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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-22

You can buy the best beef at Bakers
at 6 and Z ccents per pound by the
quarter. You do not have to pay ped
oilers and 8 cents for it.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-22

Last Sunday the 18th was a very
mild, pleasant day. 1t was the 10th
anniversary of one of the worst bliZ-
yards we have ever had here.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-22

Last Wednesday evening Mrs G. G..
Marshall entertained thirty-five la
dies at o'clock tea in honor of Mrs.
c. c. Bestor who will shortly leave
for her new home in Marysville, Kan
sas, An elegant tea was served aud
all present spent a delightful time
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-22

For Sale or Trade-Thoroughb
Shorthorn bull, 6-years-old. r. Kirk.
Wa-Keeney, Kans. Ranch IA miles
northwest of town on Saline.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-22

Fat hogs wanted about 200 pound
in weight at Geo Bakers.
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Little Purcy Peacock, by quick WIT
aud action, recently prevented col
Iision between two trains at Durant,
Montana She is the 8-year-old daugh-
ter OF T. H. Peacock, who is station
agent at that place, and brother OF
our fellow townman. A. s. The little
girl gave the signal which prevented
a freight from dashing into a heavily
loaded passenger train which also car
ried a theatrical troupe
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-22

A. Retains new cottage is ready TO
the painter.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-22

For Sale-4O yards of new rag car
pet. Mrs. j. A. Law.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-22

Report OF school District 9, for
month ending November IA: Number
of pupils enrolled. u; average daily
attendance. 10; visitors. 2; cases of
hardness, 81. Names af pupils neith-
er absent nor tardy, Ralph Walker.
Walter, Edith and Ethel Emmons,
Hazel Robinson and Asa Smith, Clara
d. Smith. Teacher.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-22

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Walker are the
proud parents of Il nice little daugh-
ter born Monday, November Ia.
Weight 81 lbs.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-22

John Spena has purchased the two
corner lots near the depot and is con-
templating building hotel or busi-
ness block.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-22

Report of Banner school for second
month: Enrolment, Is; number of
days taught. 20; average daily attend
ance. 1876; cases of Hardness, 5: neith-
er absent nor tardy, May. Ray and
Blanche Purinton, John and Myra
Mcknight, Alma Courtney, Pearl
Wilds, Jessie futile and Ethel Lamb
Not absent, but tardy once: Eddie and
Chester Riggs and Lena Waldrop-
Visitors, ? Mrs. Mary Hunt. Teacher
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Competition Is the Life of Trade

MY PRICE LIST.
Smoked hams -15 c
Smoked shoulders -I21c
Breakfast bacon - .--.15 c
Lard c
Laru-5Olp. cans .124c
Fresh pork from sc to 12}c
Mutton from &c to 12ac
Beef-boil from sc to c
Beef-roast. 8 C
Beef-steak. Sc to 10 C
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-22

Rev. Wahleen, of Salina, and p. A.
Nelson, of Riverside, were Wa-Kee-
ney visitors over Wednesday night.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-22

Mrs. A. V. Hixson and daughter
Mvr and son John, OF Ogallah, were
trading in Wa-Keeney last Saturday.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-22

Something '.orapped" : since the
election.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-22

Mrs. s. j. Moseley, who has been
visiting her sister, Mrs. S. L. Short
hill. left Thursday evening for Iowa.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-22

in Wa-Keeney, December 1st remain
ing till 5th, at the American House.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-22

An impression has gotten out that
the county commissioners elected at
the recent election will hold for six
years. This is erroneous Attorney
General Goddard stated in an opinion
that the commissioners would hold
such a length of time, not exceeding
six years, as may be determined bv
the legislature at the coming session.
By the provisions of the constitution
al amendment adopted at the recent
election, the legislature is given au-
thority to determine the length of the
terms of county commissioners and to
provide tor the holding over in office
of the commissioners. elected at the
recent election. for such time as to
bring the election of all commission
ers on even vears--Capital.
Report of school District II for
month ending November a: Number
OF pupils enrolled, ID; number OF days
taught, 10; average daily attendance,
S.4; cases of hardness, s. Pupils tar
dy but not absent, Rosa Alsop and
Blanche Rinker. Pupils getting 100
in departments Grace. Nellie and
Rosa Alsop, Virgie Dorns. Harry and
Roy RInker- Visitors: Hattie J. Kir-
by and Belle Glenn Frances Glenn,
Teacher.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-22

Picked pork at Bakers.
Next Thursday Is Thanksgiving
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-22

