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Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-09-25
VELAsQUEz A SUICIDE.
leo Shoots Himself While
i'm Prison.

Mexico City Sept. 24-Ex-Inspector Cen
eral of Police Eduardo Velasquez, who
confessed to having caused the death of
Arroyo, shot himself in Belem prison this
morning. Last night he retired late and at
II o'clock this morning the warden of the
prison went to call him. The warden went
to the bedside and said In a friendly tone:
well, my boy. it is time to get up. The
Judge wants you Receiving no answer
he began to shake the inspector, saying:
Don't be lazy" when he noted that Velas-
Quez had bullet wound in the right tenn
pie and on investigation found a small
two-barreled pistol, with which the act
pistol had been placed SO close TO the
temple and pressed into the skin that It
practically made no noise on being dis
charged. How the pistol reached the pris-
.oEer is under investigation. A prisoner is
suspected.
The warden Immediately notified the iu-
dicial authorities who went at once to the
room of the suicide and summoned medical
men. Judge Flores remarked that he had
given the strictest order to prevent Velas-
quez attempting suicide: that he had care
fully watched him. and every precaution
was taken TO keep weapons from him. At
first the authorities were inclined to CEN
sure Colonel Campuzo, the warden.
A letter was found. in which Velasuuez
made his statement to the public saying
his death was, he felt. the satisfaction he
owed to society. and he should, therefore.
give that satisfaction by leaving the world
He also said that the crime of killing Ar
royo was suggested TO him by Inspector
Villivicencio.. of the Second police district,
who Is in prison.
1t is generally felt by his friends that VII
livicencio was his evil star. having from the
time VeiasQuez became chief had a great
influence over him, though he was warned
by those who had his welfare at heart TO
beware of the man.
Velasquez had a very large acquaintance.
having been employed after leaving col
lege in the department of finance and was
secretary TO the minister of finance AT
one time he was connected with the news
paper, FL Combate. and had at an early age
been elected to congress. He had effected
many reforms during his incumbency as in
spector. He was but 81 years old
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-09-25
SAYS HE WILL REACH THE POLE OR
DIE IN THE ATTEMPT.
TO START NORTH NEXT JULY.
EsKIdos NOW At WORK LAYING IN
NECESSARY SUPPLIES.
All the Members of the Party but
Three VIII BE Exkimos-Ameri-
can Geographical Society
Has Guaranteed $780,
900 for the Trip.

Philadelphia. Sept. 2.-Lieutenant Peary
said to-day. concerning the Arctic trip from
which he has just returned:
"In addition to. securing the Cape York
meteorite, laid the plans for next years
expedition, and when L leave again. Which
will be about theIend OF next July, it will be
to remain up there until / reach the pole
or lose my life in the attempt, if it takes
five years to accomplish this object.
Next summer 1 shall take my vessel up
to Sherard Osborne Fjord and make that
place my base of supplies.
"On the last trip. I made arrangements
with Arctic highlanders, a tribe of Es-
kimos. consisting of 230 men, women and
children, known as the most northerly
tribe of human beings on earth, to put in
this coming winter in obtaining seal, bear
and deer skins for our clothing, and in Sc
curing all the walrus meat they can for
dog food. I have singled Que eight young
men of the tribe. who. with their wives,
canoes, dogs, sleighs and tents, are to ac-
company me to Sherard Osborne Fjord.
which is about 800 miles further north
than their present abode
My party will consist Of surgeon. pos
sibly another white man and myself; the
rest will be Eskimos. The latter know
how to drive dogs, they can go hungry,
and know how to get food.
THE conditions under which shall make
the coming expedition are of the most
satisfactory character. The American Geo.
graphical Society has assured $15O.0O0 to
meet all expenses. and I have been given
five years leave of absence. I shall prob
ably buy new ship for next year. though
we may use the Hope again. Mrs. Peary
will not accompany me.
Il am quite sure that shall succeed in
reaching the pole. Nansen got within 26O
miles of 1t. but Andree did not have one
chance in 1000 when he started to drift
over the pole. I don't think Andree will
accomplish anything, and he may have lost
his life long before this in his attempt"
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-09-25
WOULD AUSTRIA INTERVENE?
A Vienna Newspaper Correspondent
Learns "F'rom Reliable Source"
That She Would.

