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Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-11-26
TN A CRITICAL CONDITION.
CHIEF OF POLICE l.. E. IRwIN's ILL.,
NESS LIKELY TO PROVE FATAL.
His Attending Physician Entertains
but Little Hope for His Recovery
All His Relatives Notified
to Expect the Worst.

Chief of Police Irwin, who has been con-
fined to his home for the past week with
an attack of uremic poisoning superin-
duced by Brights disease, was reported as
considerably worse yesterday, and during
the afternoon he seemed to be sinking grad
ually. DR.. C. D. Mcdonald, the attending
physician, announced that there was little
hope of the chiefs recovery and told the
family to prepare for the worst
During the night, however. Chief Irwin
rallied and was resting much easier at an
early hour this morning. He is somewhat
weakened BY a long siege Of the disease
which now threatens his life, and it is not
believed that he will recover. His aged
mother is at his bedside at his home, S201
East Ninth street, and last night other
relatives were notified; by telegraph to come
at once if they wished to see him alive
The chiefs eldest son, Joseph r. Irwin,
who, with his younger brother, Albert, IS
conducting a business in Chicago, will ar
rive this morning from Chicago, having
been notified yesterday that his father was
dangerously i'll. Albert Irwin came home
Monday Chief Irwin's brother, W. A.
Irwin, will come from st. Louis to-day.
Chief Irwin has been in poor health for
some months, but it was only within the
past week that he was unable to be at
his office. Several weeks ago he went to
Excelsior Springs for week and returned
to his duties greatly benefited, but soon
relapsed and during the past ten days
has been at his desk only once. His ILL
ness took a sudden turn for the worse
Monday and since that time he has suf-
fered greatly.
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THE DEFENSE BEGUN.
Continued From First Page.

and pointing his crippled hand at Govern
or Smith. he almost screamed as he con-
tinued, has been my fienGish enemy, dane
ing on my physical misfortunes."
Turning TO the committee the major
said, as he fell back upon his pillow: Beg
pardon, gentlemen, for this intrusion"
The witness related several instances
where he claimed he had been unjustly
treated by the governor, which closed the
examination.
The committee, after leaving Major
Shockley's residence, determined to pro-
ceed to the residence of the governor TO
take the testimony of Mrs. Smith as to
the drunkenness charged, ii being alleged
in one of the specifications that the gov
ernor had been drunk since he had been
president of the National Kelley League.
Both Mrs. Smith and daughter, Miss Daisy
Smith, swore that there was not a syllable
of truth in such charges and that for over
five years Governor Smith had been a
total abstainer
Only short session was held in the
afternoon. the prosecution giving notice
that 1t rested its case.
Witnesses for the defense were then
heard. the first one being Colonel Hawkins,
the commandant of Fort Leayenworth.
Colonel Hawkins testified to the good be-
havior of Governor Smith and the great
improvements he had noted at the home
that he had never seen the governor use
intoxicants.
On cross-examination he said he did not
know that Soldiers home members were
"bucked." gagged and put in straight
jackets and that such treatment was alb
solutely forbidden in the army.
Major Haskell Captain Swift and Chap
lain Robinson of Fort Leavenworth. all
gave similar evidence of Governor Smiths
freeness from drink and his able IMAGE
ment of the Soldiers home.
committee adjourned
tomorrow morning, when the defense will
be continued.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-11-26
HARRISON WON'T HAVE II.
Him in Connection With the
Indiana Senatorship.

Indianapolis, Ind, Nov. 25-The recent
revival of the talk that General Harrison
will probably not protest against the use
of his name in connection with the sena-
torship led one of the ex-president's friends
to say to-day that while ne had no author
ity to speak for General Harrison, he be-
Iieved he knew the generals mind and ne
desired to say that General Harrison would
not for one minute think of accepting cleo
ton as senator. He said: Il know that
1t IS true that his name is being suggested; ;
he knows there are three or four men,
bers of the general assembly who wish to
vote for him in caucus, unless he makes
definite statement, but 1t can be stated as
a fact that the thought of going back 10
the senate has never entered his mind, and
that is it simply ridiculous to be talking
about him in connection with the Office"
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HAVANA IN ALARM.
Soon Make n Concerted
Attack.

