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Kansas City daily journal., 1896-11-06
BAD FOR MAJOR HUDSON.
Pops Will Try to Dust Him From the
State Printership In jan
unry.


Topeka, kas.. Nov. 5.-(speciaD There
will be plenty of candidates among the
Populists for the position of state printer.
Two of them announced their candidacy
to-day. They are G. l.. Waggoner. of To-
peka, and w. l.. Brown. of kingman.
Wageoner was formerly connected with
the Advocate, PETERS paper. while Brown
was clerk of the Populist senate two years
ago. Editor Latimer of the Pleasanton
Herald. will also be candidate.
The Populists expect to deprive the pres
ent state printer. Major j. X. Hudson. of
his position Immediately upon the assem-
bling of the legislature. The state printer
is usually chosen on joint ballot for
term of two years, ending on July !, the
end of the fiscal year. Major Hudson was
elected by the legislature, but the Popu-
lists of the senate. who were in the ma
jority in that body. refused to meet in
joint session and claimed that his election
was irregular.
The matter got into the supreme court
and while Judges Martin and Allen decid-
ed that the election was irregular, Judge
Martin refused to- enter up judgment re-
lieving Major Hudson of the office. JUS
tice Allen was in favor of ousting him.
and Justice Johnston rendered an opinion
holding that the major was the legal state
the legislature, Governor Morrill, appointed
Major Hudson. in order to make sure that
he was all right. 1t is on account of this
appointment that the PopuliStS expect to
GUST the major in January. They hold that
when the governor male the appointment
1t was concession that the election by the
legislature was irregular. and that the law
only gives the governor the right to ap-
point state printer until his successor is
fnd hNyt he clot,, 4
In case the Populists' theory is upheld
Major Hudson will be shut out of the most
profitable portion of the business of the
office. The printing of documents during
the session of the legislature is where the
money is in that office. and he will not
get this work to do. He took the office
just after this work had been done by his
predecessor in 1895 and his successor will
get the work for the session of 1897.
The Populists. however. in attempting to
take this unfair advantage of him, may
get fooled. Hudson is known the country
over as Fighting Joe''
In connection with the state Partnership
comes the story from Ottawa tonight that
eX-State Printer Ed Snow will attempt to
have his case against Major Hudson re-
opened In the supreme court just as soon
as Frank Doster is installed as chief JUS
tee.
He tried to hold over as state printer uH-
der the present administration on the
grounds of the irregularity of the election
of Major Hudson, but the supreme court
did not enter up judgment in his favor.
Now that the Populists will soon have two
members of the court, he will move for a
rehearing of the case. In case he gets an
other hearing and finally wins. he will have
to sue Major Hudson for the profits of the
office for the past two years. There is no
way possible by which he can hold the
state liable.
It is almost certain that the Advocate
will be chosen as the state paper.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-11-06
B0URKE c0cKRAN's OPINION.
Rather Than a Verdict for n
Certain Policy.


New York, Nov. 5.-Bourke Cochran said
last night in regard to the result:
This was no political contest in the or
binary meaning of the term. 1t was an in
surrection against the underlying princi-
pies of civilization and believe it is with
out parallel in the history of the world.
II have no opinion to express as TO the
future of the Democratic party. 1t has no
future Which it can determine for itself.
This eleftion. in my. opinion, was not an
explanation of the people as to what should
be done during the next four years, but as
to what shall not be done. l do not re-
gard it as verdict in favor of any spe-
cific policy. 1t was a verdict against de-
basement af the currency, against the de-
struction iM the supreme court as an inde-
pendent triAlnal, and against the nullifica-
ton or abT}dgement of the presidents
power to enforce the law. In fine, it was
a verdict that the fundamental conditions
of civilized society should not be disturbed
in this country. 80
1.-The final outcome of yesterdays election
no man can now predict. further than to
say that the political issues of the future
depend entirely upon the character of Mr..
McKinley's administration
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-11-06
A PRACTICAL PASTOR.
How He Seized Upon n Superstitfous
Belief to Pay on n Church Debt.

The rector of Weley. in Essex, England
is most practical man. There was recent.
ly discovered in his church what to al,
appearances was a genuine miracle saws
the New York Journal. The windows of
the church had been painted, and, without
any effort on the part of the decorator. it
was noticed after the work was done that
the shape of a head of Christ was dis
tinctly visible. 1t soon became noised
about, and the devoutly pious of the people
of the neigkborhood believed II to be a
divine manifestation of favor.
Like all country churches the little Essex
editice was burdened with debt, and the
rector evolved plan 10 help diminish it.
Therefore, when any curious folk appeared
at the rectory and asked to be allowed
entrance to the church that they might
view the miracle, this practical pastor
promptly charged them an admission fee
of shilling. The rector says he looks
upon the picture as gift from God to
help liquidate the indebtedness of the
parish.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-11-06
Good for somethinx.

