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Kansas City journal., 1898-01-16
TEA EXPERTS SCHEDULE.
Four of the Eighteen Standards for
Importation Decided
UDOn.

New York, Jan. 15.-The United States
board Of tea experts, which has been hold
ing executive sessions in this city for the
purpose of considering and adopting stand
ards to govern the importation of teas for
the ensuing year. announced to-day that
four of the eighteen standards to be adopt-
ed had been decided upon.
The standards adopted are practically
those of last year, and govern the importa-
ton Of Japan teas. In the schedule Of
standards they are known as Japan tea,
pan dried: Japan tea, sun dried; Japan tea
basket fred, and Japan tea, dust or fam
nings.
In the first three condition is made that
the maximum percentage Of dust in fan
nings must not exceed per cent, when sift-
ed through number 30 sieve made of
brass wire No. 81 The hoard has yet to
determine fourteen standards. The board
announces that no especial effort will be
made to raise the standard of last season.
Kansas City journal., 1898-01-16
C0MM0NER BREAKS LOOSE.
Joins In the Demand for a Renovation
of the State Board of
Charities.

Topeka, kas., Jan. 15-(Special) The
Kansas Commoner, published at Wichita,
one of the strongest Pop papers of the
state. demands of Governor Leedy that he
investigate the numerous charges against
the state board of charities. This is the
first time that the Commoner has broken
loose. and its utterances are attracting con-
siderable attention in Populist official cir
cles. 1t says:
IF the reports in circulation respecting
the actions of some of the members of the
state board of charities are true. an imme-
diate renovation will be necessary or the
state administration will find 1t very diff
cult to secure the Endorsement of the party.
The timber selected by the governor for the
board created a great deal of adverse criti-
cism at the time the appointments were
made. but the people were disposed to treat
1t as an honest mistake and hope the future
would justify the governor in the selections
made. 1t now seems their judgment was
correct and the governors wrong. The
board of charities. Of all places in the pub
lie service, should be clean. decent and
above suspicion. II it is not, the adminis-
traticn will be held responsible for its not
being SO. A thorough examination should
be made by the governor. and II the reports
are not true the board should be exonerat-
ed. If they are true the offending parties
Should be removed.
Kansas City journal., 1898-01-16
RESTRAINED FROM GAMBLING.
sfockholder in a Kansas Milling Conn
pany Objects to Doing a Spec
ulatfnE Busfness

Topeka. Kas., Jan. 15.-(Special.) Charles
II. Bookwalter of indianapolis. to-day filed
suit in the federal court to enjoin the
George H. Hunter Milling Company, of
Wellington. from operating on the Chicago
board of trade. In the bill of complaint
Bookwalter says he has s2O,o invested in
the stock of the company, and he found
out recently that the management, besides
operating the mill, was using the compa-
ny,s funds to buck the grain market at
Chicago. The company was not organized
to gamble in grain. the bill says, but to
grind 1t; The complainant says the mill
vestment. and he doesn't want to run the
risk of losing the profits and finally the
property on account Of board Of trade
operations. Judge Foster granted q tenn
porary restraining order. The papers were
certified to the Wichita district of the fed
eral court and the order will be served on
the defendants tomorrow.
Kansas City journal., 1898-01-16
A MISSOURI STATE FAIR.
Board of Agriculture and Other Ax-
ricultural Associations Declare
in FAVOR of II.

