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Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-22
TRUE TO BRYAN AND BRYANIsM
Five Hundred Illinois Democrats In
Conference Declare for the
Chicago Platform.


East st. Louis. ILL.,, Feb. 2l-Five hun
dred Democrats. representing five congress
sional districts in Southern Illinois. met
here to-day and effected permanent organ
ization.
The conference adopted resolution in
dorsing the Democratic national platform
at Chicago in 1896. in full and without res
ervation, and fayoring the denomination of
William ]. Bryan for the presidency in
1900. Another resolution adopted read as
follows:
Resolved, That it is the duty of the
Democratic party to place ticket in the
field for township and county officers in
every township and county. and that cam
didates be nominated for such offices who
are in sympathy with and who fully in
dorse said national PLATFORM
AS result of the policy outlined by the
conference, the party Will proceed to or
ganize at once in every township in the
five congressional districts. and they will
nominate candidates for Office and none
will be nominated who do not indorse the
Chicago platform. Local elections will
take place in the spring. and II Is pro-
posed to strengthen the general fall CAM
paign by early auxiliary work for local
officers,
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-22
MOBILES ANNUAL CARNIVAL.
Emperor Felix ii. Arrived Yesterday
and Now Rules the
City.

Mobile. Ala. Feb. 21.-The carnival ceIe-
bration began to-day with the largest at
tendance of visitors ever in Mobile. The
city is beautifully decorated. Emperor
Felix II. and escort arrived on the United
States torpedo boats Porter and Dupont
this afternoon. and the cortege advanced
into the city to Bienville square where
the keys of Mobile were surrendered to
the emperor by the mayor. Felix in re-
ply, promised all sorts of prosperity to his
capital. Afterward parade of the naval
brigade, military. Knights of Pythias and
police and fire departments took place,
passing through the principal streets.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-22

] was about 900 yards from the Maine.
The first iBtimation had of an explosion
was a crunching sound. Then there came
a terrible roar. Immense pieces of debris
flew skyward from the Maine. Some of
them must have been thrown at least 800
feet. 1t looked as though the whole inside
of the ship had been blown out. Many per-
sons on the pier were nearly thrown from
their feet by the force of the explosion.
The air became sitting with smoke"
Mr.. weinheimer said he heard an excited
Spaniard declare, shortly after the explo-
sion, that is the "Americanos" sent anoth-
er warship II would also be blown up.
M J. Naughton, an insurance man of
Chicago, who was staying with his wife at
the Grand hotel. said he was seated in front
e of the hotel when the explosion occurred.
1t was followed, he said. by another and
a much louder one.
I'VE thought the whole city had been
blown to pieces" said Mr.. Nanghton. Some
said the insurgents were entering Havana
Others cried out that Moro castle was
blown up
Continuing his description of the panic
which existed in Havana shortly after the
explosion, Mr.. Naughton said:
.On the prado is a large cabstand. The
minute after the explosion was heard. the
cabmen cracked their whips and went rat
tIub over tne cODpieStOHeS ike crazy
The fire department turned out. and bodies
of cavalry and infantry rushed through the
Streets. There was no sleep in Havana
that night. The Spanish officials were
quick 10 express their sympathy. and acted
very well, as a whole. but l think their
expressions of regret lacked the warmth
which would have been characteristic of
an American city. had such disaster oc-
CURED under similar circumstances"
William J.. Carbin, the passenger who
professed 10 have important information
about the explosion. refuses to make any
further statements than he made at quar-
.antine. The other passengers of the Sc
guranca did not take Mr.. Carbin as seri-
ously as he took himself.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-22
s0K0T0 INVASION RUM0R.
Are Advancing Into British
PfOtectOrate.

London. Feb. 21.-Great activity is mani
tested by the colonial office. the West Afri-
can department and among the high mill
tary officers who are going out to the Lagos
Hinterland.
The latter are inclined to discredit the
news which reached Akassa, Niger coast
protectorate, yesterday to the effect that
two French expeditions are advancing
towards Sokoto. capital Of the suItanate of
that name, which is within the British
sphere of influence. but add that IL the
news be confirmed it must be followed by
declaration OF war.
The st. James Gazette, commenting on
the subject. says: ''If the invasion Of So
koto is directed from Paris 1t admits but
of one Interpretation and the seriousness
of the situation Is increased when II IS re-
membered that these invasions of British
territory must have been planned weeks
ago before the present ferment in Paris
over Dreyfus. II would appear that the
French cabinet. foreseeing the revelations
which should be caused by the trial of NJ.
Zola. had determined to bring affairs in
Africa to a crisis to secure renewal OF its
popularity"
Paris. Feb. IA semi-official note issued
this afternoon says it is quite untrue that
French forces have entered the Sokoto
region and that the story Is merely a re-
vival of an exploded rumor.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-22
MRS. WHITE IN HARD LUCK.
Married = Piegnn Indian and Now
Has to Work in q Hotel to
SuppOrt Him.

