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Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-21
THEosoPHlsTs DIVIDED.
Mrs. TinRley's Assumption of Infnl-
libility Causes a Split in
American Society.


Chicago. Feb. 20.-The principle of autoc-
racy in the American Theosophical So
ciety caused a permanent division in the
organization to-day. The Subservient way
in which the majority bowed down before
the assumptions of supreme power, tenn
poral and occult infallibiIty by Mrs. kath-
crime a. Tingley, has driven the Hargrave
element out of the society.
After the faithful had placed her on the
Blavatsky pedestal, Mrs. Tingiey issued a
proclamation that she had recently organ
ized the Universal Brotherhood in. ac-
cordance with the plans of the late w. q.
Judge. She quoted from their writings to
show that they considered theosophy in 4
broader sense than commonly presented:
that they were devoted to the universally
of the brotherhood of man. a brotherhood
that would be helpful and protective in its
operation. The proclamation declared that
the time had now arrived 10 make public
the purpose of the dead leaders and to es-
tabiish the league as the form OF govern
ment of the theosophists. Mrs. Tingley has
been made "outer head "officIal head of
the Esoteric school. and Header in theo-
sophical thought. with many other honors.
She named T. August Nersheimer for pres
ident. The Hargrave-Spencer element Or
ganized a convention OF their own to-day
in the Palmer house. They cling to the
old name and reject the universal brother
hood scheme. While asserting that the
theosophical society has no leader, they de-
cline to express their ideas on the inspired
leadership question. They will not even go
SO far as to openly question the inspired
position of Mrs. Tingley. Among the Lead
ers who are said to be srrayed on the Har-
grave side are Mrs. Ella NJ. Judge. wife
of the predecessor of Mrs Tingley, as the
head of the Esoteric school.
II. S. Spencer. the leader of the anti
nd ne-t t<>1 1at- ~,
which he said: We are not the seces-
sionists. The persons who voted yester-
day to go over TO the universal brotherhood
are the dissenters. The TheoSophical So
ciety of America still remains. The action
of the persons in convention yesterday was
In conformation Of the constitution
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-21
THE WOUNDED AT KEY WEST.
Hairbreadth Escapes Told of by the
Survivors Seem AImost
Miraculous.

Jacksonville. Fla, Feb. "A special to
the Times-Union and Citizen from Key
West. Fla. says: The following are the
wounded in the marine hospital here:
C. J. Dressler. of New York city; frac-
tured Jaw. fractured kneecap. wound In
breast and neck.
George Fox, Grand Rapids, Mich: cut on
head. right arm burnt, foot and hand cut.
Robert Hutchins, colored. New York;
arms and face badly burned.
Frank c. Thompson. Austin. ILL.,; dislo-
Gated ankle. arm cut and bruise on side.
Carl Christensen. Sweden: right arm and
leg bruised and burned: arms and head
bruised and badly shaken up.
William II. Thompson, New York city;
back hurt, side bruised and both hands
burned.
George Worth. Brooklyn; bruised on leg
and neck.
Patrick Foley. Mount Vernon, n. Y; cut
On nose, eyes and mouth. He Is the most
seriously hurt and is in great pain.
Martin Larson. Philadelphia; was in the
hospital when the explosion took place;
he has had continued fever, but is now
convaIescing.
The marine hospital men are the most
seriously hurt, but none are in danger of
dying. They are cheerful and keeping ND
good spirits.
The wounded at the United States bar
racks hospital could not be seen, but the
commanding officer stated that none was
dangerously kurt.
Among those seen were William McNair
of Pittsburs, who is slightly injured
George David. Island Malt, slightly IN
jured in the back and hip
Louis Moriniere, Newtonville, Mass, un-
injured.
NJ. Lanrahan, Louisville. KY. uninjured
Thomas Melville, Brooklyn. uninjured He
was on watch on the quarter deck and felt
! a shock followed by an explosion and was
| thrown eight feet in the air and forty feet
from the ship into the water. He swan
| back TO the Maine and climbed aboard
again. He then saved the lives of men
| floating in the water.
Edward Mckay. Of Boston. is uniniured
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-21

