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Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-09-04
LOVELY SILVER MEDALLIONS.
They Are Now Used for Every Variety
of Decoration From Wall
Plaques to Card Cases.

From the Philadelphia Press.
OxidiZed silver medallions are the coming
fad. They come In all sizes from the heavy
plaque. ten inches in circumference, which
is hung against a background Of velvet or
satin and placed in the curio cabinet, to
the tiny bangle not bigger than 10-cent
piece. The latter are often made with I'M
even edges and look like old coins.
Some Of these trifes are merely little
love tokens or pretty little presents, and
bear on one side fanciful profile of a
man or maiden and on the reverse line
or two from one of Shakespeare's sonnets
or Heine's love songs.
Others are patriotic and have on one
side a basso-relievo head Of Dewey or
Sampson and on the other the date of
the battle Of Manila or Santiago and the
army and navy flag.
Nansen medallions bear portrait of the
explorer and little history Of his achieve
ments. and the medals commemoratIng tie
coronation of young Wilhelmina of Holland.
which promise to be in great demand when
they make their appearance, are to show
her determined majesty In the hea0dress
of the Dutch peasant.
Very charming as gifts for men are nov
elites in English flint glass never before i'm
"cigar box" wagon, graceful, gold plated
on sterling silver, extension platform on
little rollers.
Resembling very much the well known
table book rack, 1t pulls out to it any
sized box. At dinner, banquet, etc, 1t Is
not only an ornamental but useful piece Of
DIafe
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-09-04

married and has on child. an 11-years-old
daughter airline. An older daughter, May,
died last spring.
normal majority of about 1900 to over
come, but they did this very nicely in 1894.
when W. NJ. Treloar. Of this city. defeated
Champ Clark, who Is also Mr.. Shackel-
ford's opponent. Then the Populists did
not have a candidate in the field, but this
year II is probable they will nominate Rev.
Hay Bell, also of Wellsville. This, 1t is
thought will make II easier for Mr..
shackelford to overcome the opposition, 1t
being rumored the middle-of-the-road Pop
ulists will indorse the Prohibition candi-
date.
Anyway. the Republicans are out to win
in the Ninth congressional district this
YEAR
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-09-04
GOT EXPERIENCE BUT NO GOLD.
Brother-in-Law of John w. Breiden.
thai Returns Empty Handed
From the Klondike.

TOPEKA, Sept. 3.-(special.) W. H.
Slaughter, brother-in-law Of Bank Com
missioner John Breidenthal. has returned
from the Klondike country. Mr.. Slaughter
does not paint very glowing picture Of
the gold fields. He says that perhaps one
person in 200 may find some gold, but The
opportunities were SO scarce that he did not
care to risk his life any longer in the coun-
try and came back no richer than when he
left.
Mr.. Slaughter went over the pass with
carrying 1,500 pounds of baggage. The out
fit Of the party was covered In the big snow
slide last summer but no one in Mr.. Slaugh-
ter's party was injured. He has had
enough OF hunting gold in the Klondike and
Is satisfied with Kansas
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-09-04
Telegraph In Africa.
From St. James Budget.


Mr. r. D. Mohun leaves Antwerp this
week with an expedition to construct a
line of telegraph from Lake Tanganyiks
under the commission Of the Congo Free
State. Mr.. Mohun was formerly consul at
Zanzibar. 1t Is not known yet what pur-
pose this new line Is to serve. But It may
safely be surmised that it is but a link in
some large enterprise. Mr.. W. II. Caven-
dish Is already In Africa at the head OF an
expedition to carry the line northward-
No doubt he will reach the point from
which the Belgian line starts. SO that in
two years from now. IL all goes well. ths
Cape will have telegraphic connection with
Stanley Falls-that Is, the Cape-to-Cairo
line will stretch more than half the length
Of Africa But the wire already runs from
Cairo to the present headquarters Of the
Anglo-Egyptian army on the Atbara- IL
will be at Khartoum within period which
may almost be measured by weeks II
any force pushes on beyond Omdurman. it
win take the wire with 1t. and when the
two years are accomplished. the gap be-
tween the end OF the line coming south
from Cairo and 2 end of that running
north from Cape Town viii be much less
than the distance from Khartoum to Stan
ley Falls.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-09-04
SAVED HER FATHER-IN.LAW.
South Chicago Woman Who Is .
Swimmer Rescues Her Hus-
bands Father.

