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Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-09

find science uninviting-yet it is conceivable
that a man who has lighter moments, in
tervals of Siddiness, may have been in
veigled or forced into sociological or other
oSical studies. The sense of humor may
have many moods and forms. and there is
no reason why there should not be a laugh
of science. The lowest and most primitive
order of humor is that of mere animal gay
ETY., represented by the horse laugh riot
Gus, hearty, loud, as that of Rabelais there
is the sardOnic and mischievous kind, that
of Mephistopheles; there is that which
rests on fancy, the type of which is found
in Shakespeare; and there is the humor of
Voltaire. which Sherer regards as that of
logic, reason or good sense, and which
might fairly be called the legitimate play
fulness of science.
We are disposed to think this was the
original inspiration of Max Nortiau-that
his Conventional Lies was intended TO he
serio-cOmiC, without Gny thought it would
be taken as more than liberal sarcasm and
its sale interdicted by law; that his imita-
ton of seriousness was fatally good to the
utter cOncealment of his humor Finding
publicity, If not fame. and also some meas
ure of fortune, result from his effort, Moth
ing was more natural than that he should
enlarge on suggestions of AIaudsley. say as
to the knship of genius and diseaSe-bear-
ing out the time-worn observation that wit
is to madness near allied-and make of il
the basis of a serious but sophistical argu-
ment that there is a degenerate type re-
sulting from our social system. Maudsley.
admitting that some men are Cracked "
asserts that the cracks ''let in light and
he maintains the madness of the Bible
prophets and of such moderns as Sweden
borg. He does not however. nor does any
person who is wholly scientific. regard this
age as specially liable. from the conditions
of living, to mental disorder. nor does he
proclaim that genius is necessarily one
sided and therefore pathological. 1t is not
unreasonable to suppose that Nordau, in
tending to laugh with the world over the
possible misuse of facts to support an alb
surdity, has been carried into a serious
Misrepresentation of modern life by the
prominence and profit of the business. Also
that Lombroso. and whoever popularizes
science to the point of rank sensationaifsm.
proposes to profit by the example To
crush Nordau under a heavy volume of
refutation is like breaking the butterfly on
the wheel.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-09
HAS UNDERTAKEN A BIG TASK.
Club EndeavOrinE to Regulate
Municipal Matters.

The Jackson County Political Reform
Club. an aggregation of Populists and
wculG-be political purifiers, met at the
Midland last evening. Fourteen members
and Speaker Smith of the lower house of
the city council We're present. 1t was de-
ciGed that the club should hereafter devote
much time to city matters. D. r. Ingram.
1. L. Crittenden and ]. r. Foster were
chosen as a committee TO look after legis-
lat.on, and a committee of public safety
was also created. A lengthy memorial ad-
dressed to the council. urging more strin-
gent measures in regard to street railway
licenses, was adopted. The club announced
that at its next meeting. in January, it
would consider the use of passes by city
and county officials. 1t is claimed Prose-
cutting Attorney-elect Lowe is to act with
the club in an effort to secure indictments
against all such officials who use passes.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-09
JOURNAL STATEMENT CORRECT.
George f. Ross Embezzled $1,000
From the Pacific and United
States Express Companies.

The officials of the Pacific and United
States Express Companies announced yes
terday that they had concluded the ex-
animation of the books of George E. Ross,
the missing money clerk in the companies
Union depot office. and that the showing
was a shortage of $500.
The Journal announced the shortage as
being that sum two days after Ross dis
appeared and at that time it was specific
ally denied by each of the express Off
cials in Kansas City, and they persisted
in the denial until President Morsman, at
Omaha. confirmed the statement of the
Journal. Now. more than two weeks after
the publication of this statement, the Off
cials announce it was correct. This is the
first announcement of anything the officials
have made concerning the Ross affair. The
shortage is to be made good by the surety
company that furnished the bond for Ross.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-09
DEATH BY HIS OWN HAND.
Fred Leslie, of Kansas City, Kills
Himself at Vera Cruz. Mexico.

William Melville, of the Mexican Land
Company, received a dispatch yesterday
from Vera Cruz, Mexico, stating that Fred
Leslie, of Kansas City, who was in his
employ, had committed suicide
Leslie was % years OLD, and his mother
who lives at 1920 East Eighth street, is
overcome with grief She thinks that her
son was murdered and did not commit sui
+ eide. Up to two months ago he was en-
pl5yed in the local office of the Fort Scott
& Memphis railroad as a clerk, but in Sep
tember he left the city to work on coffee
lands near Vera Cruz. He has suffered
from several attacks of chills and fever
and it is said that he shot himself while
temporarily deranged from their effects.
Mr.. Melville left for Mexico ard will
investigate the young mans death.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-09
VIII Cause shannon's Arrest.

