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Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-10-21
DR.. HOPKINS RETURNS.
Talks of Boston's Park System and
the Relief of Subway Trans


Rev. DIR. Henry Hopkins, pastor of the
First Congregational church. returned yes
terday from Boston, where he had been
to attend a meeting of the commandery-
in-chief Of the Loyal Legion of America.
All who attended the meeting were the
guests of the Algonquin Club. and were
given the freedom of the city, while the
governor of the Bay state and the mayor
of Boston took particular pains to make
the guests feel at home.
I'VE were driven through the park sys-
TEN of the city" said DIR. Hopkins, and
IL is one of the most beautiful systems in
the world. Boston is surrounded by a
chain of magnificent parkways; in fact,
the suburbs of the city are one vast park.
pariSon between the parks of Kansas City
and the parks OF Boston. as the latter city
has been for over century perfecting its
system. But there are many things in BoS-
ton that the West might emulate with ad-
vantage.
For Instance, take the subway system
of street railways. 1t is not eQualed in
the world. and was built By the city at a
cost of $500 600. half million under the
estimate. We were taken all through the
subways. and found them well lighted and
perfectly ventilated. London boasts of its
underground system of railways. but they
cannot compare with those in Boston. The
city receives rental from the electric
lines which use them that gives it good
rate OF interest on the money invested. One
of the greatest advantages is the relief to
the conSested streets by having no surface
street railways. Boston is now undertake
ing another great public Improvement. and
that Is to secure pure water supply The
water Is to be brought from reservoirs
townsite was condemned under the state
laws in order to secure place to build the
reservoirs Boston is beautiful city. and
we We're entertained in manner that will
a;ways make US look back on our visit with
pleasure
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-10-21
GEN. JOSEPH ROBERTS DEAD.
manded Fort Leavenworth
Forty Years Ago.

PHILADELPHIA. Oct. 90.-Brigadier
General Joseph Roberts is dead at his
home in this city, aged 81 years He en-
tered the West Point Military academy in
1895. He was made brevet lieutenant in
the Fourth artillery June 10. 1896, and first
lieutenant July Z, 1888. On August 20 of
the same year he was promoted to a cap
taincy in the Fourth artillery. He served
at Fort Hamilton, y. Y, in 1866. and
took part in the operations against the
Creek nation of the Indians. He served in
the Florida war of 1861 as captain of n
regiment of mounted volunteers. He also
served as assistant professor of natural
and experimental philosophy of the mil
itary academy in 1886 and 1899. He was
afterwards re-transferred to Florida and
stook part in the Indian war. In 1853 he
commanded Fort Miffin. In 1857 he was
transferred to Fort Leavenworth. Kas..
and afterward assumed charge of Fort
Monroe.
He served throughout the civil war. In
1851 he was in command of Fort Monroe,
and in October of the same year was made
chief of artillery in the Seventh corps.
On March 2. 1863. he was made colonel of
the Third regiment. Pennsylvania heavy
artillery. and afterwards transferred and
Put in charge of the Fourth artillery corps.
on April lS. 1865. he was made brigadier
general of volunteers. May i3 1865, he was
breveted a brieadier general of regulars
Since the close OF the war he had held the
office of assistant inspector general of the
department in Washington, and supern-
tendent of the artillery school at Fort Mon
roe,
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-10-21
OMAHA R0BBER A SUICIDE.
Shot Himself When Detected in the
Act of LoOtinE the Public
Library.

OMAHA. NEB., Oct. 20.-An unknown
man has committee suicide at the public
library here under mysterious circum-
stances. Everything points to the fact
that he had secreted himself in the build
ing the night before with the intention of
robbing the priceless collection of coins of
the Byron Reed donation. When detection
and capture confronted him he coolly plac-
ed revolver to his temple and fired a bull
let into his brain. When the watchman
rushed upon the scene the man was dead
The body appears to be that of a man
of culture. There is nothing by which it
might be identified. He was evidently a
Russian and some slight marks on the
clothes would seem to indicate that he was
a nobleman.
The police believe the man was visitor
at the exposition who possessed technical
knowledge, and was, perhaps collector of
rare coins himself. Recognizing the value
OF the treasure, separated from him only
by glass case, they think he determined
10 seize it and for that purpose visited the
library in the evening and secreted himself
ready for the work. Early in the morning
the watchman noticed the burglar alarms
leading to the Reed collection ringing vio-
lently. An investigation followed and then
the suicides weapon exploded and the man
fell dead in the hall in front of the watch
man.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-10-21
DIED FROM AsPHYxIATI0N.
Lena Burkhardt. n Servant, Found
Dead in Bed-Not Thought to
Have Committed Suicide.

