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Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-03-29

come Is now the purpose of those In au-
thority here. II the weather continues
good ii Is believed that the entire line of
levees along the Mississippi side, a con-
tinuous line of nearly 400 miles will be
made to hold. Several weak places report
ed south of Greenvilie last night are now
under control. The Arkansas levees op-
poslte Greenville are said to be in far
condition.
Governor A. ]. McI.aurin. who has been
in the Delta for several days. left for
Jackson this morning, but said before leav-
ing that his services were at the command
of the people here. Lieutenant Fl. 8. New
ccmer. with headquarters in Memphis. in
charge of the government work in the
Third district. is doing all in his power.
The crisis is upon this section. the sitrI:-
tion is grave and the strain upon the levees
and the people is severe.
Memphis. Tenn, March 2-The flood sit
uation around Memphis Is unchanged The
river is slowly falling. the gauge tonight
registering 36.3 feet. Many OF the refugees
are returning to their abandoned homes in
Arkansas and altogether the outlook is
more encouraging than at any time since
the big flood set in.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-03-29
TARIFF DEBATE IN THE HOUSE AP-
PREACHING THE END.
VOTE TO BE TAKEN WEDNESDAY
DEMOCRATS ARE MAKING PROGRESS
VERY DIFFICULT.
Trying to Manufacture Political Cap
on Rccord-UnliiseIy That
the Bill VIII he Read
to the End.

Washington, March 2S.-Three more days
will see the end of the struggle over the
Dingley tariff bill in the house. The bill
will be open for amendment until o'clock
Wednesday, when the debate will close
with a two-hour display of oratory. The
voting will begin at o'clock on that day
So far known, there will be no break in
the Republican ranks but at least four of
the Democrats will brave the party whip
and cast their votes for the bill-three from
Louisiana and one from Texas. There is
also probability that one Populist and
one Silverite will vote for this protective
measure.
Mr.. Dingley, who has engineered the bill
through the eddies of debate with great
skill. will devote his energies to pressing
the consideration of the bill forward with
the utmost expedition in order to complete
it before the vote is taken. But the Dem
ocrats are pursuing course which has
thus far rendered progress extremely diff
ficult. But fourteen of the 162 pages of
the bill were disposed of in the two days
of last week. AT this rate 1t would re-
quire twenty-one days for the house, sit
ting seven hours day, to complete the
consideration of the bill, under the five
minute rule. If the present tactics of the
opposition are persisted in, it is not i'm
probable that night sessions will be held
tomorrow and Tuesday.
The policy of the Democrats thus far
has been to attack every item and make it
the text for general assaults on the bill.
1t is understood that they will make
particularly strong stand against the steel
and sugar schedules. They do not hope to
accomplish anything, however, in the way
of amendment. They have made trusts the
Keystone of their opposition up to this
time, and the only thing which they really
believe they can accomplish is to secure
a record vote on an amendment such as
was offered on Friday, providing for the
suspension of duty on any article con-
trolled by trust combination. They pro-
pose to do this, if possibie, by motion to
recommit it with instructions, after the
bill is reported from the committee of the
ever, whether this motion will be enter
the house is operating.
The fact that the reading of the bill may
not be completed under the five minute rule
will in no wise interfere with the power of
the ways and means committee to per-
any part of the bill at any time. and when
1t becomes apparent that the bill cannot
be completed, Mr.. Dingley can assume
charge and clear up all the amendments
he desires to offer.
After the tariff bill is passed on Wednes-
day, the house probably will adjourn three
days at a time until the appropriation bills
are returned to it. If they are amended
by the senate, the house probably will ac-
cept the opportunity offered for talking,
that the leaders will indulge the members
to some extent in this regard.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-03-29
He Withdrew His objection.

