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The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1903-05-15
CONSIDER CHANGE IN BYLAWS
Royal Nelghbors May Open Doors Of
ORGANIZATION to All Women.

Or9anIzat'on 10 All women.
indianapolis, May 13.-The supreme
camp of Royal Neighbors Of America,
an organization Of women, convened In
this city in annual convention. One OF
the important matters to come up Is a
radical change in the bylaws. Accord
ing to the present bylaws no woman
is eligible to membership who Is not
the wife Of a member of the Modern
Woodmen or "blood relation" Of q
member Of the Woodmen. No men are
eligible except those who are mem
bers of the Modern Woodmen. The
change proposed would allow any
woman more than seventeen years old,
Of good moral character to become a
member. The Modern Woodmen of
the World meet here June 16.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1903-05-15
Fatal Fire at Peoria,

Peoria, May 13,-Edward Schradsd.
the seventeen-year-old son Of A.
Schradski, proprietor of the Masonic
Temple building, lost his life by fire
which broke out in that building, The
total loss to the building and the
Schradski clothing stock is $4,000.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1903-05-15
WiItrax and Wife Held.

Chicago, May 13.-John Wiltrax and
his wife were held to the grand jury
without bail by coroners jury in
connection with the death Of Paul
Paszkowsh, the boy whose body was
recently found in the woods and who
the police charge was killed in the
rear of Wiltrax's saloon.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1903-05-15
Baseball Results.

National League-New York, 4;
Cincinnati, A. Brooklyn, 3; Chicago,
6. Boston, 6; st. Louis, 7. Philadel-
phia, 5; Pittsburg, 8,
American League - Cleveland, g.;
Boston, 10. Chicago, 8; Philadelphia,
2. st. Louis, 13; Washington, 2. De-
troit 8; New York, 4.
American ociation-Columbu
15; Indianapolis, 8. Milwaukee, g.;
Kansas City, Z. Toledo 8; Louisville l.
Western League-Colorado Springs,
z; Kansas City, 0. Des Moines, q;
Peoria, 4.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1903-05-15
CATTLE TO BE oUARANTINED.
Strict Measures viii Be Adopted to

Prevent the Spread of the Mango.
Denver, May 13.-What will be the
most extensive quarantine of cattle in
the west for years will be Ia effect
within few days as the result Of the
general prevalence of the mango. Gov
ernor Peabody issued his proclama-
ton. Other states and territories to
the number Of six or eight will come
under the same rule before the end of
the week.
Cattle from the Mexican border to
Canada will come under these regula-
tions and practically all Of the terri
tory from the Rocky mountains to the
Missouri river will be affected.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1903-05-15
Rubonlc PLAQUE at callao.

Panama, May 13.-According to a
cablegram received here from Callao,
Peru, there were five cases of bubonic
plague there on Saturday, seven new
cases on Sunday and six new cases
on Monday.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1903-05-15
CHICAGO STRIKE SITUATION.
Peace Efforts Likely to Succeed In
T % Instances.

Chicago, May ia speedy settle
ment of the laundry workers strike
now rests with the strikers. The en-
ploying laundrymen sent request to
the Chicago board of arbitration ask
ing that body to use It's good offices
toward bringing the strike to an end.
In letter to Chairman Selifred of
the board the employers agree to abide
by whatever decision is rendered.
Results favorable to the 5000 strik-
ers of the Deering harvester plant are
expected at a meeting between the Of
f1cials Of the company and President
Schaubt of the Federation of Labor.
The strikers have been requested to
send a committee to the manager Of
the company with their grievances
and full power to make a settlement.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1903-05-15
Brickiayers viii Return to Work.

Pittsburg, May ia mass meeting
of the bricklayers' union of Pittsburg,
Allegheny and Braddock was held in
Turner hall, at which the strike now
in progress was discussed. The strike
order was given by an organizer and
against the counsels of the members
Of the local unions, as well as against
the protest of the employing con-
tractors, who were not interested in
any way with the dispute between the
union men and the members Of the
stonemasons' union in the east. The
men declined to make any statement
regarding the matter beyond saying
the union men would return to work.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1903-05-15
Hollis DecIines the Honor,

New York, May 13.-F. w. Hollis,
who was asked by President Roosevelt
to act in the capacity of umpire in the
Venezuelan dispute, said that he would
have to decline the honor.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1903-05-15
Circus Men Catch Fever.

