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Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-08-06
POLL TAX ORDINANCE UPHELD.
Judge Simons. at Fort Scott. knocks
Ont a Pop Police Judges
Mi

FORT SCOTT. KAS., Aug. 5.-tSpecialo
Judge Simons. of the district court. rem
dered very lengthy decision in habeas
corpus case to-day. in which he held that
the Fort Scott poll tax ordinance is valid
and the eight hour labor law not appii-
cable to the poll tax law requiring two
days labor of ten hours each in cities OF
the first class.
Hearing Of the district courts decision.
the Popuiist county attorney publishes
this evening an open letter, in which he
says that he will continue to take persons
arrested for the non-payment of poll tax
before the Populist probate judge and
have them released on writs of habeas cor
pus. but says he is willing TO have test
case go before the Populist appellate court
and abide by its decision An immense
crowd. mostly laboring men, heard Judge
SimCnS render his decision.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-08-06
EXPORT DUTY ON IRON ORE.
Maryland Steel Company Protests
Against the Rates in Eject
Mt Santiago.

WASHINGTON. Aug. 5.-A Maryland
steel company has protested to the presi-
dent against the export duty fixed on iron
ore shipped from Santiago de Cuba 1t is
stated that the tax as now fixed is abso-
lutely prohibitive, and that the 9.o00 work
men employed by this company will have
to be discharged. In addition to the old
duty. the new government at Santiago has
fixed an export duty OF 10 cents a ton
which is declared to be onerous, the Span
ish being only cents.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-08-06
CONGESTION AT ST. MlCHAEL's
Terrible State of Affairs There. Owing
to Lack of Transportation
Tn the Yukon.

SEATTLE. WASH. Aug. 5.-The steamer
D!riro arrived this morning from ST Mich
ael's with 100 passengers. some of whom
went North recently, but being unable to
get up the river returned. About forty
We're KIondikers. They brought down sase.-
go in dust and nuggets. Two men. Charles
Moore and ]. H. Brown. of Midland Ont,
had 5000 between them. Captain E. w.
Spencer. of this city. had $4,000. The Dirigo
confirms the stories thai a terrible coEdi-
ton OF affairs exists at st. Michael's. owing
to the failure of Individual ocean boats TO
get their passengers up the river. 1t is
predicted that thousands will have to win
ter at st. Michaels or return to the States.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-08-06

From the Minneapolis Tribune.
1t is quite fashion to make the royal
ladies of Europe honorary colonels of crack
regiments and high officers in naval com.
mands.
Queen Victoria is colonel of a regiment
of Prussian dragons. but this venerable
lady has never donned the short blue tunic
and other obligatory uniform of this body
and ridden at its head. Her daughter the
Empress Frederick. is colonel of hussars
and has often appeared at reviews in the
loose braided jacket. fur cap. scarlet tights
and gold embroidered top boots of her reg
iment, a dash of feminnity being added in
a blue skirt not belonging to the regimental
uniform.
The present empress of Germany is a
colonel of cuirassiers. and at reviews rides
by her husbands side. in white riding
skirt. white military jacket and plumed
three-cornered cap.
The queen of Greece. a Russian princess
is admiral in the Russian navy Most of
the princesses of the Russian royal house
are army officers of high rank, but they
content themselves on military occasions
with wearing the colors of their commands
instead of riding at their head in full uni
form.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-08-06
swit1erIand'S National Museum.

Switzerland. we fancy. was the last coun-
try in Europe TO be without a national
museum. That reproach has just been
wiped away by the opening of such an in
stitution. under federal auspices. at Zurich.
partments but its special feature is a
great armory. Amongst the historical relics
in this department are many that were
associated with Swiss history and the fight
for independence. notable among them be-
ing the sword. helmet and battleax that
were taken from Zwingli's body at the bat
tie Of kappel
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-08-06
The sapper ana the s.n,rv,

While stationed at Gibraltar I overheard.
says a regiment story-teller. the follow
ing colloquy between an infantryman do
ing sentry-go and a sapper out with his
sweetheart:
Sentry (who sees sapper coming)-"Halt,
Who goes there"
Sapper .trying to look big)-"Engfneer
and his lady.
Sentry-'Advance, sapper and servant
girl. AIS we'll"
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-08-06
New Western Postofices.

