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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-09-02
FLOWED UP BURIED MONEY

Magazine, Ark, Aug. 23.-Six thou
sand dollars in gold and silver cur
rency was plowed up on the farm of
the late Cal Evans, near here, today
by his son-in-law. Evans children say
the money was buried by their father,
who died refusing to tell where the
wealth was concealed. The sum rep
resents pension money Evans drew
from the government in the last TWEEN
ty years He never used a cent of the
pension money. AS soon as his voucher
arrived he always cashed it and then
buried the coin.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-09-02
Markets MAKING RECORDS
High Prices Are Being Quoted for
Wheat, Hogs, Cotton and United
States Steel

Kansas City, Aug. 22.-Rarely have
this country's trade marts furnished
such a variety of excitement as those
of yesterday. On Wall Street United
States steel stock sold at new high
record; on the boards of trade wheat
sold higher than ever before at this
time of year; at the stock yards, hogs
brought more than ever before in Au-
gust, and on the New York exchange
cotton made a sensational advance,
selling up to almost fifteen cents a
pound, so per cent higher than year
ago.
Wheat was boosted by report Of
the International Institute of Agricul-
ture showing a world crop 25 per cent
less than last year and the smallest
since 1908. Such statement follow
ing the great crop losses in the United
States gave a new impetus to the adj
vance that has been in progress for
some time past. The price for Deem
Der delivery rose more than three
cents a bushel to $1.48 in Kansas City
and s1.55 in Chicago CARROTS of wheat
on the Kansas City board of trade sold
as high as $1-54 a bushel for choice
samples. 1t never before reached this
price in August, and only two or three
times before in any other period Of
the year. Present prices for Decem-
Der delivery are so per cent higher
than year ago.
At the Kansas City stock yards
choice hogs sold as high as 5000 a
hundred pounds, a new high record
for August and twenty cents up from
last weeks prices. The market is 81
a hundred pounds higher than a year
ago. At present prices a 250-pound
hog is worth nearly $28-
The price of cotton advanced 81 a
bale, reaching 14.S5 cents a pounnd in
New York, which compares with about
81 cents year ago. The cotton crop
has been cut down this year by ex-
cessive rains in the East and drought
in the West. and today's news indi-
Gated an additional curtailment owing
to continued drought in Oklahoma and
much of Texas.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-09-02
TEN NATIONS IN BALKANS

London. Aug. 24.-Troops of ten ma
tions are or will be fighting in the
Balkans, armies of six of the Entente
Powers battling against the four arm
les of the Central Powers. Only Bel
gian and Portuguese troops of all the
nations at war are not engaged.
Turkey is sending re-enforcements
into Bulgaria, according to an Athens
dispatch today. At least one division
of Turkish soldiers is en- route to join
the Bulgars in the attack on the Al
lied lines, while another division will
be so placed as to threaten Rumania
should that country decide to enter
the war on the side of the Allies.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-09-02
THIRTEEN DEAD in STORM
Hurricane That Swept over Southern
Texas Caused a Property
Loss of $4,000 900.

Corpus Christi, Tex, Aug. 21.-The
which struck Corpus Christi and ten
adjacent south Texas counties on Fri
day night, was placed at thirteen to-
night, including nine members of the
crew of the small freighter Pilot Boy,
which foundered off the Arkansas Pass
jetties. Two Mexican men and one
Mexican woman were killed at Kath-
crime. a settlement on the King ranch
near Alice, Tex, and one Mexican was
reported killed at San Diego Both
towns are from fifty to sixty miles
inland.
The total damage in this section, of
which Corpus Christi bore the heav-
lest part, was estimated at $4,000, 900.
This includes devastation of a large
portion of the lower coasts cotton
crop, which was ready to be picked.
Damage at Corpus Christi was esti-
mated conservatively at 100000.
Other losses were: Arkansas Pass,
s150.000; Rockport, $4,000: Alice,
100000; San Diego, $4,000; Robs-
town, $4,000; Bishop, $4,000; Kings
vile. 100000; towns in the Rio
Grande valley. 100000. and other
widely separated and isolated points,
$500, 900.
The storm stricken area comprises
about $50 miles of the lower gulf coast
froIa Corpus Christi to Brownsville.
reaching inland from thirty to fifty
miles.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-09-02
DROPPING OF MIDDLE NAMES
A Two-PIy Title Found to Be More
Convenient Socially, Morally and
Financially.

