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Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-29
ALUMNI OF HIGH SCHOOL.
ENJOYABLE ANNUAL REUNION HELD
LAST NIGHT.
Literary, Musical and Scientific Pro-
gramme Was Rendered-N Ray
Exhibition by Herbert Page
Officers Elected.

The annual meeting of the Alumni AS
sociation of the Central high school was
held last night in the high school auditor
ium, Eleventh and Locust streets. The an
nual election of officers was followed by
musical, literary and scientific programme,
the scientific feature being supplied by
Herbert C. Page, of the class of 49, in an
X ray exhibition with the Horoscope. Mr..
Page delivered a brief lecture on the his
tory and nature OF Y rays.
The programme opened with the address
of the president Charles Sachs CS6). He
reviewed in a bright and entertaining talk.
the work of the past year. Miss Elizabeth
Parkinson C96) sang solo and responded
to the inevitable encore.
Twenty Years After was the subject of
an address in which William II. Sheffield
co went back to the time when the edu-
cational institutions of Kansas City We're
in short dresses. He made a humorous
talk, assuming the serious strain Just in
time to avoid being considered frivolous.
1.-The Shepherds Dance violin solo,
was rendered by Miss Bebe Wood C9O).
She handles the instrument admirably and
the audience expressed its appreciation
by inviting her to repeat the number.
Charles NJ. Bush CS6) gave a reading,
Fra Giacomo," which had to do with
love, intrigue and finally the murder of an
innocent monk. He responded TO the en-
core with an original poem, Il Like to
Call"
Miss Jessie Bachrach COP gave a piano
solo and Miss Jessie McDearmeh esd read
an essay on Reading" in which she laud-
ed the works of Sir Walter Scott and
Mother Goose.
Everett Elliott CS9) initiated the protests
of a number of foreigners who, as passen-
gers on a street car, objected to its being
stopped by furniture van. His number
was called 'Impersonations.' The audi
ence encored him twice, but he had only
one response prepared.
Miss Ruby Archer C92) read an original
poem. "A Florentine Romance" 1t was
part fancy and part fact, being based upon
a character Miss Archer say in Florence a
couple of years ago, and was done in her
own exquisite style.
These officers We're elected to serve dur
ing 1897: President, Frank Z. Holland CS2)
first vice president. Mrs. r. j. McCarty
CTS): second vice president Joseph Moore
C92); third vice president, Miss Pet Lyle
C96); corresponding secretary, Frank Nc
Donald CS9; recording secretary. William
T. Sheffield co; treasurer, William Allen
Bishop COD.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-29
ROBBERIEs CONTINUE.
Numerous Houses Broken Into and
Much PIunder Secured.

After a rest of couple of days, the
gang of robbers that infests this city made
another sally Sunday night. A number of
residences were broken into and one good
haul made. Miss Anna Ross, who resides
at 7lc Sandusky avenue suffered the
heaviest loss. Her room was entered and
one gold watch and cham and several
ctker pieces of jewelry and coins were
stolen The property secured is valued at
500.
The room occupied by Robert McMurtry
In the same house was also entered and
some clothing and 81 I'm cash taken. The
burglars did their work so quietly that he
failed to discover the robbery until yes
terday morning when he arose for break
fast.
The home of ]. w. Mount at 72l Tau
rcmee avenue was broken into but Mr..
Mount was awakened and succeeded in
iriEhtening the intruders away before they
had secured any plunder.
T NJ. Hughes reported that his house. at
1851 North Third street. was entered and
his oVercoat and pair of shoes taken.
John T. Galley. of $40 Ann avenue in
formed the police that burglars broke into
his home and stole pitcher of milk. three
dozen eggs and a quantity of butter and
lard
The chicken roost at the home of A.
Alpuar. 1877 North Fifth street. was broken
into and a number Of blooded fowls taken.
The police department is doing all in
its power to suppress robberies but thus
far in vain. A week ago Chief Serviss
ordered the night force to patrol the city
in citizens dress but this has resulted in
no good Sunday night he took half of the
day fierce and detailed them to night duty.
Three-fourths of the entire department are
now working nights.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-29
WATCH NIGHT SERVICE.
Six Denominations VIII Take Part in
nm Interesting ProErnmmc.

