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The record-union., 1896-10-01

Mr.. Sewall remains ON the ticket. Mr.
Sewall has resigned the Presidency of
the American Merchant Marine Associ-
alton. That association has been
valIantly and wisely urging the pro-
lection and up-building of American
shipping interests, by discriminating
duty against imports brought in on for
eign bottoms. For forty years we pros
pered under that system and had 90 per
cent. Of our foreign commerce on
American bottoms, whereas we now have
but from s to II per cent. Mr.. Sewall
was right as President Of the asso-
citation; he was wrong to resign It. Why
did he do so? Because the platform on
which he stands denounces any and all
protection as crime. But does any one
believe that Mr.. Sewall has yielded his
honest convictions by the resignation :?
Not whit. Mr.. Sewau Is simply a.
demagogue now. From an honest be-
lever in protection he has become a
pledged advocate of free trade. He
sacrifices his convictions, apparently,
for the sake of office. Really, he is of
the old opinion still. So he Is playing
the part OF demagogue that he may
be running mate for Mr.. Bryan. And
of such is Democratic politics. Now, In
deed, may Tom Watson roar
The record-union., 1896-10-01

Entered at the Postoffice at Sacramento
az sscond-class matter.
The record-union., 1896-10-01

The claim has been constantly made
that in the rise of silver and in its fall
the rise and fall in the market price of
wheat is reflected. This Is one of the
stock arguments of the radical silver
men, and they indulge In elaborate tab
ular showings in the effort to maintain
their point. 1t has. however, been re-
peatedly shown that there IL neither
immediate nor remote relation between
the two prices. The relati is no more
intimate than that between the number
Of insane patients committed annually
and the rise and fall of a coin metal.
Wholly independent and unrelated
causes operate to affect the market
prices of wheat But within the last few
days remarkably strong proof Of this
has been made that is simply incontro
vertible. Wheat under the influence of
foreign operations and political compli
cations has risen sharply and may be
said to be still on the rise. At the same
time, but by no means because Of the
wheat rise. silver in the market has
fallen step by step until it has declined
as much as two cents on the ounce.
The record-union., 1896-10-01

in American gold coin he must have
replied that it would be worth less than
6U cents. Let Mr.. Bryan take advice
and refuse to answer questions
The record-union., 1896-10-01

Our platform means that the mints
shall treat the silver dollar just as they
treat the gold dollar. (Mr. Bryan at
New York, September 2Sth.)
Good; that is really goodl We agree
that platform. At last the campaign is
ended as to the money question. and
there is no longer any financial issue
The record-union., 1896-10-01
w Gather Forecast.

Weather Forecast.
Northern California-Cloudy and threat
ing weather, with showers in the north
ern portion Thursday and Thursday
night; northerly winds.
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Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-12-01

Shiny troth on the advance wave Of our
Western and trans-Sierra civilization.
a conspicuous example Of his class was
Jack Childers, who went to his death with
cigar in his mouth. the ueryiest IF ali
the hardened array of criminals that fol-
lowed him. Jack SDaniard was anO her
He removed his boots before he was pin
ioned and stepped upon the trap. He. too,
had tried TO delay his execution until after
the time fixed by law.
He fought the iaIlers when they at
tempted 10 take him from his cell and en-
deavOred to brain a keeper with a stool.
He met his fate in his stocking feet. be
cause. as he told Maledan. he didn't want
his friends to say that he had died. a-5
they always said he would. with his
boots on.
It was in 1871 that the wlardest episode in
the history of Fort Smith executions Oc-
CURED. IL was in connection with the exc
Cution Of Jack Chiiders. The day was
clear. with brilliant sunlight everywhere
except around the Scaffoid and overhead.
where a patch OF dense black cloud oh
sCured the sun. out over the river. on the
hills beyond. and behind on the clustered
the sun shone with unbroaen spiendOr.
CElIders had persistently refused to admit
his guilt. though prayed with and besOught
BY little Baptist minister who had visited
him daily for two months.
As he stepped on the trap door light
drizZling rain began to fall Just as Jhr
cap was being drawn over his face. Chiidefs
turned to the minister and said:
Il did kill that feller. but all the witt
nc sses lied about 1t.
The next instant his body shot down as
the trap fell gathering against the beams.
while at the same instant fash OF light
ming so vivid. and peal of thunder
terrific that II prOstrated half a dozen per-
sons ieaped from the dark cloud overhead
in the smiling sky.
one-haif OF the assembled thousands. do
claTed. and believe TO this day, that the ell
mental outburst was Satan's welcome To
the unrepentant soul of Jack Childers-
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-12-01

