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Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-05
A HARD WITNESS TO HANDLE.
Some of j. A. McDOnnId's Answer
Caused Even the Court to
IauHh.

]. B. Owens was the defendant in a suit
in Judge Henry's court on a note given for
n premium on an insurance policy. Owens
resisted payment IN the ground that the
policy was unsatisfactory. A jury decided
for Owens.
One of his witnesses was James A. Nc
Donald, who was testifying to a converse
ton between the two principals in the
plaintiffs drug store.
How did you come to be in the drug
store?" asked the defendants attorney.
"Oh. I had easel room in the drug store"
answered the witness. land l was there
when I wasn't outside"
This was so self-evident that the attorney
branched off on another tack.
How did you happen to hear all this con-
well. / had a policy in the same COM
pany, and I wondered If Owens had the
same kind. I didn't know much about
my policy, as I hadn't got it yet"
Didn't you investigate the matter before
you applied for the policy?" asked the at
torney.
a chance. He kind O. came the rush act
on me-"
This vivid description of the tactics of an
insurance agent caused court, jury. attor-
neys and spectators to laugh n the wit
ness was soon excused.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-05
Is STILL In A BAD TANGLE.
JUST WHO IS CHIEF ENGINEER NO.
BODY SEEMS TO KNOW.
City Attorney Middlebrook Has Not
Had Time to Look Into the
Case of the Water Works .
Engineer.

No progress was made yesterday in set
Ting the legal complication caused by the
action of two members of the board Of pub
lie works in attempting TO GUST Chief En-
gineer G. W. Pearsons, of the water de-
partment. Mr.. Pearsons reported for duty
at the water office in the city hall Wednes-
day and Thursday mornings, just the same
as If the order for his dismissal had not
been adopted by a majority of the members
who attended the meeting of the board on
Tuesday. Wynkoop Kiersted, who was ap-
pointed in Pearsons' place, is also acting
as chief engineer. He spent yesterday and
Wednesday examining the basins at Quin-
daro for the purpose of getting data 10 a
report to the board of public works in
which he will make communications as
to the work to be done in making the walls
OF the basins safe and the cost OF the same.
The city counselor and the members of
the board la not yet decided whether
Pearsons is or is not chief engineer of the
water department. Mr.. Middlebrook has
been requested to examine the city char
ter and the city ordinances relating to the
water department and prepare an opinion
for the guidance of the board. He says he
board meeting to be held to-day, as he is
too busy to prepare it. Discussing the sit
uation yesterday, Mr.. Middlebrook said:.
Without having given the matter the
thought that it deserves and without hay
ing made the necessary examination of the
city charter provisions and of the ordi-
nanceS bearing upon the water department,
l am inclined to the opinion that Mr..
Pearsons is under the civil service rulel laid
down in section IS of the new water works
ordinance, and that he must be given a
hearing before he can be dismissed from
the service of the city. But l do not want
to be understood as making this statement
as my final judgment in the matter. The
fact that Mr.. Pearsons has not been con-
firmed may cut some figure. The failure
to confirm any or all of the employees in
the water department under S~uperintend-
ent Pearsons may also prevent them from
claiming the benefit of the civil service
rule. But 1 would not want to give an
out and out opinion until after | had ex-
amined the city charter and all the water
works ordinances; While the new ordi.
nance which requires confirmation of all
the subordinates of Superintendent Long
veil repeats all ordinances or parts Of ordi-
nances in conflict Herewith, there may be
other ordinances that have additional pro-
visions that do not conflict with the pro-
visions of the water works ordinance and
that must be taken into consideration in
determining the matter"
Mr.. Pearsons. in addition to his claim
that he is under the civil service rule and
consequently could not be removed by the
board of public works without a trial, is
asserting that an appointee of the board
cannot be removed, even after trial, upon
the vote of two member of the board. He
contends that at least three votes are nee
essary for such removal.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-05
He IS A VERY BAD BOY.
Charley RushOng Tells His Teacher q
Tale of Cruelty Mt Home Which
Has M EO~uudatfon

