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Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-04-04
burglars mt Larned, Has.

Larned. Kas.. April S.-(SpeciaI) The
store of II. II. Reed. groceryman, of this
place was robbed last night. The safe was
blown open by expert cracksmen and
robbed of considerable money and some
valuable papers. The officers believe they
know. who the burglars are, and are lay
ing plans for their capture.
Einsley. Kas.. April 3.-(SpcciaI) The
burglars who entered Reeds store at Lar
ned last night. blew open the safe and
robbed it of its contents, were captured this
evening at this place.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-04-04
Over the Rar

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
mo. sir. said the half-shot orator,
when 1 was young we had no microbes
we had no germs. We had no anti-toxin-
aters.''
Well there's one sort of insect I'll bet
you've always had" said the smiling bar
tender.
''Wot inseck is that. my friend?" inquired
the orator.
"Snakesn' said the bartender
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-04-04
Crazy Man. pouh,. Crime.

Sparta. Wis, April 5-wiiliam West
phal. railway section foreman at Nor
walk. near here went to the home OF
" illiam Deitch to-day. called Mrs Deitch
TO the door and shot her twice. infiictir.S Z
fatal wounds Westphal then went 70 he
rear of the house and shot himself dead
He was recently released from an insane
asylum and a few days ago was re-ex-
arsined and pronounced sane
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-04-04
Spring.

The crocus peeps upon the hill,
A few new flies are humming:
More clamorous grows he with that bill
You owe him for the plumbing;
The little hrooklet on the lea
Disports itself and dimples;
In every paper now we see
Take Blather's pills for pimples."
Typographical Journal.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-04-04
nlinoi. River Five Mile. Wide.

Virginia. ILL.,. April 3.-The ficod situation
at Beardstown is growing alarming. The
Illinois river is five miles wide and is on
another rampage, having risen ten inches
since Wednesday. Coal creek drainage dis
trict levee and the Bearistown-Frederi
road are overfiowed. The river registers
seventeen feet and is rising rapidly.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-04-04

Reporter-"It is said that yourself and
your comrade. O'Haggarty. were calm and
collected after the dynamite explosion at
the quarry"
McLubberty-"Wull. it was Ioike dhis;
Oi was calm an O'Haggarty was COLLECT
ed.''-NeW York World.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-04-04
Loving Cup for Bayard.

London. April 3-The farewell banouee
to Mr. Bayard will take place on May :
al the Hotel Cecil. upon which occasion
he will be presented with a gold loving
cup worth over = 500 by members OF the
American colony Of London and elsewhere
in the United Kingdom Mr.. Bayard was
last heard from at Rome.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-04-04
High Water Near MaryviIIe, Mo.

Maryville. Mo-. April 3-tSpecialD Farm
ers on ne-Hundred-and-Two river bottom
fear IL flood. The river rose six inches in Il
few hours this morning and lowlands may
BE- under water by morning. AT Bedford.
Ia. water is up to the depot and many
families have been driven from their
homes.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-04-04
wa.hita ON a Rampage.

Mena. Ark. April 3.-fSpecial) Another
heavy rain fell here early this morning
accompanied by considerable hail, but old
no damage. The Washita river is on i
rampage, much of the lower lands sub
merged and fences washed away
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-04-04
Campaign of Reform.

From the Washington Star.
The New York newspapers having. with
few exceptions. started in to reform one
another long arduous and thrilling cam
paign may be looked for.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-04-04

Topeka, Kas., April 3-tSpecialD The
MCNall contempt proceedings in the Hill
mon case come up for hearing before Judge
Foster in the federal court Monday
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-04-04

members will assemble in this city and be-
gin d general tour of the various Institu-
tions. during which the wholesale removal
of Republican officeholderj will take place
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-04-04
state Hoard of Cbnritic,

Topeka, kas.. April ESPECIALLY The
state board OF charities adjourned tonight
hntil after Tuesdays election, when the
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-04-04
Income at Annual

