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Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-10-16
READY FOR THE HEARING.
Attorneys in the Stock Yards Case
Have Filed Their Prelim-
iuarY PnnerS.

Topeka, Kas.. Oct. 15.-(Special) The is
sues in the stock yards case have been
Joined and everything is in readiness for
the hearing before Judge Thayer which
begins next Monday afternoon. This fore
noon Attorney General Boyle filed an an
swer to the suit of the stockholders of the
Kansas City Stock Yards Company, and
this afternoon the attorneys for the stock
holders filed reply to the answer. In
the answer filed by the attorney general,
the states side of the case is set out very
fully. In fact. the answer is really the
argument of the state. The answer con-
tains fifty-five pages of typewritten mat
ter. 1t is denied that the business of the
company is interstate in character and
also that the new law is unconstitutional
A big array of figures is produced to show
that the new law win give the company
a reasonable return on the amount invest
ed. 1t is alleged that the big stock yards
companies of the country have entered into
a combination to keep up the fees for yard
age and feed. 1t is also claimed that the
Kansas City yards should be able to fur
nish yardage cheaper than Chicago or 9TH
er places, because the property of the Kan
sas City company Is not SO valuable as that
in other cities.
The reply to the answer filed by Judge
Horton is simply n general denial to all
the allegations contained in the answer.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-10-16
CHICAG0'S HORSE SHOW WAR.
Mayor Carter Harrison Declares That
All Blind Pigs Look Alike
Him.

Chicago. Oct. 15.-The merry war contin-
ued to-day as to the coming Horse show
hinging on the question to whether the
art;stocratic Bit and Spur Club. under
whose auspices the equine exhibition is to
be held carries out its intention of having
a buffet for the refreshment of its men,
bers. as announced by Secretary John A
Logan, Jr. The Coliseum, where the show
will be held, is in prohibition district,
and Mayor Harrison declared to-day that
under no circumstances would the club be
permitted to sell liquor there.
"If the Bit and Spur Club attempts to
sell liquor at the Coliseum the police de-
partment will treat it as it would any other
offender said the mayor. No violation
of the law will be tolerated. A blind pig is
a blind pig. whether it wears a dress suit
or an apron. They are all the same in the
eyes of the law"
When it was suggested to the mayor
that the membership included many of the
very best" the mayor replied: 1T makes
no difference whether they bear hyphen-
ated and three-py names or whether they
have none at all In this instance one
name is as good as another. If the law is
violated the offender will be called to ac-
count in the usual way
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-10-16
KOREA BECOMES AN EMPIRE.
King Proclaimed Himself Emperor
Yesterdny-Move Has Consider
abIs Significance,

Washington, Oct. 15.-The Korean lega-
ton received an official cable to-day, stat
ing: king proclaimed himself emperor
from this date, October Is, 1897.
The transition which Korea has thus
made from a kingdom to an empire is felt
to have considerable significance in ORR
entail affairs, although the cable to the le-
cation gives no details of the change, and
the officials here are without any informa-
ton as to the causes leading up to it. 1t
is understood, however. to be a part OF
the progressive policy on which Korea has
embarked, following the lead of Japan and
China. The king Is a member OF the pro-
SresSive party and shares the wish of that
party TO bring Korea up to modern stand
ards The opposition element is known as
the Conservative party. and is deSirous or
preserving the old traditions and govern
mental system of the country. The last
step taken by the king, in proclaimins
himself emperor after to-day. is regarded
as a final stroke of the progressive and
modern element.
The change has also another aspect.
China long has asserted Il suZerainty over
Korea and it was this claim that brought
on the China-Japan war. While the claim
is dormant vet China never has relin-
Quished what she has regarded as hered-
itary sovereignty over Korea With the
latter country as a kingdom, some appar-
ent assent was given to the claim or an
imperial authority in China, but with no
rea herself advancing to the rank OF an
empire she throws off every evidence or de-
pendence on any outside power.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-10-16
BANKS TO THE RESCUE.
One Furnished Treasurer HefiebOwer
Money With Which to Pay
State Warrants

