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propriately called the curse of mankind.
1t is the one disease that physicians can
not cure; their mercuria1 aud potash
remedies only bottle up the poison in
the system, to surely break forth in a
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ieweler at a26 Pennsylvania Ave, Wash
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HAVE BEEN CONSOLIDATED.
CIVIL SERVICE AFFAIRS To BE MAN.
AGED BY ONE JOINT BOARD.
This Will simplify Affairs Very Much
Change Was Announced From
Washington Yesterday
The New Board.

For the purpose of simplifying the man
civil service commission at Washington,
John r. Proctor. has announced the ap-
pointment of q joint board of civil service
examiners for Kansas City and has
dispensed with the three separate boards
that have been doing service since the ap-
pointments were made. The notification OF
the changes came to Secretary Collins in
the postoffice yesterday morning, and was
communicated at once to each OF the other
members.
Since the establishment of the system in
the city there has been one board for the
postoffice. one for the customs and one for
the revenue department, and necessarily
there have been many places where au-
thority overlapped and caused many
strange mix-ups. This is now all disposed
of and the affairs for each of the three
departments will be managed hereafter by
one set of examiners, which will be COM
posed of the following men: A. L. Ossood,
superintendent of the stamp department,
chairman; w. N. Collins. superintendent
of the money order department, general
| secretary; Greenup Bird, of the internal
revenue department: d. W. Wallace, dep
uty surveyor of customs and H. NJ Stone,
chief clerk in the railway mail service.
The following men who were members
of the separate commissions will cease
their labors in that line and are relieved
| from duty: T. E. Palmer. T. II. Walker
and H. E. Schaumloeffel, of the postoffice;
| R. j. Hawkins, Asher Williams, of the rev.
enue department; r. F. Stephenson and
| c. c. Colt, of the customs department.
Mr.. Collins was appointed general secre-
| tary of the new commission because of his
| long experience and perfect familiarity
| with the work to be done, but in handling
matters pertaining to any particular
| branch of the service, the member from
| that branch will be secretary for that
work. In postal affairs, W. N. Collins will
| be secretary; in revenue matters Greenup
| Bird will be secretary, and in the customs
| department D. w. Wallace will be secre-
| tary President Proctor said in the letter
| of announcement that the matter had long
| been under contemplation. and was done
| because 1t was deemed best for the service
| and would simplify the work.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-18
URGED TO GO SLOWLY.
Continued From Second Page.
only America but England, France

not only America but England France
and Germany are pressing.
General Weyler seems to be aware that
he is losing favor in Spain with the pub
lie, with the government and even more so
preston that the Spanish parties n Cuba
are not so dissatisfied with his military
and political conduct as are the presE and
people at home.
Premier Canovas feels bound to perse-
out making any except officious and un-
ernment as long as General Weyler and
hope of early results from the effscts OF
Maceo's death upon the insurgents. Isut
the patience OF the rest of the government
nothing decisive occurs in Cuba by the
likely will recall weyler and appoilt in his
carraga, the minister of war, AMI then
coming to an understanding with the
of Cleveland's term OF Office
THE queen regent would welcome any
honorable solution of the problem COM
patible with Spain's rights In Cuba, In or
der to avert conflict. or even a misun-
derstanding. with the United States. There
fore, Premier Canovas may be spurred up
to changing his policy. especially as he
knows the Liberal party is willing to take
office for that purpose II the queen bids
1t to do So
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-18
THE KANSAS CITY JOURNAL. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1a 1896

at Eighth and Walnut streets with Bliler.
was informed after the attempted assas-
sination by well known tout that he
knew who did the cutting. THE job was
put up three days ago and the men Who
did it are strangers in town. One of item
is a bartender from Philadelphia. I know
what am talking about. They were hired
to do 1t by the people down the street"
1t is said that by the people down the
street" Oldhams informant meant the op-
position crowd of gamblers, at the head of
which are Ed Findlay and Gus Baughman.
There has been great deal of trouble be-
tween the two gambling clans during the
past year and if the story of the tout is
true the attempt upon Blilers life is only
another chapter in that trouble.
Ed Findlay indignantly denies that he
either knew the assault was to be made
upon Bliler's life or hired the would-5e as
sassins to commit the crime. Il was in
no way concerned in it. and don't engage
in that kind of business said he.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-18
PENSIONS.
Washington. Dec. 16-The following PEN
sions have been granted:
MISSOURI.