Charley Rushong, the 11-year-old boy who
reported to his teacher. Miss Whitehead, at
the Irving school. Twenty-fourth and Pros
pect avenue. that his mother had assaulted
him with a stove shovel. bears a very bad
reputation in the neighborhood where he
lives. The facts in the case are that Char
ley pulled a chair out from under his
younger sister and hurt her badly.
per. The %neighbors of the Rusnongs arounu
Twenty-fourth and Montgall declare that
Charley is incorrigible. His mother SAYS
he is a very bad boy, and Police Officer j.
B. Estes corroborates her. Miss Whitehead
reported Charley's case to Professor Green
wood, and he said he would call the atten.
ton of the Humane agent to this boy. Uu
to a late hour last night the case had moi
been reported to Agent Greenman. how
ever.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-05
CONCERNING THE GROVE.
Trinl of Another of the Park Casei
Began I'm Judge Scarrftt's
ID Court Yesterday.

A jury was impaneled in Judge Slover's
court yesterday and the trial of the con-
domination Of The Grove. one of the park
boards most important breathing spot
propositions, was begun. The jury is COM
posed Of the following: Patrick Mallon. D.
8. Orrison. Frank Smith. George Orr, Wal
ter s. Halliwell and w. W. Taylor.
The Grove is a tract of land, heavily
timbered with walnut trees, lying between
tending from Chestnut street to Walrond
avenue. II comprises about eleven acres
estimates Of the value Of the land run ali
the way from s15. 200 to $50, 600. or from $1,000
to 5000 per acre.
The Grove will form one of the prettiest
pleasure grounds in the entire park sys.
tenn, and Will cost about as much as Holmes
square. though containing nearly five times
as much ground. The tract is 4h1ax1 block
in size.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-05
Greenland the FntherIand of the Mos
quito.


NJ. Francois Du Barri. an adventurous
French hunter. who has just returned from
a shooting trip in Greenland, says that
he believes he has made a singular discov-
cry. namely, that this LAM of ice and snow
IS the fatherland of the mosquito, SO num-
erous there are these winged pests. They
are more harassing than the home prod
uct of New Jersey. but not so much so
as the nervous complaints that Hostetter's
Stomach Ritters will promptly relieve.
Through the instrumentality of digestion
and assimilation, improved by the Bitters.
the human mechanism. acquire vigor and
steadiness. The medicine also cures and
prevents rheumatism. indigestion, malaria.
kidney complaint and constipation. and
imparts zest for the food and promotes
nightly slumber. It is beneficial to the
old. the young and the middle aged. per-
sons of robust constitution and those in
delicate health. Convalescence proceeds
without Hardness when it is used.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-05
Court Briefs.

G. j. Wagner was divorced from Martha
G. Wagner by Judge Slower yesterday. on
the ground of adultery with one Charles
Nichols.
The county court held a session in indie
pendence in order to take an adjournment
yesterday. and later left for the country to
inspect roads now under contract.
Assignee G.. C. Reynolds, of the South
western Coal Company, filed his term re-
port in Judge Gates court yesterday and
was allowed $500 for his services Inc $3.50
attorneys fees.
Judge Gates yesterday appointed DR.. E.
W. Schauffier to make an examination of
the injuries alleged to a been received
by Henrietta holland, who is suing the
city for 5000 damages.
Robert Bates. a laborer, swore out a
warrant yesterday before Justice Kruger
charging J. Bolen,. E.. Burns. D.. Hartmatt
and E. Minor with the theft of his over
coat, valued at So, on November 3. The
men We're arrested and released on 500
bond to appear for trial at 2 p. m. to-day.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-05
Epworth League Entertainment.

The Epworth League will give an enter
tainment at the Central NJ. E. church,
South, tonight. with the following pro.
gramme:
Mandolin and guitar trio, Messrs. Glenn
ments and Miss Clemments.
Vocal solo. Miss Moore.
Reading, Mrs. Franklin, What the Fid
die Told" by N. c. Franklin.
Violin solo. DR.. Newhouse.
Reading. Miss Starks.
Vocal duet. Miss Moore. Mr.. Moore.
Reading, Mrs. Franklin, His Mothers
Sermon" by Ian Maclaren.
Mandolin trio, Messrs. Clemments and
Miss ClemmentS.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-05
want. a Dover Interest.

Camelia Flanagan, the widow Of John
who died intestate. October IA,
last. brought suit yesterday against Eliza
F.. Slaughter for a dover interest in a lot
sold by her husband seventeen years ago
Mr.. and Mrs. Flanagan were married IAN
nary /, 1874. fifty-three years ago, and cele-
brated their golden wedding nearly four
years ago.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-05
Satisfied with Western Investments.

