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Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-10-24
NO NEWS FROM EASTON.
American Newspaper Correspondent
Believed to Have Entered Boer
Lines Alone.

WASHINGTON, Oct. e3.-lSpeciaI) No
additional information has been received
relative to the fate OF Eugene Easton, Of
Kansas City, captured by the Beers. ex-
cept that cable received in this country
announced that Easton had started for
Bloemfontcin. Orange Free State. and was
refused permission to return because Of
fear he might give information OF BOer
plans to the British. Easton's friends in
Washington were aware that he intended
to witness the campaign from the Boer
side, in anticipation of being better able
TO obtain exclusive news of interest to his
American papers and foreseeing that the
British side would be fully represented by
the London correspondents. Hence, il -
concluded that he started for BlocmfoEteIn
alone in order to carry out his design even
a. the risk Of capture.
Robert VIM. who went TO Africa with
Edston. is believed TO he safe in the Brit
ish ranks. as 4 letter from EaSton. en-
route 10 Cape Town, stated that he would
probably leave Wiru behind and eEdeavor
to reach the Boer lines alone. as his friend
preferred to take chances with the Brit
ish. From this IL appears that EastOn i
the only war correspondent with the BOer
forces. The state department is eHdeavOr-
ing 10 establish communication with Con-
sui Macrum 1t Pretoria. for EastOrs pro-
lection.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-10-24
BIG LONDON ROBBERY.
Cash and Jeweiry in the Savoy
Hotel.

LONDON, Oct. 23.-Late this evening it
was announced that sensational bur
glary had taken place yesterday at the
Savoy hotel, London, where the room OF
Mrs. StockweIl. OF New York. widow OF a
New York jeweIer, was entered and rob-
bed. it is understood OF jewelry valued at
$1,000 and bank notes and other neSotia-
ble currency TO the amount OF $500.
Mrs. StOckwell has been staying at the
apartment was entered while they We're at
a dinner. On returning 10 the room, Mrs.
StOckWen found the door locked on the
forced. The room was found empty, but II
had been thoroughly ransacksd-
The management took prompt measures,
had the hotel doors closed, summoned de-
tectives and searched ali strangers and
servants Nothing, however, was discov-
cred. The burglars had escaped, the thick
fog enabling them TO get away.
Several detectives from Bow street and
Scotland Yard are hard at work or the
the thieves. Mrs. Stockwell declines 10
discuss the matter.
NEW YORK, Oct. 23.-Mrs. Louise Stock
well, whose husband was vice president
Of the firm of Tiffany Il Co, is be
lieved to have been the victim of the rob
berry.
During many years Mrs. StockweIl made
a collection Of Jewels of great value and
some of Tiffauys most famous work found
necklace worth many thousands was well
known. She usually took this necklace
with her ard it was probably secured by
the thieves.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-10-24
LELAND WANTS A CHANGE.
Thinks Senators should Be Elected b.
Direct Vote of the
PeOpIe,

TOPEKA, Oct. 23.-(SpecialD United
States senators should be chosen by di-
rect vote of the people" said Cyrus Le-
land. United States pension agent. in dis
cussing things political to-day. There is
no more reason why a senator should be
elected by the legislature than why gov
ernor should be 80 selected. The people. by
direct vote. should choose both. The con-
stttuti0n should be amended. There oCca-
SIoually comes q time in senatorial fight
when the millionaire with no ability can
defeat the poor man with ability before
the legislature. He only has few men
TO deal with If the whole people have
the saw the poor man stands an equal
show with the rich man. There is not the
corruption III Kansas senatorial fights now
tat there was in early times In several
instances during the early days in Kansas,
senatorial seats were openly purchased.
has received from Sl00J 10 $40 for his
vote One senator bought his election with
str go and then had To vaCate on account
Of a fire built under him by a couple OF
politicians who insisted on the payment
Vi $50 additional.
one OF these politicians is now cutting
some ice in the fusion ranks. l remember
in Northeastern Kansas sent a preacher
10 the legislature. This preacher roomed
with the late Sol Miller in Topeka. lie al
WAYS knelt down and prayed each night
before retiring. The night the senatorial
caucus was pulled OFF, Sol said that the
preacher for the first time, folded up his
vcst and-carefully put it under his pillow.
bed. The next week he paid of mortgage
on his place.
But the purchase of votes has ceased"
! continued Mr. Leland.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-10-24
ZINC MINES TO RESUME.
Shutdown Ordered October Called
OF, to Take Effect Next
Monday.

