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Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-08

the objection that had been raised to ac-
quiring the islands because of the domina-
tion OF the native race He undertook TO
show that there was no foundation Tor this
criticism, or, IL there was such foundation
row, it need not, he said. long continue 70
be an essential factor of the situation. He
based this statement upon figures which he
produced to show that the natives or Il an
akas were rapidly dying off as result OF
their commingling with outside races.
long remain to dispute the supremacy of
some other race and what race that
should be would depend largely upon the
present action of the United states senate.
If we should elect TO make the Islands
part of the United States, the American
people would at once become the counsel
ing element In Hawaii, but If We should
fail to take advantage of the opportunity
now offered, some other people would, in
all probability, assume the position of con-
troll which naturally and traditionally be-
longs TO the United States.
He controyerted the position of Senators
Pettigrew and White that the American
He quoted weather statistics to show that
the temperature on the Islands coasts
ranges from SO to IS during the year, which,
he said. was far from being an oppressively
hot climate. Further inland, 1T was still
cooler and on the mountains froStS We're
not infrequent. If the white man Of this
country should not be impressed with the
islands Mr.. Teller thought they would make
an excellent location for the colored peo-
pie of the United States. who might de-
sire to leave this country and would ma
congenial employment in the sugar planta-
tions and coffee fields of Hawaii.
Senator Teller was frequently interrupt
Senators White. Pettigrew. Gear and
others.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-08
1T IS OUR "SAY So"
Old Diplomat Says the United States
Holds Commanding Position In
Easfern COntrOyersy

New York, Feb. 1.-THE United States Is
more of factor in a game of international
politics which IS now in progress over af-
fairs in the East than is generally under
stood.
Your country thus has commanding
position in the big fight that is going on.
and by shrewd diplomacy ought to be able
to obtain almost any concessions in the
East that are desired"
These declarations were made last night
matte corps in Washington, a man whose
country occupies 4 neutral position in re-
gard to the Eastern question.
There can be no doubt" this diplomatist
continued, that the great European Nw
ers are planning for further acquisitions of
territory in the East. How much farther
they will go depends. in a large measure,
upon the position of this country.
''The head and center of the fight is just
at present right here in Washington. and it
will become even more exciting upon the
arrival of the new Russian ambassador.
Until his arrival you need not look for any
new move by Russia in the East. He will
come here prepared to explain IN detail the
exact state of affairs in China and with in
structions not only to sound the United
States on it's position in the matter. but
to make advances looking to an understand
ing which will give this country almost any
thing that may be desired in a commercial
way i'll return for its moral support in
favor of the schemes Of those countries
which have arrayed themselves against
England and Japan in the Orient
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-08
WILL SOON FRAME A BILL.
House Banking Committee Nearly
Through Listening to Arguments
for Various Measures.

Washington. Feb. THE Republican
members of the house committee on bank
ing and currency were in private session
to-day to consider the bill of Representa-
tive Fowler for a revision Of the currency.
Mr.. Fowler's hearing closed to-day and
Chairman Walker will follow with two
days exposition of the measure bearing his
name. This will close the arguments and
the Republican members Of the committee
will take up the question Of formulating
a bill expressive OF the views of the COM
mittee and embodying such propositions as
a majority of the Republican members may
agree upon. the purpose being first to Sc
cure agreement among the Republican
members and then have united action be-
fore the full committee. By this means
it is hoped to command the nine votes
which are requisite in the full committee
in order to report n bill.
The strong tendency among the members
is to report the proposition embodied in the
presidents message to congress with some
enlargement on the lines of general cur
rency revision, but not to the extent of Sc
curing n distinct expression on the gold
standard or for the retirement of the green
backs.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-08
WILLIAM M. EVARTs BLIND.
The Aged Statesman Is Slowly Declfn-
ing-His SOth Birthday Gel
ebrated.

