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Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-05-23
VOLUNTEERS NUMBER 10000
Adjutant General Corbin Thinks the
Quota Called For Will BE
Filled This Week.

WASHINGTON, May 27-Mustering into
the United States service of volunteers in
the state camps was practically suspended
to-day, to be resumed. tomorrow. Reports
received by Adjutant General Corbin up to
IL o'clock tonight indicate that 10000 vol
unteers have been mustered. 1t was ex>
pected that the mastering would be COM
pleted by this time. but delay has been
caused by the inadequacy OF the militia
both in numbers and in equipment in sew
eral states. General Corbin is of opinion
that the quota called for will be filled
during the present week. within thirty days
from the time the orders were sent out to
the governors.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-05-23
WILL OCCUPY ATTENTION OF SEN.
ATE ALL THIS WEEK.
QUESTION OF ADJOURNMENT.
LITTLE INCENTIVE TO REMAIN AFT
Err WAR APPROPRIATION.
Some Senators Express . Desire That
Conrress Should BE in Session
to Pass Upon Any Treaty OF
Peace That May Be
Negotiated.

WASHINGTON, May c2.-The present
week will be given almost entirely 10 tne
continuation of the debate on the war rev
enue bill, and many of the best INFORMED
senators express the opinion that the con-
sideration of the bill will be concluded oe-
fore the end of the week. Senator Aidr1ch
said to-day that the bill would be law
before next Saturday. Very few other SEN
ators take so hopeful a view, and most
confess that they will be aoun-
dantly satisfied If the senate concludes lts
work on the measure by next SATURDAY.
While the consideration OF the Dill eA-
completed, there is still much to be done
before the bill can be said to be completeo.
The items which have been passed over
are those which 1t was expected from tne
amount OF time. These include the cor
poration tax provision. the inheritance taA,
the seigniorage and Greenback amendments
and also others Of more or less importance
Involved In the discussion OF tne ,.;,U sreeh. hs
back and seigniorage amendments Will pc
the Republican proposition TO restore tne
bond provision, and there can be no doubt
that this question will give rise to dis
probably two or three days at least. There
Is. however, no apparent desire on the part
of the opponents of bonds to consume more
time than is necessary to the proper presen.
tdllOn Oh tnelT Views. OeHdtOC ldtts OA
New York, insists upon pressing his amend
ment for the refunding Of the outstand-
ing greenbacks 1t will result In an extern
sion of the debate to an almost unlimited
extent. This would open up the entire
financial question. and probably would
cause the silver element in the senate to
even resort to filibustering to prevent its
passage.
Upon the whole, the chances are equal
that the bill will be disposed Of during the
week.
There is more or less talk in the senate
about the final adjournment of congress,
but opinions differ very materially as to
the time it will occur. Senator Hale ex-
pressed the opinion to-day that 1t might be
reached within three weeks, while Senator
Teller put 1t at six weeks. With the war
revenue bill out of the way and appropria-
tion made for the conduct of the war there
will be very little incentive to remain un-
less it should by the time become apparent
that the war is drawing to close. In that
event some senators express the desire that
congress should be in session in order that
the senate might have an opportunity to
pass upon any treaty of peace that might
be negotiated. 1t does not now appear
probable. however. that congress would re-
main here any great length of time merely
for that purpose.
The week will begin with the discussion
Monday OF the. corporation tax provided
In the democratic amendment.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-05-23
IT WAS Mr.. LONGS DAY OFF.
He Said He Knew No More About Lo.
cation of the Fleets Than Did

BOSTON, May 22.-secretary John d.
Long, when asked by a reporter to-day
about the location of the fleets. replied:
''Since leaving Washington on Saturday
I have not been in touch with the depart
ment and know no more about 1t than the
newspapers. This is day off,"
The reporter told Mr.. Long Of a reported
battle near Santiago de Cuba, and asked IL
1t were probable. to which the secretary
replied:
''It Is probable that is ALL"
Mr.. Long returns directly to Washing
ton tomorrow.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-05-23
WATER FOR CAMP ALGER.
AnpIe supply Discovered-Of 10000
Troops in Camp Only Three
Are Seriously III.

