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Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-12-31
ITALIANS RESIST POLICE.
One officer Killed and Several Seri-
ousIy Injured at Johnsonburg,
PH.. Yesterday.

Williamsport. Pa. Dec. 3O.-A desperate
riot occurred at Johnsonburg early this
morning, which resulted in the fatal shoot
ing of William Bergin and the serious in
jury of James McAIinn, Charles Glover,
Charles Wrathall and several others, MEM
bers of the police force The trouble was
begun by gang of Italians. who became
involved in a fight using knives, revolvers
and clubs. The police were sent for, but
the rioters, headed by Tom Marone, met
them and fierce battle followed Marone
shot at Chief of Police Walsh. but the
bullet struck Berein In the head The po-
lice closed in and the Italian thrust the
weapon against Walsh's breast and fired.
defective cartridge saved the policeman's
life and Marone was knocked down and
secured. The other policemen's injuries
were inflicted by knives and their clothing
was cut to pieces. Marone carried pistol
and three knives.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-12-31
HAVE A BUSY DAY.
PLENTY OF GOOD THINGS AT THE
TOPEKA CONVENTION.
Officers to he Elected To-day-Pro-
gramme for To-day's General
Meeting-Interestiug Papers
Mt Sednlia Yesterday.

Topeka. Kas., Dec. 30.-(Special) School
marms here, there and everywhere" re-
marked Professor Charles V Norman. vice
president OF the Kansas State Teachers
Association, as he raped the gavel call
ing to order the first business session of
the thirty-fourth annual meeting of the
association in Representative hall at .
o'clock this morning. The entire session
was devoted to the reading of papers and
discussions on general subjects.
The Province of the Common School,
was discussed by S. A. Lough, of Bald
win; NJ. Louise Jones, of Emporia, and
Professor O.. P. Hood. of Manhattan. DR..
Oscar. Chrisman's paper on the Results
of Child Study" proved very interesting
President Taylor. of the state normal
school. led the discussion on that subject
The only other paper read was on "A Plea
for the District School, by Mrs. Lillian
Piken, of lola. The convention broke up
in different sections in theafternoon. Those
interested in the college and high school
branch of work assembled in the high
school building, where papers were read
by Z. p. Mcmahon, Minneapolis; Chancel-
lor F. Fl. Snow, of Kansas university; Le-
liza Stackhouse. Chapman. Each paper
elected discussion from well known edu-
Gators.
The teachers of district and graded
schools met in Representative hall. where
papers were read by ". C. Stevenson,
Emporia: D. 8. Pence, Wichita; w. G.
Riste. Colby; w. A. Stacey. LaCygne.
The county superintendents got to-
gether In the senate chamber and listened
to and discussed papers by John W., Stout,
Topeka; L. NJ Knowles, Marion, and c. P.
Dawson, Hutchinson.
At the meeting Of the primary depart
ment papers were read by Jean M. Hay.
Topeka; Miss Lizzie Wooster, Salina; John
Schurr, Howard.
At the session of the department of
Clark, Wichita Miss Amanda Weber. Kan
sas City, Kas., and Miss Helen Ruth In
gals, of Washburn -
The high school principals also met and
discussed questions relating to the work
of their positions. @.
This evening the teachers attended the
lecture 90 Abraham Lincoln" delivered by
Henry Watterson, of Louisville, Ky.
The programme for to-morrows general
meeting follows:
.The Relation of the Teacher to the Po-
fiticdf Questions, s. NJ Nees Independ-
-nce. Discussion by J. R. Campbell Fre-
denia; w. H. Charles, Washington; o. L.
I.ennen. Ness City; Otto Focht, Pittsburg
',The Compensation OF the Teacher"
George w. Winans. Hutchinson. Discus
sion by B. D. Van Ostrand Marion; Mrs
Fannie Reid-Slusser Kansas City; w. H.
Phipps. Abilene: Alice Meter, Parsons
Ethical Culture in the Common
Schools" George NJ. Herrick. Topeka. Dis
cussion by Mrs. Esther H. Richardson
Hutchison; Frank P. Smith, Lawrence; J.
w. Weltner, Girard; Lillian Harvey. Man
haitian.
officers for next year will be elected to-
morrow.
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BIG ATTENDANCE AT sEDALIA.
Midwinter Convention Seems to BE
Popular With the Teachers
Yesterday,s PnDers