LYNN, MASS, Sept. &c. F. Brown, Of
Chicago, general manager of the Western
division Of the Pullman Palace Car Com
pany, was yesterday afternoon saved from
drowning at Beach Bluff, by his daughter
in-law, Mrs. Charles Edward Brown of South
Chicago. Mrs. Brown is an expert SWIM
mer, and although temporarily crippled and
unable to use one limb. she succeeded in
keeping Mr.. Brown above water for con-
siderable time. and brought him to the
shore when assistance finally reached her
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-09-04

sides at Wellsville,
Montgomery county
He Is a lawyer and
has made a success
and gained a reputa.
ton at the bar
throughout this part
OF the state. Aftel
qualifying for his
profession at the
Columbia Law schoo'
he read law In the Of
flee of J. NJ. Barker,
and later formed O
partnership n d e
the firm name OF
Barker &c Shackel.
ford, of which he Ii
still q member.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-09-04
Arrested for Pension Fraud.

WASHINGTON, Sept. Especial Exam
arrested In this city George F. Anderson,
man of many aliases. who frauduIently
impersonated an officer of the pension bu-
ed in Maryland and adjacent states and
was captured after a long chase.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-09-04
STILL IN CALIFORNIA.
Able to Secure Mrs. Botkin's
ExtraditiOn.

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 3-Detective
McVey says that within one week from to-
day Mrs. Botkin will go to Delaware as his
prisoner. He allows no more days or
months Of grace and overlooks the technical
possibilities Of the case. Messrs. Knight
and MCGOWAN disclaim any intention to
fight the case on technicalities. but they
certainly will not permit their client to be
extradited IL they can prevent 1t.
The hearing of the habeas corpus petit
tion is on the calendar in Judge Cook
court for the coming Tuesday. but the case
Will then be postponed, unless Governor
Budd, in the meantime, shall have acted in
the extradition matter. AS the revised pa
pers from Delaware are not expected to ar
rive before Monday. continuance of the
case In Judge Cooks court is probable.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-09-04
Two Children Murdered.

CHARLESTON. w. VA, Sept. 3.-The
dead bodies of Matilda Mullins. aged H.
found yesterday at Bakersford Creek and
no clew can be secured to the double
murder. Six murders have occurred in the
same vicinity during the past six years,
all due to family feuds.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-09-04
A TRAINLoAD OF JAPs.
They Are En- Route to Philadelphia to
Man the New Cruiser, Ka-
saRi Kan.

SEATTLE, WASH, Sept. 3.-Thirteen
Japanese naval officers and a crew Of 17i
marines, sailors and fremen. under COM
mand of Commander G. saki, left here to-
day on a special train over the Great
Northern for Philadelphia. where they will
take charge of the new Japanese cruiser,
Kasagi Kan. There were also on the spe-
cial train Lieutenant Commander X.
Tscuhja and Paymaster K. Nakahama, of
enger Agent Whitney accompanied them in
his special car. His guests were A. N.
Gray. general manager of the Nippon Yu-
sen Kaisha in this city. and Portus W.
of directors of the North American Trans
portation Trading Company.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-09-04
white VIII Probably Accent.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3.-Stfl no word
has come TO the state department from JUS
tice White as TO his intentions respecting
his appointment as member of the peace
commission whence IL Is inferred. owing
to the approach of the date set for the
sailing OF the commission from New York
that the prospects OF his acceptance are
becoming brighter.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-09-04
LITTLE SHORT OF A FIEND.
Negro Hanged Friday Mt Dallas Par
ticipated in No Less Than
Six Murders.

DALLAS. TEX. Sept. 3-Horrible devel-
opments are coming out in connection with
the fiendish career Of "Dobie" Joe Malone.
the negro executed here yesterday. His
written and oral confessions to officers and
others make it certain that he. in addition
to what has heretofore been published, par
ticipated in five other murders and four
assaults on white women. Two years ago
he criminally assaulted and then killed
Mrs. Dubham. wife of a prominent farmer
near Oak Cliff, a suburb of Dallas: and he
and another negro whom the officers are
now endeavoring to capture, assaulted and
killed three white women at Eagle lake,
near Houston, about three years ago. The
best detective talent has failed to solve
the mysteries of these crimes.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-09-04
ALEX KiRBY's VICTIM DEAD.
His Assault on Mrs. Susan Ford Re-
Gently Cost That Woman
uar life

