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Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-23
NEGRO SCHOOL BURNED.
Presbyterian Industrial Institution at
ArkadeIphia, Ark, Completely
Destroyed.

a telegram telling of the complete de-
structon by fire OF the Presbyterian In
dustrial school at Arkadelphia. Ark, was
received last night by its principal, Kew.
Mr.. William Fl. Smith. who is in the city
looking after the interests of the school,
This school, the only one of its kind in
the Western South, was doing great
work among the poor negroes OF that por-
tion of Arkansas, and it is in the taking
away from these people of the opportunity
for lettering themselves. more than In the
loss of the building and equipments. that
the calamity consists The Board of Mis-
sions for Freedmen established the SchoOl
in 1896. and at its opening, October Il, II
the close of the first term the enrolment
had reached ninety-five. The announce.
ment issued last spring at the close OF
the school year showed an attendance OF
1H, and a teaching force of five. besides
the principal. No tuition whatever was
charged at this school. The pupils are all
clothing and teaching by their work on
the farm which is leased by the Freed
mems board for the use of the scnool
Besides the common school branches the
equipments would permit OF the usstu'
trades and arts; general housekeSepingJ; J
farming. carpentry and blacksmithins for
the boys. By six months work on the
farm or in the dormitory and dining rooms,
the pupil pays for six months OF school
able to the negro young people of that
section has this school proved that this
fail many more pupils sought admission
than could be accommodated
The tract of land which the school uses
IS a very large one, four miles from Ar
kadelphia. all heavily timbered. The trus-
tees secured short lease on this for keep
ing up the taxes on 1t, and 1t was 10
raise money for paying these taxes ana
also looking TO the purchase OF the land
that Mr.. Smith came TO Kansas City. Mr..
smith has given his entire effort to the
building up of the school, and every cent
OF his salary received from the Freedmen S
board has gone to furnish equipments.
Mr.. Smith thinks the school will be re-
built at once. as the need of it is too
great to be neglected. but he is now more
than ever embarrassed in his work to keep
the use of the farm. He thinks he can
make school much more than self-sup-
porting and can greatly improve the build
ings and equipment. He has already re-
ceived considerable help from his visit to
Kansas City, and at a union meeting of
the Presbyterian churches at the Second
Presbyterian church Thanksgiving day a
special effort will be made to further as
sist the F,reedmen's board.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-23
81 TOLD YOU So" SAYS FITZ.
There's Only One Honest Fighter
Anyway. and His Name Is
FitzsimmOns:

CHICAGO. Nov. 22.-Robert Eitzsim-
mons. the champion pugiIist. is now in
this city. He has all along declared that
the fight between Corbett and Sharkey
would be 4 'fai-e" and when seen tonight
after the result was known he exclaimed: /:
What did / tell you? l said it was going
TO be a fake. and ii was nothing but a
fake. McNey jumped into the ring on
purpose 10 stop the fight. and it was all
fixed for him to do il. You can bet. too
that there were men right at the rirgsde
to hold him. The whole thing was a put
up job. and l tell YOU it never was on the
square.
What will you do in regard to any
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-23
GERMANY is AGGRESSIVE.
Making Systematic Efforts to Extend
Her Commercial Interests in
the East.

WASHINGTON. Nov 22-Consul Mon
Afghan. al Chemnitz. has made an interest>
ing report to the state department in re-
gard to the systematic extension of German
commercial interests in the East. THE
trip of Prince Henry. of Prussia, from
Vladivostock through the Usuri country to
khabaravesk.' he says, may have some
commercial significance.
The consul says that there is every rea-
son to believe that this trip, which is TAX
ing the prince far beyond the operating
sphere of a naval commander. has for its
object the extension of German commercs
into the district of the Amur and Usuri
rivers. The consul tells what an extensive
effort has been made by the Germans
through trading and shipping companies
operating from Hamburg, to establish ac-
tive agencies all over the section of Siberia
opened up by the new railroads. and in this
they have already displaced. in large
measure, the merchants of France and
Belgium. He says: 1T is possible for the
United States manufacturers. if the right
KIND of an effort is made, to get gooo
deal OF Russia's trade. Her needs are SIM
llar TO our own, or what ours Were fifty
years age. There never was a time so
important TO our people. If We are wise,
We VIII watch the methods of Others
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-23
M'VEY is SORRY.
Contends That Corbett Was Winning,
but Could Not Bear to See
Him EOuled.

