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Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1895-02-16

Denver, Feb. 15,-Chairman Caldwell, of
the Western Trunk lines committee, left
to-day for ST. Louis and will tomorrow
send out circular TO the. roads interested
giving the particulars of the agreement
reached at the conference of passenger
agents in this city which was concluded
to-day Under the agreement by which the
boycott against the Union Pacific is raised
and the Oregon gateway thrown open, the
basis of division is to be the same as 1t
was prior to November l. 1891. The Den
yer 4 Rio Grande will not sign the agree
ment until the Western Association es.ab-
fishes subcommittee headquarters in Dem
yer to control trans Missouri business. The
differences between the Union Pacific and
Rio Grande Western were adjusted to-day
and an agreement reached that the former
Salt Lake and the latter issue stopoyers
only on round trip and highest first class
one way tickets.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1895-02-16
SUPERSTITION IN FISHING.
The Virtue supposed to Reside In tn
Whlskcrs of u Black Cat.

From the pittsburg Dispatch.
Superstition claims but little part of my
nature" said Willard spenser yesterday,
but | must confess that in flyilshing one
meets the same incidents so often that It is
impossible to ascribe their occurrence to
mere chance"
Mr.. Spenser is considered one of the most
expert fly fishermen In the country. He is
scientific from the backbone In pursuing
this sport. He not only makes his own
rods and tackle, but AYERS that none can
be purchased that will approach his handl-
work. Mr.. Spenscr, of course, makes all
the flies he uses. and there IS not one of
the various fancles OF the devotees of lzaak
Walton which he has not tested.
Il mean" continued Mr.. Spenscr. that
there is great deal OF virtue in the source
from which you get your hackles, fcath-
ers. etc. from which you make your flies.
At least have tested this in several in
stances and have found my theory correct.
one day l was engaged making a sort of
mongrel nondescript fly. ] put 1t together
curiosity more than anything else.
thinking that sometime good opportun-
ity to try novelty might come. AS | was
finishing the ny | needed something to
make the tail and just as / was thinking
what would he most appropriate. my old
black cat came mewlng into the room.
Something attracted my attention to the
cats whiskers. They We're quite long and
OF the color | wanted. Without waiting to
whiskers would make u good tail for my
mongrel fly, so clipped them off with my
shears. Well, there was fly the like of
which l had never seen before. ! showed
It to several experienced trout fishermen
and they began to laugh. Use that? they
generally said, why you will scare all the
trout out of the stream with a thing like
that Well l tried 1t one day while / was
alone and caught one of the largest trout
1t was ever my good fortune to get upon
my line. l used IL with great success after
this. always catching large fish with 1t,
until one day it snapped off by big
specltled beauty. l made another nearly
like it as possible, using the same feathers.
but substituting some dogs whiskers for
the cats whlskers | had placed in the first
fly. Strangely. that fly acted as n scare
crow to the fish. They would swim from
II as if 1t was a dreaded monster. Think
ing that the cats whiskers might have
some peculiar effect, ] took out the dogs
whlskers and replaced them with some I
took from another black cat. 1t worked
like a charm, in fact. l believe it was
charm, for never did catch so many fish
with any one kind of fly as / did with this
all conditions and places and when other
baskets would reach my limit for | make
It n rule never to catch more than thirty
fish any one day and always throw fish
under seven inches back into the water.
So l believe. there is a charm for FISH in
cats whiskers All of my experience points
that way"
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1895-02-16

Contemporary Review: Frank Buck
land, who was my cousin, told me this
story. He belonged to fishing club on
the Thames, which held its meetings
once a week, and the chairman for the
evening was the one who had caught
the heaviest fish. on one occasion a Mr..
Jones was the fortunate individual. 1t
was the first time that he had earned
the honor, and he was very proud of it,.
though his prize fish had only been a
barbel. One of the members of the club
was unable TO stay for dinner and asked
Jones for the fish to take home with
him. as 1t was not to form part of the
menu He consented, though rather un-
willingly, and nothing was heard of the
matter until the next meeting, when
Buckland chanced to be present.
"A curious thing happened about that
barbel which Jones gave me last Satur-
day" observed the recipient. 'It had
swallowed little pike"
You will not make me swallow that"
observed Bucklald, confidently "A bar
bel could not do H. Its conformation for
bids it,"
You may theorize as you like" re-
turned the other, but l must be allowed
to believe the evidence of my own
senses. | saw the jack taken out of the
barbel with my own eyes"
Il don't believe it," said Buckland.
The conversation, in fact. was growing
very warm, when Jones broke in with:
Don't quarrel, gentlemen. You are
both right The fact is | was so afraid
that somebody might catch a heavier
fish than | that | poked the little jack
down the barbePs throat with my fish
ing rod to make him weigh more"
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1895-02-16

