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Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-24
FLOODS CAUSE A WRECK.
Railroad TrestIe Falls Under Freight
Train-ConductOr and Brake
man Killed.

Louisville, KY, Jan. 2s-The high stage
of the water in the Ohio was responsible
for railroad accident in New Albany at
an early hour this morning, which resulted
in the death of two men and the iniurng
of two others. A part of the New Albany
Belt and Terminal railroad a part of the
Air line system. skirts the river bank on
Il steel trestle twenty feet high.
The water had encroached upon the
structure and SO softened the earth about
one of tho pillars that the stone base be-
came unsteady. A freight train had just
reached the foot Of Pearl street when the
steel support gave way. causing the large
span above II to become suddenly de-
pressed. The locomotive toppled over the
side Of the trestle and fell into the water.
AS 1t fell 1t broke from the adjoining car
and the rest Of the train was left standing
on the terstle. Conductor John Burke. OF
New Albany. and his brakeman. Harry
Miller, OF Louisville. were killed. Engineer
Henry Murphy. of Howard Park. Ind. and
Fireman Charles Hoan, of Louisville, were
injured. but not seriously.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-24
RECIPROCITY NEGOTIATIONS.
ProgressinE Satisfactorily, but There
Is Little Prospect of Early
Treaties.

Washington. Jan. 23.-Reciprocity nego-
tiatlons continue TO proceed in manner
satisfactory to officials, but there is no
present prospect that treaties or agree
ments will be concluded in the near future
The negotiations with Peru are farthest
along and these have reached a point
where the draft of a treaty has been made
There a number of points open, how
ever, and Minister Eguguren is now In
communication with his government with
d view to closing the matter. In connec-
tion with the negotiations he has received
from Peru samples of the remarkable cot
ton grown in that country, Unlike the
cotton of our Southern states and other
cotton sections, that OF Peru has many
colors other than white.
Brazil, Argentine and Chile have made no
moves thus far toward reciprocity A more
satisfactory trade condition has been es-
tablished with Argentina, however. 1t was
understood at time that retaIiatory
legislation would be resorted to by Argen-
tina as means of offsetting the Dingley
act restrictions. This has not been done
however. and the new tariff law Of Argen-
tina Is said to contain no provisions ape-
cially burdensome to American goods Most
of the ministers of the American republics
have advised their governments as to the
Dingiey provision on reciprocity. and are
awaiting instructions.
The French negotiations are awaiting
Ambassador Cambon's further instructions
from Paris. The German negotiations are
not being pushed so far as can be learned
and 81 is falt that action on them will de-
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-24
BOY WHO MARRIEs OFTEN.
Although but II Years Old, He Hns
Been Thrice Welded and
Once Divorced.

North Salem, Ind, Jan. 23.-Benson Egg
ers of this place. who is only II years old,
has been married three times and divorced
once. the allegation being made that he
has two wives now on his hands. During
1885 he married a young woman named
Brown of Bainbridge, and within six
months she fed from him because of ill
treatment She applied for divorce in the
Putnam circuit court and was given a de-
cree, with $3.50 alimony. Within three
months after this decree had been entered
the boy married girl only Is years old a.
Terre Haute. and two weeks later she fled
to her home. alleging that he had beaten
and otherwise maltreated her.
Last week she filed an application for di-
vorce in the Vigo circuit court. but. with
out waiting until she had released herself,
ard fully ten days before the application
was filed. he took to wife Miss Ethel May
Harris is years old. of North Salem. Squire
William J. Adams officiating at the mar
riage. 1t is asserted that when Eggers be-
gan paying his addresses to his third BRIDE
eject he claimed to her mother and the
girl that his second wife had died after
returning to Terre Haute.
He does not seem to he disturbed by his
tangled matrimonial prospects. but insists
that a man has a r. ght to marry whenever
Il pIeases him to do so. The second wife
has been notified of his third matrimonial
venture and her appearance at North Sa-
lem Is daily anticipated.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-24
BUSINESS MEMS CONVENTION.
Indications That indianapolis None
tsry Meeting VIII Be Large
" Attended

