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Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-28
CITY NEWS IN PARAGRAPHS.

The Indiana people of the two Kansas
Citys will meet at the Coates House club
room Tuesday T,nn $ la EVENING Hana{sr to c complete the or
The annual gathering of the Mobiles of the
Mystic Shrine will be held at the Coates
House Wednesday evening. Nearly 400
Mobiles are expected to attend the BAN
quet
All colored voters are requested to attend
the meeting of the Colored Republican Club
at Sixth, and Charlotte tomorrow night.
well attended.
The board Of managers Of the Protestant
Home for Aged Women extends thanks to
the pupils and teachers Sf the public schools
Of Kansas City and to others for Thanks
giving gifts to the Institution.
At Cooley lake yesterday afternoon ]. J..
Foster bagged thirty-six ducks; ]. T. Bird,
twenty.eight: D. Bontecou. ,twenty-two: l..
NJ. Mohr, fourteen. The ducks were f1y-
ing well and sportsmen had excellent shoot
ing.
the custom house yesterday for export to
from KANSAS City to that country. The
principally sent to German ports. e
The Humane Society's medals now dis
played in Jaccard's window. will be award
ed at a mass meeting Of the Band of Mercy
probabiy in the Central school Auditorium faIn
on the second Saturday in December.
The ladies' of the Springfield Avenue
CnrlSIlan cnuIcn VIII H9ia CHRISTMAS pa
Thirty-frst and Charlotte streets. Booths
will be open all day. with an entertaining
programme each evening. Suppers will be
served from 6 to s p. m.
At the next meeting Of the ex-Confed-
crate Association to be held at Veteran
Company AS hall. corner Thirteenth and
Grand avenue, next Friday evening. Colo
viewing the siege of Vicksburg, the first
three days battles, the explosion of a mine
under Fort Hill, the gallant defense by the
sixth Missouri infantry and the death Of
Colonel Eugene Erwin. The old battlefag
Of Colonel Erwin's regiment will be on ex-
hibition.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-28
METROPOLIS MISCELLANY.

O'Connor's college. 524 Minnesota avenue.
Simon Aldridge and Cora Lee. of LeXing-
ton. NO.. were united in marriage yester-
day morning by Probate Judge Herr.
Sheriff Longfellow and Alderman Orrin
this morning from a two weeks hunting
trip in the Indian territory.
O'Connor's college. 524 Minnesota avenue,
Miss Ella Schoshusen left for Leaven-
worth last evening, where she will attend
the Franke-keith and Franke-Magahey
weddings.
NJ. G. Jones. clerk of the board of edu-
cation. Alderman Harry Mendenhall and
Robert Dunning have returned from a
hunting trip in Southern Kansas. They
were very successful.
O'Connor's college, 524 Minnesota avenue.
The ladies' of Central Christian church
will give their annual apron baZar at
Sixth n Minnesota avenue next Tuesday
and Wednesday. Chicken dinner will be
served Tuesday, and supper Tuesday even
ing.
DIR. Charles H. st. John left last night
for Los Angeles, Cal, where he expects to
spend the winter with his wife. Mrs. st.
John is still in i'll health. and her physi-
clan advised her to remain in California
during the winter months.
Fireman James Ball returned yesterday
from a hunting trip in Nebraska. He
brought back a large number of fine rab-
bits, and last night the firemen OF No. 1
being prepared by the fremen at head
quarters.
AT Central Christian church the pastor,
Rev. Mr.. v; T. JohEson. will preach at
mons on Being a Christian" Sunday
school at 800 a. M; Junior Christian En-
deayor s;Ss p; M; Z 1b P. s. sns c: e; prayer IysI
attend Major Coles meeting in the even
ing.
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At the

