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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1914-08-29
NO MORE GAS now
Receivers Plans for Extensions
Killed by Delay in Fed
erslCourts.
NEXT WINTER LIKE THE LAST
United States Appellate Court Fails
TO Hand Down Expected Decis-
ion at ST. Paul.

Kansas probably will have no more
gas next winter than it had last. The
failure of the United States appellate
court at st. Paul to decide which
family of receivers shall have the dis
puted receivership funds will prevent
the Kansas state receivers from
carrying out their plans for obtaining
a larger gas supply. The receivers
named by the Kansas court had plan
ned an extension of sixty miles of
pipe line into new fields. 1t could
not be completed now before Febru-
airy or March.
The case was advanced on the ap-
pellate court docket and heard in
May. The court took it under advise
ment. decision, expected a week
ago, was not given. Now it will be
of little benefit
With the thermometer at the pres
ent mark few citizens are thinking
about gas, but I have been thinking
of little else,' Willard Breidenthal,
receiver for the Wyandotte County
Gas company, said recently MY
company will be able to supply Just
the same amount of gas it supplied
last winter. 1t is too late now to
make the extensions to the new fields
and should the decision come at once
1T would be of little benefit to Kan
sas- The receivers could do nothing
without money and we cannot get the
gas unless the pipe lines furnish it," |
K. j. Higgins, attorney for the re- |
CeiverS, made a similar statement. |
Mr.. Higgins said he had hoped for an
earlier decision
The pipe line company furnishes
the gas for both cities. 1t can obtain |
no more until the question of the
right to spend the funds collected by
the receivers is decided.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1914-08-29
American Tourists in London
Aided by Citizens Relief
Committee.
BRYAN KEEPING IN TOUCH
State Department Now in communiea.
ton With Every Embassy in
Europe, Says Secretary.

London--Many Americans who ar
rived in England on the White Star
line steamer Oceanic already are APP
plying to the American relief COM
mittees for cash and a return passage
to the United States. The passengers
who were released from the Hamburg
American line steamers Kronprfnzes-
sin Cecilie and Prinz Adalbert interned
at Falmouth also are applying for aid
The German steamship lines refuse
to grant refunds on ticket deposits.
travellers being given only now trans
ferable orders on the New York offices
of the companies.
Theodore Hetzler of New York, head
of the Citizens committee, said that
his committee was working in COM
plete harmony with the London citi-
zens' committee.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1914-08-29
Girl kfdnspoed From Fec.

Schuyler, Neb.--Miss Louise Mick,
Is years old, daughter of the late
George Mick of Schuyler, was taken
from her bed by unknown persons at
2 O'Clock in the morning and carried
away In an automobile. Her mother
and aunt were left bound with baling
wire but managed to give the alarm
nearly two hours later. No cfew has
been found
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1914-08-29
French RuIIeta More peadlx.

Belfort, France-The French sur
geons who have been caring for the
wounded in the fighting in Lower AL
SAGE report that the French bullets APP
pear to make more serious wounds
than those of the German rifles
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1914-08-29
Foraker and Hardina RACE.

Columbus, O.-Returns received up
to 1890 O'Clock at night Indicated
close race between former Senator
Joseph b. Foraker and former Lieut.
Gov Warren G. Harding for the Re-
publican nomination for United States
senator.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1914-08-29
No Honorary PaIIbearers.
opera Singer to Jail.

Boston. Mass.-Florencio Constan-
tino. the opera siger. has been sur
rendered at the Charles Street Jail
by his sureties, and locked up for debt.
The tenor was arrested about a year
ago on judgment for $50, 900 brought
BY Oscar Hammerstein
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1914-08-29
knights of Columbus to Seattle.

St-PauI, Minn.-Knights of Column
bus in annual international session an
nounced having decided on Seattle,
Wash, as the next meeting place and
having changed insurance rates to the
old line plan
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1914-08-29
Senate Passes Registry sin.

Washington. d. C-The senate has
passed the bill to authorize the Pres
ident in his discretion to admit to
American registry foreign built ships
less than Eve years old.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1914-08-29
Argentina's President Dead.

Madrid. Spain--A dispatch from
Buenos Aires reports the death there
of DIR. Rogue Saenz Pena, president of
the republic of Argentina, who had
been Ill for long time.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1914-08-29
Wooden Makers Fear Los.

