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Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-06-03
REPRESENTATIVE SALES.

HORSES AND MULES-Movements the
past "a hours:
Stock Grand Ave.
Yards. Stables.
Receipts %. ..... ......... 10 III
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1897-09-01
The Annual Affair Eclipses All Former
Efforts.
More People, More Attractions. More Mon
ey, More Interest.
The Attendance on Friday Between Two
and Three Thousand.
Almost as Many Present on Saturday,
Notwithstanding the Day Opened
With Rain.
The Races Were Exceptionally Fine. Some
Good Records Made.
The Society Comes Out fit With Neat
Little Surplus.

1t was Big Fair The weather was
delightful and the people were IN atten-
dance as never before. The compliment
tary ticket leaven worked successful y,
for nearly every farmer who came to see
the attractions brought good-sized ia
mily with him. They all went away,
feeling that they received their moneys
worth.
The attractions were exceptionally
numerous.
In the new exhibit hall was the usual
amount of vegetables and farm products,
the fruit display being exceptionally
large and fine. In the fancy work de-
partment there was an abundance of en-
tries and the exhibit filed several fine
show cases. Miss Graft of Sleepy Eye
was also present with her display Of ar
tistic needle work and afforded the many
ladies who attended an opportunity to
see the best in that line.
In one corner an X-ray exhibition held
forth, while in another Alwin's fine
music box continued to deal out
strains of various selections that pleased
the ear, while the eye roamed over the
other attractions to be seen within the
hall.
Among the merchants who were rep
resented by neat exhibits were Crone
Bros, F. w. Hauenstein, q. Manderfeld
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1897-09-01

and Fl. Loheyde, that of Mr.. Loheyde
being particularly artistic and attractive.
1t consisted of a sort of grain palace in
which were couple of pretty fawns
harnessed to miniature Roman chariot.
The agricultural display was consider
ably augmented by the exhibit of grains
and grasses made by the colonization
department of the Canadian govern
ment. 1t was the finest thing of the
kind ever shown here and was the coD-
stant subject of conversation among the
farmers present. Mr.. Currie was in
charge OF it and the grain which he
showed, including various grades Of
wheat, barley and flax, was something
remarkable.
Among the other exhibits was one Of
minerals collected by Geo. Graft and one
of photographs and autographs Of dis.
tinguished men by F. w. johnson. Mr..
Lollis also showed some samples of
e. f.
the splendid brooms which he is
turning out daily in New Ulnl.
Surrounding the hall was veri-
table State FAIR or circus. Exhi-
bition tents dotted the grounds evely-
where and shouting side-show repre-
sentatives and drum corps filled the air
with one continual din. It was worth
the price of admission alone to watch
the motley crowd that swarmed about
these centers of attraction and hesitated
as to whether they should spend their
dimes or not
These attractions consisted in part Of
a den of performing sea lions, good
show and one which was as we'll patro-
nized, perhaps, as any on the grounds;
a Wild West Show in which Wild jim
threw the lasso and gave exhibitions IN
clever rifle shooting; a museum Of Curl
Gus freaks and trained dogs; merry
round for the children and not q few OF
der folks; an Individual playing several
instruments at once BY an interesting
manipulation Of head, hands, mouth and
feet e whole lot of games ana devices
for making money;;a horseless carriage;
q lot Of poultry . few darkies and ! host
Of fine horses.
But best Of all were the races. These
were pulled of every day to the music
of the Goose Town Band, md, excepline
q little tedious scoring, were source 81
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1897-09-01

Seven horses entered but the center Of
attraction was Optimus, ridden by Brad
ford's eleven -year-old boy. Optimus
won each heat and first money. Fly
won second and Blue Light third. Lib
erty Bell came in second in the first heat
but fell back to fourth place IN the sec
ond and last heat. Time, lis.
There was another pony race Friday
afternoon and Daisy B. was once more
the winner. Lady Mack reached the wire
second each time and Pet third. The
race was for tEree-eighths of mile and
the time made $50. Purse, $25.
Saturdays running events consisted
only Of the novelty Derby race for a
mile anda quarter, $25 going to the
winner at each quarter. Only three
horses contested for the purse Optimus,
Oklahama Sal and Fly and only two of
these were Ia it on the division of money,
Oklahama Sal led for the first three
quarters and Optimus for the last two.
The time by quarters was; %, 81, 10,
1:51, 2:2O4.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1897-09-01
NOTES OF THE BIG SLOW.
Snap Shot Locals Gathered from the
Crowd.

