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Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-09
FOR ILLEGAL SEALING.
American Schooner james C. Swan
Declared Forfeited to the United
States Government.

Seattle, Wash. Dec. S.-The owners of
the American schooner James G. Swan
have lost their case before the United
States district court, and will be compelled
to forfeit the vessel for violating the seal
ing laws. The case is already noted one,
as it is the first time an American schooner
has been forfeited for Illegal scaling by an
American court. In his information, the
United States attorney alleged that the
cause of forfeiture was that the Swan was.
on August ;, 1896, found employed in killing
ana capturing fur seals in Behrng sea
within the limits Of a zone of sixty geo.
graphical miles surrounding the Prtbyloff
Islands, in violation of the first section of
the act of 1894.
The owners of the vessel appeared in the
case as claimants and with an answer de-
EyiHg that the schooner was at any time
violating the law. In this they were sub
stantiated by the members of the crew.
who appeared as witnesses, and claimed
they did not intend to violate the law In
asmtTcih as the law does not specifically de-
clare forfeiture of wages, these men
claimed they were entitled 20 receive their
wages out OF the proceeds of the sale of
the vessel, but in this Judge Hanford disa-
greed, claiming the forfeiture to be abso-
lutte.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-09
TO BOOM FLYNN FOR GOVERNOR
Republican Papers of oklahoma TO
Make II Concerted Effort in
His RehnIf.

Norman, O. T. Dec. s-(SpeciaD A
unanimous and concerted move by the
Republican newspapers of Oklahoma will
be inaugurated this week in the interests
of Hon. Dennis T. Flynn for governor.
Every newspaper that supported Flynn in
the late campaign for delegate TO congress
has enlisted in the fight for him. Colonel
G. VI. Barnes. of Guthrie who had early
announced that he would be a candidate
FOR governor, has Withdrawn from the
race. and Mr.. Flynn practically has the
Held to himself. other men mentioned in
connection with the governorship We're
Colonel II. g. Trooper, OF Oklahoma City
and Joseph McNeal. of Guthrie. but the
latter named. it IS understood, will be
satisfied with the appointment of Mr..
Flynn. Aside from Mr.. Flynn. who is the
acknowledged Republican leader, Mr.. Nc
Neal in all probability. would stand the
best chance OF being governor.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-09
HANNA NOT CABINET MAKER.
Refuses to Discuss Possible Seiections
place Certain to BE offered
TO sherman

Washington, Dec. ST have nothing to
do with the selection of members of Nc
Kinley's cabinet. and any news concerning
it must come from him."
This declaration was made by Chairman
Hanna at the Arlington hotel to-day. The
interviewer was particularly interested
in knowing whether Senator Sherman, of
Ohio, was likely to become a member of
McKinley's cabinet. Mr.. Hanna had moth
ing to communicate. From other sources
of a high character, however it is learned
that Mr.. Mckinley having very high
opinion of the senator's ability as a states
man and fnancier. at the proper time will
ask him to accept one of the most i'm
portant of the portfolios at his disposal.
Whether the senator will accept is a mat
ter of serious doubt Some of his friends
assert that he would prefer to remain in
the senate. II is said, too, by the senator's
friends. that all of the distinction that at
taches to d cabinet position already has
been fully achieved by him while secretary
of the treasury during the administration
OF President Hayes.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-09
A REJECTED LOVERS CRIME.
and All Her FamiIy-OnIy
Ono Killed.