GIasgow.-Leadins Scotch wooden
manufacturers are of the belief that
they will sustain ruinous losses as a
result of the war. A large part OF
their business has been done in Ger.
many. -
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1914-08-29
NEWTON HAS 100000 FIRE
Flames Destroy Entire Block of Bust
ness Buildings Near the Santa
Fe Depot

Fire that broke out in the Newton
auditorium at 2 o'clock in the morniug
wiped out an entire business block in
the heart of Newton and caused a loss
or 100000. Probably $500, 900 in in
surance was carried on the property
which burned
The principal business houses
burned were: McManus company's
dry goods and furnishing store; New
ton Gas and Electric Company's Of
nee; VIII Mays shoe store; Duff &
Sons, furniture and undertaking; New
ton Lumber Company's yards; Herold
Book and Publishing Plant; First Ma
tlonal bank; several rooming houses,
restaurants, shoe shops and small con-
fectionery stores
The Wichita fire department went
to Newton on special train and as
sisted the Newton department Mayor
Duff, whose place of business was
burned, personally led in the fight
against the fire.
An Atehison Manufacturer Dies
Charles F. Hooper, a school furni-
ture manufacturer. is dead at his
home in Atchison Mr.. HOOPER had
been in i'll health two years. He is
survived by widow and three chill
dren
Leopard Dined Boys ARM
When Lester Harmon. II years old |
thrust his arm through a door in the
bottom of a leopard's cage at the Bar
mum & Bailey circus here Friday night
he couldn't draw it back. The leo |
pard seized it, and before attendants
could drive it away, ate part of the
hesh on the arm and hand The boys
father sued the circus for $4,000 i'm
medlately after the. accident, and the
management had to put up a surety +
pond Tor that amount before the
sherin would allow the big produc-
ton to leave town. Doctors saw the
boy will not lose his arm unless blood
poisoning results.
Enjoins Sunday Show Men.-There
will be no performance at the Pitts
burg theaters on Sunday. A move nv
A. B. Keller, county attorney. and Ben
s. Gaitskill. attorney for the anti-Sun-
day leaders, accomplished what two
trials and many arrests have failed
20 DO The prosecutors applied to
Judge Curran in district court for an
injunction against the theater men.
aleglns that they were persistently I
the law Judge Curran is :
sued temporary injunction.
Some Colt This.-aGreen,' Berry, a
farmer living east Of Atchison, exhib- 7
ted colt there recently which it is r
believed holds the northeastern Kan E
sas record for size The animal is r
oniy Is months old and stands 151k :
hands high and weighs 1895 pounds. q
* II II
Banks Remove Restrictions.-An
he Wichita banks have removed the q
ash payment restrictions established =
IN the declaration of war. There is J
plenty OF cash now in the Wichita | \
ranks to pay all demands of deposit /,
ors.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1914-08-29
WOULD MEDIATE A STRIKE
interurban Tieup in Southeastern Kan
sas Detrimental to Public, Says
Coal Operator

Mediation by the commercial clubs
OF all the towns on the Joplin & Pitts
burg railway interurban to bring about
a settlement of the strike of carmen.
is urged in letter sent to the presi
dent of each club by D. Mackie, Jr..
OF Scammon, coal operator, and one
OF the influential business men of
the district. He points out that the
suspension of traffic for the last sew
eral weeks is causing great financial
loss and much Inconvenience. He
says the interest of the public should
be conserved and urges that each club
name one member of committee to
confer with the company and men to
try to bring about settlement.
B. H Lory, president of the Column
bus Commercial club, will cooperate
in the movement
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1914-08-29
Police Protect Americans.

Because of white slave agents rep
resenting themselves as committee
agents, the committees appointed
three agents, two of them women, to
meet all incoming trains. Three Amer
lean girls who were approached in
railroad station by false agents said
their suspicious were aroused by the
kind OF lodgings to which they were
recommended, whereupon they es-
capped. The police have now assigned
detectives to arrest suspicious char
acters.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1914-08-29

Fall Kills Editor.-L- X. Thomas
editor of the Manchester. OK Iour.
nal, fell from the second story window
of hotel at Anthony and was killed
Thomas was sitting on the window
ledge and fell backwards TWENTY-FIVE
feet below.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1914-08-29

Gas Tax Fi9ht--A fight is on at
Independence between A NJ. Kennedy,
county assessor, and the state re-
eeiVers OF the Kansas Natural Gas
company over the question OF placing
soso'oUo OF Kansas Natural Gas mon
ey on the tax rolls of the county.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1914-08-29
In Touch With All Embassies.