An attempt was made to run several
wide-open gambling and pool devices,
but the marshal, acting under instruc-
tlons from the mayor, put a stop to it
at once.
The attendance on Friday probably
reached 1880. It was the biggest
crowd ever gathered on the grounds.
Mr.. Walkup Of Pipestone acted as Of
fetal starter in most of the racing events.
2. G. Gilmore acted as superintendent
of the track and hustled from early
morning till late at uight to give the
people their moneys worth.
The fastest time made during the
meeting was 2 :214, made by Tim Dona-
van in the last heat of the 2:l7 pace.
Mr.. Gilsen, the shooting gallery oper-
ator, had charge of all the games Of
chance.
1. G. Tatro, L. F. Rowell, E. T. jerks
and Peter Sllvernate acted as judges and
]. II. McGowan and j. r. Lemar as Of
fetal timers.
It would have pleased the grand stand
spectators more if Wild Jim had been
allowed to announce the results from
the judges stand instead of Mr.. Walkup.
He's got better voice.
The horseless carriage is not the at
traction that it was expected to be. A
great big plaything that's about all
that can be said for it.
Hon. Gilbert Gutterson of Butternut
was among the visitors at the Fair on
Friday.
Quite number of our local horsemen
will go to st. Peter today to attend the
Far. Nearly Ill of the fast New Ulm
horses are entered in, the different racing
events.
Miss Carrie Anderson Of st. Peter visi-
ted friends here Monday.
Geo. Graft and John Baasen have po-
lsitions in the new store aof MI. Somer-
field
DIR. Schoch has commenced the erec-
ton of another reside dences on South State
|Street.
Chas. Laudensehlaeger fof Marshall
ispent several days OF lastl week here
with friends.
JJhn +. Neumann has samples Of corn
stalks grown on his farm IN Niccllet
county fourteen feet high
Michel Ryan, = tramp, jumped Iom .
freight train near the cemetery on We'd
Inesday and sustained 8 severe injury 70
Ibis knee cap, besldes the rupture of sew
efal igaments along his leg. ewss
taken y the hospital where Dr.. stkick-
ler dressed his wounds
John Resrion ind Nj raIy ~
T.chospI were qaietl married j.
tThe groom = : veil known ~ ~
snploJs u the Chlc orth
1 Railway "a. ms.li - evfsv. flv
t thiis opp unity = i IS liliIlll q
4 So hid q T. 81 q ~
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1897-09-01

Mab!e Wilkes s
Time -2::s414, 2:s1, 2:sl Purse, $3.50.
Saturday opened with several light
showers and the track was consequently
heavy. The horses however did good
| work.
The first event was the 2:25 class, in
which seven horses started. Dick Tur-
pin won in straight heats, and, consider
ing the condition of the track, made
good time in every heat. There was q
pretty contest for second place in the
first heat between Don Juan and Manka-
to, and Edla Wilkes at times showed
speed enough to make the race interest
ing. Maggie O was distanced.
In the second heat Don Juan crowde d
the winner closely and might have won
but for break in the third quarter.
Edla Wilkes made a pretty dash for
third place against Mankato and won.
The third and last heat Dick Turpin
won easily. Don an;sdropped back to
fifth place. while Edla Wilkes seemed
almost certain Of reaching the wire Sec
ond. She broke, however, when within
forty feet Of the goal and was passed
by Jean Wilkes and Mankato, who were
crowdinp her closely. They finished in
q bunch as follows: Dick Turpin. Jean
Wilkes. MankatO. Edla Wilkes. Don Ju-
o.a ns.
1ii' 14u'11 11s'A1'' - :. - A.'e. ~
kato, third to Don Juan and fourth to
Jean Wilkes. Result by heats:
n;ch r,,rn;n
Mankato
l''.. non yuan u.,,. >
Edla wilkes
Luciila 8
Masgie as = .s,l o.,l ooe so-o
s, q.
- -. 80 -. : :,
ed and Van Ness had no trouble in Wln-
5; =, ..vo, : hoo+ F-oa no4 s..c.,,,a Loco
i tho last two beats and accord; mol ! !,
took second monev Marshall a., Z !
took third and Jack splan fourth. Tie
,a+ter horse Aid not n,ke ~ yood ]
=, % g :, - :
showing, Dy any means, as on the nrst
day, and the only contest Therefore was
-. 3,
Va
Marshall Star !
The evening times., 1897-02-01