Con McVey said. 81 jumped into the
ring because | saw Sharkey hitting in al
most every clinch and sometimes so low
that anybody ought to have been able to
see il. l called cut to the referee time
after time in the last round and then 1
could stand it no longer and stuck my head
through the ropes, but Kelley did not see
me. Then [ saw Sharkey hit Jim in an
other clinch. | guess l lost my head and
put my foot over the rope, when they gave
the fight to Sharkey.
II am sorry that ! am the cause of the
decision begging given against Corbett He
would have won with certainty.
He had Sharkey whipped. but / could
not stand seeing Jim get fouled without
ma king a protest -
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-23
"HONEST JOHN" EXPLAINS.
terfere. and WOuld Not Be
Party TO n Fraud.

John Kelley, the referee, made the fol-
lowing statement:
Il stopped the bout and gave the decision
to Sharkey because McVey, one of Cor
belts seconds. in violation of the rules,
jumped into the ring.
Il called all bets off because ] believe
the action of McVey was paid for by some
body who had bet on Sharkey. and l did
not propose to decide public money on Il
palpabe fake. l would not be u party TO
such a fraud.
No one can tell me McVey lost his head.
He has been behind fighters for Years and
there was some fraudulent deal behind his
movements. So far l can see the fight
ers We're on about even terms when /
stopped the bout III the ninth round
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-23

principals wished them TO refrain from
smoking, and Immediately all the cigars
which were being puffed industriousiy We're
trodden under foot most willingly. The
crowd was beginning TO be uneasy at Cor
belts delay in making his appearance,
when someone in the gallery shouted:
Three cheers for Sharkey." This was
given with a will and repeated. Corbett did
not reach the ringside until 10:3S o'clock,
Just fifteen minutes later than Sharkey.
There was a wild cheer as he was seeking
his way to the ringside. When he reached
the steps leading up 10 the ring Corbett
stopped for moment TO shake hands with
some friends. Then he jumped through the
ropes and rested his arms on them Tor "A
few minutes. during which time he smiled
across the ring to ORourke, who stood IN
front of Sharkey.
green dressing gown. His hair was parted
In the middle and carefully combed and
brushed. His seconds were Charley White.
George Considine, Jack McVey and John
Considine.
John Considine. of Detroit. acted as his
tinekeeper Both men had their choice Of
pair which were made for him in California
They were pair Of typical lighting gloves,
whereas Sharkey's were the long, tapering
gloves usually donned by boxers.
The Fighters Introduced.
They were were nearlys an inch and a
half longer than his opponents which
would give him an opportunity of forcing
the hair in the gloves away from the
knuckle. The gloves were of the regulation
weight OF five ounces as provided by the
Horton law. When the men were intro
duced Sharkeys name was mentioned first.
and there were prolonged cheers TO wnich
Sharkey bowed repeatedly.
Corbett received a more demonstrative
ovation. the cheering lasting more than
n minute. Corbett wore white trunks and
Sh xth hfah n
seconds took off as soon as he stood
erect. Sharkey wore green splits, held by
belted American flag. There was a long
confab between the principals, the seconds
and the referee. after which the men re-
tired to their corners. After having agreed
not to hit in clinches or in the breakaways
and that they would step back when or
dered to break away, everything was in
order for the bout to begin.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-23
A RECEIVER ASKED FOR.
The Riverside Improvement Company
the Object of SoIicitude on the
Part of Stockholders,

P. W. Mikesell. c. F. Wilmer. Kenneth
L. Browne. Lewis Newton. A. L. Peake,
and Beardsley & Gregory yesterday petit
toned Judge Alden, of the district court,
Kansas City. Kas., asking that he appoint
a receiver for the Riverside improvement,
Company. The case will be given an early
hearing.
The company for which the above stock
holders ask a receiver is a wealthy cor
In the manufacturing districts of Kansas
City. Kas. The company is capitalized for
$5oo.00o. 1t is claimed that the principal as
sets of the company. however. are heavily
incumbered and that the taxes on some
of its best property have not been paid
for wears
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-23
AUSTIN HAS ANOTHER SPELL.
Horrors of the Impending European
War Coming Thick and
Fast Now.

LONDON, Nov. 23.-The Times this MORN
ing publishes a poem from the pen of the
poet laureate Mr.. Alfred Austin. entitled
Pax Britannica singing of England's
display of preparedness for war ana the
dismay of her enemies. The last stanZa
reads:
But they who watch
From where the west wind blows,
Since great themselves:
Proud that their hith are great,
Said see what comes
When England with her foes,
Speaks at the gate.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-23
Several stan Appointments.

