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Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-30
SENSATIONAL HOUSE EPISODE.
MIR. Powers. of Vermont, and Mr.. BAR
rett. of Nnssnchusetts, Have
n Sharp Tilt.

Washington, Jan. 29.-The house today
witnessed another exciting and somewhat
sensational episode At the end of an
acrimonious debate on the conference re-
port on the bill to confer the rights and
franchises of the Atlantic & Pacific rail-
road ON the purchasers under the mort
gage foreclosure, Mr.. Powers. of Vermont
and Mr.. Barrett. of Massachusetts, ex-
changed broadsides Mr. Powers defended
the conference report against the assaults
OF a half-sCore of members led by Mr.
we're in his criticisms. charging that a
stock Jobhing operation was behind the
measure. This drew from Mr.. Powers a
reply IN which he charged that Boston
was the home OF the railroad wreckers'
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-30
WIFE MURDER AND SUICIDE.
Cleveland Drummer Ends Quarrel
by. Shooting His wife and
-e..H Himself.

Cleveland, o., Jan. 29.-Shortly after 3
o'clock this morning, Willard Cotton. AZ
years old, shot and almost instantly killed
his wife. and shot himself in the head. dy-
ing in a short time. Cotton came home at
o'clock and entered the bedroom occupied
by his wife and her daughter. Mrs. Cotton
and her husband quarreled, and he threw
a lamp at her. They then went to the
diningroom, where the quarrel was con-
tinued. No one knows what took place be-
tween them. but soon u shot was heard
Cotton had fired a revolver at his wife
the bullet striking her between the shoul-
ders. She died almost instantly. The man
then turned the weapon on himself and
fired bullet into his own head and soon
expired.
Cotton was a travelling salesman for a
Chicago shoe house. He drank heavily at
times, which led to frequent quarrels be-
tween himself and Wife.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-30
ASSAULTED BY A NEGRO.
Columbia, Pa. Woman BrutaIIy Beat
en- and Mistrented-LikeIy to
BE n LynChinr

Lancaster, Pa, Jan. 2a.-Mrs Elmer L.
Schner was brutally assaulted by an un-
known negro who entered her home in
Columbia, after her husband had left this
morning. The fellow beat her into in
sensibility, gagged and assaulted her and
fled. When she recovered consciousness
several hours later. she gave good de-
scription of the negro and the country is
being secured by police and citizens If
caught It is believed he win he lynched
Detectives of Columbia brought n dozen
colored men to this city this evening
charged with robbng railroad cars They
are all in jail. One of the men was taken
before Mrs. Schner. and she identified him
as her assailant and tainted away without
giving any particulars The officers said an
angry mob had ropes ready to hang the
cal until they succeeded in hustling the
men on board the cars for this city.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-30
DOUBLE CHICAGO TRAGEDY.
Conchm"n Kills Married Woman,
Who Turned Him Away. and
Then shoots Himself

Chicago. Jan. 2a.-J. A. Cunning a coach
man whose home is said to be in Cincin-
nafi. shot and instantly killed Mrs. Mary
Denning, at her home. 4OS5 State street,
to-day. He then attempted TO kill the
woman's two boys. hut failed. and turned
the weapon upon himself. falling across
Mrs. Dennings body, fatally wounded.
About year ago. Cunning roomed at Mrs.
Denning's house. He made an attempt to
kill her, woundng her in the arm and
head. He escaped and was not again seen
until his appearance to-day. II is said that
Cunning had been forced TO leave Mrs.
Denning'S house on account OF his unwel-
come attentions.
Mr.. Denning, who is a liveryman sep
arated from his wife some years ago on
account of the attentions Cunning paid to
his wife. This II is thought, was the cause
of Mrs. Denning's refusal to allow Cum
ming to remain at her house, and which
led TO her death.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-30
CoNGREssMEN INSTRUCTED.
Kansas Senate Adopts n Resolution
Directing Them to Work for
Free Silver

Topeka. Kas., Jan. 29-(SpeciaL) Sena-
tor Campbell,s resolution instructing the
Kansas members in congress not to oppose
tariff legislation but to work for the free
coinage of silver at Is to 1. came up for dis
cussion to-day in the senate. This resoIu-
ton claimed that Is to ] would cure all the
ills the country is heir to.
Senator Lamb presented an amendment
declaring that inasmuch as the silver ques-
ton was put to sleep by the voters of the
United States last November, the senate
of Kansas should bow to the will of the
majority and declare that, until an inter-
national agreement is reached. the gold
standard must be maintained. After n de-
bate lasting two hours. in which each SEN
ator was allowed to work over his old cam
paign speech, the amendment was voted
down and the original resolution carried by
a strict party vote
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-30
RAILROAD MEN TO BE HEARD.
rOad Committee To-day-Repre-
sentative Browns jealousy