the Bible The first will be given at Foun-
dry Church on February IL, at 7:30 ID. M.
The Others will be at the Vermont Avenue
Christian Church.
Complaint has been made TO the police
that gang OF half-drunken hoodluns took
possession OF the Capitol park, near the
grotto, yesterday afternoon. They drank
whisky publicly from flasks, insulted pass
ersby andindulgedi in jests and songs
The executive committee of the East
Washington Citizens Association will
meet tomorrow evening at Baum's Hall,
Fourth and East Capitol streets, for the
consideration of the question OF opening
the new Congressional Library. Mr.. j. W.
Babson will presiie.
The twenty-fOurth meeting OF the colum-
bia Historical Society will be held this
evening at s o'clock. at Columbian Uni
verslty. The annual election of officers
will take place, after which DR.. s. c.
Busey will read a paper on Historical
Pennsylvania Avenue"
At the next meeting of the Anthropo-
logical Society, On Tuesday evening, Prof
Lester F. Ward will deliver the presi-
Dental address. The subject will be:
Religion from an AnthropoloGical Point
or View" aud the meeting will be held
at the Builders Exchange Hall.
A new schedule was put into effect
today on the Metropolitan Railroad Tn
der IL the cars running to George
town are TO make another trip each, the
time allowed for the run from the carsheds
at Fifteenth and East Capitol streets To
the Georgetown terminus, a distance of
six and one-half miles, being thfrty-nne
minutes
The evening times., 1897-02-01
A MAIL SWINDLER CAUGHT
New York Police Believe DIR. Sher-
wood Is a Man Long Wanted.
1t Is Thought He Has Made For
tune by His Operations-The
Crooked scheme.

New York, Feb. 1.-The postoffice au.
thorities believe that in the man who calls
himself Dr. George T. Sherwood, who is
locked up pending examination IN tie Hud
son county Jail, in Jersey City, they have
mail swindler whom they have been par-
suing for years urder ii any aliases, and
who, very likely. has made fortune by his
operations. DR.. Sherwood was arrested IN
the postoffice in Passaic, n. j., on Saturday
as he was removing his bulky mail from his
private letter box
His scheme consisted in following death
notices in newspapersin in remote parts OF the
country aud at ohce addressing letters to
men who had just died, aying he had at
tended @ friend of theirs whose Illness
had terminated fatally, and that this friend
hoo left them small legacy in the form Of
an insurance on his life, generally amount
ing to a few hundred dollars, which he had
asked him, as physician, to turn over to the
person addressed. The letter closed by ask
ing directions for forwarding the money
A letter, generally signed by the widow,
would come by return mail, as a usual
thing, informing DR.. Sherwood that the
person to whom ne had written was dead.
Then the next step would be to write 10
the widow, or whoever had replied to his
first letter, saying that the money would
go to the widow or next kin Of the bene
ficiary.
He explained, however, that the policy
was in a mutual benefit association, and
the premiums were a little behind-per-
haps 81 2 or SIS. DIT Sherwood would in
form the widow that he had enough influ-
ence to save the policy, if the amount of
the premiums were forthcoming at once
If the money was sent, and the postoffice
officials say that many complaints re-
ceived showed that ii often was, that was
the end Of the transaction.
When Sherwood was caught he had in his
possession, il is said, about one hundredl let
ters he had just taken from his mail box
All of them were from Iowa and more than
fifty from the city of Des Moines. They
have not been opened. Commissioner
Rowe thinks, from his manner and converse
ton, that Sherwood is young Englishman,
of good family, who has cndertaken TO live
by his wits He declined to answer any
questions about himself, or to discuss his
arrest in any way, and was committed, in
default OF 81 600 bail, until Thursday
morning, by which time the papers in the
case viii have arrived from Washington
The evening times., 1897-02-01
INTERESTING EXPERIENCE
OF an Iowa Lady Who Was Cured of
Dyspepsia After Suffering for