During a fight which occurred between
Bob Shannon and a travelling man
named ]. T. Dunnivan in a saloon at
Eighth and Walnut streets. Monday night.
Shannon, it IS alleged, bit a piece out of
Dunnivan's nose between his eyes Dunni-
van was arrested yesterday on suspicion
of being a confidence man, but proved his
identity to the satisfaction of the police
and was released. He went at once to
swear out a state warrant for Shannon's s
arrest on a charge of mayhem. Shannon
is not related to BOSS" Joe shannon
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-09
KINDERGARTEN OPENED.
It's First Session Yesterday Attended
by Thirty Pupils.

The kindergarten, which was added to
the school curriculum by the board of edu-
cation a few weeks ago as an experiment,
was opened in the Whittier school yester-
day morning, with thirty pupils in attend
ance. Miss HOugh, of St. Louis. who was
placed in charge of this work by the
board, selected Miss Judson Miss Stoier
and Miss Baird, members of Mrs. Raw
this school.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-09
County Court ProceedInrr.

Superintendent o. H. Gentry, of the poor
farm, submitted his November report 10
the county court yesterday, showing that
on November there were at the farm 2I2
persons; 13 were admitted, during tine
month; died and were discharged, leav-
ing 2lS at the farm December !.
The court authorized the admission OF
the following to the poor farm: Howard
Stollinger. Ira 6. Ellis, Becker Bredlow
and W. +. SpalIing.
Justice KrueEer vas authorized to rent
an additional room in the Long building
for court purposes, the rent not to exceed
tl0.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-09

Colonel John T. Crisp yesterday secured
a verdict for &40o from the Pullman Palace
Car Company at the hands OF a jury in
Judge DohsoG's court. Last August Col
onel Crisp was returning from jefferson
City to this city when someone stole his
gold watch and chain. The latter was pre-
scented to him by friends twenty years ago
and cost about $500.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-09

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Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-09
WANTS A RECOUNT.
J. Scott Harrison, Jr.. Contests the
Election of Thomas +. Brady as
County Treasurer

]. Scott Harrison, Jr., late Republican
candidate for country treasurer, filed his
contest in the circuit court yesterday
against Thomas +. Brady. who on the face
Of the returns was elected by majority of
So. Mr.. Harrison bases his contest on the
number Of rejected ballots. and he asks for
an immediate recount of all the ballots cast
at the election.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-09
Cars stopped One Hour.

BY a gripman on a north bound Westport
car failing 10 drop the cable from his
grip at Fifteenth street and Grand avenue
all the cars on the Grand avenue line were
stopped from o'clock until o'clock last
evening. At this point the cable on the
Westport line runs :nto the power house
and by failing TO release the cable the
Eripman jerked the cable from the shifting
machinery in the power house.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-09

r. E. White. the man vino disappeared
about a week ago and is supposed to have
taken over 500 belonging to ]. L. Jones,
of 1916 Main street, for whom he had been
collecting. has not vet been located by the
police. although they arc keeping a sharp
lookout for him. Ii is thought that White
lost the money gambling.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-09
Della spnurding's Examination.

The preliminary examination of Della
SpaTlding. the colored woman charged with
administering morphine to Charles Wilson,
which resulted in his death, was COM
menCed in Justice KruegeT's court yeSter-
day. Several of the witnesses for the state
testified, but none for the defense. and the
case was continued until next Friday aft
erroon. when the remaining witnesses will
take the stand 1t is thought that she will
be bound over to the grand jury.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-09

Eankakce, H.. Dee. A-A ronrany 81
twenty younE men went south las; nirr,t
over the Illinois Central railrnal hor,r
for N.w orleans. Tha~- ;hJy will b. io.na.;
10y sixty others from various parts of the
United States and the entire party win
ship for Cuba on The first outgoing vessel
Gnd VIII Join the insurgents.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-09

J. Harry Lewis. OF the Midland Me-
chanfc, yesterday nled chattcl mortgage
for $50 on the plant in favor of VI. V.
Watson. OF the Kansas City paper house,
and other creditors
l.. 9. Slavens Sled chatteI mortgage on
a lot OF live stock TO secure an indebted
ness of SE,lGl. held by J. c Hall & Co.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-09
Arrested and Released

James T. Black. deaf mute from Fort
Worth. Tex, stole an oyercoat last night
from the office of VII. 5. Brady. 1919 Hick-
oTy street. He was arrested. and at the
police station wrote out a confession OF the
theft. He said he wanted to sell the coat
10 bay a ticket to St. Paul. MINI, where
he has a sister living Mr.. Brady refused
TO prosecute him and he was released,
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-09
ProdigaT's .Phrn=eoIoEy.