He was on duty on the poop deck. only
heard the explosion and was thrown from
port to starboard side and saved his rifle
and ammunition.
NJ. Meehen. uninjured.
X. kushida. Japan, uninjured.
F. Awo. Japan, slight scar on head and
hands.
Westmore Harris, Charles City, Va, un-
injured.
| Peter Larsen. Norway. uninjured.
a. Willis. Keyport. y. Y, uninjured.
John Turpin, Long Branch, uninjured.
d. j. Topfin, New York city. injured.
Harry McCann, of Brooklyn. has
strained back. He was thrown overheard
by the shock from the quarter deck and
Immediately swan back to the ship and at
tempted to get the whale boat out with the
help of Melville, comrade. Many of the
men on the quarter deck who had lost their
presence of mind were thrown overheard by
Mccain and Melville, who afterward sue
ceeded in manning the whale boat. which
sunk from the suction of the ship going
down. They then were rescued by the gig
and were afterward complimented by the
navigator and officers for bravery. Martin
R!ordan. well known diver OF Key West,
who served on the Maine, was saved. He
has been called to Havana by Consul Cen
eral Lee and Captain Sigsbee to complete
the investigation and dive under the ship
to ascertain the true cause of the disaster.
which will be evidence in the investigation.
N. Melville. Brooklyn, uninjured.
Oscar Anderson, Of Sweden. slightly cut.
The remainder of the men at the bar
racks and at the hospital cS+Id not be
seen nor their condition ascertained.
The hairbreath escapes told by the sur
vivors are almost miracles. Men who were
between decks fought. for their lives like
demons to reach the decks. The wounded
who could not get out met their deaths
bravely. As the water rushed into the ship
the cries of the wounded men could be
heard calling for aid. In a few minutes
their doom was sealed. No searchlight was
thrown ON the terrible scene it is not
known why, but gentleman in the city
who was at Havana at the time says that
fifteen minutes after the explosion he was
looking toward the wreck and waiting for
a searchlight to be thrown on the Ship
but none appeared, and the work of res
cuing had to be done in the dark.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-21
ANOTHER ANTI-zoLA RIOT.
Paris Crowd Cheers Libeling Editor
to Jail and Cries s.Death to


Paris Feb. 2O.-Two thousand people as
sembled this afternoon in front Of the
Saint Pelagie prison, well known as a pris-
on for offending journalists. to greet Henri
Rochefort. editor of the Intransigeant. on
entering to serve sentence of five days
Imprisonment for libeling Joseph Reinach.
Conservative deputy for the district of
Digne and editor of the Republique Fran
caise. by charging him with intending to
prove the innocence of Alfred Dreyfus by
the use of forged documents.
At first there were no signs OF force to
preserve order bat as the crowd increased.
a company of Republican guards, headed
by buslers and drummers, a detachment
or police and two squadrons of cuirassiers
were drawn up on each side of the square
in front of the prison. The troops were
received with cries of ''Vive LArmee."
1t was O'Clock before n. Rochefort ar
rived. The crowd fiocked around his car
riage shouting .'Vive Rochefort,'' and .'Vive
Ia Sommnne the PolIee being poWe,lsss
waving his handkerchief and. escorted by
the people. walked to the prison gates.
About fifty of his friends. including Err
the editor of LIE Jour. and the assistant
editors Of the Intransigeant accompanied
him inside the building amid continuous
cheers from the populace.
Suddenly a new gathering of 5000 headed
by NM Milleveye; Thiebaud and Regis
Down with Zola,'' and Death to the
Jews" The police formed across the road
and stopped the progress of the demonstra-
tion. NM. Thiebaud and MiIlevoye began
haranSuing the crowd from some steps,
despite efforts of the police to dislodge
them They advised the crowd TO disperse
in orderly fashion. but to keep on shouting
loyalty and reserve its strength for another
occasion.
NJ. Thiebaud eulogized NJ. Rochefort as
the man who will toll the knell of the
Jews and finally the mob dispersed amid
shouts of ''conspuez lola" and similar
cries.
MN. Millevoye and Thiebaud went to the
police station to demand the liberation of
a dozen people, including the editor of
Petit Parisen. arrested in the course of
the demonstration.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-21
FUSION IN MISSOURI.
Governor Stephens Again Expresses
His Opinion on the Subject
I'm nm InferYiexx.

