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Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-05-21
Pors To iNDORsE THE DEMOCRATIC
CANDIDATE AND PLATFORM.
IF BOTH FAVOR FREE COINAGE
UNDERSTANDING REACHED WITHIN
THE LAST TEN DAYS.
II the Ian Goes Through, the Popu-
list and Free silver Conventions
mt -. Louis VIII he Only
National Ratification
MeetinHs.

Indianapolis. Ind. May oo.-The Populis,s
OF Indiana make the announcement that,
within the last ten days an understanding
has been reached whereby the Populists OF
every state In the Union are to accept the
platform and candidate of the Chicago con-
vention. In case both are for free silver.
In accordance with the negotiations.
which began several months ago. the Popu-
list national convention and the convention
OF the National Silver party have been
called to meet In st. Louis on the same day.
July %. two weeks after the meeting Of the
Democratic national convention In Chicago.
The leading Democratic advocates of free
silver throughout the country have been
quietly informed that II the Chicago con-
ventlon adopts n free silver plank, and
dominates a candidate who will pledge
himself to sign n free coinage bill. II one
comes TO him from congress. the action Of
the convention will be Endorsed by the two
st. Louis conventions.
Representatives. of the Populist party
have been travelling through the West and
South for six weeks suggesting that the
state conventions be postponed until after
the Democratic national convention in July
shall have been held, and asking. too, that
the Populists stand for the free coinage OF
silver as the pre-eminent issue. 1t is an
nounced that in all directions the plans
suggested are being carried out. In many
states there have been conferences between
the leading free silver Democrats. repre-
sentativcs OF the National Silver party and
the Popullsts. 1t has just leakcd out here
that last Saturday afternoon there was a
meeting of representatives OF Indiana free
silver Democrats. Populists and National
Silver party men. The representatives. of
the Populists announced in the meeting
that the state convention had been post
poned until August. In order that the party
might have the action of the Chicago CON
vention before 1t proceeded to arrange for
the campaign.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-05-21

GRAND MARSHAL pEw's ORDER.
First Instruction Relative to Decor
ton nay O~bservnnccs

Grand Marshal Jerc T. Dew has Issued
this general order for the Memorial day
parade:
"The executive committee having ap-
pointed ma grand marshal OF the Me-
mortal day parade, l hereby assume the
duties OF the office.
HEADQUARTERS are hereby established at
SIS New York Life building. where all
communications mould be sent.
"Details Of the formation OF the process
sion. line OF march and the names of
gentlemen requested to act as aides-de-
camp will appear In the Sunday morning
papers,
Major Albion p. Pease. past assistant
adiutant general. department OF Missouri,
q. 4. r., Is hereby appointed ndiutant
general. and he viii be obeyed and re-
spected accordingly. JERE II. DEW,
Grand Marshal"
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-05-21
QUAY's VISIT TO CANTON.
General Thinks the Mission
n Peaceful One.

Washington. May 2o.-tspeclal) General
Grosvenor, referring TO the visit of senl-
tor Quay to Canton, o., said: II don't
know any more about II than anyone else.
] suppose, but | would not guess that Mr..
Quay Is going TO Canton to tight. | think
there Is no fight In the plan, but 1t t. all
peaceful" This was said N n way to in-
dicate plainly that he believed that Mr..
Quay has reached. the conclusion that Il
he and ought TO BE- the Republican canIi-
date for president. There Is a disposition
among some to surmlse that senator Quay
has concluded to quit the combination and
take care Of himself. The Quay fellows
insist that Mr., Quay is not. Of I'll. quit
about II later.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-05-21
ONLY ONE FINED.
i'crsons Arrested for Doins Business
without Licenses ComplsIn
with the CITY Ordinance,