Ample supply Discovered-Of 10000
Troops In Camp Only Three
Are Seriously III.
{. WASHINGTON. May 22.-The discovery
of an ample supply of good water at Camp
Alger. near Falls Church, Va. will render
unnecessary the removal of the camp
to Fairfax. The erection Of a building to
be used as . supply warehouse and one for
the camp postoffice will therefore be be-
gun Immediately.
Thus far the health of the men in camp
now numbering nearly 10,000-is notably
good. Only three men were to-day re-
ported seriously Ill. All are members of the
Sixth Illinois and all are suffering from
pneumonia. They are Percy p. Stevens,
Company II. of Galena; Howard Dawson.
Company X, Lamoilles. and Hal J. Bur-
rell. of Company l, of Freeport. They
have been removed to Fort Meyer for
treatment.
The Sixth Massachusetts,. ESQ men, under
command OF Colonel Charles +. WOOL
ward. arrived at Camp Alger about noon.
having spent the night on their special
trains at Dunn Loring. the camp railroad
station. The regiment is excellently
equipped. The men are singing the praises
OF the people of Baltimore who gave them
a great reception yesterday. Regimental
Adjutant Ames. grandson OF the late
General Benjamin F. Butler, Is accom-
panied by the same body servant who at
tended his grandfather during the civil
war.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-05-23

the death trap were the Antonio Lopez,
Lealtad and Ligera. During the fight the
two former retreated behind the wharves
and the Ligera behind the key. 1t was the
Antonio Lopez that opened fire on the
Winslow and decoyed her into the trap.
The Spanish troops formed on the public
square, not daring to go to the wharves:
all the Spanish flags were lowered. as
they furnished targets. and the families all
fed to Jovellanos.
Senior Castro says an American shell ex-
ploded in the very entrance to the Spanish
casino. shattering the building and setting
1t on fire. The casino, which had been
used as a military headquarters and in
fantry barracks, and which was the largest
. structure in the town, was utterly destroy
ed. Other buildings were wrecked. Some of
the shots went so far as the Triente sugar
plantation. two miles in the interior.
The Spanish loss of life. Senor Castro
believes TO have been very heavy. 1t was
so reported. After the bombardment ceas-
ed. the military commander pressed all
abie-bodied meE into the work of carrying
sand to build new batteries, and the next
day LOO men were brought from Matanzas
and Havana to continue the work.
Senor Castro. after passing four days on
the Piedras key, signaIed the United States
gunboat Wilmington and was taken of.
Aac sosS PiSsaiiS SsSAs Ah
Cuba. In Cardenas rice is 25 cents
pound, condensed milk sells at sl.5o per can
and horse flesh brings IS cents a pound.
There is no beef or bread.
The insurgents are in dire distress. Form
erly provisions were smuggled from the
cities, hut that relief is now impossible,
since the cities themselves are starving.
The insurgents are trying to subsist on
peppery wood and palm buds. Senior Castro
tasted meat to-day for the first time in
five weeks.
Gustavo Arangueren, brother OF the
late Cuban insurgent general Nestor Ar
angueren. to-day received letters from
Havana, via Vera Cruz, dated May z.
stating that General Blanco's order i'm
pressing all Cubans into the Spanish army
has had the effect of driving many into
the insurgent ranks. - '-e-N-i-s
: A. Betaneourt, an American citizen, and
Gonzales Arrange. the letters state, have
been arrested and confined in the Cabanas
fortress on charges OF aiding the insur-
gents. 4-
The destitution in Havana is frightful
and is increasing. The grocers. all Of
whom are Spaniards, refuse absolutely to
sell food to the Cubans. as II determined
to starve them. The Cubans say the Span
iards hate them more than they do the
Americans.
Senior Arrangements correspondents de-
clare that the Spaniards realize that Cuba
lis lost, but that before yielding the island
they will endeavor to exterminate the
Cubaus. So.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-05-23
A SENATOR'S HOUSE ROBBED.
Offering to Buy Their
Booty.

WASHINGTON, May 21.-Last night the
residence of Senator William Mason, Of
Illinois, 1872 Chaplin street, this city, was
entered by burglars and jeweiry to the
value of $4,000 was stolen. Not clue to
either the burglars or the jewelry has
been obtained. This evening Senator Ma
son issued to the burglars a characteristic
appeal. which he hopes will be needed. It
is as follows:
ITO the gentlemen who robbed my house
last night:
II will pay in cash more than any one
else for the watch and pin you took last
night and give you my word Of honor that
you shall not be prosecuted for the taking
Of them. The pin has a por raft Of my lit
tie son who died years ago nd 1t was. as
was also the watch. q present. You can
communicate with me by mail or in per-
son and you can rely absolutely ON my
promise not to prosecute.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-05-23
ONLY A FAIR BUSINESS.
Reports Inadequate
Prices offered and but q MOder-
ate Turnover.

