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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-05-15

Ex-Governor Riddle of Mime
apolis was killed in an auto acct
dent on his way home from Sail
ma last Thursday
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-05-15

The reason people insure their
crops with the ST. Paul Fire and
Marine Insurance Company is
because when they insure they
want to put it in to Company
that they known their losses will
be paid as soon as adjusted, and
not wait until Fall or the next
February. r. @. Wilson, Agent.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-05-15

Just as we go to press we
learn that Grant Billings who is
helping the carpenters build his
new house, fell and broke his
leg.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-05-15

The ladies of the Methodist
Church will serve ice cream and
cake, Tuesday afternoon, May 10
tn, at the home of Mrs. r. E.
Morse from to 5. Every
body cordially invited.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-05-15

Wanted : Boarders, during
Normal. Emma Hotel.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-05-15

We write insurance for the ST.
Paul Fire & Marine, which com
pany have been writing Insur-
ance for the Farmers of Trego
County for twenty years. Do
not be caught by any Mutual
Company going under the same
name. r. @. Wilson, Agent.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-05-15

Read Mrs. Jacob Hoffer's sale
notice in this ISSUE
Editor Fields of the Quinter
Advocate was a pleasant caller
last Wednesday.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-05-15

The ST. Paul Insurance Com
pany paid more hail losses in
Kansas N the year 1908 than
quite a number of those Com
panies that are doing big adver-
Using capitol and surplus put
together, and in short they paid
losses in the state Of Kansas
last year amounting to almost
$500, 900. 90 and if they only had
a capital and surplus of 5000. 900.
90, where.would they have been?
r. @. Wilson, Agent.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-05-15
w. j. HOWE,
W. L. LARABEE,
w NJ T,APAREE

The business will be conducted
at Wa-Keeney, Kansas as the
Larabee Furniture Company
who alone are authorized to set
tie the affairs of the said firm.
All parties knowing themselves
indebted to the old firm are. re-
queSted to call and settle at once.
Wa-Keeney Kansas, May A 1909.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-05-15

The partnership heretofore
existing under the name of Howe
& Larabee Furniture Company
wherein w. J. Howe, w. l.. Lar
abee and w. N. Larabee, all of
the city of Wa-Keeney, in the
County of Trego, and the State
of Kansas were general partners,
is this the 4th, day of May A. D..
1909, dissolved by mutualconsent.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-18
HOLOCAUST IN
MEXICAN THEATRE
Between ESQ and 300 People
Burned to DEATH
FILM CAUSED DISASTER
Flames Spread Rapidly to All Parts OF
the Building and Narrow Exits Were
Soon choked by Persons Crushed to
Death Scores OF Others Were
Roasted Alive.

Mexico City. Feb. 16.-Between $50
and 500 people were burned to death
and many were injured In a fire which
destroyed the Flores theater in the city
OF Acapulco Sunday night The news
OF the disaster Just reached this capt.
tai. telegraphic communication with
Acapulco having been destroyed owing
TO the fact that the telegraph ONCE ad-
joining the theater was burned and all
wires put out of commission.
The Flores theater was a wooden
ed into it to witness a special perform
ance given In honor OF Governor Da-
milan Flores. OF the state of Guerro.
One of the numbers OF the program
consisted Of a series OF moving pic
lures. While the operator was cxhib-
iting these a film caught fire. and the
blaze was quickly communicated TO
some bunting which had been used
for decorative purposes. In an incredi-
bly, short time the flames had spread
to all parts OF the structure There
were three narrow exits. and the panic
stricken audience rushed to them.
many falling. to be crushed TO death.
their bodies choking the way OF escape
to others.
The screams OF those imprisoned
were terrifying. Owing TO the rapidity
with which the ERE spread and its in
tense heat 1t was impossible to at
tempt rescue work. and those impris-
oned were literally roasted alive. as
the fire burned with little smoke and
few were suffocated- The efforts of
the fire department were confined to
attempting to save the adjoining
buildings. and they succeeded. The
telegraph Office. postofice and custom
house were damaged. but all Of the
government records and registered
mail was saved.
Pitiful scenes Of grief are being en-
acted on the streets OF the little west
coast port Men. women and children
are wandering from place to place In
their search for relatives or friends.
Many Of the dead are from the first
families OF the state. the affair at the
theater being a social event OF consid-
cradle Importance and calling out the
wealthiest and oldest families for miles
around. In some instances entire farn-
HES were wiped out OF existence. The
municipal authorities caused large
trenches TO be dug. and into these the
remains OF the dead were laid.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-18

