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Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-08
SOME DESIRED LEGISLATION.
and Odd Fellows Protection
for Their Insignia.

Topeka Kas.. Dec. 7.-(SpecialD A. F.
Jones. chairman of the committee on oleo
legislation, Wt4s in the city to-day and
stated that the State Dairy Association
would do everything in its power to secure
the passage of a. law at the coming session
of the legislature to prohibit the manufact-
ure and sale of oIeomarsdrine and butter
inc in the state The association attempted
TO secure the passage Of su.h a law two
years ago. but failed.
D. W. Kent. grand secretary of the I. o.
o. F. of Kansas. will ergieavor 10 have a
law passed which shall protect from fraud
and imposition his order ana all other
chartered societies by making it a. nisje-
meanor for any person rot a member of
the societies to wear their uniforms. badges
or other insignia.
The act creating the state board of health
and providing for the appointment of A
secretary at 4 salary of S2,g01 wear viii
likely he repealed. The Popu!ist leaders
say that the boaTI is racticalIy a wortl2
less institution. and that ii is jusr Iil;t.
tHFoWirE 1900 into the fire to give il to
che secretary, as he performs no work
Whatever to justify that expenditure
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-08

method, with the addition of the period of
twelve months redemption between the
sale and execution of the deed. the security
10 De tull satisfaction OF ihe debt. | rec
oSniZe the TACT that il is matter of NUT
uaI interest TO Goth the borrower and the
lender We must reduce the enormous eX-
pense and uncertainty now attending fore
nlade possible that undue haste or MUS
llct be done to the unfortunate debtor
RtCuce the time consumed in the courts to
d minimum. and then be generous in the
Gays OF grace given for redeIup tiOn. so that
each party VIII know that no faCti5us or
unnecessary delay or expense can inter
fcre with just rights | think that in
Iqultous practices by many of the brood of
!odh ana trust companies all over th. state
nave been the greatest and most effective
lstrGInentalit!es in injurinC Kansas cred
II. IaeSe cormOrantS have continued 10
iatjsn at the expense. both of the Eas tern
ieLutF ana the Western borrower and have
never hrsttated 10 infiict upon the unfortu-
nat DEBTOR every possible hardship that
COULD suggest itself to unlimited greed. al
IN" same time in no way benefitinC or even
.ealing. justly with the Eastern capitaIist
Ihe recent articles from the Boston Herald
snow up III" real enemies 10 Kansas
crtdit, ana 1lat piOuS New England has
furnished many Of the schemers who have
stolen at each end of the line
IN brief. want to see the PeonIa.s
party administration and legislation Droya
that IT not only demands but itself StanGs
To-: thE highest type OF honesty and good
faith: that loyalty and wise statesmaTshir,
can be found and practiced by the r.Iain
EFera of the country more surely and Ger
tainly than by those who look ar life aud
social conditions through the media Of
champagne and terrapn.'
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-08

people of the New World. Her greatest de-
light during the summer season is to well
come some Of these American friends to
her home in France. where there are many
things TO remind them of home
Some twenty years ago distant relatives
of Nine. Rhea built beautiful home near
st. Denis fifteen minutes ride by rail from
the city of Paris. Rhea used to visit them
and when she had expressed her enthusiasts
tic admiration for the beautiful house and
grounds she would add, banteringly. that
when she became rich she would buy the
property. During her second season in
America she received a letter saying that
the coveted place was for sale. She pur-
chased it and it has since been her summer
resort During her professional season the
place is cared for by two servants. man
and his wife.
Rhea has taken great pleasure in fur
nishing this home with American prod
ucts. In front of the main entrance is
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-08

