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Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-07-23
CLAIMS THE KLONDIKE FIELD.
W. j. AkreII, of LesIie's Weekly. TO
File ON IL by Fright of
Discovery"

New York. July A.-W. ]. ArkeH. of the
Arkel Weekly Company. of this city. an
nounced tonight that he expected to claim
the gold fields i'm the KlOndike district by
right OF discovery for the estate of +. ].
Glave. Glave was the explorer who headed
the expedition to Alaska In 1890 organic
The party consisted of GlaVe E. IL. Wells,
of Cincinnati. A. B. Schanz. OF Indiana
Mineral Springs, Ind, and p. r. Pierce and
John Dalton. of San Francisco Thirty
Chilcat Indians were also with the party.
After the return of Glave and his party
sent by the Century Company TO Africa to
study the slave trade. He lived among the
natives for some time and on accomplish
ing his work, returned to the coast. When
about TO sail for the United States he con-
tracted a fever which resulted In his death.
Before leaving for Africa. Glave told Mr.
Arkell that he had staked out claims i'm the
hlondlke district and that on his return he
intended TO go again TO Alaska and spend
the remainder of his life there. for he be-
lieved II to be the richest country in min
eral deposits on the face of the globe.
Mr.. Arkell said tonight that as he sus-
tained this expedition he believed he has
claim by right Of discovery to the Klondike
territory. Mr.. Arkell said that he had re-
ceiVed telegrams from SChanZ and Wells.
two members Of the first expedition to
Alaska. claiming their interest in the event
the government should recognize their right
by discovery.
Mr.. Arkell proposes to organize an OK
peditton at once to the territory discovered
and explored by Glave and party. This eX-
pedition will be headed by Mr.. Arkell's
brother. Bartlett Arkell who will he aC-
companied by his brother-in-law Harry T.
Hall of Pittsburg, and number of news
paper men.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-07-23
FOR A MONETARY COMMISSION.
syIvania, Introduces an Admin
istratiOn Measure.

Washington July 22.-Representative c.
W. Stone. of Pennsylvania, who was chair
man of the committee on coinage, weights
and measures of the last house. to-day in
troduced in the house "a bill to authorize
the appointment of a monetary commls-
sion and to provide for its expenses. The
text OF the bill Is as follows:
THAT the president is hereby authorized
TO appoint monetary commission of eley-
en- members. who shall be persons special
ly fitted by experience. training and study
for the consideration of the subjects COM
ing before said commission.
Said commission shall investigate and
report what changes, IL any, are necessary
and eXpedient in our present banking and
currency laws and what further legisla-
tion. il any, is desirable relative to our
national banking system and our govern
ment paper currency Of notes and certifi
Gates, and, may. in connection Herewith,
report a codihcation OF existing laws on
these subjects.
said commission may take testimony
and listen to arguments in their discretion
and may require and shall be entitled to
receive information from any department
or officer of the government on any matter
within It's or his special jurisdiction and
coming within the scope of their investi-
cation.
Said commission shall meet for organi-
zation in Washington at such times as the
president may appoint, and may hold their
subsequent sessions at such times and
places as they may determine. and shall
report to the president for transmission to
congress not later than November 10 1897.
Copies OF all bills relating. to banking
and currency on the circulating notes OF
the government introduced I'm either house
during the Fifty-fourth congress and the
first session of the Fifty-fifth, shall be
furnished by the clerks of said houses to
the commission"
One hundred thousand dollars are appro-
priated by the terms of the bill for the
expenses OF the commission. This bill has
been prepared by Mr.. Stone. after consulta-
ton with Mr.. II. II. Hanna. chairman of
the Indianapolis sound money convention,
and is understood to have the approval OF
the administration. 1t is the bill that prob
ably will be passed in the house as re-
Eponse to the special message OF the prest-
dent, which he will send to congress as
soon as the tariff bill gets out of the SEN
ate.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-07-23
BRIEF BITS OF NEWS.