MANCHESTER, May 22.-There has been
no increase in business this week and only
a moderate turnover, owing to the inade-
quate prices offered and the absence of
buying for Calcutta, which was prominent
feature, and adversely affected the market.
Bombay inquiries improved. The Karachi
and Madras inquiries were moderate. Busi-
ness with Argentine was fair and with the
other South American republics business
was quiet, as was the case in the minor
markets. Home trade was steady. There
was no speculative buying. Yarns were
moderately steady with poor offtake for
India. China and Japan. Coptwist left for
home trade was nominally firm, the spin
ners maintaining their position less ably,
all feeling the quietness of the past month.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-05-23
HAWAII IN THE HOUSE.
Will Be Considered During
Present Week.

WASHINGTON. May 22-During the
present week the Hawaiian annexation res
olutions are likely to be considered in the
house. No positive assurance has been
given that a special rule providing for their
consideration will be reported, but it is
generally understood that. In the event of
the revenue bill being well advanced in the
senate, the committee on rules will re-
spond to the majority demand in the house
for immediate disposal of the Hawaiian res
olutions. The report to accompany the gen.
eral banking and currency bill is expected
to be completed by the middle of the week
and that bill will be given then to the
house. 1t will not be debated, however
this week. Representative Sherman will
call up the snti-scalping bill, and he said
to-day he thought 1t would be disposed Of
during the week. The naval personnel bill
and a number of minor war measures will
occupy some attention. The general de-
fciency appropriation bill may be reported
later in the week and a conference report
upon the sundry civil or postoffice bill may
be returned.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-05-23
MAY SUSPEND VAN WICK.

Alleged to Have DisFeEarded Greater
New York Charter in Regard
to Police Board.
NEW YORK, May 22.-The Press to-mor-
row will say:
Governor Black, when he returns to
Albany from the Adirondacks. will be re-
quested to suspend Mayor VanWyck from
office II eminent lawyers who have been
consulted advise that the mayor has dis
regarded the Greater New York charter
in his actions regarding the police board.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-05-23
Vermont Volunteer. MOVING.

NEW YORK. May 22.-The First Vermont
volunteers. 1.0s0 men, passed through Jer-
sey City to-day on its way South. 1t is
commanded by Colonel o. d. Clark. SEN
ator Proctor. of Vermont. met the COM
mand ut the station and accompanied it
South. The regiment went over the Penn
sylyania railroad.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-05-23
THE LAWS STILL IN FORCE.

New Police Regime in New York City
Without Apparent Eject on
Liquor Traf1c.
NEW YORK. May 22.-Anent the new po-
ice regime no difference was apparent in
the enforcement Of the liquor tax law to-
day over any previous Sunday within the
year. The Raines law hotels did business
as usual, but there seemed to be no attempt
on the part. Of other liquor dealers to open
their doors in violation of law or in antici-
patton OF "w!de-open'' administration. The
lower part of town had its customary Sun.
day aspect and but little drunkenness was
exhibited on the streets In localities where
1t was often noticeable in former times.
Acting Chief of Police Devery was at
police headquarters two hours to-day, but
when asked as to what he proposed to do
considered it; too early to speak for pub
lcation on the subject.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-05-23
OAKLAND TRAIN DERAILED.
Fireman instantly Killed and Engi-
neer 30 Badly Injured He Died
Within Three Hours.

SAN FRANCISCO. May 22-By the de-
railing Of an Oakland narrow-gauge train
at 2:45 o'clock this afternoon Fireman Jack
Hickey was instantly killed and Engineer
Edward L. Baldwin so seriously injured
that he died within three hours. The ac-
cident occurred on the Long Mole which
connects with a trestle leading to the
pier where the passengers are transferred
to the ferry boats for San Francisco. The
train was moving at q good rate Of speed
when, according to the account Of Train
Dispatcher Walker. the brake shoe of the
engine became detached and fell down
before the wheels of the tender which was
instantly thrown from the track. The en-
gine and tender both fell on their sides
and the smoker was also derailed and is
among the debris. Fireman Hickey was
buried under the engine and met a dread
full death, being almost burned to crisp
by the escaping steam. 1t was three hours
before his body was recovered. Engineer
Baldwin was badly scalded but lived until
he had been removed to the receiving hos
pital, where he died in great agony.
Many Of the passengers in the smoker
were more or less injured by being thrown
glass. but none were seriously wounded.
Hickey II the fact that he was making his
last run for the day and that his wife and
three children were awaiting him with a
buggy. in Oakland, to take a drive into
the suburbs when they were informed Of
his fate
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-05-23
FRENCH GENERAL ELECTIONS.
Moderates Lose Twelve Seats, Social
lists Gaining Four, and Mon
archists Six.