Great Falls. Mont. Feb. 21.-Major Full
er, agent of the Blackfeet Indians, has is
sued an order prohibiting Mrs. Garrett
White from living on the reservation. Mrs
White is the white woman who. a month
ago, while teacher in the Fort Shaw In
dian school, eloped with and married White
Of Rev. Mr.. c. c. Bateman, army chaplain
at Fort Belknap: As return to the school
was forbidden. Mrs. White has been COM
PEELED to accept a position as waitress in a
hotel at Dupuyer to support herself and
husband.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-22
VACANCIES TO BE FILLED.
Arrangements Made for the Immedi-
ate Enlistment of 300 Men
in the Navy.

in the Navy.
Washington, Feb. 2.-Steps have been
taken by the navy department to fill the
vacancies in the enlisted branch of the
navy caused by the loss of most of the crew
of the Maine. The legal quota is now about
800 short, and arrangements have been
made for the immediate enlistment of about
that number of men. Telegraphic orders
have been sent to the recruiting officers in
charge of the receiving ships at New York,
Philadelphia and Norfolk, authorizing them
to make the following enlistments immedi-
ately:
Receiving ship Vermont at New York
Forty apprentices, 20 landsmen, ship
wrights, 6 machinists, second class, and 20
coal passers.
Receiving ship Franklin at Norfolk-Ten
landsmen, shipwrights. machinists, sec
ond class, and 10 coal passers.
Receiving ship Richmond. at League
Island, Pa.-Ten landsmen, 3 shipwr;ghts,
machinists. second class, and 10 coal pass
ers.
These enlStments are in addition to those
previously authorized to complete the crews
of the monitors Puritan and Terror and the
dispatch boat Dolphin. In each case, 1t
was specified that the recruits should be
citizens of the United States.
There will be no difficulty whatever in
SECURING THESE ulcIl, lndSHucn as tneTe are
applications on file far in excess of the
requirements of the navy for some time
to come. unless congress shall Immediately
comply with the recommendations of the
department for an increase of 1000 men in
the enlisted strength of the navy. Numer-
Gus letters and kilograms have been re-
ceived at the department from individuals
desiring to join the navy, asking to be en-
listed Immediately. A telegram was re-
in Detroit offering the immediate services
of 10000 citizens of that city in case of need.
Patriotic offers also have been received
from other places.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-22

that the one in which the explosion Is sup
posed TO have occurred is intact.
According to the correspondents in
formant. the contents of this magazine are
unharmed. Therefore if this report be
true, an entirely different aspect is given
to the terrific explosion which brought
death and destruction to the Maine.
This report reaching Key West, 1t is
said. caused the members of the court of
inquiry to decide to proceed to Havana and
begin their investigation at once, instead of
organizing the court here"
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-22
FATAL CAT MALADY.
Felines Dying by Scores of an I'm
known Disease Above Web
ster (-ity. Ia.

Webster City. Ia, Feb. 2l.-An epidemic
of 4 peculiar disease is destroying the lives
of ali the cats in this vicinity. The malady
broke out about two weeks ago among the
household pets and has continued with 10
abatement until the present time. when it is
estimated that over 800 felines have died in
this immediate vicinity.
The highways in the country are strewn
with the carcasses of dead cats. w. S.
Wcrthington has lost ten out of twelve on
his place, which were kept to exterminate
rats and mice. and other farmers are all re-
porting the death of their felines from the
same disease.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-22
NEW ORLEANS MARDI GRAs.
Annual Winter Carnival Began In the
Crescent City Yesterday
Afternoon

New Orleans, Feb. 2l.-The New Orleans
carnival was opened to-day by Rex and
his retinue. The river was covered with a
brilliantly decorated fiotila when the roy
al yacht appeared with the King of Mirth.
The three warships in port, Austrian.
French and American, were attractiveIy
dressed. The government revenue cutters
participated. The procession included the
kings retinue, lords of the realm and cti-
by a grand society ball. Tomorrow Rex
appears during the day and Comus at
night, and both give balls.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-22
OLD ROMANCE RECALLED.
How the Acquaintance Between Miss
Beale and . Russian Count
Began.

