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The Washington times., 1903-02-25
INDEX To TODAY'S TIMES.

DIR. J. E. Rankin Resigns.
Miss Taylor in Court.
Young Men in Pension Office.
Words Anarchists TO Meet.
Events in Alexandria.
News From Georgetown.
Legislative League Reception.
4-Persia's Shah Would Hunt With
President.
s-Baseball, Racing, and Other Sports.
Editorials.
Marquise de Fontenoy.
Political Gossip.
I'm Society's Realm.
s-Maryland and Virginia News Notes
e-The Government Departments.
With the Railroads.
Ic-Finance and Commerce.
I7-City Streets in Bad Condition.
The Washington times., 1903-02-25
LORD MINTO SAID To
Be ABOUT TO RETIRE
RumoTed in Ottawa That Lord Derby'S
Son Will Succeed Him.

OTTAWA. Ont. Feb. 25.-A gentle
nan whose offee brings him into close
relations with the governor general is
authority for the statement that Lord
Minto will retire from Office, probably
n November.
1t is stated that the eldest son Of
Lord Derby will be the next governor
general Lord Minto's six years ap-
pointment does not expire until the
autumn OF 1906, but the other governors
general, with the single exception Of
the late Marquis of Duferin, have not
remained more than five years IN Of
fee
The Washington times., 1903-02-25
FILTRATION PLANT
GETS AN INCREASE

The conferees OF the Senate and House
on the District appropriation bill met
TO-DAY and have practically agreed TO an
amendment to increase the limited cost
OF the filtration plant to the extent of
900. 900.
This step has been recommended by
the War Department. which has ascer-
tanned that il would be impossible 20
obtain advantageous contracts under the
present limitations.
The conferees will make no change in
the amount appropriated under the pres
eat bill.
The Washington times., 1903-02-25
DEPUTY AND TEN MINERS
KILLED IN INJUNCTION RIOT

CHARLESTON. ". Va. Feb. 25.-At
Lannock R.ines Raleigh county, Deputy
Marshal D. w Cunningham and posse,
while attempting TO arrest miners for
violation of the Keller blanket .niunc-
tion. were fred on by rioting miners
early this morning.
A fight ensued. and the deputy mar
shall and ten miners were killed
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DIR. EAsToRs WIFE INJURED.

657 East Capitol Street, while hanging
some lace curtains Monday. fell and
broke one of her ribs on the right side.
Dr. william p. HaZen attended 10 the
sufferer. and hopes the patient Will be
well in a week or ten days.
The Washington times., 1903-02-25
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

The southwest storm will move east
ward. causing rain tonight on the east
Gulf coast. the southern portion Of the
south Atlantic States and Tennessee.
continuing Thursday and extending into
the extreme southern portion CT the
middle Atlantic States and the lower
Ohio valley.
Il will be warmer tonight in the east
Gulf States.
On the middle Atlantic coast variable
winds Will become easterly and fresh
on the south Atlantic and east Gulf
coasts they viii be fresh north TO east.
The Washington times., 1903-02-25

DESPoNDENT OVER MOTHERS
DEATH, WOMAN TAKES POISON

CHICAGO, Feb. 25--Worry over the
death Of her mother IS believed to have
prompted Kate Murphy, thirty eight
years old, to drink cRrbolic acid at her
home. SIS North Lincoln Street, last
evening The woman died almost in
stantly.
Three months ago Miss Murphys
mother died, after six months Illness.
The daughter became despondent and ILL.,
saying she feared she had not nursed
her mother properly.
The Washington times., 1903-02-25
COUSIN OF THE MIKADO
At JAPANESE LEGATION
Count YanagiWana Arrived
Ehis Afternoon.
TO CALL ON THE PRESIDENT
Royal Visitor is Accompanied by Oto-
hike MaJima, Who Was Edu-
Gated in America