In an Interview.
Mexico, No., Feb Ex-Governor Stephens
when seen here and asked if there was not
misunderstanding regarding his position
on the fusion question in this state. said:
Il think there is little misunderstanding
as to my position on the subject, except
among those who want to misunderstood
I stand just where always stood. am in
favor of fusion as effected in Missouri in
1896. Where it is necessary in order to de-
feat Republicanism think those Populists
and silver Republicans who are interested
In the triumph Of the principles they advo-
cate should unite with us in state, district
and county. oppose 1t in states and on
state tickets where Democrats are already
In the majority. 1t is unnecessary. In Mis-
souri, am in favor of only Democrats be-
ing put on the Democratic ticket. The Mis-
souri, Democracy is in good shape as we'll as
the national Democracy. Suppose you un-
dertake to put a Populist on the state
Democratic ticket. what are you going to
do with that Democrat who has spent his
money and made a canvass for the place?
I want nothing but Democrats on the DEM
ocratic ticket In this state, but We want
to cordially invite everyone who Is in sym
pathy with the PRINCIPLES of Democracy to
coE.e and go with us.
What do you think, governor of New
York's attitude?"
We cannot afford to compromise with
New York: The people will not accept a
firm"
do you believe that Bryan will have op-
position for the nomination in the national
Democratic convention in 1902"
No. sir; I believe he will be nominated
without opposition"
Governor, what do you think Of that o.
d. Jones interview"
well. o. D. Jones. you know, represents
the middle-of-the-road faetion.''
although there has been considerable
talk over the state about the breach be-
tween Governor Stephens and s. B. Cook,
chairman of the state Democratic commit
tee, the two seemed to be harmonious while
the former was in Mexico. The governor
found time to pay Chairman Cook a couple
of visits at his office.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-21
MANCHESTER MARKET FIRM.
Minor European and South American
Markets Were Good Buyers
Last Week,

Manchester. Feb. 9.-The market last
week was very firm, with a good demand
in all departments. except for the strictly
home trade. prices retaining the gains
made before the cotton reaction.
There was a fair business done and more
was referred back for better limits. There
was q more extended delivery for India
though the trade was hampered somewhat
by the severity Of the Bombay plague and
also by the knowledge that shipments for
Bombay this month may reach 50.M0.0O0
yards.
Besides India, China and Japan. the minor
European and South American markets
have been good buyers. The home trade
alone drags, the engineers strike having
crippled the retail business and leaving
large unsold stocks.
Advices from Germany report a continued
good demand for yarns, but resistance
to any advance
Cloth margins are more than slender The
French market is quiet and shows no
change whatever
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-21
is STEAMER sEAW0RTHY?
The North Pacific. En- Route to Alaska.
Ships Large Quantities of
Water,

Port Townsend, Wash. Feb. 2o.-Steamer
North Pacific from Seattle. en- route to
Alaska, is still here and Is likely to re-
main for some time. Half way across the
straits Of Fuca the steamer was forced
to put back on account Of the heavy seas
which caused the steamer to ship large
quantities of water. Then all but three
of the steamers crew deserted her and
also the passengers. who numbered laO
They declined to proceed further on this
steamer, as they are convinced that she
is not seaworthy.
The managers telegraphed to Seattle for
a new crew. Unless prevented by the au-
thorities the managers say that they will
start North as soon as the new crew a.
rives and the weather moderates. and that
the passengers who do not want to go
can stay behind. but no money will be re-
funded.
When asked by passengers to prevent
the steamer from continuing its northward
voyage. Collector Of Customs Huestis said
that as she had been regularly licensed
by the official inspector of boilers and
carried duly licensed officers, he would not
interfere.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-21
MAY HOLD UP APPOINTMENT.
Major Warmers Nomination May BE
Delayed Pending Disposition of
Several Important Cases.

