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Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-20
PoRTER's NEWEST MISSION.
Goes to Germany to Try to Wipe Out
Anti-American Discrim-
inatfOn.-

ination.
LONDON. Feb. 19.-In an interview with
the correspondent OF the Associated Press
last evening, Robert P. Porter, who goes
to Berlin tomorrow. explained at some
length the objects of his mission, prefac-
ing his remarks with the statement that
since the war with SPAIN many Continental
countries had shown disposition to make
unfriendly discrimination against American
products.
Referring to the recent statement in the
relchstag by Count Won PosadowskyWeh-
ner, German imperial secretary of state for
the interior. on the subject OF the trade de-
velopment of the United States with Ger
many, he said that "a close study Of the
question did not warrant the conclusions
drawn by Count Posadowsky-Wehner. On
the contrary; it showed most satisfactory
Germany was concerned.
In 1885," said Mr.. Porter, German i'm
Water ma marx T laoooeSo ] % or 100000 onep pounds e
higher than any other year during the de-
cade then ending. The decline for 1898 was
Te e
!can imports into Germany, in my opin-
ion, lies that in the fact OF the $l5o. 900, 600
.t6 in sss over half was composed Of raw
like. mostly for conversion into manufac-
tured articles, giving employment to Ger
Large imports OF raw material. espe-
cially when a country does not produce
raw material itself. are a source Of wealth
many. There can be no commercial diff
ficulty between the United States and Ger
many, because. apart from Great Britain,
America is knit more closely to Germany
by bonds of kinship or mutual interests
than to any other power. Individual inter-
ests may clash. but a fair analysis Of the
balance sheets Of the two nations shows
a hea!thful condition OF trade, which is
subject for rejoicing rather than alarm, on
both sides"
With reference to his visit to the West
Indies Mr.. Porter said that many of his
suggestions regarding Cuba and Porto Rico
were based in a measure on what he had
observed in Jamaica. In concluding the in
terview he highly praised the success Of the
secretary of state for the colonies. Joseph
Chamberlain. in dealing with Great Brit
aims West Indian administration.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-20
eward beyond a sense of duty well done.

reward beyond a sense of duty well done.
The natives of Cuba. Porto Rico and the
Philippines do not understand our purposes
ana ways OF government sufficiently to adj
init OF their being made part of our mil
itary establishment to the extent Of orr
sanizing. them into companies, battalions
greatest experience with them are of this
opinion. In time this could doubtless be
done. but it will require education. By de-
ment to be utilized as scouts and guides;
further on. battalion could be added. and
IN time. things working we'll. regiments
much time that for the uses OF the imme-
diate present and some time in the future,
they could not wisely be counted as Afford
Ing any considerable strength to the serv-
Ice. however many might be provided for by
congressional act. They are a possible.
even probable. factor for the future. but
not for the present
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-20
KATE J. ADAMS INQUEST.
This Promises to BE One of the Most
Interesting Weeks of the
Caae.

NEW YORK. Feb. 19.-This will probably
be one OF the most interesting weeks in
the history OF the inquest into the death
of Mrs Kate J. Adams. Assistant District
Attorney Osborne expects to obtain reliable
information from Mrs. Florence Rogers.
Mrs Roland B. Molineaux. Barnet's two pro-
fessional nurses. and other women who in
one way or another have been connected
with the Knickerbocker Athletic Club.
Assistant District Attorney Osborne ac-
knowledges he has in his possession num-
Der of letters Of a more or less threatening
nature. which are said to have been sent
by Cornish to certain persons whom Cor
nish disliked. The assistant district attor-
ney considers these letters important, in
view OF the fact that Cornish on the wit
ness stand made the declaration that he
had no enemies that he knew OF.
Cornish arrived at the knickerbocker
Athletic Club from Boston shortly after 10
o'clock Tonight. He refused to be seen,
sending out word that he had nothing to
say. Cornish will be put on the stand
again Just as soon as the assistant district
attorney is able to gather together num-
ber of threads which he considers essential
to the proper questioning of Cornish.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-20
FOLEY CONVICTION DOUBTFUL
Evidence So Far Adduced Against
Him Very Weak-Sentiment
Is Changing.