san Francisco. Feb. l5.-The first 2-year-
old race was run to-day and eight likely
looking youngsters faced the starter. Al
though he did not win Ed Corrigan's
Derochment colt which has been Kowal-
ski, seemed TO be the best of the lot, but
he was not up to race, In the last race
White Cloud the heavily played favorte
at . to l. ran away two miles and dropped
dead. lie was owned by j. Il, King.
Tlr1t race-Five furlongs; selling. Motto
won; Repeater, second; Catch En- third.
second race-One-half mile; 2-year-olds
Sister Ruth Ryan, gcldng, won. Deroch-
third raGe-seTen furlongs Flashlight
won Miss Ruth, second; Arundel, third.
Time. l;i0i..
Fourth race-SiX furlongs; selling. Braw
Scot won; Ike L., second; Carmel, third,
Fifth raGe-Five furlongs, Vulcan won;
Stoadfast, second; Solcdad, third Time,
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1895-02-16

ST. Louis, Feb. l5-Resuts at Madison:
First race - Nlne-siNteenths OF a mile.
Carter y. won; Peresal, seconds Daddy
Reed, third. Time $50
Second ace-Five-e!ghths Of mile Raj
ly won; Moderate, second Backwoods.
third. Time, ;0d.
Third race -Eleven-siXteenths Of a mile,
Mahlen 4, won: Erie, second; Jennie s.,
Fourth -Eleven-sixteenths OF a mile.
Pcrchauce won; Dark Knight, second Fan
city, third. Time, l;H.
Fifth race-Selling; six and half fur
longs. Moses Solomon Won; Leland. Sec
ond; Merge, third. Time. 1;27ia.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1895-02-16

washington, Feb. l5.-Ihe navy depart-
meut has heard from Admiral Carpenter
feet the Charleston had arrived there after
having rescued fourteen missionaries, and
that he had directed the Yorktown TO go
to the assistance OF missionaries there He
also stated the Chinese still hold the ISL
ands forts al Wei Hal Wei
Commanding officer of the Atlanta, Cap
tain Cromwell, reports from Colon under
date 1f February II that the rebellion in
Colombia Is considered at an end, thus
confirming the advices resolved by the
state department from Mlnster Mckinney.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1895-02-16
TROUBLE IN THE EAST.
Chairman Caldwell Has More Trouble on
Hand to Adjust.

Chicago, Feb l5--While Chairman Cald-
well, of the Western Trunk line commit
tee, IS lndustriously patching up his fences
in the West. the Canadian Pacific and
Grand Trunk are raising trouble in the
East. The former line is largely of the
opinion that the demoralizing tactics of the
strand Trunk are being actively encouraged
by some Of the lines which are members of
the committee, Tangible proof of this Is
lacking, ana 1t Is we'll for the preservation
or the committee agreement that IL cannot
be found. Considerable sympathy rs felt
Dy some OF the Western lines for the Grand
trunk, which they treated In "A shabby
manner when the agreement was In process
or incubation. When IL looked as though
a war with the Canadian Pacific was inev-
liable there was nothing too much for the
Western lines 10 do for the Grand Trunk
nothing too nice for them to say of it,
Then the Canadian Pacific made overtures
and the Western lines tossed out the Grand
Trunk without an instant's delay, telling
II in so many words that II was not much
Of railroad, anyhow Since that time
the Grand Trunk has overlooked nothing
that may tend 10 break up the committee
agreement. and the Canadian Pacific be-
tevcs II is receiving active help in its ef-
forts to secure Canadian Pacific business
from some committee lines which, at this
late day, are beginning to repent OF the
manner In which the Grand Trunk was
treated. There Is the making of beautiful
row IN the situation as IL stands, and one
instance Of cold hard proof is all the Can
adlan Pacific wants 10 begin the trouble.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1895-02-16

j. IL. FTawley, of the Union Pacific, yes
Passenger Agent LomaX, of Omaha, to can-
eel all Instructions relating to the boycott
OF the Union Pachc. Mr.. Lomax's tele-
gram was as follows:
by Joint agreement of lines interested
effective February 10, the so-called boy
raised You will therefore cancel existing
INSTRUCTIONS Insofar as the exchange of
round trip tickets as named below, All
after date named the Union Pacific will
exchange round trip tickets, Rio Grande
Western. Denver K Rio Grande Colorado
Midland, Rock Island. Burlington a Mis-
souri, River and the Burlington, on same
basis as We now have with other lines, and
tlCkets shOull be honOred accOrlInglN.n
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1895-02-16
MANY CHILDREN IN DANGER.
West Chester. Pa. Temporary Home De-
stroNch by Fire. but No Lives Lost.

