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Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-09
graduated on the decision of Mr.. Coburn
to remain out of The gubernatoriaI race
stay where he has shown conspicuous
ability and u%nequaled usefulness"
ANOTHER M'NALL VICTORY.
N Metropolitan Life Makes It's Peace
With the Kansas Insurance
DEPARTMENT.


Topeka, Kas, Feb. S.-(SpeciaI.) A COM
promise in the suits brought by the Metro
politan Life Insurance Company against
Webb McNall, state superintendent of in
surance, was effected late this afternoon,
and the suits will be dismissed next Mon
day. In one suit the company prayed for
an Injunction restraining McNall from in
terferinS with its business. and in the
other 1t sued him and his bondsmen for
10000 damages. In the first suit, Judge
Foster granted a temporary restraining
order. but he provided that the company
should furnish McNall with a bond for
5000 to indemnify the state in the event
the court found the restraining order had
been improperly granted.
According to the stipulations made and
signed by. the attorneys on both sides of
the case this afternoon the company agrees
to dismiss both suits and McNall agrees to
release the company from all liability on
its bond. In other words, both sides agree
TO drop the matter where it is. and 'kiss
and make up"
After the stipulations had been signed by
the attorneys. John Dewitt Pelt. general
attorney for the company, who effected
the compromise, made a tender Of the IL
cense fee and made formal application for
a license for the company to do business
issued the license.
The Metropolitan was excluded from bus
mess in Kansas by McNall about a year
claim Of Pertha Emery, of Kansas City.
kas., and the company has been under the
ban In the Kansas insurance department
ever since. 1t has now paid the claim.
The compromise this afternoon ends an
other chapter in the celebrated insurance
fight between McNall and the big life in
surance companies. But two companies
now remain who are engaged in litigation
against the state. the Mutual Life. of New
1orR, ana the Connecticut Mutual Life.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-09
CRADLE is IN OMAHA.
on President Williams, of the
Chemical National.

Omaha, Neb., Feb. S.-Francis C. Cradle,
promoter, arrived in Omaha from st. Louis
to-day, and Immediately went 10 the home
OF his local representative. N. l.. Parrotte.
After repeated refusals, Cradle consented
10 talk of the present condition of his
various enterprises. Mr.. Cradle looks as
IL he had undergone a severe mental strain.
Il have little TO state to the public at
the present time, other than what has al
ready been said. ! think the newspapers
have misrepresented me in many things.
although 1 do not know that it was inten-
tional.
THE whole trouble was prec!pitated by
the action of President Williams. of the
Chemical National bank. of New York. in
demanding the resignation Of Cashier Quin-
Ian. The various companies with which ]
was connected were in good condition. al
though, it is true. carrying a large indebi-
edness. and they We're in no way dissimilar
TO thousands of other. projects which are
at the present day backed by large Eastern
capital. To show you that President Viii
Jams action was unwarranted, l had a con-
sultation with him a few days previous to
the resignation of Cashier Quinlan and told
him that ! had already SlS0. 900 on hand
with which to pay the Indebtedness of our
companies TO the bank and that with a few
weeks time 1 could easily raise the rest OF
the amount.
He was aware of the fact that 1 had
paid off a note OF $4,000. which had been
he had no right TO doubt my ability or
honesty TO do so in the present instance. If
President Williams had withheld action in
the matter for a fortnight. his bank would
have received every dollar that was due
from the E%dgemont companies. AS addi-
tionai proof that President Williams did
not act in good faith. either with Cashier
Quinlan or myself. I will merely state that
the Little Flyer he speaks of investing in,
in connection with the Tdgemont enter
prises. paid him back, in dividends. three
fourths of the capital he placed in them"
Mr.. Cradle says he will remain in this
city for several days to recruit his nerve
East later TO replace Edgemont invest
ments upon a solid financial footing.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-09
National Bank Bulletin.

W. shington. Feb. .s.-Cspecial) The fol-
lowing national banks nave been approved
as reserve agents: Commercial National
bank. of Chicago, for the Central National
bank. of Boonville. Mo-; Continental Ma
tional bank. of Chicago. for the First Ma
tional bank. of Kansas City. Mo-: CONNER
cial National bank. of Chicago. for the
First National bank. of Kansas City. Mo.
The comptroller notes the following
changes in national bank officers:
Indian Territory-The First National
bank. OF South McAlester. W. j. Wade
president. in place of c. c. Hemming; ]. ii.
Gordon and F. S. Genung. vice presidents,
in place of W j. Wade.
Eansas-The National bank. of Pittsburg.
Josiah Lanyon. president, in place of S. II.
Lanycn: II. c. Willard, vice president. in
place of Josiah Lanyon.
Missouri-The First National bank, of
West Plains; II. T. Smith. president, in
president. in place of J. B. Ramsey: Lee NJ.
Catron. cashier. in place of II. +. Smith:
no assistant cashier in place of Lee NJ. Ca
iron. The National Exchange bank. of
dent. The National bank. OF Kirksville,
George T. Spencer. vice president.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-09
TO LIFT OHI0'S CAPITOL.
Man Offers to Put Another
Story Under. 1t for
$500. 600.

