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Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-10-16
A NEW JAMES STORY.
lence Man Tells About the
Throwing of the Bomb Into
Mrs. SamueIs, Home.

ERENCE. KAS., Oct. 15.-(Special.)
the bomb exploded in Mrs. SamuelS'
many years ago and cut off her arm,
as not more surprised than We're the
who threw the bomb. There lives in
ence to-day Il man who was interest
that affair, and he tells the follow
.ory:
lumber of men. some OF them living
or forty miles north of the James
together with lot of Pinkertons.
planned to make raid on the James
and kill Jesse and Frank. who were
n ID be there at the time. The citi-
Were 10 approach from one; side and
the boys out, who would then run
the hands of the Pinkertons.
e Pmkertons were to come on n train,
IL vas TO whistle three times, which
the signal for the advance of the
.anct committee. The citizens were On
,ebaek. and while riding towards the
ie they figured upon different methods
:ghtng the house so that they could
Frank and Jesse when they at
ptedt come out They stopped at the
ne OF a farmer, some miles from The
les lDme, and as he was interested in
Iting In his presence. They intended 10
urate some wicking with oil and then
ow itinto the room through a window.
do tbs the wicking had to be fastened
some heavy article.
he farmer said that he had an empty
III. sasred from the war. that would be
the thing. He went into the kitchen,
d returned with it in Il few moments.
ere WIS no fuse I'm it, and the committee
pk his word for its being empty. The
cking was then saturated with oil and
part f it tucked into the shell. The
rmer hen took a pants leg and fash
led it into a holder by which the shell
uld befastened to a saddle to be carried
i'll Saules home.
II of ground had been made, and
the committee arrived at the des-
ated spot they awaited the signal of the
zee whistles. BY some strange happening
fate, freight train preceded the pas
ger, and, when near the James home,
istled at a crossing either two or three
o the men waiting it seemed like three
istles, and. therefore, they advanced
e wicking in the shell was lighted and
was thrown through the window into
room, which was lighted by the blaze.
e house was aroused and Mrs. Samuels
ering the room, picked up the shell and
ew IL into the fireplace. In a moment
re was a tremendous explosion which
ulted in injuring Mrs. Samuels' arm 50
lily that ii had to be amputated. All
$ confusion, and the committee, not eX-
ting any such results, were taken of
,iF guard. Two men We're heard to ride
ay, but no Pinkertons We're there to in
cept them.
he farmer who prepared the shell had
two sons at the hands of the James
IS. and ii was suppoeed that he had
en only part of the powder from the
III. hoping to be avenged upon the mur-
ers of his sons. When the she'll was
own into the fire. the powder was ig-
ed. The men engaged swore themselves
secrecy and. therefore. the particulars
re never told
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-10-16
A VIEW IN HILO.

in Central Alaska would mean an enor-
nous increase in the amount of prospect
ing done. Experience has shown that river
steamboats, on the Yukon are expensive
and unreliable.
1t was with a thorough understanding of
these facts that the United States coast
and goedetic survey office outfitted a
party last spring to go to the mouth Of the
Yukon and make a careful survey and as
certain whether or not the rumored deep
s@G entrance was o reality or myth.
CAPTAIN Pratt had the work in charge,
and since beginning nearly the ent re
area has been covered, but without result.
uniform bar appears to exist, crossing
all of the various outlets. with about six
feet of water on it at high tide. This bar
Is OF soft muck and varies from qua ter
to half mile in width. 1t is apparent
that the bar originated through the long
continued deposit of river sediment. In
bean partly filled up bv the sediment for
some distance out from the bar. The
deepest water is toward the southern out
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-10-16

