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Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-04

number of invited guests. The speaker was
introduced by Hoke Smith. Mr. Wilson, in
the course OF his speech, came to the peril
nent topic, Territorial Expansion" OF it
he said:
we have not yet solved many of the
great questions that confront us. We have
not yet even solved some of the plain and
indispensable questions of national house
keeping, but We have now entered upon
q new and somewhat strange career which
is to tax the genius and capacity and gov
ernfnent Of this American people as per-
haps they have never been taxed in the
generations of the past. Heretofore we
have considered the boundaries of the two
oceans as fixing the permanent limits oil
our grand transcontinental republic To-
day the boundaries of this great republic
have overleaped the Atlantic upon the east
and the Pacific upon the west
Mr.. Wilson described the expansion OF the
United States from its settlement up 10
the time of the war with Spain.
Our expansion" he said. was not
through conquest, and it was land, ada
cent land, We acquired, and not people.
Last spring We were precipitated INTO
war with Spain which a great many peo-
pie considered a duty. and IL was oeId!eu
before the world TO be 4 war OF humanity.
We had war, and, not having found quite
as much humanity as We expected III @ @MaS-
home with a very large amount OIL spoons:
Now We will have TO institute some klno oI
imperialism to govern these new possessions.
1t is impossible TO mix races. The nast..
race will rule as history proves. ana Jet
We cannot do otherwise than allow these
people the privilege Of self-gorerninehl uii-
der the constitution of the United States.
Mr. Wilson spoke of the enormous e.
pense of maintaining 4 standinS army
large enough to protect these new pO-
sessions He said that our own nome Ter
r!tory is undeveloped. and we nave no
men whose energy we can spare IN cs
Neloping a new country, when our own Is
but partially developed. He compared thS
conditions in England with those mere anu
showed why We could not follow heT eN-
ample in adding territorial possession win
our form of government He referred 10
the differences always arising among Eu-
ropean powers and the entanglements the
United States is likely to get into in push
ing herself into European territory. he
spoke of the argument made that DSWe!
victory vas act of pr9rldence, ana tIiat
the posses sion of the philippines Is our
manifest destiny. He rfdiculed the lcea
of manifest destiny and said 1t was the
excuse OF the thief. On the line Oh civil
lizing and ChristianiziEg the people OF the
newly acquired territory, he referred 20
our poor success in either educating or CIV
ilizing the Indians. and spoke of the con-
dtions in Alaska, where people are dying
by Alle hundreds.
Mr.. Wilson'S speech was enthusiastically
received.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-04
CONSUL GOLDSCHMIDT DEAD.
He Was in Charge of the German De
partment of the Republican
National Committee.

BERLIN. Nov. 81. Goldschmidt. the
United States consul general. died last
evening. He had been in i'll health for some
time.
CHICAGO. Nov. 3.-JuIius Goldschmidt
was appointed consul general to Berlin last
year His home was in Milwaukee, where
he was in business. During the Harrison
administration he was consul general at
Vienna. his term ending in 1885. He re-
turned to Milwaukee and resumed charge
of his large business interests at that
time He came to the United States thirty
wears ago from Germany. settling in Mil
waukee where he quickly took his place
among the foremost men of that city.
When the last national campaign opened
the Republican committee selected Mr..
Goldschmidt to take charge of its German
department. In this position he used his
ability and his influence to the best effect
and won many German votes for President
Mckinley He was appointed consul gen.
aral Ii Rarlin about year ago.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-04
OFFICIAL ORDER NO. rs.
Adjutant General He'll Expresses His
Appreciation of the Prompt Re-
sponse OF Volunteers.

