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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-08-14

New York Times Admits 1t.
The New York Times Oemocratic)
takes Il hoI full view of the business out
look AMI believes that the tide has turn
ed for the better. While the Times is
opposed to the Republican tariff policy,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-08-14

lamity bowling for politics mag easily
overshoot the mark.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-08-14
Paying OFF the Mortr.re..

An invincible and positive proof that
local affairs are becoming more encourag-
ing and that Williams County, at least. is
seeing the dawn of better times. is fur
nished in the following figures, given out
by Mr.. EVAN, the recorder OF this county:
Since Jan. 1 last the number of mort
cages filed for record in this county is 166,
while the plumber releasedsis 279, so that
to-day there are 113 fewer mortgages on
Williams County land thnn there were on
Jan. !, 1897. The record by months is
as follows:
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-08-14

operative concerns, owned entirely by the
farmers, who share the profits among
themselves. In this manner they have al
ways enough money to buy their groceries,
clothing, and such necessary commodities
of life. while the farm they produce
their own -four, vegetables and meats
The result is that from the sale@ of their
wheat, oats, corn, pork and beef they
realize Il net profit. and it is this money
that has been used to pay off the mort
cages.
Little Rock. Ark.-Although the crops
in part of Arkansas were cut short by
drought last year. the people by economy
are getting out of debt. The people look
forward to an era of railroad building IN
the near future unparalleled in the history
of the State, from which they confidently
expect good results. The State debt is
not large and will be considerably reduced
nv the acts of the special session of the
legislature. Gov. Jones thinks very little
Of II will remain at the end of his admin
istration The loan companies are doing
very little business in the State. Many
of them have withdrawn recently.
lincoln. Neb.--The report of the State
Ranking Board Just issued contains much
encoura rcyren: for business men. 1t
shows the condition of the State and pri-
vate hanks at the close of business on
Nav &c, 1897. compared with that at
the close ON Dec. 81. 1896. At present
tberc are 400 banks. compared with
414 on Dec. 81 During the interval %
hanks have closed, have reorganized and
Q new banks have opened. Under the
head Of liabilities there is general fall
ing off in the amounts, with a notable
exception in the item of deposits. which
shows an increase of 81 ,OOS. 62S-96- In
| resources there is an increase of 81 ,227,-
123 40 These latter two items. resources
and deposits. are regarded as especially
| encouraging by business men.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-08-14

and is by means supporter of the
present administration, it is not calam-
ity bowler, but is crying down the mean
sensational sm of most of the Democratic
press which is retardinG prosperity. In
the financial articles of the Times the
hopeful signs for future business pros
perity are pointed out. In Saturdays pa
per one Of the best known stock exchange
men in the country, the head of the firm
of Charles Head & Co, is quoted de-
claring that the tide has turned in the
right direction. In accounting for the
strength which the stock market is show
ing and the wonderful advances that have
occurred, Mr.. Head explains that Wall
street fo,esees great improvement in the
business of the country and believes in
the near approach of good times.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-08-14

the sun rises at the usual hour upon an
earth still turning on its axis.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-08-14
Recorded

This shows beyond dispute that Viii
liams County debtors are paying their
debts, and no condition of affairs could
be more promising than just this.-Ohio
State Journal
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-08-14
STANDS BY MIR. HANNA
FALSE CHARGES DENOUNCED
BY SECRETARY WARNER.

United Mine workers' Secretary Says
the Ohio Senator Has Improved the
Condition of His Men-False Stories
Circulated About Him.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-08-14
Grain Prices Show 1t.

Grain Prices Show 1t.
Here are the results in the grain mar
kets. the prices being those quoted in
Chicago:
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-17
VICTORY FOR sAaAsTA.
oace Has Been Established in PHILIPPINE
Islands.

