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Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-19
near Slater. The trial of the case will
take place next week.
TWENTY YEARS FOR WADE.
Clay County Farmer Found Guilty of
Murder in the Second

Degree.
Liberty NO.. Nov. 1S-(Special) The
Jury in the Francis NJ. Wade case. which
had been out since $40 Wednesday after
noon returned the following verdict at 9:45
this morning:
We, the jury, find the defendant guilty
of murder in the second degree, and assess
his punishment at twenty years in the
peEitentiary."
Judge Broaddus Immediately sentenced
him.
AS Clerk Reed read the verdict. Judge
BrCaGdus said that it was righteous one
ana that the jury had done its duty. The
verdict is a humane one said the judge.
but you gentlemen would have been justi-
fed ir giving verdict for murder in the
first degree
After Wade had been sentenced he mad
talk to the court. saying that men had
bounded him for six years. that he was
Sl.StO in debt and had his family to sup
pert He called attention TO some of his
many lawsuits.
". J, Courtney, one of Wades attorneys
tried to stop him when he began talking
about new trial, saying he would attend
10 that, but Wade told him he was going
tc do it himself. Judge Broaddus then
spoke up and said he could not listen to
such talk and added:
The very same disposition that you are
showing now is the same that has got You
into trouble before. 1t is Il good, sensible
verdict given by the jury, and they have
been very careful of your rights.
The jury at first stood eight for murder
In the first degree and four for the second
degree. After eighteen hours they arrived
at ali agreement
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-19
NARRAGANsETT 1 ROMANCE
Millionaire John fnan Marrfes
the Pretty '" OF
Rarfes

NGrrangansett Pier NOV S.-Ihe
annual romance at ger ~ just DelES
disclosed in all its esting features.
The Pier has had tire over the Coo
gan diamonds, its su"Ss wonder at
the arrest of Milliorf.anooipn Tor de-
flying tho game VIZ ana tfe sensa-
ticral apprehension peach OF gay
club man in bathirf uihe. Inc sensa-
ton par excellence is caused by
the announced rge Of Mrs. Edith
Smith to Mr.. Joht tanan. millionaire.
and n New YorLho has residences
ir that city. at tn anu possibly else
where. In shoes"oe MS immense
fortune and in 81 he worked his way
Ic = nrettv high sle.
Mrs. Smiths fsoahd' who was
Young and of exc lineage. died Il year
or so ago. He harles T. Smith, of
Newport son oel Howard Smith, a
wealthy real esSner and prominent
in politics and Colonel Smith O.,
posed the unions son with Miss Briggs
ther maiden mar without avail. Then
the colonel distd and disowned the
boy. The vou(w tried to make his
own IiyeIihoodupport for his bride.
From: one occ+ 10 another he shift
cd and eypntl fame "A bartender at |
oue of the reste. AS 4 young widow |
Mrs. Smith hwsattractiVe, and to her |
beauty her Ne admlrer surrendered.
Thro1:ph her non as Il nurse and a
soverreSs ton OF summer visitors
,t tn. Pier il past. Mrs. Smith has |
become cuIt,Q In a recent monthly
magazine heNas attached to a pro.
duction In p4 Poei!-
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-19
vELAsQUEZ CONFESSION.
Statement of the Late Chief of Police
of City of Mexico Causes
Sensation.