Washington, May 13.-One hundred
and fifty canvassmen and laborers
with Barnum & Bailey's circus went
on strike and the snow was delayed
two hours in getting away from the
city. The strikers ask for an in
crease Of S. per months in wages.
One man who continued at work was
assaulted
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1903-05-15
Arbitration is Pronosed.

Dubuque, May 13.-The Union Elec.
trio company has sent communica.
ton to Mayor Berg proposing arbitra-
tion of the street car strike by Arch
bishop Keane, Judge Shiras and Judge
O'Donnell.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1903-05-15
APPROVES Ll5El LAW.
Governor Pennypacker Of Pennsylva
MIA Signs Drastic Measure.

MIA Signs Drastic MEASURE
Harrisburg. Pa. May l3.-Governor
Pennypacker approved the Grady
Salus libel bill and at the same time
issued long statement giving the rea-
sons for his action. The bill. which
was in the governors hands for more
than a month, goes into effect imme-
diately and repeals all laws or parts
of laws inconsistent with the new act,
The governor says In his statement
that the questions raised by the bill
are of very grave Importance and af-
feet large business interests, the free.
dom Of speech and the press, the right
of the citizen to be informed concern
ing current affairs and the conduct
of government, as we'll as his right to
protect his reputation and home from
the injuries that arise from careless
ness or negligence, as well as from
malicious false reports.
Continuing, he says: "a mayor Of
our chief city has been called a trail
tor, q senator of the United States
has been denounced as 'yokep with
sodden brain and within the last quar-
ter of a century two presidents of the
United States have been murdered,
In each case due to irresponsible
newspaper articles"
The governor says: "If such abuse
of privileges allowed to the press is to
go unpunished, If such tales, etc, are
permitted to be poured into the ears
| of men and to be profitable, II Is idle
TO contend that reputable newspapers
can maintain their purity"
| ~n,~A~N o-n,<- o,rIih-tNN
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-08-15

the fact that the viewers reported in
favor of said road, the report was ac-
cepted and the viewers discharged,
and the county clerk was ordered tx
record and to notify the trustee of
COllyer township to open said road in
accordance with this order, to-wit:
Commencing at the southeast corner
of section SO, township II south, range
25 west of the 9th p. NJ: thence north
of section "A, in township II south,
range p west of the 9Th p NJ; thence
west on the section line to southeast
corner of section %, township II
south, range 25 west of the 9th p NJ
thence north on section line to the
northeast corner of section 3, town
ship II south, range 25 west of the 9Th
p NJ, and there terminating. The
whole of the railroad right-Of-way on
east side of section 3 is excepted from
this petition as there is a crossing at
said point and therefore the 400 feet
of right-of-way is not to be considered
in the petition. Said road on the
road record is known as road No. 40
The appointments made by the
county superintendent of the follow
ing appraisers of school lands, was. APP
proved, to-wit: ]. r. Guilbert, John
Biehler and F. E. Rathbun on the
northeast quarter of section SO, town.
ship IS south, range "A west. A. t.
Holmes, A. NJ. Smith and George
Smith on the southeast of northwest
quarter of section 2, township 10
south, range "a west.
W. w. Gibson and Curtis Redmond
we're appointed as associate examiners
of county treasurer's records for the
ensuing quarter.
On motion the hoard decided to adj
vertise Tor bias On four bridges to be
built as follows:
Notice is hereby given that the
Trego county, Kansas, will receive
bids up to II O'Clock M of September
5, 1908, for the building of four
bridges, as follows:
One bridge across the Saline river
north of Wa Keeney. eighty-foot span
with south approach of twenty feet.
and to be not less than twelve feet
above low water mark.
Two bridges on Big creek, one south
of Collyer to be thirty feet long and
nine feet above low water mark. One
on township line between Ogallah and
Wa-Keeney townships. to be thirty
feet long and seven feet above low
water mark.
One on Spring creek east of Ogallah
to be thirty feet long and eight feet
above low water mark.
Roadway on all to be sixteen feet
in the clear and to be steel bridges.
All parties bidding on above bridges
must submit specifications of same
and deposit $4,000 with bid.
The board reserves the right to re-
ject any and all bids
On motion the board adjourned.
Attest: j. w. PHARES.
[sEAL.] County Clerk.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-08-15
Some OIL The Khe0l Items OF TTegO County.