Washington, Jan. 23.-Private adyices
which reach here from Indianapolis are to
the effect that the business mems conven-
ton which will be held in that city on
Tuesday and Wednesday next will be more
largely attended than was the first con-
vention of a year ago The purpose of the
convention is to indorse the report of the
monetary commission. which provides a
comprehensive plan for a reform of the
currency.
Delegates to the number of $50 have an
nounced their Intention of being present
and It is expected that the actual number
will be greater. A number of Southern and
Western states Will be represented. These
circumstances are regarded as significant
and showing the wide interest in the
movement.
Governor Mount. of Indiana, will deliver
the address of welcome. The permanent
chairman of the convention Will be Gov
ernor Shaw. Of Iowa. whose recent inaug
ural address showed him TO be in strong
sympathy with the work OF currency re-
form Mr. G, Stuart Patterson. the presi-
dent of the Union League of Philadelphia,
and one of the eleven members of the
monetary commission, will present the re-
port to the convention and explain such
circumstances connected with It's prepara-
tion as will prove OF interest TO the dele
gates.
The principal address at the first days
meeting will be delivered by Charles S.
Fairchild, of New York, who was secretary
administration. In the evening the dele
gates will be entertained at a reception to
be given by the local commercial bodies
Amorg the well known men who will ad-
ance OF an active Propaganda are William
T. Dodge: OF New York; Charles g:
Lonisvile; jacob t. Green Of "f51Ht HartforG d.
Ex-Governor Stanard. of Missouri, and
John w. Fries, of North Carolina.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-24
STRIKERS TO ASK FUNDS.
No Attempt Will BE Made to Start the
Striking Cloth Mills To-
morrow,

New Bedford. Mass. Jan. 23.-There is no
change In the strike situation. No attempt
will be made to start the striking cloth
mills tomorrow, and no excitement is ex-
pected at any OF the mills.
Secretary Ross is in receipt of offers to
aid the strikers from Lowell and other
places. At Lowell subscription paper has
been started by the Lowell Sun, and tho
amount subscribed is considerable
From a shop in this city, not connecte ed
with the textile industry Mr. Ross has
been informed that the workmen employed
there will contribute $50 to the strike fund
weekly, as long as the strike lasts
The committee of the general strike COM
mittee composed of representatives of the
various associations will begin tomorrow
to solicit funds for the strike Credentials
stamped with the official marks of the
union have been supplied to the members
of the committee. All funds received by
them will be devoted to the benefit of all
the strikers, union and non-union alike,
each receiving per capita share.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-24
ECLIPSE OF THE SUN.
Accompanied by Rapid Fall of Tenn
perature-Duration of Totally
Two Mlnutes

Bombay. Jan. 23.-The eclipse of the sun
was accompanied here by a rapid fall of
temperature. An earthly smell pervaded
the air and the scene resembled a land
scape under a wintery English sun. The
duration Of totalty was two minutes with
a marvellous corona of pale silver and
blue.
The conditions were favorable at both
Professor Sir Norman Lockyers camp,
near ViZiadroog Ton the Malabar COAST
and at Professor Campbell's camp near
Jour. The natiye astroIogers predicted ter
rible calamities. The natives swarmed to
devotional exercises. and there gen.
eral fasting, but no great alarm. The
nizam of Hyderabad liberated fifty pris-
oners. giving each gift of money and
clothes.
LONDON, Jan. 24-The Morning Post pub
fishes dispatch from Professor Lockyer
from Ma1apur, saying that sixty spectrum
photographs were secured. Some of these
have been already developed and arc
found to exhibit changes in the aspect Of
the chromosphere second by second at each
OF the four contacts. The dispatch says
the weather was perfect and that Lord
Graham's cinematograph work proved quite
odessa, Jan. 2s-owing to the bad
weather all ihe observations of the eclipse
at stations in Southern Russia was partial
failures.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-24
WILSON WILL HELP THEM.
President International Sailors and
Firemen's Union to Defend Sailors
Charged With Nutiuy.

Baltimore. Jan. 23.-J. HaveIock Wilson,
NJ. p. president of the International Sail
ors' and F'iremens union. with headauar-
ters in London, England, is in Baltimore
in behalf of the sailors OF the British
steamer Ursula Bright, who are in CHS
tody here charged with mutinous conduct
on the high seas.
The men are members of the internation-
al union and hearing that Mr.. Wilson was
in this country, telegraphed him in New
York 10 take charge of their case, which
will be taken up Tomorrow.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-24
MARKET MORE QUIET.
business at bombay Dislocnted BY
Plague and at CaIcittn by
Money Stringency.