Washington, Dec. 16.-The following pen
sions have been granted:
MISSOURI.
Original-Horace s. johnson, st. Louis
John Thrasher, Neosho, Newton: James
Mattocks. Memphis, Scotland: John B.
Vestry. Shelbyville. Shelby: June B. Tom
linson, Marshall. Saline; Robert ]. Lother,
st. Louis: Wolfgang Meyer, st. Louis; John
Palmer, Harrisonville. Cass.
Additional-Robert J. Pray, Springfield.
Greene.
Restoration and increase-Amos Bruter,
Wheeling, Livingston.
Increase-Alfred N. Cave, Bethany Har-
rison; Andrew W. Freel, Odin, Wright:
Thomas Meehan. Higginsville, Lafayette.
Reissue-Fountain Kenney, Pennyille,
Sullivan.
Original, widows. etc.-Annabel F. Ed
wards, St. Joseph, Buchanan: minors of
William B. Cook. Kansas City, Jackson;
minor of Alonzo B. CIymer, Rockville,
Restoration and supplemental-Minor of
Louis Buermann, st. Louis.
KANSAS.
Original-Charles s. Little. wamego, Pot
tawatomie: Marcus W. McCoIlister Mar
maton, Bourbon.
Increase-George Carpenter. Topeka,
Shawnee: John Conway, Elgin. Chautau-
qua; William A. Jones, Paola, Miami; John
L. Brown. Mankato, Jewell; William A.
Dildina, Macyville, Cloud; James Mccall
ment. Arcadia. Crawford.
Original, widows, etc.-Annie Burns,
Leavenworth; minors of Herman Tiffany,
Lebanon, Smith, and Esbon. Jewell.
OKLAHOMA TERRITORY.
Original-Edward Slater, Jefferson
Grant.
Increase-Daniel Martin, Perry, Noble
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-18
ENDING WAS SUDDEN.
EANDEVENTER, CHARGED WITH IN
SANITY, RELEASED.
WIFE REFUSED TO PROSECUTE.
COSTS TAXED UP AGAINST HER Aft
ER A REBUKE.
------
Labor ConmisSiOner Bird Seeks n Di-
vOrce for the Second Time in
Thirteen MOnths-Man Runs
Away With n $40 Bill
Other News.
WIFE REFUSED TO PROSECUTE

The vandeventer insanity case came to
u sudden ending yesterday afternoon in
the probate court. The case was called at
10 o'clock in the morning and, upon ap-
plication of Mrs. Vandeventer, the prose-
cutting witness, was continued until 2
o'clock in the afternoon. When this hour
arrived Judge Angle impaneled jury and
called the case. Before any witness was
placed on the stand, Mrs. Vandeventer
entered the court room in company with
Attorney James F. Getty and asked to
withdraw the information she had filed
against her husband.
Judge Angle was surprised at the sudden
change of mind, and gave her a severe
lecturing for causing her husbands arrest
on the charge of insanity one day and then
employing counsel to defend him on the
next. The judge soon discovered that all
of the witnesses present were in behalf of
the prisoner. He dismissed the jury, or
dered Vandeventer released from custody
and taxed the costs of the case up against
Mrs. Vandeventer.
The Judge, in dismissing the case, stated
that he was satisfied that the defendant
mind was affected, but said that ne would
not have issued the complaint against him
had not his wife filed such damaging In
formation.
II can do nothing but tax the costs
against the prosecuting Witness" contin-
ued the judge, but 1 am sorry that the
law will not permit me TO send her to
jail until the same is paid. A court is no
place for any such child play
Vandeventer was arrested Wednesday or
complaint of his wife, who claimed that he
was violently insane over religion. She
said that he had choked their daughter
and she was afraid he would do them
great bodily harm unless he was taken in
custody by the authorities at once.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-18
HAVOC AMONG SHIPPERS.
Atlantic Coast Storm Leaves Many
Ocean Craft Missing-Trains
Stalled in Snowdrifts.

Boston, Dec. 1.-THE big storm which
rushed up from Cape Hatteras Monday
night, and was central off the Southern
New England coast yesterday morning,
wrought great havoc among the shipping.
The storm was particularly severe from
Marthas Vineyard to Cape Ann, and ves-
sells had the hardest kind of a time get
ting into port. In fact. many are still un-
accounted for. Among the latter is the
Norfolk steamer Essex, three days over
due. Six European steamers are still over
due. and four of them fully seven days.
The New York steamer Herman Winter,
just arrived. reports terrific tussle with
the heavy seas off Cape Cod. nine hours
being consumed in getting around Highland
light. The Pollock Rip lightship has been
blown from her moorings.
Four passenger trains on the Cape Cod
division of the New York. New Haven &
Hartford railroad were stalled in snow
drifts between Buzzard's Bay and Fall
mouth all night. The passengers slept in
the cars, and were supplied with breakfast
by the company. Three of the trains ar
rived in the city tonight. twenty-six hours
late.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-18