A watch night service will be held on
New Years eve in the First Presbyterian
church by the local union OF the Christian
Fndeavor societies. The following inter-
esting programme. in which six denomina-
tions take part. will be carried out, subject
10 change:
S:O0-Baptist: Song service. led by +. z.
TrowbridEe eN-president local urion Scrip
ture reading and prayer, Rev. James f.
Wells: solo. Mrs. r. d. Speak; address.
Rev. W. NJ. Sly; anthem. choir of the Third
Baptist church.
S:io-Methodist Episcopal: Not yet COM
pieted.
e:2o-Christian: Sermon. by Rev. a. B.
phillips Kansas City. Mo; Bible reading,
by " ;. Randall.
l0,oo-Methedist Protestant: Open meet
ing conducted by Chancellor Stephens. d.
D. address. by Professor Miller. NJ. p.
university.
l0:40-Preshyteriau Social hour: refresh
ments served, interspeTsed with vocal and
instrumental music
INSTRUMENTATION: Solo. Miss Arnett :
introduction OF now officers and address by
president; conservation service. led by DR..
J.. p. Mills.
Those attending are requested to bring
their Bibles and Christian Eudeavor hymn
books.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-29
METROPOLIS MISCELLANY.

Desk room to rent. Journal Office. Room
E. Hustled building.
DR.. ]. NJ. Harris and George Froshay, of
Sedalia, Mo-. were in the city yesterday
calling on friends.
A license to marry was yesterday granted
to Peter ]. Devaney, aged 80, and Nellie
Wood, aged % They are residents of Jack
son county. Mo.
Charles Samuelson was taken to the state
insane asylum yesterday by Sheriff Long
fellow. Samuelson is the man who at
tempted to commit suicide several times.
The new addition to the Union Pacific
roundhouse at the Armstrong shops has
been completed and is ready for use. 1t
is brick structure and contains ten en-
gina stalls.
Abraham Staley. Monroe Jackson, ]. E.
Luckey and Maggie Jenkins We're locked
up in the county jail yesterday. Staley and
johnson were committed on the charge of
assault. Luckey is charged with obtaining
money under false pretenses and Maggie
Jenkins is held for stealing SO in cash
from Louis Robinson.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-29
ARMOU RDALE.

Henry Flaraty and Mike Crane who
were arrested some time ago on the charge
OF highway robbery have been released by
the authorities. The prosecuting witness.
Amos Wells, has disappeared. On the
night of December Wells was held up
and robbed. That same night the police
arrested F'laraty and Crane on suspicion
of being the highwaymen. Wells went to
the station and identified them as being
the men that robbed him. The case was
set for hearing but the prosecuting witness
failed to show up. A warrant was issued
for him and if the local authorities sue
ceed in getting service on him he will be
given chance to serve time in Jail for
contempt.
Mrs. b. A. French. of Kerwin. Ia. is in
the city, the guest of Mr.. a. W. French
and family.
Albert Peterson has accepted the position
as superintendent of the Great Western
elevator.
Court Robin Hood. Order of Foresters
will give its annual ball next Thursday
evening.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-29
IT WILL CLOSE TONIGHT.
MIDCONTINENTAL POULTRY SHOW
ALMOST OVER.
Attendance Has Been Larger Than
Ever BefOre-Has Been the Great
est Show of the Kind Ever
Given in the West.

The third annual exhibit of the Midcon-
tinental Poultry Association will close this
evening at II o'clock at the association
rooms, 1221-3 Main street, after the most
successful of the shows yet held. 1t will
have been in many features the biggest
and best poultry exhibit of the country.
one where nearly every leading fancier of
the land had birds, and where there was a
redhot contest for supremacy in classes
well filled with the best of birds.
The judging was eminently satisfactory
to the fanciers, and as a result they will go
to the different shows in other portions OF
the land telling many interesting and COM
plimentary things of the great Midconti-
mental show and the interest felt in the en-
terprise by the people of the city and the
West. After it shall have closed this even
ing the managers will be able to feel great
qualification because of the success of their
work and the increased Importance of their
organization in the estimation of the fan
ciers and the poultry public generally.
The closing days of the show are marked
by better attendance than the opening.
The people are coming out better than in
previous years. This is because of the
because they are being educated up to the
idea that there is a great difference in
chickens. The old idea that any hen will
lay, any chicken is good to eat, and a
chicken is just n chicken, that is all. has
been very much upset in the minds of
many who have visited the rooms during
the past week and inspected the many
excellent fowls shown there and studied
even a little the close markings that in
dicate the perfection of the breeders art.
AS an exhibition of fine poultry, the
show has been much of success and as
an educator of the public it has done
much. 1t has awakened much additional
interest in the work of raising fine birds
and will tend to stimulate the business
locally and generally over the West
The attendance yesterday included many
prominent ladies who had heard others
speak of the show and wanted to see the
birds themselves. 1t is expected that Il
good number will be present to-day. There
will be none of the birds moved to-day
and visitors will be able to see just as
much as on any of the other days. The
| last day offers Il splendid opportunity to
| see the birds and the managers expect
! many visitors.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-29
VOLUNTARY LIQUIDATION.
Mccoy Banking Company of Inde-
pendence VIII Pay on Its Depos-
itors and Quit business

