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Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-05-13
THE SWISS MISSION.
Contest Said 10 Lie Between Leisch-
man, of PittsburG. and Brutus
Clay. of Kentucky.

Washington, May 12.-Secretary Sherman
and Senators Lodge. Cullom and Burrows
took up most of the time of the president
to-day, so that comparatively few of his
other callers had an opportunity to see him.
The contest for the Swiss mission, ac-
ding TO the prevailing White House gos-
sip. is said TO lie between Mr.. Leischman,
of Pittsburg. former president of the Car
neEie Steel Company, and Brutus Clay. Of
Kentucky. The friends OF the latter assert
most positively that If Leischman does not
press his claims Clay will be nominated.
1t is understood that DR.. Hunter. of Ken
lucky. who made the protracted fight for
United States senator as the RepublicaR
caucus nominee. but who ultimately was
compelled to give way in the interest of
harmony, has been informed by the presi-
dent that he would be glad to bestow upon
him some fitting position. DIR. Hunter.
however. has not yet decided whether he
desires position. The Chilian mission.
which his friends asked In his behalf, has
been promised.
Representative Tawney. of Minnesota.
urged the appointment OF $. L. Sweenson to
Denmark.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-05-13
VIII Set Out His Reasons.

Mayor Millard is preparing a statement
which he expects to present TO the city
council showing why he is so very deSiT0us
of removing Sexton Monahan from his Of
flee. The mayor will state that Mr.. Mona
han ignores his requests as mayor of the
city for monthly statement showing the
number of burials that have taken place
and will also charge that the sexton re-
fuses TO show how many lots have been
Mayor Milard stated Yesterday, when
asked as to the forthcoming epistle to the
city fathers, that he wanted IL understood
that his fight on Monahan was not due to
religious prejudice nor for political prefer
ence, but that 1t was being made solely for
the good of the city as he understood it,
IL was stated in Democratic circles yester-
day that Mayor Millard. i'm the event Mr..
Monahan is ousted, will name William No
land as sexton. Mr.. Noland is a school
teacher and well known citizen. Mr.. No
land is also a Democrat.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-05-13
GROWTH OF THE A. P. A.
Reports of supreme Council Officers
show the Order 80 BE I'm Flour
IshInE Condition.

Washington. May 12-The reading of the
annual address OF President John w. Ech-
OILS and the submission of the report of
Secretary Palmer were the principal mat
ters which engaged the attention of the
supreme council Of the American Protect
i've Association al its meetings to-day. Mr.
Eshols address was particularly felicitous
and spoke in hopeful terms of the pros
poets OF the order and of its unprecedented
growth during the past year. A recon-
mendation was made for an insurance feat
ure, TO be under the auspices and SUPER
vision OF the general order.
Mr.. Palmer's report Is said to have been
an agreeable surprise. showing. notwith-
standing the hard times prevailing during
the past year. the order to be in salts
factory condition numerically and finan-
cially. Three hundred and fOrty-five char
tiers were issued last year.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-05-13
A MAGAZINE FOR WOMEN.
WOmen's Press Association of Mis-.
souri, to Establish n PubIIcn-
tion at st. Louis

WarrensburE. Mo-, May 12-(SpecialD }
The Women's Press Association completed
its labors and adjourned to-day. The next
meeting of the association will be held at
Carthage next May. The most important
work of the association was its decision
to establish in st. Louis Il magazine for
the publication of womel's writings Mrs
HELEN +. Day. Il is understood. will be
the editor of the new publication.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-05-13
AIMED AT KENTUCKY MoBS.
state Senate Would Arm Threatened
Prisoners and WOuId Protect
TOIIgates by Force,

Frankfort Ky. May 12-The senate has
unanimously passed bill which requires
jailsrs or other officers holding a person
threatened with mob violence to arm the
prisoner. that he may protect himself, and
to protect the prisoner with the aid of Il
posse. 1t makes ii mandatory upon the
county judge TO furnish not less than two
nor more than ten armed guards sum-
moned from among the citizens. who are
compelled. under heavy penalties, to pro-
tect for forty days any tollgate or other
public or private property threatened by
raiders and provides pay for guarding and
turp1
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-05-13
DINNER TO WEB DAVIS.
IL Is Arranged for the Midland at D
O'clock Next Tuesday Even
Inn