Topeka, Kas.. Jan. 2s.-9pecialD The
senate committee on railroads will meet to-
morrow and listen to the arguments of the
rep -esentatives of railroads concerning leg
slatiop affecting their interests 1t was
intended that the meeting be Il joint ses-
sion of the senate and house railroad COM
mittees, but w. +. Brown. chairman of the
house committee, refused 10 hold a Joint
meeting. When requested to hold such a
meeting to-day, he said that when he want
ed to listen to the arguments of the rail-
road attorneys he would notify Them
Brown is dcsirous of making a record this
session, and he wants a railroad bill passed
that will bear his name. Should Joint
committee bill be prepared and passed, it
would he known as the Harris railroad bill
because of Harris prominence as United
States senator-elect and chairman of the
senate railroad committee. For this rea-
son. Brown refused to meet in joint scs-
sion
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-30
SOCIETY WOMAN THREATENED
Mrs. BradIey-Mnrtin Receiving Many
Incendinry Letters Anent
Her Famous Ball.

New York, Jan. 3O.-'The Press this morn
ing says: Mrs. Bradley Martin has re-
ceived dozens of threatening letters in con-
neCtion with the famous fancy dress ball
which she will give on February 10. These
letters have disturbed her and Mr. Martin
greatly. Some of them have been of so in
csnaiary n character as to Indicate that
they Were written by anarchists. They
have limited at all sorts of violence IL the
ball is given. and in some of them dynamite
bombs have been mentioned.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-30
To Prevent OvercapitaIization.

Washington. Jan. Ex-senator Allen to-
day introduced a bill. the purpose of which
was announced in the title to be ITO
prevent the overcapitaliZation of corpora
ucnS.' II requires all interstate railroad
steamboat and telegraph lines to file Il
correct schedule of all their assets with
the commissioners of railroads, and also
to file written evidence to show that their
capital STOCK does not exceed the actual
value of their assets.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-30
Elmer Il. Cox Brcnk, Jail.

Perry. o. T., Jan. 29.-(Special) Elmer T.
Cox broke jail at Pawnoe Wednesday night
by grabbing the jailer's pistol and knock
ing him down. lie was indicted for the
murder of Hon. l.. =. Crawford three
months ago Crawford and Cox were
neighhors. Their wives disagreed and Mrs
trdw ford had Mrs. Cox arrested. Cox killed
Crawford with Il stick of timber. 1t is
thought Cox went to Texas, where he has
numerous relatives. Officers are in pursuit.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-30
EIGHT HOURS FOR POLICE.
Topeka Police Board Issues an Order
Which VIII Cost the City
$4,000 n Year.

Topeka. Kas.. Jan. 29.-(Special.) The
retiring board of police commissioners of
this city has ordered the chief of police to
make out the pay roll of the members of
the department for the month of January
on the basis of eight hours for a day's
work. This is the first board to comply
with the request of the state labor commits
Sioner, Mr.. Bird, to comply with the eight
hour law. The order will entail an addi-
tional expense to the city of 600 a year
and it is expected that the city will fight it.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-30
MISTREATED BY sPANIARDs.
officials Take Unwarranted Liberties
on an American Schooner
Mt Porto Rico.

New Haven, Conn.,, Jan. 29.-The three
masted schooner Jennie A. Stubbs of Lee
mcise, Me-. Captain Dorr, which put in
here last night after an unusually rough
voyage from Rum Key, West Indies re-
ports maltreatment at the hands OF Span
ish officers at Porto Rico. The Stubbs left
Philadelphia in December for Porto Rico
with Il cargo of coal and Captain Dorr
carried u bundle of American newspapers
for his consignee. AT Porto Rico she was
boarded by Spanish officers. who believed
Captain Dorr of his newspapers and sub
jected officers and crew TO the closest
scrutiny. They were dogged throughout
their stay on the island, and at every
turn were watched and annoyed by Span
ish officers.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-30
story of the Quarrel Denied.

London, Jan. ga special dispatch from
Monte Carlo, published to-day. denies that
the Princess de Chimay of Detroit. and
her GYPSY lover. JanoS RiSo. have quar-
relied An interview is published with RIGGS
wife in which the latter is quoted as say
ing she has received Il letter from the prin-
cess urging her 10 agree to Il divorce in
order that the princess child may not he
born cut OF wedlock.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-30
Ury's Resubmission Resolu,ion.

