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The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-11-26

For further Information as to schedules,
rates. etc, call on, or write to s. Jacobs,
commercial Agent, Jack w. johnson, y.
Theo. D. Kline. General Superintendent,
J. c. Halle General Passenger Agent.
Savannah. Ga
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There is no better location in the United
States for Eastern and Northern ergrants
than the line of this popular railway.
9, The productions of Georgia and Alabama
cannot be duplicated by any other section
of country in the world. Come and see.
The through vestibuled limited between
New York ana New Orleans is via the At
ianta and New Orleans Short Line, the
most attractly route to travel in the South.
1t passes through a rich country, teeming
with attractive and prosperous towns and
villages all the way from Atlanta to Mont
gomery. For rates of fare or other infor-
nation write or call on
GEO. p. ALLEN, I. p. A.
Atlanta, Ga.
D. p. O'ROURKE, Pass. Agent,
Selma, Ala.
e. B. EVANS, Cont. Frt. Agent,
New Orleans
w. TAYLOR. Gen. Agent.
Montgomery, Ala.
JOHN A. GEE. Gen. Pass. Agent
e. e. KIRBY, C. T.. A.,
IL Kimball House.
GEO. c. SMITH.
President and General Manager
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BIRMINGHAM & ATLANTIC r. r. co.
Time table No. q. taking effect a. m. July
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BIRMINGHAM MINERAL.
B'HAM MINERAL. NORTH.
Arrive. Depart.
mo AZ Blocton Accom-. 49,. 40 pm ........
sNo 40 Blocton Accom-. 10 SO am ........
mo a Oheonta Accom-. ........... 3 So pm
B'HAM MINERAL. SOUTH.
Arrive. Depart
enc al Blocton Accom-. ,............ 35 am
sNo 4s Blocton Accom-. ............ Q 80 pm
mo. AZ Oneonta Accom-. 10 90 ........
LOUISVILLE AND NASHVILLE.
In Effect Dec. 20, 1896
Trains marked thus q run daily. Thus
q daily except Sunday.
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Trains Nos. 81 and s. carry Pullman vesti-
bule sleepers between ST. Louis and Jack
sonville and Montgomery and Port Tampa.
Trains Nos. 80 and S6 carry Pullman yesti-
sonville.
Free reclining chair cars between Mont
Train No. IS, leaving Montgomery at 800
D. M, connects at Port Tampa with Plant
Steamship line for Key West and Havana.
and schedules will be furnished upon appli-
r. L. TODD, D, p. A.,
Montgomery, Ala.
B. w. WRENN, p. i, NJ,
H. c. McFADDEN, A. G. p. A.,
Savannah. Ga.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-25
CREEKS ARE ENROLLING.
dom II Having n Salutary
Effect

Muskogee. I. T., Nov. 24.-(special) The
order of United States Indian Agent Wis
dom. of this place. directing the Creeks
to appear before the Dawes commission for
enrolment, has had its effect. Mr.. Bixby,
the chairman of the commission. stated to-
day that more than 10000 Creeks had al
ready enrolled, and they were enrolling at
the rate of 800 per day at Okmulgee and 100
at this place. The enrolment is entirely
satisfactory to the commission. and they
hope to complete the work by December 10.
after which they will go to Washington
to make their report.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-25
KAIULANI5 IN DISFAv0R.
LiliuOkalanfs Supporters Think the
Princess Has Designs ON the
Hawaiian Throne. ,-..

