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Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-04-21
THE RIVER is FALLING.
Observer COnnOr Says 1t Will COntin-
ue to Recede for Several
Days to Come.

The Missouri river, Weather Observer
Connor says, will fall slowly to-day, and to-
morrow will begin falling rapidly. Yester-
day mornings reading showed n fall of .
of a foot. and the reading at O'Clock
showed the fail of / of a foot additional.
No official reading was taken last night,
but the river was still telling. Mr.. Connor
expects a fall of six inches by this even
ing. another six inches by tomorrow even
ing and six inches more by Friday even
ing.
The Harlem school has been closed on ac-
count of water surrounding the building.
The lower floors of the school building are
covered with water. The cellars of several
big jobbing houses were filled with water
yesterday, and required the constant use
of many pumps. Some concerns allowed the
water to inundate their Easements. depend
ing upon a fall in the stage of the river
for relief but the great majority trusted
rather in pumps.
The citizens of Harlem have abandoned
rapid transit and have returned to their
dependence in the good old canoes with
which the American natives moved from
place TO place along the river. The old
canoe can still be utilized, and its prototype
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-04-21
THE DUTY ON GYPSUM.
Senator Harris, of Knnsus, Presents n
Statement Showing Why 1t
Should he Increased.

Washington. April 20.-(SpeciaL) Senator
Harris, of Kansas, has presented to the
senate finance committee, in charge of the
tariff bill. lengthy statement of the
claims of the gypsum interests in his state,
and these are said to represent the views
of similar interests throughout the West.
The statement explains the Importance of
gypsum as commercial product and de-
scribes the production of the substance
commonly known as plaster of paris from
1t. Figures are given to show that gypsum
Is produced in large quantities in other
countries, and especially in Austria, Baden,
Bavaria. Canada, Greece. England and Ire
land. France also produces large quantities
OF the material. The principal states pro-
ducing gypsum in this country are Califor-
MIA. Colorado. Iowa, Kansas, Michigan.
New York, Ohio, South Dakota, Texas and
Virginia. By far the largest quantity comes
from Michigan. 1t is explained that the
most troublesome importations OF the ma
terial come from Nova Scotia, and pro-
ducers In this country are united in the
demand that better protection should be
given their interests than is accorded by
the Dingley till. The rate decided upon by
the ways and means committee is Sl.J0 per
ton, but the manufacturers of the West
have united in asking the finance commit
lee TO increase the rate to 50. No member
of the committee win say what the result
is likely to be, but from other sources il is
learned that the concession will almost
surely be made,
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-04-21
PARNELLITE CONVENTION.
One Hundred and Sixty Prominent
Parnellites Respond to John f.
Redmond's Call.

Dublin, April 2O.-There were 16o prom
inent Parnelites present at the Parnellite
convention summoned to meet in this city
to-day by John L. Redmond. The meeting
was private. A resolution was adopted
providing for the formation of an inde-
pendent Irish league in which agrarian in
terests are not to be dominant and which
will be founded upon the broader and
sounder basis of independent political ac-
ton for the benefit of the whole Irish ma
tion."
The object of the league will be "civil
and religious liberty and no further inter-
ference of priests in politics; absolute in
dependence of alliances with any English
party and reverting to the old demand for
coordinate .parlaments: the principle of
federalism in Mr.. Gladstone's home rule
proposals. and manhood suffrage which will
give the Parnelltes a political majority in
Ireland"
The league will also urge the immediate
redress OF Ireland's financial grievances.
amnesty for all political prisoners. land
couragement of labor and the industrial
resources of the country. etc.
A temporary committee was elected to
draft the plan of organization and to hold
office until the Parnellite convention meets
again in October.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-04-21
VICTORY FOR THE GOVERNMENT
Wins the Famous Hat Trimmings
Case, Involving Millions
of Dollars.