Washington, Feb. c0-(Special.) The ap-
pointment of Major Warner to be United
States attorney for the Western district Of
Missouri may be delayed for several weeks
owing to the condition Of some important
cases in which the government Is interest,"
ed. pending in the supreme court and the
courts at Jefferson City, Springfield, st.
Joseph and Kansas City. Districty Attor-
ney Walker is now in the city to argue a
live stock case in the supreme court. He
has had an interview with Attorney Gen
eral Griggs and it Is understood that the
attorney general proposed to Mr.. Walker
to remain in office until several important
government cases in which he has been en-
gagged and the issue of which might be
teopardiZed by change of attorneys are
disposed Of. Mr.. Walker is reluctant to do
anything that might inconvenience his sue
cessor, as Major Warner and he are per-
eonal friends, and he has not yet notified
the department of Justice whether he will
retain the office, but Attorney General
Griggs, who is out of town to-day. will
return in the morning and an understand
ing will be reached when they meet to-
morrow. Attorney Walkers term ex-
pired at midnight Saturday, but, of course.
his successor is appointed. For what per-
iod it is proposed to extend his time Is not
known and nothing will be decided until to-
morrow.
John r. Walker, whose term as district
attorney expired Saturday at midnight, is
In Washington and this morning will re-
ceve from Justice Brewer, of the Eighth
circuit. an ad interim appointment as dis
trict attorney and will then appear in the
supreme court of the United States to ar
que for the government the case against
the Traders Live Stock exchange. Of Kan
sas City. that was brought to force the
exchange to disband and quit managing its
affairs the way 1t had been doing.
Mr.. Walker has handled the case from
Its inception. is familiar with every phase
Off and for that reason was requested by
the department of justice to go to WASH
ington and argue the case there. He was
informed prior TO leaving for the capital
that Justice Brewer would give him the
ad interips appointment for that work and
that he would be thus enabled to continue
to act as district attorney until the an
Houncement of his successor was made.
1t is understood that his successor will be
Major Warner and the politicians expect
the nomination to be made by the president
at an early date unless the Spanish war
scare should take on some new phase that
would fully occupy the attention of the
president
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-21
INVADE BRITISH TERRITORY.
French Send Troops Toward SokOte-
Conflict of French and British
Arms Possible.

Akassa Niger Coast Protectorate, West
Africa. Feb a-Intelligence has arrived
here that two French expeditions are ad-
yancing toward Sokoto, capital Of the sui
tanate OF Sokoto. on the Sokoto river In the
extreme north of the Haussau states and
that six French officers, with a force of
90 men, have arrived at Argungu (Ar-
gunhD and Tagga.
The former town Is an important place
on the Sokoto river. about half way from
the sultan's capital and the river Niger,
and is within the British sphere.
The sultan Of Sokoto has commanded the
French force to halt about forty miles from
the capital. The royal Niger Company's
representative. Deputy Agent William
Wallace. Is holding the company's force.
with ammunition and stores in readiness
and is awaiting instructions to assist the
sultan OF Sokoto and to secure French
evacuation of British territory
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-21
PORTER FEARS A CRISIS.
Thinks Maine Was Blown Up From
Without, but 1t VIII BE Diff
cult to Fix Blame.

Philadelphia, Feb. 20.-The Inquirer will
tomorrow print under Washington date a
lengthy dispatch from Robert P. Porter.
ex-superintendent Of census. giving what
he believes to be the policy of the admin
istration regarding Cuba. Mr.. Porter
thinks that Spain shall be asked to allow
the Cubans to purchase their liberty by the
issuance of Cuban bonds, this government
to assume the responsibility of collecting
the customs duties and thus see that the
revenues Of the government are applied
to the payment of interest on. the bonds.
Concerning the Maine disaster, Mr.. Por-
blown up from without, but it will be diff
ficult to fasten guilt upon the Spanish au-
thorities.
He concludes that the situation is critical
and that the coming week may bring about
q crisis.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-21
SYMPATHY FROM Y. M. c. A.
Convention, Expresses Regret
for Maine Disaster.

York, Pa, Feb. 2O.-The tllirtieth annual
convention of the. Pennsylvania State
Young Mems Christian Association closed
tonight with farewell exercises to Christ
Lutheran chapel. Among the resolutions
adopted before adjournment were the fol-
lowing:
Resolved, That In view of the recent
dreadful calamity in the harbor Of Havana.
by which go young men of the state and
nation, while serving their country on
board the battleship Maine, have without
a moments warning been cut off in the
strength of their early manhood, we are
moved to profound sorrow and do resolve
that this organization, whose work by and
for young men, feels 1t to- be its duty in
this hour Of the nations unspeakable loss,
to give expression of its sympathy for the
stricken families of the lamented dead"
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-21
FRANCES E. WILLARD's WILL.
Provides That Her Estate, Valued at
Over 100000, Shall Pass Into
the Temple Fund.

