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Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-31

minority report provided for the election Of
officers by popular vote instead of by the
general council. The final vote was 81 to
"A. and the change was not made, the rules
requiring a two-thirds report. The con-
ventiOn was thus deprived of the right to
elect its officers, the whole thing being cut
and dried. The following general council
was reported by j. Med. Trimble, one
from each circuit in order:
p. c. Hall. H. NJ. Ramey. 8. S. Bass. N.
T. Gentry. J.. w. Matson. George Robert
son. j.. w. Johnson, C. F. Gallincamp. w.
NJ. Williams, ]. D. %ShewaIter. D.B. Holmes,
A. II. Love. J. F. Green, j. P. Johnson E.
J. White, II. c. Timmons, Moses Whybark,
nett.
This committee retired to an ante room
and reported the officers as given above.
Considerable feeling grew out of the mat
ter. those who made a strong fight for
the expression of the popular will being
greatly discounted by their failure.
After the transaction of a few routine
matters the convention adjourned sine die.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-31
High Fee. and Divorces.

To The Journal.
Divorces are too easy. In fact, 1t Is posi-
lively known that Mrs. Jones last week
got a divorce and paid her attorney only
80. This is a shame. No woman should
be permitted to secure a divorce from a
drunken and brutal husband for $40. 1t is
is regulated by its value to the one secur-
ing it.. Now. Mrs. Jones would have given
1900 for a divorce. 1t was worth that to
her. II she was poor and could not pay
that much she should have been compelled
to take in washing and make enough money
to pay something near the value of the
divorce. Divorces are entirely too cheap.
hence easy. Civilization demands that peo-
pie should be made to pay for their mis-
takes. There should be more money get
at-able In the divorce business. Unless 1t is
put within easy reach unfortunate couples
should be forced to feed upon distress.
R.. s..
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-31

dinner givers of the diplomatic circle. Their
homo on X street. Washington, is delight-
July pleasant. and in 1t they have many
interesting. pictures and curios from their
mand as a public speaker by his country
men who reside in the United States. He
unions. and he has done so in San Fran
cisco, ST. Louis and Chicago, as well as
several OF the Eastern cities. Al one of
these meetings recently he made his ad-
dress I'm three languagesIGerman. French
and 1tslian-in order TO be understood by
his audience.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-31

Treasurer-w. B. Teasdale. of Kansas
City.
Secretary-J. ]. Russell, of Mississippi
county.
Executive commi4tee-J. F. Green, of de-
Soto; Elijah Robinson, of Kansas City, and
]. W. Matson, of Pike county.
Judge Klein on Mandatory Injunction
The paper on Mandatory Injunctions.'
by Judge Jacob Klein. of St. Louis. which
was postponed from Tuesday afternoon,
was the first paper of the morning session.
Judge Klein, after an extended review of
the history of the development of jurisdic-
ton of courts of equity, cited many author
tiles in which mandatory injunctions were
Issued.
"a mandatory Injunction" said Judge
Klein, lis one which orders a party plaintiff
or defendant to do a certain act or acts.
These orders have usually been framed in
a negative instead of a positive form. I
am convinced that this should be changed
end that the order should be affirmative
end direct in form as well as in effect.
THE object Of mandatory injunctions Is
to bring the matter in controversy back to
the position from which the wrongful act
has changed 1t. SO that it may be preserved
until the final hearing. In the end, the
cuire relief in this form. II rhe relief is
necessary and proper to be granted it will
be granted without hesitation"
Judge Klein closed with a eulogy upon
the equity of judges by whose ability and
wisdom the splendid system of remedial
justice. the glory of the English and Amer
lean law known as equity, has been devel-
oped and established.
h Papers Read
Hon. Charles o. Tichenor, of Kansas
City. read an able and scholarly paper on
Constitutional Law in Ancient Greece"
Hon. J. D.. Shewalter. of Lexington, read
A paper on Reform in the Practice and
Administration of the Law" He suggested
a much %stricter regard for the observance
of the details of practice. and condemned
the lax administration of the law.
At the afternoon session. Hon. G. A.
Ffnkelnburg, of St. Louis. read a paper on
The Power of the State to Regulate Prices
and Charges"
Mr.. F~inkeinburg's paper was an able
discussion of the subject. and he was
warmly applauded at its close.
The law in this country has always
proceeded on the theory that the public is
interested in competition" said Mr.. Fink
elHburg, 80 hat trusts and combinations
have been the subject of repressive legis-
Iation.
The supreme court in the Mum case
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-31
The Wabash.