JEFFERSON CITY. MO. Nov. 22-CSpe-
cialD AT the request of Brigadier General
Milton Moore. commander. First brigade
Missouri National guards. Governor Ste
officers on his personal staff all to rank
from November 20. 1875: William T. Stark
assistant adiutant general. First brigade
with rank of lieutenant colonel: Thoma ;
A. Till. captain and aide-de-camp on the
staff of First brigade: Many Wren, cap
lain and engineer officer. First brigade
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-23
Want. the Girard Po.tonice.

LEAVENWORTH. KAS., Nov. 22-(Spe-
cialD A. NJ Wasser. editor of the Girard
Press, has been one of Senator Bakers
callers this wek. Mr.. Wasser desires the
Girard postoffice. His suit is backed by
State Auditor-elect George T.. Cole. of
Girard, who accompanied him to Leaven-
worth. Editor Wasser. with ex-Lieutenant
Governor a. P. Riddle. founded the Press
over thirty years ago..
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-23
Moved Five-story Brick Flats.

The most remarkable feat of house NOV
ing ever attempted in New York was SUE
cessfully completed last week. when four
immense five-story brick flats were lowered
intact on new foundations in Harlem. Sew
enteen days were required to move the
houses seventy feet forward, and four days
were spent in moving them thrty-five feet
backward. There Were 325 jackscrews used
under the buildings to support them and
these were operated IN unison at the blow
of a whistle. At each signal the building
moved three-sixteenths of an inch along
the timbers. The skillful contractor re-
ceiyed $1,000 for the Job.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-23

GOLDEN CITY. MO-, Nov. 22-(Special)
at o'clock this morning. Her clothing
caught from a red hot stove and in at
tempting to eXtinguish the flames both
her husband and son. Jesse. were fright-
tully burned. Mrs McCellecher struggled
so desperately that all efforts TO help her
were futile. In the excitement the window
curtains We're set fire and the house
narrowly escaped burning.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-23
TERRITORY FIRE CHECKED.
Rain Quenches Flames That Have
Been Sweeping the Chickasaw
Country.

FORT WORTH. TEN. Nov. 22.-The
most disastrous prairie fire that ever raw
aged the Indian Territory has been brought
to an abrupt close by heavy transforms.
The fire started two weeks ago in the
Chickasaw and Choctaw nations, and it is
estimated that property to the value of
$4,000 has been destroyed. An area Of
seventy-tive miles square was burned over;
GUTHRIE. o. T.. Nov. 2.-(special.)
less over the territory for a week, entail
ing considerable loss to property. but no
loss of life. Stories of big fires during the
the last forty-eight hours are pure fakes.
as the heavy rain of Sunday night stopped
the flames.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-23
TWO MEN FROZEN TO DEATH.
Severely That They Could
Not Help Themselves.

SOUTH GREENFIELD. MO-, Nov. 22.-
Especially George and James Carter were
found dead this morning by the roadside, a
few miles out of Ash Grove. They left
Ash Grove in their buggy late in the even
ing and it is supposed that the team ran
away and the buggy upset. throwing them
into the ditch and inflicting wounds max
ing it Impossible for them g raise an
alarm. The night being extremely cold.
they soon froze to death. Both men were
over so years of age. The former was an
old soldier.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-23

JEFFERSON CITY, MO. Nov. 22.-(Spe-
cialJ In supreme court en- banc to-day.
the cases of the attorney general against
the insurance companies were argued and
submitted. These are the proceedings
whereby the attorney general is seeking TO
have the licenses of certain foreign Mis-
souri, companies annulled for violation of
the state antitrust law. 1t will probably
be a month before decision is rendered.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-23
MARSHALL WON BY 3O,4O4.
Secretary of State Lesueur Issues a
Semi-Ofiicial Statement of EIec-
tiOn Results,

JEFFERSON CITY. MO-, Nov. 22.-(Spe-
cial0 Secretary of State Lesueur has COM
piled from the printed returns made in
the various counties the vote on supreme
Judge at the recent election, Benton. Cen
try. Livingston, Reynolds. ST. Genevieve,
Scott and Stone counties being estimated
as no tables have been received from them.
These returns give:
Marshall, 2s29S2: Finkelnberg 25257S;
Marshalls plurality. 30iOi.
Valiant, 2+919; Higbee. 250,311; Valliant's
plurality. 1865.
These figures are unofficial and may be
considerably changed by official reports
but are given in response to the urgent
demands for information on the subject.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-23
Portrait of Justice Leonard.

