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Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-02-17
KEEFER's RAILROAD BILL.
Imposes the strIctest of Regulations
Upon the Issne of stocks
and Bonds.

Topeka. Kas., Feb. 1G.-fSpeciaI) The
house committee on railroads to-day fay-
orsbly reported the Keefer bill for con-
sideration. This L. a peculiar bill. IL pro-
vides for the limiting of the issue OF bonds
and stocks of railroads to the actual
amount OF money invested. and gives the
beard of railroad commissioners authority
10 appoint commission of experts to de-
terTnine the value of all railroad property
in the state. The report or the experts is
10 be filed with the secretary of state and
person holding a bond of a railroad cor
porDtion lis required to register the same
with the secretary of stale. so that the
ov.ns the controlIine Interest in The var
Gus roads. The bill also provides that
when municipal bonds are voted TO aid in
the construction of railroads the bonds
&ace by the roads. This is intended TO do
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-02-17
AGAINST THE TREATY.
Kansas senate Adopts Senator Harris
ResoIution-Mr. Harris Speech
on the Question.

Toneka Kas Feb. 1G-fSpecidl.) The res
olution of Senator Harris, declaring that
the treaty of arbitration now pending be-
tween the United States and Great Brit
tain is unnecessary and unwise, and pro-
testing against its ratification, was adopt
ed to-day. Mr.. Harris made speech IN
favor of his resolution. His remarks on
the question are of special interest because
he will soon take a seat where his vote
may cut considerable hgure on us nnai
adoption. He said:
III am in favor of peace with honor, but
the people sometimes make mistakes in
their efforts to secure peace. They are
too clamorous for IL and lose all regard as
to how 1t may be obtained. / am not a
member of that class.
This treaty is involved in obscurity. In
every case of arbitration the case should
stand on its merits, and / am opposed to
one general treaty to cover all cases.
There never has been a cause more pro-
ductive of ordinations and recrinina-
tions than treaties. Treaties so far have
been the cause of war. more than anything
else. This treaty Is being objected to by
members of all parties. The objections
are not confined to any political party,
but IL Is opposed by Americans.
'T have the highest admiration for Great
Britain. At home. Great Britain is lib
is nothing but that of Toryism. There
is never any regard for rights and interests
but those of Great Britain. do not blame
Great Britain. Great Britain is for Great
icy and has always stood up for British
interests. i say, let us stand up and EMU
late her policy fog Americans and for
American policy and interests i'm our
treaties. 7 do not want any entangie-
ments. ! do not want our hands tied.
am not in favor of crossing bridges until
we come to them.
In my opinion, there are only two ma
tions in the world from whose ranks We
could choose an imperial arbitrator in our
treaty with Great Britain. They are
France and Russia. All other European
countries are in some way or other under
England's domination, either financially or
by blood relation.
II have been Informed that I'm the En-
glish newspapers. in reports regarding this
treaty. the sums mentioned are G100. 600.
in American papers they are mentioned
as one-hah million dollars. On Sunday /
sent a telegram 20 William v. Allen, ask
ing him what the figures were. He in
formed me that the words of the treaty
were fI00.090. There is the evidence that
this treaty was prepared by English in
terests. 1 say there is too much of En-
glands rule in the cities of New York and
Washington. and not enough American
rule. That sum brands this treaty as an
English measure and for English inter-
ests. I am opposed TO such British rule
and want to see this treaty defeated"
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-02-17
NORMAL SCHOOL BILLS.
Came Up i'm the Senate Yesterday, but
Action Was Postponed In
til To-day.

Topeka Kas.. Feb. 16.-(Special) The
normal school bills came up for considera-
ton In the senate this afternoon. but Sem
ator Jumper made ii SO hot for the Wichita
crowd that they were glad to postpone
action on the measures until tomorrow.
Jumper said il was rather funny that
none of the honest old farmers or toiling
masses from Wichita were here in the in
terests of the bill. but only that class of
people who farm the farmer. His remarks
were very pointed. and Indicated that he
had located something in a woodpile Lew
cling declared that there were farmers
there working for the Wichita normal.
The two Populist representatives from
Sedgwick are farmers, and are working
for the BILL said he, land / am a farmer
also Equine laughter from the senate
and Ealleries) II don't know in what class
of farmers 10 place the Sedgwick senator =
responded Jumper. Il will leave that for
him TO decide"
There was a disposition on the part of
the senate to kill all normal school bills.
but on motion of Farrelly the matter went
over until tomorrow afternoon.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-02-17
drove up to his home in sleigh with the

