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Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-06-16
Ten-Dellar Drink for . cenrade.

1CAeASAheh ASHhAN AOE - SWAAHo3es
From the Washington Post.
ut was during our civil war, at a time
when q drink Of whisky was about the most
enchanting think in life," said Major ]. H.
Lynch, Of Louisiana.
.For ten-doliar note, the last cent had
on earth, I got ownership Of . pint Of
mountain dew. In the vicinity Of Shreye-
port. / had resolved on making this pint
last me q long time. and had only taken
one small nip from the bottle when saw
coming my best loved friend, Bill Beasley,
who went into the army from the same
town with myself. We had been chums
all our lives. As that bottle reposed quiet
ly in my pocket meditated whether I'd
offer Bill q drink. It was tremendous
struggle between selfishnese and friendship.
Finally affection for BIZ overcame my Inn
pulse to appropriate the entire bottle, and.
drawing It out, I said: Bill, here y some
good corn juice; it's powerful good stun.
and maybe q small drink would do you
GOOD emphasizing small.
"You ought to have seen his eyes gi1sten
as he tilted that vial, and down his throat
nv precious stun began to disappear. Bill,
said I. swhislEy - awful scarce IN these
parts but he merely nodded his head. and
the LIQUID kept getting lower In the bottle.
"i.Biii.. I said IN desperation. I gave the
1 thought that might make him stop. but
it didn't-one final eulp and all was gone.
Then he gave wild Comanche yell. fung
the bottle away, and remarked: BY CAD,
John, 1t Was worth u.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-06-16

The Hawaiian annexation resolution is
expected to reach the senate from the
house early tomorrow. The programme Of
the friends Of the measure is to have 1t
referred to the committee on foreign re-
lations as socn as received. A meeting of
that committee will be held Friday morn
ing, and 1t is expected that a report will
be promptly authorized so that the resoiu-
ton can be reported back to the senate on
the same day Of the committees meeting.
1t is their purpose TO ask for immediate
consideration. but 1t Is understood. that the
opposition will seek to have the beginning
of the senate debate deferred until Mon
day of next week. The supporters are not
disposed to make this concession and 1t is
possible that the first clash may. come on
this point. - -.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-06-16
FULL FUSION IN MINNESOTA.
What-Not Parties Get Together ON .
State Ticket-Bitter Fight
Dana

Wh0t.NOt Parties Get Together ON .
State Ticket-Bittef Fight
Among Pops.
MINNEAPoLIs. MINI. June 15-The
state conventions of the Democrats, Popu-
lists and silver Republicans were held here
to-day, and fusion was accomplished by
compromise. The middle-of-the-road ele-
ment Of the Peoples party, led by Ignatius
Donnelly. nearly accomplished the bolt they
had planned. L. A. Rosin was made chair
man Of the Democratic convention; Charles
A. Town. Of the silver Republicans. and a
bitter fight developed among the Populists
over the selection Of q temporary chairman,
the middle-of-the-roaders showing unex-
pected strength and attempting to control
the convention. F. G. Gibbs was finally
selected. committee of seven from each
convention to act in joint conference was
appointed without trouble by both the Dem
ocrats and silver Republicans. but with the
Populists the friction was SO great that the
entire day was consumed in discussing fu-
sion. the anti-fusionists threatening to leave
the hall.
During this discussion, Sidney NJ. Owen
administered to Ignatius Donnelly one of
the most scathing arraignments that was
ever given to man in public life. He ac-
cused him of being a traitor to the Peo-
pies party for money consideration, and
called him villain, q monster and vile
thing" The widest excitement prevailed.
Both the Democrats and the silver Re-
publicans indorsed the Chicago platform
and the candidacy of w. ]. Bryan for the
presidency. The silver Republicans also
tndorsed the initiative and referendum.
The joint conference committee held a
lively session. and it was agreed to divide
the oftices among the three parties, allow
ing the respective conventions to make the
nominations: John Lind. the silver Repub-
iican. who has been q candidate for gov
The POpulists were allowed the offices Of
lieutenant governor. auditor, attorney gem
eral and clerk Of the supreme court. The
Democrats were given the nominations Of
the secretary of state. state treasurer and
one Of the judges Of the supreme court.
The Joint conference committee recon-
mended that Judges Buck and Canty, at
present sitting. be named by the three par
ties. John Lind was nominated by the three
conventions for governor: J. NJ. Bowler was
nominated for lieutenant governor by the
Popuiists and indorsed by the others; J. ].
Heinrich for secretary Of state: Alexander
McKinnon, state treasurer: Justices Mitch
ell, Canty and Buck for the supreme court
bench.
At late hour the Populfsts had not filled
the remaining offices allotted to them.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-06-16
TAe origin Of ssHandicap.~

