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Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-08-06
BRIEF BITS OF NEWS.

A l2-year-old son Of John r. Taylor was
drowned in Clark's natatorium at St.
Louis
A syndicate Of New Orleans and foreign
capitalists has been formed to erect a 81
0coeb0 steel plant al Gate City. "a suburb
Of Birmingham, Ala.
Paul Holteson has left Atchison. Kas..
for the Klondike. As he had very little
money. It is expected the Canadian police
will prevent his crossing the line.
The West Plains. No. Gazette plant has
been sold 10 IVES L. Robertson, Of PlattS-
burg. No, who will continue to conduct
the Gazette as a Democratic paper
The actuary Of the treasury estimates
that the present per capita circulation of
money IN the United States is S2.3. The
estimate is based on a population Of T,OO0,-
Gerald Allen. aged %. poured hot coffee
on the breast OF a man named Miller TO
awaken him.. In a SQuattcrS' camp near
Linn Grove. ny. Miller seized { pistol and
killed Allen.
W II. Barnes a member Of the sect
known as River Brethren. whinped his wife
and tur&d his children out Of doors TO
Sancuty them. He was sent TO iail for n
month at Abilene. kas.
4. c; Rush; a farmer from near Grange
vile, has. mao q quarrel in St. Joseph.
Mo. with J. u. Kinney, a butcher. raputei
to be a tighter, and knocked him senseless.
Rush paid a : fine I'm police court.
George Spalding. a carpenter aged n
was killed. and Jerry Watson. another car,
penter, aged %, was badly iuiurued near
Leroy, Russell county. Kas.. by parts OF a
house in process OF construction being
blown from their positions by wind during
Wednesdays storm.
William Parker, a farmer living near
Bernie. Mo. was shot and instantly killed
by +. /. Shoemaker. The men had QUAR-
relied at a dance. Shoemaker on his way
home from the dance shot Parker's dog
and Parker went TO have Shoemaker ar
rested, when the murder occurred.
Kansas Cityans registered al the Nev,
York hotels are. 4. Gregory and s SirD-
son at the Aston. Miss r. Sannigan NJ The
Albert. J. Alderman and y. d. Jones al
the GerlaCh. Mrs. Cole and Mrs. Riddle al
the Grand Union. Mrs. Kingston at the
Cosmopolitan and Mrs. NJ. Dewitt at the
ST. Denis.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-08-06
Two Charges for One Crime.

If the law will permit, Elmer King. a
small negro boy. must serve two sentences
for slightly cutting Charles Grin. a grocery
weeks ago.
At the time Of the cutting Grin was mis-
treating King. The latter drew a small
knife and cut Grin twice in the boulder
He was sent to the ~workhouse for ten
days. which time expired yesterday. As
he stepped into free air. a warrant from
Justice Trgcger's court was served on him
by a policeman, charging him with as
saulting Grin. He was taken before JUS
tice Kruger. but. owing to the absence Of
the latter, the case was continued until
to-day. Lieutenant Moran took Kings
word for his appearance to-day and will
ask Justice Kruger 10 dismiss the charge
against him.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-08-06
ATLANTA STRIKE ENDED.
President EIsRs AccedeS to the De-
mand That Negro WOmen he
iScharged

Atlanta, Ca. Aug. 5.-The strike AZ
Fulton bag and cotton mills which was
begun yesterday by the refusal Of the
white female operatives 10 work with newly
employed negro women WAS made COM
plete to-day when between % and 100 girls
employed In the h'gachCry and press room
walked out Between $50 and 800 opera
JiNns were tnFu on 90 strike and the only
people Al work were the twenty negro
women. three white women and two or
three white men.
At 1870 -his afternoon President Elsas ac-
coded TO the demand OF the strikers and
agreed 20 withdraw the negro women whose
employment caused the trouble. The
striking white operatives will return 10
work ar once.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-08-06
NEW WESTERN PoSTMASTERS.
MIR. BrfstOw InstalIs n GOOdIy Number
of Republicans I'm Fourth
Class POstofIeea.