The imposition OF this direct tax on
property would not, under the Kansas res
oiutionS. interfere with a tax on all in
comes down TO s5.gO year. If congress de-
rided that the demands of equity or the
necessity for more revenue required IL. but
This schedule alone would. by taxing about
TnS persons. raise a sufficient sum 10 not
only employ AL idle labor as proposed. but
to pay all pensions ard the interest on,
and finally the principal of the public debt.
IN will also enable Us 10 decide the great
suit now pending il behalf of the plaintiff
man
The promoters of this latest scheme are
lahoriT.S under the impression that il will
have q big run They look for local organi-
zatioTs to spring Up throughout the ma
tion and make d national organization that
will sweep the country AZ the Farmers Al
lance did the West few days ago.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-04-04
II J MEhN Ell
IF. W. ULRICH.
WILLIAM o, DAY.
GEORGE F. MALLOY.-

4 committee Consisting Of General John
Hahn. Frank Ulrich and n. ]. Merkei was
appointed to present the resolutions to the
police commissioners at their meeting next
Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-04
OAKLAND.

Bath Times: A pretty morning we'd
din was soemnized, Thursday fore
noon, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs.
Frances l.. Morrill, on High street. IN
which their daughter Miss Amanda f..
became the wife of Mr. VIM. c.. son
of Cyrus Wheeler of Oakland. The
parlor was prettily decorated with
flowers and plants. Miss Lizzie Percy
of this city was the bridesmaid and
VIM. Dingley of Medford, Mass. was
best man. Rev. f. w. O'Brien per-
formed the ceremony. Mr.. and Mrs
Wheeler received the congratulations
of the company assembled and were
the recipients of many presents They
departed on the noon train for visit
to his parents in Oakland and will
visit later in Somerville, Mass Mr.
Wheeler is a member of the firm of
Hyde. Wheeler & Co, commission mer-
chants of Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-04
MAINE SINGLE TAKERS.
Two Days Convention Held at Auburn-Mes.
sage from Henry George.

Auburn, Sept. 1.-The first conference
of Maine single-taxers was held at the
rooms of the local Single Tax League,
yesterday and today. with large and en-
thusiastic attendance from nearly all
parts of the State. A congratulatory dis
patch was received by the secretary from
Henry George, as follows:
Fort Hamilton. n ". Sent. .
To Maine Single Tax Conference. Au-
burn. Me-: / desire to express my warm
sympathy and hearty good wishes Maine
singles taxes have now gone so far that
the future is assured.
tSigned) HENRY GEORGE
A resolution was adopted pledging the
support of the conference to single tax
legislation.
State organization was formed. to be
known as the Single Tax Association of
Maine, with the following officers: Presi-
dent. Thomas Marsden of Auburn: vice
president. Angles G. Dunning Auburn:
secretary Frank b. Hayes, Lewiston:
treasurer, Eugene NJ. Edwards Bangor.
member of national committee. John Law
son. Calais, propaganda committee.
Alanson NJ. Richa. Sebago Lake. John
lawson. Calais, II. A. Lucas. Foxcroft:
legislative committee. Oliver Otis Rock
iand, f. ID. Lyford. Lewiston, p. S. Ora
nam, Cumberland Mills.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-04

The city schools will open for the fall
term. Monday, Sept. 10, and the same
corps of teachers as for last year. has
been retained by the experimenting
school committee, to preside over the
several institutions of learning in diff
ferent parts of the city. Miss Sarah
Louise Gilman, who remains in charge
Of the Granite Hill school, is in her 6Sth
year, and the greater part of her life
has been spent in educating the young
idea. At the age of 10 she taught in a
private school in this city, two years
later teaching for time in Litchfieli.
Later, she rounded out 20 years of SER
vice in the Augusta schools. and she
has been connected with the public
schools of this city for about 20 years.
She has been eminently successful all
through the many years of her school
work and takes up her duties this fail
with renewed energy. after the long
summers rest. which has been very
beneficial to her.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-04
THE PAIRiaRcHs At BELFAST.
Tie Massachusetts Chevaliers Handsomely
Entertained at City by the Sea.

