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Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-09-30
EWING CASE GOES OVER.
Marks on Mrs. George Ewing's Body
Indicate That There Was
:: Struggle.

MARYVILLE, MO, Sept. 29.-(Special)
The preliminary hearing of Mrs. George
Ewing charged with the murder of her
sister-in-law, Mrs. Frank Ewing, at Hop
kins, last Monday night, was to have taken
place at Hopkins this afternoon, but was
postponed until Monday, October j, on ac-
count of the serious condition of the de-
PENDANTS health.
William c. Ellison, of Maryville, the
well known criminal lawyer will aid in the
prosecution of the case, and w. w. Ram
say, ex-judge of the Kansas City court OF
vile, have been engaged to appear for the
defendant. A new and interesting fea-
ture of the now famous case has developed
In her statement made Monday night, i'm
mediately after the commission of the
crime Mrs. George Ewing declared that
her victim Mrs. Frank Ewing, kicked her
twice in the abdomen while they were
struggling. Mrs. K. 3. Luse. a near neigh
bor who examined Mrs. George Ewing i'm
mediately after the affair, informed The
Journal correspondent that she found two
marks on the woman's abdomen, which had
evidently been made by bare foot, toe
nail marks she called them.
The women were both barefooted at the
time of the killing. and the statement con-
cerning these marks promises to play an
important part in the trial of the case.
1t tends to bear out the statement that
there was struggle, an assertion which
the defendants attorneys are very desirous
of substantiating.
Mrs George Ewing is still very i'll, but
Judge Ramsay expressed the opinion to-
day that the preliminary will be held Mon
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-09-30
A NEGLECTED. GRACE.
Women Hobble, SIouch and Afnee
Along, But Few of Them Know
How to Walk.

Dorothy Maddox in Philadelphia Inquirer.
"She dresses WELL" somebody said of
certain woman who was generally conceded
to be the sweliest looking member of a
mountain house party.
"No, she walks well,' was the laconlc
criticism substituted by man who had
quietly observed and discovered the true
secret of this woman's chic.
And that it was and nothing more. Her
trunks furnished only the most unpre-
tentious gowns, her bandboxes only the
most modest arrangements in straw and
null. but she carried herself with poise
which was bewitching- There was grace
and dignity. in the very swirl of her skirt
ruffies as she swept along.
When she walked she created-not Il
to her free, elastic steps other. women
seemed to hobble. They depended upon
the swish and rustic of their taffeta Innings
to give style" to their promenade up and
eed in the footsteps of the woman who
knew how to manage her feet.
Whether the average graceless carriage
comes from careIessness or bad shoes il is
hard to say. but watch the approach of \
lot of women and you will be in luck If you
find one of the crowd who is anything but
shoddy walker.
A young matron was telling about three
girls she chaperoned this summer.
They literally walked their way into the
most exclusive circle of the hotel They
ndd all taken tnOFOuSN course or phySi-
cal culture, and you had only to look ut
them to know it. used to bride with
pleasure when those girls walked the
length of the dining room. Everybody else
either slouched along. minced along, or
strobe along. but my girls-well, l can't
tell you how they did it, but they walked.
Always let the ball of the foot touch
the ground first, and though I've heard
that dinged in my ears enough. 1 never
before realized how much it insured a
proper step. There is none Of that jarring
to the body that comes from the heel ami
toe movement most women use.
And my girls knew how to stand, too
That's an art in itself. Not to loll, not TO
fidget, not to wiggle, and above all not
to let the figure give away as it were
dropping the shoulders. throwing the hips
out of balance and shifting from one foot
to another.
My three charges We're universally de-
clared stunning. and Just because they
could walk and stand like gentlewomen.
If ] had daughter, either beauty or
dowd, L would teach her to walk If she
world"
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-09-30
TROOPS ORDERED TO PANA.
Sheriff COIburn Appeals TO Governor
Tanner for Aid in Presery-
ing Order.