This is the day of the two-cyiinder
name, which fact has been proved by
cognomen connoisseurs who have
and inspected the persons to whom the
names belong. They learned that
some extremely nice persons have no
middle names at all, and seem to get
on rather well without them.
1t is assumed that the ever-grow-
ing trend toward efficiency is &c be
blamed for the dropping of diversified
names, for it has long been understood
that a person with two-ply title need
not be especially embarrassed about 1t.
In the course of wealthy mans life
ID means the writing of about 10000
SNSeless words if he uses his mid
Eame on checks and Endorsements,
and these things have got to be con-
sidered.
The Porcelain club at Harvard. the
most exclusive organization of it's kind
in the country, proves this year the
falling value of middle names. There
are fifteen members this year. and but
five of them are burdened with exces-
sive nomenclature.
OF course. George Washington and
Abraham Lincoln had no middle names,
but this evidence is considered as moth
ing at Harvard compared with the fact
one fact is almost enough to wreck the
complicated title system at the uni
versity.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-09-02
TO CONFER WITH MExICANS
to Undertake Settlement of
Troubles Along Rio Grande.

Washington, Aug 23-Secretary
Lansing announced tonight that the
American members of the joint COM
mission to undertake settlement of
differences between the United States
and Mexico would be Franklin X.
Lane, secretary of the interior; Judge
George Gray of Wilmington, Del, and
Dr. John r. Mott of New York City.
All of the commissioners have ac-
eepted their appointments. The Mex
5can meHrbefsl~eEe- named sometime.
ago. and arrangements for their meet
ing will be-made. Immediately by Sec
rotary Lansing and Eliseo Arrendondo,
General Carranza's ambassador desig-
nate. Virtually the only question to
be decided is where the sessions
shall be held. The Mexicans are I'M
derstood to prefer some resort on the
New Jersey coast
Secretary Lane, who will head the
American group, was the first mem
Der selected. Associate Justice Bran
deis was President Wilson's second
choice but after conference with
Chief Justice White he decided his
duties would not permit him to serve.
Judge Gray, a retired federal Judge
and a former United States senator,
has had much experience on interna-
tional bodies and since 1900 has been
a member of the international perma-
nent court of arbitration under The
Hague convention. Dr. Mott is gen.
eral secretary of the International
committee of Young Mems Christian
Association and author of numerous
books. He was offered the post of
minister to China by President Wilson
but declined it.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-09-02
President Wilson Discusses the
Strike Situation With Rail
Heads at White House.
OPPOSE EXECUTIVES PLAN
Corporation Leaders Still Insist That
the President Is Asking Too
Large Sacrifice.

Washington, Aug. 23.-Eight presi-
dents of important railway systems
who have been designated to draft
the railroads reply to President Will
son were in almost continuous session
today and tonight, without solving
their problem
Late tonight three of the committee-
men, Hale Holden of the Burlington,
r. S. Lovett of the Union Pacific and
Daniel Willard of the Baltimore &
Ohio, discussed the situation with
President Wilson They were at the
White House for more than an hour
and on leaving declined to talk about
their visit, further than to say they
had asked for the conference to dis
cuss the general situation" and ex-
pected to see the President again.
Although some of the sixty or more
presidents are showing a disposition
to prolong the negotiations in the
hope that the sentiment of business
men of the country will be shown to
be opposed to the idea of an eight
hour day, there was a general feeling
tonight that a definite answer to
President Wilson's demand cannot be
much longer postponed. The Presi-
dent is understood to have indicated
that he desired his proposals to be
fully debated, but the conferences
have failed so far to develop any con-
crete plan likely to win approval.
Hard to Get to "Brass Tacks."
With more than sixty men, most of
them with their own ideas about what
ought to be done, the executives
found it difficult to "get down to brass
tacks,'' as one of them expressed it.
Tomorrow morning another meeting
will be held and every effort will be
made to reach a decision promptly.
The railroad heads still insist that
President Wilson is asking them to
sacrifice the principle of arbitration.
Elisha Lee, chairman of the national
conference committee OF railways, is
sued a statement tonight in which he
said:
THAT the. railroads should grant,.
n1fdsf-tnHaEof a 1etionaL strike a 30.
millinn sd6far wHge preferment to q
-sma II lainofity Of their employees, with.
out a hearing before a public tribunal,
is uncomfortable in a democracy like
ours All questions at issue--wages,
hours, costs, operating conditions
are submerged by the great issue:
Shall arbitration be abandoned in the
settlement of industrial disputes?"
Faith In Nations Judgment.
The statement suggests, however,
that the railroads stand ready to take
whatever action the people and the
country desire. 1t concludes:
THE weight of public opinion must
determine this issue. We cannot be-
lieve that it is the calm judgment of
the country that we should sacrifice
the principle of arbitration in indus
| trial disputes, under a threat to tie up
| the commerce of the country
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-09-02
THE WORLDS WHEAT SUPPLY
International Agricultural Institute
Estimates This Years Crop at
IS Per Cent of 1915.

