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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-03-05
First publication February g. 1901
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF SCHOOL LAND.
To be Sold Subject to Lease.

To be SOLD subject TO LedSS-
COUNTY TREASURER
TREGO COUNTY.
wa-Keeney. KAN February l. 1904
NOTICE is hereby given that on Tues
~ day. the 6th day of March a. D. lSOf
between the hours of ten O'Clock a M ano
three O'Clock d. m-- will offer for sale ano
Wa-Keeney, Kansas, the following describ-
ed tracts of state school land lying ana SIT
uated in the County of Trego; and State OF
Kansas This land will be sold subject to a
lease dated October l. 1900; for "A years
Lease will expire January i. 1905.
The northeast quarter of the. northwest
quarter of section thirty-two (32) township
fourteen Q4 south, range twenty-three (23]
Appraised valuation of Improvements,
The northwest quarter of the northwest
quarter of section thirty-two (32). TOWNSHIP p
west Appraised valuation 81 3 per acre
Appraised valuation of improvements
nothing.
The southeast quarter of the northwest
quarter of section thirty-two I'D, TOWNSHIP
fourteen QD SOUTH range twenty-three CD
west. Appraised valuation 81 % per acre
Appraised valuation of improvements
nothing
quarter of section thirty-two CD towhshlp
fourteen 90 south. range twenuy-three C3)
west Appraised valuation SIS per acre
Appraised valuation of improvements
nothing.
for less than 81 p per acre
deposit sufficient to cover all costs
to date of sale will be required OF each DID
der at said sale
Witness my hand this 1st day of Feb
ruary A. D. 1904.
L. G. GLEASON.
County Treasurer
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-03-05
A Flower Transp1anted.

| On Saturday evening, February 81,
at 10 o'clock the gentle spirit of Flor
ence Laura Morell, infant daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. George Morell, of Coll
yer, Kansas, winged its flight to the
God who gave it, She was 8 months
and 13 days old. The cause of her
death was pneumonia
She was child of bright intellect
and very gentle, sweet disposition.
Kind friends gave assistance to the
family in their time of sorrow.
The funeral services were conducted
by Rev. Waldrop on Monday at IL a.
m. at the Congregational church. He
took his text from John xiii, 'sOur
friend Lazarus has fallen asleep" The
following hymns were sung: Nearer
my God to Thee, Some Glad Day, Je-
sus Savior Pilot Me, Come We Discon-
solate, Lead me Savior, Well Never
Say Good-oye.
The high esteem in which the fam
lily is held was manifested by the large
number of people who gathered to
witness the last sad rites, and twenty
three vehicles followed the form to
its last resting place. May we all be
prepared to dwell with Him forever
beyond the grave.
A sweet bud of sunshine was sent US,
We cherished it fondly with love,
But now it has been transplanted
To bloom i'll the garden above.
The Savior has taken our darling,
Shes gone to the haven of rest.
Where there's no sickness or dying
For she rests on the Savior'S breast.
ure,
But we ne'er wish thee back to US
here
For we know thou art ever with esus,
And Well meet thee in heaven so
dear. **
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-03-05
Common School Examinations

The examinations will be held on
April 2 and 9 in the following dis
tricts: /. 2, 3. I, 8, II, 26, p, 30, 81, 81,
SO, 40. AZ, A.
The teacher in each of. the above
districts will please call on or send to
county superintendent or county
clerk for paper. Questions will be
sent by mail.
Kansas History will not be included
in the examination.
HATTIE J. KIRBY,
County superintendent
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-03-05
ONE-WAY RATES.

Smoked hams at Baker
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-03-05

The true standing of an editor. says
the Cheney Sentinel. is appreciated
after death, if not before. a lawyer
recently sent the following words of
consolation to the widow of an editor
of nearby town: Dear Madam
cannot tell you how panied / was to
hear that your husband had gone to
heaven. We were bosom friends, but
can never meet again.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-03-05
union PACIFIC LANDS

For Sale in Trego County, on Ten
Years Time, one-tenth down. Buv
now and take advantage of present
prices and terms. Address w. F.
SHELTON, Room s, Union Depot,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-03-05
Seed Grain For Sale


English Dairy Millet.
Four Rowed Barley.
Sweet Corn.
All good and warranted.
G. II. GALLOWAY.
3 miles north of Wa-Keeney on Saline.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-03-05
AGENTS WANTED.
Good man in every county to sell
OSGOOD Farm
and Stock SCALES

