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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1907-01-12

Carpenters Richardson 81 Polkovsky,
of Collyer. are repairing the old post
office building north of the Trego
Mercantile store. The building be-
longs TO VIM. Bower and it will be
used by L. S. Howe & Son to store
their big stock of furniture
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1907-01-12

Pearl Britt received word last
week that his father who lives at
Bloomington, Kans., was attacked
with paraletic stroke, and was not
expected to live His mothir is also
afflicted with the same malady, and
is in very poor health. It seems as
thergli this aged couple have been
failing ever since they left Tre.o
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1907-01-12

The friends of j. f. Robb, some
years ago a resident of this place, will
probably be interested to know that
he is now engaged in the practice of
Patent aud Trademark Law in WASH
ington, d. G. Mr.. Robb is the son of
Hon. S. G. Robb, the first commIs-
sioner Of forestry of Kansas and the
hui,d@r-of tffe stations at Dodge City
and OgaHah. Mr.. Robb is associated
as a member of the firm of Beeler &
Robb, Patent Lawyers, both Mr..
Beeler and he being patent experts
and handling general patent and
trademark practice, the former hav-
ing been for ten years an official eX-
aminer in the United States Patent
Office previous to resigning such pO-
sition to engage with Mr.. Robb IN
the patent business
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1907-01-12

w. j. Bradford, of Benton, Mo-,
was in the city this week and pur-
chased half section of land of John
Lemke on the Saline. Mr.. Bradford
first purchased land in Logan county
which he sold and invested here say
ing Trego looked better to him than
the land west of here. Burns & Rich
ard made the sac
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1907-01-12

J. III. Mack advertises in this issue pub.
lie sale to take place at his farm north of
| town on Wednesday. February ID. 1907.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1907-01-12

The Ladies' Good Will society of
Wa-Keeney for the amount of ST. per
year will care for the cemetery lots
or anyone so desiring. The order of
same and payment of money can be
LETT at the Trego County State bank.
Mrs. III. j. Hille. President.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1907-01-12

Last Thursday evening week ago
Miss Grace and Harvey Pershing
were gwen surprise party at their
home on Big creek About forty
evening was spent in playing chirades
and games. Refreshments were serv-
ed after which the young people de-
parted for their homes. Those pres
ent report it the social event of the
season..
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1907-01-12

Rand Bros, horse buyers of Kansas
City, were in town Wednesday buying
horses. They purchased 10 head of
horses and span of mules. Ransom
Reddig sold his big iron grey team
for 1850. This was the best sale made
and the team was worth the money
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1907-01-12

w. A. Tawney. the enterprising
merchant of Ogallah, is giving away
prizes to tile farmers who market the
largest number of eggs in Il month.
A. n. Saleen received the prize for
November He had 60 dozen of eggs
and he received cash prize of S5.
w. P. Mosier captured IL e prize for
December. He had As dozen, and re-
ceived a handsome rug as his prize.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1907-01-12

The legislature convened Tuesday and
elected j. S. Simmons, of Dighton. speaker
Mr.. simmons is former partner of our
townsman, f. w. King. in the banking busi-
at DightOn.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1907-01-12

c: S. Bassett, representing the
Hoffman Furnace Co., of Kansas
City, Mo-, was in the city the first of
the week and installed a heating
plant in G. L. Hardman's new house.
The company is figuring on putting
in several plants in the city next
summer
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1907-01-12

b. +. Wells, the second hand man,
has for sale a lot of new furniture:
also a lot of second hand goods as
good as new. If you have any old
furniture yeu want TO sell or repair
give Mr.. Wells the job. His store is
one door north of Ufford s. Johnson's
store.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1907-01-12