PARIS. May %. 2 a. m.-So far as
known at this hour the Moderates have
lost twelve seats in the second ballot
ings in the parliamentary general elec-
tions, the Socialists gaining four and the
Monarchists six. One hundred and sixty
nine results show the election of sixty-six
Moderates, fifty-nine Radicals, thirty-four
Socialists and ten Monarchists.
M. Clovis Hugues. M. Monior, Prince
D'Arenberg and NJ. Daneoel Wilson and NJ.
Cassiganac are among the elected. Among
the defeated are COmte de Perogordoe.
Comte Rochefoucault NJ. Reno Goblet. NJ.
Emile Fiourens. M. Andrieux. NJ. Jean Daf.
dan, NJ. ~Lebon and NJ. Jules Develle.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-05-23
INJURED WILL RECOVER.

The Four Missouri Soldiers Hurt at
ChickamauKa Last Week Are
Doing Well.
WASHINGTON, May 22.-The secretary
OF war to-day received brief telegram
from General Brooke confirming the re-
port Of the accident at Chickamauga to a
train carrying Missouri volunteers.
He states that one man was killed and
four injured. and that the remains Of the
one killed have been sent to his friends
in Missouri. He also says the four in
jured men are being cared fer at st. Vim
cents infirmary, and are doing well and
are expected out in q few days.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-05-23
Indiana Regiment Leaves.

INDIANAPOLIS. IND. May 1.-THE
159th regiment of Indiana volunteer in
fantry left Camp Mount to-day in four
sections for the rendezvous at Camp Dunn,
Loring. Va. The regiment is commanded
by Colonel Barnett. This was the last
regiment to leave Camp Mount.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-05-23
Orders for n Maryland Reximent.

BALTIMORE. Md. May 22.-orders were
received at Camp Wilmer to-day for the
First regiment, out of which the two bat
taIions Of infantry to complete Maryland's
quota of volunteers were formed. to pro-
ceed to Fortress Monroe. The command
will leave here on Wednesday.
One hundred and eighty additional mem-
bers OF the naval reserves have been mus
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-05-23
Two Regiment. Mt Jacksonville.

JACKSONVILLE. FLA. May 22.-The
first of the troops to be encamped here ar
rived tonight, the Second regiment Of Illi-
nois reaching here first. followed by the
Second Wisconsin. Each has about 1000
men. The regiments had expected to
go to Tampa, but were diverted to jack
sonville en- route, the government having
decided upon this city as a place Of en-
campment. The camp is in command of
Brigadier General H. W. Lawton. The
North Carolina regiments will reach here
tomorrow and others will follow later on.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-05-23
ANGL0-FRENcH AGREEMENT.
One Nearing Completion with Refer.
ence to the West African
Complications.

LONDON. May 23-The Times this MORN
ing editorially dismisses as premature the
rumor to which the Paris Figaro gives
credence that an Anglo-French agreement
has been signed with reference to the West
African complications. but it says that an
agreement is evidently near completion and
that the statement of the Figaro is doubt
less derived from trustworthy sources.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-05-23
KILLED BY A WOMAN.
j. H. Williams Shot by the Wife of {
Man With Whom He Was
0naHRelinH

QuarFeltnH.
SAN FRANCISCO. May al. H. Will
Jams was shot and killed to-day at 20l9
Eagle avenue. Alameda, by Mrs. William
Gregoire. who admits the murder but
claims that she fired the fatal bullet to
save the life of her husband. The only
witnesses of the affair were Gregoire and
his 6-year-old son. They agree in the
statement that about II o'clock this morn
ing Gregoire came home and found Will
Jams in conversation with his wife. A
quarrel ensued. and seeing that her hus-
band was no match for his opponent. Mrs.
Gregoire took a pistol and fired at Will
Jams with fatal effect. The first news Of
the tragedy was brought to the police sta
tion by Gregoire, who ran in covered with
blood and stated that he had been engaged
in a fight at his home. Ofhcers were sent
to the scene and on their arrival found
Williams breathing his last. When the
story Of the murder was first told 1t was
shot for her husband, but this statement
cannot be confirmed.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-05-23
AMERICANS HAD TO RETIRE.
Dispatch From Havana. Via Madrid,
Says Two Wnrships Were
RenuIaed.

