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Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-18
C;brIstmas Eve Entertainmcnt.

The programme for Christmas eve
Thursday, December "a, at the First Pres
byterian church. will include the rendition
by the choir and a large chorus of Sunday
school voices of the sacred cantata, The
Story of Emanuel" by W. A. Ogden.
Mrs. Bruno Hobbs will sing the soprano
solo parts, while Messrs. James and George
RatcIife will sing the bass and tenor solos
Following the cantata some recitations
and kindergarten songs by the Juniors Will
be given; then Santa Claus and treat lot
the Sunday school. A benevolent Offering
of money and useful articles will be taken.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-18
PROMISES TO BE SUCCESSFUL.
Opening of Exhibition of the Poultry
Kennel and Pet stock AsHscIatien.

Kennel and Pet stock AsEocIRtfsn.
The second annual exhibition of the Wy
andotte Poultry, Kennel and Pet Stock
Association opened yesterday morning at
Armory hall. The bad weather which has
set in threatens 10 interfere with the sue
cess OF the exhibition. but the managers
say that the programme will be carried out
in every detail.
There are nearly 100 exhibits entered al
ready and it is thought that mary more
will arrive to-day. The entries were to
have been closed yesterday, but on account
Of the weather it was decided 10 receive en-
tries until tomorrow morning, the closing
day. Among the exhibits thus far entered
there are some very fine specimens of
booded poultry. The kennel department
is represented by number of Great Danes
and ST. Bernards. The majority of the ex-
hibits are local. but several competitors
from various parts of the state are listed.
a number Of exhibits have been entered
from Kansas City, No.
A large number of special prizes are TO
he awarded In addition to the regular list
OF prizes. J. W. Vale has been selected
AS poultry judge and Dr. L. r. Allen will
pass Judgment on the dog entries.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-18
JUDGE RANDOLPH MARRIED.
Emporia, Kas., Jurist Weds His OF
fetal StenOgrapher.

Emporia. Kas.. Dec. 17.-(Special) A
somewhat romantic wedding, which ter
inmates a lengthy courtship, took place to-
day in Vinita, 1. T. The contracting par
ties were Hon. W. A. Randolph and Miss
Emma E. Lane. The former is judge of
this, the Fifth, judicial district. and his
bride is stenographer for the same dis
trict They have known each other for
years, and, while a wedding has often been
predicted. so well did they keep their own
council that the announcement of the fact
was a surprise to most of the friends OF
both parties. The Judge and his bride ar
rived here this evening. and go quietly to
housekeeping in one of the several resi-
dences owned by the bride.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-18
ROYAL ARCH MASoNS.
Officers of Kansas City Chapter No.
2S InstaIled-Banqueta at the
Hotel Savoy,

Kansas City Chapter, No. %. Royal Arch
Masons, was honored at the meeting last
evening with the presence of Most Excel
lent High Priest l. H, Abraham. of Har-
riSOnville, who installed the newly elected
officers. They were as follows: High
priest W. c. Rawdon: king, Chalres
Brock; scribe. George w. Whitcomb; treas
urer, c. ]. Piper. secretary X. E. Balm
bridge; captain Of the host. J. Fl. Walton
royal arch captain. f. Zimmer; sentinel
z. Z. Casey: master first veil. G. w Ship
ley: master second veil, o. w. Philbrook
master third veil, J. II. Barr.
Following the installation about 100 of
the Masons sat down to a banquet at the
Savoy where there was an elegant spread
When cigars were reached. Ethelbert F.
Allen. as POSTMASTER, presided, and the
following programme of toasts was rem
dered:
THE Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Mis-
souri," I. NJ. Abraham; The True. the
Beautiful and the Good Rev. ]. Stewart
Smith: The Contents of the Ark" W. F.
Kuhn; The Keystone" Rev. W. P; George;
Krauthoff.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-18
COMMERCIAL DAY.
Second Annual Celebration by the
Commercial Club at the Midland
Hotel This Evening.

The Commercial Club banquet will be
given this evening at the Midland. Three
hundred covers will be laid. The dining
room will be elaborately decorated and the
affair will be one of magnifcence. Among
the prominent out of town people who will
be present will be Governor E. N Morrill,,
of Kansas: Hon. Cyrus P. Walhridge
mayor of ST. Louis; Howard Elliott. gem
eral manager of the Burlington lines in
Missouri St. Joseph D. o. Ives. general
freight agent of the Burlington. st. Louis;
W. B. Doddrige, general manager of the
Missouri Pacific lines at St. Louis; Joseph
Ramsay, Jr, vice president and general
manager of the Wabash lines at st. Louis
The formal toasts will be: "The Jay
Treaty" ]. Med. Trimble: Commercial
Organizations; Mayer c; p " MWaalbridge, of
Lathrop: kansas and Kansas City-Their
Interests One and Inseparable." Governor
F. n. Morrill,, of Kansas; Our Country" {"
C"ngressman-elect w. S. Cowherd. 1t is
quite probable that Toastmaster Frank
Faxon will call on others before speaking
ceases.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-18
Mr.. Karne. nIiaauotea.

