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Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1897-01-12
THE CORN ISLAND DISPUTE.
Nicaraguans Are BusiIy Engaged in
FOrtifyinE the Island and
Planting Dynamite.

New York. Jan. 12.-The Herald this
morning publishes the following special
correspondence from Bluefields, Nicaragua:
1 have visited Corn island and it's forti-
fications. One hundred men are now clear
ing the lands to extend the Notifications
The Nicaraguans have 500 pounds of dyna-
mite and ten electric batteries. Mr.. Dom
aldson, formerly a United States army en-
gineer located the dynamite mines and for
tifications, and then left the island for
Managua.
Thus far the Colombans have deter
mined to contest every foot. General Reyes
says that the problem will be solved by
dynamite.
There is 4 wave of subdued excitement
and expectation passing over us just at
present. of troops having come down from
the capital on their way to Corn island.
The little steamer Lucy B., owned by Mr..
Herbert Y. Bingham, the British consul
Mt Nicaragua, stationed at San Juan del
Norte (Greytown), has been chartered by
the Nicaraguan government for an indnfin-
ite period TO carry troops and act generally
as a little warship.
l have heard from sources that may be
considered true and trustworthy that the
Colombians have really the first right to
Corn island. but the island has been a
ground of dispute between Colombia and
! Nicaragua for years.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1897-01-12

the legislature to consider carefully the
matter of constitutional convention.
When Governor Stephens had finished,
Ex-Governor Stone responded to vocifer-
Gus demands with a brief speech, sfter
which the joint session was dissolved.
Standing. at the head of a long line of
stately and magnificent matrons and beau
tiful girls, Mr.. and Mrs. Lon V. Stephens.
the new governor of Missouri and his
charming wife, received thousands of men
and women of Missouri tonight. The
mansion was packed with people, and the
rooms We're resplendent with glittering
jewels and exquisite toilettes. OF course,
the country legislator was there, giving a
bit of variety to the scene. Behind a
large number of potted tropical plants, an
orchestra played beautifully during the
evening. Later IN the evening dancing
was indulged in. The reception lasted un-
til . o'clock Tuesday morning. The fol-
lowing ladies were of the receiving party:
Mrs. Lon V. Stephens, Mrs. w. ]. Stone.
Mrs; c. E. Leo2ard. of BoonvilIe; Mrs.
Rccnville; Mrs. SDeen Stephens of Boon
vile; Mrs. Wilbur Johnson. of Boonyille;
Mrs. Louis c. Nelson, of st. Louis; Miss
Lucille Nelson. of Virginia; Miss Cosette
Baker, of St. Louis; Miss Edgar, of Boon
willie
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1897-01-12
SHORT HOUSE SESSION.
Cuban Resolution, Fellow Servant
Bill and Lower Fare Bill In
troduced Yesterday.

jefferson City, Mo-, Jan. u.-(SpecilI.l
The house was in session less than two
hours to-day, but an unusually large num-
Der of matters of interest came up. Avery.
of Lincoln, precipitated a lively political
wrangle at the outset of the session by in
PRODUCING resolution reciting the patriot
ism and honesty of the voters who stood
by silver in November and sending q con-
gratulatory message TO the Kansas legisla-
ture on its announced determination TO
keep up the fight Tor 1G TO L. After an
acrimonious debate, the resolution was
adopted by 4 strict party vote
Mr.. Bohart, of Clinton, introduced joint
resolution, which was carried over until
tomorrow. instructing the Missouri delega-
ton in congress to work for the speedy
recognition of Cuban independence. Then
came Il flood of bills. Avery got in the
first and It was marked by the clerk,
Speaker Farris. and is the fellow servant
bill for which the house will make a de-
termined fight. Avery's second bill reduces
passenger rates from cents to 2 and from
TO 3. His third measure calls for a ma
terial reduction of all classes of freight
charges. 1t is believed that these two
measures We're also drafted by Speaker
Farris. DIR. Tubbs got in two bills against
the fee system. One Of them fixes the
compensation of the coal oil inspectors at
one-half of their fees and the excise COM
missioner the same. He wants the other
half of their collections turned over to the
public school fund. Dyer, of Dekalb. intro
duced a bill giving n fixed salary to county
school commissioners. Whitecotton, of
Monroe, introduced the shortest fellow ser
want bill on record. 1t simply asks that
railroads and other corporations be made
responsible for the negligence of employees
toward employees and consists of only six
typewritten lines. At this Gpoint all bust
ness was sidetracked to mak ke way for the
inaugural ceremonies, and at the con-
clusion the house adjourned till 10 o'clock
tomorrow morning.
Speaker Farris announced tonight that
he would name the house standing com
mitteeS tomorrow.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1897-01-12
MILLS TALKS FOR CUBA.
Makes an Impassioned Speech in the
Senate, strongly Denouncing
the Administration,