London. Sept. 25.-The correspondent. of
the Daily Telegraph at Vienna says: "I
learn from reliable source that the vien-
ma cabinet would Immediately intervene in
a conflict between Spain and the United
States. The news of the ultimatum Great
ed excitement in political circles, and the
universal opinion was that such action
would be pEiustifiable."
The Morning Post publishes two column
article, comparing the military and navy
forces of Spain and the United States. The
writer concludes as follows:
In the event of war, victory would rest
with the power having the largest reserve
force. The United States. even with gnash-
ing teeth, could afford to wait; while de-
lay would be fatal to Spain, even If It
brought with 1t a temporary victory New
ertheless. If war broke out, some portions
of the American seaboard would undergo
unpleasant experiences"
Paris. Sept. 2i.-The Figaro warns the
government that Germany is earnestly
considering whether Europe should ALLOW
the United States to drive Spain out of
Cuba" and recalls the fact that the war
of 1870 arose from the mistakes made by
French diplomats in regard to Spain.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-09-25
MONETARY COMMISSION PLANS,
Three Main Committees..te BE. Ap-
pointed to Study ~ Many
Queatfoua

Washington, Sept. 24.-The monetary
commission resumed its sessions here to-
day. An adjournment until Monday was
taken at the close of to-day's session. 1t
Is expected that when the commission re-
sumes work next week there will be a full
attendance Of members. and such an ad-
vance made in preliminary arrangements
that the subcommittee can be announced
and their work begun.
1t is said that President Edmunds has
selected the committees, but as several of
the gentlemen wanted changes of assign
ment the list will not be made public until
finally arranged. There will be three main
committees, namely. on gold and silver;
on United States notes, and on banking
and currency. The adjournment will give
the members opportunity to attend to pri-
vate AFFAIRS most all Of them being busf-
ness men having large private interests.
The discussion has brought out, how
ever. that the members feel that the per-
sonal attendance of the session Of the COM
mittees and subcommittee Is essential to
accomplish the work before them during
the next ninety days. and for this reason
they will be present at the meetings as
far as possible, instead of leaving the work
to be shaped while they are widely scat
tered.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-09-25
CHICAGO STREET CAR STRIKE.
Likely TO Walk Out Mon
day Morning.

Chicago, Sept 24.-Developments of the
last twelve hours point to general strike
of all street car conductors motormen and
gripmen in the employ of the Chicago City
Railway Company on Monday morning.
The crisis may be delayed for a day or
the only block to a general walkout would
be the surrender of General Manager Bow
en- and the reinstatement of twenty dis
charged men, together with the recognition
of the new union by the company. A gen
eral mass meeting of all the street car
Sunday morning TO take final action. This
course was decided upon tonight at a con-
ference attended by twenty-five Of the most
prominent labor leaders in Chicago. and the
executive committee of the local street car
mems union.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-09-25
ANARCHISTS NOT WANTED.
Says He Will Do His Best to
Keen Them Ont


Keep Them Out.
New York. Sept. 24.-Commissioner Gen.
eral Of immigration T. v. Powderly, an
swerirg from Scranton, Pa. a letter of
congratulation from the Rev. Mr.. M, C.
Peters, of this city, among other things
concerning the immigration question,
wrote:
"I have no doubt that thousands Of the
worst classes OF Europe are swept in on us
every year. It shall be my aim to keep
every unworthy person out, and to cause
Europe to take care of her own anarchists
There was a time when the United States
could afford a refuge to the people of the
world; but it was before the incomers be-
came oppressors, and when the tide Of Inn
migration to this land Of refuge was not a
tide of refuse.
IF they are oppressed at home, let them
dethrone their oppressors there and estab-
lish governments Of for and by the people
across the Atlantic. If anarchists are born
and bred beneath the fostering wing of
all il-governed lands, let them remain at
home to wreak vengeance upon their cre-
ators. instead of coming here to turn the
thoughts of dissatisfied men away from
the real cause of their dissatisfaction"
The letter complains of the laxity in the
present naturalization laws, and suggests
that stricter measures be adopted,
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-09-25
A 1O-YEAR-oLD lNcENDIARY.
BerIin Police Arrest One of n Youth-
full Gang Responsible for
Many Fires,

London. Sept. PA dispatch to the Daily
News from Berlin says: The police have
arrested -. match. boy.. 10 years old, who
turns out TO be a member of "a band of
youthful incendiaries Responsible for the
sensational and mysterious series of house
hres during the last two years. THE leader
of the band is a boy of II, and is.believed to
be insane. s7'
The arrested boy has confessed that he
threw burning matches into stores in order
to see the fire engines run. This morning
(Eridayl apother great. incendiary fire oc-
curred in the street where stands the house
in Which the boy was arrested.''
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-09-25
BOLD HORSE THIEVES CAUGHT.
Stole Ten Animals I'm Montgomery
County and Were Pursued
by n Posse.