certificate Of election to the speaker. Nell
son evidently thought that no other form
ality vas needed to insure him seat in
the house but Curtis. the first man he ap-
piled to- had his doubts of the legality Of
his election and declined to act in the mat
Ter. Nelson Jhsreupon applied 10 Flynn.
The Oklahoma delegate carried bunch of
protests against Nelson in his inside pock
ct and told the Indian Territory man that
h could not help him.
Later III the day. the certificate passed
into tH- Speakers hands through a back
door channel, bat much 10 Nelson's sur
prise, II MT dismay, il was not read in
the house. and he was not summoned TO
swear 20 uphold tho constitution. The doc
ument was referred by Reed TO the Indian
affairs committee. where Delegate Flynn
says +: win be covered up snugly and put
10 sleep. It is quite an interesting case,
hu. the pity Is that it VIII probably not
excite much attention in the house, as it
is not likely ever to he acted upon.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-08
DON'T LIKE 1T
when Made in a Wrong woy.

Il wish you would say to the people some
day that l don't believe more than half
those who try Postum. the health coffee
for the first time get 1t right In my fam
lily the first time it was served, the color
was thin and the taste sort of waterv
without much character Come to inuuirs
the cook had boiled it about five minutes
instead of fifteen: so. the next morning We
tried it again and had it boiled properly
then 1t came on with the rich. deep brown
color OF line coffee. l drink my coffee with
cream and sugar. and Postum hit nv taste
very favorably- Now we are daily users
of Postum, the food drink. and stancb
champions of it, But If we had formed an
opinion from the first trial. when the fault
was entirely our own. We should have con-
demned it and been denied the use OF A
beverage We prize most highly and which
is helping US physically as we'll az adding
to our table comforts"
The above is almost a literal reuroduc-
ton Of a statement made to the advertise
ment writer OF th1 Postum Cereal Co.
Linn, Of Battle Creek, Mich. and con-
talns fact that is we'll to notice We do
not think he is quite right in his estimate
of the percentage who hlunder in the prep
aration Of the grain coffee.
our heavy sales in this CITY Indicate that
it is easily prepared and successfully. Now
and then person may oe careless in
brewing it and get poor drink: careless
ness with lne coffee makes it disegrceable
instead OF pleasant drink
Postum properly brewed is delicious and
nourishins.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-08
RHEA'S AMERICANISM.
How 1t Mnnifests Itself in the Fur
nisbinG of Her PariSinn


ment at the Auditorium, though French in
blood, temperament AMI manners. is a
pretty good American. Although a success
full actress in both France and Belgium be-
fore she came to this country, she has
never acted in Europe since she made her
debut in America. II Rhea mas divided her
patriotism, she is nevertheless consistent,
for while she gives her professional life
and her art to an adopted country, she re-
turns to her native land to spend her sum
mers. No other European actress has ever
made 50 many personal friends in America
as Nine. Rhea who numbers among her
well-wishins acQuaint2uces many distin-
guished and many more undistinguished
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-08
ANTI-REPuBLICAN STATE LEAGUE.
Kansas Disciples of Bryanism to Or
ganfze.

Topeka, Kas., Dec. 7.-(SpeciaI1 The
moving spirits of the forces that go to
make up the solid opposition TO the Re
publican party in Kansas are considering
plan OF initiating the Republicans by
the organization Of a state league. The
object Is ultimately to arrange for a com
rlete union of all these forces under a
new party name The initial step towards
IN" organization Of state league was
taken to-day when a number of Popocrats
met and decided TO call n state meeting at
an early date for the purpose of erecting
permanent organization. The league viii
ne composed Of representatives from all
the nti-Republican clubs in the state.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-08
r, Of Georgia, formally maze 10 his as

