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Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-05-10
LOST HER LIFE IN ESCAPING.
Nellie Moon Dead From Injuries Re-
ceived in Jumping From n
Convent Window,

Indianapolis. Ind. May 9.-Nellie Moon
lies dead in the Convent of the Sisters of
the Good Shepherd, the result of an at
tempt to escape by springing from a Sec
ond story window. A number of the girls
conspired for general break. Nellie to
lead the way. but she suffered such in
juries to her spine that the others were
deferred from following her. The girl was
% years old and her relatives are thought
to live at Jeffersonville. The mother su-
perior is reticent, giving no information
concerning the death save to characterize
it as ''willful accident"
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-05-10
INTERESTING ELECTION CONTEST
IN A CHICAGO SUBURB.
THE WOMEN EQUALLY DIVIDED.
FIVE FEMALE CANDIDATES AND
TWO OF THEM ELECTED.
Two Hundred skirted wielders of the
Elective Franchise Participate
in n Fight for n Board of
Education They Voted
Straight Tickets.

Chicago, May 9.-Five women were
among the candidates for office in Lake
Forest yesterday. end two were elected
members of the board of education. Two
hurdred and some odd women turned out
and voted for the first time in their lives.
and never fiinched when two rude. unfeel-
ing men called election judges required
them to make affidavit that they were at
least % years old.
Washerwomen with their babies in their
arms, golferesses in short skirts and teach
ers from the university focked to the little
town hall from noon, when the polls
oEened. till I.pSlSS,s -s.il-ht and neddled
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-05-10
BRIDE FORGOT HER SHOES.
Had to Go Bnrefooted to
the Altar.

Louisville. Ky. May s.-Barefooted Ber-
tina Howell. l6-year-old Scott county girl
uudged five miles over the rough country
reads 10 Leota, Ind. to marry Louis
Richie. The parents of the girl objected
10 her getting married on account of her
age, but Wednesday morning at an early
hour she climbed out of her bedroom win
below. When she reached him she dis
covered that she had forgotten her shoes
tut she would not allow such n trivial cir
feet were badly laccrated by the rough
reads when she reached Leota The Young
woman father arrived shortly after the
ceremony, but he was too late and he
could do nothing but forgive his daughter.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-05-10
Judge Thoma. Ewing Deoo

Pittsburg. Pa. May 9.-Judge Thomas
Ewing died tonight of pneumonia, after.
an illness of only four days. He was 20
years old, and has been on the bench for
twenty-three years. He was member of
the state constitutional convention in 1sI3
which promulgated Pennsylvania present
constitution, and has been prominent in
legal circles for MANY years =
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-05-10
DELAYED BY ICEFLOES,
steamers More Than Two Weeks in
Running From Liverpool
to st. Johns.

st. Johns. n. F., May s.-The overdue
steamer Benedict arrived tonight after a
fifteen days voyage from Liverpool For
nearly week she was in an icefioe and I'M
able TO make any progress, though she es-
cared serious damage
The steamer Corintha sixteen days out
from Cadiz, which came into port this
morning, reports that she encountered vast
fields of ice l41 miles southeast. of Cane
Race and met number of large bergs
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-05-10
Funeral of l.. j. nehf.

Beloit. Kas.. May 9.-(Special1 A special
train left here at o'clock this morning to
attend the funeral of Lew J. Best. which
were 100 of the citizens of Beloit, including
Manfolds Military band. This was Mr.
Best's home for years. He was clerk of
the county for years. prominent in politics.
member of the Masonic bodies and was
respected by all who knew him.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-05-10
oUsTED FOR CONSPIRACY.
Governor Rogers. of Washington, Re-
moves Four Members of State
Bonrd of Control.

Tacoma, Wash, May Ex-Governor John
II. Rogers has removed from positions on
the state board of control State Auditor
Neal Choetham PopD, State Treasurer
Young Pop.). candidate for governor last
fall; State Printer Hicks CDem.), and Super
intendent of Public instruction Frank J.
Brown tSilver Rep). They are charged
with conspiring to secure the removal of
state officials appointed by the last Re-
publican administration. The governor ap-
pointed Judge John c. Stallcup, of Tacoma
Dem); w. r. Andrews of Seattle Pop.J:
ex-governor Miles C. Moore. of Walla Wal
la tSilver Rep.), and Henry ]. Shively, of
will make contest
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-05-10
MAYOR AND ALDERMEN IN JAIL.
Auburn. Neb.. City officials Committed
for DisreGarding Judge
StuII's Orders

Auburn. Neb. May 9.-The mayor and
city council are in Jail and are likely 10
remain there. Judge Stull had them cited
10 appear for contempt, and sent them to
Jail for disregarding the orders. The CITY
attorney sought relief from the supreme
court which was denied. Judge Stull to-
day offered to release the officials on bail
but they declined TO give II. The trouble
erisinates in an effort to open a street.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-05-10
Spring.

