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Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-09-02
IOWA POSTMASTER SHORT.
He Declares the Cause Was His Hav-
ing to buy the once.

Boone. Ia. Sept. 1.-Postofice Inspector
George NJ. Christian. accompanied by In
spector Fawkner, took charge of the post
office yesterday. They found Postmaster
w. c. Bremerman to be short In his ac-
counts $780, Bremerman tainted in the
office when he found that his shortage
had been discovered. and has been delirious
most OF the time since. He made a written
confession In which he declared that his
shortcomings arose from being obliged to
pay large sum for his appointment as
postmaster. and to give away much of his
salary since. He said he speculated on the
board OF trade. hoping to make some
money. and lost 81. 500 of the money to one
bucket shop firm here in Boone.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-09-02
FOR KILLING HIS SWEETHEART.

Joseph Oross Hanged at Pittsburx,
Pa, Yesterday Mornln9-The
story of His Crime.
Pittsburg, Pa. Sept. 1.-Joseph Orosz
was hanged in the county jail yard at 1918
O'Clock this morning. Death was due to
strangulation. The murderer walked to
the gallows without flinching.
The crime for which Orosz was hanged
was the murder of his sweetheart, Teresea
Bobak. who had rejected him, after prom
islh9 to De his wife. The killing took place
on January 8, last, in a Greenfield board
Ing house. Orosz, who was intoxicated,
called on the young woman and asked her
u she still refused to marry him. Upon
her answering that she had not changed
ner mind, he drew a revolver and shot her
dead. He then shot himself in the lef,
breast. but the wound was not serious. He
was convicted on February Is and sentenc-
ed to be hanged on June 20, but was after
wards wards respited. After the signing of his
death warrant, he became reconciled to his
doom and said he preferred death on the
galiows rather than Communication of
sentence to life Imprisonment or even q
term of twenty years.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-09-02
FLORIDA FOR CLEVELAND.
Will Present His Name to the Conven.
tion and Work Hard to Se-
cure His Nomination,

Indianapolis. Ind, Sept. 1.-The Florida
delegation held an enthusiastic meeting to-
night at which they decided to support
MIR. Cleveland. ]. f. Hartridge, who is
considered one of the most forceful speak
ers in the Palmetto state. was elected TO
present Mr.. Cleveland's name to the con-
verton. The members of the Florida DEL
esauon have been canvassing the situation
all the afternoon and they say they find a
strong undercurrent among the delegates
favorable to the presidents denomination
If 1t can be brought to the surface They
mention particularly the states of Georgia.
Alabama. Tennessee, Texas. New Jersey
and Pennsylvania in their lists of dele
gates where the Cleveland sentiment ex-
lists most strongly.
Does Mr.. Cleveland discourage the use
OF hia name?" was asked of E. W. Cod
dington.
We are not looking for discourage
ment, replied Mr.. Coddington I'VE be-
lieve that Mr.. Cleveland is pre-eminently
the leader of the true Democracy in this
crisis IN the partys history. and We be-
lieVe he owes it to the party to accept the
nomination If we tender it to him.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-09-02
just for the Gold Standard.

indianapolis. Ind, Sept. IA general
canvass of the delegates tonight in regard
to a declaration in favor OF bimetaliism by
international agreement in the platform
against any allusion to an international
agreement. The majority favor a straight
standard, but many of them desire to be
included in 1t declaration in favor of the
largest use of silver consistent with the
maintenance of the parity with gold.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-09-02
LOWE MAY BE REMOVED.
Is Rather Too Active In Antagonizing
the Administration.

