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Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-04-25
TURKEY IN DESPERATE STRAITS
Must End the Conflict Speedily or
Greece Is Likely to BE the

Victor.
New York, April 2i-A dispatch to the
World from London says:
..Unless Turkey can bring the war to
rapid termination, the triumph of Greece
cannot be prevented, it is asserted in quar-
tiers in which the situation is thoroughly
understood, and especially the desperate
state of the sultan's finances. Therefore,
Osman Pasha, the hero of Plevna, has been
sent to the front, with orders to strike
daring, decisive blow without loss of time.
THAT a panic is prevailing at iildiz
Kiosk is plainly shown, too, by the sudden
dispatch of the Russian envoy from Con-
stantinople to Sofia to stay the menacing
demands of Prince Ferdinand. of Bulgaria,
which the porte is equally afraid to refuse
or to concede. The situation ,ss deemed 10
Pasha can gain q conspicuous triumph
the cataclysm of Constantinople, which
the powers have disgracefully compro-
missed themselves in trying to prevent,
may come at any moment.
I'm ministerial circles here: where
quick defeat of Greece is regarded as the
ly dangerous complication, the new develop
ments are causing consternation. The in
crease of popular sympathy for Greece,
troops. following the first defeats, has
amounted to revulsion. The incapacity
of the European CONCERT is at last uni
now be safely ignored.
King George. after great efforts, has
saved his people and can now afford to be
moderate. Speedy peace may be expected,
both on the frontier and in Crete.
THE prevalent feeling here undoubtedly
was that, as Greece had followed prov
ocative policy, she should be prepared to
pay the penalty. In ministerial circles and
the ministerial press, little concealment
would be short. sharp and decisive, but the
events of this week have produced
marked modification of these sentiments,
aided. probably, by a growing suspicion
that Russian diplomacy is egging Turkey
on, with an eye to some big eventual coup
perilous to British interests. The confident
make short work of the Greeks has been
signally falsitied and now the recall and
disgrace of Edhem Pasha fortifies the be-
lief that such success as he had gained
was far less substantial than had been
represented, and at cost of life and NOR
ais to the Turkish forces little short Of
disastrous"
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-04-25

branches were apple and other blossoms
that filled the air with their perfume.
Around the throne We're seated a dozen
Romany musicians, who discoursed music,
while the Gypsies circled around them in
the maZes of the dance. The revels will
continue until late in the night
Word was sent out to the Gypsies in
all parts of the country that Queen Mar
garet, who had reached an advanced age,
was sick and was believed to be dying.
1t was announced that she had decided to
abdicate Sophie, who is but u years of
age was selected as her successor by a
council, composed of lhe leading Gypsies
of both sexes who We're in Missouri and
Illinois in the vicinity of st. Louis. No
tice was then sent throughout the country
TO the Gypsies. wherever they might be,
TO assemble at East st. Louis and take
part in the ceremony of browning the new
queen. During the past two weeks they
have been arriving in their wagons, and it
is estimated that there are at least 500
men, women and children in the camp at
the present time. Some have immense
cloth covered wagons that resemble the
prairie schooners of '49; others own gaily
decorated conveyances, and the effect of
the little village-half on wheels and half
tented-is quite picturesque. The wagon
in which Queen Sophie will ride when the
exodus takes place is a gorgeous affair,
the exterior being painted a sky blue 1t
is decorated with as much brass work as
the companion way of an ocean steamship,
and the metal is kept polished till it
shines mirror-like.
This wagon has two compartments. and
in summer is occupied at night. But in
winter the family tents or the ground, for
the members like to hudle close to the
stove in which a wood fire is constantly
burning.
1t is the largest tent of the thirty odd
that are pitched near Gross park that
Sophie sits and waits for the moment when
the handsomest man of the tribe will place
a wreath of flowers on her head.
Although Sophie is but u years of age
she is stepping across the threshold of life
that separates girlhood and womanhood; ;
she is as graceful as the branch of a weep
ing willow and her face is a poem of
beauty
In the tent next to that occupied by
Sophie lies Queen Margaret upon sick
bed which may prove one of death. She
is old: no one knows how old-some say
over 100; she is wrinked and all aver she
came to this country from Egypt, which
one readily believes, for her skin is dark
dull brown and is like leather of an old
crumpled russet shce. When Haggard's S
She" stepped once too often into the pill
lar Of fire she was the prototype of Queen
Margaret.
Sophie is a descendant of the Gypsy
tribe that roams through Northern En-
gland. Her father is Clyde Boswell Il
handsome fellow who dresses like a cow
boy. Her mothers given name is Minnie
She has a sister Sarah and three little
brothers, Tommy, Merlack and Samson.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-04-25
THE REFORM CLUB BANQUET.
TO Hon. Grover Cleveland, Mt the
Waldorf.

