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Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-14
Mr.. CHARDE EXPLAINS.
Board of Trade Officers Was JUS
titled by Boards Records.

To the Editor of the Journal.
Replying to communication of Mr.. A. s..
Haines, published in the Journal this
morning relative to the early history of the
board of trade, its first officers, etc.:
Mr.. Hanna's portrait was placed in the
group of eN-presidents of the board 'cf
trade for the reason that the records and
annual reports, published by my predeces-
sor, Mr.. w. H. Miller, showed that Mr..
Hanna had served as president in 1862 1870
and 1911; and the portraits of Mr.. d. NJ.
Kean and Mr.. E. L. Martin were placed in
the group of ex-secretaries for the same
reason.
took it for granted that Mr.. MiIler's
reports were correct, as he had served tho
board as secretary for fifteen years, was
considered reliable statistician and au-
thority on all matters pertaining to the
commercial history of our city.
the idea of presenting to the board, when
l retired from the office of secretary, the
portraits of its eX-executive officers, and
in doing so 1 could not leave out the pict-
ures of Mr. Hanna, Mr.. Kean and Mr..
Martin without being at variance with the
records and published reports of the office.
l had no disposition whatever to do Mr..
Haines any injustice or to rob him, or 9TH
ers, of any credit or honor. Mr.. Haines
made the statement to me, in writing to
the effect that Mr.. Hanna, Mr.. Kean and
Mr.. Martin had not had anything whatever
to do with the board of trade; yet l was
informed by several old residents, and the
Idea seemed to be prevalent, that the old
Merchants exchange was the nucleus of
the present organization, and Mr.. Miller s
reports confirmed this theory. 1 was in
formed to-day by an officer of the old or
ganization that the old exchange, on the
formation of the new board, was merged
into the new association, and that its cash
assets were absorbed by the board of trade
and several of its members were elected
omcerS OF same. Respectfully,
WILLIAM d. CHARDE.
Ex-Secretary Board of Trade.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-14
WINNERS AT NEW ORLEANS.
Sir Fred and Heritage Ran a Dead
Heat, the Former Winning
the Run-OR.

New Orleans. Jan. 1S.-weather cloudy;
First race-seliing; six furIongs. Alamo
GScherrer), 10 to l.. second; NJ. W., 1Ol
Pa@3nl: aol: IT, to s. third: Time, 1I51k. The
itage l04 lScherrer). 8 to !, ran dead heat
with Sir Fred: los (Reif0, even; virgie s..
Jim Maddox. Mr.. Dayton, Lucullus and
Run-off-sir Fred,1o5 CReifD, even, won;
Heritage o lO4 (Scherrer), TO 10, second.
Third race-selling; seven furlongs. Ne
cedah, 103 (Reiff), 4 to 1, won; Countess
Ban, los (fGberTilIe to to l. SfSGna fSird Fl fine 9
1:2?A. Senator Morrill,, Eleanor McAlva
SPringtime, A. H. Miles and Bob johnson
Fourth race-Handicap: one and one
to !, won; Booze, 1O5 CHiID, to l, second; |;
Lazy. Bridgeton, Elyria, Ramona, Farm
er Leigh and Cannonade also ran.
81 Fifth 5rns Taceseling {a six faFlongT D.
9scSerrer to S9n second da1ey Harrv Wgst 1Ss S
(ReifD, 10 to !; third. Time, 1:16. Glimmer-
Renaud, Rolandis, Woodiawn % and Marehie hf
sixth race-selling; six furlongs. Kruma.
warden 70 to i, second; Judge Bull Bullock, ik
1O7 (Hartj, Is to l. third. Time. 1:l6s.. Ida
Wagner, Laura Davis, Billy Jordan, Text
The Aristocrat and Jasper also ran
Entries for tomorrow:
First race-Seven furlongs. Gismonda
81 PaSkGIa I,GIa, Hanobele 1G% ls, 81 sauterne 9S
ham, 1O2; Pete Kitchen, 1O4; Hardenburg
1O7.
Second race-Selllng: one mile Lonalia,
92; Gomez 81: Pop Dixon. 81; Olivia l.,
Miss Miles. Brescia, Squire Gillian. SS;
Jack Hayes, 80: Candy. 1O2; Sugar Cane,
104; Sharon, Harry s., Elyria, 107.
NI,s CnIlE
miles. Martha Smith, Helen H. IL. Little
Frank, Mamie G., %; Dorothy Ill, Old
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-14
SAYS she WAS HIS FIANCEE.
CALLIE ALLEN SUES ON SVEN MEL
SONS LIFE INSURANCE POLICY.
At One Time Charged With Causing
His Death, but Was Discharged
by Justice Krueger, There
Being No Evidence.

