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Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-10
GAINED BY FINAN-
CIERING PEkIN GOVERNMENT.
PLAYING A MATCHLESS PART.
STATEMENT OF HER POSITION HAS
iii TED EXCITEMENT.
She Will rab Nothing Herself, but
VIII Feaflessly Employ Her Over
whelminE Naval Power to
Prevent Obstruction to
Free Chinese Trade.

London. Jan. 9.-The tacit development OF
Englands position in the far Eastern ques-
ton. which is, briefly. that she will grab
nothing herself. but will fearlessly employ
her overwhelming naval power to prevent
any obstruction to free Chinese trade on
the part of Others has had a remarkable
and quieting effect on the continental ex-
element. 1t might be said, for the mo-
ment, at least, that it has robbed the
crisis of most of its critical aspects. III
England can follow this UP by securing the
privilege of financing the Pekin govern
ment through it's monetary troubles for the
coming decade, civilization will indeed have
gathered figs from thistles.
1t is not possible. in the absence of in
formation as to the obstacles being
raised by International financiers in Ber-
lin, st. Petersburg and Paris, to say wheth-
er the Anglo-Chinese loan can be arranged.
Politicians OF both parties here. backed
enthusiastically by business men in the
city of London, have made such demon
stration in favor of England assuming
this responsibility that 1t may be taken
for granted that Lord Salisbury will not
hesitate. Disraelfs smart precedent or
gathering up the late khedive's Suez canal
shares while the French ministry fumbled
and hesitated would be ample warrant for
his prompt action
Unfortunately, others remember the pre-
cedent too. and all the occult money-lend-
ing forces of the Continent have been sour
rying about from one discount center to
another during the week trying to arrange
a scheme to raise sSO,O0O.O50 and force it
upon China in time to forestal England )
proffer of the money. This is really the
crux of the present situation. The chances
seem to be, however. that the French re-
luctance to make this further huge finan-
cial sacrifice on Russia's altar of selfishness
will operate to balk the Continental plans.
and that England will ultimately make the
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-10
CHlCOPEE MINE DISASTER.
Three Miners Lost Their Lives The
Explosion Occurred Be-
tween Shifts.

Pittsburg, Kas.. Jan. 9.-Full particulars
regarding the explosion at the Mt. Carmel
Coal company shaft at Chicopee last night
We're not obtainable until to-day about
noon. and the results are far worse than
was at first supposed. The mine is badly
damaged. and since y o'clock last night
the three men who were thought to be
alive were taken out dead. They are: John
Posing, % years old. who leaves wife
and three small children; Charles Winters.
single, % years old. the only support of an
aged father and mother: Antoine Weinberg
er. single. The last body, that of Vein
berger. was found at $50 O'Clock. Neither
Weinberger nor Winters showed any signs
of violence, and it is supposed that they
We're smothered by the after-damp. PoSS-
ing was horribly burned and was unrecog-
niZable. James Zimmerman. who was re-
ported last night as being one of the res
cued. was the last man out this morning,
and although badly burned, will recover.
The true cause OF the explosion is not
known. nor can IL be accounted for by the
best experienced mine operators in the dis
trct. 1t was without doubt an explosion
of dust created by the work of the shot
frers No. is the largest shaft the
Mt. Carmel company is operating. and this
winter it has been working about 800 min
ers and is operating both day and
night shifts. The explosion occurred be
would have been almost a repetition of the
memorable Frontenac explosion.
The bodies of the dead We're removed to
the company store, where an inquest was
commenced this afternoon. but was ad-
journed until u noon tomorrow.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-10
HYPN0TIsT WEEDS HElREss.
Marriage of Miss Tilley Meyer to
James Cnrrnway Creates n Sem
satiOn in Atlanta.

