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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-08-22
MERE MERCHANDISE.
Royal Favors Are Bestowed In Payment
for Services Rendered.

for Services Rendered.
The ordinary mortal when he travels
bestows tips" on servants and small
presents of one kind and another upon
those of higher position to whom he
feels kindly disposed for favors
ceived, out royalty has a different way
of showing its gratitude. Almost every
sovereign has within his or her gift
decoration which is especially designed
a mark of personal favor. These
decorations they distribute as they
travel about in foreign countries and not
infrequently to members of their own
household when at home.
Singularly enough the queen of Eng
land has stood almost alone until re-
Gently as being without this decoration
but now she has filled the want by Gre
ating the Royal Victorian order. On
her recent departure from Nice her
majesty honored NJ. Arsene Henry, pre-
feet of the department of the maritime
Alps. by comforting upon him the digni-
ty of knight grand cross of the new
order. To the Cornte de Malaussena,
mayor of Nice, the queen gave the cross
and star of knight commander, while
the cross of companion was conferred
on NJ. Paoii, the officer of police charged
with safeguarding the Grand Hotel de
there.
The insignia of the order can hardly
be commended for artistic beauty. The
cross is of white enamel of a by no
means acutely pointed maltese pat
tern, the edges being beveled and gilt.
The center is formed of an oval, enam-
eled red, bearing the interlaced mono
gram: 'V. r. L." within band enam-
eled dark blue, inscribed with the words
Victoria in gold letters and sur
mounted by royal crown in gold, the
cushion red and the stones enameled
in red and green. The star is shaped
like that of the garter, being of eight
points of nine rays, silver, the cross be-
ing placed upon it. The riband is dark
blue bordered by two narrow bands of
red separated by one of white.
1t is probable that the three honored
gentlemen will not long be so lonely
III their decora lions. sovereigns are
usually disposed to be very open-handeti
with these crosses.-N. Y. Journal.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-08-22
Facts About AcetyIene.

NJ. Moissan has found that when
acetylene is allowed to impinge upon
pyrophoric iron, which has been re-
duced by hydrogen at the lowest pos
sible temperature, the gas is decom-
posed with incandescence into it's con-
stituents. At the same time coneensa-
ton takes place and a liquid hydro
carbon. rich in benzine, is produced
The same result is obtained if pyro-
phoric nickel, or cobalt. is substituted
for the iron No gaseous compound of
either metal is obtained, and he con-
cludes that the decomposition is du. to
physical causes.-N. Y. Sun.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-08-22
THE WORK OF HOUSEKEEPING
1t May Be Made More Easy by Econom-
icaI Arrangement.

fcaI Arrangement.
1t is of no use pretending that house
keeping is easy; it isn't. 1t is hard
work. However, there are ways of more
or less alternating the hardship, and
some of them have been discovered by
a family in the suburbs, where servants
are generally unsatisfactory and rncer-
tain of tenure. This particular house
hold consists of a mother and two
daughters. If they are left maidless-
and that is no uncommon occurrence
in village 1fe-they perform the dnsa-
greeable feat known provinciaI!y rs
doing ones own work." after plan
which they have evolved. One prepares
the breakfast one morning, luncheon
the next day, and dinner on the next.
dishes. Thus each one is responsible for
a different meal each day, and has no
other concern except the mere mental
labor. Whoever gets the breakfast does
the upstairs work as well that day.
Another plan of this family, even
when they have servants, is to divide the
catering, seeing after the meals. etc,
among themselves, so that it shall not
prove so wearisome a task to anyone.
They each take turns by the week in
marketing, planning food and oversee
ing its cooking. This gives much
greater variety for the table, and is
good practice for the daughters as well
as relief to the mother Likewise it is
an economical arrangement. Each man
ager makes it a point of pride o see
how we'll she can run the house on the
least possible sum, there is the com
parison every Saturday night with the
accounts of the other two to spur her on
to her best endeavors-Boston Budget
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-08-22
NOT The DOGS FAULT.
sne Blamed FIdo for All OF the Excite