Aciak-eiect either TO shell out" or suffer
me loss Of all Democratic votes two years
A. this meeting It viii be decided what
Offices 10 demand and what aDnIicarts n
recommend The slate viii be arranged
complete. In the event the gOvernor-ele.t
aceedss TO the demands Of the committee.
ne viii be ordered not 10 give any Demo
cTat job unless the state committee in
derses him. This brings the scramble for
once among the Democrats before the
state committee. instead of Mr. Leedy
Tor which the latter is truly thankful as
NJ has plenty OF troubles OF his own in
the Fopul!st camp. The coming meeting Of
the committee VIII attract as many Office
seekers 10 Topeka AS the recent caucus Of
state and congressional officials-elect did
\ secretary viii also likely be elected 10
succeed ". H. l. Pepperell. resigned.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-12-01
BRYAN ON THE ELECTION.
Boy Orator Gives His Views in an Ar
ticIe In the North Amer
lean Review.

New York, Nov 30.-In the December
North American Review. published to-day,
Mr.. Bryan has an article in which he dis
cusses the result of the election as affect
ing the status of the silver question. The
issue on which the election turned he de-
scribes as the greatest issue ever submit
ted 10 the American people in time of
peace The declaration of the Chicago
convention in favor of the free coinage ef
silver, forced upon the people of this coun-
try a study of the money question in gen.
eral and within the last four months more
people have been simultaneously engaged
in its consideration than ever before in the
history of the world. The result of this
study Mr.. Bryan declares to be temporary
defeat, but permanent gain for the cause
of bimetallism"
Mr.. Bryan regards it as a significant fact
that the silver sentiment was strongest
where the question has been longest con-
sidered-that is TO say, in the West and
South. In Mr.. Bryan's opinion, the cause
of bimetallism made more rapid progress
than any other cause ever made in such
short time. He expresses MS assurance that
the election can be by no means regarded
as a conclusive settlement Of the question
at issue The advocates of free coinage
are convinced, he says, that they are la
boring in behalf of a large majority of the
people. not only here but throughout the
world, and, according to the writer, they
propose to continue their contest confident
that four more years of experience will
convince many who have thus far resisted
arguments.
This confidence. Mr.. Bryan says. is con-
firmed by the history of recent elections.
Mr.. Greeley was defeated in 1872 and yet
Mr. Tilden was elected in 1876. Mr.. Blaine
was defeated in 1884, but Mr.. Harrison was
elected in 1888. The Republican victory of
1888 was followed by the Democratic VIC
tory of 1890, and the election of President
Cleveland two years later.
Mr.. Bryan counsels the successful party
TO remember that thousands of Republic
ans have been held to their party this year
by the pledge that it will try to secure in
ternational bimetallism.
In reference to the gold standard Demo-
erats Mr.. Bryan feels assured they cannot
do as much in 1890 as they have done this
year They have declared their affection
for Democratic principles, while they
spared no effort to secure the success of
the opposing ticket. They cannot" he says,
disguise themselves again.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-12-01
CREEK TOWNSITE SCHEME.
PInn Outlined Yesterday nj Muskogee
for Submission 10 the Dawes
Commission

MuskoEoe, I. T, Nov. se-(speclal) A
meeting Of the representative men from
all the large towns IN the Greek nation
was held in the United States court room
in MuskoE6e this afternoon under the aus
pi0cs Of the board OF trade OF this citv.
The purpose OF the meeting was to secure
united action In an effort 20 provide a
system Of townsites for all towns Of over
sD1 population in the Creek nation. The
plan provides for the payment to the
creek nation OF $40 an acre for the first SO
acres 50 for the next gf9 acres. and So
for Tho Hual af0 acres. making tho limit OF
ipwus.t" go acres. The PROPOSITIONS
will D." laid before the Creek conference
committee Tomorrow. and. ir accepted tho
'rrrk committee VIII submit them 20 tho
IpaHus commission as early n Friday. to-
g"rErH a.itH memorial 20 congress that
frE measure embrace an the legislation
with reference 70 the Creek nation. The
Tiau provides FOR q board OF appraisers.
vic viii graduate the value %! the LOIS
sr1 also give the occupants or holders th,.
preference Of purchase from the towns!te
LyaEgs.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-12-01
BANK OF WEsTP0RT FAILS.
Caused by Run During
the Afternoon.

