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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-01-18
AN AMERICAN BANK.
OutgrOwth of n Plan Advocated by IauAea
q. BlaIne FseIng Considered.

Outgrowth of n Plan Advocated by James
q. Blalne Being Considered.
WAsHINGToN, Jan. 1.-THE house
committee on banking and currency
yesterday considered the project for
an international American bank,
which was one of the recommends
tons of the Pan-Ameriean congress.
and was largely the idea of the late
James O. Blaine. Among the wonld-be
incorpOrators are Cornelius Bliss,
Charles R. Flint, T. jefferson Coolidge.
Andrew Carnegie. j. S. Clarkson, P. d.
Armour and M. NJ. Estee. The bill
puts the capital stock at S., 0O0, 900 and
authorizes the bank to act as the
financial agent of any government,
state or municipality or corporation;
to handle bonds, etc. but bars it from
issuing notes to circulate as money in
the United States.
Comptroller Eckels addressed the
committee, stating that he favored the
establishment of such bank, under
proper restrictions. 1t would give to
the United States, he said, cheaper ex-
changs with South American repub-
lies, and enable them to compete sue
cessfully with European merchants
and manufacturers. All South Amer
lean exchang is now handled through
London and other European centera
and a small saving in exchange often
determined who should do the BUSH
ness of country.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-01-18
AN AWFUL ACT.
"A Mother POisons Her Eight Chill
dren and Then Hangs Herself
SEVEN OF THE CHILDREN DEAD.
THE Eighth Child Not Expected to Live
The Cause Of the Tragedy Was De-
spOndency Caused by Poverty
and Her Husbands Sickness.

MARYsvH.LE, Kan, Jan. 15.-Mrs.
Joseph Hildebrandt, wife of farmer
living six miles south of this city, ad-
ministered poison to her eight children
yesterday forenoon, and then hanged
herself to rafter. Seven of the chill
elren are dead, and the other is not ex-
pected to live. They range from two
to II years of age. The cause of the
tragedy was undoubtedly poverty. Mr..
Hildebrandt is sufferer from cancer,
and is now under treatment in Kan
ssas City hospital. Mrs Hildebrandt, it
is supposed, became respondent, and
possibly insane, because of her hus-
bands illness, and her inability to pro-
vide for the family.
The poison which caused the death
~of the children was administered with
the morning meal. Shortly after they
had finished breakfast all of the chill
>dren were taken i'll and in short time
four of them were dead. The mother
refused to go after medical attendance,
and did not arouse the neighb ors.
Finally one of the neighbors came in
and, seeing the situation. went after
help. When he returned he found
three more of the children dead and
the mother missing.
A search was at once made, which
resulted in finding Mrs Hildebrandt
in the barn, where she was suspended
by a rope around her neck. Death
had come to her some time before her
discovery. She took dose of poison
at the same time that she gave it to
her children, but it failed to cause her
death.
II is generally believed that since
Mr.. Hildebrandt has been in Kansas
City the family has suffered for the ne
ocessities of life. 1t was almost desti-
tute when he left. The whole county
has been thrown into state of ex-
vcitement by the horror.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-01-18
THE TRAM vAAL.
Warrants Ont for the Arrest OF Over goo
Political Leaders.

Warrants Out for the Arrest of Over goo
Political Leaders.
CAPETowN, Africa, Jan. 14.-Among
the South African politicians it is felt
that the crisis is by no means over and
it is held by them that the Punishment
and Introduction placed upon the prop
erty of the chief men of Johannes burg
cannot be tolerated. This feeling
grows out of the johannesburg dis
patch reporting that warrants are
out for the arrest of over 200 persons,
all leading men in the mines and prin-
cipal companies of the stock exchange
and of the professional element II
was added that among those arrested
were several Americans. including j.
S. Curtis, an American engineer; Capt.
Mein and Charles Butler.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-01-18

LONDON, Jan. ia strong effort is
being made to procure a revision of
the English marriage laws The move
ment has arisen in consequence of the
great increase in the remarriage of di-
vorced persons The Church of England
does not countenance the marriage of
Divorces and the frequency of such
marriages has given great offense to
the queen. Her majesty is much Of
Tended and has given instructions that
strict inquiry should be made into
the whole affair, which is the more
scandalous since one Clergyman is said
to have = monopoly Of the business
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-01-18
BIG APPROPRIATION ASKED.

