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Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-27
Help Him Along.

From the Insurance Report.
Webb McNall in congress! Holy smokes,
think Of it-and from there it Is only a step
to the presidential chair. Any one with
half an eye can see what he is after. When
he becomes president there '~sutenly'' will
be lots Of joy for all hands and the cook.
Let Spain blow up one Of our battleships
then. He'd examine the financial condition
Of that country so quick it would make the
senors sick. Webb's all right; for heavens
harm there, for Reed is tzar.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-27
Accident Insurance Decision.

In the United States circuit court of ap-
peals at St Louis the appeal of the Aetna
Life from a verdict granting Herman r.
Vandicar damages. given by the United
States court in Nebraska, Judge Rinar has
reversed the decision and remanded the case
for a rehearing. This action is important
in that it decides that the companies pro-
trains and boats are only liable upon the
mishap occurring within the car or We
hicle.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-27
Pay the Claim in Full.

Auditor Cornell. of Nebraska, has dis
missed the cases against the Phoenix Of
Hartford and Springfield wherein they were
charged with scaling the loss of John Hall.
Of Alma The two companies agree to
settle for the full amount claimed, 5000.
The question naturally arises as to the
authority of a state department to step
in n attempt to adjust losses.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-27
VIII Pay Military Policies.

ington Life. is distributing a circular let
ter signed by President w. A. Brewer, who
says in part: 1--WE have not at any time
believed, nor do we believe. that there will
be war between the United States and
Spain. but in response to numerous in
quiries and sympathizing with the patriotic
spirit which inspires these inquiries, and
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-27
A Colorado Protest.

From the Insurance Report.
That disgraceful law upon the statute
books of Colorado which brands the wage
carriers as infanticides must be repealed.
Neither God nor nature says to man who
eats his bread in the sweat Of his brow,
Thou art a murderer" They say rather.
Thou art a man." The manhood Of Col
orado demands a repeal Of the law forbid
ding insurance on nfants.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-27
Kansa. Rates Advancine.


o m - NepoTt.
Kansas insurance rates are advancing.
The Octopus however, is not crawling
through the state, is 1t? We thought Bub
McNall had killed the Kansas octopod. II
he has, why the advanced? II he has not.
where has he concealed the creature.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-27

in view Of the fact that we do no foreign
holders in the Washington, who are mem
bers of any legally authorized military or
naval organization, need feel no anxiety
in the event of the militia being called into
active service: If they are killed in such
service, their policies will be paid"
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-27

the event we take along Insurance Report
as the o~rgan-there will be no band-of his
regiment, to divide commissions on all busi-
ness picked up along the road; but fearing
decided to stay at our present post n
serve the home guard"
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-27
WithdraM. From the union,

Secretary George F. Penfield. Of the In
surance Company of the State of Illinois,
has withdrawn from the Western Union.
Mr.. Penfield Joined at Saratoga and has
expressed dissatisfaction at the course of
events since then. He will now cease ito
make history."
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-27
An Impending Catastrophe.

From the Insurance Report.
I find in the Weekly Underwater for
March 5 the following announcement: "Su-
perintendent Webb McNall announces that
he is a candidate for the Popultst nomina.
ton for congress In the Fifth district Of
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-27
Not Very Good Business.

Ex-Governor Morton, of New York, was
the owner of the Nassau chambers, in New
York, which were burned last month. 70
save $500 in annual premiums he let his in
surance lapse the day before the fre-and
lost 500. 900,
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-27
CovinEton Board Voice.. Retaliation

COVinKtOn board Voices Refa1fatfOn.
Covington fire underwriters have adopted
retaliatory measures against Cincinnati
agents. The board has voted q resolution
which provides q fine for any agent who
shall place any business with Cincinnati
people: The stand is taken on account Of
a similar action taken by the Cincinnati
board early in the year. Each member of
the Covington board, which also includes
Newport in its Jurisdiction, is required to
deposit SIS as a standing guarantee fund
for good faith together with SIS additional
for each solicitor employed.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-27

Kansas. 1t was reported that McNall was
after the governorship. but probably Leedy.
the present incumbent, stands in the way"
What has Kansas ever done to deserve
misrepresentation IN congress by such a
enough Of a menagerie. as 1t Is without the
enforced addition Of the Wild Man of To-
peka.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-27

The Difference'They say a man is al
ways nervous when he proposes" And q
Ell Is always nervous when he doeen't.hs
Judge.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-27
THE WHITE HOUSE CLUSTER"
HE IS KNOWN TO AND By EVERY.
BODY AS GERRY
Been There for twenty-five Years
Believes in spiritualism and
Holds Converse With
Dead Masters.