Honolulu. Nov. II (via San Francisco,
Nov. 2D.-The presence of Princess Kaiu-
lani is not satisfactory to the adherents of
the deposed queen. as they believe that the
young woman has returned for the pur-
pose Of starting boom for herself, at
the expense of the former queen. Kaiu-
lani's supporters claim that, in the event
of a refusal on the part of congress to
annex Hawaii, she will stand a good
chance of being placed on the throne,
under a limited monarchy.
The princess has been giving public re-
ceptions at her home. and in other ways
is trying, to make herself popular.
j. X. Kaulia and D. Kaianokalani will
leave for Washington on the 18th to work
against the annexation of the islands. Both
men represent the royalists in Honolulu.
At a later date they will be followed by
John Richardson and R. w. Wilcox, both
half whites. and A. Marques. white man.
who were selected by the queens sup
porters, on the island of Maui. Wilcox was
originally in favor of the present gov
ernment; after a time he became dis
satisfied and finally Joined the ranks of
the 1895 rebels. He was sent to prison, and
is now out on parole. He was sent to
Italy by Kalakaua to receive a military
training. In 1887, shortly after his return
dethrone the king. He and his followers
were repulsed by the whites.
Samuel Parket, probably the most infiu-
ential Hawaiian in the country, and who is
an annexationist, says that the delegates
can do but little in Washington.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-25
HER FARMS YIELDED PRODUCTS
WORTH SI3G,335,25S IN 1897.
BIG INCREASE OVER LAST YEAR
FINAL CORN CROP FIGURES STAND
AT ls2,I4s.083 BUsHEL&
Wheat Instead of Corn La King tn
Kansas I'm This Year of Grncs-
Big Increase fn Wheat Acre.
age-The Yield by
Counties.

Topeka, Kas.. Nov. 24.-Special:)" The
Kansas board of agriculture to-day issued
final bulletin showing the states crop
yields and farm values, and the numbers
and farm values of live stock for the year
1897.
The total yield of winter wheat is 5D,0i0.-
ga bushels. worth s3s. 1852. or almost 16O
per cent more than last years crop. Its
average yield per acre for the entire state
Is I5.01 bushels.
The corn crop is l52. 1883 bushels, or g.
2Is,i21 bushels less than in 1886. and its
value is s2s.555.2s3, or s7.057,72O less.
OF oats. the yield is %, ,4Sl ,2I3 bushels, an
increase of 4.l16.501 bushels. The value of
the crop is $s,sS1ss: the Increased value.
sl.12l $40; the yield per acre, Z3.S2 bushels.
Spring wheat shows yield of 9S623
bushels. as against 60l,523. bushels in 1896.
Its value is $5S6691.
The combined home value of winter and
spring wheat, corn and oats is $66. 16S, 1SS.
OF the same crops in 1885, 1t was SIS, ,01l, $50
less
The figures given out are a result of
probably the most searching inquiry the
Kansas or any other like board has ever
undertaken for learning beyond question
In careful detail the. extent and value OF
the states productions. 1t is not supposed
that any such figures will ever be made
SO as to escape criticism by wiseacres, but
those sent out from Kansas are regarded
as not only the nearest authentic of any
issuing from any state. btts incomParably
in this particular line of work. from the
time of its beginning. by Alfred Gray, Kan
sas has stood al the fore. and those having
II in charge now mean that IL shall I'M
prove rather than .deteT1orafe. ,s..ss.:-
The following table shows the yields Of
winter wheat corn and oats for each
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-25
.PHILADELPHlA'S GOOD. LUCK.
PhilanthrOpic Citizens VIII Contrib
ute Property Worth = Million
for Free Books and Art.