Jacksonville, Fla. Nov. 25.-Private cable
grams to Cuban leaders here from Ia
vana tonight state that Gomez is moving
Havanaward and it is rumored he and
Maceo will soon make a concerted attack
on Havana This increases the general
alarm and distrust in the city, and Wey-
ler's palace is besieged with throngs after
information, of which very little is vouch-
safed the public. The governor general
contents himself with general hints and
statements of what he will do after Christ
mas.
A rumor prevails at Havana this evening
that come of Maceo's forces have met a
portion of Weylers army at Maryland. and
that the Spanish loss is heavy 1t cannot
be confirmed tonight. Sounds of sharp
firing or dynamiting were heard this even
ing eastward of the city, supposedly
caused by guerrilla warfare.
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WANTS TO GET EVEN.
Continued From First Page.

A well known Kansas Republican who has
Joined the throng of federal pie hunters
said to-day that Senator Baker would not
be a bit modest when the grand scramble
opened up. He will endeayor to corral the
appointment of postmasters in all those
congressional districts where the Repub-
lican candidates were defeated, in order
to strengthen himself for the senatorial
fight four years hence.
Senator Baker has a powerful weapon to
use in case of necessity, in the way OF
vote and considerable influence in the SEN
ate. Many of the Kansas appointments
are made by the president subject 10 con-
frmation by the senate. While Mr.. LELAND
has no vote in the senate. yet it Is sup
posed that he has q, long and steady pull
with the federal machinery of the party.
and his friends feel confident that he viii
land his men in thz principal Offices
There seems TO bei TO hesitation on the
part of anyone TO embarrass the incoming
president with recommendations.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-11-26
EASY TO GET FAT.
II Your Drink Is Right.

Skinny people generally are so. because
of their inability to digest the food which
is passed from the stomach into the bow
els. The bowel digestion is weakened.
Starches of the grains make fat tissue.
but If the bowel digestion is weakened by
coffee, tobacco, whiskey etc, the person
remains skinny. Leave off the weakening
habits and use, in place of coffee. Postum
Cereal. the health coffee. 1t is made by
the Postum Cereal Co, Linn, Battle Creek,
Mich, entirely of grains and is fattening.
L locks like the finest Mocha coffee. Per-
sons who care to lay aside their hurtful
habits and eat plain, well cooked food and
scme fruit. and drink Postum, viii feel a
great Improvement in a weeks time. Ma
ture is powerful builder If left free to
wcrk without drugs and poisons.s
1t should not be forgotten that 50 per
cent of the body is liquid, therefore a
heslthful liquid is of the greatest neces-
sity.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-11-26
HOW HAWAII HEARD 1T.
News of McKinIey's Election Reached
There by Steamer From
Yokohama.

San Francisco Nov 25.-The residents of
Honolulu and the Hawaiian islands were
informed of the result of the presidential
election in the United States November
16, when the Pacific Mail steamer, City of
Pekin arrived there from Yokohama. There
was great rejoicing over McKirley's cleo
ton. A big jollifcation was held in Homo
lulu in the evening. The Oceanic steamship
Australia tried to get to Honolulu with the
news from this side first, but did not ar
rive there until the 18th. There was con-
siderable betting in Honolulu as to which
ship would be first to tell the result. The
Australia was confident of victory and en-
tered Honolulu with large banners an
nouncing McKinley's election hanging
from her sides. Her officers felt much
chagrined when they learned on docking
that their news was stale.
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Cut Hi. Throat With n Bottle.

Kingston, n. Y. Nov. 25.-Another trags
edy connected with the mysterious murder
of Captain Mulligan, at SaugertiOs. was
developed this morning. Frank Dougherty,
who was arrested as a suspect in the Null
ligan murder and confined in the Fire
mems hall there, was found Gead by Con-
stable Abel when he took in his break
fast. He had cut his throat with broken
milk bottle. which lay in his cell.
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wAYwARD GIRL KILLS HERSELF.
Seeks a Horrible Death to End Her
Shame.