Nnsurid, December 16-An extraordi-
nary number OF the Gazette issued today
puplshes dispatches received from Ma
hlia' capital of the Philippine islands,
saying that the insurgent chief Aguinaldo
mas ordered all his followers to submit
ana that he and the entire insurgent gov
eIhtnent will be allowed to go to Hong
Kong.
Marshal Primo Rivera, the governor
general Of the philippines, has sent a
attespatoh tt to the government according to
Sne Gazette saying in his opinion the
sstuoinlss1on st of the rebels is the result of
sne . recent Spanish victories and that a
peace has been attained which leaves
Spain honor secure. He asks the govern
menu approval of the steps he has taken
migrate.
~ oenor Sagasta, the premier, telegraphed
one necessary authority in reply with
congratulations and an expression of the
queen Regents satisfaction.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-17
to misrepresent President MoKinlev or

to misrepresent President Mckinley or
Secretary Gage, but he insisted that the
words and actions of the Secretary estab-
lished the truthfulness of his statement.
Mr.. Allen of Nebraska, the author of
the resolution, said he was not disposed
to press it at this time, il Mr.. Wolcott de-
sired to speak upon it at later date, but
he thought that the matter ought to be
cleared away.
In response to an inquiry Mr.. Woicott
said he did not think that the commission
had any intention of making a report at
this time and ne did not know when the
report would be made.
There is no desire upon the part of
anybody said Mr.. Wolcott, ''to prolong
the negotiations after all hope of success
has disappeared. No member of the COM
mittee viii delay for an hour the an
nouncement of Its decision after a de-
clsion, one way or the other, shall have
been reached
Mr.: Allen said he had always been
satisfied that international bimetallism
was dream, but he was willing to
afford the commission all reasonable lati-
tude. He asked that the resolution go
over until January IS, and it was so
agreed.
Mr.. Gallinger called up the census bill,
for the purpose of replying to state
ment by Hon. Carroll D. Wright, In
VI POAneOu III o4I. IOuSc bp6eCit vi y6S-
terday in which MIR. Wright was repre-
sented to have said that So, 900, coo would
have been saved if the last census had
been taken by force under the classified
service. Mr.. Gallinger stated that Mr..
Wr1ght's calculations was based largely
upon the printed space occupied by the
census reports as compared with the re-
ports OF the labor bureau. He expressed
surprise that SO reckless d statement
should have been made by man usually
SO careful as Mr.. Wright
Mr.. Pritchard, of North Carolina chair
man of the committee of civil service,
which is engaged in a general investiga-
tion of the civil service system, followed
In speech dealing with the general feat
ures of the civil service law.
At two o'clock the bill went over to
a future day and on, motion of Mr.. Quay
the Senate went into executive session.
At three, O'Clock the executive session
was concluded and the Senate adjourned.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-17
ODD FELLOWS HALL DEDICATED,

Waterville, December 16.-The Odd
Fellows of Waterviile, including Samari-
tan lodge No. 80, sHiramss encampment,
No. s2; Canton Halifax, No. "a, and
Dorcas lodge, No. Al, dedicated their
new Odd Fellows hall in Haines block
Thursday afternoon and evening by the
assistance Of the grand officers of the
state. A banquet was served from to
Z and half an hour later the formal
ceremonies were opened.
Following the ded ication Rev. G. D.
Lindsay of Wateryille delivered an ap.
propriate grafton and then the company
of some 200 adjourned to City hall where
a grand ball was given to the music of
Halls orchestra. By invitation of the
local lodge the clergy of the city, the
grand department of Maine. Patriarohs
Militant, were present. aaAlbro r. Chase,
D. G. M, and Major f. L. Mosely of
Portland were present.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-17
MAINE MAN IN CHARGE.

! Boston, December 16--SeyeraI impor-
Uant changes in the internal revenue
service for Massachusetts, and New Eng
land have been, or are about to be effect
ed, chief among them being the estab-
ishment in this city of a special internal
revenue agency to exercise general
supervision over the service of Massachu-
setts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Maine,
Vermont and New Hampshire.
Gen. F. d. Sewell viii be at the head
sof the bureau. He is now in this city
fitting up quarters in the Federal build
ing.
General Sewall, a Maine man, has
had many years experience in the In
ternal revenue service, having had for
about 30 years the general supervision
of the work Of the agents of the whole
country.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-17
HASN'T STRUCK BIDDEFoRD VET.
STRONG nope mat the Pepperell and La
COMA Will Not Initiate Fail River Mills
Cut Down.
ESPECIAL TO THE pREss1