ner. Of Georgia, formally MADE 10 his as
sUl!ataz.
out OF respect 20 the memory Of the dis
tingUished Georgian the house, after adopt
iH@ apprcpriat. resolutions, Immediately
ad dIOGrneG.
Speaker Reed quietly entered ;hs hall
just before noon and assembled the Tostrun-
He was attired In a black frock coat and
lOokei brOazed and vigorous. The silver
mace. the emblem of tho authority Of the
house was lll-'i 10 it, place on the green
!naIachi;c pedestal 10 the right Of the ros-
irUm, and with . sharp tap Of the savel
the speaker caile- The house 20 order:
The hum OF conversation instantly ceased
and the galleries became quiet.
The Rev. Mr. CoUI-n. OF Michigan, the
blind chaplain. offered the invocation ana
when =; gsds finished the speaker ordered
fHc clerk -. call the rO.l.- The roll caA
81 bose! The presence Of 25l members
As soon as the speaker announced the
presence n quorum and that The house
was ready 20 proceed % business, dozen
members icmande3 recognition. but the
speaker FIRST received thc usual message
from the gsuate. stating that the senate
had a quorum present and was ready for
work.
New Members sworn In.
J. ". ". Stokes was theu sworn in as a
member from the seventh congressional
aiy'Ei Ds South Carolina ana the cra4fn-
rsls Of Charles + Eoatner, from the Fifth
district 0C Louisiana. were read. Both
were elected to this congress. but their
seats were contested and declared vacant
~ tho last session ana they were re-
elected.
The speaker appointed Mr. Cannon. Of
Illinois. Mr. Payne of New York, and Mr
Turner of Georgia TO constitute the com
mitrre 10 notify the president aei then
Tsgg-G WAS taken a - o'clock.
The house took Il further recess until
o'ei0.k. snG thcn Mr.. Pruden. the presi-
dents executive clerk. presented the mos
sage which was rpGE Dy Inc direction Of
tho speaker. The opening words oongratil-
laHug the country on The result o! the
election created. d broad smile. Democrats
As w"G ~ Republicans seemingly enjoying
The political condition which allowed
Democratic president Ia felicitate hiWse;
upon a victory gained under the banner Of
tn" Republican party.
Tho reading Of the message occupied one
hour and forty minutes. \; its conclusion, |
on motion Of Mr. DinEley iRep., Me-. ;ne
AMI accompanying documents
were referred to the committee Of the
W mole on the stHte Of the Ua5on.
Mr.. Grow dep.. Pa showed DISPOSE
tion to debate the message, but yielded un-
I'll q later time
Mr.. Turner Dcm.. GaD tnen Informally
anr'7aHreI the ''untsmely death OF his late
colleague. eX-SPciker Crisp, and stated
that at some future Gay he would ask The
house 70 iix "A ds.y for paying tribute "tO
his distinguished Character and eminent
public ice"
4 resolution presented by him reciting
hat the house had heaDi with profound re
sret the announcement Of Mr.. Crisp's
5eaih was aloptej, after which. at 3:i5 p.
m. as 4 further mark OF respect. the house
adjourned until tomorrow.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-08

bows, and the like. all of which have con-
spicuous places. I bought my Japanese
plates in Salt Lake City My curtains,
though of French manufacture, were
bought in America. The picture I prize
most highly is a photograph of Mary An
derson, with her autograph. 1t occupies
place on my piano beside an autograph
picture of Tomaso SaIvini. on the walls
are autograph pictures of President Ar
thur, General Wade Hampton and General
Beauregard. whom ] had the honor to
number among my personal friends. l also
have picture of dear old William War
ren. which / prize very highly"
Rhea, who never indulged in a fad that
was not inspired by affection. and whose
life is devoted 10 those she loves with an
almost harmful generosity, is a charming
entertainer on any subject but in her en-
thusiasm over her own delightful home
and the country of her adoption she is ir-
resistibly delightful.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-08
large mat, in which is worked in English