Most complete line made 1904 Patterns
Steel Lever Stock Scales are beauties Prefer
implements. Fine catalogue No samples;
Can be handled nicely as side line Liberal
contract Exclusive agency Have you that
man in mind? Show him this paper He can
make money. We want him now Act quick
OsGooD SCALE Co.. Binghamton- N y
Largest makers of Farm Scales in this Coun-
try
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-03-05

Report of school District No. II for
month ending February %, 1904: Num-
Der of pupils enrolled, %; average
daily attendance, 1o.5: cases of tardi-
ness, &. Pupils neither absent nor
tardy: Tom Broomfield. Blanci, Rim
ker, Jaird Mosier. Harry Rinker, Ber-
tina Parks, Roy Rinker. Blanche and
LOra Parks. Carrie y. Stradal,
Teacher
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-09
FLOODED LANDS
 CAUSE LAW SUITS
CITIZENS OF TUXEDO PARK BRING
 SUIT AGAINST T. C., l. & R. R. ] co. FOR THE DAMMING UP OF
 VILLAGE CREEK.

Twelve suits have been filed In the cir ruit court against the Tennessee Coal. Iron and Railroad company by people living in the vicinity of Tuxedo park Tor damages alleged to have been incur red by the flooding of their property raused by the damming up of Village creek.
 The amounts of damage asked vary from s45O to 5000 but all of the suits set mp the same cause of action The plain tiffs charge that by damming up Village creek the defendant company has caused that stream to be so elevated that 1t is higher than the surrounding territory and that when the pond overfiows the land adjacent thereto Is flooded and almost ruined The plaintiffs allege that the Tennessee company has no right to dam or obstruct Village creek in this manner as the stream has been taken from its natural course
 n With the exception of the variations in the amounts of damages claimed and the names of the plaintiffs all of the com plaints are duplicated The persons who have brought suit are s. J. Dorse, Joe Hill, w. T. Lathrop, and Callie Lathrop, C. c. Tetherow, A. Little, w. T. Jones, James Simms. Vine Cunningham, John C. Clarke and A. Pelleguin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-09
B. M. STARKE TO BE
 GENERAL MANAGER
SUPERINTENDENT OF L. 6 N. R. R. AT THIS PLACE WILL PROBABLY SUCCEED GEO. E. EVANS-DoEs NOT KNOW OF ANY CHANGE.

The following Associated Press dis patch was received last night:
 Louisville. February ss-Regarding the report that George E. Evans, general manager of the Louisville and Nashville, has been appointed fourth yiee-president, with headquarters at Atlanta it is given out at the office of MT. Evans that no such decision has been announced. MT. Evans is not in the city. it is said that B. M. Starks, superintendent at Birming- ham, will succeed MT. Evans as general manager"
 The dispatch was read to MT. Starks over the telephone and when asked about the probability of his succeeding to the general managership he said; T know nothing whatever of any pending change. heard rumor8 lile this two or three weeks ago and said then that there was nothing In It so far as l was concerned" ]"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-09
PASS THE INTEREST.
Directors of Texas and Pacific Take
 Action at Meeting Yesterday.

New York, February s.-The directors of the Texas and Pacific railroad com pany today decided to pass the interest on the second income bonds It was offici- ally stated after the meeting that in view of the country's floating debt it was decided not to declare any interest on the second income bonds.
 This floating debt, as given in the com pany's lsat annual report. was about $1.- 600e00. The debt was not increased to any extent during the last fiscal year. but. the directors were of the opinion that the surplus campaigns for the year should be used for wping out this debt.
 It was pointed out also that seven eights of the Texas and Pacific second income bends are held by the Missouri Pa- cific railway, and that the representatives of that company were perfectly willing to have the interest passed at this time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-09
TALKED OF PEACE.
PapaI Nuncio confc-s With Japanese
 Minister at Paris.