yreaths upon their heads. or, again, they
sport fine Panama with broad black rlb-
bon. They are usually occupied VIM VIII s'af az
most gaudy display OF recent imported
millinery and some of them would dls-
pute for an hour upon the respective merits
of beaddresses Though prodigal of their
smiles they are sensitive to ridicule, ana
a vocabulary of invectives is sometimes
showered upon the offender VINO trespasses
beyond the limits of proprietN-
Ii is interesting to witness the meeting
of TWO old persons, for with an thelr lauits
the EawaiianS are an affectionate people,
and their warm hearts are ever open TO the
impulses of humanity: First, there Is an
aloha of recognition, then an embrace ac-
companied by collision OF noses, a1ter
which follows wall of discord, TO be sue
ceeded by grimaces and mutual congratu-
latlons.
An animated spectacle may be witnessed
in the streets every Saturday afternoon.
when nags and hacks of every description
are pressed into service. On these occii-
sious the natives are arrayed in all their
ffnery: the men in black or white trousers
and clean Panama hats sthe rims lnvari-
ahly drooued) and the females in their
silks and muslns their hats ana neckS
decorated with wrcaths. Either from con-
venience or habit, in sitting upon 3hs Their men
waists with Turkey red or some other
gaudily colOred fabric. they make fiaunt-
ing display of their skirts fluttering in the
wind Waikiki appears to be the favorite
place of rendezvous. and at any time dur
ing the afternoon the road is thronged with
Amazonian squadrons and detached horse
men dashing by at a headlong speed. ana
scattering dust in clouds. l have seen two
parties, each composed OF male ana femaIe
riders. coming at fun gallOp from opposite
directions, and without checking rein or
swerving to the right or LEFT come in fuil
collision with each other, whereby several
were thrown headlong to the ground and
were more or less injured. AS might be
supposed. accidents are of frequent occur
renee.
A Hawaiian House.
In describing the Hawaiian house tbs
writer says: Having selected a suitable
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-10-16
MAIL SACKS STOLEN.
Two Pouches of Registered Letters
Missing From Trains in North
western Nebraska.

LINCOLN. NEB.. Oct. 15.-Reports of a
daring and mysterious railway mail rob-
berry, at or pear Alliance. in the north
western part of this state early this morn
ing, were confirmed Tonight by Superin-
tendent Butler. of Lincoln. Two letter
pouches. one destined for Lincoln on the
east bound Burlington train. the other for
Black hills and Montana points. on the
west bound, We're cut open and registered
letters and packages of value taken. The
robberies were discovered by the respective
mail clerks after leaving Alliance who
promptly notified Superintendent Butler.
The amount stolen is unknown, but MANY
letters We're taken. The postal authorities
are at work on the case. No suspicion at
taches TO the postal clerks
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-10-16
RIOTING AT CAMP SHIP.
Result Was the Killing of One Man
and Injury of Three Others
ky Same BulIef.

ANNISTON, ALA, Oct. 15.-At o'clock
this morning u number of volunteers and
regulars from Camu Shipp became in
yolved in a free fight and a riot ensued
The Third Tennessee provost guard was
summoned. One of the guards. whose name
has not been learned. fired a shot from his
Springfield.
The bullet crashed through the brain of
Sergeant Heise, Company F. Second in
fantry tregulars). killing him instantly. 1t
then cut off the thumb of Corporal Conroy.
Of the same company and regiment. 1t next
Shattered the arm of Private A. r. Diffin,
Company C. Third Tennessee and, finally,
lodged in the shoulder of Private Oliver
Shepperd. Company F, Second Infantry.
Santiago campaign, and was promoted from
private to sergeant for bravery shown in
the charge up San Juan hill.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-10-16
WILLIAM J. NOLAN ACQUITTED.
Ex-Member of Missouri Legislature
Steps Out of the Shadow of
the GaIIOws.

ST. LOUIS. Oct. I5.-William j. Nolan,
ex-member OF the Missouri legislature, was
tonight acquitted of the charge OF muir
der. For nearly a year he has been in the
shadow of the gallows.
Last December Jacob Weinand an old
man. was found murdered in his home here
and the house robbed. Nolan, with four
Twice has Nolan been tried for his life
for this crime The first time the jury fail
ed to agree Eight were for returning
verdict of guilty and fixing the death pen
altv. Four were for acquittal. This time
the twelve voted for acquittal on the hrst
ballot.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-10-16
WHAT Is Ii ?
A Kansas City Man
Possesses a Wonderful Power
Heals the Sick Battles
All Science.

