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Kansas City daily journal., 1896-11-05
Highest Individual Scores.
The King of Pinsis Beecham's-BEEcHAM
COURT OPENS TO-DAY.
Organization of q Grand
Jury First.

The November term Of the federal court
will open for business this morning. Judge
Philips will be on the bench and the other
court officers will be ready for business.
The first thing will be to organize the grand
jury and get 1t started to work. There
is a great amount of business for investi-
cation, much of it being Of an important
character that will require time and at
tention to be disposed Of properly.
The most important work for the jury
is the investigation of the charges against
the twenty brewers and brewery agents
who are alleged to be in the illegal COM
bine to control the sale and handling OF
beer in the city. The men have been ar
rested and put under bonds for their ap-
pearance at the court and they are deeply
interested in the outcome OF the invesuga-
tions The saloon men who are tnstigaung
the investigation are said to have the
proper proof in their possession to secure
an Indictment and it Is understood they VIII
be on hand to lay the proof before the
jury. The saloon men have engaged A.
s. Van Valkenburgh to assist District At
torney Walker in the case, and they pro-
pose to break up the combine II possipie,
because of its alleged interference with
their business. Inasmuch as the defendants
are wealthy and influential business men
known all over the West, the cases bid
fair to be of far more than ordinary I'M
portance and much attention will be paid
to IL here and elsewhere
In addition to the brewers there are the
usual number Of other cases of misceia-
neous character for investigation. includ-
ing some violations of the revenue and pen
sion laws such as are found on the docket
at each term of court
There are forty-seven cases already on
the docket for trial, some Of them being OF
interest and others of but small moment
In several of the cases 1t is understood that
pleas of guilty will be entered this morning
and they will be disposed of.
The old case of the robbery OF the post
office at Brookfeld, in 1884, will come up
for final review before the court. In that
case indictments We're found against August
Tanner and Joe Peavler and Harry Stroude
and Walter Day. Tanner and Peavler
were found guilty and Days case resulted
in hung jury. Stroude turned states
evidence 1t was stated to the court that
the evidence on which the men were con-
v!cted was perjured and motion was
made TO dismiss the cases against Tanner
and Peavler but the court denied the mo-
tion until Stroude was produced in court.
He will be on hand and 1t Is supposed that
some day this week the action of the court
will be announced.
There are only the usual number OF cases
on the docket of the circuit court and they
will not be taken up until the criminal
matter Is out of the way.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-11-05
VICTORY FOR THE PASTIMES.
WON THEIR FIRST GAME IN THE
TOURNAMENT LAST NIGHT.
They Beat the Vikings by n Small
Margin in n Contest I'm Which
Both Teams BOwled Poor
Iy-SpOrtins News.

The game IN the bowling tournament
last night on the Brunswick alleys was
between the Vikings and the Pastimes.
The bowlers seemed to be affected by the
election excitement and late hours and
bowIed an Indifferent game, it being one of
lew scores and many missed spares.
1t was confidently expected that the Vik-
ings would win rather handily, but the
Pastimes gave them shock by leading
nearly all the way and winning out in a
close finish by the score of 2,239 to 2,2o2,
giving them the small margin of thirty
seven pins. 1t was the first victory in the
tournament for the Pastimes and they
were greatly rejoiced when 1t was finally
determined that they had won.
None Of the bowlers reached the 500 mark.
Bray, of the Pastimes, was the high man OF
the game with 490. getting break in his
last frame. Fetting was high man for the
Vikings with 46i, and Lindgren was low
man of the game with 407.
The game this evening will be between the
Acmes and the Believes and as the teams
are well matched and the bowlers viii
have had time TO recover from the election
excitement, hot and well contested game
is expected. Ladies are invited to be pres.
ent Summary:
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-11-05
POLITICS a1a
POLITICIANS.
News and Gossip of the Campaign.
Gathered at the Hotels and
Public Buildings of the
CITY and Elsewhere.