ute properly worm . M1llOn
'~-- for Free Books and Art.
Philadelphia, Nov. 24.-At a dinner given
Tonight by Mr.. P. A. B. Widener to about
twenty intimate personal and business as
sociates, all men of prominence in Phila-
delnhia, the formal announcement was
made by DR.. William Pepper, former presi-
dent. of the University of Pennsylvania
of. Mr.. Widener's intention to present to
. the free library of Philadelphia HIS mag
nifcent residence. THE building is to be
held In trust forever by the city as an in
tegral part of the free. library system. un-
mortal branch, to commemorate the de-
ceased wife Of the donor.
DIR. Pepper further announced that Mr..
Widener intended to bequeath to the city
that a suitable freproof art gallery shall
be constructed in a central location in the
city, and that 1t shall at all times be free
to the public. DR.. Pepper added that he
known art collections of enormous value
Would also be bequeathed in like man.
ineE.
stated that there have been made four con-
'tributions of $4,000 each toward the con-
struction Of a museum building. by Mn
,yVidener Mr.. William L. Elkins, Edwin II.
Filter and Daniel Baugh. This building will
be constructed on tract of land In West
Philadelphia, given by the city in trust to
alton of park and free museum Of science
and art.
"A low estimate Of the value OF the res
idence given by Mr.. Widener to the free
IS 100000, and DR.. Pepper stated that the
donor will expend not less than 100000 ad-
ditional in placing therein a gallery Of
choice specimens Of purely, American art.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-25
THANKSGIVING IN PARIS.
Dinner Last Night and Several
to Follow To-day.

Very Successful Anerican Colony
Dinner Last Might and Several
to Follow To-day.
Paris, Nov A-The THANKSGIVING celebra-
ton in the American colony began here
this evening. when the University Dinner
Club gave its first annual banquet of the
season at the Hotel Continental Consul
General John X. Gowdy presided. Mr.. The
honorary secretary Of the Dinner Club. read
letters Of regret at the absence of Professor
James Bryce. member Of parliament for
States ambassador to Germany; Mr.. An
drew Carnegie and Mr.. John Wanamaker.
'The Day We Celebrate called forth a
mentary to American institution from Pers
Hyacinthe. whose wife and only daughter
tn-law are Americans. General Horace
spending to "The College Man in the Civil
War;" spoke in a reminiscent strain Of the
educational institutions of the days Of the
have won distinguishes positions, not only
in war, but on the bench, whose renown has
extended to all parts Of the EARTH"
Other toasts and speakers were as fol-
'The French Universities" CASTOR Paris.
member Of the French Academy and presi-
can can GniSersities. s Dr. 81 3. ]. HM s4,pTssi-
dent Of Rochester university; The rs, uniyer- yer
sity Man ana the Press trancisque s Sal-
editor of the QUARTER Latin, American
Students Monthly.
The dinner was a great success. and the
college songs created much enthusiasm.
Tomorrow the American students Of
architecture will give their annual Thanks
giving dinner in the Latin quarter, and the
clubrooms on the Quai Cont. Several pri-
waite dinner parties will @ come Of, and the the
France will be displayed at the embassy.
in the Avenue Kleber. and at the consulate
general. In the Avenue de LOpera.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-25
CONVICT REFUSES A PARDON.
Has Been in Prison Fourteen Years
and Wants to Stay There I'm
til Warm Weather.


Jefferson City, Mo-, Nov. 24.-(Special)
Frank Jackson, colored. has refused to ac-
cept a pardon, from Governor Stephens.
Jackson is the Oldest prisoner in point of
service in the Missouri penitentiary. hav-
ing been there for over fourteen years. and
to-day Governor Stephens offered to give
him a Thanksgiving pardon tomorrow,
but the prisoner refused, declaring that he
would rather remain here .tnan be turned
out during the cold weather. He had no
home and no friends outside. and he did
not want sto get out. until warm weather.
jackson is serving a twenty years sentence
from st. Charles county for assault. His
term expires under the three-fourths law
in September, 1898. ..... -
In accordance with the custom established
several years ago for the governor to par
don at least two convicts from the peni-
tentiary on Thanksgiving and on July 4,
of each year, .Goyernor Stephens to-day
pardoned three life convfcts. They have
good prison records, and each was sentence
ed for life for murder in the first degree.
They are Laurel Baugh. John T. Leabs and
Green Thornhill (colored). Baugh was sem
fenced to the penitentiary at the Decem-
Der term; 1885, of the Carroll county circuit
court. Leabs was sentenced at the Novem-
Der term of the Bates county circuit court.
Thornhll, g. negro, was sentenced at the
fall adjourned term, 1884, Of the Lincoln
county circuit court. They have each -serv-
ed long terms and the governor believes
they have been punished sufficiently.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-25
THE MURDER OF CHUNG SUM.
United States Makes an Omcial Re.
port to the Chinese Gov
ernment.