Schuyler. NSeb.. Dec. S.-As a result Of a
rejected lovers insane attempt to murder
his sweetheart and eZ-erminate her family,
Dc.drirk Closing is dead, his mother and
father. brother and sister are dangerously
wounded by a terrible clubbing. another
SISTER almost crazed by being repeatedly
fired upon al close range and ClaIs Des-
tefsef tho murderer, is being pursued by a
determined posse.
The GlestnEs are a prominent family Of
farmer. The murderer is q young man Of
the neighborhDOd. who was infatuated with
Miss Closing. His advances were refused
and for months he has bsen Threatening
murder Last night he Visited the Closing
house. first nlIiHg a bottle with strychnine,
with which it is supposed he intended to
commit suicide.
As he walked into the room he fired at
Christina Closing. Christina quickly
stooped and the ball passed over her head.
Two more shots were fired at her but with
out effect. Diedrck Closing, her 2i-year-
old brother sprang at the man and was
instantly killed
Christmas cries 10 her father awakened
him from his sleep, hut during this short
time Destefsef had attacked Mrs. Closing
and knocked her 10 the floor. having fired
at her the remaining shot in the revolver
as she lay there. but without effect and
striking her with the butt Of the revol-
yer.
Mr. Closing as he came from his bed
room. was met at the door by the murder
er, who struck him a fearful blow over
the left eye with the bult OF the revolver.
Closing carried a shotgun, which he got
10 bear upon Destefsef out the cartridge
failed TO explode.
Destefsef seemed not intent upon max
ing his escape, but was assaulted by Giles
ing. who tried 20 brain him with the shot
gun. Destefsef caught hold Of the gun
and In the struggle the lever was unlocked
and the gun came in two. Destefsef hold
ing the barrels and Closing the stock. The
barrels at once began TO descend with ra
pidity and violence upon the head and
shoulders Of Closing, and he was rendered
unconscious.
The murderer, in passing TO the kitchen.
where Bernhard, the younger brother, and
younger sister were, assaulted the girl and
beat and bruised her badly with the gun
barrels, and then started for Bernhardt.
who passed out OF the room ard into the
darkness, closely pursued by Destefsef, and
sought refuge in cornfield nearby. Des-
tefsef then escaped. A posse is in pursuit.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-09
ANNUAL CURRENCY REPORT.
ing Facts as to Banks, Circula-
tion and Credits.

Washington, Dec. S.-The annual report
of Hon. James H. Ecke.s. comptroller of
the currency, submitted TO congress to-
day, contains information in detail in re-
gard to the organization. supervision and
liquidation of national banks for the year
ended October 81. 1886 During the year,
twenty-eight new banks were organized,
with a capital stock aggregating $S,245.o0o
The total number of national banks organ
lied since June 81 1863, the date Of the
granting Of the first certificate of author
ity, is 5.d5l, making an average of 15S for
each year. OF this number 3579 were in
active operation on October 81, 1896, with
an authorized capital stock aggregatirg
Se5O0l4,S95, represented by 2SS,S12 share
holders.
The total amount of circulating notes
outstanding on October 81. 1896, was $23i.-
553. S01 an increase of $21,099,t29.
Keceivers were appointed during the year
for twenty-Seyen banks, the aggregate
lauon S6l.5cJ OF these. four closed their
doors in 1898 and subsequently resumed
business but through continued business
depression and the slow character OF their
assets were unable to meet their ob!isa-
tons and were compelled to go into in
sUiVency.
The average rate of dividend paid for the
current year was So. the per cent of divi-
denGs based on capital and surplus D, and
the per cent of net earnings of capital and
surplus 81.
The comptroller states that the impor
tance of obtaining proper classification
OF the money and currency held by the
banks throughout the country led to the
sending out of a circular addressed to ma
tional and other banks and trust COM
panies requesting to furnish correct class
iticat.on of the amount and kinds of money
held by them on the 1st of July last
The conclusion drawn from these returns
is that 6T.i per cent of the retail trade of
the country is transacted by means of
credit paper: that 95.3 per cent of the
wholesale trade is so carried on; 95.1 per
cent of the business other than mercantile,
and S2.5 per cent of all business.
According to these returns the percent
age of business done by checks, all classes
being included, is 92.5.
The comptroller also deals with the Ques-
ton of the duty of directors with respect
10 the causes Of failure of national banks
and says that the inevitable conclusion
to be drawn from a study of the causes
resulting in these failures is that in the
great majority of instances those directly
res ronsible for the management of the
banks involved. both directors and eXeCu-
tive officers have been negligent in their
duties and wanting in insisting upon the
employment of methods of ordinary safety
and prudence"
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-09
thinks of the son who is not there 20 snare
~ bnIflFay roma