In the spring the busy husband
Buckles down to do his beat,
Earning extra, to be spent for
Little wiie's Easter crest.
In the spring liveiier business
Cheers the man who deals in wheels:
In the spring, too. there's house cleaning.
And We live on trapped meals.
Cleveland Leader
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-05-10
Historic College building burned.

Mount Vernon, o., May 9-Rosse hall. at
Kenyon college, burned this mcrning The
loss on the building. which was totally
a historic interest. 1t was built fifty years
ago with money raised in England by
Bishop McIlvaine. Lords Gambler and
Kenyon and Lady Rosse contributed most
of the money and the hall was named in
honor OF Lady Rose.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-05-10
New Bank Mt Carker City, Has.

Topeka. Kas.. May 9.-(Special) Bank
Commissioner Breidenthal will go to Cav
kar City one day this week to superintend
the opening 70 a new banking institution
to be known as the Farmers and Mer-
chants bank. The capital stock is $40 600
and the directors are: Lincoln Paris. c.
w. Kellogg. G. W. Dockstader, George
Tuthill, John Schoen and j. G. McCune
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-05-10
Three Mariners Drowned.

Vineyard Haven. Mass, May 9-The
N. j.. for Boston, with iron pipe. was sunk
off Nauset, Cape Cod, by colliding with the
tug PaOli, at a. m. and Skipper Captain
Gardiner. Mate Smell. both of New Jersey.
and seaman were drowned. Steward
George Brown and Seaman Johnson were
saved. The tug was uninjured.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-05-10
Washington Attorney Drowned.

Washington. May 9.-William HalIett
Phillips. a well known attorney and promi-
nent club man of this city. was drowned
He was knocked overheard by the shifting
of the boom Mr.. Phillips was unmarried
and resided with his mother. who holds
prominent place in social circles here
The deceased was counsel for the Cuban
junta in this city.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-05-10
CHRONOLOGICAL.

From the Rochester Post-Express.
Cncle-.'So you don't believe the moon Is
made of green cheese?''
Ethel-"No. 1 don't. The Bible don't say
So
Uncle-."what does the Bible have to say
about it?''
Ethel-"Right in the beginning it saws
that God. made tho moon before he made
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-05-10
To De Argued Wednesday.

Topeka. Kas.. May 9.-(Special3 The
argument in the case to enjoin the school
text book law will be made Wednesday
before Judge Hazen, of the Shawnee coun-
ty district court. Attorney General Boyle
says he believes the court is certain tn
upheld the validity of the new law.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-05-10
Oklahoma Lad Killed.

Ponca City. o. T., May 9-(Special) Will
lam Sheel aged 16 formerly of Topeka,
Kas., who has been working on a farm in
this county for several months. was thrown
from n colt he was trying to break on
and received such injuries that
he died Yesterday.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-05-10
Paris Circus Burned.

Paris, May a.-The rings and stables of
fireman and n policeman being seriously
injured. NJ. Casimir-Perier was to have
presided at the opehing OF charity fete in
postponed in consequence of the terrible
calamity at the charity bazar last Tues
day.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-05-10
Veteran Snowman Dend

Cincinnati, o., May 9.-James NJ Hutch
as Uncle Jim died here yesterday. He
was born in Paris. KY. and was 70 years
of age. He crossed the plains to California
back during the war, and, with his broth
er. William, operated museums in st. Louis
and Cincinnati.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-05-10
Pioncer Mi,xourinn Gopc

Sedalia, Mo-. May 9.-(Special) William
Behrens. a pioneer Missourian, died sud
denly at o'clock this morning at his home
here, aged SO years. Up to last evening he
had been in fairly good health, and last
night he sat up to a late hour chatting
WiSh neiShbors.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-05-10
Spring I'm the Suburbs,

Are you going to have your house paint
ed this spring. Mudger?'
No: but Ill have to paint the back
fence. or the pump, or something Mrs
Mudger never thinks she has cleaned house
unless she can smell new paint."-Chicaso
Record.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-05-10

Princeton. N. j.. May 9.-Rowley Shepard
son, the Princeton student who was acci-
dentally shot while rowing on the Raritan
canal yesterday. died from the effects of his
he removed to Richmond, Va, for inter-
mept.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-05-10
Another SPANISH Loan.