New York, Feb. 7.-Wiliam Maxwell
Evarts gIided gently into the ranks OF
Americas distinguished octogenarians to-
day. His S0th birthday was quietly ceie-
brated by his children and his Srandchil-
dren. For the first time in years the mas
sive old brick home at the northwest cor
ner of Fourteenth street and Second ave
nue. had an air of life about it-baby lie
and child life There were several very
young children among them whose 1aceS
the venerable lawyer and statesman hao
never seen.
The light has been slowly fading out of
hi: eyes for nearly ten years. Mr. EHarts
never said anything about his falling Vls-
ion until 1899, when he was forced 10 de-
cline an Invitation TO speak at chamber
of commerce dinner. He at that time at
tributed his attiiction to an accident whlcn
befell him in 1885, when he was thrown
out of his carriage, striking his head on the
fected the minute blood vessels of the eyes,
causing Il thin film to slowly spread over
the retina. He was treated by European
and American specialists, but finally con-
cluded that his trouble was incurabe.
For five years Mr.. Evarts has practical
ly done no legal work. For two years he
has not visited the offices of EVarts,
Ckoate & Beaman of which he is the
care of DIR. Delatield, who visits him once
u week. For weeks at a time he does
not leave his bed. On pleasant days ne
sits in an easy chair. Within the last
year Mr.. Evarts has displayed little inter-
est in the momentous events of the day.
and the once splendid intellect is going
gently to sleep.
Sherman Evarts. his wife and children:
Allen w. Evarts and his family. Mr.. and
Mrs. c. c. Beaman-the latter Mr.. Evarts'
d8ughter-were at the reunion to-day.
Maxwell EvartS and Prescott EVartS were
out of town.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-08
CHILDREN'S FOOD.
Study VIII Not Hurt n Healthy
Child.

MANY children at school," said STU
dent of children, appear to be stupid
when they are only badly nourished They
may have plenty to eat without suffi-
cient amount of nourishment. Study will
not hurt n healthy child. Good, hard
thinking helps the circulation of the blood"
II might be added that the lack of nour-
ishment is owing to ill-advised selection
OF food. Fruit. eggs. some meat. and good
entire wheat bread with butter, all fur
nlsh excellent food for children.
Never. under any circumstances, should
cotics. like cigarettes or tobacco in any
form, coffee. opium products, or any OF
that class of drugs, will most sadly scar
the whole life of growing child Those
who seek 10 assist the little ones TO grow
Up strong and healthy men and women will
look carefully after their food and drink
1t Is unfortunately true that some par
erts are careless and ignorant on this sub
ject and the innocent children grow up
weak in body and brain, easily knocked
over bv most any disease that comes along.
Children like warm nourishing drink for
breakfast, and almost universally like
Postum Food Coffee, upon which they fat
ten and flourish famously. Parents should
see that II be boiled full fifteen minutes
after boiling commences. 1t is not suf-
fcient that IL has stood on the stove AZ
teen minutes-it must boil that length of
time.
The long boiling is necessary TO bring out
the delicious favor and the nutritious food
elements.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-08
STILL SNARL AT PROSPERITY.
Democratic Representatives Raise
Another Calamity Howl In
the House.

