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Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-02-28
tn Make the Rniiroads pay.

Topeka. Kas-, Feb. T.--(Special) A bill
xras introduced in the senate to-day by
Helm compelling receivers 10 pay the sal
aries Of the state board of railroad COM
-ntssioners The bill was drawn by G. c.
ssIsr1ene. supreme court reporter. II pro-
,,s6es that the expense shall be appor-
Toned 10 the various roads according to
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-02-28
wichita Pingree BfII.

Topeka. Kas., Feb. E.-CSpeciaI.) The
Wichita Pingree bill was recommended for
passage by the house to-day. This bill
gives the county coulmissiopers OF Sedg-
wick county authority to use all vacant
property bought in by the county at tax
PURPOSES.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-02-28
king George May Abdicate.

Paris. Feb. H.-Reports are current here
and sl elsewhere in Europe to-day that If
the powers insist upon the Greek troops
evacuating the island of Crete, King
George will abdicate in favor of Crown
Prince Constantine, the Duke of Sparta,
whose wife, the Princess Sophia, Is d SIS
ter OF Emperor William, of Germany.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-02-28
Income Tax Resolution Adopted.

Topeka, Kas., Feb. N.-(Special.) The
senate to-day, acting upon the petition of
Supreme Judges Doster and Allen and other
state officers, adopted the income tax reso-
ltftions prepared by ex-Lieutenant Gov,
ernor Percy Daniels. a.. -ss,.s.se
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-02-28

Washington. Feb. N-(Special) Presf-
dent August Meyer and Colonel Jack MUIR
ray. of the Argentine smelling works, are
here, and met the Kansas delegation at
the Normandie tonight to present their
arguments why the lead schedule inf the
proposed tariff bill should be modified
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-02-28
Troops Being Hurried to the Front.

Salenica. Feb. 2I-Orders have been re-
ceived to hasten the departure to the
Greek frontier. OF the seventy-two battal-
ions of redifs now en- route from Asia
Minor, ten trains being used to convey
them Two battalions were dispatched
yesterday to Katerina and eighteen Krupp
guns to-day to Veria.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-02-28

the best idea. and blue and white were
settled upon as the colors. A motion to
ant who examined the books OF the treas
urer general caused a lively discussion.
but did not prevail. This report win be
published In the proceedings OF the con-
gIess.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-02-28
Two Men Fro.en TO peath.

Rawlins. Wyo., Feb. IA searchinS
party which started from here yesterday
to look for Thomas Hogg and q half
breed. IessiI, who have been missing since
Saturday last. returned this afternoon,
having found the men fourteen miles from
this city. They were lying side by side
where they had been frozen to death.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-02-28
Hard ON John Martin.

Topeka. Kas.. Feb. 2.-Special) The
senate this morning took up the bill fix
ing the salary of the clerk of the supreme
court at $500 and allowing him 5000 for
clerk hire on special order and passed 1t.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-02-28

THE BURLINGTON ROUTE.
The best Line to st. Paul
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-02-28
A AsANDBAGGING' BILL.
House Sends to Engrossnaent the
Measure Limiting "shyIocko
nafos q, 4 Do, T.a~.f

Rates to L Per Cent.
Jefferson City, Mo-, Feb. T.-- Especially
The house to-day engrossed another of the
numerous a'sandbagging'' bills that have
been put into its budget during the present
session. The bill provides that pawn
brokers shall not charge more than per
cent per month on articles pawned, and
storage, Insurance or anything else. They
must keep all unredeemed articles one year.
1t Is said by persons who are well posted
as to legislative matters that it is not the
intention to pass this bill. The sand
baegers" know that pawnhrokefs cannot
do business upon per cent per: month. and
they expect delegations of1..uncles" to
come here from Kansas City, st. Louis and
other cities in the state to "see'' them.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-02-28
ThinIxs He Has a Cfneh