The Bank of Westport closed its doors
yesterday evening, after making an as
signment for the benefit of creditors to
DR.. ". L. Mabry. 1t was compelled to
take this course owing to a run just be-
fore the close OF banking hours and an
expected run to-day. The capital stock
of the bank is $1,000. Its assets, which in
clude bills receivable. book accounts. real
estate. etc. are said to aggregate $32. 900.
and its liabilities are placed at s2c O00.
Samuel Ellis is president and Edward F.
Phillips is cashier. The run upon the
s~ak yesterday afternoon was caused by
the knowledge Of deposit9rs that it had
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-12-01
TO SUCCEED DAVID 3. HILL.
Joseph II. ChOate n Candidate for
United States Senator From
New York.

New York, Nov SO-The Press to-mor-
row viii say: Joseph H. Choate is a can
didate for the United States senate. His
friends have made him so, and he has
said to them that he will not repudiate
any honorable efforts made in his behalf,
even if success should not crown them
This is a declaration which means con-
test in earnest that will not cease until
the legislature has ballotted. Mr.. Choate
made the statement substantially given
here in the office of General Sam Thomas
yesterday. Some Republicans, anxious
that a worthy New Yorker be chosen
to succeed David B. Hill, had met there
and cast about for candidate. They were
bankers, merchants and lawyers, and after
a consultation lasting some hours unani-
mously decided upon Mr.. Choate. He was
sent for, expressed his qualification and
surprise, and accepted, as told.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-12-01
CREDITORS ALLEGE FRAUD.
Suit Brought to Set Aside the Assign
ment of st. Joseph jew
eIry Firm.

St. Joseph. Mo. Nov. 3O.-tspeciaI) The
Chicago Music Company, and the other
creditors of the L. Burnett JeweIry Com
pany not in the preferred class. filled
suit in the circuit court this afternoon TO
set aside the assignment made some time
ago to Samuel H. Smith, alleging fraud
and conspiracy.
on November the company made an
assignment 10 Samuel II. Smith naming a
number OF preferred creditors among them
being J. +. HaTtwell whose claim is for
$1,000 with an additional claim for 8 535 -
for diamonds, which is alleged to be ficti-
tious and fraudulent. Ii is claimed that
the assets are not sufficient TO pay the
debts in the preferred class. and the p!a!nt-
IFS ask that the deed OF trust be set aside
and another receiver appointed. The LA
bilities are about $500.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-12-01

CHAS- u. MILL, Gen'l Agent,
New England Life Building.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-12-01
FLYNN NOT A CANDIDATE.
Declares That He Is Not Out for the
Oklahoma Governorship. ..

Washington. Nov. 3O.-(Special.) Delegate
Dennis Flynn, of Oklahoma, has arrived
and is hard at work for his constituents in
the departments. His whole aim IN the
short session will be directed toward the
passage of the free homes bill in the SEN
ate. Gossip here connects him with the
Oklahoma governorship, but Flynn says he
Is not a candidate.
Among the Missourians who arrived are
Congressman Treloar who was defeated by
Champ Clark, and Sergeapt-at-arms Rus
sell. Congressman Van Horn has also ar
rived.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-12-01
RAINES LAW INQUIRY.
A New York Senatorial Committee Is
Investigating Its Workings
in Gotham.

New York, Nov. 30-A legislative inquiry
into the workings of the Raines excise law
was begun here to-day. The committee of
investigation consists of five members of
the state senate, with Mr.. Raines, the
father of the law. as chairman. 1t is
expected the hearing will continue through
out the week. One of the star witnesses
will be Police Commissioner Theodore
Roosevelt. WHO last week gave out news
paper intervitw, which, in effect, pro-
rounced the judgment upon the law that
it could not h>ve been more inefficacious
had those who framed it had the purpose
of making it a statute that could not be
enforced
This afternoon District Attorney Battle
went on the stand. and was questioned by
Senator Raines and others. His testimony
elected nothing beyond the commonplace
Tomorrow morning Chief of Police Conlon
will be examined, and Police Commissioner
Roosevelt in the afternoon
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-12-01
SHE MARRIED AN INDIAN.
Now She Is Sorry for 1t and Is Suing
for Divorce and Ali