A well-dressed woman, leading a
frisl>y Skye terrier by a chain, walked
into the ladies' cabin Of a Gloucester
ferryboat the other day AS soon as
she had seated herself the Skye terrier
with blinking eyes crawled under the
seat and proceeded to go to sleep.
A well-dressed Gloucesterite, carry
ing small market basket, entered the
ladies' cabin and deposited his $50
pounds of avoirdupois in the next seat
TO the woman with the Skye terrier. He
showed his basket under the seat, and,
without drawing a newspaper from his
pocket, settled himself to read.
The boat was moving from the slip,
when suddenly the woman began to
wriggle. She toyed impatiently with
her skirts, and, in stage whisper
audible to those nearest her, said:
Don't be rude. Fido, and gave the
dog chain a little jerk. A moment
later she turned pale. and. giving the
chain n hard jerk, said, screechingly:
Lie down. Fido; behave yourself, sir,"
The passengers smiled, and the woman
gasped- She jumped up with a shrek
that would have done credit to Sioux
Indian, and began to strike her skirts
and dance about as if executing a
dog swung round the cabin the animal
resembled a rag pin wheel just set off.
The other passengers had by this time
become intensely interested in the per-
formance and stared at the woman in
open-eyed wonder. An idea suddenly
struck the well-dressed Gloucesterite
He reached under the seat and calmly
withdrew his basket, and as he raised
the lid a look of wisdom overspread his
rotund features To him, at least, the
mystery of the woman's actions was
made plain.
Madam" he said, without moving an
eyelash, when you are through with
my lobster will you kindly return it to
lne?''
There was a last wild despairing
shrek as the woman collapsed into a
dead faint. Then the Gloucesterite
wrenched open the jaws of his lobster
and replaced the crustacean in his
basket. Some among the crowd con-
tinued to roar, while others set about
restoring the unfortunate woman to
consciouSneSs.-Phi Inquirer.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-08-22
Culture of Beauty.

just blossom or two, with some
green leaves, viii tighten the table
wonderfully. Teach the children to
bring in clover blooms and blue grass,
with the graceful seed heads, if YOU
have not finer flowers. 1t will teach
them to see beauty in small things, and
10 make the most of their surroundings.
Washington Star.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-08-22
Onions FOR Children.

A prominent physician claims that
there will be no diphtheria, scarlet
fever nor worms for children if they
cat plentifully of onions every day, es-
pecially when there is scarcity OF
fresh fruit He buys onions for his
young folks, and they are served in
every Imaginable form.-St- Louis Re
public
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-08-22
A SeHsibIe Man.

Are you going to the beach this sea-
son ?''
NO, am not going to the beach this
season. Money is scarce, and I can
get the same wild enjoyment at home
by dar1bing my face with five cents
worth of walnut juice. Texas Sitter.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-08-22

1t cost Oxford university 81 500 to
go to the high court of justice and have
the title ''Ford's Professor of English
Literature changed to "Ford's Lee
zurer."
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-08-22

The Spanish province of Puerto
Rico last year imported from the United
States 1857 barrels of -four, ralued a.
S3S2,616.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-07
BRYAN TO woRKINGmEN.
Immense Throng at Chicago Break
Down the Gates at the Parks.

Chicago, Sept. Long before 2:3O D.
m, the hour set for the arrival of Viii
liam J Bryan, SharpshOoter's park was
hlled with labOring men. Outside
crowd of unnumbered thousands had
gathered, waiting impatiently to see
the apostle of free silver. Every tree
within hearing of the speakers stand
was filled with those seeking an unOb-
structed view Mr. Bryan left the Au-
ditorium annex shortly before 2 o'clock.
Accompanying him in his carriage were
Edward Carroll, president of the build
ing trades council, ]. Ryan, chairman
OF the committee on speakers and J. D
Mckinley, chairman of the carpenters
district council.
Behind them came several carriages
containing prominent leaders of organ
lied labor. Mr. Bryan was cheered
continuously as he drove rapidly
through the streets As his carria &c
neared the park the denseIy packed
crowds gathered there set up a roar
that lasted for fully ten minutes Then
with a rush the gates were broken open.
The police were pOWerless to control the
crowd. and in a short time the park
was one dense mass of crushed but still
cheering humanity.
No one was seriously injured in the
Jam, though one or two women were
removed in fainting condition.
On the stand with Mr.. Bryan were
Judge VIM. Prentiss, Judge Mcconnell
and the labor leaders. Mr.. Bryan be
gan speaking at 2.25 p. m, choosing for
his subject The Dignity of Labor"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-07
WATSON'S TOUR BEGUN.
Speaks at the Labor Day Celebration
at Dallas-Stirs Up Trouble.

