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Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-09-11

trains, and later In the forenoon specials
from all directions brought IN thousands
of delegates and visitors. Every city and
town of Importance in the state was rep
resented and by noon the streets were
thronged with people. The city was in
gala attire. business houses and residences
being profusely decorated with flags, BAN
ners and bunting. In accordance with the
mayors proclamation. business was sus-
pended between the hours of 1 and p.
m. The attendance was between 5000 and
5000. Every subordinate lodge in the state
was represented by some OF the omcers OF
the lodge, and almost every lodge within
a radius of 100 miles was represented by
a majority of its members.
The parade formed on Market street, op-
posite the court house and was in charge
of General w. S. Corbett, assisted by the
following marshals from the Sir Knights
Newton; E. Sir Henry c. Loomis, Winfield: :
E. Sir H. H. Woolsey, Kingman; e: Sir
Ed Hays, Wellington; E. Sir E. W. Well
Eureka; +. Sir james S. Collins, Topeka:
p. Sir Thomas L: Bond, salina; E. Sir
David F. Laws. Emporia; E; Sir W; X.
Newell Sir Peter Pren
Scott; E. Sir j. R. Roberts. Lawrence; +.
Sir Charles A. wilkins. oswego: E: Sir
Adams; iHiewatha; E. Sir .: ], Richards.
Sir j. F. Lenderer, Mcpherson: E. Sir F.
c. Armstrong. Eldorado; E. Sir Peter P.
Kehoe, Clay Center: r. Sir W. II. Bridg-
ems, Kansas City; E. Sir Steve E. Quinn
by, Paola; E. Sir Thomas H.. Jones. Be
lott: E. Sir r. B. Jacobs. Abilene; E. Sir
George F. Tucker Hutchinson: E. Sir Ben
S. Paulen. Fredonia; E. Sir John W. Ma
gee, Girari; E. Sir L. T. Stanley. Pitts
burg: E. Sir John H. Sterling. Arkansas
City; E. Sir Curtis w. Wann. Hays City;
E. Sir c. L. Kelley, Council Grove: E. Sir
c. H; Schneider, Horton; F. Sir J: ]; sum
burn. Anthony: E. Sir Clayton B. Jewell,
GoodIand: E; Sir J. ": Danley. 0lathe: F..
Sir Charles D. Schmidt. Marysville; E. Sir
o. G. Burrows. Seneca; E. Sir Theodore
Laing. Concordia: E: Sir George W: Kend-
rick, junction City; E. Sir George H. Lind
sey. Chanute; E. Sir Charles NJ. Jones,
Wichita
The March to the Home.
The grand lodge was escorted by the
grand commandery knights Templar. and
communicates. chapters. lodges and hum
dreds of individual Masons were in line.
The parade moved south to the corner Of
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SONS OF VETERANS OFFICERS.
J. L. Rake, of Pennsylvania. Elected
Commander-in-Chie In
dianaDolis Next Year

Louisville. KY. Sept 1o.-The fifteenth
national encampment of the Sons of
Veterans adjourned sine die at 1:3O o'clock
this afternoon. The last business was the
installation of the officers elected Many
delegates are remaining in the city to-
night to enjoy the trolley party and re-
ception at Fountain Ferry. but most of
them will leave by tomorrow morning.
At the afternoon session the following Of
ficers were elected: James L. Rake, of
Pennsylvania. commander-in-chief: L. P.
Buckley, of Louisville, junior vice COM
mander: council-in-chief; L. P. Kennedy.
ex officio president: F. W. Heine, of Ne
braska. and Fred Meyers, of Colorado.
Indianapolis was eselected as the next
place of meeting.
Commander-in-Chief Rake this afternoon
announced the names of two members of
his staff. They are: H. A. Hammer. of
Reading. Pa, adjutant general; A. B.
Sphinx Of Providence inspector general.
The remaining members of the staff will
be appointed tomorrow.
At the afternoon session of the Ladies'
Aid Society the following officers were
elected: President Miss Kate Graynor To-
ledo; vice president. Mrs. j. w. Morgan.
Waverly, N. Y: national council. Miss
Margaret Howey. Illinois; Miss Elenor
Freeman. Colorado; Miss Lizzie Irwin.
Pennsylvania: Mrs. E. H. r. Davis. Wash
ingtno; Mrs. Frances Arnold, Missouri; ;
treasurer, Mrs. Mary Landes, Indiana !;
chaplain, Mrs. A. P. Davis, Pennsylvania
chier of staff. Mrs. Pauline Buckley, Louis
VILE.
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on Of the Ladies'
TO ROLL DOWN THE "cHUTEs."
Marion s. jenkins VIII Make the Trip
In q Barrel Saturday-Chil-
dren Admitted Free.