Manchester. JAN 25--The market has
been more quiet this week. but fairly all
around, because mostly well engaged. The
Eastern demand has fallen off; the Indian
because all Bombay business is dislocated
by the plague and at Calcutta by money
sfringency; and the Chinese because Of
weaker silver, while the political unrest dis
courages for the present further specula-
tive purchases.
south America showed moderately better
prospects. and the Levant has done a fair
scattered business.
Quotations have not changed and pocket
orders were withheld pending developments
as 10 raw material.
The home trade continues to suffer from
the effects of the engineers strike. Yarns
were quiet for home trade and dull for
export. Prices were about steady.
Rouen was dull and slightly lower. Null
house was very quiet but not materially
lower. North Germany reports new busi-
ness small but that the mills are generally
well engaged for some months.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-24
INSURGENTS USE DYNAMITE.
Explosion of boom i'm ESperansa
Shakes All Buildings in the Town
-BurninU Cane EicIds

Havana, Jan. 23-News was received at
II o'clock tonight that a dynamite bomb
had been exploded at Esperanza, province
Of Santa Clara, shaking all the buildings
in the town. The insurgents under the
leaders. Chucho Monteagudo, Inglesito So
lano and Romero Florentino. entered the
town under cover Of darkness and despite
the firing from the forts, plundered four
stores. A part of the garrison turned out
and a battle began in the streets. The in.
surgents, according to accounts received
from Spanish officials. were attacked with
the bayonet on the front and rear an, and
compelled to retire; leaving nine killed.
rifles and 100 cartridges. A dynamite bomb
they had placed under a hardware store lid
not explode. The garrison had one killed
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-24
VALUABLE FIND IN TEXAS.
Discovery of Mine Of Platinum
Which Is Worth Three Times as
Much aa Gold.

Fort Worth. Tex. Jan. 23.-Messrs. Deselle
and Nickel. expert miners of California, re-
Gently bought 800 acres of land in Jack
county, near Jacksboro. They have sunk
a 11O-foot shaft and found numerous sam
pIes OF platinum at depth of fifty feet
from the surface. which continues in lay
ers to the bottom Of the shaft. Small guam
titles of both gold and silver were also
found Nuggets OF platinum as large as a
uea were found and as the metal is three
times as valuable as gold. on account OF Its
indispensability to certain electrical aDpii-
ances and other scientific uses. the great
value of the find may be seen. The men
propose to push the development of the
mine and will at once put in machinery
ana crushers to facilitate the work. They
are guarding their property and no one Is
permitted to go into the mine.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-24
CLOSER TRADE RELATIONS.
French Newspaper Correspondent t6
study the Conditions to
This End.


New York. Jan. 23.--M. Gallia, who repre-
sens several daily papers Of Paris. France,
arrived in this city to-day on the French
liner La Champagne.
NJ. Calls came over to this country for
the purpose OF studying economic questions
in order to make, through the newspapers
he represents, the necessary propaganda In
France with view of preparing the public
spirit there to establish closer commercial
relations between the United States and
France. Before leaving France. d. Galiia
said he was received by NJ Dorcher. the
French minister OF commerce. The result
of this conference with ii. Dorchcr firmly.
convinced NJ. Galii:, that the proper steps
would be taken before long TO bring about
the framing Of a reciprocity treaty between
the United States and France.
During the mission OF the late Moses p
Handy, special commissioner from the
United States 10 the exposition In 1900 NJ.
Gallia acted attache to the commission
n. Gallia will leave for Westminster: To-
morrow In order TO get in closer touch with
congressman. He will remain In this c0un-
try for several months.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-24
TALMAGE WILL COME HERE.
Washington Divine and His Bride
Passed the Day Quietly at
Cleveland Hotel.