Lena Burkhardt, servant employed in
the household of s. E. Ferguson, of sos
Wabash avenue, was found dead in bed
at o'clock yesterday morning. She died
from asphyxiation. and her life went out
several hours before her body was discov-
cred.
When Mr.. Ferguson arose he went to
Miss Burkhardt's room and called her.
Failing to receive response he opened
the door and was nearly stifled by the poi
sonous vappr that filled the room. Dr..
V. w. Matller was hastily summoned, and
he said the girl had been dead many hours
It Is not believed that Miss Burkhardt
committed suicide. She was in excellent
spirits when she retired at o'clock the
right previous. and had never been known
to be desT,ondent. 1t is thought that she
turned of the gas before retiring and acci-
dentally turned it on again. Miss Burk-
hardt was % years old and had been en-
ployed in the Ferguson household for the
last eignt months. Her parents live in
Germany. The only relative she has in
this country is a sister, who resides some
where In Kansas.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-10-21
REDEMPToRIsT BAzAR.
Grent Interest Being Manifested in
the Entertainment for Benefit
of the New school.

Great interest is being manifested in the
bazaar which is being given by the Re
demptorists in their school building at
Thirty-third and Wyandotte streets. and
the attendance each night is encouraging
to the managers. The bad weather last
night interfered with the rendition of the
prepared programme hut Miss Kirby sang
a solo which was greatly appreciated.
The room in which the bazar is being
held is handsomely decorated in gay colors
and on each of the booths where articles
of various natures are on sale many colorS
are displayed. Miss Katie ONeill pres deS
over the candy, cigars and soda stand, as
sisted by Misses Anna and Nellie Tobiu
and Lizzie and Minnie O'Neill. The booth
is in Turkish colors.
Mrs. Furgin and Mrs. Lade manage the
prize booth, where fancy work, quilts. pret-
ty dishes and other things which women
enjoy are sold. the various articles going
to holders of the lucky numbers. Mrs. ].
y. Hielan, assisted by Mrs. McLauchIin
is in charge of another prize BOOTH in
which a sewing machine is the reward
which investors seek to gain.
The stand over which Mrs. Schott and
Mrs: 1urbin preside is filled with fancy
work, pin-cushions, pillows and the like
Dolls of all sizes are sold by Misses Wall
er. Moss, Mara and Schott in one of the
most prettily decorated stands.
The bazar will be continued to-day and
tomorrow with musical programmes each
evening.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-10-21
ANOTHER CHARGE AGAINST HIM
Attorney Needles Files n Charge
Against Attorney Pope for I'm
professional Conduct

Attorney W. s. Pope. of Kansas City,
Mo- is in more trouble. He may yet be
disbarred from the bar of Wyandotte coun-
ty. kas. About three weeks ago charges
were preferred against Attorney Pope be-
fore Judge Alden. of the district court OF
Kansas City. Kas.. by Attorney ]. A Smith,
who alleged that Pope was guilty of stir
ring up litigation and Hbeling fellow
member of the profession. Judge Alden
appointed a committee, consisting of At
torneys Samuel Maher, L. w. Keplinger
and Clinton Angevine, to investigate the
charges made against Attorney Pope. The
committee on October 3 filed with Judge
alden a report o. its findings. Pope was
found guilty, but the committee recon-
mended that he be let off with a repri-
mand.
1t appears that before Judge Alden had
acted on the report of the committee. At
torney William Needles of Kansas City,
kas., filed a petition in the district court
asking for an Injunction in behalf of
client against Attorney Pope and others
to ,enjoin them from attempting to gar
which were exempt under the law of Kan
sas. 1t was claimed that Attorney Pope
was guilty of trespassing upon the rights
or the man whom Attorney Needles repra-
sented, In fact. the charges were Identical
torney Smith.
Judge Alden sent a copy of the Needles
petition, also the original report of the
nrSt investigation, to the committee, with
instructions that the committee investigate
the charges made by Attorney Needles.
and that if they were found to be true the
committee should make no reprimand rec
concentrations. The committee will meet
Tuesday and begin the examination.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-10-21
WASN'T HORNYHANDED.
Spots on His Hands, Though He
Said He Was n Brick MaSon