In this city today. The convention
VIII be in session three days. during
which all phases OF the tariff question
VIII receive thorough discussion.
There are more than 1000 delegates
TO the convention. which was called
by the National Association of Manu-
Iacturers and other large commercial
bodies. According TO James w. Van
Cleave. the president of the associa-
ton. IL is the first national gathering
ever held for the express purpose OF
promoting the movement for compre-
hensive. scientific tariff revision"
Convention Is Nonpartisan.
The convention is nonpartisan. and
among the delegates are men OF all
shades OF political belief. The com
mittee In charge has declared that its
purpose Is the the discussion OF pro
lection free trade or tariff revision.
Its object is declared to be '.the urg-
ing of reform in the methods pursued
In determining schedules. and the dis
cussion OF schedules themselves is
foreign TO its purpose The committee
stands for the tariff commission plan
and believes II is one of the greatest
reforms in which the country can AT
this time interest itself"
Among the speakers who will ad-
dress the convention are Representa-
tive Charles n. Fowler, of New Jersey:
Senator Norris Brown. OF Nebraska:
Senator Owen, OF Oklahoma: Senator
Beveridge. OF Indiana: Director John
Barrett. OF the bureau OF American re-
publics: Charles n. Neiil. federal labor
commissioner; Aaron Jones. master Of
the national grange: former Governor
Guild. OF Massachusetts. and Repre-
sentative Ransdell. OF Louisiana. Mr..
Fowler viii take a leading part In the
discussions OF the convention His
principal address will be on Tariff
Changes by Evolution Instead OF Rev.
olution--
In declining an invitation to attend
the convention. President Roosevelt
declared thar he did not intend to In
terfere in a question which would be
settled by his successor. The presi.
dent added that he had expressed him.
self In favor Of the proposed commits
sion several times.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-18

pension Of Ruies-A Rule Was Then
Brought In Placing the bin In Order
and II Passed by a Majority Vote.
Washington. Feb is.-By q vote Of
iss 10 III the house passed the bill
removing the bar to Senator Knox's
eligibility for the ONCE OF secretary Of
state This was the second vote on
this measure. The first vote was taken
on the bill under n general order for
the suspension OF the rules. and under
that order. according to the standing
rules OF the house. a bill must receive
two-thirds majority TO insure its pas-
sage The first vote stood lTs TO l23.
the majority thus falling considerably
below the two-thlrds requirement. I'm
mediately after this result was an
nounced the house committee on rules
held meeting which resulted In Mr..
Dalzells bringing In a rule making II
IN order Tor the house to again take
up the bill and act upon II under con-
ditions which would require only a ma
jority vote 10 pass IT,
The opponents OF the measure did
not cease their antagonism. which ON
the previous consideration had brought
out number OF sharp criticisms.
Mr.. olmstsd. Of Pennsylvania. con-
tended that the bill does not accom-
plish an evasion OF the constitution.
Among several other precedents Mr..
Olmsted cited the case OF Senator Nor.
rin. OF Vermont. who was appointed
secretary Of the treasury.
Sharp Criticisms OF Bill.
In the opinion OF Mr.. williams. OF
Mississippi. who opposed the bill. that
was the only reputable authority al
luded TO. Senator Morrill,. he said. had
been confirmed through senatorial
courtesy. which. he said. "overrides all
bars. constitutional and otherwise"
The bill. he declared. was "a clear
plain. palpable. obvious and manifest
case OF direct aud expressed consti-
tutional inhibition"
Mr.. Clark. OF Missouri. saia that
congress was making itself the laugh
ing stock fevery intelligent man on
the face OF Gods green earth" He re-
ferred to famous expression by the
late Tim Campbell. OF New York. who
had said what's the constitution be-
tween friends9" and said that n the
bill under discussion should pass. Mr..
Campbell would stand justified as a
constitutional lawyer.
In adding his voice against the bill.
Mr.. Caulheld. OF Missouri. declared
that II was a case of constitutional
juggiery or legislative favoritism.
The bill is the one which had been
previously passed by the senate. The
measure requires only the signature
OF the president TO make il a law.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-18
White Cap Letter Drove Boy to Suicide

Lancaster. Pa. Feb. l6. - Walter
Shea. nineteen years old. who died at
the General hospital from the effects
OF taking a dose OF bichloride OF mer.
cary. was frightened into committing
suicide. He preferred TO live on the
earnings OF his widowed mother to
work. II is said Recently some friends
sent him a white cap" letter threat
ening him bodily harm. and he got a
Job at once. A second white cap" let
ter was sent him few days ago and.
fearing that the threats would be car
ried into effect. he decided to seek
death
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-18
KILLED ESCAPING KiSSERS
While EIudins Girls Lad Fell Upon an
Ink Eraser.

