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Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-12-03
A TAILOR ENDS HIS LIFE.
George Turner InhaIes Gas Because
of Illness and Poverty and
Aversion TO HosnitaIs

George Turner, an old tailor employed
in the shop of John Boak. in the Humboldt
building at the southeast corner OF Main
and Sixth streets. committed suicide Tues
day night by inhaling Illuminating gas
through a long rubber tube. one end of
which he attached to a gas jet in the side
of the wall. and the other end was placed
in one of his nostrils. Turner's body was
found by Tony Brook at 7:3O yesterday
morning sitting upright in a chair in the
corner of one of the rooms used by Mr.
Boak. There was a strong odor of gas in
the room After Brook ascertained Turner
was dead he notified Coroner Bedford and
the dead tailor's body was removed TO
CarroITs.
Turner was 43 years old. and was un-
married. He came TO Kansas City six
years ago and had worked for Mr.. Boak
during that time. He formerly lived in
Cumberland, England. He drank freely
and was not steady at his bench. He COM
planned of being i'll 4 great deal OF late,
and Tuesday said he believed he would
never be well again. He refused to go to
the city hospital. and said he would kill
himself. He left a note in which he said
he would rather die than be taken to
hospital. He lived at lilo McGee street.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-12-03
ALABAMA PIG IRON WANTED.
Demand by Foreign Buyers Is Unpre-
cedented-BiE Shipment TO Liy-
erpOoI This Week.

Birmingham. Ala, Dec. 2.-Local iron
masters say that the demand by foreign
buyers for Alabama pig iron is unprece-
dented. The Tennessee Coal. Iron and Rail-
road Company yesterday shipped $50 tons
to Liverpool, and has inquiries for prices
on an aggregate of 5000 tons from Rotter-
dam, Genoa and other European points.
The SIoss Iron and Steel Company today
booked an order for 300 tons from CaIcut-
ia, India. and the same buyer wants quo
tatiOns on 500 tons more. The ability Of
the Alabama furnaces to make high
grade iron and sell it cheaper than Euro
pcan producers, local furnace men say, ac-
counts for the phenomenal growth III the
Alabama export iron trade The only diff
Guilty encountered is the lack of boatroom
because Of the rush in cotton and grain
shipments abroad. Iron masters believe
that when this subsidies the foreign iron
traGe VIII assume the proportions of a
boom.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-12-03
NO MEMORY FOR ten DAYS.
THE STRANGE MENTAL HIATUS OF
EDMUND L. WELLES.
Young Law Student at the Missouri
University Wanders Away From
Home and Engages Him
self as Farmer.

Edmund l. Welles, the young law stu
dent of the Missouri university at Column
bia, whose mysterious disappearance two
weeks ago caused such excitement at that
place and whose wherea bouts had been
mystery since he left the city hospital
here on the morning of the 18th of Novem-
ber, has been found and at noon to-day
will rejoin the family al the home in Co.
lumbia. As stated in the Journal yester-
day he was located at the home of
farmer near TOnganoxie. Kas., Monday,
and yesterday morning his father, Colonel
L. L. Welles, went TO that place and last
evening returned with his son to Kansas
city. They registered at the Midland and
spent the evening in each others COM
pany and both were glad they were to-
gether again.
Mr.. Welles left his home at. Columbia
and went on his wheel to Marshall, where
he visited some friends. He says he sent
message home. telling of his visit TO
Kansas City, but il failed to reach his
parents. From Marshall he rode his wheel
TO Kansas City and arrived here on the
evening Of November II. He ,haS d perfect
recollection of the trip up 10 the time he
fell from his wheel at Twelfth and Main
streets, where he was found by the police.
JlF " dS SthtI4l6 anu HdS taken 10 ptlitt
headquarters and treated and sent TO the
city hospital. He was identified at the sta
ton as John Franklin and as such went on
the records. He remained at the hospital
until next morning and then left.
From the time he fell from his wheel
he has no recollection of what transpired
until he found himself in a strange city,
and on inquiry found it was Leavenworth.
He remembers but little of that city, and
the next thing he remembers is when he
was at the home of F. H. HILL a farmer,
who lives two miles from TonganoXie, Kas.
That was five days ago. Where he was
during the time intervening he does not
know. except from entries in pocketbook,
route from Argentine out the Santa Fe
to Leavenworth Junction and then up to
LeaVenWOrth and out to TonganoXie. He
has absolutely no recollection of what took
place during that time.
Mr.. Hill, the farmer at whose home he
was found, said the young man came to his
home walking and said he was hungry and
wanted something to eat. He appeared all
right and the farmer agreed to let him
stay and work for his board. He tried TO
ascertain something of the young mans
history, but he was slow telling anything
Finally the young man wrote to friend
and the word was at once sent 30 his pa
rents and led to mis- being found.
When Colonel Welles drove out to the
farm yesterday he found his son out in
the cOrnfield husking corn. He was glad
ID see his father, but asked to be allowed
to remain on the farm all winter. His
trouble was over study before he fully
recovered from prolonged attack of
fever. He Will go to Columbia this morn
ing with his father. but will not resume
his studies this season.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-12-03
TO BRING EXHIBITORS HERE.
PRESIDENT DAVIS ARRANGES FOR
THE BIG POULTRY SHOW.
Will Probably Bring Some Attrac-
tiOns From st. LOuis-An UnusunI-
ly Liberal Premium List
Many Specials.