JOPLIN, MO, Oct 23.-(SpeciaD Tho
zinc mines of the Missouri-kansas district.
which have been shut down for the past
three weeks by order of the Zine Miners
Association. are to resume operations next
Monday. the shutdown having been de-
clared off by the board OF directors OF the
Zinc Miners Association at tonight 5
meeting. The notice says:
THE shut down of the zinc mines, or
dered October 2, has been called off, TO take
effect next Monday. The surplus ore has
been reduced TO such an extent that the
board of directors feel confident that no
further interference with your operations
will be necessary and we are considering
measures which will protect your inter-
ssts in the future.
The cause OF The shutdown was the re-
fusal of the smelters TO pay the ass9cia-
tion'S schedule prices for ore. The smelteFs
claimed that the prices of spelter were too
low to warrant them, in paying scheduie
prices for ore, hence they purchased only a
portion of the ore produced. y surplus dc-
cumulated and the shutdown OF the mines
was determined upon to exhaust the sur
Plus.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-10-24
INCREASE THE STOCK.
On w. n. EanderbiIt's Recommends
tion. New York Centrnrs stock
u LII iseI.

NEW YORK, Oct. 23-The addition Of
$l5,"o.cUo to the capital stock OF the New
York Central system was voted unanimous
y on the recommendation OF W. X. Van
Gerblt. President Galloway said in re-
port TO the executive committee that the
earnings of the road during the present
year could have been greatly Increased II
it were not for the scarcity OF rolling stock
Of the road, which he declared was entire
II inadequate to meet the demands.
: few months ago the company contract
ed for freight cars {. cost $5,urprtp. w h
Vanderbilt Is said TO have advanced the
money Tor the new equipment, much OF
which i now in Use. Under the terms uf
the advance he was to be paid at the rate
Of S5t.cvr a year But the new equipment
cid NOT meet the demands. and ii was de-
CiQc4 To increase the capital stock $lJy,J,-
go OF this, $5.ypbu.p IS 10 be turned over
to Mr.. Vanderbilt and 100000 used for
the purchase OF additional rolling stock.
The Central stockholders VIII save ABOUT
$bn,'rD 4 year in interest On the new stock
Interest on the SlCV1."o1 TO be used for
at per cent. will be si0j,opA, which, in the
opinion OF Vanderbilt officials, Will be
earned by the increased facilities. y
stockholders meeting TO rauIy the IN
crease viii be called in a few days.
The report of the Central system Tor the
quarter ending September ~ shows that
the balance available last year for the
parallel quarter was l52 per cent. This
year IL is stated to be 80 per cent. II the
increase is sustained the amount available
cent q year. The increase in mileage over
the same quarter last year Is given as AS
miles, making a total Of 2.S2S.0i. The earn
ings from operations during the quarter
We're SIi.lS4,S9S The net income was E2.oi5, :
53I and the amount available for dividends
~ 40
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-10-24
SAYS 1T Is "kLL ROT"
Chairman Aibaush Denies That Re-
publican Leaders Had Funston
Returned to Manila

TOPEKA, Oct. 23.-(Special) The Repub-
lican politicians around the state capital
are having considerable amusement over
the stories going the rounds Of the oppo-
sition press to the effect that Mark Hanna,
,lpon the petition of the Kansas leaders.
had the war department send General
Funston back to the Philippines. The fact
i that the Kansas leaders and Senator
Hanna had nothing whatever to Go with II.
The secretary OF war liked Funston per
fur1nauces in the Philippines, and, upon mis-
own motion, invited the general to return.
The politicians are not afraid TO have
Funston come home Not one Of them has
arrayed himself against Funston POLITICAL
iy On the other hard all nave expressed
themselves as delighted over Funston :
achievements and they are in positions To
support him in case he wants to go to con-
This stuff being printed about the poll
ticians wanting Funston TO go back to
Manila Is all rot" said Chairman Albaugh,
OF the Republican state committee, to-
night No one has written to the war de-
partment to Senator Hanna to General
funston, or TO anybody else concerning the
matter FunStOn's gallant record is what
brought forth the invitation for him to re-
turn kansans are all proud of Funston =
record. and If he wants an office the Re
publican leaders Will render him whatever
assistance they can.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-10-24
After They Are subjugated They VIII
Be Taxed to Pay EnEIand's
Expenses.