Washington, Jan. 1.-THE chief event of
to-day's senate session was an impassioned
speech by Mr.. Mills, of Texas, in favor of
a resolution introduced by him to declare
the recognition of a foreign government a
congressional prerogative and to recognize
the independence of Cuba and appropriate
$4,000 for the salary of n minister. In sup
port of the first proposition, the senator
quoted a long line of precedents and speak
ing on the latter question denounced the
administration, charging 1t with favoritism
towards Spain. He spoke Contemptuously
of CASTELAR, and Weyler, and of Signor
Crispi because of his declaration that Eu-
rope could not look without concern upon
the pretensions of the United States. The
Cuban question was the mercantile spirit
of the nation against its honor. he declared.
There was an Informal discussion by sew
eral senators, and Mr.. Bacon, of Georgia,
gave notice of speech tomorrow.
Mr.. Proctor made speech in favor of
constitutional amendment to limit the pres
ident to one six year term, and Mr.. Allen,
of Nebraska, made an unsuccessful attempt
to secure the adoption of resolution
calling upon the secretary of navy for in
formation as to whether contractors men
in the Brooklyn navy yards are made to
work more than eight hours per day.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1897-01-12
THREE SENATE BILLS.
One Provides for Jury Reform, One
for Ballot Reform and One for
Matrimonial Reform

Jefferson City. Mo-, Jan. n.-(SpeciaI0
When the senate had gone to its chamber
after the Inauguration of Governor Steph-
ems to-day the only business was the in
stallation of Lieutenant Governor Bolte
and the retirement of Lieutenant Governor
John e. O'Meara. Each made short ad-
dresses. The senate then adjourned until
tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock.
During the morning session. Senator
Gray introduced bill to change the jury
system. II provides that any nine out of
a true bill. In trials by jury. twelve mem
bers in criminal cases may convict. where
as nine in civil cases may render a verdict
Senator Sober introduced a bill 10 do
away with the blanket ballot. Each ballot
is to be printed on a separate slip. After
voting the voter is to return the unused
slips 10 the judges and clerks.
Senator Powers introduced Il bill stating
that no minister of the gospel shall be al
lowed to perform the marriage ceremony
unless he is native born citizen of the
United States.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1897-01-12
STATE OFFICERS ASSISTANTS.
Long List of Them Named by the Va
riOus Chiefs After Their In


Topeka. Kas.. Jan. n-(SpecialD The list
of appointments of subordinates of the
Populist officials who took office to-day
follows:
Secretary of State w. f. Bush appointed
C. NJ. Ross. of Jewell, assistant secretary;
Morris Lane, of Reno. chief clerk; NJ. Nc
Kenna of Rocks. record clerk Charles
Emmons. of Graham, charter clerk; Miss
Fannie Burge. of Shawnee, stenographer.
State Auditor w. II. Morris named c. A.
Taylor, of Pratt. as assistant: 7. w.
Coffey, of Crawford, as bookkeeper; J. J.
Ryan, of Neosho, as land clerk, and W. E.
Topping, of Cherokee. as clerk. He will
appoint stenographer later.
Superintendent of instruction William
StryFer named j. W. Amis, of Smith. as
sisthnt: Mrs. A. 3. Stryker, bond clerk
Miss Mae Woods, of Hodgeman. stenoE-
Tapher.
Attorney General L. C. Boyle named
George n. Smelling. of Harper. assistant:
J. Herrck. of Bourbon. chief clerk: Miss
Lizzie Crane. of Bourbon, stenographer.
The appointments of Governor Leedy
have already been printed. State Treas
urer Heffiebower was busy all afternoon re-
ceiving the cash and supplies that go with
that Office His appointments have already
been named, and were on duty assisting
him.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1897-01-12
NOT ON THE POLICE FORCE NOW
Baron Won Muegge Seeking nm Easier
Way of Earning His 100000
Enberif1nce

Cleveland, o., Jan. 11.-Baron John F.
Won Muegge, whose mother left him 100000
worth of property on a peculiar condition
that, before coming into possession of his
inheritance, he must have at least ten
years on police force, has resigned his
position with local special concern. The
baron has reached the conclusion that he
can fulfill the requirements of his mothers
will IN q manner which is more satisfac-
tory to himself than doing duty as a spe-
cial policeman. He has, therefore, made
application through President-elect McKin-
ley, for position in the United States
secret service,
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1897-01-12
A LONG WAGON TRIP.
Oklahoma Family Arrives In CnIifor-
mia After Being on the
Road Five Months.