JEFFERSON CITY. Nov. 22-(Special)
Mr. Thomas Shackleford. of GLASGOW. to-
day presented to the supreme court en- banc
portrait of Judge Leonard, who was
judge of the supreme court from Howard
a present from Mrs. Mary Leonard Everett
daughter and the grandchildren of the
deceased iuriSt.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-23
Oklahoma City Excurxionists.

OKLAHOMA CITY. o. T., Nov. 90
Especially This morning 700 excursionists
left this city over the recently completed
Frisco extension for Kansas City and St.
Louis. They will arrive at their desti-
nation Thursday morning.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-23

LINCOLN. NEB.. Nov. 22-The official
count on the late election for the head of
the tickets (go>ernorp was completed to-
day at the office Of the secretary of state
1t shows fusion majority to be 2.T2I. the
total vote being: Poynter. fusion s51Us
Hayward. Republican. S2 49,
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-23
Bailey TO support Langworthy.

ATCHISON. KAS.. Nov. 22-jSpeciai) f.
\. Langworthy.. who has the Endorsement
of Congressman Curtis for q consular po-
sition in Germany. is just in receipt of Il
letter from Congressman-elec Bailey pledg-
ing support provided he receives the in
dorsement of the Republicans of Atchison.
of which there is no question.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-23
Chief of Police Bleeds to Death.

EUREKA SPRINGS. ARR. Nov. D.
fSpecialD William Levi, chief OF police.
bled to death last night with hemorrhage
of the lungs He was one of six stalwart
brothers noted for their stature and ply
sique and this is the first death in the
family
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-23
BUSINESS is SUSPENDED.
Blizzard of Remarkable Severity Il
Sweeping AcrOss Northern
WiscOnsin,

MILWAUKEE. WIS. Nov. 22-Specials
from the storm section in Northern Wiscon-
sin say the blizzard which began yester-
day noon continues unabated. At Ash
land business is suspended. All trains
were delayed to-day and street cars are
unable 10 run
Business is practically suspended at Cum
berland. The mercury has reached the
zero point and is falling rapidly.
The Hudson public schools were closed,
streets and walks being completely block
aleI
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-23

BELLEFONTAINE. O.. Nov 22.-Big
Four Brakeman Frank w. Forgie. of this
city was thrown from his train at Bright
caused by the trains speed being checked
suddenly by an unknown man throwing
himself in front of the engine.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-23
Price of whisky Advanced.

PEORIA. ILL. Nov. 2o-The price OF
whisky was advanced ! cent to-day. The
cause of the advance from $l.25 for fin
ished goods was strong demand for corn
stiffness of the market and crop shortage.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-23
Application to Bankruptcy Court.

@; Kansas City, kas., yesterday filed a
petition with United States Referee in
Bankruptcy T. j. White, of Kansas City,
Kas., asking that he be declared a bank
rUpt. Mr.. Emmons was at one time one
OF the foremost and Wealthiest men of
Wyandotte county. He was financially
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-23
Mrs. Gui,ford Admitted to Bail.

BRIDGEPORT. CONN. Nov. 21.-Nancy
A. Guilford who was extradited from
England upon the charge of numbering
Emma Gill in this city last September by
means of a criminal operation. Was to-
day admitted to bail in SO 100.
The times., 1898-01-30
Mr. Stead.s Exnose

Mr.. w. T. Stead, who is always ar
irving in some new place or other from
which he can view American affairs,
has recently published a book with
the sulphurous and bilious title, "Sa-
tan's Invisible World Displayed; or,
Despairing Democracy. which is the
liveliest sort of an arraignment of the
peculiar methods and aims of Tam
many Hall. Mr.. Stead begins his book
with very picturesque and lavish dis
play of adjectives on the subject of
New York harbor, and describes at
length the rainbow expectations which
fill the mind of the poor immigrant as
he approaches that gateway of free
DOM He concludes this glowing pane
gyric with the following wall:
How it has come to pass that the
mighty has fallen, and city which
was once a name at the sound of
which men renewed their hopes and
faith in the progress of the world, has
become a byword, a kissing and a re-
proach, 1t will be the object of this
volume to explain. All round the world
the shame of New York darkens the
somber shade which encompasses the
oppressed, and gladdens with evil Joy
the heart otshe oppressor.'
And then lis goes on TO describe the
The times., 1898-01-30
where Sleep the Guards?