Topeka kas., Jan. 29.-(SpeciaI) Rep
resentative Dingus, of Linn. tonight stated
that the temperance Scommittee would ia
vorably report the Try resubmission reso-
luton to the house for passage.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-30

Chattanooga, Tenn. Jan. PA posse of
police officers this morning Went TO the
home of Billy Carter, noted desperado
eral months ago. They found Carter, who
resisted arrest He opened fire on the ON
GERS the first shot breaking officer Charles
Brooks arm. All of the officers returned
the fire and Carter fell. pierced by twelve
bullets.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-30

tary Freeman, of the Humane Soriety of
Kansas City, that his young daughter.
who has been cared for by u charitable
institution there several weeks can no
longer be supported. On October c. Minnie
Dial, only l2 years old. and Abraham Saul
ter, aged u, We're granted Il marriage IL
cense, but no certificate was ever returned
for record. Saulter is said to be in the
Kansas City jail, and Minnie wants, to
le9vc him. She will be sent means of
transportation.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-30
Twenty Years for Arson.

New York. Jan. 29-Adoiph Meyer plead
ed guilty to-day to setting fire to the tene-
mont house on East one Hundred and
Thirteenth street about two weeks leh
and he was sentenced to serve twenty
years in states prison. The fire was SET nj
night and endangered the lives of sixty
eight occupants of the building
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-30
Another Fort scott Arrest.

Fort Scott, Kas.. Jan. 29.-tSpecial.) 5y
the confession o. Al Peck a well known
young man of this city. VINO. together with
Mamie Price. notorious woman. has jus,
been convicted Of receiving stolen property
another Important arrest has been made
on the SANE charge. Tha prisoner is j. r
Freeman, an old and well known salooll-
keeper. who is charged with receiving and
selling stolen merchandise
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-30
Ton of Dynamite Explodes.

Hazelton. Pa, Jan. 29.-Two thousand
pounds of dynamite exploded at the Crystal
Ridge colliery. near here, last night Three
of the breaker torn out, and the engine
house destroyed. Watchman Rickert and
Engineer Younger were buried in the de-
bris, the former being fatally injured The
explosion is said TO have been the work of
tramps.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-30
Our Is and....
....Other Eyes.

Our rs are just rs strong as
! they were fifty years ago, when
We have cause TO use them.
But we have less and less cause
topraise ourselves, since others
do the praising, and we are
more than willing for you to see
us through other eyes. This
is how We look TO S. 7. Boyce,
wholesale and retail druggist,
Duluth, AIinn, who after a
! quarter of a century of obser-
walton writes:
1 q have sold Ayers Sarsapa-
rilla for more than IS years,
both at wholesale and retail,
and have never heard anything
but words of praise from my
customers; not a single COM
plant has ever reached me. I
believe Ayers Sarsaparilla 10
be the best blood purifier, that
has been introduced to the gen
eral public" This, from a
man who has sold thousands of
dozens of Ayers Sarsaparilla,
is strong testimony. But it
only echoes popular sentiment
the world over, which has,
"Nothing but words of praise
for Ayers SarsapariIIa."
Any doubt aboutit? Send for.'Curebook"
It kills doubts and cures doubters
Address J. C, AVER Co, Lowell Mass.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-30
Says It Was AccidentnI.

Herington. Kas., Jan. 29.-CSpecial.) The
coroner's jury in the case of the killing of
9-year-old Lebold Bieher by his playmate
12-year-old Oscar Ohms. found verdict of
accidental killing. There We're no witnesses
and Ohms gave the only testimony The
boys were scuff1ing with loaded gun
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-30
Pcnitentinry Board Appointments.

Topeka, Kas., Jan. 29.-(SpeciaI.) c. f.
Allison, of Erie, was appointed by Govern
or Leedy to-day as a member of the peni-
tentary board to succeed r. W. Eckcrt of
Arkansas City. whose term expires in
April. Mr.; Allison edits the Erie Sentinel
NJ. l.. Drake, of Mcpherson. was also ap-
pointed as director of the board
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-30
Indianapolis Hotel Fire,

indianapolis. Ind, Jan. 29-The north
wing OF the DenisOn hotel. one of the finest
IN indianapolis. was damaged this evening
y, by tre and water: The loss on furnishings
the building will be between 81 900 or s, 600,
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-30
Roatner to Keen Mis scnt.