WASHINGTON. Aug. 5.-(Special.} Post
offices have been established as follows:
kansas-Calderhead Washington county
Alferd Nelson. appointed postmaster
Observation-Disclosures. Ozark county, Ora
P. Murphy. postmaster.
Oklahoma-Dixe Pawnee county, Walter
Lacey postmaster; Maharg. Washira coun.
ty. John r. Graham. postmaster; Salton
Greer county, Lee ]. Chaney. postmaster
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-08-06
Hopkin.. Mo-, Girl Drowned.

ST JOSEPH. MO. Aug. ESPECIALLY
Miss Grace Wolfers. daughter of E. c.
Wolfers. a prominent banker of Hopkins,
Mo- was drowned at Widner lake, near
Corning, Ia. to-day while bathing. Her
sisters, Jessie and Gertrude. had narrow
escapes. The dead girl graduated from
ST. Mary's seminary, Knoxville. ILL.,, in
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-08-06
wn,e. NAV Come to See U,.

LONDON. Aug. 5.-It is reported. in con-
nection with the Anglo-American move
ment. that strong endeavors are being
made to get the Prince of Wales to visit
the United States and Canada next sum-
mer. and it is added that encouragement
has been given the idea in responsible
n,artar9
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-08-06
Brewster Refuses to Run.

Senator A. W. Brewster to-day gave his
final answer to leading politicians in the
Fourth congressional district who. despite
the senator's protest, have insisted he
should permit his name to be used before
the Republican congressional convention
at Rockport. September !. He positively
refuses to run.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-08-06
Sweden. Railroad Development.

The first railroad in Sweden was opened
in 1855 and the country has now, in proper
ton to the population. more railways than
any other country in Europe. They are
owned partly by the state and partly by
private corporations Sweden has the only
railway in the world which passes the polar
circle, the State line from Lulea to Gellt-
we're, in the Lapland district
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-08-06
Queen of Denmark 1, Be,,.r

COPENHAGEN, Aug. 6.-The health of
the queen of Denmark is fairly satisfac-
tory. The summons to the family was due
to the fact that she had recently felt a
sudden weakness. 1t was thought the end
was near, and she expressed the wish to
see the members of her family. The weak
ness has now passed away
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-08-06
Four small Boy. Drowned.

LAFAYETTE. IND. Aug. 5.-Sedgwick
Arnold. Frank Luce. Bennie Lief and Sieg-
bathing in the Wildcat. short distance
above the city this afternoon. The boys
got beyond their depth. The bodies were
volrnp Arnold
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-08-06
New Torpedo Boat on Trial.

PHILADELPHIA. Aug. 5.-The torpedo
boat Mackenzie. built at Hillman's ship
yard in this city. was given a trial to-
day by her builders and succeeded in MAX
ing an average of about twenty-three knots
an hour. Her contract required at least
twenty-knot speed. The trial was made
over a one knot course in the lower Della
ware off the city of Wilmington.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-08-06
Hero Of the Baxar Fire

The hero of the bazar fire in Paris. the
cabman Georges. who was made cheva-
lier of the Legion of Honor. has now been
given position of tax collector by the
minister of finance. The minister has
chosen bureau for the cabman in his own
department
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-08-06
Indian Teacher. Adiourn.

COLORADO SPRINGS. COL, Aug. s.
To-day the Indian teachers institute Of
the United States was brought to close
ings- Colorado Springs will probably be
chosen as the place of establishing a per-
manent Indian institute,
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-08-06
To Build viaduct. or sub-way..

NEWTON. KAS. Aug. 5.-(SpeciaL) The
Santa Fe has made propositions to the city
to build either viaducts or subways over
the dangerous crossings at Main street and
Broadway. which have been prolific sources
Of casualties.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-08-06

Cool and comfortable dining cars on
Santa Fe Route are obtained by use Of
electric fans.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-08-06

nitions is TO be kept up to the fullest meas
ure for future contingencies. Large ship
ments are made three times a week.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-08-06
Manufacture of Shell. Go., On

READING. PA. Aug. 5.-Notwithstand
ing peace negotiations the Carpenter Steel
works are working on shells and proiec-
iiles under the heaviest pressure from the
government since the war started. The
inference Is that the supply of these mu
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-11-23