Rome, Aug. 21.-The International
Institute of Agriculture reports that
with harvesting virtually completed
by most European countries, ~indica-
lions are that the 1916 worlds wheat
supply will be almost 25 per cent less
than last years. 1t is pointed out,
however, that 1915 was a bumper year
and that the new crop will be nearly
up to the average between 1900 and
1913. Harvesting on a large scale is
now limited to North America, Great
Britain, Russia and Scandinavia
The worlds barley crop is esti-
mated at 20 per cent less than last
year, although per cent above the
average. The oats yield is put at<22
per cent less than in 1915 but Is per
cent above the average
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-09-02
POLICEMEN STAY A MANIAC
Insane Kansas City Physician First
Fatally Wounds Officers in Try
ing to Resist Eviction.

Kansas City, Aug 24.-Dr. Fred r.
Larkin, 3842 Prospect avenue, is dead,
and Glenn Marshall and Philip B.
Neff, policemen from No. station,
are suffering from wounds from
which they are expected to die as the
result of a battle yesterday afternoon
on the back porch of the flat occupied
by the physician on the second floor
at 3S42 Prospect
Mrs. Maud Echord. 384s1a Prospect
avenue, was slightly injured by a
stray bullet during the fight. She was
sewing in a rear room of her apart
ment and received a scalp wound
which required four stitches The
Echord apartment is two doors south
of the apartment occupied by DIR. Lar
kin
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-09-02
CRUDE OIL RECORD BROKEN
More Than 400, ooo, 900 Barrels by
Various Fields Throughout the
World During 1913.

Washington, Aug. 22.-The worlds
production of crude petroleum in 1915
-426, 892,673 barrels-was the great
est in the history of the industry. Fig
ures of the geological survey today
show that the output was greater by
2S,194,307 barrels than the previous
record in 1914.
The bulk of the increase in output
in 1915 came from the United States
and Mexico, though Russia, Argentina
and Japan recorded significant gains
The United States led in production
with Isl ,104 ,104 barrels Russia came
second with 6S.54S.062 barrels and
Mexico third with 32,e10, sos barrels.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-09-02
DON'T LOSE ANOTHER HAIR
Treat Your Scalp With cuticura and
Prevent Hair Falling. Trial Free.

For dandruff, itching, burning scalp.
the cause of dry, thin and falling hair.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment are most
effective. Touch spots of dandruff and
itching with Cuticura Ointment Then
shampoo with Cuticura Soap and hot
water. No treatment more successful
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L.
Boston, Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-09-02
Five Killed In Powder Plant.

Montreal. Quebec, Aug. 21.-Ffve
men were killed, six probably fatally
injured and eight others hurt severe
ly in a fire early today in the Aetna
Chemical Company's powder factory
t Drummondville, Quebec.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-09-02
The Socialists start Campaign.

New York, Aug. 24-The Socialist
party plans to carry its presidential
fight into practically every home in
the United States, through the circula-
ton of 20 million leaflets weekly, AL
Ian L. Benson, presidential nominee.
announced today.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-09-02

Chicago. Aug. ga committee OF
Surgeons Is organizing base hospital
hare OE i've hundred beds for use in
EnE OF wzzrs or national distress. Forty
QhysEians and one hundred trained
nurses viii he attached to the new
aDsY7fszf-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-09-02
Every Woman Wants
Times Revenues

1.-The authorities wouldn't let me
wear my new bathing costume" saNi
the queen of musical comedy. They
said it was too riskay."
And you had to throw 1t away"
''Oh, no. I'll wear it in the show
next season. Then they'll pay money
to come and see it,"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-09-02
TO GIVE 8-HOUR DAY
Corporation Heads Inclined to
Yield on Promise of Higher
Freight Rates.
ONLY Way TO AVERT STRIKE
The Railroad Officials Again Confer
Increased Freight Rates.