Yesterday was the last day on which
answers in cases to be tried at this term
of court could be filed in the circuit court,
unless motions which acted as an extern
sion of time have been filed. There was
deluge of answers in all of the four di-
visions, but the great majority were mere
ly formal denials of the allegations in the
petitions of plaintiffs.
No answer will be filed in the divorce
NJ. Dyer until Judge Henry passes upon
Mrs. Dyer's motion for the allowance of
money for maintenance and attorneys
fees.
Callie Allen, the beneficiary in life In
suiance policy for $1,000 of the late Sven
Nelson, filed an amended petition in Judge
Benry's court in her suit against the
World Mutual Benefit Association 10 re-
cover the face of the policy.
Miss Allen alleges that Nelson died of
stroke of cerebral apopleXy and not from
any disease. complaint or other circum-
stance which would bar her from recover
ing the amount of the policy.
Nelson was the proprietor of a small
West side restaurant and died suddenly
one night last spring. The Allen woman,
who alleges that she was Nelson's Iancee.
was arrested on complaint of the sons of
the deceased, charged with causing Nell
sons death The sons were dissatisfied
with their fathers attentions to Miss AL
len.
AT the hearing of the charge before Jus
ticc Kruger there was no evidence what
ever to warrant the suspicion that she had
caused Nelson's death and she was dis
charged from custody.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-14
Court NOtea.

Judge Gates granted his first divorce yes
terday when he issued a decree to Mrs.
Eta Sample. divorcing her from Warren
Sample.
Judge Slower yesterday ordered the dam
age suit of Amanda Duncan against the
Chicago. Milwaukee &; st. Paul railroad 10
be transferred to the United States district
court.
Fred D. Merriam was yesterday granted
letters of administration on the estate OF
Horace Merriam. Alderman ]. T. Seldom
was granted letters of administration on
the estate of Mrs. Mary r2nright.
In Judge Slover's court yesterday the
defendant in the suit of the Midland Ma
tional bank against the Kansas City Build
ers and Traders exchange applied for the
appointment of a special commissioner.
Mrs. Edna NJ. Wright. who is being sued
for divorce by G.. w. Wright. filed an an
swer yesterday in Judge Slover'S court. al
leging that her husband is not a resident
of this state, but of Minnesota, and that
he only claims residence in Missouri for
the purpose of institutinG divorce proceed
ings. She charges him with deserting her.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-14
MOTHER AGAINST SON.
Mrs. Elizabeth A. Hyatt Sues Reuben
Hyatt for Support Under an
Alleged Agreement,

Mrs. Elizabeth a. Hyatt, the widow of
Willis Hyatt, who owned valuable farm
property near Lees Summit, is the plaint-
iff in suit which went to trial yesterday
in Judge Scarritt's court. The defendant is
her son, Reuben Hyatt, whom she is suing
for support under an agreement which she
alleges was entered into when her husband
died. whereby all the property was left to
Reuben on condition that he support his
mother for the rest of her life.
Mrs. Hyatt, who is q years of age. and
in feeble health, testified yesterday that
Reuben cared for her for fourteen years,
until his wife died and he remarked. Then
she says he turned her away from home
On the stand yesterday Reuben testified
that he was willing to take his mother
back, and that he had never turned her
away. The mother refused this offer and
insisted that he pay her board in some
other place.
Mrs. Hyatt alleges that property worth
about $1,000 was turned over to him, but
Reuben says he never got more than 5000
or 500. There are nine children in all most
of whom side with the mother. Since leav-
ing Reubens home, Mrs. Hyatt has been
living with William Hyatt, another son.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-14
PERSONAL.


