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The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-08-12

Take Cascarets, Candy Cathartic loo or 25c.
II G. G. fail to cure druggists refund money.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-08-12

Notwithstanding all the arguments
that have taken place, but few debata.
BILE questions have ever been settled.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-08-12

Only truthful man knows how
much he lies.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-08-12

It Is easy enough to say bright
things; the difficult part is to think OF
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-12
RIOTING AT OKMULGEE.
Letter Received Confirming the story
of Trouble mt the Creek
CAPITAL.

FORT SMITH. ARK. Nov. 1.-THE re-
port of serious trouble at Okmulgee. cap
ital of the Creek Indian nation. on election
Gay. has been confirmed by the receipt OF
a letter from prominent citizen of WaS-
oner who was at Okmugee last Tuesday.
when the riot occurred. One man was
killed outright and eight others were
wounded during fight which occurred late
Tuesday evening. The trouble arose be-
tween the fullbloOds and the mixed breeds.
The Creek council was in session and the
treaty party and the anti-treaty party
were discussing the election. when a gem
er;l fight broke out in the council room.
The cause of the fight was dispute over
the ratification OF the Dawes-Creek treaty.
which seems to have carried by small
nIa jority.
Clubs pistols knives and chairs were
brandished and used freely in the row.
and pandemonium reigned for half an hour.
When the room was finally cleared by the
guards it was found that one man was
dead on the floor and eight others had been
wounded, some of them seriously. Their
names are not stated. The writer OF this
information says that the situation is crit
ical, and that further trouble Is expected.
IL 1t has not already occurred. Inspector
Wright. who was sent to Okmulgee by the
interior department. saw message TO
Marshal Bennett. at Wagner. requesting
him to send all the deputies he could spare
to assist in suppressing further trouble.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-12

ship or sectionalism- Our interests are
national in the highest degree. They en-
brace two hemiSpheres. They involve the
welfare of a hundred millions of the hu-
when we will require not only the ablest
men. but many of them. In every depart
ment. to protect and administer the affairs
of the nation.
God give time like this demands strong
minds. great hearts. true faith and ready hands.
Men whom the lust OF Office does not kill:
Men whom the spoils OF Office cannot buy;
Men VINO possess opinions and a will;
Men who have honor. men who will not lie.
The important and great questions which
had to be met and had to be decided dur
ing the last few months, have had a broad
enlng influence upon the great mass OF
our people. They have been uplifting to
ciety They have turned the attention of
our people to the great power and re-
sponsibility of our republican institutions
and true interests as people and a ma
ton. not only at home, but throughout
enabled to give freedom to millions Of the
oppressed. and / believe that we will be
able to extend to them the hand of sup
port and secure for them a full measure
In behalf of the army and for myself.
wish to return my most heartfelt thanks
for this most cordial greeting"
letter from President Mckinley was
read and the presidents health was drunk
standing.
General Nelson NJ. Curtis proposed three
cheers for General Miles, as also did a
member of the staff of Governor Bushnell.
Mr.. Choate then. in a tribute to the navy.
introduced Rear Admiral Henry Erben. He
was received with cheers as he rose 10
speak.
II thank God that joined the navy when
] was 10 years of age. and that l am in
IL VET he said.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-12
WAS ONCE WEALTHY.
LeavenwOrth. n Pioneer Furnf-
ture Manufactures.

John Sorenson one of the wealthiest mer-
chants of Leavenworth. Kas.. who died
Thursday in little cottage tenement. 2i2f
Locust street, the home of his six children.
was for years a furniture manufactur-
er and wholesaler. He went to Leayen-
worth in 1865 and took an active interest
in building up the town. For fifteen years
he was partner and foreman in the J. l..
Abernathy. Furniture Company. at Leaven
worth. He accumulated a large fortune in
the furniture business and as contractor
of prison labor at Lansing. kas. He built
and owned several factories. wholesale and
retail houses. In 1855 his factory at Sew
enteenth and Main streets. in Kansas City,
burned. Three buildings and their entire
space of a few years. each with heavy
losses. One by one his farms and city
property, consisting of houses and lots We're
sold in his efforts to recover and again re-
build after each fire. until In 1889 he had
lost everything.
He went to Oklahoma and took a claim at
the opening near Oklahoma CITY. His wife
was divorced from him and married. His
children say he grieved over this conttnu-
ally. and it hastened his death. About
three years ago another trial came to him
in the total loss of his eyesiSht-
He came to Kansas City a few weeks
ago to visit his children. His death was
due to Brights disease. He was uncon-
scious for several days before his death.
but was able to recognize the voices of
his children and at the end he claimed
his dying wish to see them again was
granted ana tnat ne hHc" tueH
The funeral yesterday afternoon was con-
Quoted by the Odd Fellows, of which he
had been a member for thirty years. Burial
was in Union cemetery.
His cI.!dren are John SOrenson, en-
ploye of the Abernathy Furniture Com
pany. of Kansas City: Samuel. Emma,
Matilda. Mary and Elmer Sorenson. The
last-named is employed by the Economy
Furniture and Carpet Company. Of Kansas
City He has brother. Otto Sorenson. a
furniture manufacturer in the West bot
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-12
w. C. 7. u. IN SESSION.
Annual Convention sof the National
Organization Began af st.
Paul Yesterday.

