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Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-14

Comedian Nat Goodwin has bet $1,000
with Charles Rector. a Chicago restaurant
ing between Mccoy and Choynsk. The
actor is a great admirer of kid Mccoy.
and is reputeI TO have won largely over
the ~latter's recent victory over Creedon in
New York.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-14
THE KANSAS CITY JOURNAL, FRIDAY, JANUARY II, 1895.
Re.nItn at Oakland.

| CWalker). 9 to 5 and to S, second: Ettarre,
101 (Peterman), 3 to l, third. Time. In.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-14

Bob Armstrong and ~"Thunderbolt'' Smith
will most likely meet in a twenty-round
contest at New York city some time next
month. Smith is the colored boxer who
caught Peter Maher in a condition that he
should not have been about a year ago
and almost put the Irish champion to sleep
In a six-round limit contest.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-14
RESTORES A GIRLS EYEsl(
scAlatter said to Have Perlsru
Remarkable Cure In

GAINESVILLE. O..Jan. 4 tSchlatter, til
er. Is said to have n med q RENT
cure to-day. restoI ght to q
girl who had been from her
Other marvellous ct beerl
plished by him sine In
among them being d
who was driven to n
treated for q spin
walked home.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-14

Miss Ethel-.IA
can hear me
course he can
aiready."-Tlt
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-25
UNCLE SAM WINS
RAILROAD CASE.

Court for the southern district of Nels
York The United States being complain
amt and the Attorney being Ha
counsel The case Wont against tne F9t-
crumrur lu thc lowor COURT t.e Cirrut
Court dlsmlssIng tle bM and tlo cour-
OF Appeals affirming tne NJ mis-
TIE CASE APPEALED.
The government carried the case to Mo-
Supreme Court Am exceptionally ar At
array of counsel appeared for ine Assoc
cauDn and the several railroads. Include
Ing Senator Eemunl and James fheIp.t
Solicitor General Richards nlei the hief
for the government Tine main contention
of the government was that the traffic
agreement is combination t1 prove
competition thus constituting confri.
I'm restraint of trade or commerce.
The answer of the association miii-
talned the legality VI the agreement 30
the ground that tne vast needs OIL come
merce require joint action and th'i si.l
action iusures uniform and just rates I'i
prevents secret ana unjust di r'ulH
ti0ns
JUDGE PECKHAMS OPINION.
Justice pcckhAm announced tle H0Di.-
ION He said that tha court could NisiIu
cuish mo- difference between tnl- ei-. t.I
that of the Trans-Al issOuri case dD.li"' Oh
year ago which was decided against tie
railways lie said thc only nov point I'-
volved was 1853 Go tte constitutional n'
the antitrust Act Tl. court hIi r'h Dbl
al the conclusion chat as railroad rp
norati0us performed duties of H reul-
pubic character. if WAS within ilr ,'h-
stftutional power of C1ngr0 il regulate
thom as provided by che aui-irusi acl
TIE only question ll0n was as t' me poll
icy of Congress adopting -len "a measure
and as 90 questions of plity inc eoNif
he said, bad nothing i1 dp.
THREE DIssENrED.
THE opinion was very BRIEF and concur
~ed in bv Chief Justice Fuller and JUS
ficrs Harlan Brewer. Brown and Peck
ham Three justices dIsseutcd, namely
Justices Graz, Shilas and White. JUS
tee Mektuua took no part in tle ease.
AS The prosecution 0f the joint traffic as-
ISOLATION was begun while Dee was Att0--
rev General After Justice Peckham
had announced the decision. Justice H1r-
Dam verbally expressed with some OWE
donce of satisfaction. his concurrence. ON
the same ground. he said. as that at
forth in the TRANSIT Missouri case
UNDER tine decision to-day the decisions
OF the United States Circuit Court for
the Southern District OF New York and "
The United states Court Of Appeals. BON
OF which were favorable 90 the Joint
Traffic Association. are reversed.
ANOTHER TRUST
Justice Peckham also announced tle
courts opinion In cases against the kan
sas City Live Stock Exchange operating
in Kansas City. and Western Missouri
The government prosecuted under ia
antitrust law. The Supreme Court holds
that the association does not come un-
der the antitrust law. Justice Harlan
in dissenting opinion declared thar such
combinations were rings nud syudicates
which n extended 90 oil sugar. salt
lumber and other staples would place the
commerce Of the country under tho con
troll OF few rings and -Yndicatcs.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-25

