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Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-27
IS STILL AFTER Him.
Jack" HARRIS SERVES SUPPLE
MENTAL NOTICE on NJ. 5. PETERS.
WANTS THE SEAT IN CONGRESS.
CHARGES FRAUD IN EVERY COUNTY
IN THE SECOND DISTRICT.
James BIy-Snys His Brother Spent His
Money for LiquOr-C. w. Curtis
in Jail for Stealing 80 Cts,
Worth of COrn-Oth-
er News.
WANTS THE SEAT IN CONGRESS.

The Harris-Peters congressional contest
is on in full force. The attorneys for Mr..
Harris have served supplemental notice
on sir. Peters in the proceedings Instituted
last Saturday. Fraud is charged in every
county ia the Second congressional district
slnd some of the allegations made by the
contestor, Mr.. Harris, are of a sensational
flavor. Ii is claimed that IL all of the
Illegal votes are thrown out and all the
votes counted that should have been count
ed. Mr. Harris would have had 26695 votes
againet Peters q, COG. According to the face
of The returns Peters received 26.SO7 and
Harris, 25.9l9 Among some of the specific
charges of fraud alleged by the contestor
are follows: 80
That forty ex-Confederates voted in
Bourbon county for Mr.. Peters, and that
these voters had not yet had their political
disabilities removed by the Kansas legis-
lature. The names of these men have
been secured along with a number Of other
men who cast alleged illegal ballots in that
county. In Marion township, Douglas
county, # is claimed that when the Judges
OF the election closed the polls they locked
the ballot boxes and turned them over to a
man who was not judge and that this
party kept the same until the following
day. 1t is also alleged that he was given
the key to the boxes.
One of the strongest charges made is
that the Judges and clerks of the election
in Reeder township, anderson county. all
got drunk on election day and kicked the
booths out into the street. The plaintiT
claims that he does not know whether or
not an election was held there but never
theless a majority of eighty-four votes
was turned in for Peters. In Willow
Springs township. Douglas county, a strong
hold of bewhiskered Pops, it is alleged that
the judges made a bet as to how the vote
stood up to a certain hour, and that they
stopped the election there TO canvass the
ballots.
The contestant alleges that in Bourbon
county fully 200 Illegal votes were cast
and counted for Peters In Dry Wood
township that county, Il is claimed that
no booths were erected and that the voters
were allowed to leave the room TO prepare
their ballots In the Second ward in the
city of Lawrence. Mr.. Harris claims that
seventeen Populist students who resided
and registered in other counties were al
lowed TO vote there, and that they cast
their ballots to man for Peters.
The contest brought by Mr.. Harris Is
causing Peters many restless nights, and
then he is having an awful hard time with
his fusion brethren. The Democrats, and
even some of the Populists, claim that
Peters has got the big head" and wants
10 run the party on so short a notice His
plan of distribution of pie does not meet
with unanimous approval, but he has
started out TO have it adopted at any cost.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-27
BOSTON STREET CAR STRIKE.
Great Indignation at the Whoiesaie
Dismissal of Men Who Took
Part in the Affair.

NFoeton Dec 96-There is much indigna-
tion among the street railway conductors
and motormen who participated in the
recent tie-up of the West End street rail-
way over the manner in which the ofllciais
of the road have discharged the men VINO
refused to take out cars on Thursday. Ac-
cording to the union officials, every member
of the conference committee, every officer
of tho union and 500 of the rank and lille
have been refused reinstatement, and many
more dismissais are expected before the
end is reached.
So great has the indignation become that
a public mass meeting has been called for
Monday night in Fanieul hall, to which a
number of prominent clergymen, college
professors and business men have been in
vited. A special invitation was sent this
evening by President Young to President
Little, of the road. to give his version of the
controversy, which will be answered by
President Young.
The headquarters of the union have been
filled all day with crowd of angry men,
who, smarting under the defeat they have
sustained and loss of employment, have
made accusations of selling OUT and
"treachery" against the leaders and de-
nouncing all the union officials for the
manner in which the strike has been
handled. The men say they are practically
at the mercy of President Little and his
officials, and that there is slight hope of
their reinstatement. Many of the men have
large families, and the prospect of being
out of work in midwinter Is not cheering.
At the company's offices, on Water street,
a line of between 300 and 400 men can be
seen at all hours of the day waiting for q
chance to register for employment. Among
them were many of the old employees, who,
after waiting five or six hours to reach the
office, We're told. as soon as they gave their
names, that they we're not wanted.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-27
BRIEF BITs OF NEWS.

