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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-04-10

1t is matter of interest to know what
our leading crops are worth. The esti-
mates of the Department of Agriculture
give the following values of eight of the
principal agricultural products of the
United States in 1896: Corn, Mt 21.5
cents per bushel, $49O, GOO, 900; hay, at
$685. per ton. $3SS, 10000; wheat. at
1875 cents. $40, 6O3, 600; oats, at 1877
cents, S132, 49,, 900; potatoes, at 2S.6
cents, S72.1S2, 900; barley, at 1913 cents,
SO, 491 600; rye, at 400 cents, SO, 961,-
900; and tobacco. at 6 cents per pound,
S24, 25S, 600, making a total of 81, 451,-
1885, 600. In other words, the farmers of
this country raised in one year these eight
articles to value about $3.50, 900 900
greater than our total Understanding
and non-interest bearing national debt at
the end of 1896.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-04-10
Why Importations Have Decreased

The investigations of the Ways and
Means Committee show that the reason
for the decreased value of importations
under the Wilson bill and the apparent
large excess in the value of exports is nor
altogether that we are exporting more and
importing less, in proportion. than for
meriy, but that-our exports are valued ms
heretofore at the full price, and the ad
yalorem rates of the Wilson bill encour-
age the undervaluation of imports, as ad
valorem rates have always done. This
effect has been especially noticeable in
the chemical schedule, in which the sub
stitution. in the Wilson, orman bill. of ad
yaIorem for specific rates was more gen
eraI and sweeping than in any other schet-
ME The decline in the invoiced value of
imports is too great to be accounted for
by ordinary fluctuations of prices or even
by hard times
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-04-10

Thus it viii be seen. when the dollar of
our daddies was so ''plentiful.'' we had an
average of 10 cents apiecei But twenty
four years after .'our standard money was
cut in two''-after the suffering of so long
a period under the blighting effects of the
gold standard we find that our per cap
tia. of silver has risen from 10 cents to-
$S-I5.-Exchange-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-04-10
Growth of silver Circulation.

The following table issued by the direc-
tor of the United States mint gives the
per capita circulation of gold, silver and
paper in several countries in 1873, when
silver was alleged to have been @struck
down. in the United States:
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-04-10

Don't Complain About Pensions.
The wealth of France Is estimated at
$40 600. 600 600. that of Germany at $780,
no OOO 600 and that of the United States
at see 900. oOO, 600. The population of
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-06-10
CUBA'S TIME IS NEAR.
Only Awaits President McKin-
ley's Return Home.
CONFERRED TODAY WITH CALHOUN
fhe President Heard RecItaIs of the
Awful State of Anairs on the Island.
Calhoun Admits the Lee Report Pub
lished Is Authentic.

WASHINGTON, June 0.-It is almost
certain that the return of President Nc.
Kinley from Nashville, for which place
he started today, will be marked by de-
cisive action in behalf of Cuba.
w. j. Calhoun of Illinois, the special
commissioner sat to Cuba by President
Mckinley, on arriving here, went i'm
mediately TO the state department,
where Judge Day. the assistant secre-
tary of state, was awaiting him, and
together they proceeded to the White
House. They were shown into the cab
met room, where President Mckinley
and Judge Day listened to Mr.. Cal
houn's description of the situation in
the war.ridden island and to the con-
clusions reached by him.
Judge Day declined TO be interviewed
on the subject of the conference, fur
ther than to say it was very interest.
ing. Mr.. Calhoun likewise preferred
not to talk of the interview, further
than to say he had reported to the pres.
ident what he had seen and heard. Mr..
Calhoun also met the president this
morning, when he again went over his
impressions.
Mr.. Calhoun did not go to Nashville
with Mr.. Mckinley, but will leave for
his home in Illinois probably today and
If necessary will visit here after the
president returns.
The Republican senators, some of
them members of the foreign relations
committee, say there is no doubt that
the president will take action as soon
as MIR. CalhOuu's report is received. No
definite information was given con-
corning the attitude of the president,
but the impression of the senators from
such reports az they heard was that
there would be a change from the
present negative policy and the adop-
tion of a definite line of action with a
view to endeavOring to secure a settle
ment of the present unfortunate state
of affairs in Cuba.
The cabinet meeting Tuesday lasted
longer than usual. The Cuban situa-
ton was discussed in a general way,
but the most important subject pre-.
sented was the Spanish mission. The
availability OF three men for this inn
portant post at Madrid were carefully
canvassed but no decision was reached.
One of the cabinet officers said after
the meeting that the selection was still
open and will now go over until the
presidents return from the Nashville
trip. 1t may be that the non-appear.
ance of Mr.. Calhoun had something to
do with postponing action.
Mr.. Calhoun, when asked concerning
the publication of what purports to be
Consul General Lees report on the
Ruiz case, said that he had not com.
pared the publication with the report,
but that the newspaper publication
looked very much like an accurate COPY
of General Lees report.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-06-10
DEATH IN A WRECK.
Five Killed and Four Injured
In a Collision.
THE CONDUCTOR FORGOT ORDERS.
Trains Come Together While Going at n
High Rate of speed-The Car Took
Fire and the Bodies Were Burned-No
Chance to Escape.