drove up to his home in sleigh with the
intention of taking his wife and child out
riding. He was greeted affectionately by
his wife, but responded in n suriy. manner.
With no excuse whatever. he accused his
wife of keeping disorderly house. He
would listen to no reason and finally be-
came frenzied, knocking her down several
times. The climax came when the doctor
pulled out revolver and shot his wife:
wounding her so she died after several
days of intense suffering. Then. taking his
3-year-old son, Louis. whom he had played
with and caressed but short time before.
he held the child at arms length against
the wall and blew its brains out
Duestrow then went to the police sta
ton, with the revolver in his hand and
surrendered. He was sobbing Historically.
II have killed my WIFE he cried, but 1t
was an accident / suppose they will say
l am a murderer. but am not 1t was an
accident" He tried to explain that the re-
volver was discharged while he was hand
ling the weapon.
On February H. the doctors removed the
two bullets from Mrs. Duestrow's head
and it was thought she might recover, but
on February II she died, having never re-
gained consciousness.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-02-17
RUBBER TRUST VERY ELASTIC
STRETCHES OVER THE ENTIRE OUT
PUT OF THE UNITED STATES.
Competition I'm the Product Is Wholly
Between Firms in the Trade
Continuance of the Sugar
Trust Investigation.

New York, Feb. 16.-Charles r. Flint
treasurer, and ]. Z. Ford and NJ. C. Mar
tin. directors of the United States Rubber
Company, were in waiting to be questioned
by the joint legislative committee on trusts
to-day. but were excused until noon. John
f. Searles, secretary and treasurer of the
American Sugar Refining Company, when
he resumed the witness chair, was greeted
with the question by Chairman Lexow:
SearleS?"
II have" he replied.
Senator Lexow then questioned Mr..
Searles as to the margin profit between the
raw and refined material during the five
years preceding the creation of the sugar
trust. :,
Mr.. Searles, in reply, said that the aver
age margin of profit for the five years pre-
ceding the trust was .S534 of cent per
pound and during the five subsequent
years it was 1.96 cents per pound.
is 1t not true that the average price
.957 per cent a pound. while the charge of
pound?'
Undoubtedly, SIR
Mr.. Searles contended that, as the years
preceding the trust were years of disaster
in the sugar business. there could not be
gard to the figures for the five years sue
ceeding the formation of the trust.
Rsr VIII neM sag e. limited States
and Charles r. Flint: on being sworn, took
the witness stand. He said he was treas
urer of the company, and was also a MEM
ber of the board of directors. He stated
that the company was incorporated in 1892
with a capital Of $50.0OO,Oo0, under the laws
of New Jersey.
In reply to Senator Lexow witness said
that the rubber trust purchased the plant
OF the New Brunswick Rubber Company in
the fall of 1892 for g, 100000.
After the acquisition of that plant" he
saiG. there was an appraising committee
appointed to make a report as to the pur-
chase of other properties"
They made thorough examina tion."
he continued, "and recommended the pur-
chase for 80. 600 co.,"
Witness explained that the consolidated
companies controlled the entire rubber out
put and the competition was maintained
with concerns in the trade.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-02-17
children in Kentucky. He has left for ur-
known parts.
TURNED THE-HOsE ON THEM.
Rock Island, H., Citizens Repulsed i'm
an Effort to Carry Away Mod
eru woodmeu Records.

Fulton, ILL.,, Feb. IA sensational en-
counter resulted to-day from a decision
by the appellate court in the injunction
case as to the removal Of the office of the
head clerk of the Modern Woodmen of
America from this place to Rock Island,
H., the court deciding adversely to Full
ton Before daylight to-day a mob of over
sixty Rock Islanders. with Mayor Knox.
W. J. Egan. John Rinck and others. ar
rived on special train and went directly
to the Woodmen Office, seized the records
and started to board the train for Rock
Island. Citizens discovered 1t and remon-
strated without avail The visitors also
disregarded the police. Then the fire de-
partment turned out, closed the rear en-
trance to the building with stream of
water, and locked the front entrance, trap
ping the Rock Islanders The latter
chopped the door down, but the firemen
drove them back. They were prisoners for
two hours and were finally forced to re-
store the records to the building. Mean
while. an Injunction had been secured and
the train held The unwelcome visitors
were at length allowed to depart. crest
fallen. Several hand to hand encounters
occurred. Fulton will appeal the case to
the supreme court. The entire town and
vicinity is in wild state of excitement.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-02-17
ITALIAN USED HIS GUN.
Shot, Perhaps Fatally, Two Men Who
Interfcred in a Quar-
rel of His.