- : ii l dlIu
early Friday
morning to
show you the
new Coats,
Capes and
Suits which
we have just
received from
O IL r n c w
York buyers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-11-23
RACES OF THE NAVAL RESERVES.
How the Crews of the Fern VIII Gale
brnte THANKSGIVING lur

The races between the cutters and whale
boats of the L. S. S. Fern. manned by the
local naval reserves and those of the l.. s
S. Dolphin. under her regular crew will
take place tomorrow morning, Thanksgtv-
ing day, the first race starting at 10 "a
from point off Buena Vista and ending
on line between the Fern and the wharyes
In the Washington channel at the foot OF
18th street southwest
The course will be nearly three miles
straightaway and promises to be hotly con-
tested from the start
Other races will follow between the boats
OF the Fern manned by the first and second
divisions of the battalion, and in these
some OF the younger and more inexperi-
enced men of the reserves will try their
SKIN ard strength against the older and
more experienced element
ORDERS have been issued by Commander
Ha!ns to dress ship at o'clock and alto
gether the day promises to be gala one
In the history of the reserves. This order
means simply that strings of flags will fly
from nearly every signal ballard aboard
ship and extend from the bow to the top
OF the masts and to the deck astern.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-11-23
CHARGE NOT SUSTAINED.
Conflicting Testimony in Case Against
Policeman.

The charge recently preferred against
Policeman w. L. Santmyer of conduct un-
becoming an officer, and of which he was
found not guilty by Trial officer Pugh, was
today dismissed by the District Commits
sioners, Major Sylvester, the chief of police,
having so recommended in view of the con-
cluson Of doubt and verdict of no. guilty
of the trial officer.
The officer was charged with having on
the 4th instant failed to protect a boy, Cliff
ton Powell, from another boy, who had
drawn knife, and also with having kicked
the Powell boy. After hearing the testt
ntony submitted by both sides Trial Officer
Pugh reported as follows This is a pecu-
liar case, four small boys swearing posi-
lively that the Powell boy was kicked by
Officer Santmyer. and several men swear.
ing positively to the contrary. 1t occurs TO
me that the boys, on account of their age
and inexperence, would hardly swear SO
positively to a certain act of the officer
yet witnesses for the defense deny, with
statements equally positive, that anything
of the kind took place. This necessarily
laise5 a doubt, and for that reason find
the officer not guilty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-11-23
knights Give an Entertain ment.

Commandery No. 24S of the Knights OF
St. John gave an entertainment last night
in Carroll Institute Hall. The st. Theresa
Dramatic Club gave two operettas, "Pene-
lope" and "a New Years Reception" the
following taking part In the productions:
Misses Lizzie Branson, Katie Rhodes, Mary
Harrison, Eva Braumer, Annie Green, Mar
garet Madigan and Gertrude Leonard, and
Messrs. d. A. O'Brien, ]. H. Golden, Gill
bert Cannon, Robert Green, George Cas-
per, John Downey and Thomas w. Smith
Miss Jennie G.. BARLEY acted as pianist.
The operettas concluded, the floor was
cleared for dancing. The committee in
charge consisted of w. A Lusby William
]. White, William Sauter Mark Cunning
ham, r. c. Collins, DR.. E. j. Collins, John
Palmer, Thaddeus Baden 7. j. Stoner, Mr..
Krug, w. Mccarthy, William Neuland, Will
liam F. Sauter, Thomas Bevans and Philip
Melon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-11-23

Martin Mcdonald a resident of Suitlsnd
who is canvasser Cor local firm, took q
few drinks last night. He afterward had
few words with another man, and the
next thing he knew he was locked I'D. HI,
face was badly disfigured, but he was una.
bic to tell how he had been injured
! found him sitting on a doorstep or
pennsylvania avenue southeast about
O'Clock this morning, and he was in a
dazed condition" was the only reason giver
by Policeman Santmyer for the arrest.
Was he disorderly?" the Judge asked.
NO, sir, the officer answered 81
charged him with being a suspicious per-
SON.
Reputable citizens We're in court to tell OF
the young mans good character but as
there was nothing against Mcdonald their
testimony was not necessary. The case
was dismissed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-11-23