From the National Review.
Being somewhat mongrel and certainly
wondered at that most Of the ordinary
English dictionaries refuse to catalogue
Handicap" at all, and we have to resort
to the Slang Dictionary for an . explain
ordinary words in our vocabulary: The
French have no word Of their own to ex-
press the idea; consequently, as IN the case
SteepfeeSases" 81 M sSss" they have piasiarised ] from
US.
1t 10 q corruption of "hand in the cap"
A wants BIS horse, and is willing to give
his watch for it, or, in other words, he
challenges for il. G is the appointed
handicapper. or referee. to say how much
A is to give to make up the price Of the
or hat, and G makes his award. II A and
B are both satisfied with the award G
takes the stakes, and the same II neither
party Is satisfied.
II A is satisfied, and B not, A gets the
stakes. Before c makes his award each
party puts his hand into the cap. c then.
whose interest 1t Is to make neither party
complicated possible terms. SO as to pre-
vent either A or B following for the mo-
ment what the award Ia. The result is
probably that neither A nor admits him.
self satisfied, so that C takes the stakes.
After a convivial dinner party. the fun
used to get rather fast and furious, and
boots, waistcoats and shirts were often
cn6uen&eQ ZOE, 0nO II was COuStoereO un-
sportsmanlike to refuse. This form of
amusement has long been obsolete in this
country, though it survived until compare
lively recently in ireland. 1t is not DIM
cult to see how the expression came to be
applied to q contest between horses, IN
which the amount Of advantage to be con-
ceded by either party to the other was to
be settled by an independent award.
Handicaps were little known in the early
history Of racing. and probably the or
dinary racing man is not aware that In
1740 statute was passed. the provisions of
which were somewhat inimical to the idea
Of a handicap 1t contains statutory
scale of weight-for-age. according to which
S-year-olds were to carry ten stone, g.
twelve stone. Mr.. Cheney, the then editor
Of the Racing Calendar, In 1742 wrote point
ing out the preposterous absurdity Of such
weights. and the statute was repealed IN
1745
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-06-16
WIN she BE Pleased:
From the washinKton Post.

From the washington Post.
came upon an attache Of the Chinese
legation the other day in photographers
shop. He was buying all the photographs
of pretty girls that the proprietor was at
liberty to sell, and he betrayed an especial
fondness for young women in evening
dress. The more generous the display Of
polished shoulder, the better he was
pleased. asked him what he intended
doing with the photographs.
IT shall send them to my wife in China, -.
he said. "Shc has never been in America
She will be happy to see how the Washing
ton young ladies look
And, perhaps. she will be, but have my
doubts
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-06-16
Twenty-Five sE.li.t At Ottawa.

OTTAWA, KAs., June 15.-(special) A
recruiting Office was opened here to-day by
Captain Elliott, Of Company G, Twentieth
Kansas, and twenty-five men were quickly
enlisted. A rigid examination was given,
and several applicants were thrown out.
Nearly 100 men applied for examination.
The enlisted men will start for San Fran
cisco Friday. =
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-06-16
Nexro company at Colambia.

COLUMBIA, MO-, June 15.-(special.)
Lieutenant Seward, of Company E. Fifth
Missouri regulars, is here from Chicka-
mauga to recruit .thirty volunteers for
his company. Columbia has two companies
ready to go to the front when the second
call comes. Judge James c.. Gillespy Is
captain of one of these companies. and the
second company, which is composed en-
tirely of negroes, is commanded by DR..
]. E. Perry. a negro physician Of this
place.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-06-16
sartorial Wit.

From the Detroit Free Press
Jack-'Did you know that James. the
tailor, asked Miss Swell to marry him?"
Dick-..so? And what did she say?'
Jack-"She gave him fitting answer"
Dick-"what was Il?
Jack-"She told him he was cut out"
Dick-"And that ended it, /, suppose?"
Jack-"Yes; he didR't press his suit fur.
ther"
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-06-16
Up-to-Date.