Washington. Aug. 5.-The following West
ern fourth class postofiee appointments
were made to-day:
Missouri-Aaron, Bates county. Harvey
Gibson; Altoona. Bates county. G. Wood;
Jerico. Cedar county, Charles H. Shepard:
Montserratt. Johnson county. H Penrod;
Cambria. Macon county. ]. Gilleland: Ray
more. Cass county. r. Shackelford; Silver
ton. Douglas county. ]. Simmons; Victor.
Monroe county. a. Hoyt: West Line. Cass
county. j. Cutler: Doniphan, Hall county.
c. Raymer.
kansas-Beman. Morris county, NJ. Re-
veal: Colwich. Sedgwick county. c. Car
penter: Havern, Reno county. J. PAYNE:
1uka, Pratt county. s. Taylor; Sawyer,
Pratt county, W. Clark.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-08-06
GOVERNOR LEEDY DENOUNCED.
Butler County Free siIverites Don't
Approve of His C~Onnivance
With Lawbreakers.

Topeka. Kas.. Aug. 5.-(Special.) A copy
of the resolutions adopted by the free sill
verites in convention in Butler county was
received at the governors office to-day.
They indorse and condemn the administra-
ton In the same breath. They follow:
I'VE commend Governor Leedy for his
veto of the railroad bill passed by the late
legislature. but denounCe him for his course
in conniving with violators of law 20 es-
tablish saloons in the principal cities Of
Kansas through police boards appointed
by himself.
we denounce Governor Leedy for his
appointment of men To high and response
BILE positions whose regulations for cor
ruptiOn are notorious. and We trust that
for the fair name of our state and the good
Of the silver cause he will lend his IN
huence to the enforcement Of all laws and
the removal of unworthy appOintees."
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-08-06
COMPANIES MAY NOT SUBMIT.
May BnIk when MIR. McNnlI begins His
Projected Raid on Them
Next Winter.

Topeka. Kas.. Aug. 5.-(Special) When
the insurance superintendents Of the West
ern states start out on their investigating
trip they are liable to run up against A snag
Immediately. The Eastern companies may
mit an Investigation Of any kind. Texas
and South Dakota Joined in a movement
OF that kind last year and the companies
which they proposed 10 investigate refused
course will be pursued when the proposed
raid Is made this winter. At least Western
arcnts OF Eastern companies predict IT,.
This will result in the wholesale barring
out OF business again and this means an
endless legal battle.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-08-06
Mr.. seeIey Did Not Solicit Aims.

Mrs. c. J. Seeley denies having been in
Brunswick, Mo, a few days ago. soliciting
for a maternity hospital located in Kansas
City. The Brunswick News contained an
article to this effect and announced that
Mrs. Seeley had disposed Of two babies to
farmers in that vicinity.
Mrs. Seeley says the statements are in
correct and originated with the editor Of
the News. who will be called upon later.
Il never did charity work for money in
nv life" she observed, "and the state
ment is false to the core. l have nothing
to do with any baby concern and nothing
could induce me TO turn my attention in
that direction. The statements made in
the News and reproduced in The Journal,
credit being given to same, are false"
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-08-06
She Missed Her jug of whisky.

s. Levin. a secondhand dealer at AIS
Main street, hired Jack Paddock and Rob-
ert Martin. colored. to remove some trash
from his store. While Paddock and Mar
missed a pair Of shoes and a jug OF
whisky from her room. She notified her
husband of the loss and the wagon was
searched. When the jug and shoes were
found, Paddock and Martin made an effort
to escape. Officer Boyle and Joe katZ. OF
the Sweet Springs Distilling Company,
ov~erhauIed them and they were locked up
OH a charge of disorderly conduct
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-08-06
BLACK EYE FOR BOND AGENTS.
Kansas school Fund Commissioner
VIII Not Deal With Them
ANY More.