New York. Feb. 16.-Endeavoring to
elude a bevy of pretty girl stenogra-
pliers who sought TO kiss him In honor
OF his fifteenth birthday. George S.
Miliett. youth, was the victim OF an
odd accident in the Offices OF the
Metropolitan Life Insurance company.
The lad. struggling to escape the EN-
braces OF the girls. accidentally fell to
the floor, and an ink eraser in his
pocket pierced his side above the
heart He died from internal hemor-
rhages on the way to the hospital.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-18
THE LIBERTY BELL.

bell TO split in half. According to those
who have charge OF the bell. which
rests in state in Independence Hall.
every trip taken by the venerable relic
has caused a slight increase In the
original crack.
The committee OF councils having
the proposed trip OF the bell in charge
are expected TO make a report on
Thursday next In spite OF the OBJ
jections OF several local patriotic So
cieties # is expected that they will re-
port favorably on the trip. Mayor Rey-
burn has already expressed his ap-
prevail
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-18
PEACE KISS A BATTLE BITE
Woman chs~ed oppensnts lie Aftss
q Quarrel

Woman chs~ed Opponents llp Aftss
Quarrel.
Chester. Pa. FEB. i6.-Charged with
assault and battery and mayhem. Hat
tie Grifith was committed Tor trial.
she charge being preferred by Martha
Newton. The women had engaged In
quarrel. II Is alleged. which led TO
blows After pummeling each other
the Griffith woman said. II was dc
clared:
Let's kiss and make up"
Believing her antagonist was repent
ant. Miss Newton puckered up her
lips. but instead of kissing. her oppon-
ent. II is alleged. chewed her lips so
badly that Il was necessary for n sur
geon to close the wound with seven
stitches.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-18
ANOTHER CRACK IN
LIBERTY BELL
Sudden Jolt May Cause Relic
to Split In Halt.

Philadelphia. Feb. 16.-The discov-
cry that the crack in the Liberty Bell
mas extended seventeen inches beyond
It's original length may cause tho
starting OF another movement 10 pre-
vent the proposed trip OF the old relic
to the Pacific coast. The second crack.
which Is very fine and scarcely per
ceptibie until closely examined. now
extends almost to the top OF the bell.
and any sudden jolt may cause the
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-18
Farewell Reception to President.

Washington. Feb. 16.-In the little
white stone Grace Reformed church.
which he has attended ever since he
has been in Washington. President
Roosevelt was given a farewell recep-
ton by the members OF the congrega-
ton. After few remarks in which he
spoke OF the pleasure he had found in
attending the services there and re-
ferred to the fact that he had not been
absent from a single communion SER
vice when he was in the city. the pres
ident shook hands with all present.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-18

State of Ohio. City of Toledo, Lucas
county, So.
Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he
u senior partner OF the firm OF +. J..
Cheney 4 Co., doing business Ia the City
OF Toledo. County and State Aforesaid.
and that said firm will pay the som oil
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each
and every cass OF Catarrh that cannot
be cured by the use of HALLS Catarrb
Cure. FRANK i CHEEFY
sworn to before me and subscribed
IN my presence, this 9Th day of Decem-
Der, A. D., 1886.
(SsAL) A. W. GLEASON.
NOTARY PUBLIc.
Halls Catarrh Cure lie taken internally.
and acts directly on the blood and mu-
cous surfaces OF the system. Send for
testimonials free.
+. J. CHENEY 4 CO.,
Toledo, o.
Sold BY All Druggists, Use.
Take Halls Family Pills for constioa-
ton.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-18
DISPUTE IN JERSEY
Governor ort Would Change Tax
Laws to Aid Excheouer.