LONDON, Oct 23.-During the course Of
the days proceedings. while the house Of
Commons was discussing the report on the
supplementary war estimates. Patrick
q Brien, Parnellite member for Kilkenny
City, declared that the hands Of the Brit
ish secretary of state for the colonies, Jo-
seph Chamberlain, were as much stained
with blood as those Of any murderer who
ever mounted the scafold. The speaker,
William Court Gulley, called upon Mr..
OBrien 20 withdraw his remark, but he re-
fused 70 do SO, Hhereupon the house. by
vote Of 3l6 10 &c. resolved 10 suspend him,
and he left the house, remarkng: 'Ycu
had better bring up another army corps
Unless you want 1t somewhere eise.'
The chancellor Of the eXchequeT, Sir
Michael HickE-B Beach made 4 statement
OF the question Of the expenditure eu-sL!ed
by the TrausVaal war. He said The e&-
Ienditures had been increased by the sup
Elementary vote TO total OF S5'5'-'.v9,
but. he added the revenue had increased
and he expected there would be an increase
Of S.Vy'@JY over his estimate Of the TeV-
This would be a considerable contribution
toward the unforeseen expenditure and
would leave about 50 041,01J 10 be provided.
lie thought that there should be no ad
dlton TO the fixed debt, but that the money
should be raised by d temporary addition
- the floating debt The chancellor OF
the exchequer therefore asked TOT power
u raise S4dVp.u"H by treasury bills, the
whole question OF repayment ard the CUES
lion pt fresh taxation 70 be LEFT over until
tho next financial year.
Sir Michael also pointed cut that the
present war differed from previous ones
and that the estimates had been more care
fully drawn Up No one could foresec what
The total would b.. but the British troops
lad met with brilliant success and the col
onies were loyal. Although there might he
something IL tO-days news giving cause
for anxiety, yet he saw 10 reason to an
ticipaie that the campaign would not be
brought TO close within the period for
which the estimates were framed.
~ British colonies had been invaded, lie
considered 81 tD be consistent with all the
laws Of war, IT, when II was brought l.
ask for tho termination OF the war the
Tiausyasl taxpayers should al any rate
have 20 bear part Of the cost. The Trans
raaI he continued. was wealthy in its
gold fields. There had been complaint
from those interested in the gold fields
tuat there lad been excessive taxation
but he believed that under pure and
honest government K would be perfect :
POSSIBLE for the TranSgasl to bear not onlN
the ordinary expenses of government anC
Of providing for the maintenance of pcac,
and order within its territory, but also Z
provide i reasonable sum toward the eX
peu-eS OF tn. war. with reduction. AT TN
same time, OF the taxation OF the GolC
nelds.
Continuing. Sir Michael Hicks-Beacl
said: II these antiCipations are not fui
filed and the sum borrowed proves TO b
but part Of the total cost of the war. w
shall appeal 10 your patriotism next April
We believe that those who have supported
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-10-24
IoUBERT's STORY OF A BATTLE.
Says Beers Lost Thirty-fiye Men at
Dundee While British Lost
Heayiiy.'

PRETORIA, Oct. 2l-tDelayed in trans
m!ssion.l-The Transvaal government re-
ceiyed this morning the following dispatch
from Commandaut General Piet Joubert:
"CommanGant Lucas Meyer has had an
engagement at Dundee. He made a plan
Of campaign with Commandant Erasmus by
messenger. Erasmus. however, failed 10
appear.
1t IS estimated that the British lost
heavily. Our forces suffered. but, owing
to the mist, # has been impossible TO get
all the details. Il IS reported that ten Of
our force were killed and twenty-five
wounded"
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-10-24
HUNDHAUSEN JURY OUT.
Trial of One of the Murderers of
Waiter kOeIier Ended
Yesterday.