From the Detroit Free Press
This is precisely the way In which q ns,
Of his deyotions the other night:
Now lay me down to sleep,
pray the Lord my soul to keep:
And about this nght With Spain.
Plsass o Lord, Ssmsmhss tie Maine
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-06-16
.Would-Be Recruit. ni.appeiateA.

ABILENE, KAs., June l5.-(Special) En-
listment day was bitter disappointment
to nearly 900 young men. who came expect
ing to join the, Twentieth Kansas regi-
ment.,, Many, cape, from fifty to eighty
miles. No recruiting officers were here and
kilograms to Governor Leedy gave no def
mite Information as to when any would ar
rive Only about twenty-five volunteers are
wanted here
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-06-16
POSTAL CLERKS INSURANCE.

Nat:pnal Association Votes 10 Pay
900 for Death and SIS .
Week for Injury.
NEB.. June 15.-The National
n of Railway Postal Clerks to-
I'd the report of the committee
Introduction Of an insurance
be association. It is proposed
iemnity of 5000 to the heirs
member and SIS weekly in
disabled by accident for a
exceed fifty-four weeks
business was attended to-
delegates are at a ban
pc hotel. =
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-06-16
Threc Privute nm. by Curt,,.

WASHINGTON. June 15.-(Special) MIR.
Curtis to-day introduced bills for the relief
of Francis Mooney, for the relief OF Sam
uel Liverpool. and to increase the pension
of Charles p. Judd.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-06-16

: Withers-.T did not see your daughter at
church yesterday" Deacon Knox-I am
sorry to say that she went bieyelins. I
and 1t may do her good when I tell her
you expressed sorrow that she did not at
tend divine Worship" As Withers was
pected they will have "such fun when
next they meet.-Boston Transcript.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-06-16
Canopy for Bicycles.

A Western inventor has patented a can
opy for bicycles which has a rod clamped
on the head of the machine. with ball
and socket joint at the upper end. which
allows the canopy to be set in any position.
The device can be folded up and stored in
q small case when not in use.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-06-16
Gillett by Aeclanation.

HARPER, KAS, June 15.-(SpeciaD Tho
Republican convention of the Twenty
fourth judicial district. composed of the
counties 6f Pratt, Kingman, Barber and
Harper, met in Harper to-day and nom-
mated Preston b. Gilfett, Of Kfngman,
for Judge by reclamation.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-06-16
g ''APENTA"
THE BEST PURGA TIVE WATER.

THE BEST PLRGA7InE WATER.
Over five hundred confidential communications from
eminent medical practitioners in the United States and
throughout the world have been received tesying to
the remarkable and unique value and efficacy Of
"APENTA" NATURAL MINERAL WATER, both for
continuous by the conspated the gouty and the obese
and as an occasional laxative
Of al Druggists and Mineral Water Dealers
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-06-16
Thirty-two .Garnett Recruits.

GARNETT, KAS., June 15.-(special)
Lieutenant Colonel Inarles McCrum. Of
the Twenty-first Kansas, to-day finished
recruiting at this place. Only thirty men
were required. but thirty-two were enlist
ed. They comprise some of the very best
young men of the county and will make
excellent soldiers Besides these many
went to- lola to join Colonel Funston's
regiment. Colonel McCrum goes from here
to Winfield, Eldorado and Great Bend.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-06-16

COngRessm0n COustHs Heh0mhh1tea.
CEDAR RAPIDS. Ia, June 16.-Repub-
licans of the Fifth congressional district
renominated Robert G. Cousins for con-
gress by acclamation.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-06-16
Nephew of a Kansas city Man.

: SEDALIA, MO-, June 15.-(Special) Cor
poral William Glass, of the battleship Tex
as, who was wounded in the head at the re-
cent landing Of marines at Guantanamo.
Cuba, Is nephew Of James Glass, the
wholesale liquor dealer Of this city, and
also of w. c. Glass, of Kansas City. Mo.
Young Glass is not yet 1s years Of age. but
has been in the navy year, he having en-
listed in New York city. How badly he
was injured his relatives here do not know.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-06-16
(es Must Report.