York, Pa. Nov. 95.-Driven to despera-
ton by her shame, Katie KIindtst. a 49,
year-old girl. who was about to become a
nother. sought horrible death at stovers-
town, this county, to-day. She went into
a cornfield on her fathers farm. set fire
to one of the shocks Of fodder, and threw
herself into the flames. Before she had
entirely accomplished her end. she was dis
covered and taken home. Medical aid was
summoned, but she was burned beyond
all help and a. few hours afterward she
died. Shortly before death, she gave
birth to a living child.
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Iowa Gold Druocrnt,.

Des Moines, Ia, Nov. 25.-The gold stand
ard Democrats of Iowa met here to-day
to make plans for the future. About forty
representative men were present. They
were unanimous in the opinion that The
organization must be kept up. They will
offer no compromise to silver Democrats,
but think the Bryan party will not be able
to hold together its various elements.
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Taken to Lexington for safety.

Richmond. No. Nov. 25.-(Special.) This
morning at o'clock Sheriff Holman and
Deputy City Marshal Murphy removed
Jesse Winner and Lon Lackey. who are
charged with the Winner murder. to Lex
ington for safe keeping. An attempt was
being made all day yesterday to organize
a mob and the authorities thought best to
remove both men out of the county before
DAYLIGHT
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FOR PENSION FRAUDS.
Two Women and n Man, All CoIored,
Under Arrest.

Topeka, Kas.. Nov. 25.-(special) Mrs.
MiIey Boyd. Leonard Richardson and his
wife, Martha. all colored. were arrested
last night by a deputy United States mar
shal on the charge of signing fraudulent
pension papers. Mrs. Boyd, through the
aGvioe of Washington attorney. attempt
ed TO secure a pension on account OF the
disabilities of a former husband, w.
Hampton. This is violation Of the pen
sion laws. All parties gave bond for their
appearance before a United States COM
missioner for a preliminary hearing.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-11-26

Plumb. and after the cheering had sub
sided said in part:
II did not suppose I could find so many
people gathered in the United States, who
had not learned that election was over.
You act as though you were in the midst
of a campaign or were celebrating vic
tory Just won You are right: We are in
the midst of a campaign We are going
to accomplish in 1900 what We have failed
to accomplish in 1885,
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Assaulted and Robbed.

st. Louis. No, Nov. 25.-w. F. Smock, of
Decatur, ILL.,. was assaulted. robbed of SIS
to 500, and left for dead by some tramps
near the National stock yards last night.
He was found by some railroad men near
the railroad tracks this morning and re-
moved to the East ST. Louis police station,
where his injuries were attended to by
County Physician Moeller.
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The Mays Convicted of Murder.

St. Joseph. Mo-. Nov. 25.-(SpeciaI) A
jury tonight returned q verdict finding
George and Charles May guilty of murder
in the first degree. The evidence this after
noon was of the most conclusive character
that, the Mays had murdered Charles Bur
dettS a neighbor, in cold blood. The
crime occurred one Sunday last spring. just
after church services. and was the result
of an old grudge. 1t is believed that both
prisoners will be hanged
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AMERICANS SLAIN BY PEoNs.
Me1icans Trying to Break Up n Col
ony Recently Founded at Net
IaItoynca. Mexico.


San Francisco, Nov. 25.-Private advices
received in the city to-day from the Amer
lean colony at Metlaltoynca, in the state
of Pueblo Mex, gave definite information
OF assassinations by poems which the Mex
lean government has until now been able
to keep secret. There are several Cali
fornans in the colony, and in view OF re-
cent events they are fleeing to this coun-
try for their lives. The Mexican govern
ment has sent troops to the colony in the
hope of capturing the assassins, who. dur
ing the past four months, have murdered
three Americans in cold blood.
The colony was formed about four years
ago, and numbers 300 souls. A tract Of
10000 acres of land was secured at Met
Foltoynca, midway between Tampico and
Vera Cruz
Most of the colony were prosperous farm
ers of the United States. who disposed OF
their property and invested the proceeds in
improving their tracts in the colony. Over
$4,000 was invested in improvements. and
the raising of coffee was begun. President
Diaz and the Mexican government afforded
the colonists important aid, and every en-
couragement was offered for the invest
ment of their capital. The prosperity of
the colonisN aroused the hatred of the
Mexicans, who perpetrated a series Of
robberies. Cases of arson followed, and
finally three murders were committed. all
within month. The victims were Thomas
Gomez. G. Denny and Charles Pilesen.
"A San Franciscan who has invested heav-
fly in the colony stated to-day that a
reign of terror prevailed at 8Iatlaltoynea
and that it's effect was bound to be disas-
trous to the colony. The poems. he de-
clared were determined to drive the settlers
from the country, and unless the govern
ment interfered their efforts would sue
ceed.
1t is understood the state department has
been made acquainted with the facts. and
that the Mexican government will be called
upon to afford American citizens the pro-
lection they need.
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An In.nne convict Pardoncd.

