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Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-09-10
Forest Fires stin Raging.

Buffalo. Wyo.. Sept. 9.-The forest fire
which has been raging for two or three
weeks in the Big Horn reserve continues
unabated and is spreading rapidly.
famed by a high gale Already about
twenty miles square are reported and mill
ions of feet of lumber destroyed.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-09-10
LEGAL NOTICES.

IN the circuit court of Jackson county.
at Kansas City, Missouri. State of Mis-
souri, ex rel Elihu w. Hayes. collector.
plaintiff. VS.: L. H. Mclaughlin, defendant.
No 226O7 Now. on this 2sth day Of August.
1887. comes plaintiff, by its attorney, and 1t
appearing to the satisfaction of the clerk
Laughiin. is nonresident of this state, or
has concealed himself, so that the ordinary
process of law cannot be served upon him,
and cannot be served in this action it is
ordered by the clerk in vacation that pub
lication be made notifying said defendant
that an action has been commenced against
him by petition in the circuit court of Jack
son county, in the state of Missouri, at
Kansas City, which said action is for the
purpose of enforcing the lien for state and
county taxes due and delinquent against
lot 49, Catherine Purdon's addition to West
port, In said county and state, and unless
he be and appear at the term of this court
to be holden at the court house in Kansas
City, Missouri, on the 11th day of October.
1891 and on or before the 3rd day thereof
If the term shall SO long continue, and if
not, before the end of the term, answer said
petition. the same will be taken as con-
fessed and judgment will be rendered
against him and his said property sold to
satisfy the same. 1t is further ordered that
a copy thereof be published in The Kansas
City Journal, newspaper published in said
county and state, for four weeks success
lively, the last insertion to be at least fif-
teen days before the commencement of the
said October term of this court
A true copy. Attest:
(seaD II. NJ. STONESTREET. Clerk.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-09-10
Cattle Dealer a Suicide.

Phoenix, A. T.. Sept. 9.-Benjamin Zoeck-
Ter, one of the most extensive cattle deal
ers in the Southwest. killed himself early
this morning by pistol shot back of the
ear. Business reverses had depressed Zoeck-
Ter for a month past and his suicide is
attributed to dependency.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-09-10
A 13-Year-Old Horse Thief.

St. Joseph. Mo-. Sept. 9.-(special) James
Henry Field, 13 years of age, is locked up
at the Central police station. charged with
being horsethief. He stole a fine blooded
horse near Platte City last night and sold
it here to-day. His parents reside near
Platte City
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-09-10
ASSIGNMENT OF TEACHERS.

rangements for the Opening of
the Public Schools.
The board of education last night went
over the entire list of teachers appointed
last spring and assigned them to the vari-
Gus schools. Only few changes were
made, the list remaining practically the
same as published in The Journal at the
time of the appointments.
The board received bids from the book
dealers for supplying textbooks to the In
digent pupils and awarded the contract to
T. o. Cramer The board also provided for
a kindergarten in the Benton school.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-09-10
LEGAL NOTICES.


NOTICE OF TRUSTEES S-ALEzWhere-
as. a mary Z. Stewart and PatteI .son stewart
1eI husband. by their certain deed OF trust.
dated the third t3rd) day of August. 1884:
and recorded in the office of tn. recorder of
9eeas or jackson county. Miss Nri. in book
t,,, ~ nSe hundred and seventy VNp, az pase
nTsnl n2l eay or August. f9s. dill convey 10
5y d5ienry l.. McCune. trustee. tive following
G;escEbed ;1s, real estate. situate ls1nS and be-
Missouri, to-wit: In Kansas Cky, in said
SH SSounH ana state. and more particularly
described as follows viz. Begin ming at the
~ aaorIhwest corner of the southw est quarter
q. W. "a of section three 81. township for
S-nihe tis), range thirty-three ,sSl W ana
~ Ituiihihs ~ Thence east with the north line OF
SAID southwest quarter two hundred and
ninety ESQ feet: thence south and
para parshei with the west line OF said south
s wese quarter a distance OF i've hundred
ana Fifteen tSl5) feet: thence west and par
aIIei with the north line OF safd $ W. l.
~ feet to the west line of said 5. W. 4:
thence north with the said west line OF saisi
s. w. 4 five hundred and fiftsen t5lsl
Iset 70 the place of beginning. excepting
theretrom such portion thereof as has been
nKe1 T,t for the opening or wild ening CT
1WetIth ti2thl street and OF Prospect ave
nue. IN said city; in trust, however. TO Sc
cure the payment of one principal prorris-
sorry note and four interest notes therein
described: and, whereas. default has been
made IN the payment Of said prime aI'al note
ana of the interest note falling Qua August
5rd. 1870. and the same are due AMI payable
according to the terms OF said deed OF trust.
anu Ho" remain overdue ana uuf I'D, now.
therefore. public notice is here BY given
that /. Henry L. McCune trustee. sss afors-
SAID, at the request of the holder OF the in
debtedneSS secured by said deed CT trust
and for the purpose of foreclosins tise same.
VIII, on Monday. the fourth t+thI day Of
october; 1887; proceed 10 sell the Tsroperty
ABOVE described at public veniue 10 the
nlsheSt bidder, for cash, at tine sou Eh front
d2or of the county court house. in Kansas
Elty, jackson county. state OF Miss 3r,ri, be
ing at the front door of the build h-er now
used by the state circuit court OF Jsa-kson
county. Missouri. court house in Kan
sas City. and being the door at wisic-h the
sheriH of said county makes his - ,lss- bS-
tween the hours of nine t9i o'cloci. In the
forenoon and nve t5b o'clock in th : after
noon OF that day. TO pay. accordinAs 10 The
terms OF said deed of trust. the am ouni ce
tne Indebtedness remaining unpaid. f<scurcsi
thereby, and the costs OF eNecHri * this
trust HENRY l. McCCNE. TT cstee-
Dobson & McCune. Attorneys
Dated Sept 10th ISa.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-09-10
To. Abolish Overtime.