Good fresh beef at Bakers
There will be Thanksgiving we'd
ding
| DIR. wlnslow was down from Oakley
Thursday
W. r. Holmes erected a new wind
mill this week
| Prof. Henicksman has organized a
class in German.
Tom Hiskey has rented the {. C.
Bestor property.
township next week.
james Keliy's new grocery store viii
be open for business today.
John A. Nelson made a business trip
to Nebraska this week.
Hig Swiggett has applied to the gov
ernor for notary public seal.
James Tague, of Banner, is in Kan
sas City taking medical treatment.
Sam Ridgway. of OgaIlah, was a
1
week.
Rev. Bracken preached fine ser
mon at the Presbyterian church last
Sunday evening
| A. E. Woodwork, dentist, will be
in Wa-Keeney, December 1st remain
ing till 5th, at the American House.
Mrs. s. j. Moseley, who has been
visiting her sister, Mrs. S. L. Short
hill, left Thursday evening for Iowa.
Mrs. A. v. Hixson and daughter
Mvr and son John, OF Ogallah, were
trading in Wa-Keeney last Saturday.
Rev. Wahleen, of Salina, and P. A.
Nelson, of Riverside, were Wa-kee-
ney visitors over Wednesday night.
John Spena has purchased the two
corner lots near the depot and is con-
templating building hotel or busi-
ness block.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Walker are the
proud parents of Il nice little daugh-
ter born Monday, November Il.
Weight 81 lbs.
For Sale or Trade-Thoroughb
Shorthorn bull, 6-years-old. r. Kirk.
Wa-Keeney, Kans. Ranch IA miles
northwest of town on Saline.
| Last Sunday the 18th was a very
mild, pleasant day. 1t was the 10th
anniversary of one of the worst bliz-
yards we have ever had here.
John r. Wilson has purchased the
lot south of the old postof1ice building
and will, erect two story brick build.
ing 50x7O feet with opera hall on see
ond floor.
F. w. Wheeler, U. p. land agent, OF
Illinois, was in the city this week
gathering specimens of Trego county
products to be exhibited at the Fat
Stock show in Chicago.
Nose Peacock, whose serious Illness
we Doted two weeks ago. has so far re-
covered as to be able to leave the hos
pital. He is at lola, Kans., but will
probably visit relatives in Cherokee
county while recuperating.
Idle Thoughts of a Bachelor.
Oh would some power the gift give
us to see ourselves as others see US.
Some women wouldn't give SNAP
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-22

Rev. Bracken preached fine ser
mon at the Presbyterian church lasl
Sunday evening.
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DENTISTRY.
DIR. HOSTETTER, d. d. S.

OFFICE WITH DIR. JONES
All work warranted. Teeth with
out plates. Gold crowns $500 Up-to-
date.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-22

Sam Ridgway. of OgaIlah. was Z
county seat visitor the first of the
week
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-22

James Tague, of Banner, is in Kan
sas City taking medical treatment.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-22

Fresh pork at Bakers
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-22

gSatisfaction guaranteed.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-09
WANTS OFFICES REPAIRED.
DISTRICT ATTORNEY JEROME SAYS
ROOMS OF HIS STAFF ARE NOT
FIT FOR OCCUPATION.

District Attorney Jerome yesterday sent a let
ter TO Borough President Cantor asking for ex-
tenslVe repairs and refittlng for the Criminal Il
courts Building. 1t is understood that IL the
District Attorneys requests are granted an
extra appropriation for the Buildings Depart
ment Will be asked for. Mr.. Jerome's letter
goes straight TO the point, and tells of the de-
ploraole condition of the rooms assigned for the
use or the twenty-five members of the profess
Slonal staff Of his office Mr. Jerome says:
Two of the offices are in fair condition hut the
rooms are carpetless and without any of the con-
Nehlehces OF a well appointed office and they are
Such that no lawyer of any standing in the COM
munlty would occupy. The walls of some of the
orrices ana all of the anterooms ETC. are begrimed
ana left IN the original rough plaster. number
OF times during the last year grand juries have
complained of the existing conditions
ne greater portion of the professional stafr of
tnls once has no facilities for the safe keeping of
VaIlaDles and important documents. papers.
hDits, etc. pertaining to which they may be
preparing for trial. the loss of which would be
irreparable. The desks badly damaged and e
yond repair. and ii is therefore advisable that some
cabinets be furnished in order properly protect
such documents; also that Yale locks be put all
office doors.
In the law library of this office valuable law
books are strewn and piled up the floor. owing
to the lack of shelving which be supplied a
very moderate cost
New-York tribune., 1902-01-09
"FLORRIE" SULLIVAN RESIGNS.
PRESIDENT CANTOR ASKS HIM TO, AND
APPOINTS F. J. OCONNOR AS
HIS SUCCESSOR.

