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Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-09-23
NO DOUBT ABOUT NEBRASKA.
Hon. j. h. Cubbis0n Thinks the State
Sure for Mckinley by From
$4,000 to ID. 600 Majority.

Hon. ]. X. Cubbison has returned from
a weeks trip through Nebraska, where he
has been campaigning in the interest OF
the Republican party. Mr. Cubbison IS
a candidate for reelection to the lesisla-
ture on the Republican ticket in Wyan-
own campaign in behalf of the national
Ecket. he is one of the ablest orators in
th:s part of the country, and the nationa!
committee enlisted him among other cam
pa.gners. %
During Mr.. Cubbison's stay in Nebras ska.
he delivered five speeches. He says that
without an exception these meetings were
as enthusiastic gatherings as he has ever
had the pleasure of addressing.
ceptons said " Mr. ee cubbison ne yesterday sy
"as il first struck me that Nebraskans
would not feel kindly towards Mckinley
tslker. In this j was pleasantly disap-
pointed. Every town that visited 1
who received me cordially. and the hospi-
tality shown an advocate of sound money
in 'Bryan's state is simply astonishing.
Nebraska is claimed by the silverites
ana placed in the doubtful list by the
state 1 devoted every spare moment in
mixing with the people at the hotels. pub
lie buildings, factories. shops, and even
mingled with the crowds on the streets for
the sole purpose of ascertaining, if possi-
great political fight. found that they
We're divided on both sides. l met some
Bryan Republicans and plenty of McKin-
ley Democrats. l sincerely believe that
a majority ranging anywhere between
lo,000 and 25,0O0''
Mr.. Cubbison has some cases to try on
the September docket, and he will remain
IN the city until these are disposed Of
when he will make trip through Mis-
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-09-23
AN ALMOST FATAL RUNAWAY.
FOUR PERSONS THROWN FROM 4
SURREY ON PROSPECT AVENUE.
Two of Them, Marshall Richards and
Mrs. NJ. j. Dunn, So Seriously In
jured That They May Die
Others Not Badly Hurt.

Marshal Reckards. aged 6S years. and Mrs.
NJ. j. Dunn, a widow. aged IS years. both
living at 2l0S Prospect avenue. were the
victims yesterday of a runaway accident
which may result seriously. if not fatally,
to both of them, because of the nature OF
their injuries and their advanced ages.
Mrs. NJ. NJ. Spencer, Of Council Grove,
kas, a niece of Mrs. Dunn, and her
daughter, Miss AIamie-Dunn, who are Vis-
iting in the city, we're victims of the acci-
dent, but escaped with slight injuries.
About $50 yesterday afternoon MIR. Reck-
aFds and the women were driving home
ward on Prospect avenue in two-seated
surrey drawn by a large, but not vicious.
morse. After they crossed the bridge over
the Belt line tracks near Nineteenth street.
a small pony wagon, filled with boys, VINO
were loudly changing a huge gong and
shouting. came toward them at a terrific
rate. The horse driven by Mr.. Reckards
became frightened at the noise OF the gong
and the shouts of the boys, and started TO
run. Mr.. Richards strength was not sur
fictent to hold the animal. which. after
running half block, plunged head!onS
over twelve foot embankment. taking
surrey and all, into a ditch. The surrey
was overturned several times. spillinS its
occupants out II various places.
Several persons who saw the runaway
and its abrupt ending ran to the scene to
give dl1 10 the unfortunate occupants VI
the surrey. When they got there, Mr..
REGARDS and Mrs. Dunn were found TO be
conscious, but were unable to move.
Mrs. Dunn was carried to her home py
several men, and the police patrol arriV-
ing in few moments, Mr.. Reckards. VINO
seemed to be the worst injured OF the
party, was carried away On stretcheT.
Mrs. Spencer and her daughter were able
to walk to Mrs. Dunn's, with some assist
ance. DR.. J.. NJ. Singleton was called to
the house and after making thorough eN-
animation of the injured parties found Mr..
Reckards to have sustained a dislocation
of the luminar vertebrae and three severe
scalp wounds. The only bad result that
can attain from the former injury will
be the. subsequent swapping Of certain
cords that cannot be held. He Is also
thought to be internally injured.
Mrs. Dunn received dislocation of the
left hip and several deep cuts on the back
of the left hand. She is not injured in
terDally. 1t is not expected that either
will die. Mrs: Spencer and her daughter
escaped with slight bruises and were worse
frightened than hurt. They expected to
return to Council Grove to-day but will
not.
The pony wagon which caused the runa-
way belongs to the sons of Charles Lock-
ridge, who lives at 2527 Olive street. The
boys who were in the wagon claim they
did not see the surrey approaching.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-09-23
THE ALGER CRUSADERS.
spoke mt kenoshn, Wis, Yesterday
Afternoon-WiH BE in Kan
sas in October.

Kenosha, Wis, Sept. 22-The train bear
ing the famous veterans who are making
a tour of the West in the interest of the
gold standard, arrived here at a. M
The party consisted of General Daniel E.
Sickles. General Oliver o. Howard, Cen
eral Thomas j. Stewart, General Russell.
A. Alger and Corporal James Tanner There
We're other prominent Republicans with The
leaders, and they were met at the depot
by the Republican committee of this city
Ihe demonstration at the depot was an
impressive one, and the veterans bowed
their ACCOMPLISHMENTS They were driven
direct to the opera house, where a mag
niflcent reception was rendered them. The
house was crowded to the doors. and when
Major Schofield appeared, he was given an
ovation. The distinguished gentlemen
spoke In turns for two hours and the audi
ence shouted its approval at the close
Topeka, nas.. Sept. 22-(Special.) The
party OF generals who are taking a swing
In the Western states in the interests of
the Republican ticket, will spend the first
five days of October in Kansas. The party
will stop at Atchison on the morning OF
October ], and at 10 o'clock will land in
Topeka, where it will remain all day, the
generals speaking at the reunion. A trip
will then be made through Kansas by the
entire party, and speeches will be made at
various points from the platform of the
car. The last city to be visited will be
Kansas City, kas., on the morning of Oc-
tober D. The official route will be made up
by the Republican state committee in
few days
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-09-23
SILVER MEN IN THE MINORITY.
Arizona Republicans Unreservedly
IndOrse the st. Louis Platform
"A. j. Doran for COngress

Phoenix. A. T.. Sept. 22.-The Republican
convention of Arizona was in session to-
day in Phoenix. Silver mon were decidedly
in the minority, and in caucus were so out
numbered that action on the platform was
practically unanimous. The platform as
sails the record of the Democratic party,
warmly advocates statehood. commends
the labors in congress of Delegate Murphy.
advocates tariff for protection, particularly
Upon wool, and upon finance has the fol-
lowing: I'VE indorse the National Repub-
lican platform as enunciated at ST. Louis,
without any reservation whatever. While
We believe in bimetallism, We believe the
Republican party is the only true friend of
silver, and will legislate in such manner as
will be favorable to the coinage of silver
without disturbing the business interests
Of the country. We regard the silver plank
in the Democratic national platform as a
subterfuge, invented to confuse people and
direct their attention from the true issue
before them in this campaign. which is leg
islation on the tariff question. The resolu-
tions were adopted amid great applause,
only two votes being cast in the negative
A. j. Doran. of Phoenix, was nominated
for congress. his only opponent being j. l..
StCddard of Prescott
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-09-23
MAJOR M'KINLEY's VISITORS.
Three Delegations Made Pilgrimages
to the Home of the Next
President Yesterday

Canton, O., Sept. 22.-Three organized
delegations had appointments with Major
Mckinley to-day. The first arrived over
the Valley railroad, just at 12 o'clock. and
was scheduled as the Republicans AMI
friends of Major Mckinley from Holmes
county, o. one of the strongest Democrats
ic sections in the country. Local commit
tees took charge of the party and marched
1t to the Mckinley home. where an ad-
dress was made by DIR. Bingham. of Mil
lersburg and responded to by Major Nc
Kinley.
At 2 o'clock a special train of twelve
coaches on the c. C. & S. road brought
large delegation from jamestown, n. Y,
counties. The delegation brought two
bands and notices. At the Mckinley home
a congratulatory address was made by
Hon. A. c. Wade, of Jamestown.
The last delegation came from Elkhart
and represented Northern Indiana. 1t ar
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-09-23
SOUND MONEY ELECTORS.
lie the Kansas Gold Dem.
+... 0cratic Ticket.

Chairman Eugene Hogan Makes Tub.
lie the Kansas Gold Dem-
ecratic Ticket.
Topeka, Kas., Sept. 22.-(Speoial9 Eugene
Hagan chairman of the sound money DEM
ocratic state central committee to-day
made public the list of presidential elect-
ors for Kansas. The list follows:
At large-Colonel S. s. Reynolds, OF
Greenfield: Colonel C. B. Mason. of Otta-
wa, and Judge James H. Lowell, Of Hol-
ton.
First district-Captain Frank Mills. of
Leavenworth.
Second district-Charles E. Hulett,o Fort
Scott.
Third district-P. H. Albright. Of VIM
field.
Fourth district.wirliam crotty. Of Bur.
lington.
Fifth district-J. Q. A. Sheldon. of Man
haitian.
Sixth district-Grover Walker. Of Hoxie
Seventh district-G. V. Brinkmau, of
Great Bend.
Colonel Reynolds is ex-register of the
land office and now prominent lumber
man at Greenfield. Colonel Mason, Judge
Lowell and Charles E. Hulett are among
the leading attorneys Of the state. Captain
Mills is retired army officer. Mr.. AL
bright is big merchant, while William
Crotty Is one of the most prosperous and
substantial farmers of the state. Mr.. Shell.
den is newspaper man. and Mr.. Walker
electors were chosen by the central COM
mittee last week, but their names were
kept from the public until it could be as
certatned whether they would serve.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-09-23
BRIEF BITS OF NEWS.

A Mckinley Club has been organized at
13O voters.
Dr. Edward Benkendorff, who for almost
half a century practiced medicine in ST.
Louis, is dead, aged t.
Ii is stated that the trouble with the
New Orleans banks which have failed late
" can be traced to the pernicious influence
of the old Louisiana lottery
The Pawnee bank, operated by Lochridge
Bros, at Pawnee, H., made an assign
ment yesterday. Liabilities, 5000; assets.
s15.G0. Political discussions are said to
have caused a run on the bank.
An ordinance has been introduced into
the Chicago city council abolishing COM
pulsory vaccination in the public schools
as ian infringement on the constitutional
rights OF parents and all citizens
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-09-23
EMANCIPATION DAY.
Celebrated by Thousands of Colored
People at Lincoln's Home and
at Other Points.

Springfield. ILL.,. Sept. 22-Emancipation
day was celebrated at the home of the
great emancipator here to-day in an ap-
prcpriate manner. Excursion trains from
Chicago. St. Louis, Belleville, Peoria,
jacksonville, Decatur and other points
brought hundreds of colored people. There
was grand street parade. headed by coll
ored wheelmen with bands, drum corps,
veterans, corps from st. Louis. The pa
rade ended at Washington park. where
the festivities were held. Speeches by
VILE and Springfield were delivered. The
attendance was estimated at several thou
sand.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-09-23
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
Kansas CityDay and Home School
1000 WASHINGTON st

Miss Ada Brann, B. A pr,n,,r.,.
Fall term opens September 81, 1886. Pri-
mary. grammar, academic and college
preparatory departments. Boys admlttsd
given to the preparation of girls and boys
for college. Certificate of the school adj
mits to Wellesley, Smith, Vassar, Woman's
college Of Baltimore. and Stanford uni
versity. Extensive and thorough courses
in English, History and Modern Languages
arc provided for pupils not preparing for
college. Swedish and Delsarte system OF
physical training. Full corps OF expert
enced teachers. Circulars sent upon appli-
cation. For further information apply to
Gardiner Lathrop. Kansas City. Mo.
Note-To correct Misrepresentation, from
It Is hereby specifically stated that both
girls and boys are received In, the day
school.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-09-23
At Jenerson City.

Jefferson City. Mo-, Sept: 22.-tspecial0
the colored people to-day. A large process
sion of colored people. headed by the Lin
colr Institute band, marched to the fair
Eeld Students of Lincoln institute and pu-
pills of the public schools took part in the
parade. During the afternoon Professor B.
+. Allen of Lincoln institute, and Rev. J.
S. Dorsey delivered appropriate addresses.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-09-23
HI. Shoulder Di.located.

John Mcmillan, a real estate dealer in
the New York Life building, was knocked
down by south bond Main street car just
south Of the Junction of Ninth and Main
streets yesterday afternoon, while attempt
ing to board a north bound car from the
before the car could be stopped. his shoul-
der being dislocated. He was given tenn
porary treatment in a nearby drug store
street, in a hack by the cable company,
where his shoulder was dressed.
Mr. Mcmillan is a large man, and this
fact saved his life, as the car could only
push him along the track. .,-
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-09-23
WOULD NOT WITHDRAW sEwALI.
Populfsts Demanded 1t, but Demo-
Gratis Said Nny

ST. Louis, Sept. 22-Chairman George F.
Washburn, of the Peoples party national
executive committee, said tonight regard
ing the conference held to-day:
Mr.. Watson, our vice presidential can
didate, was returning home from his West
ern tour, and Il seemed fitting as a matter
of courtesy, that we should meet and pay
our respects to him, and. incidentally, con-
fer regarding the situation
"Wtll you make any further demand for
Sewalls withdrawaI?' was asked
We have formally made our request for
that. Tho Democratic managers do nor
see their way clear to grant it, The re-
sponsibility of the result rests upon them -
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-09-23
A NEW SMOKE ORDINANCE.
VIII BE Submitted to the Upper House
mt It's Next Meeting.

Alderman Brown has prepared a smoke
ordinance which will be submitted to the
upper house at the next council meeting.
1t was in the budget last night. but ow-
ing to the large amount Of other business.
"Tbe emission of dense bIacI or tbick
gray smoke within the corporate limits of
Kansas City is hereby declared a nuisance.
The owner, occupant. manager or agent of
ing such nuisance shall be deemed guilty
of misdemeanor and upon conviction
shall be fined not less than SO nor more
than $50.
Zach day such nuisance Is allowed to
continue shall constitute a separate Of
fense.
'The ordinance shall become effective
six months after its approval"
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-09-23
HARRISON TALKS FOR GOOD MONEY.
Says u Short Dollar Is ns Dishonest
as a Short Measure.

New York, Sept. 22.-Ex-President Har-
rtson was one of the speakers at to-day $
MONDAY meeting of the Commercial Tray
elers' Sound Money League. Colonel Fred
Grant. son OF the late President Grant,
presided. General Harrison spoke on the
currency question, holding that it was as
dishonest 10 issue a silver dollar intrinsic
ally worth only So cents as to abbreviate
the yard measure or to reduce the cubic
measurement of a bushel
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-09-23
Two Fusion Deals Con.u m mated.

Washington. Sept. Ex-senator Butler,
chairman of the Populist national commit
tee, Is informed that the Democrats and
topunsts nave arranged fusion on the
electoral ticket in Wyoming on the basis
or two Democrats and one Popu!ist elect
or the senator has also received official
confirmation OF the reported fusion be-
tween the Democrats. Populists and Sill
verites in North Carolina, and says that
the arranSement will insure the state 10
Bryan beyond peradventure.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-09-23
MARTIAL LAW At LEADVILLE.
City Council Asks the Governor to
Proclaim It-Serious yfO-
lence Feared.

Leadville. Col. Sept 22.-The city council
held a special session to-day, at which a
COMMITTEES of citizens appeared and asked
that all vaSrants and suspicious characters
be driven from the city. The council post
poned action until the regular session this
evening, when 1t was decided not to take
such action. but instead to ask the gov
ernor to declare martial law at once ard
the request was officially made tonight.
There is grave fear on all sides that un-
less martial law Is at once declared seri-
Gus acts of violence will occur.
President Amburn. of the Miners Union.
has disappeared. Secretary Dewar whose
wife says he has not been at home since
last Saturday. was In the city yesterday.
Three of the men killed in Monday morn
ing's riot. Meir. Benson and Mahoney. are
said to have been identified as Cripple
that most of the lavishness was committed
by outsiders. A disagreement between an
employing baker aai,,, and the B Bakers Union
tion Of boycott against the militia. After
stormy meeting OF the union tonight.
however, 1t was decided to furnish the
troops with bread.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-09-23
At EmpOria, kas.

Emporia, Kas.. Sept. 22.-(Special.) Eman-
oipation day was elaborately celebrated
here with grand parade of all the COL
ored societies and several bands. A grand
barbecue was held at Soden's grove, at
which an OK and several sheep and shoats
were roasted. The orators of the day were
Hon. l. E. Lambert, of this city: Hon. ].
NJ. Brown. of Topeka, and Hon. ]. B.
Gibbs, of Kansas City.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-09-23
At AtchisOn, Kas.

Atchieon, Sept. 22.-(Special) The thirty
fourth anniversary OF Lincoln's emancipa-
ton proclamation was celebrated at Good
hue park tonight. The celebration was
under the auspices of tha True Eleven So
ciety. of Atchison, and everybody present
was given free dinner. Colored people
ing towns. and they held negro congress
at True Eleven hall tonight.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-09-23
Bryan Not sure of Wyoming.

Chicago. Sept. 22.-Congressman Hart
was asked to-day for an expression of
opinion regarding the campaign in tho
West. 81 think Bryan will carry every
western state, excepting possibly Wyo-
ming" said he. 81 don't think there is
any waning of the silver sentiment
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-09-23

speaker being for several minutes unable
to begin.
At the conclusion of General Buckner's
speech, DR.. William Everett, OF Massachu-
setts. spoke. Following him Colonel John
r. Fellows addressed the audience very
briefly, after which the meeting adjourned.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-09-23
webster Day,. I'm Ohm.

Ada. O.. Sept 2e-tSpecial) Hon Web
ster Davis arrived here this afternoon. He
was met at the depot by reception COM
mittee and the Ada brass band. He spoke
tonight to a very large audience. Last
night Mr.. Davis spoke at Nanwert. He
leaves tomorrow for Mount Gilead, where
he Will speak to-morroW night.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-09-23
John v. Farwelr. Kansa. Dates.

Topeka, Kas. Sept. 22-(Special.) Hon.
John v. Farwell, the big Chicago mer-
chant, will spend next week in Western
Kansas talking Republicanlsm. The COM
mittee tonight assigned him to Concordia,
Monday: Beloit, Tuesday; Mankato,
Wednesday; Phillipsburg, Thursday; Ken
sington, Friday, and Norton, Saturday.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-09-23
Freight Train. Come together.

A Suburban Belt switch engine pushing
string of cars toward the city. at 4:3O
yesterday afternoon. was struck by SIM
liar train on the Missouri Pacific track
at the crossing at First and Gillis
streets. Several cars were overturned, but
no one was injured.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-09-23
SIMPSON NOT IN IT.
Continued From First Page.
interest of the Republican party and SCUM
money.
j. p. Hnrri. Mt Humboldt.

Humboldt, Kas., Sept 22-(SpeciaI.) Last
night Hon. j. P. Harris. candidate for con-
ence, the opera house being packed and
many turned from the doors.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-09-23
Cousigned to Greenmap.

Six months ago Oracle Moran, Of this
city, was sent to Kingman, kas. TO her
uncle's farm, because her mother was un-
able to keep her. Yesterday she arrived
at the Union depot consigned to ~. C.
Greenman Humane Agent" She was sent
to her mothers house, 1880 Grand avenue,
by Officer Greenman.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-09-23
At Garnett, kas.

Garnett. Kas.. Sept. 22.--tspecial). Eman-
by the colored people of this city to-day.
A barbecue dinner was served, followed by
addresses and music. Rev, A. Fairfax. of
Parsons. made the principal address.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-09-23
Creedle's Death Was Accidental.

Coroner Bedford yesterday visited Ex-
position race track for the purpose of in
vestigating the cause of Jockey Credle's
death Saturday. After talking to num-
ber of jockeys and race track employees.
he decided that accidents of the nature
that caused Credle's death are an unal.
terable result of the dangerous sport OF
racing, and will take no action in the mat
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-09-23
Baughmnn Again Fined.

Gus Baughman was fined $3.50 in police
court yesterday on charge of running
a gambling house at 1905 Walnut street.
He appealed. Five frequenters of his
place forfeited $40 bond, each.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-09-23
Fender. Recommended Here.

The coroner's jury called yesterday in
the case of Morris Page, who was killed
by a Tenth street cable car last week, ex-
onorated the cable company from all
blame attached to the boys death, but
recommended 1t provide better tenders.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-09-23

days in the county Jail yesterday by JUS
tice Kruger for stealing ST worth Of
brass from the ]. w. LigEett foundry.