Birmingham England. Sept. 9.-The
Trades Union Congress to-day adopted a
resolution recommending all societies affili-
ated with the congress to by all means pos
sible restrict or abolish overtime in their
reSpectiye trades.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-09-10
Indiana Freight Wreck.

Muncie, Ind, Sept. 9-A freight train on
the Lake Erie & Western railway. near AL
bany, was wrecked this morning on a tres
tie. Eight loaded cars Were smashed.
Charles Manor. of Portland, was killed. and
John Collins. of the same place. was fatal
ly injured. They Were stealing ride 1t is
believed there are other men under the
wreckage.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-09-10
Kansas Farmer Killed.

Winfield Kas. Sept. 9.-(Specal) Joe
Cation, living in the southeast part of Cow
ley county an old citizen and well-to-do
farmer was killed yesterday in a run
away. He was raking hay with two horses
and was thrown against railroad, killing
him instantly.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-09-10
Penn.yIvanrn Anthracite Coal.

We are now ready to make deliveries of
all the sizes of the best grades of Penn
sylvania anthracite coal at $3.50 per ton
for September delivery. Place your orders
now before an advance in price and save
money. CENTRAL COAL &c COKE CO.
Keith & Perry BLDG
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-09-10
INDIANA PRAIRIE FIRE.
Whiting Surrounded on Three Sides
by Flames and Great Appre-
henSiOn IL Felt,

Whiting, Ind, Sept. 9.-Whitlng is sur
rounded on three sides by prairie fires to-
night, which are causing no little appre-
hension on the part of the citizens residing
in the outlying districts. Already consid-
erable property has been destroyed and
prehension is felt at Wilcox and StiglitZ
Park. both settlements being situated on
fire protection. The residents are out in
force fighting to save their homes.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-09-10
Notfce-Conl.

Coal consumers desiring to purchase a
supply of coal for domestic use will find it
to their interest to call and see us before
purchasing elsewhere:
Weir and Cherokee screened lump. .....$3 25
Weir and Cherokee screened nut...... 3 90
Rich Hill screened lump. 2 rs
Vernon screened lump. 80. 2 80
Missouri screened lump ............. 25
CENTRAL COAL AND COKE CO.,
Keith e Perry bldg.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-09-10
No Cure-No Pay.

That is the way all druggists sell Groves
Tasteless Chill Tonic for Chills and Ma
tasteless form. Children love it. Adults pre-
fer it to bitter, nauseating tonics. Price, Soc.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-09-10
WOMAN SHOT BY BURGLARS.
New York Farmer and
Get 81 1850.

Rochester, n. Y. Sept. 9.-At ChurchviIle,
a few miles west of Rochester, last night,
Mrs. George Smith was shot and fatally
wounded by burglars. Mr.. Smith. who is
a man of wealth. was overpowered by two
masked men. who bound and gagged him,
and by threats compelled him to give them
81. $50 which was in the house. and left him
helpless to give the alarm. Mr.. and Mrs.
Smith occupied adjoining rooms. Mrs.
Smith was shot in the ear the bullet
lodging in the back of the head.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-09-10

was within 100 yards of the signal he no.
ticed several men standing near the track
anq at once suspected their purpose. Open
ing the throttle, he sped !by them as though |
no signal had been given. The robbers
Ned, but 1t is feared that they will make
fanother.attenpt Tonight. 4
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-09-10
shoottnr mt a Negro Picuic.