MARSHALL, MO. Sept. 3-(Special) Mrs.
Susan Ford died this afternoon at her home
near Ayers postoffice, ten miles northeast
of here. Mrs. Ford il the woman upon
whom criminal assault was committed by
Alexander Kirby, about three weeks ago.
Kirby was captured after the assault wac
committed and pleaded guilty. He Is now
in the jail at this place. awaiting the ac-
ton of the criminal court, which meets in
November. Mrs. Ford's death was pro-
nounced by her physicians to be caused by
the assault which was made by Kirby. She
was 81 years old. 1t is generally thought
Kirby will be sent to the gallows.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-09-04
SCHOOL Furniture Comb,n,,,o,

GRAND RAPIDS. MICH. Sept. Sit is
announced to-day upon good authority that
an Eastern syndicate is arranging for the
consolidation Of the Grand Rapids School
Furniture Company and Haney School
Furniture Company, of this city, and the
Stafford School Furniture Company, of
Muskegon. under one roof in this city.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-09-04

through the Jefferson City govern
ment and those who hope to be able
to do SO are against home rule and
Kansas City.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-09-04
BOYS KILLED BY LIGHTNING.
Two Were Riding One Horse and Both
Boys and Horse Were
Struck.

LAWRENCE, KAS.. Sept. 3.-(special)
John Jennings and EIlet Bales, each aged
about u years, were struck by lightning
this morning and instantly killed. They
were driving cows to pasture when rain
came up and they sought refuge under a
tree. A fash of lightning struck the Jen-
ly, while the other boy was killed by the
shock. They were both riding one horse
and II was also killed.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-09-04
Broke Out of a New JAN.

HAYS CITY. KAS., Sept. 3.-(Special)
The prisoners broke jail last night by cut
ting out Of the cage with a saw and
through the chimney and wall. The build
Ing was only completed and turned over
this week. The prisoners are still at large.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-09-04
German FIotilIa Damaged.

BERLIN, Sept. 3.-The recent northwest
storm which swept across the Baltic sank
a German torpedo boat and severely dam
aged the whole German torpedo fotilla.
Five of the torpedo boats barely reached
harbor
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-09-04
Soldier Rolls on a Wharf.

JACKSONVILLE. FLA. Sept. 3-While
asleep on a wharf In one of the suburbs
Hugh, of Company G, Second Alabama reg
iment, rolled off into the water and was
drowned before assistance could be given
to him. The body was recovered and will
be sent 20 Atlanta for interment.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-09-04

Topeka. Sept. 3.-(Special) W. c. p.
Breckenridge, of Kentucky, has accepted
an invitation TO deliver an address here on
Blue and Gray" day at the state reunion
the latter part of the month.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-09-04

WASHINGTON. Sept. 3.-Secretary and
Mrs. Alger returned to the city tonight.
after their visit to Camp Wikof with the
presidential party.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-09-04
CHAMP cLARK's OPPONENT.
for Election in the Ninth
District,

MEXICO. MO-, Sept 3-(Special.) Robert
L. Shackelford, who has just been nomi-
mated for congress by the Republicans in
this. the Ninth, congressional district, re-
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-09-04

The Missouri Eclectic Medical college will
open September 20. in the Nelson building,
corner Main street and Missouri avenue.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-09-04
Frisco Line Trains

Run TO and from the Grand Central sta
e'ur. carner Second and Wyandotte streets
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-09-04

The people of Kansas City have in
affairs.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-09-04

They say home rule fs not legal, yet
they arrange fraud TO defeat IL.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-09-28
VISITING HOTEL MEN.

A party of Boston hotel men were en-
tertained yesterday afternoon bySMr. u.
Fl. Nunns of the Falmouth hotel and
Mr.. J. J. Pooler of the Sherwood. The
parlor car Bramhall. with invited guests
met the 1.16 train from Boston at the
Union station, and the visitors were taken
to the Western and Eastern promenades,
then to Riverton wheresa sail was en-
ioyed OH the river, and an elegant lunch
served. The party returned about 4. 80
O'Clock.
The following gentlemen were guests
of Messrs. Nunns and Pooler: c. G..
Butler of the Woodland Park hotel, Au.
burndale, Mass. Charles Turner Of the
Rockland House, Nantasket; j. Russell
Mead of the Hotel Hamilton, Bermuda,
and the Ocean House, Swampscott; Mr..
Hale Howard of the Phoenix & Atkinson
Furnishing company, Boston; W. Wallace
Waugh of the Boston Home Journal;
Mr.. B. 81. Nunns of the Falmouth hotel,
Col. f. z. Boothby Of the Maine Central
railroad, William r. Wood of the Port
land Railroad company, j. G. White of
the Prehie House, g. S. SWEET of SWEET s
hotel, J. j. Pooler, William E. Wood,
Mr.. T. J. Lilly of the Windsor hotel and
the representatives of the Portland pa
pers.
The visitors expect to leave for homo
this morning. Mr.. Meade of Bermuda
had to leave last evening.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-09-28
CRIMINALS ARRAIGNED AT
ALFRED.