Washington, d. C.-Secretary Bryan
announced that the American govern
ment was in communication with all
European embassies and legations and
that every effort was being made to
care for Americans in all parts of the
continent.
For many days the state department
had been unable to communicate with
Ambassador Gerard at Berlin, but
communication has now been estab-
lshed through Copenhagen
Official dispatches have revealed
that many Americans had been ar
rested or temporarily detained in Ger
many merely on suspicion, and that
at the first outbreak of hostflities and
during the mobilization period, per
sons who spoke English were under
espionage.
Assurances that American. would
soon be able to leave Germany were
given several days ago and the open
ing of communication with Ambassa-
dor Gerard was expected to clear up
all doubts on the subject within the
next twenty-four hours.
Ambassador Gerard said he under
stood the English channel had been
mined. but did not say by whom.
Counselor Barclay, charge d'affaires
OF the British embassy, who was at
the state department, suggested that
Germany probably mined the channel.
but that he had received no adyfces
to warn American ships to that effect.
The state department announced
that an additional $4,000 had been
cabied to Minister Stovan in Switzer-
land and that the number of Ameri-
cans in that country was estimated
at 5000
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1914-08-29

Sanks Remove Restrictions.-All
the wichita banks have removed the
cash payment restrictions established
on the declaration of war. There is
plenty OF cash now in the Wichita
banks to pay all demands of deposit
tors.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1914-08-29

Cupid Uses "ParceI Post.'-A mat
rlmon1al clubs romance terminated in
the wedding of Arthur s. Higgins. a
farmer living five miles northwest of
Oiathe, and Miss Ethel Wharton of
Big Springs, Tex. The ceremony took
place in "cupid's parlor." in the court
house, and Judge Baker of the probate
court ofhciated. Higgins Joined a
matrimonial club several months ago.
He was furnished with a list of names
and pictures of 500 eligible young
women He selected Miss Wharton.
and her arrival here was the result
OF four months correspondence with
Higgins They will reside ON Hig-
gins 100-acre farm
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1914-08-29

Some Colt This.-"Green. Berry. a.
farmer living east Of Atchison. exhib-
tied a colt there recently which it is
believed holds the northeastern Kan
sas record for size. The animal is
only Is months old and stands 1919
hands high and weighs 1925 pounds
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1914-08-29

Berlin.-A letter from Bad Nauheim
says the Americans in that watering
place are all WELL They have all en-
countered certain monetary difficulties
but the hotels are giving credit. At
Munich there are 5000 Americans who
are receiving every courtesy but are
having trouble, owing to the fact that
checks are not accepted.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1914-08-29

Former Populist Legislator Dies
charles Moss, Populist member of the
legislature for two terms and one of
two Populists to be returned in 1894.
IS dead in Emporia. He was clerk of
the house in the last legislature.
Since last August he had been custo-
dian of the normal
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-09-23
RINGLING CIRCUS IS ANNOUNCED
Worlds Greatest Shows and Spectacle
Solomon and the Queen of
Sheba" Now on Way

OfficiaNnformation confirms the an
nouncement that on October the Sth,
Ringing Brothers circus will give
Two performances in Anderson.
Many new features have been ad-
ded this year, the most notable OF
which is the spectacle Solomon and
the Queen of Sheba" This colossal
production is presented with a cast of
1880 people, ballet of 800 dancing
girls, 1886 horses, 32 camels and a
trainload of scenery, costumes and
properties on the biggest stage in the
world.
Following the spectacle, circus
program of unusual brilliancy will be
presented, including an array of for
eiga and American acts new to the
circus world. The mcnagerie contains
1908 wild animals, Al elephants, five
giraffes and "baby zoo." The circus
is transported on SO double length
cars. Special arrangements have been
made by the railroads to- accommodate
| tie crowds that will visit the circus
from this city and the surrounding
country.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-09-23
Long Cane.