The Junior Order of United American
Mechanics will attend services at the First
Methodist church at II a. m. this morning,
at which time the pastor, Rev. DR.. Bright,
will preach for them a special Thanksgiv-
ing sermon. In thee evening the pastor will
preach on 1.-THE Measure and Object of
Gods Love-" At the close of the morn
ing service the pastor desires to see every
member, for a special object.
The first Sunday in Advent will be cele-
brated at the cathedral with appropriate
services. the musical selections. to be rem:
dered by. the full choir and %soloists. will
Schmidt's mass in E fiat. For the ofrertory
Miss Maude Allen will sing IN 20, Salu-
taris Hostia," by Theo. Won la Hasche. fol-
lowing which Frank N. Hair. Of Baldwin.
will play a occasional on the Miege Me-
mortal organ. The vespers and benediction,
with the full Junior choir, will be held at
$3.50 p. m.
The subject of Rev. DIR. Page. during the
morning hour, at the Presbyterian church
will be After Thanksgiving; What?" In
the evening he will deliver his second lect-
ure On early Copies of the Bible" which
will be illustrated with fac SMILES Of the
manuscripts.
In the Congregational church Rev. Mr..
NOR on "a Business Talk to Business
Men," with a pulpit editorial upon 9Th
give an editorial on THE Trolly as a Social
Factor" followed by a sermon on THE
Rev. Mr.. T. N. Atkins. of Decatur, ILL.,,
has accepted the call to the vacant rector
ship of st. Paul's Episcopal church and
will take charge of the parish December 1.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-28
THE NEWS AT %LEAvENW0RTH.
Matthew Ryan Probably Fatally In
5ured-Mrs. Abke's Death to
BE Investigated.

The community was shocked yesterday
morning to learn that Matthew Ryan was
lying at the point Of death at his farm.
south Of Lansing, the result of an accident.
some. cattle. and was riding a pony. One
of the bunch started to break away
and the pony suddenly wheeled in pursuit.
The movement was SO unexpected that Mr..
Ryan was thrown to the ground and rem
dered unconscious.
He was taken into his house, and ,physi-
clans from the city sent for. and they
remained with him through the night and
yesterday. 1t is their opinion that a blood
clot has formed on the brain, and an oper-
alton is talked of. Yesterday afternoon
DR.. Willis P. King, of Kansas City, and
Surgeon Bannister, from Fort Leaven-
worth, went out.
Mr.. Ryan's family went out to his bedside
and distant relatives nave been telegraph
ed for. as the worst is feared. Nj. Ryan
progressive citizens. and has always been
foremost in everything to advance The
of the firm of Ryan & Richardson. Is a
large stakeholder in the Leavenworth Coal
Company and largely interested in cattle
raising in the West.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-28
saw The THIEF RUN AWAY.
HOME OF FRANK ASKEw ROBBED
BY A PORCH CLIMBER.
Miss Maud Askew Scared the Fellow
Away After He Had Gathered Up
. Few Trinkets-OtheP Lo.
cal Criminal News.
that hang on"

While the family Of Frank Askew. vice
president of the Askew Saddlery Company,
vas at supper last night about Z o'clock.
a sneak thief climbed the front porch of
the home. at 6l9 West Tenth street, and
opened h window leading into Miss
Maud skew's room by means of a "jim-
my" Passing through the young woman's
room the thief ransacked Mr.. and Mrs.
ASkews ROOM: but, hiding nothing. return
ed TO Miss Askew's room. There he found
several college pins. a necklace. a pear;
appropriated. He was looking about the
kew. who had finished supper. started up
stairs. The thief heard her footsteps on
the stairs and ran to the window and out
OH the porch. Miss Askew heard the thief
leaving the room. and ran screaming down
stairs. Her father met her In the hallway.
and. running to the front door, saw the
thief cutting around the side of the house.
He reported the matter to the police.
Wednesday hight the house of Wilson
Askew, brother of Frank Askew, at 1l02
Brooklyn avenue. was entered by a porch
climber. He was frightened away before
he got anything by Miss Peake Askew,
who jumped out of a sick bed and scream
ed for help. Wilson Askew's house is oppo-
site Chief Hayes home.
Paul f. BiShofsberber. of 1910 Tracy ave-
rue, reported to the police last night that
a thief entered his house yesterday after
noon during the absence of the family.
ana stole $50 from a bureau drawer.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-28
independence New. Notes.