One field of barley near Collyer
made 81 bushels to the acre.
Joe Papas and John Zeman are
threshing 30 bushel wheat to-day.
Mr.. Miller, of Collyer, threshed a
field of 80 bushel wheat which tested
60 lbs.
Oats are turning out from 40 tic 60
bushels to the acre right straight
through.
Frank Khrut is averaging about p
200 bushels per day with his big ma
chine near ColTyer-
By actual count there are &c steam
threShers busily engaged in threShing
Trego county'S big wheat crop.
The State Board of Agriculture es-
Inmates Trego county'S wheat yield at
1904. 222 bushels. Corn, 9,335 bushels
{ Trego -county's wheat crop if it was
divided equally would give every man,
woman and child in the county 400
bushels.
Frank Khrut threshed 60 acres of
wheat. the first of the season, that
averaged 80 bushels to the acre, and
tested 60 lbs. to the bushel at Collyer,
Kans.
J. H. Deatrich, of Collyer, threshed
and sold his wheat off of 40 acres upon
which he realized S71S. 90, or about SlS
per acre This land cost Mr.. Deaf
rich 500 an acre two years ago. 1t
pays to farm in Kansas.
Frank Stradal and sons have lust
finished threshing 1900 bushels of
wheat. One of the fortunate features
in regard to Mr.. StradalS crop is that
40 acres of this wheat was raised on
his school land which cost him $500
and netted HIM $500.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-08-15
(Ffrst published August II. 19O3)
Ordinance No. %.

TITLE-An ordinance levying taxes. and
providing revenue for the year ending May
1. 1904.
Be it Ordained by the Mayor and City Coun-
Gil of the City of Wa keeney. Kansas:
Section THAT for the purpose of general
revenue and to defray the current expenses
of the city government for the year en6ffng e
May L. 1904. there is hereby levied tax of
eight (Sl mills on the dollar. all the real
personal and mixed property within the cor
porate limits of the City of Wa-Keeney
Kansas as the same appears and is returned
upon the assessment roll for the year 1903
on file in the clerks Office for Trego county.
Kansas. and taxable according to the laws
of the State of Kansas.
Section 2.-This ordinance shall take effect
and be in force from the date of it's publica-
ton in one or both of the city papers of Wa
Keeney. Kansas
I certify that the foregoing is true copy
of Ordinance No. SO.
Approved August Z. 1908
Attest: C. SHINQUIN,
(SEAL) City Clerk
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-08-15
First published August g. 1907
Road Notice.
To whom it may concern:

To whom it may concerns:
In Pursuance of an order made by the
Board of County Commissioners of the Coun-
ty of Trego. In the state of Kansas. in regu-
lar session on the 9th day of July A; d. 1903,
notice is hereby given that o. b. kessier.
Peter Busheii. Amanda Bamberg. James
SnookS- Il. keSsler. Elmer TiltOn- George v :
York. 9. r. King, James Powers John Ra-
Yak. T. H. Deatrich. Bert Mcknight and F.
E Preston househoiders OF said county.
residing in the vicinity where it proposed to
lay out and establish the road below men
toned have presented to said board their
certain petition, praying the layinr ont and
establishments of a public road in said county
as follows: Commencing at the southwest
corner of section twenty (30). township
eleven CID, range twenty-five t25). running
north four miles to the northwest corner of
section five o. township eleven Q1)- range
twenty i've c25)- thence east on county line
forty rods t400- more or less to the south west
corner OF section thirty three go. township
ten uO)- range twenty-five (21; and that
Adoiph MIinek, Owen Scanlon and John Con-
ner. viewers duly appointed will meet at the
southwest corner of section twenty co..
township eleven CID SOUTH range twenty d We
(,5l west on the 3rd day of September A D.
1868 and proce<-d to view said road and to
give all parties "A bearing
Witness my hand, and the seal of said
county affi xed at my Office In said county
this 9Th day of July A. D. 1903
Attest: j w PHARES-
fsEALI County Clerk
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-08-15
The Sale Cryer.

Parties wanting anything
in this line are requested to
get their dates in 21 days
prior to sale to insure prompt
attention. Terms 81 cry your
sale-settle with the Klerk=
pay the Auctioneer-settle
for the lunch-and send you
all Home Happy.
w. A. EPPLER,
Box 129. Ellis, Kans.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-08-15
Eye and Ear Surgeon.

