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Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-05
BOLT IN MARYLAND, ALSO.
"MaIster' Republicans Refuse to Par
ticipate in n Republican
CancuS.

Annapolis Md, Jan. 4.-What promises to
prove serious split among the Republic
ans in the Maryland legislature developed
tonight when, an attempt was made to
caucus for officers of the general assem-
bly,. which Convenes tomorrow. Twelve
of the eighteen members from Baltimore
city refused to take part in the caucus.
and after waiting for an hour behind the
appointed time. the other Republicans met
without them.
The recalcitrants are known as NAL
ster'' men, because they are adherents of
that faction which recently dethroncd
United States Senator Wellington from the
leadership of the party, and elected their
candidate for mayor of Baltimore. in spite
of the regular organizations efforts to de-
feat them.
To-night's action is looked upon as n pro-
test against the proposed election of Judge
McComas to the seat in the United States
senate now occupied by A. P. German, and
it is asserted that the "Malsterites" will
combine with the Democrats and organize
the lower house tomorrow unless their de-
mands are complied with.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-05
MANY FEDERAL APPOINTMENTS Ex.
PECTED TO-DAY.
eleventh HOUR WIREPULLING
OKLAHOMA CROWD WORKING WITH
DESPERATE ENERGY.
Result Has Been to Obscure the Stu.
ntiOn-The Contest for the Okla
hOmn nAttOrneyship-kelI
and the Kansas City
COllectOrship.

Washington, Jan. 4-(Special) A large
number of presidential appointments is eN-
pected tomorrow. Missourians and Okla
homans are alike on the qui vive in antici-
patton that something will fall to them
The judiciary appointments for Oklahoma
are looked for, but although the White
House has been closely sounded. opinion is
still divided as to whether the appointments
will be made tomorrow or be postponed
for another week. Friends OF the various
candidates hold both views of the situation.
Tho appointment of 4 collector for the
Western district Of Missouri is also among
the probabilities. and is confidently looked
for by those most directly interested. As
sistant Secretary Davis. who is backing
Kellogg, has returned from his visit to
Providence. but has had no conference with
the president for some time in reference
to the appointment. No assurances have
been given to either side, and the lucky
man will not be known until the appoint
ment is announced. Candidate Kellogg
who vas here for some time returned to
Rich Hill to spend the holidays. and will
probably not be here when his fate is de-
cided.
In anticipation of early action there has
been great deal of wire working to-day
on the part of the small Oklahoma con-
tingent in the city, and 1t is difficult to tell
what influence this may have in delaying
the judicial appointments. The territorial
crowd works with sensational energy in
politics. and is the livelest lot Of wire pull
ers in Washington when it has work in
hand. The result of their efforts has been
to obscure tho situation. All parties claim
to be equally confident.
Horace Speed, of Guthrie. candidate for
United States attorney for Oklahoma, is in
the city. 1t is understood that he is push
ing the candidacy of Judge George S. Green
for chief justice, in opposition to Judge
Strang. Speeds strongest supporter is ex-
Attorney General Miller. of Indiana.
John w. Scothorn, of Guthrie is expected
here daily. He is also candidate for dis
trict attorney. and has been accommodating
mass of Ohio Endorsements during the
past two weeks. having formerly resided
there.
Another candidate is John F. Stone, of
Guthrie, who has the support of the terri
torial organization. Indiana also has a can
didate in the person of s. l.. Overstreet,
of Guthrie. brother of Congressman Jesse
Overstreet. He is formidable candidate,
and will doubtless have the support of
Governor Barnes and eX-Delegate Flynn.
Among the numerous candidates for this
place are also Judge Pitzer. of Ell Reno
and Judge Havens, of Enid, formerly
representative in congress from the Spring
field Mo-, district.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-05
CHURCH CHOIR ON A STRIKE.
Wages Reduced so Per Cent at wau-
watosa, Wis.,, and the Members
Decline to Sing.