Columbus. o., Feb. S.-H. Sheeler, of Chi
caso, has made Il proposition to lift the
massive capitol of Ohio and place another
story under the structure. Mr.. Sheeler says
he will accomplish this remarkable feat for
$500, OO, and Senator Miller. of Licking coun-
ty has promised to introduce a bill 10 pro-
vide the funds for the undertaking.. The
present capitol is inadequate to the needs of
the various state departments, and the pre-
vious legislature provided for the remodel
ing of the structure. Plans nave been
adopted to this end. but the great expense
that would be entailed has aroused opposi-
ton to the plans. The Ohio capitol. built
of native limestone, Is one of the most mas
sive buildings in the country. and covers
more than two acres. There are many
hundred thousand tons of stone In the
structure. Mr.. Sheeler proposes to raise
this immense structure without disturbing
a single OCCUPANT of the building. He would
cut off the building at the base and raise it
with jackscrews. This alone would require
a forest of timber. thousands of screws and
the labor of a thousand men for three
weeks. The entire work of completing the
structure would occupy about three months.
Mr.. Sheeler's plans propose remodeling the
dome and putting in elevators and all mod
ern COEyenienceS.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-09
SHIPWRECKED SEAMEN SAVED.
Captain and Crew of Bark b. ID. Net
calf Taken Aboard the
H~erSuuLin

New York. Feb. S.-The Fabre line
steamer Burgundia arrived to-day from
Mediterranean parts and brought safely to
port ski cen seamen who were rescued in
mid-ocean from their sinking craft. They
were Captain Larsen and fifteen of the
crew of the Norwegian bark Il. D. Met
calf from Savannah for Hamburg.
Captain La,sen says he sailed from Sa-
vannah December 10 with a cargo OF naval
stores. and when three days out from Sa-
vannah. the vessel encountered a strong
gale and began to leak.
The bark put into Bermuda. where she
was thoroughly calked. sailing again jan
uary -. Ten days after leaving Ber-
muda.' said the captain. we met a gale
from the north and northwest with enor-
nous seas. We were Obliged to put the
vessel before the gale as she was tailoring
found the leak gaining rapidly. The seas
boarded us. in every direction, sweeping
everything before it."
The decks buckled and cracked. let
tins the water through. and we saw the
craft could not live longer. We put fend-
ers and hawsers soaked in oil, used oil
from closet pipes and from scuppers. which
snicothed the sea to Il considerable extent
and undoubtedly prolonged the life of the
vessel. On February l the Burgundia
hove in sight. BY this time the wind had
fallen and the wind was moderate. The
French steamer lowered 4 boat and we
gurdia. abandoning our vessel in mid
ocean,
TIL Z. D. Metcalf hailed from Arendal,
NORWAY.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-09
FUNERAL OF Ex-G0V. OSBORN.
II was Held in the First Methodist
Church Mt Topeka Yesterday
Afternoon.