And how
Once more the fond father pressed his
boy to his bosom.
have you been lately. my som"
The mind of the proiigaI reverted to his
last job in the stock yards.
"On the hog. papa" he faitered.
Then they went inside and partOok OF the
obese caif.-New York Journal
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-09
Receiver wnuacc.s uoDa.

T B. Wallace. receiver of the Missouri
National bank. Yesterday filed his bond
far S5ou0 with Judge Srarritt of the cir
cult court. The securities are {. g ChiIes
G. Z. Gates ANA ". H. Wallace. The bond
WIS approved
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-09
NOT YOUR STOMACH.
PURE BLOOD AND GOOD NERVES
MEAN 4 HAPPY LIFE.
More Ills Arise From a DernnEed
Nervous System and ImpOver-
jShed Blood Than From
Local Disorders.

Tou may think it is your stomach, but
you viii find your stomach trouble is only
an Indication that your are debii.tated,
and debility is the result Of nerve weak
ness and the Door condition Of the blood.
\ vigorous condition Of the nerves and
generous supply OF pure blood viii relieve
Your stomach troubles, or any other dis
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-09
4 Snsnect Arrested.

William Jones, seedy looking character,
was arrested yesterday by Officer Schulz
on suspicion of being implicated in the
robbery of some country postoffice. He
had a pocketful of pennies"
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-09
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FOR SALE BY JOHNSON BROS. DRUG
GISTS. I107 MAIN ST. KANSAS CITY.
MO.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-09

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Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-09
For Abuse of Alcohol
Use HorSford's Acid Phosphate.

DR.. A R. BOYD. Aberdeen South Dakota
says: Il believe 1t to be great help to re-
store the system that has been abused by the
use of alcohol"
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-09

The funeral services of Mrs. Maggie Her
man were held yesterday afternoon At =
o'cigck from her late home. 3lO6 Main
street Rev. Allen officiating. The remains
were placed in the receiving vault at For
est Hill cemetery.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-09

Many persons keep Carter's Little Liv-
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SICK headache. dizziness, and find them just
what they need.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-09

The funeral services of Frank Glass. who
has been a resident of Kansas City for the
past twenty years. will be held from Holy
Name Catholic church tbs morning at .
o.cioCk. Burial Will be in Mount St. Marys
cemetery.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-09
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.

Rev. KIoss will conduct the funeral scrv-
ices of Mrs Martha y. Jamison. who COM
m.t:oG suicide Monday by jumping into the
Ciz-cTn AT her home. II West Twenty
tuurtl street. from her late home this
morning at 1C.3o o'clock. The remains will
BE- placed in the receiving vault at Forest
H.ll cemetery.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-09
Not Yet Located.

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Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-09

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Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-09

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Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-09
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GISTS. Il07 MAIN STREET. KANSAS
CITY. MO.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-09

Sculptors from the East will be employed
to execute the marble work and it is
probable that, unless some unforeseen op-
position intervenes, the monument will be
completed by April l. 1897.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-09

At the instance of City Physician Coffin
a warrant was issued yesterday for the
arrest of Charles Mailey. agent for the
Mcclure flats on Nineteenth street between
McCiee and Grand avenue. The complaint
against him is that he shut off the water
from several of the flats for the reason,
as he says. that the tenants We're behind
with their rents. Physician Coffin claims
that IN SO doing he created an unsanitary
condition that is a menace to the health
of the occupants of the buildings. He will
make a test case of it, to be tried in
police court this morning.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-09

The city engineer and superintendent of
streets have been ordered to investigate a
pend near Nineteenth street and Euclid
avenue. which has been declared a nui-
sance by people living in the vicinity. / is
claimed that seepage from the pond is
washing out the curbing on Nineteenth
street.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-09
AT THE CITY HALL.
miscellaneous Matters of Interest to
the Taxpayers and the Mu-
nicipaI Officers.

