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Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-20
GEORGES WORK LAUDED.
William Lloyd Garrison Speaks to n
Philadelphia Society of the
Great RefOrmcr.

Philadelphia, Dec. 19-William Lloyd
Garrison. the well known Boston reformer,
addressed the Ethical Society to-day on
the life, character and work of Henry
George. whom he characterized as one of
the greatest men of all time. He said, in
part:
Never did knight of old fight more val
iantly to win back the holy land from the
Saracen than did Henry George to win his
country from pauperiSm. Long after We
are gone. men VIII contemplate from vary
ing points of view this Alpine peak of moral
force. The sunset of the nineteenth cen-
tury Will presage. with added glory, the
coming of the twentieth because he lived.
thought and wrote
The speaker brify rehearscd the main
facts of Georges earlier life. and said that
it was while he was in California, in its
turbulent and primitive period. that his
great work, Progress and Poverty, grew
upon hs hands and eventually came forth
like 4 revolution.
Mr.. Garrison referred to Herbert Spen-
GERS rebuff of George, whom he should
have welcomed as the brightest jewel in
his diadem,' and, continuing, said: when
II II became manifest that Progress and
Poverty was the Dugle blast OF one deeply
i'll earnest. the battle ragged Georges de-
mand for the immediate restoration of land
to those who We're starving because OF its
mlSappropriatiOn was Il hereSy not to be
tolerated, for vested rights and privileges
We're endangered by such teachings. Land
owners were stirred to their moral depths
and cried out 'robher.' The whole scheme
of taxing land values only was decreed to
be a scheme OF Spolition. Progress and
Poverty was constantly refuted but il con-
stantly refused to stay so. Its vitality is
remarkable, and it will not down
Concluding; he said: His participation
In the New York municipal campaign was
not prudential Step-ncither was the raid
of John Brown on Harper's Ferry-hut in
tn" good time coming it Will be granted
that Henry George has made his statue
place in Times Walhalla.''
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-20
A s6OO,OOO STEAL.
How nm Insurance Company Was
Nictimizcd by One of Its
Agents,
From the Detroit Free Press.

From the Detroit Free freSS-
1T was the cl,ans>t steal they ever made
from US" sighed the veteran life insurance
man. II wrote the policy myself and you
will concede it pretty hne stroke of bus
mess. for it netted me commission OF
s6o0,tI0.
Had the sequel come within year or
two l might have had my suspicious
aroused. but for five years the premiums
Were regularly paid and everything ap-
peared as straight as "a gun barrel Then
roads station of Colorado. Peter HenSiCk.
whom l had insured, and two others. were
killed by Il driuk-CrdZrd Indian who WAS
running amuCk. The local papers gave all
details. corouer's jury found a verdict
in accordance with tn. facts and the near
of death. Under these circumstances We
Were content with rather superficial in
vsStigarior and paid the loss.
Within two months HenSICk walked into
the office and rendered the regular semi
annual lIvment in accordance with his
contract with the company His appear
auCC knocked me into such a state that
they had to use brandy TO revive me-
He was the man l had insured and there
was no denying il. | never saw Il more
which you would place more implicit con-
fidenCe. We simply had To accept this
money and charge the amount we had
paid out to profit and loss. All efforts 20
trace the woman who had persann ted his
widow and beneficiary Were in vain. Two
years later his natural death was reported
attended the funeral 70 make sure and
we settled. The next summer | saw him
in Germany
How was it DONE
heart to trouble the company about the
matter
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-20
A KANSAS KLEPTOMANIAC.
County Farmer Had n Pns-
sion for Stealing Harness.
Which He Burned

St. Francis, kas., Dec. l9-CSpecial1
William Altman, 4 prominent farmer OF
this. Cheyenne, county has just been taken
TO The state penitentary to serve a two
years term for larceny. The circumstances
surrounding MtmaU's downfall are very
peculiar. He owns a bis, farm here. anu
mas always been regarded as one of the
prominent men Of the county. IN some
way he was seized with 4 mania for steal
ing harness. Within the past three months
,.I, mYTe than twenty farmers have been
robbed Of harness. 1t took some time 10
detect the thiet. Finally Joseph Moorr. an
other farmer, solved the my stery by CATCH
luS Altman carrying off his harne.s. His
arrest followed. 1t was then discovered
tnat 1t was Altman who had been doing an
the stealing lie confessed. lie stole hur-
reSS merely for pIStme. Every time H.
would steal set he would take il TO his
farm and burn it. and throw the buckles
and castings into the well. For this reason
II was extremely difficult to locate the
thief. Altman declared that h. could not
felp stealing harness. He said that ii
might be Il good thing for him to 20 10
prison for awhile; it might break him OF
the habit. The court gave him two years.
His case has excited much sympathy among
the people Of this community.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-20
HORRIBLE MURDER ALLEGED,
New York Factory EmpIoNc Said to
Have Been Thrown Into
DouEh-.Iixing ynt.

