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Kansas City daily journal., 1896-11-27
FORT SCOTT POLICE BOARD.
Positively Asserted That Mr.. Leedy
VIII Abolish 1t When He
BECOMES Governor

Fort Scott. Kas., Nov. 26.-(Special) The
question of the appointment of a board of
police commissioners TO succeed the pres
eut Republican board Is causing much dis
cusstOn in this city and d movement is on
foot among the local politicians and friends
of Governor-elect Leedy to influence him
against appointing a board. A prominent
Populist to-day said:
Governor Leedy will not appoint police
commissioners for this city. l am assured
of this. Our party in its county convention
resolved against the police commission
method, and it would be inconsistent for
US to insist on what We condemned a few
months ago. I know it is said his failure
to appoint a commission will throw the
police department into the Republican lap.
don't believe that party can keep 1t. but
II it should that should be no reason why
We should pursue a policy We believe TO
be wrong. If a majority Of the people of
Fort Scott want Republican city officials
they should have them. We resubmission-
lists contend that a majority of the voters
of the state are opposed to prohibition and
we condemn the Prohibitionists for object
ing to majority rule in state government.
1t is not only a matter of economy but il
is good politics for Governor Leedy TO
make no police commission appointments"
The resolution referred to in the above
statement as passed by the last Populist
county convention is as follows:
And, further, believing that local self
government or home rule is one of the
fundamental principles of Populism, we
recommend the repeal of the statutory law
creating metropolitan police for cities of
the first class in Kansas
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-11-27
KEATON MAY BE DROPPED.
Justice Scott's Successor Not Alto
Eether Satisfactory to the
Administration.

Washington, Nov. 26-(Special) The at
torney general is again in trouble over the
Oklahoma situation" 1t is a matter of
ancient and modern history that Oklahoma
is never without a situation" This time
it happens that Mr.. Harmon has been ad-
Nised that Justice keaton, who succeeded
Mr.. Scott, is not the man he was repIe-
sented to be. When Mr.. Keaton received
word of his appointment he was making
speech in which he berated and denounced
the president and administration, greatly
to the liking of the crowd. Closely follow
ing the appointment Mr.. Harmon sent
letter to Mr.. s,eaton, informing him that
he had been Sdvised of the 10 to tenden-
cies of Mr.. IIeaton, but information had
also reached him that he had always re-
ferred to the administration in respectful
terms, and when the attorney general
that Mr.. keaton continued to denounce
the administration, he realized that ne had
been imposed upon.
1t happens that the nomination must be
sent to the senate, and there is a strong
feeling on the part of the attorney general
to drop Mr.. keaton and send in the name
of some one else.
1t also comes to the attorney general
that United States Marshal Nagle of Okla
homa, has been more vigorous in denounc-
ing the administration and swinging the
red flag than in attending to his official
duties. This is another part of the sit
uation."
Secretary Francis has a bundle of docu-
ments on hand relating to Judge Love-
secretary of the territory of Oklahoma
Inc Judge was very much interested in
opening the mints of Oklahoma, and. in
trying to stand in with the Bryan adminis-
tration- Mr.. Francis has number Of
friends in Oklahoma, from which it ia be-
lieved he can find a secretary more in har-
mony with the best interests of the coun-
try in general, and Oklahoma in partic-
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-11-27

house would be ruined IL not painted the
doctor replied that Colonel Crisp would not
allow the expense. Regarding many other
apparently necessary improvements there
came the same answer.
What has been the amount of money
spent upon the st. Joseph hatchery since
You took charge nearly TWO years ago?'
II have kept track of every penny and
my books show an outlay OF trifie over
s2 800 This includes everything; superin-
tendent's salary. his new house. windmill
and incidentals-"
''At your present rate would So 900 carry
you through your term of Officer"
Yes"
The departments expenses at ST. Louis
are s125 month, or 5000 a year, for the
superintendent and assistants salaries.
This is the states total expense at that
point, for the city pays for the care OF the
ponds and other incidentals. 1t was esti
mated by one of yesterdays party that the
commissions express charges for two years
at the most generous calculation could
not be more than $500 Add to this Sl.50J
for all emergencies that might arise for
miscellaneous expenses. and one produces
grand total of $500. apparently leaving
5000 to the credit of the commission.
DR.. Donelan states that Chairman Crisp
had been too busy to visit the ST. Joseph
hatchery since he Donelan had taken
charge.
The commissioners are three in number:
John T. Crisp. chairman; Joseph L. Girls
void and DR.. E. a. DoneTan. y. B. Crisp.
the chairman's son, is secretary: He re-
ceives $500 a year. The commissioners are
allowed no salaries from the state. All
expenses are paid, however, when they
meet in ST Louis.
If these figures are correct as given the
Journal correspondent, and Colonel Crisp
can show a credit at the end of his term
of Office, it will undoubtedly help his Gtt'e
boom for the speakership of the next
house. Colonel Crisp has charge of the
fish commissions appropriation and issues
all warrants upon it.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-11-27
ARGENTINE.