Biddeford, December 16.-Biddeford, q
mill operatives are wondering whether
the movement for a reduction of uagas
in the Fall River factories will tend to
bring about q similar action here No
intimation has come from the head of
either corporation in regard to the mat
ter, but every body hopes saE that the PEN
perell and Laconia will be able to weather
thespresent gale as they have SO. often in
the last few years.
The Biddeford factories have an adyan-
tage over those in Fall River, in that the
bulk of the product here consists of drill
ings that are exported to China and In
dia. For many years the Pepperell and
Laconia have been catering to this class
of trade and have established q reputa.
ton that stands them well in hand. 1t
was the continued demand for these ex.
port drills that kept the mills here run
ming during the hard times period, when
other cotton factories all over New Eng
land were idle.
1t is claimed, however, that the compe-
ttt1on in this line of manufacture has be-
come SO sharp that there is in the export
drills IN income that only equals the cost
OF production, and that as whole neith-
or the Pepperell nor the Laconia corpora
tion has been able in the last year and a
half to earn anything above the actual
cost of running the mills.
The competition of the southern cotton
mills, about which SO much has been said
IN the Fall River agitation, has long been
felt here.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-17
PRINCE HENRY IS OFF. 7

EKtel, December 16.-The German cruiser
Gefion, bound for China. left her moor
ings early this morning, amid cheers
from the crews of all the warshlps pres
ent.
Prince Henry of Prussia boarded the
Deutschland at 9 a. m. He was followed
by the emperor.
Emperor William, in his speech toast
ing his brother, Prince Henry, at the
banquet given in the later's honor at the
Royal castle last night said that his
mission was essentially defensive and
not offensive and charged him to protect
German subjects against everyone seek
ing them harm,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-17
SUSPICIOUS JUROR DISCHARGED.

Chicago, December 16.-Counsel for the
defense in the Luetgert trial today chal.
ienged for cause Henry Boasberg, the
twelfth juror, alleging that he was in
tensely hostile to the defendant. Boas-
berg is pressman.
An affidavit from J. Mallory was pre-
sented in which he declares that Boasberg
expressed himself as being in favor of a
rope for Leutgert.
Judge Gary gave Boasberg the alter
native Of 1esigning from the jury or of
being discharged. The juror refused to
resign and the judge discharged him. A
panel of one hundred ven.remen was Or
dered and the defense will tomorrow at
tempt to secure another juror.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-17
AT THE CAPITAL.

washington, December E16.-The House
committee on immigration today decided
70 make favorable report on the edu-
cation test bill. This requires. all i'm
migrants on reaching here to be able to
read or write the English language or
some other language.
Inc National Board of Trade today ad-
Journed after three days. session. The
most important action of today's session
was The endorsement of pooling measure
winch would place this question under
tne supervision of the Interstate com
merce committee.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-17
Alfred Jones Of Milton. n. H.,
Charged With Murder.
DUNG MAN HAS BEEN ACCUSING
FATHER OF CRIME.
Through His Efforts that Body of His
Mother Was Exhumed and Examined
-Talk of Another Suspicious Death in
Connection with Arrest.
Connection with Arrest,

connection with Arrest,
Dover. N. H., December 16.-Alfred
W. Jones Of Milton is behind the bars at
the county Jail tonight charged with the
wilful murder of his mother, Sally W.
Jones Of Milton. This is the case where
Young Jones in accusing his father of
poisoning his mother, demanded that the
body of the latter be exhumed and ex
amined. This was done, and Prof. Wood
tanned much arsenic. An inquiry was
opened and in furthering it County So
llci5or Mason, accompanied by Deputy
Sheriff Geo. W. Parker, went to Milton
this morning. In short time after their
arrival there they became convinced that
the evidence was sufficient to warrant
the arrest of young Jones. The neces-
sary papers were made out by Solicitor
Mason. and Deputy Sheriff Parker went
to the home of Jones about two miles
outside the town and placed him under
arrest. He arrived in this city at 4. so
O'Clock and was driven to Jail and placed
in the woman's cell where he will re-
het14 toA1SDE.
Jones alighted from the train carrying
a gripsack in which was bible. He
said that he is as innocent of the charge
preferred against him as q newborn
babe, but has grave doubts about being
able to prove his innocence. He still
asserts that his father committed the
crime.
Solicitor Mason said tonight that Jones
will be arraigned before police court
judge George s. Frost tomorrow morn
ing. He does not expect that the pre-
liminary hearing will go on at that time,
but will probably be continued until
some future date to give Jones oppor-
tunity to secure counsel.
Now that Jones is under arrest there is
much talk about the circumstances at
tending the death of DIR. Jenkins of
Somersworth, who was thought TO have
committed suicide. During the DOCTORS
illness Jones attended him and received
by deed certain property from DR.. Jen-
kins, the execution of the paper being
during his illness.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-17
DRANK AMMONIA BY MISTAKE.