Washington. Jan. 29--Elections commit
ton of Alexis Renoit tPop), against c. ].
Boatner, from the Fifth district of Louis
lana in favor of Mr.. Boatner, the sitting
member.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-30
Two Penitentinry Appointments.

Topeka. Kas.. Jan. 29.-CSpeciaI0 Harry
Lands, upon the approval of Governor
Leedy. to-day appointed John Gray of
Usage City, superintendent of mines at the
penitentiary, and John Chase, of Emporia
as engineer of the mine.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-30
Robbers Are FoiIed.

W)odbine, Kas., Jan. 29.-tSpecial) Rob
hers broke into the postoffice here last
night and stole 4 small amount in stamps
and cash. They drilled into the safe but
were frightened away before blowing it up.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-30
The Rfggs-smnrt Contest.

Topeka. Kas., Jan. 29-(SpecialD Lieu
tenant Governor Harvey to-day appointed
Senators Harris, Lamb and Hemick as a
committee to take the evidence in the
Riggs-Smart judicial contest case.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-30
cold Cure nim KiIIed.

Topeka, kas., Jan. 29.-(Special.) The
bill providing for the treatment of inebri-
ates by counties was killed by the tenn
perance committee of the house to-day.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-30
KANSAS NATAL DAY.
Continued From First Page.

remove the disabilities of all Confederate
soldiers who now or may ever reside in
Kansas.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-30
STUDENTS IN REBELLION.

The jail record of Kansas city shows no
such q man as abraham Saulter.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-30
a Mistake somcwher.

Springfield, Mo. Jan. 29.-(Speciall A.
Dial, a laborer, received word from Secre-
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-30

Emery Hunting. of Company l, has beer
appointed a sergeant
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-30

Thomas a. Barber, Company D. was dis
charged from the service of the state yes
terday, his term of enlistment having ex-
pired.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-23

,-.. >-,r.n Side Relief Association vrI
.f... r.,.a .r.rt. .r next Tuesday rl.-
nina, .i.5.- III. chestnut trees. THE proc
...f. .r. f. e, fo charitable purposes.
rss ".-o...ton was 0rean.zod about
fv.lv. months aeo to help those ODD
r..i. and fhc.. entertainments are gwen
that o,,r1ou. may assist these k.I m-
dies r.io1. tle suffering and wants of
those iu need
rf. officer. ara. AIRS Garland Clarke.
president. Airs VaWtcr. lio,-prs-.dani.
Aims N.ir.u. starks. secretary. llrs.
Davis treasurer
Ou tl. ,Denia. of June 90 the Rector s.
Aid @o...,. OF Er.nn.ny church viii cIyo
3D. lawn Irtr Tae entertainment ie
er.n u order to obtain Obj. necessary
means for putting ln OltDtrI. Ughts iu thc
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-23

Next Monday NIGHT has been scr anart
MS ladies' night hv the McGW Catholic
Union The lady friends OF the members
viii Doe entertained with snocill amu-e-
ont programme the musical features Of
which will Doe under thc direction Of Pro-
fcssor Charles J.. Mutier
The NV DevOtions being held daily
~ r. NJ throughout the month. are
LARGELY attended on Tuesday and
Thursdays the henediction - the Blessed
Sacrament Is given In addition 20 the
regular service.
on the last SUNDAY 81 this month the
usual May procession. IN honor OF the
Virgin Mary. Will take place I'm the Cathe-
ORAL. Several hundred boys and girls will
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-23
HOW TO FIND OUT.

FIJI bottle or common glass with your
water and let 30 stard tweniy-four hours
a sediment or settling indicates an un-
h'tlhy condition n the kidneys. When
URINE stains linen IL is positive evidence
or kidney trouble roo frequent desire
10 Ultimate or n1in in the back. is also
,on' incine proof that the kidneys anu
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-23

For use In bathrooms where there IS no
stationary wGshbowl a new device con-
slsts OF a framework 10 hold an earthen
bowl hinged 10 the bath tub. so that Il
can be swung under the faucets 10 draw
the water for washing, and when not in
use can be folded back against the wall
70 be out Of the way.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-23

WILLIAMSBURG Va. May p -sne-
The anniversary OF General Nc
Gruder's taking charge OF the Army OF
the Peninsula was celebrated by the Nc
Gfuder-Ewen Camp Of Confederate vete-
rams yesterday. assisted boy large mum
Der o. citizens and students. and at t-e
same time a tribute was paid 10 the mem
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-23

Old Man-Hows John today
Anxious Female-Very bad doctor SAID
when e brought is medicine as o"
can't last through the night.
Old Man-Ah. well, r ought 70 know.
f knows what c gives i'm Philadelphia
Press.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-23
Specific No. 10
strengthens the
Weak Stomach.