Washington. Feb. 1.-THE house passed
the military academy bill to-day, with only
one important amendment. The debate
on the measure was desultory, and touch
ed a variety of political topics. AS passed.
the bill carried $i53, $40. being $26.032 less
than the amount carried by the current
law. The bill to limit the period for the
refunding of the certificates of deposits of
1879 to December 81, 1899, was passed. To-
morrow the house will take up the Aid
rich-Plowman contested election cases.
During the day Mr.. Greene, Populist of
much-mooted subject of returning prosper
ity. He read dispatch from Wheeling,
w. Va, giving an account of the alleged
tearing down of Mckinley's picture by
perity. prosperity, said he, but there was
no prosperity. And others howl calamity,
calamity" cried Mr.. Perkins, Republican,
of Iowa, amid shouts of laughter from the
Mr.. Olmsted. Republican, of Pennsyl-
vania, in reply to Mr.. Greene, produced
clippings from newspapers in all parts of
the. country. showing a great revival of
Mr.. Olmsted said that the continued
agitation of the silver question was the
of prosperity that would naturally flow
from the Dingley law. The threat con-
tanned in the Teller resolution had driven
$40. 100000 to investment in foreign securi-
DO we want cowardly money that runs
away?' asked Mr.. Bland. Democrat. Of
Missouri.
o,y Money Is always timid," d5a. replied = Mr +,
safest and M the security Is the ,,nbe best"
reiterated Mr.. Bland.
mo" interposed Mr. Landis. Republican,
of Indiana, you don't hear Of silver run
ming away from Mexico"
Mexico Is prosperous" shouted a voice
on the Democratic side.
Mr.. Landis-"You don't hear of silver
money running away from China"
Mr.. Ogden, Democrat, OF LouiSiana-"Are
you Chinaman or an American?"
Mr.. Miers, Democrat, of Indiana, and Mr..
DeArmond, Democrat. of Missouri both de-
nounced the action of the house on the
Teller bond resolution.
The whole purpose of the Republican par
ty in the defeat of that resolution. Mr.. De-
Almond declared, was to commit the coun-
try irretrievably to the gold standard. 1t
had at last thrown Off all subterfuges and
cry boldly to proclaim the robbery which it
always secretly connived at, but never be-
fore had the hardihood to avow.
Mr.. Low, Republican. of New York. said
It was no strong marvel that the Democrats
were bowling down the evidences of pros
When Democrat was brought face to
face with prosperity he shook like an aspen
leaf. .. .---.
Mr.. Perkins. Republican. of Iowa, said
high prices prevailing had been charged to
blind chance. 1t was said that the Repub-
lican party was the party of good luck.
II that were true it follows that there
must be a party of bad luck. For himself.
he preferred to affiliate himself with the
party which was identified. present and
future, with the prosperity and happiness
of the people.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-08
C0L0RED CHURCH SCANDAL.
Death of Negro Minister Under Pecu-
liar Circumstances Causes
Trouble at Lexington.

Lexington, KY. Feb. REV. Mr.. San
ford ]. Howard, for fifteen years pastor of
the Pleasant Green Baptist church. colored.
died suddenly Friday night in a house Of
ill repute.
The members of his flock were shocked be-
yond measure. The elders refused to allow
the body to be brought into the church. 1t
lay in state at the home of one of the men,
bers. where thousands of negroes viewed it
to-day.
AT o'clock the hearse started with the
body to the Auditorium on Main street,
where a throng of colored people had as
sembled and were attempting 10 gain en-
trance. The high iron steps gave way and
precipitated fifty women into a pit twelve
feet deep, breaking the legs of four and
badly injuring five others.
A panic enSued, but the police prevented
further casualties. Howard's body was
then taken to Evergreen Baptist church in
the suburbs where funeral sermons were
preached by four negro ministers.
Rev. Mr.. Peter Vinegar astonished the
mournerS by saying:
Don't blame Brudder Howard too much
for dying where he did. We don't know
whar We are gwine to die. Many of you
niggers amt no better than Sanford How
ard
Five thousand negroes swarmed into the
cemetery and looked on while the body was
being inferred. One woman tainted.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-08

These things seem to be greatly increas-
ing of late, and without any apparent
cduse. We see more men who lack viSor
than ever before. We meet more women
who seem broken dowr. than in the past.
Surely there must be some cause for all
this-and there is.
These troubles can arise from but one
cause namely: disordsred kidneys urin-
ary organs Indeed 1t is now admitted
that the region of the lower body is the
prime source of most physical ills. When
the kidneys become diseased the blood be
comes poisoned and all the troubles. such
as sleeplessness. lack of appetite, nerve
lesSness, restlessness. tired and respondent
feelings follow in its wake.
they should be. and they can be if they
would only take the means of recovery
that are near at hand. In writing upon
this subject. DIR. r. A. Gum. dean and
Medical college. New York says:
In a large class of ailments where the
blood is in an unhealthy state-where there
is no evidence of organic mischief, but
where the general health is depleted, the
face sallow, the urine colored, constituting
the bilious condition-the advantage
gained from the use of Warmers Safe Cure
is remarkable. l find also that IN Brights s
disease it seems to act as a solvent Of albu-
men: to soothe and heal inflamed mem
branes. and wash out epithelial debris
which block up the urine bearing tubes"
|, 1t Is undoubtedly true that Americans.
as people. are in more or less serious
condition. and that there are complaints
which have become national diseases. But
1t Is also true that modern science has
provided an adequate remedy which is able
to fully control 1t and supplant sickness
and misery by health and happiness.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-08
FORECAST OF QUEENS SPEECH
What Victoria and Her Cabinet Will
Say to Parliament at Its
Opening;