ST. PAUL. MINI, Nov. 1.-THE two
most prominent IDEAS in this, the opening
day of the annual convention. Of the Ma
tional Womans Christian Temperance
Union. have been reverence for the men,
DRY of the departed leader, Miss Willard,
and reviving of the spirit and history of
the original crusaders of 1874. 1t is the
anniversary of the latter and this con-
yention the memorial convention" is the
first coming together of the temperance
women in national convention since the
death of Miss Frances Willard, whose life
and work were synonymous with the
union. Most of the day was devoted to
paying tributes of respect and love to the
promoted ones of the W. c. T. L.. u
few reports being heard late In the after
noon. The evening was the occasion for
the formal welcome of the delegates.
The attendance is large and the big au-
ditorium of the Peoples church. where the
convention meets, was filled with delegates
and visitors all day. while the Railways,
classrooms and lecture room were scene
of active work in the interest of many
branches of the work.
Mrs. Rutherford, president of the Domin-
ion w. c. q. T., and Miss Wiggins Do
minion lecturer and organizer. are here
from Toronto, Canada, also three other
delegates from Canada. Mrs. Bell corre-
spending secretary of the Manitoba In
ion. among them.
The convention this afternoon extended
hearty greetings to the Canadian delegates.
Seattle. Philadelphia. Washington City
Kansas City and Boston are rival contests
fund of $1,000 for the entertainment of
the convention il II goes to the Puget sound
city.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-12
BANK ROBBERS MAKE 4 GOOD HAUL
AT kIRksVILLE, MO.
GOT $4,000, CASH AND BONDS
SAFE OPENED WITHOUT STOPPING
THE TINE LOCK-.
Method Used Was Evidently That
known as "Taking Up Slack
Thieves Left the Silver
Loss Partly Covered
by Insurance.

KIRKSVILLE. MO. Nov. 11.-(Special)
The kirksyille Savings bank was robbed
last night of about 5000 In gold 5000 in
bank notes and $1,000 in negotiable United
States bonds. making a total haul of S21.-
cO. The entrance to the building and the
opening of the safe were accomplished
with entire success. and evidently by pro-
fessionais. Nothing was known of the rob-
berry until this morning, when the janitor
opened the bank and found silver money
strcwn about the floor. 1t was found that
the vault door had been opened by drill
ing the lock. The safe. Mosler screw,
was turned upon its side, and it is sup
posed to have been opened by what is
known as taking up slack" No explosive
was used, and the timelock was running.
The bonds were the property of Samuel
Reed. of Carthage, Mo.
The other banks of the city came to the
rescue of Cashier Ringo. and offered pIeu-
ty of money TO enable him to continue bus
mess without interruption. The bank car
ried insurance covering part of the stolen
treasure.
There are no clues to the robbers. The
only attention attracted by their operations
was that Of Mrs. Leech, dressmaker who
lives near the bank. Mrs. Leech felt a jar
about . o'clock. evidently when the safe
Sas turned upon its side. and went upon
the street to see what had caused the dis
tnrbance Size saw nothing to indicate the
presence Of burglars except a dim light in
the banking room, and this she supposed
came from the stove. No mention was
made of the matter until this morning.
The officials of the bank have offered a
reward of $1,000 for the capture OF the rob-
|
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-12
LEAVES CAUSE A WRECK.
Two Express Trains Collide in Penn.
sylvania and Five Men
Are Killed.