Mrs. Sarah A Skeels, an estimable lady
residing at Lynnville, Jasper Co., Iowa, was
for twenty-five years a sufferer from Dys-
pepsia, and her complete restoration to
health is so remarkable that we present the
facts in the case for the benefit of our
readers, many OF whom have doubtless
suffered in the same manner and viii,
therefore, be interested in learning how
all stomach troubles may be avoided and
cured. Mrs. Skeels says: "I used only
one package of Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets
and 1 received such great and unexpected
benefit that | wish to express my sincere
since l took the medicine and L have not
had one particle OF distress or difficulty
since. And all this in the face of the fact
that the best doctors consulted told ME
my case was ineurable, as l had suffered
for twenty-five years, / want half a
dozen packages to distribute among my
friends here who are very anxious to try
this remedy. Truly yours,
MRS. SARAH A. SKEELS"
The reason why Stuart's Dyspepsia Tab
lets are so successful in curing indigestion
and stomach trouble and the reason why
it never lisappoints those who need it and
use it is because nothing is claimed for
it except what il will actually perform
1t is not a cure-all and no such claims
are made for it, 1t is prepared for the sole
purpose of curing Dyspepsia and the vari-
ous forms of Indigestion.
There is scarcely patent medicine made
but what is claimed to cure Dyspepsia as
well as a hundred other troubles. When
as matter OF fact remedy to cure Dys-
pepsia must be prepared especially for
that and nothing else; and amopS all the
remedies, patent nostrums, 1itters, etc.,
so extensively advertised YOU will find
that stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets is the
only one advertised as q cure for Dys-
pcpsia and Nothing else The remedy
Is PREPARED by the Stuart Co., of Marshall,
Mson., and for sale by all druggists at 80
cents per package, and If you suffer from
any form of stomach arrangement or indi-
gestion a trial will not disappoint you.
A little book ON stomach troubles mailed
free. Address Stuart Co., Marshall, Mich.
The evening times., 1897-02-01
HIGH PONTIFICAL MASS.
1t Was Celebrated Yesterday in
Honor of st. Paul's Day.

A high pontifical mass was celebrated at
st. Paul's Church yesterday in honor Of
st. Paul's day, which fell on last Monday
Right Rev. A. A Curtis, bishop OF Whining
ton, celebrated the mass. with Rev. DR.. p.
J. Garrigan as assistant priest.
The other officers Of the mass were Rev.
Philip Sheridan, deacon; Rev. Dr. Hyver-
nat and Rev. Paul Griffith, sub -deacons.
Other priests in the sanctuary were Rev.
L. Bernard, of st. Mary's Seminary. Balti-
more; Rev. p. A. Urigone. of st. Johns
Seminary, Boston; Rev. p. McTammany,
s. J., OF Georgetown University, and Rev.
NJ. c. Dolan, of st. Aloysius' Church. Rev.
n. p. Smith, of the Catholic University,
preached the sermon. After the service
Father Foley entertained the priests at
dinner
The evening times., 1897-02-01
City Brevities
Tomorrow is grounding day.