Mr.. and Mrs. J. M. McKellar OF the city
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. W. s.
Bosler.
Misses Allie and Clara Beauford spent
Saturday night and Sunday with little
Misses Eva and Estell Finley.
Mr.. and Mrs. Billie Stewart, OF Cold
Spring spent Sunday with Mr. and MIS-
Earle Stewart.
MIR. Eddie Keller was visitor to the city
Saturday.
The many frienSs Of Mr.. J. L. Little will
he prieved to learn Of his death which oc-
curred Saturday morning, Sept. 18th, 1914,
at o'clock, after an illness OF several
months. Mr.. Little was IA years old, and
is survived by only one son, Mr. j. W. Lit
file. The funeral exercises were held Sun
dav afternoon at o'clock, at Shiloh Meth
odist church, conducted by his pastor
Rev, n. Waddell Pratt. The following
we're the pail bearers: Messrs. Jehu Bow
an, Pierce Bowen, Ed Bell, Sam Bowen
Wayman Bowen. The funeral was attend.
ed by a large crowd Of relatives and
friends.
Messrs. Thomson King, D. c. Clamp, ]
H. Long, Julius King spent Sunday eve
ming with Mr.. L. F. Finley.
Mr.. Wade Williams, Of Abbeville, spent
Saturday night and Sunday with Mr.. Ma
son Williams.
Miss!Linnie Beauford spent Monday In
the city with Mr.. and Mrs. j. NJ. McKellar,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-09-23
GOOD ROADS MEETING
HAS BEEN POSTPONED.


Some time ago call was issued by
the Columbia Chamber of Commerce
and Col. E. J. Watson, Commissioner
of Agriculture, for general good
roads meeting to be held in Columbia
on October 1st, at which time ways
and means would be discussed for
campaign to construct bridges a nd
highways throughout this State. I'm
foreseen complications have arisen,
necessitating the postponement- Of
this movement from the first of Octo-
Der until the first week in December.
A great deal of interest is being mani.
tested In this movement, not only by
the citizens Of South Carolina but by
the American Highway Association,
who are in sympaty with the move
-nant, and have volunteered their good
otrices toward making it a success"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-09-23
"Mutt and jeff" PleaSeS.

Mutt and Jefr'' that timely musical
comedy, was presented at the Grand Op'
era House last Saturday night, and judg.
ing from the applause and the favorable
comments received after the performance
those who attended were mere than
pleased.
Mr. Cheatham is doing all that can be
done to secure only the best attractions
Coz Abbcville, and announcn that the next
attrartiun--"l lEc Virginia i"u"-un Gnt 7tth, is
~..e. /; that will
come SuuLh. IL is d ..,.L appeals tC
all classes and will be enjoyed by young
and old alike.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-09-23
BOOSTERS TRIP POSTPONED.

On account Of the weather, the
Bolton Boosters" failed to put in
their appearance last Thursday, and
the trip was indefinitely postponed.
The date Of the trip will be announced
later, and it is hoped that every citt-
zen will join the local newspapers,
and the chamber of commerce and do
everything possible to show the visit
ors a good time while in our city.
There will be about 125 people in the
party, and music will be furnished
during the trip by the Belton Band.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-09-23
MEElING CHAMBER COMMERCE.

A meeting Of the Chamber Of Com
lnerce was held at the mayors Office
on Monday afternoon, but on account
of the small attendance very little
work was done. t -
At this meeting a resolution was
adopted, requesting the city council
to pass IAN ordinance to prohibit any
carnival company showing within the
city limits" ..
Another meeting will be held on
next Tuesday afternoon, and full at
tendance of the members is requested
as several important questions will be
taken up at this time. The election
of officers will be held at this meeting.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-09-23

Finding the class room not large
enough to seat the fifty-five pupils IL
the sixth grade the Superintendent
has had this grade to occupy the audi
torium. This is unfortunate for 1e
necessarily does away with the morn
ing assembly of the entire school.
Two periods daily Miss Foster teaches
a section of the sixth grade, and in this
way relieves the strain upon the
teacher of this grade. Z.
The reception given on last Satur-
day afternoon to the teachers by the
DAUGHTERS of the Confederacy was a
most delightful affair and the hearty
welcome was highly appreciated by
tine Superintendent and teachers. The
parent and teacher should know one
another better. This coming together
of teachers and patrons developes
greater sympathy for the teacher and
more interest in the schools.
Both teachers and pupils began
from the first day to apply them selves
seriously and this augers we'll for a
rost successful year. The parents
and friends are cordially invited to
sisit the schools. a.. 4
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-09-23
Millinery Openings.