Washington. Feb. 2i.-Mme. Bahkmeteff.
who visits her mother, Mrs. Beale, every
year. is again in the city. She is a sister
of Mrs. John r. Mclean. and widow of a
former Russian charge d'affaires in WASH
ington. romantic story Of their first
meeting is told. 1t was In this way:
Miss Beale was sitting on the doorstep
of her mothers house. one OF the colonial
edifces of Lafayette square. when her lit
ingly at his mistress. entered a barking
protest The young lady called the dog off,
the count apologized. and the acquaintance
riage.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-22
MAGAZINE SAID TO BE INTACT.
New York Herald's Correspondent at
Key West Sends n Startling
Story to His PAPER.

New York, Feb. A.-A Dispatch to the
Herald from Key West says:
1T is learned from what may be con-
sidered a semi-official source that divers
sent down on behalf of the United States
to examine the wreck of the battIeship
Maine have made preliminary report of
the result of their work.
Incredible as it may seem, it Is said
that after partial examination of the
magazines of the Maine, the divers report
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-22
REINDEER ON THE WAY.
Lieutenant DeyOre Doubtful rs to
Their Condition When They
Reach New York.

Washington. Feb. 21.-Iieutenant Devorc.
military aide to Secretary Alger. has just
returned to Washington from Norway.
where he went to bring on the reindeer
purchased by DIR. Jackson for use in the
Alaskan relief expedition. He reports that
the animals were all safely shipped on the
steamer Manitoban. which sailed directly
from Norway to New York across the
North sea. He Is doubtful owing to the
severe winter weather on the ocean. and
the predictions of the natives that the moss
food taken on board the ship will spoil,
how the animals will bear the voyage.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-22
MAINE MONUMENT PROPOSED.
Bill AppropriatinE 100000 for the
Purpose Introduced In the
House YESTERDAY.

Washington, Feb. 2l.-Representative
Cummings, of New York, to-day introduced
in the house the following resolutions:
Resolved. That the sum of 100000 be-
and the same is hereby. appropriated out
of any money in the treasury not other
wise appropriated. to be expended under
the direction of the secretary of the navy.
for the erection of monument at Fort
Lafayette. New York harbor. in honor of
the officers. sailors and marines of the
United States war vessel the Maine, who
lest their lives in the harbor of Havana
the night of Tuesday, February 10,
1898"
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-22
WON'T FOLLOW De LONE.
Out for CriticisinE the United
states Navy.

Washington. Feb. 2i.-To-days develop
nents in the Maine disaster were of u neg
ative character. greatly to the disappoint-
ment of a number OF persons who Were
looking for some startling discovery by a
diver working In the sunken hull. The
state department, after learing that
Lieutenant Sobral was no longer rec
cgnized as an attache Of the Spanish le-
cation, decided 10 ignore the interview at
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-22
KANSAS CITY HAD IT LONG AGO
New Brunswick Church Adopts an
Idea for Caring for Children
From This City.

New York. Feb. 21.-In order that moth
ers who have children too young to be left
at home may have the opportunity to at
tend church service the Epworth League
of the First Methodist church, of New
Brunswick, has adopted novel plan. The
league has an enrolment committee which
obtains the names of mothers with young
Sniu1sn' put'hiS mel haines upon tne
placed cradles. and volunteer nurses will
take care of children while the mothers are
attending services. The plan is proving
such 4 success it is believed that 1t will
be adopted as fixture.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-22

irgs were heard at the time of the Mont
gomery's visit, the La Region published
an article saying, in substance, that the
calamity to the Maine was a judgment On
the United States for sending a ship to
Havana as IAN affectionate sign of SYM
pathy toward the suffering and heroic
Spanish nation. The tone is one of min
gled sarcasm and mock coincidence.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-22
MANY WARsHIPs FOR SALE.
Thirty Vessels Being Built in Great
Britain. Most of Which Are
Purchasable.

London. Feb. 2l.-Six armored vessels. six
protected cruisers. thirteen torpedo boat
destroyers and five torpedo boats are now
building in Great Britain for foreign gov
ernments, of which a number are purchas-
able. although Japan is supposed to have
an option on several of them. The warships
which have been ordered for South Ameri-
can governments are considered as being
for sale to the highest bidders.
Thomson Bros. inform the Associated
Press that Spain has arranged to man the
two remaining destrOyers of the four COM
peted some time ago at the Clydebank
yards. but not delivered. presumably owing
TO the lack of payments.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-22
MARDI GRAs AT MEMPHIS.
City Il ThrOnEed With Visitors and
Thousands More Are Ex-
pected To-day.