but now of Kansas City. Mo, is reported
to be dangerously i'll at her home on Inde-
pendence avenue.
a secret marriage has just come TO light.
Miss Julia Hathaway was united in mar
riage to Mr.. Fred jenkins on June T. 1896.
Both young people live in this city.
Mrs Lila NJ Frame, % years old, wife of
Barney Frame, died at her home Wednes-
day morning at o'clock of consumption.
The remains will be taken to DeSoto, kas.,
for burial.
VIII Estis who stole trunk full of
clothing and jewelry, was captured by City
Marshal G.. L. Potter Wednesday and
lodged in the county jail. His trial will
be held in Judge Nichols court Saturday
at 10 o'clock.
The Kansas City Journal will be deliv-
cred at your door any place in Rosedale or
on the boulevard for 10 cents a week, or 40
cents a month. Collections will be made
by the week or month. Leave orders at
the Rosedale postoftice, or Kings drug
store, Twenty-ninth and Southwest boule-
ward
Miss Nellie Burt a popular and well
known young lady of this city and the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Burt
was united in marriage to Rev. ]. T. Proc
tor. of Belton. Mo, at the home of the
brides parents Wednesday evening at S
o'clock The couple will make their home
in Bolton, Mo.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-18
METROPOLIS MISCELLANY.

Desk room to rent Journal ONCE Room
e. Hustled building.
Handsome holiday presents in silverware
and jewelry. C. I. Lee, sic Minnesota ave.
Two good canvassers wanted at once;
Journal Branch Office, room E, Hustec
building.
The bazar given by the ladies of the
Gordon Place church will open this aiter-
noon at SIS Minnesota avenue. 1t will con-
tinue until tomorrow night.
E. c.. Williams and Clyda Manor We're
united in marriage last evening at the
home of the brides parents, No. 2O12 North
Twelfth street. Rev. T. J. Shepherd. pastor
OF the Gordon Place Methodist church, per
formed the ceremony.
The case of the county commissioners
against the bondsmen of eX-County Treas
urer NJ. G. Mclean was called yesterday
morning by Special Referee Maher, but the
attorneys were not quite ready for trial,
and a continuance was taken until this
morning at $3.50 o'clock.
The Argentine Savings and Loan Asso-
citation brought suit in the district court
yesterday against Mary Z. ]. and T. ]. En-
right to recover 1920. According to the
petition the defendants purchased twenty
five shares in the plaintiff association, and
have failed to pay for the same.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-18
STRIKE ON THE ERIE CANAL.
Laborers Qult Work and March Along
the Canal Destroying Their
EmpIoyers' Property.

Syracuse, N. Y, Dec. 1.-THE second
strike within two days on the Erie canal
improvement work occurred in and west of
this city to-day. Soon after going to work
in the morning about 100 men employed by
Contractors Mcdonald & Sayre, in the
western part of the city, most of whom are
Italians, quit work and demanded s150 a
day instead of s12o as they have been
paid. This was neither granted nor posi-
lively refused The men wanted money
right away. and, not getting It. they start
ed westward along the canal, arming them
selves with clubs and picks
The first gang of men they met were on
another section. also in the employ of Nc
Donald & Sayre. These men We're Obliged
to quit work. as were Dunfees &, Com
pany's men. part of their number joining
the mob The mob broke down stagings,
smashed wheelbarrows. threw tool boxes
into the canal and appropriated a lot Of
new pick handles for weapons.
The contractors say they will employ new
men and set them to work tomorrow
morning. They have asked for police pro
lection and squad will be on hand in
the morning to see that the workmen are
not interfered with.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-18

]. N. Dodson and wife have returned to
their home at Kirksville, Mo-. after a short
visit with relatives in this city.
A marriage license was granted yesterday
to Robert n. Roland and Miss Jennie Nor
Ian.
programme at Music hall. for the benefit of
the poor children's entertainment. held d
rehearsal yesterday at the Christian
holiday festivities.
Mrs. G. w. Fleming, of Fort Scott is the
guest of ". A. Cunningham and family,
j, v. 3. Martin and William Parker have
retired from the firm of Martin & Co The
company will be known hereafter by the
same name, but G. Martin. A. w. Searcy
and G. A. Sermon will comprise the firm.
The board of education has decided to
close the schools of the city Thursday next
for the holidays. All of the schools will
close on that day for ten days.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-18
ARAIOURDALE.

nue. was arrested yesterday morning on a
warrant issued by Police Judge Littick,
charging her with fast and careless driv-
ing. She gave bond for her appearance in
police court this morning. Miss McCon-
nell was driving along Pyle street few
days ago and ran over James Rellehan. a
small boy. He was painfully but not seri-
oUsly injured The parents of the injured
youth decided to prosecute Miss McCon-
nell.
A replevin suit, in which the ownership
of two foxterrier dogs was involved, was
determined in Justice Sims court yester-
day. James Schick lost two fox terriers
about a year ago and could, get no clue
to their whereabouts until few days ago,
when. in passing the house of Andy Moore,
he happened to spy his CANNES. He made
a demand for them, which was refused
by Moore. He then brought suit to re-
pievin the same. Justice Sims decided that
the dogs were the property of Schck and
ordered Moore to turn them over to him.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-18
ARMY APPROPRIATION BILL.
Third of the Regular Appropriation
Bills Passed by the House
Yesterday.