Upton. Mo-. Sept. 9.-(Special3 At a ne
gro picnic near near town this evening I've. Ha William
by Fred Goodwin. boy of is. both colored
Goodwin came to town and surrendered
himself to the officers
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-09-10
To-DAY's PROGRAMME.
Seven Events on the Card and Prom
Use of Much Cooler
Weather..

The programme for to-day includes seven
events among them being the Weber &.
Sons special for gentlemen riders, the Dd5xg
gett Dry Goods Company special, whicll mas
twenty-seven entries. and a speciM for
gated saddle geldings. In the EVENT of the
promised cooler weather a great crowd is
the increase since Tuesday. ar9d as there
are but two more days of the' Horse show
the people will probably take. full advantage
beauties. In the event of a rain storm to-
day or tonight a fox hInt will take place
tomorrow morning, those participating to
leave The FairmountSat o'clock
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-09-10

THE COOL MOUNTAIN RESORTS of
COLORADO can be reached most COM
Only through car dining service. Train
leaves at 1910 a. m.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-09-10

The cool summer resorts in the pine
woods of the North can be,reached by THE
to St. Paul and Minneapolis leave at lilo
a. m. and 9:15 y. m.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-09-10
Log Rolling mt sterling, kas.

Sterling. Kas.. Sept. 9.-(Special.) The
Modern Woodmen of this and four adjoin-
ing counties met here to-day at a big log
rcl!ing. About $500 people were present.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-09-10

at Kansas CITY. Missouri. State OF Ms
pIsint sGu5 1. vs rsi saraS Il Pisisen john
Noses defendants. No Gbl0. Now, on this
2sth day Of august; gaSd iss. comes plsini;r
the defendants. Sarah n. Pierson and John
or have concealed themselves so that Inc
ordinary process OF law cannot be served
upon them. and cannot be served in this ac-
that publication be made notifying said de-
PENDANTS that an action has been com
r1scs menssd cosat Of Jackson eeunsg IN ne ne
state of Missouri. at Kansas City. which
said action is for the purpose Of enforcing
and delinquent against lot 5. block II. Van
derbilt place. in said county and state and
this court to be holden a, the court house
in Kansas City. Missouri. on the eleventh
day Of October; lS ;ns and ass on or before the
continue and IL not before the end of ths
term. answer said petition, the same win
dered against them. and their said prop
erty sold to satisfy the same II Is further
ordered that SS S1Dy Io,r thereof be published
published In said county and state. for four
weeks successively. the last insertion to b
Tnent y. of said October term Of this Court
tseap 4 sns III Il. NJ sToNEsTREEr. Clerk.
By CHARLES C. BYERS. Deputy Clerk
IN the circuit court of Jackson county.
at Kansas City. Missouri State of Mis-
souri, ex rel Frank c. Wyatt. collector
plaintiff VS.. Patrick Canty. defendant No.
7S2S Now. on this 18th day Of August. lSs-.
comes plaintiff by its attorneys. and IL ap-
pearng to the satisfaction Of the clerk In
vacation that the defendant Patrick Carty.
is nonresident Of this state. or has cor
cealed himself so that the ordinary prose
of law cannot be served upon him.
cannot be served in this action. it + oris
ed by the clerk In vacation that publicatis
be made notifying said defendant taas
action has been commenced against hi
by petition in the circuit court of Jack
son county. In the state of Missouri. at
Kansas City. which said action - for tho
purpose of enforcing the lien for state ard
county taxes due and delinquent against
lot s. block 3. In Pacific place. In said eossn-
ty and state. and unless he be and appear
at the tenn of this court TO be holden az
the court house in Kansas City. Missouri
on the nth day of October, iss.. and on
or before the 3rd day thereof. II the term
shall so long continue and IL not BEFORE
the end of the term. answer said petition
the same win be taken As confessed and
judgment will be rendered against HIM and
his said property sold to satisfy the SANE
1t is further ordered that a copy thereof
be published In The Kansas City Journal
newspaper published In said county and
state. for four weeks successively. the las.
insertion to be at least fifteen days before
the commencement Of the said October tern
of this court.
A true copy. Attest:
(SeaD n NJ STONESTREEr. Clerk
BY ]. r STACY. Deputy Clerk
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-09-10

IN the matter OF the voluntary assign
ment of Phocion l. Outlet Noties i k-rr-
by given that TIE undersigned assignee q
Phocion l.. Outlet will. on MONDAY fhz
18th day of October. 1857. make application
to the circuit court OF Jackson county Ms
souri,. sitting al Kansas City. and di.tSioa
such assignee gibson 3. GRAY
J. ". Garner. Atty.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-09-10
Mrs, Mary Anderson-Nayarro.