New York. Dec. 19.-Thc Herald to-mor-
row will say: Circumstances pointing TO
Il mirder of unusual horros were recently
brought to the attention Of District Attor-
noy olcott and Captain McCIuskey. Of the
detective bureau, the alleged victim IN
the case having been Peter Dog@ott, -
years old, who. if his relatives are justified
in their stories. WAS thrown into u dough
mixing vat ut No. 42T West Fifteenth
street. on August y, last and literally cut
to pieces.
Dossett's sister, the police have been
told by her and hei. lawyer has received
a letter from her mother in Ireland in
which tn" writer says the only witness of
the crime Is now there. The letter sets
forth that this witness was in the far:ory
OF the New York Biscuit Company. where
Doggett WAS employed on the mGrnins. Of
August y, and SAW another man shove him
INTO Il mixing machine. the bottom Of
which was swept by hangcs, moving at
high speed.
That DogEett was ground to pieces in the
factory vat IS known. but a coroncr's jllrv
on November u last decided that his death
was due to accident.
me letter which is now in the hands Of
the district attorney alleges that during a
quarrel with another workman pog.yett
was pushed into the boiling mass below.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-20
WHY EASTERLY HATES BROWN.
The kinGmnn Mnn Helped to Defeat
His Friend NuuGlc for state
Printer.

Topeka. kas., Dec. l9.-tSpeciaID The in
teESe hatred of Editor Easterly, of the
Eureka Union, strong Pop paper. toward
the state board Of charities, and Chair
man ". l.. Brown, particularly. has been
explained to the governor. Lc,dy has been
given to understand that E.asterly hates
Brown because Brown helped to defeat his
friend. Lyman Nauglc, Tor state printer
EHstorly Was Naugle's' chief supporter.
Brown WAS also in the race The ifGht final
ly narrowed down between Naugie. Brown
and Parks. Brown threw his votes 10
Parks III due time. clecting him over Nau-
gle. Ever since then, Easterly, it is related
4" the governor. has been sore on Brown
The Eureka EDITORS opposition TO the other
members Of the board is. ii is eXplaincd
on account of his prohibition views. last
er!y Is Il prohibition crank" said one of
tn" members to the governor. and h.,
thinks II Is a crime for a man to take a
drink. Some of the members take Il min
when they feel like ii, and this throws
EaStcrly into spaSms."
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-20
AT TWO MEALS.
Some Suggestions About Food To Re
Iscd Twice 81 DAY.

Few pcopl" understand the real facts
about The Cereal coffee that is SO widely
used nowadays. Some who made trial
of Postum in its early existence were dis
appointed at The flavor upon Trial Trepara-
tion and abandoned II. but those who
learned the secret of It's preparation for tho
table discovered that most delicious hey
,ragc WIS the result Of continuous boiling
j. or - minutes after boiling commences
The food value in Postum IS cNtraorii-
nary and its continuous Use Will develop
sturdy and healthy adults or children
where heretufore~a condition Of Semi-iI-
Nalidism may hay" existed, caused by the
daily druEg.ng of coffee
Some are more susceptible 10 the effect
OF coffee on the heart, stomach aud nerves
than others.
but f'w exist who wili not find n sturdy
and steady growth towards absolute aud
perfect health by the use Of Postum Food
coffee ana entire wheat bread or wheat or
oats Tor At least two OF the meals each
day.
\ rest Is the surest and most satisfactory
method Of obtaining the facts Tor each in
diyiGGll.
Those who have not been successful in
making good Postum VIII find the new di-
r"ctions on package VIII insure perfect
work in preparation.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-20
LAST G. A. R. ENCAMPMENT.
PittShurE Wants the Honor of Enter
thinning H-Grcnt Soldiers NOnu-
mcnt scheme.

Pittsburg, Pa, Dec. 19.-The initial step
toward securing the G. a. X. oncampmcnt
for Pittshurg in 1900 was taken last night
by the Allegheny county G. y. r. Associu-
ton and the plan will be acitated at the
coming Cincinnati oncampmeut.
In connection with the cncampment if
1t should be held here. it is proposed to
unvciI "a grand soldiers monument to cost
In the neighborhood of $51oG0l. The Penn
sylvauia legislature Of 1885 passed an act
empowering each county to erect Il suit
able soldiers monument at the expense Of
the citizens. the necessary amount to be
raised by taxation. 1t is believed by the
veterans hereabouts that 1900 Will he the
last year for cnCampments. 1t is their
ambition therefore, TO have the orGaniza-
tion wind up its career in this city. and
al the same time take part in tho IediCJ-
tion of the proposed grand memorial to the
nations dead.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-20
ATTENDED WRONG FUNERAL.
The Lady by Whose Grave They Rev
ercntiy Stood Was Not II
Conductor.
From the New York Sun.