A majority of the merchants arrested
Monday on the charge of operating their
various businesses without licenses were
discharged yesterday morning In the police
court. They had. in many instances. pro-
vidci themselves with licenses between the
mcnt,
Philip Fishman. n huckster, fell n victim
to negligence, and was fined 81 for using
his wagon without q license. The fine wns
femlitcd upon his promising to at once
comply with the ordinance requiring huck-
sters to have licenses TO do business.
There were n number OF arrests ycster-
day on n similar charge. and the men VIII
be arraigneJ to-day IN police court.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-05-21
NEW CANDIDATE FoR GOVERNOR.
Major brock, Of Macon City, ncing
oom ms n Dark Horse,

Hon. $. @, Brock, of Macon City, is being
urged by his friends TO enter the race for
governor. Major Brock Is widely and IA
vorably known, For many years he was
editor of the Macon Republican, He was
made statlstlcian In the treasury depart
ment under the Harrison administration
and was regarded as one OF The most
capable men In that branch of the gov
eminent. lie Is a staunch Republican, has
strong executive qualities and would make
an excellent governor. 1t is In his favor
that his part OF the state has not supplied
a governor since the war.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-05-21
ovEnMYEn sTILL a CANDIDATE.
Refuses to Accept His recent over
vhcIminE ncfcnt ms Final.

Topeka. Kas.. MAY 20~,-tspccial,) David
Overmyer is out with a three-eolumn proc-
lamation. In which he declares, after pay
ing more or less caustic attention to his
enemies, that he Will continue to be a can
dldate for delegate TO the Democratic ma
tlonal convention, despite his overwhelm-
ing defeat In Shawnee county. A number
of the COUNTY conventions are instructed
for Overmyer, and his enemies are not 50
sure as they were that they have him
MhInnel.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-05-21

n,ncd. orderly way tina. is mos, creditablc
to them personally and to the organization
Of which they are members. TIL lawiess
element. which comes to the front In many
strikes. committing deeds which bring re-
proach upon organized labor. was entirely
absent In this controversy. The community
trusts tina, the agreement which has been
arrived at will prove mutually satisfactory
aud lasting
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-05-21
Arrest. for Non-rnxmcnt Of Liccn.e.

The following arrests were made yester-
day by the police for violations OF the
ordinance relating TO licenses: JOSEPH
Adams. job Fitch. J. r. Brinkley, operat.
Ing ice wagon without license: James
Wells, j. G. Floyd. sprinkling the streets
without "A license; John, Tcft, Sam Prince
H. NJ. Harry. driving iobbing wagon with
out a license: Albert Shaver milk wagon
J. NJ Clark. feed and coal wagon. and NJ.
Nonett and C. l.. Foster. running livery
barn without license.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-05-21
CHIEF HALE Is GENEROUS.
Gives Each Fireman Twenty-fOur
Hours on Each Week.

Chief Hale has decided to comply with
the requests of the firemen that they be
given twenty-four hours on instead of
twelve, once a week. The additional twelve
hours is given in view of the reduction In
salaries made by the council Monday night.
The fremen circulated a petition. as stated
in the Journal yesterday morning. adj
dressed to the chief, and he decided TO
corcede to their demand.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-05-21

Chicago. May 2N.-Notice was given by
the Wabash road to-day that 1t will meet
the competition of the Illinois Central in
running homeseokers' excursions to points
in tho South. The Western roads have
agreed to comply with the modified ar
rangemonts of the lines In the Central Pas.
sonrcr committee for the meeting Of the
National Educational Society at Buffalo in
UN
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-05-21

Said Mrs. subbubs, "Hubby's gone.
And In the house I'm left alone.
II murdered. none would hear the SOUND,
With only tramps and hoboes round.
How chawies would laugh TO see my plan
To simulate the awful man;
With Chawley's hat Just from the store
And his umbrella near the door.
Ha, ha! the tramps will leave the groune
when they observe a man arcund.
These overshoes I'll drop down here
To MI these burglars hearts with rear.
But when the burglars. saw. that sight.
They said, B Jove. this bloke Is tight"
And calmly everything they stole
But the cookstove and the winters coal;
New York Herald
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-05-21
Ninth ward ncrublicnu Meeting.