DIR. George W. Davis, president of the
Midcontinental Poultry and Pet Stock
show, that will open here December %,
left for St. Louis last evening 10 attend
the poultry show there and interest ex-
hibitors who may be there in the Kansas
City show. The St. Louis show is very
much smaller than the Midcontinental
and last year showed less than one-third
the birds exhibited here. While there DR..
Davis will put out a large number of
premium lists for the show here.
The premium lists that were issued yes
terday are the finest in appearance and
the most attractive to fanciers ever issued
in the West. In addition to the very liberal
premiums offered in the regular contest
there are a large number of specials that
have been furnished by business mem that
add largely to the attractveness for the
fancierS
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-12-03
BRIEF BITS OF NEWS.

Fire broke out in Blenheim palace, the
home Of the Marlboroughs, yesterday, but
It was confined to the roof.
The date for the national monetary con-
vention to be held at Indianapolis has been
changed from January to January L.
Charles Cushman, the only brother OF the
late Charlotte Cushman, the great Ameri-
can actress and dramatic reader, died in
London on Monday. He was IS years of
age.
The London Standard publishes a dis
patch from Madrid saying that in spite OF
official denials there are persistent rumors
circulating in the Spanish capital of the
existence of a cabinet crisis.
The French fetes in honor of Nine. Sarah
Bernhard have been fixed for December
Q. NJ NiCtoren Sardou is 10 preside at the
lunch in her honor, at which Colonies
orchestra and choir have been engaged to
play a 'Hymne a Sarah Bernhard"
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-12-03
A VICTIM OF STAGE FRIGHT.
mt Paterson. n. j., by "A Dose
of Morphine.

Paterson, n. J.. Dec Frank Dewolf
committed suicide here last night by swal-
lowing a large quantity Of morphine. This
is the tragic end of what at the outset
promised 10 be a brilliant career. Frank
Smith, for that was the suicides right
name, came from the South, was hand
some and talented and had many wealthy
friends. Five years ago. soon after coming
10 the North. he married Miss Kate Cat
lin, well known in New York society
George l.. Catlin, his fsther-in-law. was
United States consul to Zurich and Stutt-
gart, Germany, under Grant, an author
and prominent I'm newspaper and literary
circles. Then young Smith, who mad
good voice, went abroad to cultivate IL.
After long and assiduous preparation. the
young singer got an. engagement in Berlin
last winter 10 sing In opera 1t was then
he adopted the name Of DeWolf. bad
attack OF stage fright on the night OF his
hrst appearance caused him to fail. Since
then he has been despondent and reckless
In bis habits.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-12-03
A Missing Woman.