Mexico City Mexico, Nov. 1S.-A pro-
found sensation was made in the course.
of the trial of the police officials charged
with the murder of Arroyo by the produc-
tion Of the confession of the late inspec-
tor general of police, Velasquez. 1t IS a
most remarkable attempt at self-justifica-
tion, and falsely states that a mob of the
common peope lynched Arroyo. Velasquez
said in part:
II entertain most enthusiastic admiration
for General Diaz. have known him since
infancy, when my parents taught me to
love and respect him. 1 saw him at Quad
alupe during the siege of Mexico, and since
then / have entertained absolute idolatry
for the man who rules our country. When
I reached my majority, l resolved to serve
General Diaz with loyalty, though in in
ferior posts.''
velasauez then went on to say that no
direct orders for Arroyo's killing were
given. but that the populace. already
strongly wrought up by the assault upon
the president, were urged by suggestions
to commit the deed Said he:
IT maintain that have done service to
my country in proving that an attack on
the president will be followed by swift and
terrible vengeance of the populace. for
nothing but the smallest hint is needed to
arm the hands of the populace and let loose
their fury on criminals. If have commit
ted fault. 1t is the result of my enthusiastic
admiration and love for the president Of
the republic, and I am not able to measure
the magnitude of that fault, for with four
teen to sixteen hours day devoted to eff
forts to create sufficient police and protect
the life of him with whom the peace Of
Mexico is bound up, IT may we'll have hap
pened that the functions of the heart have
acquired a preDonderance over the brain,
and that in reality I have committed a
grave error.
Il thought I was doing right in organizing
a popular manifestation to avenSe an at
tack on the president. and thus give birth
in the people to profound conviction that
punishment for such an act would come
swiftly in the form of lynching or what
ever if may be styled
sides himself thought summary justice
should be dealt to Arroyo.
This confession. In the light OF evidence
| Is seen to be full of misstatements and in
| no case would 1t have prevented Velas-
queZ prosecution for the government was
determined to punish the crime.
l.. The prosecuting attorney this afternoon in
i, n strong argument. pleaded for. the eXecu-
| tion of "A death sentence on all thecprisOners
| except eN-Assistant Chief of Detectives
| Cabrera and one other minor prisoner. who
We're nit directly implicated in the tragedy
! The case is likely to be concluded Sunday
| or Monday.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-19
LEWELLlNG's VIEW OF 1T.
Thinks Leedy Il Making n Failure in
Administering the MetropoI-
itan Police Law

Newton, Kas., Nov. 1s.-(SpeciaL) Rail-
road Commissioner l.. ID. LeweIing thinks
that the metropolitan police law was better
enforced under his administration than un-
der Leedy's, and says that the way it is
now administered it, is dangerous to the
state. In speaking OF the matter he sad:>
.The metropolitan police law should be
repealed 1t II dangerous law. IL gives
too much authority in local police and polit-
icai affairs to a set of three men. The law
has always caused trouble to every party
which has tried to administer il, and it
seems TO be causing Leedy more trouble
than any other executive since II has been
in operation. ] am in favor of the immedi-
ate reepal of the law
Mr.. Lewelling. when asked if he thought
that the deficit in the state treasury would
result in an extra session of the legisla-
ture. said:
NO do not look for an extra session to
he called. If one is called II will be about
January /. There is no need of an extra
session, and these assertions of treasury
deficit are all bosh. There was no money
In the treasury for a few days, ii is true.
The tax levy was reduced last winter and
there was a heavy rush of vouchers. which
drained the treasury, but the money is
coming in now, and there will be no fur
ther trouble"
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-19
LoyeUNG DREAM.
John J. o. eharfnn. Mar
RE. Widow of -
Joseph.

st Ioson Nov. 1s.-tSpecial) John
j. Overtor, . o"' anu MIS- Mary
Henderson,. were married to-
d.v AZ ,mge of the Fifth Street
M.,hod;st by DIR. c. II. Stocking
For eel the aged bridegroom is
r.narl,, aS the use Of all his fac
mites active as many men are
~ IN ,..,- He walked to the court
honso lere the license was pro-
n,,rna areturned with the pros-
reoti,,a be residence of DIR. Stock
~ T, away afoot. apparently as
t.nn,, gers of Is and -. Overton
nns =; i live in South ST. Joseph
%S. will continue to make
.St; IS They. attracted a great
dsslr de.I n ON the streets to-day
NOV khoWn that they had Just
%hen nut they took no notice of
!. neen 7 their way Interested oniy
in anr--
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-19
REGAINs HIS REASON.
tention to XIII His Entire
Family.

Ottawa, Ontario, Nov. 1S.-John Firestone.
who killed his daughter two miles east
Of Leipsic on November 10, has regained
his reason and tells his family physician
that it was his insane intention to kill
his entire family and himself and, had the
opportunity presented, the horrible tragedy
of Monday would have been greatly aggra-
waited. He told his family to-day that it
had been revealed to him last Friday that
he would be unable to discharge his debts,
and that he would be compelled to sell
his farm Rather than see them in dis
tress. he had determined to put them out
of the world. 1t was only chance condf-
tions that saved the mother and five boys
Firestone says that he could not help what
he did. He Is suffering greatly from his
own injuries and the realization of his
deeds.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-19
GIRL JUMPS FROM A TRAIN.
Miss Lille Callfcotte. of Denver. At
tempts Suicide Near NOdaway
station. Mo.

