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Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-25
KANSAS RAILROAD BOARD MAKES
ITS ANNUAL REPORT.
ASKS AUTHORITY TO FIX RATES
RECOMMENDS LAW LIKE THE
BILL LEEDY VETOED.
Urges That the Board he Empowered
to Run the Railroad Business to
Suit ItScif-Wants Help
From the Supreme
Court.

| Topeka, kas., Dec. 2i-(Spccial) The
members of the state board of railroad
commissioners to5day completed their an
nual report and sent it to the governor.
Then they left for their homes 10 spend
Christmas. As told in The Journal Friday
morning. the commissioners did not recon-
mend the passage Of Il maximum freight
rate law, as it is known among Populists.
or the calling of an extra session of the
legislature. They simply recommended
that the present law be amended, giving
the board power to fix the rates. A bill
of that kind was passed ny the last lcgis-
| laturc, but was vetoed by the governor.
The recommendations, taken from the
report, follow:
THE subject of additional railroad lesis
lation has been much discussed in recent
, years in Kansas. 1t is a question about
which there has been much difference of
opinion. 1t is one of supreme Importance
to the people, and Is by no means free from
| difficulty. This board has given the matter
as much careful consideration as it could.
consistently with the performance of its
routine duties, and respectfully suggests
the following points for supplemental leg
islation:
"First-That the board of railroad COM
missioners should be empowered to estab-
lish and prescribe maximum schedule of
freight rates and to revise and readjust
| the same from time to time conditions
| require for the railroads doing business in
| the state, to and from all points within
the state.
"Second-That it should be empowered to
make and prescribe the classification of
| freight.
'Three-That 1t should be empowered to
classify the railroads in fixing freight rates
according to the gross amount of their re-
pective annual earnings within the state
"Fourth-The law should surround the ex-
ercise of these powers with all due and
proper safeguards. so that orders of the
board. when made, should be valid and
enforcible. Full and ample notice of the
time and place of hearing should be given
to the railroad companies affected, reason
able time for preparation for the examin-
alton and investigation. and opportunity for
the presentation of evidence and argu-
| ments, in order that there should be a
full and fair determination of the uues-
| tions involved
In addition to the penalties, or similar
ones, provided by section % of the
present law against the refusal to obey
an order of the board. the law should
provide that the supreme court shall have
power to compel, by mandamus, or other
proper legal process, upon the application
or the board. compliance with any and
all orders and decisions OF the board, made
| under any provision of the law, which the
court shall find to be just and reasonable:
and the findings. orders and decisions of
the board should be made prima facie evil
dence of the truth of the facts and state
ments therein contained"
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-25
RAILWAY CROSSING DISASTER.
and Their Little Daughter
Fatally Injured.

Wilmington. Del, Dec. 24.-Mr. and Mrs.
Wesley Mcbride. Of Stanton. were killed
and their daughter. Carrie. aged years.
fatally injured this morning at the Stan
ton crossing of the Philadelphia. Whining
ton & Baltimore railroad. five miles below
this city. They started to cross the rail-
road tracks just a. the Washington and
New York express. due here at 300 O'Clock.
reached the station. The locomotive
plunged into the vehicle with dreadful eff
feet. Mrs. Mcbride was instantly killed
and her husband hurt so badly that he
died in a few minutes. The little girl was
terribly injured and will die.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-25
PORTLAND UNFORTUNATE.
Still Trying to Force It's Services
Upon the Government to Re-
lieye YukOnera.

Portland, Ore, Dec. 2+.-The Portland
chamber of commerce to-day sent the fol-
lowing telegram to Secretary of War Alger:
1t is feared by the people of the North
west that the government relief expedition
cannot reach the Yukon in time to prevent
suffering. The city of Portland is prepared
with your assistance. to equip and forward
an advance expedition with enough food to
relieve immediate wants. We are prepared
20 start an expedition with experienced vol
unteers. and reach Dawson in sixty days if
the department will apportion $4,000 of the
relief fund for this purpose.
DO not he deceived by reports emanating
supplies to sell at high prices. that there is
food sufficient to prevent actual starva-
tion."
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-25
FOUR CHILDREN sUFFocATED.
Left Alone by Their Parents and
Their Attic Home Caught