Sedalia, Dec. 30.-(Special) That the Mis-
souri, State Teachers Association made no
mistake in changing the date of the an
nual meeting from midsummer, or spring,
to midwinter was fully attested to-day by
the attendance of more than 600 teachers
at the second days meeting of the thirty
fifth session.
."Child Study-Its Value to the Teacher"
by Miss Mary McCulloch. of ST. Louis,
was the first paper. Mrs. Daisy C. Atkin-
son. of Nevada. followed with a paper on
Child Study-Benefits to the Parent" The
discussion of the papers was led by II.
E. Du Bots. of Trenton, who suggested
that the association form q state society
for the encouragement of child study. W.
j. Stevens, of Carthage, followed by saying
that one of the benefits to the teacher from
child study was that by studying the
child's interests he became a leader instead
of a driver. While he was heartily in IA
vor of the organization of Missouri So
ciety for child study, it was thought best
by those who were Interested in the move
ment not to attempt the organization of
the society at this meeting of the state
teachers.
The next topic of discussion was "Edu-
cational Instrumehtalities," and it was led
by r. l.. Yeager, president of the Kansas
City board of education, who selected
School Boards as his theme. Mr.. Yea
ger advocated non-partisan and non-sec-
tartan school boards the members of which
should be elected by the people. He also
favored small membership. believing the
best results could be obtained by board
consisting of six members for cities of
200, 900 inhabitants, with an increase of one
member for every additional $1,000 inhab-
itants. On motion it was voted to print
Mr.. Yeagers paper in pamphlet form for
general distribution.
Under the subhead. School Architect
ure,' the discussion was continued by DR..
Ira T. Bronson. Sedalia, who interestingly
described the modern school house, with
its excellent arrangement for perfect heat
ing, lighting and ventilation.
J. r. Lowell, secretary of the Moberly
board of education, concluded the argu-
ment with a paper on School Equip
ments,' which was. frequently interrupted
with generous applause.
The afternoon session furnished feast
of intellectually. the following papers be-
ing read and discussed: THE Common Peo-
pie and the Common Schools by State Su-
perintendent John r. Kirk: THE District
SCHOOL, 3. F. Duncan, Maryville: ''Artic-
ulation for the District School, DR.. r. H.
jesse president of the State university,
Columbia; Advantages of the District
School," Miss Frances Rupard, Sheldon;
Thought" DR.. Thomas NJ. Johnson, Os-
ceola.
This evening DR.. Nicholas Murray But
Ter, of Columbia college New York, deliv-
cred an address on THE Scientific Study
of Education at the First Baptist church,
after which the visiting teachers were ten
dered a reception at Sicher's hotel.
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tional facilities for white children in the
Indian Territory. where more than 100000
whites reside, with more than $4,000 chill
dren of school age. without the least ad-
vantage in the way of free public schools.
The association also adopted resolution
urging congress to raise the age of consent
in the District of Columbia from Il to IS
years.
Professor F. H. Snow, chancellor of the
Kansas State university, delivered a lect-
ure. An immense crowd OF teachers and
citizens was present. The intercollegiate
contest for oratorical honors takes place
tomorrow night, and concludes the meet
ing of the association.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-12-31
GOV.-ELEcT TANNER WEDS..
at Springfield, ILL.,, Yesterday
Morning.

Springfield. H., Dec. 30-Governor-elect
Tanner was married to-day to Miss Cora
Edlth English, of Springfield The cere-
mony took place in St. Pauls pro-cathe-
dral. one of the oldest churches in Illinois,
and the scene of many a wedding in which
the principals were of national prominence.
Twelve hundred invitations to witness the
ceremony had been issued. and the church
was filled with people prominent in social
and political circles from all over the state.
Rev. Frederick Taylor, rector of the cathe-
dral. otficiated. After the ceremony we'd
ding luncheon was served at the home of
the bride to few of the most intimate
clusion OF which Mr.. and Mrs. Tanner ief;
over the Chicago & Alton for short tour
of the South. They will return to Spring
field in time for the inauguration which
takes place January IL. and will make their
home in the executive mansion.
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GOVERNOR BRADLEY TO RESIGN.
Provided His Health Does Not I'm
proye Within Six Months.