The Jackson day banquet at Chicago viii
not be graced by any of the cabinet officers
on account of a cabinet dinner to be given
by the president the evening before the
banquet.
Miss Susan B. Anthony and her sister,
Miss Mary Anthony, will attend the ma
ttonal woman suffrage convention, which
begins next Monday at Des Moines, Ia.
The creditors OF the P H. Kelly Mer
camille Company, of st. Paul, have settled
for 60 cents on the dollar. The COMPANY
failed several months ago, with liabilities
OF S395.0O0.
General Campos, Weyler's predecessor
in Cuba, thinks the Spanish government
made a great mistake in not granting re-
forms in Cuba last year. He has no hope
for the success of Weyler's present cam
paign.
The Madrid Herald calls upon the Span
ish government to officially deny the re-
ports of intervention by the United States
in the affairs of Cuba, which reports, that
newspaper is of the opinion, are wounding
the Spanish dignity
Joseph d. Weeks, editor of the Amer
lean Manufacturer, died at his home in
Pittsburg, Pa. last night from the effect
OF stroke of paralysis. Mr.. Weeks for
years has held a hig position in the manu-
featuring business world
A receiver has been appointed for the
firm of Norton & Co.. which operates the
Lockport Touring mills, one of the oldest
concerns in the vicinity of Chicago. The
assets will reach s5OO,OOO. while the liabiIi-
ties are less.
A big robbery of postal matter has been
discovered in New York. Mail bags contain
ing thousands of dollars, were stolen from
Western express train that reached New
York Tuesday. The thieves boarded an
outgoing steamer and are now on their
way to Europe or to one Of the Southern
ports.
Three men were killed and as many more
were wounded as the result of a fight in the
lower part of Wilcox county, Ala, on
Christmas day. A score of young men had
arranged a cock fight. which was followed
by a crap game, the festivities ending with
q dispute and a triple tragedy.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-27
Mrs. P. E. Drought and Mrs. John S.
Corey. No cards have been sent out
CHURCH SERVICES.

Washington Avenue Methodist church
Preaching both morning and evening The
Epworth League meeting at 3 p. m. will be
addressed by the Rev. Warner, pastor OF
the Dundee Place Methodist church, Kan
sas City, Mo. A cordial invitation has been
extended to the Young Peoples Societies
of the various churches. Recognition of the
newly elected officers will occur at this
service.
Peoples Methodist Protestant church,
corner Seventh street and Nebraska avenue
Preaching at II a. m. and 7:3O p. m. by
Professor Eugene Miller, of the new uni
versity. Y. I. S. C. e. meeting at $50 p.
m, led by Mrs. Wary.
Stewart Avenue Methodist church
Preaching at II a. m. by the Rev. Eugenia
st, John and at go by the Rev. c. II. st.
John. The subject of the evening sermon
will be Meditation on the Year 1896. =
Sunday school at 10 a. m. and Y. P. S. c. E.
meeting at G:30 p. m.
Cumberland Presbyterian church, corner
Seventh S,si.i street and Tauromee avenue
Preaching at II 4. IN. and 7:30 p. m. by the
Rev. C.. T. Duvall. Subjects. morning,
Jesus came Into the World" evening.
Jesus Passed Through the World" Sun
day school at 10 a. m, followed by the cleo
tion Of officers for the ensuing year.
Central Christian church, corner Seventh
street aud Tauromee demonstrating at
l0:45 a. III. and 40 p. m, by Rev. W. E.
Johnson. Subjects, morning. Dignity of
the Christian;" evening. "a Crisis Sun
day school at S:15 a. m. and Young Peoples
meeting at $50 p. m.
United Presbyterian church, corner Sew
enth street and Rlverview avenue-Preach-
ing morning and evening by the pastor
Rev. d. NJ. Mcclellan. Morning service at
IL O'Clock. Subject, "Consecrated Work
ers." Evening service at 7:30. Subject,
The Essential Presence"
Third Baptist church, corner Sixth street
and Nebraska demonstrating at 9:45 a.
m. by the pastor, Rev. w. ]. Sly. Young
Peoples meeting at $50 p. nj.
St. Paul's Episcopal church, corner Sew
enth street and State avenue-Preaching
morning and evening by the pastor, Rev.
Dean Duffy. Morning service at IL a. m.
Subject, THE End of Time Evening serv-
ice at 7:30 o'clock. Subject, THE Last Four
Things" Sunday school at $3.50 a. m.
Young Mems Christian Association, cor
ner Sixth street and Ann avenue-Men's s
meeting at p. m. addressed by G. ]. Rat
cliffe. Subject, Lessons of 60
The Rev. A. P. George. of Hutchinson,
Kas.. will conduct normal Bible study
at the Washington Avenue Methodist
church at $50 p. m. He will also address
the Sunday school workers at 5:30.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-27
Protracted Meetings.