No. 10 cures Dyspepsia.
No. 10 couectS the Digestion.
No. 10 tones up the Stomach.
No. 10 makes the appetite keen.
No. 10 prevents distress after
eating.
No. 10 relieves smokers heart
burn
No. 10 stcadics the Nerves.
No. 10 removes liver spots.
No. 10 gently assists Nature.
40. 10 promotes health.
No 10 i, only eJualed in mertby
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-07-10

prices cannot rise so long as the gold
standard obtains That was the aSser-
ton made with endless persistence by the
silver standard orators and newspapers
last year The basal proposition of Mr..
Bryan that commodities could not
reach higher values save through the free
coinage of silver. What do we now see :?
Wheat has advanced. in the face of re-
ports indicating tremendous yield this
summer In the grazing regions sheep
have nearly doubled in price since last
year Wool has gone up fifty per cent
The cattle market is good. In the general
market there is an upward movement
The impossible has happened. then. What
do the free coinage advocates say about
the condition that now confronts them !?
Precisely what anyone would expect
them to -nothing--Cincinnati Times
Star (Rep.).
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-07-10

No publication within the last few
weeks has attracted more attention
than that furnished the readers Of this
paper early last mouth. showing
marked Improvement in business CON
ditions throughout the country This
was evidenced ny collection of state
ments on this subject from scores of
newspapers of all political parties. and
from all parts of the country The
evidence of general and widespread i'm
provement was plainly shown by this
and much n subject of qualification
that we present herewith another in
stallment of expressions of this char
acter. gathered from all sections and
from papers of all political shades of
opinion:
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-07-10
Unm ista X a bile Signs.

There are unmistaka Bile signs of a re-
turn of prosperity in the iron and steel
manu- featuring certerS of the country, IN
the opinion of the Cleveland Leader All
around PittsburG there has been a re-
sumption of work in most of the mills and
factories. and the same reports come from
the industrial cities of eastern Ohio and
western Pennsylvania There was a re-
vival just fter the election in November.
due in the main TO restoration of comb
depce but the people were not fully pre-
pared for a complete return to CONNER
cial and industrial activity. They had
felt the effects of the depression too long
to recover from it suddenly, and it was not
to be expected that building enterprises,
which are the surest revivers of business.
would he undertaken at the beginning of
winter With the opening of spring it will
be different. however Big projects which
have been delayed by the panic will now
be pushed as soon as the weather permits
and before the first of April there is GER
tain to be a distinct improvement in COM
mercial and industrial conditions.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-07-10

The mercantile reports for the past
week leave no room for doubling the fact
that signs of ma rked improvement in bust
ness conditions are diScernihle every
hand The unexpected progress made by
the tariff bill in the Senate. with the pros
pect of adjournment of Congress some
time in July. together with the optimistic
speeches of Secretary Gage. in which he
gave the country assurance of ultimate
relief from certain admitted defects in our
financial system. have all combined to
make the trade record of the week most
satisfactory one. That the hopeful and
encouraging utterances of the President
and his Secretary of the Treasury had a
marked influence on trade conditions was
evidenced by the increased foreign de
mand for American secnrities---Chicag go
Times Herald Qnd-).
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-07-10

Everything that is apparent points to
a rapid revival of prosperity this fall We
are promised abundant harvests, with bet
ter prices than for many years. If the
farmers get good prices for large crops
it will make a demand upon our manu-
facturers for their products. The wheels
of industry will revolve once more. There
will he work for the unemployed and we
shall have that satisfactory condition for
which we have yearned so long. We are
not pessimists. We are exceeding ly hope
full of the future. The speech of Presi-
dent Mckinley at the banquet Wednes-
day night was worthy the man and the oc-
ca sion. Prosperity is al hand.-PhiIadel-
phia Inquirer (fsep).
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-07-10

Either because the business men have
taken heart from the com fortinG assIir-
ances of Secretary Gage and the reason
able certainty that n new tariff law will
be in force within few weeks. or be
cause better times had to come in the
natural order of things. there is a definite
and nnquestionable improv ement in the
business situation. There are SO many in
dications of this in so many quarters that
1t is idle to deny that a change for the
better is taking place. There are indus
tries which have not revived as yet. but
their turn will come. There are some
which always lag behind in the process
sion--C;hicago Tribune Rep.l-