thinks of the son who is not there 10 snare
the holiday repast.'
"EXactly.'
And the children know ~hat he Is
thinking about and his wife would like 70
speak a word of comfort: hut they have
all been forbidden to mention the absent
sons name.
You are a mindreader."
Suddenly the door bursts open, and a
man with whiskers cries Father and the
old gentleman embraces him and says:
My SON and that's the end Of the story
There isn't much use of your reading
It, There may be a few differences in de-
tail. but the main incidents are as you
have related them"
I'm afraid I'd better not publish the
story. l don't mean to say word against
its artistic merit. But you have to con-
slider the prejudiCes OF the reader"
But there isn't anything in it that isn't
calculated TO please"
Il don't know about that Year after
year that son has been turning IN in the
same OpDOrtuns manner. This Is cold
ard suspicious age. and If We let him DO
It any more I'm afraid the public will be-
gin to think he simply comes home when
H. knows the family IS going TO have tur-
kew for dinner"
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-09
OPEN TO SUSPICION.
Incident That Has Recurrcd With
Significant Frequencc.

From the Washington Star.
Yes" said the publisher, wed like n
Thanksgiving story. But it'll have 20 be
on somewhat different lines this wear
I've got the very thing you need" re-
piled the man with manuscript in the side
pocket of his coat. Il thought you'd be
pleased when I started for your office this
morning: and now | know it,
You've struck out regardless OF the con-
veI.tional lines. have you?"
That's it exactly Here's the scheme.
The family IS all assembled at dinner on
Thanksgiving day
'Myes. And there is vacant chair at
the table
How did you guess it?''
And the old gentleman sighs as he
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-09
SIXTY REBELS MASSACRED.
FrightfuI Rutchery by Spanish Troops
in the Philippine Islands
Reported,

Madrid. Dec. S.-Unoficial dispatches re-
ceived here from Manila announce a ter
ribIe massacre of iusurgent prisoners on
the island of Luzon, one of the Philippine
group It appears that number of pris-
oners succeeded in escaping from the fort
ress of Cavite, the fortified seaport Of
Luzon. The fugitives were pursued by the
troops who overlook ana killed sixty of
them in the streets. The others were re-
CAPTURED.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-09
is 1T GEORGE TAYLOR?
BE One of n Bandit Gang Work.
ing I'm Oklahoma.

Guthrie. o. II, Dec. s.-(Special.) A Num-
Der Of farmers living near Ingram, close TO
the line of the Creek reservation, have
been held up during the past three or four
nights. The bandits have visited several
houses and compelled the farmers to give
up all their money, always calling ON men
who had just sold cotton or hogs, and had
cash on hand. There are three of the out
laws masked and heavily armed It is be-
1ieved by many that 1t Is George Taylor.
the escaped AIeeks murderer and his two
pals, who were recognized near Tulsa a
few days ago.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-09
SIX KILLED BY AN EXPLOSION.
Low Water in SHwmiII Boiler Mt
Seville, Ga, Results Disns-
trOuSiS,

Cordele Ga. Dec. S.-A boiler in the mill
of the Wilcox Lumber Company. at Sc
vile. exploded this morning at 5:15. with
fatal results. The killed are: S. PiIand,
mayor of Seville; an Irish employe, name
unknown, and four negroes. The explosion
was felt for miles around. The cause is
supposed TO be the small water supply in
the boiler. Mayor Piland was a watchman
at the mill. He leaves wife and three
children The part of the mill where the
boiler was situated was completely wrecked
and the loss will exceed 5000
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-09
KANSAS CITY GIRL IN A RUNAWAY.
Exciting Experience of Miss Georgia
Haley at Mexico, Mo.

Mexico Mo, Dec. S-(Speciai) Miss
Georgia Haley, of Kansas City. who is in
Mexico TO attend the Galloway Banks wed.
ding tomorrow, was in a buggy driven by
James Galloway to-day, when wheel
came off, causing the horse to run away.
The two were dragged through the busi-
ness part of the city in the buggy, which
was finally turned over on granitoid
pavement. The horse fell down and was
grabbed and held by a bystander until the
occupants could he rescued. Fortunately.
neither was seriously injured.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-09
hacked Into n Cnvc-in

GaIena, Kas., Dec. S.-CSpecfal} James
Chew. mine operator. whose horse be-
came unmanageahle. was backed into a
cave-in at this place last night, falling a
distance of about twenty feet The horse
fell on Mr.. Chew, and was instantly killed
but Chew will recover. His right leg is
broken below the thigh, which is his worst
injury.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-09
New York Contractors Fail.