The protracted meetings at the London
Heights Protestant Methodist church are
still in progress and the interest is grow
ing continually, with many good results.
Rev. c. NJ. Murphy, the evangelist, of Chi
cago, is conducting the meetings They
will continue throughout the week with
an extra meeting to-day at 2:3o p. m. Rev.
Mrs. NJ. B. Mcbride has been sick for two
days and has not been able to attend the
meetings since.
The Christmas entertainment at the NJ
E. and NJ. p. churches passed off nicely and
the many little folks were highly enter
tanned. At the NJ P. church the super
intendent. Mr.. c. H. Chaplin, was presented
with live goose and the little folks took
great delight in the presentation.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-27
sEDALIA WoMAN's QUEST.
Miss Mary Ellen Thaxter Goes to Ore
gon After Proof of Her
Fathers Death.

Portland, Ore. Dec. 26.-Miss Mary Ellen
Thaxtef, of Sedalia, Mo-, is here endeavor-
ing to obtain confirmatory evidence of the
death of her father, Everett Thaxter-if he
be indeed dead-to expedite the distribution
of half million dollar estate in st. Louis
in which she is interested to the extent OF
$500
Ten years ago. Mr.. Thaxter left his
home, coming West, and the last five letters
Miss Thaxter received from him were post
marked "Oswego, Oregon" That was five
or six years ago. Then correspondence be-
tween father and daughter ceased. About
that time Thaxter was known to live in the
neighborhood of Oswego. prospecting and
otherwise laboring. having as q chum one
Frank Merrick. In the fall of 1892 Merrick
gone back to his home in Missouri. This
was credited up to three months ago, de-
spite the fact that Thaxter's few acQuaint-
ances never again heard of him. His
skeleton was found at the bottom of q well
and suspicion pointed to Merrick, who was.
however. killed accidentally short time
ago,
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-27
Real Estate Transfers.