Topeka. Kas.. Aug. ~5.-tspecial) "MunIc-
Qualities desiring 10 sell bonds TO the state
school fund must have their regular city
ofBcars deal direct with the school fund
commissioner after this said State SUI
nerintendent Stryker to-day. The commis-
sioners will not negotiate with bond agents.
There IS no excuse Tor municipalities or
agent a commission to come up here and
work us. The negotiations can De made
~ the officers direct. In that wav the
civ or county will save the commission.
and the state school fund Commissioner
viii not be- charged with standing In with
houd agents"
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-08-06
ILLINOIS MINERS CONVENTION.
udE jackson and n ScnIe
Committee ChoSen-Monstcr
Mass Meeting.

Springfield. H., Aug. THE state min
err convention in session here to-day
Tassed resolutions condcmning in strong
terms Judge Jackson. Of ParkershurE, w.
Va. f0r issuing an injunction restraining
Eugene Y. Dehs from speaking. \ scale
committee Of twenty members. three from
eaCh OF the six inspection districts. was
chosen and the convention then adjourned
TO : a. m Friday.
AT the monster mass meeting of the min
e-s which was held in representative hail
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-08-06
DICK BLUE DENIES A RUMoR.
Declares That His Heart Is still True
to PIeasanton and That He Will
Not Remove to Kansas City.

Colonel Dick Blue was at the Union depot
for a moment last night. He emphatically
denied the statement made by a Topeka
correspondent that he intended to change
his residence to Kansas City. Colonel Blue
is welded to Pleasanton and Linz county
and will remain there to practice law. he
says. When questioned as to his con-
gressional aspirations. the colonel gave a
sly look and said it was not time to talk
yet.
Let the other fellows run till they're
tired and then I'll talk about the matter,
remarked the colonel.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-08-06
Wants the Marriage AnnuIIed.

Omaha, Neb.. Aug. miss" Lucy
Smith this afternoon filed a sensational
plea for divorce in the Douglas county dis
trict court. She sets up that. on May 81
last. while she was confined to her he'd.
Harvey Boone bribed her nurse to drug
her. and while she was stupefied he came
to her bedside with a minister and license
and they were married. She says the mar
rage has never been contaminated, and
asks the court to annul IL.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-08-06
Central Missouri Doctors.

Sedalia. No, Aug. 5-(SpeciaLD The sew
enth annual meeting OF the Central Dis
trict Medical Society OF Missouri was held
here to-day. The attendance was exceed
ingly good. The following officers were
elected for the ensuing year President.
DR.. +. DeVilhiss, Spring Garden: first vice
president. DR.. II. r. Cole. Sedalia. second
vice president. Or. J. l.. Parrish, Pleasant
Green: third vice president. DR.. J. NJ. Mel
win. Cole Camp; treasurer. DR.. G. II. Scott,
Sedalia; secretary, DR.. A. +. Dresel, Sc
daIia
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-08-06
CLOUDY SKIES AND COOL WINDS
Life BecOmes Endurable Once More,
Owing to n Return of Cool
er weather.

Patrick Conner. United States weather
observer. IS making a series Of scientific
experiments for the purpose OF ascertain
ing IL IL is possible to produce snow in
Kansas City in August. He has worked
faithfully, but has fallen short OF the goal.
Yesterday he beat the temperature down 70
Y. and held II below ~ at all hours OF this
day, but no snow fell. He did not even
ure which he used IN his experiments.
Following were the hourly temperatures
--.-a.rLnn.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-08-06
NEW MARKET FOR WHEAT.
Rio JaneirO Charter yes-
sells to Garry American Grain
10 south America.

Washington. Aug. 5.-The bureau OF
American republics has received infofma-
ton that merchants of Rio de Janeiro have
chartered two vessels now at San Francis
co TO conve cargoes of California wheat
TO Rio. This is the first time in history
that such a thing has occurred. and Is at
trfbutable to the short crop in the Argen-
tine Republic and Nicaragua.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-08-06
Peace Meeting Mt Montevideo.

london. Aug. 5.-A dispatch from Monte
yideo saws that a great popular meeting
was held there to-day and addressed by
well known speakers. who advocated the
contamination OF peace with the revolution
lists. Resolutions 10 this effect were car
ried by a large majority. and the opinion
of the meeting will be brought formally to
the attention of the government.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-08-06

Reno county Republican convention was
held here this afternoon. The harmony of
the convention was perfect. With the eX-
ceptiOn of the sheriff and commissioner.
the present incumbents were nominated by
acclamation for a second term. Judge NJ.
p. Simpson was Endorsed for judge for the
Ninth judicial district. The ticket will car
~ straight at the election.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-08-06
Parliament to Adjourn To-day.