Healer Schrader arrived at Nevada, No,
from Parsons. kas., yesterday.
Twenty prisoners in the Kings county
penitentiary have become insane from en-
law went into effect, January l.
II is said that the Carnegie armor plant
is likely to be sold to the Russian govern
ment, and that the company Is now con-
sdering a proposition for its sale.
Daniel Tood., a negro. S. years old, who
lives near White Cloud, kas. was unable
to get a self-binder to cut his oats. and
Graded and bound his crop of eight acres
himself.
An interurban train on the Frisco road,
between Joplin and Galcna, Mo, was
ditched. The engineer. Al Bridgewell. lost
an arm. and several of the passengers were
slightly injured.
Thirty-six lizards were removed from the
Stomaeh OF MOTIFS @ sHSarsS a. sroI, aoeIRnia a
the physicians could not understand for
the past five years.
Representative Cooney, of the Sedalia
district. has introduced in congress resolu-
ton looking to an Investigation of the af-
fairs OF the receivership OF the First Ma
tional bank. of Sedalia, Mo.
Joseph R. Dunlop. who is serving a term
I'm the Illinois penitentiary for sending OBJ
scene Hterature-the Chicago Dispatch. of
which he was publisher-through the mails.
Is said TO he failing in health. lie is in
the prison hospital.
Someone entered the sleeping room of
Miss Ida McMaster. at Aurora, Mo-, and
cut a heavy braid OF halr from her head
while she slept, The braid was found on
the floor with a note attached. saying that
the offender lived at Galena, Kas.
In the defense OF DIR. Goodmanson ut
Ponca. Neb., II was shown yesterday that
Mrs. Goodmanson had complained of pains
in the region of the heart eight days be-
fore her death. 1t is expected that Good
manson will be acquitted on the charge of
the murder OF his wife.
Bishop Potter. of New York. has been
asked the question: Should church or
% men ha
tended by union worshipers?" The ones
tion has its origin in the fact that non
union men are employed on the new Epis-
Copal cathedral of St. John.
The Marion county. Has, Popullsts met
at Marion and nominated the following
ticket: Treasurer. Jacob Ehrlch; sheriff
w. 5. Lewis; clerk, Hazel Riggs: register
OF deeds. Samuel Shultz; surveyor. w c.
Nye. commissioner. g W. Tedrow No
nomination was made for coroner. -Four of
the nominees have heretofore Claimed u
be silver Republicans. =
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-07-23

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allowed. The question of whether the beer
stamps purchased now can be affixed 10
barrels or beer after the passage of the
tariff bill in the payment Of the tax of 81
per barrel nat has been presented to the
commissioner OF internal revenue but that
ofictr has declined TO render a decision
upon the Hypothetical question. stating
that the matter will be passed upon only
When an actual case IS presented for his
consideration.
The acquisitions received from collectors
Yesterday were the largest in the history OF
the bureau. aggregating over 81 900 OO and
to-uay those figureS have been largely CN-
ceeded. the acquisitions aggregatinE 81 500 -
900; The policy of the bureau has been to
order stamps of all kinds only as fast as
they were required to meet requisitfons and
maintain proper supply in the vaults
and no steps were taken to prepare for anV
such run as has developed. In consequence
the supply in the vaults Is running very
low. and il has been found necessary to
cut down the acquisitions from collectors
so that sufficient stamps might be kept on
hand TO meet the legitimate demands Of the
trade
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-07-23
FEVER HAS REACHED ENGLAND.
A Flood of Inquiries Concerning the
klOndike ReEIOn-ExpertS Sent
10 InyesfiRate

London, July 22.-Sir Donald Alexander
Smith, the Canadian high commissioner in
London. has been besieged for several days
past by inQuirers who desire to go to the
Yukon mining districts. Most of the appli-
carts for information are young men with
out money. who are employed on farms and
in the factories. WOuld-be emigrants of
this class are urged to remain at home but
hardy men with a capital of $500 are more
encouraged to leave for the gold fields
Several solid London capitalists are inter
esttng themselves In the mining territory
and are making Investigations with a view
OF organizing mining companies. Experts
have been dispatched to inspect the re-
gion. Sir Donald has issued a pamphlet
containing much information concerning
the new gold fields.
Regarding the suggested exclusion of
Americans from the Yukon region, officials
here say there is nothing i'm the treaties
between England and the United States to
prevent such action on the part of the
British government, but as a matter of
policy it is unlikely the step will be taken
Various steamship companies report that
few persons have left England for the new
gold fields thus far. This is probably due
to monetary considerations.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-07-23
NO TIME TO BE LOST.
New Tarif Act to BE Put Into Opera
tion ms Soon as 1t Is
Signed.