Washington, Aug. 24-In another
effort to aid the presidents of the
country's railroads to find some way
in which to accept an S-hour day for
their trainmen and avert the threat
ened strike, President Wilson tonight
conferred for an hour and half with
Hale Holden, president of the Bur
lington; Daniel Willard, president of
the Baltimore & Ohio, and r. S. Low
EFT, chairman of the executive COM
mittee of the Union Pacific.
Neither White House officials nor
the presidents would discuss the con-
ference. 1t was said on authority,
went to the White House to receive
made to Mr.. Wilson last night, that
he give them more specific informa-
ton as to how the railroads may get
take care of the greater payrolls that
will come with the 8-hour day.
May Ask Higher Rates.
One of the means for recouping sug-
gested by the President to the rail
road systems in his outline of his po-
sition was through an increase in
freight rates. 1t was pointed out to-
night that the President cannot di-
rectly ask the Interstate Commerce
Commission to grant increases to the
railroads. Congress, however, might
adopt a resolution directing the COM
mission, in view of what it considers
an unprecedented situation, to grant
higher rates.
Congress also might adopt a reSo-
luton directing the commission to in
vestigate all matters involved in the
present controversy and the whole
subject of the relations of railroads
and their employees. One result ex-
pected from today's conference is an
early effort to pass the bill introduced
several months ago to increase the
commissions membership from seven
to nine.
Will Yield s-Hour Day?
1T becane evident. tonight that NO.
,of fhesfadfroas 1xs sstspssyNss4spl
to believe that there can Sex
swayEof: preventing. a. strikezand
by accepting the s-hour day plan. The
chief effort in their own conferences
today was to find some scheme by
which an 8-hour day may be put in
operation on all the roads at the least
added expense. Many suggestions
along this line have been made by the
presidents, although none of them
has proved feasible, when submitted
to the acid test of operating officials.
1t is well understood that most of
the executives now are convinced that
the 8-hour day in some form must be
conceded and that they cannot ex-
fn
the position he has publicly taken
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-09-02
You Bet Paw Knows.

Little Lemuel-Suy, paw, what Is
the difference between q statesman
and a politician?
Paw-A statesman. son. is a poll
tician who has made his pile and a
politician is statesman who is still
poor.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-09-02
Take Up Immigration Bin.

Washington. Aug. 22-By 81 to "a
the Senate today voted to take up the
Immigration Bill, which the Demo-
cratic caucus has determined to post
pone until next session Nine Demo
Gratis voted with Republicans.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-09-02
Died Teaching Bible Lesson.

Hagerstown. Nd. Aug. 21.-While
instructing a Sunday school class at
Zion Reformed church today, Dr. Ed
ward Kershner. u ). NJ. retired, was
stricken with paralysis of the brain,
and died in ten minutes.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-09-02
Quits SAIGON for PuIpit.

Chicago. Aug 22--The Rev. VIII
liam M Saunders has deserted the
saloon business for the pulpit The
minister, who formerly conducted a
saloon in Smithton, Pa, has been ap-
pointed pastor of church here.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-09-02

Appropriation Bill with revised arti-
cles of war approved by the War De-
partment was passed today by the Sem
ate and now goes back to the House
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-09-02

NzRM Eark. Aug 23l-william ].
ExEzR-S speaking tour in behalf of
President Wilson will begin about
Septemher IS. probably in Ohio. and
~zH confinue UP to election day.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-09-02

Beauty may be only skin deep but
the plump girl gets the most joy rides.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-09-02
8eG5a Balkan Campaign.

Parts. Ang- 2L-Reports from Sa-
1sszskh shoE Hhat the general engage
z1sazk vnsEA began Friday is continu-
aEE wsEh Intensity over an extended
fruaf fruzR F7orina, near Monastir, to
the river Snuma- This represents an
1Freguazr ERe nearly $50 miles long.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-10-27
EYBRIDGE HILL.