thusiastic listeners who often punctuated
his address with liberal applause. He
discussed the tariff. the iniquitous war
revenue bill and the mismanagement Of
the affairs OF the war by tho War De-
partmcnt. laying special stress upon the
fact that the southern camps were so
grossly neglected that they became
"hatcheries of disease and incubators OF
deaths"
He strongly advocated the free coinage
Of silver as a means Of escape from
"the era OF mortgages AMI distress"
Major Otey will carry the county by a
large majority.
Daniel Butler. the colored candidate
for Congress, spoke TO a very large
gathering Of negroes. HIS presentation
OF his claims as the regular standard
bearer Of the Republican party in the
district were able and convincing. and.
Judging from the enthusiasm he aroused,
Hermans. the white Republican candi-
date, will hardly get more than thirty
or forty white Republicans of tho cOun-
ty and their personal negro friends.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-25
GIVEN EIGHTEEN YEARS.
Punishment of AlonzO Williams for
Killing William stanton.

Aionzo williams (coIoreD was tried
Yesterday in the Hustngs Court for tne
murder last February at the
afmsh0use OF william stanton.
and was given eighteen years in the
penitentary. Three of the jury were ln
favor OF hanging, but finally came over
To- the views OF the other nine.
The murder was committed wiih a
razor. stant0ns throat being cut from
ear to ear In the evidence the fact that
there was malice I'm tho act was plainly
brought out, but generalization was not
proven.
Tho prisoner was ably defended by
Messrs IT, G.. Buchanan and funston
Carr
I'm the Circuit Court the following juds-
monts were rendered.
a. Brands q Son against the klthmoAd
Flour and Feed Company Tor S,>.4-
G. N. pfeifer d. Co.. against cease
Bros FOR S39O.J2
The case on tho Eagle Furniture COM
ranv against J. l.. York was oleul71,u
Marriage licenses were issued ~ the
clerk of the Hastings Court To- koleLt
p King and Alice NJ Glasgow. Joah s..
piUav ard phIomena Dippucr-
Judge James O. Lamb was unable to
preside in the Chancery Court yesterday
on account OF sickness.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-25
SOLDIER FATALLY SHOT.
4 Member CT Co. \. Second |irginia
Regiment. Killed by an Accident.

WINCHESTER. VA. oct A.-special'
Raymond Shelley. Of this city. n priNa,e
I'm Company 4. Second Virginia kegl-
mert was shot and almost Instantly XIII
ed tonight at Strasburg. by q comrade'
Musician Harry NJ. Henry. Of The same
company Young Shelley had leit
chester late this evening for WOODSTOCK
with three comrades after spending
twenty-four-hours' leave of absence al
their homes.
Tlcy drove 70 strasburg and were 20
take the train Tor Woodstock where tho
company re-asseut'cd yesterday after
a thirty-days' Through. While waiting
for the train. Shelley and his companions
amused themselves in examining % revolt
yer and while Henry had his finger on the
trigger IL suddenly exploded The BAH
struck 10 the right Of Shelley's nose Just
below tho eye and entered the brain.
Shelley died almost instantly. The body
was prepared for burial and will arrive I'm
this city al midnight tonight Al
late hour tonight Henry had not been
arrested.
This is tho NTH death To- Company \. OK
members from Winchester. the last be-
ing that Of Private c. VI. Dean. who was
found dead on the streets week ago.
Shelley was twenty-three years OF age
and was unmarried lie is survived by
a widowed mother.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-25
AVOID ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.

The sufferer from chronic disease often
aoanGons hope and becomes miserably
despairing. There is no need Of doing
so, for there is hardly a complaint that
cannot be cured by somebody or some
remedy. DR.. Greene. IS West 18th ST.,
New York City, the famous specialist
and undoubtedly the most successful
doctor In curing disease. can point TO
thousands of cases which had grown
hopeless but which were. by his treat
ment restored 10 full health, vigor and
vitality. YaV can consult Dr. Greene
by letter. free. Therefore do not be east
down. but write To the doctor and be
cured and made happy. DR.. Greene is
tho discoverer OF that greatest OF medi-
cines, DR.. Greenes Nervura blood and
nerve remedy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-25
TH0S. |. JONES WITHDRAWS
Another Candidate To- Take His Place.
los " RnilcN To sneak.