City Counselor McDousal is preparing to
sue the bondsmen of Contractor Powell,
who about five years ago paved Seven
teeEth street from Madison avenue to
Hclly street, and gave maintenance bond
good for five years. This action is taken
at the request of the Mccormick Bros,
agents for the Parker-WashingtOn Paving
Company. who with several others. were
on Powelrs bond. The McCormicks say
they are willing TO pay their share of the
indemnity, but fear If they do 80 voluntar-
lily. without a suit their joint sureties Will
eFade the payment Of their share. The
amount to be paid is 500. which was the
cost incurred by the city in repairing the
pavement. The alleged defalCation OF the
MCtormickS on this bond was urged by
certain aldermen of the lower house Mon
day night as their reason for refusing to
copiirm the ParkerWashington contract
Tor paving Lawton place. City Engineer
Wise said yesterday that he believed the
seventeenth street matter would be settled
without casting discredit upon the McCor-
mlCks
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-09

The funeral services of Andrew Fosberr.
who died sunday at his home. 26i2 Penn
street. were held yesterday afternoon at 3
O'Clock from the Swedish Lutheran church
and burial was in Union cemetery.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-09
REPRESENTATIVES. of the Standard Tele

Representatives of the Standard Tele-
phone Company met yesterday afternoon
with the public improvements committee
of the upper house to confer in regard to
chise to do business in Kansas City The
ordinance is similar TO the old Weaver Or
dinance, differing from it in only two or
three immaterial points. The committee
and representatives, did not succeed in
reaching an agreement, and another meet
ing Will be held.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-09

All city employees in the city hall were
yesterday requested to meet in the lower
house chamber at ; o'clock this afternoon
and confer as to the best means of swell
in; the mayors charity fund for Christ
movement are invited to attend. No money
contributions We're received yesterday.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-09

Contractor Trestrail was before the board
OF public works yesterday to explain why
he refused to repair the brick pavement
laid by him on Eighteenth street, between
Woodland and Olive He said he was not
liable. for the reason that the breakage
was caused by the caving in of a sewer at
that point. City Counselor McDougal was
Instructed to investigate the matter.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-09

\ brick stable at ISl4-lSl6 Harrison street
has been declared unsafe by the inspector
of buildings. and the owner has been or
GcTed TO make the necessary repairs.
In accordance with a majority petition
recently filed. the board of public works
yesterday ordered constructed a pressed
brick sidewalk on Seventeenth street be-
tween Brooklyn avenue and Olive street,
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-09

Lucinda Parker. aged Il years, died at
her home. 1921 Main street yesterday, after
e long illness. She was member of
Eastern Star lodge No. 3 which will con-
duct the funeral services.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-09

Upon complaint of Superintendent Of
Buildings Love, warrants We're issued yes
terday for the arrest of VI. V. Ross. 525
Main street: johnson Bros, 1lg7 Main
street; G. B. Ghiggeri 1905 Main street: l.
Ruben. 52i Main street: Gus Davidson IL
Walnut street: f. Whyte, 1l21 Walnut
Throck Farman. 80 Walnut Street and
John Doe ; West Ninth street. Theh COM
plant against them is that their awnings
are lower than the nine feet above the
pavement stipulated by city ordinance
and that they failed to correct the evil
when notified. They will be tried in police
court this morning
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-09

Lawyer o. H. Dean has been retained by
the Helm brothers to draw up an ordinance
TO he submitted to the city council, author
izlEE the erection of the Helm memorial at
the Junction. The ordinance will be drawn
within the next ten days. Architect Louis
Curtiss has completed the specifications for
the monument, and work on the foundation
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-09

may have any Suit in the house for just oneha
the
You'll
be had and SIS
The house one=half in this department.
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THE HOMES OF vAssAR GIRLS.

On three floors OF the great building,
which is FIVE hundred feet long, FIVE
stories high and has two large trans
verse wings, small Railways extend back
and open into suites Of four or five rooms
each So perfect is the arrangement
Of rooms that although this great build
ing shelters three hundred students and
a large force Of instructors, besides pro-
viding recitation rooms, general parlors,
residence rooms for the president and his
family, general Offices and library, yet
one is not conscious of the presence OF
a great company or OF the amount OF
mental and other industries transacted
under it's roof. The hone-llke parlors
are central and hospitable: in the mes
sengers Office all sorts OF information
is courteously proffered, and pleasant
young ladies are in waiting TO guide one
over the building or transact errands Of
love, mercy or business.
Those delightful little suites Of rooms,
consisting Of three or four bedrooms and
a common parlor, every Vassar birl re-
members with delight. II the warning
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A BRIGHT DOUBLE EAGLE

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