Local Democrats were as much surprised
at the result in the county as were the Re-
publicans. When the polls closed not q
Democrat would have bet that amy Demo-
crat was elected on the county ticket.
Yesterday it slowly dawned on the Re-
publicans that they had saved but one OF
the entire county ticket from the wreck.
Many and various were the reasons as
signed for the defeat. The principal one
was that the Republican candidates did
not get enough votes. They carried the
city by goodly majorities, but beastly
preponderance in the country wiped out the
gains in the city. The two greatest sur
prises of the election were the large ma
iority of W. S. Cowherd, for congress. and
the great amount of scratching Of w. T.
Jamison for prosecuting attorney. While
Lewis carried the county by 7SS, Jamison
was beaten by over 1850.
Ed Simms, clerk of the Coates House,
who is an enthusiastic supporter Of the
cause Of sound money. was SO pleased over
the result of the election yesterday that he
sent the following telegram to his brother.
who is in business at Denver.
"a young orator who hailed from the
Platte,
Who formerly talked through his hate,
.r He talked so d. much,
And his speeches were such.
One of the guests at the Coates House
last evening handed to Night Clerk Harry
Vallette the following verses anent the re-
suit of the election:
"He went to the convention,
With expanded silver lung;
He stood upon platform
And tried his silver tongue;
Talked silver till he was indeed,
A silver man of note;
And now he's gone up Salt creek,
In his little silver boat"
The crowds that 41owled for Bryan yes
terday under the inspiration Of fake bulle
tins that were made to sell-papers-were
| typical Bryan crowds. The more respect
| able looking Of the throngs that surround
ed the bulletin boards had little to say
But when the bulletins were particularly
encouraging gangs of rough looking, over
| grown boys would form impromptu Bryan
professions and parade the streets, shout
| ing for their favorite.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-11-05
Patrolmen Confirmed.

The board OF police commissioners met
yesterday afternoon in a short informal
session ana confirmed the following pro-
bationary patrolmen. who were appointed
on the force last May: H. L. Eldridge.
Frank c. Stewart, NJ. A. Withers. c. 7:
Lewis, w. H. McHugh, W. 8. Winstead
and John TAoes. They were given commits
sions for their term of three years. Eugene
Sullivan. a probationary patrolman, was
not confirmed, as charges were made
against him of several different characters
He was dropped from the rolls: The fol-
lowing iailers, appointed last May, were
confirmed: Joseph Brown. Joseph Baum
and Tom Griffin.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-11-05
THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION.
President Cleveland siexes Upon the
Present OppOrtune Occasion
IN


to PrOmulEate 1t.
Washington, Nov. 4.-The president to-
day issued the following Thanksgiving
proclamation:
"By the President of the United States:-
The people of the United States should
never be unmindful of the gratitude they
owe the God of nations for His watchful
care which has shielded them from disaster
and pointed out to them the way of peace
and happiness. Nor should they ever re-
fuse to acknowledge with contrite hearts
their proneness to- turn away from Gods
teachings and to follow with sinful pride
after their own devices.
ITO the end that these thoughts may be
auickened 1t is fitting that on day espe-
cially appointed we should join together in
approaching the throne of grace with
praise and supplication.
Therefore, I, Grover Cleveland, president
of the United States, do hereby designate
and set apart Thursday, the 26th day Of the
present month of November, to be kept
and observed as day of thanksgiving
and prayer throughout our land.
"On that day let all our people foreeo
their usual work and occupation and, as
sembled in their accustomed places OF
worship, let them with one accord render
thanks to the Ruler of the universe for our
preservation as a nation and our deliver
ance from every threatened danger; for the
peace that has dwelt within our boundaries;
for our defense against disease and pesti-
lence during the year that has passed; for
tho plenteous rewards that have followed
the iabors of our husbandmen; and for all
the other blessings that have been vouch-
safed to us.
"And let US, through the mediation OF
Him who has taught us how to pray. i'm
plore the forgiveness Of our sins and a
continuation of heavenly favor.
Let us not forget on this day of thanks
| giving the poor and needy, and by deeds
of charity let our offerings of praise be
made more acceptable in the sight of the
| Lord.
..Witness my hand and the seal Of the
| United States, which / have caused to be
| hereto affixed.
"Done at the city of Washington, this
4th day of November, in the year Of our
! Lord 1886. and Of the independence of the
United States of America the l2lst.
GROVER CLEVELAND. By the Presi-
"RIcHARD oLNEY. Secretary of State"
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-11-05
THE THIEF WATCHED HIM.
Money Hidden In Lace Curtain StoIer
Just the Same.