WILKESBARRE, PA, Nov. 1.-THE
Buffalo express on the Lehigh Valley rail-
road, which left New York at $50 last
night ran into the New York & Phiadel-
phia express going east on WilkeSbarre
mountain at 8 o'clock this morning. The
Buffalo express had orders to stop on a
siding on the ountain andlet the New York
express pass. AS Engineer Kohling ap-
preached the siding. he discovered that the
air brakes would not work. The train was
moving about thirty miles an hour down
a grade. The engineer whistled frantical-
ly for the hand brakes. He knew the
other train was about due. He reversed
his engine and stuck to his post, but
could not avert the collision. In less than
a minutes. the express from the west,
drawn by two heavy engines, hove in
sight. A terrible crash followed on a curve
in a deep cut. Nearly all the passengers
on both trains We're asleep. Many of these
Were thrown ont of their berths by the
shock, but none was severely injured. The
engine and baggage and express cars were
IN as possbe mssR m the dend and injured
were taken from under the engine and
cars.
The killed are: William Texheimer, fire.
Cregor. express messenger. Easton: Jacob
Engleham. brakeman. Easton: John Nc
Nally, engineer. White Haven. The in
York York badly scaided: John Kohling, en- en-
gineer. Wilkesbarre, badly scalded; Charles
Morgan, express messenger, scalded about
head: John Shantield. brakeman, cut about
head.
An investigation shows that a heavy
wind storm prevailed on the mountain last
night which caused the leaves from the
engine ploughed into these leaves, which
cloSsed the braking apparatus.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-12
ARE THEY THE BANDITS?
Six Men, Three HaiIinR From Missou-
ri, Arrested for Minnesota
Train Robbery.

MOoRHEAD, MINI, Nov. 11.-Six men
supposed to have been engaged in the hold
up of the Great Northern coast train near
Fergus Falls were captured here this MORN
ing by Chief of Police Murphy. Four of the
men arrived at the Exchange hotel here to-
gether, and two others came about an hour
later and inquired for the first four. All
had large revolvers. Two sets of burglar
tools and two dark lanterns, three sticks Of
dynamite and four dynamite caps were
found on them. Each man had three hand
kerchiefs. The men had about 500 among
them. They gave their names as W. c.
Ross, ]. C. Hall, c. F. Huffman, b. l.. Mi
not NJ. Morris and ]. B. Edwards. None is
more than 30 years old. and all are bright
and intelligent in appearance. Three claim
to come from Missouri There seems little
doubt that they are the men implicated.
and that they had agreed to rendezvous at
Moorhead. A number of other robberies,
including that of an elevator at Evansville
and bank at Battle Lake, are now cred
tied to this gang.
TIE men tonight attempted to saw the
bars of the cells. They were searched
again. and seven fine saws were found
sewed in the flap of a coat pocket. Ono
of the men was recognized as Link Thay-
er. who played bali in Moorehead several
years ago.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-12
would make the heart of any soldier

would make the heart of any soldier
proud.
THE wars of the past have had their
objects. their achievements and glorious re-
manity, and in behalf of a heroic people.
who. for many years. have been struggling
against cruel atrocities, oppression and
the depotism of a cruel monarchy. II has
been most remarkable in many respects. 1t
has presented one series Of victories with
The flag of the United States has not been
lowered in a single instance. Not foot
of ground has been Surrendered: not Il
soldier, gun or rifle has been captured by
the enemy. The American soldiers and
sailors have been true to the principles and
the honor and glory of the American
arms.
"Ona great blessing to the country in this
brief but decisive war has been to firmly
unite in bonds of mpershable union all
sections of the United States-North,S South,
East and West.
Still more 1t has given us reason and
opportunity TO appreciate our obligation to
the mother country for the dignified and
powerful influence of the British empire in
the maintenance of our principles and
rights.
There are other fields to conquer. The
past has gone and the future opens the
doors to greater responsibilities, and trust
to greater progress and prosperity.
I'VE are ascending to a clearer atmos-
| should take a stronger position than ever
before occupied by our government and
people. We cannot longer confine ourselves
to the narrow limits that governed us in
the past. Much has been said of what has
| been the ruling policy of the people. This
| much. ! think, is apparent TO all: That
| the grave responsibilities of the nation are
too great TO be contaminated by partisan,
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-12
GENERAL WOODS TOUR.
Santiago Commander Inspecting the
Country That Is Under His
JurisdfcfiOn.