Cleveland. O.. Jan. &.-Rev. DR.. Tai
mage and his bride passed the day at their
hotel in this city. Tomorrow morning
they will depart t.. Buffalo and from that
city they will go to Kansas City for a few
days stay before returning to Washington
Doctor Talmage said to-day that there
was nothing sensational. He has known
his wife for about three years. His we'd
ding was a quiet affair because of recent
deaths in the family of his wife.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-24

and several wounded 1t Is reported that
the insurgents had twenty wounded
Reports from ManZanilla show wide-
spread revolutionary inceHdiarism In the
rich and fertile zone along the coast The
insurgents are burning cane fields on the
Central Plantation Teresa at Ceiba Hueca
and the fire is spreading to the neighborinS
plantations.
AT Sagua la Grande the insurgents
nave burned part Of the cane fields OF the
plantation Dos Hermanos and the plan
tation Puriana.
To-day being the Kings Name day, the
and editors who were responsible for or
took part in, the recent riotinGs in this
city
In the Guines district Of this province
B.43 persons died last year Relief has
been distributed at Gutnes to G,GJ3 persons.
at Catalina. to l.f2i: at Melsna. to i.225: at
San Nicolas. to LIS; at Pipian. to 80. :it
Nueva Paz, to !, ,sg3, and at Guanajay. to 81.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-24
Worst in Chicago for Years.

Chicago Jan. 23.-The snow storm of last
night and this morning was the worst
in this city for years. The greatest dam.
age as well as inconvenience was caused
by the breaking down of telegraph and
telephone wires. In this respect the dam
age was widespread and in all parts of the
city poles and wires we're brought to the
ground The police telephone system was
badly crippled and there was much trou-
Bile with the city fire alarm system. The
street car service. which .ast night was
badly delayed and totally suspended on
some of the lines, was in better running or
der to-day The companies. by keeping the
snow plows and sweepers going all night,
managed to keep their lines open.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-24
W!LLAPA's BIG SAL WAGE.
She VIII Receive S4OO,OOO for Towing
in the Disabled Steamship
Commonwealth.

Port Townsend, Wash. Jan. 23.-Three
weeks ago the steamship Commonwealth,
OF Liverpool, in command of Captain
James, with a crew of thirty men, while
en- route from Kobe to Portland. broke
her shaft and was abandoned. The steam
er drifted in mid-ocean, finally bringing up
in Nootka sound on Vancouver island
where she was found Wednesday by the
steamer Willapa.
Search was made for the crew and they
were finally found in friendly cove. The
following day the crew we're restored to
the Commonwealth and the Willapa towed
her to Sydney. The Commonwealth Is un-
injured and the salvage to the Willapa
will amount to 500 900.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-24
SENATE WILL GIVE LITTLE ATTEN-
TION TO HAWAIIAN TREATY.
VOTE ON TELLER RESOLUTION.
AGREEMENT THAT IT SHALL TAKE
PLACE THURSDAY.
Major Portion of Scnntc's Time Until
Tint Date Likely TO Be Given to
That Measurc-Dlsfrict of
Columbia dill In
the House.

Washington. Jan. 23-The present outlook
"a unfavorabIe to the senate's giving much
- r,at,~ ,9a,, 5,.,;n,,
this week The agreement 10 vote on
Thursday on the Teller resolution reafIlrm-
Inc, ,b. 1oc,,ir. chat I-nited States bonds
ing the Goc'tine ,iiat mi" @ So So ~ .t.s
are payable In silver az me op,ioh Oh ti,e
government Will. In all prODaDillty' result
in the senate's giving the major portion
oi ''a .,i''e o'',i .nas oa .t,, naoasaar,
ure WIN the eNceP'ioii VI tia. ne1eIsn,' So,
Senator Turpie has given notice of a speech
~ tha raI,sr rosolu,ion for to-morrow and
=. VI 'iie s, .,.". ~ aot,os 1nr =, viii
IL IL expected ,nat tne speecheS Ioi ~ WIN
be made by Senators Teller, Pettisrew.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-24
IN GOVERNOR GRIGGs' HONOR.
Dinner Arranged by Members OF His
Personal STAFF and state
OMcfaIs

Trenton. ~ J. Jan Ex-Governor Griggs.
in honor of his selection as attorney gen.
eral of the United States, will be COM
plimented by dinner given by the MEM
bers of his personal stan and state officials
either February 10 or rs. United States
Senators Sewall and Smith and the New
Jersey congressman will be invited guests
Governor Griggs on the occasion, will re-
celve costly silver service.
The executive will resign soon as he
Is confirmed as attorney general, and Sen
ator Noorhies will become acting gov
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-24
NEODESHA VOTES BONDS.
Will Construct Water Works and .
Gas Plant to BE Operated
by the City.