1piit'TIOM IL STOuHuuoG Gay
The court Of appeals viii meet tomorrow
AnG resume the consideration Of patent ap-
peal cases.
Mrs. ]. Ellen Foster will address the
Travel Club this evening at the Strath-
more Arms.
Paymaster General Stewart, Of tie United
States navy, is in tile city. He Is registered
at the Cochran
Nicholas Miles, colored. went down for
fifteen days tins morning on the charge Of
Gisorderly assembly.
Andrew Thompson, "the converted sail
or formerly superintendent of the Mission
building, is here on visit.
Congressman Dayton and Miller left YES
terday afternoon for Charleston, w. Va, TO
he absent for several days.
Prof Daniels condition, as reported at
noon to- is but slightly changed, but he
lie belicvou - be slightly weaker.
Congressman elect McDonald,of the Sixth
Maryland district, is reported to be seriously
lila the Corcoran Hotel, in Rockville.
A Bible class has been organized at the
Fourteenth street branch of the Central
Union Mission by Mr.. Thomas Carpenter
Mrs. E. W. Whitaker, wife OF Gen. f. W.
Whitaker is suffering from a severe illness
al her home on Kentucky avenue southeast.
lNt lBBltCt served NnFHt warrants QuFlllE
the past twenty-four hours on householders
who have failed TO remove the snow from
their sidewalks.
An overheated stove in the house OF Fl.
Primrose, No. 1715 A street northeast
caused a blaze, local fire alarm and $50
damage yesterday forenoon.
Mr. Joseph E. Willard, son of the late
JOseph C. Willard, has been appointed ad-
miniStratOr Of this fathers estate, valued at
about s. goo, 900. He is the only heir.
Mrs. s II Martin has been appointed
temporary matron Of the Hope and Help
Mission, refuge for females in distress
The appontmcntmay be made a permanent
one.
The District Commissioners have not yet
answered the in junction suit Of President
Griswold, preventing the sale of the Ana
costa and Potomac River Railway Com
pany.
Mr.. Rarney Bishop, private secretary Of
Representative Wilson, OF South Calolina,
has been quite sick at the Fredonia. Heis
recovering, and will probably go TO his
iome at Spartansburg for a time to recuper-
ate
Tie Woman's Band, composed Of Christian
workers, viii hold their monthly meeting at
Z clock tomorrow evening, at tile Central
Union Mission building. The public meet
Ing in tile auditorium win be in charge Of
the band.
The case OF Lena Carter, colored, charged
with the larceny OF SO from Mrs Bessie
York, residing at No. l136 Twcnty-fifth
street, was dismissed by Judge Miller this
forenoon. as the evidence did not sustain
the charge.
W. c. Tyler has returned from Middle
town. Conn, where he attended the cele-
bration OF the l50tb anniversary OF the
South Congregational Church, Of that city.
his father was pastor OF the old church sew
enty years ago.
Prof. II j.. Willett. OF Chicago University,
viii deliver here "A series Of six lectures on
The evening times., 1897-02-01

Mamie Foster nd Maria Jackson, colOTed,
were before ] Judge Kimball on the charge
of profanity. Policeman Short testified
that the defendants are notorious characters
and were in a house on Twenty-sixth street
northwest last Saturday right carrying on
at a great rate. Tie women were with
man, and were swearing loud enough to be
heard some distance awayin the street.
Mamie and Maria, in turn, rected the
facts in the case as viewed by themselves,
namely that they had INDUCED in no pro-
family, and are and always have been
women of peace and respectable demeanor.
Fifteen days each" directed the court.
The evening times., 1897-02-01
A british Colony Wants Labor.

The State Department announces that a
contract has been made by the colonial
government OF British Honduras TO run
fortnightly line of steamers from New York
70 British Honduras. The purpose of the
government is to encourage immigration.
by which to develop the agricultural re-
sources Of the colony.
The evening times., 1897-02-01
Indians Froze i'm Their Tents.