Chicago, Feb. 16.-What may prove to be
a double murder occurred at rooming
house. No 81 South Morgan street. to-day.
An Italian known as Louis shot and
probably fatally wounded Michael keane
and Jerry Sullivan He then fled and nas
not vet been arrested. Some three weeks
ago. it is said, Miss Eva Lewis rented a
room at Sullivan's bome, the rent being
guaranteed by the Italian. who was with
her. The rent was not forthcoming when
due and last night Mrs. Sullivan threatened
to evict Miss Lewis. To-day the Italian,
accompanied by Miss Lewis. called at the
house. A violent quarrel with Mrs. Sulli-
van ensued. end when Sullivan and keanc,
attracted by the noise. appeared and at
tempted to throw the Italian out, he drew
his revolver and fired two shots, Sullivan
being hit in the back of the head and
keane in the right breast
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-02-17
DAVIS HELD FOR TRIAL.
Evidence Brought Out at the Prelim-
mary Hearing Was Very
CnnfradictOry.

Sedalia, Mo-, Feb. '16.-tSpeciaL) The pre-
liminary hearing of George Davis. charged
with murder, was commenced yesterday in
Judge Truxers court. and concluded to-
day. A week ago to-day, Davis. who is a
mulatto, almost white, shot and killed
Hayden Vaughn, coiored, in the Imperial
saloon, of which Davis is proprietor. The
evidence was very contradictory. that for
the state showing that the killing was a
cowardiy, cold -blooded murder. while that
for the defense showed that Davis acted in
self-defense. Davis was held in 5000 bonds
TO the criminal court.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-02-17
PRIVATE PENSION BILLS.
Thirty-nine Passed by the House Yes.
terday~-A Presidential Veto
Sustained,

Washington, Feb. 1s.-The house devoted
the day, after routine business had been
disposed of. to the consideration of private
pension bills. Thirty-nine bills in all were
passed, including bills to pension the
widow of General Samuel A. Duncan at
SD. the widow of Colonel D. DederuSy at
80: the widow of General c. A. Hickman,
at so, and the widow of General Vandever,
former member of the house from Cali
forEia, at $50. For the first time this ses-
ride a pension veto submitted to it for ac-
ton. The bill was that to pension Nancy
A. Allabach. the widow of Peter H. ALA
bach, of the One Hundred and Thirty-first
Pennsylvania volunteers, at the rate of $50
per month. The house sustained the veto
liz to 70
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-02-17
STOCK YARDS BANK, REMOVAL.
Vests Interstate National
Bank Bill,

Washington. Feb. 16-GSpecial.) The COM
mittee on finance to-day reported back Sen
ator Vests bill to provide for the removal
of the Interstate National bank. of KAN
sas City, Kas., to Kansas City, Mo-, with
q. slight amendment, striking out the Sec
tion which provides that the act shall go
into effect Immediately after its passage
The measure provides for the removal of
the bank whenever the stockholders repre-
senting three-fourths of the capital stock
decide to make such a change. The liabiI-
tiles and privileges of the corporation shall
not be impaired by the change.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-02-17
In jail for shopIfftfng.

Golden City. NO.. Feb. 16.-(Special) A
negro who gave the name OF Henry N.
Claridy, evidently an alias. was sent to
jail this morning charged with shoplsfting
There are several cases against him. He
is believed to have been implicated in many
transactions of this kind along the Mem
phis route and has made a business OF re-
failing the plunder.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-02-17
To save IN. servant Girl,

Knoxville Tenn. Feb. 1e.-Jesse. Harri-
son was shot and instantly killed at
Whitesburg by ]. A. Cox, a prominent
merchant. Harrison was to have been
married to Lena Sykes, a servant employed
by Cox. tonight. Cox objected and ordered
Harrison of the place and on mis- refusal
to go fired load of buckshot into Harri-
sons body. The murderer is under ar
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-02-17
Train Rosber Captured.