Atlanta. Ga, Jan. s.-The sensation Of
the hour here is the marriage which James
Carraway, a hypnotist Of some note. con-
tracted with Miss Tilley Meyer. daughter
of the New York millionaire, Charles
Meyer. after an acquaintance of just two
hours. Carraway is young man of this
city of good family and fair appearance.
About two years ago he developed hypnot-
ic powers. and went on the road. styling
himself the white Mahatma," and max
ing considerable success in all the Southern
states. About three weeks ago he was
playing an engagement at st. Augustine.
Fla. and was introduced to Miss Meyer.
who was there for her health. In just
two hours the couple became convinced
that they We're soul affinities and pledged
their love to each other. About ten days
ago they married and together came to
Atlanta. Carraway says his wife wants him
to abandon his profession. His wife's
father is proprietor of the celebrated Ring
ling brewery. and owns. other valua BILE
New York property. 1t is supposed that
he Is unaware of the event. but the young
couple will depart for New York in day
or two, when the bridegroom will make
the acquaintance of his father-in-law. Mr.
Carraway resents the suggestion of friends
that his hypnotic powers are responsible
for his heart victory.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-10
DEATH LIST REACHES FOUR.
Four BarSes and u Coal Boat Sunk at
Scene of Percy Kelsey
Wreck.

Pittsburg, Pa, Jan. 9.-Further death and
loss of property are being caused by the
explosion of the Percy kelsey's boilers
Saturday. The number of known dead
reached four to-day. when Daniel Gamble
the boats second cook. died at Mercy hos
pital The list of dead now is:
Daniel Gamble, cook.
Milton /. Wood, second engineer.
Thomas Flynn. second engineer.
Lee Webster, fireman.
Lee Bechtold, deckhand. body not recov.
cred.
The eight men who We're injured in the
explosion will all recover with the eNcep-
ton of Harry Hammers and William Alex
ander whose wounds will probably result
fatally.
The wreck lying in the river at Glenfield
caused the towboat Hornet, with tow be-
longing to James G. Jones & Sons, to lose
four loaded barges and a boat early this
morning. The camel is always narrow
Just at Glenfield. and the Kelsey's hull
made it more difficult than ever to pass.
The corner of the tow hit the after part of
the wreck and four barges and coal boat
were sunk. The Hornet was on her way
to Cincinnati in charge of Captain Henry
Doud. Other boats that were ready to start
out tonight did not venture down on ac-
count of the obstruction. The packets COM
ing up from the lower river about mid
night also had little trouble.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-10
CREEK INDIANS VIEWS.
Believes the Courts of the Nation
Should Have JurisdictiOn
in All Cases.

Washington, Jan. 9-Some of the Indians
who come here on various matters con-
nected with the welfare of their tribes are
men of fair education, fluent In the use
of English, and capable of strong argument
in support of their peculiar views. Such
one is Mr.. Cub Mcintosh, a delegate here
from the Creek nation. He is accompan-
led by Roley Mcintosh n dignified, elderly
man. who Is second chief of the Creeks
The two. though bearing the same name,
are not of blood relationship. When asked
what their special mission here was the
younger man said:
We are here to try to get the act of
June I. 1897. repealed. That act transfer
red Jurisdiction in civil and criminal cases
from the courts established and conducted
By Indians to the United States courts of
the Indian Territory. We think our own
tribunals are the best for our people.
In the second place, We are here to
bitterly fight the proposition of allotment
of our lands in severalty. We have al
ways kept our lands as common property,
and if let alone. always would. What Is
the need of dividing this common heritage
among individuals? How has that policy
worked among the white people? The
white people have owned lands In sever
atty always and as a result tens of thou
sands do not have 4 foot of ground TO
call their own. We think our plan much
the best. We allow all our citizens own
eIship in whatever improvements they put
on the land. but the title to the soil itself
must never depart from the tribe. In this
way every child that is born comes into
the world to participate IN n fair and fer
tile tract on equal terms with every other
child. and its rights to this joint owner
ship must ever be held sacred. If we did,
as a few think wise. agree to this divis-
ion of the public property, 1t wouldn't be
half a year before few men would have
title to every acre in the Creek nation,
ard the mass of the people would be re-
duced to abject poverty. Our people are
unalterably opposed to this proposition.
We are also against treating with the
Dawes commission.
'The time is not yet ripe for any polit-
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-10
NOTABLE APRIL WEDDING.
Alexander Van Rensselaer, VIII Marry
Mrs. Sarah Drexel, n Wealthy
Widow.