Topeka, Kas.. Sept. 1.-(Special0 Rumors
are floating about the state house of a war
between J. G. Lowe, Democratic member
of the railroad commission, and some zeal
GUS members of the Republican party. 1t
is stated that fault has been found with
Mr.. Lowe for taking too active part in the
campaign against the administration under
which he holds office. and that his removal
by the executive council has been contem-
plated. None of the state officers will ad-
nit there is anything in the story. If such
thing should happen. however. Mr.
loves success would probably be gold
Democrat.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-09-02

Sedalia. Mo-. Sept. 1.-lspeciaD w. NJ.
Johns chairman of the Pettis county Re-
publican central committee. received re-
ports to-day showing that outside of Sc
been organized in seventeen townships.
with an aggregate membership OF 200 vot-
ers. In Sedalia, the Mckinley Club has
membership Of over 1.60O voters. making a
total of nearly 1000. or the largest poll
ever made by the Republicans of this
county.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-09-02
THE KANSAS CITY JOURNAL. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1896

of their hostility had departed forever
But now he added. ''n a crisis almost
as grave as that of thirty years ago. l
am glad we can march shoulder to shoul.
der IN the battle for the preservation or
the nations honor from the silver hosts.
The crowd applauded and followed their
applause with a cheer, when an enthusi-
astic Texas delegate mounted chair ana
shouted: The kind of silver We want Is
that which shines on the heads of those
two noble men,"
General Bragg and General Buckner re-
tired. arm in arm, to a room and had an
hours chat.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-09-02
Bie Mas. Meeting Tonight.

Indianapolis. Sept. l.-Great preparations
are. being made for the mass meeting to
be held tomorrow night. The general pub
lie. which will not be able to secure en-
trance to the corGention on account of the
limited number of seats, will be given an
opportunity at this meeting to listen to
the gold Democratic orators. and this
meeting is expected to be one Of the feat
ures of the gathering.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-09-02
Brown County for ingalls,.

Hiawatha, Kas.. Sept. 1.-(special) Cap
tain John Schillng secured the Brown
county delegates for. state senator for the
second time yesterday, and will be the
nominee, as Doniphan county favors the
choice. H. A. Smith was named for repre-
sentative. Both men We're instructed to
ated for probate judge; S. u Newton,
county attorney; James B. Mitchell. dis
trict clerk: Frank Kiner, county superin-
tendent; John Bengston, county commits
sinner
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-09-02

Abilene, Kas.. Sept. 1-(Special.) The
county treasurer to-day began selling
Dickinson county taxes at public auction,
for the first time in several years The
county has been buying them in. but found
II too expensive process. Owing to the
reduction in interest on tax warrants from
"a to Is per cent per annum, bidding il not
animated and much property will remain in
the county's hands.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-09-02
Charged With Burglary.

Independence, Kas.. Sept. 1.-(Special)
Sunday night. the general store of A. C.
robbed. Under Sheriff Gordon F'lack has
arrested three negroes here upon suspicion.
Several watches and other pieces of the
stolen property were found on their per-
sons. They had their preliminary trial
this morning and were bound over to the
district court and in default of $500 bond
are now in Jail. They are undoubtedly
professional burglars and claim to be from
Kansas City
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-09-02
A Topeka Firm Fails.

Topeka, kas., Sept. 1.--tSpeciaD The in
stallment house of Willis Buck has closed
its doors. and the business will be tenn
porarily conducted In the interests of the
preferred creditors. The debts of the COM
pany amount to about 5000. and the as
sets $1,000, but slow collections rendered it
impossible to carry on the business. F. J.
Lynch is in charge of the stock, and will
represent the interests of the preferred
creditors.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-09-02
CoIored free siivcrite..

Emporia. Kas., Sept. 1.-(Special) A
silverites convened here this evening For
a state meeting. II is probably the slimmest
ever held in Kansas, not more than a doz-
en- delegates from abroad being present
and not more than twenty-five colored men
being in attendance. most of whom were
spectators from this city. The evening Is
tanning an attendance of colored people.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-09-02
Troops to Guard Supplies.

Calumet. Mich, Sept. 1.-Colonel Lyons
Fifth regiment left this morning for On
tonagon. where they will guard the sup
giles that are pouring In for the victims
OF thieves have focked there from Duluth
and other points, and the officers of the
law have been unable to save the ware
house from being plundered by these vul-
lures.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-09-02
sullixnn County Cnmpnisn.