Topeka, Kas. Nov, 25.-(SpeciaI1 Gov
ernor Morrill, has issued a pardon for Co
lumbus Means, who was convicted of rob
berry in ChautauqUa county in 1895. and
sent to the penitentiary for ten years.
Means has become insane. 1t has always
been a question whether he was guilty on
the charge for which he was sent to prison.
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he. Hemeboner,s Rond.

Topeka. Kas., Nov. 25.-iSpecial) 4 COM
mittee has been appointed by the Populist
leaders TO secure signatures to the official
bond of Treasurer-elect Heffiehower The
Populists of Shawnee county have agreed
10 furnish $4,000 Of the bond and Sedg-
wick county is expected to furnish a like
amount.
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One Man rnstructed for PETER.

Topeka. Kas.. Nov. 25.-CSpecial) So far
as heard from. only one PopuIist represent
tative-elect in the state has been instruct
ell to vote for w. A. PETER for reelection
to the United States senate. 1t is W. b.
Helm. of Ellsworth. the only "Populist"
representative elected at the recent elec-
ton His name appeared on the official
ballot under the head "Populist." All the
Others appeared under the heading "Peo-
pies Party"
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Tinotson Loses His Suit.

Lawrence, Kas.. Nov. 2a-{Special) The
suit of D. C. TillCtson. a lawyer of Topeka,
against NJ. G. Manley. of this city, for
damages, was this evening decided against
Tfllotson. He sued for damages because
ManFey had him arrested on the charge of
criminal libel. The libel charge grew out
of statement by Tillotson in regard to
Manley. who served on a jury in the Doug
las district court case on which Tfllotsor:
was an attorney. The damage suit has
been on trial for four days.
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Payne for Postmaster General.

Cleveland, O., Nov. 25.-There Is consid-
cradle gossip among those who claim to
be close to the incoming administration
concerning the representation of the
Northwest in the cabinet. 1t is believed
Governor Merriam and Cushman Davis, of
Minnesota, do not stand any chance, and
that Henry c. Payne, OF Milwaukee, will
be made postmaster general.
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Determined to Lynch Him.

Mayfield, Ky, Nov. 25.-The citizens here
are stiu determined TO lynch the negro.
Jim Stone. who escaped them at Paducah
last night. and it seems only a matter OF
a few hours until 1t is done. The exasper-
atiCn over the crime of the negro IS at
white heat and growing hotter. 1t does not
look as if time will cool it down.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-11-26
MartineIIrs First Public Duty.

Baltimore. Nd. Nov. 25.-Mgr. Mar
tinelli. the Roman apostolic delegate, took
part in his first public function in Balti-
more at the Cathedral this morning. The
occasion was the celebration OF the feast
day of the patron of st. Mary's, the Virgin
Mary. The feast occurs on the presenta-
tion. November q, but It was removed to
to-day.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-11-26

Emporia. Kas-, Nov. 25.-(Special) The
annual exhibition OF the Lyon County Pet
Stock and Poultry Association opened here
to-day with the largest attendance ever
had. It Will continue three days. The en-
tries are double those OF any previous
year. and include stock from all parts of
Kansas, as well as Missouri and Oklaho-
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Kansn. EviIdoer. Sentenced.