Perry, o. t. Nov. SO-(special0 Mrs.
Addie r. Conner. daughter of one of the
prominent merchants of Dexter, Kas.. has
filed suit for divorce against her husband,
William H. Conner, who is a half-breed
Usage Indian of considerable note, and
treasurer of his tribe. He is reputed to
be wealthy and to have an income of
$4,000 a year. Mrs. Conner alleges in her
petition that she was married to w. H.
Conner in 1882 at Dexter, Kas.: that after
a few years he became cruel to her; that
he was insanely jealous and accused her
of infdelity, often whipping her; that on
the morning of November L, 1885, he pulled
her out of bed and beat her almost to
death, besides committing numerous other
atrocities, causing her to leave her home.
She asks for divorce, custody of the 12-
yeer-old child and liberal alimony.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-12-01
TO BE lNAuGuRAIED TO-DAY.
Fifth Term as President
of Mexico.

City of Mexico Nov So-General Diaz
will take the cath of Office tomorrow as
president Of the republic of Mexico for the
fourth consecutive term, making five terms
in the chief magistracy. The ceremony
will be witnessed by a brilliant assembly
of foreign diplomats and distinguished peo-
pie. He is in robust health, and his pro-
gramme for the ensuing four years follows
substantially his policy during this term.
With special emphahis TO be given popular
education. He will. if he lives, show at the
end of his term, which concludes the CEN
tury, several railways crossing Mexico
from sea to sea; gigantic port works and
hundreds of new factories.
The government will stick to the silver
standard as being in the opinion of the ad-
ninistration one best adapted to this coun-
try, and as affording it, at the present rate
of exchange, an immense protection to
home. industries, while at the same time
securing for es exports gold premium.
which operates as a bounty to tropical
planters.
1t is believed General Diaz may go around
the world during the coming year as the
affairs of Mexico are in prosperous condi-
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-12-01
A SICK SOLDIER SHOT.
Looked Out of II Hospital window md
u Sentinel Saw Him.

Havana, Nov. 3o.-At 9 o'clock this morn
ing n sick soldier in the Havana military
hospital, while looking out of window.
was shot by a sentinel. who had been or
dcred TO prevent :he inmates from look
ing out, inasmuch as persons who had
been imprisoned for political offenses and
were III we're in the hospital The sentinel
thought the soldier was one of these po-
uuaal prisoners attempting to escape
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-12-01
RAGLE LIKELY TO GO.
GGifsd states Marshal Of oklahoma
Too Active BryHnIte 10
suit his snperInrs.

Du4re. p. T., Nov 9o-CSpecial) Pluto
HpArrj9y, tho special agent Of the depart
ufH1 ~ Justice, did uot leave for Wash
iHgrgu FatUrray but simply went TO an
pfHsr uaft u the territory TO get some
f-st. hc aas After and IS back to-day hard
af work. ~hiia the federal officials look
oE iH fear and trembling The efforts OF
fEs Department seem al present 10 be d.
T..f't toward th" United States marshal's
gflrs Marshal Aagle was appointed as a
p.ia STANDARD auti-fusion Democrat, but
isgH tufAe1 traitor ~ Tbs cause, beG2m.ng
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-12-01
Comptroller EckeIs Notified.

Washington. Nov. 30.-(Speciai) Comp
troIIer Eckels was to-day notified of the
closing of the doors of the Missouri Ma
tionaI bank of Kansas City. and immediate
" ordered Bank Examiner Forman to take
charge of the institution and make a re-
port of its condition. At the date of the
last report the total liabilities Of the bank
were sI.745,OJO The liabilities We're: Capt.
tai stock. $4,000: surplus and undivided
profits. SO, ,O00: due other banks, 1894 go; due
depositors, 81, ,I3l coo.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-12-01

Lawrence. Kas, Nov. 3O.-CSpecial) Gov
erhor-elect Leedy and wife arrived here
to-day from Kansas City, Kas., where they
spent Sunday with relatives. Mrs. Leedy
VIII remain here SInd complete arrange
ments 20 move into her new home. The
governors household goods were shipped
from lie Roy Saturday and are expected
to be unloaded here to-day Until they are
settled in their new home they will be the
guests of friends.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-12-01
COMPANY HELD LIABLE.
Must Pay $1,000 for the Death of a
LinemaR Killed by a
olive Wnro