Miss Mary Mccoy is visiting friends at
Lexington. Mo. She will attend the Field
wedding, which takes place in that city this
week.
Rev. Mr.. Alexander Proctor will occupy
the pulpit of the Christian church this
morning at the regular hour. In the even
ing Rev. Mr.. Vernon will preach.
J.. G. ". RedmOn n wife have returned
from Kirksville, Mo-, where they have been
visiting relatives.
Judge Gates held a session of circuit
q number of routine orders.
J.. H.. Wheeler and wife, Of Sedalia, are
the guests Of Rev. Mr.. Houchins and fam
lily.
Miss Della Maroon Is entertaining Miss
Maud Stanley, of Wa%rrensburg. Mo.
The funeral Of Rev. Mr.. John Price will
be held this afternoon at 2:30 O'Clock from
Trinity Episcopal church. Deceased was
connected with Trinity church for many
years.
D. F. Hartman is still very i'll at his
home on South Usage street.
The Waggoner-Gates Milling Company
shut down yesterday by reason of the main
driving shaft twisting Off in the basement.
Miss May Trader and Fannie Schiller, Of
Warrensburg. who have been the guests
of Miss Mertie Hills, have returned home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Christian OFT will leave at
leo.
Mrs. Melvin Hulse entertained Tuesday
evening in honor of her niece, Miss Jose
phine Warner. Those present were Misses
Josie Martin. Lula Bushwa. Ada Helmig.
Pauline stewart Mertie Hill: Messrs. Rob
ert Jones, Oscar Widnup. VIII Baldwin. w.
Ramsey, Rufus Ragland, Walter Gaugh.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-28
DIED A VIOLENT DEATH.
Young Mems Congress Kills . Bill to
Keep Owners of Corporation
Stock Ont Of COuxreas.

Keep Owners of Corporation
stock Out of ConRress.
At the meeting of the Young Men con-
gress last night the labor committee sub
mitted a favorable report on the bill to
require the use Of smoke consumers on all
public buildings. The bill was recommitted
for further consideration.
The judiciary COMMITTEES submitted a re-
port recommending the passage of a bill
declaring all persons ineligible to member
ship in the United States senate and con-
gress who owned stock in or were interest
ed. directly or Indirectly, in any corpora
ton. The friends of the measure contend
ded that the recent charges Of speculation
in sugar and other products Of the farm
ers made against the members of the body
rendered some such law almost a necessity.
A member from Texas asked II the hold
ing of stock in cemetery associations would
not. under the provisions Of the bill as re-
ported by the committee, render a man in
eligible to a seat in Ongress.
Speaker Reed thought 1t would, w%hereup-
on the Lone Star statesman announced his
unceasing opposition to the measure.
A gentleman from Connecticut stated
ed church. He wanted to know II he would
be ineligible for reelection to the body in
the event of the passage Of the measure.
Speaker Reed ruled that he would. where
upon he also announced undytng opposition
to the passage of the bill.
At this juncture a recess of ten minutes
was taken, during which Informal caucus
ing was the. order and the result was that.
was so plastered with amendments that fur
Their consideration of it was postponed to
the next meeting. pending which its author
will endeavor to identify his progeny.
an open session of the body in the near flu
ture.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-28
ARMOURDALH.