Kingman, A. T.. Feb. 16-Deputy Sheriff
Bouggett, of Williams. captured James
Parker, the Nelson train robber, twenty
miles north of Peach Springs, late Monday
afternoon When overtaken he was waiing
in the middle of Diamond creek and offered
no resistance. The bandit was completely
worn out. His feet had peen frozen and
were badly blistered. He said he had been
without food for fifty hours.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-02-17
speech by Bryan Threatened.

Topeka, Kas., Feb. 16.-(SpeciaD 1t is
reported in political circles tonight that
w. j. Bryan will be here Friday to ad-
dress the legislature. as requested by a
concurrent resolution adopted few days
ago. Speaker Street has received no Off
cial notice of the proposed visit of Mr..
Bryan. 1t is understood that the notice
came to John Atwood, and that he COM
municated 1t TO members of the legisla-
ture.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-02-17
Wanted for Bisamy.

Holden, Mo-. Feb. 16-(Special) A war
rant was issued here to-day for the ar
rest of Newton Music, who has until lately
lived on Blackwater. north of this city,
on the charge of bigamy. About six months
ago Music married Mary Dore, of his
here that he had deserted wife and two
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-02-17
Clemens, Public Utility Bill.

Topeka, Kas., Feb. 16.-tSpecial) Rep
resentative FairchiId to-day introduced in
the house by request, "Anarchist' Glenn
ems public utility bill" This bill provides
for the municipal ownership of everything
fronI water works plants to grist mills.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-02-17
EIopea win the Hired Man.

Fort Scott, Kas, Feb. I6-fSpecial1
James Ayers. young farmer residing II,
the southern part of the county. reported to
the police to-day that his young wife had
run away with farm hand, named wag-
ner, and had taken their only child and a
number of personal effects. 1t was thought
the clipping couple came to this city, but
the police have failed to locate them
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-02-17
Says she Drove Him to 1t.

Paducah, KY, Feb. 16.-SherifY Holland
returned to-day from Rangland. where he
went in search of Robert McGill who shot
his wife yesterday. McGill fingered about
his home until last night, defying arrest.
and then escaped Mrs. McGill is not yet
dead and now says she drove McGiIl 10
commit the deed.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-02-17
No Material Change.

Topeka. Kas.. Feb. 1s.-(SpeciaI.) The sem
ate committee in the Riggs-Smart contest
to-day recounted the ballots in the Second
and Third wards in Lawrence, and there
was no material change in the vote as re-
turned on election day.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-02-17
An End to Kansas SILK Industry.

Topeka. Kas.. Feb. 16.-(Special) The
senate bills abolishing the silk station at
Peabody. and repeating the acts for the
encouragement of silk culture, to-day
passed the house without opposition.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-02-17
Indiana Farmers Exchange Shots.

Shoals. Ind, Feb. 16.-Marion Tow and
John Walker, farmers residing two miles
south of here. met to-day and renewed an
old quarrel, when Tow shot Walker in the
gun and emptied Its contents into Tow's
bowels. tearing his body in a fearful man.
ner. Walker came to this city and sur
rendered.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-02-17
Jack.on-waIIing Hansinr Set.

Frankfort. KY, Feb. 1.-THE governor
has fixed Saturday. March 20. for the ex-
ecution of both Jackson and Walling. An
effort was made to have separate days tor
the executions. Walling to follow Jackson
50 the latter could confess IL he wanted to
save Walling. but the governor declined to
put the state to the extra expense.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-02-17
Senate Cut 1t From $50 to $50.

Washington, Feb. 16.-(SpeciaI) The
house to-day concurred In the senate
amendment to the bill introduced by Rep
resentative Blue, pensioning Elihu Jones'
OF Butler county, kas The senate reduced
the amount from $50 to SO. "a
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-02-17
To Prevent Determination.

Topeka, Kas.. Feb 16.-(Special) An act
to prevent the discrimination of corpora
tions against the members of labor organ
izafions was to-day passed by the house
without opposition.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-02-17
For selling Mortsased Property.

Fort Scott. Kas.. Feb. 1s.-tSpeciaI) Sid
Brown. formerly a merchant Of this city
but who for the last year has resided In
Kansas City. was arrested here TODAY
while on a visit. charged with disposing OF
m16rtgased mo property c,,d Tne a TarEanf I vas an
was s1nt = ~
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-02-17
Another Indian Territorx Judxe.