ion S1.OO. WA-KE]
Several weeks ago we stated that Mr..
married by Probate Judge Peacock. This
summased sum m last Sunday ppn az the ' school houss
in the German Lutheran neIghborhood
large crowd present to see Rev. Bunge,
their pastor pronounce them man and WIFE,
The World extends congratulations
Ray Gleason was i'm Kansas City.
Monday with two cars of sheep.
Miss Edna Howe returned last Fri
day from d three weeks visit at
Otego.
Any of the ladies hats at
Moore's may be had for soc.
W. j. BeardweII was on the Kansas
City market Monday with load of
fat hogs.
Treasurer-elect Marshall was in
Kansas City the first of the week on
business.
Mr.. Helm, of Durango. Colo, visit
ed his brother-In-law, A. j Ellermey
er this week.
OSLerkamp wants a carload of good
shelIed corn and some oats. Call at
flour and feed store
The Ladies' Good Will society will
meet Wednesday, January IS, at the
home of Mrs. o. a.. ..Courtright.
Cards are out announcing the APP
approaching marriage of Miss Gather
inc c. Mensing to Rev. g. NJ Bunge.
f. p. Lucas was called to Olwein.
Iowa, Monday by telegram announc-
ing the sad news of the death of his
father
A literary was organized at the
Rinker school house and the first
meeting will be held Saturday, jan
uary II.
On New Years day there was born
to Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Bragg, a daugh-
ter. We wondered why billie" was
all smiles nowadays
The city council held its monthly
meeting last Monday and allowed
claims against the city. No business
of Importance was transacted.
The many trends of Miss O'Dwyer
will be pleased to learn that she is
convalescing, and will resume her
position in the Trego Mercantile in IA
couple of weeks.
Collyer lodge A. o. U. w. will give
a masquerade ban on FRIDAY evening,
February 8, 1907. Everybody cordi-
ally invited. Refreshments will be
served at the Palace hotel. BY order
of committee.
George Stimits, of Grinell. was in
the CITY the first of the week and
visited his parents at Bosnia. George
sold his hardware and Implement
business and will locate in Denver, or
some other Colorado town.
All members of Wa-Keeney lodge
NJ W. of A are requested to attend
the next meeting Tuesday, January
Is, 1907. The new officers will be in
stalled and important business will
come before the lodge By order of
Ed. Chalk, V. @.
Carpenters Richardson 81 Polkovsky,
of Collyer. are repairing the old post
office building north of the Trego
Mercantile store. The building be-
longs TO VIM. Bower and it will be
used by L. S. Howe s. Son to store
their big stock of furniture.
The Ladies' Good Will society of
Wa-Keeney for the amount of ST. per
year will care for the cemetery lots
OF anyone so desiring. The order of
same and payment of money can be
left at the Trego County State bank.
Mrs. H. J. Hille, President.
Rand Bros, horse buyers of Kansas
City, were in town Wednesday buying
norses- They purchased 10 head of
horses and span of mules. Ransom
Reddig sold his big iron grey team
for $3.50. This was the best sale made
and the team was worth the money.
B. f. Wells, the second hand man,
has for sale lot of new furniture:
also a lot of second hand goods as
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1907-01-12

| DIR. Helm. dentist. returned last Sunday
| evening from two weeks visit to st. Marys
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1907-01-12

The new board of commissioners will meet
next Monday.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1907-01-12

Subscribe for the World.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1907-01-12

Attorney /. T. Purcell was in Topeka Fri
day ta<ing in the legislature.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1907-01-16
EXTENSIVE DRAINAGE PLAN.
Senate Committee to Consider ciapp's
Measure.

Washington, Jan. 16.-An extensive
plan for the reclamation of swamp and
overflowed lands will be considered at
an early meeting of the senate COM
mittee on public lands. The scheme is
advanced in a bill introduced by Sen
ator Clapp, which provides for the es-
tablishment Of a drainage fund" from
all moneys received from the sale of
public lands in Alabama, Arkansas,
Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Louis
lana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missis-
sippi, Missouri, Ohio and Wisconsin,
except the per cent set aside by
law for educational and other pur-
poses.
Under the bill the secretary OF the
interior Is directed to make examina-
tions and surveys for construction Of
works for the drainage of swamp
lands and to report to congress on or
before July each year as to the
result. The reports are to include
estimates OF all contemplated works,
the quantity and the location of the
lands which can be reclaimed and all
facts relative to the practicability Of
the proposed projects.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1907-01-16
KINGSTON, JAMAICA, REPORTED
TO HAVE BEEN DESTROYED
BY AN EARTHQUAKE.
GABLE COMMUNICATION INTERRUPTED
MESSAGE TELLING OF DISASTER
RECEIVED AT NEW YORK
FROM ST. THOMAS.