]. E. Hall, Chicago, is at the Coates.
c. Bloch, New York is at the Coates.
A. Emden. New York, is at the Coates.
J. B. Smith, Dayton, o.. is at the Coates.
George NJ. Bentley, Boston, is at the
Coates.
W. H. Kingsley, Denver, Col, is at the
Coates.
o. NJ. Jones. New Orleans. is at the
Coates.
F. H. Tuttle, Syracuse, N. Y. is at the
Coates.
]. 7. smither, Temple, Tex, is at the
Coates.
r. E. Mccarthy, Memphis, Tenn, is at
the Coates.
w. B. Rust. st. Louis is at the Savoy.
C. P. Stafford st. Louis is at the Savoy.
Charles Mapes, Chicago. is at the Savoy.
Joseph Crane, Chicago, is at the New Al
bany
C. Fish, Gallon, o., is at the New AL
bany.
w L. Britt, Chicago, is at the New AL
bany
E C. Henderson Columbus, o., is at the
Savoy.
B. j. Mcconall, Cincinnati, O., is at the
Savoy.
f. ]. Marshall, Lampasas, Tex, is at the
Savoy.
j. l.. Taylor, Cincinnati O., is at the
Savoy.
F. D.. Hermann. Dallas. Tex, is at the
New Albany.
C. NJ, Granger, Horton, Kas., is at the
New Albany.
Colopel Frank Pettingill. of Colorado, who
has been in the city for some days. left
yesterday for an extended trip ii New
York, Florida and other points, on pleasure
bent.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-14
IN A CRITICAL CONDITION.
The Illness of Ex-sherifR John C. Hop,
Mny Result in His
Death

John c. Hope, formerly sheriff of jackson
county, city purchasing agent and recorder
of voters, familiarly known throughout the
county as Uncle John Hope" is lying
at the point of death at his home, 1920 East
Ninth street Last evening DR.. ]. P. Jack
son was summoned to consult with Dr. ].
C. Rogers, who has been almost constantly
in attendance upon the patient since his
sudden illness last Friday. Last night at
10 O'Clock the doctors stated that Mr. Hope
was resting much easier, though at times
delirious. His condition has been critical
for the past twenty-four hours, and it
is feared that he can survive but a short
time.
Mr.. Hope has been a frequent sufferer
from asthma and pleurisy for several
years, but was in his usual health till last
Friday. On Thursday he went to Indc-
pendence and contracted a severe cold
which developed into pneumonia Dr. Rog-
ers stated yesterday that the symptoms of
pneumonia had passed, but that the pa
tient was in such n weakened condition
that unless he revived within the next
twelve hours he feared he would not re-
cover.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-14
TWO DIVORCES GRANTED.
Judge Scarritt Sewers Marital Bonds
Which Were Welded After
Very Brief PreIimiDaries

Judge scarritt yesterday granted di-
vorces to Mrs. Minnie Hughes from Ly-
man c. Hughes, and Grace Murray from
]. w. Murray, Jr. On the stand the plant.
ifs testified that they had not been ac-
quainted with their husbands for more
than a year before marriage and that no
children had been born to either couple.
Mrs. Murray had known her husband but
four months. She testified that he had
sent her to her mother and then disap,
peared.
George jackson dismissed his suit for
divorce against Martha Jackson and Chris
Norman dismissed his suit against the
American Loan and Guarantee Company
for exacting usurious interest.
The application of p. E. Hatch, for the
appointment of a receiver for the estate
of the late David Pullman was denied.
Judge Scarritt granted a temporary in
junction restraining Eugene Batavia from
removing or disposing of the stock of
goods of Ticktin & Binkovitz. of 1431 Grand
avenue. Swofford Bros. sued out an at
ttachment yesterday against the firm for
$3.50 e.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-14
CAR SERVICE MEETING.
Board Denies Application of ImpIe-
ment Dealers for Extension
of Time.