Florence J. Sullivan. the new Tammany leader II
the With District. who for three years has been
Superintendent Of the Bureau of Incumbrances, at
salary of $4,000. yesterday. request of Borough
President Cantor, sent in his resignation. Mr.. Sui
livan received intimation several days ago that
the Civil Service Commission was likely place
his Office in the exempt class Whether IL was
we'll founded not, he did not wait to Bor
Ough President Cantor. soon after receiving Sulli-
vans resignation. appointed as his successor Fran
els ]. OConnor. of the lid Assembly District Mr.
O'Connor mas not taken active part in politics
He has lived in the lid District all his life and
Mr.. Cantor's Idea in appointing him 10 get a
man who is acquainted with the conditions the
lower East Side, where the Bureau of Incum-
brances expends the greater part of its energies
Mr.. O'Connor is highly recommended for the place.
Mr.. Cantor told him that his place was one
that made II absolutely necessary for MIN keep
out of active politics His salary has not been
fixed
New-York tribune., 1902-01-09

luhu' and this method has received the approval
oi U many leading members OF the Legislature Under
eEefy rural school district will have appor-
t uonnlent OF money under the free school fund in
creased largely
b MOST or the additional appropriation Of $3.50
.Le Iree scnool fund, II is believed, will GO the
luIdI schools. 1t is hoped thar this increased sum
aE droed TO them will greatly improve them and
degree -
ne scheme of distribution of the gross appro-
tTlation OF g. 10000 is changed that weak
uHtIictS whose assessed Vaua ton is $4,000 or un-
Ger shall receive $40 per district, instead 500 as
heretofore There upward of four thousand OF
hese districts in the State. which will therefore
consume $4,000 Of the proposed increase, and in
ms way all of the districts upon which the burden
OF taxation falls most heavily will receive material
ald from the State and thus the burden of local
Z cation will be lightened. Every district in the
rural sections of the State raised for the main
tenance of its schools last year . mills the
dollar, being a tax of over So upon each $1,000 of
assessed valuation.
Assemblyman Aids chairman of the Assembly
Committee Ways and Means said that while
the members OF his committee cutting down
the expenses OF the State they still felt that
ime had arrived when there should be Increase
IN the amount appropriated for the common
schools. and therefore had granted this additional
s250o0 for the rural schools.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-09
SUPREME COURT REPORTER.
BILL INTRODUCED TO SALARY THE OFFICE
AT 5000 AND ABOLISH FEES.

Albany Jan. s-An outcome Of the fight over the
office OF Supreme Court reporter. which occurred
last year. is a bill aboshing all fees and making
the Office a salaried holding II was introduced
by Assemblyman Blackwell. and provides for the
retirement OF the present reporter. Marcus L Hun.
The reporter is be appointed by the justices OF
the Appellate Divisions OF the Supreme Court, who
shall convene for that purpose at the capitol IN
Albany in June, 1902 The selection is TO be made
by a majority vote of those present The reporter
is hold office for five years. successor Is 10 De
chosen in like
The office of the Supreme Court reporter
in office when the takes effect shall terminate
July 1892. and his powers shall cease, except
that he shall be entitled complete the publ
cation of volume of the Appellate Division re-
ports unfinished such date.
The new reporter shall be paid by the state The
annual salary Is fixed 5000. and he shall receive
such allowance for assistance clerk hire and office
expenses as may be needed not exceeding 5000
year.
The bill provides further that a Supreme Court
reporter may be removed for cause. The Supreme
Court reporter is have any pecunary interest
in the reports, which must be published by con-
tract The contract for publication shall be for
Of five years. The reports shall be printed
in bound volumes Of not less than 100 nor more
800 pages. and be kept constantly for sale by
the contractor price exceeding 81 a volume.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-09
MORE MONEY FOR RURAL SCHOOLS
Nv VERNON ODELL WILL APPROVE PRO-
POSED INCREASE OF s25oOoO TO
FREE SCHOOL FUND.
lBr TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE. ]