New York. Dec. S.-Smith & Burden. con-
tractors. Of Long Island City have made
an assignment for the benefit of their
creditors. Mr.. Smith said to-day that he
thought the liabilities would reach $4,000.
but that the assets of the firm would be
near that figure. He said that the firm had
been backed financially In some of its con-
tracts by the late William Steinway, whose
death complicated matters to such an ex-
tent that~an assignment was necessary.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-09
KANSAS wooDcHoppER SHOT.
VIII Die MS Result of Quarrel With
His Employer.

Galena. Kas., Dec. S-CSpecial) Harry
Hutchins was shot to-day about noon by
r. +. Ross. Two shots took effect, one in
the right arm and the other. which will
undoubtedly prove fatal, in the back, lodg-
ing in the right breast. Hutchins was en-
pioyed by Ross as woodchopper, about
four miles northwest OF this place The
two had some difficulty, and it is said
that Hutchins drew his ak on Ross Ross
finally pulled a 3s-caiiber bulldog revolver
and commenced firing. Hutchns is about
80 years old. He has a wife and one
daughter. Death is looked for at any hour
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-09
Now Denies His Confession.

Denver, Dec. S-Robert z. Foote, attor-
ney for Allen Hense Downen, the high
wayman. convicted last week of the mur-
der of Joel G. Ashworth in this city, mas
1iied an application for new trial, backed
by an affidavit b. Downen TO the effect
that his confession was untrue. He now
says the city detective induced him to drink
a bottle of whisky and under its influence
he confessed the murder.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-09
Ex-BnnISer Arrested for Forgery.

Bldorado. Kas.. Dec. S-(Special) Cash
Ter Fleming. of this city, who was arrested
several months ago, charged with taking
$4,000 from the Exchange National bank
OF this city, was re-arrested to-day on four
complaints for forgery. He waived pre-
liminary hearing and was bound over to
the March term OF court. his bond being
fixed at $1,000. The charge of grand lar
ceny will be dismissed.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-09
Judgment for SG7I. .SGO.

Cincinnati. Dec. S.-Judge Buckwalter. Of
the court of common pleas. gave a default
Judgment to-day 10 Irwin. Green & Co,
brokers Of Chicago. against T. l. Harper,
of Fidelity bank fame, for Ss71 5000 This
sum represents the claim of the brokers
against Harper At the time his famous
wheat dealings with them were stopped by
his failure
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-09
The Plague in bombay.

New York. Dec s-A dispatch 10 the
Herald from Bombay says: Eight hundred
deaths are reported mp to date from the
plague. but the number is believed to be
much a~gsr. Crowds of panic-stricken na-
tives are fleeing from the city. Trade and
travel are seriously affected. The famine,
which threatened the whole of India, has
been partially averted in certain districts
by the recent rains.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-09
Suicide Nenr Nen.hn. Mo

St. Joseph, Mo-. Dec. S.-(Specia!) A
telegram was received by Emery ]. Street
tonight stating that his father. James
Street, former well known business man
of this city. had committed suicide near
Neosho, Mo. The body will he brought
here for interment. Mr. Street was so
years Of age. No reason is given for the
act.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-09
Lawyer Brooks Slayer Acquitted.

Springfield, Mo, Dec. 8.-CSpeciaL) James
A. GilmOre's second trial on the charge of
murder in the first degree for killing JEFF
ferson Brock. lawyer, on the streets of
Ash Grove. February % ended this even
ing in acquittal. The jury disagreed at the
first trial. The men quarrelled over SIS
debt that Gilmore, who is a farmer, owed
to Brock.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-09
Station Agent Exonerated

Cedar Rapids, Ia, Dec. S.--A coroner's
jury to-day exonerated f. f. Benedict.
station agent at Fairfax. who last night
shot and killed one of three men who at
tempted to hold him M. wounding another.
The wounded man has not yet been caught.
There is no clue as to the identity of the
dead man, who was about 10 years old.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-09
srntn Ec wrcck Mt Arkansas CITY.

