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Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-08-24
PORTO RICANS AS SOLDIERS.
Experiment of EnIisting Natives in
United States Army Proves
Success.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23.-According to
recent advices received at the war depart
ment. the experiment of enlisting natives
of the West Indies into the American
army has proved quite successful in the
case of the Porto Rican battalion of
United States volunteers, which body COM
pleted its organization a few weeks ago.
This battalion is commanded by Major l..
T. Davidson and is the only one of its kind
in the army.
Lieutenant Bryand, who is the battalion
adJutant, has written a letter to Major
johnson, of the adjutant generals office,
speaking in high terms of the composition
of the battalion. He says that the Porto
Rfcan soldiers are fine lot of men, obe-
dent and willing to learn: they take good
pride in beng soldiers of the United States
army, and are always very clean and neat.
His opinion is that Porto Rican soldiers,
officered by Americans, will be success
and valuable addition to the United
States army.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-08-24
DROPS FROM SIGHT.
Ed Mesick. Foreman of Bridge Gangs
for Canton Company, Disap-
pears From Ponca, Neb.

OMAHA, NEB, Aug. 2s.-(special) A
special from Ponca, Neb., says:
Ed Mesick, who for eleven years has act
ed as foreman of bridge gangs for the
Wroguht Iron Bridge Company, of Canton.
O., in this and other states, after finishing
the new steel bridge here last week and
apparently while waiting on orders TO
move to other work and for money to pay
his men, on Friday night disappeared and
has not been heard of since. The gang of
men under him has kept his sudden depar-
ture quiet until to-day, when they be-
gan to get uneasy about their pay Me-
sick left town on foot as near as can be
learned. His family resides In Kansas City
Managers of the Omaha office of the
company say they learned yesterday of
Mesick's disappearance.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-08-24
NO MORE METAL SCRIP.
Indian Territory Merchants Warned
to Discontinue Its Use at

SOUTH MALESTER. I. T, Aug. 23.-
Especially United States Attorney Wilkin.
of the Central district of the Indian Ter
ritory, has given out the following notice,
which will affect a large number of mer-
chants who have been using scrip in lieu
of money: "All persons or corporations
using any metal coin in simlitude of any
domestic or foreign coin of original de-
sign as a check in the place of money, are
warned to discontinue the same in this
1t is counterfeiting. and those using such
coins in this district will be prosecuted"
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-08-24
HIS LIFE SAVED
By ChamberInin's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy.

"I am sure that Chamberlain's Collie
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy at one time
saved my life says A. E. Lafalette, of
Gregory Landing. Clark CO., Missouri 81
was in such bad shape that the doctors
said could not live. When I was at the
lowest ebb one of my neighbors brought in
a bottle of Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy and 1 took it and
got instant relief. 1 soon got up and
around. That was nine years ago and 1
am still in good health. Since then that
medicine has always been in my house and
always will be. 1t is the best on earth. If
anyone should want to know more than
this testimonial l can refer them to fifty"
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-08-24
JAMAICA CROPS RUINED.
Drouth Is Still UnbroIen and the
Want of Water Is Keen
Iy Felt.
Correspondence of the Associated Press.)

Correspondence of the Associated Press)
KINGSTON, JAMAICA. Aug 15-Al-
though some rain has fallen, the drouth
continues practically unbroken, especially
in the parishes of st. Ann and st. Thomas.
The crops have been destroyed altogether
in the latter place, and it is said that even
II rain now comes there will be failure
of provisions.
The want of water is keenly felt, more
particularly in the great peasant district
of Yallahs. And here, consequence of
the drouth. the dreadful indigenous disease
of yaws Is spreading epidemically at an
alarming rate, attacking the faces as well
somewhat of the character of leprosv. but
more active, yaws is not Immediately ia
tai. but it has always been a terrible
scourge among the West Indian peasantry,
and was some years ago made the subject
of q commission
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-08-24
ATTEMPTED CUBAN LYNCHlNG
Matanzns Mob Tries to Wreak ven-
gennce on the Servant of
Guerrilla.

HAVANA, Aug. 23.-An attempt has been
made at Matanzas to lynch a mulatto
named Gener, who was formerly a servant
of a Spanish guerrilla chief Gener after
the war went to the Canary islands, and
returned to Cuba recently in quest Of his
family. When his identity was discovered
a crowd assembled, and there were cries of
lynch himv'
The man took refuge in a cafe, but was
beaten severely and stabbed. He was res
cued by the police, who took him to hos
pital. No arrests were made.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-08-24
Another Fatal Mine ACCIDENT.