HUDSON, Wis, June S.--Five men
were instantly killed and four were
badly injured by a collision on the
Omaha railroad, near Hudson juno
ton. The trains were running at high
speed and met at a sharp curve, afford
ing the crew no possible escape.
The dead are e. s. Hurd, laborer
Joseph Leightheiser, laborer; Thomas
Reilly, laborer; Milton Swain, laborer,
all of Eau Claire, Wis. Herman Reby,
fireman.
The injured are Brogan, engineer,
head bruised and face injured; James
Owns, conductor, slightly hurt; A.
Seittleman, engineer pile driver, Me-
nominee, Wis, legs badly bruised, in.
ternally injured, will probably die
Frank Thayer, Altoona, Wis, fireman,
fatally injured internally.
The way freight, westbound, was
running at the rate of Is miles an hour
when, upon turning a short curve on a
down grade, it came upon work train
backing east at speed of 30 miles an
hour The collision was something
terrific. On the rear of the work train
was the boaring car in which were four
men belonging to the work crew. They
were never aware of their danger and
were undoubtedly instantly killed.
The car took fire and three bodies were
burned in the wreck. Both engines
were totally wrecked.
The wreck was caused by the dis
obeyance of orders by Engineer James
Owens of the work the conductor, who
were given right of way to the west
bound track. They forgot their orders
and took the eastbound track and did
not discover their error until too late.
Owen is nearly cra2ed and a guard has
been placed over him. The damage is
estimated at 100000.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-06-10
Pleasant Valley School Picnic.

The Pleasant Valley District No. 10
Plain township school picnic was held at
Meyers Lake Thursday, June 8. The
scholars, friends and parents gathered
at the lake at an early hour. Well filled
baskets were provided by all those pres
ent Before dinner was served the
scholars were arranged for the photo
graph of the school Another was also
taken of the householders, visitors and
scholars. The pleasures Of the morning
only ceated to do justice to the good
things Furnished. Very nearly 200 per
sons psrtook of the dinner, aud owing
to the generosity of the proprietor of the
lake house they were permitted to have
the use of the. dining room ana entire
hall After dinner a well-drilled liter
ary program was rendered. Recitations
and songs were given by the scholars; a
paper entitled "Our Glass History and
Predictions" prepared and read by
Thurman H. Bachtel, was very interest
ing; music wss furnished by Mr.. Albert
Fromm and Miss Myrtle Fromm. Miss
Cordelia NJ. Hanu, teacher of the school
is very popular with both household rs
and scholars.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-06-10
WHAT Is YOUR TRADEP
Each Trade or Occupation Has It's
Special Disease.

IL is well known among medical men
that certain diseases are more readily
developed in certain occupatians than
in others. That each occupation has its
attendant physical weakness. Engineers,
railroad men and similar occupations
suffer mostly from kidney troubles and
men who are often exposed to the
weather suffer from rheumatism, while
clerks and professional men, in fact the
army of people whose business keeps
them indoors, are oftentimes great suf-
ferers from piles and constipation. In
this connection the following letter is of
interest to people whoes occupation will
not allow sufficient outdoor exercise.
Mr.. A. f. Calhoun, notary public and
jeweler and matchmaker of Circleville,
w. Va, writes as follows;
| had been severe sufferer from piles
for years and had tried many remedies
with but little benefit, when about three
years ago saw the Pyramid Pile Cure
advertised and sent for it.
l was badly afflicted when got them,
but after only two applications the piles
disappeared and from that day to this
l have never felt symptom of the
disease,
feel that | cannot recommend them
too highly to sufferers from piles
The Pyramid Pile Cure is free from
cocaine, opium or any mineral poison,
absolutely safe, pleasant and painless;
sold by druggists at 81 cents per package
If there is any constipation the Pyramid
Pills should be used with the pile cure
The pills are 25 cents per package,
Any druggist will tell you that the
Pyramid is the best known and most
successful and popular pile cure ever
placed on the market and its reputation
as a safe and radical cure has only resul
ted from the personal recommendation
of people who have been cured of this
distressing ailment
Send to Pyramid Co., for valuable
little book on cause and cure of piles.
(S.10.12.w)
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-06-10
SPAIN MUST PAY.