Y. MO-, June 15.-tSpc-
State Lesueur to-day
Iporations doing busi-
(which to make their
the antitrust law.
made after July /.
4 any corporation
Ietary of state by
attorney of the
ltion Is located
suit to enforce
the law.
lc.
special.) Mr..
", kas., and
Jung lady of
The couple
bus
Ohio
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-06-16
THE Kansas CITY journal, THURSDAY, JUNE le. 1888

with onet shell that fell near the stern
of the flagship New York. After twenty
minutes gun practice Admiral Sampson
signaled the New Orleans to cease firing.
Then, as she retired, the MORO batteries
sent ten shells after her. but without dam
age. Admiral Sampson hoisted the signal.
firing well done,' the first compliment Of
the kind from the admiral.
The dynamite cruiser vesuvius Joined the
feet yesterday and was put to work im-
mediately. Ensign Palmer. Of the New
York. went ,on board the yesuvius. with
Lieutenant Commander Pillsbury. to ex-
plain the location Of the batteries. A few
minutes from midnight the Vesuvius was
about half mile from the beach west of
FL Morro.- The Oregon's searchlight played
on the battery while the black nose of the
cruiser pointed at the westward batteries.
Lieutenant Commander Pillsbury gave the
word to fire and Lieutenant Quimby opened
the air vent. There was slight kissing.
sort Of coughing noise. hut no flame. no
report. no warning to the Spaniards. who
were hiding in the darkness. Thirty Sec
onds later. dull roar broke the silence of
the tropical night. Two hundred pounds
of gun cotton had exploded on the hillside
below the battery. The ships on the block
ade lines two miles away shook with the
explosion.
The firing Of a thirteen-inch shell IA a
mere rifle crack, compared to the deep and
mighty roar. Clouds Of earth thrown up
from the hills seemed to stand out against
the black sky. --=
Another package of guncotton was
dropped on the other side Of the battery.
and may possibly have struck the torpedo
boats anchored below. Before the echoes
Of the second died away, the Vesuvius sent
third charge Kissing out. 1t fell right
on the brow of the hill where the battery
seemed to lie. Into the air flew tons Of
earth. and the smoke covered the land for
half a mile.
The vesuvius retired at sixteen-knot
rate. Two flashes from the hill, and two
Spanish shells flew beyond the cruiser. The
test was regarded as highly satisfactory.
and there is intense interest IN the feet over
this first trial In war of a dynamite cruiser.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-06-16
Special.) Mr..
", kas., and
Jung lady of
1.-THE couple
a recep-.

I Nc
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-02
FRENCH CABINET
NOW ORGANIZED.
The Decree is Sgned--The Action of
the War Minister on the FashO-
da Question is Approved.

PARIS. Nov. 1.-Presidcnt Faure TINS
evening signed the decree constituting
the Cabinet formed by NJ. Dupuy NJ.
Dupuy had long conference with his
colleagues this evening and discussed all
the pending questions.
The Cabinet approved tho attitude OF
NJ. De La Casse. the Foreign Minister,
toward the Fashoda question and as 10
the policy he proposed for the future.
They approved also the taxation reform
proposal OF II. PeytraL Minister Of
Finance.
ID was agreed that the ministerial
statement Of policy on the re-assemoiins
Of parliament should declare that the
present legislation OF the Cabinet was
meant 10 mark a further stage in the
complete union Of the whole Republican
party and should promise the introduc-
ton of progressive measures, as Tor IN
stance. Old age pensions and similar bills.
As regards the Dreyfus question, the
Cabinet bows 10 the decision Of the Court
Of Cessation and will aid the work OF
Justice.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-02
THE SICK At JACKSONVILLE.
The Virginians Recuperating and
Leaving for Home and Duty.