Republicans of Sullivan county opened
their campaign in this city to-day. Hon.
John r. Kennish. candidate for attorney
general, and H. Il. Upton, presidential
elector, were the principal orators.
Speeches were also delivered by George n.
Stille. candidate for railroad commissioner.
and Mr. Mckinley, of Unionville.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-09-02
Pennsylvania Editor Found Dead.

Philadelphia Sept. L. Charles A. War
burton, proprietor of the Evening Tele-
graph. of this city. was found dead in bed
at the Garden hotel. Atlantic City. this
morning. He was 60 years of age. When
Mr.. Warburton retired last evening he ap-
peared to be in his usual health. Death
was due to heart disease.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-09-02
S. A. Riggs Nominated.

Garnett, Kas.. Sept. 1.--(SpeciaD The
Democrats and Populists of the Fourth
FRANKLIN and Anderson counties. held sep
arate conventions In this city to-day. The
Democrats unanimously nominated Samuel
A. Riggs. OF Lawrence. a few minutes
same nomination, by vote of II to 9, for
F. A. Waddle, of ottawa.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-09-02
south McAIe.ter Celebrntton

South McAlester. I. T., Sept. 1.-South
McAlester is celebrating on account of the
comforting of full jurisdiction on the Ter
ritory courts. Heretofore. all murder cases
and cases where the penalty. was imprson-
ment for more than one year have baen
tried at Fort Smith, Ark. and Paris Tex
The celebration this evening consisted of
fireworks, anvii-firing and speaking by
prominent men.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-09-02
Pardon for an Embe..ler.

Topeka, Kas.. Sept. 1.-(SpeciaL) Gov.
ernor Morrill, to-day pardoned H. H.
Brown. of Cowley county. whose three
year term for embezzlement would have
expired In a few months. Brown had
charge Of 500 belonging to female rela-
tive. and, presuming upon Ter offer to lean
him the money, used 1t. proposing to give
his note for the amount. She prosecuted
him and secured his conviction.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-09-02
Kansas and Missouri committeeman.

indianapolis, Ind, Sept. IL. g. Kraut-
hoff has been selected for the Missouri
member of the permanent national COM
mittee and Francis NJ. Black for Missouri
member of the resolutions committee. Kan
sas' member of the committee on reso-
lutions will be w. H. Rossington.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-09-02
Morton VIII Not he n Candidate.

ton has addressed letters to members of
the Nebraska delegation saving that his
name must not be presented to the con-
nominated. 1t Is understood that the po-
sition of Secretary Morton will be made
plain to the convention by reading one of
the letters.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-09-02
Leedy and boyle mt Newton,

Newton, Kas.. Sept. 1.-(special) The
Populists opened their campaign here to-
day with big rally. J. w. Leedy. candi-
didate for attorney general, addressed
large audiences in the rink this afternoon
and evening.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-09-02
The Bank vault. Were Empty.

New York, Sept 1.-The Banca Bulese.
located in Brooklyn, and operated by Pietro
Mallo & Son, is closed, the proprietors hay
ing left the place. To-day the keys of the
building were handed to the police and
when the building was opened. 1t was found
that the safe was open. but empty. 1t
was asserted by the Italians that the de-
posits amounted to $4,000.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-09-02
Notice. Conl Connumers.

Try our Smokeless Semi-Anthracite Coal
at $500 per ton delivered. 1t Is superior
coal for furnace use, also as a general do
mestic coal. Central Coal and Coke Com
pany. Keith & Perry building.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-09-02
Result of a "Mount.in Dew" spree.

Sergent, KY, Sept. 1.-Relahle informa-
ton has just been received here from a
remote section in Magoffin county. of a
terrible hand-to-hand battle between two
desperate factions. In which four men were
killed outright and two others seriously. II
not fatally. wounded. 1t is said to have
been the result Of mountain dew spree
and a game OF cards on the roadside.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-09-02
jaime. lawrence Nomtp.ted.

