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Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-12-22
TWAS AMERICAN FREEDOM.
DIR. Emil DargatE Thinks That the
Women Did Exactly the
Right Thing.


In answer 10 your article in The Journal
] simply wish to say that you may be
wrong in your judgment concerning Mr.
Hobson and the women whom he kissed
You may rest assured that even in civil
ization there are many wrongs that dis
comfort and irritate some of the weaker
members of the human family and their
complaints are natural
There Is that dangerous monster-ieal-
ousy-which is often stirred into intense
activity by even the most natural and just
actions OF others; the existence of such Il
sentiment should be eradicated at the
earliest possible moment. for its presence
is most uncomfortable ana extremely det-
rimental.
l also wish TO draw attention TO the fact
that truth and right are often vcry diff
cult points for man to judge, while woman
has an instructive element which aids her
in forming speedy conclusions.
And now regards the position of Mr..
Hobson: L simply wish to saw that ! see
no wrong in his action. There Is nothing
wrong when a good man kisses good look
ing women under suitable circumstances
such as the Coates House affair presented.
Women came there to greet the great
patriotic hero and as symbol Of their
appreciation of his gallant services for
our country they kissed him. they pre-
scented them with their sweetest gifts,
which, however, in this instance. was
not for the love of the individual. but for
patriotism. pure and simple. and woman
has perfect right TO manifest her ap-
proyal in that way.
Laws or demands of society that in
fringe upon the personal or natural rights
of the Individual are relics of barbarism
and should not be sanctioned by any per-
son. as they are not legitimate products
of modern civilization. We should enjoy
liberty and freedom TO its fullest extent.
and this Indulgence should not need any
qualification aS far as sex is concerned
and as a man has the right TO say Hob
son. you are a bully boy: come and take
a cigar with me" so should woman have
the same privilege to say. .'Hobson YOU
brave fellow. let me give you "A
kiss
Lieutenant Hobson did that which every
other good man Is entitled to do-to kiss
when there is n good chance-and the
woman who honored his bravery with "A
kiss deserves the admiration and respect
OF all fairminded and patriotic citizens.
Respectfully.
ID. EMIL DARGATZ. NJ d.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-12-22

women have no one to kiss at home? Ger
tainly. if this is the case, our friend Hob
son has been doing work of charity in
Kansas City. 1t might be well II we could
get him 70 come through here at least
twice year to look after these neglected
ones.
The writer was within handshaking and
probably kissing distance of Mr.. Hobson.
and she is not too old or ugly to receive a
goody share of kisses daily, SO let II not
be said by anyone that this is a case of
sour grapes" 1t is that she does not be-
iieye in being promiscuous in bestowing
such caresses in public or otherwise.
If you will kindly have one of Your writ
erS fiN this up for publication this week.
you will very greatly oblige. Yours truly.
a SUBSCRIBER.
p. S.-That article by Eugene Whitney is
splendid. and is an artistic expression of
my sentiments
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-12-22
1914 Wyoming street.
A DRUMMER'S OPINION.
"ouid Not Kiss Four Hundred and
Seventeen Women of Kansas
City for SiI5.

TO Tie journal.
have spent the greater part of my life
selling shoes and am satisfied TO continue
in the business. I hope that it will never
be my misfortune 10 play the part of hero.
so 1t would devolve upon me to act the part
that our hero Lieutenant Hobson has lust
passed through in this city The task of
KISSING Az women, take them as they come
looks 10 me as though the young man has
= stomach equal to his courage We
drummers can all stand few select ones
occasionally. but am sure there is not one
on the road of my acquaintance who could
go through such an ordeal. ! am one of
many VINO certainly can not help hut think
that the lieutenant has shown one more
uneNcelied quality in his heroic character
would not kiss Az women in Kansas Civ
That would present themselves to be kissed
lor $i" SHOE DRUMMER
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-12-22
PENSIONS.