PETERSBURG. VA, oct. 4.-Special.-
The Withdrawal Of Thomas l.. Jones, the
colored Republican candidate for Con-
gress for the Fourth Congressional Dis
trlct of Virginia, in favor Of Hon. K. 7.
Thorp. has been much talked of among
politicians here The friends and sup
porters of Jones are very indignant at his
withdrawal.
Another colored candidate IN the person
Of Booker Ellis. of Dinwiddie county Will
now be put in the field TO take Jones
place.
Hon. Sidney p. Epes told The Times
correspondent this evening that he was
very glad that Jones had withdrawn as
he considered him five times stronger in
the district than Mr.. Thorp.
Major +. r. Lassiter chairman Of the
Fourth District Democratic Compression
al Committee received a telegram this
evening dated Knoxville. Tenn, from
Congressman Bailey. of Texas, stating
that he would speak I'm Petersburg on
next Saturday. The speaking Will take
place at the Academy of Music. Con-
gresham Bailey will be introduced by
Hon sydney =. Epes. Arrangements
are being made 10 give the Congressman
a big reception.
Rev. J. w. Rosebro. D. D., pastor of
IaDD-Strcet presbyterian cnutth. IL h"iu-
ing a series of meeting at MiZpah church
In Amelia county.
Rev. j. ID. Hart. pastor Of the Second
Baptist church in this city. who was re-
Gently married was presented yesterday
after the morning service with hand
some silver service of six pieces as
bridal gift from his congregation.
The presentation was made by Mr..
Thomas Wells. Rev. Mr.. Hart responded
in a feeling manner
Chief Engineer +. V Farley. of the
fire department of this city. returned
home last night from 81. Louis. whore
he has been In attendance upon the ma
tional convention of fire engineers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-25
OUARLES AND H0GE.
The Issues a. Presented to the People
of StauntOn.


STANTON, VA, oct. 2l.-Special.-
Politics have occupied the day in STAIN
ton. Judge Quarles and some of the
Younger members OF the stanton bar
representing the Democrats. occupied the
Courthouse, while j. Hampton hoSe re-
presenting the Republicans. speaking
from a stand in front of the Courthouse.
Judge Quarles advocated free silver and
the Chicago platform. condemned tie
conduct of the war. and the appointment
OF senator's sons IN the army opposed
territorial expansion. trusts and mono
poles. favored the repeal Of the war rev
cnue tax.
Judge Quarles and the other speakers
in the Courthouse occupied one hodr and
a quarter. Hampton HOgc spoke over
two hours.
lie contrasted the Cleveland ard Har-
rlson administrations spoke Of the bond
issues. advocated sound money. prottc-
tive tariff and sustained the o3ministra-
ton of the war. citing Generals !C'eph
Wheeler and Fitzhugh Lee as witnesses
to the capacity and energy with which
the war was carried on, and successfully
terminated.
The crowd IN the town was large and
great interos, was manifested
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-25
FAIR WEEK AT RALEIGH
, Convict Escapes with Gun anu
Kills a Guard.

pArrrGU y. c., oct. A-opecla"
~ - l,,,,.ron Home. which has
-. Id for auite a time. was opened
-. ,,.,tr IN ureDare FOR the elegant IT,
cotton President Cunningham ana "',
,.ieo H. IN give 10 the marshals' ana
,,,.ids of honor IL was found that mucn
r.,airing would have TO bc done ana 80
tbe plaus were changed and the rece-'-
tiou will be held at the Marlboro.
Down at a convict camp in Hoine"
county where the convicts are grading
tho Raleigh and Cape Fear railroad one
NJ tho convicts secured a gun of one OF
the guards and escaped. He was pur-
sued and began firing. which was return
ca He killed one of the guards nameo
shaw but finally he was hit I'm the neck.
The wound may be a fatal one but
NOT Moore. the convict. VIII be tried Tor
murder.
There is a very decided increase in the
revenue receipts here. II is owing 10 the
increased tax on tobacco. and cigarettes.
The tax collected on tobacco for the
month of September was Sl2l0o0. I'm one
day last week the collections were over
500. 0o0
Raleigh is fun OF society people for the
week and IL Will be one OF The most bril-
liam weeks socially that Raielsh mas ever
known.
The sales Of tonnage tax tags for fer
tlizers from the Agricultural Department
are even larger than they were last iaiL
The supreme Court this week hears APP
peas from the Fifth district.
The Goldsboro Hardware Company was
to-day chartered with a $1,000 capital a
charter was also granted the CraDtree
Creek Mica Company of Bakersyllle
Mitchell county.
The TWO state chairmcn. llolton OF the
Republican party and Thompson. OF the
Popuists. have the naming Of the fusion
judicial ticket. They say the ticket VIII
be given out this week
4 few of the officers Of the Second Reg
iment. are still here making out the mus
ter-out rolls for the regiment. They do
not ike the harsh criticisms that have
been made regarding the regiment.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-25