PLATTE CITY, MO-. Feb. 19.-(Special)
This has been quiet and uninteresting
day as compared with the crowds and ex-
citing interest of yesterday. The consensus
of opinion is that the Foley jury is an ex.
ceptionally good one. while the evidence of
and disconnected. There seems to have
been more prejudice displayed than facts
thus far developed justify, and the senti-
ment of the general public has materially
changed In Foley's favor. It Is safe to pre-
dict that the jury will not convict, and it
is doubtful II they will as much as disa-
gree. unless something decidedly new and
discriminating Is adduced. The jury, ac-
companied by the sheriff and his deputy,
attended the Baptist church this morning
and listened TO an eloquent and touching
sermon by Rev. Mr.. Lee Harrell, upon the
text: BE of good cheer. The attorneys
those for the state attended the Christian
church and heard Elder E. B. >Redd upon
1.-The Fruit Of the Spirit.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-20
MANY COLORADO SN0WsLIDEs
Plant Wrecked Near Ophir Yes
terday Afternoon

TELLURIDE COL. Feb. ia tre-
mendous snowslide came down the side of
Yellow mountain about one-quarter of a
mile below the town Of Ophir this after
noon and killed one man and practically
destroyed the Caribou concentrating plant.
The slide was plainly visible from the town
Of Ophir. and those who saw 1t say it was
the largest they ever witnessed, it appar-
emily being about 100 feet deep and more
than quarter Of a mile wide.
Tine Caribou mill was crushed like an
egg shell. ]. c. Vardei. the mill foreman,
was the person killed. A force of men
has been digging fer Vardel's body, but
had not recovered 1t this evening.
Mighty slides have been running all day
on the mountains around Ophir. and the
miners are becoming much frightened. On
two or three small properties, they have
refused to work and came to town, some
of them coming to Telluride.
The sun has been shining brightly yes
terday and to-day, softering the snow and
causing the slides to run.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-20
WHO WILL GET HIS WEALTH?
Galena Miner Leaves . Fortune, but
No VIII, and Has No known
Relatives.

GALENA, KAS., Feb. 19-(Special.) ]. 8.
Graham, who has become wealthy from in
vestments in mines here within the past
three years, died after brief sickness this
morning. at the Alta hotel. He owned a
three-eighths interest in the Silver Plume,
one of the best producing mines in North
Empire; also one-fourth interest in a
good mine on the Galena Lead and Zinc
Company ground. He leaves a large bank
account. but no will. and had no known
relatives. His partners could not obtain a
word from him in regard to his relatives.
The only information that can be OBJ
tanned is that he came to this place about
had owned an interest in the Silver Plume
mine there, the mine at this place being
named after it. AT the same time he was
engaged in the lumber business at that
place. His remains will be inferred in the
Galena cemetery at o'clock tomorrow.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-20
MRS. ZACH CHANDLER DEAD.
Statesman Passed Away Yes.
terdny Afternoon.

DETROIT, MICH. Feb. 19-Mrs Zacha-
riah Chandler. widow Of the famous Mich-
igan statesman, died this afternoon. She
had been a sufferer for several months
from various inirmities incident to old age,
to which she finally succumbed.
Mrs. Chambers maiden name was Letitia
Douglas. She was q native of Baltimore
but previous to her marriage lived In New
York. During Senator Chambers career in
Washington, Mrs. Chandler passed the win
ters in Washington, where she was noted
as social entertainer. Much of her time
in later years was spent at Ellsworth. Me-,
with her only child, who is the wife of Sem
ator Eugene Hale, of Maine. Mrs Chand-
Ter was of gentle and kindly disposition and
much beloved.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-20
INTERNATIONAL sAENGERFEsr
Ground to He Broken To-day for a
Great Building for the Or
HanixatiOn.

CINCINNATI. Feb. 1s.-Ground will be
broken tomorrow for the great Interna-
tional Saengerfest building. The centen-
nial Of this great organization Will be cell
ebrated here next June.
The contractors are under bond OF s10,-
600 to complete the building by June 10.
The stage Is to be ready for rehearsals
June /. Chairman SchuIer Of the commit
tee on reception. announced that quarters
had been secured already for 1125 singers,
most of them being from Germany. Most
of the musical societies of this country
will send representatives here In person to
secure quarters
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-20
NUMEROUS, BUT WORTHLESS.
Kansas Senate Il Afflicted With i.
Multitude of 'sNo Count"
EMPLOYEES.