Madrid, May 9.-The queen regent has
issued a decree authorizing the raising of
fS,000,00O. to be secured by the customs
duties of Spain, to meet the cost Of mill
tary operations in Cuba and the Philippine
islands. The Bank of Spain will undertake
the issue.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-05-10
ImperfshabIe.

From the Detroit Free Press
Il find 1t impossible to kill the nerve :"
exclaimed the dentist in troubled tone.
What can IL mean?"
I'm a drummer" with ring Of pride
in his voice. -
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-05-10
Our Autocrat.
From Truth

From Truth.
Judge (to prisoner)-''You have smashed
several of this mans ribs
Scorcher (sulkily)-"Serves him right. I
broke the rims of my wheel riding over
him."
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-05-10

ballots and
would have I
politicians in Il
There were I -~
board. Two univ ~
man and J. W. 4
ton clerks, and y -
and W. s. L. An,
When q woman W
man escorted her Il
ballot box, an eleo
age. and then. IL She
successfully, she waSo
vote in the box.
The ballot box troubl
than the opposition tichs
yellow. and no woman C,
of ii without quailing.
harmonious spring costul
cord of color, and won
shrunk when required tC
years were greate~ than
ing when the countenal
box was turned upon the
son few women fingered
Outside they electionee
The latter carried the
tributed. but unwary m
tended by chaperons. Wei
fore they had a chance
women wearing tulip b'
when they had cast
the way they had not In
away and tried to explai
how II happened.
The contest was chief,
ferences and the allege,
university authorities to
troll.
The women voters, VIII
the franchise for the frs
equally divided in their s
tickets. One thing was OF
and that was that the
scratching. The womer
tickets, and when they
scratch the name of a pa
most of them declined, f,
Of getting mixed and losi
fnQefhpr
The old-fashioned way ,
box on a chair and a po
table, was employed. W
challengers. No chailenl
the women. and not one
of a score that had their
became angry. The rea
All the women who were
accused of being less tn
A man who deserves al
lomatic corps of his couI
'busload of women teac
versity. His ground W
the teachers were semin
q years old. The tf /:
they were not pupils, ]
ed to vote. ar
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-05-10

ballots and e.
would have 1
politicians in Il
There were I
board. Two uni
man and J. W.
ton clerks, and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-04
PUBLIC LAUNDRIES.
A PhiIanthropic Scheme to be Tried
in New York


New York, May "A scheme of phi
lanthrOpy new to this country, al
though old in Europe and some of the
other American republics, is about to
be tried in New York under the au
spices of the Society for the Improve
ment of the Condition of the Poor 1t
is the establishment of public laundries
in the tenement district, to which WO-
men may take their clothes and wash
them in pure water, and iron them
properly at a nominal expense. AS a
sanitary measure it is highly commend
ed by the board of health and all med
zeal authorities, and as a beneVOlence
its advantages will be readily recog-
nized.
To appreciate the convenience and
the blessings of this, it must be remen-
bered that the woman lives with her
family in perhaps a single room, ten
feet square, under the roof of a tene-
ment house, without running water,
and no place to dry her clothes, even if
she had facilities for washing them.
The public laundries of Glasgow are
used by 1900, 900 people The city also
provides laundrieS at which bachelors,
widowers, invalids and others who have
no wives to wash for them may have
their clothes done up at nominal rates
just enough to cover the expense.
These laundries are largely patrOnized
by mechanics and men of small wages
who cannot afford to pay the charges
of ordinary private laundries and do
not wear fine linen. No starching is
done at the municipal laundries; moth
ing but plain work
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-04
BRYAN'S LOYAL CHAMPION.
Lawyer Atkinson Stirs Things at
Harmony Dinner.