money Hidden In Lace Curtain stolen
Just the Same.
When George H. Firback. of sos Euclid
avenue went home Tuesday night he secret
ed 500 in the folds of a lace curtain that
hangs on one of the front windows of the
house. During the night he was awakened
by hearing a noise in the house. and looking
out from under the bed clothing saw a
man dangerously near the valued lace cur
tain He sprang to the floor and the man
sprang to the door only to be followed
by Mr.. Firback. When the robber had
gained the street he turned and fired a
shot at Mr.. Firback from a revolver. The
bullet only scratched the latter on the side,
but had tendency to discourage the pur-
suit. When Mr.. Firback returned he
found his money had been taken by the
thief.
Mr.. Firback reported the robbery to the
police and they have a theory that the
thief watched Mr.. Firback when he put
the money in the curtain and knew right
where to look for it after he had gained
entrance to the house. They have no clue
to fit in with the theory.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-11-05

Name. age;
Herman Beverforden. Kansas City. Mo. q
Louisa Ravens Kansas City, Mo........23
]. C. Kenrick. Bolton, Mo...................S6
IA, nn5ieyy peculiar Mo.............4
wesley washington, Kansas City. Mo....26
Larzeila Harris, Kansas City. Mo.........l
Eugene E. Pursel. Kansas City, Mo. q
Maggie F. Campbell, Kansas City, Mo2l
Charles Thornton, Kansas City. Mo-
Alma Washington. Kansas City, MO. ID
charles F. wickham, Kansas City, Mo-. 223
Maggie Stafford, Kansas City, Mo........2
Walter Bell, Kansas City, Mo..............A
Helena David. Lawrence, kas............ls
william L. Porter, St. Paul. MINI: ........36
Christine G. Larson. Red wing, Minn.-...Sl
Scott Saunders. Kansas City. Mo.
Annie Minen. Kansas City, Mo.............3S
Louise H. Haase, st. Louis, Mo...........35
Mabel Leach, Iowa.
Edward f. Bell. Kansas City, Mo........35
Eva Rutter Kansas City Mo................23 %
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-11-05
Z MUSIC AND THE DRAMA.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

Ticket holders for the first Symphony
concert, to be given at the Auditorium to-
morrow afternoon, should be in their seats
before 4 o'clock, as the programme will be-
gin promptly a. that hour and no one will
be seated during the playing of number.
Charles Frohman will send what seems
to be very excellent company to present
Thoroughbred" in this city for the first
time at the Coates the first half Of next
week, beginning Monday, and with
Wednesday matinee. This Is the English
comedy by Ralph Lumley which Is cred
tied with a triumphant run last season, and
a very successful revival in that city, this
season. Thomas @. Seabrooke gave up his
starring venture to play the leading COM
edy part, and others in the cast that will
be seen here are Edgar l.. Davenport, the
handsome young leading man; Isabel Ewes
son, who is a beauty as well as clever
young actress, and such experienced play
ers as H. NJ. Pitt, Maggie Holloway Fish
er, William Norris. Charles Butler, Maud
White and others less well known, but
said to be equally able. Reserved seats will
be placed on sale this morning.
Denman Thompson's celebrated play.
"The Old Homestead" broke the records
of the Grand opera house in Toronto by
opening the season there to the largest
business ever known, for the first week of
the big Canadian fair. In every city it
has visited this season, there has been
repetition of the large attendance. There
seems to be regular "Old Homestead"
following among the theatergoers. The
company presenting this play is one of
ability. This year the original "Old Home
stead singers. including the double quar-
tette and church choir, are reproduced as
they were at the Boston theater. ''The Old
Homestead" will commence weeks en-
gagement at the Grand next Sunday, play
ing the usual matinees.
Lincoln ]. Carter's new melodrama. "The
Defaulter," will be next weeks attraction
at the Ninth Street theater, opening Sun
day matinee. 1t is said to surpass in SEN
sational features and dramatic strength
both Carters other big successes, "The
Tornado" and 'The Fast Mail" 1t opened
a few weeks since in Chicago and prom
ises to be one of the big moneymakers of
the season. A good company is presenting
the play.
Lillian Russell closed a very successful
engagement at the Auditorium last night.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-11-05
scboo, Addition. Unfinish ed.

The additions to four of the ward schools
still remain unfinished and at the present
progress several weeks will elapse before
they are ready for occupancy. Those that
are yet to be completed are the following:
Four rooms to the Washington school; six
to the Bryant; six to the Whittier; four to
the Yeager The Martin. Lowell, Wood
land and Oakley additions have been COM
pleted and will be occupied this week.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-11-05
DR.. r. c. FLOWER,
OF Boston, Mnss.-Dr. r. c. Flower tG
Make n Professional Trip
Throuuh kansaR.