London, Aug. PARLIAMENT will be pro-
rouged tomorrow and II is expected will
reassemble during the first week of Feb
ruary. The Globe his afternoon says IL
understands that the government intends
to deal next season with the redistribu-
ton of seats in the house of m but
il is added an exhaustive inquiry into the
question will first be made by a house or
departmental committee.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-08-06

this afternoon considerable enthusiasm was
manifested. Speeches were made by non;
David Ross. chairman OF the state board
Of labor statistics: Representative SelDy'
Of this city, and many local labor IeadeIs.
All miners present at the mass meellls
EXPRESSED themselves as willing to stahd
firm TO the end. and believe the strike Is
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-08-06
Wore Ohio Miners Out.

Marietta. o., Aug. 5.-Two hundred min
ers along the line of the GAINESVILLE & Ohio
River railroad between this city and Zanes-
vile went out last night and this morning
out of sympathy for the striking miners.
They were receiving scale prices All but
the Stone and Winefordners miners went
out yesterday morning. The supply of coal
for the GAINESVILLE & Ohio River railroad
is now cut of. with but lIttle on hand.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-08-06

]. II. Berry. a barber at Ninth and Null
berry streets. took a friend 20 a Main street
clothing store yesterday afternoon 10 buy
some underwear. Because the clerk would
not give Berry a necktie as a commission
for bringing in the customer. Berry be-
came enraged and started a quarrel. He
was arrested by officer Morris and taken 10
Central police station on a charge OF dis
orderly conduct. He gave bond for his APP
peararce in police court to-day.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-08-06
Hirrip. Calls on Baker.

Senator Baker had a long conference to-
day with William Higgins, ex-secretary OF
state. The conference was held in the SEN
ator's office. and IL is said that il related
to the appointment of a deputy United
States marshal. 1t is reported that Mr..
Higgins is pushing a friend for one OF the
neld deputyships.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-08-06
Here's a Chance for IdIe Men.

Washington. Aug. 5.-(Special) The civil
service commission announces that on
August 10 an examination Will be held at
Washington and other places where there
are applicants to I'LL a vacancy IN the pO-
sition of constable at the Usage Indian
agency. The examination will consist OF a
very light educational test. and in addition
thereto. applicants will he graded upon
their age. experience and intelligence. ply
steal ability and ability TO speak the Usage
Indian
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-08-06
POLICE TOO QUICK TO ARREST.
They Raid an Alleged Gambling Game
but Fail to Prove the Case
I'm COurt.

The thirty-nine negroes who were ar
rested Wednesday for gambling IN the rear
of Sam JOrdan's saloon, at II East Third
street, were discharged in police court yes
terday. Judge Clifford said there was not
sufficient evidence against the men.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-08-06
The south Pole Expedition.

London, Aug. 6.-A special dispatch from
AurwrrD to-day saws that thA necessary
sum or money to defray the expenses Of
tho South pole expedition having been as
sured by the vote OF A further credit Of
81 0O francs. the steamer Belgica. with the
south pole exploring expedition on board,
will leave Antwerp on August 10.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-08-06
strikers Go Back to work.

Reading, IA, Aug. 5.-The Reading Iron
Company will start up its plant at Dan
vile next Monday and give employment TO
100 hands. The establishment was obliged
to shut down some time ago owing 10 a
reduction in wages. which caused the men
To strike. Since then the employees in all
departments nave expressed their willing
ness 10 go 10 work at the company's fig
uTes.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-08-06
McTaEgnrf's Memory Honored.

Hutchinson. Kas.. Aug. 5.-(Special) The
state reformatory here was draped IN
on account of the death of Senator Nc
Taggart. late OF the board OF
Chaplain Alfred Brown conducted a me-
mortal service. which was attended by all
officers and inmates
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-08-06
EnEIand's Arbitrator.