JEFFERSON CITY, MO, Nov. 3.-(Spe-
ciaI) Adjutant General NJ. F. Bell to-day
issued the following special order Nc. %:
First-The purposes for which the Fifth regiment Of
infantry, y. e. NJ, was organized will have been
accomplished when this regiment is mustered out of
the service Of The United States; THEREFORE upon the
completion Of the OF the service of the
United States OF the Fifth Missouri volunteer infan-
Try, the Fifth regiment of infantry y. &. ". Will
be mustered OF the service Of the state Of Mis-
souri, and the commissions Of the officers thereof va
Gated To date Of the date Of muster out of the
United States service.
Second-Colonel II. /. Pearson. assistant adjutant
general First brigade, y G. NJ is charged with the
execution Of this order. and will make report to these
headquarters.
Third-Ir disbanding the Fifth regiment Of infan-
try, y. G. NJ, the Commanderinch!ef desires to
press his appreciation Of the prompt response TO the
call for volunteers and to commend the organization
for the splendid eforts of both officers and men dur
ing the Of enlistment in the United States
ice. Although they did reach the 'front.' for the
sacrifices made and the hariships endured they have
earned the gratitude of the state and nation The
hearts OF the people turn with tender sympathy to the
sick and the bereaved relatives OF those who died
in the service of their country.
By command Of the governor. VI. +. BELL.
Aijutant General.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-04
IDENTIFIED AS GOODMAN.
Dr. ;. Fitch Rid of One Troublesome
Wife, Only to Be Threatened
With Three Others,

DES MONIES, Ia, Nov. 3.-(Special) Dr.
S. Fitch, arrested here for the seduction of
Dora Schultz, of St. Paul, was to-day
identified by former wife as DIR. Theo-
dore Lee Goodman. Mrs. Lorena B. Good
man, the daughter of E. F. Gibler, of ka-
hoka, Mo-, arrived to-day. This afternoon,
in the suit against Fitch by Dora Schultz,
to determine the status of her marital re-
lations, Mrs. Goodman testified that Good
man was the man giving the name of
Fitch, and that they were married in Kan
sas in 1882: that four children were born to
them; that Goodman deserted her and that
two years ago she secured a divorce on the
grounds of desertion. This was welcome
news to the defendant, who did not know
of the divorce. but the prosecution prom
iSeS three more wives. one from Illinois,
one from Kansas and one from Dakota.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-04
PECULIAR KANSAS CASE.
Marion AsbelI Suing to Compel the
state to Give Him n New
Trial,

TOPEKA, Nov. 3-(Special) The Marion
Asbell murder case from Labette county
was argued in the supreme court to-day.
Asbell is now serving a life sentence for
killing his wife. The case came to the
supreme court in peculiar way. Asbell.
instead Of asking for pardon on account
of new evidence discovered tending to show
his innocence, brought suit against the
state to compel it to give him a new trial.
The district court decided against him, and
he appealed to the supreme court. This
kind of a proceeding is entirely new. and
the decision of the supreme court will be
watched with interest
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-04

but they are so disgusted with the admin
istration of Mr.. Leedy and his attitude
towards the laborng man that many of
them will not vote at all. In the city of
Galena an unusual number of the opposi-
tion have shown their indifference by fail
ing to register.
Hence. considering the enthusiasm CT
the Republicans and their earnest work
ence of the Democrats and the general
apathy among many of the old-line Popu
lists, there is strong assurance of the cleo
ton of MIR. kirkpatrck.''
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-04
MAJOR WARNER AT JOPLIN.
Addressed the Most Enthusiastic Re-
publican Meeting of the Year
in Jasper County,

JOPLIN. MO-. Nov. S.-tspecial) Major
William Warner addressed an immense
crowd at the opera house here this even
ing, every foot of standing room being
taken. Most of his speech was devoted to
the tariff and the benefits accruing there
from. He compared the present period of
Southwest Missouris prosperity under the
Dingley law to the period of business de-
preston under the Wilson law. and attrib-
uted the present high prices received by the
miners for lead and zinc ore to the pro-
tective tariff. The great results attained
under Republican rule We're forcibly por-
heartily in accord with him. and seemed
deeply impressed with what he said. II
was the most enthusiastic speaking the
Jasper couny Republicans have had this
season.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-04
MISSOURI KINGS DAUGHTERS,
ress at Mexico, Mo.-Order in
Good Condition.

MEXICO. MO-. Nov. S.-(SpeciaI) Tht.
state convention of the Kings Daughters
and Sons opened its second annual meeting
at the Baptist church in Mexico this MORN
ing with devotional exercises led by Rev,
Mr.. A. A. Wallace. pastor of the Mexico
Presbyterian church. After prayer, Scrip.
tural reading and song services, the conc
Miss Sophia NJ. Roth, of ST. Louis. Misc
Madge Rodes. of st. Louis, was selected to
act as secretary.
The reports of circles and unions through.
out the state occupied the attention of the
meeting for considerable portion of the
afternoon. Chief among these reports wers
those from unions in Kansas City and one
each from Carthage, Springfield st. Joseph,
Rich Hill and Harrisonville. These reports
terest in the Kings Daughters to be OF
the increase.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-04
BYERS DESERTS KEATON.
Chairman of the Fusion Convention
Comes Out for Flynn for
(ongrcss.