Washington, Nov. 24.-An official report
ON the murder and robbery of Chung Sum,
alias Sam Lung, a Chinese laundryman at
South McAlester. /. T., on September 2,
has been made by this government to the
Chinese government. On October %, Wu
Ting Fang. the Chinese minister, called the
attention of the state department to the
killing and asked for report. He stated
that the murder and. robbery occurred be-
tween o'clock in the evening of Septem-
Der and about the same time the next
day, when he was found. as was stated.
with his neck wrung' The. murderer
piundered the place before he left, and the
friends ahaa sl and relatives of the chinaman al
made by the authorities to hunt down the
guilty party or parties or to recover the
stolen propery. At the instance of the
state department, Secretary Bliss directed
irdian Agent Wisdom to make thorough
ihnyestigation. h The agent reports, under
matter very carefully and conferred with
tire United States marshal. The crime the
minister has been informed, was not COM
mitted by Indians. and no satisfactory in
formation has been obtained, hut the Off
GERS of the department of justice and Of
the interior department are zealously work
ing to apprehend the guilty parties.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-25
KANSAS MINISTER DIVORCED.
nOunced From the Pulpit
Recently.

Independence, Kas-. Nov. 2I-(Special.9
A divorce was granted to Rev. Willis Jor-
dan, pastor of the Christian church Of
Caney, from his wife. Ada Jordan, in the
district court here to-day. The case ap-
pears on the docket as Willis Jordan vs..
Ada Miller, called Ada Jordan. A few
weeks ago Mr.. Jordan publicly denounced
his wife from the pulpit, and thereby
caused a great sensation. He declared
that he had been deceived: that when he
married his wife she was married to an
other man; that she was not what he
thought she was. and announced his inten-
tions of applying for a divorce
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-25
SENATOR TELLER's OPINION.
Thinks 1t Very Doubtful II Congress
VIII Enact Any Currency
Legislati0n.

Washington. Nov. 24.-When asked to-
day to give his opinion as to the probabiii-
ty of legislation affecting the currency dur
ing the approaching session Of congress.
Senator Teller said:
Il do not believe there will be any legis-
lation looking to the substitution of bank
notes for greenbacks and treasury notes,
which appears to be the favorite method
of currency reform, So-called, advocated
by the supporters of the old standard. I
think it very doubtful whether the advo-
Gates Of the change can agree upon the
naturally hesitate to increase the issue Of
bank notes in sufficient quantity to take
the place of the entire volume of green
backs and treasury notes. and especially in
view of the fact that the redemption of
bank notes must. to satisfy the demands
o. the currency reformers. be in gold"
Senator Teller said that he considered it
quite certain that the president would
make some recommendation upon the cur
rency problem to congress, but he was OF
the opinion that the suggestion would be
in general terms, as in his inaugural mes
sage. and that the president would leave
the details to congress.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-25
MAY GO TO JAIL FOR DEBT.
Duke of Manchester, q Scion of Brit
ish Nobility, Fails to Pay
His Bills.

London. Nov. A.-The Cambridge county
court made a commitment order to-day on
the Duke of Manchester, who was sued
for livery stable debt of si9 and costs.
The order, however, was suspended for
three weeks. with liberty to appeal.
Mr.. Angus Montague, the present duke
of Manchester. is the ninth duke. and son
Of the late Duke of Manchester, whose
wife was formerly Miss Conseula Ysnaga,
of New York. The present duke was born
on March 3. ISL. and succeeded to the title
on the death of his father in 1892. The es-
tates Of the Duke of Manchester include
kimbolton castle and Brompton park.
Huntingdonshire, England. and Tangerage
castle, County Armagh, Ireland.
During the early part Of the present year
1t was reported that the Duke of Manches-
ter was to marry Miss Pauline Astor.
daughter of William Waldorf Astor, but
the report was. subsequently denied. The
young duke has also been mentioned as
an aspirant to the hand of Miss Mary Goe-
let. daughter of the late Ogden Goelet.
This rumor went so far as to have it that
the duke was engaged to Miss Goelet, a
statement which was emphatically denied
by the family.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-25
CHICAGO TO HAVE A HALL ALSO
tiOn of a Building to Hold
9S,OOO People.

