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Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-06
FIGHT OVER A THEATER.
DispOsSessed Proprietor of "a Lincoln
Playhouse Gets Timself and En-
ployes Into Trouble.

Lincoln, Neb.. Dec. 5.-The Lansing thea
ter. the leading playhouse of the city, was
this morning before daylight dismantled of
part of its furnishings, almost Il riot ac-
campaigning the work, and, as a result, j. +.
Lansing. late half owner; A. c. Burr and
Roscoe Pound. his attorneys. and score of
laborers were to-day arrested. The trou-
BILE is the outcome of the sale of the prop
erty under foreclosure L week ago. Mr.
Lansing claimed there was a conspiracy to
defraud him out of part of his holdings.
The district court. however. confirmed the
sale on Saturday and declared the title
vested in the purchaser. William Oliver of
New York. Between and o'clock Lam
sing. his attorneys and a number of stage
hands gained entrance and began to re-
move scenery and chairs. Agents of Oliver
were notified and in the controversy which
followed there was Il personal collision be-
tween attorneys of the rival claimants. The
police quelled the disturbance about the
time it began to be interesting. Later war
rants We're sworn out and the Lansing par
ty was arrested, being released on bali.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-06
GRAND JURY FINDS FAULT.
Criticises Federal Laws and the
Method of Their Administration
In Georgia.

Birmingham Ala. Dec. 5.-The United
States grand jury. Just prior to its final
adjournment yesterday. made n report Sc
verely censuring United States commis-
sioners for allowing defendants in many
cases to give straw bonds" accepting
sureties persons whose irresponsibility 10
notorious. The laws for the suppression
of Illicit distillirg and sale of liquor were
severely criticised. being characterized as
cumbersome. eNtravagant, Ineffective AMI
dangerous. and designed chiefly for secure
ing fees to officials. witnesses and inform
ers.
The report. continuing. says the grand
Jury found great disregard for the sacred
nature of an oath among informerS and
witnesses. 1t says that action against such
persons for perjury is the only redress.
and that it was through such action that
the jury was made acquainted with these
outrages.
Judge Boarman. in reply. said that he
recognized the existence of such practices,
which Were greatly to he deplored. ard
that he had recently consulted with the
attorney general and several congressmen
with 4 view to remedying the defects.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-06
ITALIAN MINISTRY QUITS.
Resignation of the Minister of War
Precipitated the Expected


Rene, Dec. 5.-The cabinet has resigned
General Pellieux's action is regarded as a
political move to make 1t possible for the
Marquis di Rudini to secure a unanimous
ministry. The ministers of finance. justice
and public works in the retiring cabinet
will not appear in its successor
The retiring ministry is as follows:
President of the council and minister Of
the interior. the Marquis Antonio di Ru-
dini
Minister of foreign affairs, the Marquis
Emilio Visconti Venosta-
Minister of treasury. Professor Luigi LUZ
zatti.
Minister of finance. Signor Ascancio
Branca-
Minister of justice and ecclesiastical af-
fairs. Professor Luca Emanuelo Gianturco.
Minister of war. General Luigi Peilieux.
Minister Of marine. Admiral Benedetio
Prin. inspector-general of naval engineer
ing.
Minister of commerce. industry and agrt-
culture Comte Francisco Gucciardini-
Minister of public instruction. Comte
Ccdronchi.
Minister of public works. Giulio Prinetti.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-06
ExPEL HIM FROM THE CHURCH
MethOdists Mt Rio, ILL.,. Convict q
Brother ON the Charge of
Lying.

Galesburg, ILL.,. Dec. 5-AH business has
been at a standstill at Rio the last week
because of the church trial by the Method
list church of that place of Thomas Ander-
son on charge of lying. The Rev. Mr. NJ
Y. White, of Woodruff. sat as president,
the Rev. DR.. NJ. VetZ. of GaIesburg con-
Quoted the defense. and DIR. Stocking. of
Aledo, the prosecution. The committee
found Anderson guilty of lying on two
specifications. and he was expelled. DR..
Vetz has appealed the case to the presiding
elder, the Rev. Dr. NJ. D. Crumbaker. of
tried. He asserts there is too much preju-
dice in Rio for a fair trial. The charges
grew out of Anderson's failure in business
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-06
SEVERE STORMS IN1TALY.
Twenty-Five Merchantmen Wrecked
in the Bay of Naples, but No
Lives Lost.