Science is baffled. The medical .profes-
sion stands aghast. Ali theories of medl-
cine and disease must be reconstructed
Thus spoke one of the leading physicians
Potter, the magnetic healer.
Try to disguise 1t as much as we can:
decry it if necessary; say that it is against
all reason; that no human being can pos
sess such power as DIR. Potter, and yet the
cold fact remains that not day passes
but what this man performs the most re-
markab.e cures known TO the medical sci
ence, and without the use of drugs or
knife
this visited DIR. Potter at his National
School for Magnetic Healing, at 1Sl6 East
Twelfth street
DO you compare your power with that of Jesus.
Il don't compare myself with anybody. All I
know is that l cure by the laying on of hands.
investigate. l show anybody hundreds OF cures
l have made and making daily, and not only
that, but can convince them Of my power in a
DR.. Potter's office is crowded daily with people
from all the United States who have heard OF
him and come to be cured. One of the most re-
Inarkabie OF recent cases is that OF Mrs Ellen
Il hereby certify that reside in Mabton. county
of Yakima. and state Of Washington: that was
taken with infammatory rheumatism six years ago
and that have been treated by noted physicians of
that state, but received no help. but steadily grew
to be carried from place to place or wheeled In a
chair, and that came TO this city in September and
have been treated here by doctors ana stii received
no benefit; until DIR. A. A. Potter. of 1916 East
Twelfth street, gave treatment and / can
now walk ANY person doubling this call or
write me at 6l0 West Thirteenth street. Kansas
Clty Mo ELLEN STEPHENS
State OF Missouri County OF Jackson. s..
Subscribed and sworn TO before me this 18th day
Cssan BAYARD T. BUCHANAN.
Notary Public.
Thomas /. Stephens. being duly sworn. SAYS he is
the husband Of the above named woman. and that
the above statement is true in every detail.
T. L. STEPHENS.
State Of Missouri. County Of Jackson. SIS.
Subscribed and to before this 18th daT
of October. lS9s. -
fSeaD BAYARD T. BUCHANAN.
Notary Public
Dr. Potter teaches this art to others.
For circulars and particulars OF prominent
people cured. address or call on DIR. \. A.
POTTER National School of Magnetic
Healing, 1916 East Twelfth street.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-10-16
HONOLULU FIFTY YEARS AGO.

full form. In speaking of their marriage to
the foreigners on the island he says: 1T
was often attended with inconvenience;
for. in marrying one of its members. the
bridegroom usually has the entire family
atives of questionable affinity. The affair
is conducted with little ceremony. A man
and woman conceive they were made for
each other. make application, and if no
obstacle exists they are forthwith united.
In the following tribute TO the Hawaiians
there is not little that savors of the pres
ent day opinion: "A barbarous race in the
heather usages and become Christian
and enlightened people, an Independent
nation, and recognized as such by the
great powers of earth; enjoying a govern
ment modelled to its peculiar wants. and
exhibiting in an eminent degree the liberal
legislation of our great republic, with
whose history it is interviewer, and in
whose history it has matured.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-10-16
WHOLESALE CATTLE STEALING
Arkansas Officers Claim Gang of
100 Men Has stolen Thousands
nf Head

CLARENDON, ARK, Oct 1.-THE Off
Gers of Monroe and Arkansas counties
have unearthed what they believe to be
the largest and most dangerous organized
bard Of cattle thieves that ever operated
in this state. The gang have s. ,olen thou
sands of head OF cattle and shipped them
by the carload 10 Kansas City aad other
markets.
Judge Aidrich. living near the line fol-
lowed some of the gang with two carloads
IN Kansas City and intercept them be
fore they could sell the cattle. This led
men are in jail here and n number of
others are under arrest in Arkansas
county. The officers say that 100 men are
imnjcated in the thefIs
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-10-16
APHORISMS. A
From Boston Ideas. by Robert wlziarde

From Boston Ideas. by Robert wiziarde.
Calumny Is brother to theft.
The poor are the charge of the rich.
The laws are as just as the people they
govern.
Ceremony is of the senses; religion. of
the soul.
In times of peace there are many military
genuSeS.
Custom makes things that are untrue
appear to be true.
Only that prayer is worthy which has
none Of self in ii.
.. Each day should show an increased ex-
cellerce in thy work.
idlenesS is not rest: no bondS are so
irksome as those of inaction.
Simplicity of manner is the birthriSht of
a worthy character.
Courage is the calm exercise of the will
when the faculties revolt.
Change of occupation is the best restora-
tive TO zeal In ones main work.
A man reasons. Oft fallaceously; wom-
an ;ntuitively touches the truth.
Be bold, but not cross; be true but not
coarse: be simple vet not weak
No work is SO truly, an art work, as that
which was cast for love of art.
Truth is like the sun; it may be OBJ
! scured by msts, but it is, nevertheless.
Happiness is in the present; the future
| is the morrow which never is known:
The complexity of human nature is a
| proof of the wisdom of the Creator.
A mountebank is what he is from choice
a genius because he was porn thus.
| Beware of praise: small success may
| bar the way of larger one, at the criti-
a days journey may stir the mind to re,
newed action, and awaken unsuspeeted fac
He Of Nazareth. by his gentle power. has
| encompassed what the eagles of Rome
Music, the language OF the immortal part
| minds. ~ d., .
| against the gall OF mothers woe through
| her sons downfall.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-10-16
ANDY RYAN DESERTED.
Lies i'm n Cell at the County Jail. APP
parcntIy Unable To Give $1,000
BOnd Required..