Special provision is made in the bylaws
of the Hudson County Railroad Employees
Association for the attendance of represent
atives at the funeral of any deceased mem-
her. y few days ago the association re-
ceiyed notice of the death of Christian
" NaiterboSel. of Union Iiiil. and Frederick
katt and Charles Maher were delegated to
attend the funeral. From Hobokeu to
Union. Hill is no small journey. The coach
in which the delegates Travelled was drawn
by two animals which Mahcr designated us
uniformed cattle. thus rendering the driver
So indignant that he declined TO take any
measures for lcccleratiug their deliberate
gait
The result was that when the coach
reached Walterhocel's house there was no
funeral procession there. but afar off
across several vacant lots they saw the
ehd :.!,t, of "a cGrtgse Winding around corner.
jehu. Drive fast and catch UP with EN-
y funeral is not difficult fugitive to
overtake. and eventually the delegates
rear guard on the way to the Grove church
cemetery in Nortn Bergen. Arrived there.
katt and Maher got out and approached
the grave with their Crape-banded hats in
thcir hands. With sad and reverent eyes
they watched the coffin lowered into the
grave. y mouruer who had been looking at
them with some curiosity turned to katt
after the ceremony, and said:
Were you gentlemen friends of the de-
Not exactly friends" replied the dele
gate. I'VE come representing the Railroad
Employes' Association; Mr. Maher here
Yes" said Maher with a Sigh. ''I knew
our departed friend as conductor on the
North Hudson railway
"CouductUr' repeated the mourner.
What are you talking about: She w@s y
.:Who?" cried Katt and Maher in a
The corpse" said the mourncr. she
was g y".'f,st old and never was Il conductor
~, ~, ,raLc- .,.,,t,,,,:,.1 r.atl-- o.,i
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-20
SOUNDING KANSAS SENTIMENT
state Temperance Union Trying to
Learn Public Opinion as to
Prohibition Measures

Topeka. kas., Dec. lg-(SpccialD The
State Temperance Union is now engaged
in conducting an investigation of the seuri-
mcnt of the people of the state with ref
ercnce TO the metropolitan police law, and
other matters which will come up for dis
cuSslon at the next annual convention of
the union in February. The following ques-
tons have been sent out to a large. num-
ber OF prominent citizens over the state
an! answers are expected within few
days
''First-Do You think that any changes
should be made: tat In the metropolitan
police law; %, in the drug store law? II
SO, what?
''SoconI-liow may better law enforce
Inent be secured generally throughout the
state?
'Third-What topics should occupy spe-
ciai attention ut the next annual conven-
tioE2
"Fourth-What should he the leading
feature Of next years non-partisan cam
paigu?'
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-20
ROMANCE ENDS IN A WEDDING.
Mrs. Ella VI. Peter. of baltimore.
Wcds Her Attorney After
Iniuue Cnurtship.

