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Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-04
THE CHARTER AMENDMENTS
WILL COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL
AT THE MEETING TONIGHT.
Very Naturally the Men Who belong
to the Local Political Machines
Are Opposed to Them-In-
dorscd by Best Elements.

The most important measure that has
been before the city council in years will
be introduced into the upper house this
evening-the ordinance providing for char
ter amendment and home rule in police
matters. 1t is not partisan measure in
any sense, but, on the contrary, seeks to
eliminate politics from the police depart
ment. 1t is intended to build up service
whose members shall owe their positions
tc their personal merit and efficiency, rath-
er than TO the number of votes they con-
troll. 1t is believed that only by nom
partisan, or, rather, a bipartisan, board
can this result be attained, and the pur-
pose of vesting the appointive power in
the mayor instead of the governor is to
throw of the loose and unbusiness-like
principles which the present system has
foisted upon the city. AS it is, the city is
required to pay bills which it is not per-
mitted 70 audit. 1t is compelled to pay
money to men in whose choice it has no
voice and whose misconduct it cannot pun
ish. The men are accountable to the ma
chine to which they owe their places, and
not to the public which pays their sal
aries. This is a species of political tyranny
which an intelligent people will not stand
always, and, indeed, the indications now
are that the end is near at hand.
No business house could live under such
a system. The manager of any concern
of Importance will say: IF 1 can't dis
charge my men for inattention to duty
or for mischief; if I can't employ them ac
limo 10 | 7
audit and control my own accounts, 1
might as well shut Up shop. for failure is
certain
1t is not expected that the ordinance will
pass the council without opposition. The
gang element is solidly arrayed against it.
From the moment the reform was first
suggested by the Journal a month ago pol
iticians who are a part of the Stone
Brown-Julian machine, and also of the an
Il machine, have done their best to cast
discredit upon the movement, saying among
other thing that it would be but needless
expense TO the city, as the supreme court
would not sustain it. To controvert these
statements from the gangsterS the Jour-
nal has published number of opinions
from some of the best legal authority in
the city. Following are the names of some
of the gentlemen who have expressed
themselves in the Journal as favorinS the
reform, and as believing 1t could be car
ried to a successful issue:
C. o. Tichenor.
F. f. Rozzelle.
]. V. c. Karnes.
o. II. Dean.
C. f. Small.
Gardiner Lathrop.
j. S. Botsford.
The reputable Democrats are not fight
ing the reform. 1t is the machine element
that is trying to defeat it. All of the bet
ter class of Democrats in the city will
support it, and should it pass the embryo
stage of the council and come before the
people at the polls, it will be carried by
splendid majority.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-04

ship and provides that legal restriction be
placed on all apprentices, assuring COM
potency in the various classes. A third
bill provides for the branding of all goods
manufactured by convict labor.
The assembly decided to hold special
meeting next Sunday afternoon at o'clock
to discuss the bills and talk over other
needed legislation. The report OF the Labor
day committee was received. placed on file
and the committee discharged. The su-
perirtendent of the circle check system
filed his report for December. Ii showed
a marked increase over the month of No
vember.
After a warm discussion a. r. Johnson
was indorsed for sergeant-at-arms Of the
house. At the meeting next Sunday the
annual election of officers will take place
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-04
WAS A BIG INCREASE.
Postmaster Fitzhugh's Report Makes
n Gratifying Showing.

Postmaster Fitzhugh has completed his
annual report for the year of 1886. The re-
port shows that the receipts of the office
during the past year were greatly in eN-
cess of 1895. The receipts of the office by
quarters follow: Stamps first quarter,
S1I. .6OS.62; second quarter, $12,CS5.1l; third
quarter, ST. 23l3.O5; fourth quarter, S14,225.Ol.
The receipts for 1895 were: First quarter,
Sl2. .424S5; second quarter. SlO,647.3O third
quarter, Si0ilI.S6; fourth quarter, $lS,9TI-I3
Total amount of stamps sold during 1895,
s4I 1918: sold during 1896, $56, 10; increase
over 1885, S9592.92.
There has also been a marked increase
i'm the money order department. During
1896 about 5000 money orders have been
issued from this office. The total amount
of these orders aggregate over $S0,0OO
While this amount of money has been re-
ceiNe ed from this class of business about
SS5O00 has been paid out on money orders
The big increase in the government busi-
ness Is partially due to the opening of a
sub-station at the stock yards The sub
station was established few months ago
and was secured after q hard struggle
with the department at Washington. Prior
to the establishment of this station, Sta
tion a. of Kansas City. Mo, got most of
this business. As It Is now arranged the
business is about equally divided between
the two offices.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-04
TWO FUNERALS YESTERDAY.
Edward A. Webster and BenjnmIn j.
WahIenmnier Lnid to Rest