All That COuntry's DOdging Does Not
Excuse Her of Liability In the Ruiz
Case-A Claim VIII BE Presented by
This Government.
WASHINGTON, June o. Assistant Sec
retary Day says that the report of Con.
sui General Lee upon the results of the
investigation made in Havana in the
Ruiz case has not yet been received at
the state department. Consequently it
was not possible to learn whether the
publications purporting to be copies of
the report were accurate. Assuming,
however, that the consul generals
conclusions are correctly set forth, in
brief that Ruiz died while in iail in
violation of his treaty rights, the cues.
tiOn before the department of the
largest importance, is what shall be the
next step.
The wife of Ruiz has filed with the
department a claim for $3.50, 900 for the
death Of her husband. The Spanish
contention has been that he was not
killed and that he was not treated
harshly. General Lees inquiry is un.
derstood to have failed to bring out the
truth on these points, but his statement
on another, namely, that of his confne.
ment in violation Of treaty rights, ap.
pears to make the first two points nom
essential and to leave the case resting
on the broad claim that in confning
DR.. Ruiz for more than ~ hours with.
out permitting him TO communicate
with his friends or trying him the
Spanish officials in Cuba have assumed
full responsibility for the results of that
extra confinement.
The fact being established that DR..
Ruiz kept mp his citizenship by regis.
iering himself at American consulates
In Cuba from time to time as required
by regulations, is taken as an Offset
against the claim that by continuous
residence in Cuba for nearly 20 years
he had forfeited his rights as an
American citizen, so it is surmised that
the next step in the case will be the
presentation of a claim against the
Spanish government in behalf of the
family Of the victim of this illegal
imprlsOnment,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-06-10
STRIKERS MADE RAIDS.
Stirred Up Things Among Clothing Con.
tractors In New York.

New YORK, June 9.-The striking
tailors have become boisterous. Union
committees called ON Contractor Rot
tenberg, in East Houston street, who
protested against the interference of
the committee and sent for the
police. Twenty-Five non.union men
were induced TO quit work.
A fight between Rottenberg and the
committee followed, which resulted in
slight injury to the former and the ar.
rest of three of the latter. The COM
mittee then called on Contractor Tack
in Attorney street and lessened his
force by 25. When going upstairs.
somebody shouted fire." and the house
was soon in an uprear.
Then they went to the shop of Con-
tractor Samuel Lewis in Delaney
street, where % hands quit work. A
boy was sent for the police, but was
held captive by the pickets Mean
while Louis Stubeck, proprietor of q
sweatshop in Willett street, was de-
Tending himself with revolver at
Broome and Pitt streets from the fury
of mob of 500 striking tailors. The
sight of the weapon kept the mob at q
distance until the intervention of q
policeman who escorted the frightened
contractor to his home.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-06-10
THE MARKETS.
PITTsBURc. June 8.