Washington. Feb. 27.-fSpecial.) G. A.
Beidler, of Oklahoma, Is In the city Beid-
Ter Is q candidate for the Oklahoma City
postofflee, and says he has cinch on the
nQAIps4Gon, as he has McKinley's pastor
0ll led to his candidacy.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-02-28

their gross earnings. The state auditor is
tax levy for the same against the lines
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-13

robbed Of its sting in the contemplation
of the heroic virtues which shole IT,
splendont in their characters.
At the close of Colonel Purcclrs ad-
dress Rev. Dr. W. Y. Tudor was called
upon by Commander Warren. and made
brief but most eloquent address. euio-
CYSTIC Of the yalOr and virtues OF Colonel
Pcgram.
BISHOP VAN DE VYVERs sPEEC~
Right Rev. Bishop Van de Vyyer was
then requested by the Commander %
address the Camp. The Bishop sa-l
that as q boy in the old country he had
followed the fortunes Of the Southern
army.
My heart was always with the South"
concluded the Bishop. "and / am glad
10 be here. and 90 pay a tribute q
those who fought so noby and grandly
for what they thought right.
Rev. Paul l.. Menzcl being called upon,
made q most admirable address. inter-
spersed with touches Of humor, that con-
vulsod his audience. lie, too. paid
tribute TO Colonel Pegram and to South
ern valor during re great struggle.
Major Robert Stiles with burning elo-
quence spoke Of the bravery and Chris
tian virtues Of Pegram. whom he de-
scribed IS Of pure life and unhinching
courage.
Judge George l.. Christian next paid
tribute of affection to the memory or
Pegram. and to the splendid courage or
tho Army Of Northern Virginia which.
Doe said. wore itself out whipping tie
Army of the Potomac.
When Judge Christian concluded his
address. Colonel Purcell arose and said:
Commander. / move that you introduce
10 the audience one OF tho last Of the
living Major Generals Of the Confederate
army-Goneral Dabney IT. Maury."
General Maury ascended the platform
amid general enthusiasm, and received
three hearty cheers. lie made q short.
but appropriate, address. and was given
hearty applause.
Attorney-General r. Taylor Scott came
next. and his remarks. which were fun
OF fire and cloquence. created unbounded
enthusiasm.
Colonel J. p. Fitzgerald. OF Farmville.
Grand Master Of the Grand Lodge or
Masons. who served during the war n
the Stonewail Brigade. then spoke IN an
interesting manner. His address was
marked with great earnestnsss, and he
grew pathetic as he referred 70 the Incl
dents OF the war.
At the conclusion or his remarks
the Camp adjourned. and the
visitors gathered around the picture OF
the brave young officer, and gazed upon
Il with marked interest.
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presented tho picture to the camp, being
seated at his right, and Colonel John B.
Purcell. who received the valuable paint
ing on behalf of the camp, occupying a
seat of honor at his left
a chair placed Immediately I'm front OF
commander Warren was occupied by
General Dabncy II. Maury. "the Oldest
living Confederate general" and around
him were seated Bishops John j.. New
tom and a. Van de- Nyver Rev. Or. w.
". Tudor Judge George J.. Christian,
Colonel ). u. Fitzeerald, Major II. a.
Brandor. Captain Thomas Elicit, Major
Robert Stiles and many other weil-knoWn
eX-Confodcrltls.
COLONEL MCABE'S SPEECH.
At 500 Commander Warren called the
camp 20 order. and the proceedings were
opened by a fervent prayer delivered by
Bishop Newton. Thirty minutes were de-
voted TO the regular routine business or
the camp. and when tho good Of the
ORDER was reached. Major Brander arose
and briefly introduced, i'm an appropriate
manner. Colonel w. Gordon McCabe.
Colonel McCabe, who wore his colonels
uniform as past commander of veterans.
arose amid great enthusiasm and pro-
longed cheering.
lie began by saying that on behalf Of
the officers and men Of Pcgram' s. Bat
TALON of Artillery he bad the honor 10
present tO Lee Camp this lifa-llke 'coun-
tcrfeit pro9ontmour OF their glorious
Young commander Tie said that he
should speak but briefly. as in the pres
once of the veterans Of that immortal
army iu which young Pegram won his
fame. but few words were necessary; IN
deed. he almost feared 10 speak Of him at
am lest he should injure that memory
which he would honor.
With that eloQucnce and command Of
language for which he IS so justly famed,
Colonel McCabe then drew rapid out
line of Colonel Pcgram's splendid SER
Vices bis rising from simple private 10
fun colonel of artillery by sheer force
of skill and NalOr. lie then gave IN
stances of his heroic bravery on many
lard-f0ueht fields. and aroused the most
intense enthusiasm among the veterans.
especially those who served under the
gallant pegram. as DE described the
memorable fight in which Heth's veterans
dubbed them the Fighting Battalion
on the field OF battle
PEGRAAIS DEATH
With deep feeling Colonel McCabe
touched upon Pegram dying in his arms
after receiving his mortal wound at the
ill-starred battle of Five Forks. the last
pitched battle of the war. and paid an
eloquent tribute 90 IFS lofty Christian
character and forectfulnoss Of SELF Then,
turning 10 Colonel John j. Purcell, he
said:
And. now. Sir. 20 you. as tho represen-
tatlve of Lee Camp I conhde this portrait
OF our beloved young commander
cit has seemed 90 us the surviving
officers and men Of his famous battalion,
that it is peculiarly appropriate thr
this picture should be received by one
whom we an respect and love as the
hororcd son Of q noble sire.
"Your father it was. sir. who. with
characteristic Irish generosity and pa
triousm. equipped from his ample meana
the first battery that left Richmond for
the front; 30 was as commander OF this
battery that Pogram won his hard-earn-
cd fame-a battery that everywhere skill
fully handled in the presence Of the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-13
africans FOR OFFICE.
Fhe Secretary of lhe Treasury "''''
the Ilst-None from virginia