Transfers filed during the past week, fur
nished by W. Thomson & Co., abstracters
Hustled building. Kansas City, kas.:
S. A. Baker to Mary E. Weise; part OF
lots IS and IT, block Is. Brighton hill; lot
% and south half of "a, block Il, London
heights, S2GOo.
B. N Simpson to " Attig; part of lot IA
block 19, Riverview, $500
E. B. McInleer to B. F. McKerson; lot 50
block 9, Splitlog park, $3.50.
d. z. Harvey to NJ. A. Hardie; lots 13, Il
and Is, block s2. wyandotte city, $1,000.
Columbus Graham to S. z. Keepers; lots
81 and S5, block 2, McAlpine's addition to
Wyandotte, 5000.
A. Mccartney to ]. E. Wilmington; lot
and S7lk feet of lot c, block IS, Riverview,
$500.
New England Loan and Trust Company
to r. B. Gilbert: lots ! and 2, block 13
Brighton hill, $500.
j. McDanield TO ]. T. Jewett; lot 5, block
g. Bonner Springs, $500.
E. Blake TO G. E. Headley; lots Z, s and
9. block 5, resurvey of Coburn's addition
to Argentine, $3.50.
T. NJ. Schmitz to Armour Packing Com
pany; lot $50 and part of 152, James street,
$3.50.
Kaw Valley Townsite and Bridge Com
pany to c. G. Lytle; lot 6, block 102, Ar
mourdale $500.
T. L. Crittenden to II. L. Lowry; lots 22i
and 226, Wood street. 5000.
]. f. Meyer to F. F. Hurl; lot 9 and part
of lot 10, block 12S, Wyandotte city; lot 4S,
block 12S, wyandotte city, and other prop
erty, $500.
Concordia Loan and Trust Company to
S. Olmstead; lot s. block 2, Silver place.
$500
E. j. Stephenson to o. p. Rose: lot Is,
block 1S4, Wyandotte city, $1,000.
George Thent TO Henry Smith; 10 acres
in section u, township II, range "a. $500.
G. A. Dudley to Mary A. johnson; lot 4,
block 65, Wyandotte city, $1,000.
G, B. Orr to W. C. Pypes; lot 15S block 4,
Orr's addition, $3.50.
o. +. Wilson to L. E. Wilson; lots and
5, block 2, Morris G. McAlpine's addition,
$500.
A. oglever to C. E. Maupin; lot 6. block
s, Wyandotte city, $3.50.
T. J. Price to w. H. Ferguson; land in
section Z, township II, range %; section Is,
township IL, range %; section Z, township
Il, range @, In all 4s7 $500 acres, 5000
Peter Orr to E. Robinson; lots and L.
Earlys addition, 5000.
J J. D. Stats to r. L. Buchanan; lot 49,
block 1, Hafner's grove, 5000.
]. D. Stats to w. E. ManingI lot Ie,
block l. Hafner's grove, $1,000.
B. V. Simpson to H. Higbis; lots in Riv-
erview, $1,000.
Quindaro Mining Company to New En-
gland Loan and Trust Company; part of
lot Is, all of 16 and part of II, block s.
Brighton hilI $500.
W. F.. Jackson to 3. F. Coughenour; part
of lot 19, block 4, Western highlands, FIRST
addition, $4,000.
II. NJ. Lane to J. A. Longan; land in SEQ
ton 16, township II, range "a, Sl,1OO.
Estate of Fl. NJ. Northrup to j. H. Weber,
123 feet by 1914 feet, in block III, $3.50
B. N. Simpson to B. C. Middleton; lots 2
and 4, block Il, Riverview, $1,000.
Total Sl02, 800.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-27
THE KANSAS CITY JOURNAL. SUNDAY. DECEMBER q 1856

Sinms.
Mrs. Oscar E. Sutherlin received a draft
yesterday for 5000 beneficiary of a
woodman of the World policy issued to her
late husband.
Mr. Percy Bryan, of Oklahoma, is the
guest of his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. t. r.
Bryan, near Pacific station.
To-day will be Sunday School Recogni-
tion day at the Cumberland Presbyterian
church. Heavenly Recognition will be
the subject of the evening discourse.
Dr. NJ J.S Breaker. former pastor OF the
Baptist church.. will occupy the pulpit OF
the baptist church this morning and even
ing.
church. will take for his subject this even
ing ''He Careth for YOU" Rev Welsh is
the recipient of a gold headed cane, sift
of the Ladies' Aid Society of his church.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-27
ST. LOUIS BANKERS ELATED.
United States sub-Treasury to Join
the Local Clearing House


st. Louis, Dec. 26.-The sub-treasury of
the United States in this city will become
member of the st. Louis Clearing House
Association on January ., 1897. Sub-Treas-
urer George Small received to-day from
Secretary of the Treasury Carlisle u letter
approving of contract with the Clearing
! House Association.
The entrance of the sub-treasury into the
Clearing House Association is an important
business event. For years the bankers of
ST. Louis have been laboring with the gov
ernment to bring about what they have
just accomplished.
Only one sub-treasury belongs to Clear
ing House Association, and that is the one
at New York.
The Importance of the admission of the
St. Louis sub-treasury to the Clearing
House Association will be understood when
1t Is stated that in the past year S9S OO0. zoo
in actual money has passed from the vaults
of the sub-treasury to the banks, and vice
versa,
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-27
ARMOURDALE.