JOPLIN, MO. Aug. 23.-(Special) Anoth-
er fatal accident occurred yesterday Zith
n. Jones. a young miner, was the victim.
He had been into the Budweiser shaft at
Tuckahoe, where several shots had been
hred The smoke was suffocating him. He
but losing consciousness he fell from the
tub, a distance of seventy feet, and was
dashed to death. His skull was crushed
and one of his legs broken.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-08-24
Has Been a Financial success.

WARRENSBURG, MO-, Aug. 2s.-(Spe-
cial.l Although the Cumberland Presbyter-
ian Sunday school encampment had to COM
pete with circus in town to-day, the at
tendance was as usual and the interest un-
abated. Another grand concert was given
in the auditorium tonight by Hulett's or
chestra. Tomorrow is the closing day. The
management expect to come out about 500
ahead on this years encampment.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-08-24
Big Oil Lease Sale.

largest block of Wells county oil leases
that have changed hands since the field
was developed was sold to-day. Nearly
3OOOO acres in Chester and Jackson were
transferred by Sam w. TAFT, of Montpelier.
to the Standard Oil Company. Mr. TAFT
has on his leases eighty-one COM
pleted wells, with an average daily pro-
duction of 800 barrels. For the leases of
the lands, wells and machinery, the Stand
ard paid him $4,000 cash
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-08-24
President Jesse speak..

MOUNTAIN GROVE. MO-, Aug. %
Especially The second days session of the
South Central Teachers Association
showed a remarkable increase in interest
and attendance. Addresses to-day were
by r. II. Jesse, president of the Missouri
university, on Literature in the High
School," DR.. H. NJ. Skinner, of Chicago,
on Our Alphabet and Arabic Numbers"
Charles F. Arnett, of Mammoth Springs
Ark, on early Religious Training:
Clark p. Howland. of Springfield, on
Home Training of Children" Arthur P
Hall, of Springfield, and Major ]. b. Mer-
win, of st. Louis, also delivered addresses
Seventy-five teachers are enrolled.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-08-24
TRAGEDY OVER CARD GAME.
A Young Man Accuses Another OF
Cheating, With Fatal Re-

JOPLIN. MO, Aug. 23.-(speciaI) A game
of cards resulted in a tragedy at Noel,
Mo-, yesterday. William Matney, James
Smith and a stranger engaged in a game
in the woods on the river bank. Matney
was accused of cheating and in the difficult
ty, which followed he drew revolver and
Smith expecting to be forced to jump into
the river pulled his revolver and killed
Matney. He surrendered to the sheriff, but
there was SO much talk of lynchng that
he was taken to Neosho in the adjoining
county for safety.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-08-24
Kansas Epworth Leaguer,.

ARKANSAS CITY, KAS., Aug. 23-(spe-
cial) The fifth annual convention of the
Winfield district of the Epworth League
met here last night. Rev. Mr. f. C. Beach,
of Newton, made the opening address. The
sunrise prayer meeting this morning was
well attended. The exercises during the
day were excellent, and much interest was
manifested. Over 100 delegates are present
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-08-24
REUNION OF BLUE AND GRAY.
Evansville, Ind, Delegation Starts
Out to Invite Governors of
Northern States.

EVANSVILLE. IND, Aug. 2s-Mayor
William Maiken. Captain w. j. whartman
and others. Of this city, left to-day for a
tour of the Northern states to invite the
governors and other prominent men to
meet here at the national reunion OF the
Blue and Gray, October 10. II. Il and 13.
The reunion Is meeting a hearty response
from the South. and Is the outcome OF the
presidents Atlanta speech. Hundreds OF
letters nave come from prominent South
erners showing their qualification at the
presidents policy and accepting invitations
to the reunion, and showing their appre-
citation OF his efforts to more firmly ce-
ment the North and South.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-08-24
The Nebraska Way.

FALLS CITY, NEB., Aug. 2S-George
this state, last evening assaulted the s.
year-old daughter Of Al Burchard,, an i'm.
and early this morning he was visited by
a mob headed by two surgeons. From now
on the law will be allowed to take its
course.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-08-24
Delegation to Identity freeman.