large mat, in which is worked in English
the word Welcome
Il have 4 comfortable remembrance Of
Kansas City" said Nine Rhea YESTERDAY
IAN the blankets in my house we're bought
at Bullene's. All my carpets were MADE at
East Saginaw. Mich, and most of nv fur
ntture was made in Grand Rapids. / have
one large mahogany table, styled by the
Grand Rapids manufacturers as the 10
sephine,' in honor of me. and another the
'Rkea-' Both names have been used in
their trade. l believe Ny portieres were
made at Dayton. o. Tho draperies of the
drawing room and a cabinet were boasnt
in Philadelphia. the flower stands and rat
tan chairs in Chicago. The paper in the
bed rooms. a style that took an American
prize. vas made in Springfield, Mass. nv
own brass bed at New Bedford Conn. l
have an Indian robe that l bought in Mon
t:.Ha, white bearskin that I bought in
Seattle. some beautiful storks thar I picked
up in Florida, autograph pictures of Buf-
falo Bill, and Indian tomahawks, arrows,
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-08
THE KING WAS ENRAGEp.
But When the Chef Told Him What
There Was for Dinner He Subsided.

From the New York Journal
There was no question but tha. the can
nibal king was highly enraged for his
face, distorted with passion, resembled one
Of Aubrey Beardsleys posters and his nose
ring quivered violently
He strobe up and down the imperial dug
out. his Trilby heart Topping back and
forth as he walked, and cut savagely at
the surrounding atmosphere with 4 small
riding crop which had been presented to
him by an English gentleman VIM had
since gone into the interior.
The king viciously punched an electric
bell
The royal purveyor appeared and ad-
vanced on his hands and knees.
"Caitiff. rodrC1 the savage chieftan
how is it that you dare to break my rule.
to oppose my royal will. to disObey By spe-
cific commands? How is il. l ask. that
boiled missionary appears as the only i'm
portant dish on my b;l! of fare today
The purveyor executed a grovel which
ecltpsed all his former efforts in that direc-
ton.
The king appeared Modified. Il mean
about seasoning he explained, nibbling On
a conversation candy. u fear that he Hsu
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-08
HORSE BEEF IN ArcnISox.
Ment PeddIer Detected in the Prac-
ticc of Selling Equine steaks.

Atchison, Kas.. Dec. 7.-CSrecfall The
town Is very much excited over the dis
e-very that certain meat peGdler has
6evG selling horse mea, instead Of regula-
lion beef ! valuable horse was sold by
Its owner. after II has broken its ler n
hlae mar. The owner afterward re-
I'Ltea OF his act. went after the horse 9ud
to4Ht him skinned and dressed rs any
ih' facts above stated then came out and
the meat dealer and hide man are IN dis
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-08
CUBAN COMPANY IN TROUBLE.
Can't Meet It's Interest on Account of
the Insurrecfion.

New York, Dec. Owing to the Cuban
war, the Spanish-American Light and
Power Company, whose Office is at No. 113
Wall street. and plants in Havana and
Matanzas. Cuba. finds itself in bad straits.
Il is a New York state corporation, with
capital stock of 100000. Prior TO the
breaking out of the war the company was
very prosperous. and made as high as
H.gEEo profits a year. The company was
Obliged TO default on the interest due No
vember I. The city of Havana is said to
owe $4,000 to the company which the lat
ter finds it is impossible 10 collect 1t is
eEoeavorng to effect an arrangement
whereby the hondholders will agree to ac-
crp. a reduction of interest from 4 to , per
cent on a portion Of the bonds
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-08
BESSIE HosMER a BRIDE.
Married Yesterday TO William Walk
or by Rev. 7. Z. Nassnr

Miss Bessie Hosmer who on November
> was shot ny her rejected lover. Charles
II. Schwartz was yesterday united in wed
lock 10 her accepted suitor. William Walk
g. by Rev. T. Z. Vassar. of the First Bap-
ilst church. The Hosmers conduct the
Druvers hotel at 1919 Gencsee street. and
also a grocery store adjoining the hotel It
was in the grocery store thar Miss H0su, r
Wis shot by Schwartz. and Walker. who
vas with her made no attempt TO protect
her from her assailart Schwartz. failing
IN his attempt to commit suicide. is now
teld on charge of assault with intent 10
Kill Miss HOsmer
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-08
Wanted the Reaf

Mrs. GoIdbags-"John, just look at them
invitations to the We're de Vere's dance!
What do you suppose them letters r. S V.
P mean?'
Mr.. Goldbass-'sThat must be for Re
served Seats Various Prices Just send
down an get the best they've got Them
We're de Veres can't have nothin' too good
for US.''-AnSWerS
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-08
APPROPRIATION ESTIMATES.
of the Government for the
Next FiscHI Year.