Chicago. Nov. A.-Chicago's great amuse-
ment palace. exposition building and con-
vention hall Is to become q reality. Through
the enterprise of Chicago citizens. organ
lied under the title Of the Chicago CONNER
cial Association. there is to be erected in
the Lake Front park an immense structure
which will outdo the Crystal palace or the
Coliseum.
At a meeting Of the association yester-
Shayne, took the initiative. and before the
meeting adjourned: William T.; Chalmers
had been chosen chairman Of the building
committee, with authority to act with
President Shayne in choosing three other
members, who should assist them in formu-
lating plans for carrying out the great en-
terprise.
Mr.. Shayne, who had consulted an archi-
tect in regard to the matter, gave briefly
as his idea that the building should have.
when arranged for convention purposes.
seating capacity of between 2o.000 and 40,-
OOO be convenient in its location and artist
ic in its construction. and that provisions
should be made which would finally make
it the property of the city.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-25
TWO SENTENCED TO HANG.
"a. Which Another Has Com
fessed.

Hollidaysburg. Pa. Nov. A.-Frank Will
son. of Massillon, O.. and James Farrell.
of Allequippa. Allegheny county. were to-
day sentenced in the Blair county court to
be hanged. The prisoners had been con-
victed Of the murder of Henry Bonnock. an
crime was committed in the miser's house
at midnight. while they were seeking his
wealth. The evidence against them was Of
fled that Wilson and Farrell had confessed
their crime to them in Taylors hotel, New
York. 'tis''-,sf.-
The case was made remarkable after the
trial and conviction of Wilson and Farrell,
by information that Henry Hildebrand, a
had confessed that he, and not the de.
fendants. had murdered Bonnock Hide
brand took his own life in the penitentiary
after making this confession.
William Doran. who was with Wilson and
Farrell in the murder, fled from the country
and has not yet been captured.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-25
WANTED WoRK-WAs WORKED.
The Unhappy Experience of Mr.. Som
mers, of Caldwell, kas., In Coll
oradO's METROPOLIS.

Of0dO'8 Metropolis.
Denver, Col, Nov. 24.-William Sommers
had the reputation of being right smart
heap Of a man. back in Caldwell, kas.
That was before Sommers thought of
coming to Colorado. He would probably
be considered right smart" now In Cald-
well, If the story of his experience as an
emerald citizen did not reach there be-
fore himself. 1t it did, even Caldwell would
hardly claim him as her own.
Sommers came to Denver about a week
ago. He had nice. new store clothes, an
overcoat, gold watch, and a plain gold
ring. He was anxious for work. and be-
lieved Colorado the most likely place to
secure IT. He was not SO successful as he
be mourning the loss of his overcoat.
watch and ring. Briefly, Sommers was
the victim of a primitive confidence game,
which would hardly have secured a Reu-
ben from the hayseed district from New
Jersey.
Sommers says he has been hunting work
Tor the past few days. Yesterday after
noon he met a stranger on Larimer street,
near Seventeenth and volunteered the in
formation. after a casual observation. that
he was ambitious to toll at anything
returns. The stranger was pleased to
hear of Sommers' ambition. He also had
a sudden spasm of inspiration which he
unloaded on the Caldwell! citizen. II
know how l can get jobs for the two Of
u.s." he said to Sommers in flying wedge
of confidential talk. .All need is your
overcoat, watch and ring to look spruce.
and l can put you to work in an hour.
Oh, Just to appear decent and give the
guy who has the work the idea that I'm
| and chain? Why. of course, I'll bring
them back. What do you take me for?
Don't that coat fit, though? Think twas
| made for me. Oh not more than ten min
| utes. You stay right here, near the bank,
| and I'll be back right away with your job
and toggery.''
Sommers stayed. He would probably be
there yet. counting the sandstone blocks
in the cable company's tracks, If a SYM
pathetic police officer had not discovered
him. Police Officer Hogan whiSIled
| kathleen Mavourneen" with variations
when SommerS unfolded his tale of guile
to him. The stranger is still wearing
SommerS' Caldwell overcoat, watch and
ring. The police are looking for him.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-25
DAN M'TAGGART's MURDERER.
Henry Sheesley to BE Placed ON Trial
at Independence, kas., De-
cember @.