Newark, N. J., May 4.-The commit
tee in charge of the meeting of Demo-
Gratis at the JefferSOnian club sought
in its efforts to reunite the party to
avoid allusiOn to the issues of last fall
All went we'll until Allan L. NcDer-
mott arose to respond to the toast Re
publican Legislation in New jersey
In closing his remarks he declared that
no party that is soiled with the
frothings of Ti1lman or AltgeId can
nope to be victorious. No party that
suffers from silver Authorizations or
insane decisions can triumph. We want
no PopuliStic fanaticism or reputation.
We will not have it. If such there be-
If it dominates Democratic counsels
and rules Democratic action, then the
Democratic party is dead
Clarence f. Atkinson of Camden took
exception to Mr.. McDermOtt's remarks.
I am sorry he said, Ito hear cha1-
1enged the honesty of the 1874 900 Dem
ocratfc voters who stood by the party
last fall. I was one of them. I was
one of those who were reprOached just
now with dishonesty and fanaticism,
and l am proud of it. Who dares chal-
Ienge our honesty or our patriotism?
Who is it that speaks so? When the
go into the convention not led as here
tOfOre. We shall not be guided by false
prophets. 1 have been amazed to have
waited in vain to hear mentioned the
name of the grand leader of the De-
mOcracy, William J. Bryan
Only about One-half of the $50 guests
remained, but in an instant nine enths
of them were on their feet. applauding
Bryans name. They shouted, waved
handl1erchiefs and napkins, clapped
their hands ana stamped their feet in
enthusiasm
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-04
LOOKS GRAY GABLES OVER.
Ex-PresidentCIevela Satisfied With
His Summer Home.

Buzzard's Bay, Mass. May 4.-Com-
mOdOre BenedictS steam yacht Onelda
having on board beside the owner, eX-
President Cleveland, eX-Secretary Car
Isle and ex. Postmaster General Wilson,
reached the anchorage ground off Gray
Gables at $50 o'clock yesterday after
noon.
The Oneida had already come to an
anchor before the naptha launch was
put over the side and Commodore Ben
edict and his distinguished guests were
speeding on their way to the boat land
ing at the Gables.
Mr. Cleveland was the first to land.
His step was firm and elastic and he
appeared to be enjoying perfect health.
Standing on the broad Veranda of his
summer home, Mr.. Cleveland viewed
the extensive improvements which have
been made on the estate during the past
winter.
He also went all through the cottage
and across the broad and extensive
lawns and seemed to be greatly pleas
ed with the appearance of everything.
To a question as to his trip Mr.. CleVe-
land said:
We came right up here as We al
ways do. and are on a little pleasure
trip. It was a most delightful day and
We all enjoyed the sail very much. 1
don't know just when we shall go back.
We have plenty of time and will pro-
ba bly, not leave here for several days -
MI. Cleveland added that he was glad
that the fish had already struck the
bay and hoped there would be good fish
ing all summer
i've never been here before so early
in the season." he continued, land I
am quite pleased with the appearance
of the country I shall come here with
my family as soon as the weather will
permit"
Mr.. Cleveland was anxious to read the
evening papers, and he sent Brad"
Wright across the river in the launch to
get them. He then remained at the
Gables until night came on, when he
returned to the Oneida.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-04
HOME FOR ITALIANS.
]. G. Garibaldfs Fine Gift to His Chi
cago Countrymen.

Chicago, May "A permit was issued
by the city building department yester-
day to John G. Garibaldi for the erec-
ton of a four story brick and stone
building at 434 Francisco street, to cost
$1,000. The building will be a home
and industrial school for INDECENT 1tal-
ians.
The building will face Francisco
street with a frontage of so feet and a
depth of 120 feet. 1t will be construct
ed of brick and stone and will be four
stories in height. The three upper stOr-
les will be used for apartments for the
INDECENT families and on the first floor
and in the basement will be located the
Industrial school for the poor children
who are unable to attend the manual
training schools. 1t is hoped that the
building will be ready for occupancy
before next winter. The total cost of
building and furnishings will be about
$50 600. The % Italian national socie-
ties will choose a governing board of
five mem ers. which will provide for
the support of the school.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-04
TWO BANKS FAIL.
The Institutions of j. B.
Wheeler & Co.
One at Aspen, and One at Mani
tOu, Colo,
CLOSE THEIR DOORS.
Mr.. Wheeler Photographed In
StructiOns from New York.
Assets, as Usual, are More Than
Liabilities.