Philadelphia. Pa, April 20-The famous
hat trimmings case. which indirectly in
volved between S20.OO000O and S25.OO0,Oco and
which has been postponed from time to
time for the past three years, was finally
decided in favor of the government by
jury in the United States circuit court this
afternoon. The suit was brought as a test
case by Meyer & Dickinson, big importers
of this city, who sought to recover from
OF 80 per cent in custom duties. The firm S
contention was that the importations in
question consisted solely of hat trimmings.
tariff act was only 20 per cent. but the fed
eral officials in their argument maintained
that the merchandise was used chiefly for
tL esses and dress trimmings; and that the
duty of 50 per cent levied by the government
was proper. Meyer & Dickinson were
nomirally the plaintiffs. but there were
hundreds of big importing firms throughout
the country who We're interested in the out
come of the suit. and who We're instrument
al r procuring the best Obtainable counsel.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-04-21

Is found In great numbers along the flood
ed district. but the modern electrical and
cable innovations are hindered by the
floods.
The firm OF Riley. Wilson & Co, has
about one foot of water In its cellar. as has
also the Trumbull Seed Company The Bliss
Syrup and Refining Company and the Alb
crnathy Furniture Company are keeping
their cellars cleared by the constant use
OF pumps.
AT Liberty. the farmers are reported to
be moving their stock out OF the bottoms
east of the town. Judge w. +. Grodon OF
Liberty. fell from fatboat yesterday en-
gagged In taking stock from an island in
midstream. and narrowly escaped drown
ing.
The river is out of its banks at several
places in the eastern part of Clay county
and u great deal of farm land is under
water. Along the wagon roads the water
In places Is up to the wagonbeds. While
some live stock has been drowned in the
high waters. no loss of life is reported
Trains on the lines running into Kansas
city along the rivers bank were generally
late yesterday. Between Leavenworth and
St Joseph. the Missouri Pacific tracks are
the only ones that are not inundated and
all the lines between Kansas City and ST.
Joseph are using these tracks, although
the Huntington Is using its own tracks be-
tween LeavenwOrth and Kansas CITY
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-04-21
wretched and RacIsed

BY the pangs of rheumatism. the joints
eventually become grievously distorted and
sometimes assume an almost grotesque
deforTnity. To prevent such results by Il
simple and agreeable means is certainly the
part of wisdom. A tendency TO rheumatic
ailments may be successfully combatted
with Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, a medi-
cine with the prestige of a long and sue
cessful career of unbounded popularity
and OF emphatic professional Endorsement.
1t removes from the blood those infiamma-
tory impurities which pathologists assign
as the cause of rheumatism. and not only
purineS the life current but erEiches it,
promoting vigor by fertilizing its source
Digestion, the action of the bowels and the
secretion of the bile. are aided by it, and
ii impels the kidneys and bladder to IA
functions. 1t is besides a thoroughly relia-
BILE remedy for, and means of preventing.
periodic feyers.,
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-04-21

Arc unlike all other pills. No purging or
pain. Act specially on the liver and bile
EaStsr's Little Liver Pills. One pill dose.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-04-21
CALL AND ANTI-CALL.
Probability Is That Call
VIII Be Defeated.

Tallahassee, Fla, April 20.-Balloting for
a United States senator to succeed ex-Sen-
ator Wilkinson Call, whose term expired
March T. and John A. Henderson. appointed
by Governor Bloxham. ad interim, and not
yet seated began to-day, the two branches
of the legislature voting separately. The
leading candidates are ex-senator Call,
Colonel w. d. Chipley, now n prominent
member of the state senate: eN-Chief JUS
tice George p. Raney, judge w. A. Hooker
and R A. Burford. The result was: Call,
50; Chipley. "a; Raney, "A; Hooker, y; Bur-
ford, Z: scattering. 6.
The lines are drawn for and against Gail.
The other candidates are all anti-Call men.
and have been more or less factors in the
fight against the ex-senator during the last
eight years. The vote to-day is in no way
significant Of the result except that s. is
probably Calls maximum strength. Access
sions to the Chipley ranks this week will
be numerous. but an election may not be
reached for some time.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-04-21
GENERAL REDUCTIONS IN THE NEW
TARIFF BILL.
MADE A REVENUE MEASURE,
SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE BE-
LIEVED RATES TOO HIGH.
Few Requests for Increases Granted
Retroactive Clause Modified-BilI
Nearly Ready for Presenta-
tiOn to the Senate
Yesterdays Session.