The funeral of Edward A. Webster took
place yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock from
the family home on North Fifth street.
The services were largely attended, the big
residence being crowded with friends. At
the close of the services n large number of
vehicles filed with friends and relatives of
the deceased followed the remains to Oak
Grove cemetery, where they were placed in
the public receiving vault.
A large number of men who have been
working under Mr. Webster for many
years attended the funeral services in a
body. The floral offerings were numerous
and beautiful.
The funeral of 3. J. Wahlenmaier took
place yesterday afternoon from the Ger
man Methodist church, corner Eighth
street and State avenue. Short services
were held at the family home at l o'clock,
after which the remains were escorted to
the church, where another sermon was
preached. The body was buried at Oak
Grove cemetery.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-04

Dennis Maloney. a laborer living at 7O9
East Second street, was badly cut about
the head and face last night, while tight
ing in a saloon near his home. He claimed
he fell downstairs while intoxicated, but
the police have information that he dis
puted the right of possession of glass OF
beer with a man who, with several irlehiS'
moved into the fray. much to the disCom-
fit1Ire of Maloney The wounds OF the lat
ter were dressed at Central police station,
after which he was sent home in the police
,l,n,la
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-04

The Columbian Literary Society will give
an interesting entertainment tonight at
the Metropolitan Baptist church. In addi-
ton to a musical programme the Rev. w.
L. De CIaybrook, of Frankfort, Ky, will
deliver a highly interesting lecture on
Emulation as a Factor IN Human Devel-
opment" general invitation has been
extended to the public
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-04
TRADES ASSEMBLY, MEETING.
BuIs Submitted which WIN be Dis
cusscd NcNt SundnN.

The Trades Assembly met in regular
session yesterday afternoon and accepted
the credentials Tor membership Of Pork
Butchers. NaehInists Lone Star. Coop
crs', Carpenters. Painters, Printers and
Stationary unions. All these unions were
admitted to the assembly.
The Legislature committee submitted sew
oral important bills which the laborinE
people OF this city. win try TO get passed
at the approaching session of the legis-
lature. one OF the bills provides for arrest.
enc and punishment for any act of black
sting. Another is TO govern apprentice
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-04

At1nnta Constitution

From the Atlanta Constitution.
Shall we meet him over there?" is the
closing line of a Georgia obituary on a
boy who was blown up by Il Christmas
can of gunpowder. 1t is probable that
parts of him will be met-but not all.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-04
Noticc-CoaI Consumers.

Try our smokeless semi-anthracite coal.
at 500 per ton. delivered. 1t is n superior
coal for furnace use. We also handle the
best grades of Arkansas anthracites, which
we sell at $50 per ton. delivered.
CENTRAL COAL & COKE CO,
Keith &c Perry building.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-04

The funeral services OF Mary Enright
were held from St. Patricks church yes
terday afternoon at . o'clock. Rev Father
Iilis conducted mass. Burial was in
Mount st. Mary's cemetery.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-04
METROPOLIS MISCELLANY.

Desk room to rent. Journal office. Room
E, Hustled building.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-04

Amanda c. Clarke. aged % years. died at
her home. corner of Twenty-ninth street
and jackson avenue. last evening
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-04

Many persons keep Cdrter's Little L!y-
er Pills on hand to prevent bilious attacks,
sick headache. dizziness, and find them JUST
what they need.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-04
Liquors for Kansas.
SHE WANTED WORK..

iipped daily in secure packages by
GEORGE EYSSELL. Druggist.
Opposite waiting room. Union depot.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-04
Slippery Pnvements Cause Accidents.

Silppery PnVements Cause Accidents.
While C. A. Huoni, of 215 West Fifth
street, was crossing Main street near Mis-
souri, avenue yesterday morning at 1880
ment. breaking his right arm between the
wrist and elbow. He was taken to Central
police station, where Surgeon I.andon at
tended him and ordered him taken to the
city hospital.
Amos Miller, a teamster living at Third
street and Grand avenue. fell while cross
ing Walnut street at Fourth street yes
terday afternoon and cut his face badly
in several places. He was treated at Cen
trail police station and sent home.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-04

The BEST pill 1 ever u.ed." is the fire.
ouent remark of purchasers OF Carter's
Little Liver Pills. When you try them you
will say the same.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-04

THE BURLINGTON ROUTE,
The Best Line to Denver.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-04

Elizabeth ]. Griffin. aged % years. widow
of ]. Griffin. died at her home, 1890 Wood
land avenue, yesterday. The funeral serv-
ices win be held. from the residence
Wednesday afternoon at o'clock Rev
Warner officiating. Burial will be in Forest
Hill cemetery.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-04
PREDICTIONS ARE VERIFIED.
FURTHER FALL IN THE TEMPERA-
TURE IN THIS VICINITY.
Kansas City People Enjoyed Their
First SIeiEhinE of the Year
Railroad Traffic Impeded-
Some Accidents.