Belfast, Sept. 2.-The steamer Lew
iston arrived here at 100 =. NJ, from
Bangor, with the LIST Regiment Pari-
archs Militant of Massachusetts, Col.
j. ID. Lowe, commander, on board, with
Rollins 1st Regiment Band. The party
was met at the Boston & Bangor
Steamship wharf by Canton Pallas, No
4, of this city. and Belfast Band.
A procession was formed at p. NJ.
comprising a detail of police. Belfast
Band. Canton Pallas of Belfast. LIST
Regiment Band, Brig. Gen. f. NJ. Mer-
rill, department commander: ]. d.
Lowe and staff. LIST Regiment Pari-
archs Militant, visiting Rebekahs and
ladies in carriages. A parade was given
through the principal streets, although
it was cut short by shower
The guests We're entertained at the
home of Maj. Ralph Howes on Cedar
street and a reception was held at
O'Clock in Odd Fellows hall The visit
ors left by steamer Lewiston at
O'Clock. en- route for Boston with a
short stop at Rockland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-04
THE CITIZENS UNIONS LETTER.
Tex. Of Offer Of the Nomination as Made 10
Seth Low.

New York Sept. 2.-The letter of the
Citizens Union, offering the nomination
by that organization as it's candidate for
mayor of Greater New York. To President
Seth Low. which was sent TO him at
Northeast Harbor. Me. was made public
tonight. IL ran as follows:
New York. Sept. /. 1897.
Hon. Seth Low. Northeast Harbor Me:
Dear Sir-fn accordance with the wishes
of large body of voters of the city Of
New York who desire that the chief
magistrate of the city may be free from
all partisan obligations and who seek to
maintain the principle embodied In the
constitutional provision separating ma
tionai and state from local elections, with
the object stated In the official address of
the constitutional convention. that the
business affairs of our great municipal
corporation may be managed upon their
own merits. uncontrolled by national and
state politics., we have the honor on be-
half of these voters numbering upwards
Of $4,000 and including residents OF all
the boroushs comprising the city. TO ten
der you the nomination of mayor of the
city of New York.
Very respectfully,
The Citizens Union of the Borough of
Manhattan. Joseph Larocque. Joel Il.
Erhardt. James II. Reynolds. Edward A
Drake. VIM. y. Hornblower.
Although the letter was received BY
President Low. today, up to late hour
tonight. the executive committee of the
Citizens Union had received no reply to
IL. They expect an ACKNOWLEDGMENT of
It's receipt by tomorrow mail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-04
SETH LOW NOT flied
Informally Of Nomination for
Mayor Of New York.
Will Announce Decision Today After
Formal Notification.
The Letter rendering the Nomination tom
the Citizens Union.

Northeast Harbor, Sept. 2.-Mr. j. c.
Clark, who has been sent by the Citi-
zens' Union to notify Mr.. Seth Low of
his nomination for mayor of Greater
New York, arrived here, late tonight,
and at once called on Mr.. Low at his
cottage.
During an hours visit Mr. Low was
informally notified of the object of Mr.
Clark's visit. To The Associated Press,
Mr.. Clark stated that Mr.. Low would
be formally informed of the nomination
at II o'clock tomorrow, and after that
time he would grant an interview, and
that Mr.. Low was also willing to state
his position in the matter.
1t is anticipated that Mr.. Low will b.
ready TO state whether he will accept
or decline the nomination at that time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-04
Ball Notes,

The Fall River base ball club has
been suspended for 10 days by the ma
uonal board. If by that time Presi-
dent Chas, Marston fails to satisfy N.
+. Young that Fall River intends to
comply with the boards finding in the
case of Player Miles Standish, Fall
Riverwill lose the protection of the ma
tional agreement. Early in June, Pres
ident Marston went to New York and
made deal for Pitcher Standish. The
conditions We're that Fall River would
assume the players salary for the re-
mainder of the season in consideration
of his services. Standish was with the
New England club only short time
when he met with an accident. and was
taken to his home at Montpelier. VT,
where he has since remained. When
player is injured while at play his
salary must go on until he has re-
covered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-04