Rome. Dec. 5.-Torrential storms have
prevailed for three days over large parts
of Italy. In the Bay of Naples, twenty
five merchantmen have been wrecked
though there has been no loss of life. and
several houses have collapsed. Consider
able damage has been done here and in
the district around the city. Almost all
parts of Italy have suffered in meas
ure. and railway communication has been
seriously interrupted. The harbor of Por-
tici, on the Bay of Naples. has been great
~ damaged and it is feared that there
have been some fatalities there.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-06
GANG OF THIEVES CAUGHT.
Guthrie Police Rope In Five Men Who
Have Been Robbing stores
and Houses.

Guthrie, o. T., Dec 5.-(Special.) Friday
night two men entered the tailoring estab-
iishment of George Willis. and while one
engaged the proprietor in conversation the
other stole bolt of fine cloth. Late that
night the police arrested the men. and last
night they captured three others of the
gang at their rendezvous in 4 tough part
of the city and recovered 4 wagonload of
goods stolen at various stores. The men
gave their names as Eddie Boyd. James
Hall. Charles Robinson, Jonas Cunning
ham and Thomas Houston. They are be-
Iieved to he professional sneak thieves from
Kansas City and st. Louis. Two of the
gang escaped.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-06
SET FIRE TO HERSELF.
An Aged NickersOn, Has,, Woman
Chooses n Horrible Means
of Suicfde.

Nickerson. Kas., Dec. 5.-(Special) At
10 o'clock this morning, Mrs. NJ. f. Ross.
an aged woman living in the northern part
of this city, during the absence of men,
bers of her family from the room, satur-
ated her clothing with coal oil and set
fire to it. Before any of the family could
rescue her, she was burned to death. Her
husband and daughter, in their efforts to
save her. were both badly. if not fatally,
burned about the shoulders and head. A
very close watch had been kept over her
movements by members of the family for
several days. fearing that she would at
tempt something desperate. She had been
partially insane for some time past.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-06
LUETGERT TO TESTIFY.
Will Tell. on the stand, His Story of
the Disappearance of His
Njfc

Chicago, Dec. 5.-Adolph L. Luetgert will
take the witness stand and tell his story
regarding the disappearance of his wife on
May 1. Attorney Harmon. who will conduct
the defense. decided on this course Tonight
Luetgert was very desirouS of tcstifying at
the first trial. and the refusal of his coun-
sci to allow it was probably the chief cause
for the latter'S withdrawal from the case
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-06

was wrong. Mel Price, a postoffice In
spector, was sent to this city. He fixed up
four decoy letters. each containing Il dol
lar bill, ,and addressed them to shaw He
placed them in the poStoffice and then in
tercepted all outgoing mails and did not
fnu the. letters When the last mail for
the day had gone he went to the postofiice
and questioned Miss Hunt. who confessed.
When further questioned she said that she
took the money to keep her sweetheart
from drinking
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-06
WHAT Do the CHILDREN DRINK7

Don't give them tea or coffee Have YOU
tried the new food drink called Grain-O?
IL Is delicious and nourishng and takes
the place of coffee. The more Grain-O YOU
give the children the more health you dis
tribute through their systems. Grain-O is
made of pure grains, and when properly
prepared tastes like the choice grades Of
coffee but costs about Il as much All
Grocers sell it. 15c and Csc.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-06

Iional currency act.
from its inception TO
the present time, the
feature subject to
criticism, but which
WAS intended should
constitute the princi-
pal benefit TO be con-
fer:ed. has remained
comparatively un-
changed. namely, the
note issuing function.
Whatever justitica-
ton there was in the
.!rst instance for re-
stricting the issuing
of notes against the
bonds of the govern
ment deposited with
the treasurer of the
United States to 80
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-06
FRENCH DUELIsTs UNFRAMED
Fired Twice at Each Other but
Neither Wns Hit-"Honor" De-
cIared Satisfied

Paris. Dec. "a duel was fought to-day
between NJ. Millerand. the we'll known So
cialist deputy. and editor of the Petite
Rspublique Franchise, and NJ Joseph
Reinach, Conservative deputy and a well
known journalist and author. editor OF
the Republique Franchise. The encounter
grew out of some hot words exchanged in
the chamber yesterday during the Drew
fuS debate. Both men fired twice Neither
WIS hit and their seconds declared that
honor was satisfied.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-06
MURDERER MORGAN RETAKEN.
yentured Into n Store to Buy Tobacco
and Was Recognised by
Constable.