Washington, April 20.-The presence on
the floor of the senate to-day of the MEM
hers of the Republican subcommittee Of
The senate finance committee, which is en-
gagged in preparing the tariff bill, was made
the basis of much speculation. The men,
hers of the committee were closeted for 4
time with Senator Vest. of the Democratic
side of the finance committee, ard after
ward held individual conferences with 9TH
er senators on both sides of the chamber.
1t was generally supposed that the COM
mittee had reached Il point from which
the end of its arduous work could be dis
cerned, and that preparation was being
made for a full meeting of the committee.
This did not prove TO be exactly true, but
The visit was made for the purpose of
smoothing the way for the final work
The committee is approaching the end of
its labor and various senator's, who are
making persistent demands for changes
were called upon with view to arriving
at an understanding.
Among the problems which are yet un-
settled are those relating TO sugar, lead ore
and wool. Some senators have manifested
Il disposition to hold out persistently for
certain notifications of the schedules re-
ferring to these and other articles. s The
members of the committee, while not indi-
eating their own position or that of the
committee, have thought it we'll to talk
senators. They are anxious to bring in a
bill that will command the united sup
port of the Republican party, and that will
be sure TO become law. They think they
will succeed. but beyond this they said lit
tie except that they expect to report the bill
10 the full committee some time next week.
The committee says that none of the
changes Will he announced until all are
given to the public.
Members of the committee told their COL
leagues that many reductions have been
made from beginning TO end of the bill
because of the belief on the part of the
committee that some of the house rates
would be prohibitive. They have listened
patiently TO advocates of increases, but
have granted few of the requests. One of
the members said to-day that The bill would
be 4 revenue bill and not n prohibitiye bill
The committee practically has agreed upon
a modification of the retroactive cause of
the Dingley bill, which, it is hoped. will be
satisfactory TO the opponents OF the house
provision. The wool men are still pressing
for radical changes. The wool growers are
rot satisfied with the rates of the Mantle
amendment, but want a complete change
of classification, and still insist that no
woods shall be admitted for less than s
cents a pound. While some changes are
probable in this schedule, it is quite certain
that these demands will not be entirely
met.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-04-21
NO HOPE FOR HIS RECOVERY.
Judge n. c. Mcfarland, Ex-Commis-
sioner of the Land Office, on
HIS Deathbed.

Topeka, Kas., April 2O.-(Special) The
condition of Judge N. c. Mcfarland. who
is lying dangerously i'll. and probably on
his deathbed at the Copeland hotel, re-
mains unchanged tonight. The attending
physicians say there is no chance for his
recovery.
Judge Mcfarland is 10 years OF age, and
has been prominent character in Kansas
for years. He was member of the Ohio
state senate in the sos. and was in the
convention that nominated Abraham Lin
coin for president in 1860. After he came
ty TO the state senate, and in 1877 Fresi-
dent Hayes made him commissioner of the
general land office, which position he held
under the Garfield and Arthur administra-
tions. In 1857. he was made member of
the Ute commission.
OF late years. Judge Mcfarland has aban-
doned his law practice for his extensive
business interests.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-04-21
THE KENTUCKY DEADLOCK.
Statement That Hunter Would soon
Withdraw seems Not 10 Have
Beeu Well Founded.

Frankfort KY April 20.-A statement
given out by Hunters friends this evening
that he had already prepared card with
drawing from the senatorial race has
served 10 bring another big crowd of poll
ticians to the capital. Many of those who
arrived tonight came to urge HIM TO re-
main on the ticket. and the others are can
didates who hope to be able TO be the new
nominee. Hunter, the Knowing ones say.
may have prepared such statement put
he is not preparing to Withdraw. HIS enc
mics say his intimations that he Will with
draw are made only for effect, and that
will once more boldly claim his right TO
fight it out on this line If II taxes an
summer" Some of those urging Hunter
not 10 withdraw hope to inherit his
strength. Even If Hunter We're ready 10
withdraw, IL is argued that he would not do
so until he could be certain that he mad
Holt, whom he has learned to dislike de-
feated for the succession.
At present. Holt seems to have the sond
support of the Hunter opposition and the
negative vote, while the Hunter strength
to he inherited by any possible successor Is
divided among Il dozen candidates, principal
among whom are Mayor George ID. Todd
of Louisville; eX-Congressman George M
Thomas. of Lewis county, and State Sena-
tor Deboe. The men who oppose Hunter $
withdrawal are urging that with such a
state of affairs there would surely be a
wrangle and row that would make as dill
hcult the election of the new nominee as
seems that of the present standard bearer.
There are both friends and enemies Of
Hunter who believe that he will withdraw
tomorrow and that the new caucus will
be held tomorrow night. But the shrewd-
est politicians of them all laugh at the
idea and say the Withdraw al, if il comes AT
all, is away in the future.
DR.. Hunter this morning issued the fol-
lowing statement over his own signature:
Il have gone over the whole situation
carefully, and admit that l do not know
where my one vote is to come from. Under
the circumstances. / am willing to say
that ] shall not prolong the fight beyond a
reasonable time, when ] see that it is hope
less. This proceeding before the grand jury
has had absolutely nothing to do with my
change OF front. 1t has not been a factor
In the fight. except to solidify and
strengthen the loyalty of my friends. Il
was simply transparent conspiracy to de-
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-04-21
HEADsMAN BRIsTOW's GRIST.
Dccnpitated Large Number of Fourth
Class Postmasters I'm Mis-
souri, Yesterday.