Edward c. Neely was in police court yes
teriay morning to answer to a charge OF
vagrancy. He put up a pitiful plea to
Judge Burnham to secure his release. He
claimed that he was a bricklayer and had
arrived in Kansas CitJ only a few days be-
fore in search of employment.
Show the judge your right hand" said
Sergeant Snow who handled trowel for
more than twenty years before he became
a member of the police force. Il doubt
whether you ever worked a day as BRICK,
mason"
"Oh, I'm left-handed." said NeeIy as Ser
geant Snow closely examined the palm of
the prisoners right hand for some evidence
OF toll. But there wasn't a calloused spot
on either hand and the court doubted Nee
ly's statements more than ever.
IT have been informed that contractors
are advertising for bricklayers every day."
said Judge Burnham, in discharging the
prisoner. "Left-handed workmen receive
the same pay as the fellows with strong
right arms. Go out and find work If you
fail, You must journey on
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-10-21

Beauchamp, CT Kentucky; Mrs Ellen d.
Hartford of Nemberg. Ore. and Mrs Caro-
line Woodford, of Nebraska.
The church where the sessions are hell
has been very prettily decorated with fes-
toons of red, white and blue, and the flag
of the nation has not been omitted. The
citizens Of the town are manifesting an in
terest in the convention and the evening
meetings are well attended.
Mrs. Ella White Brown, Of Holton, was
reelected president of the association ut
this mornings session, and this was fol-
lowed by the reelection of the other ex-
ecutive officers-Mrs. /. B. Smith, CORE
spending secretary; Mrs. Jessie Maxey, re-
cording secretary; Mrs. E. P. Hutchinson,
treasurer; Mrs ]. N Kemp and Mrs. Jen-
ME Peace, railroad secretaries; Mrs. S. A.
Fhurston, state reporter, and Mrs 7. Z.
Records, timekeeper.
The following were elected delegates TO
the national convention TO be held in st.
Paul next month: Miss o. P. Bray. of To-
peka; Airs. Talmage, OF Hutchinson; Mrs.
L. F. Keliar, of Marion; Mrs. VI. E. Haines
of Augusta; Mrs. L. a. Case. of Enter
prise. AS alternate delegates the following
We're elected: Mrs. NJ. L. Howell. of Cawk-
er City; Mrs. ]. C. Reed, Garnett; Mrs. Ed
Hoch. Marion: Mrs. Jessie Morton, Tescott;
Parsons, Rago.
The church decorations. which were
somewhat delayed in being arranged. were
strung around the room to-day in bright
festoons. They were red, white and blue
pieces of cardboard, upon which were writ
ten signed pledges to abstain from alcoholic
liquors. They are the result of the work
of the seven districts of the W. c. T. L.
:n the Sunday schools of the state during
the past year The combined number of
Them is 4,4s0. They are strung upon white
ribbon, and will be sent to the national
convention for decorations after they have
served that purpose here. A banner was
presented to the district having the great
est number. and the Third district was the
one SO honored.
Some very pretty souvenirs were distrib-
uted among the delegates. They are in the
shape OF bookmarks and have upon their
face the flag of the republic and a picture
of Frances E. Willard.
Mrs Frances Z. Beauchalnp. of the Ma
tional W. c. T. L, who arrived this mbrn-
ing, led in the noontide prayer. The W.
c. T. L. members have adopted the Chau-
tauqua salute as n means Of acknowledg-
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-10-21
THE TIME SHORTENED.
The Santa Fe Makes Faster Time by
Six Hours, This Season, to the
Pacific Coast.

Commencing November .. the Santa Fe
will resume its limited passenger service
between Chicago. Kansas City and Paci-
ic coast points. The entire distance of
2.SO0 miles between Chicago and Los An
geles will be accomplished in sixty-six
hours. The dates of departure of the
trains from Kansas City will be every
Tuesday. Thursday and Sunday during the
season. No extra charge will be made for
passage on the California limited but only
frst-claSs paying passengers holding Pull
man accommodations will be carried
A very handsome folder. advertising this
train is sent out by the passenger depart
ment of the Santa Fe.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-10-21
Phi Delta Phi Smoker.

There will be Phi Delta Phi smoker"
at the Midland this evening and an effort
made to perfect the organization of an
alumni chapter here. In Kansas City and
surrounding places there are large num-
Der of "Phis,'' and the committee in charge
expects good attendance and the organi-
zation of lively chapter. Addresses will
be made by Mayor Jones. ]. h. Griffith and
others. The plan of organization has been
in the hands of ]. d. Bowersock, E. N
Powell. Sam B. Strother F. C. Sparks
and ]. D. Halstead. The smoker will begin
s n,clnclc
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-10-21
JUDGES ARE DILAT0RY.
Eight Precincts Have Not Been Heard
From on the Registration
Inst Tuesday.