New York, Jan. 16.-The Western
Union Telegraph company Is in re-
ceipt of advices reporting that King
ston, jamaica, has been destroyed by
an earthquake, with much loss Of life.
The announcement issued by the
Western Union follows:
"The Western Union Telegraph
company has received advices that
communication with Kingston, Ja-
maica, Is interrupted; also to the 18TH
mus of Panama via jamaica; caused
apparently by earthquake, and that
later advices say land line communi-
cation restored to within five miles Of
Kingston. Reported that Kingston de-
stroyed by earthquake with much loss
of life.'"
The report reached the Western Un-
ion Telegraph company through the
cable manager at st. Thomas and no
further particulars have been re-
ceived.
Kingston is the capital of the island
of Jamaica and the principal seaport
and commercial city of that island. 1t
is situated on the south coast and on
the north side of fine harbor. The
latter is a land locked basin available
for the largest ships ana is enclosed
on the south by long tongue of land,
at the extremity of which is Port
Royal. The population of Kingston Is
about $4,000
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1907-01-16
coMMANDER.IN-cHIEF SUPREME.
Senator Spooner Discusses Browns
willie Incident.

Washington, Jan. 16. - Senator
Spooner during the day discussed the
Brownsville resolution. He said he
agreed that 1t is for congress to de-
termine the oath of enlistment of land
and sea forces, the duration Of term,
the pay, the method of punishment
and many other regulations for the
government of the soldiers, but he
could not agree that the commander
in-chief is in time Of peace or war
under the supreme control of congress.
The Constitution made the president
the commander-in-chief of the army
without defining his functions, de-
clared Mr.. SpOoner. He read from a
decision in the Swayne case i'll the
court OF claims that congress may re-
duce or abolish the military force, but
SO long as there is force the com
mander-in- chief Is supreme. This de-
cision set forth the view that the pow
ers of congress and the powers OF the
commander-in- chief are supreme and
that one cannot encroach upon the
power of the other.
The point was made by Mr. Spooner
that the Constitution does not say
that congress has the power to govern
the military forces, but to make rules
for the government Of the army. He
claimed that the words ito make
rules" meant that the enforcement OF
the regulations for the government OF
the army rests absolutely with the
president as commander-in-chief.
Towards the close of his speech Sen
ator Spooner was frequently interrupt
ed by Senator Tillman and they en-
gagged for a time in a heated colloquy,
during which Mr.. Spooner declared
that Mr.. Tillman's antagonistic course
in the Justification of mob violence
was crime against civilization.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1907-01-16
HOUSE COMMITTEE, BY VOTE Oh
EIGHT TO SEVEN, DEFEATS
SHIP SUBSIDY MEASURE. K}
sROSvEA0R SUBSTITUTE IS FAVORED
REPUBLICAN PLAN TO APPROVE
! LATTER sIDETRACKED RH III
DEMOCRATIC MEMBERS. ~

Washington, Jan. 16.-The struggle
In the house committee on merchant
marine between the advocates and op-
ponents of ship subsidy reached a
climax during the day. After two
hours Of an intense committee session.
which began promptly at 10 o'clock,
the result recorded was the defeat of
the senate subsidy bill by vote of s
to Z. The Democratic members of the
committee generally voted for the SEN
ate bill and its defeat was accom-
plished by Republican members.
1t was the intention of the Repub-
licans to follow the defeat Of the sen,
ate bill by vote in support OF the
Grosvenor substitute, providing for
subsidized mail lines to South Amer
lean ports and for more assistance to
the transpacific lines. Before this
vote could be taken, however, the
hour of noon arrived and the point of
order was raised that the committee
was without authority to sit during the
sessions of the house and that, conse-
quently, any action 1t might take after
IL o'clock would be invalid. Represen-
tative Watson left the committee room
Immediately and went to the floor OF
the house, where he was recognized
by the speaker to ask unanimous con-
sent that the committee might con-
tinue it's sittlngs. Representative Pat
terson of Tennessee left the room
simultaneously with MIR. Watson and
before the latter could secure recogni-
tion from the speaker communicated
with the minority floor leader. Mr..
Williams, who prevented the unani-
nous consent requested by Mr.. Wat
son. In expressing his opposition Mr..
Williams said that if allowed to sit
the committee would report ship
subsidy bill, to which he was opposed
Every member of the committee was
present at the meeting except Messrs.
McDermott of New Jersey and Spight
of Mississippi, the former on account
Of illness and the latter because of a
business engagement
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1907-01-16
ON CHARGE OF PERJURY
SON OF VICE PRESIDENT FAIR.
BANKS INDICTED BY AN
OHIO GRAND JURY.