New York. Jan. s.-The handsomest man
of New York has captured the richest
woman Of Philadelphia. Alexander Van
Rensselaer, is poor, but belongs to an old
family. Sarah Drexel Fell. whom he is to
marry. Is famous for her art and wealth.
The honeymoon will be spent on the
brides yacht. the finest owned by a woman
in America.
Mrs. Sarah Drexel Fell Is a handsome,
witty. original, independent fabulousIy
to be the best dressed woman in Phila-
delphia. She belongs to family almost
every member of which has shown a strong
marked individuality. The Drexels do ev-
erything thoroughly, whether it be driving
coaches or endowing churches.
Mrs. Fell is daughter of the late An.
thony ]. Drexel, who was the richest man
and ablest banker in Philadelphia. From
her fathers estate she derives an income
of 100000 year. and to supplement this,
her late husband. John r. Fell, left her
$3,O00, 900.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-10
AUGUSTA OFFICIALS FIGHT.
Political Feud Between Rival Fac
tions Finds Fistic Expression
ut Council Meeting.

Augusta, Ca. Jan. Sat the session of
the city council last night for the cleo
tion of city officers for the ensuing term,
the fight between the Walsh and Kerr fac
tions was resumed with all its pugilistic
features. The Kerrites have a majority of
five. and they proceeded to amputate the
heads OF those officers who supported ex-
Senator Walsh In the municipal campaign
When the fire department was reached
the presence Of Chief Roulette was neces-
sary. and pending his arrival a recess was
taken. During this recess County Jailer
Collins and Councilman Lougee became in
volved in a difficulty. Lougee attempted to
strike Collins. who landed a blow on Lou
gees jaw. Lougee reached for his gun, but
peacemakers interfered and quiet was re-
stored. Feeling is running high among the
citizens and the action of the Kerrites is
denounced on all sides.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-10
DREDGE ENGINEERS MEETING.
Favor Twenty-One Foot Channel for
Chicago River and Me
aragua Canal.

Chicago. Jan. 9.-The annual convention
Of the Brotherhood of Steam Shovel and
Dredge Engineers and Cranesmen of Amer
lea adjourned to-day after three days
session. Delegates were present from near
ly every state in the Union and from Can
ada The reports Of the officers showed
the organization to be In a fourishing
condition, the membership numbering near
ly 500. Resolutions were passed favoring
a twenty-one foot channel for the Chicago
river. also the construction of the Mica
resolutions were placed in the hands of
a committee for presentation to congress.
The present officers were reelected for
the ensuing year as follows:
Charles Rees, president. Chicago; ]. III.
Miller. first vice president, Chicago; Frank
Sweet, second vice president, Trenton,
Ont; Michael McGinnis. third vice presi-
dent. Celina. o.; William Q: Kennedy.
fourth vice president. st. Charles, Mo-;
P. J; O'Connell. treasurer. Moline, ILL.,; D.
y. Maher, financial secretary, Genesee, ILL.,,
T: j. Dolan. Jr.. secretary, Chicago.
Board of directors-Gilbert Lamars: Chi
cago: Theodore Barlow, Chicago: p. A.
Barnes; whiting. Ind; Aaron Farrell. St.
louisville. N. Y. and c. N. Ballinger.
Chicago.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-10
DEATH OF A NOTED EDITOR.
Judge Albert G. Boynton, of the De-
troit Free Press, Succumbs to
Kidney Troubles.

Detroit. Mich, Jan. 9.-Judge Albert G.
Boynton. for twenty-five years political
editor of the Detroit Free Press, died this
evening at the Alma mich. sanitariun
He had suffered from kidney troubles for
two years past, which finally caused other
complications. Last September he reliE-
quished his work and was taken to Alma
three weeks ago, but was unable to rally.
Judge Boynton was born March 81, 1887.
at Bangor. Me. His father was of English
ancestry, and his mother lineal descend
ant of John Alden and other pilgrims. In
1854 he abandoned study at Bowdoin col
iege on account of Ill health and went
to Montreal, where he later began law
practice and also contributed to the Ca
madam press. He came to Detroit In 1885,,
rractjced law and became acting attorney
and later police judge. In 1872 he resigned
the office and purchased an interest in the
Fress Press and had ever since been the
principal editorial writer of the paper.
He was vice president of the Free Press
company and usually represented 1t. to-
gether with ex-Minister William E. Quinn.
by, in the meetings of the Associated
Press. The deceased was always a Demo-
crat and an unoompromising gold Demo-
orat since the money issue was raised.
He was skillful and clear but eminently
fair and dignified writer on all questions
of public concern. He leaves q widow,
three daughters and a son.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-10
i. MARRIAGE KEPT SECRET.
DuquOin, ILL.,, Welded Three
Months Ago.