Kansas Cityans enjoyed their first Sleigh
ing yesterday. 1t was provocation rath-
er than an opportunity which presented
itself but, such as it was. numerous par
ties took advantage OF it and the livery
men reaped Il harvest.
While Saturday was disagreeable. yes
terday was the first really inclement day
for several weeks. The sudden fall in the
temperature was keenly felt by gripmen.
hack drivers and others whose vocaIions
compelled them to be outdoors for any
length OF time, while the snow tlurries and
cutting winds made it exceedingly disagree
able for all. Grip cars We're boycotted. and
the presence of people ON the streets on
such Z sunday. was an evidence of either
urgent neccssIty or extreme piety.
lf'" PfetNtipn9 for yesterday were slight
~ GVSiicEs with SNOW and wind from the
HqrtE, And We're fully verified The wind,
though from the west instead of north,
was cold and piercing. Even those who
We're bundled uD in their heaviest storm
coats We're glad to get into warm shelter.
The prediction was that it would be only
slightly colder. but the thermometer
showed a fall of Il degrees last evening
The sleet and rain which made the
streets nearly impossible Saturday were
frozen by the fall in the temperature and
after being covered by the snow yesterday
the payements We're SO slippery that it
We O4iiS VIII tHe greatest ulHICulty thdC
hcrscs kept their feet. and pedestrians
were in constant dread of falling on tho
bare ice which covered the street cross
inEs and sidewalks.
The lowest point the mercury reached
yesterday was L degrees. but to-day it
will probably be lower. though the wealth
er will be clear.
While the advent of actual winter wealth.
er will work a great deal of hardship upon
the poor and will increase the demands
upon charitable institutions. it will stimu-
late many classes of business which have
suffered from the unreasonable mildness of
the past few weeks.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-04
other Deaths and Funerals.

Horace Merriam, aged IS years. who died
early yesterday morning at his residence,
1923 Harrison street, of pneumonia; aiter
resident of Kansas City for the past
eighteen years. during all of which time ne
was in the Insurance business. he was
born in Bethel, Me-. but removed with his
parents to Malone, N. Y, when a boy. He
worked there as a civil engineer, ana
helped to lay off the Rome; Watertown x
Ogden railroad. He removed when young
man to Berlin. Wis, where he was col
lector of internal revenue under President
Lincoln. In 1876 he removed to Trinidad
Col. where he held the position of local at
torney for the Atchson, Topeka & santa
Fa railroad. He moved to Kansas CITY IN
1878 Three sons, Fred D., S. a. and Will
lard Merriam, of this city, and one dauSh-
ter Mrs. S. S. Nandervort, of Chicago, sur
Vive him. The funeral services Will be held
from the late residence tomorrow morning
at 10 o'clock. and burial will be in Elmwood
cemetery.
Michael T. Carrigan. the driver for the
Thorn-H -Hallwel Cement Company, who fell
through the elevator shaft in the Robert
Keith building. at Eleventh and Grand
avenue, Saturday afternoon. died at his
home SO West Eighth street. yesterday
morning at 10 o'clock. ". s. Halliwell, of
the cement company, and Robert Keith
" ere at the home of the injured man at the
time of his death. and arranged for the
funeral The body was removed to Stiue's
undertaking rooms where an examination
by Eeputy Coroner Wheeler proved that
death was due to ruptured liver and two
fractured ribs received in his fall. An in
quest will probably be held to-day. The
remains will be taken to AtChison, KaS.,
the former home of the deceased to-mor-
row for burial. A wife and three small
children survive him.
Joseph Hines. aged 60 years, died last
evening at his home. 21O6 Vine street. He
came to Kansas City a year ago from
Springhill, Kas., where he owned farm.
\ wife and nine children survive him. NJ.
a. Dennis, of This city, and l.. w. Craig.
of Kansas City. Kas.. are sons-in-law of the
deceased. The remains will be taken to
Springhill for burial this afternoon.
Elizabeth ]. Griffin. aged 80 years. widow
of ]. Griffin. died 1T her home. 1890 Wood
land avenue, yesterday. The funeral serv-
ices win be held. from the residence
Wednesday afternoon at . o'clock Rev
Warner officiating. Burial will be in Forest
Hill cemetery.
The funeral services OF Mary Enright
were held from St. Patrcks church yes
terday afternoon at . o'clock. Rev. Father
Iillis conducted mass. Burial was in
Mount St. Marys cemetery.
Amanda c. Clarke. aged % years. died at
her home. corner of Twenty-ninth street
and Jackson avenue, last evening.
Many persons keep Carter's Little L!y-
er Pills on hand to prevent bilious attacks,
sick headache. dizziness, and find them JUST
| what they need.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-04