Paris, February s-Monsignor Loren zelli, the papal nuncio acting on orders from Rome, requested an interview of M Motono. the Japanese minister this even ing. The meeting lasted for a quarter of an hour. but nothing concerning 1t has been given out officially.
 There is reason to believe. however that Monsignor Lorenzelli offered Japan the mediation Of the pope, if it was not too late to settle the conflict without a declaration of war and bloodshed. It IS said that M. Motono promised to give this offer to his government at once.
 
 vast amount of good that can be accom- plished by such an institution and desire to cooperate with the managers in every way that may increase the hospitals fla cilites and extend it's scope. At the meeting last night all those. present pledged themselves to give earnest sup- port to the hospital whenever opportunity afforded.
 The resolution was made by Dr. ]. C. LeGrand, who also delivered a talk in re- gard to the work of the Hillman hospital which was enthusiastically received.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-09
Will Have to Be Rebuilt.

Baltimore, February s.-As result of an examination of the custom house building, it is almost certain that the en- tire structure must be torn down and re- built, so great is the injury found to have been done by the fire to the granite and stone walls of the building. The building is now nearly up to the third floor and nearly s350,OOO worth of work has been done. The building is about half com pleted.
 Under the law the loss will fall on the contractors unless congress passes a re- lief measure. It is believed that every bank vault in the city is intact although some of them are surrounded by debris so that their exact condition cannot be ascertained The vaults have been found in good condition in several banks where examinations have been made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-09
HIS CONDITION
 IS ENCOURAGING
SENATOR HANNA HAS A FAIRLY QUIET DAY AND IS ABLE TO TAKE A LITTLE MORE NouRlsH- MENT.

Washington, February s.-senator Han mas condition tonight was a little more encouraging, though the extreme weak ness which has been the worst feature of his illness continues.
 He had fairly quiet day, rested little better and there was less irritability of the stomach, so that the senator was able to take more nourishment than for some days.
 For the past two days he has taken very little and has made no effort as at first to bring up business matters. The physicians say 1t is case of waiting for the disease to run it's course, but that they are hopeful.
 The heart action continues good and the fact that the senator is of a long lived family. is considered in his favor. The following bulletin was issued on Senator Hanna's condition tonight:
 Senator Hanna's temperature at p. m. was 102. pulse 92 and regular, respira- ton 24. There has been less irritability of the stomach and his general condition remains good. RIXEY,
 "CARTER.' .'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-09

(Conlirued from First Page, -~---------------~>---->-- an interpolation of this character, had two interviews with M. Delcasse today.
 The natonalists group has resolved not to embarrass the minister of foreign af- fairs pending delicate negotiations That the government recognizes the daiiger of a parliamentary discussion of the subject was shown by the postponement of the interpolation. This M. Denys Cochin consented to, because principally, he was assured by Foreign Minister Delcasse that France was at this moment in the same situation as in March, 1902. at the time of the declaration of France and Russia with respect to China.
 Has Retained Independence.
 M. Delcasse said that tlRn France had retained her absolute indspendence
 No information has been received here of any steps towards peaceful interven- tion. To the Associated Press the state ment was again made at the Japanese legation that Japan cannot accept it whatever be it's form. and by whatever nation it may be rendered.
 The British embassy says it is ignorant of-any action in the direction of mediation by it's government, but it is regarded as strongly probable there that views are being exchanged by several nations in or der to make stronger any such represen- tations.
 The Chinese legation reiterates that China will maintain an attitude of strict neutrality, and Is confident that whoever is the victor, Manchuria will remain Chinese, in consequence of the treaties by which ports were opened to the com merce of all nations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-09
w. 8. MCCARTNEY RESIGNS. Secretary and Treasurer of Labor Tenn
 pie Leaves His Office.

W. s. Mccartney. secretary and treas urer of the Labor Temple association, has rendered his resignation to President Waldhorst. No reasons are given out as to why the resignation was rendered
 Although nothing definite can be as- certained on the subject. it Is understood the Labor Temple association is in an embarrassing condition. This condition is said to have been brought about by the association entering into certain con tracts which did not prove profitable
 The association was organized about a year ago with a capital stock of s20 900, all of which was to have been taken by union men. The purpose of the organ fzation was to erect a labor temple in Birmingham. The association last fall leased three story building on Twenty first street between Second and Third avenue and converted It into a temporary labor temple.
 The building is still being used by the different labor organizations of Birmlng- ham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-09
MANY WALLS FALL
 DURING THE DAY.