White Plains n, Y Feb 15-'Tho
W.. ,,ha.,,,. .e,,,,,-,',o.,. ,
'9, ''i'ie oi
North street. about mile from the
county court house, was totally de-
stroyed by fire tonight. The building
contained oOo children RANGING rrnn,
- - -,s ..-,, t,,.ii.'. -
10 10 years "l ase' peSlueS uo"eh 'each-
ers ana nurses
The home is in charge of James Pierce,
who Is the superiutendeut. ana Miss Me-
Dnr,id .,,i.,.,,,t NJ piara, t,a4 ,ag,,,
a,,1 t,,r new ~
80, co. ~ ~" ,.p' ", i"'V
tLtt IN ,,,i, '3i
a,nd tIa l,II,. ~, Io T., !. ,,ass 90 Ga,,,os
M :, o,,il,inot,d fra,, n Jofocti,'o d.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1895-02-16
WASHINGTON CHIT CHAT.

The president has recognized Mr. Peter
son as consul for Denmark at Chicago, for
Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Wisconsin,
Michigan Iowa, Kansas, Missouri North
Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming and
Utah.
Senator Perkins, from the committee on
education and labor, has reported his bill
for the creation of an Industrial commission
of twenly-one persons which Is intended
10 arbitrate labor difficulties. The COM
mittee presents written report in which
1t estimates the aggregate loss to all con-
cerned on account Of strikes during the
past six years at SOS 556, ,S59.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1895-02-16
KANSAS CITY BOWLING CLUB,
The Annual Meeting Held Yesterday, at
which Officers Were Elected for tho
Ensuing Year.

The annual meeting of the Kansas city
Bowling Club was held yesterday after
noon at the Grand alleys. Officers were
elected for the ensuing year as follows:
Frank j. Smith, president: j. II. Durkee,
vice president William Watson secretary;
c. II. Teas treasurer. A committee con-
sistng Of e. Il. Teas, William Watson and
4. c. Bell was appointed to revise the con-
stitution and bylaws OF the club and re-
port at meeting of the club to be called
by the president.
The weekly roll of the club took place
yesterday on the Grand alleys H. H. Far
ley was the winner In class 4 and H. j.
Knott in class il. The score:
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1895-02-16

New York. Feb. l5,-One of the most in
terestiug pigeon shoots of the season took
place to-day at the grounds of the Larch-
mont Yacht club between George Work
and l.. Il. Davenport. They shot from
thirty yards rise at 100 birds each, under
the novel conditions that the FIRST string
of fifty birds should be shot with the gun
held by one hand only. Work not only Won
the match with eiEthy-tVe kills against
eighty-two, but also defeated his rival at
his own game with forty Kills out of ffty
birds shot at one-hauded as against Dayen-
pOrt's thirty-eight kills.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1895-02-16
THE CuoCTAw ROAD.
Secretary Smith Disnpproyes the Kickapoo



Washington, Feb. l5.-(special) The Sec
retary of the interior to-day passed upon
the Choctaw right of way trouble in Pot
tawatomie county. -. r. The representa-
tives of the contoudlus parties met with
the secretary this morning and the final
order was made. 1t reads as follows:
department of the Interior.
washington, Feb. IL, 1895.
"rhe within map is hereby dlsapprovcd,
except where said line comedies with the
fourth section, hled in the Indian office, in
1880 HoKIE SMITH,
This means that the secretary dfsap-
proves the kickapoo route, and that he
holds 10 The river route whieh meets the
disapproyal OF the people Of Shawnee,
The secretary had represented that he
would make this order in the event the
people of TsCuipseh would give the COM
rany the right of way and bond to cover
vided by. The secretary We're met by the
people, of that town. and in compliance
t ms B mSw ne sppears 6a af hs GTaer do as
pany Is forcing the work putting down
track along the Klckapoo route and pro-
poses to have 1t completed If possible be-
fore any legal action can be taken to pre-
vent work, While the secretary Of the
interior refuses to approve a route the
company Is proceeding to construct its line
along the aisapproved route.
II Is understood that very soon after the
order was made to-day Mr.. Horace Speed,
VINO Is here representing the people of
Tecumseh, called on the attorney general.
considered Tor ule purpose of devising line
Of action against the company 1t is be-.
lieved some legal action will he brought ny
way OF iorteltng the charter and forcing
interior department. SO far the plan of
not been determined upon 1t is believed
that 1t win be settled tomorrow When
tha; is determined upon the legal fight
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1895-02-16
General Domestic.