Santa Ana, Cal, Jan. IA family, con-
sisting of a father and mother, sister and
seven children in Senta Ana, has just ar
rived here from Oklahoma in wagon. the
trip having been made with the best of
success everything bee considered. The
head of the family is George E. Mckenzie,
a stout. robust Texan of about IS years.
Mrs. Mckenzie said that the party. con-
sisting of three brothers and their fami-
lies. numbering twenty-five in all. sold out
their ranches in Oklahoma and turned their
faces toward this sunny southland the End
day of last August. The trip across the
desert was particularly difficult, in some
sections the sand being so deep that they
could not make more than ten miles in a
long days travel. In New Mexico. several
members of one of the brothers family
wero taken with typhoid fever. and they
were consequently delayed for five weeks.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1897-01-12
TRYING TO HEAD FLYNN OFF.
Oklahoma Pops Don't Want Him to
Have the Credit of Passing the
Free Homes Bill.

Washington, Jan. n.-(Special) The Pop
ulists OF Oklahoma are working hard and
fast to prevent the free homes bill from
becoming law. They are not opposed to
the bill, but they are not going to stand
by and see Dennis Flynn crown his con-
gressiopal career by passing the measure
if their protests will avail. A number of
the leading Populists are writing letters
to members of congress to stop Flynn in
his mad career to pass the bill. They say
they would rather see it beaten than have
the territorial delegate get the credit for
making 1t a law. Congressman Lacey,
tngs and lands. received one of these let
ters. The writer said that they-the Popu-
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1897-01-12
How to outwi. Jack Frost.

Spend the winter in Florida, the land of
sunshine and flowers. Only one change of
cars between Kansas City and Jackson
Vile, or Tampa, Fla. Sleeping car berths
through to destination reserved via any of
the through car routes from st. Louis
morning or night.
For rates. time, routes and all informa-
tion concerning the best way to reach any
point in the Southeast call at the MIS-
SOURI, PACIFIC offices, at 500 Main street
or 1882 Union avenue. Z. S. JEWETT
Passenger and Ticket Assent.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1897-01-12
The shortest Lin. West.

To Denver, Cheyenne, Ogden. Salt Lake,
San Francisco, Portland. there is only one
shortest line, the Old Reliable Union Pa
cific. Two trains daily from Kansas City.
l0:4) a. m. and 7:30 D. m, fully equipped
with Pullman palace sleepers, Pullman din
ing cars (cafe plan), free chair cars Trains
lighted brilliantly with Pintsch light; heat
ed by steam; solidly vestibuled. No other
line as short or as good. Why not take tho
hest? 1t costs no more.
Telephone 100, City Office. No. 1000 Main
street, corner Tenth. ]. B. FRAwLEY.
General Agent
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1897-01-12

lists-had beaten Flynn, but they would
all be in Washington after the 4th of
March to combine with him to.pass the
bill when Callahan took his seat.
In the meantime, the bill is rapidly speed
ing to its final passage through the senate,
and, unless the Oklahoma Populists have
influence enough with Cleveland. it will
be signed by the president within the next
week or ten days.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1897-01-12
California short Line.

The Union Pacific is the shortest and best
line across the continent from the Missouri
to the Pacific. Pullman Palace Sleeping
car every day in the year without change,
Kansas City to San Francisco. Leaves
Kansas City at 1870 n. M. arrive in San
Francisco 9:45 a. m.-72 hours. Compare
with other lines. Pullman Falace Dining
Cars Pintsch light; steam heat.
Telephone Il09. City office. No. 1000 Main
street corner Tenth. j. 3. FRAwLEY
General Agent
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1897-01-12
TARIFF HEARING ENDED.
large AssembIage From Many Sec
tions Present Yesterdny-Coal
Schedule Considered.