Washington. July 21-The treasury Off
cials have made preparations to put the
tariff act into operation Immediately upon
Its receiving the signature Of the presi-
dent. Copies of the bill have been sent 10
customs officers throughout the country.
in anticipation of its passage. and il is ex-
pected that all will have reached their
destination by the time the bill becomes
a law. Collectors also have been instruct
ed to make the change from the old law
TO the new upon receipt of Trustworthy
Information, official or otherwise, that the
bill has received the presidents approval
Ohclals who have. given the pending bill
careful scrutiny state that IL is exception
ally free from antiquities and inconsls-
1encles, and little trouble is ANTICIPATED in
ministration.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-07-23
TO SEND PROSPECTORS.
Company Organized With a Capital
stock of 100000 to Do Busi-
ness I'm Alaska.

Joplin, Mo, July 22.-(Special) The Alas
ka mining fever has struck Joplin, and a
company known as the Alaska Mining
Company has heen organized. with offices
in New York Joplin and Galens. Kas., to
do mining in Alaska. The capital stock is
to be 100000. One thousand shares at 800
each will be issued, payable at the rate of
S. per month for twenty months. The COM
pany proposes sending twenty prospeCtors
TO Alaska as soon as they can get into the
gold fields TO take up claims for the COM
pany. Secretary Foster says the company
will endeavOr TO buy or charter a small
steamer to make the. trip from Seattle TO
the Yukon country, with provisions and
supplies sufficient 10 last a year.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-07-23
NAMED AFTER A MISSOURlAN.
Mecca of the Gold Hunters Named in
Honor of Judge Lnfe Daw-

Fort Scott. Kas.. July 22.-(Special) The
town OF Dawson, in Alaska, toward which
so many gold prospectors are now fiocking.
was named after Lafe Dawson, the Mis-
souri, politician who died at MaryVille
few months ago, and who was one of the
ablest and most widely acquainted lawyers
in the state. President Cleveland, during
his first administration appointed Mr.. Daw-
son Judge of the United States district
court in Alaska. and 1t was while he held
that position that the town was founded
and named. He remained but about two
years and then returned 10 his old home in
Maryville and resumed the practice of law.
Judge Dawson formerly lived and taught
school In this county.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-07-23

Marion. Ind, July 22.-Miss Meta Steele.
who is TO become the wife Of Congressman
Hugh r. Belknap. OF Chicago, in Septem-
Der, is the only daughter OF Congressman
George W. Steele. of this city. Miss Steele
is a beautiful blonde. tall and stately Her
hair is golden and there is great lot Of
II, but its owner arranges IT in simple
manner, which adds much TO her beauty.
She is an accomplished girl. as well as
beauty, and is very popular IN Washington
society Mr.. Steele. her father Is now
serving his fifth term In the house OF rep
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-07-23

George A. Dice, of st. Louis, chief post
office inspector in charge of the Seventh
district, was in Kansas City yesterday in
consultation with a number OF his as
sistants. They met here for a conference
as to the work of the district and spent a
couple of hours last evening talking over
being done. In the list OF those who met
Inspector Dice were George NJ. Sutton, of
Kansas City: William I. Sullivan, of Kan
s9s City. Kas.: Dennis Sullivan and W. A.
Reed, of st. Louis. The work of the dis
tTict is all up TO date and the force is
composed of experienced men.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-07-23
ONLY KANSAS RESPONDED.
Grand Master sarEent's Appeal
Brought SO From Kansas, and
That Was All.

Peoria, Ill. July 22.-The first response
and the only one so far. TO the appeal sent
out by the grand master OF the Brother
hood Of Locomotive Firemen for contribu-
tions in aid OF coal miners. Is from a bank
or at Ceutralia, kas. He enclOses a draft
for $40. and says: IT believe there are plen-
ty OF people ready TO contribute towards
the needs OF mine workers II they only
knew where to send. 1 would suggest that
the daily papers be instructed TO publish
the names and addresses Of those author
lied to receive contributions"
Grand Master Sargents appeal was adj
dressed to the brotherhood members only.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-07-23
The PowderIy Nomination.