Marion o. Jenkins. Kansas City boy.
will roll down the ''chutes" Saturday aft
ernoon in barrel. OF all the methods of
shooting the chutes' this is the most
unique and will doubtless attract an enor-
nous crowd. The barrel will be started
rolling from the very top of the "chutes."
Saturday will be Children's day at the
.'chutes." and all children accompanied by
their parents will be admitted free. Jenk-
ms will make his roll at 4:30 o'clock.
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Sterrett and Louis NJ. ireland, Populists;
Thomas G. Delehanty, Democrat.
The convention, at p. m, adjourned
sine die,
A STORMY TIME AT HELENA.
Near SplittinE-A. c. B0tl<in
Nominated for Governor.

Nominated for Governor.
Helena, Mont, Sept. 1o.-The afternoon
session of the Republican state convention
was a most stormy one and at one time 1t
looked as if the gold men would walk out
of the hall. During speech made by
Colonel Sanders, the leader of the gold
men started TO leave the hall, but he was
persuaded to remain. During his speech,
which was very caustic and sarcastic and
was frequently interrupted with cheers
and Kisses. the widest confusion prevailed.
The trouble arose over the report of the
committee on permanent organization.
There was majority report signed by six
teen members of the committee and two
the other by two members. The majority
report was adopted after several hours or
heated debate. 1t was on the adoption OF
this report that the two factions came near
splitting. After the adoption of the ma
jority report the next order of business
was the nomination of governor. j. r.
Richards the present incumbent; Lieuten1,
Kessler were put forward. 1t required tve
ballots to chose. Richards led on the third
ballot. Botkin led on. the first, second ana
fourth and was nominated on the last by
a vote of 2O2 to ITO for Richards and for
Kessler. An adjournment was then taken
until s o'clock.
At II o'clock. the convention completed
the ticket. as follows: Lieutenant govern
or. P. r. Dolman; secretary of state, Louis
tor. A. L. Love; superintendent OF public
instruction, j. B. Hendrix; attorney gen
eral S. G. Murray; associate justice, s. 0.
Grubb. The silver men then withdrew to
allow the gold men to adopt platform
and nominate Mckinley electors.
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Main street and Douglas avenue, east on
the avenue to the Union depot, and coun-
termarched west to the home. which is
the West side. Arrived there, the grand Of
fcers took seats on the wide veranda,
while the visitors were seated in tenn
porary amphitheater erected on the lawn,
facing the building.
Promptly at o'clock the dedicatory GER
emonies commenced. Grand Master C. C.
was assisted by Sa Wsm and
ty grand master, Topeka: NJ. L. Stone,
grand senior warden, Wamego. and Colo
mel Henry c. Looms, grand junior war
100 voices sang America" following which
the president of the board of directors
Past Grand Master David B. Fuller. for
mally presented the home to the grand
lodge. The grand master delivered an elo-
quent address accepting it. and the cere-
monies proceeded in the due and ancient
form whereby buildings have been dedi-
Gated to the Uses of Masonry from time
immemorial Being dedicated to pure, holy
and benefcent uses. it received the baptism
refreshment and the oil of joy
The ceremonies were most impressive
and were witnessed by all who could pos
sibly find point OF vantage. A quartette
of the wichita Scottish Rite consistory en-
tertained the people with music after the
formal part Of the exercises had been
completed and several bands which We're
stationed about the grounds enlivened the
occasion. The Masonic visitors and the
general public were permitted to inspect
the home and its surroundings and to re-
gale themselves at the numerous booths
and pretty refreshments stands, which
were III charge of the ladies of the auxil-
iary orders.
The main building is one of the most pa
latial residences in the state, and stands
on a magnificent lawn. surrounded by fine
residences and with the most charming
scenery a little over a mile from the busi-
ness center of the city, and is located on
the electric car line. 1t was erected by
Hon r. E. Lawrence in 1889. when Wichita
was in the zenith of her glory and money
was no object The house stands back
from the street and presents an imposing
appearance. 1t Is built of cut stone. finely
craven and is three stories high. with a
basement running entirely underneath. "A
lofty and spacious porch, with tiled floor,
extends in front and part OF the north,
terminating south in a porte cochere.
Interior of the Building.
From this porch, through massive double
doors. the visitor enters fine vestibule,
also tiled and finished in oak. from which
double glass doors open into q magnificent
reception hall 20x25. finished in oak. with
verv large French plate mirror and oak
parCuet floor. The wide stairway leading
up to the second floor constitutes in itself
one of the chief attractions of the room,
being triumph of the woodworker.s art.
while superb art glass window in the
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FUSION IN COLORADO.
Subject to ChanEe-Bryan and
SewaIl Electors.