Dr. NJ Jay Brown, of Salina Kans.,
has for the past fifteen years devoted
his entire time to Medical and Surgi-
cal treatment of the EYE, EAR,
THROAT and NOSE, and correct fitting
of glasses. His equipment is modern
and complete. DIR. Brown conducts
his practice on strict professional and
legitimate business principles. He
goes to all parts of the country and
operates in surgical cases, and directs
the care and treatment of patients.
Advise with him by letter or tele-
phone, and when at Salina go direct
TO his Office, No 100 West Iron ave-.
or residence No. 309 South Santa Re
avenue.
He will be in Wa-Keeney. August
p at American House.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-08-15
First published August 8. 1893
Road Notice.

To whom it may concern:
In pursuance to order made by the
Board of County Commissioners of the Com :
ty of rrego, in the sta. Kansas in regu-
lar session on the 9Th Gay of July A D. 1s-t5.
notice is hereby given that "a krhut,
John Ebeling. John Wiseback, James Powers,
George " York. John Razak. VIM Bower.
Howard Price. H. D. Reid. ThoS- Schimko
witsch- f. Hertzfeld and j. A. Mlinek- house
holders of said county. residing in the vicin-
ity where it is proposed to lay out and estab
lish the road below mentioned have present.
ed to said Board their certain petition pray
ing thei laying out and establishment of a
public rDad in said county as follows Com
rnencing at the southwest corner of section
thirty f36)- township eleven CID range
twenty-five C25l- thence east on the section
line to the southeast corner OF section thirty
one (3D- township eleven I'D range twenty
four CD and there terminating: and that NJ
w & lift NJ p Redmond and E D. Neff-
viewers duly appointed viii meet at the
southwest corner of SECTION .thirty-six go.
township eleven Q1D SOUTH range twenty e We
cs5 west on the 51st day of August A. D. 1903
and proceed to view said road and to give
all parties hearing
Witness my hand and. the seal of said
county affixed at my office I'm said county
this 9Th Gay July A. D. 1903
isEAI- County CLERK
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-08-15
Your Eyes.

Dr. W. A. Crawford, Optician from
Kansas City will visit Wa-Keeney,
Tuesday, August is, 1903, and can be
found at the Ferris House. Are you
having trouble with your eyesight?
Do not fail to see him. In many cases,
eye ailments are relieved and perma-
nently cured by properly fitted glasses.
Special attention given to children
who are suffering from errors of re-
fraction. No charge for consultations
If convenient, call early in the day.
DO not forget the date.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-08-15

Governor Bailey has appointed the
following delegates to represent Sixth
district at the National Irrigation
convention which meets at Ogden,
Utah, next month:
Congressman w. A. Reeder, Logan.
e. J. Scott, Goodland.
M. NJ. Miller, Hays.
T.. J. Jacobs, Atwood.
s. S. Reynolds, Grainfield.
E. Bartholomew. Rockport.
Guv E. Woodhouse,- Sharon Springs.
J. g. Hanev. Hays.
I. Z. Purcell, Wa-Keeney.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-08-15

Culver Yetter who has been serious
ly Ill with blood poison resulting from
felon on his hand which was bruised
while working, is improving at this
writing. Culver is fine young man
and all his friends will be glad to
hear that he is recovering from his
serious condition.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-08-15

A circumstance occurred last Satur-
day afternoon week ago which would
have had n fatal termination but for
the timely assistance of Rey Rhule.
Glade Martin, wife and child attempt
ed to ford the Smoky and were about
half way across when their horses
went down, and had not Mr.. Rhule
went to their ala they would have
met an awful fate. 1t is not every
community that can boast of so brave
a Young fellow
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-08-15
LANDS WANTED.

/ have customers for few unim-
proved cheap tracts of land; some we'll
improved farms: some small ranches,
and two large ranches.
/ you want to sell now is the time.
Come list what you have, or send me
descriptions, prices, etc.
For Sa1e-LandS.
A few bargains in lands-farm and
ranch lands.
Irrigated Lands.
/ am agent for the Arkansas Valley
Sugar Beet & Irrigated Land Co s
lands in Southeast Colorado, where
farming pays.
Call on or write,
s. M. HUTZEL.
Wa-Keeney, Kans.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-08-15

j. Q. Thompson, of Collyer, was on
his way to Wa-Keeney last Saturday.
He met Sheriff HinShaw en- the road
and the sheriff held him up and read
a warrant to him charging him with
violating the prohibitorv law. He ac-
companied the sheriff to town where
he waived preliminary proceedings;
gave $500 bond for his appearance at
the October term of court.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-08-15

DR.. Jones and General Utility Dick
ey took car ride to Topeka the first
of the week. The general is consider
ably under the weather; having large
growth on his tongue, tand the doctors
around town say its cancer caused by
an old pipe.) DR.. Jones left the gen
eral in hospital where the Y ray will
be used to reduce the growth.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-08-15
Notice.