Count Yanagiwana, a cousin OF the
Mikado Of Japan. arrived in Washington
this morning. He was met at the sta
tion by members Of the japanese IeZa-
tion. and was then escorted to the
legation building. He will probably be
presented to President Roosevelt this af-
ternoon-
The count. who bears the second Of the
aristocratic titles in the Japanese en-
pire. is of medium height and build,
with intelligent black eyes that sparkle
when he becomes interested in conversa-
tion. He speaks no English, and is ac-
companied by Otohiko Majima, who is a
graduate of the University of Michigan.
and is now in this country in the interest
Of the Mitsui Bank of Tokyo. the strong
est financial institution in the greatest
Of Japanese cities.
Mr. Majima spoke for the count. with
whom he attended the Mobiles College in
Takyo, an institution founded by the En-
peror for the education OF the higher no
| bles and TO which few of the wealthier
but untitled Japanese are admitted by
| special permit. Speaking for Count Yam
agiwana. Mr.. Matima said last evening:
Of Highest Nobility.
"The count and ! have travelled over
most OF your great country. He is Of
our highest nobility-his father. also
! Count Yanagiwana-represe JapaI
for many years as minister plenipoten
tiary to St Petersburg. the highest o
ali diplomatic posts in our empire. n
was an intimate adviser of the empero
when the great revolution in Japan oc
Cured and helped much in forming ou
present system or government
The present holder OF the title. 10
whom am speaking. is Cnormousl
wealthy, owning great estates in lowe
Japan He is married and cannot. there
fore, enjoy the pleasure of seeking
wife among the beautiful women in thi
country''-this last was In reply TO
suggestion that the titled foreigne
nigh. be hunting wife while on III
4 travels.
On a Special Mission.
Mr. Mijama. while conducting IN
count on his American tour, has also
special mission intrusted to him. that {
! studying the financial customs and mett
DDS which have made the United stat,
lso prosperous. ,
The Washington times., 1903-02-25
MAMMOTH PLow PLANT BURNED

RACINE. via. Feb 25.-The nam
moth factory Of the J. I. Case Plow
Works was partly destroyed by hre last
night. The grinding. polishing, erecting.
and paint rooms and large stock OF
pIow goods were burned. together with
all the machinery A large three-story
bricE building is also in ruins. The
loss will exceed S100. .000.
The Washington times., 1903-02-25
NOMINATIONS SENT IN
BY THE PRESIDENT

The President today sent to the Sen
ate the following nominations:
To be Assistant Attorney General
Frank l. Campbell. OF Ohio, vice Hoyt,
made Solicitor General.
To be Assistant Secretary OF the In
terror. Melville ". Miller. OF Indiana
To be surveyor of customs. Nelson r.
Handy. at Denver. Col.
The Washington times., 1903-02-25
FIFTY PEOPLE INJURED IN
TROLLEY WRECK

PEORIA. Ill. Feb. 25.--In dense fog
at 6:35 o'clock this morning collision
involving three electric cars occurred at
South Barton. Ill. five miles below here,
on the Peoria and Pekin terminal line.
One car. loaded with laborers, was run
into by another similarly loaded. end
N,.i-Ia the confusion was at its height
-~or car from Peoria ran into the
crowd.
..o.v tlan fifty people were injured,
three fgt~''-- md five seriously
The Washington times., 1903-02-25
TOOK HER LIFE WHEN TOLD
HUSBAND COULD NOT LIvl

NEW YORK. Feb. 25.-Mrs. Annie
HAYDEN. thirty-five years old. OF 564
First Avenue, was found dead with the
gas turned on in her room last night
She had evidently been dead about two
days.
Her husband. William. is in Bellevue
Hospital, dying OF heart disease. She
saw him on Sunday aud was told, ac-
cording to the neighbors. that he could
not live
The Washington times., 1903-02-25
KING RECEIVES GOV. FRANCIS.

LONDON. Feb. 25.-David r. Francis.
former governor OF Missouri and com
missioner general Of the ST. Louis Expo
sition. was given an audience by the
King at Buckingham palace this morn
ing.
The Washington times., 1903-02-25
The seabOard to Avn Florida Resorts.

Quickest time. The Limited leaves daily
D. m. Ticket Office. l42l Pennsylvania Avenue.
-AdY-
The Washington times., 1903-02-25

Take Pso's Cure for Consumption. Il will
cure your cough. All druggists; 25c.-Adv.
The Washington times., 1903-02-25
TEMPERATURE.
THE SUN.
TIDE TABLE.

sun sets today y-----.--..-.......5:4s AS p. m.
sun rises tomorrow ow--...........6:3S 30 a. IN.
The Washington times., 1903-02-25

Any iTeguldrity in delivery Of
The Tines will receive prompt
attention by telepboRing
Main Soo5
The Washington times., 1903-02-25
On a Special Mission.