BUTLER, MO-. Aug. 23.-(SpeciaI) Pros
ecuting Attorney Clark, accompanied by
P. H: Holcomb, prosecuting attorney at
the time Freeman was convicted: r. A.
Hunt and d. e. Newson. left to-day for
Ardmore to identify Freeman. Freeman
has commenced habeas corpus proceedings
and 1t was thought necessary to take
m
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-08-24
Kansas City Interpretations.

JEFFERSON CITY, Aug 23-(Special }
Secretary of State Lesueur issued certi-
fcates of Incorporation to Kansas City
companies as follows:
Success Zinc and Lead Mining Company;
capital, 100000; incorporators, W. E. Wy
mann, E. K. Corle, John NJ. MaIans. George
Peake
Ginocchio-Jones Fruit Company: capital,
$50, 600: incorporators, Domenico Ginocchio,
David Ginocchio, Louis Boggfano, r. Henry
Jones'
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-08-24
L. ID. watrous to Be Married.

BURLINGTON, KAs.. Aug. 2a.-(speciaI)
The engagement of Mr.. Lester d. Watrous
manager of the Standard OIL Company at
Sedalia, Mo-, to Miss Daisy Belle Scales of
Sedalia. Is announced. The marriage is set
for September u; Mr.. Watrous is Bur-
rous, a prominent gold Democrat He man
aged the business of the Standard OIL Com.
pany here and at Topeka, Kas., before go
ing to Sedalia.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-08-24
NJ. Labori VIII Prosecute.

RENNES, Aug. Pm. Labori has de-
cided to prosecute La Croix. one of the
leading clerical organs, and La Libre Pa
role, together with NJ. Drumont, proprietor
ally, for declaring the recent murderous
attack upon him fake
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-08-24
bound Over for Forgery.

NEW NEWTON. On kAs., Aug. 2S.-(Special.)
trict court in the sum of 81 900 for passing
forged check on a shoe dealer here.
Shortly after committing the crime, he
was found dead drunk on the streets.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-08-24
Kansas Campmeeting Raided.

ABILENE, KAS., Aug. 2S-(Special.) }
Farmers and their boys. disappearing of
sentiments expressed by Fire Brand
campmeeting evangelists, north of town,
last night rafded the meeting, seized one
of the preachers and nearly drowned him
in stock tank. He promised to leave.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-08-24
A Postmaster $4,000 Short.

BUTTE. MONT, Aug 23-George A.
Fry, postmaster at Bynum, Mont, has
and, upon being charged by Inspector
Lance, made a confession. The shortage
covers period OF thirteen years, during
which time Fry has had charge of the
Bynum office.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-08-24
Indians Must Attend schooI.

COFFEYVILLE. KAS., Aug. 2s.-(spe.
fled that at the coming annual payment,
September to IL. at Pawhuska, payments
will be withheld from all families, all of
age are not attending government board
ing schools or other institutions of learn
ing.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-08-24
Dewey Home Fund Above 100000.

WASHINGTON. Aug. 23-No contribu-
tions for the Dewey home fund were re-
ceived to-day by Treasurer Roberts but
he received a telegram from Milwaukee
sayinS that H,500 had been raised in that
that amount had been mailed last night
This addition Will raise the amount Of thu
fund to so 49,
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-08-24

and assassinated near 5Collinsville last
night. He was returning. home when shot
from ambush. The re!ghborhood is excit-
ed and marshals will investigate.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-08-24
stockman Shot From Ambush.

ARDMORE. /. T.. Aug. 2S-James Will
iams, prominent stockInan, was waylaid
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1899-05-12

Just at the present time the town of
Williston is undergoing more improve
ments and being more iavorably embel-
lished than any other town of it's size in
the state of North Dakota. Since the
spring opened, the Bruegger Mercantile
Co. have laid out two blocks Of ground
for a public park, upon which they have
had planted over 800 trees; they have
also planted trees on both sides of Main
street through the property they own,
and haye fenced up or intend to fence
up all the vacant lands in the unplatted
portion of the town, and open up new
streets and thoroughfares for the public
convenience. They have already ex-
pended in labor and material on these
improvements nearly $1,000. and they
are not through yet. Where their en-
:erprise will end in this direction is
hard to predict. But while this firm is
laboring hard to improve and beautify
the town. there are croakers who will
rubber their necks nearly of their
bodies to see what will be done next,
and then croak themselves hoarse by
shouting that "the Brueggers have
sinister motive IN all these improve
ments, AMI secret plan to rob the
public in the future; beware of the
Brueggers."
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1899-05-12