The committee to which was referred
the matter of arranging for a complf-
mentary dinner to Secretary Webster
Davis met yesterday and decided that it
should he given next Tuesday evening at
the Midland hotel at o'clock. Tickets
may be obtained after this evening from
the members of the committee at the fof-
lowing addresses: Walter S. Dickey 7l9
Walnut; George J. Baer. room s. Beals
building; Colonel Sam +. Scott room i;3,
New York Life building; Wallace Love.
city hall. and Colonel J. G.. Stowe, 14I2
West Eleventh street. The tickets will
cost g each and il is expected that there
will be 2DO plates. Colonel J. G.. Stowe
has been selected to act as toastm tster.
The list OF tOasts and speakers which will
be limited. will be prepared by the COM
mittee to-day.
Final arrangements for the public recep-
tlOn at the Third regiment armory will be
completed at meeting OF the committee
to-day.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-05-13
COUNTY SUPERlNTENDENTS.
Semi-Annunl State Convention I'm ses-
sion at junction City. kns.,
This Week.

Junction City. Kas.. May 12.-(SpeciaID
The semi-annual state convention of county
superintendents convened in the city to-
day and will hold over Thursday The at
tendance is large. Hon. G.. w Kendrick of
the Junction City schools gave the address
of welcome, which was responded to by
Superintendent Humbarser. of Dickinson.
Papers We're read this afternoon by SUPER
intendent Spiker of Lyon county: Superin-
tendent Swingle of Riley: Mrs. Lucy How
ard, of Republic. and Superintendent
Smith. of Lincoln
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-05-13
FOUR FISHERMEN DROWNED.
Left San Francisco in n Fishing Boat
n Week Ago and Never
Came hack,

San Francisco. May 12-Four fishermen
are believed to have been drowned on the
fishing boat Amelia. which left here seven
days ago. Neither boat nor crew has since
been seen here. although 1t was expected
the Amelia would return the same night.
Word was received to-day that the boat
had been capsized outside the heads and
later some wreckage came ashore at Point
Bonita. Tugs have gone outside the heads
to Investigate. but II is feared the bodies
of the drowned men will not be recovered.
The drowned men are: +. Ravano, a.
ZennO. JaUn Jaima and r. Frank.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-05-13
st. PntrIck,. schooI Entertainment.

A pretty entertainment was given last
evening ut St. Patrick's school hall under
the auspices of the Ladies' Auxiliary of
Father Mathew. for the benefit of st. Pat
ricks church. The Father Mathew band,
composed of Father Mathew cadets made
its hrst public appearance and rendered
a number of selections In a Creditable man.
ner. The Women of Mumbiehead" was
recited by Susie Smith, "a clever little miss,
followed by a piano duet, ''Melnotte's BAN
to.' by Misses Margaret and Nellie Martin,
Miss Mary Hunt sang "A Harmless Little
Girl in an acceptable manner. A reCita-
ton by John Hayes. The Convict's Solil-
oquy, eliciting great applause. Miss Anna
Brennan closed the musical and literary
programme by singing "Ill Take You
Home Again Kathleen Following this
refreshments were served. Last evening
was the opening night of church fair at
St Patrick's school hail. This evening pro-
gressive high five will be indulged in, and
a number of prizes will be awarded
The First Lutheran Sunday school will
give a musical and literary programme OF
more than ordinary merit nt the church,
corner Fourteenth and Cherry streets,
Thursday evening. The admission is only
10 cents.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-05-13
husband. She expects to be absent the en-

husband. She expects TO be absent the en-
tire summer.
County Superintendent Barret has conn.,
pleted prelimtnaries for the midsummer
institute for teachers. The instructors will
be Professor Moril of Wdrrensburg, and
Professor Cook. of st. louis.
Dr. Walker B. Gossett has been ten
dered the position as a member of the
factulty of the Louisville medical school.
DR.. Gossett graduated from the institu-
tiOn last year. and since his return West
has been located at Atherton. The offer Is
quite compliment to his worth.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-05-13
HridEes-RnutiaII,