Editor Kansas City Journal:-In your re-
port this morning OF interviews with citl-
zens about the proposed monuments, you
make me say Il think the Helm monument
would be a disgrace to the city" Your re-
porter interviewed me over the telephone
at my home last night, and he entirely mis-
never had any other feeling about the
Helm monument other than that of the
highest admiration for their proposed nc-
the right place for the Benton statue. 1t
is the most prominent place IN the city,
and ought to be given to MIssouri's most
distinguished son. Please make this cor
rection. j. V. c. KARNES,
December IT, 1886
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-18
GREAT LAKES COMMERCE..
American Vessels There outnumber
Those on the Ocean.

Cleveland, O.. Dec. 1.-THE vessels now
in commission on the Great lakes are fast
outnumberinR the American craft engaged
in the foreign trade. This is proven by
statistics compiled by the Marine Review,
which win be published tomorrow. The
vessels on the lakes are shown to number
3s3 as against 251 on the Atlantic and Gulf
coasts and forty-fve on the Pacific coast.
The tonnage of the lake vessels is also al
most 2O0oOj In excess of that OF the salt
water boats.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-18
ROsEDALE.

hall tonight.
The University Extension Club will meet
at the home of Mrs. Blanford tonight.
John EspenlaUb. of Evansville. Ind, is
visiting his brother. G. F. Espenlaub, of
this city.
Fraternal lodge No. "a will give an en-
tertainment at Bells hall tonight. a fine
programme has been prepared. Admission
free.
1t was stated in the Journal Wednesday
that the ForeSters would give an enter
tainment Wednesday night. The g. and s.
Club was meant.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-18
Negroes EnIi.,ine for Cuba.

Little Rock Ark. Dec. IA paper Is be-
ing circulated here among the colored peo-
pie for the purpose of securing the names
of men who are willing to enlist in the
Cuban army should their services be re-
quired. The paper says there are many
indications that action will soon be taken
by congress which will permit the signers
to enlist in the Cuban army. Already near
ly 800 men have sigend the paper. All
promise to furnish their own rifles.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-18
EXCITING EXPERIENCE.
Driver of Milk Wagon Thrown Over
n Twenty Foot EmbanISment.

Amos Fisher, who drives a milk wagon
for F. D. Gleed, the dairyman. had an ex-
citing experience yesterday morning.
While driving along Walker avenue near
Seventh street his horse became fright
ened and ran away. Milk and milk cans
were thrown in every direction. At the
corner of Eighth street and Walker avenue
the animal ran over a twenty foot en-
bankment and was instantly killed.
Fisher, who had remained in the wagon
all this time, was thrown about thirty
feet and not injured. The vehicle was
completely demolished. The animal in 60
ing over the embankment stumbled and
pitched forward. striking on its head and
turning complete somersault. Its neck
was broken.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-18
INDEPENDENCE.
Meeting of the Teachers of the City
Tonight at the Cumberland
Presbyterian Church.

independence will be held tonight at the
Cumberland Presbyterian church. Miss
Mary w. Atkins will read a paper on
will read paper on Success" Miss Lau-
ra Patton will contribute paper on The
Teachers Skill in Cultivating Interest"
will give few suggestions on THE Inspir-
alton of Teaching THE Teacher will
be the subject of Rev. U. ]. Hearon's re-
gramme will be the discussion of notes
handed in by teachers during the month,
by Professor ]. N. Patrick, principal of the
city schools.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-18
GLADYS Bradley Improving.

Little Gladys Bradley. the 9-year-old
daughter of Depotmaster Bradley, who
was seriously injured by being run over by
a Broadway mule car at Fourteenth and
Penn streets Wednesday noon. was report
ed much better at All Saints hospital yes
terday. She bravely endured the ordeal at
tendant on the amputation of her left arm
and when yesterday IL was found neces-
sary to amputate one of the fingers OF her
right hand. she submitted quietly and re-
vived speedily after the operation.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-18
Medical College Burned.