ST. Joseph, Mo-. Nov. 1s-tSpecial) Lille
Callicotte, a pretty young stenographer re-
siding in Denver, but who has been visiting
relatives in this city, attempted suicide this
evening by leaping from Burlington train
window near Nodaway station. She had
removed most of her clothing in the toilet
room and was not missed for some time.
The engineer of a freight train discovered
her near the; track. She was unconscious
and her body was frightfully cut and
bruised. She was brought to this city and
will likely die. Miss Callicottajwas on her
way to visit a brother. a merchant at CIar-
india, Ia
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-19
NO DELAY IN THORN TRIAL.
Will Begin Next Monday and Will
Probably BE Concluded i'm
Ten DAVIS.

New York, Nov 1S.-It is promised that
there will be no delay on the part of either
the prosecution or defense In the Thorn
case. which will be re-besun next Monday.
Particular attention has been given by tho
sheriff to the physical condition and medi-
cal history of the LEO talesmen summoned
for jury selection.
Mrs Mack now declines to talk on the
Guldensuppe murder without the aid of an
interpreter The missing head is being
searched for. and it is believed Mrs. Mack
knows where it is. Her statements as to
its disposition have been conflicting, She
claims the discrepancy arose through her
imperfect knowledge of English.
I: is believed the new trial will not ex-
tend beyond ten days from Monday, and
it may be concluded within week.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-19
cAMPBELL's SHOT AT BROWN.
Says II Looks Bad for Man TO Make
Parade Of His lncOr- f
ruptibilfty.

Topeka. Kas.. Nov. lS.-tSpeoial) Rail-
road Commissioner Campbell. the original
maximum freight rate Pop in Kansas,
says that Representative Brown. OF
Pratt, chairman of the house railroad COM
mittee of the last Legislature. is, killing
himself politically by talking about being
offered Doodle by the railroad lobby last
winter. Campbell said he was chairman
of the same committee four years ago. and
that The railroad never made any propo-
sition TO him or even iGtimated anything
in regard TO one. Campbell's theory is
that no offer of hribe would be made
unless "Barkis showed signs of being
willing" and that IL is sort of a give
away on a fellow when he boasts about be-
ing approached.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-19
TELLS WHAT HE THINKS OF TOW
PLiTT AND SETH LOW.
MUGWUMPs ARE HYPocRITEs.
HE SAYS, AND ARE ALWAYS LICKING
ENGLISH BOOTs.
on Which a Spot of Dishonesty
Rested-Defies His Enemies
to Prove Other
wise.

| New York. Nov. 1S.-Rickard Croker. who
represents sublimated bossism, in an in
terview tonight gave his views on bosses
! both in the abstract and concrete Croker
! it would be supposed, should know what a
! boss is il any one does. and yet there are
many who will disagree with his mild defn-
ition. He also said not few unkind things
| OF the genus mugwump.
I've no patience with sniveling shall
low-chested mugwumpery," he said IT
can respect a man like Platt, who fights for
his convictions and follows his flag But
these between-the-lnes fellows these bet
ter-than-the-party people. these wolves of
politics. who are so hungry and rapacious
of office that. laying convictions aside. they
will go to any party which will feed them.
and follow both, and beg from both at
once; that mugwump form of man I've no
use for. A man who would desert his party
would desert his country. and mugwump
cannot be trusted.
There Is such thing as fashion in poll
ties. and these mugwumps. whose guiding
principle is that the best dressed citizen
Is the best citizen. lure to them many weak.
would-be fashionables, who. with pasts to
cover up. find in muswumpery what they
deem to be garment of respectability
Usually a mugwump is hypocrite, false
to everybody but himself. If his nation is in
a war. does he defend her-does he enlist?
Never. No man ever found a mugwump
with arms In his hands fighting for his
country. No battlefield of any age ever saw
the color of mugwump's blood None
ever WILL In this country your mugwump
Is generally an Anglomaniac; always lick
ing British boots. One Of your mugwump's
earmarks is to reprove patriotism as jim
goism."
speaking OF muGwumps. now the. fight
IS over, what do you think of Seth Low?"
think he's as sharp a politician as any
IN the land" replied Mr. Croker. continue
ing. w:th smile, land as good a boss as
ever came before my eyes There's been
'ucn a hypocrital howl about a boss thar
people who don't think might suppose a
boss was some form of fiery dragon NJ
'oil,ics meant for the worlds destruction.
% you want to know who is the true boss.
4 II, iammany ,y Hail? The members just as
'anizatfon must have a head And Vol, can
al All tnat head boss If you choose. Rv
nch phrasing Mckinley, as president OF
ne country, Is q boss Seth Low ar eve
eaG @ OF Columbia college is a boss
me term boss Is. after ALL but IA spec
M ,aen L VI mugWump ammunition. In fight
~ party they will abandon issues 10
,aa ,ahe Scapegoat of a man. No lie is too
iSan. t1aan. NO SANDER is too vicious for Their
cling l know I've suffered as the scana.
oat OF these folk, but as / sit here + sav
idn !, never had dollar on which one spoe
oi,snoneSty rested. II these folk so eager
sIahuer me, can show the contrary let
ien tsa step Forward 1 weary of these ours
Ao 81 e'erhaliy snap at my heels
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-19
FOR A LINCOLN BUTcHERY.
POpulfst Secretary of State of Ne
braska Placed Under Arrest
Last Evening.

