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Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-12-17
IT'S UP TO HENRY
CLOSING OF PooLRooNs DEPENDS
on III JUDGE
Injunction Restraining Police From
Interfering With the Proprie-
tors VIII BE Settled Next
Monday.

L. NJ. Bliler. the poolroom proprietor. was
released by Judge Henry, of the circuit
court, yesterday. on the strength Of the
injunction granted by the same judge a
year ago, prohibiting the police from IN
terfering with his business.
Charles Oldham. w. ;. Bibbs and Joe Nc
CURE. poolroom proprietors who were also
arrested. secured a continuance o. their
cases IN police court and made application
to the circuit court for writs OF habeas
corpus. Their hearing will be before Judge
Henry December - at $50 4. NJ.
All the poolroom proprietors expect 10 be
released on the strength OF Judge Henrys
former decision holding that a horse race
IS not a gambling device" and hence that
the poolroom is not Illegal.
II il is decided that the police have no
right to interfere with them. Chief Hayes
will probably not place himself in con-
tempt of court by raiding them again. II
the decision is favorable to the city, Chiet
Hayes says he VIII raid the poo!rooms as
often as warrants are placed in his HANDS.
There is no question about these de'iS be-
ing open to every man who has a dollar 10
play the races. The police know this to be
a fact. Membership tickets are not Issued
10 every person who enters these places.
II they were II would require a dozen secre-
taries to keep the membership rolls.
Ia ponce C.dIIl lIdl lIit AdhAA-S OAN -"
charter and the organization of a club
IS done for no other reason than to eVade
the gambling laws. Mere boys are per-
mitted 10 gamble in these places. The po-
lice know this and yet they have never at
tempted TO drive the minors out or TO
force the poolroom men 10 close their doors
10 them. The police say these dens are
crowded with sneak thieves, gamblers and
touts all of the time. The lowest, toughest
element in the city makes up their
steady clientele. II is for these and many
other reasons that Mayor Jones has started
a crusade against gambling and he Will
keep up the night Until these Ubiquitous
dens are driven out. ii the courts and the
police Will sustain him in the matter.
The return to be made by City Attorney
Brown In the habeas corpus proceedings in
stituted for the release of the poolroon
Eaen Will set forth that none OF them is
now In the custody of the pilice, and con-
~sequently cannot be produced in court 10y
Chief Hayes. The poolroom men made the
mistake Of giving bond Tor their appear
ance in police court after their arrest on
Thursday. None of them is therefore in
the custody of the police and the latter do
not understand how habeas corpus pro-
ceedings can be resorted TO in the pres
ent cases.
Inspector. Halpin says he IS Investigate
Ing the charges that his detectives play
the races. He says the sleuths attend the
poolrooms to catch thieves. but arrests are
rarely made in these places.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-12-17

different floors. but. it is claimed. found
means of communication
Polk was placed in Z cell on the iouitn
tier of the county Jail for the purpose OF
removing him as lar a. possible from AnoE
RYAN" said County Marshal Chiles yes
terday. 1t was then decided to remove
him 10 the Westport jail. whore he cannot
be communicated with without the knowl-
edge Of officers OF the law. There Is no
desire 10 prosecute him or TO make ms
prison lie any harder than is ssnera!iy
the case. and il he IL an. innocent man
there should be no complaint. 80 long a.
he IS treated humanely. An innocent man
has no confession 10 make. II he Is N
norcut of all connection Wit or knowledge
OF the train robbery his attorneys. VINO are
also the attorneys for others indicted Tor
the same offenSe, should have no fears
for him: il their clients are innocent no
statement Polk might make can inJnrs
them. Since my connection with the Jan
| have not known OF one innocent man oer
ing convicted. although quite a number OF
guilty men have escaped punishment.
Las county marshal | deem 1t my GUY
TO helm the states officers in every way
II the prosecution can be benefited by NAY
ing Polk and Ryan widely apart II Is III!
duty, as / view it. to assist them
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-12-17