Washington. July 22.-The Powderly NOM
ination again to-day failed to secure atten-
tion from the hands of the senate commit
tee on immigration because Of the absence
of a quorum Another effort will be made
to secure a committee meeting tomorrow,
but the impression is gaining ground that
the Nomination will not be reached by the
senate during the present session of con-
Yrs
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-07-23
Young sedaIian Drowned.

Sedalla, Mo, July 22.-(Special.) Joseph
Spicer, aged 2 years. an employe Of the
last evening in the Lamine river. near
Clifton city. Spicer, who had been fishing
ON the Iarnine with his brother John and
James Pickard. attempted to swim the
river for the purpose Of stretching a trot-
line When about midway OF the stream,
his feet became tangled in the trotliue and
he was drowned.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-07-23
BIG DEMAND FOR BEER STAMPS.
Brewers Laying in Large Supplies
Before the Discount Is Dis
continued

Washington, July 22.-There has been a
heavy run on collectors of internal revenue
in all OF the larger cities of the country
by brewers, who are purchasing beer
stamps in large quantities at the ~ cents
discount allowed under existing law, in an
ticipatiou of the final passage of the tariff
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-07-23

Justice committee and its law prevails
there now.. 2.
With the great crowds preparing to 20
to the scene now, Moss says. hunger and
suffering viii be great when added TO
other hardshps to be overcome by those
VINO survive. Moss returned with s.. .0QO in
aust and leaves tomorrow for his old
home at Dubuque, la. where he will spend
the balance of his Nears
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-07-23
Chicago Running short of Coal.

Chicago, July "a shortage Of coal has
begun to make itself manifest IN the
Chicago market. The sugar refinery. which
suspended operations. In view OF the high
prices of coal. Local coal men believe that
the sugar refinery suspension Is fore
runner of a number of similar cases when
large consumers attempt to replenish their
stock.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-07-23
Sham BnttIe a Success.

Excelsior Springs. Mo-. July 22.-(Special)
over 400 friends Of the Third regiment ar
rived on the Wabashs special train yes
terday, and witnessed the sham battle.
which took place in the field opposite the
camp II was an entire success. The con-
cert given by the Third Regiment band to-
night was well attended.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-07-23

resentatives. He is a prominent member Of
the ways and means committee. Congress-
man Steele was the first governor of Okla
homa and now represents the Eleventh dis
trict OF Indiana In the house. Miss Steele
returned from Washington with her mother
In April and Mr.. Steele and Mr.. Belknap
Will come hither as soon as congress ad-
tourns. The Steele-Belknap wedding will
be the first social event Of Importance after
the summer. and will be a most brilliant
AFFAIR Mr.. Belknap is one OF the handsom-
est and most popular men in congress. He
Is son OF the late secretary Of war, Cen
eFal w. W.. Belkuap.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-07-23
Coal Scarce I'm st. Louis.

st. Louis, July 22.-The Tuder iron works
in East st. Louis closed down three Of its
departments to-day. letting out 80 men on
account of the scarcity OF coal. 1t is stated
coal within a very few days the entire mill
will have to shut down, throwing 600 men
and BOYS out Of work. II Is also stated
that coal is very scarce at the packing
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-07-23
No Cure-NO Pay.

That Is the way all druggists sell Groves
Tasteless Chill Tonic for Chills and Ma
laria. 1t Is simply Iron and Quinine in
tasteless form. Children love 1t. Adults pre-
fer IT to bitter nauseating toniCs. Price. soc.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-07-23
EartbouaLe in New York.

Saratoga n. Y, July 22.-Earthquake
tremors were felt here at , aud $3.50 o'clock
this. morning. The vibrations passed from
east to west.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-07-23
Cherokee Coal.

You can save Is per cent in buying your
winters supply of the Pittsburg Coal and
Coke Company between now and August
1st Tel 26q5
The record-union., 1897-11-30
THE DUNHAM SUSPECT.
Not Believed the Man Arrested in
Arkansas Is the Murderer.