William McSweeney was in the city yes-
terday, the guest of friends.
l.. c: Shively, of Telluride. Col, is in the
city. the guest of friends and relatives.
Rey. c. C. Armstrong. of the Central
mas sermon this morning.
Rev. F. l.. Streeter will preach at the
BBaptist church this morning on "The
Golden Text of the Bfble.i
Inc infant son of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. P.
r ,ao aaher e died yesterday at the family home.
" Iiz9 scotte avenue. The funeral will take
place this afternoon. M '"Ne
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-27
Elected officers.

Woodmen of the World camp met Friday
night for the annual election of officers.
Prior to the election there was an ipttia-
ton ceremony, followed by an oyster sup-
per. and speeches. The officers elected
were: ]. W. Faris. council commander.
H. L. Peck, banker; A. NJ. Woodson, clerk:
]. NJ Jones. escort: Adam Tignor, watch.
man; ]. H. Parker, sentry; G. r. Twyman,
physician; r. T. Akers, manager; r. n
Humphrey, adviser; R. R. Humphrey. host.
The camp now comprises 100 members.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-27
ROsEDALE.

Rev. Cossairt of Liberty, Mo-. will preach
and evening. ---'s
Rev; Waldraven Will preach at the Wal
nut street NJ; e. church to-day, both morn
ing and evening.
The Equal Suffrage Club will meet with
Mrs. Fannie Holsinger tomorrow after
noon at o'clock.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-27
RnorHBR AGAINST BROTHER.
James BIy Says Edward Spent Money
Given Him to Take Home.

James BLY,, of 7O2 North Sixth street. re-
ported to the police yesterday that he had
been beaten out of sl4 by his brother, Ed
ward. He claims that he gave his brother
this amount of money Christmas afternoon
TO take home, but instead of doing this he
began drinking at a certain joint on Kan
sas avenue and by the time he reached
home he had spent the greater portion of
the money.
bly, called on the jointists yesterday and
made a demand for the return of the
money, but they refused to listen to him.
il is understood that unless they refund
the money BLY, will cause their arrest on
the charge OF violating the prohibitory
Law
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-27
MINOR MENTION.

Burcham Harding will lecture on
theosophy at the Theosophical hall, in the
Masonic building. 912 Walnut street, Tues
day and Wednesday evenings.
A Socialist Labor party meeting will be
held at 1117 Walnut street at o'clock this
afternoon. A general discussion of matters
of interest to iaborers will be had. The
meetings are held each Sunday afternoon
Officer ]. B. Woolery, who was accidental
ly shot Christmas day,sis resting easy at his
home. 210i Penn street. The wound. while
not considered serious. is very painful. His
mother, Mrs. I. II. Woolery, OF Oak Grove.
Mo-, is at his bedside.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-27
A HEINous DEFENSE.
e. w. Curtis Must LanEuish iu Jail
because He Stole Corn.

g. ". Curtis, 4 resident of Turner, Kas.,
g. l1nguishing in the county jail for steal
ing - cents worth of corn from a farmer
living in that vicinity. Curtis was arrest
Cd and tried before n township justice OF
the peace and was found guilty. A fine
OF 8 WIS imposed and according to the
ruling OF the Justice, the costs were taxed
against him. This ran the total amount
up 10 50. Curtis was unable to raise the
required amount and was brought here
yesterday and lodged in the county Jail.
lie Eays he does not know what steps his
friends viii take. but 1t is understood that
oitryeHs viii petition the county commits
flcnCrs for his release
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-27
Herring Fishery a Failure.

st. Johns, New Foundland, Dec 2e.-of-
fctals report to the government that the
herring fishery at Fortune bay. mainly un-
dertaken by American vessels. Is a total
failure. and that thousands of people along
the harbors in the vicinity of where the
herrinss are usually caught are threatened
with starvation. It is estimated that about
1000 people are injuriously affected. and
that most Of this number will become
burden upon the colony
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-27
Young, but Tnnrh.