Next FiscaI Year.
Washington. Dec 7.-Secretary Carlisle
to-day transmitted TO the speaker of the
house OF representatives the estimates of
appropriations required for the fiscal year
ending June 30, 1895 They are recapitulat-
ed by titles as follows
Legislative establishment. $i,379 500.
Executive establishment, 1885. 80.
Judicial establishment, 1907. .12O.
Foreign intercourse. 81. .0S2 72S.
Military establishment $24, ,292, ,s3s.
Naval establishment. So, ,i34,773
Indian affairs, S7.279.5
Pensions. $l4l, ,32s 5sn
Public work S3l. .437, ,061.
Postal service. 81 .2SS. .33i.
Miscellaneous. S36,2ii,2i6
Permanent annual appropriations, s12O.-
o7S.22O
Total, s42l, 1890.
The estimates for the present fiscal year
amounted TO $i1s, ,G9l .073, and the appropria-
tons. including the deficiencies and mis-
cellaneous. to 1872, 421 .605.
Under the head Of public works. appro-
priations are asked for many public build
ings, including the following: Kansas City.
No. postotiice, etc S25s 900: Milwaukee,
Wis. postoffice. etc. 10000; Omaha. Neb.
court house. S25.onG and 500 900 for the ex-
tension of the limit of the cost OF the site
and building
Jnutr the head oil forthcatiOnS and 9TH
or works Of defense. S5e00.Gpo are asked
fer the construction under recent acts of
congress OF gun and mortar batteries:
&bnG10 for sites for fortifications and sea
coast defenscs, SlG5. 900 for the preservation
and repair OF fOriifrations: $3.50 for the
construction Of sea walls and the embank-
nenfs: $. o5p for torpedoes for harbor
defense. and S9.770 l56 for armament for for
tihcations. which include Sf17.3e6 for steel
for sea coast guns 81 72S. .NO0 for steel b-eerh
loading mortars and 1881 SIS fer reserve
supply Of powder and pTojcctiles The to-
tai estimate for for;itica tions and other
works Of defense IS Sl5.N .256-an increase
OF over 10 par cent over the appropriations
for the present fiscal year
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-08

not be exactly up to my standard-so mild
a mani
The purveyor looked relieved
II thought he said. humbly, that with
ragout la French novelist"
He paused.
"Capital"' cried the king, with urdis-
guised joy, and pinning the latest button
to the lapel of his faithful servants toga,
French novelistr'
He smacked his lips in anticipation
Spicy? Well"'
1t was evident that the South Sea Del
monico hSd scored another triumph.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-08
ROBBERS CATCH A TARTAR.
Iowa Station Agent Kills One and
ROuts the Others.

ottUmwa. Ia, Dec. 7.-(SpeciaD Three
robbers attempted to hold up the station
agent of the Chicago. Milwaukee & ST.
Paul railroad at Fairfax, Ia, the second
station this side of Cedar Rapids, at 10
o'clock to-ngAt The agent shot one of the
robbers, killing him instantly. The other
two escaped. The agent telegraphed Su-
perintendent Wright. who is located here,
as to the disposition he should make of the
body of the dead robber and was advised
to turn it over TO the county authorities.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-08
Read in Her Eye.

Until met you Matilda ne mur.nurad
in voice husky with emotion. - believed
that all women We're derei,ful: but when |
look into Your clear. beautiful eyes. be-
loyalty"
George. she exclaimed with enthusi-
asm. ''tnis : the hapriest moment ! hayf.
known since papa took me 10 that London
London oouIist2"
-. dear you never would have known
that my left eyes is a glass one.
Then the moon went under q, rfoui aud
George sat down and buried his fac in tba
sofa eUshion.-ARswers.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-08
Big Tennessee Factory Burned.