Mr. Mijama. while conducting the
count on his American tour, has also a
special mission intrusted to him. that OF
studying the financial customs and meth
DDS which have made the United States
so prosperous.
The Washington times., 1903-02-25

Fair tonight; increasing
cIoudinesS tomorrow; fresh
north to east winds.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-06-10
P1ERoB HAMMONo pEAp.
Third Victim Of Eagle Lakes Tragedy
Of Thursday,

The man named Pierce Hammond,
who has recently removed to Lissie
from Missouri and was working on
The rice farm Of J NJ. Everitt. who
was accidentally shot last night
while attempting to carry the body
of Marshal w. r KinarI into a
saloon, died this afternoon at 4
O'Clock. Itappears that Kipard Ind
taken the pistol Of Mellow from
him and had putin bis (I<inard's)
pocketand as it fell 10 the ground
it discharged and shot Hammond
both - tho leg and alomnch, the
effects Of bich proved fatal
Mellow Was buried this afternoon
at 4 o'cloos and Kinar1'a remains
will be held until his relatives wht
reside in East Texas arrive.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-06-10
nIrs. NJ. Il. Martln Dcnd.

"Wednesday morning at 5o'clock
the spirit Of Mrs. M. r.. Martin OF
Old Sweet Home quietly and pence
fully passed across the border Of
spiritland to Join Beloved ones who
had gone before.
Mrs. Martin was over eighty years
oldand was oneof tile pioneer ladies'
of Lavaca. She was a widow OF
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-06-10
ExoITEMENr AT HALLEl aYILLF.
.Artesian Well Brought in That Gives
Hopesof Oil Find.

Halletsville, Texas, June 2. The
artesian we'll which is being sunk
for The city has reached depth Of
80 feet and came in with a strong
flow Of water strongly imrregnated
with gas and sulphur The gas
burned brightly The water is flow
ing two feet above the rotary The
stratum in which the water was
found i blue saud and Hhale COM
tanning some sulphur There Are
strong indications Of the presence
of OIL Great excitement prevails
as liallctsville has always been COR
sijered to be IN the oil bell Prop
erty values have jumped since this
well made the demonstration.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-06-10

The average democrat who on
dorses Parker Of New York as the
presidential nominee Of his party
can't tell you Why. He lives in
New York-that's The extent OF
their knowledge. Whether he is
married or single. Methodist or in
fidel, free silver or gold bug, is be-
yond their ken Yet they swallow
his candidacy and boostas il he was
. lifelong friend.-- Halletsville Her
aid.
The above covers the ground ex-
actly, as TO Mr. Parker. But not
quite as to the average democrat.
We believe the average democrat
will go against him.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-06-10
LAKE TRAGEDY.
TWO MEN KILLED AND ONE
THOUGHT TO BE FATALLY
WOUNDED.
OlIy MarshaI Einarl shOt.

Eagle Lake. Texas, june 4.-Will
Mellow and C,ty Marshal w. u.
Kinard were killed and Pierce Ham
mond was shot twice in the groin
and once in The leg here about s
o clock this evening. Mellow raised
IA disturbance and Kinard asked
him 10 90 nome, taking his pistol
nom him. He promised TO do SO
ana rodo off seon af,orwords No
Nm -, ;., u;,,s1...,,as
~" .e'u''ie' ~" " 'n0"s'., /,
and shot lSInard. When he iell
Mellow asked someone to take his
gun, saying be was a law abiding
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-06-10
CONDITION OF COTTON.

There was big excitement on the
New Orleans cotton exchange when
the government bureau report was
given ont last Thursday. July cot
ton jumped to 1910. The condi
ton of the crop was the lowest ever
known at this time, being TAI
against 95 same time last year
An increase Of 81 per cent is re-
ported in the acreage, while thu
crop is from ten to twenty-one day.
late.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-06-10

A NEW railroad is to be built
across Texas from Fort Worth to
the Rio Grande. II twill pass through
Llano, fredericksburg and San An
tonic.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-06-10

TIE Waelder News has suspended
publication till September 1. With
the assistance of an occasional Tub
ricapt, The Gazette hopes to be able
to pull through.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-06-10

LAMPAsAs county has gone dry
by only 26 majority. Another in
junction by the antis is now in
order.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-06-10

TIE commencement exercises Of
the Agricultural and Mechanical
College, at College Station, began
last Sunday and ended today.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-06-10

Hren ]. CANNON, wife and secre-
taries, representing the mormon
church in Prussia. have been ordered
to leave Berlin. There is no open
door in Germany for the norm ms,
which is we'll.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-06-10
wednesday, june 10. 1908,

AND now the prohibs have car
risd Brazoria county Well, well,
who would have thought it2
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-06-10

THE new election law prohibits
you from boosting candidate for
Office and prescribes penalty for
doing SO, butitseys nothing against
giving him down the country" pro-
vided his record warrants it.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-06-10

A SEAT in the New Orleans Cot
ton Exchange is now worth $500.
Three years ago seat could he
purchased for $65. The cotton
business in New Oileans must be
on the climb.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-06-10