Washington. Jan. 1.-THE formal hear
ings by the ways and means committee of
representatives of various industries who
seek to have the tariff rates changed were
concluded to-day. The committee has held
sessions for this purpose during the past
several weeks, and in that time a large
number of persons have appeared before 1t.
The varied character of the schedules to-
day under consideration brought large
assemblage to the rooms from all sections.
The largest delegation was that headed by
ex-senator Davis, of West Virginia, who
asked for a higher duty on coal.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1897-01-12
MlSsoURPS ELECTORAL VOTE.
Formally Cast for bryan and Watson
and ScwaH ut jefferson City
Yesterday

Jefferson City, Mo-. Jan. 11.-(Special.)
The presidential electors for Missouri met
in the senate chamber here this afternoon
and cast their ballots for president and
vice president, as required by the consti-
ttaion of the United States.
The, vote gave William ]. Bryan for
president, II votes; Arthur SewalI for vice
president. u votes; Thomas E. Watson, for
vice president, votes. There was a spirit
ed contest for election as messenger 10
carTy the certificate to Washington. Wiley
o. Cox, of Kansas City, was chosen on The
third ballot.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1897-01-12
To Run a Bluff on Europe.

Washington, Jan. 11.-(Special) Repre-
sentative Blue has received letter from
w. II. Young, of Kansas City, kas., sug>
gesting that he Introduce a bill instructing
the president to mobilize the entire militia
force of the United States, in order to
make a fitting impression on the European
powers as to our military resources.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1897-01-12
Tourlnt Sleeper to California.

Take Chair Car (Seats Free) on the Bur-
lington's morning train to Lincoln. and join
the personally conducted Weekly Tourists
Excursion, leaving Lincoln at 5:45 D. M
every Thursday for California. For fold
ers and information inquire at Ticket Of
fee 1914 Union avenue or SO Main street
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1897-01-12
HUDSON MAY HAVE TO FIGHT.
Recognized ns State Print-
err To-day.

Topeka, Kas., Jan. 11.-(Special) 1t Is
quite probable that the question of who is
state printer will be tested tomorrow. 1t
to be printed and thus recognize Snow at
once. Even if this is not done, Snow will
go into the supreme court to enforce his al
legged claim to the office. State Printer
Hudson's friends say such a proceeding
would be outrageous. They say Judge Mar
tins decision gave Snow no claim OF any
sort, and, at the worst for Hudson, left
him de facto state printer. Hudson will
resist any attempt to invade his rights
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1897-01-12
NO DISAPPOINTMENTS.

1t Is easy to understand now a man suffering with
weakness Is intensely eager TO regain his strength.
1t may also be easily imagined with what bitterness
of heart he is nssaied when any effort ne may have
made to cure relief fails him. In reading the
pages OF book on this subject. recentiv Issued by
the Interstate Medical Association of Fort Wayne
Ind Is strongly Impressed with the fact that IL
but tithe of what Is printed therein be true IL 10
certainly the agency known to-day.
Another book, published by the same ASSOCIATION,
contains extracts from letters from hundreds of
who were cured by these remedies. Both books
sent free by mail in plain wrapper, and the reader
will be thoroughly convinced that there can be no
with such treatment. Men ara
requested to send for these free books.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1897-01-12
4 Great banking institution.

Chicago. Jan. 11.-Articles of incorpora-
tion have been secured at Springfield for a
large banking institution. Its title is the
General Trust Company. of Illinois, and
to give any information concerning the cor
poration, beyond stating that it is bona
fide
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1897-01-12
Wants Illegal Entries Cancelled.

Washington, Jan. 11.-(Special) James
D. Codding. of Pottawatomie county. Kas..
is in the city to confer with the interior
department in regard to the recent land
entries received by the Topeka land office,
and TO ask for the cancellation of such
entries.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1897-01-12
Audrain County Mine Caves I'm.

Mexico Mo-, Jan. u.-(Special) The
Roberts coal NINE in the east end of this
county, caved in and caught Joe Baker. 81
He was rescued. but his injuries are prob
ably fatal. Baker and another man were
the only ones in the mine at the time of
the accident
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1897-01-12
SENATORIAL CAUCUS.
Republican Legislators VIII Decide
Thursday Night Whom They
VIII Homer.

Jefferson City. Mo. Jan. n.-(Special)
It is announced tonight that the Repub>
lican caucus to nominate a candidate for
United States senator will be held next
Thursday night. When asked regarding
the probable nominee, John L. Bittinger
said: "The chances are about ninety-nine
out of 100 that Mr.. Kerens will be nominat-
ed. or some one else not in sympathy with
Mr.. Filley."
A Filey delegation arrived to-day from
St Louis, and the members are working
hard for de old man."
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1897-01-12
Republican Senator. to Caucus.