Memphis. Tenn, Feb. H.-The celebration
of Mardi Gras began to-day. The city is
thronged with visitors, and several thou
sand more strangers are en- route to the
city to witness to-morrow's grand parade
of floats and organizations, both civic and
military. The feature of to-day was the
arrival of the King of the Carnival.
Promptly at u o'clock, the steamer Kate
Adams reached the wharf. where his mai
esty was received by the Neely Zouaves
formed and the king and his followers pro-
ceeded to Court square, where the keys of
the city were rendered the monarch by
Mayor Williams. The city is in gala at
tire, the principal buildings on Main street
being beautifully decorated. The festivi-
ties will close tomorrow night with grand
mask ball at the Auditorium,
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-22

ST. Joseph. Mo-, Feb. 2I.-(Special)
Lincoln Camp. Sons of Veterans OF which
Assistant Secretary of the Interior Davis
is a member tonight rendered their sery-
ices to Secretary Long. in case OF war.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-22
valentine TOO WARM.
and He IL Going to Report to
to Auth0ritiea.

New York, Feb. IA delayed letter con-
tanning a valentine, caused considerable
excitement in the postoffice at Hackensack
n. j.. yesterday. When the stamp was
prised at the crack of a match followed
by the letter blazing up. After the fire had
been extinguished the envelope was opened
and found to contain card with these
words on it:
You are a match for many a one, and
here's a match for you, love-
Postmaster Fank will report to the in
spectors If he can find out who mailed the
envelope, as 1t might have caused a bad
fire.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-22
RECEPTION TO DOLE.
Hawaiian President the Guest of the
San Francisco Chamber
NJ

San Francisco, Feb. 21.-Hon. Sanford B.
Dole. president of the republic of Ha-
vaii, was rendered public reception this
afternoon at the chamber of commerce.
Captain Charles Nelson, vice president
of the chamber of commerce, welcomed
him to the rooms and introduced Hon.
James B. Phelan. President Dole was pre-
sented by Mayor Phelan to the audience.
Following him was an address by Hon.
Irving NJ. Scott. and this concluded the
formal ceremonies.
General Shafter was represented by his
staff officers, and a detail of officers from
the United States cruiser Mohican rep
resented the navy.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-22
Rebel BattIeinx Returned.

Concord. N. H.. Feb. M.-Mrs. Perzas F.
Chase, of Lancaster, sister of the late
Colonel Cross. of the New Hampshire VOL
Carolina volunteers, c. s. A, the battle
flag captured from that regiment by her
brothers regiment at Antietam.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-22
Missouri Requi.ition Houored.

Topeka, Kas., Feb. 21.-(Special) Govern
or Leedy to-day honored a reauisltion is
sued by Governor Stephens. of Missouri,
for William Snyder, who is wanted in Scot
land county. Mo-. for burglary and larceny.
He is under arrest at Abilene. Snyder
broke into a house and stole 10 cents.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-22
EDWARDS & MOFFETT
MEMPHIS EXCURSION.