Cincinnati, O., Dec 30-The Commercial
Tribune will say tomorrow: Unless there
is a. marked improvement in his health dur
ing the next seven months. Governor Brad
lev Will resign the EoverncrShip OF Ken
lucky. To take effect ON or after December
Is. 1897.
"Governor Bradley has determined to re-
sign il his health does not materially I'M
proye, but the Commercial Tribune is able
10 state that his resignation will not take
effect until December Is next. At that
time Lieutenant Governor Worthngton
can. by the law. become the governor OF
Kentucky. and no election 10 ill the va
calicy caused by Governor Braalcy's resig-
nation will be necessary
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-12-31
Other Failures,

San Francisco. Dec. 3O.-Levin Bros, gro
GERS, operating two stores here and two in
Oakland have failed. Liabilities, $4,000.
Mason City. Ia, Dec 3O.-J. S. Hutchins,
of Rockwell. failed to-day. Liabilities, $685.
900: assets, $4,000.
New York. Dec. 3O.-Charles G. Ross. sur
viving partner of Charles G. Ross e Co.
dry goods commission merchants. has as
signed to John C. Hays without prefer
ences. The amount involved is reported
to be about $4,000
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-12-31
BIENNIAL REPORT OF THE STATE
BOARD OF AGRICULTURE.
MOST VALUABLE EVER ISSUED.
DESIGNED TO BE HELPFUL TO MEN
ON KANSAS FARMS.
Old Plan of Making the biennial Re-
port an Immigration Document
Observation-Disclosures With
UsabIe Agricultural
Information.

Topeka, Kas.. Dec. Sn.-(special) The
tenth annual biennial report of the Kan
sas state board of agriculture was made
public by Secretary F. d. Coburn to-day.
1t is considered by those who are in
position to know TO be the most valuable
agricultural report ever issued in this or
any other state. even surprising the re-
port of the Kansas board which won first
premium at the Paris exposition.
The report makes a volume of SIS pages,
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-12-31
The minneapolis situation,

Minneapolis, Mimi. Dec. 3O.-The finan-
cial situation was much easier here to-day
and no apprehensions are now felt as to
the security of any of the large banks.
The announcement that the Bankers Ex-
change bank had suspended payment for
a few days caused scarcely ripple, as the
institution is a very small one, with only
$50, 900 capital.
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Will THE JUDGMENT STAND.
Colonel John Il. Crisp Receivers His
Stolen Watch and Chain.

The historic watch and long chain which
Colonel John T. Crisp lost while en- route
in Pullman car from st. Louis to Kan
sas City three months ugo has been re-
covered. The watch and chain caused
lawsuit between Pullman and Colonel
Crisp, in which the latter obtained judg-
ment. Colonel Crisp stated that the arti-
cIes were found in Dallas, Tex, where a
car cleaner was Offering them for sale to
a pawnbroker. Chief Harrigan, of st.
Louis, was informed. the car cleaner was
placed under arrest and the thief sent to
Jail. The watch and chain are highly
priced by the colonel.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-12-31
MIR. HARDING on THEosopHY.
He Sees in Its Teachings N Solution
of Economic ProbIems

Burcham Harding delivered the second OF
his lectures on theosophy at Masonic hall
last night. He said the purpose of the
osophy is to define clearly the aim of life
and to point out the manner in which it
may he obtained. In his judgment the
osophy offered solution of the problems
of political economy which have puzzled
the wIsest statesmen. "Theosophy," he
said, tells how to deal with these ques.
tions II tells OF the universaIIty of law
ruling In the invisible as well as In the visi-
BILE world. The law OF brotherhood or
that which works for the general welfare,
Is the golden key to unlock all present
troubles" Mr.. Harding said the interests
Of labor and capital are one. and that dis
agreements will cease when their identity
OF interests is recognized. The purpose
OF theosophy is to show that each human
being Is a part of the whole. his recogni-
tion of the general welfare as paramount
over his selfish interests will be the basis
upon which social. political and national
conflicts will be settled"
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-12-31
Captain w. H. Parker Dead.

Washington, Dec. 9o.-Captain W. Fl.
Parker, of Richmond, Va. died here to-day
of apopexy. Captain Parker was formerly
president of the Maryland Agricultural col
lege, and before the war he was professor
of astronomy at Annapolis. At the be-
ginning of the late war he resigned from
the Federal navy and, entering the Con-
federate navy, became one of its most
prominent officers. During President Cleve-
to COrea.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-12-31
Hotel Man Forced to the wall.

Geouverneur. n. Y, Dec. 3O.-James G.
Lee proprietor of the Edgewood hotel at
Star Liant, in the Adirondacks, and large
ly interested in several other ventures,
ties will be heavy. Mr.. Lee owned prop
erty in Denver and Buffalo and at Murray
Hill park. Last winer he enlarged the
Edgewood so that it became one of The
best hotels in the Adirondacks. The sea-
son was failure, however, and he lost
heavily
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-12-31
Washington Personals.