Some of the registration judges are re-
r1arkably dilatory in getting their reports
in to the election commissioners. Last
night reports from eight precincts were
still missing and no report of any kind
had been received from the judges.
The law requires that these reports be
the registration is over and had this been
done ali the reports would have been in
BY yesterday morning The missing, pre-
f;rst and seventh in the Sixth ward, the
eighth and fifteenth in the Eighth ward,
tbe fifth in the Ninth ward. the third in
tbe Tenth ward and the sixth in the
Eleventh ward.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-10-21

en- TO the needs Of better prisons, better
prison management and all reformatory
measures. With this fact in view. l would
recommend that women shall have charge
of all criminal women and children from
the time of their arrest; that women shall
be associated with men as officers and
boards of all institutions where bows are
restrained; that women shall be upon all
boards OF state institutions where women
and children are restrained and educated" &"
This evening musical programme was
rendered. The University Quartette of Hol-
ton contributed largely to the musical en-
tertainment. Miss Elizabeth Hull. of Camp
bell university, gave an elocutionary
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-10-21
Only 1915. Kansas City to Chicago.
Via Santa Fe Route.
Tickets on sale at Santa Fe Route ticket
offices and Union depot.
Will Talk to Credit Men.

Mr.. F. p. Boocock. of New York. secre-
tary of the National Association of Credit
Men, will pay a visit TO the local asso-
ciation November l6. In recognition of his
visit, the association will hold a special
meeting at the Midland hotel, where an
address will be made by Mr.. Boocock about
the work being done by the national asso-
citation. Mr.. Boocock makes the tour now
in place of National President Cannon,
whose business relations have prevented
his coming. a dinner will be given prior
to the meeting, and delegates from other
cities will be present.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-10-21
.otber Deaths and Funerals.

Mrs Kate Harper Cherokee Indian,
died yesterday at her home s16 Campbell
street. aged 30 years. She was the daugh-
ter of wealthy Cherokee freedman at
Nowater o. T. She was educated in the
Indian school at Gooseneck Bend. l. T. The
burial will take place to-day from the
home.
NJ. Kelly died yesterday morning at his
home 5lI Harrison street, after lingering
Illness. He was "a years old and had re-
sided for twelve years in Kansas City.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-10-21
"MUMs" ON MARKET.
Popular Flower Made Its Bow to Kan
sas City Yesterday-"Mum'' Show
VIII Be Held Next Month

Nuns were on the market yesterday
for the first time this year. They could be
seen occasionally on the streets. too, in
the buttonholes OF the fashionable young
man. Handsome ones COST only quarter.
The Kansas City florists have decided
to have a mum show. 1t will come.
probably. during Thanksgiving week, and
an effort will be made to make it the big
gest thing in the West in the way of floral
displays.
flowers are inexpensive during the present
cold weather. II the cold snap continues
flowers will continue cheap. for the florists
explain that warm weather forces the
plants too much. causing loss. American
Beauties were on the market yesterday for
s. 50 q dozen. Other varieties of roses sold
as low as IS cents.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-10-21
MADE THE ROUNDS.
Business Houses ON Lower
Grand Avenue.

Burglars paid a visit to a number of
stores and shops on Grand avenue Wednes-
day night. AT nearly every place visited
by the thieves the front windows were
broken or panes of glass removed by the
aid of glass cutters. The police have not
captured any of the robbers.
Morris Helzberg's saloon. at 1871 Grand
avenue, was broken into and twenty bot
ties of wine were taken. A dozen packages
Of coffee and a half dozen packages of
buckwheat -four were stolen from the gro
Gerry establishment of Mrs. McCrary. at
1895 Grand avenue. Five silk shirts were
Mr Snider at 1927 Grand avenue.
The police believe that all of these rob-
berries were perpetrated by the same gang.
The thieves are believed to be amateur
crooks that live in the neighborhood-
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-10-21
RAN AWAY AGAIN.
the Cooper County Asylum and
Was Caught Here Yesterday.