The police have been asked to locate
Annie Olson, who has been missing since
October i She worked in the family of
Rev. W. G. Thomas. 1876 Washington
street. for several months, coming to Kan
sas City from Pierre. S. d. October ). Miss
Olson, who also went by the name of
Meade. secured employment in a family
at $500 East Ninth street and next day
ordered lyeryman at Fourteenth and
Penn streets to remove her trunk to the
new place. That was the last seen of her.
She was known to have a lover named An
drew May, a guard at the Lansing, kaS
prison, and as she had saved S3O9 it is be-
lieved b. the police that she went away
to marry him.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-12-03
CY LELAND DENIES 4 STORY.
Declares There Has Been No Break
With Senator Raker

Topeka, Kas-. Dec. 2-CSpeciaIJ Cy Le-
land. who is down from Troy, ridicuIes the
story that ne and Senator Baker have
broken and that there viii be a clash
between them in the distribution Of the
federal patronage. Mr.. Baker is my
friend" said he, and there is absolutely
10 truth whatever in these reports. They
were originated BY some parties who evil
dentIy wanted to create Gi-c0rd but they
viii fail in that. Anything ] DO will be
In conjunction with him. All / want is
10 see that the party II strengthened in
Kansas by the appointments and l know
Senator Baker viii parcel ont the offices
with that end in view
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-12-03
Cup shoot Did Not FIJI.

Trenton, N J.. Dec. AT the live bird
shooting tournament at the Interstate Fair
grounds to-day the championship cup. now
held by Elliott, did not fill. Murphy and
Brewer shot twenty-five bird match for
a purse of $50, Brewer killing 2S and MUIR
ply II.
In ten-bird match Elliott. Van Dyke
and Woodruff divided first money; Fulford
and Brewer second, and Hill and Daily
third. Several matches, first miss out.
were shot, the purses being divided among
Lott, Woodruff, Elliott. FulfOrd, Cubbsr-
ly, Hill, Brewer and Periz
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-12-03
UNCoNFIRMED CABINET RUMoR.
Reported That Mckinley Has Asked
Andrew ID. White to BE Sec
retnFy of State.

Ithaca. y. Y, Dec. 2.-The report that
Major Mckinley has rendered the office of
secretary of state to Andrew d. White,
first president of Cornell university,
and exUnited States minister 10 Germany
and Russia. could not be confirmed here
to-day. Mr.. White is in Washington.
OF the rumor, President Schurman said:
81 doubt whether you could learn from
Mr.. White for he probably does not know
yet himself. Mr. Mckinley is now confer
ring with prominent citizens over cabinet
appointments and probably such an i'm
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-12-03

Ligonier, Ind, Dec. Steps have been
taken toward a consolidation of the Men
MONTE and Amish religious denominations
in the United States and Canada The aims
and objects OF the two denominations are
similar and the proposed amalgamation
viii unite in one bOGy Two powerful relig-
ious scots. The district conferences of the
two churches will lame delegates and A
delegate body will convene TO consummate
4 ht. union
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-12-03
RECEIVER FOR THE "ARENA.,
Magazine of PopuIism In Financial
Difficulties.

Boston. Dec. Judge Dunbar in the su-
perio- court to-day. appointed Alfred r.
Chandler temporary receiver of the Arena
Publishing Company. The company pub
fishes the Arena Magazine which. for
several years. has been edited by 3. c.
Flower. The authorized capital OF the
company is N5""o, and its liabilities are
about $500. The principal asset is the
good will OF the business, which is rated
Al Sl0h,ur).
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-12-03

Topeka Kas.. Dec. 2-fsperialD Chair
man Freidenthal. Of the Populist state
committee. received a letter from Hutchin-
son to-day stating that the PopuIists pro-
posed 10 contest the election OF two mem
bers Of the legislature in Reno county on
tho ground that in two OF the wards the
election booths we're in n separate room
from the members Of the election board,
which IS contrary TO Law.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-12-03
Italian Exposition.

jerome Fedeli, the Italian consul in this
city. received a circular yesterday inform
ing him that exposition in commemora-
ton of the fiftieth anniversary of the be-
slowing of the statutes of the Italian gov
erEment will he held in the famous Valen-
tinO park. in Turin Italy, in 1898. The ex-
position will be under the auspices of the
Italian princes. A special feature of the
exposition is announced to be the display
of the industries of the Italians in foreign
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-12-03

Washington. Dec. 2.-Hon. W. j. Bah
cock, of Wisconsin, the chairman
OF the Republican cOngre ssional com
mittee, says that. with but three
or four exceptions, all of the 204 Republic
ans elected to the next house stand square
~ upon the ST. Louis platform and can be
depended upon in earnest support of the
gold standard and the restoration of a pro-
tective tariff and reciprocity policy.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-12-03
A Grand GIFT for Bnynrd.