WASHINGTON, March l2.--The secre-
tarv OF the Treasury has given Out ior
publication a list of applications Tor once
under his department. Among those Niue
public to-day are the follo~ins. ,,,ootor
IT, r.. CrOffett, Lakeland, + -, S'''1'''
internal revenue, JdcNsOnNlhe' iA',,,...
lanes Armstrong. JdcksonNlie, coiieV'oi
Of customs. Pepsacola, Ia .i,.o,,
G. &. Carlton. Plant Clty' n ld-' 0o'i00'''
internal revenue, Tampa, fil- ,, o,,s-
.. ). Fan, Tampa, tla-' coileS'oi -
toms, Tampa. Fla. -. .,iioo.or
J. 4. Waddell. Key West. Fia.' coileo'o'
of customs, Key West, Fla ,,..... -,
j. h. Beckwith, Savannah SoAi'0''' u
customs, savannah, Ga. a., oi,oo,o-
J. : Mcclure, Topeka, KAN cohec'or
internal revenue. GaNesnn, leN. ~,
: R. Craumbaugh. HopkinsNiAe' lelli.'
or Kentucky collector ll9'i"''
OwensbOrO. Ky. ..,,.,o,t
l.. q. Murray. Louisville, Ky, assistant
treasurer, New York city. - -
a. ". Dale. New Orleans, surveyor OF
customs. New Orleans. ,,-. 4,
James Cobb. Crisp, y. G, collec'or III
ternal revenue, Raleigh, \. 9.
!. b. Haley Memphis. Tenn superk
intg inspectCr of steam vessels, Memphis,
Tenn. go, ~. ot..- -
tor Internal revenue Nashville, Tenn.
r. Garraghty. Dowelltown, Tenn col
lccfor internal revenue. Nashville, Tenn
w. T.. Davis. Fort Worth. Tex couec1or
internal revenue. Dallas. Tex.
e.. w. Duffy. LlanO, Tex, COLLECTOR CT
customs, Galveston. Tex. -
t. ". Fox. Houston, Tex, collector OIL
customs. Brownsville Tex.
Alden Knoph. Olney, ILL.,, commissioner
Of internal revenue -, a...,,.,.
A l., IaWshe, Converse, lhu., ueputy
auditor for PostOfce Department
T. II. RoOtes. indianapolis, lnd' lreas-
uror of the United States.
W. O.. Sink. Rising sun, ina, chSl clefN
Treasury Department. g..
j. L. BOsley. Paris. Ky, Auditor lor
the Treasury Department.
A. l.. Ordoan. Duluth, MIMI, comp
trOller OF the Currency.
A. y. Brickenholdcr. Trenton, Mo-, Aud-
itor for the Treasury.
e. H.. Brown, Cincinnati, o., Register OF
IN. Y. Arnett. Wilberford, o., Register
Of tho Treasury.
Elias Mann, Akron. O., Register Of the
Treasury.
q. w. Wilson. Butler county, O., Com
missioner OF Internal Revenue.
Sampson Pope. Newberry ). c., Auditor
for the Wa- Department.
h. IT, Patterson. Memphis, Tenn, ke-
cister Of the Treasury.
q. A. Willard. Chattanooga, Tenn,
Comptroller of the Currency.
j. T. GrCWcry. Olympia, washington,
Register of the Treasury
T. G.. Tirume. kcnOsha, WIS, Auditor
for State Department.
B. *. Bruce Washington, ID. G, Regis
ter Of the Treasury.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-13
CHARLES WBITLOCK KILLED.
Woli-Kuown Richmonder Crushed to
Death by Freight Cars.