The patients of DIR. R. C. Flower will be
glad to know that he has arranged pro-
fessicnal visit through the state of Kan
sas as follows:
Kansas City. Kas., Allmon house. Mon
day, November is. and Tuesday. November
II. till p. m.
Lawrence, Kas., Eldridge house. Wednes-
day, November IS, till p. m.
Topeka, Kas., Hotel Throop. Thursday.
November 10.
Wichita. Kas., Hotel Carey, Friday. No.
vember 20.
There is no physician in the United States
better known than DR.. r. c. Flower. His
cures are so numerous and often of such a
miraculous nature that many writer's have
claimed that many of his cures were mir
acles.
DR.. Flowers ability to tell patient his
disease without asking question Is as
we'll established as that DR.. Flower lives.
This visit of the Doctor will afford an ex-
cellent opportunity to many to consult this
eminent specialist close to their homes.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-11-05
Santa Fee Route-Cnifornin Limited.

Leaves Kansas City $40 a. m. Thursdays
and Sundays. reaching Los Angeles In 81
hours and San Diego in 81 hours. Returns
from California Mondays and Thursdays.
Equipment of superb vestibuled Pullman
palace seepers, buffet smoking car and
dining car. Most luxurious service via any
line.
Another express train, carrying both pal
ace and tourist sleepers; leaves Kansas
City 2:25 p. m. daily for Los Angeles. San
Diego and San Francisco. Inquire Of
GEO. w. HAGENBUCH, P. & T. a.,
Kansas City, Mo.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-11-05
Course Of study Revised.

Superintendent Greenwood completed yes
terday his revision of the course Of study
in the ward schools. This Is the first time
that the ward school course has been re-
vsed since 1891, and but few changes were
made. 1t will be published this week in
pamphlet form and comprise about seven
tY-fYe pages
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-11-05
Kansns Bank Failure.

Garnett. Kas.. Nov. 4.-tSpecial) The
est barking house in this city. closed to-
day and placed its assets in the hands of
the comptroller Of the currency. This bank
was the county depository for Anderson
bond
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-11-05
knight. Templar. to Meet.

Palestine commandery No. II. Knights
Templar. at Independence, will hold con-
clave Thursday evening and confer the
Red Cross degree.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-11-05

Mr.. and Mrs. H. Robert Ennis are guests
of honor at the reception given by Mr.. and
Mrs. 7. Metzner and the Misses Metzner
this evening" at S106 Peery avenue
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-11-05
Board of Educntion to Meet.

A meeting Of the board Of education will
be held in the boards rooms in the public
library building, corner of Eighth and Oak
streets, this evening. Regular routine bus
iness will be taken up and disposed of.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-11-05

Miss Rose Wilson, of Seneca, Kas., is
visiting her uncle and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs.
Erasmus Wilson, of the Midland hotel.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-11-05

Mrs. Walter f. Pond, of Chicago, is vis-
iting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. S. T.
Smith, of Independence boulevard.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-11-05
PEOPLE IN SOCIETY.

The Twentieth Century Club will receive
invited guests this evening at Lyceum hall.
Miss Adaresta Thompson will entertain
at cards this afternoon in compliment to
Miss Overall.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-11-05
Mr., conway F. Holmes. Mrs. Charles R

Lockridge and Mrs. Clara Cannon are at
home to their large circle of friends this
afternoon at the residence of Mrs. Holmes.
Fifteenth and Forest.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-11-05

Lillian Russell closed a very successful
engagement at the Auditorium last night
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-11-05

|Oysters.

Standards, in quart cans. .2Oc
Extra Selects. in quart cans .25c
New York Counts, In quart
cans ................... .3SC
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-11-05
Marriage License. Issued Yesterday

@RIcHARp t: oLNEY. Secretary of State
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-11-05
PASTIMES.
Gsl- SAA.f

Totals .......-9 GA
NIEJNCC
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-23
sAvANNAH's NEW INDUSTRY.