STARVATION is again abroad in
the Land ofthe Chinese. One mill
ion are said to be starving and call
ing on the great west for aid. A
revolution is badly needed in China,
one that will bring about a change
of affairs.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-06-10

Mn. w R. KlNs. editor md pro-
prietor of The Schulehburg Stieksrs
has sold That paperto Nh Raymond
Winfree Mr. King did not find
The newspaper businessas remuner-
ativo rs he expected
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-06-10

HURRICANES have been sweeping
over the Philippine Islands and
causing great damage to shipping.
It will take several millions of dol
lars to cover the loss. Our island
colonies are a source Of never end
ing expense.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-06-10

TIE Sap" has been granted mn
til June 18th TO comply with the
railroad commissions requirements
to cancel Sl.70O,O0O unauthorized
bonds, reduce their stock from T5,-
600, 900 to 81, 900, 600 and cut loose
from the Southern Pacific.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-06-10

The Bashi Bazouks, those terrible
Turks, have been at il again; 200
persons. including women and child
rem, fave just been masaacred at
Somerdash And this II The 2Otll
century "FIcw long. o Lord how
long7n Ought we lot TO have an
other crusade?--IIouston Chronicle
The days Of chivalry are over
Everything is accomplished now by
diplomacy.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-06-10

a LOCAL option campaign has
been cn for some time in jackson
county and Cyclone Davis has been
making speeches there. The cleo
ti-n was held Yesterday, but the
result is not known ut this writing
Tnia is getting pretty close to hum"
and We viii have to begin to guard
thc frontier
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-02-21
Banner.


L. w Purinton was in Wa-Keeney
Saturday.
Winter is still with us. Monday
morning was the coolest this winter
=J3 degrees below zero
F. l.. Purinton sold one of his grey
hounds while in Utica, but the cat
no. the dog, came back today
Cattle are doing nicely but it takes
lots of feed Snow that fell Decem-
Der ii is still here, in some places
MIR. Wright has returned with his
cattle. He has 16 head of registered
Herefurds. Some of them are very
fine.
Several movers with covered wag-
ons and stock went through Banner,
yesterday, bound for their new home
farther west.
Mr.. Courtney is hauling cream to
Collyer, for the Blue Valley Creamery
Co., and b. Mcknight for the Cont
mental Creamery Co.
The dairymen that live on the up
lands are buying alfalfa TO feed their
mitch cows. 1t seems to take the
piace-of chop or bran.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-02-21
First publication February Z. 1881
NOTICE. OF Pubic Sole OF School Ldld.
To be Sold Subject to Lease.
Office of
COUNTY TREASURER,
TREGO COUNTY


COUNTY TREASURER,
TREGO COUNTY
Walk eeney, Kan, January 81. 1905
~ the 18Th day of February a. ID, 1893.
between the hours of ten O'Clock a.. and
three O'Clock p n-- will offer for sale and
sell to the highest bidder. at my Office in
ed tracts of state school land. lying and Sit
mated in the County of Tregu aid State of
Kansas. This land will be sold subject to
lease dated April 4. 1890. for Al years
Lease will expire January 1. 1906
fhe northeast quarter of the northeast
teen I'D south. range twenty three CsD
west. Appraised valuation ST. per acre.
Appraised val uation of improvements moth
ing.
The northwest quarter of the northeast
quarter OF section six t0). i'll township four
teen QD south, range twenty three CS0
west. Appraised valuation Si-25 per acre
Appraised valuation of i'm improvements thirty
$50 dollars
The southeast quarter of the northeast
quarter of section six 49, in township four
teen t14) south. range twenty-three L<3)
west Appraised valuation 81 p per acre.
Appraised valuation of improvements moth
ing.
The southwest quarter of the northeast
quarter of section six 81. in township four
teen I'D south. range twenty three CD
west Appraised valuation 81 p per acre
ppraised valuation of i'm provenents thirty
600 dollars
Provided. that no bid shall be received
for less than 81 - per
deposit sufficient to cover all costs to
date of sale will be required of each bidder
Witness my hand this 31st day of January,
4. ID. 1903.
A. B. COOPER.
County Treasurer.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-02-21
CollYer.

Twelve degrees below zero Monday
morning.
+. NJ Coop made trip to Quinter
on Monday.
john Lorimer has been home on a
visit from Manhattan
VanScyocs put new floor in c. C.
Hickman's -four ROOM
W. Moser and family were visiting
in Coilyer the last few days.
AdoipIi Schwanbeck and Uncle Full
Ter were in Collyer on Monday
The merchants in Collyer received
a car of crockery on Friday last.
Lizzie Ebeling stopped over night
in town with her friend this week
Ed Myerly has been on the sick
list for 4 few days, but has again re-
turned to work
Jesse Hickman left Collyer on We'd
nesdav morning for Los Animous,
Colo. where he has been employed for
the summer
Anton Tomnack, section foreman
at Collyer, received last week the pre-
MUM section board. and placed it on
his Toulouse; "A $50 $50 in cash for hay-
ing the best section on the west dis
trlct of the u. p X. II.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-02-21
Big Creek News.