Washington, Dec. Sd.-CSpeciall Robert
l.. Owen, of Muskogee, called on the COM
missioner OF Indian affairs to-day for an
Informal chat. Mr.. owen gives 1t as his
opinion that the Cherokees will offer no
serious obstacles TO the efforts of the
Dawes commission to conclude treaty
dissolvinE their tribal government.
James s STANDBY, counsel for the Choc-
taws. arrived to-day and viii remain in
Washington during the session of congress.
He is accompanied by his wife.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-12-31
AT THE CITY HALL.
miscellaneous Matters of Interest to
Taxpayers and the Munic-
ipal Officers

Chief Clerk Boyer, of the city assessors
Office yesterday completed the civil service
examination of applicants for deputyships
and to-day will announce the successful
competitors. Tomorrow a deputy as
SCISSORS office will be opened in each ward
in the city and Saturday the forty new
deputies will go to work taking the city's
assessments. Following are some of the
questions that were propounded yesterday:
According to your instructions, how
would you assess a retail stock of liquors:
wholesale stock of liquors? What about
fixtures in either case? -,
What is u deputy assessor and what
should be his chief qualifications?
AT IS mills on the dollar, what is the
tax on $3.50; s1,7O0?
How would you assess q private resi-
dence? How would you assess a party
claiming TO be nonresident?
How would you assess the Midland ho-
house?
What is the first thing to do upon enter
ing Il business house?"
Mr.. Boyer pronounced the following
words, which the applicants were asked to
spell upon paper:
Vehicle, eXecutrix, Virginia avenue. insur-
ance. millinery, bicycle, curator, Charlotte
street, improvement, medicine, physician,
restaurant.
People who would spit must either learn
to spit pretty or else forego the function
altogether. The board of health yesterday
passed, resolution declaring the practice
of Offensive splitting to be a nuisance,
punishable by a reprimand or arrest by the
nearest policeman. The resolution does
not define the various ways of splitting,
but leaves that to the discrimination of
the public. 1t recommends that cards be
printed and posted in public places warn
ing people to eXpectorate with moderation
and delicacy. 1t adjures the street car
companies to send out their cars we'll
cleaned every morning. and enjoins the po-
lice department to see that all these rules
are enforced. Mayor Jones said yester-
day that this movement is at present mere
ly campaign of education. People will be
given an opportunity to learn when and
how to spit before they are arrested for
the infraction of the boards edict.
Joseph Calm and Meyer Stern. members
of a Hebrew benevolent society, called
upon City Physician Coffin yesterday to
ascertain what should be done with Osias
Wohlfeld, the New York clothing mer-
chant, who Is now at the city hospital suf-
| fering with an affection of the brain. They
were informed that he could he provided
for temporarily at the hospital pending
arrangements to send him to the insane
asylum at St. Joseph, which arc now under
way. The gentlemen Will call upon the
| county court to-day.
S. B. Armour and A. Van Brunt, OF the
| park board, met yesterday. but transacted
| little business. A protest was received
| against the granting of Il saloon license TO
| conduct Il dramshcp at Nineteenth and
| Cherry, and was taken under advisement.
| The place fronts upon Holmes park.
The board of public works will meet to-
day and audit bills to be introduced at the
| council meeting Monday night.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-12-31
A Tyler. Tex. FaiInre.

Tyler, Tex, Dec. 3O.-An assignment was
made this afternoon by the Tyler Foundry
and Machinery Company. This is one of
the largest concerns of its kind in the
state, and has been in business for a num-
ber of years. 1t has been under the man
agement of H. H. Rowland, as president,
and ]. F. Christian, as general manager.
r. B. Long, Jr., was made assignee. The
assets and liabilities are not known.
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peath of James McMullin.

Chicago, Dec 9O.-James C. McMullin
prominent in Chicago commercial and
financial circles, and for n number of years
vice president of the Chicago & Alton rail-
road. died to-day. He has been an invalid
for the last three years. His estate suf-
fered heavy losses just prior to his death,
as he was a stockholder in the Atlas Ma
tional bank. and his interest in the proper
ties affected by the failure of the Norton
Bros. is estimated at Sl12, 900.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-12-31
Austin. Tex, JeweIer Assigns.