Columbus, Mo-, Jan. 15-(Special) The
Missouri state board of agriculture has
taken steps looking toward the establish
ment Of state fair at some suitable point
in the state. The location has not yet
been determined on. Mexico, Moberly. Sc
dalia and other points will be bidders for
the fair. Secretary ]. r. Rippey, of the
board Of agriculture, in his report to the
board. said: "Other states not so favor
ably situated as Missouri, and without
our prize-winning herds of live stock tha.
offer successful competition in the worlds
most notable events. and with revenues not
so abundant. yet more oppressive to their
people than ours. have found 1t profitable
tc maintain institutions of this character,
handicap our breeders and depreciate the
value Of our improved herds"
After thorough discussion of Secretary
Rippey's report. the following resolution
"Resolved. That it is the sense of this
board that the Fortieth general assembly
should take action necessary to the estab-
lishment of a state fair"
The State Horse Breeders Association. at
Lexington: the Swine Breeders Association,
the State Poultry Association, the Good
Roads Association and the Cattle Breeders
Association, at their. annual meetings.
demand for state fair.
The last state fair in Missouri was To-
Gated in Boonville. Its last meeting was
held on the Sd day of October. 1858. and
fair were: M. NJ. Marmaduke, Of Mar
shall. president; Nathan Leonard, of Bell
Air. Cooper county; James S. Rollins of
Of Randolph county: Roland Hughes, OF
Fayette. Howard county: James C. Ander-
son, Of Williamsburg, Galloway county;
county. and John L. Hardeman. Of Arrow
Rock. Saline county, vice presidents;
Colonel ]. L. Minor. Of Jefferson City. cor
responding secretary; Colonel Joseph s.
ernor Stephens), recording secretary, and
William H. Trigg. of Boonville. treasurer.
Kansas City journal., 1898-01-16
DEPENDS ON WAGGENER.
1t Ii Believed Tint He Can Have a
Special Session Called, II
He Wfshea

Fort Scott. Kas., Jan. 15.-(special.) Rail-
road Commissioner billiard tells a story that
will be of special interest to all who are
figuring on an extra session of the lesis-
lature.
Four days ago Governor Leedy sent IN
the office Of the commissioners and asked
TO see the letters received by Commissioner
Campbell, from the members of the leris-
lature, conveying their views on what Sort
OF a railroad bill they would support nros
vlded the legislature was called in extra
This correspondence shows eight ma iorItv
IN the legislature for a bill giving absolute
control of freight rate legislation to the
railroad commission. So far no one has
ever heard of an individual board or or
sanitation anxious to curtail its own power.
An expansion of power is always demand
ed: accordingly the commission is anx-
ioms Tor the passage of such a bill.
Ihe belief is entertained that the eoy-
ernor wanted to show the correspondence
10 his confidential friend and adviser
Zane Ia Maggener: that the latter. on reading
the correspondence, will know how 10 ad.
wise the governor. Should such d bill be ac-
ceptable TO Mr.. Waggener. 1t is believed
by the members Of the commission that the
governor Will call an extra session.
Kansas City journal., 1898-01-16
ELI ON ALIENS SCHEME.
Perkins Believes Congress Should
Put the Price ON Wheat, Sill
yer and Snakeskins.

Topeka, Kas. Jan. 15.-(Special) When Ell
Perkins passed through Topeka he was
asked what he thought of Populist Walter
]. Aliens scheme to have congress double
the price of wheat and cotton by legisla-
ton. He said
Mr.. Allen is simply trying to do Just
what the silver men are. They would have
the government double the price of silver
by paying 81 for As cents worth of silver,
coining it and handing it back to the mine
owner coined and marked one dollar and
United States of America. This dollar
would be as good as the 625000 dollars We
have coined"
What would this do for the farmer?"
was asked.
Nothing. 1t would double the wealth of
the miner though. 1t would make the mine
a dollar as good as gold The farmer is
getting a dollar good as gold now for
his his corn p an and hogs He would not be bene-
Would Mr.. Aliens scheme benefit the
farmer?" was asked.
Certainly. If successful. The, farmer
are doing now-doubling the value of their
1voIaa., oBS, i would vs. affect the mine owner.
Yes. he would have to buy this double
priced corn and cotton Just the same as
the government and all the silversmiths
Mr.. Allen and the other Populists should
do as the mine owners do, ana ask the
government to buy all their corn. cotton
and pork at double its market price he
would be doing just what the free coinage
mine owners are DOING.
But" continued Eli, this legislation on
prices should not stop with the corn raisers
and silver diggers. The coal men should
have the government buy their coal at
double its market price, too. Then the ap-
pie raisers. potato diggers and gooseberry
pickers should get up another trust to
have congress pass a joint resolution that
no gOoseberries should be sold till the price
reached 20 cents.
I'm glad" continued Mr.. Perkins, that
the farmers are beginning to get their eyes
open. 1t is a shame that the silver mine
owners should have their product doubled
by the government and the farmer be COM
PEELED to sell his corn and hogs at the mar
ket price
Then demand and supply are not to
govern prices any more?" suggested the
reporter.
mo. Congress will make the price on
our products and parliament will make the
price on English products. China will put
the price on tea and Brazil will put the
price on coffee. while our congress will be
putting the price on corn, cotton, silver.
hogs and daily newspapers.
Il am for Walter Alen-you hear me!'
And Eli. in his enthusiasm, jumped of the
train backforemost.
Kansas City journal., 1898-01-16
Successful Grand Opera Season.