Topeka, Kas., Oct. 15.-(Special.) Another
favorite issue of the Populists has fallen by
the wayside. This time is is the national
banks. If there is anything the Pops hate
worse than government by injunction 1t is
national banks. The government by in
junction issue went giimmering recently
when the Pops resorted to the courts to
enioin the railroads from putting in the
hundredweight system of collecting freight
on live stock. The national bank issue was
then pushed TO the front. But now this has
been relegated TO the rear. In fact. the
Pops think that national banks are pretty
good things. Had ii not been for them the
administration would have been placed in
n very embarrassing position. A few days
ago the state treasury went Popocratic and
the state officers We're in n quandary as TO
what to do. The national banks of this
city saw an opportunity to render the Pops
some assistance. and notified the treasurer
that they would furnish him all the money
he wanted to pay the debts of the state
The treasurer did not know whether to ac-
cept the offer of the banks or not but he
finally decided to accept ii. He notified the
banks and they furnished the money, so
that all claims are now being paid off over
the treasurerS counter in the state house,
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-10-16
MANY YELLOW FEVER CASES.
ay-naseIcss Scare ut
Montgomery Ain.

New Orleans. Oct. 15.-Fever cases rolled
up rapidly to-day. By o'clock there were
forty-four. The large number of cases,
however, did not represent Il correspond
ing increase in foci. From a single house
on Bourbon STREET four cases were reported
in a bunch by DIR. Formcnto. and in his
official statement to the board the doctor
wrote that, somewhat remarkable to say
the cases We're taken almost Simultaneous
ly.
The cases, as usual are confined to no
particular locality of the city and the yell
low flag was run up to-day in every direc-
tlon- his Is the fOrtieth day OF the fever.
The board of health reports: Cases of
yellow fever to-day. IS. deaths to-day, 8;
total cases of yellow fever to date. IA: to-
tai deaths from yellow fever to date s4
totai cases recovered, 35i; total under treat
ment. 339.
Galveston. Tex. oct. 15;;-The last of the
yellow fever cases passed on by DIR. Cult
eras was discharged to-day. Of the four
cases reported as suspicious. two dis
is doing well. Physicians report the
densue epidemic dying out. Nearly every
body has had it, and there is little material
Tor 1t TO work on. Several towns near GAL
Vestor ana Houston have raised their quar-
antine.
Montgomery, Ala, Oct. 15-owIng to ru-
mors of suspicious cases of fever in Mont
Somery, several OF the surrounding towns
have quarantined against her.
-. me board of health met and confirmed
i'poito puDISHtu by tfle Associated
Press this morning, that there was no vel
low fever here. There was quite an un-
easy feelinS to-day, and several hundred
people left, but there is no panic.
Mobile, Ala, Oct. 15.-F'ive new cases of
yellow fever and no deaths We're reported
today. Total cases to date 152; deaths,
q; recoveries, So; remaining under treat
ment, IS.
st. Louis. Oct. 15.-Ever since the ap-
pearance of yellow fever IN Texas. refugees
from Galveston, Houston and other cities
IN the Lone Star state have been flocking
to st. Louis. special train. carrying six
ty-nVe passengers frcm Houston and Gal
weston, arrived last night.
A majority of these passengers will STAY
In St Louis. while the others will scatter
ahout the country on business or pleasure.
Madrid, Oct 15-The government has is.
sued orders for the enforcement of IL strict
quarantine against all vessels hailng from
galveston, Tex, as a precaution against
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-10-16
MANY STRONG MEN ARE BEING CON-
SIDERED.
WHERE DOES BAKER STAND?
WHISPERED At LEAyENWoRTH
THAT nEssIN IS ~ FAVOR. ~
COREressmnn Frederick May Decide
TO Run for Governer-Se nntor
Bakers Law Partner Hack
ing W. j. bailey for Mr..
Broderick-s Seat.