JACKSONVILLE. FLA. Nov. l.
Special-The number OF Virginia boys
In the hospital here is rapidly diminish
ing and within a very short while they
will be gone entirely.
The recuperation hospital al Pablo
Beach closed yesterday. there being but
one patient there, he is Henry Harris, Of
Roanoke. and belongs to the Second.
lIe is TOO I'D at present to Doe moved. but
IS recovering rapidly and viii be brought
here as soon as able TO travel.
Priyates W. p. Miller, Thomas Henly.
Julius T.. Johnson and Samuel Taylor,
of Company C.. were discharged from the
division hospital yesterday and furlough-
ed Tor thirty days. They left for their
homes last night.
Louis Graveiy Company I, and Ralph
Hyers Company r. returned 10 duty yes
terday. going from here TO Savannah.
where they reioned the Fourth Regi-
ment
Private +. y. Faulkner. Of Company
b. who has been seriously I'll with
typhoid fever lef, last night for his
home on a thirty day furiough. II IS
expected that the change will work won
ders among the men who have gone %
their homes 20 recuperate, and they VIII
be able TO return 10 duty before the
Fourth IS sent TO cuba.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-02
STANDING ARMY
FOR OCCUPATION
Congress Must Make Some Provision
for GarrIsoning Our Newly
ACQUIRED IerritOry.

WASHINGTON, NOv. 1.-The request
of The First Colorado Infantry 90 he Zee
turned from Manila % the United States
cannot be granted by the War Dcpart-
mant IL was stated by officers of The
army to-day that sucn requc Is had been
frequent from soldiers ot volunteer or
carnations. who enlisted TO fight but
did not enlist to do garrison duty. The
desire of this regiment to return home
was simply the desire of other volunteer
organizations.
Nothing could be done an officer
said. until Congress meets ana provides
some kind of force 10 take the place of
volunteers.
SUBJECT DISCUSSED.
The subject of reorganizIng the
army with a view to securing AN
adequate force for the new possessions of
the United States has already received
the serious consideration Of the President,
The Secretary of War. and officers of the
army.
The President will make recommenda-
tions TO Congress on this subIec, om-
bodying his views and the views OF those
who were in position 20 give him the
very best advice.
IL is probable that be will recon-
mend ar increase Of the army 10 some
thing like 10000 men, although this Is
not certain. and ne may think that 1900
IS enough.
TO USE NATIVES
There has been some talk also
OF using for garriosn duty TWO companies
or battalion Of natives 10 each resi-
ment doing garrison duty in Cuba, Porto
Rico and the Philippines.
IL is believed by mis- method con-
siderable portion of the restless p0pu'a-
fion OF the islands. ana especially those
who have been bearing arms in the insur-
gent or Spanish armies, could be kept
otiet and law-abldng. IL Is stated by Off
GERS Of the army that the duties devOlv-
ing upon the troops under the new order
OF things cannot be satisfactory 10 vO'un-
teers and that an army Will have 10 be
provided which viii 90 whore sent with
ont COMPLAINTS Of any kind.
WILL KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT.
Tho men who enlist I'm the regular
army hereafter viii understand that
fhoy are likely 10 be called upon az
any tirne 10 20 out Of the country and 10
garrison distant lands for long periods
II is believed that the demands which
have been made upon Senators and Rep
resentatives; for the muster ont OF vOlun-
tccr regiments and the discharge Of vol
unteers in regiments which have remain
"a IN the service has been so great that
they Will be convinced that regular
army FOR garrison duty in the new pos
sessions Il an absolute necessity.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-02
PRICE TWO CENTS.

that the acceptance could be withdrawn
IL no agreement was reached as 10 the
Philippines"
Referring TO yesterdays meeting '"c
Matin says:
The Spaniards said they would make
their answer known on Friday But IL
IS easy 10 foresee what IL Will be-a re-
fusaI. precise and formal The Spanish
plenipotentlaIles have made ny their
minds. In The event OF the United States
adverting to the Philippine proposition 10
decline signing the act OF peace. TO break
of the NEGOTIATIONS and TO call upon the
civilized nations TO witness the abuse or
force TO which they will be subjected, and
the violation Of the provisions set forth
in the Washington protocol
WILL NOT AGREE.
The Gaulois remarks:
The Spaniards Will never agree 20
abandon the archipelago without COM
pensation and we believe the Americans
intend to suggest that they will assume
the Philippine debt. We hope the nceo-
tiations will not be broken. but Spain.
II is given out as certain. would take
such course rather than submit to
humiliating terms"
SENSIBLE ADVICE.
LONDON. November 2-The Paris cor
respondent Of the Times notes with
pleasure the fact that important French
newspapers advise Spain not 10 count
upon European Intervention and that 1t
Is better for her to yield so as not to
be exposed 90 the terrible bombardment
of the Spanish coasts.