WASHINGTON Dec. 2i.-The following pensions
have been granted:
MISSOURI.
Original-Theodore Welge, st. Louis. So: Harry
Stewart, st. Louis. Sc; John a. Woford, Springfield
ST.: John Viryard, ST Louis, Sc. special December
TO- Wilson Parker St. Louis. sl2
Additional-Jacob Guffee, Syracuse, Sc to sl2
Increase-Thomas H. Reynolds. Carr, Sc to SO
Observation-Disclosures WaddiHgton, Benton City Sc
Thomas ". Whitman, Winston. IS: special December
10 Thomas McGinnis, louisiana S2I.
Original. widows, etc.-Cathertne Gates rcrdland
IS: Della Ash st. Louis. IS. Margaret Scherer ST
Louis IS: Juda Duncan. NISa 50.
KANSAS.
orIginal--Albert RIdlon. Coneyvile. So.
Additunal-Jscob NJ. Grigss North Topeka SC
to 81.
Restoration aud incresse-wiaru r. 0. Fedsrhen.
Sslina. Sc TO IS:
Increase-John McDermou. Ogden. sia TO si7:
George W. Samples st. Paul s. To SO: John A
Reed. Labette. Sc to $40. Isaac l.. Skinner clear
water. sls to 81: Cornelius Rakcstraw Sterling Sc
to IS: Edward Williams. Leavenvorth Sc to ss:
Louis Kcerner, National Military home Leavenworth
so To Si2 Thomas H. Natt0S. McCune Sc to $40
Rcissue-Jacob Taylor. La Cygne. sle
INDIAN TERRITORY.
Reissue and increase-Charles G. Brooks Hudson.
Sc to So.
Mexican survivors-Rsissue, Milton R DUNCAN.
Bennington. Ss.
OKLAHOMA TERRITORY
Observation-Disclosures F. Billow, jennings. Sc
Increase-Wiiiiam McCaig, New Pono., Sc to Ss
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-12-22
SIMMS NOT LYNCHED YET.
Taken From Town Creek to MOulton
for Protection Against
the Mob.

DECATUR. ALA, Dec. H.-William
Simms. a former private in Company E. Of
the First Alabama regiment. who shot and
killed Bud Norton, of Town Creek. on the
18th inst, at a country dance is safely
and has not been lynched as reported.
Last night while Simms was in jail at
Town Creek. Bill Norton. a brother of the
deceased. together with several relatives
Jail presumably for the purpose of lynch
ing Simms. but the crowd was dispersed
by the sheriff and at 20 this morning the
ton was former liquor dealer and owned
considerable property around Town Creek.
The sympathies Of the surrounding couu-
try, which is mucn wrought up, Is all on
the side Of the Nortons
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-12-22
IT'S UP TO MISS ARNOLD.
Writer Suggests That the st. Louis
Girl Make n Tour "a In
HObsOn.
To The Journal.

To The Journal
Being constant reader of The Jour-
nal. l would like to have a word in
the Hobson case and. being one of
the sterner sex, / cannot help feeling a lit
tie nettled over the way that the women
Of Kansas City treated the gallant hero
of the Merrimac. But | can't blame them
for i would kind o liked to have been in
his-well. l will not finish what l was go-
ing TO say.
For all this Miss Arnold. the girl who
first kissed Hobson. is to blame. Just
think how she took her society life in her
hands. as it We're, and braved Mother
Grundy and waded in. That was grand
Now l suggest that she take just such a
tour and see if We who are sometimes call
ed the unsympathetic sex do not come 10
The front and osculate by thousands. Give
the men chance In case this sug-
Sestion is compiled with. there will not
have to be n poor little 10 or I2-year-oId
hoy sent frst TO break the ice. But it
might be well to have a couple Of officers
in waiting TO see that too many were nor
permitted to make a rush to he No.
1914 Wyoming street.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-12-22
A Subscriber scores the Women.
To The Journal

As l know enough to know that I can't
write, I won't attempt it, but I would
like to have someone voice This
sentiment for me in your paper: That the
women OF Kansas City have made it very
evident to the public how much greater is
the proportion of fools in this city over that
IN many others. Take Chicago. for instance
note the fact that only 1G3 foolish women
kissed he much-beslobbered Hobson while
in our boastful and proud town of Kansas
city 90 or $50 paraded themselves for pub
lie criticism with the slim excuse that our
young. good-looking Hobson was a hero
Had he been ever so much of a hero, yet
old and ugly. how different would have
been the majority. A warm handshake
would have been sufficient in that case
Can II be that all these poor, misguided
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-12-22
GUILT FIXED ON MRS. KREBs.
CorOner's Jury Finds That She Killed
Mrs. George Craig Nenr juno
fiOn CITY.

JUNCTION CITY. KAS., Dec. H.-(Spe-
ciaI) The coroner's jury in the Mrs George
Craig murder case, rendered a verdict this
forenoon. placing the guilt upon Mrs. John
Krebs, who was placed under arrest ana
will have to appear in the district court.
which convenes January 2. Efforts have
been made by Mrs. Krebs' family to induce
her 10 make a confession and throw her
self upon the mercy of the court. but she
refuses protesting her innocence. The
woman has been subjected to the most Sc
we're questioning but thus far there Is not
a sign of her weakening from her first
statement. While the evidence at hand
points to Mrs. Krebs the rnurderess. the
community is by no means unit in think
ing she is guilty.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-12-22
cRnnKEDNESS is CHARGED.
Receiver Is Asked for ST. Joseph
Bnnk Which Failed Over
Year Ago.