From the Boston Transcript.
Mrs. Burd-.For mercy's sake. what in
the world did Tidy marry Tom Swan for?
He is homely as hedge fence. there's no
shape to him. and then he is such a shift
less crittur."
Mrs. Krane-"I know: but then he's such
a handy man around the house. Tidy says
she always feels perfectly safe in leaving
the children and the cut and dog with
Tom"
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-11-06
LOOKS BAD FOR FLYNN.
Very Close, With Chances In
Favor of Callahan.

Guthrie, o. T.. Nov. 6.-tSpecial) Returns
from nearly all the legislative districts of
the territory Indicate that there, will be
only six Republicans in the legislature.
two in the upper and four in the lower
house. The Democrats will have nine in
the lower and five in the upper house: the
Populists eleven in the lower house and
six in the upper house, all elected on a
free silver fusion ticket. Both sides are
still claiming the election of delegate to
still out but the figures tonight Indicate
the election of Callahan. free silver. by 400
majority.
Woodward o. T.. Nov. 5.-(SpeciaL) Final
returns from this county give Callahan
Fusion). for congress. IL majority over
Flynn (Rep.).
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-11-06
LeayenwOrth.

Leayenworth. Kas, Nov. 5.-(Special) 1t
will require the official canvass Of the vote
of LeavenworthI, county to determine cor
rectly the result of last Tuesdays election
and the county board OF commissioners will
meet to-day as a canvassing board for that
purpose.
Enough is definitely known, however, to
establish the fact that Governor Morrill, has
carried the county by over 300 majority. The
fusion deal cid not work as smoothly in
some of the country precincts as was ex-
pected and there now remains probability
of the election of Perkins, Rep. for county
clerk over Gray, fusionist. The indica-
tions also point to the election Of Spencer.
Rep, for Legislature IN seventh district,
over Keefer. fuSionist.
Emporia Kas., Nov. 5.-(SpecialJ All
precincts in Lyon county except Two give
Bryan 4S7 majority, and John Madden. for
congress, about the same. Leedy will go
out of the county with only 12S majority.
The rest of the fusion ticket will average
$50 majority, except for Doster for chief
justice, who. like Leedy. has run behind.
Montgomery.
Independence, Kas., Nov. 5.-(Special.)
Returns from twenty precincts and Popu-
list estimates on the other five in Mont
gomery county give Bryan 3s2 majority and
Leedy 249 ma jority. The entire fusion
county ticket is elected by about $50. Moth
ing more definite will be known until the
official count Tomorrow.
b Mitchell.
Beloft, AXIS, Nov. 5.-(Special.) Mitchell
county complete gives Mckinley 1,427; Bry-
an. 1.S79; Morrill,, 1,447: Leedy, 1.S57; Ellis.
1,4g7; Mccormick. 1,737. Blue and Botkin
ran about the same as the state ticket.
McPhersOn.
Mcpherson, Kas, Nov. 5.-(Special) Last
nights figures are unchanged in McPher-
son county. except that the majority for
Williams (Rep.). for representative, is re-
duced to so. Carver carries the county by
Il majority. Botkin's majority is 20.
PottawatOmie.
Wamego. Kas., Nov. 5.-tSpecial0 Potta-
watomie county Is for Mckinley by 70 ma
jority: for Morril. by 100, and for Broder-
lex. for congressman, by 1i5. The county
Republican ticket is elected By from 90 to
l55, except county attorney and probate
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-11-06
milwaukee THE BANNER CITY.
Imitation OF . Landslide In
the Country.

Milwaukee. Wis, Nov. 5.-This city
claims to be the banner city Of the United
States in its vote for Mckinley. 1t Is the
home of Henry C. Payne. and persistent
effort was made to have him removed
from the Republican national committee
on the ground that he was unpopular with
the laboring classes of his own city. The
returns show. however. that, while two
years ago. when there was a Republican
landslide throughout the country. Milwau-
kee was carried by fusion of Democrats
and Populists by 1.7O0. this year 1t goes
$500 for Mckinley. showing gain of II 1000.
which. in proportion to its population, Is
believed to be without equal in the coun-
try.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-11-06
KANSAS RESULTS BY COUNTIES.
Pluralities ON President and Govern
or as Accurately ms They Were
Obtainable Yesterday.