SPRINGFIELD, ILL. Sept. Ex-Governor
Tanner was called up by telephone this
afternoon by Sheriff Colburn, of Pana, in
regard TO the striking miners, and had a
lengthy conversation with him. Sheriff
CoIburn said that he had no further control
of the miners, and feared that there would
be an outbreak within a short time, and
that loss of life and bloodshed were sure
to follow; that he had exhausted all his
resources and asked that state troops be
sent there.
Governor Tanner promised the sheriff
that he would order troops to Pana at once
to aid in the protection of life and property
Captain Craigg. of Battery B. of Gales
burg, was ordered to go with his men to
Pana at once. and Colonel John B. Ham
ilton, of Elgin. was also ordered to start
with two of the best equipped companies
of his Sons of Veterans for riot duty COL
oncl Hamilton will designate the COM
paDies.
Governor Tanner ordered Captain Craigg
to camp within the city limits and pro-
tect the life and property of the citizens
but under no circumstances should they
aid the miners mine owners in the
operation of the mines with foreign labor,
TO which the governor is very much op-
posed.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-09-30
When Agassiz Dined on Potatoes.

Success gives an interesting anecdote
told by AgassiZ of his visit. when young
man. to the great German naturalist, Pro
fessor Lorenz Oxen
The professor received his guest with
warm enthusiasts SIN. but apparent embar-
rassment. He showed his visitor the labo-
ratory. and the students at work. also his
cabinet, and lastly his splendid library OF
books pertaining to geological science, a
collection worth some 5000, and well de-
serving the glow of pride which the owner
manifested as he expatiated on its excel
lence.
embarrassment of the great German
reached its maximum point.
Monsieur Agassiz." he said. with per-
turbation "to gather and keep up this
library exacts the utmost husbandry of my
pecuniary means. To accomplish this. al
low myself no luxury whatever. Hence
my table is restricted to the piainest fare.
Thrice a week our table boasts of meat. the
other days We have only potatoes and salt
very much regret that your visit has oc-
Cured upon a potato day.
And so the splendid Switzer and the great
German with his students dined together
on potatoes and salt. And what must
those students have enjoyed in the conver-
sation Of those remarkable men,
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-09-30
April u, two kegs of beer were taken out
of Ad Tolbert's and during trough house"
John Tolbert shot and killed Jim Hunt, an
other colored man.
DIVORCE FROM REvlVALIsT.
Man Goes to Kansas and Marrfes
Again and Wife Gets

NEW YORK, Sept. 29.-Justice Garretson,
in the supreme court, Brooklyn, has grant
ed decree of absolute divorce to Mrs.
Ada E. Lane from Rev. Mr.. John Lane,
pastor of the First Baptist church. of
Larned. Kas. She lives at No. 1S3 Viii
Ioughby street, and Mr.. Lane was a reyi-
valfst in Brooklyn some years ago. The
plaintiff received permission to resume her
maiden name of Mildeburger.
Lane, although an evangelist OF many
years standing. only recently was ordained
a minister. The plaintiff charges him with
intimacy with his present wife, Kate E.
Brown. a Kansas girl. From the testimony
produced it appears that Lane says his
wife deserted him about nine years ago.
In letter written to Mrs. Kate Thomp-
son. a friend of the family, and dated in
February, 1898. he said that he probably
would be married within the next year to
u younger and better woman than the
plaintiff In letter to the plaintiffs coun-
sci he says that his wife deserted him on
April "A, 1859. He obtained a divorce in
West Plains, Howell county. Mo-. on Octo-
ber 80 1895. He married his present wife
on January s. 1898.
In a letter to Mrs. Thompson. whom he
addresses as Dear Friend and Sister in
the Church." Lane describes his present
wife and tells that he has all the preaching
he can attend to and that he is in much
demand for revival work. He adds that he
plays the banjo and mandolin.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-09-30
Wit at Grants Expense,
From the Youths Companion.


ripih ihe ioutn tcDpaHlcn
In September 1873. there was a reunion
Of the Army Of the Cumberland at Utica
n. Y. at which President Grant, General
Sherman, General Hooker. General Siocum
and Governor Seymour We're present
Long and loud cries arose for "Grant,
Grant, who. slowly rising from his chair,
expressed his pleasure at being with his
friends, but his dislike at being asked to
speak. and his diffidence in doing so.
But there are those he added, dryIy.
and pointing to Sherman and others. who
are not troubled with any sort of diff
denoe.'
The three generals present made witty,
telling speeches. and then arose cries for
Seymour, SEYMOUR
The governor, who had been the defeated
Democratic candidate against Grant for
the presidency in 1865, came forward and
said:
9! think I have some soldierly traits my
self: at all events, General Grant. YOU
must acknowledge that in a little contest
you and / had few years ago you ran a
great deal better and further than I did. -
This telling ailusion to the presidential
contest brought down the house. General
Grant. eonyulsed with laughter, rose and
bowed his Acknowledgements.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-09-30
MISSOURI EX-CONFEDERATES.
Successful Reunion Closed at Sedalia
New History of Missouri to
He written.