ST. JOSEPH. MO, Dec. 21-(Special0 }
In petition now in the hands OF Judge
Philips of the United States circuit court.
n receiver for the State National bank is
asked for.
r. H. Faucet and Joseph TuIlar. stock
holders in the bank, bring the action
against President Ernest Lindsey. w A.
2. Mcdonald. II. X. Judd, John Town
send and other directors; 1t Is charged
from the funds of the bank and that Pres
ident Lindsey lent money on advantage
Gus terms" to concerns in which he is
interested. The bank went into !iquida-
ton more than a year ago. 1t was cap
italized at 100000 and there are large as
sets to be managed by the directory.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-12-22

pected to ''outdo" Chicago in the promis-
cuous kissing business" There is no doubt
that the fulfllment OF your request was
far from being the pleasant affair that you
seem TO think. He. being the gentleman
that he is must certainly have some choice
I'm such matters. 1t is my opinion, dear hus-
hands brothers and sweethearts. that you
might be somewhat surprised if YOU knew
just how much We women would appreciate
kiss from lips free from the odor Of
whisky and tobacco. such as We are led
10 believe are those of Lieutenant HobsoG.
Don't be too sure of the reason that We
did not all kiss him. Three cheers for
Hobson.' ONE WOMAN.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-12-22
Famou. counterfeiter. Sentenced.

DETROIT. MICH. Dec. 2l.-E.dward and
Davis johnson were to-day sentenced by
Judge Swan in the United States district
court to nine years at hard labor in the
Detroit house of correction for counter
feiting. Both had pleaded guilty. These
are two of the three famous Johnson broth
ers. said to be among the most skillful
counterfeiters in the country.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-12-22
Another Hobson at Work.

LEXINGTON. KY. Dec. 2l-The Hobson
game was tried for the first time in Lex.
ington to-day Fifth Lieutenant Burnam
Law. assistant surgeon Seventh Ohio was
passing through this city. A Miss War
ren, with whom he was acquainted and
seven other handsome young ladies'. whom
he met for the first time We're at the train
to see him and during the short wait each
of the girls kissed him twice
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-12-22

ST. LOUIS. Dec. 21.-While this was the
shortest dav of the year 1t was also the
darkest In St. Louis a heavy fog prevail
ed and above IL was n bank of clouds
through which the sun could not penetrate
At noon chickens sought their roosts. Many
Of the street ears We're lighted up, while,
in the stores. the lights were turned on full
force in order that business might be trans
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-12-22
Wn.It Wife Mnrderi

ROCKVILLE, IND. Dec. 21--Mrs. Joe
Meehook. wife of an Austrian miner at
Coxvile. this county. was shot through the
heart and killed to-day, supposedly by her
husband, who has disappeared.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-12-22
New Freight Car Plant.

PITTSBURC:. PA. Dec. I.-The Carnegie
Steel Company has purchased thirty-fivs
acres of land at Homestead. and will con-
struct thereon Il plant for the manufacture
of steel freight cars. with a capacity Of
forty cars daily.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-12-22
Schley Has His Say.

The British royal commission which has
been investigating the liquor laws of the
country for three years. has finished its re-
port. and will submit it to parliament this
winter. The commission is described as
being composed of eight liquor men, eight
temperance men and eight neutrals.," and
while no drastic legislation is suggested
the recommendations are in the direction
of increased restrictions.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-12-22
Footpads In Oklahoma City.

OKLAHOMA CITY. o. r. Dec. g.-(Spe-
cfal5 Last right a negro footpad held Ip
and robbed Mrs. W. r. Thorne and Minnie
Thorne, who were returning home from
Christmas shopping. The negro secured a
pocketbook containing S. and escaped.
Monday night the residence of C. A. Ma
iors was entered and S}l5 and gold watch
secured by the burglars.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-12-22
For Numbering His Brother.