Austin, Tex, Dec. SO.-G. A. Balm, Aus
tins leading jeweler, made an assignment
to-day, naming preferred creditors to the
amount of $4,000, of which 5000 is due
Eastern creditors, and the balance is dis
tributed here, three national banks being
caught for some $4,000. The Eastern cred
itors are secured by real estate to the full
amount.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-12-31
Authority ON PhiIorogy Dead.

Clinton, Ontario, Dec. 3o-Horatio Hale,
an authority on Indian dialects, is dead,
aged so years. He was a graduate of Yale
university. In 1874 he was the phiIologist
of the Wilkes expedition sent out by the
American government to discover the ant
arctic continent. He was author of the
"Iroquois Book OF Rights and several 9TH
er works relating to the Indian languages
and customs of North America.
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Denied by Major Bittinger.

st. Joseph, Mo, Dec. 30.-(Special.) The
statement that Major ]. l.. Bittinger. OF
this CITY, is a candidate for speaker of the
house. Is emphatically denied by Mr.. Bit
finger. He says also that the statement
that he would support Major William
Warner for United States senator was not
authorized by him.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-12-31
orep War in Tammany.

New York. Dec. 30.-The long continued
strife between the Tammany factions led
by County Clerk Henry Purroy and John g.
SEeehan. chairman of the Tammany execu-
tive committee broke out into open war
to-day. when Purroy and his followers an
nounced their bolt from Tammany. Both
Sheehan and Purroy gave out statements
which were bitter in their personalities to-
wards each other.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-12-31
AIabama Bnnk Goes Under.

Birmingham, Ala, Dec. 9O.-The Com
mercial bank. of Eelma, Ala, failed TO
mercial was established in 1880 and has
a paid up capital of 5000, 900. undivided profits
of $50 600. The New York correspondent is
the American Exchange National and the
Chicago correspondent the First National.
r. NJ. Nelson, president of the CONNER
cial, was regarded as conservative bank
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-12-31
Beet sugar Factory Mt Omaha.

Omaha, Dec. 30.--The Commercial Club
met this morning and determined to-mor-
row they will organize company to build
and operate a big beet sugar factory in or
near this city. The proposed factory is to
have a capacity of 300 tons of beets per
day. Il is estimated that the plant will
cost in the neighborhood of s2O0-0OO The
factory is to be in operation by September
: next
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Nr. Pullman WUu Contest.

Nashville Tenn. Dec. SO.-The state Re-
publican executive committee to-day rec
commended that Tillmau RepD should con-
test the election of Robert L. Taylor Dem9
for governor. Tiliman made a speech and
said he wanted to contest. A meeting of
Republican leaders from all parts of the
state was held this afternoon and the ac-
tiou Of the committee indorsed.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-12-31
A California Advertising scheme

G. Shaw, of this city, has an original idea
for advertising in an artistic and effective
manner the resources of California by the
erection of California citrus arch on
one of the principal avenue of Washing
ton. The design provides that the columns
shall be completely enveloped by oranges
and lemons and the bases faced with Cali
fornia onyx and marble. The arch itself
is to be OF dressed California redwood,
trinmel with other California woods
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-12-31
Free Photograph.

Rent a Kodak of Kansas City View
Co., 1881 Walnut, Tel. 1440, and make them
yourselves. An S-year-old can work them
all right. Photograph your Christmas tree
or family gathering. or We can do it for
YOU. Tel. 1440.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-12-31
Decided Ia Work for Bryan.

New York. Dec. So.-The Progressive
Democratic Club tonight decided to work
for the nomination Of William J. Bryan for
president IN 1890 and issued invitations to
all Democratic organizations in the North
TO attend d convention TO be held in Janu-
airy.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-12-31
want Free SILVER or Nothinr.

Denver. Col, Dec 30.-The board of di-
rectors Of the Denver chamber Of COM
merce have unanimously decided to ignore
tho invitation TO send delegates 10 the
monetary conference to be held at Indian
apolis next month.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-12-31
Death of Mr.. auinn's Son.

Mathew Quinn. Jr.. aged months infant
son of Mr. NJ. Quinn, the grocer. died last
evening at $40. The funeral will take
place Friday morning at o'clock from
the residence 1921 Central street.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-12-31
OKLAHOMA TEACHERS.
Petition Congress for Free Schools in
the Indian Territory-0rator-
ical Contest Tonight.

Oklahoma City. o. T.. Dec. 3O-tSpecisl)
The Territorial Teachers Association to-
day passed a resolution petitioning con-
gress to take steps to provide free educa-