Lincoln, Neb Nov. 1s-Secretary of State
w. F. Porter was arrested this evening
charged with violating the city health Or
dinance by butchering hogs within the city
limits. He was released on his own re-
cognizance and will have his hearing in po-
lice court tomorrow. Secretary Porter fol-
lowed agricultural pursuits before being
elected and raised his own supply of pork
on his Merrick county farm. He saw no
reason to discontinue this practice on
coming to Lincoln, and to-day, with Gen
eral' Kelsey. the Omaha commonweal
leader, an employe in his office. had nearly
finished the work of slaughtering four hogs
at his home. when City Health Officer
Rhode appeared and ordered Il discontinue
ance. Later warrant was sworn out and
served. Secretary Porter, 1t is asserted,
was unaware of the existence of law
against butchering hogs in the city.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-19
MUST NOT EAT ONIONS.
Topeka Pupils Who Do Will he Sent
Home Until Their Breaths


Topeka. Kas.. Nov. 1s.-(Specialo Topeka
school teachers have declared a boycott on
onions. Pupils of the public schools who
eat onions for breakfast and dinner after
this will be sent home to give their breathe
a chance to weaken. Two boys. Marion
Hodson and Harvey Warren. came 10
school to-day with onions in their pockets
instead Of apples. The teacher sent tben,
home and warned all pupils not to eat on
ions ion before coming to school in the morn
tmS ha or at ,r noon. under penalty of being sent
IS very offensive to the rest of the school
ana ton that under rule of the board Of edi.
nil Who s seaGnsr nff mas right to expel pu-
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-19
BANTER RESULTS IN MARRIAGE
Cupid Quickly CIinches n Joke In
vOIvinE Craw fordsviIIe,
Ind. CNunle.

Crawfordsville, Ind. Nov ls.-Harry w.
Warsi and Miss Bertha Berry. a popular
young couple of Charlottesville were mar
fied this morning as a result of a banter.
A party of friends were together when
the subject of matrimony came Up. One of
them. in bantering manner, remarked
that he would pay all bills if Mr.. Ward
and Miss Berry would get married The
pair, who had long been friends. although
not engaged, both accepted what they took
as a joking proposition
The bantering friends. in order to carry
out the joke and make them recede, rushed
out for license and minister. but the
couple refused to he bluffed and in thirty
minutes from the time the proposition was
made they were married
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-19
ONIONS DECEIVE THE HOUNDS.
Bank Robbers Relate Story of Their
Escape After Being Caught
In Indiana.

Ligonier. Ind, Nov. 1S.-The men who
robbed the State hank at Shipshewana have
been located by the detectives. One Of the
robbers turned states evidence. The rob-
bers are connected with the famous Mar
ket street gang of Chicago. The same
gang broke into the bank at Wakarusha
and robbed the county treasurer at La
Grange last spring. The man who has
turned states evidence is the one who
uses the dynamite. and says that by rub
tng onions on their shoes they We're able
to throw the bloodhounds off the scent.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-19
RUM0RS OF GREAT SLAUGHTER
Forty Men. Mainly Policemen, Said to
Have Been Killed In BO-
gotta.

New York, Nov. 1S-The crew of the
steamship Holstein, which has arrived here
from Santa Martha, United States of Co
lombia. and Porto Hayti, reports having
heard at Santa Martha a rumor that forty
men had been killed at Bogota. the capi-
tai of the Colombian republic. They We're
mainly policemen, the rumor ran, and the
election riot in which they fell occurred
on November l. No particulars We're as
certainable. A presidential election is to
take place on December ). The contest has
ensendered much bitterness. The present
government has been expecting revolu-
tion and the 1000 Colombian troops have
fbeen held in readiness for possible out
break.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-19
SUICIDE FOLLOWS A QUARREL.
One of the Most Popular Young Men
In Augusta. Ga, Kills
himself

Augusta, Ga. Nov N.-William Moody
shot himself through the back of the
head while lying in bed in his room at his
boarding house. Moody was one of the
best known young men in town and the
most popular. About two months ago
he married Miss Maggie Puryear, pop
ular and beautiful young woman of this
city. Yesterday the two quarreled, and
the wife went to her parents house to
spend the night. When Moody awoke this
morning he ended his existence.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-19
M,,,eriou. Oklahoma Murder.