The Times received the following tole-
gram from Clifton Forge. VA, last
night:
Charley Whiuock. AGED thirty-dve. Of
Richmond. was almost instantly killed at
the yards Of the Chesapeake and Ohio
railway, at Clifton Forge. about noon
to-day.
While attempting TO pass between two
freight ears. he was caught between the
bumpers and his back was broken. lie
lived but a short while.
lie was formerly employed on the Hun
tington division OF tho Chesapeake and
Ohio railway. but recently was employed
AT Rich Patch mines. His remains were
taken in charge By the town authorities
10 await the arrival of relatives from
Richmond. Death was purely accidental
and no blame Is attached 10 railway COM
pany.
The informant Will take place In Rich
nond.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-13
First Blood al "A Strike.

CLEVELAND. o., March 12.-The first
blood In connection with the strike at
tho Consolidated Wire ana Steel COM
panys plant was shed to-day. Martin
Mycucky and Samuel LOndusky, VINO
i've at 90 Sowinski street, are in ST. Clair
Hospital suffering from several scalp
wounds and bruises.
Tho TWO men We're standing In the
vicinity OF the consolidated mills. when
they were ordered away By a little knot
of men who, II Is claimed were strikers.
and thought Mycucky and Londusky We're
applicants for work. The men refused
10 leave. In "A moment they We're thrown
10 the ground and pounded with bricks.
They were taken 10 the ST. Clair Hos
pital, where their wounds were dressed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-13
Great Increase Of Exports.

WASHINGTON. March l2-An in
crease OF Ssj.219.0l7 in the value OF exports
~ doooostic products for the eight months
of the current fiscal year. over the corre-
snondlng eight months Of the fiscal year
III 1906 is shown I'm "a statement issued by
the Bureau of Statistics, Treasury De-
partment
Tho total value Of the exports OF domes-
tic products for the eight months ended.
February q. 1897, are stated at Nl2.lSOOl:
for the corresponding eight months OF
1896. at $3SG. 1863. .94S. a comparison Of cot
ron shows the value as follows
Eight months. 1897. 1885,, sos, lOl, eight
months. 1896. SiH324 o95.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-13
BRAVE PEGRAM'S PORTRAIT
Presented 10 R. {. Lee Camp Last Night
by Col. v. Gordon MCCaba
IN A BRILLIANT, PATHETIC ADDRESS.
Col. John -. Purcell's Eloquent Speech in
Accepting the Picture-Other stirring
Sptc,hes by Well-Known
Ix-Confcderates.

with the stirring accompaniment or
.oratory and tho narration OF pathetic and
thrilling incidents OF the fierce civil strus-
eie. much Of the bitterness Of which has
been cnaced by the intervention OF thir-
~ long years. the picture Of Colonel
William j. Pegram. the young ana gal
liant artillery officer who fen beside his
guns AT Five Forks. was presented 10 Leo
Camp.
The handsome hall Of the camp was
crowded almost 10 its fun capacity
larrs percentage of those present belong
ing TO the gentlor Sex. The veterans, 100
were ont in force filing portion Of the
seats. Commander John NJ. Warren IRE
sided. Colonel w. Gordon McCabe, who
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-13

COLUMBIA, 5. c., March 12-Edward
Geddlng. farmer living near Sdmter,
had been III for SIX weeks with the
prevalent grip lie became much worse,
and in 4 few days died-that rs, was pro-
nOunced dead by doctors, nurse. and
relatives. The coffin was ordered and
tho body was prepared Tor burial. IN
the afternoon II was placed I'm the coffin.
and the iutcrment was TO take place this
morning During the evening the room
was fu1 Of the dead mans friends. who
were talking il low tones, voice vas
heard issuing from the lid and Geddings
rose TO a sitting posture and spoke 10
them. lie was quickly undressed and
put 10 bed. He has improved. and there
are now hopes Of his recovery. Doctors
saw II Is a remarkable case OF suspended
animation
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-13

vacant district judgeship In tne S9s.s nraeJ
while Mr. Settle is being stroneiEs .,I.e Esaareon
for the position by Represei,ll ,1ssarolina Re
and other influential Nor'n
II is probable. however, that no 1ppg'r,
ment viii be made until some .sr - prifcn-
respecting it IS reached by Senator In inns
ard and the other state ieaoe's, anno',r-
10y 10y - harmony between the Repu6llcah
factions in the various states tne rassnt-
dent runs the risk of arousins the iH rySen, en-
mont of men who feel tney snouln his
trcl. but II is also appreciated ,i'ae -
course Is best for his party anu
for nImsalf.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-13
POsrOFFICE RECEIPTS.
4 Net Decrease Of Sie5 .ois for February as
Compared with Last Year.