Detroit, Mich, Dec. 1i.-At an early hour
this morning an explosion occurred at the
Detroit College of Medicine. Immediately
following the explosion flames broke forth
and less than two hours later the building
was a mass of ruins. The janitor of the
institution and his wife narrowly escaped
with their lives. The loss on buildings will
reach $75. 900. partly insured. Incendiarism
is strongly suspected.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-18

ing his term in office and on December II,
of the same year. he had the case dis
missed by paying the costs. since then ne
and his wife have been living apart.
In Mr.. Bird 5 first petition he asked for an
absolute decree and the custody of their
two minor children, Winona' and Beulah.
In the petition filed by him yesterday he
asks only for divorce. The commissioner
has been paying for the support of his
children and has been in the habit Of visit
ing them once a week.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-18
"Brockey" Donnelly Dead.

James Donnelly. known as "Brockey,"
dropped dead while standing at the bar
in Clifford's saloon. at 3O9 Main street
yesterday morning at 10 o'clock. Death
was due to heart failure. brought about
by overindulgence In liquor. He was form
erly a member of the fire department
but was dismissed because of his dissolute
habits Donnelly was about so years old,
a baker by trade and came to Kansas City
from st. Joseph thirteen years ago. The
coroner will not hold an inquest.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-18
Miscellaneous.

Charles Simmons returned home yester-
day from Southern Kansas. where ne mad
been for several days hunting.
Timothy Fitzgerald. of Houston, Tex, Is
the guest OF mis- parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Fitzgerald OF South Sixth street.
Cliff BabcoCk and Charles Swingley Will
leave to-day for "A several days hunting
trip in Southern Kansas.
Miss Winnie Packard. of Kansas City,
Mo. is the guest of the families of George
w. Simmons and Charles ]. Trevor.
a large delegation of the Argentine A. q.
L w. attended the smoker given In Kansas
City. Kas., last night by the Wyandotte
Wcrkmen.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-18
RAN AWAY WITH THE BILL.
Efforts of Joiutist TO Get "Chanse"
Met With Failure.

William Moore was arrested yesterday
afternoon by Officer Addison on the charge
of running away with $40 bill belonging
TO Ole Olson. a Minnesota avenue jointist.
Wednesday night thirsty citizen walked
into Olsons place and called for drink.
In payment for the liquor he handed Oh
son so bill The jointist did not have
change for the bank note. but rather than
lose the price of the drink he gave the bill
10 Moore, who was loafing about the place.
and told him to step out and get 1t
changed.
Moore stepped out with the bill and that
was the last seen of him by Olson until he
was arrested by officer Addison. He was
locked up at police headquarters and will
be turned over to the state authorities to-
day.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-18
DR.. John Ellis, VIII.

New York, Dec. 1.-THE will of DR.. John
Ellis. who died December 2. bequeaths
$4,000 to the American Swedenborg Society
for printing and binding the first volume
of Swedenborg's "Arncana Celentia," and
giving it to ALI the clergymen and students
who may apply for it. Ten thousand dol
lars is given to the same society to trans
late the writings of Swedenborg and dis
tribute 1t among the Swedes In Italy,
Sweden and the United States.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-18
Public Impounder Appointed.

Mayor Willard notified all the city ON
Gers Yesterday that he had appointed II. J.
Hutchison public impounder. Hutchison is
working under special orders of the mayor
and City Marshal Henry Richardson Is in
nCwise responsible for his actions, nor has
he the authority, according 10 the mayor
order to release stock placed in the city
pound by Hutchison.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-18
An Old Injury.

Eugene Halderman, one of the CONNER
cial agents for the Air line, is confined to
his home by reason of an accident which
occurred last summer at Fairmount park.
Halderman, while on the Paramount park
platform. stepped into a hole which
wrenched his hip. An examination was held
yesterday and the thigh bone was found to
be splintered. He will be confined to his
home for several weeks.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-18
A Santa Fe Depot Burned.

independence. Kas., Dec. 17.-(Special)
The Santa Fe depot at Peru, about thirty
miles southwest of here, on the CedarvaIe
branch, caught fire last night and burned
to the ground. Nothing was saved from
the building, and all the adjoining out
buildings and a large quantity of coal were
consumed. The loss to the company will
probably be $1,000.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-18
Mining Town wiped Out by Fire.

Sonora, Cal, Dec. 1.-THE old mining
town of jamestown. famous in California
literature as "Jimtown.' was almost COM
pletely destroyed by fire to-day. ALI the
buildings were of wood and all but two
or three were consumed. Jimtown was the
SUPPLY station for an important group OF
mines. including the well known Rawhids
mine. One thousand people are homeless
as a result of the fire.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-18
Gone After Blitx and HI. Pal.