Independence. Kas.. Sept. 24-(Special)
Last night. ten head of fine horses belong
ing TO w. T. Yoe and Frank Overfield.
near Tyro, south of here, were stolen from
the stables. 1t was the work of a bold
band of robbers. who have been operating
known that they had their rendezvous in
the territory, and n large p sse of the mem
bers OF the Anti-Ho Thief Association
soon started in pursuit. They got on their
tran, and pressed the robbers so closely
that they turned the horses loose. The
posse Kept on and n message just received
the robbers, but not without first exchang-
ing several Shots
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-09-25
SAYS CUBANS CAN'T WIN.
United States Consul Mt CienfueEos
Confirms Consul General Wey-
s- "a Ier's Stories. ia1s

Chattanooga, Tenn, Sept. A.-Owen Nc
Carr, United States consul at Cienfuegos,
Cuba, arrived here to-day, having left Cuba
August %. AS to the condition of affairs
on the island, the consul does not agree
with the Cuban junta in New York, but
confirms General Weyler's utterances. in
sofar as his experiences have gone.
Cienfuegos Is in the southwestern part
of the island, in the province of Santa
Clara, where there has been no fighting
and where everything is decidedly Span
ish.
$50 far as I have been able to judge"
said Mr.. McGarr, General Weyler's claim
that four provinces of the western end of
Cuba have been pacified is correct. have
seen no fighting and, SO far as my per-
sonal knowledge goes, cannot say there are
any insurgents"
do you think the insurgents have q
fighting chance to win?' was asked.
Not the least, unless the United States
decides to take a hand in the matter. 1t
seems to me they have about played out,
as hundreds of the insurgent army have
surrendered
Then you think the army of Cuba libre
has about played out?''
Except on paper. Oh, there may be 5000
or 6,0O0 of them in the eastern portion of
liie iS!tulu IN tie tNree provinces WHICH
have not yet been subjugated, but the rest
of the island is pacified as far as it is
possible
There are thousands of country people
concentrated in the cities. Many are in
Cienfuegos. The Spanish have cleared up
the country districts and sent the people
into the towns. Many are put into old
warehouses and other such buildings.
These are fed by the government. A large
per cent of these concentrates, as we call
them, are women and children who were
in insurgent camps which had been aban-
doned and were captured by the Spanish.
Il have helped distribute the relief fund
provided by congress, but not to native
Americans. All those who have applied 10
me have been naturalized Cubans or per-
sons who have. in some way secured nat
uraliZation paRers."
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-09-25
DEMOCRATS FILE A PROTEST.
Object to Having David Ritchie Re-
Earded as Democratic Nom-
fnee for Judge.

Topeka, Kas., Sept. 24.-(Special) ]. H.
Wilson and ]. c. Rowan. Democrats, of
Lincoln county. filed a protest with the
secretary of state to-day against the plac-
ing OF the name of David Ritchie of Sa-
lima, on the official ballot as the Democrat
&c nominee for judge of the Thirtieth dis
trict. Ritchie was nominated by tie Pop
ulists, and at meeting of few Demo-
Gratis at Salina on September q he was
party. The Democrats held no regular con-
vention. A few of them merely got to-
sether, it is claimed and. without any au-
thority, proceeded to declare Richie the
Democratic nominee. Wilson and Rowan
objected to this sort of a proceeding and
filed the protest to-day. The state election
board will hear the case next Tuesday
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-09-25
ED STAFFLEBACK A MANIAC.
Mind of One of the Gnlcna Murdererx
Gives Way I'm Jail ut
Columbus.