The Mccoy Banking Company of Inde-
pendence, in pursuance of a resolution
adopted on December %, announced yes
terday that no more deposits would be re-
ceived and requested depositors of the bank
TO call for their money. as it was the inten-
tion to go into liquidation and quit busi-
ness. The bank was known to be one of
the soundest financial institutions of that
city and the announcement was received
with considerable regret.
The desire of the bank directors and off,
cials to iquidate arose from the fact that
the stockholders are men quite advanced
in years, who. being wealthy. desired to
free themselves from the eSacting duties
necessarily incident to their respective po-
sitions and retire from the active banking
business. The well known solidity of the
bank, together with the confidence reposed
in the bank officials by its patrons. caused
very few of the depostors to call for their
money yesterday as requested.
Cashier Allen Mccoy stated yesterday
that it was the desire of the company to
pay over to depositors their money as soon
as they could make arrangements to de-
posit elsewhere. The money was ready and
waiting. Up to the closing hour depositors
who We're not aware of the determination
to liquidate filed into the bank with their
pass books.
With the liquidation of the Mccoy bank
two of the oldest bankers of Independence
retire from business-William Mccoy. pres
ident, and Preston Roberts, vice president.
These two men have been associated to-
gether for the past thirty years in the
banking business. William Mccoy, the
venerable head of the Mccoy Banking
Company during his career has enjoyed
the fullest confidence of the community
He was the first mayor of the city of In
dependence and his wisdom and counsel
has guided more than one man through
financial shoals.
The present banking company comes
from the original First National bank,
which was founded just after the war. In
1873 it went into liquidation and depositors
were paid in full. In 1880 the banking house
OF Mccoy & Son was formed and in 1856
the Mccoy Banking Company was formed.
The directors are: William Mccoy, presi-
dent: Preston Roberts, vice president; y.
l.. Mccoy cashier; jeremiah Massie, John
Mccoy and Christian OFT, Jr. The last
statement published showed deposits ag-
gregating S5j. $50. and loans. $I2.263
The liquidation of the bank will not as Il
necessity result in causing financial
stringenCy among those who borrowed
money for the loans made have been con-
servative and are gilt-edged. and there Will
be no disposition to force settlements, so
1t is said.
There was some talk yesterday of start
ing a savings bank when the present bank
closes up its business. but beyond the mere
suggestion from one two capitalists
nothing tangible resulted.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-29
CONTEST DISMISSED.
c. p. DESISON RETAINS THE OFFICE
OF COUNTY COMMISSIONER.
CHARGESoF FRAUDN0T PROVED
CITY VOTE AND SEVERAL COUNTY
PRECINCTS COUNTED.
watch Night Service at the First
Presbyterian Church New Years
Eve-PIeaEant Double We'd
dinE-RObberIes Still
Continue.
cHARGESOF FRAUDN0T PROVED

The contest brought against c. P. Deni-
son, who was elected on the Republican
ticket for county commissioner of the Third
commissioner district, was dismissed yes
terday afternoon by the attorneys repre-
senting Harry Mendenhau and George
Barker, the contestants. The contest was
brought the latter part of November, and
the contestants, among other things, al
legged that votes were counted for the de-
fendant that should have been counted for
the plaintiffs. They claimed that sufti-
Cient number of these ballots were count
ed to change the result of the election.
The work of canVassing the returns was
begun December q and has been in prog
ress ever since. All of the city vote and
several of the county precincts were can
vassed. Last night the contestants con-
cluded that they had not gained enough to
warrant them in continuing the count and
notified the board and the attorneys for
Mr.. Denison that they would dismiss the
contest.
The contest has attracted considerable
interest, as there was a general desire to
get an intelligent estimate of the number
of ballots that were thrown out on ac-
count of persons voting for both sets of
Republican candidates. Then the plaintiffs
made several allegations of fraud which, If
proven, would have been sufficient to take
lut OlllC0 lTOLu MT. DtDlSDL Inc StllSt-
tional evidence was not introduced and the
official canvass of votes changed the orig
inal count only thirty-nine votes. Denison
was, elected by a plurality of los votes over
Aiessfs. Mendentall and Barker, the FORM
er being second in the race.
Mr.. Mendenhall was seen after the con-
test had been dismissed, and stated that
he felt that he had got full satisfaction for
the money he had spent in the contest.
'I am satisfied that the election was
Stolen from me-" said he. but l will take
my defeat without any complaint"
Barker also took the result of the con-
test with fairly good grace.
MIR. Denison, who came out victorious at
the polls, as well as the contest, said:
II was not surprised when the attorneys
for the opposition dismissed their case In
fact, they had no case to begin with, and
well knew that. If there was any fraud
committed in electing me l was uncon-
scious of il and would not want to take
the office under such circumstances. 1 am
glad the contest was brought"
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-29