Miss Sally Henderson, a weak-minded
woman, who ran away from the Cooper
county asylum for the poor several days
ago, was found in Kansas City yesterday
by Humane Officer Greenman. and deliv-
cred into the care of James Brownfeld.
superintendent of the institute from which
she escaped.
This is the second time Miss Henderson
left the Cooper county poor house, and
came here. She claims she was mistreat ed
and this charge the superintendent denies.
She has wealthy relatives in Texas, who
have refused to provide for her.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-10-21

ing the introduction of visitors. Instead
Of with the noise OF handclapping, the Wis
itor is greeted with waving in the air OF
dainty white handkerchiefs. while the del
egates all rise to their feet.
Mr.. J. c. Kirk. OF the NJ. Z church. OF
Harrisonville Mo, was introduced in the
afternoon and made a few appropriate re-
marks. Rev. Mr.. Vaughn, pastor of the
Christian church of this city, also spoke
He advised greater executive action. anG
raised a warning against too many depart
ments in the work of the union. Personal
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-10-21
MURDERER GOES FREE.
Governor Leedy Pardons George E.
Orr, Who Was Under Sentence
of Deafb.

TOPEKA. Oct. a0-(Special) Governor
Leedy to-day pardoned murderer from
the penitentiary who was under sentence
to hang. In 1884 George E. Orr shot and
killed an old blind man named Trimble. in
Franklin county. He then robbed Mrs.
Trimble of $40 and fled. He was captured
and tried. The jury convicted him of mur-
der in the first degree and he was sentenced
TO hang. He has been in prison ever since,
until Leedy released him to-day.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-10-21
City Hall Notes.

According to local attorneys the ordinance
racentiy passed by the city council, estab-
ifsbine board of claims, is Illegal and
cannot be enforced.
when the park board meets November
Q lids will be opened for the erection of a
retaining wall on the south side. of I,s'e-
nendence Plaza The work is to be of the
most substantial kind and will cost several
thousand dollars.
COUNCILMAN Jesse Jewell has called a
meeting of the lower house water COM
water rate reduction ordinance will be pre-
pared. The new one is to be on gradu-
ated scale and is expected to receive the
unanimous Endorsement of the committee.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-10-21
Jefferson City Federal Court.

JEFFERSON CITY. MO-, Oct. 2O-(Spe-
cialD The federal court completed its dock
ct to-day and adjourned for the term
Judge Philips sentenced the following pris-
oners: ]. C. Rucker, two years in the pen
itentiary for robbing Holt Summit poStof-
flee: Jesse Holmes and Frank Williams,
twenty months in the penitentiary for pass
ing raised bills; William Todd and james
Snoddy, two small colored boys. who
climbed into the Fayette postoffice and
stole some stamps and money, one year in
the reform school at Boonville.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-10-21
Noduway County Murder.

James Smith. a we'll known resident of
Nodaway county, was shot and killed last
night by A. H. Buschman. druggist.
quarreled over the payment of drinks pur-
chased in the drug store. Smith left the
store and Buschman followed. shooting
him dead. Buschman was arrested.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-10-21
Reward for wyapdotte Policemen.

TOPEKA, KAS., Oct. 20-(Special.) Po-
licemen James Welsh and Vol Quarles. of
ed 500 cash BY the executive de~artment
to-day as a reward fer apprehenSing Will
liam Duncan. who killed Jul us Richter, at
ArseEtine. on February s. Duncan was
brought back anS convicted for the crime
in the Wyandotte county district court.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-10-21
Death of John VI. Gregory.

WASHINGTON. Oct. 20-John NJ. Greg
ory, who was one of the first commission
ers under the present civil service law. and
who was for thirteen years president of
the University of Illinois, died here last
night. aged &c years He was a native of
New York but spent much of his life in
educational work in Michigan and Illinois,
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-10-21
ALL STATE OFFICERS RE-ELECTED
AT HORTON YESTERDAY.
NATIONAL WORKERS PRESENT
MRS. BEAUCHAMP DIsCorRsEs on
DEPRAVITY OF YOUNG MEN.
Mrs. Mary E. Haines' Stereopticon
Talk on ..Our Workers'-Two Men
Honored-Third District Gets
the Banner for Pledge
Work.

HORTON. KAS, Oct. 2o.-(SpeciaL) The
weather continues cold and dreary, but the
delegates to the W. c. T. L. convention,
continue TO arrive, notwithstanding un-
pleasant conditions. The hotel hacks and
the entertainment committee have been
meeting all the trains. Among the arriv-
ais to-day are several representatives of
the National W. c. T. L, Mrs. Frances E.