TOPEKA, Feb. 1s.-(Special) The worth.
iessness of about half of the senates Pop
employees is becoming more apparent every
day. There are twice as many employees
as would be necessary were competent men
chosen, but those whose names are on the
pay roll gained their places through petty
political services and not because they de-
tent to fill them.
The senate courtroom is small room
guarded by four large Populists yet scarce
iy day passes that an overcoat or a hat
is not stolen. It is a common occurrence
for a. dignified senator to walk out into
the courtroom and find that a thief has
made away with his tosa.
There are about twenty janitors and Off
cial hangers-on in the senate but stealing
is as common there as in the courtroom <
newspaper reporter the other day left a
valuable book in one Of the drawers of the
press table and 1t, Of course, was missing
the next day.
The senators are beginning to wonder
where their employees spend their time
when they ought to be guarding their prop
erty,
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-20
Memorial building Proposed.

to the Lawrence papers. an effort is On
foot to induce the legislation to, make
appropriation for the erection OF a build
ing at the state university in honor Of
the forty-one students who volunteered in
the Spanish war. If this is done Lawrence
and university people will probably ask
state aid for the placing of a memorial
tablet in University hall. for Lieutenant A.
G. Afford, the student who lost his life at
Caloocan
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-20
MRS. WILSON'S FUNERAL.
Last Sad Rites Performed Yesterday
Remains Placed In Vault In
ElmwOod.

The funeral services over the remains
of Mrs. W. A. Wilson. who died at her
home. 27O0 Troost avenue. after short
illness last Thursday. were held from the
residence yesterday afternoon at o'clock.
Rev. DR.. Cameron Mann. rector Of the
Grace Episcopal church. assisted by DR..
]. OBJ. Lowry of the Cavalry Baptist
church, conducted the services
There were many beautiful floral offer
ings. The remains were placed In the re-
ceiving vault in Elmwood cemetery The
following friends of the family acted as
pallbearers: Lee w. Porter. Ewing Hall,
]. c. Tate. w. B. ;Thayer. Ed George. ].
Crawford James. Robert Keith and John
L. Peak
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NO MORE BILLS AFTER TO-DAY.
Senator'S Who Have Been Dilatory
VIII Fail to Get Their Meas
ures Through.

Topeka, Feb. 19.-tSpecial) Under the
resolution adopted Saturday. no bills can
be introduced in the senate after to-mor-
row and a number of the senators who
have been dilatory will get left.
Il am expecting two local bills from my
Field, of Reno. to-day, but if they don't
arrive the legislation we want cannot be
accomplished They are fee and salary
bills, OF Importance to our county. l sup
pose l will have to take a 'cussinS from
my people for falling to introduce them
sooner
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-20

ing the Union depot. which Is In a partial
satte Of completion. Ee had also built the
Altman building, at Eleventh and Broad
way, and the Askew building. occupied by
the Askew Saddlery Company. at 25 Del
aware street.
He was born in Hayesville, o.. In ISL.
and. after his marriage. moved to Mans
field. o.. where he was chief Of the hre
department for a number of years. Thir-
teen years ago he came to Kansas City and
engaged in contracting.
50. knights of Pythias, and OF Wyandotte
Lodge No. IS. Of Odd Fellows. He was also
q prominent member Of the Builders and
Traders Exchange.
HIS widow and three children survive
him. The children are Anna, william and
May all Of whom live in Kansas City. The
funeral arrangements will be announced
when relatives who live In Ohio are heard
from.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-20
BRICE HOME ROBBED.
Lima, O., Residence of the Late MILL
fonafre Ransacl<ed by
HurClarH.

LIMA. O.. Feb. 19.-Last night thieves
ransacked the residence of the late Calvin
8. Brice in this city, to which 1t was sup
posed many valuabies lad been shipped
from the Brice residence in New York
Mrs. NELLY, mother of Mrs. Brice. who oc-
cupied the home here, Is visiting her daugh-
ter at Goshen, Ind, and Mrs. Brice is in
New York so that the amount of goods
stolen is not known. Much damage was
done to the furnishings of the house by the
thieves In their ruthless search.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-20
Fell Down an EIey.tor Shaft.

William Parks. a porter employed at. the
in the hotel yesterday and sustained Sc
rious injuries. He opened the door of the
elevator shaft on the office floor. stepped
He was taken to police headquarters. where
he was attended by Assistant Police Sur
geon ManahRn, and afterwards sent to the
city hospital. He Is 80 years Of age, un-
married. and lives at the hotel.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-20
SENATOR PRITCHARD'S SCHEME
He Would Turn Kansas Numerous
Empty College Buildings Into
BucketShODs.