New York, April 4.-(Special) As a fit
ting elimination of season including
many great conNivial gatherings, the last
great banquet. that rendered TO the Hon.
Grover Cleveland. eX-president of the
United States, and his cabinet by the Re
form Club, of the city of New York, to-
night at the Waldorf, served to bring to-
Rether the representative men of this coun-
try, and marks an event of national inter
est. Over five hundred guests were catered
10, and the Waldorf menu on this occasion
was made up 10 serve the palates of epi-
cures. The choicest viands, the best cui-
sine, and, of greatest Importance, the wines
par excellence. Great deliberation was used
by those in authority who desired TO have
furnished only the very best. The Moet
& Chandon White Seal and Moet & Chan
don Brut Imperial champagnes were prom
1nent features OF the menu having been Sc
lected exclusively. Following precedents
the Moet * Chandon champagne was chos-
en- exclusively for such occasions as the
Bradley Martin ball, the Patriarchs, the
Tuesday Night dances and many society
gatherings. Its high order of excellence
Is attested by its European reputation as
well, 1t being the wine used at the Derby
dinner given by the Prince of Wales. and
on many other occasions of note in Great
Britain and on the Continent.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-04-25
HEAVY RAINS IN KANSAS.
Remarkable DOwnpOur Mt Clay Center
RAILROAD Tracks Washed Out
oklahoma Deluged.

Clay Center, Kas.. April A-(Special)
Last night about $3.50 rain began falling,
accompanied by severe thunder and light
ming. About two hours later. it became
veritable cloudburst, floating outbuild-
ings, hen coops. barns. plank sidewalks
and everything floatable. particularly in
the business section. Cellars were filled
everywhere. Lewis steam laundry cellar
had eleven feet of water in it. covering the
engines and doing much damage. The eel
lars of the Bonham hotel and opera house
block, and Comstock hotel, besides numer-
Gus other business blocks, We're flooded.
All day everybody has been busy pumping
out the water. :,
of Rock Island and Union Pacific, tracks
is washed out completely: Even telegraph
poles on the latter road We're torn out
No trains went out of here until $50 this
afternoon. when the Rock Island east
transferred at the washout. A. large part
of Dexter's dam. which which was was built with witt, un, m,
consequence, the city is in darkness. the
electric plant having been run by water
power. So far as can be ascertained at this
time; the storm appears to have been con-
fined to this immediate vicinity.
Sterling. Kas. April 2i;;-(Special0 Last
evening this, section of the country exPe-
rienced the heaviest rainfall for a consid-
erable period. About dark a heavy wind
arose, followed shortly by na. downp9ur Of
continuous rain is falling again this even
ing.
Larned. kaS.. April A-tSpeclal) A
heavy. steady rain fell here all last night
and the greater part OF to-day. Every
body is jubiiant over the prospects of the
wheat crop for this section, which were
never better epan at present.
Kinsley Kas.. April 24.-(Special) Dur
ing the last twenty-four hours. heavy
rains have fallen throughout Southwestern
Kansas and the ground is well soaked.
Crops and fruit prospects We're never bet
ter. The alfalfa fields here are in splen-
did condition.
Independence kaS ADril 2i-(Snecial \
good rain began falling here this MORN
ing and continued the greater part of the
day. Corn planting is finished and the
rain came just when it was most needed.
1t will greatly benefit wheat and oats,
which began to need rain.
Webb City, Mo, April 2i.-(SpeciaD The
long. continued drouth here was broken to-
day by a six hour rainfall. Vegetation of all
kinds was suffering greatly. The benefit to
the farmers cannot be estimated
Ell Reno. o. T.. April 24.-The heaviest
rain In years visited the territory to-day.
Rain. fell four hours necessarily, three and
one-fourth inches falling. There was no
wind or hail.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-04-25
NO PARDON FOR CELL.
Board Recommends 1t, but Governor
Leedy VIII Refuse H-0tber
Pardon Action.