London, Sept. 1O.-Mrs. Mary Anderson
Navarro. according to the Daily Mail, may
appear on the concert platform in London
this autumn. She has been studying vocal
music for two years with Maude Valerie
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-09-10

Every Tuesday and Thursday during
September the Chicago & Alton railroad
will sell excursion tickets to st. Louis and
return for $40 and one way tickets at 81.
THE BURLINGTON ROUTE is 40
MILES the SHORTEST line to SEATTLE
and TACOMA; 474 MILES the SHORT
EST line to SPOKANE. Train service un-
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-09-10
C0LORED BRUTE CAUGHT.
james johnson, of Atchison, Arrested
for Attempting to Assault a
st. Joseph Girl.

st. Joseph. Mo-, Sept. 9.-(Special.) James
Johnson. colored, aged 2S, a mortar mixer
employed on construction work OF. the
Atchison. was arrested tonight at his
boarding place. Fifth and Maple streets. as
the person who has attempted to assault
several white girls in the city during the
past week. He was identified by three OF
his victims at police headquarters.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-09-10
Eirex Nc<ferslaN

e:2o p. m--1sls Washington St-ee-. rza
stcry brick dwelling Occupied by u Matt
ers. Loss 81 Cause unknown
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-09-10

The shortest and most direct Ire 20 to
Kiondike gold fields OF Alaska = IA
the Burlington Route 70 Tsccraa S<a-rs-
and steamer. CaH at ~ Nzir street e-
104i Union avenue. for information A-d
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-09-10

A call has been issued for meeting of
all the general auditing officers of the roads
of the Western Passenger Association, to
be held September q.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1897-05-01

Eogland and France, she obtained her
freedom. At the present time, these
powers pay part Of the salary Of the
king. Greece is a constitutional mon.
archy. while Turkey is ruled at the
sultan's will with no limitation to speak
Of.
The financial conditions of both
Greece and Turkey are bad. Turkey
raises money by tithes. compelling
farmers to give tenth OF their pro-
duce to the government. In addition,
the government levies heavy direct and
indirect taxes. The government besides
controls large monopolies.
The resource, Of Greece are hardly in
better 60 ldition than those OF Turkey
1t has tenn one Of III, peculisritles Of
CIR zee III she has allowed her finan-
ces to drag till she hardly knows her
real cond ton.
The Crimean war was the cause OF
the loss Of much territory by Turkey.
After the war. Roumania. Bulgaria.
Wallachis, Servia. and other provinces
became re eased from their allegiance to
Turkey and the same result is sought by
Russia in the prt sent war.
Mr.. Gsisthardt discussed the military
strength OF the Turks. Their arms are
OF the best and their tactics have been
learned from German officers. The
Moslems are fataliets and this makes
the Turks fighters CT the fiercest kind
as they 60 into battle fighting like
savages. feeling that they will not die
unless fate wills. The Turks have
500, OcO fighting men.
Tie Greeks do not compare in any
way. equally with the Turks. Their
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1897-05-01
RibbOf1so
25c, 35c and 4Sc a yard

fighting force does not excel 5000
men and they lack horses and cavalry.
The Greeks are impetuous in fights but
they Use courage az is shown by the
fight from Larissl. On the s,a both
powers are weak. Greece being in tie
lead. having ships OF no g. modern con-
struction though rot nearly so many as
Turkey. Turkey is especially vel pro-
tected in tbs Dardanelles. where
numerous torpedo boats of the latest
patterns are in readiness for immediate
action.
When Greece gained freedcm from
Turkey in 1929 Crete was retained as a
Turkish province, through the influence
OF the powera, though there vas no
good reason for 50 doing. The recent
struggle has been an attempt to gain
freedom. Gresce interfered in the
struggle without authority in inter
national law. Her subjects were not
jeopardized yet she took the initiative.
The Greeks have disowned the act, OF
guerilla bands which made attacks on
Turkish oufposts on the northern
frontier. The Greeks. however, cannot
escape their responsibility for allowing
these bands 10 leave their county,. any
more than the United States could,
we're it TO allow similar bands to move
on Canada.
Mr.. Geisthardt discussed at length the
military tactics o; the Grecian com.
manders. Their forces. he said, were
movirg north on one side OF the country
while the Turks were moving south on
the other side. The Grecian forces, Mr..
Geisthardt thought, would soon find
themselves in a pocket. Tho inability
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1897-05-01
Greece and the Situation.