= Philadelphia, Nov. 30-An opinion to-day
filed by Judge Dallas, in the United States
circuit court of appeals, affirms the judg-
ment of the lower court in the suit of
Henry NJ. Garden, administrator of James
4. Mason, deceased, against the Newark
Electric Light and Power Company. The
action was tried in the circuit court of
New Jersey and resulted in an award of
5000 damages for Mason's death. Mason
was lineman. In April, 1924, while he
was engaged in Newark, in making spices
to wires strung on a telegraph pole, he
came in contact with live wire" and
killed. The defendant company was
held responsible upon the ground of neg
Hgence, it being Contended that the wire
was not properly covered.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-12-01
THEIR TRIP FOR NOTHING.
Kansas Pie Hunters Rush to Topeka
in Response to n Base
less RumOr.

Topeka Kas., Nov. 9O.-(special) A ru-
NOR went ont over the state Sunday that
Governor-elect Leedy would come to To-
peka tomorrow 10 consult with some of
his political friends concerning the matter
Of appointments, and as result the local
hotels are beginning to fill up with place
hunters. A score or more came in this
afternoon and word was received that the
rest would be in Tomorrow. The bosses
however, have received no information of
Leedy's proposed visit. They claim the
rumor was started just to excite the pie
chasers
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-12-01
FITzHUGH'S CONTRIBUTION.
Democrntic State Central Committee
Assessed Him sI55. but lie Re-
spondea with SO.

Topeka, Kas., Nov. 3o-Cspecial) Among
the names Of Kansas postmasters who do
mated 10 the silver Democratic state cam
paign fund, that Of Thaddeus FItzhugh, of
Kansas City, Kas., is noticeable by its alb
sence The state committee made a levy
Of $50 against him for campaign purposes,
out he failed TO Equidate a solitary cent,
so far as the records show. He told the col
Lestor that he gave s. 20 the free silver
committee Of WyaudOtte county, and he
thought that was all he should be asked
for He did not refuse to donate for fear
OF losing his job. but simply because he
was tight fisted,' so a member Of the
committee states.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-12-01
John senton VIII Resign.

Topeka, Kas.. Nov. 3O.-CSpecial) Captain
John Seaton, of Atchison. will next week
tender his resignation as a member of the
state board OF public works TO Governor
Morrill,. All public work under the super
vision OF the board is practically COM
pleted. and Captain Seaton says he wants
TO get out before the legislature convenes,
as he VIII be a member OF that body and
don't believe in one man holding two Off
ces at the same time.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-12-01
NEW MASONIC TEMPLE.
Indianapolis Masons Celebrating the
Completion of Their Fine
FireDroof Home.

indianapolis. Nov. 3O.-To-day is the first
OF three which will be consumed in the
dedication of the new temple house on
South Pennsylvania street. The dedicatory
exercises will be conducted by Henry l..
Palmer, thirty-third degree, sovereign
grand lodge. commander of the supreme
council of ancient and accepted Scottish
Rite in the Northern Masonic jurisdiction,
who will be assisted by Thomas E. Bald
ing. thirty-third degree, of Milwaukee.
About 100 members of the order are present
from this and adjoining states.
The new temple cost Sl500G0: is nine
stories high, and IS entirely tireproof. It
stands on the site of the old one, destroyed
BY fire several years ago, and is, it is
claimed. the most thoroughly equipped of
any temple in the United States. The di-
me nsiOns of the temple are: Depth, 102
feet; frontage, so feet. The banquet hall,
used tonight for the first time, is 1O0x60
feet and seats 500 persons.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-12-01
some of it's funds in the defunct Missouri
National bank.
A TOPEKA RECEIVERSHIP.
Court Takes Charge of the Property
of the Capital Elevator
COmnany

Topeka, Kas., Nov. SO-The district court
tonight appointed D. n. Martin, OF this
city, receiver for the Capital Elevator
Company, on application of its president,
Samuel NJ. Stanford, who owns $4,000 of
the $4,000 stock of the company. Liabilities
include $4,000 mortgage and a 5000 note
besides 1000 bushels of wheat and 5000
bushels of corn. Resources cannot be
known until the court investigates. STAN
ford claims the stock was sold to him on
Misrepresentation of the financial condi-
ton of the company and he asks for a re-
ceiver to settle the affairs of the concern
and adjust his standing. Other suits
against the company are pending.