Denver Col, Sept. 1o.-The Republican
state convention to-day made the follow
ing nominations: Presidential electors-E.
T. Wells, A. T. Gunnell. T. NJ. Patterson,
G. W. Thatcher; governor, Jared L. Brush,
Weld county; lieutenant governor. Simon
Guggenheim Pueblo; secretary Of state,
Harry E. Mulnix, Las Animas; state treas
urer, George W. Keppart. La Plata; state
auditor John w. Lowell, Routt.
A resolution was adopted requiring all
the nominees to place their designations
in the hands of the committee on fusion
which is comforting with like committees
of the Democratic, Populist and Silver
parties.
The resolutions declare for bimetallism
and protection. "as set forth in our ma
tional platforms previous to 1896. and as
adhered to by Abraham Lincoln and the
founders of the Republican party" The
party is pledged to the support Of Bryan
and Sewan, and the st. Louis boAers are
indcrsed. Senator Teller and Congressman
Shafroth and Bell are commended for their
work in congress and indorsed for re-
election.
The Populist and the Silver conventions
ara awaiting a report from their confer
ence committees. The Democratic electoral
ticket has been indorsed by the Republic
ans. the Populists and the Silver conven-
tions. insuring a solid front for Bryan and
Sewall whatever the outcome of the at
tempt to secure fusion silver state ticket
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STILL IN DEADLOCK.
Agree On . Candidate for Con-
Gress-sSO Ballots Taken.

Chillicothe. No.. Sept. l0.-tSpeciaD At
the assembling Of the Democratic congress
sional convention this morning. there was
degree Of excitement and the ire of the
Democracy was raised because Of an ar
ticle that appeared in one of the local
papers alleging that Judge Rucker had
said there were not enough silver Demo-
Gratis IN Charlton county to fill the county
offices. This reflected on the judges De-
mocracy and it was believed by some that
Miller. Of Livingston. was behind the ar
ticle. to injure Rucker and help his own
chances. Miller was called on and made
a fiat denial Of having any knowledge Of
the article and denounced 1t. Rucker then
advanced to the stage and delivered
scarhing speech, roasting the Journal thar
had slandered him. Miller followed Ruck-
er in a very conciliatory speech, pleading
for harmony. Balloting then commenced
and has been continued through the day
without the change of a single vote. A
proposition was made by Judge Rucker to
recommit the matter to the people. which
was promptly voted down. After about
$50 ballots had been taken, an adjournment
was taken TILL morning.
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sILvERITEs IN Full l. CONTROL.
syIvania Democratic Convention
Fusion With the PODs


Harrisburg, Pa. Sept. 10.-The Demo-
cratic state convention reconvened to-day
for tire purpose of filling vacancies on the
electoral ticket created by the withdrawal,
after the Chicago convention, of about one
third of the electors selected at the Allen
town convention on April %. There was a
good attendance. and the silver men were
in complete control.
W. B. Given and George B. Wilson, of
Lancaster, were unseated because their
sympathies were not with the Chicago
platform and ticket Silver men were
Chairman Ritter, of the resolutions COM
mittee, read the Platform, and when the
name of Bryan was mentioned scene of
enthusiasm followed such as has not been
/ seen in a Pennsylvania Democratic conven-
ton in recent years.
Cheer followed cheer, and nearly every
delegate in the convention was on his feet
waving his handkerchief or newspapers in
the air and lifting his voice wildly for the
national candidate IT was almost five
minutes before Mr.. Ritter could proceed
The platform indorses Bryan and Sewall
and pledges them cordial and vigorous
support. 1t also accepts the Chicago plat
majority of the duly accredited represent
atives of the Democracy of the United
States upon the issues involved in the
present political canvass" and continues:
I'VE heartily indorSe the same, and partic-
ularly that plank in favor of the free and
unlimited coinage of silver at the ratio of
10 10 L.
Before the vote was taken on the adop-
tion of the platform. Delegate James. Of
Northampton presented a protest signed
by a committee of the gold Democrats,
headed by State Chairman Wright. Mr..
James had scarcely started on his intro
tiuctory speech before the delegates mani
tested their impatience by shouts and
| cries of sit down." The chairman and
several delegates urged that Mr.. James be
| given fair play. saying he could not infiu-
| ence votes by his argument.
Finally. when the speaker got hearing.
| he called attention to the fact that three
! months ago at Allentown the Democrats in
| convention adopted resolutions declaring
| for the gold standard, and now the same
| delegates proposed to change about and in
| dorse a free silver candidate on n free sill
Yer platform. He got no further. Kisses.
| groans and a most unruly uproar drowned
| his voice. Mr.. James continued to speak,
| but not a word he uttered could be heard.
| For about five minutes the uproar lasted.
Mr.. James did not read the protest. but
filed IL with the secretary.
Mr.. Snowden. Of Allentown. then offered
| resolution to depose William Harrity as
| national committeeman and authorize
| Chairman Jones to fill the vacancy. Mr.
Donnelly, of Philadelphia, moved to lay
| the resolution on the table. The motion
| prevailed. amid great excitement, 11l-1S7
a motion to give the Populists four elect.
ors and fuse with them was carried.
| D. C. Dewitt and Jerome T. Hilman were
named by acclamation for congressmen-at.
| large. The vacancies in the electoral ticke,
were filled, as follows: At large-Thomas
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A GREAT DAY AT HUTCHINSON.
Three Thousand People Out to Hear
Senator Burrows and Congress-
man Long Yesterday.