GUANTANAMO, PROVINCE OF SAN
TIAGO DE CUBA, Nov. 11.-General Leon
ard Wood. governor of the military depart
ment of Santiago, who is now In this dis
trict. in the course of his tour of inspec-
ton along the coast, visited to-day the
town of Jamaica, and also two sugar plan
tations where troops are stationed.c The
visit proved exceedingly interesting, show
ing not only the fearful effects Of the last
three years OF internal struggle, but also
the prosperity that is gradually returning.
He found the laborers and their children
all looking welI' and comfortable.
At the Soledad plantations. belonging to
Messrs. Brooks, General Wood stayed for
several hours. These are typical planta-
tions-among the Oldest in Cuba The COM
mander had luncheon there, with a menu
of venison and game fowl, of home rails
ing" In the course of the afternoon he
inspected the country between Soledad and
Guantanamo.
Senior Perez, the new mayor of Guanta-
namo called toward dusk upon General
Wood, and reported his experience during
the first day of his mayorafty. General
Wood said to him, in the course of the
interview "You Cubans are now on trial
before the world, and you must show what
you are able to do in the matter of self
government
"The Americans would be pleased to give
q stable government to Cuba in the course
of twelve months. Let us see IL the Gu
bans are able to govern themselves, or IL
It will be necessary to make some other
arrangement. The Americans are now do
ing everything they can to give the Cubans
an opportunity TO display the administra-
tive ability they have"
General Wood who, in the course of the
day, appointed several other civic officers.
left shortly before dark for Caimanera, on
board the Hist. He will leave there at
daybreak tomorrow for Gibara.
- The officers of the Third immune regi-
ment, who are getting up a regimental
football team, told General Wood before he
left that they would challenge the Sam
tiago regiments. He replied that he would
try to arrange matches adding that he
was a great believer III the value of such
fnter-regimentaI contests, and quoted the
famous remark of the Duke of Wellington,
that the battle of Waterloo was won on
the playing fields OF EtoB.
A cable message was received by General
Wood during the day from General Calixto
Garcia, at Santa Graz del Sur, where the
Cuban assembly has been in session for
some time asking for a transport to take
General Garcia and sixty friends to Ha-
yana. No United States transport Is avail
able. 1t has been well known that dele
gates were. for the most part, stranded.
as a recent application was made for a
s,pply of 'indigent rations, which. as the
assembly Is virtually military body, rep
resentfng armed men, We're refused.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-12
MISSOURI BRIDGE GIVES WAY.
Farmer Living Near Maryvillc Killed
and His Brother Serious
" Injured,

MARYVTLLE. MO. Nov. I1.-(SpecialJ
Herman ]. Schaffer. living ten miles south
of Maryville. was instantly killed this
morning, and his brother. J. J. Schaffer,
seriously injured. The Schaffers were drv-
ing an engine over the White Cloud river
bridge, when it gave way. The engine
went through, carrying both men with 1t.
Both were caught between the engine and
separator and Herman had the entire top
of his head cut off. and was terribly man
gIed His brother escaped with his life,
but was very seriously injured. and may
Gle. Both men were prominent and well
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-12
FATAL TENEMENT FIRE.
Two Persons Burned to Death and
Two Others Will Die at New
Bedford, Mass.

NEW BEDFORD, MASS. Nov. 1.-TWO
persons perished in a tenement house fire
in the mill district early this morning, and
four others We're badly burned. two of
whom will die. The dead are: Della De-
chau, aged 2S, and a baby belonging to
Mrs. Godky.
The injured are: Eugene Pothier, aged
80. will de: Georgiana Godky, will die:
Mrs. Adelaide Goudreau. Miss Goudreau
and Mrs. Bradley. overcome by smoke.
The house was owned by Adelaide Goud-
reau. whose family lived on the second
floor. and the others on the third floor.
All the parties were asleep when the fire
broke out in barn adjoining and rapidly
communicated to the house. The barn was
DESTROYED and the house Quilted. 1t Is re-
marliable that anyone escaped.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-12
WHY NOT POETS, TOO?
Rev. MIR. Scott Demands Perspicuity
in PrOse Writers and Thinks Po-
cts Should Be Iucid

The present popular demand for perspicu-
ity in prose writings and tolerance of
obscurity in poetical works was the theme
of Rev. Mr.. W. T. Scotts paper upon the
"Perspicuity OF Style in Literature at the
meeting of the Greenwood Club last night
The speaker cited Fichte and Kant as
writers of obscure prose and Huxley and
Tyndall as clear writers. Browning was
mentioned as the most obscure of poets.
The paper was plea for clearness in poet
ry as well as in prose. A very lively dis
Cussion followed the reading Of the paper.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-12
Americans Die of Fever.