tact in Rome, and It wasgnot long before
lore to attend the fashionable affairs which
are d nightly feature of the famous old
course. the very exclusive set made the
usual inquiries of the American consul as
TO the eligibility of Miss Perry as a candi-
date for social honors. but as all inquiries
met with but favorable response. the Amer
lean girl soon found herself the petteQ and
courted idol of Roman swelldom.
Then came the meeting with the duke.
He was considerably older. TO be sure,
but then was he not 4 member of nobility,
and the bearer of one of the most illuStriouS
his admiration for Miss Perry in a manner
peculiarly all his own. He Is rich. and
thus money could he burned readily. He
began TO shower presents Of the most costly
nature upon the little American girl. who
at first refused to even so much as rec0g-
title.
Probably the thought OF some curly head
ed Jack. whom she had known in her
schoolgirl DAYS, ranked in her heart. Al
any rate, Duke IiJta did NOT have a walk
over In winning the suit with the girl
tons We're always Of the high order Of def
I erence customary TO Italians, and Il may
have been this fear that kept the coy Miss
Perry in her stronghold.
At any rate. ii was not until the duke had
promised 10 spend his summer in America
that Miss Perry finally did consent 10
! marry him. This his hishness promised
10 do. and IT less time than il takes 10 tell
about il. plain Miss Perry was made The
Countess Litta. The happy couple have
I summer season they VIII visit America
whore the countess Will have an opportunity
Of introducing her high-boru husband tC
! her circle Of friends IN Charleston. S. c.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-12-17
KELLEY MILLING COMPANY.
Incorporation Articles Filed fester-
day specifying Capital of 100000
Work Will Begin Mt Once.

Articles Of incorporation of the Kelley
Milling Company were filed with the county
recorder, as required by law. The capital
stock is named as 10000. and the incor-
porators are John Kelley, John NJ. Kelley,
Arthur E. KELLEY. s; b; Hough: John ".
Moore and H. Nanderslice. OF the 900
shares. John Kelley holds 900. Arthur b.
Kelley 80. John N. Kelley 30. and the
ether three five shares each.
Mr.. Kelley is here now every day from
getting matters in shape 70
begin work on the buildings Just as soon
as the weather will permit. His superin-
tandent of building was also here yester-
dav going over the plans ard getting de-
tails arranged. while much. correspondence
is going on with mill furnishings and ele-
yator machinery and engine uauufact-
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-12-17
SH0PLIFTERS RAMPANT.
Stores Complain of This Glass of
Thieves to PoIice-One Arrest
Made Ye~SterdaY.

The proprietors of many of the largest
dry goods and notion establishments in the
city have reported TO the police that their
stores are crowded with sneak thieves and
female shoplifters at the present time.
During the holiday buying season shop
filters find greater opportunities to carry
OF goods thar at other times. The crowds
are larger and the thieves consequently
run less risk of being detected: In many
of the big stores in the retail district pri-
vate detectives a been employed until
after the holiday rush IS over.
Mrs. Louisa Reid. of Twenty-seventh and
Bell streets. was arrested by Officer Tai
bolt yesterday afternoon for shopliftng.
She is accused Of stealing a lot of goods
from Emery, Bird. Thaysr IL Co.'S store.
The goods were recovered. Mrs. Reid will
be prosecuted on a state charge.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-12-17
Made n Hurried Visit.

ST. JOSEPH. Mo. Dec. lG.-(Special)
Otto Heintz, the ST. Louis bond thief, ar
rived in ST. Joseph from Kansas City at
6:35 this evening. accompanied by Louis
c. Nelson. of ST. Louis. owner of the
stolen bonds. and Detective Pat Lally. Of
ST. Louis. to recover $500 in bonds said
by the prisoner TO have been secreted in
this city. The trio hurriediy left the depot
and took Il hack for the northern portion
of the city, returning 10 the railway sta
ton at .:45. and departing for st. Louis at
sos p. m. Heintz refused to say anything
about the robbery or where he had hidden
the bonds. Neither Mr.. Nelson nor the de-
tectiVe would tell the police whether or not
the bonds had been recovered, but. from his
complacent air, il is believed by the officers
that Mr.. Nelson left with the bonds in his
inside pocket.
Heiutz sent the bonds via the Pacific En-
press Company in the name of William
Malloy. writing the receipt to that name,
general delivery. The receipt and later the
bonds We're secured. and the party left for
ST IouiS-
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-12-17
POLK NOT RETURNED.
He Will BE Removed ms Far rs Pos
sfbIe From Andy Ryan, His
Suspected A~ccompIire.