Andy Ryan occupies n cell at the county
Jail and there has been no rush of admir-
ing or sympathizinG friends to secure his
release At the time of his arraignment he
said he was confident of being able to fur
nsh the required bond. the supposition be-
ing that Jim Cole would look after that
matter. Cole evidently made an effort in
that direction. and late Friday afternoon
made an imDassioncd appeal To Justice
Spitz to accent himself and Ed Eylar as
surety for the $500 bail required, but was
Unsuccessful.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-10-16

He Got the yIustard.

1t was in the army. The boys had
meal OF beef that had been corned by
bath in salt horse barrel. It was quite
a treat. They all thought so until one of
the party remarked: "A little mustard
wouldn't go bad
That reminds me- said another. You
just wait a few Minutes
n quarter of an hour later he returned
and. producing screw of paper. he said :
"Oh. yesi Here's that mustard
Where did you get it?" said the others
in chorus.
Up at the surgeons. The sick call you
remember. sounded as we were talking
about the mustard. It occurred to me
that little mustard for my lame back
would be just the thing
But you haven't got any lame back
But have got the mustard"
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-10-16
IMMIGRANTS TO BE BARRED.
Police and Deputy Sheriffs VIII Pre-
vent Them From Landing In
New Orleans.

NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 15.-Eight police
men and twenty-six deputy sheriffs left the
city to-day to intercept and prevent from
entering the city large party of Italian
immigrants who came to America ON the
Britannia. The vessel was ordered to be
held at the mouth of the river bv the
board of health, out of fear that the
landing here of 40S immigrants would fur
nish too much fresh material for the fever.
The Britannia subsequently sailed for Pen
sacola. and the Italians are seeking to en-
ter by rail- They will not be permitted 10
come in. however. This morning their
train was held at Pearl river
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-10-16
KILLED BY A GAME WARDEN.
HaIedon. n. j., Youth Who Resisted
Arrest Receives Bullet
Through the Heart.

NEW YORK. Oct. l5-Secunda Canova,
% years old, of Haledon, n. j.. was shot
and instantly killed in the woods north or
Paterson, n. J., this afternoon by James
l.. LOCKER, formerly editor of the Perth
Amboy Republican, and row New Jer-
sey game warden. Canoya and a COM
panion were shooting robins. and LOCKER
sought to arrest them. Canova pointed his
gun at LOCKER, but before he could flre the
game warden put a bullet through mis-
heart.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-10-16
ATCHIS0N BRIDGE MAY BE FREE
Mayor Donald Negotiating for Doing
Away With Charging Toll
to the Public.

ATCHISON. Oct. 15.-(Special) Mayor
Donald is in quiet correspondence with
the president of the Atchison Bridge Com
pany, with a view to throwing the bridge
open to the travelling public free. 1t is
low a toll bridge. The company claims
that the taxes on the bridge have been too
nigh and ask certain concessions on the
line of reduced taxes, in consideration of
which it is proposed to do away with toll.
While there is yet some difference between
the bridge officials and the mayor as to
the extent of concessions. it is believed
that they will come together and Atchf-
son thus at an early date become closer
connected with the Missouri side by OPEN
ing the bridge to travel free.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-10-16
Sues for Part of Enid, o. Il.

GUTHRIE, o. r. Oct. 15.-tSpecial) Al
bert Hammer has begun suit in the district
court for possession of Jonesville, an ad,
dition of the city of Enid. and including
the best residence portions of the city
He alleges that the local land office award.
ed him the land, but the secretary of tbs
interior reversed that decision and gave
MES. declaring that he was homesteadel
in good faith.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-10-16
millionaire Killed by a Runaway.