Biddeford, September 27.-This morn
Judge Savage at court in Alfred and five
of them pleaded guilty to the indictments
found against them. They were Edward
Fitzgerald, Frank Bolton and Charles
Buckley, for stealing from dwelling
in Konnebunk. They pleaded guilty and
were remanded to Jail to await sentence.
Charles Hickman, the young man from
Someryille, who was arrested last sum-
mer at Old Orchard for snatching wom-
ans pocket book, was also taken in and
he pleaded not guilty and was taken
back to jail and will be given a trial later.
The charge against him was larceny
from person.
William5 Learys pleaded guilty for the
larceny of team and Joseph Kelly for
larceny. They will be sentenced later.
The case of William H. Boothby vs.
Frank 2. Stone was on trial yesterday
and the arguments were finished this
forenoon and the case MAS sent to the
Jury after dinner. E. Stone is attorney
for the defense and G. f. Haley for the
plaintiff.
The next case is Bachelor VS.. Robin
son, an action on an account. Robinson
is for the plaintiff and Waterhouse for
the defense. Then there is another case,
Allie VS. Nadeau, which will be & tried.
These were both on yesterdays assign
ments.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-09-28
BRIEF JoTr,Nos.

Longfellow Lodge, No. 43, K. of P, is
again meeting weekly. A season OF much
interest is anticipated.
All members of the Y. M. G. A. Con-
press are requested to meet at the rooms
of the Association on the evening OF o.
tober Sd at 7.s0 O'Clock for the purpose of
organization and the election of officers.
Yesterday was en1ivened by sunshine,
but the wind was raw and, piercing from
the northwest.
An ample tree in the yard OF W. H.
Dwyer, 40 Green street, from which
crop of apples hasl. BEEN harvestedsthis
season, Is again in blossom.
The committees on electrical appliances.
public works. lights, engrossed bills and
printing, met and approved bills yester-
day.
Houlton selectmen have disposed of
their $40, 900 bonds to Woodbury. & Moul-
ton of Portland, who offered $40, 637.
There has been an increase Of 10 scholars
in the primary departments at the Shall.
or and Monument street schoolhouses this
term over last.
Three teams came into collision on
Congress street, near Casco, Monday night
by reason of the head one stopping sud.
denly and the others piling up on it and
on each other. Nobody was hurt
A wagon was found deserted on Fed
erai street yesterday ty the police. 1t
contained lot of porter apples and a
roast of pork.
Z The L. NJ. class will meet at SAL Con-
gress street, Ethis afternoon at O'Clock. .
Portland Senate, No. 1926, K. ga. &. o.,
will hold its regular semi-monthly meet
ing this evening at s O'Clock
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-09-28
FRANKLIN COUNTY SUNDAY
SCHOOLS.

Pennington, September s7.-The
Franklin County Sunday School associa-
ton held it's 22d annual convention at
the Baptist church here today, Roscoe
Vaughan of Wilton presiding The fore
noon programme consisted Of devotional
services with address of welcome by
Rev. E. A. Royal of Pennington.
During the afternoon there was bust
ness session with reports of committees,
election of new officers and executive
committee. In the evening there were
devotional exercises, addresses and reports
OF the Worlds Sunday School convention
in London, read by Rev. G. W. Hinckley
Of Fairfield.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-09-28
PERSONAL.