Mr.. 8. T.. Geisthardtis review OF the
Greeks. Their pre.ensions, resources and
hist )rical ciaract ,ristics, tie Turxs
and their rights in the pre- vent war. be-
fore Appom ittox post of tn, G. A. r j.,
is7an unpassio lei statement Of the
clse. The G.e.ks are boastsul and
noisy. yet they have not done anything
Of importance sincs Thsermopylae: The
latest advi:es convics King Geo.ge OF.
being traitor t, his country and in the
pay OF England. France and Russia. Mr..
Geisthardt said that Greecs, early in its
hist ~ comprised number of
petty st lt,s. In LAG B. c., Greece be-
came province o, tho Roman empire
and did not regain its freedom as q
separate nation till the preset century
History does not tell much about the
Turks till about the year OF 1900. about
the time that America was discovere /.
The Turks are branch OF the Hun
garians or Magyars and are not de-
scended from the southern Asiatic ma
tons. They followed the dictates Of the
Mos.e n religion which war always very
aggressive. The Turks in number con-
stitute only small portion Of the OF.
tomsn empire, As there are many tribes
and nations in the empire differing in
customs and even in religion, scattered
throughout the various sec.ions Of
Asia.
The Greeks are fever in number than
the Turks, but there are more Greeks in
Turkey than in Gre zee. 6,0O0,OOO in all.
Gresee was province Of Turkey till
la3. .yhep,. by the aid Of. Rass:a.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1897-05-01

OF the Greek commanders to direct their
forcss with success coupled Wit, the
fickleness OF the Greeks, will soon bring
hostilities to close.
The cause oftde war, Mr.. Geistb.rflt
believed. should be laid at the door Of
Russ's. He nirrated the eve ats OF the
war between Japan and China. which
eventually resul:el in RussiaIs gaining
additional power snd territory. He
thought Russia had brought about that
war through secret agents. The s.me
policy has been used in the Grecian war.
Greece has been led on to begin war.
Russia has used her influences to bring
about hnstil;ties with the hope that =
partition OF the weak Ottoman emn;re
would result and thus afford her the
OPT ortunity cs securing the largest
slice with an Adriat.c sea port.
Mr.. Geisthard. said there vas NOT
much II defend in Turkey. The govern.
ment was bad bat this time it had the
right fion al standpoints. The iuiti..
I've agaic 1t had be taken by Greece
ard were the Greeks to be victorious IL
wouii csr'ainly be a calamity to Europe.
as the re powers would step in and
s'izs spoil and get into a quarrel by
80 dol g. which would probably m,an
var ard very destructive oae for the
country which would bear the bru,t
his he claimed accounts for the pres
ent attitude Of Austria and GERMANY
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1897-05-01

l he second floor Of the Harris block, 1874
y street. has been fitted up for a dancing
nah he fioor has received the attention
Of e1perts. Il IS Of hard wood, and the
Doards are laid parallel with the length of
inc nah Parties desiring to rent il can DO
50 at the Courier Office, in the sane bIock.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-18
HUNTERS YIl.IE.

Squire Hawks disposed of the follow
ing cases in his court yesterday morn
ing:
John Thompkins, a mail carrier, who
was arrested last Tuesday for assault
ing Joseph Willoughby, al young painter
was fined SS.25. WillouShby, for unlawful
tre*pass, was fined S4.S5. The latter an
peaicd to the County Court
The case Of Frank Hogan, charged
with stealing an SIS watch from Clarence
Merritts place, on Princess Anne road.
was dismissed. the complainant failing
TO appear against tire prisoner. The
watch was Dvered in lIhea's bar, on
Church street, where it is said TO have
been pawned for drinks. Hogan was
arrested in Norfolk Thursday evening.
IL. Luckhart. charged with stealing a
$40 boat from eX-Sergcant Taylor, of the
Norfolk police department. was dis
charged, the prosecution failing to make
out case against the accused. Luck
hart was arrested in this city Thurs
day night.
An 11-year-old foster son of Bud
Moore. of Princess Anne county, who
says he ran away from home on account
Johnson. who lives near Brambleton, to
be cared for.
There Is complaint of the unsanitary
condition OF Princess Anne avenue, Oh
posfte the Mission College, owing to
want Of proper sweeping and drainage.
1t seems that some renairs to streets
are needed in this locality to promote
drainage and cleanliness.