Milwaukee, Wis. Jan. 4.-The board Of
trustees of the Congregational church in
Wauwatosa. at fits annual meeting. decided
to cut the salaries of the members of the
choir 50 per cent. The choir was not con-
suited in the matter, but the members were
informed yesterday.
Last night the choir struck. The MEM
bers refused to sing unless wages were re-
stored to the union scale.
The organist was on hand. He knew
nothing of the strike and played the usual
prelude TO the service. Inc choir falling
to put in an appearance, he played 1t again
and repeated 1t several times
The Rev. Mr.. Henry Hames then an
nounced that strike was in progress, and
the Talmadge method of congregational
singing was adopted for the time. The
strikers believe they can bring the trus-
tees to time. but the board is also firm in
its position.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-05
BANK IS OPENED WITH PRAYER
Kentucky Institution Receives forty
Thousand Dollars In Deposits
the First Day,

Morehead. NY, Jan. 3.-The Bank of
Morehead opened it's doors for business at
a. m. to-day. Rev. Mr.. L. E. Mann read
psalms, after which he invoked the bless
ings of God to rest upon the institution.
Addresses were made by James Z. Clark
z. T. Young. T. B. Tippett and others.
William F. Schooler. editor of the Advance.
was the first to pull tine vault doors open.
and f. p. Blair was the first to make a
deposit. There was n rush to deposit.
and deposits will amount to near $4,000
the first day. Morehead is the county
seat of Rowan, and only dozen years
ago was the scene of the bloody Tolliver-
Martin feuds. in which a dozen or more
were killed before Craig Tolliver and his
band of desperadoes were wiped out by ID.
Boone Logan and a force of deputies Sc
cretIy commissioned to do the work by
the governor.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-05
ATTORNEYS ASK FOR A
WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS.
TO BE DECIDED THIS FORENOON
DURRANT COACHED AS TO THE
HANGING PROCEEDINGS.
Has Been Fully Informed rs to What
Is Expected Of Him-TOrOntO Adj
mirer Sends Him Books and
Papers Yesterdays
Crime Record.

San Francisco. Jan. An the United
States circuit court. before Judge w. W.
Morrow and District Judge De Haven, sit
ting en- banc. to-day, Attorney Eugene Du-
prey succeeded In obtaining leave to pre-
sent and TO file Il petition for writ of
habeas corpus on behalf of w. II. T. Dur
rant. confined at San Quentin. When the
petition had been heard and Attorney Du-
prey had concluded his argument. Judge
Morrow, in n low voice, announced that
the matter would be taken under advise
ment by the court, and that decision
would be rendered at II o'clock tomorrow
morning.
The father of Theodore Durrant has re-
ceived from Meridian, Tex. document
which purports to he the original alleged
confession of Joseph E. Blancher to the
murders of Blanche Lamont and Minnie
Williams. 1t will be used in the final ef-
forts to secure a stay of execution.
San Quentin, Cal. Jan. 4.-Theodore
Durrant has rehearsed tho scene of his
own death. AT his own request. made alb
solutely without emotion. he has been told
every incident that will mark the minutes
of his last hours of life.
From the moment he awakens next Fri
day morning until Warden Hale gives the
signal to spring the gallows' trap. Theo-
dore Durrant knows what is expected of
him. A book and several papers on re-
ligious subjects We're received at the prison
yesterday for Durrant. They We're offer
ings from a woman who now resides in
Toronto. She was resident of San Fran
cisco three years, and has displayed an in
for the murder of Blanche Lamont. Depu-
ty Warden Edgar made thorough inSpec-
ton of the book and papers. and then per-
mitted Durrant to have them.
The authorities suspect that some of
Durrants legal friends may attempt some
play at the very moment of the execution.
Durrant may invite five of the $50 people
who will be present but as Warden Hale
will revise the LIST it is unlikely that any
of his attorneys will be seen by the gall
lows.
The condemned man has made the fol-
lowing requests concerning his execution:
First-That the rope used to hang him
shall be destroyed Immediately after his
death, that no person can say that he
holds piece of it as a memento.
Second-That none of the spectators shall
be allowed to gaze upon his features after
he is executed.
Third-That no autopsy shall he held after
death. and that no physician be allowed to
examine his body.
Fourth-That after he is pronounced dead
his remains shall he delivered to his parents
as soon possible.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-05
CIVIL SERVICE REPORTS.
Members ef the Cabinet Will Supply
the Senate With Information
and Recommends tiOns

Washington. Jan. AT the meeting of
the cabinet to-day. attended by all the
members except Secretaries Alger and
Long, the replies to he submitted by the
various secretaries to the senate resolution
calling for information as to the applica-
ton of the civil service law to the several
departments of the government and the
recommendations. If any. the secretaries
have to make regarding the administration
OF the law. were fully discussed. The head
or each department will submit to the sem
ate his individual reply to the resolution
and 1t was only the general tenor of the
replies that was under discussion. All of
the replies have been prepared, and it is
expected that all of them will be sent to
the senate Tomorrow. Aside from the civil
service matter no question of general i'm
lortance was discussed. The senatorial
situation in Ohio was alluded to. and the
president expressed not only his deep con-
Germ in the result. but also his belief that
MIR. Hanna would succeed himself.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-05
FLORIDA FRUIT MEN SCARED.
Cold Wave All Over That State Causes
Apprehension as to
CrODN.