OpenlnE.
London. Feb. THE following is fore
cast Of the speech from the throne to be
read at the opening of parliament to-mor-
row:
referring to China, the queen will speak
favorably of the pacific relations between
satisfaction experienced at the conclusion
of the treaty of peace between Greece and
Turkey.
Dealing with India, complimentary allu-
sion will be made to the valor and loyalty
of the British Indian troops.
There will be lengthy reference 10 the
West Indies and the governments inten-
toms. as outlined by the secretary of state
sreech will then express the hope that the
International sugar conference will have
satisfactory results.
The first place in the estimates Is devoted
to the army needs. and the chief bills prom
ised will be local government for Ireland
and the London municipalities bill. pro-
viding, as announced by the Marquis OF
SALISBURY, for the modification of the Lon
don county council in the direction of de-
Capitalization.
The speech is expected to be long but
rather more remarkable for its omissions
than its contents. 1t is quite evident that
no settlement has yet been arrived at re-
specting China which will admit of more
than a bare mention. The same applies to
and the troublesome Cretan negotiations
which are again in a state of collapse.
The Marquis of Salisbury and the other
leaders gave the customary parliamentary
dinners this evening. Lord Rosehery re-
turned to town to-day from Naples.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-08
APPROVES OF THE DOLES.
Think These Hawaiians Are
All Right.

Washington. Feb. AFTER a weeks ac-
quaintance with President and Mrs. Dole,
society people at the capital have voted
them the most agreeable OF visitors. Pres
ident Dole says he has been greatly inter-
ested in everything concerning his visit.
He has met the representatives Of every
class of citizens of the United States in his
sojourn here. In speaking of his visit to
Chicago he said he spent two delightful
days there, but the week in Washington
has really surpassed all Of his expecta-
tions.
Mrs Dole has been liked for her straight
forward and cordial manner. Her elegant
toilets have excited considerable comment
Two or three superb velvet gowns trimmed
with profusion of real point duchesse
lace. to say nothing of the satins and
that the wearer is from the Sandwich ISL
ands.
The Hawaiian minister and Mrs. Hatch
have been brought before the Washington
public quite prominently since the visit Of
President and Mrs. Dole. They are very
agreeable people. One of the women who
was a guest at the dinner given at the
White House on Tuesday evening by Pres
ident Mckinley to President Dole said
that Mr.. Hatch was the most delightful
dinner partner she had met with this sea-
son.
Mrs. Hatch is handsome blonde. She
before her marriage. There Is daughter
of IL and a son of in the family. They
make their home at the Arlington. Mr..
Hatch is a native of Portsmouth. Mass.
and was for years prominent lawyer Of
Honolulu.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-08
APING POMP OF COURTS.
Yankee Holland Danes in New York
to Install a Queen With Great
CeremOnv.

Welt H. Dempsey. queen of all the Yankee
Holland danes, will be installed at the
Waldorf-Astoria Wednesday night in all the
coronation splendor and pomp of royal
courts.
The ballroom In which the coronation will
in keeping with the occasion While the
queen is seated on her throne, surrounded
Master and Miss Thompson, costumed as
pages of the court of Holland, will dance
the minuet, after which three knights and
three danes, in whose veins runs ricn
Dutch blood will dance before the queen the
real old Dutch minuet, which will be fol.
lowed by the royal lancers. i'll which all of
the costumed members of her majesty S
court are expected to take part.
Following the coronation comes the royal
banquet served in the Astor gallery.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-08

transmitting a Communication from the
United States attorney. relative to the
burning of two Seminole Indians in Okla
homa Territory.
Senator Jones, from the Indian commit
tee has favorably reported the bill pro-
yiding for the making of rolls of citizenship
Territory A few unimpor:ant amendments
are made to the bill.
Senator Jones has reported favorably the
bill introduced last month by Senator Chill
ton. granting right of way through the
Indian Territory, to the Denison, Bonham
& New Orleans Railway Company. for the
purpose of constructing n railway.
Senator Harris has presented petitions
from the Retail Clerks union No. 14S of
Kansas City. Kas., and local union No. 1s5
Journeymen BARRIERS International Union of
America. also of Kansas City, kas., pro-
testing against the passage of the bill pro-
hibitinG ticket scalpinG.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-08
GERMAN sILKMAKERs COMING.
One of the Biggest Silk Houses in Eu-
rope Will Locate at Pater-