London. Aug. 5-Vanity Fair says that
Great Brftaiu's representative on the Ven
ezueian arbitration tribunal will be Hon.
Michael Herbert. now secretary OF the
British embassy at COu~stantinople, and for
meTly secretary Of the British embassy at
Washington.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-08-06
A Monument 20 Kirby smith.

Nashville. Tenn, Aug. b.-At Sewanee
University OF the SOUTH d monument to
Edmund Kirby Smith. the last fun general
OF the ConfederaCy. was unveiled. General
Kirby Smith was n professor at the Uni
versity of the South from iS75 20 1898. the
year Of his death, and this monument was
erected by alumni. professors and his COM
rades in the army.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-08-06
Cap,ain Phister Relieved.

Washington. Aug. 5.-tSpecial) On ac-
count OF the reduction In the number of
Instructors at the United States Infantry
and Cavalry school. Fort Le~avenworth.
Captain Nat z. Phister, First infantry. is
relieved from duty at the school. 10 axe
eject September !. and has been instructed
TO iOin his company.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-08-06
wyoming Miners Strike.

Rock Springs. Wyo., Aug. 5.-The miners
employed by the Sweet Water Coal Mining
Company went on strike this morning. de-
digging coal.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-08-06
Sold JeweIry without a License.

John O'Grady and Charles Lange were
arrested last night by the West Ninth
street police for selling tewelry without a
license. The jewelry was "phony," and
O'Grady and LANCE will be arrafgned IN
police court to-day.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-08-06
JuIiu. Pfautch in Jail.

Julius Pfautch, a collector for the United
States Vinegar Company. at 90 Hickory
street, was arraigned in Justice Joyce's
court yesterday on a charge Of embezzling
$50 from his employers He pleaded guilty
and was sentenced to % days in Jail.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-08-06
Harem Inmates Arrested.

Berlin. Aug. According to a dispatch
from Constantlnople TO the Neue Freie
Presse, fourteen ladies Of the imperial
harem have been arrested on charges of
completely with intrigues of the young Tur-
KEY marty.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-08-06
No Cure-NO Pay.

That IS the way all druggists sell Groves
Tasteless Chill Tonic for Chills and Ma
LARA. II is simply Iron. and Quinine IN a
tasteless form. Children love II. Adults pre-
Ter Il to bitter nauseating tonics. Price. &C.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-08-06

get even, Hoffman declares that he viii
not honor the Arabian now by establish
ing a chair of that particular doctrine at
the agricultural college.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-08-06
PerI,rut,ary Report for July.

Topeka, Kas.. Aus. 5.-tSpecial) Warden
Lands. OF the state pcnitentiary. to-day
made MIS- monthly settlement with the
state auditor. Ills report shows that for
the month OF July the receipts were S.ll
and the expenditures Sl3.3lS.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-08-06
5000 for the Round TriI

Via the Nickel Plate Road to Buffalo. y.
Y. account G. A. r encampment. Tickets
on sale August 2lst. END and S3rd. Good TO
return August oath TO 31st inclusive. Tick
e Office. III Adams street, Chicago. Tele-
phone. Main, 1913. Depot 18th and Clark
streets. Chicago.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-08-06
UnIucky Number of Wanderers.

Sergeant Casey and n squad of officers
raIded a burns rendezvous under the
Fourth street viaduct yesterday and ar
rested thirteen hoboes. They will be given
hours TO leave the city to-day.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-08-06
Pension ExamInfng Surgeons.

Washington. Aug. 5-(Special) Pension
examining surgeons have been appointed
as follows: Lyons. Kas.. Drs. W. A. Toad.
T. r. Smith and E G Fisher. Junction
City. Kas, Drs. r. /. King and W. S.
Yates.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-08-06
View Oklahoma Postomce.

Washington. Aug. ~5.-CSpeciaI.) A post
office has been established at Evansville.
Logan county. O.. T, and Leon NJ. Gilbert
appointed postmaster.