The Kansas City Car Service Association
held a meeting at the Coates House yes
terday morning. The application of the
implement dealers for an extension of the
time allowed for unloading cars TO nine
ty-six instead of forty-eight hours, was
denied, after a full presentation of their
complaint by the implement men. 1t does
not appear that the implement men have
as yet been seriously affected by the close
time limit, but the rule has been in effect
only during their dull season, and they
apprehend that during the coming four
months they will have trouble in meeting
the requirements of the car service asso-
citation. The board declared that, in its
Judgment, the exception in favor of the
implement men could not be granted with
out detriment to the general service The
implement dealers were anxious to have at
least seventy-two hours allowed them in
which TO unload cars, but the board con-
tinued the forty-eight hour rule, which
governs all shipDers
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-14
THE FEDERATION CONVENTION.
Final Arrangements VIII BE Made at
Meeting of Club Committees
Saturday Morning.

At 10 o'clock next Saturday morning the
several committees in charge of the first
annual convention of the Missouri State
Federation of Women's Clubs. which will
convene In this city next week, will meet
in the Athenaeum Club rooms in Lyceum
hall TO make their final reports and ar
rangementS.
Mrs. Hugh McElroy, who will give a re-
ception to the visiting delegates and their
guests at her residence 1872 East Eighth
street. Tuesday night, will be assisted in
receiving by forty ladies, including the
presidents of the twenty-one federated
clubs of this city. Mrs. Kersey Coates is
honorary chairman of the reception COM
mittee and Mrs. ]. V. c. Karnes. active
chairman. On Wednesday evening Mrs
James L. Lombard will give a reception at
her residence, 1905 Jefferson street, in honor
of Mrs. Ellen NJ. Henrotin. of Chicago
president of the general Federation of
Womens Clubs.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-14
CnIifnrnin shnrt Iinc-

The Union Pacific is the shortest and best
line across the continent from the Missouri
to the Pacific. Pullman Palace Sleeping
car every day in the year. without change,
Kansas City to San Francisco. Leaves
Kansas City at 1910 a. M. arrive in San
Francisco 9:45 a. ma hours. Compare
with other lines. Pullman Palace Dining
Cars. Pintsch light; steam heat.
Telephone 1i09. City Office. No. 1000 Main
street, corner Tenth J. 3. FRAwLEY,
General Agent
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-14
WALKED FIVE MILES.
An Old Lady Makes an UnavaiIing
Plea for Help to the County Court
Children Had Nothing to Eat.

The county court in session at Independ-
ence receives individual appeals daily from
poor people, but yesterday there was a
case more pathetic than usual. An aged
woman, who said that her name was Kins.
ley, made an appeal for help. The judges
received her kindly, but told her that she
could go home and the court would think
over the matter. When she turned to leave
the old lady stated that she had walked in
from haywood, distance of five miles,
and said:
''I don't know what will do for some
thing to csit for the children"
The court might have inquired into her
only thought for her children, bowed her
head and walked out.
The court allowed number OF accounts
and adjourned until Friday, at which time
it will take up a saloon case from Lees
Summit.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-14
LOCAL LOW JOINTS.
All Reports to That Effect
Are Canards.

The report that the local passenger asso-
citation is developing into a mutual ad-
miration society does not appear to be well
founded. The rule of the association re-
quiring secrecy as to it's proceedings has
been violated in one or two instances of
late. At the last meeting one of the mem
bers gave notice that he would not here
after be bound by the rule, and the Chica-
go Great Western has given notice that
until this rule is again in force and COM
piled with, that road will not commit itself
on any proposition bearing on the main
tenance of rates or agreements. Consid-
cradle feeling has been manifested by sew
eral members. and the next meeting of the
association is expected to develop even
smaller mutual admiration than did the
last,
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-14
SHIPPERS WITH A PLANT.
Declare for Carload Rating on But
ter, Eggs and Poultry, OF
for Vengeance.