New York, Feb. 7.-One of the biggest
silk manufacturing houses In Europe, with
mills at Crefield, Germany, is to remove
to this country, locating at Paterson. N.
j., and build what is intended to be the
largest silk mill in the United States. The
Incorporation papers, filed in Paterson,
give the name of the concern as the An.
diger-Meyer Silk Company. Employment
will be given to 200 weavers.
II is stated by Julius Brander the pro-
jector of the enterprise, that the scale of
wages of skilled silk weavers in the Unit
ed States has been SO lowered in the last
few years that European manufacturers
are forced to come here if they would
retain their business in the American mar
ket.
The new mill to be erected will be L.
shaped. each wing being 200 feet long and
four stories high. One section will be oc-
cupied by Brander, who will manufacture
ribbons. The other will be used by the
German company. which will manufacture
searfs and broad silk goods. Each loom
will be run by separate electric motor.
1t is expected that 800 looms will be in
operation by July.
Z. Broad silk weavers in Paterson form
erly received from $50 to so a week. They
now get SO to SIS a week. Ribbon weav-
ers. who work by the piece, made s25 to
$40 week a few years ago; now the most
expert. it is said. earn but Sis to so.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-08
SECRETS OF THE TWEED GANG.
w. e. ID. Stokes Has All Of the Dead
Boss Papers, Key to His Meth
DDS and NIanfpuIations

New York, Feb. There is at least one
man in Greater New York to-day who holds
the happiness, honor and fortune of a
great many people in the hollow of his
hand. This man is w. f. d. Stokes. Mr..
Stokes came into possession of all the pri-
vate papers of William NJ. Tweed several
years ago. He has made thorough study
of them with the idea Of writing a book
on the subject.
According to his story. more than S11.-
100000 was paid out by the Boss for
brihes and buying up individuals that 9TH
er people to this day know nothing about.
The evidences of these payments are still
in existence. with the Endorsements of the
parties directly concerned.
The surrender of Tweed by the Spanish
government after his escape from Ludlow
street Jail is described by the papers in
possession of Mr.. Stokes as political work
to secure the election of a Republican pres
ident. Mr.. Stokes says. also. that there is
a real confession of Tweed in existence
which is likely to be published, and which
Is bound to create the liveliest kind of a
stir. He says Tweed's diary is the most
interesting of all his papers. 1t contains
references to everyone that called on him
and his business, showing that nearly
everyone could be treated with on n cash
basis. The papers were delivered to Mr..
Stokes by man whom he had befriended
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-08
THINKS WAR WILL CONTINUE.
DIR. c. n. Thomas Says Spain Will New
er Treat With Cuba-Yellow
Feyer's Part.

Cleveland, O.. Feb. 7.-Dr. c. N. Thomas.
Of Illinois. who has just returned from
Cuba, where he has been studying the ex-
isting conditions on the island for several
months past, is now in Cleveland. and in
speaking of the war said: War in Cuba
will continue for a long time to come.
Treaty between the Cubans and Spanish is
absolutely out of the question. The hat
red between them was strong before the
war and such terrible suffering as both
sides have endured since the war COM
menced has intensified this feeling. The
talk of Cubans accepting home rule is
simply ridiculous. Equally absurd is the
idea Of Spanish granting Cuban's home rule
as we Americans understand home rule.
1.-The policy of the Cubans is not to fight
Important battles. They justly say yellow
fever is destroying the Spanish army fast
enough. The reports about the awful suf-
fering among Cuban women and children
are to some extent correct. In the large
cities the suffering. Is not near so great
as In the interior of Cuba. In some towns
that visited. the suffering is beyond
description and awful enough to make a
strong mans heart ache, and the longer
the war continues the greater is the suffer-
ing