Edwards G Moffett's first Memphis ex
cursion. composed of the following gentle
men in two special sleepers. left last nigh
over the X. c., Ft s. & NJ. p. r. for Nam
moth Springs, Ark:
H. E. Lisle, Atchison, Kas.
d. B. Rogers, Atchison. kas.
]. c. Evans. Harlem. Mo. A
Charles III. Dold. Dold Packing Company
j. Martin Jones. Dold Packing Com
pany.
Webster Withers. Kansas City. Mo.
A. G. Trumbull. Kansas City, Mo.
William Martindale, Emporia, Kas.
]. L. Brady, Lawrence, Kas.
Charles NJ. Sheldon. Kansas City, Mo.
G. J. Twiss Kansas City. Kas.
7. H. Edwards, Kansas City, Mo.
Verne Edwards. Kansas City, Mo.
Frank Cooper, Stock Yards.
W. r. Smith. Lecompton. kas.
James Hewson, Kansas City. Mo.
w. II. Knots. Kansas City, Mo.
r. II. Williams. Kansas City. Mo.
]. j. Stogdale, Liberty, Mo.
Z. H. Coulter. Kansas City, NJ.
T. S. Slower, lola, Kas.
+. W. d. Arnold. Lamar Mo.
w. B. Sutton, Kansas City. Kas.
H. II. Hurt, Kansas City Mo.
w. d. Charde. Kansas City. Mo.
r. E. Carlton, Pittsburg Kas.
J. r. Lindburg. Kansas City. Kas..
W. ]. Gregg, Pittsburg. kas
DIR. George Williams. Pittsburg, kas.
c. F. Roderick, Pittsburg, Kas.
William Williams. Pittsburg. Kas.
s. w. Campbell. Kansas City. Mo.
J. d. Snively. Kansas City. No.
w. w. Morgan, Kansas City, Mo.
Journal. Frank Marshall.
Times.
World.
Star.
George L. Olmstead, Kansas City, Mo.
c. c. Olmstead. Kansas City. Mo.
T. II. GosS. Kansas City. Mo.
T. II. Clark, Kansas City. Mo.
Frank Vincent, Hutchinson. Kas.
Mrs. a. G. Moore. Cedar Gap. Mo.
Silas Porter, Kansas City. kaS.
o. Darnell, Kansas City. Mo.
J. NJ. Simpson. Mcpherson, Kas.
Hon. A. l.. Colman, Centralia. Kas.
Frank Shyrock. Kansas City, Mo.
]. B. Parker. St. Louis. Mo.
p. O'Rourke, Kansas City, Mo.
Charles Cock, Ell Reno. o. T.
S. Z. Newton, Ell Reno. o. T.
James Young, Kansas City. kas.
H. Darlington, Kansas City, Ka3
H. Mendenhall. Kansas City, kas.
H. Holloway, I.arned, Kas.
E. f. Frizell. Larned, Kas
]. G. Edwards. Larned. kas.
NJ. A. w. Jordan. Larned. Kas.
H. F. Devol. Kansas City. Mo.
James Chisam, Atchison. Kas.
F.. B. Dawes. Leavenworth. kas.
j. r. Dominick, Kansas City. Mo.
Frank Fleniken. Kansas City, Mo.
G. w. F'indlay, Topeka Kas.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-22
Cubans in Mexico to Celebrate.

MeAiso City. Mexiso. Feb. el.-The Cubans
of this city are making extensive prepara-
tons for the celebration on the 24th inst
of the third anniversary of the outbreak
of the present insurrection.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-22
Archbi.hop Cle.rx Dying.

Kingston. Ont, Feb. 21.-Archbishop
Cleary. who has been I'll for some time
Is not expected TO recover. The last sacra-
ments OF the church were administered to.
day.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-22
spantnrd. Stoned in Mexico.

City of Mexico, Feb. IA party of
young Spaniards. performing Spanish airs
in the street in the garb of Spanish stu
dents. on Sunday last were attacked and
stoned by the populace. This indicates the
state of popular feeling here i'll regard to
the Cuban question.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-22
Howard GouId's Patriotism.

New York. Feb. 21.-Howard Gould. the
owner of the s500,0OO pleasure craft Nj
agara, which has been launched at Will
nington, Del. says that if necessary, he
would gladly turn it over to the govern
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-22

ment. II don't know just what service it
might be able to do" said Mr. Gould,
but if the government wants the yacht
L guess it can have it,"
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-06-24
THREE MORE.

1t was about $50 o'clock last even
ing when the fire whistle was sounded
five times and all Honolulu knew that
the three expected were off Wanna
nalO. There was a rush Of people to
the water front and in a little while
the tug Eleu was made ready to con-
voy the Committee of Welcome and
the band to the transports when they
should arrive off port. At 1880, the
pilot boat started out with two pilots
and several other people and when the
channel was sighted, the Eleu steam
ed out, the band playing a lively air
Upon arrived off Waikiki, the trans
ports could be seen off in the direc-
ton of Molokai, coming along in a
line and at equal distances, one from
the other
The pilot boat burned the regular
regulation signal but the transports
We're too far off to make out this. The
tug boat returned and towed the pilot
boat to within a short distance from
the transports when the signal was
then made by the pilot boat and an
swered promptly by the former
At this time the troop ships We're
just this side of Waikiki. the ZeaIan-
dia occupying the position farthest
mauka, the Senator next and the Col
on last. The Senator was slightly 10
the rear.
A nfIo- was first mt ab0ard the
Zealandia and then another went to
the Colon. In the meantime, the tU5
boat was steaming about slowly be