Lawrence, Mass, tDecember 16.--As a
result of extreme nervous prostration
Mrs. Frederick j. Bradford, living at
ITO Exeter street in this city, drank a
portion Of a bottle of ammonia Tuesday
afternoon at her. home and after suffering
terrible agony died at 1.S0 p. IN. The
deceased was the wife OF Freight Con-
ductor Frederick j. Bradford of the Bos-
ton q Maine railroad, and daughter Of
John w. Curtis of West Gardiner Me-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-17
STREET RAILWAY ORGANIZED.

Portsmouth, n. H., December 16.-The
Portsmouth street railway company was
organized here this afternoon with the
following officers: Directors, I. G. Lib
by, Wateryilie, Me-; A. f. Gerald, d Fair
field, Me-; L. B. Staples, Portsmouth ;
$. A. Nye, Fairfield; F. H. Twitchen,
Bath; H. B. Goodwin North Bridgton.
The directors organized with A. e.
Gerald, president and general manager;
l; G. Libby, treasurer; S. W. Emery,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-17

Leading Democrats of the House of Re-
presentatlves say no aggressive action is
anticipated to carry out the resolutions
OF the recent Democratic House caucus
on Cuba. finance and bankruptcy The
caucus action will be allowed to stand
showing the policy of the minority.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-17
ADLAI ISN'T SAYING ANYTHING.

New York, December 16.-Former Vice
President Adlai Stevenson one of the
United States bimetallic commissioners
arrived today on the steamer Kaiser
Wilhelm, IL. He declined to discuss what
mad been accomplished by trip abroad.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-17

DR.. Woods Norway Pine Syrup is
pleasant to take, positively harmless to
the most delicate constitution, and abso-
luteiy sure to cure the most obstinate
cough or cold. A household boon.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-17
FEDERATION pLEDGEs AID,

Fall River, Mass, December 16.-Seore-
tary o. Donnell of the Spinners' Union,
received message tonight as follows:
Convention pledges It's support In case
of trouble. Samuel Ross. -
1t comes from the American Federation
OF Labor convention now sitting at Nash
vile.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-17
TO BUILD LOBSTER sMA OK.
LsPEc1AL TO THE PREss.l

Round Pond, December 1e.-Nichols
and Thomson have contracted with Port
land parties to build monster steam
lobster smack to be commanded by Captain
A. J. Kennedy, the veteran lobster
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-17

captain Work will commence at once.
Inc ooat will be out in time for spring
business.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-17
eNa T HE WEATHER.

Washington, Dec. 16.-New England
and Eastern New York: Generally fair,
probably cloudy weather in the morning;
colder Friday and Saturday; westerly
wi nds.
Boston, Dec. 16.--Local forecast for
Boston and vicinity Friday: Fair, colder;
westerly winds.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-17
Ayers
4 StIlTIl0d
Cure

better known as Ayers Cherry Pee
toral, has made record for it's
remarkable cures of asthma. Cases
that have been considered beyond
hope or help have been cured by
this remedy. We give two examples
of such cures out of the many on
record
"My mother has been a great sufferer
from asthma for the past ten years, and her
recovery is almost without a parallel. On
account of her advanced age-over seventy
we had but little hopes Of ever seeing her
well again; but we are sincerely grateful to
inform you that she has been entirely cured
by the use Of Ayers Cherry Pectoral.s
INGLIS BANKS, Tar Brook, MS.
81 was sufferer for long time from
asthma, vainly endeavoring to procure relief
in the use Of ordinary remedies. At length
was induced to try bottle Of Ayers Cherry
PectoraL The first bottle afforded me SO
much benefit that continued the use of the
remedy until entirely cured"
~ JOSEPH KLONZ, Charlotte, NC,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-17
Local Weather Report.