Business is suspended in Georgia by rea-
Son of the snow.
The house discussed the naval bill. and a
vote will probably be reached on Monday
There are numerous applicants for the
position of Mexican minister, including Mr.
Crittenden of Missouri.
The w. C. r. U. is in session at Wash
ington and will present to congress the
great polyglot petition for the suppression
of the liuuOr traffic
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1895-02-16
THE GING MURDER TRIAL.
MIR. NJ. ID. Wilson Created "a Surprise by
His Testimony.

Minneapolis, Feb. 15.-The event Of the
day in the Hayward case was the testimo-
ny of NJ u. Wilson, who was called by the
defense. Mr., Wilson asserted that the
lawyers for both sides had called on him
for Information, but he absolutely de-
rlned to talk until PLACED on the stand,
Therefore. neither side was able to know
what the nature Of his testimony would be.
In answer to questions this afternoon he
EaId he had known Miss Cling for several
years as a customer. when he had kept
livery barn downtown, He was sure it was
her in the Gosman rig, On the night Of the
murder, driving out Lyndale avenue and
turning into kenwood boulevard He did
not know that the man with her was Har
ry Hayward. for he had not. up to that
time, met the defendant. Two days later,
when he saw him at the police station,
however. he recognized him. This state
ment was evidently quite shock to the
defense and was also surprise 10 the
.ua lp Court adjourned soon after
as M ERWIN had no other witnesses
ready -
WHY are suubeams like Prices Cream
TIlkluls paH4eFv Because both are ahsO-
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1895-02-16
AID FOR WESTERN KANSAS.
A Handsome sum Received From the Com
merciai Club of Kansas City-Black-
burns Cont ribution.

Topeka, Kas., Feb. 15.-(Special) Gov
ernor Morrill, to-day received draft for
81 600 from the Kansas city Commercial
Club. to be used in aid of Western Kansas
sufferers. The money was turned over 10
President Howe, president of the board of
railroad commissioners for proper applca-
t!on.
The mayor of Blackburn. Mo, has noti-
fed the governor that his town has raised
a carload of provisions which he wants
to get into the hands Of the needy with
out any red tape"
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1895-02-16
Spikes.

Mr. r. II. Houlehan, division superintend-
ent Of the Hannibal & st, Joseph railroad
with headquarters in Brookheld. is stop
ping at the Midland.
The receivers Of the Peoria, Decatur
& Evansville railway deny the New York
report that they had made an unfavorable
report OF the physical and financial condi-
tion of the road. They say they are pre-
pairing a report which Will not be COM
pleted before March /, but have given no
Information concerning its character.
Use less of DR., Prices Baking Powder
than any other. because it's absolutely
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1895-02-16

Pittsburg, Kas.. Feb. 15.--tSpecial) The
colored people of this county are greatly
excited over the assassination of Smith by
Jackson night before last and armed bod
les of them have been hunting for the
murderer, who was traced to this city, and
colored couple. He told them he was from
Colorado. ON his way to the Indian Terri
tory, and left yesterday morning, saying
he was going there,
The negroes do not hesitate to say that
If jackson is caught a lynching bee will
follow. The murdered man was buried yes
terday afternoon by the colored Masons,
of which Orlcr he WAS a member.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1895-02-16

Farmers have been holding an institute
In Marion county.
A splendid organ will be dedicated in
Ieavenworth to-day, in memory of Bishop
AuZe.
Many contributions are being received in
Topeka for the relief of sufferers in West
rrn Kansas.
DIR. George W. Rogers. a Baptist preach
er well known in Missouri. died suddenly
In Emporia.
Governor Morrill, has appointed Hon. S.
NJ. Fox. OF Manhattan TO be adjutant gen
eral of the state.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1895-02-16
Live Sporting Notes.

John NJ Ward goes on record as saying
that New York should secure Fred Pfeifer
Catcher Robinson has signed with Balti-
more He Is the first one of the champions
to accept terms.
The St Louis club has seven pitchers un-
der contract, and Manager Buckenberger
says all will be retained.
II has been decided that Buck" Ewing
will play first base this season for the Gin
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1895-02-16
His Mind stin Unbalanced.