Application was made to Judge Henry
yesterday for an order compelling the
transfer of Charles Polk. indicted for train
robbery. from the Westport police station
TO the county Jail. Judge Henry refused
the order and said that it WAS an unheard
of proceeding TO ask a court for a writ
of habeas corpus for that purpose. Such
matters. he said. were not under his con-
troll but in the discretion of the marshal.
who had the prisoner in custody.
Polk was later aiken to the Jail at In
dependence.
1t is claimed by Marshal ChiIes and the
detectives that one of their objects in
moving the prisoner was to separate him
from Andy Ryan. also charged with COM
pficity in the train robbery, and confined
In the same Jail. Ryan and Polk Were on
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-12-17
YOUTHFUL BURGLAR ARRESTED
Merchie Mcndelcorn. n NewsbOy
ante in Wn~rrensburg, II
in the Tolls,

Merchie Mendelcorn. a 13-year-old news
boy who is wanted at Warrelsburg for
burglary and larceny. was arrested yes
terday afternoon by Detectives O'Hare and
Dwyer at Ninth and Main streets. Men,
6elcorn and four other boys whose names
ere unknown to the police, ran away from
their homes in this city about ten days
ego. Ihey iirst went 70 ST. Joseph; where
corn and two companions went from ST.
Joseph to Warrensburg, where they burg
larized n store three or four nights ago.
Two OF the boys were arrested. but Men
delcorn escaped and came back home.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-12-17

From Nyon. Switzerland. comes the an
nouncement that Miss Jane Johnson Perry.
daughter of the late Hon. \. :. ]. Perry,
of Charleston. s. =. has married his serene
highness. the Duke OF Litta, viscounti
Arase.
The wedding was celebrated in the pres
once of a small company Of the dukes
closest ard most intimate friends. The Hc"
duchess looked beautiful enough to wear
one OF the proudest titles in Italy. more
than beautiful enough 10 heal the wounds
made by her famous predecessor.
Thus does an American girl step in to
ill the gap created by one OF the greatest
scandals that has troubled royalty in Eu-
rope during this century.
Owing TO the prominence which her father
occurred through his long term Of political
activity. Miss Perry became one Of the
~souEht-for girls in and around the particle
lar districts where she had lived all r-r
life. Upon the death of her father, she left
the old family homestead and removed 20
New York. where she lived for the month
prior TO her departure for Italy.
Surely she had no aspirations to become
the wife or a member of nobility when she
stepped upon the Atlantic liner. She was
alone. with the single exception Of her
maid. an old colo:ed 'mSInmy. who had
been a member OF the Perry household
since the days before The war. A typical
American girl. u~ndauuted by the acCus-
toned disadvantages OF travelling alone,
Miss Perry did not care q rap for the
rcorching criticisms usually bestowed upon
unchaperoncd tourists. She WAS ambitious.
She wanted to study art. and with the COM
Portable fortune placed At her disposal upon
the death Of her father. she determined 10
make her debut IN the center of
Her remarkable beauty attracted the al
tention Of all with whom she came In con-
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-12-17
W OF A KIND.
Frankie Taylor Gets Thirty Days for
Shooting ut Her Companion,
Mary Swiner.

frankie Taylor, who shot at Mary Swim
er in a disreputahle house at 80 West
Third street Thursday night with intent to
kill. escaped with d thirty days sentence
in the workhouse In police court yesterday
morning. The woman whom the TayIor
girl shot at and then beat up with the
revolver, was also fined 81 for disorderlv
conduct. The Taylor girl told Judge Burn
ham that she shot to kill her adversary
because the landlady told her 10 do so.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-12-17
THIRTY UP TO DATE.
Many Designs Coming In for Label
of the ~nnufacturers
Association.

Over thirty designs for the Made in
Kansas City. [. s. A" label had been re-
ceived by Secretary W!nsborou=h. of the
Manufacturers Association, up to yester-
day afternoon. The indications are that
before the meeting of Monday night. when
selection Will be MADE and three prizes
awarded. there may be half a hundred de-
signs to select from. Many of them are
very original and captivating and would
make most fitting emb!ems for goods made
in the best city OF the West.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-12-17
IN HER POSSESSION.
stolen Clothing Found in Trunk of
Mary White. n Servant