The apple crop in this section is fairly
good The heavy winds last week blew
off many barrels Of apples.
Mr.. and Mrs. G, II, Wright are spend
ing some time with their sons in st.
Albans.
The Endeavor society are to hold a
Halloween social at the church vestry
next Friday evening, November 3,
Sias w. Jewett went last weak to
Auburn, Me-, where he will Join Mrs.
Jewett from there they expect to visit
friends in Boston and other places in
Massachusetts.
Mr.. Waloridge of Middlebury College
assisted with the singing at the Congre-
gational church and also Sunday morn
ing played two cornet solos, which were
much enjoyed.
Fred Smith of Chicago, III" visited at
the home of j. A, James on Tuesday.
j A. James, H. o. Wales, P, E. Bling.
ham, William MacMurtry, Levi Sturte
want and Mrs. Green were appointed
delegates from the Congregational
church to attend the Ter-centenery
conference in Middlebury November /.
The Ladies Aid society will meet for
the regular monthly meeting with Mrs.
Edgar Beane November 2.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-10-27
CORN WALL.

Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur L, Sampson re-.
turned on Wednesday to their home in
Hartford, Conn, after a few days visit
with their parents, Mr.. and Mis-. &. r,
Sampson.
The illustrated lecture on Gettysburg,
given by the Rev, S. Kay, Darlington,
last Wednesday evening at the Congre-
gational church was well attended.
T.. II. Matthews had the misfortune on
Monday TO have young colt get serious.
ly injured, by getting mixed up in a
wire fence, The animal had to be
killed
Mr.. and Mre. p. l.. Hamblin have issued
cards Of invitation to the marriage Of
their youngest daughter, Sylvia, and
Alvin S. Pratt of Addison, which will be
soIemnized at their home on Tuesday
evening October 81,
A Halloween party will be given'at
the town hall on Friday evening Nov. B,
A short play and an interesting program
has been arranged and refreshments will
be served As this is under the auspices
of the younger members of the parish,
and for the benefit of the church fund,
it is hoped that large number will be
present
Several from town attended the piano
recital by Paderewski at Burlington
Tuesday evening.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-10-27
SHOREHAM.

Mrs. L. H. Nottingham is spending two
weeks In Rutland with her sister and
family.
Most of the Shoreham people who
motored to Springfield, Mass, last week
returned home last Saturday,
Seldom Walker has been to Rutland
every week for some time, where he is
undergoing treatment by a specialist.
Sixteen of 95 members of Hands Cove
chapter, D. A. r., accepted the invitation
to attend banquet given by the Middle
bury chapter last week Thursday.
The October missionary meeting at the
home of Mrs. Nelson Jones was post
poned from Thursday, the 18th, until
Tuesday, the Gath. 1t will be a noon
meeting.
Mrs. Jennie Wright Smith from
Spokane, Wash, who has been a guest
of relatives in Shoreham, left town on
the 18th for her home accompanied by
her niece, Miss Agnes Bush, as far as
New York where they will visit MIR. and
Mrs Charles Bush.
Miss Della Burdeau of Shoreham and
George Mack of Hinesburg were married
on Monday morning at st. Genevieve's
church by Rev, F. A. WEIGH of Orwell,
Following the ceremony wedding
breakfast was given to the bridal couple
and their relatives and few friends
at the home of Dr. Mary Platt, where
Mr.. and Mrs. Mack with their guests
assembled. About So We're present, a
number of whom were from out of town.
There were many choice gifts of silver,
glass, linen, dishes, etc.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-10-27
EAST MlDDLEBuRY,

Mrs, George Ayers visited friends at
Montreal during the week.
Fred Rock received severe injuries as
the result of fall while at work at the
j, b, Bryant box plant, Fortunately
no bones were broken, He will be con-
fined to his home for some time,
b. g. Peck, who has been confined to
his house during the past week with
muscular rheumatism, is somewhat
better
Mr., and Mrs, John Champlin are with
friends at Rutland,
Floyd Woodcock of New Haven was
the guest of Mrs, II, W, Dewey for a
few days this week,
Nineteen dollars was received from
the musical recital give by Mr., and Mrs,
Ross II, Maynard on Wednesday of last
week to be applied to the road oil fund,
The people wish to express to Mr., and
Mrs, Maynard their sincere apprecia-
ton for their kindness,
Mr.. and Mrs, Reuben Damon, who
have spent some time with friends at
Sudbury, have returned home,