We are row agents for CLOSE BROS.
& CO., and have ON our lists $4,000
acres of land in Trego ana adjoining
counties which we can sell on easy
terms with low rate of interest. Par
ties who are using any of the lands
owned by Close Bros 81 Co., and who
have not taken out leases, will be ex-
pected to pay rent for the same, and
should call at the office of L. r. Pur-
cell without delay. and take out leases.
SAUM s PURCELL,
Wa Keeney, kas-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-08-15

Ben Hicks had 40 acres of wheat
north of residence, which to his mind
up to four or five weeks ago was not
worth cutting, and has let his cattle
run on it up to that time. The wheat
begun to improve and the cattle was
taken off, and when threshed the
other day went "a bushels to the acre.
Practically speaking, this looks like
running the header box in at the end
of the field aad the cattle out at the
other.-McCracken Republican.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-08-15
NOTICE FOR RECEIVING BIDS ON -FOUR BRIDGES
OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK.
TREGO COUNTY.
WAX EEyEY KANS AUG b 1903

WAX EENEY. MANS AUG D. 19U3-
Notice is hereby given that the Board of
County Commissioners of Trego County.
Kansas. will receive bids D to II O'Clock NJ.
of September 5th. 1903. for the building of
four bridges. as follows. to wit:
One bridge across the Saline River. north
of Wa-Keeney- eighty foot span with south
approach of twenty feet and to be not less
than twelve feet above low water mark
Two bridges Big Creek. one south of
Collyer- to be thirty-two feet long and nine
feet above low water mark One town
ship line between Ogallah and Wa-Keeney
townships. to be thirty five feet long and
seven feet abovelo water mark.
One on Spring Greek east of Ogallah to be
thirty feet long and eight feet above low
water mark
Roadway all to be sixteen feet in the
clear. and to be steel bridges
All parties bidding above bridges must
submit specifications of and deposit
5000 with bid.
The boasd reserves the right to reject any
and all bids
J. w PHARES.
County City
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-08-15

Ellis Headlight: Captain Runyon
of Adair reports wheat turning out 80
bushels to the acre Francis ~RIde-
way was in from Ogallah township on
Tuesday. He reports wheat on his
mothers place turning out 35 bushels
to theFacre. "A citizen of Hays hired
livery team at Hays Monday, drove
to Ellis and from here to Wa-Keenev
without watering or feeding the team.
When they arrived at Wa-Keeney the
team was used up. The owner had
the party arrested, and at his trial in
HAYS on Tuesday, he was fined SI5and.
costs. Good enough
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-08-15

The series of campmeetings that
were held in the large tabernacle at
Ridgway closed on Monday evening.
They report very successful meet
ing. Twelve hundred dollars was
raised to paw off the Indebtedness of
the tabernacle. Many conversions
are also reported. Altogether it is
said to have been the most successful
campmeeting that has ever been held
there.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-08-15

Cut those weeds around your city
property. 1t ought to be done at once
before they go to seed. The legisla-
ture passed a law giving the city au-
thority to order the weeds cut on all
the property within the city limits
and unless the property owner obevs
the order, the city has power to hire
the weeds cut and charge the cost up
TO the tax account of the property.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-08-15

G. S. Fullington, w. b. Brown and
Mrs. WEIGH and son, of Idana, Kans.,
visited with Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Nixon
southeast of town last week.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-08-15

For Sale-The ne of section 23-13-
% at reasonable price and on very
reasonable terms. Apply for parUicu-
lars to w. III. Swiggett.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-08-15

The Ladies' Good Will society Will
hold lawn social at the residence of
Mrs A. b. Jones on Tuesday evening,
August Is. A supper will be served
and cake during all the evening which
will be accompanied with music
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-08-15

A party of threshers arrived Thurs
day morning from Rice county and
will help thrash Trego county's big
wheat crop.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-08-15

Saum & Purcell, the live real estate
firm, are doing land Office business
in real estate these days.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-08-15

Mrs. DIR. Upshaw's baby has been
quite sick this week but is better al
this writing.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-08-15

Mr. and Mrs. J. A Crusan, of Mis-
souri,, are visiting Mr. and Mrs M. I
Webb southeast of town.