Washington. April 2O.-(Special) Fourth
class postmasters were appointed to-day
as follows:
Missour-Alton. Oregon county. L. G.
Rikard, vice l.. p. Norman, resigned; Bill
ings, Christian county, S. r. Purdy. vice
Ward Combs, removed; Butterfield, Barry
county. J. NJ. Cameron. vice r. w. Poplin
removed; Clifton Hill. Randolph county. W.
p. May. vice DIR. A ]. Bradsher. removed;
Corning. Holt county. +. W. Dege, vice +.
w. Walter removed; Craig, Holt county.
c. NJ. Ward vice l.. Teare. removed; Fair
Grove. Greene county. j. NJ. McCloskey,
vice Andrew Brown. removed; Iantha. Bar
ton county. ]. r. Hughes, vice w j. Kelly,
resigned; Meadville, Linn county. A. X.
Bailey, vice W. B. Patterson, removed;
Miller. Lawrence county. II. W. Neece, vice
j. NJ. Glasscock. resigned.
Kansas-Highland station, Doniphan
county, N. N. Gallagher. vice j. II. Foster
removed.
Indian Territory-Center, Chickasaw ma
tion Minnie Williams, vice w. III. Long,
resigned: Marble. Cherokee nation, j. l..
Keith, vice j. ID. Rice, resigned.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-04-21
OFFICERS RECOMMIsSIoNED.
Governor RenfrOw Does His Part To-
ward Keeping Oklahoma DEM
Ocrats In Office.

Guthrie, o. T., April 2o.--(SpeciaL) Gov
ernor Renfrow, who returned from Arkan-
sas yesterday. Was to-day prevailed upon
to recommission all his territorial ap-
pointees for two years. He had once an
nounced that he would not do this, but
would leave the incoming governor free to
surround himself with men of MS own
party at once. The officials were so anxious
TO hold on TO their jobs, however. and be-
came SO clamorous. besieginS the governor
at every turn, that he finally yielded The
officers TO be given commissions are: At
torney General Galbraith, Treasurer Tur-
ner. Auditor Nichols. School Land Commits
sioner Blincoe. Coal Oil Inspector Mosey
Adjutant General Jamison. Quarterm aster
Rosenbaum and all the regents of the Uni
versity. The Republicans will now have to
remove them in the courts. Governor Rem
frow will also, within a day or two. ap-
point a bank examiner, three live stock
inspectors, board of regents for the col
ored university and public weigher for
each of the twenty-three counties of the
territory.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-04-21

THE BURLINGTON ROUTE,
The Best Line to Chicago,
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-04-21
INVESTIGATION TO GO ON.
Governor Leedy as Good rs Snys He
VIII supply the Necessary
Funds,

Topeka, kas.. April 20.-(Specal.) The
legislative investigation farce will continue
and Governor Leedy will supply additional
money for investigating purposes if the
50 500 appropriation be exhausted. The gov
ernor was asked to-day if he would adj
vance money from his contingent fund to
keep the committee going and replied that
ne had not been asked to do so.
And If you were?" was suggested.
Il certainly know no reason why ! should
ernor.
Chairman Outcalt. of the committee, will
arrive here tomorrow to sign subpoenas
commencing one week from to-day, and
these will be given to Sergeant-at-Arms
Frank Forrest to serve. 1t is not known
who the additional witnesses will be, but
Frank Strickland, OF Kansas City and
Representative w. f. Brown, of Pratt, will
probably be summoned.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-04-21
SEDALIA'S "JACK THE HUGGER." !"
ShOwered Unceremonious and UnwcI-
come Cnrcsses Upon a 13-Year-
Old Girl Monday Night.