Washington, Jan. 1.-THE Republican
senator's will hold a caucus at IL o'clock
tomorrow to pass upon the bill proposed
by Senator Wolcott's caucus committee
providing for an international silver con-
ference.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1897-01-12
The Most Unique Calendar of the
Sensou

Has Just been issued by the Lake Shore &.
Michigan Southern railway. Copy can be
secured by sending six cents in stamps to
cover postage, to A. ]. Smith, G. p A,
Cleveland
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1897-01-12
HoMEsEEKERs' EXCURSIONS
Via
The Burlington Route.
AT ONE FARE PLUS 500,

Tickets sold to all points
in the North, West, North
west, South and Southeast.
January 18th,
February End and 18th,
March End and 18th,
April 9th and goth,
May 4th and 18th.
Tickets good 81 days for
round trip. For information
inquire at Ticket Offices, S23
Main street or 1044 Union ave.
C. w. ALEXANDER,
City Pass Ag't.
H. L. HARMON, G. S. w. A.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1897-01-12
win Hold Both Places.

Mexico. Mo-, Jan 11-(Special) Mayor
Ben c. Johnson has been appointed clerk
under the new state treasurer, Frank
PITTS. Mr.. Johnson says he will not resign
as mayor
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1897-01-12
Every Night 90 Chicago.

The dining cars on the Alton are now
run upon the Ia carte plan. You pay only
for what YOU get, and. best OF all, you gss
what you pay fora good meal.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1897-01-12
VIII Ignore BaIdwin,s Protest.

Washington, Jan. 11.-(Special.) Secretary
Francis will pay no attention to the pro-
test filed by Major Baldwin, the Indian
agent, against the appointment of allotting
agents for the Wichita reservation, and
will name the men in a few days.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1897-01-12

Kate Young wife of the late Waller Young,
is a candidate for the position of coal oil
inspector for the district of st. Joseph.
She has the Endorsement of some of the
best business men of the city.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1897-01-12

THE BURLINGTON ROUTE,
TIE Rest Line tn Chicago.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1897-01-12
POPS AT THE WHEEL.
Continued From First Page.
BURTON TO BE HoNoRED.

a Montgomery county murderer, now a
large.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1897-01-12
MOrrin-PO Mer. Co.,
WHOLESALE LIQUORS,
zo4 DELAWARE STREET.
Happiness Is to feel sure Of things.

Happiness
We have just received carload of imported
Johannis Water, the first shipment received in our
new location and the first of many importations to
arrive this year.
We are SURE the Johannis Water is the best
Table Water in the world. We are SURE it blends
best with wines and makes the best punches. We
are SURE it is sold in all hrst-cass Clubs Hotels
Bars and Pharmacies.
1t is sold in quarts, pints and splits Ask for
a Johanns Split and you are SURE to get the
best and be happy.
We are SURE our new location is the best
in the city everything fits like glove here. We
have convenience heat, light and ventilation.
We have not been established long that
we cannot be progressive. The work of establish
ment goes steadily with and always
adding some article of merit to the Finest Whole
sale Liquor Stock in the West
We wish to secure trade by deserving It, and
cater to those who demand the best. Remember
the number,
7o4 Delaware St.
(our
Telephone 1891
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1897-01-12

THE BURLINGTON ROUTE,
The Hest Line to Denver.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1897-01-12

Woman Wants to Be OIL Inspector.
st. Joseph. Mo-. Jan. u.-(Special.) Mrs
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-29
Canned Foods.

The process of preserving ailments in
tin had its origin at Nancy, France In
1871 Joseph Colin of that town estab-
lished an agency i'll London for the sale
of timed delicacies Their cost COM
pared to that of today reveals what has
been accomplished i'll cheapening these
products during the past So years. III
1871 quart of turtle soup in tin put
up by Colin cost So. 10; a small box of
sardines, $l.25; an entire truffled sal
mon, SIS; beef tongue. So; Tou-
louise duck, tru1fled, 50. Vegetables
were proportionately dear. Colin evil
IDENTIFY carried his system much farther
than is attemptd at the present day He
sold in tin an entire sucking pig, for
which he charged $l2.5O, an entire
turkey for $3.50, six pounds of roast
lamb for $4 %, and an entire pheasant
for $12. so. He also preserved butter In
tin, for which he asked rs cents a pound