Lyndon, Kas., Nov. 25.-(Special) In the
district court this morning Miller Burdette
ard Jack Raymond were sentenced to i'm
prisonment at hard labor in the peniten-
tiary for ten years each for robbing the
store Of z. f. Meyers & Co, Of Carbon
dale. on the night of August Is William
Moore and r s Fleming were also SEN
fenced to serve q term Of six years each
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-11-26
Michigan Election Result.

Lansing, Mich, Nov. 25.-The board of
state canvassers to-day completed the
work of canvassing Michigans vote. Sligh,
fusion candidate for governor, lost AIS
votes through his name having been mis-
spelled on the ballots in some counties.
The result on president is: Mckinley,
29S.3Z7; Bryan. 2S7,251: Palmer. 6,939. Nc
Kinley's plurality, 5s,G76.
Sigh, 221, 1,O22- Pingree's plurality. $685.
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Taken to Prison for BurgIary.

St Joseph, Mo-. Nov. 25.-(speciaIJ Ar
thur Bonner. for years connected with a
wholesale house here. was taken to JEFF
ferson City to-day to serve two years for
burglary. He was discovered to belong 70
a gang Of highwaymen who have been
operating here for years.
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BOX ONCE Receipts Attached.

Omaha. Neb.. Nov. 25.-(SpeciaI) Attach
ments aggregating S1,000 were levied to-
night upon property belonging to Tomp-
ing of the attachments caused considerable
confusion and trouble and the police were
called upon to restore quiet. The actors
put man into the box office to collect
what was due them. but Manager Newell
threpr him out
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of Course MIR. Peters Knows.

London, Nov. ga special dispatch from
Berlin says that DR.. Carl Peters, the Ger
man explorer, has written a pamphlet with
the view of proving that the recent cleo
tons in the United States were largely in
fuenced by English subsidies.
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Attack Upon Manila Feared.

Berlin. Nov. 25.-A dispatch from Toxic
believed TO emanate from a German official
source announces that a Japanese warship
viii be sent 10 the Philippine Islands, the
latcS; news from which place s most dis
quieting. L is stated that the insurgents
have won battle and that an attack upon
Manila, the capital, is feared.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-11-26

In the event of the death of Chief Irwin
to-day, the ball for the benefit of the Police
Relief Association, which is announced for
tonight, will be postponed Indefinitely.
Should the chiefs condition remain un-
changed, the ball will be given as adver-
tised.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-11-26
West Point Band to Make a Tour.

West Point. y. Y. Nov. 25.-A furlough
has been granted by the secretary OF war
to the military academy band. under the
conductOrship of Ge=Tge EssigFe, from
January 10 next to February l. to make I
concert tour Of the principal cities OF the
United States.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-11-26
KILLED WITH A STOVE POKER,
Another Man Found Him In His Home
at Midnight.

St. Clairsville, o., Nov. 25.-At an early
hour this morning George W. Rinker was
killed by James Williams, the latter using
a stove poker. hitting Rinker over the
bead, killing him almost instantly. Will
Jams had been out hunting during yesteT-
day and on returning home about midnight
found Rinker in his house. a fight follow
ed, which resulted as has been stated
Williams had been drinking. Williams
wife fed from the house to save her hfe.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-11-26

for burglary, they having pleaded guilty to
the charge of entering the store room OF
NJ. W. Heaton about two weeks ago. Al
bert Slater, OF Carbondale. who WAS con-
victed of grand larceny, was sentenced 10
the penitentiary for four years.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-11-26

A family named Erickson. at 1906 Jarbos
street, has been found destitute and their
condition reported to the Humane Society.
The husband Is so and the wife 75 years OF
age.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-11-26
Gradual Disarmament Proposed.

Paris. Nov. 26.-The general council of
the Seine has adopted resolution to ask
the government to convene a European
congress to arrange for a gradual disarma-
ment.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-11-26

The best soft coal In the market is Cher
okee coal. and the place TO buy Is Of the
Pittsburg Coal and Coke Co. Tel. 2695. or
fee, lois y. Y. Life building.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-11-26

Willy grocers sometimes work in cheap
limitations of Postum Cereal coffee if the
customer will stand it. Sold wholesale by
LonG Bros.