Congressman Hubbard Wants Four Mill =
ions Voted for Missouri River Improve
ment.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14-Mr Hubbard
has introduced a bill to appropriate
S4. 900, 900 to cont inue the improvements
of the Missouri river from its mouth
to the south line of Sioux City, Ia. The
bill provides for maintaining the Mis-
souri, river commission. and directs that
81 900. 900 be expended each year, be.
ginning with the fiscal year commenc.
ing July /, 1896. The bill has been
prepared upon data received from the
engineering corps at work on the river.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-01-18
UNCLE SAM AND ARMENIA.
It Is Thought This Governments Can Do
Nothing but Pass ResoIntIons.

It Is Thought This Governments Can Do
Nothing but Pass Resolutions.
WASHINGTON, Jan. Ex-senator Cul.
lom, chairman of the subcommittee
on foreign relations, had conference
with Secretary Olney on the Armenian
question yesterday. The Armenian
subcommittee will probably report to
the full meeting at the next session.
1t is believed that it will take the
position that the United States can
only declare its adherence at the
crimes committed in Armenia and urge
the powers to extend their protection
to the Armenians. The further display
of force in Turkish water by this gov
eminent will not be Endorsed.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-01-18
OUT OF THE RACE.

A Statement That President Cleveland Is
Not ~ Candidate for - Third Term.
NEW YORK, Jan. ia special to the
Press from Washington says: Word
has been received by the leaders at the
headquarters of the cities contending
for the democratic national convention
that Grover Cleveland is not to be
candidate for third term. This init
nation was obtained by those who
found themselves embarrassed in MAX
ing arguments as to the respective adj
vantages of the west and east for con-
vention purposes.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-01-18
john Brown's Homestead.

New YORK, Jan. 13.-One of Kate
Fields fondest hopes was realized
when this state acquired title to the
old John Brown homestead, in Essex
county, with the explicit proviso that
it shall remain public park in mem
DRY of the martyr to liberty. The
property consists of PA acres About
a quarter of an acre, inclosed as a
burial place, and containing John
Browns grave, was not included in the
transfer by the widow, but is part OF
the gift to the state, and will be
marked by an Appropriate monument.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-01-18

CARUTHERsvILLE, Mo-, Jan. 14-As
the result of the sinking of the steamer
Congo in the Mississippi river, four
people are missing and are supposed
to have been drowned. The others
were injured but not seriously. The
missing are the captain of the deck
crew, a barber, ash hauler, and roust.
about whose names are unknown.
The injured are James Hayes, of Pitts
burgh, and w. F. Brothers, of Clay
(Jtv I'll
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-01-18
FIGHT WITH HORSE THIEVES.
SherIff's Posse Overtakes q Gang 40 Miles |
West of Perry, Ok.

West OF Perry Ok
PERRY, Ok, Jan. 1S-News of ter
rible fight reached here from Inland,
40 miles w est of here, between officers
and a gang of horse thieves. The
sheriff of Woods county, with his posse,
while in pursuit of the band. which
has been committing depredations
for many months, overlook them
and a running fight occurred.
jeff Coates, the leader, was
shot dead from his horse, and three
others of the band were so badly
wounded that they were captured. One
man of the sheriff s posse was seri-
ously wounded. The remainder of the
band, six men, escap ped.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-01-18

NEW YORK, Jan. ia fire started
at 1880 last night in the five story
building, 500 and sos Broadway, which
at one time threatened to destroy the
block. The building was consumed
with loss estimated at 5000. COO. How
the fire originated is not known.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-01-18
Confederate Disability BIZ.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15-The house
committee on military affairs yester-
day unanimously reported favorably
the bill which recently passed the sem
ate repeating the law that prohibits
-ex-confe6erates who held commissions
in the United States army and navy at
the beginning of the rebellion from be-
ing appointed to any position in the
army or navy.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-01-18
THE RED CROSS.
The Sultan Forbids the DIstrIDwtion OF Aid
to Armenians.