From the Chicago Post:
1t was evident that the gray-haired old
gentleman was put out about something.
to me as the old man:
Very likely" replied the young man.
We'll. 1 don't like 1t, returned the old
gentleman Il suppose you meant nothing
wrong. but it is disnespectfui. 1 have al
ways tried to be fair and considerafe with
the boys in the office. and l don't like to
be repaid in this way.
.sDid YOU ever know of anyone who was
unpopular being called the old man?'"
asked the young man:
gentleman.
when a man is known through an office
as Mister isn't it 10 to bet that he Is
pretty generally dsliked or feared?''
The old gentleman thought it over for a
minute.
Perhaps" he said at last. 'in view of
my own recollection of an old man. and
how l regarded him, I'd better withdraw
any objections to the term
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-03-29
CALL THE NEXT CASE.
Court Wouldn't Allow Any Monkeying
With Established Practice.
n the Grand Forks News.

From the Grand Forks News.
1t seems that. in the interval of quiet
which his occupation allows. Deputy Mar
shall Hannah sometimes practices law. His
fellow marshals tell of an experience of his
while defending criminal before Walsh
county justice.
Mr.. Hannah had studied the case care
fully and went. with a cutter loaded with
lawbooks. prepared to show the court a
thing or two. The case had not progressed
far when legal point came up. and Mr..
Hannah undertook to read 4 little law
10 the court.
What book is that?" inquired his honor,
The code" replied Mr.. Hannah.
What code?"
THE code adopted at the session of 1895.
your honor"
Now. look here. young man. said the
court. as he opened a weather-beaten voi-
ume of Territorial laws. 1--WE tried cases
by this book for the last eighteen years,
and I'm goin' to keep right on a-doin' IT,
and there don't no new-fangled laws 20 in
this court. Do you hear? Sit down. You
don't need to offer no objections for I'll
overruie EN- The prisoner Is found guilty
as charged Call the next case
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-03-29
Buchanan County.

st. Joseph, No, March &-(SpeciaI)
Wheat prospects in Buchanan county are
not at all fiattering. and most of the farm
ers are OF the opinion that there will be
little more than fourth of crop. Thaws
in January gave much of the grain an on
portunity to sprout and several alternating
thaws and freezes are said 10 have played
havoc with fall wheat. However this is
the same tale that was told one year ago
at this time, when the greatest alarm was
felt for the product of 1896. There was not
y farmer in Buchanan county then who be-
lleved there would be any kind of a CROP
So convinced were they of this that many
piowed up the wheat that had been sown
in the fall and planted in spring wheat or
corn. Their error I'm this respect was only
too apparent before the month of MAY had
appeared. The result of the seasons prod
uct was the greatest crop that has been
grown In this county for many years. ac-
cording to the acreage left undisturbed
opinion that this will be repeated again
this season. They believe there will be
good crops in all parts of the county
In Andrew and Holt counties reports of
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-03-29
A SAFETY GAS BURNER.
Boon to Hotelkeepers, as 1t Can BE
Blown Out without Danger.

From the Indianapolis World
safety gas burner-one that will auto
matically and surely close itself in the
event of extinguishment of the light from
any cause-has been invented by Ardou
Mitchell 1t consists of an ordinary gas
burner with a copper column inserted, hav-
ing long opening. with a valve operated
upon by a metallic spring. which. obeying
the law Of expansion by heat and contrac-
ton by cold, opens In proportion to the
amount of heat evolved 1t naturally fol-
lows that the faster the heat Is absorbed
by an increased current of cold gas, II pro-
portionately closes the valve. thereby regu-
lating the consumption. and permitting
only sufficient gas to pass through the fi1
to keep a normal flame, and effectualiy
closing the burner in the event of the gas
going out from any cause. The gas being
superheated by contact with the COPPER
column before passing through the lin
takes up greater amount of oxygen upon
becoming ignited, and thus produces n more
perfect combustion, thereby reducing the
dark center in the ordinary burner and xfy
ing more brilliant Illumination with less
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-03-29
Music Easily Changed.

Cupid met Death under a red flare. A
street player was fiddling lively tune.
Almost quick enough for love step,"
said Cupid.
Or death-dance." said the other.
A youth in evening dress came that way
and halted under the red flare.
Cupid plucked him by the sleeve.
DO not stop here" he said.
Illuminated door.
Cupid plucked hard at the sleeve.
Come he said; do not hesitate"
Death pushed open the door. There was
the click of glass and the distant sound of
a croupier's voice, calling.
The youth wavered.
Then he struck Cupid away and entered
The street player had fallen asleep
Death picked up his violin.
Now We will have death dance" he
said.-Life.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-03-29
SOUTHERN PoETEss DEAD.
Mrs. Margaret j. Preston Passes Away
Mt the Home of Her Son
in Baltimore.