PITTsBURo, June 3.
wHEAT-No. I red, s6C1S7c; No. Q red, S4C9
Soc; spring wheat, s4CgS5c,
CORN-No. yellow ear, 3O03OlSc; No. 9
shelled, 2slSg2gc; high mixed shelled, 2s,G
26ISc.
oATS-No. white 25l6@sec; No. 2white,
25CG2b16c; extra No. 3 white, 2il40D2l94o; light
mixed, 2.16G23c
HAY-No. 1 timothy, sl1.501l1.75; No. 2.
sl00Ogl0.50; No. clover, mixed, Ss.OOC6S.50;
packing, s625G8.75; No. / feeding prairie,
H.5Ogs0O; wagon hay, s13OO94.0O for timo-
thy
POULTRY-Large live chickens, 6OGG5o
per pair; small, 45G50c per pair springers,
60d7 per pair dressed, i 1llc per pound
dressed spring chickens, 29d123c per pound
live ducks, $4,000 per pair; dressed, l4CGl6c
per pound; live turkeys 7gSc per pound
dressed, lS1l4c.
BUTTER-Elgin prints, lie; extra cre,.nn.
cry, l6Cgl6l6c; Ohio fancy creamery, l4d
li16c; country roll. 9@lOc; low grade ant
cooking, 6dSc.
CHEESE-New York full cream, new
make, 9ls@l0c; Ohios full cream, new make,
716Cg794c; new Wisconsin Swiss, in tubs, llCa
llI6c; limberger. new, SGSl6c; Ohio SWISS in
tubs. ll@llI6c; Swiss In bricks, o pound aver.
age, lOtnl01Sc.
EGGS-Strictly fresh Pennsylvania and
Ohio in cases, large lots, 9lSc; in o Job
bng way, l@lONc; selected fancy stock, II
@llISc.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-06-10
heIief In Six Hours.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder
diseases relieved in six hours by the New
Great South American Kidney Cure. 1"
This new remedy is a great surprise on
account of its exceeding promptness in re-
lieving pain In the bladder, kidneys back
and every part of the urinary passages
In male or female. It relieves retention
Of water and pain In passing 1t almost
Immediately. If you want quick relief
and cure this Is your remedy. Sold by
Durbin, Wrisbs II Co., druggists, Gan.
tom Ohio
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-06-10
Low RATES. sUMMER:Is97.
One Way and Round Trip Tickets TO
the South.

On the first and third Tuesdays OF
each month, June to October inclusive,
the Southern Railway has arranged for
one way settlers tickets from Ohio and
Mississippi River points to the south at
rate of two cents per mile. Also round
trip tickets at rate OF one fare plus two
dollars for the round trip. The best time
to go south is the present time. Infor.
nation as to conveniently arranged
schedules and special rates to all points
south upon application, VIM. II.
Tayloe, Asst. Gen. Agent, Louisville, Ky.
The Southern Railway is the only line
penetrating the eight Great Southern
States, (l0.l7.2l
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-06-10
Dectds In Favor of Three Friends.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, June Sin the
United States court Judge Locke
handed down a decision in the case of
the steamer Three Friends, charged
with violating the neutrality laws, by
carrying a tilibustering expedition to
Cuba, and also as an armed vessel, dis.
missing the libel for forfeiture. In
giving the decision Judge Locke said /:
THE evidence in the case does not
show that the vessel done anything
that is in violation of the neutrality
laws of this country" Three other
cases are pending against the vessel,
but they are likely 10 be dismissed, as
the evidence is much the same as in
DrnSpnt casa
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-06-10
Amendments to the Tariff.

WASHINGTON, June S.-Senator Quay
gave notice of several amendments he
proposes Offering to the tariff bill. Oue
of these provides for striking out the
provision for duty on tea and another
for striking out the increase of the beer
tax. The free admission of iron ore
imported from mines owned abroad by
citizens of the United States for their
own use is also provided for. Another
amendment imposes duty OF 10 per
cent on all articles on the free list until
1901, and fourth strikes outjsections !,
B, 6 and Z. The effect of the adoption
of the last amendment would be to
leave the present internal revenue law
in effect
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-06-10

You can quickly do this by using
South American Nervlne. 1t can cure
every case Of weak stomach in the world.
1t always cures, never fails. It knows
no failure. 1t will gladden. your heart
and put sunshine into your life. 1t Is o
most surprising cure. A week stomach
and broken nerves will drag you down
to death. South American Nervine will
help you Immediately. No failures;
always cures; never dissppoints. Lovely
to sake. Sold by Durbin, Wright & Co.,
druReists. Canton, Ohio.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-06-10
what DIR. A. e. saltsr saz..

BUFFALO, N. Y.-Gents:-From my
personal knowledge, gained in observing
the effect Of your Shiloh's Cure in cases
OF advanced Consumption. / am pre-.
pared to say it is the most remarkable
Remedy that has ever been brought to
my attention. 1t has certainly saved
many from Consumption. Sold by Fred
p. Shanafelt q Co.; e. L. 0rtt, Market
and sth st.; E. O. Miller, East End.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-06-10
south Americana In washineton.

WASHINGTON, June 9.--There was nc
furnace blasting nor engine.whirring in
the program of the commercial travel
ers from South America in Washing
ton. They invaded the capital early
and spent most of their time inspecting
the government industry. They were
accorded a private reception by Presi.
dent Mckinley in the White House.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-06-10
Boy Murdered His Father.