The regular weekly meeting OF the Ninth
Ward Republican Club will be held at
Orrison's hall, corner Fifteenth and Brook
lyn avenue, this evening. All Republicans
Of the Ninth ward are cordially. invited to
attend.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-05-21
SEATS FOR auAY AND pLArr.
May Ride In Mex band Wagon
10 They Come In

Cleveland, o., MAY ec.-At the Mckinley
headquarters in NJ. a. Hanna's office to-day
Major c. +. Dick. when asked what he
thought OF Quay's proposed visit to Me
Kinley, at Canton, said: "Weli, II he
wants to come in decently, he can have a
seat In the bandwagon.
How about Platt?'
THE same applies to him."
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-05-21
Joe Lowe FACTION R.atcn.

washington, Kas, May 2o.-lSpeciaIl
The Democratic county convention held
here to-day TO elect delegates to the two
state conventions was the occasion for u
tions. led by Joe Lowe. state railroad
commissioner, and Tom Dolan. deputy rev.
decisive majority and he and his chosen
slate We're elected and Lowe and his
friends We're turned down. A free silver
resolution was tabled.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-05-21
Meath Of Mrs. nebecca scott.

The remains OF Mrs. Rebecca Scott,
mother OF Samuel +, Scott, who died nj ST,
to this city this morning. The funeral
services Will be held at The Fifth Presby-
terrain church at I o'clock this afternoon,
after which the remains Will be placed In
a vault. Mrs. Scott formerly lived in Kan,
sas City, and was well known. She was
also the mother OF Thomas a. Scott. of St
L ania
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-05-21

Special convocation Of Scottish Rite Ma
sons was held yesterday under the auspices
of kdoniram Lodge OF Perfection, No. ..
and Will be continued to-day under the
auspices of ~Areiophagtis chapter, No. .,
YESTERDAY the inenabio degrees. / to ii. in
elusive, were conferred. To-day the his
toric and religious degrees, IL to ~, incN-
slye, will be given.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-05-21

MANY Missouri! papers are warmly In
dorslng Major Warner for second place on
the ticket with Mckinley, The major Is
fully worthy Of such an iudorsement, lie
is a man OF national reputation, and would
no, only strengthen the ticket, but would
MI the office OF vice president most ca
publy and creditably. Mckinley and War
ner would sweep Missouri like a hurri-
cane. II Is quite likely. however, that
the nomination for second place Will not
come West. There seems TO be a feeling
thYt this honor should go TO the Eastern
or Southern states. Ohio isn't very far
West. hut It is elassed as one Of the West
ern commonwealth. But Major Warner
Is on excellent terms with Major McKin-
ley. and II Is more than probable that he
will be connected with the Mckinley ad-
mlnis,ration In some capacity. II not
placed on the Mckinley ticket he will be
needed in the Mckinley cabinet and VIII
probably have the refusal of one OF the
important secretaryships. Missouri would
be glad 10 accept such a compliment TO one
OF its most distinguished citizens as rec
osnltion Of its long strides toward RE-
publlcanlsm.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-05-21

The peaceful settlement OF the difficulties
between the Armour Packing Company and
Its striking employees Is cause for general
satisfaction. The packing business is one OF
Kansas city's big industries. and anything
which threatens the steady operation OF
the great plants engaged In 1t is a menace
70 the city's business welfare. 1t I Tue
tie employees to say that Al. strikers ley
eon1nstae thsmaslysk N , p~asesable. ly-
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-05-21
Oppose Exposition Buidiux switch.

For some time past there has been con-
siderable opposition among property own
ers in the southeastern part of the city TO
the contemplated switch from .Askew ave-
nue. TO the Exposition building, A mass
meeting Of property owners has been called
for tonight at Bales hall. Twelfth and
Prospect, TO protest against the copstruc-
ton Of the track.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-05-21
AlaS. I cannot read her face
To tell II she'll be mine,
Because her type of beauty is
So very, very fine. Life.

ca 4 miiliner . ip'd re shf G Isnsi 6 Ssy ss to some 9
@ ssii!a trimmed TINS nat myself can
that no amateur can possibly get and tthere
are tricks OF the trade that IT. would be
P pa tos f sersaff M Il nome S ons fh hSs1m, PiicS
whatever. We never like 10 take as an
apprentice IgG h a siri who says she has trim.
has a natural aptitude for trimming them.
such people are the hardest to teach the
learned is all Wrong"
The other day Manager wardlow. of the
Telegraph office in Brazil, took a telegram
Miss -. will you be mine?"
soon w shs as sa%s Srl d ? ass l RTtS'S ihs e' Giise and %
Yes Yes Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes.
quarter, then tripped out OF the room WIZ
the sweetest kind OF a blush.-Indianapolis
one OF the big railroad stations the other
handful or so OF dog which had been ttrot.
ting along beside her,
IL was q very Si,e locking dog, with long
Of rare sagacity. ~
wo o4Gn't y9s dare arc mSysI she SAID to the
heard and seemed To- understand. III YOU
make any noise you're 2 dead dog" she
continued. The woolly thing, by its eyes.
seemed TO say that Il understood,
intosh. and one could have sworn that she
had nothing under the cape but her arm. I
supposed that she was going only a little
way out of town.. To my surprise she
bought a sleeper ticket and paid SO for
her. regular transportation.
There was never a whine or a motion un-
der the caee as she offered her ticket 10
be punched and passed through 10 the
train. ThA ,woolly thing knew, ii seemed,
that dire things would befall u the sleeper
were not re4ched In silence. Nothing short
Of X ray glasses would have betrayed his
Brides haldly ever cut their cake at the
families in New York that MAINTAIN 0i iSs
ancient custom Of the maidens Of the house
exceptions. Ut is not considered the proper
thing, saw In such old families as can
Dame FASHION who has taken charge %
social lilies in this year Of grace.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-05-21
Two Commnnacrie. VIII Combine.

Members of Kansas City Masonic COM
mandery, No. 10, and Oriental command
cry, No. ~, Will meet at the Masonic hall
Tomorrow evening. for the purpose OF COM
bining the two orders.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-05-21

The only theory upon which 1t can be
said that the people have been prosperous
unacr the Cleveland administration Is that
Cleveland is the people.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-05-21

Jefferson city. Mo-, May 2o.-tspecial,)
sued a call for a meeting of the Demo-
cratic state committee in 81. Louis. June
augurate work for an active campaign.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-05-21

plcrpont Morgan is doubtless also OF cpin-
ion that Mckinley Is not n safe man
The bonl Fyrdicate Will stand very It'll"
show for rake-ons when the Ohio man Is
at the helm.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-05-21

1t Is irs, possible thu, the bosses may
find Mckinley has nothing to nrbitrate'
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-05-21

Mckinley says the Republican party is
for M honest dollar and the opportunity
to earn II This is seeing the sound
money clnmorefs of Wall street and going
them ono better.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-05-21

The really wonderful thing about send
inF rhnt message around the world is that
Mr.. rcpew succeeded In closing the per
for;naucc without making a speech.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-05-21

AZ Detroit has played only one game
with Kansas city this scnson. 1t is puz-
zllne to know how It got its lead.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-05-21

The wlchitn man who had a young wcn-
an arrested for throwing kisses at him
probably found them too hot to handle.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-05-21

Secretary Carlisle not only voted for
Hardin last fail hu, he controlled the votes
OF his fr.ends-und polled them for the
uppoftIbn-
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-05-21

ings denies the story that he has consented
to become a candidate for vice president
before the st. 1.ouis convention. Governor
ANYTHING
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-05-21

on reorganization of his record Secretary
Carlisle is pleased to frl TINT he never
was In favor of the unlimited coinage Of
silver. The secretary should r%ontlnu" his
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-05-21

Th peaceful scttlcnon, Of a labor strike
is something over which everybody re-
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-05-21

The West End Third Ward Democratic
Club will give a dance tonight in Cofey's
hall, s3l West Twelfth street,
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-05-21
Dr.. Ggorxe on Thom.. uo..

pr ", z George will deliver a lecture at
morrow night on Thomas Hood" rbs
large part of Dr. Georges lecture will con-
iiss V rsAatns di1srsnt sslscdaas g.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-05-21

As the iclly season is approaching ntten-
tion OF thrifty housewives is called TO some
new points In the manufacture NJ these Ia
BILE delicacics. some pure currant ielly Of
feyea for sale on the san Francisco mar
kets was found to be made almost wholly
from bullook's blood, and iiavor"l with the
choices, coal tar products. while other
samples. with a dried apple base, Were fun
of acids. glucose, and colorgd with cochi-
neal hugs. Fortunately fruit will he nhnn-
SAINT this year, but these hints might be
preserved for future use
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-05-21
sophi. Howard Die. a, ,h. no.n,,.,

Mrs. sophia Iowa. died at the civ
hospital Yesterday morning OF heart fail.
ure, She Vas 80 years Of age and before
she took (siek lived at sss Bank street
Her husbdqld Is living. but the couple sen.
arated SOME years ago. Arrangements viii
probably b4 made for burial TODAY. wa
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-05-21

believes in a strictly impartial policy. All
should be treated alike, and with a viEor
AMI pcrslstcncy that viii prove exceeding
ly' discouraEing to the fraternity. The
mayors theory is the only intelligent, and
hap.gt ono
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-05-21

"For some reason I Just do,e on rainy
days said the young woman whose spe.
cialties are large dreamy eyes and senti-
ment.
Well said the young lady. with the
raven hair and sharp nose. III ! didn't nave
that way Observation-Disclosures Journal.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-05-21
MUSIC AND THE DRAMA.

There are no Objectionable features in the
boxing exhibition between John l.. Sullivan
and Paddy Ryan, which takes place at the
conclusion OF all performances OF The
Wicklow postman," the Irish comedy
drama which Is to he presented at the
Grand opera house next week. commencing
Sunday afternoon. The piece has enjoyed
well meritcd success. and is produced In a
careful name by a company of competent
players, The cast is headed by Eugene
O'Rourke, long associated with frst-class
attractions. and formerly principal come
dian in Edward Harrigan's road enter
prises. in which he has essayed the charac-
icrs originally played by Mr., Hnrrigan
himself, Possessed Of a pleasing face and
figure, and a voice of unusual sweetness,
Mr.. O'Hourkes characterization OF Dick
Conway, the postmaster of Wicklow, is
said to be all that can be desired,
The Auditorium stock company is de-
lighting its audiences this week with an
excellent representation Of CAPTAIN
Swift The dramatic strength Of the play
and the general excellence Of the company,
together with the fact that tn" summer
season is conducted at popular prices, make
this opportunity one to which the theatcr-
going public has not yet fully awakened.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-05-21

Mrs. Cobwiggsr-'L.ook here. Freddie!
told you hat II you were good while I
was out you could take one piece of candy,
and now | md that you took Il all"
Freddie-''But. ma, you don't know how
good l was."-Truth.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-05-21

II wonder why it is n man always STAN.
said Miss Wilbur. EVERY man I've had
proposing to me has been simply incohe-
rent in his speech
II guess it's because they generally have
their hearts in their mouths, and they in
terfere with their tongues" suggested Miss
Observation-Disclosures Bazaar.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-05-21

New woman-"Husband. I need a change,
The doctor said my. life is too monotonous.
! need excitement"
Husband-"Try staying at home."-An-
swcrs.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-05-21

Husband-"Do you know. my dear. 1
never get tired OF looking at that photo-
graph OF you"
Wife-'why don't you get it framed and
hung I'D In the club ?''-Life.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-05-21

Man makes the most of stress amiss,
But very seldom shares II.
He frames the yoke of prejudice
And lovely woman wears 1t,
-philadelphia Press.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-05-21

Harrisburg. Pa. May so.-qoyernor Hast