Arkansas City. Kas., Dec. S-(Spcciaij
train collided on the main track of The
Santa Fe. within 100 yards of the depot
Both engines were badly smashed. Five
head of stock were killed. The engineers
and firenien on both trains jumped and
escaped injury.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-09
Ice OF for Cuba Amin.

Washington. Dec S.-Consul General Lee
called at the White House last evening
and said farewell 10 the president as he
was about to start for his post, takir e
the frsj steamer from New York for Hs-
yana. II IS understood that Mrs. Lee does
not accompany the general TO Cuba
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-09
burglars Mt Elk City. Kas.

Independence. Kas., Dec. S.-CSpecialD
The clothing and boot and shoe store of
Davis & Watkins. at Elk City. was broken
into last night and goods worth $500 taken.
The burglars left no clue. The firm was
preparing to move to Oklahoma and had
the stock all packed preparatory to ship
ment.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-09

I0r for assault with intent to kill. The
other tWo are believed TO be against jus
tice Ritchie and James Moran for bribery.
Attorney Thomas ". Harl was acquitted
to-day on a charge or bribery.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-09
Pnrccm. l. T.. CnnsIn. EInne.

Norman. o. T. Dec. S.-tSpeciaD Joseph
Daniels and May Daniels, cousins. eloped
from Purcell Monday night and were mar
ried here at , a. m. az the railroad station
by Probate Judge Wilkins. They were fol-
lowed by the girls parents. but were mar
ried before the father reached Norman.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-09
Not n Patriot.

From the Cleveland Leader.
Observation-Disclosures apparently takes
no interest whatever in the welfare of his
country.
Rarlow-"WSy"
DaIrymple--"H hasn't ventured single
guess as TO Mckinley's cabinet"
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-09

'I wonder" unused Dora. who was saz-
ing thoughtfuIly out of the window. Il
wonder what makes rain fall on holidays
Specific gravity. OF course replied
David New York World.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-09-01

Mrs. l.. r., Divip, Of San Mlouel,
Cal, sAyfi II am trying In n Measure
20 repay the manufacturers OF Cham.
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years was constant sufferer from
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paylnRa and doings N sick Girl, Ethel
0illium, daughter cf n. Is. Gillian, On
Crane Creek, Idaho, eighteen miles
east Of Garfield, 10 the effect that fhe
was gifted with supernatural towers,
aud, although blind, could read by a..
plying her hands, anu that she had
been IN a trance and hal visited hoav-
on. Considerable curiosity was
aroused over he case, and n,fiy
consisting Of George n. 5tivsFe, Dr.. j..
a. DIX, Dr. J. n. CLARK, h. l.. OWL n,
y. h. Johnson anu John Simpson
drove 10 the home Of the sick girl 10
see for themselves " there wns any
truth ia the report. They found tho
Girl, who ~ years Old, tuiilrins from n
disease 0t tue brain. She has been
alex ior n montb, during which time
tho hns zone biiud. She fetold the
story Of her trance, In whioh che VISIT
cd heaven; Haid She saw Jesus anu tue
angolF, nud that Josus prepared n
crown Tor Der ami sid sho would
shortly return 10 wear ~. She Jaw
people there that she knew lui they
wore no wings. IL was CltimuI
that abe could read or describe pictures
by simply passing her hands over
thOm, but In the test put by the parry
the Fonofnlly failed, claiming that
she waa troubled In her mind too much
nt that time. In QUE Instance she read
several words on a card. Tho party
tctutnel with the impression thnt II
was simply a case Of the mind being
Affected by disease ana that In 40 far
hs the reading tests were euucessful 10
was by sight. However, II seems that
In her own uolahb1rhooI there IL uu.
bounded faith IN her supernatural
abillty. There II considerable excite
ment over II. IL To estimated that
within tho patt ten days there have
been not loss than 800 visitors 10 800
hef aud the most Of them 20 away BIZ
lleving that she Ia possessed Of more
than humlu qualifications. Olhofa,
like the q tfield party, believe It 10 ali
a dclusi'n, brought ab.ut by die.
Orjofou mud.
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On Monday Morning

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On Labor Day,

Monday, September 9Th, Tuesday September slh,
account oil Jewish holiday, our store will be closed
Special great bargains this week IN all departments.