Philadelphia, Pa. Dec. 24.-Four children
named Mabelski were suffocated by smoke
this morning in an attic room occupied by
the family, at No. II Christian street.
Their parents were away and the house
caught fire from an overheated stove and
before the little ones could be rescued they
We're rendered unconscious by smoke. and
all were dead when carried out of the
house. The names of the children were
John, aged years; Constine. aged 5: Mary.
aged s: kaswara. aged l. The fire was
quickly extinGuished. The pecuniary loss
is slight
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-25
CLEVELAND'S FIRE LOSS.
Much Greater Than Early Estimates,
Probably Exceeding $1,-
OOO. 900

Cleveland. O.. Dec. IA detailed review
of the big fire shows that the loss. if any
thing. will exceed s1oo0,oG0 The list of ac-
cident was unusually heavy, and as Il result
one man, Lieutenant William II. McFCeters,
ho fell down the elevator shaft. is deau.
The other accidents were: Fireman John
Hubner. leg broken: Fireman Kane. inter
nal injuries: Hoserndn john EIlers. badly
burned: Emma Valdoski hurt by falling
sign: Captain Henry Hanks, back sprained
Fireman James Richards. overcome by
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-25

smoke; John E. Waffle, badly injured in
ternally.
\ thrilling incident of the FIRE was run
away team attached TO Il closed carriage
containing Mrs. W. y. White. of this city.
and Mrs. E. ". Shoemaker. OF Denver The
people. Mrs. Shoemaker said IL was like
riding on q pavement OF human lives
When the carriage WAS stopped. both ladies
were unconscious. though not injured.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-25
New Jersey Railway Disaster.

New York. Dec. IA drill engine and
train of fiat cars on the Central railroad
of New Jersey collded in Communipaw to-
day. Brakeman Coils Haycock was killed.
Fireman John Higgins was fatally injured
and Engineer William MartaSh was so
badly scalded that flesh came off with his
clothing in great strips.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-25
Instantly Killed by n Train.

Pittsburg, Pa, Dee. Civilian Royce.
aged o. of Utica. n. Y, was struck and in
stantIy killed by an express train on the
Baltimore & Ohio railroad at Linden sra-
tion. He was Just finishing up his days
work, and intended going home to spend
Christmas with his widowed mother.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-25
Henry Howard Pardoned.

Detroit Mich. Dec. 4.-As a Christmas
present Governor Pingree this afternoon
pardoned Henry Howard. who. under the
name of Harry Dale. was convicted last
May of criminally assaulting Maggie Leon
ard in this city and sentenced to Jackson
for life. The liberated man was formerly
a travelling man for James II. Walker. OF
Chicago. His wife resides in Topeka, kas.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-25
For Charle. sloan. Murder.

Paola. Kas.. Dec 24.-tSpecial) The pre-
liminary hearing of l.. ". Spargur G. r.
Wadder and James Upp. charged with the
murder of Charles Sloan. was held yester-
day. Spargur and Wadder were acquitted
and Upp was released on bond of $500
Their plea was self-defense.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-25

lNS ttlt attOll'Ii W ITO
purposes of all my
assets. will be sub
mitted to my credit
ors and to the cred
itors of the Chestnut
Street National bank
and the Chestnut
Street Trust and
Savings Fund Com
pany. / believe. and
this belief is shared
by those who have
been informed of the
situation. that. with
this plan. which will
involve partly an ac-
ccptance of Record
Publishing Company
stock. approved by
the creditors, none Of
them ultimately will
lose anything"
Mr.. SjuCerly'S state
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-25
Took Too Much Morphine.

Leavenworth, Kas.. Dec. 24.-(Speciai)
Clark a. soldier at Fort Leaven-
worth and clerk in the commissary depart
ment, was found in his quarters this even
ing unconscious from the effects of NOR
phne. Clark has been in the habit of us
ing the drug and it is thought that he
took an overdose. He is In the hospital,
with the chances against his recovery
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-25
CREDITORS TO BE PAID IN FULL
William VI. SiDEerly Announces His
Determination 10 Pay Every
Dollar lie. Owes.

Philadelphia. Dec. 2i.-William NJ. Sing
erly president of the Chestnut Street Ma
tional bank and of its allied institution.
the Chestnut Street Trust and Savings tunh
Company. which collapsed yesterday. Is
sued this statement to the public tonight:
'On Tuesday. or at the latest on Wednes-
day. Il plan now being TO 'mulated. reauir-
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-25
Expenses of the stock Yards Case.