Prominent Young Society People Of
Duquoin, ILL.,, Welded Three
Months Ago.
GCquoin. ILL.,. Jan. 9.-Quite sensation
was sprung here last night when it was
announced that William B. Maclin and Miss
Eina Howell. two prominent young people
Of this city. were secretly married at Null
keytown on October IL last. The groom
Is the son of DIR. w. T. Maclin. of this city,
ana Is we'll known as an athlete all over
the state, having Won the amateur state
championship 100-yard dash at Champaign
In 1896 and 1887. The bride Is the daughter
OF Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. E. Howell of this city.
Ihe marriage was kept a secret on ac-
count of the age of the young man. lie
was only Is when the marriage took
place.
Since the marriage the young couple have
resided with their parents. Mrs. Maciin
has desired to make the fact known to her
parents for. some time, but her husband
insisted on 1t being kept a secret. and she
complied with his request until Il few
nights ago. when she advised her parents
about 1t, and 1t was soon made public
The remarkable thing about the AFFAIR is
the fact that they could be married with
III seven miles of their home and then
keep the matter a secret for three months
A friend had preceded them to Benton the
county seat of Franklin county, and re-
turned 10 Mulkeytown with the license
and after school was dismissed in the even
ing the young couple drove from here to
Mulkeytown and were married.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-10
A COUSIN OF LINCOLN.
Missouri War Veteran, Relative of
Martyred President, Applies for
Pension.

Maryville. Mo-, Jan. 9.-Among the old
soldiers who appeared before the Mary
Vile board of examination at its regular
weekly meeting last Wednesday was John
Lincoln. of Bolckow. Mo. Mr.. Lincoln and
his sister. Mrs. Washington Hoshor. of
this city, were second cousins to Abraham
Lincoln. John Lincoln has had career
which would make him interesting with
out the relationship to the great president
being considered. He enlisted early in the
sixties in the Fourth Missouri NJ. S. NJ,
and served in that regiment for three years.
He then enlisted in the Thirteenth Mis-
souri, cavalry, in which he served until the
end of the war. Before he was finally mus
tered In he fought Indians on the plains for
some time. When he first rendered his
services to Uncle Sam he was only five feet
and five inches tall, but when he was dis
charged he measured six feet and one inch
in his stockings.
Mr.. Lincoln served two terms as sheriff
of Andrew county, and superintended the
hanging Of the infamous Bateman. the
1883. During President Harrison's admin
istration he was head 5anitor in the GUS
tom house at st. Joseph.
He is now So years old, and bears strik.
ing family resemblance to the martyred
president. He has never drawn a pension,
but he is considerably broken now. and 1t
is probable the board will take favorable
action in his case.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-10
STORY OF JOHN G. HEATH.
Missourian of Prominence I'm Early
Days Who Received Valuable
Mexican Grant

Washington, Jan. 9-The United States
supreme court has been listening to the
story of Juan Gid and his colony. Juan
Gid is Mexican for John G. Heath. In 1920
Heath was a Missourian of such promi-
nence that the was one of the leading act
ors in the constitutional convention which
paved the way for the admission of Mis-
appointed politically. For some reason.
Notwithstanding he had many valuable
possessions scattered along the Missouri
river from st. Charles to Boonville, he
promptly wandered away to Mexico, and
In 1S23 was a member of the city council
of Ell Paso That was the period of Mex
1cos turbulent deliyerance from Spain.
Hidalgo had raised the 'Grito de Dolores"
the Cry of Dolores After 4 struggle of
eleven years the revolution had won. when,
at Cordoba, in 1921, the Spanish viceroy
signed treaty Of peace with the insur-
gents. lturbi0e. the leader of the revolu-
tion, had set aside the constitutional au-
thorities and had had himself crowned en-
peror. That was in July, 1922. The Itur-
bide dynasty lasted only until March, 1923,
when revolt forced the abdication of the
emperor. But in the eight or nine months
of his reign lturbide issued colonization
decree. That was in January. 1929. News
travelled very slowly in those days. The
decree didn't reach FL Paso until the month
of abdication. Under IT the city council
went ahead with grant to John G. Heath
OF valuable tract of land on which to
found n colony, and Heath proceeded with
his arrangements in unhappy ignorance of
the fact that Iturbide was out and the COL
onization decree repealed. When the city
council learned months afterward what a
blunder had been made the information
was sent to Missouri. 1t came too late
Heath had sold his possessions, had re-
cruited and outfitted his colony even to
the extent of printing press and type
He was floating down the Missouri and the
mississippi to cross the Gulf and to make
his way TO FL Paso through what is now
Western Texas. Just when Heath learned
that Iturbide had been shot and that the
grant had been repudiated the informa-
tion now possessed does not show. But the
pioneer had burned his bridges and he did
not turn back. He went forward with his
plans and settled on the grant. The Mexi-
can authorities drove him away and con-
iiscated his effects. The fate OF Heath is
only shadowy rumor. Later grants COW
ering the now famed Mesiila valley were
made. and 5000 people have vineyards al
falfa meadows. apricot orchards where
Heath expected 10 establish his colony
The court of private land claims has de-
Clded that, however unfortunate Juan Gid
may have been, he was the victim of indis-
putable legal circumstances and left no
rights to this land TO survive him. His pa
pers were all in proper form. but. Iturbde
having been set aside and his colonization
decree having been repealed, the council of
Il Paso had no authority to make any
such grant. Learned lawyers are trying
TO make the supreme court think other
wise.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-10
FORTUNE NOT so LARGE.
Mrs. Kate Ammons. of NnndnIia,
Mich, Must Wait Fifty Years for
Her Legacy.