An entertainment IN aid of the kindergar.
ten training class for young colored women
In Washington will be given tomorrow
night at Metropolitan A NJ. E. Church,
Prominent on the program are Miss Lola
johnson, who studied under William Mel.
son Burritt of Chicago and Dr. Bischoff.
This school prepares for teaching, and the
expenses are necessarily so much larger
than the receipts from the small fees
charged that the deficit must be made by
appeal to the public through the medium,
OF worthy entertainment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-11-23
COLONEL AS GUEST
Officers of First D, G. Regiment
Toast Their Commander.
BANQUET GIVEN IN bis HONOR
Complimentary Addresses by Gen
Miles and Others.
SWORD PRES TON

Colonel George II. Harries was last night
the toast of his fellow officers of the LIST
Regiment. District of Columbia Volunteer
Infantry, and number of prominent
guests. including the general commanding
the army of the United States, at dinner
rendered the leader of the District COM
mand in the Spanish-American war. The
officers of the regiment gathered in entirety
for perhaps the last time, and the occasion
was a love feast of sodierly fellowship. an
occasion when Colonel Harries was given
to understand he had the full confidence,
with him.
The dinner was rendered Colonel Harries
as a farewell mark of respect, and was
given in the banquet room at the Ebbtt
House. The guests and officers began ar
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-11-23
AN EXTRAORDINARY BRIDGE.
1t Carries a Torrent Over a Railroad
Track.

1t Carries a Torrent Over a Railroad
Track.
from the Philadelphia Record
When anybody should ask the definition
of the word railroad bridge the answer
would naturally be: "a bridge by which a
railway is carried across a river or valley
or Il chasm or arm CT the sea" Yet this
definition does not seemingly exhaust the
term, for a railroad bridge recently built in
southern Bavaria practically carries a
creek across the railway. instead of the
railway across the creek. This bridge has a
history.
1t was preceded by several stone and iron
structures of the ordinary kind, all of
which were swept away by the spring
freshets swelling the ordinarily small trib-
utary of the Isar river to a stream of pro-
digious power. When the torrent came
down the narrow valley 1t carried destruc-
ton in it's path Trees and rocks Of enor-
nous dimensions We're carried along. and
no bridge could withstand such a shock as
that impaired BY the onrush of water and
debris after every storm in the mountains.
The last bridge had been placed fourteen
single span acrass seemed to warrant its
independence IF the periodic floods. All
went well for az season. but in the second
year an Unusually severe storm caused an
other upheavai, ifrocks were hurled against
one side of the canyon more than the other
at least one sida wasnlndermined and down
went the fourth bridge built within five
years.
Then a young tengfneer offered to build
bridge which would stand the ravapes of
the mountain torrent. The railroad com.
pany examine dhthe project and turned n!
over to their pownb engineer. who nro.
nounced the idea feasible 1t meant nntb-
ing less than to carry the water across tho
railroad If the railroad could not he carried
across the water. Now the bridge has had
years time to proves its soIflisy and
through some of the worst cloudhursts ever
witnessed in those mountains 1t has passed
unscathed.
A tunnel Of strong masonry work was
first constructed across the valley. and re-
inforced on the outside. turned toward the
torrent with all the rocks available that
had collected there. CroSs-waffs leading
from the solid rock and across the t,InneI
were built and strongly brace1 This was
done to protect the railway The rest was
left for nature to do. At the first strong
rain everything happened as the engineer
had predicted. Bowlders and rocks coming
down with the water filled up the big hole
left between the tunnel and the rocks until
the overflow carried everything across the
tunnel. The bed of the torrent was raised
by itself, and now there is not the SLIGHTEST
danger of interruption in this part of the
railroad. even after the most severe rain
storm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-11-23
Greetings to Gen. Miles.