The Gar has got Port Arthur,
The aiser holds Foo-Ching,
The French have gobbled up HafNan
The Queen holds ing-a-LinS.
Tie Cossack-s on the {angtSe,
The Teutol's at Wing i'll,
The Gaul's eioped with PIturslnS,
The Britoa holds ChOo-FH.
Wilhelm becomes King Bill-Hee,
The QueeI's the Empress uIn,
The cars the Chung OF Dit-Io.
But what 10 we become?
Where is great Wilhelm Chandler!
And wher. Is Morgan true!
Where sieeD our gallant Cabot Lodge,
And all his fighting crew.
Why are they not at Teeyine?
Why not 1T HinkEfank' r,..,,-a
Why storm :ney not the neiEhtS ol iA1.
ON Wun-LIng's flowereu BANK
Whv are they not al OoiOng!
At HuhI Lee-Gee? at LII.
Is dear old lIIory's finger not
In this Molgolian pie:
Alas, 1t LOOKS ST. truly
And can the reason pe
49, cane aud whisky generals,
WIN hohe -Harper's Weekly
The times., 1898-01-30
rne Golrer's Valentine,

whsre'er | look whate'er the pldNe'
~. .v,.s are. sIytIIcu Dy tag i,ic$-
whate.er l try to do the whiie'
Nv stroke is IooZled uy your sihiie'
where,er | walk, l can't disguise,
Wv stems are punkereu by Tune eyes
Some dsys when thou art kinu 10 NE
NV nearI is loIted gloriUusiy.
Rut when, alas. / have thy frown,
us topped and SINS, t.Hd silks oeep
down,
Sometimes, whcr listening t. thy n1irth,
I'd try to loft the whole glad earth,
And make EACH mortal on It see
How sweet lies far green Is To me-
ALI, Phyllis dear, my souls so rapt
To think or thee, I'm bandicappcd
But on my knees / beg the JOY
OF being Just thy caddie- boy.
Two up are we upon this day
Let's seek the priest-with one to play;
Or. if 'tis medal play, twill do
Were we TO make il one OF two
From tile Editors Drawer" in Harper's
Magazine for February
The times., 1898-01-30
The 'SeilO,

When late I heard the trembling cello pIa y,
In every t4cr 1 saw s,id memories
That frou: dark secret chambers where
they lay,
Rose. ana uoked forth from melancholy
So every nmurnful thopght found there q
tone.
To match dependence; sorrow knew its
mate,
ulfortuue sighed, and mute despair made
moan,
AND one deep chord gave answer; Late,
too la.e-'
Then ceased The quiyering strain, and swift
returned
Unto II : uepths the secret of each oeart,
Each face took ON its mask. where lately
burned.
s spirit ciI9rmad to sight by Music'S art;
But unto one WHO caught that inner flame
No face OF ali can ever seem tie same.
The February Century.
The times., 1898-01-30

before the mast, in a vessel manned
partly by kidnapped men, runs in this
wise:
II had 5000 of good and lawful meney
in that bag when / went ashore; and
where is it now? L am wholly to blame
for 1t. IT / had placed my money IN
the bank, whererI had determined l
would put it when left my vessel,
would have had it now"
AS for the hero, his conversation is
fit for a copybook at school. Mean
while the authorhallows himself 1T
tie latitude when none of the charac-
ters are talking, and says that the
brackiSh water would do them. until
they could get better and that man
run" such and such business. ana
quotes from newspaper of the cinlsy
"A Piratical Prognosis, I'm which 1t Is
suggested that gang of robbers might
sail up to one of the large seaside ho-
tells, in a small vessel, dash" into
ballroom, pick handsful OF precious
stones, like berries from bush, ana
scoot away before the most quickly
valiant of the lazy loungers could make
any effort at resistance" If that Is
the sort of journalism in vogue in Mr..
Castlemon's vicinity, and If the grown
people talk the sort of English which
he himself does, 1t is hard to see where
may be said, however, in eXtenuation
of the authors rhetoric, that 1t has
the merit of being ineligible in the
family circle. No boy can, in these
pages, learn uninteligibie sea slang,
not even if he learns the sea-going
chapters by heart: nor can he study
here the dialect which will cause him,
when asked to bring a pail of water,
to stand boldly forth and flash fire
from his eyes as he exclaims: 'Unhand
me, villaini 'Tis not meet for a person
of my rank to do this menial labor,"
No, there is nothing dangerous in Mr..
CaStlemon's book: nothing at all. But
one wonders how he managed to write
Ais pages without putting at least one
or two live boys into the story. Mr.
Castlemon has the sympathy of at least
one of his readers His story must
have bored him fearfully before he
made up the allotted number of chap
ters for the press. philadelphia: Hen
ry Coates e. Co. Washington: All
bookSellerS)