lI, iHi IEIEIHAPH 10 THE IHIHLNE.I
.,'any. Jan s-GoVernor Odeil this afternoon
t~esseo his pleasure at hearing that a plan had
-. aeyised to aid the rural schools and promised
a. ne would approve an increase of $4,000 in the
- iree school fund.
r., Dovernor in his message said IL was well
tss iaet that the drift Of population cityward
,ssNuited in an increase TO the cities in their
,so,slon ,s,s,ion Of the free school fund and a
ssnels decrease in that apportioned to the rural
as ne therefore suggested that the basis OF
~, iuofment OF the school money be changed
ks, eAe moneys should be distributed upon some
"a - would recognize the ability of the locali-
sdanA MAINTAIN their schools. Charles r.
lsasn,,. upeflntendent of Public Instruction, and
rssa T. Ainsworth his deputy, have figured
method Of apportioning the free school
New-York tribune., 1902-01-09

for decrease OF s1loo in the appropriation for
running his department
Adjutant General Henry and Captain Miller Of
the NeW-York state Naval Militia, asked for an
appropriation of slloo0 to defray the expense of
cruise by the militia in the coming summer
superintendent of Public instruction Charles R.
Skinner asked that s0oO be inserted in the bill n
defray the expense of teachers institutes in the
various counties of the State
senator stewart asked that the appropriation for
$50 900 S25. .OoO 1i'iii
~ ne state 3oard OF Charities represented by
IT mn ana an extended debate over the various
Iens asked for followed. Chairman Aids init
iidteu tnat the committee had In contempla ton
this board. ~ " APOHueu OS
number of other heads of departments vera
heard, all asking for certain minor increases
New-York tribune., 1902-01-09
"CfTY RECORD" PRINTING BIDS.
ALLOWED AT LAST MEETING OF
THE TAMMANY BOARD.

Mayor Low, Corporation Counsel Rives and Con-
troller Grout. sitting yesterday as the Board OF
City Record. heard a good deal about a star cham
ber session OF the old board December g. at
which admittance denied 70 agents OF THE
Mail and Express which had submitted a bid for
the printing OF The City Record. AT the last
meeting of the old board The Mail and Express
submitted the lowest bid. but did not get the
tract. Controller COier at the time said II
considered best leave the letting of the contract
TO the administration.
E. Ludwig, representing the Martin h. Brown
Company. addressed the board yesterday. He said
that his firm submitted bids in the belief that the
composition done by hand. He added
that he thought the bid of The Mail and Express
for machine work. He asked that bids
be called for. He finished by saying that his firm
willing agree that II machine work
be accepted bid would be lower than any far
received.
William a. Irwin, counsel for The Mail and Ex-
press" said:
This is the first time in twenty-eight years that
a bona hde competition has been allowed. The
the bidding. Why. Mr.. Lyon of Albany. who
does all the State printing is third owner OF the
Brown company and treasurer OF the company
Mr.. Irwin submitted a brief which related that
the bids legally rejected; that the board
could consider what had been done, and had the
Colonel H c. Henderson also appeared for The
Mail and Express" He said in part:
The Martin B. Brown Company has even stated
that II viii bid low that II Will take the bids FOR
two years at a loss. But in their minds they think
they can stand this little loss for two years. when
they think they will reap a harvest.
II think you are taking much for granted"
remarked the Controller Il don't know that
have ever said that there would be a change OF
administration in years"
New-York tribune., 1902-01-09
CALLS MA GLSTRA TIE BURGLAR
FURLONG ATTEMPTS WATSON'S ARREST
IN BROOKLYN on THAT CHARGE.

Magistrate Henry ]. Furlong yesterday applied to
Justice Gaynor in the Brooklyn Supreme Court for
warrant for the arrest of Magistrate william
watson. Furlong's successor in the Gates-ave.
ponce court on charge of burglary. Furlong was
represented by John L. HILL who said that Magis-
uate watson had violated Section Sc OF the
PENAL Code by 'intruding himself into a public Of
nee ana ordering the removal of locks and other
oos'acIes placed In his way by Magistrate FurOng.
'USuce uaEnor refused 10 grant the application for
warrant on charge of burglary. but consented
~ nj, oruer MAGISTRATE Watson appear before him
this morning at 10 o'clock to answer 20 'the crmi-
trate" W 'is INTO the once OF magls-
+, The policemen who assisted Magistrate Watson
direction OF Police Commissioner ParTridee ars P
fso b airectea 10 appear before Justice Gaynor at
ana Richard Doe. and Magistrate FurIong charges
uileLn @ win assault and battery. In granting fhe
randum, in which he said that he did NOT think
tne charge OF burglary reasonable
orandum says, the complaint shows that he Is
guilty OF the criminal offence of intruding into the
against him. AS to the policemen accused II fhsT
really took upon themselves to decide that the con-
testlng magistrate who on the bench and nre-
off and set the other c6ntestsnt an6 G ara ar s him
they are guilty of assault and battery. " and ep
tertain that charge. Ii will be necessary 10 have
satisfactory evidence, for it is almost incredible
that such a thing could occur under a free gov
srhhent- II any one aided or abetted them he
may be included in the charge also"
Magistrate Watson. when seen later said that he
believed the law under which the ma gstrates were
elected last November constitutional and that
ne was not afraid of the result of his trial before
Justice Gaynor
al The elected magistrates held meeting yester-
DAY afternoon in the Adams-st. and as
signed the members of the board to the various
courts Previous to this meeting there was a con-
ference of Magistrates Tighe, Voorhees, and Steers
boroughs. at which was decided TO recognize the
newly elected magistrates in Brooklyn. Magistrate
court appeared at this meeting 70 enter protest
and was requested TO retire
New-York tribune., 1902-01-09
ELLIS ISLAND TROUBLES.
REPORTS OF RECENT FRAUDS AT THE I'M
MIGRANT STATION DENIED IN
WASHINGTON
lay TELEGRAPH TO THE rR1RryE.I