SEDALIA. MO. Sept. 29-(Special.) The
two DAYS reunion of the United Confeder
ate veterans of Missouri was adjourned at
noon to-day the meeting having been
success in every particular. At the sug-
gestion of Major Henry Newman, Septem-
Der % of each year was fixed as the date
of holding reunions. The place of holding
the next meeting will be selected by
committee to be appointed by General Rob
ert McCulloch.
The business meeting of the Confeder-
ates was held during the forenoon at Lib
erty park. The committee on history
selected Colonel John C. Moore of Kan
sas City. to write an impartial history of
the political and military affairs of Mis-
souri, from its organization as territory
up to date, which is to be published under
the auspices of the United Confederate
Veterans.
Judge Leroy B. Valiant. of ST. Louis,
chairman of the committee on monuments
and cemetery, read a lengthy and carefully
prepared report, detailing many facts that
are of interest to Confederate veterans
generally The report included a detailed
description of the Springfield cemetery,
which contains the graves of 80 ofhcers
and men, mostly victims of the fight at
Wilson's creek, and the attack on Spring
held. Inc 1unCS 1Or lHe poposeu SiV,V'V
monument at Springfield have been nearly
raised. the balance being promised.
An interesting report on the Confederate
home at Higginsville was made by Super
intendent Patton. During the period from
April !, 1897 when the home was opened,
to September IS of this year, 4A names
had been placed on the rolls. OF these.
seyenty-four had died and 2i0 were dis
missed or withdrawn. There are now lS2
inmates in the home and fifteen approved
applications ON file. Twenty-nine applica-
ticns are yet to be examined and approved,
and it is probable that the roll for the
winter will show the names of 1I6 veterans.
AS the capacity of the home is but $50,
some apprehension is felt as to the out
look. There has been expended, during the
sixteen months of the homes existence,
ST., ,4iS.69 from the state treasury, and
| 81, az. 50 realized from the products of the
farm, making a total of SIS, S92. .49 for that
period.
The following officers were reelected:
Major general, Colonel Robert McCulloch,
| o: Cooper county: brigadier generals, S. NJ.
KenDard. of St. Louis, and General G. w.
Thompson of Jackson county. The clos
ing address was made by Judge James B.
CAN'T.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-09-30
A PRIESTS TREASURE FOUND.
Rev. Father Albinger, Who Always
Preached Economy, Had $4,000
in Gold and Securities.

From the New York Tribune.
Mr.. Carpenter. treasurer of Westchester
county, who has been making a search in
behalf of the relatives of the Rev. Joseph
Albinger, late pastor of the Roman
Catholic church of Our Lady of Victory,
of Mount Vernon, was rewarded yesterday
by finding large sum in gold and securi-
ties. which had been boarded by the aged
priest.
Father Albinger was a well known figure
in Mount Vernon for more than twenty-five
years. Although his parish was for many
years the largest in the city, and he re-
ceived liberal salary. he went about in
garments that were worn almost thread
bare and lived in the most abject penury.
When he preached a sermon, which was
only rarely. the subject was invariably
economy: The rectory became such a di-
| lapidated affair that his parishoners visited
it only when it was absolutely necessary,
and got out as soon as possible. Several
times the women proposed entertainments
| to secure money to paint IT, but Father
Albinger broke in upon them and rayed so
at their extravaganza that they gave up in
! disgust. In the closing years of his pastor
ate not only the rectory but the church
steadily retrograded until the members
sought other parishes. Those remaining
petitioned the archbishop to remove Father
A!binger and appoint younger and more
| energetic pastor.
Some of them even suggested that Father
Albingers infirmities affected his mind as
much as his body. The Rev. NJ j. Rein-
hart was finally appointed in his place, and
Father Albinger went back to his native
| home, Frankfort, Germany, where he died
1 last March. AT the time of his departure
| from Mount Vernon it was rumored that he
4 had saved much money, but he left no Will
and as the old housekeeper was as reti-
cent as her master the matter rested until
| after his death. In the meantime the ru-
mors of his wealth reached his sisters in
Germany. and they wrote to the German
| consul in New York. He referred the let
| ter to County Treasurer Carpenter, who
| was at first unable to find the property.
| few days ago the old housekeeper.
while examining the contents of a desk in
| the attic. found a packet of papers which
were neatly bound and tied with a faded
| ribbon. In the packet were receipt and a
! key to a safe deposit box in New York
| bank. The housekeeper reported to Mr..
Carpenter. who went to New York and
opened the box. He found twenty-five
purses, each conta lining Loo marks in gold,
and about $1,000 in securities.
| The money will be given to the German
consul. who viii, send it to Father AL
binger's sisters, in Frankfort, who are his
only heirs.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-09-30
ATROClOUs TEXAS MURDER.
Wife and Nephew of an Old German
Farmer Accused of a HOr-
ribIe Crime.