HAVANA, Nov. u.-W. A. Williams, the
Snw from fever for some time past, died at
= O'clock this morning. F. 7. Stewart. the
clerk attached TO the qIlartermasters de-
t%is morning. The condition OF ]. y. Cald-
Geii the third of the American party who
fa s heen suffering from fever. is unchanged.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-12
WONDERLAND COLLAPSE.
COrOncr's Jury Begins IN Investiga-
tiOn Into the Cause of the
Disaster.

DETROIT, MICH, Nov. 1.-THE inquest
upon the deaths Of the twelve victims OF
the Wonderland theater collapse was be-
gun to-day. Some important testimony
was elected regarding the character and
construction of the iron trusses which
supported the roof which fell with such
fatal effect.
julius Mablemann, who painted this iron
work. testified that he saw several drilled
not been inserted. He asserted also that
i'll some places rivets We're out and the
holes burst and ragged. The jury visited
little additional knowledge from the In
specton.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-12
Aged Kan.an n suicide.

MOUND CITY. kAS.. Nov. 11.-(SpecialO
Jacob Hickman. an old resident Of this city.
was taken suddenly Ill yesterday mornilg
gone for some time, and. being alone md
in destitute circumstances. 1t is thought he
took poison with suicidal intent. One
daughter resides in Kansas City. Kas.,
where Mrs. Hickman has been staying. and
the other IN Emporia. kas-
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-12
Other Death. and Funerals.

David Murray n private of Company G.
Third Missouri volunteers. died at the city
hospital yesterday, aged 80 years. Nothing
is known of his relatives by members of
his company. The body is at Carroll's
morgue. awaiting further information con-
cerning his identity.
Kate F. Green. aged % years. died at
her home 11l0 Kansas avenue. yesterday
The funeral will be ut 10:15 o'clock this
morning Burial will be at Gum City, Mo.
Mary r. Livers. the 3-year-od child of
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph A. Livers of Twenty
third and Montgall streets. died yesterday
of diphtheria. The funeral will be at 2
p m. to-day. Burial will be at Mount st.
Mary's cemetery.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-12
GUEST OF HONOR At A WALDORF
ASTORIA FUNCTION.
MANY MEN OF NOTE PRESENT
BRILLIANCE OF THE M'xINiEY
BANQUET RIVALED.
Joseph H. ChOate Oficiated as Mas
ter of CeremOnies-Genera Miles
Speaks of the Spanish War
and the Resultant Re-
spOnsibilities.

NEW YORK, Nov. 1.-THE compliment
ary banquet to Major General Miles, COM
manding the United States army, at the
Waldorf-Astoria, tonight. in point of num-
bers extensive preparation and brilliancy,
rivaled the great banquet given last year
IN honor of President Mckinley by the
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-12
General Lee Again in Command.

SAVANNAH. GA, Nov. u.-Major Gen.
eral Fftzhugh Lee arrived here to-day from
Richmond and again assumed command of
the Seventh corps. He was accompanied
by Governor J. Hoge Tyler. of Virginia,
and members af the governors staff.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-12
Cromnrtxshire seized.

PHILADELPHIA. PA. Nov. n.-Deputy
United States Marshal Foster shortly be-
fore midnight seized the British ship
Cromartyshire on libel filed by the Trans
Atlantique Compagnie Generate for 81 10000
to recover damages for the collision be-
tween the Cromartyshire and the French
nassenger steamer La RourGogne.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-12
PRIEST. of PnlIa. Director. Meet.

The Priests of Pallas directory met last
night and decided to hold Il conference with
the home products committee before de-
Gliding positively as to the nature of next
falls festivities.
This conference will be held within
few days and then the Priests of Pallas
directors will meet again and will name q
date for the election of directors, etc.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-12
New Gn. Well Mt lola.

lola. KAS, Nov. 1i.-CSpecial) The
lola Gas Company to-day struck gas well
easted at 100000 cubic feet daily. This
makes the third large well struck here in
tha last thirty days. The w. &. j. Lanyon
Gnmnany started a new block of furnaces
to,day. putting seventy-ive men to work.