From the New York Press.
Anything at suits de president, please
Cord Is good enugh for mel"
This, punctuated with chuckles. is the
loyal iteration of Jerry, official duster OF
the executive mansion, as he swishes his
long plumed brush over mantel and cor
nice. Itch diem" is not more suggestive Of
the Prince of Wales than the above senti-
ment Of dusky Jerry, n while he loyal
scion of Great Britain boasts just three
feathers Jerry's insignia faunts quite three
dozen.
ministration of President Grant. Jerry has
made his home at the White House. His
previous career covered the professions of
'teamster'' and "towster"-''when we an de
cap'n lowed de Monadnock down from
Boston, He has driven the coaches of
presidents: cooked for presidents; gone i'm
portant "arrants'' for presidents: accumu
lating a store Of "reminiscences while pur-
AS q domestic Pooh Bah" he Is a Jewel;
as q scrapbook of history, invaluable.
Tall. well built, with a confidential all
embracing smile, q black cap set tauntily
on his head. in a way to show how fifty.
and apron spick and span. Jerry is as much
a part Of the executive mansion as the
pillars of the portico. Everybody who
calls expects to see him. II 1t IS his busy
day he may be Just vanishing. around q
presence on a step ladder. almost out of
sight where he sits cautiously cleaning dust
from the eyes Of q frescoed American
eagle, rubbing down a stripe or rubbing up
a star. His most distinctive qualities are
pr%eternatural merriment and supernatural
heliof
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-27
Kansas city Insurance Notes.
Notes.

John A. Mccall. Of New York, presiden'
of the New York Life Insurance Company
was in the city last week.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-27

q ou a nw plan Dy hdnsas CITY CAPITALISTS MECHANICS n BUSHES
Men. There will be y men in the party who actually go with the
expedition. Each one has been chosen for his peculiar fitness for the
varied work, there being mechanics dredge men, mining experts.
blaeksmihs engineers. sawmiLl men and one experienced physician
and surgeon. Each man who joins the expedition takes 81, 10000 in
stock in the company. The company already have chosen 10 of the
men. who have paid up in full for the Stock Subscription. and have
more applicants than they IAN accommodate. sc that the success of
the expedition is already assured. The only remaining vacancies in
the force re a carpenter, IN extra engineer and another experienced
miner. There are no salaried officers, and not single man connected
with the Company who draws one cent of pay. The men who go with
the expedition are furnished with their transportation and clothes. and
net profits Of the project the other half to be divided among the stock
holders. The men who go with the expedition are bound down by
ally provided for in ase of accidents or unforeseen incapacity to work
after arrival in Alaska. The company have a definite point in Alaska
for the seat of their operations, where they will operate their dredge,
sawmils and claims, but that will be known only to their directors
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-27

Copyright by Charles Austin BMnJ
The truthful advertisement is the one that brings business
and most all advertising is truthful, just as most all men are truth
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-20
KANSAS COUNTY FAIRS.