Topeka, Kas., Dec. 2i.-(Special) The
Topeka people who receive compensation
for the part taken in the Kansas City
stock yards litigation received their fees
to-day in time for use in buying holiday
presents. TIE following amounts were re-
ceived by interested parties: Special Mas
ter George w. Clark. $3,10O: c. H. Nettels,
stenographer. $780, George F.. Sharitt,
costs. $500; Attorney General Boyle, sl62.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-25
Struck by an Indiana Train.

Rushville Ind. Dec. 24.-Miss Ida Brooks
was killed and Mr.. William Pearcy fatally
injured by being struck by the fast ex-
press train on the Cincinnati. Hamilton e
Dayton road at Griffin's station. They
were returning in buggy from d Christ
mas entertainment.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-25

penitentiary. was to-day pardoned by Pres
ident Mckinley. 1t Is feared, however. that
the pardon came too late. as Allison Is ~
ing in the hospital of the penitentiary.
critically Ill from cnuSumntion.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-25
Pardon Probably Too Late.

Pittshurg Pa. Dec. PA. C. Allison.
of Sunbury, Pa. convicted last March of
fraudulent use of the mails. and sentenced
10 serve eighteen months in the Western
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-25
A STITCH IN TINE SAVES NINE.

Heat sense of tenderness and swelling Of part,
are all indications that there is need of instant repair
the stitch in time. Where these symptoms exist
the left or the right side of the womb disease of
ovary is setting n and soon there will be, if there
is not already established, discharge, trihing at
frst but later copious and irritating. Soon, also
there will be felt dull dragging pains radiating from
the ovary.
Do not my sister let your malady go so far, but
those of you who already suffering in this =.
way should begin at once course of treatment 4
with Lydia f. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. I
1t will restore the organs to their normal con- I
diton.
In this connection Mrs. f. L. MYERS, QUAKE
AXE, Pa, says: MY ovaries badly dis
eased. and for almost a year suffered with Sc
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-25
"a


with nv foot
half
worked
Compound To those who suffering
they need"
Pkha wishes befend Lyun
telling feel
Think privilege
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-25
Hanged for Wife Murder.

Richmond. Va, Dec. 24.-Peter Coleman,
who murdered his wife at Old Church some
months ago. was hanged at Hanover Court
House to-day. The execution was quiet
Death was almost instantaneous.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-25

space of seven acres. including the ground
and gallery floors; was $40 feet long by
600 feet wide. and contained 2.5O1.cO0 pounds
of steel. 10000 feet of timber and 3,cI4,o1O
hrfckc
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-12-02
Additional Local.

Uono and see how cheap yoA can
NO. yeur family at Thornton's.
Highest cash price paid for cor by
- ar load. G. 8. BoVEE.
Will Talcott was home from the
otato Univsrsity for Thanksgiving, re-
uaiaing until Monday.
will take : good new mich COW in
oxshanke for . nns new organ or piano.
C. D. LUTK1N.
10 head Of cattle, buggies, harness,
~. sold at auction At Boves's livery
horn ut. afternoon, Dec. 4.
\. CAisoine has completed > new
oern crib on his farm. It IL quite .
larxe affair and we'll made.
One hundred and Fifty head Of sattls
= b sold 70 the highest bidder 81
novee's bara next Saturday at ] p. m.
sharp.
osorgs n. Olmstsad has moved from
hamilton county, Iowa, to Elk Point,
aud .has purehased the Curry house
north d Tho railroad.
10. Henkin attended the Riedels'
beekSf Violin recital q yermillior
Mendey sight, and Tsports it a eater
tanaats " : hiGh sFdor.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-12-02
3teamship Agency.