Miss Lily Bridges and Mr.. William Ran
dal! were married Monday evening at the
The wedding ceremony took place at ;
O clock in the presence of n number IF
friends and relatives. Rev. Cash was the
officiating clergyman. After the wedding
groom. is well known in this city. lie is
the son of William Randall and a brother
Of Joseph Randall. The young couple will
live at HarrisOnville, where Mr.. Randall is
engaged in business.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-05-13

Sacramento. Cal, May 12-Governor
Budd to-day received the formal petition
for the pardon of Theodore Durrant.
awaiting execution for the murder of Min
ME Williams and Blanche Lamont. lie
protests his entire innocence and asks for
pardon, or, at least, a Communication OF
sentence in order TO permit further in
vestigations to be made TO ascertain who
is the true criminal.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-05-13
Pre.bytcrInn Gcnerai As.emhIy Route

Pennsylvania Short Line the through
train route to Winona Assembly Grounds
from Chicago. Excursion tickets on sale
May 18th to 25th Inclusive Connecting lines
in West and Northwest VIII sell tickets for
this event. Ask for them over Fort Wayne
route from Chicago or write or wire H. r
Dering. 24S South Clark street, Chicago and
he will have them ready for YOU when
YOU reach that city.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-05-13
commercial Club Meeting

Secretary Hanmore. OF the Commercial
Club has issued call for a meeting of the
club tonight. when a new set of officers
will lie elected for the ensuing year. In
corporated in the call Is the statement that
the proposed free delivery system will be
discussed: also the question of paving the
public square. Parties wanting a franchis
for an electric light plant may have mat
tiers to present to the club. IL Is earnestly
requested that there be n full attendance.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-05-13
High Wnter in OkInhnmn

FL Reno, o. r.. May 12.-This part of
Oklahoma was again visited by a soakinr,
rain to-day. 1t has rained more than half
the time during the last two weeks. The.
North Canadian is again on a tear heinz.
now higher than any time before. Farm
ers along the river are suffering very
heavily. A big head came down the South
Canadian last night and IL Is rumored thar
Commercial Club bridge. thirty miles west,
is out. '
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-05-13

A special meeting of the city council was
held last night in response to the request
Of property owners who live along East
Mechanic street. The property owners
wanted to improve the street and put It i'm
creditablc shape. The council granted the
necessary permits and contracts will be let
in n few days for the improvements to be
made. The next meeting of the council will
be held on the 18th.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-05-13
Needeshn, Kas., Lad Drowned.

Independence. Kas., May 12.-(SpeciaI)
Guy KiddOo the S-year-old son of ]. &.
odesha was drowned yesterday while fish
ing I'm Fall river with his younger sister
They were standing on stone. which
girl was rescued, but the boy was drowned
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-05-13

Old Sol reminds us that the time is fast
approaching when We should select some
cool summer resort where comfort and
health may be secured throughout tho
heated term. on the line Of the Chicago
Milwaukee & st. Paul railway are many
cool summer resorts.
Write or call upon the undersigned for
ono of their recent publication entitled
Summer Resorts GEO r. FOOTE
District Passenger Agent 915 Main ST
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-05-13
Position Wanted for Ira II. Alderman.

Washington. May 12.-(Special) r. c.
Kerens. John l.. Bittinger and Major
Brock. OF Missouri. called on the secretary
Of the interior to-day TO solicit the appoint
ment of Ira X. Alderman, of Maryville
Mo-. as a special agent Of the land depart
ment. to locate mineral lands in Idaho and
Montana. They were accompanied by q
brother of Mr. Alderman. from Marietta
o. and feel hopeful of success.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-05-13
TO BE TRIED NEXT WEEK.
More Sugar Trust officials on the
Rack for Contempt of the
Gennfe.

