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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-06-12
The East Feels 1T, Too

In spite of the disturbing effects of the
1O-cent decision in the Trans Missouri
Traffic Association case. there are many
encouraging features in the business sit
uation Business failures are steadily
decreasing In number, while the advices
of the mercantile agencies disclose a no
table increase in the number of Industrial
plants now in active operation Over
100000 more men, according to the Penn
sylvania labor bureau, are at work in
that State to-day than there were six
months ago. and corresponding improve
ment in the demand for labor has un-
doubtedly taken place in New England
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-06-12
business Moves Forward.

prospects are undeniable, notwithstand-
ing the popular uncertainty as to what
the markets will demand after the tariff
rates have been established. The export
trade last week showed an increase Of
nearly half million dollars over that of
the previous week.-Times-Heral Qnd.).
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-06-12
A Steady Improvement.

The business situation as shown by
current reports is certainly encouraging
As an exchange remarks, though circum-
stances were against any decided improve
ments in general business last week, still
there was a noticeable continuation of the
slow and steady growth that has been
characteristic of business ever since the
November election.-Scranton Pa) Trib-
une Rep.).
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-06-12
Merchants BUYING Goods,

The Tribune, in its last weeks business
article, gave a hint of the improved COM
mercial conditions by quoting from New
York paper statement to the effect that
the city was filed with buyers from all
over the country. The summary of Dun's
reports indicates that the buyers were not
there merely to see the sights, but that
they actually bought, which is good
proof that they had gagged the buying
ability of their respective constituencies
and were satisfied that they were fairly
prosperous. Such facts as these speak
louder than the most elaborate theorizing
on the part of calamity howlers.-Minne-
apolis Tribune Rep).
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-06-12
Improvement Slow but Gradual.

From the commercial point of view the
State is evidently working into better
shape. This does not appear so much on
the surface in the undercurrent. 1t
is too gradual to be observed by the gen.
eral run of people. But that there is
real improvement in the situation is ap-
parent to those whose business interests
lead them closest to the center of trade
activity.-San Francisco Call Rep.).
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-06-12
Reports Very Encouraging.

Reports Of the COMMERCIAL situation
made up to the close of last week are
very encouraging. mo genuine or lasting
improvement" says "Dun's Review"
could come otherwise than slowly and
step by step, after such depression as
the past four years have witnessed, and
the most hopeful feature of the situation
is that the gain is SO nearly devoid of ele-
ments which involve unsoundness and
probable reaction" These reports show
4 large increase In sales of wool, an ad-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-06-12

The Washington Post Oem.) certifies
to a marked business improvement al
ready 1t says: TT is an undeniable fact
that there has been a great Improvement
in business since the election" and adds
that the people who expect complete re-
yival of business before the tariff rates
and schedules are settled are "insanelv
optimistic" Doubt as to tariff schedules
1t says, sis always demoralizing to man
ufacturers." People who are complain
ing that business does not revive as rap
idly as expected since the inauguration
of Mckinley should remember that a
tariff bill cannot be framed and passed in
a day, CT a month. and that nothing SO un-
settles the business of the country as
pending tariff legislation The tendency
of a measure affecting imports and duties
upon many thousands of articles, must
lead manufacturers to delay production
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-06-12
The silver Press Admits II.

The Kansas City Star says that the
"Bryanite newspapers persist in reiter-
ating the statement that business is not
improving, and that idleness Is increas-
ing" Perhaps the Star means Democratic
newspapers. If it does, 1t makes a mis-
statement when 1t says that they are re-
iterating the statement that business is
not improving They know that business
is improving. 1t always does In the
spring. That is historic. When you hear
an administration organ whining about
the Democratic newspapers pulling back
in the shafts you are listening to a siren
song to distract your attention from con-
ditions. OF course business Is improving
Omaha world-Herald (Silver Dem.).
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-06-12
More Testimony from the South.

Augusta people have very little reason
to complain of lack of prosperity just
at this juncture. The advance agent has
surely been here and left his card As
we understand prosperity, it is when there
Is sufficient employment to keep every
body making few dollars in order that
they can purchase the good things of life.
In another month or so there should not
be workingman in the city out of en-
ployment, providing, of course, that the
individual does not belong to the ''sons
of rest" There is a vast amount of work
on hand, which must benefit all classes
and conditions of people. When the la
boring man has employment he gets
money to spend and that money circulates
through the different channels of trade
until everybody has been benefited in
some way or other. Treat the advance
agent Hospitality that he may decide to
locate old General Prosperity in this
neighborhood. Augusta (Ga-) News
Oem.).
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-06-12
beyond All Question:

Beyond all question, general business is
improving We have this week more de-
cided indications of the progress made
Yet 1t Is true that one can easily draw
too broad a conclusion from the more
manifest evidences. Buyers, for instance,
are seen to have increased in number in
all our markets, but their purchases still
show great conservatism, supplying only
immediate wants. Current production in
the dry goods trade is believed to be fully
absorbed now, but the old Accommodations
have not been drawn down much yet.
Probably the best trade outlook, and by
far the most promising conditions, prevail
in the iron industry. Prices of steel and
iron in all their forms are now SO low
that they could hardly be expected to go
lower, while the demand for export of
rails, billets and pig helps the home mar
ket. The Iron Age says that the hope
full feeling in the iron trade Is spreading,
and in those departments which are close
to the raw material moderate advances
are being recorded. 1t adds that the total
tonnage placed thus far must be heavy
when it is considered that very large or
ders were booked during the halcyon
days of the billet pool, and that now this
has been sweled by the volume of bust
ness done in track material. '-Financial
Chronicle Qnd).
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-06-12
More Work and More Wages.

The daily announcements of the re-
sumption of operations at mills and fac
tories tell the story of a steadily expand
ing volume of trade. The movement is
progressing and more workmen were en-
ployed last week and the amount paid out
in wages was larger than at any time
since the election. 1t is undeniable that
the situation is steadily improving and 1t
Is satisfactory to note that the underlying
conditions which must sustain this i'm
provement give promise of continuing.
One of the main causes of the protracted
prostration we have endured has been
the low price of wheat. In no month of
1894 did the Chicago price exceed 90
cents and during most of the year it sold
around IS cents; in 1895 the price was a
little better and in 1896 little better still,
but nevertheless wheat has averaged fully
Is cents a bushel below the average price
of the five years previous to 1894 Now,
however, we seem entering upon an era
of higher grain prices.-Philadelphi In
quirer (Rep.).
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-06-12

The Workmen Are Cooperating.
More men are employed about Pittsburg
at present than have been the past year.
Despite the depression in prices, owing
to the dissolution of manufacturers and
jobbers' organizations, each seems to bend
more earnestly to the task of doing its
share to improve conditions. Never in
the history of labor have the workmen
been SO rea sonable. The iron and steel
industry have had their share of pros
perity and gloom. Investors and manu-
facturers are confident that times will i'm
prove.-Pittsburg Gazette Qnd).
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-06-12
and other manufacturing commHnitiey.-
New York Commercial Advertiser Re>.)
Return of mckinley Times"

Return of mckinley Times"
The week just closed witnessed steady
continuance of the favorable trade con-
ditions which were noted last week The
break in the steel rail pool seems to have
been the signal for a general awakening
In all lines of productive activity. The
optimistic feeling in trade is not based on
mere rumors of promised assumptions of
business, but In founded on actual book
ings of large orders.-Times-Herald
Qnd.).
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-06-12
FACTS FOR FARMERS.
WHAT UNCLE SAM IS DOING IN
THEIR BEHALF.
Showincs az to What the Agriculture
ists Are Receiving and Paying for
What They Raise and Consume
Importations Flood the Country.

Crisp Washington Chat.
Special Washington correspondence:
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-06-12
The Capital City Feels 1t.

A reading of The Stars weekly review
of the real estate situation, printed to-
day, indicates how steadily progressive
is the return of prosperity to this city.
There has been no sudden and unstable
boom" in values or in building opera
lions and hence what has been accom-
plished has been with a greater guaran-
tee of permanence. The shiftings of cap
ital have all been inspired, it would seem,
by feeling of faith in the ultimate re-
covery of not only the city but the entire
country from the depression that has been
SO marked for nearly four years. In con-
frmation of this view of the general sit
uation it is to be noted that the CONNER
cial agencies are this week reporting bust
ness to be improving all over the country.
Washington Star Qnd).
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-06-12

IL e | a s t s u m
mary of Finance and
Commerce, issued by
the Treasury De-
partment, contains
statistics and figures
some of which will
prove of much inter
est to farmers and
t b o S e connected
with farm pursuits.
1t shows the imports
and exports of farm
products and the
amount of such COM
modities that are be-
ing brought into the
country. Following
are some of the
things shown in its
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-06-12
and dealers to delay their orders until the
new rates are known.