Mrs. David West has returned home from
a visit 10 friends at Kingston. Kas.
James York. of Linneus. No. is the guest
OF Charles J. Trevor and family, of South
S.y tn street.
Stephen O'Grady. of Kansas City, Kas
was the guest of Charles Weirick, Of West
Metropolitan avenue, yesterday.
\ large delegation from the Silver City
attended the football game at Kansas CITY
Mo, yesterday. and enjoyed the drubbinE
the Jayhawkers gave the Missourians
The funeral of Charles Fischer. who died
a st. Nargarets hospitLl last WeduL s!ay
VIII be held this afternoon. The bun ial will
he in the Junction cemetery under the
auspices Of the ForesterS, of which the
ue4eaCei was a member.
The funeral of Thomas Carter. who died
at St Margarets hospital Wednesday. will
he held this afternoon at the home of his
sister. Mrs Arthur Howell, on East Ruby
az enue. and not Sunday. as was previously
announced. The burial will be in the juno
ton cemetery, west of Argentine The
services will be under the auspices of the
Select Knights of the A 0. L. w, of which
the deceased was member.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-11-27
THEY FAVOR Mr.. CLARK.
First District Republicans Want Him
Chosen for the Vacancy In
the District.

There were several prominent Republic
ans from the First congressional district
in the city yesterday to witness the foot
ball game and root for the success of
the Missouri boys. Between the intervals
when they discussed the relative merits
of the contending teams. they discussed
the congressional situation in their district
The death of Congressman-elect r. P.
Giles last week leaves a vacancy that will
have to be filled at a special election, that
VIII be called shortly, and there are all
sorts of rumors about eligibles for the
the visitors yesterday We're of the opinion
the most available man was C. NJ. Clark,
who was elected as a Republican two
years ago, and at the last election, al
though defeated, polled the largest vote
any Republican ever received in the dis
trict. He made a canvass of the district
twice is we'll and favorably known all over
the district, knows the exact situation, and
the visitors yesterday contended that he
was able to poll the greatest number of
votes that any Republican in the district
could receive. 1t is suggested that in view
of the familiarity with existing conditions
Mr.. Clark ought to be chosen to carry the
developed strength he would stand a most
excellent show of carrying the district
against any new man the Democrats could
put up, especially in view of the fact that
there is no national contest pending to
give him the advantage of a full vote and
visitors yesterday represented several
counties of the district, and they were of
the opinion that Mr.. Clark would be
chosen without much opposition at the
convention. although there were a dozen
others perfectly willing to make the race.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-11-27
Persons who Sit AmDnv

In counting houses or in manufacturing
establishments, inhalinG close or impure
air, are usually pale. and frequently Cma-
ciated- A tonic is what such people re-
quiTe- Operatives, clerks. saleswomen and
employers as wei as employees. pinned TO
the desk by cares Of business. derive in
finite good from Hostetter's Stomach Bit
ters, an admirable means Of repairing the
physical depletion. resulting from too close
an Application to their special avocarons
Dyspepsia, constipation bilious Irregular
ity and premature decay are arrested by
this invisorant and Alternative. commended
by physicians and a standard article for
thirty-tive years past Fever and ague is
checked in its first approaches, and IL the
remedy is persisted in, entirely eradicated
when chronic, by the Bitters Rheumatic
ailments are also arrested by its blood
purifying and diuretic action.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-11-27
JUDGE LITTrCK SORE.
Accepts Straw Bonds, Then Objects to
Newspaper Mention.