Philadelphia, Jan. 15.-The season of
Walter Damrosch and c. A. Ellis, came
to a close this afternoon with a PERFORM
ance of Damrosch's Scarlet Letter" The
most successful ever given in Philadelphia,
both artistically and financially. Twenty
opers were given in all. twelve Wagner
ian and the balance Of the French and Ital-
ian school. The company will begin a
season of five weeks at the Metropolitan
opera house, New York, on Monday next,
to be followed by. engagements of three
weeks in Boston, two In Chicago and short
er periods in Cincinnati erd other cities.
Kansas City journal., 1898-01-16
T0LER. SEES THE GOVERNOR.
Assures Him That He Is = Bona Eide
Resident of the Peerless

Topeka. Kas.. Jan. 15.-(Special) H G..
To;er and the two other Wichita police
commissioners called on Governor Leedy
to-day to block any effort made by Wichita
Populists to have them deposed. Toler de-
clared that he was a resident of that city
He says he bought a place there, fitted 1t
up and installed his SON family. de con-
had a home out at the farm, and that his
own family stayed there almost all the
time. Governor Leedy assured the mem
bers that he would not treat them as he did
Joe Furnish. but would give them notice IL
any serious complaint is made against
them
Kansas City journal., 1898-01-16
KANSAS TO BE REPRESENTED.
1t Was Settled Yesterday That She
VIII Make nm Exhibit
at Omaha.

Topeka, Kas., Jan. 15.-(Special.) Kansas
will have a display at the Omaha exposi-
ton. This was finally settled at a confer
ence held in Governor Leedy's office to-
day. The conference was attended by the
governor. c. S. Gleed, representing the
Santa Fe: NJ A Low, OF the Rock Island;
Bailie Waggener. of the Missouri Pacific,
and other prominent business men. The
railroad representatives said they believed
the Kansas railroads could be depended
en- for a $4,000 donation for a Kansas dis
play. This will be used as nest egg, and
Governor Leedy is of the opinion that the
necessary amount will be raised without
much difficulty. He will appoint a commits
sion composed of good business men to
take charge of the matter.
Kansas City journal., 1898-01-16
WHARTON FILES HIS REPORT,
Auditor Morris Refuses to Say Any.
thing Until He Has PrObed
Into 1t.

Topeka, Kas. Jan. 15.-(Specal) State
Coal Oil Inspector Wharton filed his report
with the state auditor to-day. On its face
1t looked all right, so the auditor claims,
but he is going under the surface. He said
he would not have anything for publication
until he heard from some outside parties.
An effort is being made to get some infor-
ness of various oil stations in the state
through the local Populist editors. Until
they report, there will be no developments.
from NJ. c. Kelley, ex-oil inspector. stat
ing that he would file a report in a few
days for the last three months of his ad-
ministration. He has been out of the state
on private business. and was unable to get
his report ready by the 18th of the month.
Kansas City journal., 1898-01-16

Berlin. Jan. 15.-Herr Sudermann's re-
ligious play, johannes" treating of the
William % allowed I to A be performed sfit after f
had been prohibited by the police. was pro-
duced tonight here. at Stuttgart and at
Dresden. The play did not prove success,
lacking the anticipated idealism and poet
ry, and failing to impress the critical au-
dience which witnessed 1t.
Kansas City journal., 1898-01-16
Western Appointments.