A new departure in the business
methods Of Wiliston. is the delivery OF
goods at the residence of patrons of the
two great mercantile establishments OF
the city, without extra charge.
Mrs. L. D. Bayrell and her sister,
Miss Eftie Leonharhy, left for Havre,
Mont, Tuesday. Miss Leonhardy ex-
poets to spend the summer at Havre,
as the guest and companion of Mrs
Bayrell.
J. f. Woodley is getting in stock of
wall paper which he will be able to sell
from cents a roll up.
Fessenden advertiser: There is much
weeping, and wailing and gnashiny of
teeth in the camp Of fthe "blind-piggers"
at Harvey-while on the other hand Joy
is unconfined in the web-footed prohibi-
tionists.
Byron Lyons, a nephew of Mr.. G. NJ.
Hedderich, arrived. in the city from
Evansville, Ind, last week, and is now
filing the position of bookkeepsr in the
counting room Of Hedderich Bros. &
Co.'s Big Store.
Jack Hamilton has nearly completed
his new residence OH the west side of
Gates avenue, near the corner of Second
street. What does this mean, Jack?
Who is the lady you have your eye
upon, you sly old coon?
Munyon's Inhalers, and full line of
Munyon's Remedies, al the Williston
Pharmacy.
Chas. Atkinson of Pelnbina, N. d.,
was in the city the past week looking
after his stock interests in this section.
Charley was looking bale and hearty rs
of yore, and reports everything in his
line decidedly prosperous.
Two new buildings are now in course
of construction at the south end Of Main
street. One Of the new buildings be-
longs to Al. Martin, the other to Jack
DIVER and Frank Davis. Both are in
tended for pleasure resorts.
Ladies' fast black hose, only 5 cents
per pair, ut HEDDEaICH BROS. e. Co.
District Attorney L. a. Simpson of
Dickinson, and Sheriff Follis of Billings
county. were in the city several days
this week gathering evidence in the
Trusty- Barrett murder case. Mr.. Simp-
son feels confident that he has evidence
sufficient to show that Trusty killed
Barrett in willful manner, and not for
the protection Of his wife's honor, as
Trusty claims.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1899-05-12

III. McPhee has severed his connec-
ton with Druggist Blakey here and ac-
cepted position with Druggists Nc
Chesney 4 Brownell at Williston. Nc.
is u competent druggist and during lis
sojourn here has made many friends
who wish him we'll wherever he may
cast his lot.-Minot Reporter.
The Bruegaer Mercantile Co. are
constructing \ new lumber yard ut the
rear Of their store whicl, will be more
convenient for handling that branch of
their business than where 1t IS now.
The new yard will cover space of 75x
$50 feet, and will be supplied with two
sheds lSx75 feet, facing each other, with
ample space between the two for teams
to 90 in and out. The frame work Of
the sheds is now up, and the whole will
be rushed to completion with all poss-
ble speed.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1899-05-12
Services in the Congregational Church

Services in the Congregational Church
next Sunday Mt II a. M. and 8 p. m.
Sunday School at 2:30. Y. p. s. G. f..
at 7 p. m.
Charley Shafer, the genial rajah Of
Cherrey Creek, was in the city again
Monday. While here, Charley took oc-
casion to review his interests in the
drug department Of the Williston Plar-
macy, and expressed himslf we'll salts
fed with the way business was now be-
lug conducted.
Miss Tena freeman has moved her
millinery goods from Bergh's brick build
ing, to the small frame building on Sec
ond street, formerly used as school
room, where she has Il much better op.
portunity of displaying her excellent
stock Of hats and trimmings, Of
which she has u very choice selection.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1899-05-12

The services in the NJ. +. church on
Sunday next, will be Of special interest
The text for the morning sermon win
he "Behold Your House il Left unto
You Desoate." In the evening the sub.
ject will be "A Changed Life" Tie
choir will render some new and heaaG-
ful selections.
The increased and growing attendance
at the M. +. Sunday school has made
the officers and teackers Of the school
feel the urgent need Of assistance in
their work. The fnends OF the school
will be pleased to learn that the aid Of
two additional teachers have been So
cured, both of whom are well qualified
to sustain the increasing interest in the
work.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1899-05-12
Stony Creek Items.