Topeka, kas.. Feb. s.-(Special.) Funeral
services over the body of the late Thomas
"A. Osborn, ex-governor of Kansas, were
held In the First Methodist church here
this afternoon. They were conducted by
Rev. MIR. A s. Embree and were very
impressive. The funeral was attended by
a large ~concourse of people. among whom
were all the state officers. most of the
officials of the Santa Fe road. and many
OF the prominent men of Kansas. Politics
were forgotten and all Joined in paying
the last tribute to the memory of the hon.
ored dead. The state departments were
all closed. as were the Santa Fe general
onlces, and flags over both buildings float
Ell at half-mast. The active parbearers
were Colonel George w. Veale. Judge A.
II. Horton Colonel W. H. Rossington, p.
i. Bonebrake, Colonel C. X. Holiday. John
p. St John, Frank c.. Montgomery, C. A.
Fellows and ]. W.. Gleed. The honorary
pallbearers were ex-Governors E. n. Nor
rill. L. d. Lewelling., George w. Click,
Governor Leedy. E. D.. McKenna, Edward
Wilder and Paul Morton. The interment
was made in Topeka cemetery.
The floral decorations at the church were
the most elaborate which have been seen
there. The space in front of the pulpit
was literally filled with beautiful floral en-
blems, sprays of choice flowers and palms.
The casket stood -.rectly in front of the
pulpit and the flowers encircled it en-
tirely.
Wesley B. Best, of Meadville. Pa, ac-
companied the remains of Governor Os-
born from that city to Topeka. MIR. Best
Is solicitor of the city of Meadville, and
a brother-in-law of Mrs. Richmond. who
was to have been married to Governor
Osborn in the spring.
Mr.. Best says that the reports sent out
from Meadville that Governor Osborn was
unconscious during his illness were incor-
rect. On the contrary. he was conscious
10 the last and conversed with friends
shortly before his death.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-09
COMMERCIAL CONGRESS MEETS
South and West Commercial Congress
Having q Good Time Mt
TamDa Fin.

Tampa, Fla. S.-The South and West COM
mercial congress was called to order this
morning. for its fifth annual session, by
Hon. Breedlove Smith. the president.
Mr.. H. Cumming, of the Tampa board of
trade. was chosen to fill the position of
secretary. Mayor Millette. of Tampa, then
gIess adjourned.
This afternoon delegates were shown over
the city by a train of street cars and many
cigar factories were visited. Speeches Of
welcome and responses were made tonight
and tomorrow the congress will get down
to business. 1t is intended that its business
be closed by tomorrow night when the
delegates will be rendered a reception in the
clubrooms of the Tampa Bay hotel casino.
Thursday the Tampa board of trade will
give the delegates an excursion down Tam
pa bay on the elegant steamer Margaret,
providing splendid refreshments.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-09
PRESIDENT DOLE COMING.
VIII Pass Through Kansas City on
His Way From Washington
to san francisco.

Cleveland. o.. Feb. s.-President Dole and
party arrived at the Union station at 4:i5
O'Clock this morning from Buffalo over the
Lake Shore road in the private. car Coro-
net. The car was placed on a sidetrack and
the members of the party did not arise
until Z o'clock. when breakfast was served.
Later Mr.. and Mrs. Dole were driven to
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Cate. on
Pertram street. Mrs. Dole and Mr.. Cate
Snd brother and sister. and had not seen
each other for several years.
The special car left this evening over
the Cleveland. Akron & Columbus, and will
then start West ever the Panhandle 10
Kansas City.
In an interview. President Dole said: "I
regard my trip as extremely satisfactory,
and feel confident that the Hawaiian pos
sessions will ultimately he annexed to the
United States. At Washington I had n
long consultation with President Mckinley.
II was a most satisfactory one. / think the
presidents previous expressions show that
he favors annexation"
When shown a dispatch in which II was
limited that the Hawaiian annexation treaty
might he abandoned for an annexation bill.
President Dole said that this view of the
matter had arisen since he left Washing
ton, and he knew nothing of 1t.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-09
MARRIED Sc YEARS AGO.
Mr.. and Mrs. samuel Hanks Have
Lived Together Since
1870

Macon, Mo-, February S.-(Special.) Mr..
and Mrs. Samuel Hanks, who occupy a small
but well kept farm east of Macon. celebrat-
ed the hfty-sixth anniversary of their mar
ried life to-day. They were joined together
as life partners in Kentucky, February s,
1912. Mr.. Hanks was born in Mercer coun-
ty, that state. January /. 1920. His wife
goes him a few years better. her birth hav-
ing occurred August 2. 1918. They have
raised a large family, and their descendants
who attended the wedding anniversary
were numerous.
Mr.. Hanks was a cousin of President
Lincoln. his mother and Mrs. Nancy Hanks
being sisters. But Notwithstanding his re-
lationship to the great Republican presi-
dent. Uncle Samuel has been a Democrat
during all his voting days. However. in all
other matters. he has shown profound judg-
trious kinsman. Both Mr.. Hanks and his
wife are enjoying good health and bid fair
to round out the century.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-09
WANTS THE WOMEN TO DO 1T.
Mrs. Helen Cougar Thinks They
Should Erect the Monument to
John A. Martin.