GUTHRIE. o. r.. Nov. 3.--CSpecialD Alon-
20 a. Byers. a prominent Democratic poll
tician OF Newkirk, o. T.. vino was chair
man of the fusion convention which nom
mated J. 4. Keaton for congress. has de-
serted the fusion cause and came out to-
day in an open letter. advocating the elen
ton of the Republican candidate Dennis
II. Flynn.
Judge keaton addressed about 800 peonIe
in the opera house to-day. advocating free
trade; free silver and greenhack and lecIar-
ing that iree homes 10 settlers on govern
ment land was an impossibility.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-04
SOLDIERS GUARD A JAIL.
Mob of Lynchers Expected at Augusta,
Ga, Last Night to Hang Will
Robinson.

AUGUSTA. GA. Nov. 3.-The Augusta
jail tonight is under guard to prevent 4
repetition of last nights attack by lynch
ers who wanted to wreak their vengeance
on VIII Robinson for attempt to outrage
Miss Walker.
Cavalry and infantry have been patrolling
streets within several blocks of the Jail in
all directions since nightfall, and up to
midnight the mob. had not made its ap-
pearance. Two men are not allowed TO
walk together within the district under
martial law. The grand jury meets in the
morning, and Robinson will be promptly
indicted and tried on Monday.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-04

STROUDSBURG, PA. Nov. 3.-Eugeae
Weidman. of East Hebron, near here. was
found dead to-day hear his home. half
imbedded in quicksand. He had been miss
ing five days. Beside him was found a
hastily written note which said he had
been unable to extricate himsnif that he
was suffering terribly from hunger ana
thirst and that he was about to make a
prayer for relief. He leaves n family,
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-04
BLAND'S OPPONENT.
j. William ToshulI Opens His Cole
County Campaign at JEFF


JEFFERSON CITY. MO. Nov. 3.-(Spe-
cialD J. William Voshall. Republican can
didate for congress against Silver Dick
Bland. opened his campaign in this county
at the court house tonight. It was the
largest political meeting OF the campaign
here. lie declared that the Democrats
papers had found out that the silver aues-
tion was dead, and that many Democrats
were going to vote for sound money. and
for support of the president in his VII.
policy. He showed the fallacy of the CRY
OF the Democrats about the crime of ~ ),
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-04
School Teacher Kills Two Men.

LIVINGSTON, KY, Nov. 3.-John Mead
ows shot and killed John and Clayton
Mathews. brothers, at Pineville, this couu-
ty, last night. Meadows was a school
teacher Meadows surrendered and is now
in Jail. Eagan, the most prominent wit
ness. was found dead in his storeroom.
where he slept for years. The indications
are that he was murdered. and the coroner
is holding an inuuest.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-04
WEBSTER DAVIS AT FRESNO.
Finds His Address Cut Short by
nm Alarm of Fire.
Erom the San Francisco Examiner

From the San Francisco Examiner.
Webster Davis assistant secretary of the
interior, spoke at Fresno, in Armory hall,
tonight to a large audience. His address
was an eloquent one and greatly enjoyed,
TIE applause being frequent and enthusias-
tic. As the speech was drawing to a close
the firebells rang and the people, who were
proof against temptation of the circus and
the theater began to fidget in their seats.
and few left the hall. Mr.. Davis quickly
address short.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-04
Co,,mhia Corner.tone Laid.

COLUMBIA. MO-. Nov. 3.-(SpecialD The
cornerstone of the new EpiscopaliaH church
was laid here to-day. the services being
The cornerstone was put in place by James
Fl. Rollins. the little grandson of the late
Chaplain James II. Rollins, United States
army. for whom the church will be n
memorial building. The new edifice Is to
he of stone and will cost S25 600.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-04
radical, Win I'm Germany.