Detective John Halpin left last night for
st. Louis with a warrant for the arrest of
"Pinky" Blitz and Theodore Diffy, alias
Daniel Young, who were arrested in st.
Louis Monday night at the request OF the
local police, who want them on the charge
of stealing a $3.50 diamond shirt stud from
a resident of this city in Blilers pool room
at Eighth and Walnut streets Saturday
night
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-18
ARGENTINE.
Renirnation of Rev. William A. Eli
oft, Who Has Accepted
Call to Newton, Kas.

Rev. William A. Elliott. pastor of the
First Baptist church. rendered his resisna-
ton Wednesday night to accept the pas
toIate of the First Baptist church at New
ton. Kas., Rev Elliott has occupied the
pulpit of the First Baptist church here for
several years, and has given entire salts
faction. His many friends regret his leav-
Ing here He will begin his new duties
about January ].
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-18
President Peterson Returns.

President Orrin ]. Peterson, of the police
board, has returned from Hot Springs
Ark, where he has been for the past SIX
weeks for the benefit of his health. MT
Peterson was suffering with very pecul-
lar affiiction when he left here. The mus
cIes of his right eye became partially par
alyzed and the upper lid dropped down
He is greatly improved and his physicians
state that his sight VIII not be permanent
ly affected with the affiiction.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-18
ASKS DIVORCE AGAIN.
Second Petition Filed by Labor Com
missioner bird in Thirteen Months.

State Labor Commissioner William G.
Bird brought suit in the district court yes
terday morning against Sarah u. Bird for
divorce. alleging abandonment This is the
second time the labor commissioner has
sought legal separation from his wife with
in the past thirteen months. He first sued
for divorce November ., 1875, and the pc
ttion flied by him then was of a sensa-
tional character. alleging adultery and
naming w. G. Hartley as correspondent. Mr..
Bird came to the conclusion that he had
made a mistake in bringing the suit dur
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-18
No Note to the Power..

Madrid, Dec. 17-It Is believed the gov
errment has abandoned the idea of send
ing a note to the powers with reference
to Clevelands message. The Epoca. COM
menting upon the spectacle which the
American senate offers in accepting the
most absurd stories of the death of Maceo
says: mo parliament in Europe was ever
guilty of such trifling-'
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-18
Leavenworth Hotel Sold.

Leavenworth, Kas.. Dec. 17.-(SpeciaI)
The Hotel Imperial, but recently remodeled.
was sold tonight by Ed Roser to John
KunZe, of Chicago the consideration be-
ing $4,000 for the realty and something
over $4,000 for furniture. J. II. Bowman
who has been operating the Hotel I'm
perial. will, 1t is said, be let out by the
deal which was consummated tonight. Mr..
KunZe is a Chicago capitalist
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-18
scbooI BOARD Meeting.

There will be a special meeting of the
school board this evening Tor the purpose
of employing two teachers. and transact
ing some minor business. One of the teach
ers TO be employed is to take the place of
Miss Rose Donnelly. who resigned recently
to accept a position in the Kansas city,
No, schools The other will be an extra,
and will have charge of one of the rooms
in the Stanley building.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-18
MuSicales.

college was held last night in the chapel
of that institution. The programme was
quite entertaining, although many were
night the parlor musicale, in which num-
ber of Kansas City artists will participate,
will be given. These parlor recitals in the
past have been quite success.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-18
The Holy Cross Mine E1pIo.Ion.

Red Cliff. Col, Dec. 1.-THE results of
the explosion yesterday in the Holy Cross
mine tunnel are not so serious as at first
reported. No men were killed outright
but three were seriously injured. An in
spection of the tunnel will be made to as
certain the cause Of the explosion, which is
mysterious.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-18
Two women kI1led on a Tre.tIe.

Charlottesville, Ind. Dec. I7-Mrs Mar
tha McGill and her 16-year-old daughter.
Esther. were killed last evening while cross
ing trestle on the Midland railroad by
the east bound mall train. They were
within ten feet of the bank when Miss
Esther slipped and fell between the ties.
Mrs. McGill lost her life in trying to save
her daughter
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-18
On a Still Hunt.

officers of the marshars force, this city,
have been making some still hunts for Eu-
gene Ridgway, the would-be train robber.
who. with Oscar Bridges and others, held
ing. Nightly visits are made to Sheffield
and Ridgway's old haunts are being shad-
owed, in anticipation that the fugitive will
attempt to visit his home.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-18
P1TTsBURG CASINO BURNED.
Loss Is 100000, with Insurance of
Only $4,000.