Seven hours and fifteen minutes Kansas
City to st. Louis.
Only Complete VestibuIed Train between
Kansas City and St. Louis.
Compartment Cars.
Free Reclining Chair Cars.
First Class High Grade Track.
Air Line.
Always on time.
The Wabash maintains a high standard.
Moral: Take the Wabash.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-31

Nine. Pioda Is a tall. fair blonde and of
charming personality. She Is Of Italian ex-
traction. but the love of liberty flows in her
veins also, for her father was e1iled from
his native land while fighting for its indie
pendence. 1t was during this exile, while
the family were in Paris. that Nine. Pioda
was born. and she was educated there. But
in course OF time her father was allowed
Ia return TO Italy, where he was made
a member of the Italian chamber of dep
lister Pioda.
Both Minister and Mime. Pioda are OF hos
pdtable intent. and are among the frequent
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9 PEOPLE IN SOCIETY. O.
o 9 O.

Mrs Howard Gamble is visiting friends here.
DR.. Walton Hall will be the host Of = dinner party
Friday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. B. Tomb returned Tuesday even
Ing from Chillicothe. No.
Mrs. Garrett Ellison has invited rues,s for ,
o'clock luncheon Friday to meet the Misses bold.
Mr.. e. R. Kellogg. who was the guest Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles HochstetIer. of Hyde park. has re-
turned to New York.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Perry and Mr.. and Mrs.. Elijah
Robinson have sent out invitations for Tuesday
evening. April IL. at the Washington. Cards.
Miss vassie James will give a dinner thi. evening
in compliment to Miss Demmon. who is the guest Of
Miss Dean. Miss Demmon will also lie the honored
guest at a luncheon in the tearoom Saturday to be
given by Miss Alice ChappeIl.
Miss Alice Dean gave a channg dish supper Tues
day evening in compliment to Miss Demmon. enter
Miss Demmon. Mr.. Harry Beekm.n.
Miss Sue Barse, Mr.. Warwick MIIIer
Miss Alice Chappsll. Mr.. George Miller.
Miss Simpson. Nj VIII Webb,
DR.. s. G. Cant, Mr.. Perrine
The marriage of Miss walters. eldest daughter Of
the Rev. and Mrs. L. ". Walters. to Mr.. ". G.
stratton. Of Providence. p. l.. took place last evening
DR.. James T. strat.on. Of THIN. O., father of the
groom. performed the ceremony. Mr.. and Mrs.
fasafs ho 1sls '% Resa Mr. Ia a''f II. f2 Wa raeTld ,s t.,, shsir
~ .AelA
in Chula Vista, Cal. the state Of his health not per-
hitting his return to attend the marriage Of his
daughter. MrE- Walters and children will leave
soon to join him at ChuIa Vista.
Miss Workman and Miss Hurley, students in the
Evolutionary department Of the Kansas City College
Of Music will give q recital at Lyceum hall satur-
day afternoon at . o'clock. The programme IN an
pended:
TaranteII. Ranp. Miss Royers.
The Village seamstress' Kate Douglas Wig
gins). Miss Grace Halves.
The Massacre of zoroasssr' crawford). Miss
Workman.
when Jack Comes Late' (HeIen Berren), Mis-,
Hurley.
Vocal solo. Selected. Mrs Berta Richardson-Gun
lack.
How Grandma Danced the Minuet' Mary Dodre,.
Miss Frances McCay.
Tbs Set Of Turquoise q. A. Bailey.
SOun o I Miss Workman
SouuteSs OF Hurley
Miriam. Daisy Hurley
Miss Daisy Hurley
The Julut Waltz RanD. Miss Crockett.
Nanny LII Boy Oh. S. Edwards), Misc
Workman.
The Lsdy Of shalott' CTennysoI. Mis- Hurley,
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-31
Court Briefs.