Washington. Jan. 15.-(SpecialJ DR.. w
F. Gardner and ]. W. Watson have been
appointed pension examining surgeons at
Ardmore. l. T.
Richard W. Evans and Robert NJ. Wright.
Of Kansas, have been appointed the APP
ttary reservation in Kansas at 81 per diem.
Michael j. Weigan and William H. Smith.
of Oklahoma Territory. have been appoint
ed appraisers of the Fort Supply aban-
Territory at "a per diem.
Kansas City journal., 1898-01-16

ceived word from Lawrence, Kas., that
President L. F. Caldwell. of the state Re-
publican league, would be in the city next
week to attend the banquet to be given by
the club. Mr.. Caldwell will speak, and
several other prominent Republicans from
different Kansas points are expected to at
tend the banquet. which promises to be a
brilliant affair."
Kansas City journal., 1898-01-16
A COMPROMISE ARRANGED.

DR.. Biddle Agrees to Surrender
Charge of the Osnwntomie Insane
Asylum April 16.
2 Osawatomie. Kas., Jan. 15.-(Special.) Dr.
1ngels walked into the office of DIR. T. C..
Biddle, the superintendent of the insane
asylum. and demanded immediate control.
DR.. Biddle explained that his commission
did not expire until next August. DR.,
1ngels. in a very abrupt and voracious
tone announced he was here to take
charge of matters at once
In very short time there was confus-
ion. The two talked at each other in a
very positive fashion. Finally it was agreed
that: DR.. Biddle should leave April is.
Kansas City journal., 1898-01-16
TO HEAD OFF A SURPLUS.
kansas Military Board Deyises
Scheme for Using Up All
Available Funds

Topeka, Kas.. Jan. 15.-(Special) The mill
itary board of the state war department
has decided to establish a signal corps in
connection with the state militia. There
is no law authorizing this, but the board
has been given to understand that there
will probably be no objection If it keeps
the expense down within the appropria
there was likely to be little surplus left
and in order to keep from turning 1t back
into the state treasury 1t evolved the
scheme to establish a signal corps.
Kansas City journal., 1898-01-16
oldtime railroad Man DEAD.

Lafayette. Ind, Jan. 15.-Adam Earle n
years of age, died here to-day He was
the first president of the Lake Erie &
Western Railroad Company and also what
Is now the Big Four railroad, organizing
the company which built the former divis-
ion between this city and Muncie and the
latter from kankakee to Lafayette. He
was wealthy.
Kansas City journal., 1898-01-16
WHITECAPS IN ENGLAND.
Britishers Get Up Very Good Imitation
of the American Ar.
ticle

London. Jan. 15-The English press.
which has frequently condemned the White
Caps OF the United States. now has to re-
cord similar outbreak here The parish
toner's Of Llanbisher. Radnorshire. scandal
lied by breach of morality. recently or
ganized gang Of White Caps who, with
an unmarried couple who were living to-
gether. and compelled them in their night
dresses to wade twenty minutes in the
river: They then fiogged the unfortunate
couple; cut Off their hair and marched them
up and down the field. -A
Kansas City journal., 1898-01-16
Not Passing; Only shavinr.

Topeka. Kas.. Jan. 15.-(Special.) A pop
editor in Western Kansas, in commenting
Upon ex-senator PETERS article on the
Passing of the Populist Party" SAYS the
party Is not passing; that it is simply lop-
ping off its WhiskerS.
Kansas City journal., 1898-01-16
Knnsa. Sod House Mt Omaha.