Steubenville, o., Jan. 16.-A sensa-
ton has been created here by the
grand jury returning an indictment for
perjury against F. C. Fairbanks, son
of Vice President Fairbanks, for per-
jury in swearing falsely relating to
his marriage to Miss Scott OF Pitts
burg The charge is that Mr.. Fair
banks went to Steubenville and dis
guised himself as workingman and
said that he was a wOrkingman OF
Adams county and that Miss Scott
was a resident Of the county. On this
statement he secured marriage H.
cense and they were married and left
the town Immediately. The prosecutor
says that the papers will be served
upon Fairbanks as soon as it can be
done.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1907-01-16
HALF MILLION DAMAGES.
Number of Chicago Printing Concerns
Burned Out.

Chicago, Jan. 16.-Half a million
dollars worth of property was de-
stroyed by fire which partially
burned an eight-story building at 407-
429 Dearborn street, occupied prin-
cipally by M. A. Donahue G Co.. print
ers and publishers. Three new
presses, which had just been installed
by the Donahue company at cost Of
$4,000, were ruined. The fire is
thought to have been caused by spon-
taneous combustion. Other firms
whose places of business were de-
stroyed by the fire were the Thalman
Printing company; E, Moorehouse;
Edward Fleming company, bookbind-
ers; George II. Benedict & Co.. pub
fishers; w. S. Reeves Printing and
Publishing company; Thomas W..
Jackson Publishing company; Anda-
lusia Cork company; Voice Publishing
company; Standard Electric com.
pany; Henry & Hughes Publishing
company and Abbott Bros, druggists
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1907-01-16
ALL STREAMS AT FLOOD TIDE.
Kentucky Reports Four Days Of Heavy
Rain.

Lexington, KY, Jan. 16-Heavy
rains have been falling all over Ken
lucky for four days and reports show
that every river and prominent stream
is at flood tide. Thousands of logs
are being swept away. Railroad
bridges are also being washed out.
Two wrecks have occurred on the
Chesapeake and Ohio railroad and all
through eastbound trains are being
sent via Cincinnati over the Louisville
and Nashville railroad In this coun-
ty sub-stations on the interurban lines
are flooded. John Riddle and wife,
who have charge of one station, were
imprisoned all night by floods from a
creek nearby, which rose about the
building. They telephoned for a car
to be sent after them, but the car
jumped the track and they were finally
rescued by farmers in the vicinity.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1907-01-16
PROBE FOR GRAIN BOARDS.
Minnesota House Authorizes an Inves-
tigation.

Minnesota House Authorizes an lnves-
tigation.
st. Paul. Jan. 16.-The Minneapolis
chamber of commerce and the Duluth
board of trade will be investigated by
the legislature.
A resolution providing for the ap-
pointment of committee to ''investi-
gate the organization, rules, methods.
policies and practices of the two or
ganizations was introduced In the
house by j. A. Gates of Kenyon and
was passed without debate.
The charge against the chamber Of
commerce and the board of trade is
that they constitute a monopoly OF the
grain trade of Minnesota, shutting out
from trade all who do not own seats
In the two bodies.
Such an investigation was recon-
mended by Attorney General Young in
his last annual report.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1907-01-16

To Study American Industries.

San Francisco, Jan. 16.-Prince Aga
Khan of India, descendant of one OF
the Oldest and most distinguished fam
flies of Bombay, has arrived here on
the Japanese steamer Hongkong. The
prince is accompanied by several sec
retaries and has come to study Amer
lean industries.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1907-01-16
Brown Succeeds MiIIard.

Lincoln, Neb., Jan. 16.-The legis-
lature Of Nebraska has expressed its
preference for Norris Brown, Repub-
lican, of Kearney, for United States
senator to succeed Senator j. H. Mil
lard of Omaha. Browns campaign for
the senate was made on reform issues
and he Is pledged to the support of
direct primary, anti-pass and rigid
corporation laws.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1907-01-16
VERY COLD AND NO FUEL.
Seattle People chopping Up Furniture
for FireWood.

Seattle, Wash, Jan. 16.-Seattle Is
suffering severely from the cold wave.
In many homes furniture is chopped
up for fuel and old antiques, saved up
from grandmothers' days, have gone
under the axe. The charitable socie-
ties have had many requests for aid,
which they are unable to grant, as
they, like the general public, are un-
able to purchase coal or wood.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1907-01-16
Father Stays Two Sons.