Laws to Aid Exchequer.
Trenton. n J.. Feb. 16-There prom
ises to be lively fight from now on
between the members OF the legisla-
ture and Governor Fort The governor
wants to change the tax laws so that
some OF the money now going 20 the
school districts and various municipal.
tiles may be brought back to the state
treasury and thus make up the de
nciency- The members OF the legisla-
ture appointed TO ind a way to re-
lease the state from its financial din
eulties are inclined to let the tax laws
alone and help the states exchequer
by abolishing Offices and reducing sal
aries.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-18
Ripper" at Large In Berlin.

Berlin. Feb. 16.-The mysterious at
tacks upon women on the streets of
Berlin. recalling the notorious ripper"
cases OF other cities. continue. Twelve
women were wounded Monday. making
the total twenty since the beginning
OF these vicious assaults a few DAYS
ago One woman was seriously wound
ed. but the injuries OF the othere were
slight
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-18
WORLDS FINEST BABY
weighed Twenty Ounces al Birth-Tc
Be Named William Taft.

Paducah. KY. Feb 16.-What is per-
haps the tiniest mite Of humanity in
the world is TO be christened William
Taft The little chap is two weeks old.
the son OF Mr.. and Mrs. E. p. Lady. OF
this city.
At birth the child was u inches long
and weighed 90 ounces. but was per
fectiy formed and developed. The face
could be covered with a watch crystal.
The hands were an inch long and the
feet an inch and half. Its first dress
was supplied from the wardrobe OF the
doll of a girl neighbor.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-18
TROOPER SHOT BY C0MRADE
Revolver Of Pennsylvania State Police
man Accidentally Discharged.

Wilkes-Barre. Pa. Feb. I6.-Trooper
Garcia, of Troop b. OF the state con
stabulary. was shot and fatally wound
ed at Inkerman. eight miles from here.
by State Trooper Carlton. The shoot
Ing was accidental The two troopers
had made an arrest after vigorous
fight with a powerful prisoner. and
Carlton was readjusting his pistol belt
when In some way the revolver was
discharged and the bullet penetrated
Garcia's abdomen. There is very slight
chance OF his recovery.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-18
Moran Defeats Lanadon.

Philadelphia. Feb. 16.-Owen Moran,
OF England. and Tommy Langdon. OF
this city. met in six-round bout be-
fore the Washington Sporting club.
the former having all the better OF the
tight Langdon was outclassed by the
clever ERgiishman
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-18
ELECTIONS IN PENNSYLVANIA
Municipal o+scers Being saiIosed For
Today.

Philadelphia. Feb. t6. Municipal
elections are being held throughout
Pennsylvania today. According TO re
ports received from various sections
OF the state little interest In being
manifested except In those districts
where local fights are on. In this city
a greatly reduced vote will be polied
as there are only a few contests for
councilmanic seats. The greatest in
terest centers In the Pittsburg mayor
atty contest. Owing to the stories OF
graft ad other alleged wrongdoing the
factional feeling is bitter and a heavy
vote is being poiled
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-18
Cloud Carries c,,ek.rno,,.. 60 e..

Cloud Carries chickenhouse SO Feet
Vineland. N. j.. Feb. ia balloon
SNAPPED cloud, the color OF yellow
ocher. swooped down on the farm OF
DR.. Whitehead and, picking up q
ehickenhouse sixty feet long. carried
II nfty-nine feet into field where II
was set down without damaging II
whatever
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-18
Head Of sinister Trust pesperatelx III

Mexico City. Feb. 16.-According to
special dispatch received here from
the city of Aguas Calientes. Daniel
Guggenheim, of New York. head Of the
American Smelling & Refining com
pany. is being rushed east aboard a
special train in order that his life
may be saved.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-18
No Reunion Of ~elue and cray

New Orleans. Feb. 16.-General Will
liam E. Mickle. adjutant general of
the United Confederate Veterans. gave
out statement saying there would
be no Joint session OF the blue and
Gray" at Memphis The constitution
Of the order forbids any invitations to
any but Confederates.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-18
maryland, Delaware and Virginia Railway
company, Rappahannock River Line.