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Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-04

The reputable Democrats are not fight
ing the reform. 1t is the machine element
that is trying to defeat it. All of the bet
ter class of Democrats in the city will
support it, and should it pass the embryo
stage of the council and come before the
people at the polls, it will be carried by
snlendid majority.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-05
CITY nIiEyITIEs.

In or1e. that all may attend tho sery-
Ices OF Christian f1ndeavor al the Audi
torfum this evening, there will be no
PRAYER service at Shcarn chapel.
There win be meeting of SAN Jacinto
Chapter daughters OF the Republic, at
the home of fhe president at O'Clock on
Thursday. il VIII be the annual election
of officers and a full attendance is re-
qucstcd.
Visiting Christian Endeavorers In the
city attending the convention are cor
daily invited 10 attend the Cr!,renton
mission While in the city. The hall Is
located on Milan street, between Preston
and Prairie.
Or. H. He9dlngsfcldcr was very much
gratllici yesterday upon receiving dis
patch from his son. Charles ~. Holdings
young man HAD successfully passed his
examination to practice law.
CONNER cling this oyeuirg AMI on tho
hrst "Wednesday. in each month hereafter.
from y. Ia. to y. m. The proceeds from
the soda water stand at the H. c. stuart
drug store, corner of Main and Preston.
will be donated to the Faith Homo.
y woman named CARR. Munson and a
man namel Charles King became engaged
In a ight Monday night. the result oil
internally and was sent 10 the hospital.
where. at lest accounts. she was IN a
precai!ous condition.
ON next Sunday. May .. the Filsllia club
of Galveston and n committee OF iious-
ton Will give a Joint picnic at Dickinson.
Thore Will be no prayer meeting at the
tabernacle tonight, owing TO the state
convention OF the Young Peoples Society
or Christian Endeavor.
Miss Nev.l WAITS received tho sad nawg,
of the death of Mrs. Ben liildonriEet. nee
Miss Lula Watts who formerly resulted
at Moody, Texas and was well known IN
Houston She recently married and was
residing al McComb city. Miss. at ,ho
iine o. her teAth; She ie n piece of Mrs,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-05
rERSONAL MENTION.