Columbus. Kas., Sept. A.-(Special) Ed
Stafiieback, who was found guilty of muir
der In the first degree, for the killing of
Frank Galbraith at Galena, Kas., is now a
raving maniac, and has to be kept con-
tined In straight-jacket- At the time of
the trial he protested mis- innocence and
fefused TO enter plea of guilty of a lesser
tegree of murder with pledge of fifteen
ears sentence. He insisted that he was
Innocent, and said he would not enter
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-09-25
w. H. M'BRAYER.
bottled In Bond Here

The Morrin-Powers Mercantile Co. have
received the first shipment of w. r. Nc
Brayer whisky bottled in bond. Morrin-
Powers Mercantile Co. have now the fol-
lowing large list of fine brands of whistles
bottled in bond: o. F. c., Old Crow, Her
mitaSe. W. II. McBrayer. Early Times. s.
p. Lancaster, Grab Orchard. Susquehanna
Rye, Clarke's Rye and Guckenheimer Rye.
The above list comprises by far the largest
amount of bonded bottle whisky ever re-
ceived in Kansas City.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-09-25
FATAL SHOOTING AT WESTON.
e. e. LeiIer, Wealthy Farmer. Nor
tally Wounded by r. MurdocE,
Cattle Buyer.

Leavenworths Kas.,. Sept. 2.-(Special.)
R. Murdoch. a cattle buyer, living east of
Weston, Mo-, opposite this city, shot and
fatally wounded E.: z. Leiler, a wealthy
farmer of Platte county. NO.. on the streets
of Weston tonight. The attack was made
Murdock, three bullets taking effect in the
back and lungs The shooting was the result
of jealousy on the part of Murdock, who
believed that Leiler had paid undue atten-
ton to his wife. Murdoch is in the custody
of a deputy marshal. though not confined.
Leiler. It is believed, cannot i've through
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-09-25

plea of guilty even II he could escape with
one years confinement In the penitentiary.
After sentence he refused to partake of
food and was without sleep for three days.
Finally the mental strain became SO heavy
that symptoms of insanity developed and
now he IS maniac.
Last night there was rumor that he
mad Killed himself while in his demented
condition and a general rush to the Jail
occurred, but 1t was found that he was
only in stupor from utter bodily exhaus-
tion. The only rest he has is while under
the influence of morphine injections
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-09-25
Shot His Wife and Himself.

Shelbyville. Ind, Sept 24-At Flat Rock,
this morning. Wesley Nading, a wealthy
citizen. shot and killed his wife and then
fired bullet into his own BRAIN He is
alive, but cannot recover. Nading at times
was temporarily deranged, on which oc-
casions he grew jealous of his wife and
threatened her life. One of these spells
Is supposed to have overcome him this
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-09-25
Indian Territory Hunting Party.

Muskogee, I. T., Sept 24.-(special.) A
hunting party consisting of Ex-Governor
Charles P. johnson. of Missouri: Judge
John r. Thomas. of the Indian Territory
judiciary, and United States Commissioner
w. c. Jackson and w. 7. Hutchings. of
this place. left Vinita, l. T., to-day for a
ten days hunting trip in the western part
of the Creek nation
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-09-25
THE DEBS CONVENTION OFF.
No Attempt VIII BE Made to Hold q
Labor Conference in
CHICAGO.


Chicago. Sept. 24.-Secretary Kelliher, of
the Social Democracy, said to-day that the
Social Democracy would take no part in
the proposed convention of labor repre-
sentatives which was to have been held in
Chicago Monday in the interests of the
striking coal miners, and that word had
been sent to all its delegates to remain
away.
"The partial settlement of the coal min
ers' strike rendered the convention unnec-
essary," said Mr.. Kelliher to-day.
"The action Of the Federation of Labor
convention at Washington yesterday in ad-
vising annulling the convention because of
the settlement Of the strike practically put
a quietus on the proposed convention. The
United Mine Workers. under whose aus
pices the convention was to have been held
have done nothing toward making arrange
ments for the meeting: The Social Democ-
American Federation of Labor in advising
its delegates to remain away"
1t is now practically certain that no at
tempt will be made to hold the convention.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-09-25
w. H. Troutman divorced.

Topeka. Kas.. Sept. 24-(SpeciaI) W. H.
Troutman, father Of ex-Lieutenant Gov
ernor James A. Troutman was given a
divorce from his wife to-day by Judge
Hazen- Mr.. Troutman is IS years old and
he was married a second time four years
ago. The marriage was not a happy one
and two years ago Mrs. Troutman left
her husband and went to live with her
grown children.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-09-25

.. Andover. Mass. Sept. PA cross of
Scotch granite, twelve feet high, has been
erected over the grave of Harriet Beecher
Stowe. 1t is copied after one in the pos
session of the Duke of Argyle. which Mrs.
Stowe greatly admired while visiting Scot
land: Upon the cross is the inscription.
Tribute of Loving Remembrance, Erected
by the Children, and lower down, ISL
Harriet Beecher Stowe-lSg7,"
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-09-25
Mrs. Lnngtry to Wed in November.