. Topeka. kas., Nov. 5.-(SpecialJ The Re-
publican committee did not do any tabulat-
ing of returns to-day. They say that the
vote will be canvassed by the commission
ers of each county tomorrow, and that
they can get the result officially then. At
a'late hour tonight not single Repub-
lican nominee on the ticket has any hope
of election. They have all given up the
fight. Secretary Bristow says that there
is only a slight chance, but he will not
The following table shows in rough
and inaccurate way, partly from complete
returns and partly from the most reliable
estimates obtainable, the pluralities on
president and governor in the several coun-
ties:
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-11-06
NOT THE SANTA FE PROPER.
Company, Says the New OrEanizn-
ton Is Not Affected.

Gardiner Lathrop, attorney for the Santa
Fe, said this morning that the receivership
probably pertained to the lines that were
topped off by the company when its new
organization was effected.
There are a number of such lines in
Kansas" said he. 'They were not paying,
and when the new company organized, it
simply dropped them out of its system The
new company has been successful. 1t has
been doing a good business and making
money, and now that Mckinley is elected
it will be even more prosperous. The re-
ceivership cannot possibly have any con-
nection with the Santa Fe proper"
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-11-06
TILLMAN IN GOOD SPIRITS.
Not Dishenrtened by His Chiefs Over
whelminE Dcfent.

Atlanta, Ga, Nov. 5.-Senator Ben Till
man, of South Carolina, passed through the
city this afternoon en- route home from
Chicago He was interviewed by Journal
reporter. The senator was in good spirits.
although he conceded the victory of Nc
Kinley. He declares the fight fer free sill
yer has only been started and will be
continued. Bryan, he said, would be the
Democratic nominee in 1900 and would GER
tainly win.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-11-06
CHARGES AGAINST THE TOPEKA
PENSION AGENT.
IS TOO ACTIVE IN POLITICS.
OF OFFICIAL DUTIES ALSO
ALLEGED.
Gold Democrats Pushing the Case
Removal of the Pension Office
From Topeka Likely to he
Considered In COnnec-
tion With the Case.

Washington, Nov. 5.-(Special) Charges
have been filed with Secretary Francis, of
the interior department, against Pension
Agent Ex-Governor Click. of Kansas. He is
accused of violating administration instruc-
tions in campaign matters, and it appears
that number of instances of official
neglect are also listed against him.
1t happens also that Mr.. Click has in some
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-11-06
An Attempt at Extortion.

st. Joseph. Mo-, Nov. 5.-(Special) Louis
Hax, Sr.. and his brother George, both
millionaires. and old residents of this city,
are in receipt of letters demanding various
sums of money on penalty of death in
case of refusal. One of the letters was
signed Herman Welch,'' who demanded
that $50 in bills be sent to the TIesse house
by o'clock yesterday. Postoilice detect
ives and the police are searching for the
ci,l,
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-11-06
Human Nature,

Her father-'I don't want you to have
anything more to do with that scamp
TraHers. He's low down, despicable,
rascally whelp."
Emily-"Why, father!''
Her father-"Not another word. That's
what he is. Why. he's going to vote the
opposition tcket."-Philadelphi North
American.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-11-06
Murder and Probable Suicide.

Versailles. NO.. Nov. 5.-(special) Har-
rison Pennington, of Miller county, shot
and instantly killed B. F. Wilson, at Proc
tor, and then shot himself in the breast.
Pennington will probably die. The two men
are tiecutters and the. trouble arose over
bootleggng whisky.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-11-06
SENATOR sHERMAN's POLICY.
sible Use of Silver on a Par
ity With Gold.

1ty with Gold.
Mansfield. o.. Nov. 5.-John Sherman has
given out the following signed statement:
II sincerely hope"that the election will
settle forever a question that, in my opin-
ion, threatens the honor and good faith of
the United States more than any other
since the close of the civil war, confidently
assuming. as / do, the election of Nc
Kinley. 1 hope that the present gold
standard will be maintained. with the larg-
est use of silver that can be maintained at
a parity with gold. This settled, We ought
promptly to make such changes in our
tariff and revenue laws as will yield a suf-
ficient supply of money to meet current
expenses of the government and create a
sufficient surplus to pay outstanding bonds
within few years, and sufficiently and i'm
partially to protect American industries.
JOHN SHERMAN"
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-11-06
Say. Bryan win Win in 1900.