BARBoURvILLE, KY, June 9.-Rev.
Berry Lawson, Methodist divine of
this county, whipped his l5.year. old son
Isham. Finding his father in corn.
field the boy slipped up behind him and
blew his head from his shoulders with
o shotgun and escaped.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-06-10
An Eccentric Mililonaire Dead.

NEW York, June 9.--Joseph Rich.
ardson, worth $50, 900, 900, has died here.
He made his fortune in railroad build.
ing. He dressed more like tram
than wealthy man and lived and died
in house which was only Eve feet
wide. 1t was built because the sur
rounding property owners refused to
meet Mr.. Richardson's terms for the
narrow lot. He had his coffin made
30 years ago.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-06-10
PITTspuRa. June 8.


CATTLE--Receipts fair on Monday, about
~ cars on SALE market steady for prime
grade, dull and shade lower on common and
fair grades. Today run light, market un.
changed We quote as follows: Prime, S5. 10
g5.2j good, $lijGi9J; tidy, A.iOal % good
butchers, SI.2jGii0; fair, $3.9itGl.iU; hoifers,
Sj.S@L25; bulls, stays and cows, S2.W0 81;
common to good fat oxen, $!C0ULOO; bologna
cows, St0O(Gl5U0; fresh cows and springers,
tJ.OO@ij.OD.
HOGS-Receipts fair on Monday, about p
double deck ars on sale; market slow. Sup
ply light today; market fairly active at un.
changed prices We quote: Prime medium
best Workers and pigs, S36iu370; common 10
fair Workers, $3.B a3Gj; heavy. $3.jO@35j; /;
roughs, 81. 2j0r3. q.
SHEEP AND LAMBS-Supply fair on Mon.
day, 82 cars on sale; market dull and prices
lOC0l5c lower; yearlings steady. Receipts TO.
day far; market slow. We quote prices:
Choice, $I.0lCd4l0 good, $3SGG3.90; fair, SO. A
0D3.70; common, $?.GnU3.20
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-06-10

ROME, June 9.-General Nelson A.
Miles, U. 5. A., has paid long-visit to
the Italian minister for war and in Ma.
pies, visited the Puzziol artillery arse
nal. He later started for London to
represent the United States army at
Queen VictOria's Jubilee celebration.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-06-10
LEWIS Y. MCCLURE.
OF Wooster, o., Recon- m ends wrighvs
Celery Com pound.
Wooster, o. January 90, 1897.

Wooster, o. January 90, 1897.
To the Wright Medical Co, Columbus,
o.: Dear Sir-I have purchased box
of Wrigbt's Celery Capsules from
George J. Kreiger, druggist and used
them for Constipation aud Inhammatory
Rheumatism. They cured me and made
me well and sound in three weeks. Sine
that time have been working at my
trade of roofer and have had no further
attacks. The mediocre is the best
have used and can recommend it with
clear conscience to any suffering person.
Yonrs very truly
Lewis Y. Mcclure
Sold by all druggist at SOC. and 81
per box Send address on postal to the
Wright Med. Co. Columbus Ohio for
trial size free.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-06-10

CHICAGO, June S.-A new political
organization, already christened "The
Silver Republican Party of the United
States, is about to be formed in this
city. Its promoters are Henry M. Tel.
Ter. Fred j. Dubois, John p. Jones, +.
j. Cannon, Richard p. Pettigrew, SEN
ator Mantle, Charles A. Towne, Chas.
S, Hartman and others.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-06-10
Prominent Girl Killed Lover.

HUNTINGTON, w. Va, June o.
Florence Williams has killed her lover
in Mcdowell county and escaped. Both
are members of prominent families.
The man was killed in fit of jealousy
and was at the time preparing to take
up large tract of timber land to make
tiao
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-06-10
Only $500 to San Francisco.

From Chicago via North Western Line
Chicago & North Western Railway. the
famous California in Days" route,
June Goth to July Sd, inclusive, on
account of the q. Z. convention Simi.
lar rates will be made eastbound. For
full information apply to ticket agents
G. & N. W. Ry. QO17.2i)
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-06-10

MUNICH, June 9.-Dightning .. struck a
powder factory about three miles from
Rosenheim exploding 1000 pounds Of
gunpowder. Doors about one and one.
half miles away were torn from their
hinges, big trees were uprooted and Il
houses Were shattered
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-06-10
Attemnt to nrihe Jurors.

OMAHA, June 9.-In the trial of ex.
State Treasurer BARLEY, before Judge
Baker, County Attorney Baldridge
made the statement that an effort had
been made to tamper with the jury.
An information was filed charging one
Wright with it.