baltimore, Nd. Dec. 1a.-The quiet mar
riHGe last evening of Mrs. Ella Mercer
Peter t" Edwin J. Farhcr. a well known
lawyer of this city, was an event OF TO-
mantle and unusual interest TO society peo-
rI' tn, ceremony took place ~ tn" bride
r'sid,n nee on East Chase street. and Rev
Mr. Edward Niver Of Christ Episcopal
church, otliriIrcd. Mr. Richard Mercer, OF
New York. - brother Of Mrs. Mercer, gave
tho bride away, and George Laurence, OF
New York. was best man.
Mrs. Peter was formerly the wifi, OF cx-
Stat" Senator William T.. Peter. ui Howard
county. from whom she obtained "a divorce
about two years aS0. Sh- Is - s,r.,lt-=r.tu,i-
daughter of John Francis Mercer. ou, OF
the early governors of Maryland. and :. lin
eal descendant of General Mercer Of I,rv-
oIutionary fame. Her sister. Miss Jane
Byrd Mercer, was married two years ago
To Schuyler Hamilton. Jr., Il son Of Cen
crdl Schuyler Hamilton. III New York. and
e gr'ht-grdHdSon OF Alexander hamilton.
Mr.. Fstrb"r was IL st nI..n at tins ceremony,
and the two bridesmaids were Mr.. Peter
danEhters, Misses Mary and Emily Peter.
Shortly after the divorce waS granted
Mrs. Peter and her closest friends began to
be annoyed with anonymous letters. which
siandcFed her daUght. then - and 10
wears old respectively, ana herself. Mrs.
Peter claimed that she recognized The
handwriting as that "f Mrs. Thomas Car
thcr. i prominent society woman. After
Nov York experts III writing had exam
incu number of the letters asTs. Peter de-
t"rmlHrd TO enter suit against Mr. and
Mrs. Gather. The suit was Luckctcd in
the circuit court of Howard county In
August l,+;. Mrs. Peter asked for $5l.g'p
damages. hdlf the amount FOR herself, and
$l1wt each .or tn. two daughters. The
ease was removed TO Washington county,
where un Thursday last Mr.. Farber
cured Its postpouemcut until next June.
Mrs. Gather is the daughter of Commo-
dorc Mayo. and member of one Of the
most distinguished families in Virginia.
Her husband, Thomas Gather. is Il mil
h0nalre. Mrs. Peter i = daughter OF Rich
ara >: Mercer. ot teCar park Old Mary
!!nd nome stead, long famous for its hos
pitality. When divorced from her first hus-
band Mrs. Peter was given the custody of
her daughters and $l.2r' year alimony.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-20
A NEW JERSEY MYSTERY.
An Open and Empty Grave Found in
the WoOdS--Police Have
Theory.

Camden, y. J., Dec. 1.-Two boys found
an open, empty grave about four feet deep
near Pensukauen, this afternoon. Wagon
tracks led to and from the hole. which
vas in Il lonely part of a dense wood. Chief
of Polio" Lindcrmaun began an investsa-
tion ON the theory than the grave was made
ing i'll II the body OF Miss Catherine Berry,
whom he eudeaVored To lure to that local
ity two weeks ago, under the pr.tvnse that
u wealthy woman had sent him to meet
her in response to an advertisement for
Il companion. John Gaines stated that he
loaned n shovel to Lingo. Three persons
whose names are not divulged say they
saw Lingo coming from the woods late at
night carrying a shovel. He returned the
shovel the next day.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-20
LIKES TO KILL NEGROES.
Georgia Man. to BE Tried for Murder
seems to Have
Mania.

brunswick Ga, Dec. l9.-Curtis lIigcin-
botham, Il prominent young white man,
viii probably be tried here for murder Mon
day. All the facts point TO the belief that
he has a mania for the destruction of ne
groeS. The case is one of condolences.
Sinatcd by an cN-SlaVe, whom the father of
young ligginbotham killed, bringing his
head TO Bennett. who died shortly after. Af-
ter the war Higginbotham killed two more
negroes for no apparent cause. His son eVi-
IDENTIFY has his mania. \ short time ago.
or no proVocation. he shot two blacks. So
liCitor i;enuet the son of the old general.
Will have to prosecute the son OF his faith
cr 5 aVCnger.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-20
MICHIGAN MANS CRIME.
Shot His Wife. From Whom He Was
Separated. and Then Drowned
Himself.

Anena. Mich. Dec. 19.-Maurice e. Casey.
aged 40 years. n teacher of boxing and for
mer saIoonkeepcr of this place, went to
the home of his wife's mother this after
noon, called his wife to the door and shot
her four times with a revolver. One of
the shots struck just under the right eye
and, it is feared. penetrated the brain. The
others took effect in the arm and hips.
Casey then Went towards the river and. it
is thought. drowned himself. The couple
have not lived happily for years. and re-
Gently secured a legal separation. each be-
ing given the custody of one child. Ply
siciaus say Mrs. Casey cannot live until
morning,
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-20
MAKES HER OWN GIFTS.
The German Empress Emhr"idcrs u
Christmas Token for
Church.

The conscientious woman who burns the
midnight oil making Christmas presents
may bc interested to know that she has
royalty for company. The German empress
has just completed a beautiful altar cloth
for the Castle chapel at Pioen. the town
where. hor sons are h"inE educated. So
anxious WAS the Industrious Augusta to
finish her task that she sat up working
until ; o'clock i'll the morning. The cloth
is of pale blue satin embroidered with
white lilies and intricate white-and- silver
scroilwork. 1t is to b" used ON special oc-
casiuuS only. II is tn make its first ap-
pearauCc upon the altar on Christmas dav
and Il lew weeks later on tn" confirmation
OF lhe GROWN Prince Wilhelm.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-20
LOVE WAS HIS UNDOING.
"Shorty' Lewis. After Tvuding Arrest
for Two Years. Captured at
Fort scott.