FORT WORTH. TEX, Sept. 29.-Word
has Just been received here of an atrocious
murder recently committed on Porter's
creek, near FL Campo, Tex. The murdered
man was Otto Harmes. an old German
farmer, who, it is claimed, was murdered
by his wife and Julius Harmes, his nephew.
The information comes that Julius became
infatuated with Mrs. Harmes and they de-
cided to put the old farmer out of the way.
1t is said Julius hit him on the head with
an AK, one night when he was sleeping.
and. assisted By Mrs Harness dragged the
body 10 a cornfield, piled brush over it and
started a fire. The story further says that
Julius and Mrs. HarmeS returned the next
morning 10 find the fire had gone out, and
HarInes was alive but unconscious. and
that they then piled cornstalks over him
and burned him TO crisp. after which they
buried his remains. Both have since been
arrested.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-09-30
KNOXVILLE REUNION.
Immense Crowd In Attendance Yes
terday-MajOr Warner to
Speak To-day.

KNOXVILLE, MO. Sept. 29--(Special.) }
The third day of the great soldiers re-
union brought an immense crowd, estimat-
ed at from 5000 to $500 people. This morn
ing Congressman Lloyd, of the First dis
trict. made a patriotic address of cne
hours duration. praisiDg the soldiers. He
himself on the subject. He was followed
by w. S. Leeper. of Kingston, who spoke
unfit noon.
This afternoon DR.. Henson, of Chicago,
made a mastery address to the immense
audience, after which General Prentiss the
hero of Shiloh, held levee on the plat
form. Tonight Il large fiambeau parade
an ! imitation naval battle were given. To
morrow Major Warner and others will
talk.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-09-30
Old Settlers, Reunion Abandoned.

MARSHALL, MO-. Sept. 29.-(SpeciaLj
The old settlers reunion of Saline county
which was set for last Tuesday. was post
pcEed on account of the inclemency of
the weather. To-day the executive COM
mittee met and decided not to try to have
"a meeting this year, but set the meeting
TO- n general reunion on July 4. 1899 at
Wilton Springs.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-09-30

the capital let the Blue and the Gray sing
the Centennial hymn:
North and South, met as brothers;
East and West welded one;
Right of each shall secure his mothers
Child Of each her faithful son.
We give thee heart and hand,
Our glorious native land,
For battle has tried thee and time endears;
We will write thy story,
And keep thy glory,
As pure OF old for thousand years
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-09-30
WHOLESALE SHOPLIFTING.
stolen Goods Worth $4,000 Found in
Rooms of Chicago Woman
and Her Daughter.

CHICAGO, Sept. 29.-Mrs. John Polite
and her daughter. Minnie 20 years of age,
We're arrested to-day on a charge of shop
lifting. Their fiat, 800 West Sixty-seventh
street, was packed with goods of every
description which had been pilfered from
downtown stores The police recovered
goods worth $500. The fiat had enough
goods TO stock a dry goods and notion
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-09-30
PLOT TO KILL A KING.
Man Arrested at Budapest Charged
With Intent to Assassinate
Roumania's Ruler.

BUDAPEST Sept. ga man has been
arrested at Orsova charged with compiled
ty in a plot to assa assinate the king of
Roumania The police received timely
warning, and the attempt was frustrated.
pfial of poison. a dagger and several
other weapons were found in the mans
possession
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-09-30
Rig Guns for Seattle.