Hutchinson, Kas.. Sept. 10.-(Special) De-
spite the fact that a hard rain was falling
all day to-day. Senator Burrows addressed
an audience Of 1900 people here this after
noon. and Congressman Long spoke to as
menS more tonight. 1t was a red letter
day for Republicans. Farmers braved the
rain and wind, and many of them drove
twenty-five miles to attend the two meet
ings. Bands and marching clubs paraded
the streets in the wind and rain. The
Nickerson Marching Club. 100 strong: COM
posed largely of railroad men, with red,
white and blue umbrellas. was one Of the
principal attractions The speech Of Sena-
tor Burrows was one of the best ever de-
livered in Kansas and was a vote winner.
The speech of Congressman Long tonight
was a mastery effort. The large audito-
rum was crowded to its utmost capacity.
and the speaker received an ovation. His
argument was logical and dignified. in
happy contrast to the speeches made by his
opponent, Jerry Simpson. He reviewed the
platform Of the Popocrats and punctured
the theories Of the free silver advocates.
After a two hours speech. men and women
crowded upon the platform to shake hands,
and for almost an hour he was kept busy
greeting his enthusiastic admirers in this
district.
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GREAT RALLY At MoBERLY.
Robert r, Levi, .ad Others Speak to
Large Crowds-C. A. LOOMS
Named for Congress.

Robert e. Lewis aAd Others Speak to
Large Crowds-C. A. LOOMS
Named for Congress.
Noberiy. No.. Sept. 1o-tspecial) The
greatest political gathering Of people ever
seen in Randolph county was that Of the
Republican rally here to-day. The enthu-
siasm began last night, when q preltmt-
nary mass meeting was held In the court
house. AT 10 O'Clock last night Hon. Rob-
ert l. Lewis. candidate for governor. ar
rived and was received at the depot by
large crowd Of people. headed by a brass
band. and escorted to his hotel amid con-
tipued cheers.
This morning the Republican congression-
al convention met and unanimously nomi-
mated Charles A. Loomis for congress
from this. the Second. congressional dis
trict Mr. LOOMS had no opponent for
pltted Its deliberations after a session of
one hour and thirty minutes OF the most
complete harmony and good feeling ever
known In convention.
Hon. T. E. Lewis. Of Clinton. and J. H.
BothweN. OF Sedalia, addressed a large
crowd In the park this afternoon After
the speaking several Democrats came for
ward and assured the candidates they
would receive their votes in November,
One OF them said II would be the ffrst
time anyone OF his name or family ever
voted the Republican ticket.
Tonight Robert f. Lewis. John Kennish
J. 3. Upton and others addressed the peo-
ani the Sedalia FIambeau Club gave an
exhibition Of fireworks in conclusion. Over
500 visitors heard the speaking or took
part in the demonstrations.
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TEXAS REPUBLICANS ADJOURN.
The Question of Fusion Referred to a
Committed

Fort Worth, Tex. Sept. 10-The Repub-
lioan state convention completed its labors
to-day. The nomination of Mckinley and
Hobart was ratified and the St. Louis plat
form indorsed with great enthusiasm No
state ticket was nominated. The question
of fusion was referred to a plenary COM
mittee. f. II. r. Green, son of the richest
woman in America, was elected chairman
of the state executive committee. 1t was
the largest Republican convention ever
held in Texas. Several prominent Demo-
Gratis took the platform and announced
that they would support Mckinley and
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Visitors began arriving on the early
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Rou.tne Rally mt CoReyville.