NEW YORK, Oct 15-James w. Glen
denim. a millionaire coal merchant of this
city. died at Roosevelt hospital tonight
from injuries received from a runaway
horse at Central park circle this afternoon
Mr.. G1endenin was crossing the boulevard
when the runaway came tearing down, He
was Knocked TO the pavement heavily and
dragged nearly a hundred feet before ne
was rescued.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-10-16
Prison Congress in se..,o,

INDIANAPOLIS, IND. Oct. 15-The
twenty-stNth annual congress of the Ma
convention in this city tonight with a
session at Plymouth church, which was
attended by. about l20 delegates represent
TO hu ths @~aaionS auditorium to the dosrs
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-10-16
Disastrous Boiler E.pIosiop.

YOUNGSTOWN. O.. Oct. 15.-Dominic
Jones. lahorer. is dead. and Chief Enci-
neer Thomas Mackin had both arms brok-
en- and bruised. and received injuries pos
sibly fatal, while Mathew Cavanaugh. boil
ermaker. and William Elton, pipe filter.
at the Hanna furnace
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-10-16
Accidental Electrocu1ion

SEATTLE, WASH, Oct. l5.-I.ouis Kav-
azcr. an engineer for the Seattle Steam
Laundry. was electrocuted while changing
n small globe from one socket to another
The other hand came in contact with the
socket. Death resulted in q few minutes.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-10-16
PittsburE Attorney Killed.

PITTSBURG, PA. Oct 1j-Charles T.
Cornelius, one OF the most prominent at
Torneys OF PHtsburg was waiting near
Zwickley. for train to come to the CITY.
and when 1t was within ten yards of pass,
ing the point where he was standing. he
suddenly 1el forward and was instantly
killed.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-10-16
Boy Crushed by n Coa1 w,ro,

Priest. the 7-year-old son of ]. *. Priest
was killed here today. He was trying to
climb upon the side of a wagon heavily
loaded with coal. His foot slipping off the
wagon, the hind wheel passing directly
over his head. crushing it into an almost
shapeleSS mass.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-10-16
A Valuable PoruIist s,oIen.

CHICAGO. Oct. l5.-Populist, a steeple-
chaser of national reputation, was stolen
from the Corrigan stables at the Haw-
thorne track to-day. The horse, which was
brought here from Kentucky month ago,
was valued at $4,000.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-10-16

Friday night, when number of peasants
Ittacked and plundered the Jewish quar-
ter, killing ten persons and woundins many
others The movement is said to be spread
ing. Troops have been dispatched to the
scene.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-10-16
Great Naphthn conaaura,ion

ASTRAkHAN. RUSSIA, Oct I5-Seyen
barges, containing 100000 pools of naphtha
have been burned at the petroleum port of
this district. Three persons were killed
during the confiagTation and several others
Injured
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-10-16

Miss Adept with friendly interest)-
Been playing golf, eh? What did you do
it IMP Miss Ffrst-time-' 'round-'Do it in? ?
Oh, my old black bicycle skirt and shirt
aist."-Harper'S BaZar.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-10-16

''I like modest man." said Uncle F,ben
''excep' when he makes his modesty an eX
cuse foh being too lazy to try."-Washing
ton Star.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-10-16
Anti-Jevi.h Rtot, i'm ,u,trI

VIENNA, Oct. i6.-And-Semitic riots oc-
CURED at Kossow, in Austrian Galicia, on
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-10-16

Algy-"You say she only partially re-
turned your affection?" Clarence-"Yes.
she returned all the love letters but re-
tanned all the jeweiry."-Tid-Bits.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-10-16

s.I suppose" said the frequently disap-
pointed politician, that may refer to my
latest experience as a historic defeato' .
Yes" answered the somewhat satirical
friend. lin the sense that history repeats
tself."-Washington Star.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-10-16

l.1a new depositors have opened accounts
at the Missouri Savings bank. Seven'h and
Delaware, since January ], 1888.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-10-16

ERENCE. KAS-. Oct. 15.-(Special) J
the bomb exploded in Mrs. SamuelS'
many years ago and cut of her arm.
as not more surprised than Were the
who threw the bomb. There lives in
ence to-day man who was Interest
that affair, and lie e~teiis the follow
Eary.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-10-16

In describing the Hawaiian house the
writer says: Having selected suitable