Wellington, kas., Sept. 1.-(Special3 At
EepuoIican district convention. held here
city, was nominated as the candidate for
representative from the Seventeen legis.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-09-02
Wnrslips for the Lcyant,

Naletta, Island of Malta, Sept. 1.-The
battleships Families and Trafalgar. flag
ships of the British Mediterranean squad
ron, and twelve other British warships
have started for the Levant
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-09-02
A YOUTH HANGED FOR MURDER.
Was . Dime Novel Fiend-Unconcern
ed as to His Fate.

Uniontown. Pa. Sept. Frank Morris.
aged 1S years, was hanged here at 1:3o
p. M, for the murder. two years ago, of
Bernard Loker, a farmer of Chestnut
ridge. The object was robbery. Morris
was a neighbor and believed Loker had
money secreted about his house. While
Loker was at work alone on his farm. Nor
ris stepped up behind him and shot him in
the head. He then ransacked the house,
but only got $3S. The murderer was a
cheap novel fiend and at no time showed
concern about his fate.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-09-02
Reward offered for a Murderer.

Topeka, Kas, Sept. 1.-(Special) Govern.
or Morrill, to-day offered a reward of 500
for the arrest and conviction of James
Walker, Of Chautauqua county, ,kas. Walk.
! er Is charged with numbering, on August
%, ]. b. Byrnes.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-09-02
Pettis County McKinley Clubs.

W. 7. Waite. the we'll known piano tuner.
is now with j. W. Jenkins Sons, 92l Main
street. Call or telephone 92l.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-09-02

Many persons keep carters Little Liv.
er Pills on hand to prevent bilious attacks,
sick headache, dixxlness. and find them tust
what they need.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-09-02
.UNION STOvE&
HARDWARE Co.
GREAT CLOSING OUT SALE!
To quit business. Stoves,
Ranges and Heaters, Mechan-
les Tools. Shop Hardware and
House Furnishing Hardware.
.no hatchet' highest grade. for. - so
Si..0 Brick Trowels, Braedes Or

si..6 Brick Trowels, Braedes or
rose :---.......-.....- .7s
- no ga" a"----.--.-.............- 200
S'es' squafes fes--.--............. =. .55
No. D Bailey Plane. ane...... 1.as
No 22 Bailey Plano . .sx
No. o Stanley Level vel..... 40
~ ~"'ey level. .65
NO. 80 Masons' Level ... s5
Box Makers Planes . .6x
No. Butchers' Cleavsr .ss
Sl.OO Axe, with handle, Hunts or
Lippiuc0tt ..... TX
IL Inch Disston Plasterers' Trowel 1Oo
inch Carpenters' Try square .2s
IA inch Steak Knife, highest grade. LOO
13 inch French Cooks Knife 1nS
$50 Razors, best goods, warranted. LOO
$50 Razors, best goods, warranted. 1.5O
Il inch Window Rubber ... Ak
16 inch Window Rubber. 40
inch Nickel Plated Claus Shears az
Inch Nickel Plated Barbers' shears ,ss
Call and get prices on any
thing in this large stock. We
can sell. you.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-09-02
Selling Taxes at Auction

To the business men: Get your dinner at
the Midland restaurant. Reasonable prices.
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Uncle sam Owed el2,342,8S4 More ON
September I Than on August l.

Washington, Sept. 1.-The monthly state
ment of the public debt shows that at the
close Of business yesterday the public debt,
less cash in the treasury, was $97S 497, 1876,
which is an increase for the month of
S2,S4e.SS4, which is accounted for by the
loss of nearly exactly that amount of cash
on hand due to the excess of expenditures
over receipts.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-09-02

Why don't you try Carter's Little Liver
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headache and all the Ills produced by dis.
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Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-09-02
STILL RUNNING IN DEBT.