Chicago, Jan. 13.-Butter, egg and poul-
try shippers from eleven states met. be-
hind closed doors, representatives of the
National Association of Carload Shippers
Mt the Palmer house to-day. President A.
W. Johnson called the meeting to order
1t was the prelude TO a determined fight
which will be made on carload rating with
the Central Freight Association. The lat
ter viii conclude a two days session to-
day. and If favorable action is not taken
by the freight men, the association threat
ems 10 obtain vengeance. The special
paint is that the freight association grants
carload rating to Western shippers of
dairy products, but does not extend the
same courtesy TO Eastern men.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-14
ugh. "a: Elano. Loudon, 90; Bob McKen.

Pugh. "a; Elano. Loudon. 80; Bob McKen-
zie. SO; Fasig, 1OO Ida Pickwick, 105.
Fourth race-Handicap; six furlongs.
CASTOR, Glenalbin. Lady Brittanic, 81; En-
lily Henderson, 80; Cannonade, 1O9; John
Fifth race-Selling: seven furlongs. c.
C. Rumrill, 81; Sobriquet, Stark, 100; New
er, 102 Oracle c.. 1e3; Buckmore, 105; jam
boree, 105: Lord Nelson. los.
Sixth race-Selling; six furlongs. Glad
lola, 30; Piasa, SO; Victoress 80; Ruth ",
80; Marquise, Ben Wilson, 100; Text, Mag
gle s, 104; Montell. 105: Dora Wood. 10I.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-14
MIDGLEYS LEAVE OF ABSENCE.
tion and Go Direct to the
Mediterranean

]. W. Midgleyi chairman of the board of
administration of the Western Freight AS
scciatlon, has been granted a leave of alb
sence for three months by the executive
board of presidents. and c. A. Parker, vice
chairman of the board of administration
will act as chairman of the board and the
association. during Mr.. Midgleys absence.
Mr.. Mtdgely has applied himself so con-
stantly and steadily during the last few
months to the work of reorganization of
the Western Freight Association and in
efforts to secure the maintenance of rates
that his health has become impaired and it
is hoped "A trip across the ocean will restore
him TO his former vigor He will sail from
New York on February "a and so direct to
the Mediterranean.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-14
Clay County Elopement.

Nathan Griffith and Miss Lulu McDow-
ell. members of prominent families living
near Liberty. in Clay county, eloped yes
terday and came to Kansas City and were
married. They are at the home OF a
friend near Fifteenth and Harrison streets.
II Is understood there was no real OBJ
lection to the young people marrying, but
cCurtship a trifie romantic they secured
buggy and drove by moonlight to Kan
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-14

liminary hearing Tuesday stated that he
bought the coat from the Hub Clothing
C3mPahny taA Se29resG1t9TtGye rep sod OF the rm
which he still owed so cents. Upon this
testimony Young was allowed his liberty,
but when shown the coat in question the
dealer said it was not the one sold to
Young.
The pawnbroker, who loaned Young
several dollars on the coat, also lost the
repIevin suit and costs. He will probably
issue a warrant for Young's arrest.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-14
MISSOURI NATIONALS AFFAIRS.
rives From Denver and Looks
Over the Situation

National Bank Examiner A. D. Lynch,
who arrived from Denver Tuesday night,
spent all day yesterday examining the
books Of the Missouri National bank. Mr..
Lynch said last night:
"I have no tas yet had detailed talk
with any officer of the bank, and SO know
very little about its affairs. Several per-
sons have spoken to me about the deposit
course, can't anticipate what the comp
troller will do in such a case. His action
will depend, probably. upon my report. l
haven't been here long enough yet to be
able to form a comprehensive idea of the
condition of the concern, nor can 1 say
how long it will take me to complete the
examination"
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-14
Held a Special Meeting.