Topeka. Kas,, Jan. 15.-tSpecial) The en-
terprising citizens of Graham county have
adopted a unique plan to advertise their
county at the Omaha exposition. They
propose to erect on the Omaha fair grounds
Kansas City journal., 1898-01-16
Good Place for Fred Trirr,

Topeka, Kas., Jan. 15.-(Special) United
States Marshal W. E. Sterne to-day ap-
pointed Fred Trigg, a newspaper man at
Garnett, as deputy marshal to have charge
of the Wichita district. Trigg will receive
81 200 year as salary. Sterne has two
places yet to give out.
Kansas City journal., 1898-01-16
New Alva Normal Buildinx.

.A1va, o. T., Jan. 15.-(Special) The ter.
ritorial board of regents has advertised for
bids for the erection of a 900 building
for the Northwestern Territorial normal at
uary 20. The normal has an enrolment Of
Kansas City journal., 1898-01-16
Heaebower Sells His Paper.

Paola. Kas., Jan. 15.-(SpeciaI.) 7. r
Highley has dissolved his partnership with
Times from D. H. Hefiebower. The pub
lication will continue as Populist organ.
Kansas City journal., 1898-01-16

a regular Western Kansas sod houst built
exclusively of Graham county sod and filed
With products grown in that county.
Kansas City journal., 1898-01-16

The officers Of the Woman's Republican
Club. Of Kansas City, Kas., yesterday re-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-09-17
bOGAL BKEVITIFS.
The street pay roll this week amounted
but S114

The street pay roll this week amounted 10
but $114.
Commencing October > the first steamer on
the ferry line on Sunday will leave at $50
y. IN.
Tomorrow night Sunday the first of a
series of sermons on jonah will be preached
at Trinity NJ E. Church.
Joseph Mosey was to.dsy convicted in
Washington OF prom ting policy aid was fined
500 or given 80 days in Jail.
The market continues to be very we'll sup.
piled with scasonabe vegetables, &c while
pri es remain abou, unchanged.
The indications of rain have vanished and
the weather has turned warm again the
mercury TO day registering $50.
At the meeting last night of Old Dominion
Commsudeiy X. T, the Templar degree S
were conferred upon six candidates.
Company H. First Distric. of Columbia
regimen, which arrived at New York Thurs
dag. reached home last night. and WAS nc
corded sn enthusiastic reception.
At the Second Presbyterian Church to
morrow Rev. J. Ernest Ihacker Will preach
at ii a. m. on Loss is GAIN and at $50 p.
IN. on The Incorruptiblc Crown"
A petition is being numerously signed re-
questing the Governor TO pardon Thomas
Henry, who was sent 10 the penitentisry tor
nine years in $50 for assaulting and robDing
Alexander McCliDtock in Fairfax county.
In the NJ. f. Church South Prof w S. Cur
rel of Washington and Lee University. Is
expected to preach tomorrow. Prof Currel
is brother in-aw of Rev James l. Vance.
formerly pas or of the Second Presby ,erian
Church in this city.
Among the sick men who were taken from
the transport Alamo by the members of tho
so diers' Comfort Commute at New York
yesterday was Harry Howard, twenty o
years old, of Fsitfax county, this city, who
was attached 10 General Hcnry's headqusr
tars in Porto Rico.
Persons residing in the western section OF
the city are complaining of the tramps The
yards of the various railroads are filled with
them. They invade the city in droyes, and
when re- used estabes become nsolent. On
! Thursday night one of them entered the
yard OF Mr. Peter Francis, on Prince street,
and made him self as comfortable as possible
in the cellar until next morning, when he
went on a f5raging expedition. He WAS soon
chased out, however. and made for the fields
Just west of the city.
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No Right To Ugiincss.