Dallas, Tex, Sept. 7.-Thos. E. Wat
son of Georgia, vice presidential nomi-
nee of the POpulist party, addressed
Labor day audience of 5000 people at
the fair grounds today. He arrived
last night direct from Georgia, accom-
panied by National Committeeman
Reed, who is managing his tour
Watson speaks at BOnham, Tex. to-
morrow and goes from there to kan
sas.
Watson pleaded with the people to
stand with the contract made between
laborers and farmers in St. Louis in
1889. and the Peoples Party, who repre-
sents the contract.
Mckinley and Hobart represents
enemies and Sewau represents the
same thing he said.
Sewan is just the opposite of Bryan
in everything
He then asked that Sewau be pulled
down and Watson substituted.
You feel insulted because Rrvan did
not accept your nomination he said
Bryan is in a peculiar position and he
acts as he thinks necessary to do. The
Populist notification committee has NOT
done its duty, but I have word of Sena-
tor Butler that it will before Septemba,
10 and viii pledge you my word that
Bryan will speak out and he will ac-
cept.
Bryan can't throw away eighteen
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-07

union please say for me that within an
hour after Mr.. Bryan's nomination I
received a message from Mr.. Breiden-
thai urging me to see that Mr.. Bryan
visited our state at the time of the re-
union. I presented the matter to Mr.
Bryan and he said that whatever ar
rangement Senator Jones and I agreed
to would be agreeable to him. I then
presented the matter to Senator Jones
and he said it was a good ways ahead
but that we could certainly arrange it.
When I came back to Topeka several
persons interested in the reunion
spoke to me concerning the matter and
I told all of them that Mr.. Bryan would
come, thought, if arrangements were
made through Senator Jones.
Later 1 saw the printed programme
and noticed that Mr. Bryan was not
announced, so concluded that he was
not expected. Later still, saw posi-
tive announcements that he had been
invited and had accepted, so concluded
that arrangements had been made in
some other way than as I have suggest
ed, and paid no further attention to
the matter.
Mr.. Bryan will, however, speak at
two or three points in Kansas before
election, whether he attends the re-
union or not. Yours truly,
J. G. JOHNSON.
Peabody Kan. Sept. g.
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All the Fort LeavenWOrth Reg
ulars to Be Here
Fall Festival Week and Perhaps
Fort Riley Ones.
THE ORDER is ISSUED
By Gen. Wesley Merritt and Is
Authoritative.
Will Do His Best to Send Fort
Riley Men Here.

Another splendid feature which will
draw hundreds of people to this city
who otherwise would not come is now
assured for Topeka s Fall Festival and
State Reunion. The question of bring
ing the United States troops to Topeka
during that week, on which there has
been much doubt, is now definitely set
tied, and several companies of infantry
from Fort Leavenworth will be here.
There is also a movement on foot to
bring several troops of cavalry from
Fort Riley, and the men who have the
matter in charge are sanguine as to the
result
The question of bringing the troops
to this city was definitely settled by the
following letter received by Governor
Morrill, from Wesley Merritt, major
general in command at LeaVenwOrth:
My Dear GOvernOr:-In reply to your
favor Of August 29th, I have the honor
to say that the troops from Fort Leav-
enworth will be directed to so make
their march to Fort Riley as to join
the old soldiers of Kansas and the Ma
tional Guards of your state about the
2Sth of September and to remain in
camp until about October 8. There has
already been some correspondence on
this subject, and I find it would be
practicable to make the arrangement
and am very glad to do so both for
yourself personally and officially. 1t
will not be practicable to have the
troops from Fort Riley in the camp at
the same time, L think, though II aILer
correspondence with the commanding
officer there I find that It can be done
I shall be glad to direct it. Very truly
your friend WESLEY MERRITT,
Major General Commanding.
The march spoken Of in General Mer-
ritt's letter is a practice march which
has been arranged for the troops at
Fort LeaVenwOrth to make to Fort
Riley. The route will now be by the
way of Topeka. The troops will leave
Leavenworth Sunday and arrive in this
city early Monday morning, and viii
be rendered a reception by the Com
mittee of Fifteen before the Labor Day
parade on that morning.
There will be a special meeting of the
Committee of Fifteen in the council
chamber tomorrow evening at 80 for
the purpose Of discussing plans for
bringing several companies of National
Guards from different points in the
state to Topeka during the Fail Fesd-
val week. The department commanded
of the Kansas National guards, tho ad-
jutant general and AdJutant General
Fox will be present at the meeting
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-07
DOOMS DISPENSARIES.
Revelations of Crooked Work in the
South Carolina Institution.