Preston, the well known writer of Southern
war poetry. died here this afternoon at the
residence of her son, DIR. George s. Pres
ton. SI9 North Charles street Mrs Preston
was the daughter OF Rev. DIR. George Jun-
ken. founder OF Lafayette college, and was
born in Pennsylvania. In 1857 She married
Professor ]. r. s. Preston. of the Virginia
Military institute. who afterwards served
on General Stonewall Jackson's staff with
rank of colonel. Her sister Eleanor was
General Jackson,s first wife. Among her
best known works are ''Beecher Brook -
''Old Songs and New" Colonial Ballads
and Aunt Dorothy, Mrs. Preston was
known throughout the South as THE Mi
mosa of Southern literature" The remains
will he taken TO Lexington, Va, for inter-
mcnt.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-03-29
IN OKLAHOMA.
In Western Oklahoma.

Kingfisher. o. T., March 2s-(Special.) In
this county, all early sown wheat is in fine
condition. Some planted late was frozen
just after sprouting. No better prospects
were ever known at this part of the year.
In the four counties bounding this, con-
ditions are about the same as Kingtisher.
The acreage will fall one-fifth below the
two previous years, as many farmers could
not obtain seed. Oats are growing finely
and much corn is planted. Soon cotton
planting will commence. The ground has
plenty of moisture. far more than last
spring
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-03-29
Dickinson County.

Herington Kas. March 2S.-(Special) The
acreage of winter wheat sown last fall is
I'm excess of the previous year and the pros
pect for a large yield at this time is very
flattering. The early fall rains and the
large amount of snow later in the season
have put the crop in fine condition. There
are no complaints of damage either by
freezing or by insects of any kind. In fact
there is at present every Indication of an
immense crop of wheat
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-03-29
EIr.worth,. Anti-Cnrtoon B,,l

The man conspicuous enough to be car
tooned is precisely the man who enjoys
that kind of compliments. He gives hard
raps and expects them in return. A thin
skinned, sensitive being is not the kind of
person to reach the distinction necessary
to caricature. And If the senator wishes
to protect public men from criticism in
pictures. why does he not try to prevent
criticism in type? He belongs to Niagara.
Let him 20 further West and grow up with
the PopulistS.-Judge
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-03-29
In Central Oklahoma.

Guthrie, o: T.. March 2s.-(Special) The
of the wheat crop in this and ad-
joining counties is larger than it has been
for several years. The winter has been an
favorable one and the wheat
everywhere is in excellent condition, and
the prospects now are for the largest yield
per acre of any year since the opening of
the territory. With one more good rain the
crop is assured. Almost the same condi-
tions exist all over the territory, as shown
by the crop reports received by the Okla
homa division of the weather bureau the
past two weeks.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-03-29
Harvey Cnnnfr.

Newton. Kas.. March 2S.-(Special.) Wheat
the warm. wet weather of the past few
weeks bringing il out in fine shape. The
early frosts last fall caused the wheat to
WIS felt for the outcome of the crop. The
prospects at This time. however. were never
better for a good crop. and the indications
point 10 as good yield this summer as
last. The acreage is as large as usual.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-03-29
Reno and vicinity.

Hutchinson. Kas., March 2s.-(Special) In
the wheat district of Reno, Rice, McPher-
son. Stafford and Barton counties. the acre
age this year is about the same as last, d
reduction over previous years. Except in
small spots the fields are I'm good condition.
the grain is growing nicely and has a good
stand. IT is well up. growing close togeth-
er, and could not be in better. condition. In
a few places late sown wheat is winter
killed but there is not enough of this TO cut
any special figure.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-03-29
A Happy Chance.