Ravenswood. W. Va. Dec. 5.-John F.
Morgan. the triple murderer. is in Jail at
Ripley awaiting execution on December
16. 1t was intended to bring him here as
a precaution against lynching. but that
danger is over at Ripley. and he will he
kept there. He entered a store at Wal
ton. Roane county. after dark last night
TO buy tobacco Constable John Camp
happened to be in the store. He recog-
nized Morgan and covered him with re-
volver. Morgan surrendered and was
shackeled and guarded till this morning,
when he was removed to Ripley He is
in mortal terror of being lynched.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-06
knn.n. Man Cut. Hi. Throat.

Coffeyville. kas, Dec. 5.-(Special) ]. F.
Stansbury, a collection agent residing at
the town of Edna. IL few miles east of
this city. committed suicide by cutting his
throat: He formerly resided here. He was
Il hard drinker up to about n year ago at
which time he reformed and Joined the
church. Dependency is the supposed cause
of the suicide,
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-06

New York Dec. 5.-Ffre tonight did s125.
coo damage in the five story stone building
at l4S Duane street. occupied by Julius
Wile Bro. 6 Co.. liquor dealers; Rice
Bros. and Tiffany, manufacturers of per-
fumery: J. l.. Albose. dealer in atomiZers
and the Whiting Paper Company. Twelve
engines fought the fire. which was difficult
to control.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-06
ONLY COLLECTING HER SALARY
Cashier of Curtis "Snm1 of Posen"
Company Disappears With
the Reccinfs

Ardmore. I. T.. Dec. 5.-"SamI of Posen..'
by NJ. B. Curtis company, was presented at
the opera house here last night At the
close of the performance the lady cashier
Miss Nellie r. Fillmore, disappeared with
the evenings receipts. She was found and
placed under arrest. She gave bond She
claims Curtis owed her. and that she took
the only means at her command for paying
herself.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-06
Mysterious Iowa TRAGEDY.

Cedar Falls. Ia, Dec. 5.-Fred Six. a
young farmer residing at Niles Corner
was found dead this afternoon. There was
a bullet hole through his head and a re-
volver was found near by. 1t IS not be-
lieved to be case of suicide. as Six was
shortly to be married, and was of happy
disposition. He was last seen Saturday
evening, when he left home to make a cali
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-06
Indicted for Running a Dive

Hamilton. No., Dec. 5-(Special) Harry
Lunn was arrested at Kidder last evening
on an indictment returned by the recent
grand jury of this county. charging him
with running a dive in Kidder.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-06
McNall Case Set for "wednesday.

Topeka, Kas.. Dec. 5.-(Special) The
tendent McNall is set for hearing next
Wednesday in the federal court. McNall
was indicted by the federal grand jury on
the charge of interfering with the due ad-
ministration of justice by shutting out the
Eillmon insurance companies because they
are contestinE the claims in the courts.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-06
A sso,oOo Fire a, Tulsa, 1T

the general store of Price & Giiiett TODAY
destroyed over $4,000 worth of property,
The principal losers are: Fred G.. Scott.
lett. the Tulsa Banking Company; the Conn
mercial hotel: George r. Perryman Lewis
&; Broberk. and Egan Bros. The Insurance.
will not exceed 5000.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-06
ATTENTION INVITED TO PREVIOUS
RECOMMENDATIONS
AS TO BANK NOTE, CIRCULATION
REMOVAL OF THE 80 PER. CENT
LIMIT STRONGLY URGED.
Government ShonId Leave Note Issu-
ing to BanIss-S0me National
Bunk Observation-Disclosures
sums Paid Creditors of
InsoIycnt Banks.

Washington, Dec. 5.-The annual report
of James II. Eckels. comptroller of the
currency, for the year ended October 81.
1857. opens with a brief review of the his
tory Of the legislation which constitutes
the present national bank act. and invites
the attention of congress to amendments
TO the law recommended in former reports,
without specifically repeating them. on
the subject of bank note circulation. the
-comltroIter says: 49, --..-
at is noticeable that in all the changes
HNlrnh i-l..A l,nn,n rrn-n, ,inl,f in he M
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-06
More Merry Suspects.

Milwaukee, Wis. Dec. 5.-Two men. s.Is-
pected of being Christ Merry and James
Smith. the much wanted Chicago murder
ers. have been captured at Western Union
junction.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-06
Nicaragua Commi..ion Sails.