Topeka, Kas.. Feb. s.-(Special.) In an
open letter to the women Of Kansas. Helen
NJ. Cougar urges them to assume charge
of the work of erecting a monument over
the grave Of the late John A. Martin. who.
as governor Of Kansas. advocated, secured
women municipal suffrage in this state.
Mrs. Cougar says the women of Kansas
of gratitude to Ex-Governor Martin, and
that it would be a graceful compliment for
them to erect a monument over the grave
Of their benefactor. Acting upon Mrs.
Cougars suggestion. some of the promi-
nent women Of Topeka are talking OF taking
a state association 10 solicit subscriptions
for the found and to superin-
tend the work of erecting the monument.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-09
NO MORE SEASICKNEss.
Or, at Lenst, 1t Is to BE Greatly Re-
duced by Means of False
keels.

New York. Feb. s.-The value of the roll
ing or bilge keels on ocean steamships as a
preventive of excessive rolling has been
so well demonstrated in the course of the
last year that nearly all the big liners will
soon be equipped with them. Thu Cunard
liner, Lucania, while in dry dock recently,
had the. new keels put on, and its trip
which ended at this port Yesterday was its
first trial of them. According to Captain
Mckay. the chocks SO constructed bring
vessel 10 prevent much of the rolling which
makes the voyage Of passengers so miser-
able.
And whatever extra drag to the speed
they cause" said the captain, lis more
than made up by the easier steering and
greater steadiness."
The captain said side seas would give the
checks the greatest test and head seas were
the most prominent in this trip.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-09
ADMIRAL SICARD is ILL,
Captain Sampson, of the Iowa. Will
Command North Atlantic Squad
ron TempOrnrIIy.

Washington. Feb. S.-Rear Admiral Sicard
has been relieved from command of the
North Atlantic squadron temporarily on
account of sicknss. and the has
devolved on Captain William r. Sampson.
commanding the battleship Iowa, as the
senior officer present.
The Secretary sent the following telegram
To Admiral Sicard: THE department re-
grets to learn of your Illness. You are
authorized to go to Tampa as requested.
leaving Captain Sampson in command. and
TO use any vessel of your SQUADRON that you
may desire TO take you to Tampa"
reau of navigation. says that the tenn
porary change of commanders will make
no change whatever in the prearranged pro-
vicinity of TortugaS.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-09
TOPEKA SCHOOL BOOKS.
Board of Education Will Fight the
Suit Brought by Attorney
General HOyle.

Topeka, Kas.. Feb. s.-(Special.) The
board of education OF Topeka has decided
to fght the case which was brought in
the supreme court a few days ago by At
torney General Boyle. for the purpose Of
getting the court to decare the tive-year
contracts. entered into by the city with
the several book companies. null and
void: The board held that the books au-
thorized by the state textbook commits
sion are not fit to be placed in the schools.
and the decision to fight the case was
prompted by a desire to protect the school
children from trash. The books which To-
peka Is getting now. the members of the
board say. are the best which the mar
ket affords. and Topeka is getting them at
contract calls for. when the quality and
contents Of the books are taken into con-
S%ideration.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-09
CLEVELAND INSURANCE TRUST.
Ohio Senntc Investigating Committee
Begins Work on n New Line
of Inquiry.

Cleveland. O.. Feb. S.-To-day's session of
the state senate trust investigating COM
mittee was largely devoted TO examining
into the Cleveland board of underwriters,
or so-called insurance trust. Secretary A.
I. Trrsdell. of the board. admitted that
each of the 125 members of the board de-
posted $50 with the secretary. and when a
member was fined for cutting rates the fine
was taken from the deposit. which must be
replenished TO $50 within thirty days. He
frankly admitted that all the companies
now organized are sure of existence and
no competition can destroy any of them.
He refused TO show the books of the board
of underwriters. \ subpoena was issued
for them.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-09
MUST BE FORCED TO EAT.
Two Indiana Children Who APPARENT
Iy Have No Desire for
Food,

Anderson. Ind. Feb. S.-Madison county
has entered a queer freak" race and farm
ers from all sections of the country are
bringing in their best freaks.
y rooster with four perfect legs. another
with a rabbits head. instead Of the comb
and beak. and another with a three-inch
norm. which ii uses for fighting and grub
ping purposes; a two-legged dog. a sixteen
ounce baby. and scores of other blind stag
gers OF nature have been brought forth.
The county tniirmary. however. has inst
received a SGT OF freaks that distance ali
oiheIs. II Is a pair of children-an T-year-
ola hoy and a l2-year-old girl-orphans
whose last name is Palmer. They have no
Ior hours, seemingly unable 10 move. They
ave 10 he moved around like dummies.
desire for food and nave TO be forced 70
cat. "
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-09
MISS BARTON NOW AT TAMPA,
Spaninrds or Cubans May Profit From
Her Work for All She