RERLIN. Nov 4.-The elections of Prus-
sian deputies by the secondary electors, so
far as known. show that the Radicals have
an increase of fifteen seats at the expense
of the Conservatives and National Liberals.
In Berlin the Radicals have had complete
walkover. nine of their candidates being
elected among them Professor Virchow,
the celebrated pathologist.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-04
Tried to shoot His Wife.

WICHITA, KAS., Nov. 81. X. Hardy,
of Kansas City and St. Louis. attempted to
shoot his wife in a wineroom late last even
ing, but was prevented by a waiter and
Detective. Sutton. He is in jail; held on
wife lives at Arkansas City and the hus-
bands grievance is that she refuses to live
with him.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-04

COLUMBUS, o.. Nov. 4.-Charles Nelson,
colored, the Bowling Green murderer. was
electrocuted in the annex of the prison at
12:30 this morning. Nelson was very cool
and assisted the officers in adjusting the
straps Nelson killed James Zimmerman.
a grocer, at Bowling Green. o.. July s.
last. by striking him on the head with
hammer.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-04
BURLINGTON TICKET OFFICE.
S23 Main Street.
To the Patrons of The Journal.

We wish to make our service to you alb
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please telephone $50. If you will do this
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If you have no safe place for the paper
please inform us and we will try to make
one. Telephone 80.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-04
nr. Witherspoon Dead.

LOUISVILLE. KY. Nov. 3.-Dr. T. D.
Witherspoon. president of the Louisville
Physiological seminary, and an eminent Pres
byterian divine. died at his home in this;
city tonight. DR.. Witherspoon was prom
inent in the general councils of the South
ern Presbyterian church for more than
thirty years.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-04
Charleston sails to Take 1IoiIo.

WASHINGTON. Nov. 3-Admiral Dewey
cabled the navy department to-day that the
Charleston had sailed from Manila for
Iloilo on the Island OF Panay. This is the
last seat of Spanish power of any account
in the Philippines.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-04
Envelope Trust Begin. Business.

CHICAGO, Nov. 3.-Evidence that thu
long threatened trust among the manu-
facturers of envelopes has become fact
has reached the paper stationery trade in
the shape Of circulars quoting an advance
averaging % per cent in all grades of en-
velopes. The trust is said to control 81
per cent Of the production.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-04
Omaha Attorney n Suicide.

OMAHA. NEB.. Nov. 3.-CnarleS Offutt, a
well known attorney, while temporarily de
ranged through Illness, shot himself through
the head, dying instantly. Mr. Oliutt was
a native of Kentucky and was twice speak
er of the house of the Kentucky legislature.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-04
Missouri Youth in Trouble.

Frank Oaks living five miles southwest of
here, was bound over to the grand jury
to-day for assaulting the S-year-old daugh
ter of Sherman Winner. farmer living in
the same neighborhood. Oaks is IS years
,tI
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-04
Woman Held for Deadly Assault.

GUTHRIE. o. T., Nov. 3.-(Special)
Mrs Mary Marks was to-day bound over
to the district court under $500 bond, for
deadly assault. She had a dispute with
W. c. Barnhll over Il cotton crop and
snapped a gun in his face. The gun, how
ever was not discharged.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-04
Golfers Arrive I'm BabI,

WASHINGTON, Nov IA cablegram re-
ceived at the navy department to-day an
nounced the arrival at Bahia of the coIIiers
Justin. Scindia and Sterling. 50 that Cap
tain Barker has now in that harbor all Of
the squadron with which he sailed for
HoOOlulu
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-04
Leoti. Kas.. store Burned.

LEOTI, KAS., Nov. .3.-(Specfal) This
morning at 6 o'clock the general store Of
E. r. Hines was completely destroyed by
fire. Not a dollars worth of goods was
saved The loss on goods is 4,000 on
building. 5000: insurance small
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-04
Hamilton. Mo-. Dentist Dead.

HAMILTON MO. Nov. 3.-(Special) DIR.
+. NJ Mcdonald, dentist. aged %. died here
this morning of typhoid fever. He grad
rated from a dental school at Kansas City
in 1897, and located here at once. His re-
mains were shipped to Windsor. Mo-. this
evening for interment. His parents reside
tlnnra
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-04
Reserved for the navy. Use

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3.-The president
has issued a proclamation. reserving for
the use of the United States navy certain
water front property in Honolulu selected
by Captain Tanner recently.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-04

The speech was enthusiastically received
by the large audience. Voshafl is making
a strong campaign of the district. and Re
publicanS believe here that he will succeed
in defeating Bland.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-04

More cases OF sick headache, bilious
ness, constipation, can be cured in lesa
time, with less medicine. and for less
money, by using Carter's Little Liver Pills
than by any other means.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-04
HENRY VAN BRUNT HONORED.
Kansas City Man Elected President of
American Institute of
Architects.