Pardon Action.
Topeka, kas, April 2.-(Specialo The
state board of pardons, true to the pre-
dictions made. has recommended to Gov
ernor Leedy that William Cell the Neosho
county boy murderer, be pardoned from
the state penitentiary, Members Randolph
and Wells voting to pardon and Member
Thomas voting against such action.
To-day. the board received a telegram
from ]. NJ. Allen, n leading Populist poll
board to postpone action until 1T heard
from the citizens of that county. The
message came too late, however, as the
deed was done. Governor Leedy will re-
fuse to extend executive clemency.
The following recommendations for par
dons. made by the state board of pardons
to the governor, We're acted upon by the
governor before he left for Leavenworth:
William Stapy, convicted in Sumner
county of grand larceny, December %, 1894
and sentenced to the penitentiary for three
years; refused.
John X. Ness, convicted in Philips coun-
ty of grand larceny in September 1893
and sentenced for five years; commuted to
four and one-half years.
Henry tlynn, convicted in Labette coun-
~ OF grand larceny July 2, 1895, sentenced
for four years; pardoned.
Jesse Smith, convicted in Allen county of
burglary in the second degree, June rs, 1893,
sentenced for five years; refused.
w. ID. Smith, convicted in Harvey county
OF forgery in the second degree. June 2S
lsI5. sentenced for five years; refused
Charles Reed, convicted in Linn county
of rape. March 49, 1885, sentenced for five
years; granted.
The governor has made requisition upon
Governor Drake. of Iowa. for the return
OF Henry Osborn and William Hughes
wanted for burglary in Rice county.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-04-25
LARISSA HAS FALLEN.
Continued From First Page.

directed to keeping the Greek war con.
their endeavors is doubtful. If Turkey
utterly routes Greece. all will be well. but
If Greece meets with even temporary
success, all will be chaos, as there are
good reasons to suspect that Bulgaria, Ser
via and Montenegro are only waiting for
chance to break loose, and especially
Bulgaria, which is hankering after Mace
donia herself"
The visit of Prince Ferdinand, of Bull
garia, to Berlin was an event of more than
ence with the emperor was not satisfac-
tory. His majesty strongly dissuaded the
prince from engaging in .warlike enter
pleasant consequences. Prince Ferdinand
however, was apparently not discouraged
for he entered into negotiations with Ber-
lin financiers for raising a Bulgarian loan,
and also entered into negotiations with the
Krupps for a supply of quick-firing and
heavy guns.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-04-25
BANKER SPALDING IN JAIL.
Judge Dunno Not Satisfied With the
bond Given and Ordered Him
Locked Up.

Chicago, April 24.-Charles w. Spalding
president of the Globe Savings bank, and
treasurer of the University of Illinois board
of trustees, was placed in Jail to-day on an
order of Judge Dunno. of the circuit court,
who was dissatisfied with the bond given
by Spalding on the occasion of his arrest
few days ago on a charge of emhezzle
ment preferred by the University alumni.
The hearing of the case came up to-day
and Spalding waived examination. He was
given short time to find new bondsmen.
but was unable to do so, and was placed
in Jail at the expiration of the stipulated
time. The formal order of the court was
that Spalding be held to the grand jury in
the sum of $4,000. The grand jury took up
the case to-day.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-04-25
BANK CASHIER GONE WRONG.
Used Bank Funds for Private Enter
prises and Lost-NnI Not
BE PrOsecufed

Atlanta, Ca, April PA profound sensa-
ton was created to-day by the announce
ment that Harry w. Cassin, cashier of the
Georgia Loan. Savings and Banking Com
pany, had misappropriated some 5000 of
the funds of that institution. Cassin has
always been known as a young man of
exemplary habits and fine business qualif-
cations: Cashier Cassin applied the funds
of the bank to private enterprises in which
he wished to invest and lost all. He sent
good money after bad until finally his de-
falcations reached the sum already stated
and discovery followed. The friends and
relatives of the young man have made up
the shortage and the bank will not lose a
dollar of the sum stolen. Young Cassin
VIII not be prosecuted. His connection with
the hank ceased yesterday and he will be-
GIN life anew in Atlanta.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-04-25
TOPEKA TO HAVE A REUNION.
Soldiers During Festival Week
Next Fall.