tunlty Of correcting them On the first
night, Oct. q. will occur q promenade
concert by the Gardiner Band. together
with some special entertainment which is
now being negotiated with, but final ar
rangemcnts are not yet made.
1t Is the intention to run this concert
much like the famous Pop Concerts"
given In Music hall, Boston, with the ex-
ception that only temperance drinks will
be sold. The second night. Oct. Is, will
be given up to presentation Of guard
mounting as performed at all military
posts.
AS this is a very interesting part OF mil
itary life and one not often observed by
citizens because of the early hour In the
day at which II occurs. 1t would seem as
though this should prove a very attract
i've feature. There will also be on this
evening an extended concert by the I'd
Regiment Band Of Lewiston, than which
there is no better band in the New Eng
land states.
be the gala night of all. While no definite
assurance has been received, il is conf
IDENTIFY expected that the Governor, the
commander-in-chief of the military
forces in this State. together with the
most prominent officials both military
and civil Of our State will be present and
hold IA reception to all who come. Among
those expected to be present are Gov
Powers, Adjutant General Richards In
spcctor General Newcomb, Col Kendall
Col. Philbrook. Col Harrington, Capt.
Morton. members of the staff and others.
The "a Regiment Band will be in at
tendance and will furnish music for the
concert and later for the ball. An attract
i've feature in connection with this ball
Will be that the music will be furnished
by the band in brass instead OF in or
ehestra composition. AS this is some
thing never before attempted here and as
this band is fully competent to render
such music, people fortunate enough to
secure an invitation TO dance should
avail themselves of the opportunity. AS
indicated. only those holding invitations
VIII be permitted TO dance.
In connection with the arrangements
the following committees have been APP
pointed.
Capt. T. A. Jewett, chairman ex officio
of all committees.
Committee on advertising and printing
Atkins Wilcox and Whitney.
Committee on season tickets, admis
sions and gallery tickets-Peaslee, Brown,
Webster. Sawyer and Govang.
Committee on entcrtainmcnts--Tyl
Jones. +. Drake. j. Atkins and j. r.
Jackson.
Committee on ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. Fred
Drake, Rafter, Purnell, Atkins and Web
stcr
Committee on hall-Thompsou. Cray
Hickey Scott and French.
Committee on reccption-Jewett Whit
ney and Atkins.
Committee on invitations-The general
committee.
committee on decorations. to act under
hall committee-Fred Drake, Wilcox
Fred Weber. Frank Collins. A. II. Din
and Chase.
Committee on refreshments. booths and
Rarden-Purnell, Harmon. Woodward
Wilcox. Aibee and Bardsley
General Whitney, Atkins,
Hickey, Webster. Brown. Lewis and j. K.
Jackson.
Treasurcr-G. l.. Tyler
meeting of all the committees will be
held next Tuesday evening when nearly
All the arrangements will be perfected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-04

The Y. NJ. c. A. here is doing an ex-
cellent work in a quiet way. 1t is a
haven of refuge and a bureau of in
formation for all strangers in town
who seek its aid. Thursday evening a
young man was found a boarding place
by the secretary when his own efforts
had failed. He was a stranger in town
with a limited supply of money, and
would undoubtedly have found it Yer
difficult to have obtained lodgings, but
word from the secretary made every
thing all right. A short time ago a
respectable, honest man arrived in
town without money, tired and foot
sore. He had looked for Cork here in
vain and finally went to the Y. NJ c.
A. in the evening, and showed letters
from the secretary of his home society.
That was all that was needed and he
got a letter from the secretary here
that secured him a job in the morning
These are but samples of common
occurrences. Crowds of boys frequent
the rooms every evening and have
good time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-04
BOY AND GIRL MISSING.
Both Belong In Portland and Dissss.,,.1
Tuesday and Wednesday Nights.

Portland, Sept. 1.-The police are IN
vestigating the disappearance Of two
young people. boy and girl. The Ia.
ter Is Minnie Reed, whose home is AZ
241 Spring street. She has not haan
seen by her parents since Tuesdav
evening, when she left the house 10 o.
to the Islands. The boys name l.
Harry Flood, who is missing sinca
Wednesday night, when he departad
from his home at No. 25~Park street
without telling where he was going NJ
trace has yet been found Of either
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-04

The 9th annual meeting of the Maine
Free Baptist Association, will be held
with the Gardiner City church, Gardi-
ner, Maine, September 2S, 20 and 30,
1897. The business will be: First, to
choose president; second, three vice
presidents; third, clerk: fourth, CORE
spending secretary; fifth, treasurer:
sixth, auditor; seventh, three members
of the executive board; eighth. to act
upon any other business that may le-
gally come before said association
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-04
The Somerset aotel, North lns,p, Il.