WASHINGTON. Nov. 3.-The convention
of the American Institute of Architects
closed its annual sessions to-day at the
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-04
Another Oklnhoma City Fire.

OKLAHOMA CITY. o. T, Nov. S-(spe-
freight depot was destroyed by fire: esti-
mated loss. $4,000. During the fire two
thieves tried 10 hold up John Hrabe, a
full. but Hrabe received a bullet grazing his
temple and making a severe scalp wound.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-04
BURLINGTON ROUTE SPECIALS.
REDUCED RATES.
Chicago. S5.S5-St. Louis, $500.

uoMEsEEKERs EXCURSIONS TO THE
WEST AND NORTHWEST,
First and third Tuesdays, November and
December.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-04

Persons whose occupation gives but
little exercise are victims of torpid liver
and constipation. Carter's Little Liver
Pills will relieve you.
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S5.OO-St. Louis-S5.O0
Via the Burlington Route.
The oasis., 1898-05-28
.,,rs AND rors rSs

" The steers were one year old and up.
 pnoorix Herald: F. B. Deyereanx
 on the Santa Fe this evening ', Williams. Arizona, to meet
 nnent of bulls which he brings lh ,n the east to sell to the stockmen of Arizona.
 .rbe Tucson star of Tuesday says Aout BOO yearling calves were yester- ',ay purchased by Rosario Brena TOT s,yioc shipment, and ITO head Of cat
 reached the stockyard. They are ,t nronerty of Mr. Amado, proprie- .ar of the Alamo Bonito ranch.
 ,rIzona Republican: There is no .,ass of men in existence anywhere vbocan stand prosperity in moreeasy Banner than the Arizona cattlemen' ouite A number ef them in this sec ton of the territory who are reported o ohaye large rolls in their pockets, tbe results of recent sales, do not 4sen snort diamond overall buttons. Tncson Citizen: About ITO head or eattle reached the stock yards here Yesterday. They are from the Alamo ponito ranch and are owned by Mr. Amado, proprietor of the ranch They were driven in slowly and seached the yards in pretty good con diton notwithstanding the intensely hot weather Of the past two days.
 Enterprise. Several outside cattle Anyers ind themselves pinched for honey 10 remove cattle purchased a ss weeks ago As result. many Nil lose the forfeit money psin at ibe me of the purchase Tbe de- snao tor cattle is stronger than ever, bul eastern bankers are too timid Co loaa tho money necessary to buy and shlp
 Phpnix Herald; J. II. W. Jensen has sold his ranch and range and his entre stock of cattle on Coon creek, a tributary to che Upper Salt river in GlIa county. He received SlS.50 for eyery foot of stock, big, little, young, old, fat or lean. He will leave on Friday to begin gathering the cattle and later will probably go to Callior- nia to spend the summer.
 Prospector: Advices from Fort Worth state that firm in New Mexico lately borrowed Sl40,000 on 10000 head of cattle. Several similar transactions are reported from other parts of New Mexico and number from the Texas Panhandle. These transactions tend to show that the rlgor Of the money market, so far as cattle is concerned, has been greatly relaxed.
 Gazette: Dr. Norton returned Thursday from Bsbee. where 1000 head of Mexican cattle are seeking entrance to this country. Although | practically healthy, Government Ins- pector Allen, decided to held them in H quarantine. Dr. Norton was willing, however to allow their passage on lhe railroad to their destination, as ne was of the opinion this would be perfectly safe.
 SIockman. Cattle dealers believe tue price of beef on foot will go up to u'e cents before spring California w'll have nothing like her usual sup p'i oI beet on feed, on account of the aiouOn' and the prices paid for hay 'u's summer will influence the owners VI 'ne pastures to cut It for hay in ,'eau oi pasturing, as has been done Y0lore. Even grain is cut for hay, SC