Jacksonville, Fla. Jan. A cold wave
that has spread over Florida in the last for
ty-eight hours has caused apprehension for
the safety of the fruit and vegetable crop.
The reports so far received show that
orange trees have not been damaged, ex-
cept in trifling degree, in any portion Of
up by any previous weather conditions. No
harm seems to have come to the pineapple
plants along the east coast of the state, as
the temperature in that section has not
been severe. In few sections some harm
has come to the vegetable crops. but the
extent of this seems not to have been es-
pecially severe so far. The reports from
the weather bureau tonight indicate that
the worst of the cold wave has passed. The
maximum temperatures at Florida stations
during the day were: Tampa. 20: Jupiter
Al: Key West. As; Pensacola. 49, and Jack
sonville 40. The minimum temperatures at
the Florida stations were: Jacksonville, "a;
Jupiter 80; Tampa, 49,
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-05
SCRAMBLE FOR A REWARD.
Half n Dozen Topeka Men Claim Cred.
it md Cash In a Grave Rob-
berry Case.

Topeka. Kas.. Jan. 4.-(Special) There is
grand scramble on among the officers and
eN-ofiicers in this city as to who is entitled
to the reward offered by Governor Morrill,
for the arrest of the Topeka grave robbers
about two years ago Half a dozen men
have applied for the reward. each claiming,
that it was he who caused the arrest of Z.
NJ. Lowe. who was convicted recently of
the charge. and is now serving out a sem
tence for the crime. Governor Lcedy will
pay the reward just as soon as he discovers
who is entitled TO it. Each applicant has
tie governor. 1t looks now as if w. F.
Ellison. a policeman at the time. will get
davlt from the county attorney who prose
cuted the case to the effect that Ellison,
vas the one who furnished the clue to the
robber.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-05
PROTEsTANTS MAY YET WE'D.
Peru Law LeEalizinE NOn-CathOlic
Marriages Vetoed - Still
Another Chance.

Washington. Jan. 4.-United States Min
lister Dudley at Lima. Peru. has for
warded to the department of state a COPY
of the marriage bill passed by the Peruvian
congress. November Il last, but vetoed by
the president. December 3. Our state de-
partment has lost no opportunity to secure
not recognize the validity of non-Ca tholic
marriages. and thereby imposed hardships
The bill, which was vetoed. lecaiized
purely civil marriages. and was applicable
to Peruvians and foreigners alike. The
president in his veto recommended that
congress provide for the registration of
marriages of non-Catholic foreigners. and
1t is expected that such a measure will be
passed at the present session.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-05
NEW YORK HEIRESS WEEDS.
Becomes the Wife of an In
diana Man.

New York. Jan. 4.-Miss Margaret Van
Cortllandt Ogden. of this city. was married
to-day to Frank McNutt. of Richmond, Ind
The wedding was a very quiet affair, only
the intimate friends of the two families be-
ing invited. Archbishop Corrigan perform
ed the ceremony.
Mr.. McNutt was secretary of legation at
Madrid when A. Loden Snowden was
United States Minister to Spain, and later
held a like position at Rome when Governor
A. G. Porter. of Indiana. represented this
government at the Italian capital. The
bride Is an orphan and possesses fortune
estimated at 81 900 0OO
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-05
SHOOTS HIS LITTLE SISTER.
Ind, Makes n Fatal Mistake
and Tries Suicide

Nincennes, Ind. Jan. AT Oaktown
James Shepard, 16 years old. fatally wound
ed his little sister. Jennie, aged 10, by
shooting her with a revolver.
Young Shepard had been hunting spar
rows and. when he returned home he laugh
ingly said to his sister: II guess I'll shoot
you.' to which she replied: mo. you won't.
You are afraid"
He pulled the trigger and his sister fell.
the ball entering her left breast, Just above
the heart, passing through the body and
coming out under the left arm.
Young Shepard. realizing what had hap
pened, placed the revolver to his head, de-
claring he would blow out his own brains,
pulled the trigger. but the gun failed to
go off. and before Il second attempt it was
wrenched from his hand, and thus his life
was saved.
He says that he thought the gun contain
ed Il blank cartridge and was crazed when
he realized that he had shot his little sister.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-05
HARMON HELD FOR TRIAL.
1t Is Likely 10 Go Hard With the Ar
mOurdale Man Accused of
Abduction.