General Miles was introduced and well
coined with loud applause. He declared he
was happy to meet with the officers of the
regiment in honoring their commander, and
spoke of Colonel Harries' work in the In
dian campaigns in the west
You are to be congratulated, he cont;n-
ued, upon the success of the last few
months. Some say the war did not last
long enough, and some say there was not
enough war to so around 1t was Your
good fortune to face the enemy on foreign,
shores. You should be proud of your rec
ord. 1t is great honor to represent the
capital city of the nation, and you were
Conspicuous among all the volunteer regi-
tnents Ct the United States. Many of YOU
mere tonight are young enough to be able to
fight In the next war. and possibly the war
after the next, and l hope your success will
be rs great az now. Should there be an
other occasion for you to show the knowl-
edge and skill you posses, | know that YOU
Will 90 all ii is possible for patriotic officers
to do
Capt. Lansing II. Beach, u S. A.. the En-
gineer Commissioner of the District. was
called upon. and as he arose was inferruDt
ed by Colonel Harries, who declared tbe
captains br other had given him breakfa st
on enc of the hungriest days he expert
enced in Cuba and he wanted the credit to
go to the family.
Right Hand of FeIlowshfp.
AFTER seeing you march away, and your
triumphant return, and after being with
you when you were presented with medals
OF honor, 1 am proud to extend to you to-
night the right hand of fellowship as broth
er officers. 1 knew many of you before YOU
went away. 1t is interesting to note that
practically all Of the District employees WIN
volunteered were from my department. I
do not know whether had instilled patriot
ism in their breasts or whether thew
thought the Spaniards were preferable To
me. They all came back. however so
take the credit Captain Beach told a
number of entertaining stories of his broth.
ers experiences in Cuba, all being heartily
enjoyed. '''
Captain McGunnigle of the regular army.
and chief mastering officer for the District
regiment, spoke briefly, saying he regret
ted to see such fine body of men leave
the service of the United States. He found
the regiment an excellent one and all the
papers were in good shape.
Major Sylvester said he was indeed glad
to join in welcoming Col. Harries back To
home and health He had known the col.
onel for many years. and like him. In his
youth, went west and mixed up with the
Indians. Returning east he also Joined the
Indians CT the press. When the war with
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Half a Year in workhouse.

Lewis Cavanaugh, more drunk than sober
appeared before Judge Scott today becaus
OF his Incorporate habits. This man ha
been drunk for about a month";" Policema,
Maddox told the court He has been hang
ing about the wharf, and I have warneS
him about his conduct several times Yes
terday he was drunk and / saw him throw
ing crap bones"
Anything to say?" the prisoner wa.
asked.
Not word" was his answer "I wa.
drunk and don't deny it,
Thirty dollars or six MONTHS" said tn,
court
Cavalaugh will get out In time to return
70 ffshtown" about the opening of tn,
fishing season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-11-23

Looking After General Interests.
At meeting of citizens of Alexandria
county, Va, held yesterday at 1905 G street
northwest, to settle the accounts of ex-
penses incurrerd in the dedicatory ceremo-
MES of the new court house for the county
Wednesday last, on motion of Mr.. James
E. Clements committee was appointed to
draw up plan of permanent organization
of citizens looking to the promotion of the
general interests of Alexandria county.
Speeches in favor of the resolution were
made by Messrs. Robinson, Saegmuller,
Hines and others, after which the resolu-
ton was unanimously adopted, and Messrs.
Clements, Robinson and Boteler were ap-
pointed to draft the bylaws and constitu-
ton. Among others present were County
Supervisors Corbett and Duncan, Land AS
SCISSOR Veitch, Deputy County Clerk Young,
r. A. Phillips, George Rucker and G. G..
Boteler.
Mr. George N. Saegmuller, chairman of
the executive committee, called the meeting
to order, and MIR. George p. Robinson acted
Is secretary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-11-23
Saws He Is n Retired Soldier.

Thomas j. Martin, who told Judge Scott
that he is retired soldier, was complained
against by Policeman Payne today for va
grancy.
Il found him hanging about the car sheds
on 18th street." the officer said. He was
drunk and appeared as If he We're lost.
Indeed, Judge said the prisoner, L
wasn't lost My home is on Champlain
avenue"
Have you a family there?"
mo, your honor. I'm retired soldier
and have nobody but myself
And will get drunk the court remark
ed A penalty of $40 or sixty days was i'm
posed.
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If you want work read the want columns
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-11-23

set the criticisms heaped upon u.s. l have
received any number Of letters and per-
sonal calls from the parents of men in the
regiment. thanking the officers through me
for the care taken of their boys. Please re-
member, gentlemen, your work made the
list District of Columbia what II is,