The stand Police Judge Littick is taking
in the gambling agitation is rather shock
ing to the better class of citizens. While
his recent acts in releasing gamblers on
straw bonds are causing censure, ii is only
the judges past reputation for truth and
integrity that holds him above reproach.
When the police raided Charles Cotton S
place. at 40 Minnesota avenue. and ar
rested Cotton and nine alleged players,
they were in q dilemma as TO how they
would secure bond Judge Littick was
brought forth and released the men on
bond signed by John Warren and Richard
Hardy. These men are not bad citizens
but they are said to be execution proof
a Journal reporter called on Judge Littick
and in reply to question relative TO the
securities given by the alleged gamblers,
their bonds. as the papers seem to give
me the worst of it, and 1 don't propose to
aid them in the matter"
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-11-27
INDEPENDENCE.
A Largely Attended Union Thanks
giving Service Held in the Ma
DIe Ayenue VI F Church.

The Maple Avenue NJ E. church was fill
ed TO oyerfiowing yesterday at the union
Thanksgiving service. Rev. Hearon, of the
Cumberland Presbyterian church, delivered
the. discourse. Offer unto God thanksgiv-
ing was the text. His sermon was a re
sumo of events of the past year, and told
of the civil and religious liberty enjoyed
by the American people, who, he said, were
looked upon by the people of other lands
as leaders in civil government.
After the civil war was ended and peace
restored, the people of the Southland he
said, loved their country in its united
strength as much as those of the North.
in the recent campaign, in which nearly
every one of the states was wrought up to
an intense pitch, many were disturbed by
fear of open rupture, but the American
people again showed their patriotism by
submitting and bowling to the viii of the
majority. Rev. Hearon then touched upon
the condition of the poor. and made a pow
erful appeal for their aid. The contribu-
ton which followed was satisfactory.
Yesterday morning gifts were made to
the Kings Daughters for the benefit of
the poor, and the same were distributed.
The donations of the school children were
also distributed
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-11-27
A. w. CRAWFORD LOOKING ABOUT
FOR TREASURER SECURITIES.
BOND is FOR ONE MILLION.
LIST OF THOSE WHO WISH TO
SERVE AT PIE COUNTER
The Lyons Taken to TOpeI5a-Judge
Littick Is SOre-An Expert Carv-
er-TeacherS Institute Call
Operates in Both
Kansas Citys.

A. w. Crawford, of Johnson county, Kas.,
is in the city. the guest of Editor z. +.
HeisIer, of a local publication Mr.. Craw-
ford's errand to the metropolis is not of a
social nature, but is for the sole purpose
of securing signatures on the bond of State
Treasurer-eiect D. H. Hefiebower. The
bond is in the sum of 81 10000. not 52-cent
dollars either, and his securities must
qualify to the tune OF double this amount,
50 it behooves the treasurer-elect to seek
high and low. in valley and on plain, to
raise the required bond.
While Wyandotte county is not supposed
to possess many Pops who have any stand
ing with Dun or Bradstreet, yet there are
a few that are above exemption, and these
patriots viii be called upon to show their
patriotism. 1t is understood that every
body who goes on the bond win be given a
pull with the administration. Among the
''hrst-ciass" Populist securities in the
county are those on the bond of the late
postmaster. Frank Mapes. and suit has al
ready been begun in the United States
court on this bond. Mr.. Crawford Will re-
main in the city for a few days
Popuhst pie hunters are numerous in this
city, and they are becoming desperate
from hunger The majority OF the Pops
who served on the police department un-
der the Lewelliug administration have
been out Of job ever since Governor
Morrill, assumed control OF the states af-
fairs, and they are now IN n condition
where aid must come at once in order TO
prevent much suffering here this winter.
in addition to the local patronage there
are several candidates in this city who
seek pieces OF the pie 10 ha cut and dis
tributed by the governor direct. Among
them are Solomon II. Snider w. 4. Snopk,
s s. King. +. i. Heisler. Edgar 3. Pfrost
and W. II. To0thakcr.
Snidcr IS not at an selfish and would be
perfectly satisfied with the state insurance
commissionerShip He held this position
under Lpwelling and has been writing pol
tcies ever since he LEFT the office. He says
he is more fitted for the place than before.
W. 4. SnoCk is out for assistant attorney
general and If there is no change in the
weather before tho appointment is an
nounced ne viii likely land H.. The piece
Of pie labeled state librarian wouI5 suit
Mr. King. Nothing short of sta.e printer
viii please Editor HeisIer. as he sIlims to
he especially adapted for this place. Mr.
Pfrost who is not 50 chilly MS his name
might lead people to believe. IS an ..a7uo1r-
Zeal business man and he thinks he can
save the state money Il ho is given the
s1IpcrintgndcnCy Of one Of the state irs,f-
tuuuus. However he believes that ba-c1rs
should not be choosCrs. and viii accept
anything the administration may see fit 10
give hsm. Siuce Governor Leedy has cho-
sen FL Little for his private secretary II
s. not known what Mr.. To5thaker viii rs k
T1r
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-11-27
WANTS ANOTHER JUDGE.
Judge Springtr to Work for n BIZ
Providing for Four OISln-
homa ,Justices