London, Dec. 3.-The Daily Telegraph
amour ces the donation of flO0 as the open
ing of a national subscription to present
to MIR. Bayard the United States ambas-
sador, a Christmas farewell gift of respect
and good will. 1t suggests suitable for
the purpose rare and precious early edi-
tons of the writings of Chaucer and
Shakespeare, 80 deeply beloved by Mr.
Bayard.''
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-12-03

Topeka. Kas.. Dec. 2-CSpecfalD The
people Of Kansas. at the recent election.
chose 4 man for attorney general Of the
state who had never been admitted 10
practice before the supreme court Attor-
ney General-elect L. c. Boyle was admit
ted to-day, upon The motion of United
States Attorney ". c. Sperry.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-12-03

Fort Scott, Kds., Dec. 2.-(Special) L.
c. BoyIe's statement Of campaign expenses
shows that his canvass for attorney gen.
ersl rost him s411.5G. of which $50 was
FOR railroad fare. Rev. a. F. Kepford
spent just sl2.5O in his campaign as the
independent prohibition nominee for gov
eruor
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-12-03
One Company Uniformed.

The uniforms for one company of the
high school cadets arrived yesterday and
at noon the company was drilled. all the
officers and privates appearing in their new
military garb. The boys were all evidently
intensely proud of their attractive close
fitting uniforms. for they conducted them
selves as though they were veterans in
the service.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-12-03

Hamburg, Dec. AT meetings, which
were offended by about 300 strikers to-
day, resolutions were adopted providing for
the Acceptance in behalf of the strikers, of
the proposition that the dispute of the
lockers and their employees be submitted
TO arbitration. The employers, however
refused 70 arbitrate.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-12-03

Rev. H. d. Jenkins, d. D.. pastor of the
Second Presbyterian church, of Kansas
City, will deliver two free lectures at
the Scarritt Bible and Training school.
The first of these will be given at II a. m.
to-day. Subject: THE City of the Great
King" The second lecture will be de-
iivered on December 10. at the same hour,
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-12-03
COAL MINERS TO STRIKE.
VIII Make n Fight for II Restoration
Of Wnges

Rellaire, o.. Dec. 1T. L. Lewis. secre-
tary Of the Ohio Miners Union has re-
ceived word from headGuarters at Column
bus that the Ohio miners are preparing for
a general strike for restoration of wages.
which We're cut few weeks ago. The
strike is to be started by miners in Penn
sylvania and TO be followed by a SYM
pathy strike Of miners in Ohio
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-12-03

Springfield. ILL.,. Dec. 1.-The official vote
OF Illinois for president, as tabulated to-day
by the secretary OF state. is as follows:
Mckinley. 6y7,l5o. Bryan. fSi.523; middIe-of-
the-rOad Populist. l,0al; Leverng NrohibJ
? 7s5: Matche;t. I.IiZ: Bentley. 793: Palmer,
$3.50; McKinlcy's plurality. Ii2,eg7,
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-12-03
To succeed neI valentine.

Topeka. Kas-, Dec. 2-(SpecialO W. H
Gates, OF Mankato. has been appointed
clerk for the Central division. Northern
department Of the court of appeals.
W J. Brown. OF Greenwich. Kas.. is a
candidate for fish commissioner under the
POpulist administration.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-12-03
Hungnrinn NobIemnn Slain.

Toledo, O., Dec. 2-Dctectives here alleEe
they have unmistakable evidence tina;
Michael Lascela, who was found dead in
field near here a few months ago was
murdered; that he was Hungarian noble
man, and that he had been pursued here
from his native land by enemies and as
sassinatei
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-12-03
Internal revenue COLLECTIONS.