TOPEKA, Feb. 1a.-(Special.) Senator
Levi Pritchard, the Pop senator from Gra-
ham county, who is opposed to anti-bucket-
shop legislation because the farmers need
buckets, has a new use for empty school
buildings in Kansas. When the race for a
branch state normal school was on in the
senate the other day the various towns
which were candidates offered as an induce
ment a fine array of college buildings,
erected in boom times. which now stand
empty.
i've don't need to establish new schools
in order to use these buildings" said Sem
ator Pritchard. II am in favor of turning
them into bucketshops.'
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-20
Biz Attendance Expected.

TOPEKA, Feb. l9.-(Special.) A large at
tendance of Kansas scribes is expected this
week at the annual meeting OF the State
Editorial Association. A trip to Kansas
City will be made on Wednesday, when
the editors will be the guests of the Kan
sas City Commercial Club at the opening
Of Convention hall. Arthur Capper. Of the
Mail and Breeze, and ]. W. Morphy. form
erly of the Advocate and News. are
mentioned for president
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seriou. Fire at Mulberry, Kas.

MULBERRY. KAS.. Feb. 1s.-(Special)
Fire which broke out at 3:45 this morning
in the Crofton hotel DESTROYED that structure
and two store building adjoining. belonging
to p. T. Crofton, Mulhall & Dickey's store
building, occupied by ]. H. Condin as a
restaurant, and the Hugh Thomas building,
which was empty. The loss on the hotel
was 1850, with $1,000 insurance. The
stocks Of goods were eaved without much
loss. The fire wiped out about half the
business houses.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-20
death of John ID. Murray.

PROVIDENCE. r. l.. Feb. 19-John B.
Murray, city treasurer Of Neosho. Mo-. died
to-day at the home of his father in this
city. He had been sick since November,
but seemed to rally and came East to re-
cuperate. An unexpected collapse occurred
and his death followed.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-20
WILLIAM HARMON DEAD
ONE OF THE MOST PROMINENT con-
TRACTORS IN THE CITY,
Succumbed to an Attack of Pneumo-
mia Which Was Brought On
by . Cold Following
the Grip.

William Harmon ST.. well known con-
tractor and builder. died at his home. 33Os
Fest Twelfth street. Of pneumonia, last
night at o'clock. Recovering from a
slight case of grip. a cold was contracted
which settled on his lungs and caused
pneumonia He was taken sick last Tues
day and from the first the disease assumed
serious nature. the doctors being unable
to offer any relief.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-20

ed at $40 o'clock yesterday by Officers
Dougherty on a charge of disorderly con-
duct The complaint was made. by W.
Shlein. Of sos Troost avenue. who says
that Lapiante was trying to entice q little
girl into a vacant building. Laplante's bond
was fixed at $3.50 for his appearance in pO-
lice court to-day.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-20
Founder of U. A. NJ. I. Dead.

pin. founder of the Senior Order of United
American Mechanics. died to-day at his
home in this city. He was 50 years old. His
organization Of the first lodge followed the
native American riots OF 1874. He was the
first state councillor of Pennsylvania and
the first national councillor of the order.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-20

It all troubieshave gone. My monthly
sickness used to be 50 painful, but have
not had the slightest pain since taking
your medicine. 1 cannot praise your
Vegetable Compound too much. Ny
husband and friends see such . change
in me. I look so much better and have
some color in my face"
Mrs. Pinkham invites women who are
III to write to her at Lynn, Mass., for
advioe, which is freely offered
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-20
GRAIN.0 BRINGS RELIEF

To tbs coffee drinker Coffee drinking In habit that
II universally induised In and almost univsrnaly
inturious Have you tried Grainor 1t is almost Ike
coffee. but the efects are Just the opposite Coffee
upsets the stomach. ruins the digestion, anects The
heart and disurbs the whole nervous system GrainO
tones up the stomach. aids digestion and strengthsns
the nervek There Is nothing but nourishmept IN
Grain-o. II can't b otherwise. 1sn and 10 pse
packaRe,
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-20
Double Murder and Suicide.

ROCKLAND. ME-. Feb. 19.-Albert Heys-
ler. who murdered his wife and stepdaugh-
ter Friday night, died last night at his
home in Burkettville from the effects Of
the paris green he had taken with suicidal
intent. He never regained consciousness.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-20
Burton. Guests Of the st.nleys.