WASHINGTON, D. c., March T.
Postmaster-General Gary 10 day gave
or+ statement showing the gross postal
receipts Of thirty largest postofices ioT
February. 1897. compared with the same
month OF 1896. -.
Thore was a net decrease OF Sl2o.Op.
The first seven ofiices-New York, chi
capo. Philadelphia, Boston. ST. Lous'
Cincinnati. and Brookyn-showed mark
e1 decreases. Chicago falling off S965S
and Philadelphia 81 s26. or the thirty
oaices. only seven increased their re-
ceipfs over February, 1896, the increases
being slight. They were at Sah fI1n- an
cisro. Baltimore. Rochester New Or
roans Newark. Hartford, and Rich
mond. 49,
The total receipts for February, 1881.
we're s2.5s7 C6G. and for February 1886
s2,1220sJ.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-13

active service above two hundred and
active service about two hundred and
thirty men killed and wounded In action.
"IndissluJly, iheE is your hondred
name forever associated with the glory
and tho services Of the Fighting Bat
TALON.
"A little over year ago mine was the
honor to stand I'm this place. and, on
hehalf of the Building Committee pres
Ont 10 this camp the portrait Of our great
commander O.ce). IL Is fitting that. as
time passes you should gather around
him. as YOU arc doing, the pictures of
his famous captains. But unto mono
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-13

The Phlladelphia's ohicers at the Gauteu
inala Exposition Changes in the service

WASHINGTON, d. c., March 2.-The
flagship Philadelphia, Of the Pacilic
Squadron, arrived 1T san Jose DE Guata-
mala to-day. Admiral Bearlsee and the
principal olficers VIII leave the snip and
represent the United States this week
al the opening OF the International EA-
positiOn az Guatamdla city.
The Cincinnati arrived al Naples.
Tho following naval orders have beeh
issued: ,,.t.
surgeon H. f. Ames. OF the Detroit,
now ON her way home from CHINA VIA
Suez. when the ship reaches the Medl'er-
auean. viii be transferred TO the Clnclh-
nati. replacing Assistant surgeon 9. =
Hubbard, transferred 10 the san IRAN
cisco. 90, ..
ferrod from the Cincinnati 10 the MIN
neapols in place Of Surgeon ID. y. ser
toilette who will come home In the De-
troit and have three months leave. -,
Passed Assistant Engineer w, -.
Chambers Is ordered from the New YORK
navv-vard 10 the battloship oregon, az
san Francisco relieving Passed ASSIST,
amt Engineer =. r. Burgerdorf, ordered
home on waiting orders.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-13
Fire IN Cumberland.

ANGOLA. CUMBERLAND CO., March
2-Special-The dwelling-house on the
farm OF Mr.. j. Wyatt Crute. was de-
stroyod by fire yesterday morning. ORR
gin OF the fire unknown. The house was
occupied by his son, Mr. Crute having
been for several years engaged. in busi-
ness In Prince Edward county
Tho continued wet weather delays the
seeding OF the oat crop Last years acre
age Of tobacco will bo diminished and the
attempt viii hc made TO produce a crop
OF better quality on a smaller surface.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-13
Voluntarily Confessed to the Grand Jury.

INDIANAPOLIS. IND. March r.
Hugh Campbell. secretary and treasurer
Of Hive Savings and Loan Associa-
ton, o. this city, voluntarily went le-
fore the grand jury yesterday and con-
fesgod that he had embezzled s. and 81
weekly for several years from the as
ISOLATION. giving the shareholders proper
credit. but changing the amounts on his
hooks. The grand jury indicted him for
cmbezzlement. He at once entered L
plea os guilty and was sentenced to two
years imprisonment.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-13

OF Cambridge conferred the degree OF
IL. u. upon Hon. Thomas r. Bayard yes
terSay. In bestowlng the honor the pub
lie orator Mr.. j. H. Sandys delivered an
address in which he referred 10 Mr.. Bay
ard as the "able representative or ma
tiop near TO us hy ties OF blood and Ian
glagc" The students oheered Mr.. Bay
Srd Llaulx.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-13
New Haltle-Ships.

BERLIN. March l2.-The Budget COM
mlttee of the Reichstag to-day approved
the Governments estimate OF 2OOO,u0
marks. for the purpose Of building new
battleships It IS regarded as doubtful
however, that the credits demanded by
the Government for the construction OF
two additional cruisers Will be passed
by the Relchstag.