Willie Mulligen, the 12-year-old bov vbo
was found Friday night by policeman in
the Air line yards in an unconscious con-
dition, was some better yesterday. Yes
terday's developments tend to show that
he was not slugged for his money. LATE
Christmas day the boy had a dollar, which
ne exchanged in part for flask of whisky,
leaving the bartender under the fmnrassion
that his father had sent him for the
liquor. Generous draughts from the flask
soon brought him to the condition In which
he was found
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-27
End of a Wrecked Career.

Warrensburg, Mo-, Dec. 26.-(Special0
Dan Moynahan, Sr., aged 50. dropped dead
at the poor fran to-day of heart disease
Mcynahan was one of the Oldest residents
of Johnson county. He was graduate of
college in Dublin, ireland. and was edrl-
Gated for the priesthood. At one time he
owned considerable property in warrens-
burg, but bank failure and love of strong
drink left him penniless and he went to the
poorhouse in his old age
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-27
INDEPENDENCE.

Hon. William Chrisman I'm n Coma
tose Condition and Not Expected
to Live Through the Night.
Expressions of regret were universal yes-
terday when it was known that the Hon.
William Chrisman, philanthropist and
ehurchman, was at the point of death,
Tho home of the Chrismans is near Lees
surnit, but the distance did not deter
many of his old friends from driving out
to ascertain his latest condition. Reports
were brought in to the effect that only a
spark Of life remained and he was not az.
pected to live through the night,
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-27
New Years Reception.

Misses Cora T. Alden, A Lorete Rich
hfaron. Mildred Barnes. Clara Miller, Lulu
JiSHR Mary Bigger, Pearle Barnes and
EIrAuor ElRSer. viii receive from 3 until
3 O,ierk New Years afternoon and even
inF ~ TIC home OF Judge Alden. I1s WASH
ihEiSH avenue. The young ladies' will be
assisted lT Mrs. John l.. McFadden, Mrs
=. ~ Melting, Mrs. e Mortimer Smith,
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-27
ARGENTlN
Fuohc lmpounder Hutchison Arrest.
ed on the Charge of UnInyvfuI-
ly Acting as an Officer.

H ]. Hutchison. whom the mayor an
pointed recently as special policeman to
enforce the stock ordinance, was arrested
Dy constable Barrett yesterday evening
on the charge of unlawfuIly acting as a
public officer. The warrant was issued In
Iusnce Trobridge's court on the complaint
of F. c. Warmly.
The case will be tried before Justice
Irobridge Monday morning at 10 o'clock.
Hutchinson was released on SlO0 bond, signed
by j. B. Smith.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-27
REAPpoIxTED EVANS.
Receiver for the Tribune Removed
and Reinstnted.

Judge Holt, of the common pleas court,
rendered his decision yesterday in the
Tribune receivership case. It was on the
motion flied by Bert Greer to have the
appointment OF a receiver set aside. He
relrcYcd Receiver Evans on the grounds
that the other members of the company
hal not been properly notified OF the suit
for q receiver. The judge, after removing
Evans, reappointed him on the same bond
gwen before.
"a Is understood that Mr.. Evans will re-
sign his position as receiver Monday, on
account of the litigation that has arisen
over his appointment.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-27
Texas Mortgage Company FaiI.

Dallas, Tex. Dec. 26.-The Security Mort
gage Trust Company passed into the hands
of Harry P. Kahler as receiver to-day. The
appointment was made upon the petition
of the directors Of the company. The finan-
cial condition of the company is set forth
in the petition as follows: Liabilities, S.
4Ss 225; assets. s2314.OOO. Hard times and
poor collections are given as causes for
the action.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-27
pasteur,s Remains Moved.

Psris, Dec. 2s.-The remains of Professor
Louis Pasteur. who died September IS, 1895.
were removed to-day from the Cathedral
of Notre Dame to the Pasteur institute.
where they were received by a gathering
of distinguished men.