New York, Dec. 5.-The Nicaragua canal
commission appointed to examine into the
feasibility of constructing q canal across
Nicaragua, sailed from the Brooklyn navy
yard at IL o'clock this morning on the gun
boat Newport for Greytown.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-06

James II. Eckles. per cent of the par
value thereof long since ceased. ;. In
the report of every comptroller of the cur
rency during the past twenty Years. the
wisdom of changing the existing law so
that the banks, and through, them the
communities in which they-are located,
might have the additional benefit of an
added loanable capital, has been urged.
Despite all this. the law still remains
without amendment
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-06
How Kansas Debt. Arc Being Paid.

Osweso. Kas., Dec. ESPECIALLY Follow
ing is the debt statement for Labette coun-
ty,, for November. 1885,, compiled from Off
cial records:
Real estate mortgages released ss2 g1l II
Real estate mortgages recorded. :. 216 O3
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-06

Net reduction for month. ss5. 299 II
The net reduction for November 1896 was
S13, S2.si. thus showing gain for the month
of November. 1887, over November. 1886. of
twelve months is s239.02i.2S
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-06
InsoIrcnt hank Dividends.

There was paid to creditors of insolvent
banks during the year Sl3l691sl in divi-
dends. The magnitude Of this unelualed
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1897-06-12

1891. JEewas 81 years Of age and I M.
tive Of Norway, q man Of strict integ-
fIty and high moral character and had
. large circle 81 fFiends The funeral
took place Tuesday. intArment ct he
city cemetery. Rev. Ekots0We eondne-
ted The service.
James johnson, who has made his
homo with his nephew, Geo. G. Thorn
son, for the past rear. disd Monday,
June Z. Of heart disease. from which be
had been . patient suffer for several
months. Deceased WAS 90 ycaFs Of age.
He eame TO this plscein 1870 from Rat
Portage, Ontario. He was . Scotch
man BY birth and q brother Of Mr..
ThOmson's mother. He leaves i wife
and four children In British Columbia
who we're notIHed By wire 81 his death.
For years he was consistent member
Of the Presbyterian church. The fun
eral took place Tuesday and bic 10
mains were deposited In the Odd
Fell0us cemetery. Rev. DeiFenbangls.
assisted By Rev. skottowe. conducted
the funeral service.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1897-06-12

There is - move on foot among the
Rockford people and the settlers Nv Ing
on the proposed route 10 open mp .
through wagon road between this place
and Rockford. Il Is proposed 10 open
up Q new road 10 connect the Cougar
creek road with one leading out Of
Rockford. The settlers on that part Of
The reservation and others interested
In The matter are donating time and 10.
bor The advantages Of this road are
many. II win shorten the trip from
that part Of the county 10 C9nr d'Alene
or the county seat at least twenty miles
and bring more business 10 this place.
After the road ls completed there will
be great need Of . bridge across the
river AZ Fort sherman and the settlers
on the other side are willing 10 contri.
butte logs aud labor Tor the purpose o.
building One II the county viii give
some assistance. There ls no place In
the county where \ bridge would 20.
commodate more people and II the
matter ls properly presented 10 the
county commissioners an appropria.
ton might BE- secured. With The labor
and material that would be donated q
bridge can be built as a small cost 70
the county.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1897-06-12

John d. Goods returned from Mos
coz. Thursday morning. where he de-
hvered the university oEatlon Tuesday
evening 70 . large and appreciatiSe
audiences. His remaTks 20 the class
were eloquent and full OF meaning. He
showed that the character Of the state
rested with The people: that individual
character exeTted its influence for good
o. evil In the government and that eda.
cation and intelligence we're the strong
b0lwaTks Of republican government.
The speaker alluded 20 the moathIngs
Of anarchists Of the I'd Boyce stripe,
stating that they could not enlist the
sympathy and support Of the mechanics
and laboring men Of the country 20
long - educational Institutions aOur.
ished- lie impressed upon hin hearers
the responsibilities Of cilinenshlp, show
Ing that tie duty they owe 10 their
country did not stop with the payment
Of small tax In tn support HeelOsed
with the following eloquent peroration:
Nov, young ladies and gentlemen,
my TAX 10 done. The time is not dis
tan when you win 30 forth from these
halls. around which 20 MANY pleasing
associations cluster. You win 70 with
the blessing Of pour alma mater upon
your heads 70 encounter stern realities
and 10 fulall your mission In life. The
future with u great possibilities lIes
spread out before 200, and the problem
Of life 10 10 BE- solved By each one Of
you.
eff have said anything calculated 10
inspire yOu with more LOFTY purpose,
or to give fresh impulse TO your mlI.ds
In seeking 10 attain The highest stand
ard Of excellence a. individuals and
citizens, shall feel that my mission
has not been altogether In vain. Fer.
NIT me In conclusion, 10 express the
hope that you may be emlnently sue.
cessful In the career upon which you
are about 10 enter; that You may be
bright and shining lights In your day
and generation; and that when you
come to die you may sink 10 rest with
the clouds that close In on your depart
ure silver-lined and gold tipped with the
effulgence Of well apent life"
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1897-06-12