Washington. Dec. 1.-THE house to-day
passed the third of the regular appropria-
ton bills chat for the support of the arrly!
and entered upon the consideration of the
legislative, executive and Judicial bill The
latter bill carries S216 ,369 or s3S.Sl9 MO e
than the law for the current yelr. Fair
progress was made to-day.
1t is expected that this bill and the mill
tary academy appropriation bill will be
passed before the holiday recess. The army
bill as passed makes no provision for the
army and navy hospital at Hot Springs,
Ark.
ing to the District of Columbia and three
resolutions for the use of flags of the war
department, government reservations, etc.
on the occasion of Mr.. McKinley's inaugu-
ration.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-18
THE ASSAULT UPON BLILER.
Police Have Not Yet Arrested the Two
Men Who Attempted to Assassin-
ate the Pool Room Keeper.

L. NJ. Blfler, who was stabbed in front Of
Frank Jones' saloon, at 70S Walnut street.
early yesterday morning by two young
men, Just as he was entering hack to be
driven home, was reported as much better
yesterday. His wounds, which were
dressed by Police Surgeon Landon at Cen
trail police station, are healing rapidly and
will not give him serious trouble.
The police have excellent descriptions of
the men and are making strenuous efforts
to locate them. A shroud of mystery
hangs about the whole affair, and many
theories are advanced as to what would
cause anyone to attempt Mr.. Bliler's life.
He has always been known as q peaceful
man. not prone to pick quarrels or engage
in arguments with his associates with
anyone who frequents the resorts where
he is frequently seen.
It was learned yesterday at Mr.. Bliler's
house, 923 Grove street, that two young
men called there about 10 o'clock Wednes-
day night and asked to see him. They
were strangers to Mrs. Bliler and she told
them her husband was not at home. 1t is
believed the men thought they would find
Mr.. BliIer there about that time. as he
generally remains home after partaking Of
his dinner until late hour at night, when
he goes downtown. going home again about
l o'clock in a hack. Yesterday evening,
however, Mr.. Bliler did not go home for
dinner, but remained downtown until 1:30
o'clock Thursday morning, and was pre-
pairing to go home when he was assaulted.
The police believe that 1t was the inten-
tion of the men who called at his home to
inform him that he was wanted downtown,
and when he came out to wayiay him.
Their plans were of necessity altered when
they did not find Mr. Bliler at home and
they repaired to Jones saloon. where they
waited his coming. 1t is said the men were
seen in the saloon and took several drinks
at the invitation of members of Mr.. Bill
ler's party. When he announced his inten-
from the saloon and stood in the hallway
between the saloon and the bowling alley
when he sent the hack driver back into
the saloon for Mr.. Sessions, who was to ac-
company him home. Both the hack driver
and Mr.. Bliler saw the men, but the latter
took no notice of them further than to in,
quire of the hack driver who they were
In few minutes he was assaulted and the
men ran north on Walnut street to Sixth
street, where they turned west.
A significant circumstance in connection
with the attempted murder occurred while
the police surgeon was sewing up Bliler's
wounds at police headquarters. An Eighth
street saloonkeeper. who was formerly an
assistant chief of the fire department, came
into the surgeons room. He seized Bill
ler's hand and after holding it moment
asked him If he had said anything about
his assailants. Biler replied that he had
not. well. don't say anything; keep
quiet" replied the saloon man. Blier
promised that he would do so, and he soon
afterwards declared that he did not know
the men who assaulted him.
Charles Oldham, partner in the pool room
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-18
HIS IDEA OF FUN.
Shooting About the Room With n Re-
yoIver to Scare His Mother.

John Williams. aged % years, who lives
with his mother in the Patch" in the
West bottoms, was arrested yesterday aft
ernoon on charge of disturbing the peace.
1t is said that Williams went home yester-
day afternoon in a partially intoxicated
condition and to amuse himself pulled a
revolver and began shooting about the
room.
His mother screamed and an officer ran
to her assistance, thinking from the noise
she was making that she was being mur-
dered. Williams. when arrested, said he
was not trying to shoot his mother, but
merely having some fun with her. He was
held at Central police station and put in
most of the afternoon and evening praying
in his cell