New Journalist-"Capddly 1t was due
less to enterprise than to chance that we
had that vivid picture of the murder this
morning
Old Journaiist-"Happened to have an
artist on the spot, l suppose
New Journalist-"Oh. no. indeed. One of
our very worst artists had just got the de-
lirium tremens. 1t might not come that way
again in u hundred ears."-Detroit Jour
nal,
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-03-29

II the later rains come when needed. There
IS a much smaller acreage in wheat than
for several years past. This fact is attrib-
uted 10 the low prices of the last few years
and TO the remarkable growth of the stock
raising industry, which enables farmers TO
make a satisfactory profit on corn Some
fields OF late sown wheat were apparently
injured by the recent freeze. but they are
now coming out In fine shape.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-03-29
In Northwestern Missouri.

Hannibal Mo-, March 2s.-(SpeciaLI
Northeastern Missouri will raise very little
winter wheat this year. probably not half
of an average crop. Freezing last fall
killed the late sown wheat, SO that now
many fields are brown and bare. and the
stand in the fields that were not wholly
destroyed is very thin. A large portion of
the acreage has been. or will be, plowed up.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-03-29
MIGHT BE BETTER IN MISSOURI.
Wheat Has Suffered Marked Damage
in Many Sections From In
favorable Weather.

Columbia. Mo-, March 2s.-(Special) Re
ports received during the past week do
not indicate any improvement from the
condition of wheat reported last week by
the state board of agriculture. Alternate
freezing and thawing have injured the crop
immeasurably in nearly every part of the
state, so that the yield will be very light.
probably not TO exceed so per cent of an
average crop, and perhaps not reaching so
much as that.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-03-29

which were received by The Journal cor
respondent to-day, fall wheat Is in excel
lent condition. Farmers are :Cbilant over
prospects for good crop. Northwest Mis-
souri,. as is generally known. is not the best
section in the world for wheat yet the
product is always good. Corn thrtves bet
ter However taking all reports into con-
sideration. this part of the state Will fare
well in wheat this year
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-03-29
Cnss County.

Harrisonville. NO., March 2s.-(Speciai.)
The wheat crop in Cass county is dam
aged by thawing and freezing to a consid-
erable extent. particularly in the lowlands.
With favorable conditions from now on,
the loss may not be more than 10 per cent,
but 1t is quite certain to be that much.
Very little is being piowed up so far. The
acreage is 50 per cent more than for the
last three or four years
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-03-29
Funeral of L. C. naker.

Little Rock, Ark. March 2s-The funeral
of Colonel l.. C. Baker, district superm-
terdent of the Western Union Telegraph
Company, who died at st. Louis Thursday
night occurred at 3 O'Clock this afternoon,
at Christ Episcopal church. Rev. DR.. John
Gass officiating. The interment occurred
at Mount Holly cemetery. Many promi-
nent telegraph men were present
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-03-29
Ottawa County.

Ottawa, Kas. March 2S.-(Special) Wheat
is looking fne in this county, and the
prospects are good for an average crop this
tall. Some farmers report late sown wheat
10 be injured slightly by freezing. but the
average acreage is larger this year than
usual and viii more than make up for
The loss from winter frsezing.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-03-29
FInney County.

Garden City Kas.. March 2S.-(SpeciaIl
The prospect for wheat In this county is
fair at present. The acreage is larger than
last season. but not so large as two years
ago. The conditions have been better so
far for a good crop this season than for
several years. The cattle industry Is COM
ing TO be Of more interest than wheat rails
ing
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-03-29

SedaIia. Mo-, March 2s.-(SpeciaI0 Wheat
reports in this vicinity are very conflicting.
For time it was thought that great dam
age had been done, but more favorable
weather has materially improved pros
poets, to what extent cannot yet be esti-
mated. In no case can the yield be large,
and 1t is likely 10 be below the average.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-03-29
II. G. Fisher. of Abilene De,a

Abilene Kas.. March 2S.-(SpeciaI) II. G.
Fisher one of the city's oldest business
men. and who had held many municipal
offices. was found dead in bed this morn
ing. He was 90 years of age.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-03-29
Nodawuy County,

Maryville, Mo-, March 2S.-(Special) AL
most all the wheat in Nodaway county is
pieces No spring wheat will be sown to
amount to anything.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-03-29
coaI Combine Di,.oIxes.