1t seems the republicans have every
thing their own way over in Wllliston.
but just wait until next general election
and let some Of us old ffersonians get
a hand in the pie.
Octave Poillfer was over to our settle
ment during the flood, and took one of
our Stony creek ladies' out for boat
ride.
Rather an amusing incident occurred
during The high water, couple of
bachelors living on the Happy flats
woke up in the might to find their shack
had about foot of water in it, whereat
they grabbed their pantaloons and tuck
ing them under their arms they struck
where they arrived towards morning
clad only in their night shirts, but both
being very tall men they managed to-
keep their hats dry.
Ws noticed one of the defeated cnndi-
dates drive through here the other day
after election with terrible beg0no
look on lis face, and we haye not seen
or heard Of him since, we don't know
weather he had gun or not. but he
surely has not hung himself for he could
not get TO the timber on account of high
water
Otto Dahl's brother and family arrived
last week from Chicago, they intend
to settle here.
Through the accommodation of the
Bruegger Mercantile Co., us poor mortals
only have to 70 to the Muddy bridge for
our supplies as they are delivered there
for us. which saves us trip Of about
eight miles.
John Ross and family are about TO
move to their home near the stock
yards.
The people OF Stony creek never bad
as little property as they have just now,
as w. S. Dunn has made his appearance
with the assessors books.
REV. +. NEWSSTAND.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1899-05-12
"The People be Damned"

The two pin-headed trustees on the
board of education developed their
"points" at the meeting of the board last
Tuesday evening, by engineering
Through that body the following resolu-
ton:
Moved by Trustee Sharp that the
publication Of the proceedings Of the
board OF education be discontinued
until school begins again, or until the
board sees tit to begin their publication
again.
President Freeman called Trustee
Field to the chair, and seconded Mr..
Sfarps motion. which was carried by
the following vote.
Ayes-Trustees Freeman, Sharp and
Stewart.
Nay-Trustee Bergh.
The above action WAS taken under the
pretext of economy, but the real mo-
tive of the promoters Of the scheme was
to 'do up" the Graphic and deprive it
of the little revenue it receives from the
publication Of those proceedings. OF
course they had another object in view,
and that was to keep the public ignorant
Of their .loings. The fact is, the presi
dent of the board considers himself
bigger than the public, and as he SAYS,
the board has the right, and is the sole
judge of what the district requires, and
this was demonstrated by the action Of
the board in really ignoring the petition
sent into it by 1l6 taxpayers and
patrons of the school, and electing
another entire stranger to the position
Of principal, Mr.. Bergh alone voting
for Prof. Brownson.
This action Of the board is prompted
only by spite, as no complaint has been
entered against Mr.. Brownson, and no
just cause exists for refusing to re-
engage him. The Graphic will have
more to say upon this subject hereafter,
rs we intend to give the public synop.
sis of the boards doings, anyway,
inasmuch as they haye seen fit to place
their light under half bushel by de-
priving the Graphic of what little COM
pensation it would be entitled to for
publishing the proceedings ofthe board.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1899-05-12

For the benefit of those people in
this vicinity who sneer at the efforts Of
the Williams county board of health to
guard the community against the ingress
Of contiguous diseases, we will refer
them to what other states are doing.
An ounce Of prevention is worth a
pound Of cure, and acting upon this old
maxim, the Iowa state board of health
met at Des Moines on May 4th, and oc-
cupied two days considering the smallpox
situation in that state Resolutions were
adopted ordering the local boards to
have every person in the state vaccin-
ated at once against smallpox. In case
the parties are not able to afford the
expense the local health boards will
pay it.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1899-05-12
AUGUST FLOWER.

"It is 4 surprising fact" says Prof.
Houton, "that in my travels in all parts
Of the world, for the last ten years, /
have met more people having used
Green's August flower than any other
remedy, for dyspepsia, deranged liver
and stomach, and for constipation. l
find for tourists and statesmen, or for
persons filling Office positions, where
headaches and general bad feelings
from irregular habits exits, that Green's
August flower is grand remedy. It
does not injure the system by frequent
use, and is excellent for sour stomachs
and Indigestion" Sample bottle free
at Bruegger Mercantile Co. Sold by
dealers in all civilized countries.