Mexico. No., Nov. 5.-(specialD Bryan
will be elected in 1900. says s. B.. Cook.
chairman of the state Democratic commit
tee. He says the great issue confronting
the country Is as much an irrepressible
conflict as the anti-slavery agitation of
1850.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-11-06
Heath May he Private secretary.

Chicago, Nov. 5.-It was the talk around
Republican headquarters to-day that Perry
s. Heath. Of Ohio. who has been in Chica-
go for the Republican literary. work dur
ing the recent campaign, may be the pri-
vate secretary of Mr.. Mckinley after his
Inauguration. Mr.. Heath said he knew
nothing of the matter in any way
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-11-06
Militia ON Duty.

Wilmington Del. Nov. 5.-The militia are
on duty in Wilmington tonight, ready for
an outbreak. The trouble IS over the board
of canvassers. which is in session all night.
1t Is alleged the Democrats are attempting
to count out the Republican county ticket.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-11-06
MAY BE ATTORNEY GENERAL.
Andrew Squire. of Cleveland, Said to
Have Been Selected as n Cab
met Member,

Cleveland, o., Nov. 5.-An evening paper
says: 'It comes from high authority that
Andrew Squire, of the law firm of Squire,
Sanders & Dempsey. of this city, is to be
attorney general in McKinley's cabinet.
The authority is a gentleman who is an
intimate friend of Mr.. Mckinley, Colonel
Myron T. Herrick, and Mr.. Marcus Hanna.
This gentleman said to-day:
"T am creditably Informed that Ohio Is
to have one representative in Mr.. McKin-
ley's cabinet. The chair is to be the attor-
ney generals, and Andrew Squire is to
fill it
when Mr.. Squire was seen he stated
that the subject had never been mentioned
between Mr.. Mckinley and himself, and
that he did not believe the place would be
rendered him."
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-11-06
THE SLUMP IN KANSAS.
Continued From First Page.

is big railroad vote. he ran ahead. Rev.
]. d. Botkin, Populist candidate for con-
gressman-at-large, also ran about the same
as Leedy.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-11-06

Eldorado, Kas., Nov. 5.-(special) Three
townships in Butler county have not re-
ported. The majorities are: Bryan. 4S:
Leedy, 41s; Botkin. 44O; Madden. 4ls; Ben
son, for senator, 43o The precincts that are
ont will increase the fusion majority about
so votes
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-11-06
JEALOUS cHIcAGoAN.s CRIME.
Shoots md Almost Instantly Kills
Miss Belle ThOrtOn. >

Chicago, Nov. 5-NIiss Belle Thorton, a
milliner, living at 1880 Michigan avenue,
was shot and almost instantly killed by
Charles Carlson, boarder at the house.
to-day. After the shooting Carlson coolly
walked past the landlady, who had been
attracted by the shooting, and disappeared,
but was soon afterward captured. Carlson
confessed to the murder and gave jealousy
as the cause. Miss Thorton has a sister
living in Clinton, Mo. Her father is post
master in some town in Colorado
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-11-06
Four Candidates. for Speaker.

Topeka. Kas;. Nov, 5-(special3 Four
names have already been sprung by the
Populists for the speakership of the house
of Representatives. They are Edwin Tay.
lor. Of Wyandotte: W. z. Irueblo4d % Of
Street. of Decatur. 1t is expected that a
raft of other members will soon announce
their candidacy.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-11-06
Cherokee.

Columbus, Kas Nov. 5.-tSpeciaL) Near
ly complete returns from every precinct
give majorities in Cherokee county as fol-
lows: Bryan. 1885, Leedy. 1.4oo; Ridgley,
1,4S0 The fusionlsts elect the entire coun-
ty ticket including senator and both rep
reSentatiYeS.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-11-06
judge. which are fusion. This shows
slight Republican gain.


Russell.
Russell, Kas., Nov. 5.-(Special) Almost
complete returns in Russell county give
the following Republican pluralities: Nc
kinley. 95; Morrill,. 1872; Ellis. 1855; Blue. 122;
Vogelgesang, lis; Wellington. 1s2: Ham, for
appellate judge, 234 The county ticket is
Republican by 1l6. except county attorney,
which is probably Populist.
DOniphan.
Troy, Kas.. Nov. 5.-(Special) Complete
returns in Doniphan county give the fol-
lowing majorities: Mckinley. 1898: Gar
yer, 1,29S; Morrill,, 1,34S; Blue. 1926; Fulton,
1.267; Stuart, for representative, 1871.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-11-06
M'KINLEY ON THE RESULT.
Gives Great Credit to the Sound Mon
ey Democrats and to the

Canton. O.. Nov. "a representative of
the Associated Press called on Major Nc
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-11-06
BRYAN TO M'KINLEY.