Only $4,000.
Pittsburg, Pa. Dec. 1.-THE Casino skat-
ing rink and summer theater. magnificent
pleasure resort in Schleny park, was en-
tirely destroyed by fire early this morning.
The loss will approximate 100000, with only
s75,OOO insurance. The fire was caused by
the explosion of an ammonia cylinder in
the ice skating plant.
The Casino cost 100000, and its equip
ment more than 100000 more. The ice
skating plant. which was the first thing
reached by the flames. alone cost $4,000.
In the rear of the second floor was stored
the fine and costly scenery used In the
summer theater. 1t cost $4,000. The pros
poets are that the Casino will never be re-
built, as it has not been a paying invest
ment,
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-18
Joint Installation.

and those of the orienf cbenteU 0rier ~
the Eastern Star. held a joint installation
last night. After the installation of Off
held. There was quite large attendance.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-18
Major keIsey to TAX.

Major S. E. Kelsey. professor of military
tactics at the Central high school, will ad-
dress the commissioned officers of the
Third regiment at the armory tonight. All
the officers have been ordered to be in at
tendance at the meeting.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-18
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.

Mabel NJ Dillon, aged 2e years. wife Of
John j. Dillon, a furniture dealer of Oma-
ha. died yesterday morning while being
where she had been for her health. The
remains arrived in this city at 1880 o'clock.
and were taken to Stines undertaking
rooms The body was taken to Omaha on
the lilo train. Death was caused by con-
sumption.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-18
Died of His Injuries.

Wichita. Kas.. Dec. 17.-(Special) Cyrus
Nolan, the old man who was run over yes
terday by Rock Island freight train, died
to-day from his injuries
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-18

Christopher Koeger, aged 42 years, a pas
senger conductor on the Missouri Pacific
railroad died at that company's hospital at
IL o'clock last night of pneumonia. wife
member of the Masonic lodge at Archie,
Mo-, the family home, where the remains
will be taken this morning at 8 o'clock for
burial
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-18

Mrs. Ida Newman. aged g. wears d'ed
yesterday at her home, 14l0 Lydia avenue.
held from the house this morning at 10
o'clock. Burial will be in Union cemetery
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-18

hanson, who died Tuesday. were held from
his late residence, 1922 East Twelfth street,
yesterday morning at 10 o'clock. Rev. DR..
Roberts officiated. Burial was in Union
cemetery.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-18

Rabbi Schufnan officiated at the funeral
services of Mrs. Annie BerkowitZ, which
wLIe held from her late residence sol Pa
cific street, yesterday morning at 10 o'clock.
The remains were buried in Elmwood cem-
eteTy.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-12-06

WASHINGTON. Dec s-Distrsct Attor-
neg Bsrn@y z'ss informed today By Jere
II. Wilson. al cOs1rzsi for Elverxou r..
Cha onDaz. convicted OF refusing 30 answer
certain inquiries by the senate sugar trust
INVESTIGATING COMMITTEES, THAT Mr.. Chap
man wiz surrender himself 20 ne custody
Of me marshal % the District OF Columbia
earty newt vreek. Tuesday. sfr. Barney
thinks. but TOT later than Wednesday n
any event. Immediately artsr me snrren-
der of Mr.. Chapman ne VIII apply 70 ore
% n. justices OF tire United States SUI
prsTE1a court for hts discharge through
habssx corpus proceed4ngx- Mr. Chapman
will submit that the statute under which
he was converted Il unconstitutional, and
M that way hts counsel hopes 20 have the
supreme court pass upon szse question lis
case Is test case or which the prcseoai-
ton Of che other witnesses vii depend
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-12-06

thing sezng 6ore n the senate AZ TIE
coming session IN &c way 81 tariff fexts-
Ia7E0n 70 build % tkse government reve-
naes. fsen an efor- VIII be made IN TIE
house 20 have such a biIl reported ard
considered Il Is believed By tha Revu<-
1tcans who <avcr the raysug ~ gold osgi-
cations At the pleasure % the govern
raent, instead OF uren presentation by sra
holder. fksaa Mr.. Ci~velsnd. while nor fav-
o-zns sach q plan. woui5. nevertheless.
permit Il 20 become q law because Of the
rsi1~z which s. would afford 20 the treas
uFy. Should the coming session pass with
otst any legislation % this character. ~
b. believed tka19 In fsle event Of an extra
session being considered a necessity Nv
President Mckinley. he win address, him
sek 10 congress In his first message upon
the necessity - making . change IN the
pressux financial syssem. ard urge its at
isxffton as being in every way a. import
ant IA a revision - ne present tariff
ALLAN b. SLArSOS