Harry F. West. president of the Penn
deIphia; A. Fries, chairman of the finance
committee of the company, n ". II.
Kingsley, who represents the company at
day. The Eastern men lay been inspect
ing the holdings of the company in the
West, and are well satisfied. they say, with
their Western investments. The company
has interests in Kansas City.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-05

him from st. Louis, announcing the illness
of his mother, the compliments cashed
drafts drawn upon D.. p. Dock at st. Louis
for SO and s12, respectively. The drafts
proved valueless. Young Dock has rela-
tives living at st. Louis and
At his request the cases were continued
to Thursday next in order to afford him an
opportunity to communicate with them:
Dock claims he drew on his brother in good
faith,
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-05
verdict Against northeast Electric.

John Ernest Dunn. a 4-year-old boy who
was badly hurt by a Northeast electric car
several months age. secured a verdict
against the company for 5000 in Judge
Slover'S court yesterday.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-05
Second wortbIex. DRIFT.

A second charge of obtaining money I'M
der false pretenses was yesterday lodged
in Justice Cases court against John Dock.
the young man arrested Tuesday at the in
stance of Henry Chick. The complainant
both instances it is alleged that by means
of kilograms purporting to have been sent
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-05
Fires Yesterday.

$40 a M, rear 1920 Penn street: one and
one-half story brick and one and one-half
story frame shed and stable. occupied by
Adjacent 1924 Penn street; one story
frame shed. occupied by Mrs. ]. Black
burn; loss, SIS; cause, scattering flames.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-05

rank and position, Coun Won Gotten has
also won a place for himself in the world
OF science by his African explorations. For
his contributions to the accurate scientific
XII owledge about the Dark Continent.
Count Won Gotten has been decorated with
medals by his own and other governments
and elected member of all the geographical
societies in Europe and this country.
The marriage of Count Won Gotten ard
Mrs. Lay will probably take place early in
the new year, though the date has not yet
been fixed.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-05

The engagement of Mrs. NJ. S. Lay. Of
Washington. and First Lieutenant Count
Adoiph Won Gotten. of the German en-
bassy. has just been announced. Mrs. Lay.
though a Baltimorean by birth, has lived
for a numbe of years in the capital city
and has always been a prominent iigure
there socially. Count Won Gotten Is a
first lieutenant In the Prussian guards, and
stree last January has been military and
nava! attache to the German embassy IN
Washington. Though he has inherited
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-05
FOUR PER CENT DEBENTURE STOCK
GREAT WESTERN RY,

The 4 per cent Debenture Stock Of the Chicago Great Western
Railway Company bears interest at the rate of 4 per cent per annum.
payable semiannualy.
The interest is paid to the registered owner o. the 18th day Of
January and the 18th day of July in each year by check sent to the
owner address p
This stock is the highest class issued by the company; has stood
the test of the panic of 1893, and subsequent years of hard times, and
has never failed to pay the stipulated interest.
1t is issue in shares of 10 hundred dollars each.
With the exception of about $780, 600 which has within the last
few weeks been purchased by local investors and employees, this
Debenture Stock is owned abroad and a only be obtained by pur-
chasing ION the New York and London Exchanges where the price is
fixed from day to day, according to the law of supply and demand
at which price 1t pays 5H per cent interest o n the investment Alta
prGe OF $50 per mar 1T would pay S per cent As the present price is
believed t b below its real value, tits liable to advance
Under the Companys rules the local registered owner Of five o r
more shares for six months prior thereto is entitled to free TRANSPORTS
ton to Chicago and return at the time Of the annual meeting in the
first half of September in each year.
Ash is impractnable or small investors to purchase in New York
or London, for the accommodation of those who desire to pur.
chase from S100 toS 2, ZOO of the stock, the following banks In pre-
pared to sell such small lots, to be paid for in full at the time of the
purchase, or, a the option of the purchaser, o be paid in monthly
instalments, as follows:
Ten dollars per share to be paid at the time the purchase is made,
and ten dollars pei share on the twentieth day of each succeeding
month. NATIONAL GERMAN-AMERICAN BANK, St p
MERCHANTS NATIONAL BANK, St Paul
UNION BANK. St. Paul.
%, 1897 FIRST NATIONAL BANK. Minneapolis.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-05
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PEOPLE IN SOCIETY. 8