laY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRBUNE.I
washington. Jan. S-AcCounts published this
morning relative to the transmission to the Presi-
deht ana the Secretary of the Treasury Of a re-
port of abuses and irreGula rites alleged to ha,s
oeen practised at the Ellis Island Immigrant Sta,
uon brought forth emphatic denials at the Whf,a
House and the Treasury Department concerning
the receipt Of such document. Commissioner
General Powderly received reports to-day from
commissioner Fttche in connection with the cases
or employees who have been suspected IL is said
or implication in the bribery frauds last August
Perhaps these reports We're mixed up il was said
to-day. The department will not be ready 10 an
nounce the results OF the examination of Mr.
Fltchle report on these matters for several days
Much dspleasure excited by the stories
printed this morning about Ellis Island frauds and
one OF the officials who denied that such an in.
vestigation had been undertaken advanced the
opinion that some had inspired the article pur-
posely 10 injure the officials administering the
affairs of the immigrant station Ii is denied thar
any abuses or Irregularities have existed at the
Ee~-ho ork station recently. and the departments
ACTON rev days ago in Summariy dismSsng
ALBERT Wank and requesting the New York u
thorities TO prosecute the the charge Of
bribery was the beginning of a thorough over
hauling which may result in the dismissal of sew
eral old employees
There is no doubt that because of the loose meth
DDS of assistants of Mr.. FItchie who is not per
sonally held responsible for the poor management
his resignation. In fact as exclusively announced
In The Tribune President Roosevelt rendered the
cnmmissOnershp to James r. Sheffield on his
refusal the other however. other names haVa
been considered among them being that of Frank
Sargent. who is to be the Presidents guest by ap-
pointment tomorrow afternoon. 1t is expected
developments relative the office OF Commissioner
of immigration at New-fork
New-York tribune., 1902-01-09
TAX COMMISSIONERS TO. REPORT.
BILL TO ALLOW STATE AUTHORITIES TO
CHECK ACCOUNTS OF NEW
YORK OFFICIALS

-snt 20 the legislation just passed prohibiting the
-ssdee oy the legislature of special acts exempt
- property from taxation may be enforced, SEN
wi Stewart OF Ithaca, introduced a bill to-day
-0'ioing for the rendering by the boards Of as
sofs and the Tax Commissioners of New-York
: ne State Tax Commissioners in Albany yearly
-ol and complete list and statement Of all
Ypef'y situated within their respective districts
lpt from taxation under the laws of the State"
ae State Tax Commissioners are TO tabulate
- - returns and print the tabulation in their an
report Such reports regarding property ex-
-. from taxation received by the State
sislloiier The present bill transfers the duty OF
~ lung these returns from the Controller to the
New-York tribune., 1902-01-09
NO, GRADY WAS NOT SORRY.
NOR WERE MANY OTHER DEMOCRATS SAD
FOR PERRY BELMONT.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE rR1BusE.l

[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE rRIBUSEl
Albany Jan. S.-Senator Thomas F. Grady
tered the room of the Senate Committee on Cities
this morning. and said with tears in his voice and
laughter in his eyes:
''Oh, l hope that news is not true about poor
Belmont"
The Republican Senators assured him that Perry
Belmont was indeed defeated for Congress, and
noticed with interest that Mr. Gradys grief
not of long duration. II was clear from what the
other Tammany Hall Senators and Assemblymen
said that they secretly gratified Mon
tagIle Lessler's victory Mr.. Belmont. Even
Kings County Democrats shed Mr..
F3elmonts defeat.