Ieavenworth. kas.. Oct. 15.-(Special)
The visit of State Senator Eessin 10 Lei'N-
enworth was not altogether one OF pleasure
and recreation. but in the interest OF his
Eubernatorial nomination Senator hesSln
believes that he is the Moses who can lead
the Republican party back into the poHu-
cal pastures flowing with milk and honey.
He called upon Senator Baker, and ii is
WHISPERED around that lie is solid in that
quarter.
Chester l. Long. while not here, has some
very warm friends in camp who are sug-
gcstinE his name as successor TO Gov
ernor Leedy He has had many friends
here this week. Also Congressman Broder-
ick, ii is said has an eye on Topeka, and
would not be averse TO the nomination.
The conditions for the congressional nomi-
nation have greatly changed since the Pop
ulist legislature Gerrymandered the district.
Since the last campaign Leavenworth Re
publicans have a warm regard Tor AIR. w.
J. Bailey. He came here in their need, do
ing some telling work for the party, which
has won him a host of friends. These will
rally 10 his support when the time comes.
and they propose to make if hard work for
the supporters of any other candidate.
Senator Baker appears to be taking no
active hand in the various struggles now
going on, but his law partner Is a warm
hacker of Mr.. BaiIey's candidacy, and
some go so far as to say that this shows
which way the wind blows.
There is a well defined disposition on the
part Of some to hold back untih they can
find out the support of the various candi-
dates for congress and governor. and when
this information is secured they will make
up their minds TO find the man or men who
have certain support. 1t appears to be the
same old story again. Ia
1t is remarked that possibly there will
be two congressman out for governor,
Broderick and Curtis; and two eX-congress-
men also in the gubernatorial race, Long
and Calderhead. The general tone of all
this is that there is evident desire on
the part of many Republicans to get up a
strong man for governor. 1t has often been
remarked by prominent visitors during the
week. that this is a time to bring out good
men and men well known and not un-
known. The calculations seem 70 involve
the better class of prominent men,
In the marshalship fight, ii is estimated
that the pressure of the week has not been
sufficient to induce Senator Baker to
change his mind. 1t is reasonably certain
that he wants State Senator Sterne appoint
ed, and will work to that end. It is also
reasonably certain that pressure will be
brought against Sterne. but II is of a divid-
ed nature. Some are for Crum. some for
Jobes, of Atticai who was nominated by
sioner; and some for e. b. Jewett, of Wich-
ita- who was an applicant for internal rev.
enue collector.
The Topeka pressure is mainly against
Sterne. They seem disposed to be willing to
take anyone just SO Sterne is demolished.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-10-16
ANNIE DIGGS ON HANGING.
Scores Governor Lccdy for His Declnr-
alton in Favor of Capital
Punishment.

Topeka, Kas.. Oct. 15-tSpecial) Mrs.
Annie l.. Diggs. in opposing the capital
punishment views advanced by Governor
I.ecdy declares that hanging for murder
does mot become a civilized tribe. She
says:
THE man who to-day declares in favor
Sof capitaf punishment doesbut register the
distance his own mentality has Travelled en-
route from savagery TO civilization.
II do not believe in capital punishment
for several reasons:
The taking of Il life for a life has not
protected society nor proven a deterrent of
crime
In many instances there is the shocking
possibility of executing an innocent person.
"A hideous task is imposed upon the man
whose official duty 1t is made to take the
life of the condemned.
The tone of public morals is lowered.
and human life held less sacred through
familiarity with legal killing.
There is gross injustice in making the
mere killing of the physical body capital
offense. when crimes of more monstrous
magnitude go quite unpunished by the law.
Il have no desire to sentimentalize over
criminals of any sort. Mhrderers should
not be cleared on grounds of emotional
insanity 'intoXication' or .extenuating cir
cumstances.' No lionizing or bouqueting
should halo a slayer of his brother man.
But life incarceration and self-SupportinS
labor. not death, should be the verdict of
enlightened humanity
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-10-16
SUES A PREACHER FOR LIBEL.
Bar HarbOr Deeply Stirred by n Suit
Commenced by L. Douglass
Sherley.


Bar Harbor, Me-, Oct 15.-There is sched-
uled for the October term of the supreme
judicial court, now in session al Ellsworth,
a case wherein two of the most prominent
residents of Bar Harbor are concerned. L.
Douglass Sherley has sued the Rev. Mr.
Christopher S. Leffingwell for $4,000 for al
legged libel, and the trial cannot fail to be
other than sensational. Both persons are
well known and stand very high in the Bar
Harbor community. The Rev. Mr.. Christie
pher S. Lefhngwell. respondent in the case,
Is an Episcopal divine a canon and rector
Douglass Sherley, the plaintiff, is a middle
aged man and comes from rich and re-
spected family of the South. Mr.. Sherley
Is wealthy and has lately built a handsome
and costly cottage on West street. where
he now resides permanently with his
mother.
Formerly Mr.. Sherley lived in Kentucky.
and he came to Bar Harhor for a Derma-
ent abode last year. He is widely known
for his literary and platform work, which
has been of a very meritorous character.
He has appeared with James Whitcomb
Riley. Mr.. Sherley is democratic in his
ways has the reputation of being fine
man, and makes friends everywhere. He
was charged openly with immortality by
letters from Kentucky. which. it is alleged,
We're written to Mr.. Leffingwel last fall.
These letters, it is alleged. were shown
others by Mr.. Leffngwell, and reports re-
were scattered about the community. Mr..
Sherley at once refuted all the reports and
brought suit against Mr.. Lefiingwell in the
sum of $40 600.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-10-16
LEAVENWORTH Log ROLLING.
Large Delegation of Northeast Kansas
WOodmen Attend the Annual
Catherine.