Subpoenas were issued yesterday and will
b served at once on witnesses for the trial
of James Reid for murder. The trial will
begin in h criminal court Monday.
The will of Conrad Eckert, who died
March II. was probsted yesterday. The es-
tate is left to the widow. Minnie Eckert.
Conrad Eckert left three sons, Frank, Her
man and William,
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-31
TWO GIRLS RUN AWAY.
gan for $40 to Take Them
Away.

Mrs. NJ. human. who lives at 1926 Flora
avenue. reported to the police yesterday
morning that her daughter. Carrie, aged
is. and a friend. Emma Bishop. had run
away from home Tuesday evening and gone
to st. 10 lie. Before going Carrie sold her
graphed the police in ST. Louis and the
girls were arrested yesterday morning as
they left the train Mrs. human went to
DAUGHTER.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-31
Game of Pool End. in Fight.

Charles Duncan. a timer living at Twen-
tieth street and Grand avenue. got into a
quarrel with J. Todd over a game of pool
in a hall at Nineteenth street and Grand
avenue yesterday morning. and was struck
was taken to Central police station, where
DIR. -Longan sewed up a long cash in his
head,
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-31

The Central Trust Company. of Kansas
City, with a capital stock of 800. 90. filed
articles of Incorporation yesterday with Re-
corder Queal. The shares of stock are held
as follows: J. r. Dominick. of Kansas City,
100: R. w. Jones: Kansas City; 10: Garland
NJ. Jones, West Point. Miss. $50: J. G. Hill,
Kansas City. $50: CD. Ames, Kansas City,
2W. The stock is all subscribed and is
half paid up.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-31
Two chatteI Mortgage. Filed.

The Kansas City Bottling Company. 17o1
Holmes street, gave a chattel mortgage
yesterday for s6o5 to the Liquid Carbonic
Acid Manufacturing Company.
Sarah A. Ogden gave a chattel mortgage
yesterday for $50 to Ellen S. DeMatt on
the Model pharmacy at Eighth and Camp
bell.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-31
Changing the Constitution.

A lively debate esued upon the PROPOSE
ton to change the constitution so as to
permit the election of officers by direct vote
instead of by the general council Many
country members. Henry s. Julian in
simulated that the convention would be man
ipulated in the interest of certain candi-
declared against boss rule and
urged the election of officers by popular
vote. Hon. ]. d. Shewalter. a country MEM
Der, took the opposite view and defended
the city member from the aspersions of
bossism.
At the close of the discussion the minor
ity report of the committee to revise the
constitution was substituted for the ma
jority report by a vote Of % to "A. The
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-31

J of the coming event is on the
Store. Each hour you can see
better what we've in mind to
show you to-morrow-the first
. day of April.
You see something of what
. will transpire here by the ex-
! hibition of the goods as they are
: now-walking through the Store
. even, you will see the stir that
: busy decorators make. You
Z will see more and more of it
) until the Store closes tomorrow
: night But you won't e
. nearly all There will be a sur
: prise for you, no matter how
: close you watch the getting
. ready. We mean that this oc-
. casion will be the grandest ever
attempted in Kansas City or the
z West. We've the goods to
. make it so; we've the place to
make it so.
: The will and the power are
. going hand in hand. Counters
full and shelves full of Spring
. Novelties. They crowded out
Z some of the palmer things. ,
Easter comes one week from
. SUNDAY. According to the
prevailing custom a day, it /.
. seems, for the introduction of the J
spring costumes and novelty
wear. Tomorrow and Saturday
: sale will be far enough advanced ,
: for you to buy what you want
$-and we've got it here. Every
. housekeeper, every woman and
: every person should find out
: what she wants be looking
: through the big advertisement in !
{ to-morrow's papers.
: Dress Materials, including
: Silks, will be marvelousIy low
priced. We've purchased espe- ,
. cially for this April Sale, and
: will have astounding bargains in .
just the things necessary for
. spring wear.
: You can't be too anxious for
. the Wash Fabrics, or too early
! on hand, for the dainty new !
. fashions will be in one instance !
: that We know less than half, and
. the others so near the half mark !
( that it makes little difference. !
RIBBONS AND LACES this !
I season everybody knows cling to :
: the summer gowns, too many !
: cannot be worn; and right at this !
{ early season the April first sale !
! will give you chances TO buy !
I yards and yards Of them-not !
: costing you much, either, for :
! purchases have been made that :
: will warrant the most econom- :
! ical in buying extravagantly :
: without being extravaganza
VEILINGS-Many of you have :
! seen evidences of what the spring :
! Veilings are, draped and hang !!
: ing all round the Yelling Coun- :
! tiers. Those of you who have Z
! not have missed a good deal. !
! $4,000 yards will be in this sale :
( Friday at a prIce-well, not more :
! than your carfare, anyway. :
; EASTER GLOvES-There's :
} not much use in telling you all Z
! about the Gloves, for it would )
I take columns and columns, but <
! just this much, watch TO- NOR Z
! rows papers for prices that will :
! be offered in the big April First :
! sale. :
) A JACKET DAY-The prices :
, this season have been moderate, :
! but to fall in line with the other z
! garments In this sale, special !
! prices have been made SO low :
! that We have termed this sale in :
! Suit Department as Jacket Day )
every jacket in the house will :
! be put on sale. 9
! SEPARATE SKIRTS To-
, morrow and Saturday for a small :
! sum you can get one of these z
, handy Skirts, handy because they :
, are all ready to veal. No trouble :
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4 BULLENE, MOORE, EMERY q co. :
Evening star., 1898-04-22