San Francisco. Cal. Sept 24-The an
nouncement that Lily Langtry will marry
Prince Esterhazy is confirmed Attorney
Henry G. McPfke. of this city, said: II
have recently received from Mrs. Langtry
notice of her intention to return to Cali
fornia by the end of November. Prince
Esterhazy will accompany her and imme-
diately upon their arrival here they will
be married"
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-09-25
Many State Teachers. Certificates.

Topeka. Kas., Sept. A.-(Special) "The
state board viii issue twice as many teach
ers certificates at Its next session as it
has ever issued at any single previous ses-
sion, said State Superintendent Stryker
to-day; There are two reasons for this
FIRST, because there were double the usual
cause the applicants have been studying up
more than usual" Wy
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-09-25
Forgiven and Acquitted.

Atlantic City, n. Y, Sept 2i-The case
of Robert I. Hibbard, the young man
who was on trial at Mays Landing for
shooting Mrs. Phoebe Phillips. and who
yesterday married the women he attempted
to murder, was submitted to the jury to-
day. The jury returned a verdict of ac-
quittal. Mrs. Hibbard tainted when the
verdict was announped
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-09-25
Typhoid Fever Epidemic,

London. Sept. 24-There is an alarming
outbreak Of typhoid fever at Maidstone.
Kent, due to the drainage from a hop-
pickers' encampment polluting the water.
The temporary hospitals there already
contain go cases. and the local authorities
have telegraphed for additional doctors
and nurses.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-09-25
SLEW HIS SWEETHEART.
Indiana Youth WnyIays and Murders
Miss .Tacy MnnE, o .16-Yenr-

Gas City, Ind, Sept 24.-Noah johnson,
aged q, waylaid Miss Tacy Mang, aged 16,
on her way to school to-day. and, slipping
up behind her. blew out her brains. They
were lovers, and had had a quarrel last
night. johnson fled with all speed to this
city, ten miles away, and surrendered to
the authorities. He was hurried to Ma
rion to jail. and a mob started in pursuit.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-09-25
Waves seventy-five Feet High.

Andes. of the Atlas line. which arrived
mere to-day from Port Liinon and Hayti
encountered very severe weather and
neaVy seas. Mate Hayden said that off
Cape Hatteras the waves were seventv-iive
rect high.s and seemed to come from all
directions. AT times the deck of the Andes
was almost perpendicular.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-09-25
EngIishnnn KIN. Htm.e1f.

Green Castle. Ind. Sept 24-George Fos-
ter, of Liverpool, Eng. was found dead in
killed himself by cutting his throat from
ear to ear. Foster arrived on the ship
gmbria on Sunday last, and came here on
Wednesday at midnight. He was about 27
years old and genteel in appearance.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-09-25
Done i'm seIf-Defense.

Lawrence, Kas., Sept. 2.-(Special.) }
John Allen. who was arrested here some
days ago for the killing of James Carrin,
near Eudora, this county, was released to-
day at the preliminary hearing on the plea
of Self-defense.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-09-25
Escaped Murderer Captured.

Baxter Springs. Kas.. Sept. .A.-(special)
two Indians. Gunter was convicted eight
years ago of killing man named Provine.
rearrested. for killing John Benham, of
Stone county. Mo. He escaped from the
sheriff few weeks ago. His wife had re-
married and he was probably after her.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-09-25
Bubonic Plague Again Active.

tistics show that the bubonic plague is
again active, having crept unobserved from
hamlet to hamlet until a wide area Is af-
fected. The newspapers assert that the
of the medical officers for sery-
ice with the troops on the frontier will en-
tail more disaster than anything happen
ing on the frontier.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-09-25
Stabbed to Death by His wife.

st. Joseph, Mo-, Sept. 24-(special.) John
Jackson, a colored barber, was stabbed in
the left arm by his wife tonight, severing
the artery. from which he bied to death.
started fight. His wife used a razor.
She Is under arrest.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-09-25
A Trio Of PETTY sv,ndIcr,.

Mexico. NO.. Sept 24-(speciaI) The
police of this city have arrested three par
ties for working a petty swindle on the
druggists here. They give their names as
T. 3. Butler, Toledo. o.; c. L. Sims. Jack
sonville, H.. and William Troescher, Gin