Following is a list of fairs to be held in
Kansas in 1898. their dates. locations and
secretaries, as reported to the state board
OF agriculture and compiled by Secretary
Allen County Agricultural societEC H
Anderson County Fair association-C. II.
Rice, secretary, Garrett; August 30-Sep-
Brown County Fair association-John H.
Meyer secretary, Hiawatha; September
Clay County Fair association-E E.
Hopes, secretary, Clay Center; Septem-
corey County Fair association-J E
EVoodford, secretary, Burlington; Septem-
Kaw Valley Fair association-W. R.
Stubs. secretary, Lawrence.
A Minis, secretary, Garden City, Septem-
Franklin County Agricultural society
Ghas II. R5tdgway' secretary, Ottawa;
: C4reeley County Fair association. 3.
Newman, secretary, Tribune; October 12-
Jackson County Agricultural and Fair
association--SS5 3. McGrew; secretary. Hol-
Jefferson County Agricultural and Me-
rotary. Oskaaloosa; September SO.
sociaG on-J NJ Warren. secretary, Edger-
1 Marion County Agricultural society-F.
H Prescott, secretary, Peabody; Septem-
Frankfort Fair association-C. W. Bran
denburg, secretary, Frankfort; September
Miami County Agricultural and Me-
chanical Fair associatiOn-W. J. Carpen-
ter, secretary. Paola; September 1880
Montgomery County Agricultural socf-
ety-D- w Kingsley. secretary, Independ-
ence: August 30-September 2.
Southeastern Kansas District Fair asso-
ciatiOn-D. w kingsley, secretary, Inde-
: pendenee; August 9-12. (Fair to be held
al Parsons.)
Morris County Exposition company-E
J. Din, secretary, Council Grove; Septem-
Der $3.50
Neosho County Fair assoeiation-H
Lodge. secretary, Erie; September 6-9.
Chanute Agricultural Fair. Park and
Driving association-Aug- Barrels, secre-
tary Chanute; August 1913
Ness County Fair associa tion-N H
Stidger, secretary Ness City; September
Is.
Davis, secretary Burl1ngame; September
6-9.
Riley County Agricultural society
jerome Walbrtdge. secretary, Riley; Sep
TENDER So
Hooks County Fair association-David
3. Smyth, secretary, Stockholm September
1876.
Wichita State Fair associa tion-H- G.
Toler. secretary, Wichita; September IS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-20
THE seREBEL YELL"
Testifies to the Joy of Tennesseeans
at Being Ordered to Manila

San Francisco, Sept. 20.-There was
great joy and the contrary among the
troops at the Preside when the official
orders were received from Washington
directing over 5000 men now encamped
there to proceed to Manila. The sor-
row hung heavy over the camps of the
Sixth, Seventh and Eighth California
regiments: the California artillery and
Fourth United States cavalry. The
disappointed ones were sOrely tried but
not a whimper was heard outside the
tents where little groups gathered to
discuss the good fortunes of the lucky
regiments. The Californians are hoping
almost against hope that they will yet
receive the long looked for order.
The joy of the Tennesseeans was par
ticularly demonstrative and their "reb-
Ell yell" could be heard at almost any
time during the day. Their bands
played joyous airs and there was a gen
eral feeling of mirth in evidence all day.
The other regiments were almost as
badly affected. The enthusiasm spread
even to the officers and official dignity
was relaxed during the first outbreaks
but later in the day quiet was restored
but still there is a buzz of excitement
in the lucky camps.
General Miller has asked his COM
manding officers to make their requisi-
lions for clothing, arms, etc, and these
will be supplied as fast as they are re-
ceived, the supply of stores in this city
being now very complete.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-20
UNTOLD SORROWS.

But the AIan Who Had Them Could Only
Unbosom Himself to . Gentleman.
A belated citizen was humping himself
along Hoyt street at a late hour the other
night when figure appeared before him,
and hoarse voice exclaimed:
what I knows knows, and knows
gentleman when meets one. When seed
you conain along, sez to myself, seq I,
Gully, that's a gentleman, and you jest
a'cost him and tell him your sorrers and
troublesH -
well, what is it?" asked the belated.
SIT would take me two long hours to
tell you the story, SIR he replied, land
of course you haven't two hours to spare. -
"Oh, yes, I have" was the answer.
"This is my of night, and you can talk to
me until daylight if you want to. just
go ahead and unbosom yourself"
''If you wanted to give me nickle and
cut it short, you could do So"
but don't. I want you to begin from
the time you were 3 years old and tell me
all that's happened. Don't skip thing.
1 shan't mind 10 cents after the entertain
ment. Let's get a doorway someW here,
where we won't be interrupted. 4"
What ar ye givin me9" asked the
stranger as he hung back.
Straight goods, sir. Your soul is
bowed down with woe and grief and trou-
BILE. Tell me all and let me sympathize."
"I'n be hanged if do"
"But whys''
Because, sir, as saw you comm along
seq to myself, seq I, Gully, that chaps
no gentleman, but bloke, and don't you
go for to a'cost him and hurt your own
character. That's what l says, sir. And
now you can go to grass, sir-can go to
grass P'-Saginaw Courier-H Herald.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-20
"REMINISCENCES OF SCHLEY
BY Sergeant Mack Who is With the
Buffalo Bill Show.