Washington, Feb. 16-The house commit
tee on judiciary to-day decided to report a
bill authorizing the appointment of an ad-
ditional judge for the United States courts
of the Indian Territory.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-02-17
To Resign Bu.ine.. oa;ce..

New York. Feb. 16--Garret A. Hobart,
vice president-elect of the United States,
will resign many of the business Offices
which are now associated with his nam,
and which might be deemed Incompatible
with his official position. on March /.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-02-17

away with the innocent purchaser" rack
ct. The bonds will show all the conditions
and the purchasers will know just exactly
what they are buying. The law In the
main is about the same as the Texas law.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-02-17
AIMED AT cATTLEMEN.
Dill Introduced which Prohibits the
Fencing of stray Western
kansaS Land.

Topeka, Kas., Feb. 16.-tSpecial) A Dill
was introduced in the house to-day by
Brown, of Cowley. which is aimed at the
cattlemen of Western Kansas. The bill
prohibits the fencing or inclosing of lands
without the consent of the owners. and
provides a severe penalty for its violation.
In Western Kansas the cattlemen have
forced in thousands of acres of grazing
lands which belong to nonresident corpor-
atfcns and are utilizing them for pasture.
The consent of the owners was not OBJ
tanned and in order TO check this system
the bill was introduced to-day.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-02-17
Todd,a .sKul-a-Cola,,

Breaks any cold in one night. Money back
II IT don't. sc at druggists.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-02-17
ST. LOUIS MILLIONAIRE MURDERER
DIES ON THE sCAFFOLD.
FEIGNED INSANITY AT THE END.
THREW OFF THE MASK IN THE
MORNING. AND CONFESSED.
Resumed His shamming Later and
Died as "Genernl Brandenburg'-
Death Resulted From Strangu-
IafiOn The Crime for
Which He Died.

Union, Mo. Feb. 15.-Dr. Arthur Duestrow.
the ST. Louis millionaire who, on February
49, 1894, shot and killed his wife and child.
in that city. was hanged here in the court
yard of the county Jail at 1873 p. m. to-
day. A few hours before the execution
took place, Duestrow threw off the mask
of insanity, sobbed like woman and ad-
mitted that he killed his wife and child.
The condemned man walked to the gal
lows without tremor, and mounted the
steps to his doom without shade of fear
passing over his face. He died as General
Brandenburg'' quietly and bravely. bidding
a last farewell TO the man who had fought
to save his life.
Not until this morning, when he arose
after Il 1itful nights rest and saw for the
first time the galiows upon which he was
to die, did Duestrow show any sisas OF the
realization of his fate. For the first time
since the crime was committed, three years
ago, he shed tears. Turning from the win
dow from which he had gotten glimpse
of the engine of death, he began to sob
like child. He put away all semblance
of insanity, which he had carried out for
so long, and groaned. Il know I've got to
die" he said. II killed my wife and child,
but it was not my fault; it was something
within me that made me do 1t. 1 was not
myself"
These words were repeated over and over
again as he lay on the cot in his cell, tears
flowing fast and sobS occasionally check
ing his utterances.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-08-05
County Normal Institute.

The teachers institute OF Audubon
county convened at the high school
building Monday morning. The follow
ing corps of teachers are in charge:
Prof. III. A. Kinney, of the Woodbine
Normal is doing excellent work in geo.
graphy and science of education.
Supt. Z. N. Coleman, of LeMars is
creating much enthusiasm in primary
methods, language and literature.
Prof. p. b. Woods, Of Pleasantville, is
an enthusiast in history, physiology and
rhetoric and is creating the same enthu-
siasm in his pupils.
Prof. Hooker is one of the old stand.
bys and as usual is doing good solid
work.
County Superintendent Repass has
charge of the work in arithmetic.
NOTES.
The daily program Of the institute is
printed on the opposite page as a guide
to visitors who wish to attend some par.
ticular session.
Rev. Clemmer has been frequent Wis.,
itor and is much interested in the work.
Superintendent Laylanders lecture
Wednesday evening was well attended
and appreciated by all.
Pres. Beardshesr's lecture will be a
treat that no one should miss.
Supt. Sabin will lecture on Wednes-
day evening. August IL. You can't at
ford to miss it.
Following is the enrolment in the diff
ferent grades: