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Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-06-15
NATIONAL COUNCIL U. A. NJ.
burg, with Nearly Every
Sfate Represented.

Pittsburg, Pa, June 4.-It Is a coinci-
deEce that Flag day and the first day of
the national council Of the Junior Order Of
United American Mechanics should be on
the same day, and this fact makes the day
one of special Importance to members OF
the American Mechanics. The national col
ors. and they alone, are TO be seen on most
of the buildings on the principal streets.
and a large number of buildings are beau
tifuily decorated.
About 17j delegates have arrived In the
city and about fifty more are coming. They
are from nearly every state in the Union.
II is expected that about 10000 visitors
will also be present in Pittsburg during the
session.
The only event of Importance Of the day
was the meeting of the supreme command
ery OF the Uniformed Rank. supreme Com
nander W. II. Staley called the meeting
TO order, and there were about forty dele
gates present. The reports of the supreme
0fTicers were submitted. showing that this
AUXILIARY to the Junior order had made
rapid increase in membership during the
past year. The business session OF the su-
nreTne commandery will be continued at
such times during the week as VIII not In
terfere with the sessions OF the national
one Of the officers states that the insur-
anCc or benefit scheme now drawn up will,
without much trouble, be adopted by the
body
Tomorrow the opening session Of the
national council will be called to order at
10 a. m. in Elks' hall. Fifth avenue and
Sn.lthfield street.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-06-15
BURNED IN MIDoCEAN.
Details of the Loss of the Ship Buck
hurst in ApriI-SeVenteen
Men Lost.

San Francisco, June H.-The Pacific Mail
steamship City of Para, now in quarantine
at this port, brings the details of the loss
in mid-Pacifc of the British ship Buck
hurst on April last, she having picked up
part of the crew of the Ill fated vessel on
May @ when 200 miles off the Nicaraguan
coast, and landed them at Punta Arenas.
The Buckhurst hailed from Newcastle for
Panama with a cargo of coal on February
20 last, and had an uneventful voyage until
April 5, when smoke was seen issuing from
her matches and ventilatOrs. The pumps
were rugged. but without effect, for after
working night and day for ten days the
flames compelled the crew to abandon the
ship. After the vessel burned to the waters
edge, the boats were headed for Cocoos ISL
and 40 miles distant, but only three of the
five reached there a week later. the others,
with seventeen men. having disappeared.
Twenty days were spent upon the island by
the castaways without seeing a SAIL and,
fearing that the provisions would not last
much longer, they decided to take to the
boats again. When picked up by the City
of Para they were in a most deplorable con-
dition from thirst, heat and exposure.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-06-15
CAUSED BY CARELESSNESS.
There Are Thousands of People suher-
ing To-day Who Have Not the
Slightest Occasion to Do So.


Some Of the most deadly diseases from
which humanity is a common sufferer are
caused by the entrance into the system
and the subsequent growth there, Of GER
tain micro-organisms. or germs Ihese
diseases have been aptly called "hlth DIS
cases." because the germs which cause
them flourish most luxuriantly in all sorts
of organic dirt, or filth. Such germs COM
monty occur in water drawn from con-
taminated water supply, or in ice taken
from contaminated ponds or rivers. Among
the most common of germ diseases are
typhoid fever, diphtheria, cholera, cholera
infantum and yellow fever. Physicians All
agree that from impure water the great
est danger arises. And when il Is remem-
bered that the only really pure water is
distilled water, that ice water is often pro-
life in disease germs, and that even bollAd
water fails to purify ii, II is at once seen
how great is the danger that confronts US.
The best advice which can be given 10
people whether residing in city or coun-
try, is to make use of some pure, etfectual
stimulant which will keep the blood In
healthy circulation and prevent con-
tagious germs getting a stronghold on a
stagnant system. Nothing will do this so
well as pure whiskey, and the pure
whiskey best known TO the world is Duffy's
pure malt.
Not only will 1t keep the system in vigor-
Gus condition, but its addition to even con-
taminated water will render IL harmless.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-06-15

lecture was freely illustrated by casts and
photographs, among them the Venus de
Milo the Water Nymph, and the Song OF
the Lark.
To-mOrrow's programme promises a good
deal. DR.. Graham Taylor, of Chicago, will
conduct the Biblical exposition; Professor
Cravens viii organize the chorus. and DR..
HCrlburt the normal class. AT 2 o'clock
Rev. +. c. Bruner, of Chicago, will discuss
lecture will be by DR.. Frank Bristol, OF
Chicago, on My Young Man"
Among those. who are here for the season
aFf Topeka@DT. faI lo5S% MennInger, Mrs. F. P Ba-
con, DIR. Mary E. Stewart, Mrs. A. G. Lew
is, Mrs. G. o. Smith. Mrs. G.. A, Glass
Madison. Mrs. ]. P. Cecil. Mrs. I. NJ. Bey-
Ter, Mrs. Mary Better, Professor A. f.
Palmer. Professor Lucy c. Dougherty, Miss
Kansas City, Mo.-Elizabeth Phillips, Mrs.
A. Campbell, c. McLain, Miss Laura Whip
Kansas City, Kas.-Mrs. Winfield Free
man. Mrs. A. Blaker Mrs. c. L. Brokaw.
Fort Scott-Mrs. ]. D. MeCleverty.
Newton-Mrs. James Mckee. Mrs. o. b.
Council Grove-George P. Morehouse. Mrs.
w. n. White Mrs. Ernest Bowles. Mrs. A
J. Marks Mrs. Kate Arlington.
Leavenworth-Miss Emma Cav.
Lawrence-Dr. F. G. Herr, Mrs. A L.
Ashley. Mrs. Laura NJ. Flogg. S. ]. Smith.
LaCygne-W. L. Broadwel. c. c. Atldn-
oiathe-Rev. D. R. Steiner, Mrs. H. C.
Livermore. Miss Clara Marley, /. q. Pick
ering.
Emporia-Miss Clara Eskridge, Mrs. Will
lis Martin, Miss Carrie Lee.
Baldwin-Nrs ]. Z. Walker, n. ]. Pax
ton. ]. w. Sleeper. A. Kendall. S. Lake. J.
Morehead f. w. Simpson, James Murray,
Rev. j. NJ Baldwin. NJ. E Baldwin.
St. Mary's-Mrs. George Mohler.
Garnett-D. p. Stevenson. Miss Mary
Hunter.
Oswego-Miss Belle Inglish. Mrs. Paisley.
Cottonwood Falls-W. A Morgan, Mrs.
E. T. Holmes.
Great Bend-Mary Woodburn.
Girard-Nell Chaffee.
Eureka-J. W. Davidson.
Neodesha-Mrs. j. ID. Nichols
Spring Hill-Mrs. Robert Chenowith.
Clay Center-Mrs. W. II. Peckham. Mrs.
Pierce Randall.
Columbus-W. r. Cowley.
lie ROy-Miss Olive Weatheriy.
Homewood-Mrs. c. w. Green, Miss Vio-
let Eddy.
Williamsburg-Mi Nell Fowler.
Manhattan-Mrs. Louise Spohr.
Cherokee-E. Gilman.
Mulberry-M. c. Kelly.
Usage City-R. r. Snyder.
Wellsville-W. S. Brockway.
Pleasant Hill-NIiss Eta Clay.
Mount Ida-Mrs. T. Foster.
Chanute-L. B. Keller.
Beloit-B. F. Bracken.
Paola-Mrs. NJ. Sponabls.
Erie-J. NJ. Allen.
Horton-J. F. Bailey.
Argentine-Mrs. J. J. Trickey.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-06-15
THE EARTHQUAKE IN INDIA.
Later Reports Show 1t Was Much More
Disastrous Than Was Thought
MT EirSi.

Calcutta, June 14.-Later reports increase
the gravity of the earthquake shocks of
Saturday last in this city and vicinity. An
extensive area was affected. causing much
misery among many of the poor Europeans
Eurasians and natives.
The shocks were felt at Simla, Agra,
Bombay Manipur and at many places far
down the central provinces. An immense
amount of damage was done at Hoogley,
Burdwan and Dacea, where several per-
sons were killed and at Gopalpoor. Patna,
Ransganj, Nangippor, Balisor MaZiffar-
poor and Monghyr. A terrific shock was
experienced at Darjiling. where many
houses were destroyed. Traffic on the East
ern Bengal railroad is interrupted. Bridges
have been damaged and a train was over
turned on the Assam-Bengal line. The
ground opened at Manipur and the town OF
Kohima, north of Manipur, was severely
damaged.
The heat prevailing is the highest on rec
ord. 1926 degrees in the shade having been
registered at Jacobabad, on the frontier OF
Beluchistan.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-06-15

on the part Of some of the senators, espe-
cially Mr.. Nelson, TO have immediate ac-
tion, Mr.. Carter stated that he was as
anxious as any senator could be TO enact ef-
icient antitrust legislation. but II was all
important that whatever action was taken
should be in prOperform and able 10 stand
a judicial test. He urged the party in very
strong terms to lay hold Of the trust ques-
tion at the present time. saying II was 60
ing TO be without doubt the important Ques-
tion of the future. He expressed the opin-
ion that both questions of tariff and the
finances would soon be subordinated to that
of the trusts. There was no division on Mr..
Carriers proposition to refer the matter to
the judiciary committee. 1t was the un-
derstanding that an early report would
be made to the Republican caucus.
In accordance with the action of the eau
Gus, when the sugar schedule is taken up
in the senate tomorrow and the voting
stage is reached on the Pettigrew amend
ment against trusts, Senator Allison Will
ask that the vote shall be postponed until
the consideration of the tariff as whole
shall be completed. He will also ask to
have the Hawaiian reciprocity question
postponed for the present.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-06-15
OFF FOR CUBA AGAIN.
Tug DauntIess Leaves Key West on
Another of Her Famous Fill
mastering Expeditions.

Key West, Fla. June 14-The tug Daunt-
less was released from custody by the col
lector of customs late last night. Word was
soon passed among the faithful, and thirty
Of her original passengers gathered on the
wharf with bundles and packages from the
ends of which machete handles and muz-
zles of revovers could be seen. In the
meantime, steam was hurriedly gotten up
on the Dauntless and the little tug cast of
from her dock and proceeded to sea. The
Marblehead. lying at anchor in the stream.
only a short distance of, either did not see
her or did not care to intercept her.
Instead of proceeding to sea through the
regular sea channel. the Dauntless gave
the Marblehead a wide berth, passing far
astern, and passed out through the north
west channel into the Florida bay. A local
pilot was taken aboard to carry her into the
Gulf. either through Knights key or Bahia
Honda channel where, il is alleged, YES
sci with arms and ammunition awaits her.
The revenue steamer Forward left yester-
day. and the McLane has sailed TO try TO in
tercept the expedition. which, 1t is reported,
will leave for Cuba from some point on the
Florida coast.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-06-15
SENATOR MORGAN ON CUBA.
That the Government Is
Stronger Than Ever.

Washington, June 14-Senator Morgan,
I'm an interview. says: Il have information
from most reliable authority that Cuba is
under the control of a completed organized
civil government. stronger to-day than it
ever was before, and so well established
that IL is impossible now for the Spaniards
to overthrow II. The Cubans have, by the
natural resources of that part Of the island
in which they are dominant SUFFICIENT food
supplies to sustain them to the end. The
tactics of General Gomez baf1e the span
iards effectually.
grave In Spain that the government Is
obliged 10 keep at home all Of its regular
troops, an army OF $4,000 men, $1,000 of
whom might have been landed on the ISL
and and swept 1t from one end TO the other.
But that is now out of the question. These
trained soldiers are wanted at home to
meet dangers that are threatening the
to put In control a man not in accord with
1T is Impossible for me even to conject-
ure what President Mckinley VIII do, al
though l am not at all inclined to impute
to his unpatriotic motives.
But whatever this government may do,
I am satisfied that this is one revolution
which will not go backward.
"Wcrk has already been accomplished
and established which must result in the
independence Of Cuba. The sedate action
of the United States senate defining the
relations between Spain and Cuba Is "a
firm and irrevOcabe declaration OF the
truth that there is war in the island OF
Cuba.
'"The administration is subjected to the
pressure of two classes of American citi-
zers concerning themselves about purely
business matters. One is that which is said
to have between $50. 900, 900 and 500 1900
Invested in the island. The other is the
class which, in this case, as well as In
every other like it, avail themselves OF
the opportunity to make money out OF the
dilemInas and distresses Of others. They
would have as the basis Of Cuban inde-
peEdence the issuance Of So,000,OOO OF
bonds one-half devoted to replacing the
losses sustained by Americans and the
other half TO go into the pockets of the
bcEdholders and bond placers. This gov
| eriIment 1 think is now in a state of
contention with these influences No mat
ter how earnestly the president may be-
liove in doing justice to Cuba or how great
his desire to promote her independence,
or his zeal to take care of our people and
rights in the islands, he is handicapped
by the crowd that are only seeking TO
make money out of the misfortunes of
others"
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-06-15
A. O. U. W. SUPREME LODGE.
Adjournment Not Reached Yesterday,
as Was Expected-Relief
Scheme Rejected.

Milwaukee, Wis, June 1.-THE proposi-
ton put forward by the states of New
York. oregon and California for the relief
of the aged and needy members Of the a.
o. L. w. by the local lodges before the
death of the member, the lodge TO be re-
maid from the benefit money after it be-
comes due, was defeated at the session of
the supreme lodge tonight. "A new law
was adopted providing that in the future
All decisions of the grand masters OF the
Jurisdictions in which some law Of the su-
preme lodge is interpreted must be re-
was adopted for the purpose Of securing a
more similar application Of the laws Of the
INV as the Grand masters have been In the
habit of making conflicting interpretations
of the supreme laws. The supreme lodge
did not adjourn to-day, as was expected,
and the Indications are that it will be in
session until Wednesday.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-06-15
REPUBLICAN SENATE CAUCUS.
Hawaii Treaty Proposition Passed
Over to Ayvnit Annexation
Developments.

Washington. June 1.-THE Republican
senators were in caucus for more than
three hours tonight and when adjourn
meut was reached not very much progress
had been made. The Hawaiian treaty
prouCsition was passed over to be consid-
cred at another caucus, as several sena-
tors expressed the opinion that If II was
true that treaty of annexation was to be
sent in it would be absurd TO enact legis-
latcn looking TO the abrogation of the
treaty Of reciprocity. Senators who were
aware Of the progress OF the annexation
treaty did not feel at liberty to give the
caucus fun information. Although there
was much reticenCe observed, II was be-
licved that the president would be consult
ed tomorrow on the subject of the propos-
senator Frye. speaking in behalf of the
friends Of the reciprocity treaty, said that,
in view Of these developments. they were
satisfied TO have the subjects postponed
until further developments in connection
with the great question OF our future re-
There was. therefore. no opposition when
II was suggested that the Hawaiian treaty
be passed over.
The proposition r beet sugar bounty
was then broachel : Senator Gear. Of
Iowa. who proposed mat a bounty be given
of = cent per pound per annUm, decreasing
at the rate Of lilo of cent year for five
years when the bounty should cease.
Ihe SUCCESSION W was Is onp1SseI .l S,s by several
1eCtionable system. II was supported by
Senators Gear Thurston and Shoup. The
dwelt especially upon the necessity for
bounty in case the sugar was to continue
TO come in free. saying that with the COM
petition Of Oriental labor. by which the
island sugar was produced II would be i'm
possible TO establish the beet sugar indus
try in the United States without some such
encouragement as a bounty would give.
They took occasion incidentally to score
the Hawaiian reciprocity treaty as a blight
upon American Industries and to express
the hope that II annexation should fan the
reciprocity treaty would be cancelled forth
with.
There was such 4 determined opposition
TO the bounty plan that Mr.. Gear reduced
the figure to a Of cent pound and then
withdrew il entirely without risking a vote
on II.
The principal speech on the question of
the advisabiity of an antitrust amend
ment Affecting the entire bill. which was
the next matter taken up, was made by
Senator Carter, Of Montana, who moved
that the subject be referred to the Repub-
Ncan members of the judiciary committee,
with instructions to investigate the ques-
tion thoroughly with the view of deciding
what action could be taken to limit trusts
within the bounds Of the federal lmita-
tions. The Pettigrew amendment and the
Nelson amendments, the latter senator hav-
ing two on the trust subject. were before
tAs caucus. and there was an evident desire
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-06-15
AGED MAN DRAGGED TO DEATH.
Was CuItivating Potatoes With a
Span of Mules, Which
Ran Away.

Lawrence. Kas. June 14-(Special) Joel
HarmeH aged IS years, a farmer who lived
two miles south of the poor farm, was
dragged to death this morning by team
of mules with which he was cultivating
potato patch. He was at work in the field
when the team became frightened and ran
away He became entangled in the lines.
He was dra gged through a barbed wire
fence a couple of times, and the flesh torn
from one of his legs clear TO the bone one
arm was broken in two places, his nose
was broken and his skull was crushed. be-
sides other numerous minor injuries Mr..
Harmell was one of the old residents in
that part of the county. and was very well
known and highly respected.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-06-15
PROGRESS OF W. C. T. U.
National Officers Issue a Report Show
ing What Was Accomplished
Iast Winter.

Chicago, June 1.-THE national W. c. T.
L. officers have issued a report regarding
the work of the various state legislatures
in session this year. and from it this is
taken:
Legislation in reform measures this WIN
ter has been quite gratifying. Illinois
passed a police matron bill to apply to
cities of over 1.6o0 inhabitants; also a strin-
gent temperance education bill, and cigar
bill. Minnesota passed bill prohibiting
the admission of anyone under y to dance
houses, concert saloons or any place where
Intoxicating liquors are sold or given away.
The Iowa legislature made liquor bills un-
collectibe. Tennessee. Massachusetts, Ken
lucky, Connecticut and Indiana passed
strong anti-cigarette laws. In Washington,
an anti-viviseCtion bill was passed, the le-
gal age of consent raised from u to 1s
years, and suffrage amendment Is to be
submitted TO the voters at the November,
1895, election. The supreme court of Mis-
souri, has decided that woman may hold
any office from which they are not de-
barred by the state constitution
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-06-15
A HUGE PETITION.
Memorial Continuing Six Million Sig
natures Presented to Congress
in Behalf of Cuba

Washington. June 1.-THE house to-day
adjourned until Thursday, after a session
that lasted fOrty-five minutes. The only
attempt to transact business was a re-
quest by Mr.. Lacey, Republican. of Iowa,
for unanimous consent for bill for the
relief of residents of Greer county o. T.
Mr.. Henry, Democrat, Of Texas. promptly
objected. and then. after the usual Demo
cratic protest against the Republican policy
of not appointing committees, the house,
by S. TO *, with Is present and not voting,
decided TO adjourn.
Before the session began, the hub of a
wheel wound round with monster petit
tion. said to contain 5000, 900 signatures,
appealing to congress to recognize the Gu
ban insurgents as bellgerents, was wheeled
into the space in front of the speakers ros-
trum. 1t had been in circulation through
out the United States for about six months
and was presented to congress by Repre-
sentative SulZer, OF New York.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-06-15
FRISCO TRAIN WRECK.
Two Cars Demolished and Three Per-
sons Hurt, One of Whom
May Die,

Galena, Kas., June 4.-(Special) The
two rear cars of mixed train on the Fris-
co were wrecked to-day about four miles
east of this place by the rails spreading.
All on the train were more or less severely
injured. E. D. Sharpnack, of this place,
received an ugly cash in top of head and
his left shoulder was badly bruised; ]. Il.
Coleman. of Aurora. Mo-, sustained frac-
tured rib and wound in forehead; o. l..
Ingledue. of Marshalltown, Ia, travelling
for r. =. Smith e. Son, Chicago, was
thrown across the car as II toppled over
receiving several broken ribs, hurt across
shoulders and sustained internal injuries
from which he may not recover.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-06-15
THE DEADLY CORSET.
Said to Have Cost the Lives of Three
Girls who Were Struck
by Lightning.

Rellaire. O., June A-The lives Of three
Young ladies were blotted out by lightning
while they were on their way home from
the NJ. Z. church at Jacobsburg. The vic
tins are Minnie Mcclure. daughter of Rev.
Thomas Mcclure; Alpha Taylor, daughter
of William Taylor, and Emma White.
daughter OF Simon White, all aged about
IL wears Sarah Bohring was badly stunned
and NAV die They were residents Of ia
cobsburg a village on the Bellaire, Zanes-
Vile & Cincinnati railway, eleven miles
west of this city, and were walking to-
gether in the road about 100 yards from
the church when they were struck by the
lightning. 1t is believed that the steel cor
sets worn by the three that were Killed
were the chief cause of their death, as
Miss Bohring. who was only stunned, wore
none.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-06-15
WINFIELD JOINTS MUST GO.
Citizens Hold n Mass Convention and
Decide to Take steps to
Drive Them Out.

Winfield. Kas.. June 4.-(Speclal) At a
citizens mass meeting in the city tonight,
attended by about 900 temperance workers
II was decided 10 take active steps at once
toward closing the joints In the city, and
to that end a committee composed of
Colonel s. E. Fink, eX-county attorney:
George Ordway and S. II. Jennings was
appointed to select a permanent committee
OF not less than ten TO secure the enforce
ment Of law If the end desired cannot be
attained otherwise, an appeal will be made
to Governor Leedy for an assistant attor-
ney general. Another committee was ap-
pointed TO wait on the city and county off,
GERS and demand that the joints be closed
during the Chautauqua assembly.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-06-15
NEWS AT CHILLICoTHE.
Mr., and Mrs. =. +. McEwen rendered
Reception at the state Nor
NAL school.

Chillicothe. No. June 14.-(Special) Mr..
s. +. McEwen and wife arrived this morn
ing from Bloomfield, Ill. They were only
recently married and are now enjoying a
short wedding tour before proceeding TO st.
Joseph. their future home. Mrs. McEwen
was Miss Alma White, formerly resided in
ChilIicothe, and was a very popular young
lady. Mr.. McEwen Is a st. Joseph news
paper man and has many warm friends in
Chillicothe.
Tonight Mr.. and Mrs. McEwen were ten
dered a reception by Professor and Mrs.
Allen Moore at the Normal school build
ing. A number Of friends and former ac-
ouaintances were present.
on July 25. Hon. W. d. Leeper Will deliv-
er the annual address at the commence
ment exercises Of the ChilicOthe normal.
Mr. Leeper is an orator of state reputation
and his address on this occasion Is looked
forward to with interest.
Crops OF all kinds are very promising. es-
peciaily the corn crop. Rain has fallen at
needed intervals and vegetation general
promises . liberal xts4A