Vinita, l. T., Nov 26,-(Special.) Judge
William Springer expects to visit Washing
ton very soon after congress convenes, and
urge the passage of a bill to give to the
territory one more judge. 1t is true that
most OF the attorneys have the impression
that three Judges. with a fair amount of
industry, could do all the work
1t is not believed that Judge Springer ex-
poets TO have another place created but
II he does, a Republican will be appointed
and that. he thinks, will ease up on the
present outfit manipulating this country
But If he does not set the place IL gives
where he can again dabble in the Indian
question. working secretly against the
Dawes commission, and for the murderers
squawmen and bandits, who have things
here to their liking and who are always
working to maintain their hold on this
country.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-11-27
ROSEDALE.

The Modern Knights will meet in their
han tonight
The Wyaudotte County Cyclone Club will
visit the lodge room of the 4. O. L W
tomorrow night. The club is COMPOSED OF
five members from each A o. L. W. lodge
in the county.
Miss Ada Kemp. the daughter of Mr.. and
in marriage 10 Mr.. Louis Kavasnicka, of
Kansas CITY. Mo. last Wednesday. by the
Rev. =. :. FreaTk.
Miss Mary Fitzgerald, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Richard Fitzgerald was married
10 +. n. Finn, of Kansas City. No. al the
Holy Name church yesterday morning at
O'Clock. Rev. Father Burke performed
the ceremony. After short wedding tour
Mir; and Mrs. Finn will make their home
in Rosedale.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-11-27
AN EXPERT CARVER.
Thanksgiving Dinner Guests Serious
Iy Cut With a Knife.

Joseph AcClain. Richard and Ned Car
son and a number of other men were Gel
ebrating Thanksgiving day yesterday aft
ernOOn at the home of Jacob Brown, on
Usage avenue, near Second street. After
partaking Of turkey. with plenty of beer
on the side, quarrel was started among
the guests, and as a result Richard and
Ned Carson were carved as If they were
TO be served at a Thanksgiving spread
The slasEer was Joseph McClain, and the
manner in which he used the blade even
surprised mis- host Ned Carson received
three long gashes on the head and one on
the neck. While the wounds are very pain,
ful they are not thought 10 be dangerous.
Richard Carson, brother of Ned. was cut
across the face. and had the lower portion
of mis- lower lip amputated. He was taken
in 2 hack TO a physician, who dressed the
in njuries and hau him removed TO his home.
McClain was arrested and locked up at
understood that a fourth party was i'm
plicated in the cutting and the police are
on the lookout for this individual
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-11-27
TEACHERS INSTITUTE CALL.
The Meeting 10 Rc Held Next Satur-
div at Migh school.

County Superintendent SlUsscr has issued
n call Tor a teachers institute 10 be held at
the high school building Tomorrow. The
call and programme are as follows.
To the TCaChCrss-The November meeting
OF the County Teachers Association will be
held in the high school building. Follow
iu- is the programme:
Music.
Roll call-Prominent feature of your ideal
school
Response from each one present.
Music
Paper-"How to Teach History" Charles
FueEe.
DIscussion-C. 5. Wilson. 4. p. Warning
ton. Mrs. LInuie JeSSup and Alberta HOWE
The Story of Human Progrcss:' leader
John Beam.
Music
Lec,ure-Dr. Mabel Spencer. Of Manhat-
tan. has.
Each teacher Is expected to he prepared
81 respond TO any question or topic which
Mr. Beam may suggest on ''The Story Of
Human Progress" 10 the bottom OF page 80
Examination questions Wall be sent out
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-11-27
miscellaneous.