Leavenworth. Kas., Oct. 15.-(Special.)
The third annual log rolling of the North
eastern Kansas association of the Modern
Woodmen of America was held in the
grove adjoining Camp Alger to-day. Large
delegations of Woodmen arrived on every
train and special train. bearing the camps
from Topeka and North Topeka, arrived
over the Santa Fe.
w. A. Northcott. lieutenant governor of
Illinois. head consul of the order: D. l.
Thornton, head consul of Missouri: J. G..
Johnson of Peabody, Kas.; f. A Enright,
OF Kansas City, kas., and 2. G.. Chubbic
editor of the Western Woodman published
at Beloit. were among the arrivals.
After a parade the Woodmen went to the
fort, where the respective degree teams
took part in a competitive drill The North
Topeka team was awarded first prize.
AT the business meeting of the association
the following officers were elected for the
ensuing year: President w. J. Smith
Atchison; secretary. A. x. Hamilin, Law, Law
renee: treasurer. Mrs. Annie Irvine. Leav-
enworth: Atehison was selected as the
place for holding the next annual meeting.
Following the business meeting addresses
we're delivered by Head Consul Northcott
and General Counsel johnson. The subject
of their remarks was Fraternity" and
the wonderful progress the order has made
In Kansas. Mr.. Northcott stated to The
Journal representative that the display
made to-day was one of the finest ever
given in the jurisdiction.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-10-16
TIMES HAVE CHANGED.
But the Wheel of Fortune and Politics
Will Keep Right Along
Revolving,

DR.. Charles Allen, of Leavenworth,
passed through the city yesterday en- route
home from Wichita, where he was called
some days ago by the illness of his mother.
While at the depot at Wichita Yesterday
morning he observed ex-senator John /
Ingalls, killing time, single-Nanded and
alone. waiting for the train. Also Repre-
sentative Simpson was at the depot but
he was surrounded by n coterie of gentIe-
men who seemed willing to carry his lug
gage into the Pullman and do all manner
of things the welfare of his physical being
might dictate.
DIR. Allen recalled that but few years
ago the average depot In Kansas would
have been thronged with people in response
10 the rumor that ingalls, is there In
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-10-16
TO DEFEAT M'KENNA.
Antf-CathOlfc md Railroad Interests
Will Oppose His Appoint-
1meuf

Washington. Oct. 15.-Telegrams and let
ters were received here to-day indicating
that a fight is likely to be made against
Attorney General McKenna if he is nomi-
mated to succeed Justice Field. The opposi-
ton will be based on religious grounds.
Judge McKenna is a devout Catholic. He
was originally selected for secretary of the
interior, but the opposition to him was SO
strong that he had to be shifted to the de-
partment of justice. that he should not
have control of the Indian schools. 1t is
not believed that the senate will pay much
attention to this exhibition of religious in
tolerance. but the effort to defeat his con-
firmation will nevertheless be made. 1t will
be helped along by the railroad interests,
and the recent decision on the discriminate
ing duty will be cited freely in an effort to
sessed of such distinguished ability as to
justify his elevation to the supreme bench.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-10-16
RUTHERF0RD's SUCCESSOR.
Leo e. Bennett to Take Charge of the
Northern Indian Territory Mar
shaIship To-day.

Muskogee, 1. T., Oct. 15.-(Special.) Leo
f. Bennett, the newly appointed United
States marshal for the Northern district of
the Indian Territory, will take charge of
his office here tomorrow. He arrived last
night and was met at the train by the band
and escorted to his home. amid the BOOM
ing OF anvils Mr.. Bennett has held several
important offices in the Indian Territory
and is we'll liked by all parties. Marshal
Rutherford, whom he succeeds. has been a
fearless officer and has practically rid the
Northern district of the lawless element.
He turns the district over to his successor
in better shape than it has ever been be-
fore. He and Mr.. Bennett were boys to-
gether and are warm personal friends.
Frank c. Hubbard. the present editor of
nett's chief deputy.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-10-16
METHODIST WOMEN MEET.
Annual Gathering of the Des MOines
Branch of WOman's Foreign
Missionary Society.