Sergeant Mack. the man in charge of the
battery of United States artillery with the
Buffalo Bill Wild West show, has rem
iniscences to burn. Fifteen years of his
life was spent in the service of Uncle
Sam, and over three years of this time he
was in the marine corps as bugler for
He was with the admiral on the cruiser San
Queen Lii as sovereign of Hawaii. He
was. present in Valparaiso bay during the
Cnll1an trouble when admiral Schley, then
also a captain, gave the chief officer of
the city 10 minutes to salute the Ameri-
graphic story
There was a market boat with the
fleet said he, which put off to the city
every morning to secure supplies for the
day, and of course it carried the American
nag. On this particular morning, after
the boat reached the dock and the major
lSy Ci she crew vent went as aShore IN searcn OF
s9pPll6s, II was boarded Dy large party
OF Chilians, who hauled down the Ameri-
bits. This seemed to be their only OBJ
ject as they left the ship as soon as it
Captain -Schley happened to be on the
deck of the Baltimore when the market
come OF the nag. he was told of the
circumstances, and he at once ordered
ing the cruiser he told his bugler to watch
him when he returned to the dock after
white handkerchief he should sound the
call All hands to quarters
went ashore. A few minutes afterward
he was seen returning to the dock.
of a signal, but he gave none. He stepped
into the boat and returned to the Balti-
more.
THE first thing he did after reaching
the cruiser was to send this word to Ad-
rniral Brown. in charge of the fleet, who
was Just then with Captain Sampson on
the flagship:
gave them just Is minutes after I
reached the cruiser to run up and salute
the American flag and told them that If
the salute was not fired within that time
l would blow HI out of the city. Have
1 your sanctiOn?'
admiral Brown at once sent back word
yes Captain Schley then walked to the
fore part of the deck and took out his
watch Five minutes had gone by after
his return before he received word from
the admiral. Another five minutes went
by, but just as the watch marked IS min
utes from the time of his return the
American flag was seen ascending the flag
pole on the fort In another minute the
first gun of the salute of Is guns was fired.
Afterward a salute of p guns was fired
for the admiral
Mack says that Admiral Sampson was
never known to smile. He saws that
while he is a perfect gentleman with his
men. he is not as genial and not as well
liked as Admiral Schley.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-20
IMMENSE AUDIENCE.
Buffalo Bill Greeted With a Crowded
Tent for Two Performances.

Between fifteen and twenty thousand
people saw Buffalo Bits wild West
show and Congress of Rough Riders -
at the fair grounds yesterday afternoon
and last night. At both the afternoon
and evening performance the big tent
was we'll filed.
The charm about Buffalo Bin's ag-
gregatiOn is the fact that it is genu-
Inc When it was announced that
band of COssacks from far away Rus
STA would show their skill as hOrsemen
the audience saw Cossacks and nothing
else. When the English and German
soldiers came into the arena the au-
dience looked upon men who have
served for years in the armies of Eng
land and Germany, and are now with
the show on furlOugh from their respec-
tive governments. The United States
cavalrymen and artillerymen with the
show are men who have served from
five to fifteen years in the United States
army and are now discharged. Up to
this year furloughed men Travelled with
the show to represent the military of
this country, but because of the war
this year it was impossible to secure en-
listed regulars.
With the exception of the artillery
and the band of Cubans, the show was
very much the same this year as it was
two years ago. All the unique features
are retained, and the show is good for
at least another season in this country.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-20
AS BLACK AS HAYTI.
White Population of Cuba Has Been
Almost Eliminated.