Tampa, Fla. Feb. s.-Ciara Barton, presi-
dent of the Red Cross Society of America.
arrived in Tampa this morning and left for
Havana tonight. Miss Barton goes TO in
vestigate personally the suffering existing
on the island. To a correspondent she said
her mission was in the cause of humanity.
and that it mattered little to her whether
SEaniards or Cubans profited by her work.
Miss Barton Is in the best of health and
spirits and goes to her new field full Of
hope and vigor; She pointed with great
pride to the good that the Red Cross Socie-
ty has already done in Cuba and that its
work has only begun.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-09
ROCKEFELLER BUYS A PLANT.
West Superior Iron md Steel Works
Sold to the Reorganization
Committee.

West Superior. Wis. Feb. S.-Referee ].
f. Hile to-day sold the plant of the West
Superior iron and steel works to George
Wildwood Murray. of New York. John d..
Rockefeller's attorney. The propertv was
bid in for the reorganization committee and
when title Is clear will be turned over to
Trust Company. of New York. held $3.50
COO of the bonds. Part of the property is
operating now and the rolling department
may be opened in a year. Cargenie will NOT
be interested in the new works.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-09
SIMPSON DOESN'T LIKE 1T.
He Cannot Afford. Politically. to At
tend an Extra Legislative
Session,

Washington. Feb. S~.-(Special.) Con-
gresham Simpson is very nue. concerned
in the possibilities of an extra session of
the Kansas legislature to consider rail-
road legislation. He doesn't see how he
s si itegiisiatmIe Wban conpresr is N In sss-
sion. He could stand 1t financially. Board
in Topeka is cheaper than here. and the
opportunities for spending money are not
so great.
Mr.. Simpson feels that he would like to
return and again join the forces of Bale
Waggener to regulate railroad legislation.
Mr.. Simpson recalls that Bale Is a good
fellow. and of evenings 1t is always pleas
ant to be about his quarters.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-09
new FORT SCOTT BOARD.
1t IL Claimed That j. F. C%ottrelI. c. C
Grain and Major j. w. Bowlus
Will ComDOse II.

Fort Scott. kas.. Feb. S.-(Special.) 1t is
a settled fact in the minds of those who
claim to a inside" information on the
subject, that. for the fourth time within
a year. Governor Leedy is about to abol-
ish the present board Of police commits
sioners and appoint a new board. Attor-
had interviews with some Of the leading
politicians on the all-important question.
From apparently authentic information Sc
new board will be made up Of J.. F.. Cot
trell. Democrat: c.. C. Grain. Republican,
and Major j. w. Bolus. Populist. and one
named are prominent business men. 1t Is
also officially reported that William Mon
ahan will be made chief Of police and
jailer. from which position he was recently
promoted.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-09
CAN'T FIND PHELPS POLICIES.
Heirs of the Massachusetts Musician
and Editor Seek Them
in Vain.

Springfield, Mass, Feb. s.-The heirs of
Edward H. Phelps. musician and editor,
who died recently. are searching every
where for policies for $4,000 life insurance
which it was believed Mr.. Phelps carried,
but the policies cannot be found. Mr..
Phelps had stated many times that he held
life insurance for 500, 900. Outside of this
insurance Mr.. Phelps vas worth 800. 900.
mostly in the stock in the Phelps Publish
ing and the Orange Judd Company, which
he left in trust to his widow.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-09
Sixth HiIImon Trial Monday.

Topeka. Kas.. Feb. ~S.-(Special.) The sixth
trial of the Hillmon case will begin in the
federal court next Monday before Judge
John l.. Williams. A special panel of forty
n nice Gan Ghnt iva an M srest from the fhem bench bench
ka in the state. Judge Foster has ordered
that the names of the jurors be not made
public until they come to Topeka.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-09
Washington Notes.

Mr.. Callahan has introduced in the house
a bill granting a pension of $50 per month
to Francis II. Potter.
W. c. King. of Parsons. Eas.. and W. II.
Crawford, of Grant City. Mo-. have been
admitted to practice before the bureaus of
the treasury department.
President Mckinley yesterday nominated
James Taylor to be postmaster at Fayette,
Mo; John Leonard TO be postmaster at Ed
mond, o. T.. and Corydon Crawford 10 be
postmaster at Perry. O.. T.
The comptroller notes that the First Ma
tional bank. of Usage City. Kas.. has gone
into voluntary liquidation by resolution of
its stockholders. dated January II, 1925, to
take effect February /, 1928.