The King of Pills is Observation-Disclosures
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1896-01-03
careful he will be about in few days. pneu-

careful he will be about in few days. Pneu-
mcnia was threatened.
The complaining witness in the case COM
meDced against Mic Gibenheim, charged with
threatened breach of peace, failed to show
UP in the municipal court yesterday morning,
and the defendant was dismissed.
President Cyrus Northrop of the university,
has returned from Colorado Springs, where
he has spent nearly month with his daugh-
ter Elizabeth. He returns much refreshed
for his work. and reports pleasant trip.
Minneapolis Lodge No. l. knights of Ply
thias, will hold public installation of officers
this evening at Masonic Temple Among the
addresses by Rev. J. j. Faude, Rev. NJ. D.
Shutter and Hon. W. II. Eustis.
A young woman, named Annie Oxen, lately
discharged from St. Peter asylum, found
wandering along Hennepn avenue Wednes
Gay afternoon by Officers Werrell and Sim
clair in sadly demented condition. She was
sent back &c St Peter yesterday.
The smoke social at the Press club New
Years night proved to be highly entertain
ing affair." and it is probable that many sim
liar events will be held during the present
winter Among the guests were Mayor Pratt
and President Snyder, of the city council.
In the office Of the register of deeds last
year there were 1876 instruments filed,
which is total of less than last year by
about 800. The fees, it is thought, will show
decrease on account of 50 many less mort
The report will be ready Jan. IA.
1t was expected that there would be a crush
Tor tickets for the Wagner festival with the
opening of the sale of yesterday morning for
single performances, and the expectation was
realized in way that must have been salts
factory to those interested in the financial
outcome of the approaching season at the
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1896-01-03
MINNEAPOLIS GLOBULEs.

The Minnetonka Ice Boat club will hold
O regatta at the lake Saturday afternoon.
Judge Belden has made an order allowing
the assignee of j. R. Elliott to continue sell
ing the stock of jewelry at retail.
E. Cornelius Ganques, clerk of the probate
court, left for trip East last evening. He
win be absent from the city two weeks.
Bertha Bauer, of zoos Nineteenth street
east, wife of Rev. ]. C.. Bauer, was examined
in probate court and sent to the asylum for
the insane.
George H. Winchester has made a volun-
tary assignment to James S. Trip An af-
fdavit of valuation places the value of the
assets at $4,000.
Guy Bushow was fined SIS or fifteen days by
Judge Kerr in the police court yesterday
morning on charge of stealing a quantity OF
meat from a New Boston butcher.
Health Commissioner Avery has completed
his report of the years work in his depart
ment, which will be presented to the city
council at its next meeting on the 10th of the
month.
Judge Russell, who has been i'll since Sun
day last. was able to sit up yesterday morn
Eng, and the physician states that if he il
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1896-01-03
FREE AND UNLIMITED.
DEFENDING THE COAST.
The Senate Committee to Get at It's
Work hmm ediateIy.

The Senate Committee to Get at It's
Work Immediately.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 2.-Senator
Squire has called meeting of the COM
mittee on coast defenses of the senate,
for immediate consideration of his bill
on Notifications and coast defenses.
Gen. Craighill, chief engineer of the
United States army, will make his state
ment to the committee tomorrow as to
the needs of the SeacoaSt cities and his
ability to erect the necessary fortifica-
lions, if the appropriation of $S7, 00O,0
shall be made as called for by the bill
of Senator Squire. Gen. Flagler, chief
of ordnance of the army, will also make
a statement to the committee as to the
manufacture of guns, mOrtarS, gun car
riages and projectiles, as soon as he
can be heard. The general commanding
the army Gen. Miles, will also make
statement to the committee showing the
need of immediate and energetic action
by the government. It is desirable to
get this matter in an official form as
soon as possible, to enable congress to
act with intelligence and promptness.
Petitions to congress are pouring in
from Charleston, Savannah, Galveston,
New Haven and other cities on the At
lantic coast, and similar action is being
taken in. Seattle. Portland, San Fran
cisco and San Diego, on the Pacific
coast. Senator Squire introduced his
bill at the beginning Of the present ses-
sion, prior to the message of the presi-
the excitement which followed. He SUBJ
sequently reintroduced the same bill,
containing an additional provision
making the whole 1000, 900, immedi-
ately available, in the discretion of the
president.