SAN JOSE, Nov 29.-Sheriff Lyndon
this morning received a photograph and
descriptive letter from Mulberry,
Franklin County, Arkansas, of the man
held there under suspicion of being
Durham. While the size and general
description somewhat fits Dunham, the
officers are not hopeful that it is the
murderer. The man wears a hat like
that worn by Dunham when he left
here, and he is nicely dressed. His
age fits Durham, and the shape OF his
head and chin is similar but the ex-
preston Of the face is different
The Arkansas authorities say the
man declines to give a full account Of
himself. The photograph is simply a
small tin-type, and ii is difficult to
make accurate comparisons. The off,
GERS are holding the photograph and
description for inspection by those who
knew Durham Will If decided neces-
sary, further investigation will be
made. This is the case reported from
Van Ruren.
Nothing further has been heard from
Pine Bluff.
The record-union., 1897-11-30
OUR TREATY WITH TUNIS.
May Soon be Denounced by the
French Government.

French Government.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 29.-While our
Government has not been officially no
titled of the intention Of the French
Government to denounce the treaty OF
trade and commerce which has ex-
listed between the United States ana
Tunis for century, something in tnat
direction is looked for, in view OF the
fact that the subject for a long time has
been under consideration by the State
Department and the French Embassy.
Thus far these negotiations have
come to nothing, for our Government
has taken the position that there is
no authority in the French Govern
ment, in it's present relations to Tunis,
for denunciation of a treaty between
the United States and Tunis direct
The French Government was shown
that every other nation that has had
a similar treaty with Tunis has con-
sented to its denunciation or termina-
ton, but our Government still stands
firm in the assertion that only the
parties to treaty have a right to
terminate it. and that the quasi-pro
tectorate exercised by France over
Tuns is not a relation sufficient to
warrant the former in denouncing the
treaties of TuniS.
There is very little at stake, save
the principle, inasmuch as when the
treaty dies the United States will still
be on an even footing with other ma
tions in it's relations to Tunis, but it
was probably our insistence on just
such a principle that obliged France to
come out openly and annex Madagas
car.
The record-union., 1897-11-30

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 29.-Pedes-
TRANS on Kearny street were Mortified
this afternoon by a shocking accident
to young man named Robert Idal.
whose address is 1906A Mission street.
Green car No. 1114 of the Kearny
street line Of the Market-street Railway
Company was gliding down the grade
from California to Sacramento street
on its trip northward, when Idal at
tempted to cross the street ahead of it
on his way from the west to the east
sidewalk. The front guard Of the car
struck him on the shoulder, knocking
him down on the track in front of the
advancing wheels. He fell on his back,
and instantly was crushed under the
body Of the car, the wheels Of the for
ward truck passing over his thighs.
The injured man was removed to the
Receiving Hospital. His recovery is
doubtful
From the persons who saw the acct
dent it was difficult to obtain accurate
information as to just how it happened
and who was to blame. Different per-
sons saw it differently. One young man,
who was sitting on the forward part of
the car, said he saw Idal leave the side
walk and walk out into the street.
The car was then moving quite rapid
ly, though not so fast as the cars usu
ally run down the grade. This witness
thought the motorman did not realize
that 1dal was unconscious of the ap-
proach of the car. The speed was les
sened to some extent. Larecq probably
thought that Idal would get out Of the
way in time. Nevertheless, the witness
thought that the cars run along that
portion of the road too rapidly. Other
persons said that Larecq was entirely
to blame, while others still hold that he
could not have helped 1t, as he had
rung the bell and could not foresee that
the young man was going to step on the
track directly in front Of the moving
car LarecQ must have had the car we'll
in hand, for he brought it to a stop
before it had moved more than fifteen
feet after the collision.
The record-union., 1897-11-30
LOS ANGELES SCANDAL.
Several Directors Said to be I'm.
plicated in Blackmailinp.

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 29.-The
Evening Press" publishes this after
noon confession made by Superin-
tendent of School Buildings Axtell re-
garding the numerous attempts at
Matchmaking with which he is now
charged.
The confession duplicates several of
the Board Of City School Directors, but
Axtell says that Director Walter L..
Webb was the head of the plan to make
each janitor, principal and teacher put
up months salary in advance, in
order to hold their jobs. Axtell was
to make the demands, and Webb was
to receive the money and distribute it
among the others.
An investigation has been in progress
for several days. and the Grand Jury
is also investigating.