The ladies stores Of Abbeville present q
scene of beauty this morning. in their mil
linery departments, where they are plac'
ing on display their entire stocks of Fall
and Winter goods. Probably no city is as
well supplied with this particular line OF
goods as Abbeville, and if the ladies of the
city and county will "See AbbevilIe first, u
they will certainly resolve to shop at
home Mrs. Jas S. Cochran and HaddOn
aud Wilson last week issued invitations to
the ladies to visit their stores, and to-day
The Cash Bargain Store calls attention 10
the bargains they are Offering.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-09-23
NENSY> LETTERS FROM
ALL OVER THE COUNTY

( Mr.. Benjamin King Wa visitor to the
city Saturday. *.
Mrs. Tom Mckinney and children spent
Friday in Prosperity with Mr.. and Mrs.
Will Scott. y
Little Miss Bessie Lee Erwin, Of Bethia,
is now visiting Miss Eppie Beauford.
Miss Clara Beauford went to the city
Monday to attend the city school.
Little Misses lone and Viola Beauford
spent Saturday with Mr.. and Mrs. w. g..
Bosler. e..
Mr.. and Mrs. Bob King and children
visited relatives in Gilgal Sunday.
Mr.. Arthur Bolts was visitor to the
city Saturday.
Messrs. Thomson King and L. F. Finley
were business visitors to the city, Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. 81. Beauford and chill.
dren spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. W.
d. Beauford. .s ,.s.E,
Mr.. John Stewart, of Cold Spring, spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Earle Stewart.
Little Misses lone and Viola Beauford,
Pearl Edwards were the guests Of little
Miss Ethel Mckinney Sunday evening.
Mr.. Ecdie Kellar spent Sunday with Mr..
Shelton Beauford. ~
Mr.. W. 8. Bosler was visitor to the
city Saturday.
Mr.. T. s. Finley dined with MIR. and Mrs.
L. F. Finley Saturday.
Mrs. w. D. Beauford and daughters,
Misses Nina and little Viola, spent Friday
evening with Mrs. Tom Mckinney. !.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Scott, Of Prosperity,
spent Friday night with Mr.. and Mrs. Tom
Mckinney.
Misses Linnie and Allie Beauford spent
Friday in the city with Mr.. and Mrs. VIII.
Beauford.
Mrs. Tom Mckinney and children visit.
ed relatives in Prosperity Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Willie Bosdell spent Sun.
day with Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Mckinney.
Little Miss lone Beauford spent Friday
with her sister, Mrs. ". s. Bosler. +,
Mr.. W. D. Beauford was a,buslness vtst-
tor to the city Saturday. Nancy.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-09-23
FIGHTING AT FRONT IS
NOW NOT 50 VIOLENT

I All this fighting has been carrie.
on in most execrable weather. A Goa
tinuous downpour which so often ac
companies battles filling the trenehe:
with water and putting a brake or
the nvsements OF men and horses.
Russian Grip Holds.
The Russian grip on the scattered
Austrian froces in Galicia is holding
relentlessly. According to Petrograd
advices, the fortress Of Jaroslau is
being bombarded: Przemysl has been
invested ana Cen. Danhl's o""1y
niC z CracoW,
has been surroudnde, Ine capture OF
the town of Dubliecko on the San.
slams, has cut Przemmyyl off from
the western armies SO that it must
now rely for defenest upon the Ans
trian and German army corps which
are there.
Gen. Dankl is believed to be in a
difficult position. Driven out OF
South Poland and separated from the
main body of the Austrian army, he
has been compelled to make race
for Cracow in which he was, accord
ing to Russian accounts, beating the
Russian army coming southwark
from the Vistula to Baranow.
The Russians now are so sure Of
Galicia that they are organizing 4
civil government for that region, as
we'll as for Bukowina, the Austrian
crown land, Of which they are COM
plete masters.
The Germans have retaliated to
some extent by penetrating the terri
tory Of Suwalki, in Russian Poland
and farther to the north. But the
Russians are contending themselves
with defending their fortresses until
their work in Galicia is completed.
The Montenegrins and Servians are
reported to be meeting with success
and the Montenegrins are now ap-
preaching Sarajevo, capital of Bosnia.
The exploit of the German cruiser
Emden in the Bay of Bengal has
caused a stir in England. Everybody
is asking where was the British feet
70 allow the capture of six steamers
or, in the first place, to allow the En-
den to get away from the China coast
it appears It was only due to the
warning of an Italian captain that
more British steamers did not fall
into the hands of the Emden.