PHILADELPHIA, Sept 29.-Quartermas-
ter McAuley, United States army, to-day
awarded TO the Chicago & Northwestern
railroad the contract for the shipment from
Bethlehem. Pa. to Seattle of three Ia-inch
disappearing gun carriages, each weighing
l9s. 600 pounds, for use at fortifcation on
Puget sound.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-09-30
Decrease in Missionary Receip,s

CONCORD. n. H.. Sept. 2S-The receipts
of the American Missionary Association
whose fifty-second anniversary is to be held
here the last week in October, for the five
years from 1SS5-SI to 1912 inclusive were
s.. .s64 ,04i. and from 1912 to 1867. inclu-
sive, We're sl.65s.ss4 a decrease these last
five wears of 1905 ESQ
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-09-30
Embarrassing.

From the Detroit Free Press.
.How in the world" inquired the older
physician of his youthful partner did you
happen to leave that patient without first
giving her a prescription
II know It was unprofessional, but, try
as I would. found it impossible to recall
the Latin for boneset tea"
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-09-30
Jerry Chotenu Convicted.

FORT SCOTT, KAS., Sept. 2s.-(SpeciaD
Jerry Choteau. the noted horsethief now
wanted in several states for various crimes.
was tried and convicted here to-day of
larceny. He feigned insanity and made a
dramatic scene in the courtroom, but his
record was against him and the jury found
him guilty on the first ballot.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-09-30
Boston Brown Bread.
, the Ladies' Home Journal.

From the Ladies' Home Journal.
To make Boston brown bread, mix Yam
kee rye whole wheat flour and Indian meal
in proportions of one cup each with cup
of rnoIasses, to which is added a teaspoon
full of dissolved soda and a pint Of butter
milk. This bread Is boiled for iye hours.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-09-30
Murder I'm Second Degree.

ATCHISoN, KAs., Sept. 2s.-(Special.)
John Tolbert, colored. was found guilty. Of
murder in the second degree this morning
after fifteen hours deliberation by the
Jury. The night before the spring election,
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-09-30
Six Months for sIeeping on Duty.

JACKSONVILLE, FLA, Sept. 29.-Pri-
vate James Shahan, of the Sixth Missouri
regiment, for sleeping on his post, was
sentenced to six months imprisonment at
St. Augustine.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-09-30
Governor TayIor Dying.

KNOXVILLE, TENN, Sept. 2s.-Govern-
OF Taylor has been suffering with liver
complaint for some time. Tonight his con-
ditien is critical and relatives have been
summoned to his bedside.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-09-30
Hard to Bear.

From the Detroit Free Press.
'If 1 hadn't missed the train I would
have been in Washington day earlier and
got that appointment growled the poll
tician who has long been an aspirant for
public office. THE family clock was set
back half an hour on the night before T
was to leave"
IT suppose you raised a terrible row?"
81 should say not. 1t was the hired girl
and her beau who did 1t, and my wife
ordered me In the most positive language
not to say a word. Had it been one of my
daughters she would have been deprived
of her allowance for the next six months"
"Does your son get any of the prize
money!" 81 dinno. He never was no hand
at winin' prizes. Jane Lucindy Is the prize
winner OF our family. Mos every orna-
ment you see In this room was won by her
playin' progressive eucfre. If Johnny's got
prize, I'm 'fraid It's BOBBY one."-Cleve-
land Plain Dealer.
TO MAKE YOUR FAMILY LOVE YOU
Buy Garland Stoves and Ranges.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-06-21
ST. JOHNS P. E. CHURCH PICNIC
Sunday School Children and Their
PARENTS Make Merry.

The annual picnic and parade of the
Sunday School of the st. Johns Evangei-
zeal Lutheran Church of Fairview ave-
nue. was held yesterday afternoon and
evening in the Greenville Schuetzen
Park. The event proved to be the most
successful of all the church picnics held
In that park so far this season.
The parade was the feature OF the pic
mic. The scholars left the church about
half past one in gayly decorated wagons
and the park was reached about a
past two. The children Immediately pro-
ceeded to amuse themselves in various
WAYS and mothers were kept very busy
looking out for their offspring. All the
afternoon the youngsters had a jolly time
but the older members of the congrega-
ton had their turn in the evening. Tne
platform was crowded with dancers ana
very enthusiastic were those who indulg-
ed in that sport. Then there was shoot
ing for prizes and the merry popping OF
the. rifles could be heard almost up to
the time for closing. Handsome prizes
were awarded to The winners in the bowl
ing tournament and there were many
close scores. Pastor Andreae and the
committees are to be congratulated on
the successful termination of the pic
mic. the proceeds of which will go to-
ward buying a new organ for the church.