Whom you r looking for the cheap
est rates to Norway, Sweden or England
don't fail to call on the undersigned.
l have through tickets On hand via
Cunard Line with it's new boats Lu-
cania and Campania, which make the
trip New York to Christania in s days,
5 hours. via the White Star, the
Royal mail route: also via the Beaver
Line, tho dearest water route by 500
miles. You can buy via the Beaver
Line and enjoy an all day ride up the
St. Lawrence river. I will meet any
competition and sell via any route de-
sired F. l. CUMMINs,
Agt. c. NJ. L. st. p. R'y.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-12-02

Apples. Apples. Apples! Get them
Ut s. g. Thornton's.
Best fresh oysters ia town - cents q
quart At Z. Kaapp's. 2-3t
Judge Jones il trying at Yankton
this week the Washburn circus sases
for Judge Smith.
Low prices on Shoes. Largest stock
Of new goods. Some in and SEQ US.
3. g. THORNTON, Shoeman.
Miss Pearl Wiltse, one Of tho Yank-
ton teachers, visited in the family Of
Prof. French last Saturday.
J. B. Brubachsr bought last week q
fns Kstey piano of Joe Henkin. Only
a few sre left for the holidays.
The officers OF the Union County
Noman's Suffrage Association will
meet at tho homo OF Mr.. Truman Ames
Saturday, Dec. 4, At 3 o'clock p. n.
Miss Mary HAPPIER and Miss Kate
Gettings passed the Thanksgiving re-
cess pleasantly in the family Of W. r.
Tremains at Akron. Mrs. Trsuaine
il q sister Of Miss Kalfsr.
A committee sfthe MinaeAaha Ceun-
ty Bar Association has called = meet
ing at Sioux Falls next Tuesday for the
purpose. Of forming . State Bar Associ-
alton. Union ssunty will b repre-
sAnted.
Mrs. J.. q. Tracy has purchased 4
new Monitor wind mill, and the same
has been erected upon her farm near
Jefferson. The frame 10 sixty feet
high and 10 said " be tho finest wind
mill in Union county.
These Saturday auction sales ara
attracting large crowds to town, and
are proving . good thing for the farm.
ers a. we'll. There viii BE- another big
sale of stock next Saturday At Alison
Bovse's livery barn. See full "a else
where.
DR.. w. J. Comfy l. Son, whe are
always on the alert for the best in their
line, present the readers Of The OoUR-
Ter with = new nd this week. They
are advertising . fss lire Of Holiday
Goods, which is undoubtedly the larges,
assortment YER placed upon their
counters. Read what they have Il
say, and call and see their stock.
Hon. Hans Anderson. formerly sheriff
Of Union county, 10 new comfortably
settled upon his halt section farm il
May1eld, where he has erected him
self . very 6ns eight room rssidsnsa
and conmodious barns and outbuildings
making one Of the best and most con
venient farm plants in the county. Il
IL 4 distinct advantage when such I
man a. Mr.. Anderson becomes . resi-
dent In any community. TsnAss. o.
AsaA.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-12-02
New Heating Stoves cheap 1t Thorn

New Heating Stoves cheap At Thorn
toa's.
Fall liae OF ladies. girls, and children,
Sac shoes at Kslly's.
8. q. Thornton il Offering great
bargains in Shoes At SOC. - 81, regular
81 and 3l.5e grade. Odds and Ends.
Gall and zee If We have your size.
About 600 pair 10 CLOSE out.
Chas. N. Herreld, of the State Board
Of Regents, has recently purchased q
beautiful upright Chickering piano Of
Mr.. c. D. Lufkin. Our townsman il
fast proving the fact that he can sol
pianos and organs in competition with
the largest music dealers in tho west.
For the benefit Of our public school.
Prof. Il. Z. Kratz, Of Sioux City, will
speak on Child Study"a week from
Friday night, Dec. 10th, At the Cong
rsgational church. This lecture has
been delivered in numerous cities in
several states. and has WOE warm
appreciation from newspapers, teach
srs and thoughtful people wherever
heard. We trust . large and repre-.
sentative audience of our best people
will avail themselves Of the privilege
Of this lecture.
This week w call attention to the
new ad advertisement of B.. Fl. Rowe, who
has been in business in this city fol-
more than thirty years. Mr.. Rowe
has = dns line Of hardware, stoves, tin
ware, etc. Call 1t his store and see
the Rarly Breakfast range, which i.
one OF the nnest ranges sver shown il
Elk Point. and 10 sold At remarkably
low price. A f%irst-class wafer heater
10 also advertised which burns cobs
coal or wood. Mr.. Rowe has been con.
Quoting his business on such salts
factory principles in relation to the
public that success has followed.
Ons Of the plate glass windows in the
door Of Gross hardware store was
broken one evening recently by the
conclusion produced by the pounding
of the salvation Army bass drum. The
Army was marching up Third street
and the drummer VA iambasting thu
pigskin head OF the drum a. though
tho devil was inside the drum an6
would not como out. Between the
buildings the noise OF the drum 10 ter
rible and it gees reverberating alone
the the thoroughiars rattling the win
dows and making life worth dying for
The window in Gross store gave way
before the conclusion and will have K
b replaced.-Press and Dokotsx.
We suggest that nditor Sselbach {,
up to Yankten and attend to the ruiz
wrought by his army. It will DO TIM
enough then for THE COURIER Art
Dakota Republicans editors to Aefen'
nti-salvation Army editors - tn
Lssdw only last wssk suggested tia
W shexld d.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-12-02