Columbia, S. c., Sept. THE disclos-
ures in connection with the adninistra-
ton of the dispensary law in this state
have created the most intense interest,
coming as they do, on the eve of the
second election for United States sena-
tor, to be held tomorrow. The facts
evidently were brought to the surface
by the bitterness of the fight between
Judge Earle and Governor Evans for
senatorial honors.
Both Tllmanites and conservatives
freely admit that the public charges
and admission of corruption mean
the doom of the present dispensary
system.
The charges and counter-charges are
between Governor Evans on the one
side and Superintendent AIixson in con-
troll of the administration of the dis
pensary law in South Carolina, on the
other. The son of the latter acknowl-
edges having received money from
whisky people, but exonerates his
father, who denies all guilt.
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10000 MAJORITY.
Confidently Expected by the Demo
Gratis in Arkansas Today. Enor-
nous Vote Cast.

st. Louis, Mo, Sept. IA special to
the Post-Dispatch from Little Rock,
Ark, says:
1.-The election today has drawn out
the largest vote cast in this state for
several years. The total vote cast two
years ago, when Governor Clarke was
elected, was 126, 1856. Today's vote will
not fall below $50 900 and may reach
175, 900. This estimate is based on the
large increase in poll taxes paid
throughout the state. The records in
the auditors office show that 203, 900 re-
ceiptS have been issued.
Chairman Armstrong of the Demo
cratic state central committee is conf
dent that Colonel D. w. Jones will re-
ceive more than 100000 votes, at least
SO 900 majority over his Republican and
PopuIist opponents. Colonel Files, the
gubernatoria1 candidate of the Popu-
lists, will not receive more than $1,000
votes Two years ago D. z. Barker,
the POpulist nominee, polled 24,1S2-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-07
LABOR ON PARADE.
Big Celebrations of the Day In
the Large Cities.
Bryan's Picture Carried on an
Immense Float
AT CLEVELAND, OHIO.
Chicago Marchers Give Loud
Cheers For Mckinley.
Forty Thousand Men In Line In
the Chicago Parade.
AT CLEVELAND, OHIO.

Cleveland. o., Sept. Labor Day in
this city was celebrated by monster
parade of workingmen in which it was
estimated that from 10000 to $4,000 per
sons took part. A feature of the dem
OnstratiOn with a number of marchers
representing cOlOred slaves, and
trampS illustrating their views OF the
present conditions of the WOrlingnen-
Among the trans parencies carried was
one which read. When VIII Capital
and Labor Go Together" and another;
We Still Live"
An immense float carried a big pic
ture Of William J. Bryan, which was
festoOned by American flags.
Canton. o., Sept There was no
formal Labor Day demonstration in
Canton, although there was general
cessation of work. Organized labor of
Canton Joined in the demonstrations in
near bv cities. Many buildings about
the city are decorated.
About the first and most notable dec
Grafton in honor of the day was made
at the Mckinley home 1t was a mag
nifiCent American flag set flying to the
breeze with the earliest morning sun
beams.
A telephone message received at the
Mckinley home from the Chicago ma
tiOnal headquarters announced that
when the Labor Day parade passed the
Auditorium there was great cheering
for Mckinley.
The Ohio Republican editors will Wis
it Canton tomorrow and pay their re-
spects to Major Mckinley.
Kansas City, Mo, Sept. THE La
Dor Day parade in Kansas City today
exceeded that of past years in num-
bers and merit. The parade, with over
5000 wOrkingmen in line, marched
through the streets in the morning,
beautiful weather aiding in making it
successful All business was suspend
ed and the streets were lined with peo-
pie. At two of the parks this after
noon games and political speech max
ing will complete the programme.
Among the speakers are Gov. Nor
rill of Kansas; State Labor COmmis-
siOner Bird; R Z. Lewis, Republican
candidate for governor of Missouri, and
several minor candidates.
Chicago, Ill, Sept. THE labor or
ganizatiOns of Chicago celebrated La
Dor Day with parade in which prOba-
bly, 10000 men participated, practically
every trades union in the city being
represented. The weather was ideal
and the streets were thrOnged at an
early hour by the sons of toll and their
families. Shops and factories were
generally closed in recognition of the
wOrkingmans holiday, and all public
offices, the board of trade and many
down town stores remained closed all
day
The chief attraction of the day was
the speech of Vim. J. Bryan at Sharp
shooters park this afternoon. There
was also speaking at Ogden's grove
by prominent labor leaders.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-07
HORSE RACES FOR THE LADIES
A Benefit to be Given for the Floral
Parade.

It has been arranged to give q race
meeting here on Friday afternoon, Sep
ten1ber IL, for the benefit of the flower
parade committee. r. 7. Kreipe, the
manager of the race track, has donated
the use of the grounds for that purpose,
and the hOrsemen have agreed to start
all their horses for a nominal sum. The
money realized, after paying expenses,
is to be given to the ladies in charge
of the flower parade. There will be
six good races, and better races than
are ordinarily given at any county fair.
There will be a yearling trot between a
colt belonging to Mr.. Brooks, by McInez,
that has shown phenomenal speed; a
colt that has been trained by Albert
Parker that will give the Brooks colt
a good race, and Frank Fosters year
ling, a full sister to Bob BOtsford.
There will also be a race between
Zack Ransdells Reckless and Dr..
Pritchard's fast mare by Ashland
Wilkes Also a roadster trOt, in which
all horses not professionally trained are
eligible to start, and a roadster pace.
A 235 trot between Mr.. Newton's Cam
tell, Mr.. Dudley's AlcryOne, Mr.
Lescher's Silverine and Frank Fos-
ter's Bob Botsford. Also a free
for-all pace between Gypsy 3. owned
by George Burghart; Donald McGregor,
handled by Mr.. Wilcox; Ellington, the
fast PAGER driven by John Seely, and
St Patrick entered by Mr.. Leach. This
viii give a fine afternoons sport, and
we trust that the ladies of the flower
parade will receive liberal patronage.
The admission will be 25 cents.
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DIR. GIBSON DEAD.
He Passes Away Last Evening at Las
Vegas, N. II.

DR.. W. B. Gibson of this city died at
the Santa Fe hospital in Las Vegas,
N. M, at $40 yesterday evening of
complication of intestinal troubles of
several years standing. Mrs. Gibson
was with her husband at the time Of
his death.
Dr. Gibson's death has been expected
for some time. He was taken i'll IN
Topeka several weeks ago, but in ten
days recovered sufficiently to be able
to make the trip to Las Vegas, where
he thought the climate might benefit
his health Shortly after removing
there. however, he grew rapidly worse
and for the past two weeks his death
has. been looked for at any moment.
DR.. Gibson was one of the Oldest
practitioners in this city. He gradu-
ated from the Medical College of Ohio
at Cincinnati in 1860, and soon after
wards removed to Kansas. For several
years after taking up his residence IL
Topeka. he engaged in general practice,
but for the past six years was in charge
of the Santa Fe dispensary-
Dr. Gibson's body, in charge OF Mrs
Gibson. left Las Vegas this morning
and will arrive in this city tomorrow
morning. The interment viii proba-
b1y be in Topeka cemetery, but no ar
rangements for the funeral have yet
been made
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-07
NEARLY ESCAPE.
Saws Found in Wa ,ling's Cell at Gin
cinnati- a r svoIver Handy.

Cincinnati, o., Sept. jackson and
Walling, the Pearl Bryan murderers,
are not hereafter to have the privi-
leges, which have heretofore been ac-
corded them in the Covington Jail 1t
has been found that through visitors
and gifts of food a plan for escape had
been made, which was to have been
carried into effect at o'clock this
morning. Jackson was discovered in a
whispered conversation with a coIored
burglar, Walker.
The plot was revealed by prisoner.
Walker was dragged from his cell and
a new revolver was found in his pocket
and a saw in his cell. Several saws
were found in the waIling cell. Jack
sons cell was searched but nothing
found there. Visitors hereafter will be
closely watched.
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SENATOR MARTINS PASS.
Asked For by the Santa Fe Railroad
Company.

The Santa Fe Railroad company has
"bulletined'' ex-senator John Martin 5
pass They sent word for him to turn
it in Immediately after he made his
speech at Hamilton hall, in which he
advised railroad men to join Mckinley
clubs. but to vote for Bryan.
The senator said today in regard to
the matter:
Yes, they did not like the speech I
made in which I denounced their bull
doing methods and asked me for the
pass I did not comply with the re-
quest, as I wanted to make them bull
letin it,