has for many years been the home o
sportsmen and the commercial man when
in this section of the State. The hotel 2
but short distance from the best hsn
ponds and hunting grounds in the State.
TIE livery connected with the house =
ample and the very best. The cuisine
speaks for itself and the terms arc moes
reasonable. When making plans fof
your summer outing remember the Son
erset hotel Gee. H. ClariIsA prope1oeoss
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-04

me demand at Seattle. Wash. for
nurses TO be used in packing over the
passes from Skaguay is increasing and
curing the present week several hum
dred of horses will be shipped there
=, mere are now at Skaguay about 1000
.'ol ses ana 1t is difficult to see how this
number can be fed during the winter
MANY predict that both men and horses
VIII De starving before spring and that
the horses will be killed and eaten.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-04
ON THE WAY HOME.
Massachusetts ChevaIiers Back At Rockland
will Reach Home, Tonight.

Rockland, Sept. 1.-The steamer Lew
iston with the party of Boston Patri-
archs Militant aboard, arrived, tonight
ana because of the weather, will re-
main until tomorrow morning. The
party will arrive in Boston, about G
CLOCK, Friday night. The Chevaliers
were splendidly entertained in Belfast
and have enjoyed every moment of the
trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-04

The .'big fellow" John L. Sullivan.
will arrive inA this city on the morning
train from Bangor, and will appear
with his vaudeville company at City
hall, this evening. The company have
just opened the season but it called a
good one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-04

AT the Universalist church, Sunday
services will be resumed. Morning
worship at 1890 O'clock The topic Of
the pastors sermon. Rev e. b. Barker.
The Relation of God" The Sunday
school will hold its services at T.
Union meeting at $50, topic, The
Nobility of Labor"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-04

AS threehors team was about to
cross the track at the depot crossing,
yesterday afternoon, the head horse
went down, stepping on a round stone
He kicked and thrashed about a good
deal but was soon on his feet again
without any damage whatever
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-04

At the meeting of the w. C. r. L.,
Friday afternoon, a large number were
present and much enthusiasm shown
Mrs. Bardsley, Miss Mitchell and Mrs
Waldron with Mrs. Hodgkins were
chosen as delegates to the State con-
vention at Bath, held the latter part of
the month
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-04

1t was reported on the street, Friday.
that. Monday morning, a crew of men
would be put to work cleaning up the
debris of the Consolidated Ice Cos
plant at Farmingdale. An engine house
would be built and an elevator and in
cline erected. This is so that in case
it is decided to put up ice this winter
the hardest and most difficult part
would be done.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-04

The bicycle race at the coming open
ing of the trotting park promises to be
a hot one. 1t will be for amateurs, and
valuable prizes will be awarded. All
the fact local riders and several out
side the State have entered. The la
dies bicycle parade also bids fair to be
very interesting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-04

Jimmy Michael broke the American
hour paced record at Detroit, Mich,
Thursday, on the Detroit Cycle Associa-
ton track Broken record was 81 miles,
1920 yards and 10 inches and was made
by Lesna at the Charles River park
track at Boston. Michael was paced
by sextette, two quads and a triplet.
His fastest mile was made in 1.4S.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-04

The revival services will be con-
tinued, Sunday, at the Methodist
church, under the leadership of Mr.. and
Mrs. Norvell. who have been having a
great success. Services will be held at
1890 A. NJ. 2.30 and p. NJ. UAll are
invited to these services
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-04

The steamer Wiwurna brought up
good sized crowd, yesterday, on an ex-
cursion to the National Home at Togus
The return was made at $50 This is
one of the first excursions to this hand
some and interesting place this year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-04

The steamer Islander will make her
last regular trip, Monday. September g.
winding up with a grand excursion to
Boothbay, the Islands and Five Islands
AT Five Islands there will be yacht
race by the Kennebec Yacht Club. and
athletic sports of all kinds The fare
for the round trip will be only rs cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-04

At a meeting of the ladies of the
Baptist Society. at the parsonage,
Thursday afternoon, a sewing circle
was organized and Mrs. Henry Kelley
was elected president. Arrangements
We're made for the annual roll call of
the church to occur Sept. IS. On that
date a supper will be given and a re-
union held