De Reszko's Guitar. which he praises
in such q glowing manner, saying:
my instrument has the sweetest tone
imaginable. yet it surpasses in power
any guitar I ever heard played is a
Washburn. We a show you an
instrument Of precisely the same
model and Of squally charming qualities
for ol5. 90. Make 10 an early visit of
inspection. C. d. LUTKIN.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-12-02
preo Pills.

prOO Pills.
Send your address to H. F. Bucklsn
b Co., Chicago, and get . free sample
box OF DR.. Kings New Life Pills. A
trial will convince you of their merits.
These pills are easy in action and are
particularly effective in the cure of
Constipation and Sick Headache. For
Malaria and Liver troubles they have
been proved invaluable. They are
guaranteed to be perfectly free from
every deleterious substance and to be
purely vegetable. They do rot weak
on by their action, but by giving tone
to tho stomach and bowels greatly in
vigorate the system. Regular sizn
25c. per box. Sold by J. 5. 'ralcott,
Druggist.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-12-02
Keep ysur Lamps Safe.

Persons having lamps with loose
burners or loose from standard, can
have them neatly and permanently
dxed 1t reasonable prices by leaving
them ct VIM. =. Mason's residence,
opposite 0oaR9grtisnal church.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-12-02

Send II cents in postage stamps and
I will send you two Des Moines Lovers
Knot pins. Address VIM. HILEs,
Al Fourth ST., Sioux CITY, Ia.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-12-02

Ladies', Take tho Best. II you are
troubled with Constipation, SAllow
Skin, and a Tired Feeling, take Karl's
Glover Root Tea. 1t 10 pleasant to take.
Sold BY DR.. W. j. Comfy & Son.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-12-02

Just received q car load Of Wyoming
coal. M, A. MOORE T. Co.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-12-02

Complete line OF the famous Culpep-
por stiff hats at kei,y'.,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-12-02

Try Our New Crop Japan and Ceylos
Teas. 8. G. THORNTON.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-04
Csc a Box. Kinsman's Drug Store
The DICE slime CO., Springfield. Mass.
WERE NOT MlsL' AIDING.
The Books Of Defaulter Coffin Examined bv
High Court Officials.

Several officers Of the Independent
Order of Foresters met at the office OF
the newly appointed secretary. DR.. w.
VI. McDavid. Thursday, and there in
spected the books of the late secretary.
f. P. Coffin of Skowhegan. Among
those present We're the High Court au-
ditor. c. P. Dill of this city. A. H..
Bailey of Winthrop. together with H.
c. r.. Clarence Scott. Esq, of Old
Town. and II. T.. Foster of Winthrop
They made a careful and exhaustive
examination of the books and az
counts and decided, although the books
had been kept in a peculiar manner.
that they had not been kept that way
in order to make them misleading.
The loss is very heavy for so young a
court. but they will again be upon
good running basis in short time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-04
AMUsEM ENIs.
The Cornell Concert Company Will Remain
Another Week al Meonian Hall.

The Cornell's have extended their en-
gagement and will remain all of next
week. New features will he added. ant
new bill presented every night.
Among the novelties presented will be
the famous moving pictures, which
come direct from Boston and will open
Monday night. Amateur night, last
night. was a success, and was partici-
pated in by Mamie Scarles. j. d. Stan
ley. Jennette Canning. Asa Smith and
others.
In the vote by the audience, for the
amateur doing the, best. Miss Neitie
Marshall. who very prettiiy sang q
song, received 40 votes. Miss Mamie
Searles. for her excellent recitation.
received IS: Miss Jenetta Canning who
sang a song in very impressive man
ner. received Is votes; and J. D. Stan
ley. for his Irish songs, received Jos
votes. being awarded the watch
The hall was packed to its utmost
capacity.