The Sultan Forbld< the DIstrINwtion OF Aid
to Armenians.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 1A-The Turkish
legation. gave out yesterday afternoon
the following communication:
The imperial government win not permit any
distribution among his subjects, in his own
territory, By any foreign,s society or individuals
how ever respectable the same may be (as, for
instance, the Red Cross society," ST money COL
lected abroad. Such interference no independ-
ent governments has ever allowed. especially
whensthe collections are made on the strength
of speeches delivered in public meetings by
irreconcilable enemies of the Turkish race.
and religion, .and:on the basis. OF false accuse
uons that Turkey repudiateS~ Besides, the
sublime porte is mindful of the true interests
OF its subjects and. distinguishing between
the real state OF things and the calumnieS and
wild exaggerations of interested OF fanatical
parties, will. as it has. done heretofore,
underitS own legitimate control, alleviate the
wants of all Turkish subjects. living in GER
tain provinces. irrespective OF creed or race.
This cablegram made public by the
Turkish minister, containing an official
announcement from the Sublime porte
that the Red Cross society would not
be allowed to distribute funds in Ar
menia, created considerable discussion
here. Miss Clara Barton, the president
of the Red Cross society, refused to
make amy statement ON that subject,
and Mr.. George NJ. Pullman, her pri-
vate secretary, said the society had re-
ceived no official notice that it would
not be permitted to act in Armenia
and thas, until it did So no statement
would be made, IF an official an
nouncement regarding the matter was
received, it would be referred to the
executive committee of the association,
and he would not predict what course
they would pursue.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-01-18
Gold Going and Coming.

NEW York. Jan. 13-Exports of gold
on Saturdays steamers amounted to
s., 500, OO0 The steamer Paris, from
southampton, brought s., 697, 500 in
gold, which was transferred to the
bank vaults in this city.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-01-18
A Treasurer,e Biz shortage.

LINCOLN, Neb., Jan. 13.-From indi-
cations received it appears that the
shortage of ex-County Treasurer
Lynch, of Platte county, amounts to
$50, 512.aS. The ex-treasurer has put
into the hands of the committee of his
bondsmen securities which are esti-
mated at $27, 900, and relatives of his
have put up securities amounting to
S. 600
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-01-18
To adjust Laborers' Accounts.

WASHINGTON, Jan. II. -Representa-
tive Frederick has introduced a bill to
adjust the accounts of laborers, work
men and mechanics arising under the
eight-hour law. He provides for a
commission to be appointed by the
parties to the contention and both
sides are bound to abide by the con-
clusien reached by the committee after
an Investigation is made
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-01-18
Arainst SUNDAY Funerala.

CREsToN, Ia, Jan. 13.-The Creston
ministerial alliance has adopted reso-
buttons deprecating the holding of flu.
nerals on Sunday and the lavish expense
of flowers, which tempts the poor to
vie with the wealthy in the purchase
of the same. They are also opposed to
the On bic exnoSura of the dead
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-01-18
SIX Dead stowawaxs.

LONDON, Jan. 10-In the tank of the
steamer Hermann, which arrived at
Hull from Buenos Ayres, was found Is
stowaways. Six of them were dead
and the remaining nine were in an in
sensible condition and would have died
in a few hours
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-01-18

The secretary of the navy has sent
to the senate letter in which he says
to equip the guns and machinery and
put in irst-class condition for the pur-
poses of harbor defenses all monitors
now in commission, or undergoing re-
pairs, would cost $3.50, 900; in good
condition, S495,000.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-01-18
a COMMERCIAL WAR.
British Merchants Countermand Orders
for German Goods.

for German Goods.
BERLIN, Jan. 13.-Letters from Eng
lish firms, addressed to their German
correspondents, countermanding or
ders for goods have been published in
the German papers. In consequence,
the German press urges the adoption
of retaliatory measures and calls upon
the merchants to unite together and
pledge themselves not to purchase
British goods.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-01-18
HUNTER FOR SENATOR.

hOuLuChy ObUCuH 4NAHO q
Man to Oppose Blackburn.
LOUISVILLE, KY, Jan. 13.-Congress-
man Godfrey Hunter has been nomi'
mated for United States senator by the
republican caucus at Frankfort.
Blackburn men say there shall never
be joint session or a ballot for United
States senator until the vacancy caused
by Represen tative Wilson's death is
Rllad
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-01-18
Flnded Masked Kohbers.

FALLS CITY, Neb., Jan. 15.-Masked
robbers entered the local Missouri Pa
.cific depot and with drawn revolvers
held up four passengers and the agent.
The valua bles of all were taken. The
agent was ordered to open the safe. He
jumped through the window and
escaped, being fired at repeatedly. A
posse failed to capture the highway
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-01-18
Strika Agreed upo

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 13.-The central
committee of the street employees have
practically agreed upon another strike.
The men are only waiting for the ap-
proval of the national executive board
before determining upon the time to
go out A rumor is in circulation that
the Federation of Labor and other
unions will give assistance if the as
SOciatiOn needs it
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-01-18
Cherokee 1siII Sentenced to Die.

FoRT SMITH, Ark, Jan. .15.-Judge
Parker yesterday sentenced Cherokee
Bill to be hanged on Tuesday, the 18th
of March. Cherokee was once before
sentenced to death, but the case was
appealed to the supreme court of the
United States, where the Judgment of
the lower court was affirmed.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-29
Free Pills.

Send your address to ii. +. Bucklen &
Co., Chicago, and get free sample box
OF DIR. Kings New Life Pills. A trial will
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effective in the cure OF constipation and
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able. They are guaranteed to be per-
iectly free from every deleterious sub
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giving tone to the stomach and bowels
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Macdonald, druggist.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-29
Michigan Dye Works.

The Michigan dye works, with Office
nd work rooms opposite Ryan's store,
Red Jacket, is the only prominent dye
house in the copper country. We clean
mems suits and overcoats, ladies dresses.
silks, feathers, chenille curtains, lace
gloves, kid shoes and furs. We can dye
wool or cotton in forty-two OF the stand-
ard colors. Repairing and alterations
neatly done and at low prices. Leave
your orders at the office or send postal
card and same will receive prompt at
tention. Remember we have no agents;
reward OF so will be given to anyone
that will lead to the conviction of parties
representing themselves as our agents.
q. ORECK Proprietor.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-29

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Any real case OF Indigestion and bilious
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The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-29

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The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-29
The Circus Tomorrow.

Only one day to wait and then the
small boy will be teasing his pa to take
him to the circus and his pa, who does
not care to 60 Of course goes, but just to
take bis boy. Well, from all reports they
will be well paid for their visit, as this
circus comes very highly endorsed. They
carry no menagerie, consequently have
no empty cages and red wagons to put
in parade, but they will give us some
OF the finest band music ever heard on
our streets. BE on the street at p. m.
and hear this fine band and see the free
show which they give.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-29

The Washington Post prints a story
told by Congressman Hit. 1t happened
when his father was sheriff of am Hi.
nois county. There had been "A murder.
and III due course of time the guilty
man was 10 adorn the waiting scaffold.
Great pressure had been brought to bear
TO induce the governor to commute the
mans sentence. That official had made
up his mind TO exercise executive elem
ency, but foreseeing "A splendid oppor-
tunity TO address large concourse of
his constituents in the interest of his
reelection, he concluded to go to the
scene of the hanging, make a speech
while the preparations We're going on,
and at the last moment stop the exccu-
ton.
An enormous crowd of spectators was
gathered ON the fateful day, and while
the poor wretch was being made ready
for the drop the governor mounted a
platform and began his harangue. Some
one, not knowing what was in the gov.
ernor's mind, began to circulate "A peti-
ton III the crowd, praying that the
criminal he reprieved. Many signed il,
and III passing it from hand to hand it
came to gawky country beau who had
been married that day and had brought |
his wife to the hanging to see the fun.
He pondered deeply over the question |
whether to sign it or not, when the |
bride decided his course by breaking in:
Don't sign that ar paper Reuben.
We've come all the way to see the hang
In, and ct you put yer name down we
won't see it,"
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-29
Did You Ever

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The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-29
Evelyn Gordon Co.
An Appreciative Audi
ence at the Opera
House.
Another Balloon Ascension.
other Items OF Interest Picked Up
About the Metropolis of the
Copper Country.

The Evelyn Gordon company played
to an appreciative audience at the Opera
House last evening, when they presented
Miss Smith, OF California" in very
creditable manner. The different charac-
tiers Of the play were all well taken and
acted in a manner that reflected credit
on the different performers. Each MEN,
Der OF the company seemed to be particu-
larry well fitted for the part taken and
the whole entertainment was treat as
a result. The company certainly has
some fine talent among its members and
It was well displayed last evening. Miss
Smith, of California, is comparatively a
new play here and it was favorably in
troduced. David Crockett will be pre-
'ented this evening.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-29
Wasted Time.

Watch any ordinary coming together
OF people and see how many minutes it
will be before somebody frets. That is.
makes more or less complaining state
ment of something or other, which most
probably every one in the room knew
before, and which probably nobody can
help. Why say anything about it? 1t is
cold, it is hot, it is wet, it is dry; some
body has broken an appointment, or ill
cooked a meal stupidity or bad faith
somewhere has resulted in discomfort
there are plenty of things to fret about,
If we are weak enough to heed trifies.
1t is simply astonishing how much an
noyance may be found in the course of
every days living, even at the simplest.
If one only keeps sharp lookout on
that side of things. Even Holy Writ
says we are prone to trouble aus sparks
ny upward. But even to the sparks fly.
ing upward, in the blacklist of smoke,
there is a blue sky above, and the less
time they waste on the road the sooner
they will reach it, Fretting is all time
wasted on the road. - Pittsburg Dis
patch.