Thomas Patton. of Liberty, spent yester-
day in this city. the guest of friends.
Mrs. c. r. TSomas entertained the After
noon Card Ciub. Wednesday afternoon, at
her home on Delaware street.
business was generally suspended in this
city yesterday. County offices and banks
remained closed the entire cay.
Mrs. j. 2. Ross, wife of Deputy Marshal
Ress, gave the prisoners at the jail a
Thanksgiving dinner yesterday.
Mrs. George Gates and son, Frank, will
leave for the West shortly for the benefit
of the latters health.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-11-27

Politicians of various degree are making
1t uncomfortable for the fortunate Demo-
crats who have the privilege of dispensing
deputyships this year. 1t was given out
yesterday that Surveyor-elect Callahan ex-
pected 10 take care of his father-in-law,
Sam Winram, by making him first assist
ant. Winram at present holds an easy job
under T. T. Crittenden. Ben Roberts is to
take Winram's place.
Joseph Potts. of Sni-a-Ear. has, it is said,
made new map for Mr.. ChIes. Potts was
the Pop" nominee, and would not let go
of office for anyone except Chiles. Robert
Turner, who was TO have the Independence
position of jailer prefers the place of con-
fdential bookkeeper for Mr.. Chiles at the
Kansas City ja9l
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-11-27
They Fared Like Outsiders.

While the masses We're eating turkey
yesterday and Offering thanks for their ex-
istence during the past year, the lonely
gotten. Sheriff LongfeIlow had three large
turkeys baked. and when the noon hour
arrived the prisoners We're pleasantly sur
prised when they were served with a gen.
fare consisted of turkey and dressing
baked sweet potatoes. baked apples, cram
berry sauce, mince pie, coffee and cream.
Sheriff Longfellow footed all the expense
himself, and the prisoners were very CRATE
full for the feast
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-11-27
LIVE STOCK BY TELEGRAPH.

South Omaha. Neb. Nov. 26.-CATTLE-
Receipts, LOO. Market strong. Beeves,
S3.35G4i0: stockers and feeders, s2.sOa3.S0;
cows. A.75G3.10
HOGs-Receipts. 200 Market SC higher
Top, $40; bulk S3.15d3.3n
SHEEP-Receipts. 25c0. Market firm.
Chicago. Ill, Nov. 26-CATTLE-Re-
Beef steers. SS.5Oa5.35: stockers and feed
ers. s2.J0a3SO; bulls, s2.O0a3 50: cows. Sl.75ep
$50
HGGS-Receipts. 1900 Market 5d1nc
higher. Mixed. S320dS.5O: heavy. S5.OGfp
34Iiz: light weights, IS. S.2OG359.
SHEEP-Receipts, $500. Market slow and
steady, Sheep, f2.9?QS59i lambs, Sseeg5,25.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-11-27
A Buchanan County Contest.

st. Joseph. No.. Nov. 26.-(SpeciaI) Rich
ard Horigan, the late Republican nominee
for collector of revenue for Buchanan
county, has instituted contest proceedings
in the circuit court against his successful
opponent, Eugene H. Spratt. on the ground
that S,55+ legal ballots cast for Horigan
were thrown out by the judges and that
6S3 ballots counted for Spratt were illegal
and fraudulent.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-11-27

F. L. Fisher and c. D. Severce were ar
rested late Wednesday night by City De
large number of worthless checks on mer-
chants of the two Kansas Citys Several
business men of this city were said to be
caught for small sums. but it is understood
that the prisoners operated on an extensive
plan on the Missouri side While the au-
thorities here claim they have a sure case
against Fisher and Severce, they will be
turned over TO the Missouri authorities to-
day for prosecution.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-11-27
Miscellaneous.

The case of G. A Taylor will be conclud-
ed to-day in Justice Sims court.
The Retail Clerks Union indorsed John
son Deere's application for police commis-
siCEer
T. s. Smith, a bridge builder on the Union
Pacific railroad. was seriously hurt at Pc
nora, Eas.. Wednesday, by an iron beam
falling upon him
Joseph Martin reported to the police that
he had two gold watches stolen from him
Wednesday night.
The Union Pacific Railroad Company IS
building a big addition to its roundhouse
in Armstrong. II is Of brick. and will ac-
commodate about fifteen engines when
Compieted-
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-11-27
OfIntcrest Here

The suit for divorce filed by DR.. F. N
La Neine, of Kansas City, against Evelyn
A. La Neine. is of interest to people here,
with Independence people. The couple
lived in one of the fashionable residences
on Delaware street. and the separation
which followed after three months of
matrimonial infeHcity caused quite a. stir
among society people in this city.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-11-27
ARMOURDALE.
Company to Begin Work on the
Addition to It's Coolers.

To-day the Schwarzschild & Sulzberger
Packing Company will begin work on the
will be 1O5x1S5 feet. four stories high and
made of brick. The stone for the founda-
ton is already on the ground. and the brick
will be delivered by the time the founda-
ton is finished. Work will also be CON-
menced on the new glue works as soon as
the addition to the cooler is completed.