Ruins could be seen swaying back and forth, apparently ready every minute to collapse. Many did fall during the morn ing. Flying glass, dust and sparks and embers filled the air. In that fearful dis were found. Many with heat-bllstered and smoke begrimed faces had been up all night, and as the morning broke were taking the first inventory of losses.
 At 1230 the northern limits of the fire had travelled from Fayette street to East ern avenue At this point half dozen fire companies were fighting in the rear, while other companies were hanking on the Jones Falls and the Liberty street bor- ders.
 Sandwiches and coffee were served from drays. Many of the men were amost fam ished from their long and dangerous de- tail. Every bridge over Jones Fails had score of firemen, and not infrequently they were compelled to turn their atten- ton from towering pyres to put out flames on the floor below them.
 Both banks of Jones Falls were lined with lumber yards and the piles on one side were blazing constantly and on tho other throwing off clouds of steam caused by the water turned on wood heated al- most 10 the point of ignition.
 In that district no one knew whether the sun shone except those who had come from northern districts. The clouds of binding, choking smoke totally obscured the sun and the wind from the northwest carried a spray Of rain like drops nf wa ter from across the falls
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-09
FEDERAL TROOPS
 TO PRESERVE ORDER

Washington, February S.-At the re- pledge and that of the governor of Mary land that the legislature of Maryland would tonight pass a resolution calling upon the national government for mill tary assistance. Lieutenant General Chaffee, commanding the general staff, sent telegraph orders this afternoon to Major General Corbin. commanding the department of the east at New York, to proceed forthwith to Baltimore and take military command of the situation there. Nearly 100000 soldiers have been ordered to serve under him.
 In view of the stringent provisions of the posse comtatus law regarding the use of troops in states, the following state ment has been made as to the conditions brought about by the actions of the mill itary authorities with respect to Balti- more
 Early this morning Secretary Taft was called upon over the long distance tele- phone by a committee of citizens of Bal timore, who asked that some engineer ing officers, expert in the use of>explo- sivcs, be sent over from Washington to assist and direct the local people in blowing up threatened buildings. The secretary acceded in sending the officers already named.
 Then it was reported that engineers were wanted to perform the actual work of blasting so promptly these were order ed from the Washington barracks. as all Ieady stated. Then Secretary Taft put himself ins communication with Senator German and also.with Governor Wapisd who thought that the United States troops would be necessary to protect the town from pillage and restrain disorder. E Secretary Taft referred U the comitatus law, whereupon Senator German and Governor Warfield both joined in the as surance tr at the request from the legis- latrre for the troops woald surely be forthcoming at the evening session of that body. Meanwhile, Secretary Taft had ordered the troops to Baltimore
 He di6 SO because. the troops and Gen era; Corhin, their commander. could not reach Baltimore until tonight. after the legislature should have an opportunity to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-09
TWO NEGROES SHOT
 AT VIRGINIA MINES
FRANK HENLEY AND OLIVER CALDWELL FIRED UPON FROM AMBUSH, BUT NEITHER ONE IS FATALLY WOUNDED

Frank H. Gafford, superintendent of the coal mines of the Alabama Steel and Wire company at Virginia Mines, who was in Birmingham yesterday received the fol- lowing telegram late yesterday afternoon:
 Virginia Mines. February g. IF. H. Gafford Birmingham, Ala
 Frank Henley and Oliver Caldwell, shot from ambush in right shoulders, half mile from Valley creek this after noon at 3:30 o'clock. Were enroute to the mines. Wounds from Winchesters. Not fatal. All quiet.
 ''w. S. PATTON.
 Deputy Sheriff. Superintendent Gafford stated that both men were employed as laborers on the construction of coke ovens at Virginia Mines. He said that this is the first trou- ble that has occurred at Virginia Mines for sometime. The matter was reported to the sheriffs office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-09
WATER TURNED ON
 ENLARGED LIONS
ANIMALS OF TRAVELLING SHOW ESCAPE DURING FIRE AND ARE MADDENED BY SMOKE AND FLAMES.

New York, February Sire today de- stroyed the Joy line steamer Fremont at her dock in Catherine street slip. One of the crew is missing, two trained Hons and great Dane dog. part of a travelling show, were burned and the cargo of the vessel is destroyed. The loss is placed at s15OO0
 While the fremen were fighting the fire from the upper deck the lions broke loose and started up the companion way.
 They were driven back with a stream of water, but reappeared and rushed at the fremen, maddened by the smoke and the flames. Again the animals were fought back and were seen no more.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-09
TWO KILLED, MANY HURT,
 IN A WRECK BELOW YORK

York February sspeeial) While hour and twenty minutes late 
  killed the
 
  although said The wreckage such entangled
  he cars almost smashed 10
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-09
MOVEMENT IS ENDORSED.
Doctors Approve Plans for Aiding the Hillman Hospital

The Jefferson County Medical assocla- tion held largely attended meeting in the rooms of the Commercial club last night and passed by unanimous vote a resolution endorsing the work of the managers In charge of the IIiIlman hos pital.
 The doctors of this county realize the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-09
Roosevelt to Intervene.