Hd A. Flewelen came IN from Fort Bend
county yesterday.
Robert T.. Sutton of Stuebner was in
the city yesterday.
Captain II. Il. Johnson left yesterday on
a y.sM 10 Mexico.
Mrs. T.. /. Upper IS in the city from
Eos!o Pass visiting relatives.
Mis- NELL COX of Galveston IL N the
city visiting Mrs. w. q. Van Week,
Mrs, j. NJ. Mathis of San Antonio is
visiting Mrs, IL. q. Spain. 1903 clay ave
nuc.
Mrs. II. Upper and Miss lille Upper
have returned home after a visit to Eagle
Pass.
Mrs. Max urwltz is entertaining her
cousins, Mrs. EaStlan1 and Miss Gertrude
Eastiand OF Gonzales.
Mrs. Anna Reese Thompklns OF Velasco
Is In the CITY visiting Mrs. William l..
Bryan. 2l9 Capitol avenue.
Deputy Sheriff j. X. Harrell OF Newton
called at The office of Tho Post yesterday
and left 81 for the Semi Weekly Post.
Or. j. W. Scott left last night for New
York and wll spend the next two months
visiting the large hospitals OF that city.
Misses Minnie Conn0ali,hton and Eva
Johnson OF sealy. Texas, are spending the
week with Mrs. II. IL. -. Snaffer at lO1
San Feline street
Judge W. e.. Gibbs, one OF the oldest
settlers Of Madisonyaie paid The Post a
way TO visit his son at Edna.
Miss Evaiinsi Hate left for Virginia yes
r.rlay TO spend the summer with her sls-
der. Miss Jos q. who Is attending school at
Virginia Coiege, Roanoke, Va.
Rev. Il. II. Kellar. pastor OF the Central
Christian church of Galveston accom-
panied by his wife, Is In the city attend
ing the Christian Bndeayor convention.
Mrs. c. NJ. Oleson OF No. IT'S Mont-
eou,..ry aycnue left Monday night for
ia, Tor to attend the funeral Of her dsugh-
ter Mrs. c. \. Cooper. VIE OF ,Dr. cooI'er
OF that place.
The following visitors were registered at
tho Houston Cotton Exchange yesterday:
". IL. tanning. Mexiai NJ. J. l!iiam.
N D., San Antonio; ". J. Murphy, Msxia;
Mrs N. J. Cloud. Mrs. q. w. krecle, and
Misses Dot Keener, Mona kenDaTd and
Ola I,chols. LonSYew'
Mr. and Mrs Thomas H. Brown OF
wac accompanied by their lA.tie son, are
srerd ng several days ~ the New Hutch
ms House. Mt. Brown Was county clerk
OF McIlsnnan county for Tour yours blt
has recently pure has,d q it },, ia1n, W.,
of Houston ana WIZ PrOD""'' 'OS "a
this city.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-05
TURNER &, p. AND 7. A,
CHANGE IN THE MANAGEMENT OF
THE y. AND T..
Gnston Meslier Has Resigned and
Departed for 81. Louis-New Man
known Ia Houston.

Dallas. Texas, MAY 4.--The following Of
fetal circular. Issued this evening, created
much surprise In local railway circles. con-
siderng the persistent denials recently
given by the Texas aud Pacific railway Of
ficials to newspaper reports that the
change now announced was 70 be made;
The Texas and Pacific Railway Com
many. Offieo OF Third Vice President and
General Manager. Dallas, Texas, May b.
Mr. Il. p. Turner Is this day appointed
general passenger ani ticket agent Of me
Texas and Pacific railway with headguar-
tors Al Dallas. Texas. vice Mr. sasion
Mesller. resigned Ia y iholH,
Thirl Vice President and General Manager.
AIR Mesller departed for St Louis TO-
night. He did not make known 10 news-
naner men his future business Intentions.
Mr. turner. the new general passenger
,ren, mas been In the Texas ai.a Pacific
service continuously for eighteen years.
10 il a native Of ottumwa, Iowa but has
30, 80 made Dallas his home. lie is mem
,,ar. n The board OF aldermen o. the sub
,'rhan town OF oak Gin. His first railroad
sa,,.ioa in Texas was as city ticket agent
81 the International and Great Northern
.at,road al Houston. In 1874.
Mr. turner's successor as city passenger
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Of their mcmbera who Is under arrest n,
mat place charged with being The leader
of tho gang that robbed the Chicago mud
Alton trains ON October y and Docelnbor
% last ana whose trial took place an Aprll
10. Mr. Me in an Interview stated that
" was one Of the most exciting ulhlS ~
tho history of Kansas City, and that the
disagreement OF the jury was disap-
Dointment to him. as well as all fair mind
I'd people of that city. Mr.. Kennedy Is IN
n tight box. ho hayinh come strong In
iiucneos TO fight Mossrs. Me and Maloney
state that In their opinion Mr.. Kennedy was
not a partY In thcso robbcrles. Ihe mem
bcrs OF the lodge are taking much Interest
I'm This case. and while they sont two rep
rescntatiyes TO Kansas city, they also sen,
Kennedy large amount OF money to use
In his defense.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-05
to headquarters from successful business
trip TO the interior

to headquarters from successful business
trip TO the interior
Three trains OF stock went zip the Cen
trail yesterday for the Territory. The stock
shipments arc getting less each day and
In short time all cattle will have been
moved from Texas to the Territory.
j. II. Mahl. superintendent of mainten-
anco of way, and S. X. Colburn. supcrin-
tendont of bridges and buildings Of the
Southern Pacific. returned to Houston last
night from lei paso, where they went, ne
companyiug General Manager kruttschnitt
on his return to California.
Colonel l.. l.. Foster. general manager
OF the Vclasco Terminal. is In the city
and has opened an Office in Houston. The
following circular has been issued by him:
c. l.. Filler is hereby appointed general
travelling freight agent of the NelascC
Terminal Railway company, with head
quarters at 2l7 Main street. Houston
Texas. Effective May l. 1897.