Washington. May 12.-The cases of Presi-
dent Havemeyer and Secretary Searles of
the American Sugar Refining Company
were selected to-day for trial on the I7th
of this month. for refusal to answer uues-
tonS put by the senate sugar trust investi-
eating committee. District Attorney Davis
advised the counsel for the various wit
nesses tonight that the next cases would
be called on that date. and that Have
meyer and SearleS would be the first pro-
Ceeded against. The attorneys are instruct
ed TO produce their men in court then.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-05-13

City Physician Coffin and Alderman Nor
gan and other city officials spent an hour
yesterday afternoon discussing the gar
bage dumping matter. Owing TO the fact
that the city Is compelled to pay ) cents
per load for dumping at the foot of Grand
avenue. they are i'm favor of building u
dump boat.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-05-13
Nearly Half Failed.

Salna. Kas.. May 12.-(SpecialD In the
recent examination for teachers certifi-
Gates in this county. there We're siXty-eight
applies nts, but only fhirty-seven of II ese
were successful in coming up to the stand
ard required. OF this number, fifteen were
granted second grade certificates and the
remainder third grade. There were no APP
plicants for first grade.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-05-13
Cinnamon 10 he Admitted.

Washington, May Fin response 10 the
urgent request of the director general Of
the Nashville exposition. the secretary of
the treasury has decided TO admit for OK
position purposes the 26l Cinnamon recent
ly arrived at San Francisco and the sixty
four at Tacoma. The secretary states
however. that under no circumstances will
any additional permits to enter he granted.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-05-13
Kansas Farmer Killed.

Mound City, Kas.. May l2-(Special) Rus
sell Cassidy, a farmer living about three
miles south of here. was killed yesterday
while riding a young horse. Mr.. Cassidy
had lust mounted when the animal threw
himself. falling on top of Mr.. Cassidy who
N--ed only a few hours.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-05-13
FiIibu.tering Expedition Lands.

Havana. May 1S.-Julio SanguilIy is said
to have landed on May 3 with q large ex-
petition at San Juan de Las P'ayas. IL is
also said that Roloff. with a thousand
nen, was there to receive him. II l. added
that commanders Of gunbOats patrollinK
that coast have been placed under arrest
foc not preventing the landing of SAM
nrIilly
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-05-13
Independence View. Notes.

The funeral Of Mrs. Emily Bridges, of
Sheffield. took place yesterday afternoon at
the city cemetery.
Street Commissioner Monroe resumed his
campaign against bad sidewalks yesterday
and had n large force of men at work.
Mrs. S. X. Knox will leave in q few days
for Morris. Mont, where she will join her
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-05-13
Destructive West Virginia Storm.

Parkersburg. W. Va. May 12.-The
very destructive in this section, causing
much delay. 20 railroad traffic Nearly
every railroad In the state suffered more or
less and the loss to the farmers and others
in the interior II very heavy. The Little
kanawha river and its tributaries are
booming.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-05-13
e.. sterry's Residence burned.

Emporia. Kas.. May 12.-The former resi-
dence Of &. y. Sterry, general attorney
for the Atlantic & Pacific railway. was
burned last night. II was in the suburbs
and out of reach of the fire department
1t cost $25, 900 and was insured for $4,000
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-05-13
sundn. Closing Meeting To-nIght.

A mass meeting I'm the interest of the
Sunday closing movement will be held at
the Second Presbyterian church this even
ing. George s. Graham. president of the
ripper house Of the council. will preside and
jenkins. the Rev. DIR. Northrop and the
Rev. ". L. Richardson.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-05-13
Kansas Doctors i'm Convention.

Topeka. Kas.. May l2.-CSpeciaI) The an
nual convention OF the Kansas Physicians
Association opened here tonight II will
last two DAYS. About 100 doctors from va
rious parts of the state have arrived al
ready and as many more are expected to-
morrow.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-05-13

The public improvements committee of
the council will award the following con-
tracts to-day: Paving of Eighth street
from Woodland to Olive street; paving of
Twelfth street from Hickory to Liberty
street: construction of sewers in districts
IJS and 116
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-05-13
CASTORIA
For Infants and Childrar
TIE iie- Il
''i':;sa III aEMAZzzI !::;5:. ::;s Z
Another Freedmen Hearing.