Oklahoma City. o. T.. Nov. 1S.-(Special.) }
This morning John Beattie, an aged and
wealthy farmer living near this city. was
found dead in his bed. having been choked
to DEATH The bed and surroundings gave
evidence of desperate struggle. The only
motive that can be ascribed for the murder
is that of revenge resulting from a home
stead contest. No clue to the murderer has
been found.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-19

Topeka. Kas., Nov. 1S.-tSpecial.) State
Superintendent Stryker has received notice
from Reno county that five rural school
districts in that county had decided to con-
solidate. They now each maintain an un-
graded school. They propose to make the
consolidated school graded school and
provision will be made for the transporta-
ton of pupils to and from school.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-19
Almost n Boom in Newton.

Newton. kas.. Nov 1S-tSpecial1 A real
estate firm in this city has bought a TWEEN
ty acre plot of ground south of this city
and Is plating il into a city addition. The
growth of the city has been such that
houses and lots are in great demand and
cannot be obtained. There is great deal
of speculation in real estate. and prices
are higher than they have been in years.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-19
a Joke That Didn't Pay.

Willamstown. Mich. Nov 1S.-John Bur-
CESS. Il youth of 19, last night shot ard
killed George Hart at Meridian, a ham,
let four miles west. Hart who was en-
gagged to marry Burgess sister. disguised
himself as a cowboy and tried to frighten
Burgess. who became angry and Killed the
supposed tramp.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-19
and Loan Officers.

Nov. 1S.-The Interstate
, NeWing and Loan Associations
100 a-vaGonvention here to-day. The
c9hct are: President. John II
Jlaoe OrieanS: vice president. ].
n mond. Va: treasurer. Will
lam New York CITY. The ~; -;
NJ. 3 will be held in St. Louis
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-19
. Cited for Contempt.

Web. Nov. 1s.-District Judge
X. scott of Omaha. was this
- by the supreme court to an
Sthat tribunal December and
9harge OF contempt. The con-
Se Is the alleged refusal OF
9 TO enforce n mandate issued
eme court last January in an
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-19
Mccoy to Be Reappointed.

Topeka, Kas., Nov. 1S.-,Special) 1t has
been informally decided by Governor Lecdy
and the state commissioners that J. G.
Mccoy. who is known as the oldest stock
man of Kansas City, shall be reappointed
10 the Office of live stock inspector at
the stock yards. Mr.. Mccoy is probably
the oldest stockman in the West and in
his position of inspector has given such
to all parties concerned that a
unanimous request was made by shippers
and the railroad companies for his re-
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-19
Newton Hotel to BE Reopened.

Newton. Kas.. Nov. 1s-iSpecial3 The old
Arcade hotel at this place, which is run
by Fred Harvey. will be opened next Sun
fast mail is such that the morning trains
will be fed here. instead of at Hutchinson
and Arkansas City, as before
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-19

have begin 10 say they believe Stryker
is alright" is a paragraph of a letter
received by Superintendent Stryker to-day
from r. & Smith, the Populst county
superintendent of schools Of Sherman
county. Sherman county Is the county
W mere the Pops some years ago would not
nominate a lawyer for county attorney.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-19
Rcfnrm SchonI Bn,s Excnne.

Topeka Kas. Nov. lS-tSpecial.) Two
mere boys-Clarence Williams and VIII
Rriit-escaped from the state reform school
to-day. This makes ten inmates that have
escaped within the past ten days.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-19
staud. Rest AWAY From Homo.

Topeka, Kas Nov. 1S.-(Speciaiy Chris
Hoffman. of Enterprise. has enough infu-
ence with the Populist administration to
hold job as regent of the Kansas agricult-
ural college. but in his own county-Dick-
inson-where he is best known the people
defeated him for trustee of the county nigh
school at the recent election. And Dick
inson county is a Pop county, too.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-19
To Improve Our Merchnnt Marin.

Washington Nov. 1S-A committee repre.
senting American steamship interests will
meet in Philadelphia on Friday the esth
inst. TO consider "A plan to present to con-
sress for the best methods of improving
the American merchant marine. This COM
mittee held several sessions during the last
congress. but no definite plan was agreed
upon, although several measures were
quite thoroughly discussed