A special meeting of the board of educa-
tion was held yesterday afternoon at 4
o'clock to confer with the architect and the
contractor about some minor changes in
the plans of the new public library build
ing corner of Ninth and Locust streets.
The building will be ready for occupancy
by the middle of June.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-14
Reynolds Won From Wayne.

Reynolds beat Wayne in the second game
of the three cushion carom tournament,
night, by the following score: Reynolds,
35 high run, 3; average, 35-14S. Wayne "a;
high run, 2: average, PILLS. Tonight Ray
mond and Wallace will cross cues, and the
game should be very interesting, for both
players are considered the best three cush-
ion players in the city.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-14
Examinations of Candidates.

charge of his duties as stenographer OF
division No. 8 of the circuit court. The
vacancy in the position of marshal of the
court of appeals caused by Mr.. Gildays
appointment has not yet been filled. Two
candidates have been put through an ex-
animation as to their fitness for the po-
sition, but neither has been selected. James
r. Nolan has been undergoing the ordeal
for several days past and bids fair to
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-14
Rewards for killing Bandits.

The trainmen and guards on the Ameri-
can express trains have received letters I'm
which they are not only told 20 shoot to
kill persons caught in the act of train rob-
berry, but are offered a reward of 500 for
'woundinG' and S,oO0 for killing n train
robbcr; The offers are kept standing
through the year.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-14
Sale of High CIas. Horaes.

A special sale of high class horses will
be held at the stock yards horse and mule
market by w. S. Tough & Sons. February
10, II and r. next. Many high class horses
have been consigned and Eastern and for
eign buyers will attend.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-14
Southern Road Sold.

Rome, Ga, Jan. 13.-The Chattanooga,
Rome & Columbus railroad was sold here
to-day by order of the United States cir
cult court. The road was bought by attor-
neys for the bondholders. The road is to
be Immediately reorganized. 1t extends
from Chattanooga to Carrollton and is l5O
miles in length
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-14
Did Not Get the $3.50.

Claudia Smith attempted to steal $50
from Z. c. McNally, of Olathe, Kas., in a
house at Third street and Broadway Tues
day night. McNally drew revolver and
held the woman until the police came.
She was fined $40 in police court yesterday
and sent to the workhouse in default.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-14
He Didn't Come for .he Coat.

Alexander Young charged with stealing
an overcoat from Henry Staples, a watch-
man at the Barber asphalt works, did not
appear to get the coat at Justice Joyce's
court yesterday morning and the garment
was turned over to its owner.
A week ago, it is said, Young pawned the
coat to c. r. Wineburg, and at his pre-
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-14
Two Cent nntc nenied.

Springfield. Ill, Jan. 13-The state board
OF railroad and warehouse commissioners
State grange, Patrons of Husbandry and
Southern Illinois shippers for a reduction
of railroad passenger rates in Illinois from
8 TO cents per mile. The board decided
against the petitioners.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-14
Transfers of Property.

The Long-Bell Lumber Company con-
veyed yesterday to August Nichlein, for
s., 100. two lots in Vineyards addition.
]. c. Purnell conveyed to Frank Hawk
ins, for $1,000. part of lot 30 block g. Nc
Gees addition. as part OF the $1,000 consid-
Grafton for part of lot SO, in the same
block and addition.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-14
A Greatly Improved Guide,

The January issue of the Missouri Kan
sas and Oklahoma Official railway guide is
a decided Improvement over past numbers
Of this periodical. A new cover adds to its
artistic appearance, and a large new map
of the territory it covers has been added
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-14
Acquitted by n Jury.

Fen Tombs and T. 3. Edwards, who were
charged with stealing corn from Lipscomb
Bros, and took Il change of venue from
Justice Stanwood in Westport to Justice
Joyce in this city, were tried by a jury yes
terday morning and acquitted.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-14
Grand Jury sim mt Work.

The grand jury is still at work and yes
terday completed the investigation of the
holdup of the electric car of which Oscar
Bridges, Ernest and Eugene Ridgeway and
James Repine are accused. 1t is though
that the grand jury Will make its final re-
port on Friday or Saturday.