Miss Lena Paradis. of Shawnee avenue
is quite ill.
A. Groomer has returned from a hunting
trip in Clay county, well supplied with
game.
James McConville was arrested yesterday
on complaint of Anna Porch for disturbing
the peace.
A thief stole 500 from the pockets of A.
Lewis, a fireman employed at the Rex mills,
yesterday.
The Armourdale Social Club gave a dance
in Dempsey's hall last evening. A large
crowd was present.
had been visiting friends in Armourdale,
returned home last evening.
Leave all news items and complaints at
Lienirger's book store. sos Kansas avenue.
avenue.
Mr.. Franey. of 51s Scott avenue. reports
that his young son. while playing Saturday
fell on a stick, which penetrated into his
throat, infiicting serious injuries.
John Davidson's hunting party. returned
yesterday. All were well supplied with
game. Professor Mexican. of the Armour
dale school, was said to have been the best
shot.
A dispatch from Edwardsville to No. 3
police station states that the general mer-
into and robbed of a large quantity of
goods.
A committee from the Retail Clerks
Reep tb wir p Taie on on b bne sseTe apea on sumo sumo
days. and endeavor to induce them to close
hereafter.
Rev. Mr.. Slaughter. state counselor of the
Junior Order of American Mechanics, of
Missouri. will deliver a lecture on Amer
lean Principles at Shankenbery's hall
next Tuesday afternoon.
Rev. Mr.. S. B. Fleming, of Wichita. Kas.,
will occupy the pulpit of the Central Pres
byterian church this morning at II o'clock.
His subject will be 'our Country and Its
Needs" The evening subject will be THE
Church of God and Its Present Needs"
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-28
Fort LenyenMorth.
Edwin A. Macklin. of Whipple Barracks

Edwin A. Macklin. of whipple Barracks.
A T., is visiting Lieutenant Marshall.
Captain J. B. Kerr and Lieutenant ].
4. Cole. Sixth cavalry. and Lieutenant
Henry Abbott, Twentieth infantry. met
yesterday as a board of survey to fix the
responsibility for the damaged condition of
one carbine. model 1896, for which Captain
w. Baird Is responsible.
Services will be conducted in the post
chapel to-day by Chaplain Robinson, be-
ginning at 10:45 a. m. and $50 p. n.
noted to be first sergeant, Troop D, sixth
cavalry. vice Sergeant Sweeney. appointed
ordnance sergeant. Corporal McComb has
been made sergeant of the same troop and
Private Mullay appointed corporal.
There are now 511 convicts in the federal
prison. with but 1873 cells in which to ac-
commodate them.
Privates Gray and Menke, Company B,
Twentieth infantry, are to be tried by
court-martial for conduct to the prejudice
of good order and military discipline. Lieu
tenant Paddock has been detailed to act
as their counse before the court.
Private L. r. Hitchcock. Company T,
Twentieth infantry, will be sent to Hot
Springs. Ark, for treatment at the gov
eminent hospital.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-28
In Memory of GUY Smith.

At the last regular meeting of Burnside
post. G.. A. r.. the following resolutions of
coincidence were adopted on the death of
Comrade Guy Smith:
Whereas. 1t pleased the Great Com
mander. the Almighty God. to sound the
last roll call for our comrade Guy, Smith.
on the iith day OF october 1877: and. as he
private in Company X. Second Illinois cav.
burnside post. G. A. r.. at Kansas City.
Has. it is but fitting that we pass the fol-
Resolved. That in Guy Smiths death
we have lost a true and loyal friend, a kind
neighbor and a brave comrade, who had
the love and respect of all.
Resolved, That this post extend to the
widow our heartfelt sympathy In her be-
reavement. and commend her to God. the
giver OF all good. for comfort in her be-
reavement-
Resolved. That a copy of these resolu-
lions be sent to the papers for publication.
and to the widow of our deceased comrade.
TX. F. SNYDER.
u. G. DAUGHERTY.
u. W. LONGFELLOW,
COMMITTEES"
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-28

SEEKS TO EVADEL LAW
TECHNICAL PLEA Of CANADIAN
GUARANTY COMPANY.
REFUSES PAYMENT OF LOSSES.
ON GROUNDS THAT ITS KANSAS L.
CENsE HAS BEEN REVOKED.
Suit of George Fowler, Son & Co.,
Limited, Against Guaranty Com
Pany Of North America to
Rccov 81 ,9OO-Mis-
REFUSES PAYMENT OF LOSSES