Miss Blanche Youmans has returned from
a visit to Topeka friends.
DR.. and Mrs. Clifford, of Lawrence, at
tended the Ridenour-Carlat wedding last
evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. ]. Hearn and little
daughter. Nadine, are at the Auditorium
for the winter.
Mrs. Will Eberle has returned to Leav-
enworth, after a months visit to friends
in Kansas City.
Mrs. H. R. Kasson has out invitations
for a card party on Wednesday, afternoon,
Hart, Of New York. 49,
The Epworth League will give a literary
and musical entertainment in the parlorS
of the Central NJ. E. church, Lydia avenue
and Ninth street. this evening at s o'clock.
Miss Franc Littlefeld, who has been the
guest of Miss Sara Brown, will return to
her home in Topeka to-day, accompanied
by Miss Brown, who goes to attend the
Lotus party.
Miss Edith Burney: Of Harrisonville, Mo-.
is visiting Miss Belle Moore. of Prospect
ney will be the guest of her aunt, Mrs. J.
W. Moore. of 1921 East Fifteenth street.
The second annual ball Of the Baron
Hirsch camp. Woodmen of the World. will
be given at Shrine hall, S25 Central street,
on the evening of November Z. The Baron
HirSch camp is the only exclusively Jew
ish camp of the order.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. C.. Horton attended the
celebration of the golden wedding a%nniver-
sary of Mr.. and Mrs. L. Bullene at their
beautiful suburban home lear Lawrence
Wednesday afternoon. The number of
memorable one in every way.
The Euterpe Club held its initial meeting
for the season at the residence of Mrs.
William 7. johnson in Hyde park yester-
day afternoon. The subjects under consid-
Grafton were modern piano teaching and
technique. and the illustrated programme
was followed by general discussion. Miss
Louise Parker was the leader. The clubs
first public recital viii viii be given give a. on Noy ne'1s
Mrs. ennie Schultz as chairman.
The Cot:,'on Club. a recent organization
of young society women, will give four
c%otillons during the winter. the first of the
series being announced for Thanksgiving
day. at the home of Miss Cora Squier. The
Miss Lucy Christie. Miss May Coates
Miss Kathe- line worth,
! Sleeper, Miss Kate Oglebay,
| Miss Frances Matte Miss Lavinia Tough,
Miss Florence Devol. Miss Helen Van
Miss Agnes Osborne ; Brun G !; so,,or
A very enjoyable Halloween party was
| given by Miss Nellie Sharpe at her home,
1920 Garner. Old-fashioned refreshments
were served. Miss Linnie Biggs gave a de
| lightful selection on the cornet. Those
present were: Miss Alice Elmer. Miss Lin
| ME Biggs. Miss Daisy Buecking, Miss Al
iene stimson, Miss Mary Hiddleston, Miss
| Jessie Orear, Miss Ann Tut, Miss Lena
rutherford. Miss Irene Tut. Miss Jane
| Gray, Miss Susie Hayes, Miss Amy Sharpe,
John Conover. Mr.. Henry Hitshew, Mr..
Frank Sharpe. Mr.. Ben Hall. Mr.. Tom
Myres. Mr.. Guy Caldwell. Mr.. E,mmor
Stimson, Mr.. Duke Caldwell and Mr.. Ar
| thur Morrill,.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-05

arabian Nights the comedy bill put
woodward company, is one of the early
successes of Sydney Grundy. whose Sow
ing the Wind has brought him such
marked distinction within the past few
seasons. 1t has been a popular bill with the
Daily company, and has invariably met with
success upon its numerous revivals. 1t
will doubtless prove one of the strongest
bills the Woodward company has yet given.
The special features. which include Pitrot,
the impersonator; FL Zobedie, the equilib-
rist: Adrienne Ancion. the trapeze per-
former, and the California trio. will be re-
tanned for the week.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-05

A large audience listened to an excellent
dramatic and humorous reading at Sum-
NIT Street NJ. E. church last evening. The
reader was Irwin st. Clare Pepper. of Iowa.
Mr.. Pepper possesses a mlsterly stage
presence and a rare voice for impersona-
ton. and showed marked ability. especial
ly in heavy drama.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-05

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
Druggists refund money If fails to cure. sc
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-05
MUSIC AND THE DRAMA.
The first concert by the Symphony or.