Vienna, February S.-The American peace society has sent a cabegram t) President Roosevelt requesting him to intervene in the Russia-Japanese conflict under the provisions of the international arbitration at The Hague. f
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-09
Naval Division Departs.

Washington February S-Secretary Moody has received a cablegram from Lieutenant Commander Marsh the Amer jean naval attache at Tokio. announcing the departure N a naval division from Japanese waters for Chemulpo, Korea.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-09
Merchant Ships Captured.

Paris, February S-The papers here pub fish lon high authority the report (frst circulated in Berlin), that Japanese war ships have captured some Russian mer- chant ships in Chinese waters. The re- port lacks confirmation in official circles here, as we'll as in Berlin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-09
BAL TlM0RE FIRE IS
 NOW UNDER CONTROL
Continued from First Pase)

-----~~-~--->~------~- day. Expressions heard among these men as they look into the collapsed prop erty reveal an astounding number wht were only poorly protected by insurance
 The high winds made 1t necessarily i'm possible for any one to pass through the streets bordered by crumbllng walls with out grave danger to personal safety. Tangled masses of wires, cross and re- cross the streets, and these were lashed so furiously by the wind that they could have proved no more dangerous had they been alive.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-09

act. Besides, 1t is entirely competent for the commander of the military depart- mentsto move his soldiers as he pleases within the limits of that department, so long as he does not actually employ them as a posse comitatus in violation of law.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-09
PARTIAL LIST OF THE
 GREAT LOSSES BY FIRE

Vansant, Jacobs & Co.,, shirts. s175,000 Lewis Lauer & Co.,, shirts $100000. Champion Shoe Manufacturing com- pany and Driggs 6 Currin company, shoes. $10o,O0o
 Mendels Bros, ladies' wrappers. s125,00O Blankenberg, Gehrmann & Co.,, notions, s125, 900.
 Leo Keene & Co.,, ladies' cloaks, and Henry Prettsfelder & co.. boots and shoes. $125.0
 Peter Rohe & Son, harness manufac turers,' s125000.
 James Roberts Manufacturing company, plumbers supplies, $1O0,000.
 R. J. Anderson, boots and shoes, s1O0 900. James Robertson Manufacturing com pany, storage $1O0,OOo
 Ochms & Acme hall $150,000
 Consolidated Gas company, $lO0,OOO. Armstrong, Cater & Co.,. notions and millinery, $500.000
 Doweu- Helm & Co.,, millinery, $1500O0. Florence ". Mccarthy company, mo- tions and laces, s15O,00O.
 Thalheimer Bros, clothing, $150,OO0. Fisher Bros, liquors, wholesale, and Silverman & Todes, notions, dry goods, etc., $150,000.
 J. Goldsmith & Son, clothing, and Sugar & Shear, clothing, $100,000
 Michael Ambach & Sons, clothing, $780, 0O0
 Marburg Bros, tobacco. s10O,O00.
 Simon Neuberger & Bros, dry goods. $100,0O0.
 Woodward. Baldwin & Co.,, dry goods, $100,0O0.
 Bouldin Bros. notions, s150.00O.
 Carter, Webster & Co.,, white goods, $150,000
 Edward Jenkins & Sons. coach and har- ness makers supplies, $15O,000
 Johnson. RoVd & Co, notions. S200.O00. Lythicum Rubber company. boots and shoes, $125.O0O.
 M l. Blum & Bros, clothing, $100,000. Phillip F. Goherman & Co.,, laces and embroideries. and Phillips Bros. Co., dry goods, $2O0,O00.
 H. s. Hecht & Co.,, millinery. $100,000. Alden Bros. umbrella manufacturers, and Fondin, Hahn & Sons. clothiers, s100,- 900. l.. c. Rief ,& Bros, clothing, $1500O0. Maas & Kemper, embroideries and laces, s125,00Q.