Topeka. Feb. 1s.-(speciaD J. R. Bur
ing for the United States senatorship,
and Mrs. Burton are In Topeka to-day.
Governor Stanley showed the party about
the state house to-day.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-20
COULD NOT SLEEP.
Ars. Pinkham Relieved Her Of An
Her Troubles.

Mrs. MApeE BABcocK, 176 Second
St., Grand Rapids, Mich, had ovarian
trouble with its attendant aches
and pains, now she is well. Here
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-20

CHICAGO, Feb 1e-David Bradley, pres
ident Of the Bradley Manufacturing Conn
pany. and proprietor OF the first foundry In
Chicago, died to-day Of old age. He was
born In Groton. N. Y, in 1872. and came to
Chicago axty-four years ago.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-20
Americas Cigarettes for Manila

TACOMA, WASH. Feb. 19.-The steamer
Olympia, about to sail from Tacoma for
Manila, has an unusual part cargo in the
form Of $4,000 American made cigarettes.
The paper used in the wrappers came
from China. At Manila there is all kinds
of tobacco and all kinds Of cigarettes-ex-
cept American.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-20
Other Deaths and Funerals.

Mrs. Mary A. Brown died at her home,
l24 West Fourth street, last night of a
complication Of diseases. She was the wife
Of r. II. Brown. q contractor and build
er. She was 81 years of age and had
lived in Kansas City for twenty-seven
years. The funeral arrangements have not
been made.
Robert Slezak the infant son Of Frank
and May Slezak, died at the home Of his
parents, 532 Charlotte street, yesterday
morning. The funeral will be held from the
home this morning and the burial will be
in Mount St. Marys cemetery.
Grover LEVEL. II years of age. son of
Edward and Ellen level. died at his home
1886 Mersington avenue. yesterday morning.
The funeral will be held from the home
this morning at 10 O'clock. The burial VIII
be in Mount St. Mary's cemetery.
EuIa Cleeton, 2 years Of age, wife of
Frank Cleeton, died at her home last night
of pneumonia. She had been married three
wears and leaves one child. Mr.. Cleeton is
president of the Allied Printers and Trades
Union. The funeral arrangements have
not been made
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-20
"AFTERN0ON TEAS"
st. Louis, NO., Ladies' Serve the New
Food DeIicacy.

At some select afternoon teas" in St.
Louis. Mo-. the ladies have been serving
the new food delicacy. Grape-Nuts. and 1t
novel and never to be forgotten flavor as
well as the fact that It is ready to serve
without any preparation whatever. a most
desirable feature for hurry breakfast and
luncheon. Made by Postum Co.. Battle
Creek. Mich. ~
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spain.. Prospective Dencit.

MADRID. Feb. ia high authority esti-
mates that the next budget will show a
deficit of S25 O0O.0 COO pesetas.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-20
If You Are Prudent

You will not live up to your sal
ary. but VIII save a. little each
week until you have Accumulated
q good sized bank account for a
rainy day. They are always nice
things to have and q little cur
failing OF needless e1travaKances
win enable you to have one. Let
new accounts In 1883.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-20
he Very Finest TT

Mrs, winsIow's SOOTHING SYRUP sur eAiI.
dren teethinx softens the gums. reduces indamma.
don sIIays palms. wind collie: zse bottIs
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-20

8E6 uST OWL wOrUS.
"Your Vegeta-
BILE Compound has
made me feel like
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Missouri Savings Bank.

7th and Delaware SITS.
Capital Stock In q. g Bonds.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-06-30
How to BECOME Pretty.

Mrs. Humphry, writing in The La
dies Home Journal on How to BE
Pretty. Though Plain" asserts that the
best advice she could give the girl VIII,
would attain a graceful figure In con
tnirsd In two words, avoid cxagg-ra.
ton. I'VE all know how disappOint-
Ing. II not actually annoying. II IN to
see a pretty face associated with an
awkward figure or au uncouth gaH.
Now. g%racefulnrss Is almost always
capable Of being cultivated. to xome de-
gree At least. even In cases which may
seem to he Of the hopeless sort. Calls
thcnics have converted many an awk-
ward Ein into mn unrrcognIxnbly
graceful and charming edition Of her
former self. Many u growing girl
a her hgurs and carriage ruined for
life by want Of care. and mere nartic.