The first concert by the Symphony or
chestra will be given at the Coates this
afternoon at 4 o'clock. the occasion being
the Inauguration of the third season of this
popular and successful organization. To-
days concert will be heard by a large and
having been reserved. The number have
been selected with special reference to the
prevailing taste of the subscribers. and
programme is distinctively classical. The
soloist will be Mrs. Ben T. Hollenback. So
DranO,
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-05

Mrs. H. R. Kasson has out Invitation
for n card party on Wednesday afternoo
November 10. in compliment to Mrs. Frar
Hart, of New York.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-05

Mr.. and Mrs. T. ]. Hearn and littl
daughter. Nadine, are at the Auditorium
for the winter.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-05

Mrs. Will Eberle has returned to Leav
enworth, after a months visit to friend
in Kansas City.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-05

DR.. and Mrs. Clifford, Of Lawrence, at
tended the Ridenour-Carlat wedding last
evening.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-05

The Epworth League will give a literar
and musical entertainment in the parlol
of the Central NJ. E. church, Lydia avenu
and Ninth street, this evening at s o'clocl
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-05

Miss Blanche Youmans has returned from
a visit to Topeka friends
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-05

Miss Edith Burney. Of Harrisonville, Mo.
is visiting Miss Belle Moore. of Prospect
ney will be the guest of her aunt, Mrs. ].
W. Moore, of 1921 East Fifteenth street.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-05

The second annual ball Of the Baron
be given at Shrine hall, S25 Central street
on the evening of November Z. The Baror
Hirsch camp is the only exclusively Jew
ish camp of the order.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-05

Miss Franc Littlefield, who has been the
guest of Miss Sara Brown, will return to
her home in Topeka to-day, accompanied
Lotus party.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1897-07-30
fudge Wellborn Squashes
the Demurrer
THE CITY WATER co. IN COURT
MERITS OF THE HOMoSAssE Or
ANGE DISCUSSED
Probable Increase in the County Tax
Rate-Sebastian Dumller Shows
Philosophic Mine

Judge Wellborn yesterday delivered
an oral opinion in the circuit court in the
case of the Los Angeles City Water COM
pany against the City of Los Angeles,
overruling the demurrer of the city to
the complaint.
The objections made to the complaint
were generally of purely technical ma
ture, and appeared to be simply ques-
ton Of the sufficiency or insuficiency
of the bill in point of law.
The demurrer contended that the case
was outside the jurisdiction of the court.
1t was alleged that the contract was
invalid. 1t was claimed that the ordi-
nance bond could be disregarded, and
procedure by suit instituted upon re-
fusal to pay old rates, or payment might
be enforced by shutting off the water
The court rendered the opinion that
the case is within the courts jurisdic-
ton; that the contract is valid, and that
the remedy in the matter of enforcing
payment of old rates, ETC., was not ade-
quate nor was it such remedy as to pre-
vent the court from entertaining the bill.
The defendant has until August 2Srd
to answer.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1897-07-30
New Suits Filed

Mamie L. Reynold VS.. ]. Frank Bow
en-On July 9th the plaintiff conveyed
by deed lots 5, g. and s, block l, Hancock
survey, to the defendant on the promise
of the latter to reconvey the lots in
few days Though a consideration was
stated there was no consideration in
fact, and the defendant now refuses to
make the reconveyance. The court is
asked to enforce the making of this
deed.
Thomas Wilkerson, receiver, VS.. Jesse
w. Thorp and E. S. Shattuck-A suit
to recover a certain quantity of hay and
for 500 as damages for detention; or
if the property cannot be found and re-
turned for judgment for the value in
the sum of 5000.
The Continental Building and Loan
association VS.. Martha I. Keefer ct al
A suit to recover $4,000, on a note, and
order of foreclosure against lot 129 of the
West End Terrace.
State Loan and Trust company of Los
Angeles VS.. D. McFarland-A suit to re-
cover $250O, on note, and $3.50 attorney S
fees.
State Loan and Trust company VS..
T. M. Gibson-A suit to recover $1,000, on
a note, and 500 attorneys fees.