Mary White. n servant girl formerly en-
p!oved by Mrs. John Mahoney. of 1916
Wyandotte street. was arrested yesterday
by Lieutenant Bray and Officer Gillespie
for stealing a lot Of clothing from Mrs.
Mahoney. The officers iound the alleged
female thief at lbs West Ninth street. Her
trunk was searched and nearly all of the
stolen goods Were recovered. The alleged
thief is a daughter Of d Kansas City, kas,
minister of the gospel.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-12-17

sioner Nuckois for sending an obscene,
lewd and lasc!vious letter through the
mails. The complaining witness was Mrs.
Florence Baker. Mrs. Baker. until recent
". lived in Omaha at T07 South Sixteenth
street. and il was at that address she re-
ceived the offending letter on November s.
Shortly after she returned to Kansas city
and on November - had the warrant OF
arrest issued Tor MaIoney. He furnished d
bond in the sum OF N2nn.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-12-17
HAD A NARROW ESCAPE.
Sonh and Charles Lester
Jumped From a Burning Build
ing and Saved Themselves.

Noah Ferguson and Charles Lester, a
medical student. escaped from a burning
house at 121I Broadway early Friday morn
ing by jumping from the second story. a
distance of eighteen feet. Neither was
hurt, The fire had burned out the stair
Earrasou and Mrs. j. II. Forsey each lost
ahoSt 500 worth OF furniture in the fire.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-12-17
Will of Charles Ill. schilIing.

The viii Of Charles H. Schilling, who died
December T.. Was filed in the probate
court yesterday. 4 bequest of $l.eo is
Benton. OF Los Angeles. Cal. The rest of
the estate, amounting to 5000, is left to
the widow and two children.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-12-17
The KELLEY INSTITUTE,
7I6 West Tenth Street, Kansas City,
Missouri.

Authorized by. and under the general d.
reCtion OF, Leslie Z. Kelley. VI D.. LIZ D..
in the administration Of his Gold remedies
fo- Alcohol, Drug and Tobacco addictions-
We have an ideal Institute building and
location, situated at the extreme end of
West Tenth street, overlooking the Union
depot and the West bottoms. four blocks to
the Coates House. and in walking distance
10 all places Of business and amusement,
one block OF the car lines to any part OF
the city. Our correspondence is contdsn-
tial. always in plain envelope. Write us 10.
beautifully Illustrated folder. REMEMBER
THE NUMBER. rs West Tenth street.
Kansas City. Mo-
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-12-17
Encourage Home Industries.

The Burlington route does. It's new din
ing car Kansas City. is supplied with the
finest tableware and supplies by Kansas
City firms.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-12-17

Wedding and reception Invitations engraved In cor
rect form. Send for samples. -aCGara's. Leg Man.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-26
CARE OF COUNTY CHARGES

EDITOR CENSOR: A short time past
in visiting at the asylum and county
house, noticed few things which
caused me to think there is something
wrong While going through the asy-
lum, where person naturally would
expect to sse more or less OF crazy antics,
everything was quiet, but when we
reached the county house every thing
vas in a commotion, half .witted and
irresponsible mingled together, and a
regular bedlam of noises. Now this
should not be SO, for our county house
Is certainly bull for The poor and needy,
and our asy ium for Insane, where they
should have attendants to watch them.
Me ealntE= honsa-hAs old people, some
almost hundred years Old, hoy have
sickly people ard bed ridden people, who
need quiet and rest and cannot stand
such babel of noise as there wes while
We were there
l do not blame Mr.. and Mrs. WeIch
for this, for they are certainly doing all
IN their power to take care Of tie nm
fortunate, who are placed under their
care. 1t is of little credit to the county
to have built such magnificent build
ing for old and poor if it shall be turned
into an asylum for imbiciles and idiotic.
Such should be cared for at other insti-
tutions. Yours respectfully,
M. A. UELAND
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-26
CLINTON.