Cheering News for Farmers.
The Department of Agriculture Is re-
ceiving very gratifying reports from the
farming community. The continuation
of high prices for wheat. the unusual
foreign demand for corn and the activity
among farmers in preparing to make an
earnest experiment in the production OF
sugar beets, combine to make the condi-
ton among that class of population I'M
usually healthful and encouraging. dol
lar wheat" for which farmers had scarce
ly dared to hope, was coincident with the
incoming of Mckinley, while the extraor-
binary demand for their corn adds to their
general encouragement. Coupled with
this comes the activity and interest felt
in the experiments which are to be made
ip all parts of the country in the produc-
ton of our own sugar, and it is apparent
that the farming community is not only
feeling the return of prosperity, but Is
occupying its mind with cheerful
thoughts
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-06-12

Prosperity Stealing Upon the Country.
Is 1t possible that prosperity, has been
stealing upon the country unawares? For
many weeks past the reports of the COM
nercial agencies, though at times hopeful,
have been on the whole pervaded by a
lugubrious tone; but in their last weeks
review Dun & Go. break into the follow
ing joyous strain; NEARLY all will be as
tonished to learn that actual sales In
April by leading business houses in the
principal cities east of the Rocky Noun
tains average only about 10 per cent less
than in April. 1892, the year of the larg-
est business hitherto, and were per cent
more than in the same month last year.
This fact, the Review goes on to say, Is
especially encouraging in view of the
great fall of prices within the past i've
years.-Memphis Tribune Rep).
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-06-12

vance in the price of cotton, and the re-
sumption of more mills which use cotton
and wool. Additional boot and shoe fac
tories have resumed operations, though
taking orders at very low prices. The
tone of the commercial reports from near
ly every department of business is reas-
surfing. There is need of patience. how
ever, better times are coming, but by easy
marches - Brooklyn Standardization
Rep.).-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-06-12
I'm improved Demand in the West.

"A general survey of the business situa-
ton for the past week affords good
grounds for encouragement. The water
is leaving the Mississippi bottom lands.
and 1t will be possible, after all, to raise
crops there There is an improved de-
mand for goods at most of the great West
ern distributing centers, in spite of the
unreasonable GOODNESS of the weather
There is better call for iron and steel,
but production is still ahead of consump-
tion.-Boston Journal Rep).
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-06-12
Railroad Building Significant.

During 1895 the total number of miles
of new tracks laid by railroads in the
United States was but 1902 miles, the
lowest figure known for twenty years.
The record for the year 1895 was practi-
cally the same, bringing to mind the stu
alton in 1875, when the country was just
recovering from great panic, and the
unprecedentedly low figure of I'LL miles
of new track was the record. Afterward
came a period of expansion, eliminating
in 1887 with the unprecedentedly high
figure of 1888 miles of new track con-
structed during that year, which was one
of great prosperity all over the country,
prosperity which continued for several
successive years. And now comes the
Railway Age and predicts an immense
increase in railway building in 1897 over
the banner year in the history of railway
construction in this country.-Memphls
Scimitar Oem)
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-06-12
The South Responds with Good Cheer,

The South Responds with Good Cheer
The Chronicles statements bear out
the facts presented to our readers yes
terday in an interview in our local de-
partment with Mr.. w. L. Douglas man
ager of Duns agency in Macon. 1.-The re-
turn of prosperity" he says, sis visible
ON all sides. Wholesale dealers in nearly
all lines are all reporting an increase of
business over last year. All
houses dealing direct with the farmer will
tell you that collections were better last
fall than for a long time prior to that.
Right here in Macon business appears
more substantial and in healthier condi-
ton than could seriously have been ex-
pected some months ago."
In view of the deliberate and determin-
ed efforts being made to discourage the
people; and worse, TO involve the country
in war with more than one foreign DOW
er, these reports, from the highest au-
thorities, are exceedingly hopeful and en-
couraging. = Macon (Ga-) Telegraph
Dem.).
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-06-12

Good News from the "Shoe Towns"
Most of the shoe factories are now fair
" well employed and manufacturers evil
IDENTIFY have confidence that the improve
ment in business is to increase, as they
are buying supplies more freely. The
prices of footwear show little change,
but the advance asked is more cheerfully
paid by the jobbers. The sales of leather
show an increase, and values are main
tanned. The local manufacturers of mo-
rocco report an increased trade, and on
some grades the demand is lively. Shoe
shipments hold up well. The forwardings
from Boston the past week, according to
the footings of the Shoe and Leather Re
porter, were 79,OS7 cases, against IS, 254
cases last week, and 65, 1877 cases for the
corresponding week last year. Since Jan.
1, the shipments have been S66, S26 cases.
against TOP, 100 last year; an increase of
164,O27 cases for the business of 1897
Lynn Mass.) Item Qnd.).
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-06-12

The Western Farmer Prospecting.
For the past several days The Call has
been publishing a series of exclusive fruit
crop reports, both from the East and
California. They tell the story. They
show that the home crop will be scanty.
Good prices will follow as a natural re-
suit, and millions Of Eastern money will
probably flow into California pockets later
on. And as prices for wheat bid fair to
keep up to a profitable plane it is safe to
say that the California farmer will do
better this year than for some years back.
When the farmer prospers the rest of the
community fiourishes; hence if present in
dications are realized we ought to enjoy
increased mercantile activity during the
rest of the year.--San Francisco Call
(Rep).
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-06-12

1t is the old story of slowly climbing
a very steep hill. Though steadily in
creasing," says Dun's Review, business
still is much below its volume in former
years of prosperity" In 1892 we were
upon a pinnacle whence we surveyed the
world and counted the greater part as
tributary to our prosperity We made
one stupendous blunder, and almost in
stantly fell into a slough of dependency
and adversely. 1t will take time and
labor and favorable circumstance to re-
gain our former position of supremacy.
But we are climbing upward, slowly, it
is true, but nevertheless perceptibly.-
Inter Ocean.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-06-12
Even Rryan's Organ Admit. 1t.