MADRID, May 22-An official dispatch
from Havana says: 1.-TWO American war
ships attempted to force an entrance at
Isabella Sagua, near the mouth of the
Sagua river. Santa Clara province. on the
north coast. The troops were massed up
on the shore and compelled the Americans
to retire.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-05-23
PRINCES REGISTER vows.
Crown Prince and Second Son of EN-.
peror william Receive Sacra.
ment of Confirmation.

POTsDAM, May 22.-Prince Frederick
William. the imperial crown prince. and
Prince Eitel Frederick, second son of EN-
peror William, received the sacrament OF
confirmation to-day. Emperor William.
Empress Augusta Victoria and Empress
Frederick were present. Each prince read
he himself had drawn up, 1t is alleged.
The crown prince registered vow that
he would prove himself n living member
of the Protestant church and shed his last
drop of blood in serving his king and coun.
try.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-05-23
Rough Riders to Start To-day.

DEADWOOD, 8. D.. May 22.-The troops
of rough riders at Fort Meade have orders
to start for Chickamauga tomorrow. Fully
1000 people from Northern Hills cities Wis
tied the fort to-day to say farewell to their
friends and relatives.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-05-23
General Merritt in Chicago.

CHICAGO. May 22.-Major General Mer-
ritt, governor general of the Philippines.
arrived in this city tonight from Wash
ington. He will remain here two or three
days, 1t is said, and will probably sail from
San Francisco to Manila in about ten days.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-05-23
GREAT DAMAGE BY FLOODS.
trict Causes submergence of
Large Area.

QUINCY. ILL. May ,22.-The break IN
the Crow levee. in the Indian district, has
caused the spreading waters to cover an
area of nearly 1900 acres of farming lands
and on part Of them the water Is three
feet deep. 1t is estimated that about 5000
or 6,OO0 acres of wheat is submerged. and
1t probably will be total loss. The streams
are out Of their banks on the Missouri
side of the river. opposite this city. and
the farmers have not been able to cross
the bottoms since Thursday evening. Much
damage has been done by washouts and
in the carrying away of bridges.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-05-23
Apple Crop win BE short.

sEDALIA, MO-, May 22.-tSpecialo There
will be no apples this fall in this vicinity
according to the predictions OF, George B.
Lamm, the well known horticulturist. Mr..
Lamm has recently examined twenty or
chards and has found no apples on the
trees. He believes the crop will be short
throughout the state.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-05-23
AUTHOR OF ~L0oKING BACKWARD
PASSED AWAY YESTERDAY.
WoRkuNDERMINED HIS HEALTH
REMOVED TO COLORADO, BUT RE.
CEIvED LITTLE OR NO BENEFIT.
He Was the Author of Several Works
Had EARLY Praeticed Law, hut
Abandoned II for Journals
ism-InAuence Of the
New Nstion.

SPRINGFIELD. MASS. May ED
ward Bellamy. author and humanitarian.
died early this morning at his home in
Chiccpee Falls. in the 10Th year Of his
age. Mr.. Bellamy had been in feeble health
ever since he finished his Equality" some
eight months ago. Indeed. long before 1t
was completed he had the most significant
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-05-23
FOR SAMPSON AND DEWEY.
"McKinley's Peacemakcrs" to
Go to Both Sauadrons.

READING, PA, May 22.-On a rush
telegram from Washington. the Carpenter
Steel works late last night sent $50 thirteen
inch projectiles destined for Sampson's
fleet. These weigh 100 pounds each and
will go through anything Spanish afioat.
Over 500 projectiles of somewhat smaller
size are on hand and they go tomorrow
to San Francisco for Admiral Dewey, at
Manila. The thirteen inch projectiles are
popularity known here as "McKinley's
peacemakers"
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-05-23
sTocKMAN KILLS HIMSELF.
Bell Lonnon Felt He Could Not Live
without His Wife, Who Died
Several Weeks AgO.

GUTHRIE, o. T.. May 22.-(special) Bell
Lonnon. prominent stockman Of d coun-
ty, committed suicide by shooting himself
through the head. Several weeks ago his
wife died, leaving him with three little
children. Friday he told friends he could
not live longer without her. rode to where
his children were, kissed them good-by and
ther rode to his ranch and when the
friends who followed reached there he was
lying dead with bullet hole in his tenn
nile and his pistol at his side.