London, Sept. 20-The Times this
morning publishes a letter from a Ha-
Vana correspondent in which the writer
points out that, though as in the moth
er country, there appears no disposition
among the Spaniards in Cuba. to at
tempt a prOnunciamentO, the soldiers
ana civilians alike having accepted the
disaster and its consequences with a
dreary fatalistic calm. the island is
fast drifting into condition of anarchy
Insurgent bands, the correspondent
says, are enjoying immunity in the
commission of OutrageS and plundeFing,
and this is especially true in the west
ern provinces, where the insurgents
bitterly complain that they have been
ignored and abandoned by the United
States, and, being left utterly destitute,
can only save themselves from starva-
ton by rapine. Without food, medicine
and clothing, they are dying like flies,
and, unfortunately, it is the best ele-
ments among the insurgents that are
suffering most severely.
The Times, in an editorial article,
draws attention to the difficulties fac
ing the Washington government, and
the ACCESSIBILITY that the peace confer
ence be not unduly protracted.
The correspondent relates terrible
stories of anarchy and says the Ameri-
can government is apparently attempt
ing to suppress the truth. - an in
stance he gives the following story,
which he declares was suppressed by
the censor at Key West:
A band of insurgents attacked recent
ly the PrOVidencia sugar factory, near
Guines, one of the richest in Cuba. The
guerilla force which the proprietor
maintained to defend his property until
the arrival of the Spanish troops was
obliged to surrender, because the Span
ish troops now do nothing to suppress
laWlessness The insurgents invaded
the Enclosure, where they found a lot of
reconcentrados. They stripped the wo-
men naked and, placing them in line,
Foo1o OF no
thus making it impossible for the de-
tenders Of the factory to return the
fire.
The correspondent declared that the
most irremediable effect of the prolong-
ed war in the island is the almost total
destruction of the white population,
which has left Cuba almost as black
as Hayti.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-20
HE GOT CADWALLADER.
How the Indiana Sheriff Captured the
Embezzler.

Sacramento. Cal. Sept. 2O.-simmons,
the Indiana sheriff, was entirely sue
cessful in his effort to spirit his prison.
embezzler, over the state line and out
of the range of California habeas cor
pus proceedings.
The special engine and car which had
been chartered by Simmons, was stop
ped at a way station between Colfax
and Blue Canon by Simmons who, with
Cadwallader, awaited the eastbound
overland train which they quietly board
ed and crossed the state line on sched-
ule time.
It is understood that between this
city and Colfax several attempts to
flag the train were made by officers,
but as the special had the right OF way,
all signals were ignored.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-20
Gossip From Hopes Corners.

Warren Buckley 6. fine horse Gridley got
fast on picket fence last week and was
badly hurt.
Little Schley and Hobson Darrow, Hen
~ Darrow's twin boys, took the prize at
the baby show in the Baptist church Mon
day night.
Addie Towards little son Dewey is on
the sick list.
John Radcliffe expects to enter his
handsome 3-year-old trotter Sampson at
the county fair races this fall.
William Phinney's infant son Shafter
fell out Of bed few days ago and was
badly bruised.
The Joe Wheeler lodge, Sons of Temper
ance, will give a concert in the school
house next Wednesday night. Cleveland
I.eadar
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-20
GEN. MERRIAM RETURNS.
Arrives on the Australia From Homo
lulu.

San Francisco, Sept. 2O.-The steamer
Australia arrived in port early this
morning from Hawaii. Gen. Merriam,
commander of the department of Cali
fOrnia, who has been in Honolulu was
one of the passengers. He was accom-
panied on the voyage by Lieutenants
Graves and Bennett of his staff Ev-
erything was quiet in Honolulu when
the steamer left. The people were jub-
liant over annexation, and were inter
esting themselves in all efforts to make
the government of the islands similar
to that of the United States. The Of
ficers of the Australia say that the Ar
izona, with troops for Manila, sailed
on the 18th instant and the Scandal,
with troops and treasure was to leave
on Tuesday, the 18th.
The Australia brought up five sick
soldiers. Among them were Lieuten-
ants Wallace and Teny of the First
New York volunteers and three pri-
Yates from the Minnesota, North Da-
kota and Montana regiments. Lieut..
Hunt of the Fourteenth regular infan-
try was also passenger. He was ia
ken i'll in Honolulu with typhoid fever.
and as he was cOnvalescent was grant
ed a sick leave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-20
A Summer Argument.

AREN'T you workingP'' inquired the
man who was trying to awaken Mr.. Eras-
tus Pinkley to his duties as a citizen.
why aren't you going ahead with that
job OF grading you had a chance at9"
"LOok yere, mistuh, did you evvuh
study geography"
Certainly"
''Well, a fr'en er mine has jes' brought
some facks ter my 'tention. Dis yearf is
nacherly built roundP''
Certainly"
"WelI eff OATS de case, dom see dat
has any license whutsoevvuh to put my
shovel in an try to hatten it out. ''-Wash-
ington Star.