Messrs. Frederick Kendall of Pearl
street and John Jones have entered the
Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Miss Margaret Merrill Of this city has
entered Colby College.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Shaw of Deering Point
are visiting friends at Hartley. P. Q.
Lord and Lady Charles NeyiH of
Bra1naIl hall, Cheshire, England, will
pass through Portland today en- route to
Hollis, where they will be the guests of
Mr.. and Mrs George Riggs (Kate Doug
las Wiggin.) 1t will be their first expert
ence Of America and their first glimpse
ofsNew England village life.
The Hon. Thomas B. Reed was the guest
of Senator Eugene Hale, of Ellsworth,
Saturday evening. A dinner was given
in his honor at The Pines and severalsof
ElIsworth's leading citizens had the hon.
or. of being present.
Mr.. Thomas Harling of Montreal will
have charge of the Leyland lines interest
In this city during the coming winter
season.
General Superintendent f. e. Nc
Guigan, Supt. J. M. Herbert and General
Manager Charles M. Hays Of the Grand
Trunk arrived in this city in a special car
yesterday morning. They accompanied
the railroad commissioners on their tour
of inspection, and. went awaysEa few
hours later.
The many friends of AdjutantaaP Phil
brook of the First Maine.volunteers will
be sorry to learn of his illness at Camp
Powers, Augusta.
Private Edward G.EPrice of Co.EK. 18th
u. S. infantry. is visiting his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs Fred Price of 81 Deer
street. He was in several skirmishes in
Cuba and taken down with malarial
fever.
Miss Elsie Smith.of Brackett street, is
one of the members Of the new class at
yassar college and has left for Pough-
keepsie. n. Y.
Trainmaster Begg Of the Grand Trunk
is to be transferred on October l., from
Stratford, Ont, to Sarnia, and will be
succeeded by Irainmaster Whittenberger
of the northern division.
Mr.. Herbert D. Vanderhoof has resigned
tae editorship of the Evening Courier
ana will go inc business in this city.
Mr.. Hickey has joined sthe staff of the
jefferson as press agent.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-09-28
A SERIOUS CHARGE.

In the Municipal court yesterday morn
ing, before Judge Robinson, Charles F.
Niebelung, or Charles E. Kearns, and
Gertrude e. Kearns we're arraigned on a
charge OF adultery. They waived a
hearing and were bound over in $500
bonds to the January term of the Superior
court. They went to jail. The other
day Mrs. Kearns, the legitimate wife of
the man in the case. made complaint to
Deputy Hartnettt who arrested the couple
at house they had taken on High street,
The parties reside in Minneapolis. The
wife tracked them here and made COM
plant as stated.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-09-28
HARBoR NOTES.
Items of Interest Picked Up Along the
Water Front.

A northwest breeze was blowing yester-
day and it offered to the windward feet
which has been in the harbor. for some
days a chance to sail.
The schooner Marcia Baileyl arrived,
and the schooner John Twohy sailed.
The steamer St. Croix had a very large
passenger list on her trip from st. John
to Boston yesterday morning.
The cup defender Mayfower came into
the harbor early and sailed early yester-
day morning. She has been. east as far
as ST. John, N. B., and on. her way here
put in at Bar Harbor& andEat Boothbay.
From here she proceeded to Boston.
The Judith Ann arrived yesterday
morning with 5000 live Holsters for N. f..
Ire fethsn.
The schooner Mipette brought in a trip
of fish and schooner Ardon Keene, one
of mixed fish.
Capt. Thomas Connors, formerly of
Rittenhouse & Moore's dredge No. 3, is
running the steam dump dredge now at
work on the company's contract at Key
West.
The tugs Demarest and L. A. Belknap
arrived yesterday with the big four mast
er Charles P. hoffman, coal laden.
Fireman John r. Grant of the steamer
Sebascodegan, s,alded one of his feet
quite badly Monday while at work filling
the boiler, by means of the injector.
Fireman Brown was standing upon the
hose, when the latter. suddenly dumped"
from the force of the stream, and in SO
doing directed the whole volume OF
scalding water and steam upon the fire.
mans foot.
The steamer Island Belle went on the
railway yesterday morning to be put in
readiness for her winters work. She
will be generally overhauled, receiving a
new wheel, new propeller and several
eother much needed improv ements.
The International line steamer St.
Croix arrived about 9 a. M. and proceeded
to Boston an hour later.
The Casco Bay line steamer Emita has
hauled up for the winter.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-09-28
HOLD UP ON COMMERCIAL STREET.
Deering Man Claims to Have Been Robbed
of $50.

Charles E. Andrews of 81 William
street, Deering, was held up by two men
in an alley way off Commercial street last
night and robbed of $50 and some other
articles.
:Andrews reached Portland from Cor
ham, N. H., last night on the train
which arrives here at s p. m. While
walking along Commercial street about
10. so o'olock he was accosted by two men
whom he did not know. They wanted
him to come into an alley way with. them
and have d drink. Andrews refused to
90 and the men said they would walk
along with him for way. Soon they
came to a dark alley way in which the
men made Andrews go and there they
went through his pockets. Having taken
the mans money and all of his possess
sions the robbers ran away.
Andrews reported the matter to the
police but as he could not give any
description of the men the police have no
Glue to work on.