The command was PAID on the 9Th
last.
Capt Morrison wAs detailed a. range
oaleer June .. vice Capt Richards re.
heVcd.
Private Joel johnson, Co. II, has ap-
piled for FecnlEstment In the Flrt Inf,
Department Of California.
Neasrs. Gilbert Allen and Lewis
whiiall visited spokane on their bikes
jana 10. returning same day.
Private August Z. johnson. Go. d,
has been detailed on extra duty as Rs-
slaiant blacksmith Ia TIE quaFtsFmAsieF
department.
Llsut caslle has been granted two
months' leave Of absence 10 begin June
~. At the expiration az which be Il 10
report 81 West Point ~ professor Of
mathematics.
Companies are receiving Instructions
In machine gun dTili- three times PER
week. Calling guns to be used a. TAR.
get practice. using 600 rounds Of Am.
mutation pr company.
Capt. W. V. Richards was relieved
from duty Al this post June .. 70 enabls
him 10 scomply with orders received
from The var department. First Lieut.
u. u. Buick Il In command Of ca. q.
Professor Geo. Deck. Co. c. ID the
happy possessbr Of . left handed bicycle,
Ia chain. sproeksts. etc. being on the
lsft side instead OF The right. some
say Il IL q second handed bicycle, but
that u = mistake.
A spark from the engine house lodged
In n cruvice Of The bath house and
started = small blaEe, June :, but The
aIertDess Of the sentry soon brought the
boys in double time 10 the place Of
danger and prevented further damage.
The competitive ''call 10 arms was
sounded June 8 at 5:3O p. m. aud ~
usual all companies responded prompt.
ly. Co. r. having turned out with The
most men properly equipped received
"a hours pass. Co. @ being The tirst
Co. on the parade ground was excused
from all drills for "a hours.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1897-06-12
THoIgEoFua " ! aaosgIor0a.


NNM GAt9Me N14N ~ tN8 0EAHo|NA
CeunfFY.
YERNon, o. G., june l. 1897.
Editor PHnsss
We arrived hers yesterday e. >. ~.
This Il beautiful place, Lake Okanog.
an on one side and q tributary from
Long lake flowing through the village
from the southeast; then north two
miles u Swan lake. ! must say Il d &
country well supplied with water The
valleys which are tributary 10 this place
are today worth locking 1t. Yon can
So red top. clover and timothy growing
In abundance. One would think you
were 10 old Missouri or some other for.
eign state.
What kind Of . trip did We have?
Well win tell yoa ! am ssill scratch
Ing. Ny wrists are I'll sun burnt and
! am covered with small hills made b.
those little animals called mosquitoes,
Coming through the Big Bend We
had hard luck. Two days Of hot sun
and hot winds was enough 10 make US
wish We were IN hades.
Then We had another day like the
above coming up the Okanogan
valley.
Tilt had not been that We gave fFee
entertainment In Crescent Il would
have been monotonons. We gaye .
race In the above village compared
with which the chariot race OF Hen Hur
10 Insignificant
We have had two very bot nights on
our trip one At Pendlcton, u. c, and
one thirty Eve miles this side In the
mountain range called Camp Pants.
We could not sleep for @skeetos." About
go p. m. big shOwen came up. You
ought % have seen ~ rustic for our
bFeeches.
hut We are nov ia this beautiful
place. which hope win abound In milk
ard honey.
We have seen several specimens OF
gold quartz In town that ID truly rich.
] have never seen ~ rich fioat la my
life. several claims have been located
not one-half mile from sown.
Wish us luck editor and We win nc.
eipToeata.
We added 10 our little party whilst In
Spokane, two other gentlemen, Prof.
CoFmiek from New YORK and WIN.
Marvin Of spokane.
John Empey Empey and I'd Rule
have just arrived from Pendieton. An
arc we'll.
ious tlIl Jon hear from ~ sgain,
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