Sedalia, No, April 2O.-(Special.) For the
fourth time in a few months the unknown
hugger of women and girls created Il scene
of excitement last night on Ohio avenue, in
n tlickly settled residence portion of the
town. The victim this time was the 15-year-
old daughter of Mrs. Dicey Warren, who.
in company with her sister, Rose. aged lS
years, was returning home about 10 o. clock
when they were Overtaken by Il man about
40 years Old full beard and well dressed
who, without warning, threw his arms
around the girl. hugged her and repeatedly
kissed her on the lips. The screams Of the
young ladies brought assistance and the
fellow fed The police have Il fairly good
description of the man, but have made no
arrests.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-04-21
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MUSIC AND THE DRAMA.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.:

"Spartacus'' has made a tremendous hit
at the Grand. Last night but for Ihe rain
the house would have been packed. and
for tonight the prospects are that the
capacity of the house will be tested. So
great has been the demand for Sparta
GUS that the management has decided to
change the bill from My Lord and Some
Ladies' to "Spartacus.' Friday night.
Messrs. Wagenhals and Kemper have been
reluctant about putting on the comedy be-
cause they are not properly prepared 10 do
tacus'' has afforded them the opportunity
they wanted. They announce that the COM
edy will be seen here in the fall at the
opening of next season. when Mr.. James
will play here. Tomorrow afternoon .Ro-
meo and Juliet will be the bill and to-
morrow night "Othello.'
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-04-21
AUSTRALIANS GOLD PRODUCT.
Mark and the Yield Is on
the Increase,

Washington, April 20.-Australia has this
year reached the 1Oo.O0O,OOO ounce line in
her production of gold; that is. she has al
ready, since 1851. produced that amount OF
gold, and the yield of that precious metal
is on the increase. Victoria has produced 61
per cent of this output. Consul General
Maratta. who submits the figures in this
connection to the state department, shows
that the yield last year was 2,3I5,. As ounces
an Increase of 5000 ounces over the pro-
duction for 1885
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-04-21
Lands AS AN ECONOMIST.
Refuses to Board the Board of Par
dons While They Are ut the
Penitentiary.

Topeka. Kas.. April 20.-(Special.) War
den Harry Landis. of the state peni.en-
;iarv, who is much talked of and con-
demned just now by Populists because he
initiated the fight before the investigating
committee upon Lewelling, and because he
has given about all the Immediate members
of his family jobs at the penitentiary has
made an attempt to square" himself by
economy at the institution which really is
creditable He has sat down. on the time
honored custom of allowing the state board
of pardons to board off the state when
doing business at the penitentiary. and has
informed the members of that board that
there are some excellent hostelres IN the
city of Leavenworth where they will please
stop in the future
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-04-21
MISSOURI
KELLEY INSTITUTE
1915 independence Ave-,
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI.
HoMEsEEKERs' EXCURSION
Win Union Pacific sy.tem.

On May 4th and 18th. the Union Pa
cific will sell Eomeseekers' excursion
tickets to points in Kansas. Nebraska. Col
orado. Utah and Wyoming at rate of one
fare, plus 81, for the round trip, and good
for stopovers. Final limit twenty-one days.
No stopovers allowed on return trip. For
full information apply to Union Pacific
Ticket Agent, No. loo Main street, No. 1893
Union avenue and Union station. Tele-
phone 1109. j. B. FRAWLEY.
General Agent
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-04-21
IVORY MUST GO IT ALONE.
mnnd for Indemnity From
Great Britain.

Washington. April 20-The United States
government will not support the demand
for indemnity upon the British government
of Edward Ivory who was for some time
in prison in London under suspicion of be-
ing concerned in a dynamite plot and re-
Gently filed with the state department a de-
mand for an indemnity of about 100000
The proceedings to which Ivory was sub
jected, it has been found, were regular in
every respect, and similar in every point
of any foreigner or native in the United
States so there is no substantial reason for
the interference of the United States gov
ernment,
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-04-21
JAMES T. LLOYD.
Nominee for Congress In the
First Missouri District

Macon, Mo-, April 2O.-tSpeciall James
T. Lloyd, the Democratic nominee for con-
gress from the First district. is 40 years
old, and o Missourian by birth He was adj
mitted to the bar in the Lewis county cir
cult court in 1852, and in 1885 moved to
Shelby county, where he has since gained
prominence and honors as an attorney. He
was prosecuting attorney of Shelby county
from 1855 TO 1892. His political views favor
the free coinage of silver as embodied in
the Chicago platform.