ing as an officer, was continued in Justice
Trowbridge's court yesterday until Janu-
AIRY 4.
The Woman's Relief Corps, at its meeting
yesterday afternoon decided to have pub
lie installation of officers at Nokes' hall,
January 6.
NJ X Howell, of Bethany, Mo-. who has
been visiting his son-in-law, ]. B. Tucker,
for the past few days, returned home yes
terday.
The city council will meet in regular ses-
sion this evening. A lively time is ex-
peeted.
Thomas NJ. Lynch, George B. Easter
wood, A. H. Wright and Patrick O'Ferrill
have been elected delegates to the Silver
League convention, to be held at Topeka
January u.
John Brown who was arrested by Con-
stable Hewitt, of Turner, Sunday, on the
charge of stealing chickens, was released
yesterday, as there was not sufficient evil
dence to warrant his being held for trial.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-29
MUNYON'S
RHEUMATISM
CUR .

Munyon's Rheumatism Cure is guarau-
teed to cure acute or muscular rheuma-
tism in from one to five days. Sharp shoot
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Chronic rheumatism, sciatica. lumbago, or
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seldom fails to give relief from one or two
doses. and almost invariably cures before
one bottle has been used. Price 25c.
A separate cure for each disease. At all
druggists, mostly IS cents a vial.
Personal letters to Professor Munyon, 1905
Arch street, Philadelphia, Pa, answered
with free medical advice for any disease.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-29
ROSEDALE.

A party was given at the home of Mr..
Scott Lindsay, L Water street, Saturday
night in honor of his niece. Miss Rena
Lindsay, of Frederick, Kas., and Miss
Amanda kirkpatrick. of Olathe, Kas.
Those present were: Mr.. and Mrs. Drew,
Mr.. and Mrs. Russell, Misses orie Boggs,
Nellie Devault, Allie Ferris, Maud and
Ophelia Cornwall, Ollie Morgan, Lucy
Canutt. Maud Evans. Edna and Maud Hol-
singer, Flo and Eva Dean. Minnie Gerner,
Jennie Howard Maggie and Nellie Steele;
Messrs. Harry Boggs, Bud Stillwell, Fred
Miller, George Holsinger. Clark Blevins.
Ernest Allen, Gus Gardner, John Oldham
and Arthur Havard. Refreshments were
served at a late hour.
Tomorrow night the Degree of Honor
lodge will celebrate its eleventh anniver-
sary by giving an entertainment and sup
per at McGeorge's hall. The grand chief
of honor will be present. The lodge has
invited all the A. o. U. w. members and
their families to be present.
The Equal Suffrage Association of Wy
andotte County will hold a meeting in Kan
sas City, Kas., on Wednesday, December
80. at 2 o'clock, at Bradfords music store,
Minnesota avenue, between Fifth and
Sixth
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-29
MisceIInneOus.

Ammon White lectured last night at the
L. D. S. church, on Cuba, and the unpleas-
antness of the civil strife now going on.
Mrs Calvin Atkins left yesterday for
her home at Smithvile, Mo, after a short
visit with relatives here.
There will be a meeting of the city coun-
Gil tonight, to discuss the revision of new
ordinances
The remains of A. Hensley. who died at
Amoret. Mo-, will arrive to-day. The in
terment will take place at the city ceme-
terry.
Charles S. CrysIer and j. H. Harkless
were in the city yesterday on a business
trip.
The funeral of Mrs. Flynn, of Sheffield.
was held yesterday, interment taking place
in this city.
Miss Nellie Nichol will leave to-day for
Washington, D. c., where she is attending
school.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-29
Send your name TOR q souvenir
sof the Works Of Eugene Field,
FREE HOMES. GULF COAST.

