed. 1t no longer interests and
no longer even amuses the public. The
civil service system finds plenty Of
ready and earnest defenders whenever
an attack upon it is made.
These are not confined now to the
theoretical reformers, but include
shrewd and practical working
politicians. Those gentlemen have
discovered by experience what
1t is most singular that
they could not perceive years ago, that
to be relieved of the business of par
ceiling out the offices is the greatest
political good fortune that could hap
pen to them. They thus escape the
heartburning and enmity which, sooner
or later, pull down every politician who
uses the spoils Of office to promote his
private interests, and who learns, to
his sorrow, that there are so many
more office seekers than offices that the
disappointed are able to vote him out of
power. The friend of good govern
ment does not view with more terror
the prospect of a return of incompetent
| political hacks to the public service than
| the competent congressman does the
possibility of having once more saddled
I upon him the impossible task of pleas
/ ing everybody by giving all applicants
| from his constituency a seat at the
| public table.
1t is the practical aspect of civil SER
| vice reform that makes 1t unassaiIa-
| bic. Great as its benefits are to the
public service, they might not be able
| to protect it against a combined attack
| in congress if the spoils system were
really, as it was once thought to be
a strong tower of defense for the poll
| tician. He has learned that it is the
weakest point in his armor He, In
self defense, is now ranged with the
friends of good government on the side
Of civil service reform.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-24
MkINLEY AT HOME.
Fhe Presfdent-EIect Is Once More
at Canton.

CANTON, O., Dee 23.-President-
elect and Mrs. Mckinley, accompanied
by Miss Duncan, of Cleveland, Mai.
Mck1nley's niece, and others COMPOSING
the chicago party, reached Canton this
afternoon. They left Chicago at II 30
tuesday night, taking the slow train
In order that Mrs. Mckinley might be
disturbed as little as possible. The
presldent-elect and Mrs Mckinley oe-
cupied the private ear of Vice Presi-
dent ]. living Brooke, in which the
major left Canton week ago The
trip seems to have benefited both
greatly, and they are enjoying better
health. The president-elect, Mrs. Me
kinley and her maid were driven di
rectly to the Mckinley residence Miss
Duncan went to the home of Mother
mckinley, where she will be guest over
CHRISTMAS. A number Of people were
at the depot to meet the president
elect and his wife as they aIfghted.
AT the Mckinley home the major and
his wife were heartily greeted by the
household. In the absence of the
master and mistress the home had
been thoroughly, renovated and bright
ened IN readiness for the home coming.
Lunch was had shortly after the ar
rival Awaiting the arrival of Mai
Mckinley were several distinguished
men from the West, including Secre-
tary of State Mcfarland, Of Iowa, and
Z. A. Atkinson, Of Lincoln. The for
mer said that he was here in no sense
IN a personal interest Speaking of
the sentiment in his state in reference
TO having Senator Allison a member of
the Mckinley cabinet, Mr. Mcfarland
said that the people are of one mind
IN that respect. but he personally does
not believe Senator Allison would ac-
cept any portfolio but SECRETARY of
state, If indeed he would take that.
Mr. Atkinson had been on visit to
relatives in jackson county, Ohio, he
said, and had come here to see Mai.
mckinley on no professional matters,
but because he had the opportunity.
Another man who was in the. CITY
awaiting an opportunity to call on
Maj. Mckinley was Bradford Prince.
a prominent Republican of New Mex
leo. John A. Logan, Of Youngstown.
called soon after the McKinlevs
reached their home.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-24
SALTWATER NEWS.
Gov. CIough a Visitor at the State
Penitentiary.

Andrew Swanson, who was acquitted on a
charge of assault in the first degree was
committed to the insane asylum at Roches-
ter yesterday by order Of Judge Williston, who
objected to turning the man loose upon this
community. The jury found he was insane
when the crime was committed and there is
reason to believe his mental condition is no
better at present.
The board of education met Tuesday evening
and decided to open a free night school in
the Lincoln building after January 4. This is
done in order to accommodate a large num-
Der Of young men in this city, who have no
opportunities for securing needed education
The board fixed tuition of 81 per month for
all over q years Of age.
Gov. Clough visited the prison yesterday.
He was accompanied by Mrs. Hartley and
son and Mrs. Rogers. A part Of the day was
spent by the governor in seeing prisoners and
tour Of the institution. The governor ex>
pressed himself well pleased with the man
ner IN which the institution is conducted and
cemplimented Warden Wolfer and other
the evening train.
James Fay has been received at the prison
from Sibley county to serve ten years for
manslaughter.
The accounts of the Saltwater street rail-
way, bills against the concern and other mat
tiers connected with the receivership, were
gone over by Judge Williston yesterday pre-
paratory to discharging Receiver Hewitt, who
recently rendered his resignation.
Allen Law and Hannah r. Wagner were
married Monday evening at the residence Of
Rev. A. d. Stowe, rector of Ascension Church
visions to the poor of this city today. large
number of families will be helped with a
Christmas basket.
The funeral of Jacob A. Deragisch occurred
yesterday from St. Michasl's Church. The
services were conducted by Rev. Charles
Corcoran.