Topeka, Kas., April 2L-(Special) To-
peka was unsuccessful in securing the
state reunion of the G. A. R., but that
will not prevent her having the largest
soldiers reunion ever held in Kansas this
fall. in connection with the fall festivities
If all reports be true. Arrangements are
already under way for entertaining 81, 600
old soldiers during festival week. The
state reunion. under the direction of the
department of Kansas, will be held at
Leavenworth and Shawnee county will
send the largest delegation that will be
Topeka nevertheless
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-04-25
new GYPSY QUEEN.
CROWNED WITH APPROPRIATE GER
EMONIES AT EAST ST. LOUIS.
QUEEN MARGARET ADVOCATED.
GAVE WAY TO A YOUNGER WOMAN
WHEN ON HER DEATHBED.
Name of the New Queen Is Sophie,
and She Is but IL Years Old
Five Hundred Gypsies Pres
ent at the Coronation
Yesterday.

st. Louis. April 24-(Special) The Gyp-
sizes of the United States have a new
queen Her name is Sophie Boswell and
she was crowned to-day in an open field,
half a mile north of Gross park, East st.
Louis in the presence of several hundred
Gypsies and n large number of visitors
who do not belong TO their tribes.
In the center of the field large piece
of canvas was laid, and in the center of
this canvas a throne was built out of the
branches of trees. On many of these
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-04-25
ACQUITTED OF MURDER.
Iowa Farmer and His Wife Not Guilty
of killing the Formers
Daughter.

Hampton, Ia, April al. C. Long and
his wife, Anna Long, have been on trial in
the district court here for ten days charged
with the murder of Leila, Longs 16-year-oid
daughter, by a former marriage. The jury
came in this evening, after having been out
nearly twenty-four hours. with a verdict
of not guilty. Long is a well-to-do farmer.
On June q, 1896, Leila died suddenly. The
next day the funeral procession was
stopped by citizens, who suspected foul
play, and an inquest was held and the dis
coyery made that the girls death was due
to Strychnine contained in a strawberry,
which was found in her stomach.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-04-25
THEY DIED FOR LOVE.
Illinois Man of 2:s and His Niece of 16
Take strschnine and Die in
Each Others Arms.

Quincy, ILL.,. April 2i.-Wakeman Haines
and Lizzie Hudson. uncle and niece, aged
% and 16, respectively, who eloped together
from Lorraine village last Sunday, were
found dead, locked in each others en-
brace, in pasture lot two miles from
Lorraine, this morning. They had taken
been going together until the community
began to talk about their illegal love. Then
they apparently determined to end their
and were prominent young people of their
community.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-04-25
No Great Danger.

From the Philadelphia Record.
In the criminal court, the presiding judge
on the bench, a German asked to be ex-
cused from jury duty.
..Why?" asked the judge.
Well, your honor, don't understand
good English
"Oh, You will do" replied the judge.
You won't hear much good English here,
anyhow"
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-04-25
DIR. Depew,s Birthdny.

New York. April A.-Chauncey NJ De-
pew celebrated his 62nd birthday to-day,
and. in honor of the event, a dinner was
rendered him tonight by the members of
the tbn Montauk Siub; covers beeing laid for
politicians of the city, and every one of the
seats was occupied. DIR. Depew was the
only sneaker.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-04-25
Captured by Fusionists.

Abilene. Kas., April A.-(Specia,.) The
Democrats of Dickinson county called an
anti-fusion convention to nominate a
county ticket. The fusonists captured it
and only two candidates were named, W.
S. Morgan, for treasurer, and ]. H. Glenn.
for register of Deeds Both are fusionists
and are not likely to remain as candidates
u not Endorsed by the PopulistS
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-04-25
Mexican Shot for Murder.

Guadalajara. Mexico. April 24.-Jose
Gutierrez was legally shot here for the
murder of his brother-in-iaw, Jose Boba-
dilla a millionaire merchant of this city.
The crime was committed three years ago
and created stir throughout Mexico. ow
ing to the wealth and prominence of the
parties concerned.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-04-25
No Negroes Left ut Davis. L. t.