ONE MILLION ACRES now open fer
1O,eOG families and settlers. Why wait for
Wichita reservation, risk your life in a run,
risk losing land in contest. risk hot winds,
drouth. and freezing to death in blizzards?
Why risk three years for one crop when
you can get three crops in one year. in
MISSISSIPPI AND ALABAMA LANDS,
along Mobile & Ohio railroad? Land 81 10
81 per acre. You ask, is your 81 land good?
Yes just as good the 81. The following
one mile of railroad station: Four dollar
u s. land from l TO miles of railroad: 81 %
to $3.50 land 3 to miles: S15O to s.. 30 land Q
to 10 miles from railroad: 81 to $50 per
acre. slightly rolling. 200 to 800 feet abovs
set level. black loan. red clay subsOil Go
on our excursion January 5: round trip
$3.50. Usual time and privileges. Send
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Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-29
STRIKE AT ARMoUR'S.
Sheep Butchers Refuse to Accept n
Reduction in Wages.

The sheep butchers employed at the Ar
mour packing house went out on a strike
Saturday afternoon. The cause of the
walkout was the announcement by the COM
pany of reduction in wages. The sheep
butchers have been receiving cents per
head, and they were informed that after
the first of the year they would only re-
ceive cents for the same work. The men
plant.
The company filled most of the strikers
places yesterday and expect to have a full
new force at work to-day. It is under
stood that the company will make no eff
fort to have the old butchers return, but
will ignore them entirely.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-29
HEAD-END COLLISION.
Northwestern and Maple Leaf Engines
Cnme Together Yesterday.

northwestern and Maple Leaf thBines
Came Together Yesterday.
A head-end collision occurred at the east
end of the Northwestern bridge yesterday
morning at about O'Clock. An incoming
Northwestern freight train collided with a
Maple Leaf switch engine, attached to 4
string OF empty freight cars. Both engines
were slightly damaged and several cars
badly battered up Fireman Phillip Stivers,
on the Maple Leaf engine, was caught be-
tween the tender and cab and painfully in
jured about the hips. He was taken to
Bethany hospital in the police ambulance.
The crews on both trains stood at their
posts and never attempted to jump until
after the collision had occurred. The en-
gineer of the Northwestern train claims
that he was running on time, and, receiv-
ing no notice to the contrary, thought he
had the right of way. The engineer of the
Maple Leaf engine says he was running ac-
cording to orders. and did everything in his
power to stop his train as soon as he dis
covered the approaching Northwestern
train. Fireman Stivers injuries are not
thought to be of serious nature.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-29
Says She wns Only collecting"

Annie Bennett was arrested yesterday on
complaint of Sam Hackley, assistant man
ager of the Fifth Street opera house. who
claims that she entered his home and car
ried away all his bed clothes. When the
Bennett woman was landed at police head
quarters she stated that she had been
working for Hackley for two weeks and
that he owed her $6 for her services. She
claims that he has refused to pay her and
yesterday morning she decided to take his
bedding until the debt was paid. Hackley
says he owes her only 80 cents and Judge
Littick will decide the controversy this
morning.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-29
GOOD WORK OF RANGERS.
Capture the Four Men Who Robbed
the Southern Pacific Express Car.


the Southern Pacific Express Car.
Special officer Dodge, of the Wells-Fargo
Express Company, yesterday received a
telegram from Texas tefling of the capture
of the four men who robbed the express
car of the Southern Pacific Railroad Com
pany at Comstock several days ago. They
were trailed across the wild country west
of that place by the Rangers, who finally
ran them down and effected their capture
Mr.. Dodge says the Rangers perform val
liable service in the state and are feared
very much by the law breakers. The
Rangers are composed of old-time from
tiersmen who are ready to start at any
moment and are armed and prepared for a
combat if necessary. They are paid $500
each for every man captured who has TAX
en- any part or tried to take any part i'll Il
robbery of express cars wagons or stages,
whether they are captured dead or alive.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-29

The residence of James C. Brewster. cor
ner of Third and Elm streets. was entered
last night by thieves, who secured a gold
watch and $50 in cash. together with
quantity of wearing apparel. Mr.. Brewster
and family were at Platte City. Mo,
whittier they went last Thursday to spend
Christmas Entrance to the residence was
obtained through a rear window, and the
thieves left no clue.
Several months ago the residence of Mr..
Brew ster was plundered. and the police dis
covered the stolen property. after which he
declined to prosecute, and no case was
made in the courts,