For some time it has been apparent that
the health of Senator Wathall of Missis-
sippi was on the decline. Indeed, when, in
1894, he resigned the remaining portion of
the term he was then serving it was feared
that he would be unable to return to un-
dertake service again, though he had been
elected by his state for another term. These
disIuietins. apprehensions have panied all
who knew this genial able southerner, and
now that his sufferings have ended in his
death there will be sentiment any
side but that OF deep regret for the passing
away OF good man, an upright legislator,
a gallant soldier and a true patriot. Ed
ward c. Walthall was rightfully one OF the
most beloved men in the Senate. His strict
sense of justice in all things, public and
personal. cndeared him to his colleagues,
while his lovable disposition, his kindii
ness and his cheerful, happy nature won
the hearts Of those with whom he came in
contact
Evening star., 1898-04-22
Quick and Effective Work.

The record of the bill authorizing the
resident to call for volunteers and defin-
ig the status of the volunteer army shows
hat can be done by the Two houses when
.casion demands. Introduced Tuesday in
ne House, il was taken up for considera-
;on Wednesday and passed before that day
xpired, receiving full debate and careful
onsideration- 1t was perfected by the S4n-
te committee Thursday morning and
assed by the Senate before adjournment
nat day. Notwithstanding the fact that
conference had been formally ordered
md no conferees designated, conferences
ere held last evening and this morning
etween thOse representatives and senators
Fho would normally be assigned to this
uty. Thus by noon today the two houses
iad reached an agreement through their
representatives., and in short order after
onventlS this agreement was ratified. SO
cat by o'clock the bill had passed the
,.st of its legislative stages. With this in
,ance of expedition before them the MEM
RS of Congress should be able to do good
Nd effective work without delay along such
her lines as may develop during the war.
lime Is precious in such emergencies as the
resent
Evening star., 1898-04-22
\ Week of History

The rapidity with which affairs have
-ecentiy progressed toward actual hos
hities between this country and Spain is
n marked contrast with the leisureIy ad-
ancement of the country toward inter-
.ention in behalf of Cuba during the oast
-wo years. Now that the time has come
or actual fighting TO make Cuba free
verythiES goes ahead swiftly. On Mon
ay the Two houses of Cong ress were ad-
rsting their differences and securing a
orm of Expression that would meet the
1pproval of majority of each branch of
ne national legislature. After rlidnignt
hat agreement was reached. On Tuesday
he resolutions that put an end to ali fur
her maneuvering between the capitals
Sere laid before the President who de-
-ded that there were grave reasons for
ithholdins his approval for a few hours
III w edneSjay the resoiuticns were signed
Ind an ultimatum was sent to Spain anu
= s-multaneously handed to the Spanish min
ster at this capital. The latter forthwith
-ook his departure. thrs evidencing the
ispleasure of his government. On Thurs
dy the American minister at Madrid was
lsmissed before he had an opportunity
present the ultimatum, but this diplo-
matte trick on the part of Spain was OF
10 df IAN as spain had been served with
re document in this city. Thus within
our days the American Congress and Ex-
tutive acted In unison to demand Spain $
sithdrawal from Cuba. while Spain broke
II all diplomatic relations and virtually
eelared War in this fashion. Following
.ose upon these stages of the affair came
rde=s 10 the powerful squadron al Key
Vest TO sail for Cuba TO invest that island
nd begin the blockade that is TO mark
le first step toward the expulsion of the
paniards. The fieet sailed this morning
nd the first shot of the war was fired by
n American cruiser in stopping Spanish
feighter- The NTH day OF the week
'rought action Few weeks in all the
merican chronology viii be found with
many momentous events crowded to-
sther
Evening star., 1898-04-22