Coffeyville. Kas., Sept. 1o.-tSpecial) Ex-
Congressman E. s. Taylor. Of Illinois. ad-
dressed a great Republican meeting IN this
city last night. The largest building in the
city would not hold one-third Of the crowd.
and the meeting had to be held on the
plaza. 1t was the largest political gather
ing held in this city for years.
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FRANCIS TO BYNUM.
The Secretary Regrets That He Cam
not Attend the Notification
of Palmer.

Washington. Sept. 10.-Secretary Francis
to-day sent the following telegram to Hon.
W. D. Bynum, at Indianapolis: "Regres
cannot accept your invitation to attend
notification of Generals Palmer and Buck
ner at Louisville Saturday evening. These
old heroes have fought valiantly for their
convictions on many battlefields but no
patriot ever enlisted in a nobler cause than
that which they have consented to lead.
1t is the maintenance of the countrys
homer and the preservation of the integrity
of Democratic principles, on whose per-
petuity depends the survival of our insti-
tutionS.
My the nominees receive that earnest
and Jealous support which their high char
acter and the National Democratic party's
'D. r. FRANCIS"
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s. E. Tuttle. solicitor for the Mutual
Reserve Fund Association. was arrested
yesterday in the New York Life building
by F.. T. Crowley. a deputy constable from
Lawson. Ray county. Mo-. on warrant
charging him with procuring IS worth OF
board from Edward Zimmerman, a hotel
keeper at Lawson. by false pretenses. Tut
tie later escaped from the deputy and had
not been retaken at a late hour last night
serve Fund Association. and Tuttle was
working for him at the time Of his arrest.
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Seventh Day Adventi.t..

Sedalia, No.. Sept. 1o-GSpeciaD The an.
nual session OF the Missouri conference OF
the Seventh Day Adventists commenced
to-day at Forest park Seventy tents have
been pitched, and fully as many more will
be occupied by Sunday. ". A. Hennig.
president; ". B. Lovey. treasurer. and
James Cochran, secretary, occupy large
tent near the pavilion. Organization was
completed to-day and regular services will
commence tomorrow, when hundreds OF
families are expected to be represented
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W. q, District Co.ventio..

warrensburg. No.. Sept. 10-tSpecial)
T. L. of the Thirteenth district, convened
this morning in the First Presbyterian
church. Mrs. NJ. E. Gollady. Of Holden,
present At the morning session Mrs. EfIie
Hale Houts made an address, and Mrs
B. ". Mitchell responded Tonight Mrs.
Clara HOFFMAN, state president, addressed
the convention.
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Simpson Mt Dodge City.

Dodge City, Kas.. Sept. 1o-(Special)
100 people this afternoon, followed by
o. W. Hendee. of Hutchinson In the
evening. A. ]. Hoskinson, of Garden City.
spoke. Day and night parades were given
Much enthusiasm Was exhibited throughout
the day.
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Rain Prevented the Debate.

Topeka, Kas., Sept. 10.-(Special9 Rain
to-day prevented a joint debate between
Populists and Republicans at Auburn. near
this city. John Madden, candidate for con-
gress against Charlie Curtis. and d. G.
Tillotson, of Topeka, on behalf of the free
silverites, were to debate against Lieuten-
ant Governor Troutman and W. F. Schoch
of this city. The debate will be arranged
for some future date.
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DOUGLAS AND BEEKMAN.
Each Speaks to a Large Audience at
McPhers0n.

Mcpherson, Kas.. Sept. 10.-(Special)
This afternoon Hon. Stephen A. Douglas,
Jr, of Chicago, addressed Republican
audience of 1.soO people in the opera house.
He presented strong arguments for sound
be as stanch a Republican as his distin-
guished father was a Democrat. At every
mention of his fathers name thunderous
applause went up from the vast audience.
Tonight, Judge ]. W. Beekman.' of Ar
kansas City, delivered an address on sound
money to an audience that again tested
the capacity Of the opera house.
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CLAIMS HE WAS ROBBED.
A Kansas Farmer Who Fell in With
n Bad Lot.

]. B. soden, farmer from salina. Kas..
complained to the police yesterday that
while drinking with several negro men on
Third street early yesterday he was robbed
of all the money he had, in amount rang
Ing from $40 to $10I. He claimed to have
slOO when he came from Salina. Wednes-
day. and does not know how much he had
when he was robbed. Jim Ellis, negro.
was arrested late yesterday afternoon on
suspicion of being one of the men who
he identified him positively one of the
men he drank with. Ellis. however. proved
that he was detained at the st. Louis ave
nue. police station Wednesday night when
SoGen claims he robbed him, and the police
are inclined to take Mr.. Sodens robbery
story with considerable salt.