Fort Scott. Kas.. Dec. 19.-(SpecialD
Charles Robinson. alias Shorty" Lewis.
was arrested here to-day by Il special Of
licer. charged with being an accomplice in
the postothce robbery ut Nevada over two
years ago. Two men charged jointly with
Robinson have served nearly two Years III
the Missouri penitentiary for the crime.
He has been dodging the officers ever since
hut recently became 50 infatuated with a
woman in this city that he could not re-
main AWAY. 1t was while calling on her
that he was identified and arrested The
rObbery was a very bold one.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-20
Chinese Lawyer for White Boys.

From the Sydney Buictin.
4 Victorian coid-fields town has 4
Chinese camp: also Chinese solicitor.
One evening lately. as the camp was busy
rrODitiatory religious service. some boys
spoiled the proceedings. first by throwing
cr:r kers into the flames and then by ston-
irgs the wOTShiperS. Police court proceed
irgs followed and the Chinese lawyer WIS
engaged for the defense. The first time
this in an Australian court. when 4
Chinese lawyer has been on one side ap-
pearinG for Europeans. with Chinese priii-
tEt,uls on fhe other side
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-20
MAINTAIN THEIR INNOCENCE.
Merry and Smith Confronted by Their
tccuscr, but Refuse to
Confess.

Chicago. Dec. 19.-Chris Merry. charged
with the murder of his WIFI ana James
Smith. alleged accompiice Of Merry. arrived
in Chicago to-day from Princeton. KY,
where they were arrested. This afternoon
both men were confronted by Joseph
Hickey upon whose confession they We're
arrested but they stoutly denied any
knowledge of Mrs Mcrry'S death, and were
finally placed in jail pending examination
Tuesday.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-20

! man Of the state committee. or Major Tom
] Anderson. who Is known personally by the
president and man whom the president
| would like to locate. Besides. Anderson is
! a friend of Baker, and the senator could
| not afford to 20 back on him If the presi-
| dent were inclined To give him the place.
| " hlle il would be a half defeat for Baker
| II Anderson were appointed. Yet il would he
| much better for him Than the appointment
! OF clth,r Crln or SirnnSnn.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-20
Smallest Village in Americn.

Pelham. in the state of New York is the
smallest village in the country. and two
vceES ago 4 miniature election WAS hold.
All of Pellham,s nine voters went to the
polls and cast their nine ballots for or
against an appropriation of Sl5 900 for road
improvements. IL took ten minutes TO get
the vote in. and the result was siX ballots
to three fayoruE the appropriation.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-20
Well known Hotel Nnn Dyf,u

New York. Dec. l9-Lewis LELAND GA
years old a member of the well Know N
Leland family Of hotelkeepers. was taken
10 the New York hospital tonight for
treatment. He Is suffering from uraenlic
and lung troubles. and is not likely 10 re-
cover. Mr.. Ieland's sister died last week
from the same cause at her home il Brook
lyn.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-20
Inst Honor- to "Gcorre Harris"

Lexington, ny. Dec. 19-Lewis George
Clark, colored. distinguished being the
original character George Harris in Mrs
Stoves Uncle Toms Cabin was given
a notable funeral here to-day. His body
lay in state for five hours and was viewed
hT hundreds. 1t will be buried beside his
wite'S grave at obcrlin, o.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-20

Port au Prince. Haytf. Dec. $50 far as
the general public is concerned. everything
is calm. The bill the senate has passed
for the si,6oo,0D per cent loan WIS adopt
ed with some of the notifications that had
been rejected by the previous ministry.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-20
Wade Mny Have n New TrinI

Liberty. Mo, Dec. 1a.-jSpccial1 In letter
to a resident of Liberty gentleman con-
nected with the business OF this judicial
district says: Francis VI. Wade. convict
cd of murder in the second degree and SEN
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-20

p6% who IS ratent Sr g a fhs prdsbI1aTon 6alnTon
hospital was said to be improving tonight.
James X. HaCkett. the actor, who is i'll
with typhoid fever at his home in this city,
is still very sick.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-20

What is your first step i'm writing a
play. asked the reporter Il look around =
replied the great playwright and find a
good carpenter to Coilaborate with me
Philadelphia North American.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-20

jon ait"r ne got here. ! told him where he
could find Ludes. and he went ana hired
linn and told him whore to find the trunks
y p" night of the robbery. He picked out
the bodies and W. all went To the empty
house together. They injected some fluid
INTO the bodies here, and befor" they got
through asked for my money. Thcv
gave me the So and left. | saw him tn"
next day At the. depot and haven't seen
him since. but know that's the man