Nashville. Tenn. Dec. T.-Early tonight
the entire plant and buildings of the With
ingron & Russell Company, covering about
six acres in Newbown, a suburb of this
city, was destroyed by fire, together with a
large stock of manufactured goods. The
company manufactured agricultural imple-
ments. employing lis hands. The loss is
S125, COO
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-08
Eleven Miners Arrested.

Leadville. Col. Dec. 7.-Eleven members
of the Miners Union were arrested to-day
under indictments by the late special grand
jury for their alleged connection with the
attack ON the Coronado and Emmett mines
Nine are charged with conspiracy and two
with arson.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-08
Natural Gns Explosion,

Muncie Ind. Dec. &c. II. Over. senior
member of the firm of c. H. Over & Co.
window glass manufacturers. and George
G. Vincent. night watchman at the factory,
were horribly and perhaps fatally burned
in a natural gas explosion early this morn
ing. Vincent struck a match while repair
ing a gas pump, causing the explosion.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-08

Washington. Dec THE first appropria-
ton bill Of the session was finished by the
house committee on appropriations to-day
and reported 20 the house, so that ii may
he passed This week. 1t is the pension bill.
which carries a total Of $l4l. .2sS. $50. a de
crease OF abou' $4,000 from the estimates
Of the commissioner of pensions.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-08
Found Guilty of Murder.

Guthrie. o. T.. Dec. 7.-(SpecialD Alfred
Son. aged 90 charged with being mplicat-
ed in the murder of County Treasurer
Hoffman, of D. county. two years ago,
was found guilty at FL Reno to-day. The
jury recommended Imprisonment for life.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-08

The Newsboys' Union held its regular
meeting at its rooms. on West Seventh
streei last evening and elected Mr.. j. L.
Woods Merrill. who gave them their
dinner. an honorary member
and 4 member of the advisory boatd This
is certainly an honor to Mr.. Nerd.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-08
Ten Days in Double Irons.

Newport, F. l., Dec. 7.-Fbrty apprentice
boys, who escaped from the naval station
here SATURDAY, We're tried this morning
and sentenced TO ten days in double irons
The cases of the two ringleaders were re-
ferred to the Cornrnansirr
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-08
FROM THE SAME LIMB.


ker Eliglesthaler's flour was doctored with
ounce of arserfc, ard arrests will prob
ably be made before many hours. No
deaths have occurred as a result of the
foul deed, put nearly 200 peoples lives were
inperiled by partakinG of bread bought
from the bakery
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-08
Katy Brnkemnn Run Over.

Sedalia, Mo-, Dec. 7.-tSpeciaI9 William
O'Tool. section foreman on the Kansa,
City division of the Missouri. Kansas &
Texas, was run over by handcar at Chill
howee to-day. and probably fatally injured.
several of his ribs being crushed in. He
was brought to the company's hospital
here.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-08

Lima o., Dec 7.-Charles D. Steep, OF
Van Vert. o.. an attorney and secretary
for the Columbian Building and Loan AS
sociation, of Columbus. has fled. He is q
defauIter for a large amount.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-08
National Hcmdnunrfcrs.

Washington. Dec. 7.-Washiugfon has
been selected as the seat OF III. RepulIir,,n
national headquarters and H II. Rand ~
Chiaago. vino did special work during tho
lat" campaign at Chicago. viii be placed In
charge OF the work here.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-08
Frisco Brakeman Killed.

Weir City. Kas.. Dec. 7-tspacfal)
Nathan D. Cook. a brakeman. fell under
the cars on the Frisco switch near shaft IS
this morning and was killed. He was cut
IN two and his right arm and left leg
mangled- He was IS years old and leaves
a wife and child