Chicago. Feb. ao-By the terms of the
will of Miss Frances E. Willard. late presi-
dent of the W. C. T. L.. her estate will
pass into the Temple fund. after the life
interests Of Ter secretary. Miss Anna Cor
don. and of her sister-in-law. Mrs. Mary
r. Willard, have expired. The property
consists OF REST cottage" at Evanston,
valued at $4,000. small cottage in the
Adirondacks and g 900 in cash, which was
presented to Miss Willard on her 5Oth BIRTH
day.
BY the original will the estate was to pass
to the w c. T. u, but codicil dated after
the Buffalo convention, diyerts 1t to the
Temple fund. The Temple trustees will
probably waive their rights and leave the
estate entirely to the direct beneficiaries.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-21
BUTTERMAKERs' CONVENTION,
Many Delegates Are Already in To-
peka-Special Trains to Arrive
There To-day.

Topeka, Kas.. Feb. 20-(Special) The
annual convention of the National Butter
makers Association will be held hero this
week beginning tomorrow. Many delegates
have arrived already from various parts
Of the country. The Rock Island and San
ia Fe will both bring In special trains Of
delegates from the East tomorrow.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-21
Workmen Repniring Monitor..

Norfolk, Va, Feb. 2O-Workmen at the
Norfolk navy yard have been engaged all
day on the repairs to the monitors Terror
and Puritan. A draft of men for the latter
vessel arrived this morning. One of their
number died en- route. Naval officers will
not discuss rumors of trouble
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-21
AS NOW VIEWED IN MADRID.
Spanish Government Said to Believe
Disaster to Maine VIII Improve
Relations. -.-

London, Feb. 20.-The Madrid corre-
spopdent Of the Standard says:
1.-THE government is now convinced that
the Maine disaster, instead of estranging,
will tend to improve relations between
Spain and the United States"
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-21
Requiem Services for Maine Victims.

Berlin, Feb. 20.-United States Auibassa-
dor White and the American colony in Ber-
lin were present at the American church
to-day at a requiem service for the victims
of the Maine. The commemorative dis
course was delivered by the Rev Mr..
Dickie.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-21
Milan Ministers Talk of the Maine.

Milan. No., Feb 20.-(SpeciaL) Ministers
Of the various churches in this city to-day
delivered their discourse on the Maine dis
aster. bringing tears to many in their au-
diences.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-21
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Drug
Xists refund money II 1t fails to cure 25c
The genuine has l. B. 9. on each tablet.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-21

Many persons keep Carrer's Little I.fv-
er Pills on hand to prevent bilious attacks
sick headache. dizziness. and find them Just
what they need
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-14
They Got Jincd,

1.-THE most amusing nuptial event
ever officiated at" said good old
Squire Hiram Cate, Of Kentucky, the
marrying magistrate of the Penny
rile,' who died not long since, was
in the winter of II. l was awakened
one cold night about midnight by Wig
orous knocking on my fl ont door.
went to the window, and by the light
Of the moon could see two forms on
my front porch. raised the window
and asked what was wanted. A wom-
an Of the backwoods type, answered
In about this language: Why, hits
us. Jim an me, as wants to git hitch
ed hurried down, and on opening
the door found poorly clad, fnnicky
looking man of about forty, led by a
determined looking woman. of perhaps
thirty. could see that the female
was the business part of the process
sion, and addressed myself to her,
asking why they had chosen such a
late hour for their 'htching affair."
This was the reply in quick, snappy
sentences: Why, hits this way. Jim
Owens is bin a-sparkin' NV me, I
low, for TO yeres, an l got fetched
tired Nv his mincin' wurds, so TUX an
asst him to-nite, I did, eff he wuz ever
gwine ter pop. toll him, I did, l
'spected him 'votedly, and eff he wanted
me, to cum on an less git jined tonte,
er l wuz gwine to take Fletch Bog
gesses' boy, Hez, an settle down. Jim
lowed-he did-he reckined he'd cum,
tho 1t wuz long trip. So took an
fetched him in pap's mill Vaughn.
Didn't l, Jim? Jim nodded doleful
assent In answering the questions I
put to the groom in the ceremony the
brawny better niIe-tenths gave the
bashful spouse about to be the cue, and
she paid me half dollar, taking the
money from Jim's pocket book. 1t
beat any wedding l ever witnessed, I
think"