Fort Scott. kas.. Jan. 4.-(Spccial) The
preliminary hearing of David Harmon, of
Armourdale. charged with the abduction of
Ella Bum. a 11-year-old girl. was held to-
DAY. and the prisoner hound over to await
tflal IN the district court. His bond was
fixed at $3.50. which he could not give, and
he is now in Jail. District court is in ses-
sion; and it is thought Harmon will be
tired at once. The girl testified that Har-
mon bought her ticket and arranged to
meet her at Arcadia. which he did She also
denied her former statements. and admit
Ted that. while in Springfield. she lived with
him as his wife. Since learning that he has
Il family in Armourdale. the girl has turned
against Harmon. and will be the chief wit
ness for the state
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-05
TO SUCCEED W. R. MORRISON.
Western Man Likely to BE Appointed,
Probably Someone From
Illinois.

Washington. Jan. Awhile no informa-
ton of an official character is to be OBJ
tanned at the White House regarding the
successor to Colonel w. r. Morrison on
the interstate commerce commission. the
belief is general that the president has not
yet decided whom he will appoint. 1t was
supposed for a time that Judge Paxson,
of Pennsylvania. had been definitely deter
mined upon. but the indications now are
that the president will appoint Western
man. probably from Illinois. if those inter-
csted can reach an agreement. 1t is rea-
Sonably certain now that no decision will
he reached as to Colonel Morrison's sue
CSSor for several days.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-05
THE NEGRO WINS OUT.
Squabble I'm kentucky House Caucus
Over Giving Place to COL
Ored NJnu

Frankfort. Ky, Jan. 4.-The convening
and organizing of the two legislative houses
to-day passed without incident of note. A
failure to complete the organization of the
lower branch precluded even the begin
ming of business. The governor also failed
to transmit his message. which later came
out in the afternoon paper. The biggest
fight among the Democratic majority of
the house. the caucus of which was not
concluded till tonight. was over the de-
termination of a majority to limit the can
didates for one Of the minor places to
negro Democrats.
Some of the members fought this meas
ure TO. finish. but the negro won and
was given the place.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-05
BIGAMIST BATES CONVICTED.
Fined $1,000 and Sentenced to Prison
He Is to BE Tried for
Perjury Also,

Chicago. Jan. 4.-David f. Bates. accused
of having six wives more than the law
allows. and who, as Il result of his arrest
several months ago. has had steady en-
ployment at the dime museums. was this
afternoon convicted of bigamy in the first
of the numerous cases against him. He
was fined $1,000 and sentenced to an inde-
terminate term in the penitentiary. Upon
the announcement of the verdict. the exam
inaton of venremen for n jury to hear the
second charge against the prisoner was
begun Immediately. 1t Is also proposed to
press, charge Of perjury against Bates.
on the witness stand. Three of the wives
were present in court
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-05
THE CONTROL OF SEX.
Vienna Scientist Says 1t Can he Ac-
cOmplished Through the Food
of the Female.

London, Jan. 5.-According to the Vienna
correspondent of the Daily Chronicle. DIR.
Schenk, professor at the University of vi
emma. and president of the Embryological
institute. claims that, after twenty years
of experiments. he has discovered the Sc
cret of exercising an influence over animals
and men so as to fix the sex of their Off
spring.
Dr. Schenck declines to reveal it until he
has placed his discovery before the Acad-
emy of Sciences. but he says the infiu-
ence depends upon the nature of the food
consumed by the female.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-05

from the Dunning morgue last October.
Deputy Sheriff Morrison left to-day for
Springfield, ILL.,. to secure Governor Tan
ner,s requisitiou. From there he will 60 to
fcssor unless the latter succeeds in eyad-
ing the execution of the writ by means of
habeaS corpus proceedings.
Professor Smith was indicted by the
grand jury on the charge of burglary, as
no other charge, 1t was found. could be
made under the Illinois statutes He is
accused of breaking into the morgue and
aiding In the stealing of three sheets be-
longing to the county,
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-05
OPPOSITION TO PETERS.
j. II. Richards, of Fort Scott, a Can.
didate for the Proposed Addition
al KansaS Judrekhiu

Wichita, Kas., Jan. 4.-(Special.) ]. H.
Sallee, of Fort Scott, created stir among
the politicians here to-day by announcing
that Colonel ]. II. Richards, of his city,
would be a candidate for judge of the
proposed new federal district He said
that Colonel Richards would be backed by
NJ. A. Low, of Topeka, besides having the
united influence and support of the Santa
Re and Missouri Pacific railways. 1t has
been generally supposed that there would
lie no opposition TO Peters.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-05
OKLAHOMA BAR ASSOCIATION.
Annual Meeting In in Progress at
Guthrie-Address by E. 4. BAN
croft, of Chicago.