BLooMINeDALE, Jan. 22.-The Odd
Fellowsinstalled the followir 6 officers last
Saturday night: VIM. S andiford, N.
g.; Tom Melvin, V. g.; ]. A. Norris, r
s; Chas. Allen, P. S.; w. F. Riley,
treasurer. Sever Morterud, now a
merchant of Duluth, looked over old
haunts end visited at Morterud's, Tues
day IA Mr.. jacobson, of Eastwood,
Richland county, and Mr.. johnson of
Chicago, are visiting at VERSIONS. -.
Tnos. Pierce and Gus Morterud were at
Rookton, Wednesday. -. The main shaft
in the mill got bent the first CT the week
and Stigen had to take it to Sparta to
have it Strengthened, causing lay up
10 the mill for few days. However it
is in running order again now. -. Ole
Hallingstad went to Sparta, Thursday,
for short stay. :. Ice harvest is in full
blast and of fine quality, clear as crystal
and 90 inches thick. :. The exhibition
last night was a SUCCESS in every way.
The hail was crowded to its utmost
capacity. The program was rendered
in good shape and everyone seemed sat
isfed. The proceeds we're $12 so, which
will be used to purchase clocks for the
school room. Hartwel Allen was seen
on our streets this morning. Rev.
Halvorsen breaches here tomorrow at ,
.p m. NJ Ct.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-26
IEFFERS0N.

SPRINGvILLE, Jan. % Our village is
in general on the improve. Two mills
are running We have two good stores,
a blacksmith shop, two churches, and
dne school house compared with former
years. We have more industry, less
loafers, better citizens and less mischief.
OF course we are not perfect in all wsys;
a few of the round tow n-roamers need a
little information on that point. -. Rev.
Peckham has returned from his labors
at Sextonville, and can now be found at
home. 81. x. johnson and r. y Frazier
attended the teachers meeting at West
by. L. M. Thompson ia again on
duty, after few days visit at La Crosse
Erwin Officer is visiting his brother
at Milwaukee. b. Eli Sveen is suffering
from badly bruised toe, caused by a
kerosene barrel rolling on to it ;. The
reports are that we have new firm il
town, Sveen Brothers, instead of 0. O..
Sveen. :. Several Odd Fellows attended
installation of officers at Viroqua. :.
Our blacksmith is kept busy all day
long and sometimes part of the night.
w. s. Waters attended the funeral
of his comrade, O. T. Westby. i. Four
sled loads of people from hels attended
the revival meeting at Asbury church,
last Tuesday evening. Large yarn outs
have been there from here every even
ing since. /. Quite number of our
people enjoyed the pleasant affair at
Sam Mills, last Saturday evening",
j. K. Johnson attended the installation
of officers of the Foresters ct Viroqua.
Also Mr.. and Mrs. o. G. Sveen went as
guests. ;. The Revs. Christensen of
Westby, and Jacobson, who are holding
revival meetings at Asbury, visited at
t. Kendall's last Saturday. ;. Eli Sveen
spent Saturday and Sunday with his
parents near Coon Valley. Miss
Lille Harris is visiting at Viroqua with
Mr.. and Mrs. s. @. Jackson. -. Werner
Frazier took the examination for cadet
ship to the military school at West
Point. Werner is an industrious youth,
and is scholar, and would be good
cadet. WILL OWIsP.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-26
HILLsBoRO.

HILUsBoRo, Jan. "a Ice harvest fur
nishes employment for large number
of men. Large quantities are being
stored in different ice houses. Il. V.
Wernick will store enough to supply
several private families and business
houses. :. Hillsboro Mercantile Co. had
a grand opening on Saturday. Upon a
table arranged in the center OF the store,
refreshments were served to friends and
customers. AT the residence of Mrs.
VIM. Link the W. g. t. .. will hold a
social next Thursday afternoon. Re-
freshments served at 10 cents plate. :.
Carl Ludewig and wife, OF Kendall, spent
Sunday with relatives of this place. -.
The runaways from Mendoza we're re-
turned to that place by officers. RI.
Williams, Frank and Peter Mahr, Geo.
Ewing and Attorney r. Q. Thompson
attended county court at Viroqua, last
week, in case of DR.. Green vs.. Mahr es-
tate. Court disallowed claim OF Green
and Judgment for costs was rendered
against him. A basket social will be
given at the residence OF A. j. Greedy,
next Friday evening. Attorney Nc
Corkle OF Richland Center, had business
in our village. =. Frank Mulch his stock
of furniture into Cages building. ii
F. Myers will soon occupy the building
vacated by Mr.. Mulch, interior OF which
is being remodeled for general store. /.
L A. Doty of Ontario, was taken before
Justice Thompson on charge OF obtain
ing money through false pretences from
John Shakes of Dilley. He took change
of venue to r. Williams: examination
adjourned till Jan. %. Willie Hollis
ter has secured position in creamery
at Kendall. Anton Winterer has pur-
chased lots in Shanesy's addition and
will erect residence. OMEGA.