Washington, May 12.-(SpecialD As
ant Secretary Ryan gave n hearing to-day
to Mr.. HutChins. attorney for Sever. who
sued out the mandamus before Judge
Springer relative TO the payment TO the
Cherokee freedmen. His argument was di-
rected to show the regularity of the de-
fiCiOn
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-05-13
Greer County's vaIuation.

oklahoma City. O. T.. May l2-(SpeciaIl
The tax rolls OF Greer county. recently at
taChed to Oklahoma from Texas. show an
increase In the assessed valuation of one
eighth since the change vas made, a net
gain OF Sll6o0O.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-05-13
Caused by nm EartbouaLe.

The owners of the First National bank
building are preparing to take out por-
tiOn Of the south end, owing to several
large cracks in the wall. The cracks were
made four years ago when Missouri and
Illinois people were awakened one morning
by earthuuake shocks
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-05-13

Washington. May Every little of in
terest developed during the senate pro-
ceedings to-day. Most OF shcrt session
was devoted to the calendar. a number OF
unimpOrtant bills being passed.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-05-13
kansas Pension Surgeons.

Washington. May 12.-1Special) The fol-
lowing physicians have been appointed pen
sion examining surgeons in Kansas: Good
land G. A. Gillette. A. A. Shelley: Beloit
IT Il. Felix. r. NJ. Anbrobus; Atchison, c.
H. r johnson.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-05-13

Oklahoma City. o. T.. May 12-(Speciall
The Oklahoma City Club to-day contracted
with II. Z. Pennington. of Ardmore to con-
struct compress i'm this city with a ca
pacity of $500 bales.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-05-13

Ralston physical culture and movement
cure is natures remedy for perfect health
For home use. no heavy work. Classes or
lessons at home. W. A. Franks 2I5 West
Twelfth. Graduate Martyr college.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-05-13
westerners in Washington.

Washington. May 12-(SpecialD Frank
Dexter and w. L. Kessinger, of Kansas
City. are in Washington. EX-Chief Justice
A II. Horton, of Topeka. is here 'on legal
business"
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-05-13
To Bar ConvIct-Made Goods.

Washington. May is.-Senator GaIlinrer.
of New Hampshire. to-day presented an
amendment which he proposes to offer to
the tariff bill prohibiting the importation
of goods which are the product of convict
labor.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-05-13
Peabody. Kas.. Elevator Burned.

Peabody, Kas.. May 12-(Speciall At
1880 this evening the grain elevator known
as the Sterling elevator was burned, with
all it's contents.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-05-13

The first ride OF the season for the Fair
mount Riding and Coaching Club will take
place at Fairmount park at 4:jO O'Clock this
q IL nrnnnn
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-03-05

The sad news arrived from Butte, Mon
tanas last evening that Mr.. s. NJ. Ross
was dead. He was brother III James j..
Ross and Mrs. j. G. Mclean. Hisfriends
in this place will be sorry To hear of his
being taken away 70 suddenly. Death
has entered their home and taken the
father, two grown-up sisters and now
Samuel is taken from them all in short
time. His widowed mother and all the
family will feel the loss keenly az he was
a dutiiul sou and kind brother. They
have the consolation that he was always
honest. industrious and God feariog.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-03-05

The Mining School students announce
their annual ball to begiven the fret Fri
day after the close OF the Lenten season
and are making arrangements with the
Fifth Regiment band to furnish music for
the event. The dance will take place al
the Armory Opera House, HouphtoD.
The committee having the affair in
charge are DESTROYS of running a special
train for the accommodation of Calumet
people who may wish to attend, but
have not yet decided to do 80. Last year
a special train was run and only three
cjUples from here attended and those in
charge OF the party are not DESTROYS OF a
repetition. The train il run as an ac-
commodation and the Mining School
students do not feel like rlsking the extra
EXPENSE without some indication that
Calumet people appreciate it by attending