The Boy Orator Extends ConEratula-
tions to the Victor.
Lincoln, Neb., Nov 5.-Mr. Bryan has
sent the following telegram to Major Nc
Kinley: Senator Jones has informed me
that the returns Indicate your e;~ction, and
l hasten to extend my congratulations. We
have submitted the issue to the American
people and their will is law"
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-11-06

Net plurality for Bryan, 1905.
Net plurality for Leedy. 1888.
nutler.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-10-23

"The most peculiar swindlo ever
knew of, said A. r. Willinghnm, Of
New York, "and one where detection
is very improbable, is being worked
in New York. It is the returning of
lost pocketbooks. The swindler works
upon the theory that all men are ras-
Gals, and he finds enough who are not
honest to make a good living. He
gets an assortment of cheap pocket
books, executes bogus draft or two
in the name of his intended victim,
puts in two or three counterfeit bills
Of large denomination, inserts a card
with the name of his victim upon it,
then assuming an honest expression
visits the man he has selected as a vic
tim, tells he hus found the pocketbook,
displaying its contents, and as the
mans name was in the book he had
hunted him up. Then he tells a lit
tie story of being very poor, and the
victim almost invariably gives him S.
or SO, and takes the book and its con-
tents, OF course, he can say nothing
when he finds that he has been swind-
led. The man who thus returns lost
money succeeds in catching several
during a doy. and realizes a good liv.
ing. y Washington Star.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-10-23
A Presldent's Private Lilo.

Tho following is fair idea Of Che
many inoidontala that come free 10 a
Presidents Every bit Of linen. bed
ding. towels. aud such things is fur.
nished Ho is shaved by the White
House barber His table "a spread
with tho finest. dainiiest damask, set
With tho most exquisite china, aud
beautifully supplied with flowers from
the White House corsoryaioriea II
be sends a telegram, 10 Is done from
an instrument 10 the White House, for
which the government paya His sta.
tionery, postage, etc, cost him noth-
ing. Should he desire a game Of bill
lizards, there isa beautiful table athand;
or If he wants to take a drive, his
stables which the government pays
the rent for and takes care Of, are
amply equipped. Whom he enters his
business Office, a man is stationed at
the door to open and close it; and a
private secretary, to whom the gov
eminent pays a salary Of $1,000 "a
year, assists him with his correspond
enee. The services Of a typepriter
are also furnished. He is protected
from the curious by anumber Of pri-
yate watchmen. Should he want q
cruise, a magnificent steamship from
the navy is placed at his disposal.
There are many other things that
cost him nothing, such as the culinary
arrangements, his steward, who does
the marketing, the many fancy deli
cacies sent him by enterprising firms.
This, by the way, is a sort of nuisance,
for it seems to be the desire of every
manufacturer of some new eatable or
drinkable to get it into the White
House. Things Of value that find
their way there are never accepted. -
Harper's Round Table.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-10-23
A ScarecrOw for MOsuuItoes.

John Habberton states with the
solemnity of firm conviction that mos
quitoes are extremely frighte ned Of
dragon flies and will not come within
yards of them. He says that one or
two dried dragon flies suspended from
fine silk under the roof of an open
porch infested by mosquitoes will
scare all of the little pests away, and
they will not come back while the dra-
gon flies are there. This, he says, he
has tried with surprising results. II
is well known fact that dragon flies
are predatory and voracious insects,
and that they subsist largely upon
gnats, midges and mosquitoes, and it
is but natural that the mosquito, who
is wise insect, should regard the
spindle, " "darning needle, or dra-
gon fly as the small bird regards the
hawk. Newark Sunday Call.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-10-23
A BarbarOus Suggestion.

Major Robert Donkin, an aid-de-
camp on the staff of General Gage, Of
Revolutionary fame, was the origina-
tor of a plan to overcome the Cont
nentals in the following fashion: dip
arrows in matter of smallpox and
twang them at the American rebels in
order to inoculate them. This would
sooner disband these stubborn, igno-
rant, enthusiastic savages than any
other compulsive measure, such is
their dread and fear of that disorder. ="
st Louis Star-Sayings.