Portland, Me-, Dec. 16.-The local
weather bureau Office records as to the
weather are as follows:
s. a. M. Barometer 29.S10; Thermom-
eter 1873; Dew Point SO; Humidity So;
Wind S. w; Velocity 3.
Sp. m. Barometer 29.Ss8; Thermome-
ter 1913; Humidity rs: Wind S. W.:
Velocity g; weather clear.
Mean daily therm. a; maximum
therm. A; minimum ther, 36; max. ve-
locity wind 11-W.; total precipitation 0.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-17

The agricultural department. weather
bureau for yesterday, Dec. Is, taker
ats p. m, meridian time. the observa.
ton for each section being given in this
order: Temperature, direction of wind.
state of weather:
- Boston. 46 degrees. W. cloudy; New
York, 46 degrees, W, cloudy Philadel
phia, 40 degrees, ,SE, cloudy; Washington
a degrees. S. clear; Albany. 46 degrees,
5, cloudy; Buffalo, 3S degrees, w,
clear; Detroit, "a degrees, SW, clear
Chicago, 10 degrees. W, clear; ST. Paul,
= degrees, W, clear; Huron, Oak, 1
degrees, Sc, rain Bismarck, degrees,
Sc, clear; Jacksonville, Sc degrees, E. clear.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-17

Open after theatre and always ready to serve
Steaks. Chops, Salads, Oysters, etc.
ORCHESTRA from II TO and to p. IN.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-17
CIVIL SERVICE LEiGUE.
Meeting Of RefOrmers at Cincinnati
Yesterday.
PRESIDENT McKINLEY'S OBsER-
VANCE OF LAW COMMENDED.

Extension OF Rules to Library and Census
Bureau and Fourth Class Post Offices
Reeommended-Addre by President
schurz Last Evening.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-21
ALTO.

Decidedly the most aristocratic and rep
resentative audience that ever assembled
at Grange Hail. five miles east of Alto, met
there Friday. the occasion being "A picnic
and ball later on at the hall. Editor Frank
Gibson of the BLADE. G, B. Terrell,
C. c. Rawdon and Jesse Hin entertained
the crowd with speeches and expatiated
much on the Importance of schools and the
co-operation of the patrons necessary to-
wards the establishment of literary insti-
tuticns of merit. The school at Grange
Hall is one of the largest in the county
and is located in a splendid agricultural
section and has progressive and intelli-
CERT citizenship.
The day was spent in the most pleasant
and most profitable manner and it is evil
dent that renewed interest will be taken
IN the school hereafter Messrs. Cad
Bovd. Waller Roark and Bob Arrant. trus-
tees of the school. did much to render the
visitors comfortable hope that many sim
liar entertainments will he given at
Grange Hall hereafter.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-21
sT. MARY's COMMENCEMENT
Graduates Acquitted Them,elyes
With Much Credit.

Austin, Texas, June IS.--Thursday. Ju1,
Ii, the day long anticipated by the PUBL,
Of ST. Mary's Academy. Austin, Tern,
dawned bright and fair, in fact, quite Ii
harmony with the buoyant spirits d Ii.
young inmates Of this mnch-reyerei IN.
stltution. Many noted guests gracsi ths
occasion, and by their genial presence and
approving smile, inspired in the youthful
performers courage and self possession
The little misses Of the house led the grant
entrance march and seemed to realize ihar.
oughly the Importance Of their position
Each number Of the programme eyinsd
great skill, and drew from the audience
well meri;ed approval.
Graduating gold medals and diplomas
were conferred upon the following young
ladies who completed the course d sludes
prescribed in the catalogue: Miss flNeaca
NJ. Walsh. Miss Bertha Wallace. Miss ltts
NJ. Phillips Of AUSTIN Miss Carolyns l.
Clay, Houston, and Miss Teresa Johnston,
Colorado.
Prize medals were awarded as follow;
gold medal for excellence In instrumental
music to Miss Carolyne L. Clay, Hoc'oa;
a gold medal for general Literature 10 My
Florence M walsh Austin, gald medals
for sunerior excellence in conduct to Mss
EILEEN Goegan. Galveston, and Miss Teresa
Clay. Houston for the highest iSe'ase y
studies in the senior department gu
medal to Miss Cora Wilcox, Temple, 20 a-
cellence in Christian doctrine In senior cs'
nart,nent q gold medal to Miss Drtssilli
W. snvanpah Ga. for embroidery ni
ornamental needlework, a gold medal y