to neutral ground without a sign of annoy
ing attention. Th. two episodes afford one
more striking example of the difference In
the Spanish and the American tempera-
ments. The former is excitable, prone to
creating a disturbance, thoughtless Of con-
sequences, unable to foresee results or to
appreciate proprieties. The latter is de-
libcrate in Judgment but quick in action,
discrminative and seldom uproariou3 in
anger. The Spanish minister, Immediately
Upon securing a foothold upon Canadian
soil, proceeded to fling insults at the Ameri-
can people and government. The American
minister has preserved his dignity at all
times through this trying crisis, whatever
faults OF procrastination may be laid at his
doors by his own countrymen. He has at
no time slurred Spain or the Spanish peo-
pie. and even now, after his exciting eXper-
fence in leaving the country, he has nothing
derogatory to say about them. If the Euro
rean galleries, that have been SO persist
emily appealed to by Spain in this emer-
sency. may chance to be looking and lis
tening. the difference in these two cases
can not fell to carry an instructive lesson
III national manners.
Evening star., 1898-04-22

The manifesto issued yesterday by Cap
tain General Blanco at Havana is amusing
reading to the people of America who have
a fair understanding of the logical pro-
cesses by which this country has been
brought to regard war with Spain as a
necessity of modern civilization. General
Blanco says:
without any reason or legality, without
the least offense on our part, and at time
when they have received from us only
proofs of friendship, the United States are
forcing us into war just at the moment
WHEN quietude began to settle over the
country, when production was f1ourishing,
consme rec taking courage, and peace ap-
preaching. with the cooperation Of all
classes and all parties under the new in
stitutions granted by the mother country"
This placid assumption of entire inno-
cence is delightful OF course. there has
been no offense on the part of Spain, save
the devastation of an entire colony, the
starvation of two hundred thousand people,
and the murderous destruction Of an Amer
lean battle ship in time of peace.
Evening star., 1898-04-22
Wash inEtOn Leads the Way.

1t has been definitely determined that the
entire net proceeds of the art loan exhibit
ton now in progress in the old Corcoran
Gallery building shall be appropriated for
the benefit of the sick and wounded soldiers
and sailors engaged in the pending war
with Spain. The original purpose of the
public-spirited projectors of the exhibit was
to devote its profits to SOM two or three
local charities. but in view of the trresist-
ible sweep of events it has been unani-
nously decided to give the affair broader
and more patriotic scope and donate the
entire outcome to the purpose above indl-
Gated. This is in every way most COM
n,endable conclusion. 1t makes the national
capital very properly the pioneer In the
good work of raising relief or comfort
fund for the gallant boys in the field and on
our ships. and points out to the other cities,
hamlets and towns of the country line of
duty which they should not be and GER
tainly will not be slow to follow.
1t does another thing which thu people of
Washington themselves should not over
look. 1t puts upon them the noble duty of
swelling this fund to the largest proper
tions possible. To this end the spacious
building should be crowded to its fullest ca
pacity as long as the exhibition lasts. and
the exhibition itself should be prolonged be-
yond the term originally set for it. A sight
of the rare and beautiful objects on view is
in itself and under any circumstances worth
much more than the admission price
charged. But this is as nothing. When the
proceeds are to BE- SO worthily applied what
might be regarded as the mere source of
elevating pleasure becomes a patriotic pub
lie duty. Therefore let the exhibition be
continued. AMI let the place be crowded un-
til it Is closed. In this way the national
capital will do d double service. She will
not only worthily testify anew to her we'll
known reputation for public spirit and lib
erality in all good works, but she will set
noble example to the other cities of the
country.