Guthrie. o. T., Jan, 4.-(Special) The
annual meeting of the Territorial Bar As
scciation convened here at 10 o'clock to-
day. opening with the annual address by
the president. John W. Shartell, of this
city. This afternoon II. II. Howard, of
and Robert Lowry. of Saltwater. read in
teresting. papers on the state constitution
for Oklahoma, suggesting many new and
novel features. A lively discussion fol-
lowed. Tonight Governor Barnes deiv-
cred cordial and well put address of well
come, which was followed by the annual
address by Edward a. Bancroft. of Chi
caGo. magnificent effort on THE Law
yer and the StSve."
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-05
SLEW HER FOR uLTING HIM.
Quebec Mnn Shoots n Young Mar
ried Woman and Then COM
mits Suicide.

Sherbrooke. Quebec Jan. 4:-Isaac D. Du-
bois to-day shot and probably fatally
wounded a young married woman named
Tanguay. He then turned the weapon up
on himself. the shot proving fatal. Du-
bois was engaged to marry the young
woman. but during his absence from the
city last summer she changed her mind
and when re returned he found that his in
tended had married a man named Tan
quay. Dubois swore to be revenged and to-
days tragedy was the result.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-05
Express Agent IA Suicide.

Muncie. Ind, Jan. 4.-Isaac Beck. local
agent of the American Express Company
despondent over business troubles and
overworked, committed suicide by send
ing bullet through his brain. while In his
office to-day. Beck was 81 years old and
had been in the express business for thir-
ty-tWO years.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-05
Fox-Parker wedding Mt Atchison.

C. Fox, son of j. C. Fox, of McPike &c
Fox, druggists. was married here this even
ing to Miss Ruth Gwendoin Parker. Miss
Parker is the eldest daughter of ]. w.
Parker capitalist. Mrs. De Laus Parker.
Mrs Harry Alternately and Mr.. and Mrs.
]. W. Lamson, all of Kansas City, attended
the wedding.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-05
Standard OIL Company Election.

New York. Jan. 4.-The annual meeting OF
the stockholders of the Standard Oil Com
pany to-day resulted in the reelection of
the old board of directors, as follows: VIII
lam Rockefeller, John d. Rockefeller. 81.
NJ. Flagler j. u. Archbold. II. H. Rogers.
cock and c. NJ. Pratt.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-05
Dickin.on's Debt. Decreased.

Abilene, Kas., Jan. 4.-(SpeciaL) A state
ment of the finances of Dickinson county
published to-day shows s235.Sl4 net decrease
in real estate mortgages not including
foreclosures during 1897. 1t is estimated
that $4,000 other Indebtedness was paid
through banks, etc.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-05
Killed While Resisting Officers.

Chicago Jan. 4.-The crusade in Chicago
against gambling resulted to-day in trag-.
edy. Henry Maehl. a saloonkeeper at
Clark and Van Buren streets. died this aft
ernoon as the result of injuries received
while resisting consta bles who were making
raid on his slot machines
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-05
Newfoundland Herring Fishery.

st. Johns, n. F.. Jan: 4.-Reports from
the herring fishery in Placentia bay show
that Over thirty. sails of American vessels
have left for Gloucester and twenty are
now loading. Immense shoals of herring
still continue there and the fishery prom
ises to be the largest on record.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-05
Coyotes Are Trouble.ome.

I.arned, Kas.. Jan. 4.-(Special) The coy
otes are becoming so plentiful in Pawnee
county that the board Of county commits
sioners at its meeting Monday passed
an order placing n bounty of 800 on every
coyote killed. An Sffort Ii also being made
to have q bounty Nlaced on jackrabbits.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-05
An Ex-Detective to Hang.

New York, Jan. 4.-Edward Clifford. a
former West Shore railroad detective, was
in Jersey City to-day to be hang
ed there on February 16 next for the m,Ir-
der of William Watson. division superin-
tendent of the West Shore road, on March
s. 1885, at Weehawken.