Attorneys Angevine and Cubbison argued
q plea in abatement before Judge Alden. of
the district court. yesterday, in the case Of
the George Fowler, Son & Co. (Limited)
against the Guaranty Company of North
America, a Canadian corporation, to recov-
er 1900. Messrs. Angevine and Cubbison,
who represent the defendant company, ar
gusd that inasmuch as State Insurance
Commissioner McNall had refused to issue
their company a license to do business in
the state, the Fowler company was thus
barred from recovering On a policy written
by their client. They also set up the claim
that the defendant company was not an in
surance company. and that it had no agents
or Offices in Kansas. The matter was taken
under Amusement by Judge Alden, whose
decision will be awaited with interest, as 1t
will be an important one from a business
point of view.
According to the petition filed by the
Fowlers. the Guaranty company issued poll
cies assuring the fidelity of about twenty
of. Fowler's employees. While these policies
were in force job Mckenzie, the compa-
ny's agent at Montgomery. Ala. was dis
covered to be short in his accounts with the
company in the sum of s. 800. Mckenzie
was one of the men whose fidelity has been
guaranteed by the Guaranty company. The
Fowler company made no effort to catch
VNcfAlIlZie, out 1eli DICK on the Guaranty
company for the shortage. The Guaranty
company refused to settle the claim on the
grounds that 1t had been refused a license
10 do business In the state and that it had
Withdrawn from Kansas altogether, hence
1t could not be sued in Kansas.
Attorney c. F. Hutchings. for the Fowler
company, argued against the dismissal of
the case. He showed that when the Guar
anty company issued the policies it was
doing business in Kansas protected by a
license issued by Ex-Governor Anthony, who
was then insurance commissioner. and that
furthermore the defendant company gave
the commissioned power of attorney under
which any policyholder in the state could
sue the Guaranty company. An affidavit
from Commissioner McNall was produced
in which he says that the power of attor-
ney has disappeared from his office. II is
claimed that IL Judge Alden should decide
for the Guaranty company the only remedy
at law left for the Fowler company will be
10 sue the Guaranty company in the Cana
dian courts. 1t is not positively known,
but IT is thought that this same company
is now carrying a large number of policies
in this state Of the same nature as the one
on which the Fowler company is endeavor-
ing to recover,
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-28
Ruddfck Children Brought Back.

Elk Mayor r. F. Harmon returned yes
terday from Winchester, Kas., where he
went to meet and escort little Grace Itud-
dick, one of the three orphan daughters Of
George Ruddick. to this city. The child
for the past two years. Mr.. Harmon was
reoentedly appointed guardian of these or
phans by Franklin lodge, A. o. U: w.
eide in Kansas City. Mo-. September s. He
was a member of Frankiin lodge. of this
city. He carried 5000 insurance in the
order and before he took his own life had
his three little children made the bene-
f~iciaries. They had not lived with him for
two years. The lodge named Mr.. Harmon
as guardian for the orphans. He has
placed them in homes in this city.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-28

at s. and Y. P. S. c. E. at els. All are
cordially invited to these services.
Thu Rev. Mr.. L. q. Burr. of Kansas City.
MO. will preach at the Nrth Side Chris
tan church. corner Fifth street and Vir-
Cinia avenue, at IL a. m. and 1:45 p. n.
Sunday school at 9:45 a. M; Y. P. S. C. E.
a. $50 p. m.
The regular services will be held in the
First Baptist church. corner Ridge avenue
and Eight street. Morning subject. Fruits
of the Spirit" evening subject, The Mil
lennium."
Dougherty, p~astor-Service II a. m- Ser
non topic. Forgive One Another"
Major James H.. Cole will speak in Bethel
church. James street. at $50 p. m.
AT the Eighth Street Christian church
the pastor will speak in the morning on
the evening on 1.-The Shortness of Time
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-28
Brief Mention.