Fred Washauseu, tlrst volinist of the
wang" orchestra, who suddenly became
insane Thursday afternoon, is still in Gus
tody, and there appears to be no improve
ment IN his condition Of mind. Yesterday
he smoked a few cigarettes, but only a
limited number was allowed him, as his
arrangement is attributed 10 an excessive
use OF them Last night he pleaded pit
eously for more cigarettes, but Police Sur
geon Iuen advised against allowing him to
have any more.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1895-02-16
Severe on MIR. Bayard.

London, Feb, 1G.-In leader this morn
ing. the Chronicle says; Ambassador Bay
ard, when ne does not know, ought not TO
prophesy on the subject of Great Britain 5
acceptance Of the new rule to prevent col
Washington, or any other conference, COM
posed for the most part of men without
practical knowledge, has come to certain
conclusions the world must conform there
10, Is preposterous, We fancy that AIR,
Bayard Will learn as much by the time
the parliamentary committee has ended
its 1ittiuEs.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1895-02-16

Ex-Queen Liliuokalaini is being tried for
treason in the Hawaiian republic.
President Diaz has ordered the Mexican
flags to be lowered in honor of Minister
Gray. =
Count Won Mrbach has ntrotIced 4 res
oluton in the reichstag ask.Ht: for an fr.
terttational monetary convGsfion to rehabl-
tilate silver,
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1895-02-16

Chicago, H.. Feb. 15-Adyanced passen-
ger rates 70 the trans Missouri. and trans
continental points Went into effect to-day.
claim TO have put the rates into effect
ana 10 be maintaining. them strictly, If
eag afiresment rec OF The western Trunk line
the rates should not remain at the sgure
at which they have been put
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1895-02-16
Vote on the GnId nond, rronn,itinn.

WashinstOn, Feb. l5.-(Speclal.l An an-
alysls Of the vote IN the house defeating the
administration gold resolution shows that
thirty-one Republicans voted with the ad-
While the @ Republlcans ar are two 4tc7 to one n,
against the proposition the Democrats
We're about equally divided, Republicans
in the states of Massachusetts, New
Hampshire New York, Pennsylvania
Maryland and North Carolina voted
against the proposition. The showing Is
referred 70 With considerable enthusiasm
by the Western Republicans.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1895-02-16
smallnox AT IiIaIrstown. Mo.

Clinton Mo, Feb. l5.-lSpecial) DR..
Holcomb returned from Blairstown, TWEEN
" miles west OF here, tonight, and reports
"A well marked case Of smallpox In an
S s-year-Old child. The necessary precautions
have been taken to prevent its spreading,
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1895-02-16

Printers lockout In Sedalia not settled.
Tatum's election bill was ordered to en-
Erossment In the house by strict party
vote
Vest still adheres to his statement that
be and Cleveland cannot train together on
The financial question.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1895-02-16
Tho schednIe Rciectcd.

Washington, Feb 15.-Fhe representatives
of the employees of the Southern railway
have decided To reject the wage schedule
offered them by the company and will
make a counter proposition 10 Vice Presl-
dent BaldMLM within q few daYs.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1895-02-16
Johnny In a Decline.

Good News, Little Ethel-"Papa. think
you ought to have the doctor come and see
Johnny. I'm AFRAID he's sick" ~
Papa-"Sick! He's out In the street play
ing and yelling HE wild Indian"
Little Ethel-''A es, but when he's well he
yells like two wild Indians"
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1895-02-16

Macon. Mo-, Feb. l5-(speeiaL) An in
fanr child OF M, and Mrs; Haney, Ford,
living at CASH Macon county. was burned
catering burnfgJ'oil over the cradle. and
ting the hous\ fire. The child was
'ated but the\ use was saved.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1895-02-16

san Francisco, Cal, Feb. 15.-rhe investl,
state commerce law by G. T., Huntington
president of the Southern Pacific company
In issuing a pass TO Frank Nj. Stone, a
politician and attorney. from San Francisco
TO Ashland. Ore, is now in the hands OF
the United states grand jury. To-day
United States Judge Morrow impaneled a
charged 10 inquire into the alleged pass, as
testified 10 by Stone, and also TO inyes tigate
the general pass system of the Southern
pa.i6p
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1895-02-16

The purity of DR.. Prices Baking Powder
is never questioned. because it's absolutely