Colorado Springs, Col, May 4.-The
banking houses of J. B. Wheeler & Co,
both In Manitou and Aspen went into
the hands of assignees this morning
This action was taken under instruc-
lions from Mr.. Wheeler by telegraph
from New York where he resides. M.
A. Leddy of Manitou, was named as
the assignee of the bank at that place
and w. L. McNair at Aspen. The direc-
tors and others interested in the Mani
tou bank, state that they do not know
the cause for the assignment at this
time. 1t was done through instructions
of Mr.. Wheeler by telegraph yesterday.
and is expected to arrive on Friday
next.
The J. B. Wheeler bank was started
about ten years ago at ManitOu and for
a long time did an excellent business,
While the times We're flush at the re-
sort. In 1898, during the panic, the
branch at Colorado City suspended and
this carried the ManitOu concern. On
the 18th of July of that year it suspend
ed and the doors were closed for three
months. An arrangement was made
with the creditors, however, giving it
time, and in the course of a couple of
years, it paid off everything. The de-
pOsits are very light just now and it is
believed that the depOsitOrs will be
paid in full.
The last statement of the Manitou
bank, published January 4, showed as
sets and liabilities of S99, 636.48. When
the bank closed Saturday it owed de-
pOsitOrs $40, 900, nearly all of which was
deposited by stockholders of the bank
ing company while it's loans and dis
counts were placed at about $65, 795. The
assets of the Aspen bank are estimated
at $lOO,OOO; liza bilitfeS half that sum.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-04
DRIYES AVIAN THE RICH.
New York MiIlionaires Fear the bud
ley Bill.

New York. May 4.-Y yesterday was
the last day for swearing off personal
taxes, and President Barker said that
the record had been broken. He esti-
mated at least LOO more taxpayers had
taken advantage of the swearing off
process this year than last.
The number of men assessed who
claimed a residence in some other state
or county increased greatly. The per-
sonal and corporation tax is not col
lected to any great extent outside of
the city. The volume of personal as
sessments were greater this year than
last, but the amount sworn off will more
than offset the increase. President Bar
ker thinks that the increase in the real
estate assessments largely due to the
erection of tall buildings, will amount
to about $50, 900, 900.
President Barker said that if the
scheme known as the Dudley bill for
graduated tax on inheritances becomes
a law and the city is compelled to con-
tinue the rigid enforcement of the col
lection of personal taxes there will be
few rich men and fewer large estates
left in New York from which these lev
les can be collected.
The department has already been no.
titled, he said by a number of the larg-
est taxpayers in the city that if the
Dudley bill becomes a law they will
move out of the state.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-04
WORKING WOMEN CONVENE.
Show How dying Wages" are Paid
in New York.

Philadelphia, May A working wo-
mans national convention has been the
unique spectacle witnessed at DreXel
institute during the past two days.
The speech of the convention was
that made by Mrs. Nathan, president of
the New York Consumers league.
Among other things she said:
In New York the latest investigation
shows the following prices paid for wo-
mems work with the needle:
Cambria dresses, 81. 20 a dozen; night
robes, 81 dozen; silk waists, 80 cents
dozen; Women's wrappers, 40 cents a
dozen; coats, finished. sc cents a dozen;
shirts, SO cents a dozen; aprons, % cents
a dozen; French night robes. pressed, 5
cents a dozen; neckties, Fps a gross;
knee pants, so cents a dozen: vests 81
a dozen; trousers, 1919 cents a pair;
coats, 81 cents each
These are not living wages, but dy-
ing wages. The seekers after bargains
are partly responsible for them
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-04
CAPE MAYS JURISDICTION.
The Legal Status of its Beach Front
Now to be Established.

Cape May, N. J., May 4-The uues-
ton of the ownership of the Cape May
beach front will probably be decided at
the June term of the supreme court or
at the following term of the court of err
rOrs and appeals.
By law Of 1886 the strand was de-
clared to be a public street of Cape
May, but the city has never been able
to take charge of it. It has maintain
ed a beach drive at a cost of about 5000
600, which the alleged owners of the
strand do not object to, but when coun-
ellis last year attempted to build pa
viliOns for the accommodation of the
public and visitors, the claimants Sc
cured injunctiOns. The matter was car
ried to the courts. If the city wins, it
will proceed to beautify the beach
front, but if it lose, the beach drive
will be abandoned and the owners will
be taxed for city purposes, which here
tOfOre has not been done.