Excellent Ice weather again.
Mr.. Williams of Ellis is very sick.
Another blizzard Sunday morning.
Uncle b. Richards health is very
poor.
Mrs. Kings health is not improving
very fast.
Monday morning was the coolest of
the season.
Mr.. Armbrister was putting up his
crop of ice last week.
Mrs. Chas- Wheeler IS recovering
from the effects of the operation she
had performed last fail.
The coal house at the Blossom
school house burned last Friday night
with about half IL ton of coal.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-02-21
First publication February sI 1893
Notice OF Public Sale Of School LGld.
To be Sold Subject to Lease.


Office of
COUNTY TREASURER,
TREGo COUNTY
Wa -keeney. Kan. February H. 1903.
NOTICE il hereby given that ON Saturday.
- the 18th day of March A. D. 1908.
three O'Clock D. M will offer for sale and
sell to the highest bidder my Office In
<Na-keeney. Kansas the following described
tracts OF state school land lying and stu
sited IN tire County of TregO. and state of
Kansas THIS land will br sold subject
to Il lease dated jar uiry B. 1909. for years
Lease Will expire January 1. 1905
Tue northeast quarter of the northwest
quarter OF section thirty six t3El- IN tow nsfip
eleven tfD south. range tsenty-tisree t23t
west. AppraiSed valuation 81 = per acre
a appraised valuation of improvements three
hundred aud sixry-five sss55s dollars
The southeast quarter of the northwest
eieven I'D south range twenty-three CD
West Appraised valuation 81 - per acre
Appraised valuation of I'm proyenents three
dollars and RS3 504 cents.
The northeast quarter of the sout west
quarter of section thirty six (36). in township
eleven I'D SOUTH range twenty three CD
west Appraised valuation S1-z5 per acre.
Appraised valuation OF improvements moth
ing
i The southeast quarter of the southwest
quarter OF section thirty-six cz in s4,wi isiiip
west a psraised. valuation :; > per acre
Appraised valuation of I'M provefDeats Two
dollars and s5;- 5os cents
The above I'm Drovemcnss were the land
when the old certificate forfeited and
tie land re verified to the State of Kansas
Provided that bid shall be received for
less than Il . per acre.
deposit sufficient to cover all costs To
date OF sale will be required of each bidder
at said sale
WITNESS my hand this 18th day of February
A. B. COOPER.
County Treasurer
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-02-21
First publication January 81. 1908. !
NOtGe OF Pubic Sole Oh School LGId.
To be Sold Subject to Lease
Office of
COUNTY TREASURER.
T2EGO- COUNTY


COUNTY TREASURER.
TitEGO COUNTY
%a-Keeney. KAN. January "A. 1893
NOTICE is hereby given that on Saturday
IN the 2lSt day of February A. d. 1903
between the hours of ten O'Clock "A. m. and
three O'Clock p M. will offer for lie and
sell to the highest bidder, at MY Office il.
Wa-keeuey. Kansas. the following deScrib-
ed tracts of state school land. lying and sit
mated in the county of Trego. aud State of
Kansas. This land will be sold subject to u
lease dated July Z. 1921. for AZ years Lease
will ex pire January 1. 1906.
The northwest qutrtsr of the northwest
quarter of section two ~. in township thir-
teen u51 s.'iItll range twentyT four CD west
A ptyr;tistd Valuation Sl-2o pei. acre APP
praised valuation of improvements moth
The southwest quarter of the northwest
qua rts.r of section TWO 81 in township thfr-
teen (13) south range twenty-fpur Cd west.
Appraised valuation SIS per acre p
praised valuation of improvements notii-
ing
Provided that no bid shall be received for
less than 81 p per
deposit sufficient cover all costs to
date of sale will be required of each bidder
said sale.
A b. COOPER.
County Treasurer
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-02-21
Railroad Taxation.

This office is in receipt of pamph-
let entitled ''Railroad Taxation in
Kansas in which we find some very
interesting tables
This pamphlet WIS prepared under
authority of the railroads of Kansas,
but the tables of rates. valuations etc,
are copied from records and are there
fore absolutely correct.
The tables in this book show that
in the various states contiguous to
Kansas the railroads pay the follow
ing tax per mile