The cash collections in the internal rev
enue department for the month of Novem-
ber amounted to $500 which is decrease
from that of the previous month. The col
lectcns in the customs department amount
eli tC S. 9i6 60 and the sales of supplies and
stamps in the pos toffice amounted to some
thing over S39 90
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-12-03

Pittsburg, Pa, Dec. 2.-The preliminary
steps towards the formation of a sewer
pipe trust or combination were taken to-
day, when twelve representatives of prom
inent firms met here and formulated a plan
for such a pool and issued a call for a
general meeting here in the latter part of
this month.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-12-03

recommended were DR.. S. P Reser. of
Hartford, for superintendent Of the Osa-
watomie insane asylum; William VI.
Harry. for coal oil inspector; Perry 3.
Maxson, for railroad commissioner; L. A
Grimsley for forestry commissioner. Some
fifteen others were recommended for minor
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-12-03

Trempeteau, Wis, Dec Over 100 900
feet OF logs are fast in the ice gorge be-
tween here and La Crosse. They came
out or the Chippewa and Eau Claire riv-
ers during the recent floods The Mlssts-
sippi ~ this point has risen seven feet
within the last forty-eight hours
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-12-03
ROLL OF FIFTY-FrFTH CONGRESS-.
Shows a Republican Majority of Fiji
ty-tvo Over All

Washington. Dec. 2.-The clerk of the
house OF representatives has issued the
usual unofficial list of members of the
house OF the Fifty-ffth congress. The list
shows that the house will be composed of
2oi Republicans. l24 Democrats. I3 fusion
lists, y Populists and silverites. and that
there is one vacancy. from the First Mis-
souri, district OF the total membership,
2O5 were in the last house and ten others
had served in previous congresses
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-12-03

Springfield. Mo. Dec. 2-H. NJ. Heckart
jeweier. made an assignment to-day to
John O'Day. The Exchange bank holds a
mortgage for S2T50. The other creditors
ara Eastern. The liabilities are about
$500. assets. about $lOco0
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-12-03
Eminent HorticuIturi.t Dead.

Ithaca. N Y, Dec. 2.-Ernest G. Lode
man. instructor in horticulture at Cornell.
was found dead this morning at the viii
lage % Mexico OswegO county. He had
committed suicide Professor Lodeman
was o-e OF the most eminent horticultur-
lists in the United States.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-12-03
Memphis Postmaster Indicted.

Memphis, Tenn. Dec. 2-The federal
grand jury in session here to-day found an
indictment against Postmaster r B. Ar
mour on a charge of embeZZlement Mr.
Armour was found short of some Sl2. go in
his accounts recently. which had been fully
made up prior to the time OF the indict-
menf
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-12-03
Official Vote in Wisconsin.

Madison. Wis. Dec. 2-The official fig
urss for Wisconsin were canvassed to-
day, with this result: Mckinley. 26s, 1856:
Bryan. 1888, Levering, 7,Jr9: Palmer l.
5'4. Bentley INationaD. 1916: Hatchett $50
rtalist Lebor), 1874 McKinley's plurality.
Ia..5l-
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-12-03
CHAIRMAN HANNA UNDECIDED.
still Considering the Offer of the
Treasury Portfolio.

Canton. o., Dec. 2.-Chairman and Mrs.
Hanna, who were visitors at Major Nc
Kinley's during yesterday and to-day, took
the i:30 train to Cleveland this afternoon.
Mr.. Hanna spent q portion of the day in
close consultation with the president-elect
Nothing definite is known of the nature of
their consultation, but 1t is understood
Mr.. Hanna will be given the treasury port
folio if he will accept a position in the
cabinet, and that he is as yet undecided re-
garding the matter
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-12-03
TALK OF TOWN
AND COUNTRY.
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\ sad faced young man was arraigned
before Police Judge Clifford yesterday
morning on a charge of posting handbills
on telegraph poles within the city limits.
He answered 10 the name of Joseph Wax
man. When asked to enter plea of guilty
or not guilty, he said he was guilty, but
did not know he was violating a city ordi
nance when he put up the bills. He eX-
planned he was a journeyman tailor and
was posting bills ordering a boycott on a
certain tailor shop which sent its work
outside of the city TO cheaper workmen.
That is not wrong" he exclaimed.
Il know, but yOI have violated city
ordinance" replied Judge Clifford. and
whether you knew it or not, I will have
to fine you send you to the workhouse."
Waxman looked so crestfallen at this an
nouncement that Judge Clifford took pity
on him and told him he would release him
if he secured a permit from the telegraph
company TO tear down the bills. The
young fellow went out with rush and re-
turned later brandishing the necessary per-
NIT, which the judge read and started the
young man out on his mission. He may
be through by this time but it is doubtful,
as he had stuck up 500 of the little bills
before he was arrested.