ARDMORE. I. T. Dec. 21.-Joe Hennessy
has been lodged in jail here by Deputy
Marshal Davis. HeunesSy, who is we'll
to-do. is charged with the murder of his
brother, Sam Hennessy. whom he shct
three times. The murdered man was ac-
wife
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-12-22
Sampson wanted to Reduc. Havana

Very naturally the report of the opera
tons of the North Atlantic fleet comprises
the larger part of the printed body. Most
of the facts have already appeared. but in
the very beginning there is 4 most interest
ing exchange of letters between Secretary
Long and Admiral Sampson, showing that
even before the 1utbreak OF the war the
for the Immediate reduction OF Havana.
with his own squadron, unsupported, and
was only prevented from CARRYING out that
plan by orders from the department, which
wished TO protect the big ironclads.
Secretary Long addressed Admiral Samp-
son, April q, IL confidential letter. telling
him that in the event Of hostiltieS, for
this was before the outbreak of the war.
the department wished him to do all in his
power to destroy the Spanish war vessels
in the West Indian waters, He saws.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-12-22

was riding through the pasture of Henry
Greer. the latter fired six shots at him
Miller's horse was killed. ard one ball
penetrated his leg below the knee Greer
is under arrest He says he thought Mill
er was Crabtrse. or Funkhouser, whom,
he alleges. had Threatened TO kill him on
sight
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-12-22
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.

Take Laxative Bromo Qunine Tablets.
Druggists refund money If fails cure 2sc.
The genuine has L. r. .. on each tablet.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-12-22
BRowN|NG, KING & Co.
Holiday Hints.

Shopworn women bewildered with the con-
fusion of the BIG department stores can find
rest here
More than that they can find just what
the men want, as they cannot do in the GEN
eral store
Here are few hints, condensed Cata-
logue, Of some of the items in the handsome
glass showcases Of our Furnishing depart
ment They are worth looking over and at.
First of all, Clothing Of course, for men
and boys.
Then Smoking Jackets, Mackintoshes,
Neckwear, Shirts, Umbrellas, Fancy Suspen-
ders, Scarf Pins and Links, Handkerchiefs Of
a dozen kinds Silk Night Shirts, Mufflers,
Pajamas, Sweaters, Bath Robes, Gloves and
Canes.
These are some of the things. Come
in and see how much else you can find that
is suggestive Of Holiday Gifts for the men
and boys Of the house.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-12-22
Fired six Shots mt Him.

GUTHRIE. O. T. Dec. 2l.-(Special) Near
Woodward last night, while Charles Miller
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-12-22
BROWNING, king & Co.,
MAIN AND eleventh SITS.

found to check it before long. or the bold
lieutenant will lose much of his well earned
prestige. EUGENE WHITNEY.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-12-22
Long Was After the Fleets.

"The department does not wish the ves-
sells of your squadron to be exposed 20 the
fire of the batteries at Havana, Santiago
or other strongly fortified ports in Cuba
Unless the more formidable Spanish vessels
should take refuge i'll those harbors Even
in this case the department would suggest
tina, rigid blockade and the employment
of our torpedo boats would accomplish The
desired object
The reasons set out by Secretary Long
FOR this instruction We're that there would
be no United States troops available 10
occupy the captured towns until october
and that the lack of docking facilities made
ii particularly desirable that our vessels
should not be crippled before the capture
or destruction of Spain's most formidable
vessels
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-12-22
FOR XMAS
LORGSETTES
GOLD SPECTACLES.
GOLD EF E GLASSES.
OPERA GLASSES.
ChATELAINE CASES

SothiHq can b. mors acceptable for a present.
tha" plr OF G0ld Eye CLOSES or SpSctGcfss.
You can bug thsnn and U. sriH f' ne IenSes
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-12-22

she was not dispatched directly to Manila
but was ordered to a point 600 miles due
east from Cape Engano; where she was to
Apparently the first suggestion of the or
ganization of the flying squadron. which
was to divert Admiral Camara's squadron
Dewey, for in d dispatch of June o. he
says:
I'm my Judgment if the coast of Spain
We're threatened the squadron of the enemy
will have to return
And that was exactly what happened
A month later the admiral pays a high
compliment TO the British consul at Ma
Mia. Mr.. Rawson Walker. who for three
months had been discharging the duties
of United States consul in Manila and
rendering the admiral great assistance.
Dewey. First ImperinIist.
The admirars estimate of the import
ance of the Philippine islands is set out
in the following telegram sent in answer
to an inquiry on the subject from the gov
ernment:
Manila, August 90 1898.
Secretary Navy. Washington.
Referring to the departments telegram
of August Is. important islands are: Colon.
l.uzon, Panay. Cebu, Nogros, Leyte. Others
owing to the nature of the inhabitants
have small amount OF civilization. want
of cultivation. They may he neglected,
especially isles of southern group.
LuZon is in all respects the most de-
sirable to retain. Contains most important
commercial ports. Manila is fa:thest north
Produces all OF the good tobacco. Friend
ly natives. Civilization somewhat advanced.
Not Yet developed. Possible rich minerals.
Population S25.00a. SubiG bay best harbor
for coalirg purposes and military. Water
deep: iandlocked: easily defended strateg-
ically. Command of bay and city of Manila,
with arsenal at Cavite most valuable.
Panay. Cebu, N-Sros thiCkly populated,
most civilized, and well cultivated. Iioilo,
second commercial port; center of sugar
trade; Il good harhor strategicalIy: in view
of the situation, good defense. Cebu. third
sirab!e. No coal of good quality can be
procured in the Philippine islands. Some
has been mined on Cebu. English COM
pGHy. trust il may not be necessary to
order me to Washington. Should regret
very much TO leave here while matters re-
main in present critical condition
DEWEY
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-12-22
Dewey. First ImpcriaIist.