the bench Mr.. FeItz shot him. Smith
seemed TO have something In his hand
when the trouble first started.
WOULD HAVE DONE SAME.
II witness had been in Feltz' place he
would have shot Smith. too. witness
testified that Henry wade. .colored, who
seemed to be partner of Smiths could
have gotten his pistol away from him
after he was shot as there was crowd
all around and they were close up to-
gether. Wade seemed to be taking
Smiths part.
After the shooting Wade sat down \ few
minutes and then got up and went 20 tho
car door and witness has not seen him
since
Wash Morgan testified that Captain
Farrar called for some one to come 70
protect him. That Smith looked nightly
Ike man who was going 10 Shoot and
thought he must have had pistol.
though he did not see one as his action
IN reaching back behind him was just like
a man who meant to draw weapon.
THE VERDICT.
The jury retired for about twenty min
utes and they brought IN about 4;2o this
afternoon the verdict that James +. Smith
came to his death from a pistol wound
through the heart fred BY T. J.. Feitz.
special agent Of the Norfolk & Western
Railroad Company. while trying 20 arrest
said Smith. and that the said r. J.. Feitz
was Justified in firing the shot which
killed said Smith.
Mr.. Feltz was congratulated by his
friends upon the verdict Of the coroner
jury and the general impression seemed
TO prevail that there was no blame to be
attached 20 him FOR the shooting, but that
he acted IN discharge Of his duty and In
self defense. Mr.. Feitz left tonight for
his home IN Roanoke.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-25
FELL DEAD IN THE PULPIT.
Rev. Samuel Splitter. Dunkard Prea
cher. Dies in the Harness.

LURAY. VA. oct. A-Special.-Rev.
Samuel Splitter, the oldest and most popu-
lar Dunkard preacher in this county
dropped dead last night while preaching
an Mount zion church. two miles south
OF this place Mr. Spi,lcr had just solten
up and began his remarks when he fell
dead without q struggle. lie was abous
seventy-four years OF age. was success
full farmer. and regarded by erybody
as an upright and pure man. lie leaves
a widow and seven children.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-25

Harlowe. and the best man was NJ. T.
". r. wood while Miss Bessie May
Hazelgrove was flower girl.
The bride was becomingly dressed in
white organdie. and carried brides roses.
The maid of honor wore white orsandia
over pink and carried pink roses. The
flower girl was attired I'm white China
silk. and carried carnations and smilaX.
After the ceremony reception was
held. refreshments were served. and maIy
friends congratulated the young couple
Mr.. and Mrs. wood viii make their
home at so. Cos nOrlh Eighth street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-25
Reat and Robbed.

VA. Oct. "a
Special-W. +. Magann. from near
Wayesboro. was found in branch near
the city limits on the Lynchburg road
Sunday morning in an unconscious con-
ditiOn.
He had been Knocked down and beat
very badly and robbed of $50.
Suspicion rests on two colored men, and
the police are on the lookout for them.
The wounded man lies in an unconscious
condition at the residence of his uncle.
w. j. Blackwell. on Ridge street
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-25
PASSION PLAY CONDEMNED.
Rev. II. VI. Wharton's Exhibition At
tackled by Norfolk Preachers

NORFOLK. VA. oct. a -Special-At
a meeting to-day at Epworth church. the
Methodist ministers OF Norfolk and vicin-
ity adopted resolution protesting
against the contemplated production here
Of the Passion Play being performed
tonight az Petersburg under the direc-
ton of Rev. II. ". Wharton. Of Bald-
more. tire famous Baptist evangelist.
The resolution is substantially as fol-
lows We protest against the cegreda-
ton Of the mystery Of suffering Of the
son Of God as presented in the Passion
Play. and we call upon our people 10 put
upon IL the brand of condemnation. No
allusion was made 20 Dr. wharton In
connection with the matter. The version
produced az Petersburg closely Stimulates.
ii Is stated. the play as presented by the
peasants of ODER Ammcrgan.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-25
FIRE IN THE JAIL YARD.
Prisoners supper Consumed Along
with the Kitchen.