Jackson. Miss, Jan. 9.-There is absolute
ly no truth in the report that Mrs. Kate
Ammons. of Vandalia, Mich, has fallen
heir TO 300. 600 on the death of Silas Ira
boo. Traboo was known here as William
il. Tribbett. and died two months ago mt
Clifton Springs, n. Y. His will made r.
w. Mllsaps and III. s. Carter bankers of
this city, and Eugene Simpson, his nephew,
OF Terry. this county, administrators of his
estate without bond.
The estate Will exceed 100000 anG there
nre about fifty heirs. According 10 the.
Terms of the will. which your correspondent
has read the principal Is not 10 be divided
till fifty years after the death of Tribhett
and then only one-twentieth each year for
twenty years. The interest is 10 be used
AT once educating minor heirs but when
the principal shall have matured Mrs. Am
mons, the executors, and perhaps all others
row old enough to enjoy fortune will
have passed to the great beyond
There Is not man in Mississippi who is
worth S50o0.0O0, but there are many whose
fortunes are double that left by Colonel
Tribbett.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-10
ENGLAND FEELS PROSPERITY.
Ninety-one Mills Averaged Net Profits
$4,000 Pounds Greater Than
Since 1892.

Manchester. Jan. "a good business
progressing throughout fully equaled pro-
ductions last week. Many manufacturers,
especially in Indian goods. are fully en-
gagged on long time contracts and further
orders are difficult to arrange owing to the
long delivery asked.
China makes also are we'll sold: the de-
mand Is continuing for Egypt. and Tur-
key Is buying fairly. South America is
doing little.
The home trade feels the strike more
keenly each week. Prices are firm every
where, but there IS no material advance
as yet. Yarns are firm and well sold, but
there is little stock.
English exports Of cotton goods to the
United States last year was 62512, coo pounds
as against 55,912,000 pounds in 1886. Re
ports from the French markets show a
big business for several weets past and
Germany is heavily sold.
Last year ninety-one mills at Oldham,
Lancashire, averaged in net profits &1o3. COO
better than during any year since 1882.
The capital engaged was f6.100000.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-10
BANKER J. D. SCULLY DEAD.
His Institution the First to Apply for
Charter Under National
Banking Act.

Pittsburg, Pa, Jan. 9.-John D. Scully.
aged 73. died to-day of inflammation of the
brain, after a weeks illness. Mr.. Scully
had been connected with the First National
bank of this city for forty-four years. AS
an officer of one Of Pittsburg's greatest
financial institutions. he was noted for
fidelity and courtesy. His reputation as a
banker was national and his opinion on any
subject connected with banking carried
great weight with 1t. In 1863 Mr.. Scully
was treasurer of the Pittsburg Trust COM
pany, when the institution became the First
National bank, and he was elected cashier.
1t was not only the first bank in Pittsburg
to apply for charter under the national
banking act, but the first in the United
States. Because Of some delay, however,
in the granting of the charter. several
banks in New York began business under
the national act before the license to the
Pittsburg institution was issued. The pass
age of the national banking law in 1868
was largely due to the efforts of Mr.: Scully,
assisted by Charles Hurlbut, a Cleveland
banker, long since deceased.