The admirals estimate of the import
ance of the Philippine islands is set out
| in the following telegram sent in answer
| to an inquiry on the subject from the gov
| ernmeDt.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-12-22
UNHEALTHY RESULT.

ID. EMIL DARGATz. NJ. D.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-09-10
Sangulne of Victory

Hon Robert j. Gamble, Of Yankton
who was nominated for congress by the
republican convention at Mitchell, in a
recent interview with an Omaha Bee
reporter, declares the prospects for re-
publican success in this state could not
be better. In talking of the prospects
of the campaign, he said:
"Our majority for the entire state
ticket will be at least 5000, and shall
not be surprised to see it 60 up to 10000
Last year the total of the republican
majorities in the several judicial con-
tests was about $500, and two years ago
We lost part of the state ticket only by
an accident In this campaign we will
have the tremendous advantage of the
bountiful prosperity which the state is
already enjoying and which is certain
to increase. 1t is a great satisfaction to
belong to party which thriyes on the
good things of life, instead of being
compelled to hope for calamity as a
basis of political success. Our people
are feeling buoyant, and in every Sec
ton there are accessions to republi
canism.
"The logic contained in H. L. Loucks'
letter to the Mitchell convention show
ing how worthless fusion of populists
with the democratic party really must
be, so far as promotion of any principle
is concerned, is an indication of the dis
satisfaction prevalent among consider
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-09-10


Hon. Andrew j. Faulk, we'll known
throughout the northwest, especially
in the two Dakotas, died last Monday
at his home in Yankton. Mr.. Faulk
was the third governor Of Dakota terri,
tory and it was mainly through his en-.
deavors that the opening Of the Black
Hills to settlement was secured. Dur.
ing his long residence in the Dakotas
he held, aside from the governorship
several prominent public Offices. In
his capacity as governor of the territory
he took prominent part in maintain
ing peace between the Indians and early
settlers when general outbreak was
imminent owing to scarcity of food
among the settlers. He made a prompt
requisition upon the war department TO
arms, ammunition and equipment suf
ficient for ten companies of cavalry
which were at once forwarded to Yank
ton. He appointed staff officers from
adjutant general down and the settlers
were organized and enlisted into com
panies for defense. Governor Fauls
then devoted his efforts to secure relief
for the Indians. He was successful il
this also, and the threatened outbreak
was ayertcd
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-09-10
The M, e. Conference,


The annual Methodist Episcopal con,
ference of the Black Hills, which was in
session in Deadwood the latter part oi
last week, closed last Monday afternoon
The meeting is reported as having been
an excellent one in every way and much
enjoyed by those in attendance Fol
lowing is the list of appointments fol-
the ensuing year:
Presiding Elder-E E. Clough.
President Black Hills College-E. E.
Lymer.
Belle Fourche-J. G. B. Peck.
Beulah--J. L. MUIR.
Custer-L. r. Ferguson.
Deadwood-(First churCh,) G. B.
Clark.
Deadwood-(First ward, Central,) C.
E. Giddings.
Edgemont-John Hall.
Galena-To be supplied.
Harding County Circuit-J. M. Gard
ner.
Hermosa-C. E. Boyden.
Hot Springs-A. B. Chaplin.
Keystone and Hill City,. c. Du.
Val.
Lead-H. G. Harman.
Oslrichs and Pringle-O. w. Butter
field.
Rapid City-D. w. Tracy.
Spear6sh-J. ID. Skaggs.
sturgis--Wm. J. Pyle.
Sundance-L r. Bailey.
Tilford and Piedmont-R. L. Robin
son.
Terry-Supplied by Martin Thomas.
Whitewood-W. D. Atwater.