Deadwood, s. D., Feb 1.-Word has just
been received here showing the results OF
severe weather On the Cheyenne Agency
during the rccentIcold wave Three In
dians froze in their tents and a number of
others will die from the effects of the ex-
posure. Thousands ofahead of cattle perish
ed in the storm, and a0o were found dead
in one place.
The evening times., 1897-02-01
Confiscated the Monkeys,

Twenty seasick monkeys confiscated for
tariff dues, says the Philadelphia Record.
have been sold at auction by the New York
customs authorities. The tariff octopus
might have some respect for our ancestors
even If it have none for the sorrows of in
yalidism.
The evening times., 1897-02-01
New Through Line 10 In annapolis
and Chicago

The Balumore ana Ohio Railroad is op-
Grating q through line OF Pullman Buffet
Ilrawing-roon sleeping cars between Bal
tinore. Washington. Indianapolis. and Chi
cago. via Cincinnati. leaving Washington
1:45a. m, arriving Indianapolis 100 a. m
Chicago 1900 moor.
1a23. 25, 27, ,3o-fei .3.5S.1f
The evening times., 1897-02-01
A Promising Life Cut short.

A Lincoln Eshleman. OF the firm of
Eshleman Bros, died this morning after
a short illness, having been taken with the
grip, which developed into pneumonia.
The evening times., 1897-02-01
sims Reeves a Bankrupt.

London, Feb. 1.-Sims Reeves, the cele-
brated English tenor singer, has been de-
clared a bankrupt, and a receiving order
has been issued against his property.
The evening times., 1897-02-01
THE BOYS CONFESSION
They Stole a Cheap Whip and
We're Punished.
UNLIKE THE NEUHAUS CASE

Their Poor Parents Were Unable to
Get the Lads Off, and Had to Pay
q Small Fine-Profane Josephine
Lewis Was Fined-The Quota of
Migrants.
The evening times., 1897-02-01

Fred Slater, Richard Porter and Allie
Peuny were before Judge Kimball on the
charge Of vagrancy. They were found
begging on Fifth street and were arrested
by Policeman Ellis. In court Peuny's per
sonal bonds were taken and the other two
went down for thirty days.
The evening times., 1897-02-01

Josephine Lewis, middle aged colored
woman, was in the tolls for having in
dulged in profane and indecent language
Policeman Ellis related that he went to
house on l. street northwest Saturday
night and heard the defendant cursing and
swearing.
Josephine, W hat have you to say about
the matter?' said the court.
Deed judge, i amt done no cussing
tall"
You didn't use profanity"
"No sah.''
''why were YOU arrested, them
II don't know, sab. / had a little dis
pute with a lady in the house, Judge, and
thisyer officer come along and run me in. =
Five dollars
The evening times., 1897-02-01
VUuIk Advertisers!

The Times Ad-writing Bureau
las been reOrganized. and eff
cient service will be given to all
patrons, as heretofore.
The evening times., 1897-02-01

Charles +. Hill, harness dealer, had
stolen from in front of his place on Sat
urday evening. They were taken by
Robert Clements and Charles Coombs,
boys in knickerbockers. This morning Hin
appeared in the police court against the
lads, who had already been locked up over
forty hours-an hour for each penny the
whips were worth Hill received a wit
ness fee OF S1.25 which policeman said
was more than halfa dozen such yshipswere
worth.
The boys were bright-faced lads and
told the truth when asked If they took
the whips by replying frankly, . Yes, sir"
They also told the truth by stating that
they had never been arrested before. The
boys parents are poor, hard-working peo-
pie, and stated to the court that their little
sons had never before been accused Of any
offense.
Robert and Charles did not have in
fluential friends to take their part like
Annie Neuhaus, who stole 81, 500 worth OF
goods, and was released, and notwith-
standing their forty hours Imprisonment
in statiou-house cell in company with q
miscellaneous assortment of vags, .drunks,
and criminals. Hill insisted upon their
further punishment and Judge Miller inn
posed fine of SO each, total, including
the witness fee, OF 81 %, and nearly two
days Imprisonment for 40 cents werth of
goods. The lads mothers paid the money
from their scanty savings.
The evening times., 1897-02-01

If patrons of The Times, whether
I'm tho city or suburbs, who do not
get a prompt and regular delivery
viii notify the office, the irregu-
larities will have immediate atten-
tion. Telephone No. 337.