CHARLOTTESVILLE. VA" oct. "a
An alarm was given Sunday afternoon
that the city Jail was on fire and all the
prisoners were about TO escape. II turn
cd ont that il was only the kitchen IN
the Jail yard. which was entirely con
sumed. but little damage resulting 20
the jail. and the residence of Jailer Mar
tin The fire company checked the
flames before they could spread.
The origin Of the fire was a defective
nue The prisoners supper was consum-
ed I'm the flames. and It was a late hour
before ARRANGEMENTS could be effected by
which hoy would be- furnished with their
Sunday evening meal
Evangelist Book. who has been hold
ing revival services az the Disciples
church the past week delivered a special
sermon to 80 men Sunday afternoon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-25
ANARROw ESCAPE

Thankful words written by Mrs. Ada
E. Hart Of Groton. 5 D.; "Was taken
with bad cold which settled on nay
lungs. cough SET in and finally termi-
mated I'm consumption. -Four doctors gave
me up. saying [ could live but a short
time. / gave myself up TO my saviour
determined If 1 could not stay with my
friends on earth. / would meet my absent
ones above. My husband was advised %
get Or. Kings New Discovery for COM
sumption. Coughs and Colds. I gave 10
a trial: took IN an eight bottles. 10 has
cured me, and, thank God, / am saved
and am now a well and healthy woman
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-25

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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-25

MARION. VA. October 2i-specia| -
Rev. Thomas Ncedham closed HIS met.
ing at tho Baptist church last might
preaching 10 a FUN house
Marion people have seldom II ever fs-
tened 20 finer series on sermons, AMI
IL Is believed that lasting good has been
done by this meeting
uave had several heavy frosts re-
Gently. the first OF tae season.
contlnu.d wet weather has interfered
with ARRANGEMENTS f1r housing corn ana
some has been damaged Ia tho shock.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-25
PERSUASIVE METHODS.
RusselI's Farm Managers Not Allowed
To Sneak at Scotland Neck

WELDON. y. c.. oct. 4-Special.-
Three state farm managers, said 10 be-
RusseTs pets. attempted 10 speak ar
Scotland Neck Saturday. but found D.
rather "a 'hot town" and Left. The white
people went To- them and quietly, bur
with determination unmistakabie, and Ia
formed them that they We're not wanted
ga the town.
They concluded not 90 attempt 20 speak
and sneaked out of town.
Caroline Baker. "a worthy colored WOO
man. was drowned in Roanoke river here
to-day. She attempted 90 cross over into
the island and the river being up she was
swept away.
The Roanoke Rapids White Mems
Club has passed the following resolu-
ton: Resolved, That an white men who
work and vote for negro domination in
this campaign be ostracised socially and
treated as negroes
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-25
CUT HIS JUGULAR VEIN.
Murder with q Pocket Knife in the
Public Road.

LURAY. VA. oct. i-Special-Last
Thursday VIM. ADKINS with some friends
met Jackcuias Dodson on tine turnpike
about q mile west of Sporryville. Kappa
hammock county. where an alteration
took place between Adkins and Dodson
the former accusing the latter Of being
cruel 20 his wife.
D0dson made for Adkins with a pocket
knife and cut his throat from which he
died Immediately Both parties are said
TO have been drinking Dodson Is mt
large
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-25
rrccs Nm Lee DlstrIcf.

A large force OF Street Department
hands are engaged I'm putting ont lop
trees in Ice ID STRICT Three fows-one
a, elcl side and rnolhfr in the centre
svrl Doe placed on Broad street ffom
Ryiand ~ the boulevard. four rows on
lombard 20 Allison, and four on Allen
avenue from Park 20 Broad street
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-25
Mooh-Ramghan Nnptials.

\ pretty marriage took place last Thurs
day night at the residence ~ tho brides
sister. Mrs. II. q. Miller, No - north
Seventeenth street when. Miss Peachie
Baughan and Mr.. JOHN r. Wood were
united
The maid OF honor was Miss Ida V.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-25

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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-25
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Assignment.

WINCHESTER, VA, october "a
Specialize retail clothing firm Of Fem
berg Brothers. operating tho New YORK
Clothing Company and the Valley Cloth
ing Company, made an assignment To-
day. Liabilities, $1,000, with estimated
aesefs nf & 600