Ardmore. I. T.. April 2.-As a result of
the warning of the vigilance committee, not
one colored man is left at the town of Da-
Wis. The grand jury adjourned tonight
after summoning small army of witnesses
before them in regard to the matter. 1t
failed to identify or indict any vigilantes
who waited on the Davis negroes.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-04-25
Another Assassination Plot.

Rome, April 24-The Opinione states that
a plot was in existence on April 16 to as
sassinate King Humbert, and that man
attacked the king on Thursday last, while
his mai iesty was en- route to the races, has
been arrested.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-04-25
Wanted I'm KnnSas for burglary,

Topeka. Kas.. April s+.-(Special.l Requl-
sttion papers were secured from the exec
utfve department to-day for William
Hughes and Henry Osborne, who are want
ed at Sterling, kas., for burglary and lar
ceny. The two men are under arrest NJ
Burlington, Ia, and Sheriff r. ]. Watkins
left for that place this afternoon to get
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-04-25
Life Sentence for Murder.

Ardmore. I. T., April 24.-Henry Roberts,
a negro was found guilty to-day OF the
murder of Mrs. Lissie Waites near Berwyn,
ten miles north of here, last October. Rob-
erts shot Mrs. Waites as she knelt by her
bedside in prayer. He was sentenced to life
impriSonment
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-04-25
Major Breckenridwe pead-

Hannibal. Mo, April 24.-Major Thomas
i. Breckenridge. the noted Western pion-
died in this city at the home of his daugh,
ter. aged - years. His life was like a ro-
nance and fun of interest. He resided in
Colorado, but was in Hannibal visiting his
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-04-25

to the amount of $, 900, and perhaps double
that amount Weaver is said to have been
short three times previous to this, when
his books were examined, the last time two
years ago, but each time he was allowed to
hold his position, the shortage being made
rnOd
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-04-25
Railroad Tracks under Water.

Maryvile, Mo-. April 24-(Special) The
One e-Hundred-and-Two river is overhowing
its banks and is rapidly rising. Near Bed
is under water. Near Barnard. Mo-, also.
the railroad is under water. No damage
has been done here so far.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-04-25
In Chicago.
From Truth

From Truth.
First preacher-"Doing much in the we'd
ding trade now?"
Second preacher-"Yes: business is GOOD,
People getting married this year who nev-
az got married before"
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-04-25
short Shrift.

Uncle-"I don't know about lending you
any more money. When 1 lent you money
two months ago you said you wanted it
only for a little while
Nephew-"And didn't have 1t more than
half an hour."-Der Floh.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-04-25
Logical.

John she said, casting aside her paper.
'Well?"
'1s that Mayfiower log which has Just
been returned to us a piece of petritied
wood or just ordinary oak?'-Philadephia
North American.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-04-25
Ohio Roodter Indicted.

Cincinnati o., April 24.-The grand jury
has indicted DIR. J. W. Prendergast and
Dr. o. V. Limerick for soliciting a bribe
from the Frazer Tablet Company. DR..
Prendergast is the late health officer of
Cincinnati.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-04-25
Kelley Pleads Guilty.

Somersworth, n. H., April 24.-Joseph E.
Kelley charged with the murder of Cash
Ter Joseph A. Stickney, of the Great Falls
National bank. of this city, pleaded guilty
in the municipal court before Judge Knapp
TODAY.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-04-25
For Famine Stricken India.

Topeka, Kas., April 2i.-(Special.) DR.. T.
Dewitt Talmage will lecture in Topeka at
the Grand opera house next Friday evening,
Tor the purpose of securing aid for suffer-
ers in India.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-04-25
HI. Fourth Shortage.

| Springfield, Ills, April 4.-The directors
| of the Citizens Savings, Loan and Build
| ing Association, of Pana, announce that T.
\ y. Weaver. the secretary, is an embezzler
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-04-25
No such ThankIess Topic

Hostess (at informaT-"Have they found
something to talk about at last?'
Host-"Yes.''
Hostess-"Thank goodness"
Host-"No; believe it's somebody's bad
ness. Detroit Free Press.
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