Yesterday afternoon the First National
bank sold to ]. w. Loar thirteen acres in
South Side park for $4,000.
Jake Jackson, charged with abduction,
was filed in the district court yesterday.
Miss Nellie: the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas w. Hatfield. on kenton street, cell
ebrated her 9Th birthday yesterday after
noon. A large number Of her young friends
were entertained with games and before
ing hostess while an elegant lunch was
served.
Miss Harriet Heis has gone to St. Joseph
to spend a few weeks with her sister, Mrs.
George j. Bauerlein.
These cold nights are keeping the sta
ton house officials busy making out tick
cts for free beds on the police courtroom
floor for the shelterless.
Two chicken mains have been arranged
to take place during December. one on the
10th and the other On the 24th. The best
birds at the first and those of the Thanks
giving main will be pitted in a battle roy
al Christmas eve.
Commissioner Bond yesterday held James
LaVine to appear for hearing December 4.
on the charge of having stolen a blanket
from the fort hospital. Bond was fixed at
$NW. which was not given.
"A telegram received yesterday announced
that Colonel Thomas Moonlight. minister
TO sbo Boiiyia; would return to L~eavenworth
camp of the free silver Democrats.
The police received notice yesterday that
parents.
banquet in Kansas City. December /. and
respond to the toast, 1.-The Star and Cres-
cent"
The services at the Y. NJ. C. A. rooms
this afternoon will be given by a CONNER
cisi traveller. well known in Leavenworth.
He will probably tell some of his drummer
stories.
The payment of pensions began at the
home yesterday, and during the afternoon
large numbers OF the old veterans were
in the city.
Yesterday Michael Lawless filed divorce
proceedings in the district court against
his wife, Kate Lawless. He alleges that
she abandoned him four years ago, and is
now In Sedgwick county.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-28
KANSAS MAN HEADS THE LIST.
Marston in Civil Service Ex-


Since the establishment Of the civil ser
vice examinations for governmental posi-
lions in Kansas City, it is a noticeable
fact hat very few of the applicants lave
been able to make grades above 90. Such
grades are SO rare that they attract
marked attention. On the four lists now
posted at the postofice there is but one
man who has been able to reach that fig
ure. He is Ralph Marston. of Argentine,
who was recently examined for a posi-
ton In the revenue service. He is a son
Of Mayor Marston. of Argentine, Kas., and
although quite young he has made the
best record since the examinations began
here. He alone has reached MAO. He
heads the list for the revenue service and
is eight points ahead of the next best APP
plicant. For postoffice clerks the list has
at the head the name of Earl Burnham,
whose average was S9.70 70. For positions in
the customs department.. the nst is headed
by James A. Perrine. a ~bookkeeper at the
bold packing house. whose grade shows
an average Of S9.75. There are thirteen on
that list and only eight are above 50. For
letter carrier. the list is headed by w. F,
LANCE, whose average Is 81.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-28
Church Announcements.

AT the st. Paul's Episcopal church Sum
will be no preaching. In the evening Bish-
OPP Frank Millspaugh will preach. After
TIE evening services a parish meeting will
be held.
Major James II. Cole will speak in the
Seventh Street Methodist Episcopal church,
South. at 100 o'clock this evening at an
terrain church at s p. m. The revival meet
il gs will continue every night as usual
I'm the First Presbyterian church at 7:3O,
and at 10 a. m. in the Peoples Methodist
Protestant church.
Services will be held in the Third Baptist
church, Sixth street and Nebraska avenue,
by the Rev. Mr.. William ]. Sly. pastor, at
II n. m. Sunday school at GAS n. m. and
Services at the Peoples Methodist Pro-
tcstant church as usual. Preaching by the
pastor. the Rev. Mr.. W. L. Davenport.
Subject: THE Cancelled Bond" Sunday
school at $50; Junior Christian Endeavor