Work on the Gigantic Car Plant Has Be-
gun-Will Employ Over 400 Hands.
Savannah, Ga, June 22.-The Georgia
Car and Manufacturing company, incor-
porated with a capital stock of 100000,
has begun the erection of it's plant here.
The machinery of the plant was formerly
located at Huntingdon, Pa, and was re-
Gently bought by Savannah capitalists.
The company will employ from 400 to 500
hands.
The 5000 miles or more of railroad tribu-
tary to Savannah will give the company
practically all of its business in the way
of car building, and perhaps the largest
amount of the car repairing. Some of the
railroads have found it cheaper ito have
their building and repairing work done
by contract than to do it themselves. 1t
Is stated that cars can be built here for
25 per cent less than elsewhere on account
of the great timber belts located near by.
A wood vulcanizing plant will also be
established in connection with the car
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-23
SWIFT VENGEANCE.
The Brutal Assaant of Little Bessie Pickett
Hanged Near the Scene Of
His Crime.

Hartselle, June 22.-(Special. bessie,
the 9-year-old daughter of Gwin Puckett,
a prominent farmer of this county, living
near here, was seized Friday night as she
was passing from the kitchen to the
house-only a short distance-by Leon
Orr, negro. He took her into the woods
and assaulted her. She was missed by
the family, and searchers, headed by her
father, found her in an unconscious and
almost dying condition.
Suspicion pointed to Orr. posse was
organized and started in pursuit, 1t hav-
ing been ascertained that he had gone In
the direction of Lawrence county, where
he formerly resided. Word was sent to
the sheriff of that county at Moulton, and
Saturday he arrested Orr near Danville,
and, taking him to Moulton, concealed
him In the court house for fear of mob
violence. At o'clock yesterday morning
fifty men from Hartsele reached Moulton
and demanded the prisoner. Failing to
find him in the Jail, they searched the
court house and esped the negro COVER
ing in "a corner of the room. He was
dragged out and taken away. The mob
carried Orr back near the spot where he
assaulted the little Puckett girl and there
hanged him. Before he was strung up
Orr confessed his crime and begged to be
allowed to pray.
The injured girl Is not expected to live.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-23
xMevler "Blowso Again.

Havana, June 22-It Is reported on
good authority that Captain General
Weyler is pleased with the aspect OF miliJ
tary affairs in the island and that the
government has expressed its approval
of his plan of campaign. He Is confident
that with the reinforcements or 4O,Ooo
men promised him by the minister OF war
he will be able to crush the rebellion ana
that he will return triumphant to Spain
in June next. 1t Is his intention to send
10000 of the new troops when they arrive
to the province of Pinar del Rio, where
they will be employed in crushing Maceo,
and the other 10000 will be used to
strengthen the Jucaro trocha. These
troops will enable General Weyler to dis
pense with the services of the volunteers,
who are at present doing garrison duty.
Andres Rodriguez and Miguel Alonzo
Cabrera were shot In the Cabanas fort
ress today for the crime of rebellioD
The rebel leader, Monies de Oca, mas
surrendered to the Spanish authorities at
Sagua.
Last night a body of rebels fired upon
the fort protecting Guanabacoa, just
across the bay from Havana. They were
repulsed by the garrison.
Another attacked the town OF Arroyo
Arenas, twelve miles from Havana. They
were also repulsed. On their retreat they
burned several houses at CentaranaS,
close to Arroyo Arenas.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-23
ST. Louis Results.

st. Louis, June pa lot of money went
on Favorina, winner of the second race
at go to /, and he closed at 25. Three Sec
ond picks and two outsiders took the 9th
ers. The track was muddy Attendance,
2500. Summary:
First race, five furlongs-Queen Sadie,
1O8 fMartin), to /, won; Gladys ii Sec
ond. Matte Bell third. Time, 1:05.
Second race, seven and half furlongs
-Favorina, 81 (Morrison) % to l, won;
Bertha second, Outaway third. Time,
1 40.
Third race five furlongs-Fervor, 108
Cdorrison), to 1, won; Aquinas
second, Inca third. Time, 1:041s.
Fourth race, one mile and sixteenth
Hex, sS (Morrison), to 2, won; Haw-
thorne second, Metaire third. Time, 1855.
Fifth race, six furlongs-Johnny Nc
Hale, 1O5 (Jones), to 1, won; Constan-
tine second, Braw Scott third. Time,
1:1SA.
sixth race, seven furlongs-Schiller,
102 &C. Slaughter), to 2, won; Salvable
second, Bing Binger third. Time, 1904.