The woman who is lovely in face,
form and temper will always have
friends, but one who would be attrac-
tive must keep her health. II she is
weak, sickly and all run down she will
be nervous and irritable. # she has
constipation or kidney trouble, her in-
pure blood will cause pimples, blotches,
skin eruptions aud a wretcbed COM
plexion. Electric Bitters is the best
medicine in the world TO regulate
stomach, liver and kidneys and TO pu-
rify the blood. IL gives strong nerves,
bright eyes, smooth, velyeiy skin, rich
complexion. 1t will make good look
ing, charming woman of a run down
invalid. Only So cents at z. L. Aliens
and E. S. Leadbeater d Sons Drug
Stores,
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new AUTUMN DRESS GOODS.
Monday, Special Sale
HOUSEKEEPING SUPPLIES,

At which time Linen, Bedwear, and other
kindred departments will offer some very
marked values.
72-inch Cream Irish Dsmask, good quality,
sec a yard.
6o.inch White Damask, excellent quality,
soc yard.
leo John 8. Browns Irish Damask Pat
tern Cloths, 2x2l yards $500 each.
Silver bleached German Damask pssterH
Cloths, p yards long, 81 SO each. q yards
long, go % each,
Odd lots Double DaInask Pattern Cloths
2x3 yards, 1915 value, $3.50. 2g3!
yards, $4.3S; value, $5.25. 2x4 yards, Sc;
Value, Sc.
Old lots of N pkins, few match the Pat
tern Cloths, IS size. $275; Value,I $3.50;
3. sizs 81; value, So.
Open-work Damask Trsy Cloths, 35c each;
for $l.00
Fringed Damask scsrfs, 81 inches long,
25c each. 70 inches long, Soc each.
Plain Linen Fringed scarfs, ~ inches long,
25c each.
Finest quality Double Damask Friuged
Tray Cloths or Scsrfs, 27x45 inches, Csc
each. Value 81 %.
Fruit Doylies,, pretty patterns, good qrali.
ly, 45c, SOC, aid Toe dozen.
Second floor.
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TIE JEWISH NEW YEAR AT sunset
Yesterday evening the Hebrews of this
city began the observance of New
j ears Day at the synagogue, Oh Wash
'ogton street, number OF citizens ether
Iaau hebrews attending. Rev. G. {.
Mayer Of Baltimore, conducted New
lear Hebrew services last night and
preached at the synagogue. Mr.. Mayer
is young man OF decided abili y, and
Ills sermon abounded in practical sug-
sesaons aud original thought. The ser
wees was resumed this morning at ~
O'Clock. All the stores of the 1sraelites
Oh TINS city have been closed since sun
gown Yesterday evening, but they will
De reopened at 6 o'clock this evening.
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PROPERTY SALEs.-R. r. Knox sold
at auction to-day a house and lot of
ground, 20 by 100 feet, situated on the
south side of Duke street, between
Patrick and Henry, to Mrs. Mary E.
Ryan for $3.50, also for Douglass Stuart,
trustee, lot of ground, 20 by us feet,
with tenements thereon, located on the
east side of Henry street, between King
and Cameron, 10 John Scroggins for
$500 cash.
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RAILROAD Mis- .IoN.-A large crowd
is looked for to morrow afternoon at 1
o clock. The committee in charge OF
.ae service have arranged sn interest
.uN programme. a joint meeting of the
music and social committees will be
ue!d after the service to make arrange
uieu'S Tor Il reception to the ministers
W 'le city and students of the Semina-
y The devotional committee is ar.
.auS'ug for q series of evangelistic
meetings. in the near future.
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Mr. PARK AGNEw's dream of being
the medium of bringing about harmony
in the republican party in Virginia
duri0g his incumb ency of the State
Guardianship is full tledged night
mare at the present moment, and we
can't see any promise he has that an
other term in the chairmanship-which
ne seems to desire-will make him
more useful in producing party har-
mony than he has been in the past. II
he 1aS improved much On the Lamb re-
gme it isn't very apparent, but he
should not feel disputed at this, as the
TASK ne had was an herculean one
weII-ush impossible. He might meet
with q measure of success could he
gladruple the offices at the disposal OF
MS party Norfolk Ledger.