Independence. kas.. Jan. 23-(SpecialD
The special election held at Neodesha to
vote upon the proposition Of issuing bonds
for the construction and maintenance Of
a gas plant and also water works to be
owned and operated by the city carried
almost unanimously. Fifteen thousand dol
lars in bonds will be issued for each enter
prise, making So 900 In all. The same prop
ositions were carried at special election
held about two months ago, but the Stand
ard Oil Company, which now furnishes
the city with gas made hard fight
against the proposition. and finally se-
cured permanent injunction against the
city restraining the people from putting in
the plants on the ground that the ballots
used did not conform with the kind pro-
vided by law.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-24
Great Injury to Traffic.

Cory, Pa, Jan. 23.-The storm of to-day
and tonight is doing great injury to
railroad traffic. The Pennsylvania trains
are four hours behind time and may be dis
continued altogether before morning. The
Erie is operating its trains, but they are
late, The Western New York & Pennsyl-
vania which operates in the snow affected
lake country, will probably have to cease
running trains by daylight. They have the
snowplow out and this is certainly the
worst storm that this section has ex-
perienced this year.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-24
MESSAGE FROM LEE.
Havana Is Safe, but There IL SUD-
pressed Excitement In Aneri-
e&Q Colony.

er of the naval station at Key West receiy-
ed message from General Lee this after
noon. He says the city is safe. but there
is suppressed excitement in the American
colony The white squadron is anchored at
Key West and will sail for Tortugas to-
morrow,
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-24
FREIGHT TRAINS COLLIDE.
Brakeman Killed and Conductor and
Two Passengers Very Ser
iOusIy Injured.

Clay Center Kas.. Jan. @-(Special.)
About o'clock this morning the second
section of the west bound Rock Island
freight ran into the rear OF the first sec
ton at the crossing of the Kansas Cen
trail within the limits of this city. The rear
brakeman Of the first section, William
Griffith, was killed. Conductor Edwards
was severely injured. w. 8. Broughton. OF
Clay Center, and Rod Scheinkoenig, of
Broughton. passengers: were very seriously
think both will probably recover.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-24
For st. Louis worlds Fair in 1903.

,bs rra%' LOUIS MO Mo Jan, Jan: 80 IimAt meeting OF
olution was unanimously adopted favorng
the holding of worlds fair in St. Louis
in 1903, TO celebrate the Tooth anniversary
Of the Louisiana purchase.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-24

Guthrie. O. T., Jan. 23.-(Special) While
W. /. Kempton was hauling a load Of
wheat near Marshall yesterday, his team
ran away and ran off a bridge, killing one
horse and fatally injuring Kempton.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-24

pend considerably upon the success Of the
movement TO have European countries
which give q bounty on certain products,
mainly sugar, unite in common action.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-24
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Drug
gists refund money IL II fails to cure. 25c.
The genuine has L. B. Q. on each tablet.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-24

pale pink glow, as Of fire shining through
thin silken screen, and almost iInmedt-
atcly Mr.. Patterson realized that breath
Ing was more difficult. The walls OF the
chasm were of different material from that
which he had encountered at first, being
soft and crumblng TO the touch.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-24
yarIou. Theories Advanced.

Deposits of a suIphur-Iii<e substance have
been found In many of the canyons along
the Missouri river and In the Black hills.
and II is the belief of many old residents
that were the truth known 1t would be
found that the material now burning and
creating terror among the Indians of the
Siss"ton reservation is very similar. The
only thing that cannot be explained is the
subterranean lake halfway down the crew
ice and how the dog which fell into the
chasm passed into the spring near the
agency headquarters, which is, Of course,
fed by underground streams.
Many of the older Indians claim that this
cracking of the earth Is a forerunner Of a
great change soon to take place. which will
restore the entire Northwest-if not the
whole country-to its original wildness, ,wip-
ing out Of existence the white men and
their sky-scraping buildings. and leaving
alive only the indians and the wild game.
tho original inhabitants of the land.
But in the main the Indians are greatly
alarmed, and much difficulty is experienced
in keeping them upon the reservation. In
spite of the fact that II is the winter season
they would depart leaving behind all their
belongings and the certainty of rations
from the government, were they not held
In check by the officials. AS soon possi-
bic a thorough investigation of the chasm
will be made, when interesting discoveries
expected