Geneva, O., Jan 16.-George H.
Moreand, farmer living near Trum-
bull Center, suddenly became insane
and killed his two sons, aged seven
and nine respectively, by slashing
their throats with a razor.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1907-01-16
Line Blocked Three Weeks.

Imperial N. D.. Jan. 16.-The 500,
from F1axton to Ambrose. is block
AIDED. There have been no trains
since Dec. 81. Snow Is fifteen feet
deep In cuts and three feet deep on
the level Only Ignite coal mines are
accessible Provisions are getting
low.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1907-01-16

Preventics, as the name Implies, pre-
vent all Colds and Grippe when taken
at the sneeze stage. Preventics are
toothsome candy tablets. Preventics
dissipate all cold quickly, and taken
early, when you first feel that cold is
coming, they check and prevent them.
Preventics are thoroughly safe for
children, and as effectual for adults,
Sold and recommended in or 25 cent
boxes by Schultz & Ketcham.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1907-01-16

Piles get quick relief from DR.. Shops
Magic Ointment. Remember it's made
alone for Piles and itworks with certain
ty and satisfaction. Itching, painful,
protruding. or blind piles disappear
like magic by it's use. Try It and see!
Schultz & Ketcham
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1907-01-16
Elevated ',s-a 1Ieu ~.

Chicago, Jan. 16.-1toasands OF
persons were forced to walk to work
by complete tieup In the loop dis
trict of all elevated trains. Many of
the passengers alighted from the
stalled cars and walked along the ele-
waited structure to the nearest station.
Officials Of the road offered no reason
for the sudden shutting off OF power.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1907-01-16
PLANS FOR NEXT CAMPAIGN
Meeting OF Executive Committee Of
Republican Clubs.

republican CLUBS.
Washington, Jan. 16.-Plans for the
national campaign of 1908 already are
being formulated by Republicans. A
meeting of the executive committee of
the National League Of Republican
Clubs Is being held in this city for
the purpose of making preliminary ar
rangements for the opening Of the
campaign. The committee consists of
one member from each state and the
representation at the meeting is
large.
The meeting was called to order by
General Edwin A. McAlpin, the pres
ident of the league. Later the dele
gates were given a special reception
at the White House, the president eX-
tending to each of his callers hearty
greeting.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1907-01-16
HILL REPLIES TO MESSAGE
RAILROAD MAGNATE WRITES 4
LETTER TO THE GOVERNOR
OF MINNESOTA.

st. Paul, Jan. 16.-Governor John
sons discussion of the railroad situa-
tion in his recent message to the leg
islature has brought out letter from
James J. Hill. Mr. Hill says in part:
"The business of the United States
Is today SO congested that the people
are face to face with the greatest
business problem that has ever threat
ened the nation.
THE limit of service of common
carrier has been reached when it has
moving at all times over it's system
as many cars as can be run upon it's
tracks with safety and transferred at
terminals without unreasonable delay.
Beyond that point increasing cars and
engines cannot help.
THE railroads of the country can
not conduct promptly even the volume
Of business now in sight unless they
shall build $4,000 miles of track with
in the next five years at a cost OF
$4,000 a mile, or $4,125, 100000. To
this would have to be added one-third
for terminal and passing tracks, max
ing total of close to $500, 100000.
Suggests Two Remedies.
1.-TWO remedies must be found. The
prohibitory expense now attached to
enlargement of terminals at many
points and the absolute lack Of avail
able space at any price may be met
by decentralization of traffic. There
must be more points for export, more
interior markets. A fifteen-foot canal
or channel from st. Louis to New Or
leans would 60 further to relieve the
entire Middle West and Southwest
than any other work that could be un-
dertaken. With such depth of water
a single powerful towboat would carry
from thirty to forty trainloads.
The investor declines to put his
money into enterprises under ban of
unpopularity and even threatened by
individuals and political parties with
confiscation or transfer to the state.
The withdrawal Of capital from this
field is one of the bottom causes of
the great decline In railroad building
at the very time when the growth of
the country in other respects has been
most marked. There has been no time
since 1893 when there was more diff
Guilty In raising money for railroad
purposes than at present"