Steamers baltimore Street. follows vsa r,,,
Sunday Westand
wsea henbeck Burhans 0rbas
snap stops at War
wesms hhn6ect
nonaskon Wster View MhsatonE
sayiors Hole Iaytons .s
Mnmont Grensws Port Royal
tons bhaps. Tappahannock '1'''" . "heai
m 70 End lCrakW
sef norans Ottoman Burhans Butons NonasIn
asei view neeion sarps Tappahannok
st. mars sa ns 1nu Gay r1rr on return trp) 49,
Tor Baltimore Md
nay Mount Port Conway Port Royal
town Steamer stays st Lown until
aannoc5 7ao weherds Port Wbsstp
waser View AonAkon MnsnbI srsx
M o..onens hosans wns lrvngton White North
Steamer win leave psrmtns 7sO m Mo,d
Lnn5soa and Friday Stopping follows
snssD SaZ Ro "hssos Water View Orbanna Burto
WIT stone NH Creek, North End twestanc sA "se"s
Friday
nouc
Ls,ys Tspphsnnok Saturday M seoUun At Wall
shaIps Bay
Wsss Lvinston White End %estsnd moran
neturrng steamer win lsaye Norfolk
stopping at landings
1900 ana Beg Port o2s resun
rsnors Tuesdays Freight In After M ~
shows the expected arrive and
~ sso1ssgusnoss ersing thssirom 80 ~ >' "
srashs resavsd At Baltimore until . calling
" D. Scott, Agent fredericksburg, va.
WILLARD YHONsOu, Men . nURpocu o.
eslnnors Nd Dee IL. 1898 49, - go" -
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-18
Land Sale 6v Cannon

West Point, Neb-. Feb. ia land
transfer recorded here shows that
Speaker Cannon recently sold 400
acres in this county to Ferdinand No
yak for $S4 900.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-18
Neoro Hxnoed In Wsshlnoton

Washington. Feb. l6.-Richard Gre
CORY. a negro. was hanged at the
United States Jail for the murder Of
William A. Garner. also a negro. Presi-
dent Roosevelt declined to commute
Grsgory's sentence.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-18
MEET TODAY TO
TALK ON TARIFF.
National Convention Opened in
indianapolis.
DELEGATES FROM ALL PARTIES

Gathering Is Nonpsrtisan, Its Purpose
Being Not the Discussion OF Rates.
but the Appointment Of a Commits
sion to Study the Tsrin Question.
Prominent Men Among the Speakers.
President Roosevelt interested.
Indianapolis. Feb. 1e.-The selection
and appointment OF tariff commits
sion. not to FIX rates. but to ascertain
facts as basis for the fixing OF rates
by congress. is the purpose OF the ma
tional tarin convention which began
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-18

Hundreds Of thousands of people use
Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a
family tonic. II taken this month IL win
keep the family well all spring. II it
ieils get your money back. IS cents.
Tea or Tablets.
w L. BOND
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-18
Cinnamon CAPTURED cross,,o q,

Cinnamon Captured Crossing Border.
Ogdensburg. N Y. Feb. Height
Cinnamon were captured here. having
walked across the st. Lawrence river
on the ice from Canada. All the China
men had their cues cut OF and wore
American clothes. They will be charg-
ed with unlawfully entering the United
States.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-18
BOLD ROBBERY IN BANK
Thief Grabbed Satchel contaInln,
$4,000 and ESCAPED.

$4,000 and Escaped.
milwaukee,. Wis. Feb. l6.-Grabling
hand satchel containing $500 be-
longing to a big department store. a
thief made his way out of the First
National bank with the loot and es-
capped The robbery was committed
while the attention of a messenger
boy for the department store was d.
verted for a moment.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-18

IL cosxes back that well feeling,
healthy look. puts the cap OF life in your
system. protects you from disease
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea has no
equal as q spring tonic for the whole
family. 30 cent?, Tea or Tablete.
w. l.. Bond.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-18
Dorando Defeats Three RUNNERS.

Louisville. KY. Feb. 16-Dorando
Pietri outdistanced by thirteen laps
three local runners In a fifteen mile
Marathon in this city. His time was
1-25.42.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-18
Eluht Poisoned nv MI,k

Parkersburg. w. Va. Feb. Height
persons are in a serious condition
from poisoning. said to have been
caused by the use of impure milk. II
IL believed several will die.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-18

Separate Statehood Bill Passed.
Washington. Feb. 16.-The house of
representatives passed the bill pro-
udins for separate statehood for Art
IONA and New Mexico.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-18
HOUSE PASSES
KNOX BILL
Senator Is Now Eligible For
Seat in Taft Cabinet.
FIRST ATTEMPT FAILED

Measure Reducing the Salary Of the
Secretary OF State Failed Under sus-
pension Of Ruies-A Rule Was Then
Brought In Placing the slli In Order
and u Passed by a Majority Vote.