CHICAGO, Oct. 23.-The trial of Herman
Hundhauseu for completely in the murder
of Walter Koeller on the night Of Septem-
ber came to an end to-day. The jury
was still out at midnight and 10 verdict
Will be received IL court before tomorrow
morning.
KUelIer was murdered by Richard Hon
eek, Hundhausen being with Honeck when
the crime was committed.
Honeck claimed that Koeller's father had
years ago been d party 10 the killing Of
Houeck's brother III Herman, No. and
for this reason he sought koeller and
stabbed him to death in the most cold
blooded manner. Honeck has admitted his
guilt. Hundhausen claims that Honeck eA-
ercised hypnotic influence over him.
Honeck Will be placed on trial to-mo.-
row.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-10-24
GUTHRIE'S CARNIVAL ON.
Weather Is Hot, but Fine, and Big
Crowd Is in Attend

GUTHRIE. o. T. Oct. 23.-(SpeciaI) The
fall carnival opened here to-day with the
biggest crowd that ever attended a first
days gathering OF a like character in
Oklahoma The city is 4 wilderness OF
booths and decorations. and the streets are
crowded with visitors Work is rapidly
going on and by tomorrow the event Will
be in full blast. Special features are the
band contests to be participated in By ter
ritorial bands OF which there are six now
in the city. and the encampment OF the
Oklahoma national guards. nine companies.
for the entire week Every available foot
of ground along the principal streets IS
taken by exhibitors. and the success OF the
meeting IL fully assured. The weather Is
fine and while the mercury is close To - In
the shade, 4 brisk breeze neUtralizes the
heat.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-10-24
Home for Inebrinte Women.

COLUMBUS. O., Oct 23-The members
of the Central Womans' Temperance Union
have decided TO undertake the establish
rnent. in this CITY. of a home for inebriate
women. There Is no institution of the kind
in the United States. and but one which
even remotely approaches II in the world.
This is the Duckworth home at Duckworth,
England, an asylum founded by and under
the patronage OF Lady Somerset.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-10-24
BRITISH STORIES COLORED.
TransynaI Representatives Think the
Beers Have Not Been Worsted
So Badly as Reported.

BRUSSELS, Oct 23-Dr. Leyds. the dip
Iomalic representative of the Transvaai in
Europe, is quoted in an interview as say
ing it is difficult to give an opinion on the
battles fought at Glencoe and Eland-
slaagte, as the dispatches all emanate from
British sources. He IS said TO have added:
My own dispatches have not arrived,
probably owing to the censorship. In the
meanwhile, do not consider the situation
as bad for the Beers as made OUT by the
English kilograms. which are intended for
the English public and market, and are
probably too optimistic. The fact that the
Beers retired in order to reform later does
not imply defeat. That Is part OF their tac-
tics and does not prove that they have suf-
fered seriously
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. Edwin Van
dusen Paul, who IS delegated 20 represent
President Kruger ct the international COM
mercial congress, will not take further part
in the proceedings. He left to-day for Chi
cagO, where he goes to transact other buSl-
ness for the Transyaal government. Mr.
Paul intended TO have read a paper before
the congress. but the state OF affairs in
South Africa called him 10 other duties. Be
fore leaving for the West he said, .peak-
ing OF the war: The news thus far re-
favor the British side Of the conflict. but
il would be well for Americans to rernem-
Der that nine out Of ten dispatches received
from the seat of war come from British
sources
Il do not believe that the Beers have
been repulsed as badly as the press dis
patches have stated. ! realize as well as
anyone that Great Britain has tremen-
dous power and had she to deal with a
small nation Ike the Transyaal located
within reach of the guns of her ships, there
would be speedy ending of the war. but
the Trdnsyaal Is a gigantic fortress in
itself. The Beers are determined to main
tain their independence. they are willing
10 sacrifice ali. and the fight viii be a
bloody one from the very start England
has a much more difficult task than her
war party is aware of and the truthfu!neS-
Of this statement Will be borne out by
early events. ! expect to see most of ths
! fighting done in British territory and
| expect further that the independence com.
| plete and everlasting of the South African
| republic viii be acknowledged by all na,
/ tons Of the earth
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-10-24
KRUGER ABOUT TO SURRENDER.
Dispatches Received in London and
Canada Declare That
He Is,

OTTAWA. ONTARIO. Oct. 23.-The gov
ernor general, Lord Mimic, has received a
cablegram from South Africa, dated this
afternoon. TO the effect that President Kru-
ger has decided to surrender.
LONDON. Oct ga special from Cape
Town, dated Sunday. says that advices re-
ceived there from Pretoria report President
Kruger as now being in favor of unCondi-
tiOnal surrender
II is added that it is expected the ex-
ecutive council viii meet on Tuesday 10
discuss the advisability Of such a step.
The report. ii is stated here, must be ac-
Cepjed with reserve.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-10-24