Every Democratic newspaper IN the
land admits that business is improving,
and rejoices that it Is Only organs
that support Republican administrations
rejoice when American business is pros
trate. This statement is backed up by the
proof If the Star doubts it, let 1t search
the editorial pages of it's Republican con-
temporaries, beginning about JAN 1, 1898,
and ending promptly on Nov. 4, 1896
Omaha World-Herald Organ Dem).
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-06-12

Business Barometers All Favorable.
The return of prosperity is what every
body is now looking for, and there are
few better indications of this return from
a local standpoint than the appearance
from day to day of the hotel registers The
wholesale houses in the larger cities never
send out their commercial travellers until
they are satisfied that the retail dealers
want goods, and in stringent times retail
than they are hopeful of selling. For sew
eral weeks past a member of The Leader
staff who calls at each of the local hotels
daily has noticed a perceptible increase
in the arrivals. Hotel registers, while
good criterion in the matter of business
prosperity, are not the only indications. It
is noticeable that railroad travel to Lex
ington is daily Observation-Disclosures
Ry) Leader.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-06-12
Frightening on the Pacific Coast.

Oh OOHSCs
In spite of the occasional sneer of Pop
ocratic philosophers that the dawn of
prosperity is being strangely delayed. it
cannot be denied that the trade situation
IS Frightening and that business is better
than in 1896 The exports of produce
from the United States thus far this year
SHOW an increase of S144. 900 900 over the
same period in 1896, which is a gain
large enough to satisfy the most exactinp
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-06-12

grumbler If we look below the surface
and study the custom house exhibits we
will see that the balance of trade has been
in favor of the United States for year,
aking this period as a whole. Under
proper tariff we would not only enjoy the
profits arising from this large balance,
but those derived from greatly stimulat-
ed internal commerce as we'll This fact
is well understood by business men, hence
their anxiety for the passage of suitable
tariff bill.-San Francisco Call Rep0.
Hopeful Feeling Among McrchaDts.
The feeling of optimism Is most notice
able in domestic merchandising. 1t Is a
fact that the actual sales in April by
leading houses in each line of business in
the principal cities east of the Rocky
Mountains averaged only about 10 per
cent less than in April. 1892, the year of
the largest business in our country's his
tory. Returns of failures for April show
I decrease in number, amount and aver
lge of liabilities in almost every branch
Of trade and in nearly all branches of
manufacture. The only clouds on the bus
mess horizon are the dilatory national
Senate and the various State Legisla-
lures that persist in remaining in session
and which operate as a serious disturb
ance to trade interests.-Chicago Times
Herald Qnd.).
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-06-12

The report made by R. G. Dun & Co.'s
trade review, showing an activity in le-
Ultimate business transactions during the
past month, little short of that during
April, 1892, the year of the largest bust
ness, emphasizes the cheerfulness of the
present business outlook and points to the
conclusion that the good times which have
been predicted through many weary
months of waiting are at least in sight
Memphis Scimitar Oem).
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-06-12

eign markets of commodities which farm
ers consume, in April, 1896, and March,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-06-12

Farmers Feeling the Improvement.
In all of the different classes of indus
try in the United States, then, the person
who has the stick-to-it-iveness to hang
on till change for the better comes is
sure to be the one to first regain his lost
resources This change has set in and as
1t develops the farmer who has not closed
out his business will be the beneficiary
of the improvement in the financial and
industrial coEdition.-Albany Journal
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-10-12

Those who believe chronic diarrhoea
to he incurable should read what Mr.
=. +. Grisham of Cars Mills, La, has
to say on this subject, viz: 81 have
been sufferer from chronic diar-
rhoea ever since the war and have
tried all kinds of medicines for it. At
last I found a remedy that effected a
cure and that was Chamberlain's Col
ic. Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy"
This medicine can always be depend
ed upon for collie, chrolera morbus,
dysentary and diarrhoea. IT is pleas
ant to take and never fails TO effect a
cure. For sale by all druggists and
dealers. Benson. Smith g. Co., while
sale agents for Hawaiian Islands.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-10-12

Fine paper ruling. Star Office.