Chillicothe, Mo-. Oct. 15.-(Special) The
nineteenth annual meeting of the Woman's
Foreign Missionary Society of the NJ. E.
church, Des Moines branch. met in this
city to-day, with delegations present from
Missouri, Arkansas and Iowa, and was led
in prayer service by Miss Pearson, Of Des
Moines. Mrs. f. B. Price, of Kansas City,
read the Scripture lesson. after which Mrs.
Dr. Donohue, missionary from China
was introduced and delivered an address
and told of the work in the Flowery king
dom. The meeting will continue over Sum
day. Over 100 delegates are present, and
an interesting programme is mapped out
show a prosperous condition of the great
work in which the society is engaged. The
people of Chillicothe. of all denominations,
are entertaining the delegates.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-10-16
TOPEKA FESTIVAL DEFICIT.
Mrs. Sutton's Bills, AEEreEatinE About
$1,000, Are Not Paid because
Money Has Run Out.

Topeka, Kas., Oct. 15-(Special) The
finance committee of the Topeka Fail fes-
tival is in about the same condition as the
Kansas state treasury. and as result
some of the people who assisted in making
the festival a success are placed in an en-
barrassing position. Mrs. Sutton, the queen
of the festival. devoted months of time to
making the event a success. In doing so
she incurred about 81 600 of expense. Now
it seems that the committee has no money
on hand to meet her bills. and the creditors
are looking to her for their money. The
the festival. will probably make arrange
ments TO raise enough money to meet all
bills incurred in making the festival sue
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-10-16

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precursors
of that 4
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1t is worse =
than folly
to neglect
these symp-
toms. Any wo'
man of COM
mon sense will
take steps to
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She will rea
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Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-10-16
TWO AGED MISSIONARIES
Affecting Farewell Service
Mt Abilene.

Abilene. Kas.. Oct. 15.-(Special) An af-
fecting scene took place at the Rock ISL
and depot this morning. when Bishop Jesse
Engle and wife left for a missionary tour
to South Africa, intending to work among
the dwellers in Dom Paul Kruger's domin-
ions. The aged couple led the River
Brethren when they came here from Penn
sylvania in 1879, and there is feeling of
great affection for them. The depot was
packed with weeping members of the
Quaker-like sect and services, including
prayers and singing. were held. Then the
entire company passed, one by one, in
front of the bishop and his wife and said
good-by. 1t was particularly affecting
when the members of the Engle family
took leave of the head Of the family, prob
ably forever. The company stood on the
platform and sang, God Be With You
Till We Meet Again" Mr.. and Mrs. Engle
are over 60 years old and do not intend to
return. Miss Frances Davidson, formerly
assistant principal of the Abilene high
school, will join them at Chicago.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-10-16
CASES CONTINUED.
mcnt Leads to n Change in the
Supreme Court Docket.

Washington, Oct. 15.-Chief Justice Full
er, when supreme court sat to-day, an
nounced that the Joint Traffic Railroad AS
sociation case from New York and the La
cIede gaslight case from st. Louis had
been assigned by the court for argument on
the first Monday in next January. The ar
guments had been set for this month but
with only eight members and. in view of
the important constitutional questions pre-
sented by these two cases, it was desired
Mr.. L. j. Phelps ex-minister to Great
Britain, who is one of the counsel for the
railroads in the joint traffic case was in
court and acGuiesced to the postponement
of the hearing.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-10-16
ANOTHER INSURANCE SUIT.
Attorney General Crow After Seventy
one Companies Doing Business
in st, ,JOseph,

Jefferson City, Mo-. Oct. 15.-(Special)
Attorney General Crow to-day filed in the
office of the clerk of the supreme court
information for a writ of quo warranto
against seventy-one foreign insurance COM
panies, doing business in st. Joseph, to re-
woke their license to do business in Mis-
souri,, because of the violation of the in
surance antitrust law passed by the last
legislature. 1t charges a combination, or
pool. formed through a board of UNDER
writer's, of which the local agents are
members. in ST. Joseph. which board fixes
is substantially the same as in the suits
already pending in the supreme court
against companies doing business in KAN
sas City. The information will be pre-
sented to court en- banc in the morning
and an alternative writ will probably be
issued.