Independence. Kas., Nov. 2i.-(Special.)
The trial of Henry Sheesley, the murderer
of ex-senator Daniel McTaggart had been
set for December s. A change of Venue
has been talked of. as it would be very diff
cult as well as expensive to secure jury
in this county, but yesterday it was final
ly decided to try the case in this county. A
special venire was ordered by Judge Skid
more to-day of sixty-one persons from por-
tions of the county most remote from the
killing. Sheesley has remained in the jaiI
here ever since ne committed the murder.
He has made pretenses of insanity and
once during his preliminary hearing he fell
to the floor apparently in great agony and
was carried from the room seemingly un-
conscious. Most people believe. however,
that 1t was done simply for effect.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-25
BOY GETS A VAST FORTUNE.
of Toronto, Inherits About
&5.OOO.OOO.

Toronto. Ont, Nov. A.-The richest boy
In Canada is Cawthra Mulock, the 13-year.
old son of the postmaster general of the
Dominion. Mrs. Cawthra, widow Of a prom
inent business man of Toronto. and the
wealthiest woman in Canada, died a few
days ago and was buried to-day. By her
will. the contents of which We're made pub
lie to-day, she left. with the exception of
few bequests. the whole of her estate of
81, ,0O0, 900 and the handsomest residence in
Toronto to the lad mentioned. He is to
receive 10 per cent of the income of the
estate till he is 25. when the whole of 1t.
probably amounting then to over IS. 900 600.
is to go. to him direct. Cawthra had a
genuine boyish affection for the old lazy
and was her favorife nephew.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-25

DIR. James Hawkins has been appointed
Kas.
J, P. Morgan & Co. ;leuy that they have
an interest in any proposed Consolidation
OF the sewer pipe manufacturers.
By special order of Emperor william
Nine. Rejane has been engaged to Nav
Madame Sans Gene" at the .schauspiei-
Mr.. Ogilvie, the Canadian, Royernment
surveyor. who has Just returned from a
years stay on the Yukon, brings a record
of the temperature in that region, showing
IN January. 1897, a temperature as low as
s. i below zero.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-25
COLLISION ON THE ALTON.
Passenger and Freight Trains Come
Together at Mayview, Mo-
A Woman Injured.

Msyview, Mo-, Nov. A.-(Special) A
head-end collision occurred on the Alton
a mile and a half from MAYHEM shortly
after o'clock. tonight. between passenger
train No. 4s, westbound. and the engine Of
the first section of freight No. q.
Mrs. E. NJ. Edwards. Of Grand Pass. Mo-,
was badly bruised. and two men received
slight injuries. Both engines were badly
wrecked and the end of the baggage car
was smashed in. The passenger crew had
orders to wait at Odessa for the freight,
which was late.
The freight not arriving. the passenger
pulled out and met the freight engine. which
had dropped its train and was going to
Odessa to notify the passenger. Conductor
Black was in charge of the passenger and
Conductor Burdick Of the freight.