Denver. Col. March 2S.-The Northern
Colorado Coal Operators combine has been
from 81 to $3.50 per ton. Coal operators re-
gard this as serious. Many are of the
opinion that wages will have to be cut and
it is possible that strike will occur in
consequence.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-03-29
Republic County.

BeIlevilIe Kas.. March 2s-SpeciaI) Re-
public county raises very little wheat. On
account of the prevailing low price of corn
the acreage Of wheat planted this year is
perhaps a little larger than usual and from
the best information ohtainable IL will at
this time average about IS per cent of a
full crop.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-03-29
Ellsworth County.

Ellsworth, Kas., March 2S.-(Special)
The prospects of the wheat crop in Ellis
worth county are from excellent TO good.
The early sown Is in first-class condition:
that sown late is estimated to be injured
slightly by frost, but this small percentage
might later be entirely eliminated.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-03-29

Macon. Mo-, March 2s.-(Special) The
outlook for wheat in Macon county is most
average crop will be raised Many fields
are being plowed up for oats or corn
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-03-29

Jack-'I called on Miss Fitz last night.
but didn't stay long, as she was complain
ing that her teeth ached'
Jess-''Isn't 1t a shame? And it was such
an expensive set, too.'-rit-Bts
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-03-29
shermnn County.

Goodland, Kas., March S.-(Special) The
winter wheat acreage for Sherman county
and 20 be Sown, 50 900 acres. With one ex-
ception all reports on winter wheat are for
a good crop. The soil is in the best of
condition. Late snow and plenty of winter
moisture insure a croD
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-03-29
Lyon County.

The prospect for an exceptionally large
yield OF wheat in Lyon county are good
Farmers report winter wheat in frst-class
condition and expect a heavy crop. As a
rule the farmers of this section plant a
comparatively small acreage of wheat, but
put in. u
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-03-29
Ford County.

Dodge City. .Kas.. March eS.-(SpeciaL)
Early sown wheat is damaged to some ex-
tent. Estimates are for between 10 to 50
per cent Of a crop. with favorable weather
from now until harvest. The average esti-
mate is 70 per cent of crop of wheat put
In. but the acreage is somewhat less than
last season.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-03-29
Good Charncfrr sl.,,.

Yes. I remember ole man Billitts saIa
the oldest inhabitant .He was one ~
them fellers that had SO much rslirion m,
Sunday that he didn't seem to need none
through the rest OF the week "-C.incinnat
E,nuuirer
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-03-29
Mitchell County.

Beloit. Kas., March 2S.-(Special) While
the wheat acreage in Mitchell and adjoin-
ing counties is considerably less than in
1896 the condition is excellent. The weather
during the winter has been very favorable
and with a continuation of present condi-
tions the yield per acre will be much
above the average.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-03-29
Reason for Hi. Looks.

The young man whom you see coming out
of the deep recess of the conservatory with
the debutante. having on his nose a well
defined mark of faco powder may look like
a fool, but he feels supremely happy
Yonkers Statesman .
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-03-29
Secretary sherman III.

Washington. March S.-Secretary of State
Sherman is confined TO his room with an
attack of rheumatism. which manifested
itself yesterday. 1t is not regarded as seri-
Gus, and the secretary is expected soon 10
be out again.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-03-29
Audrain County,

Mexico Mo-. March 2S-(SpeciaI.) The
wheat prospect is very poor in this vicin-
ity. The acreage was not large to begin
with and large portion of it will be
plowed up. The wheat that is allowed to
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-03-29

why do you persist in saying that
there'?" asked the farmers daughter
Because ] don't mean this here that's
why" answered he, and the poor girl went
eilentIy.-Cincinnati Enquirer.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-03-29

Milan, No. March 2S.-(SpeciaL) The
wheat crop will. from present indications.
average about so per cent of an average
crop. The early sowing will be above this,
and the late sowing will be less. The acre
age is above the average.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-03-29
Livingston Cauntx.

Chillicothe, Mo-, March 2S-(Special.)
Wheat promises an average yield in this
county. Some damage has been done by
unfavorable weather, but with seasonable
rains from this on last years will be ex-
ceeded.