Us in the prosecution Of this work viii not
fail use when it comes to pay The bill II
fresh taxation were introduced now II
might Jrolong the debate and produce q
division which might be entirely misuneer-
stood abroad. ! shall not take any course
Us from presenting 4 united front in this
crisis"
Sir Henry Campbell Bannerman. the
leader Of the opposition, agreed that this
was not the proper time TO discuss the
financial question, and that ii was not d.
Sirable 20 show a sign of disunion.
The proposals Of Sir Michael HickS-Beach
were agreed to by vote of 336 to y.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-10-24
TO VIEW TRANSVAAL WAR.
United States Sends Four Army Or
Gcers to Africa to Pick Up
Pointers,

WASHINGTON. Oct. 23.-coloaeI Sum
ner, Major Storey, Captain Gibson and
Captain Slocum have been detailed to pro-
ceed to South Africa and observe and re-
port upon military operations in the Trans
VaaI
Colonel Sumner Is a brigadier general
of volunteers, his present station being that
OF military attache to the United States
embassy Al London. Major Storey IS sta
toned at Governors island. Captain Glib
son i an ordnance officer stationed at
Columbus, o. and Captain Siocum. who
was military attache at Lisbon, Is already
on his way to Cape Town.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-10-24
stephens Offers Rewards.

JEFFERSON CITY, Oct. 23.-(Special) }
A proclama ton Offering a reward of $lo1 for
The apprehension Of Fred McGown. who
murdered Pulaski Black. in Stoddard coun-
". October I3, was issued BY Governor
Stephens yesterday a proclamation offer
William EmmeTson. wanted in ST. Clair
county. for killing Isaac Ray. was also is
sued Both rewards stand good for one
year
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-10-24
Robert Nantem ont of Debt.

CHICAGO, Oct 23.-Robert B. Mantell,
the actor was relieved OF his financial OBJ
legations in the United States district court
today, He filed n petition several months
ago scheduling $13St7 liabilities and Sl.600
assets and when the matter had been
passed upon by the referee and came be
fore Judge Kohlsaat without being objected
to, all the debts were wiped out by order
of be court
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-10-24
Start on n Long Mnr Trim.

VANCOUVER, +. C.. Oct. 29.-Much en-
thusiasm was evinced here to-day on the
departure Of q regiment of soldiers Tor
Quebec. bound for the Transvaal. National
anthems were sung and great crowds as
senibled at the depots to bid the soldiers
farewell. Each soldier was presented with
a well filled purse, the gift of citizens Of
Vancouver, Victoria and other British Col
urlhia aifins
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-10-24
Was Murdered for His Money.

PERRY. O. T, Oct. 22.-(SpeciaID The
identity OF the man who was murdered and
thrown into the pond three miles north OF
this city on the TrumbIa farm, has been
established He was a peddler named Wal
ter Davis, and it is now known he was
murdered for his money, OF which he car
ried considerable on his person. Governor
Barnes has authorized L reward OF S23g Tor
the arrest OF the mUrderers.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-10-24
Four Kansas con,ic,s Escape.

HUTCHINSON. kAS.. Oct. 23.-tSpeCial.b
Four white boys, William Casey, Frank
Wheeler, Jack Burns and Charles CTisswel,
escaped from the state industrial reform
atory here last night in a mysterious man
ner In some way they procured keys both
to the cells and the outer door. Superin-
tendent Simmons is making a carefu! in
vcstigation. but has not yet solved the
mystery. No trace OF the escaped men has
heen found
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-10-24
Russian Red Cross to Help.

ST. PETERSBURG. Oct. 23.-The Rus
sian Red Cross Society has determined 80
offer 10 heln both belligcrents in South Al
rica. The Herald, III making the announce
ment. adds:
We preserve appearances with this dual
proposal bUt we do not conceal our views.
All the papers have opened subscriptions
for volunteer corps. which is being well
equipped in private circles"
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-10-24
Michigan millionaire Dead.

LAPEER. MICH, Oct. civilian
Peter. a millionaire and veteran pioneer,
died at his home in Columbiavile to-day,
aged 20 years. Mr.. Peter has extensive in
terests at Columbiavile. including one of
the largest wooden mills in the West. He
also had large business interests in Bay
city. Toledo and the Georgian Bay dis
trict Ontario.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-10-24
New Game Warden Named.

GUTHRIE. o. T, Oct. 23.-(Spscial1 c.
NJ Eeiger of Jefferson, Grant county. was
to-day appointed territorial game warden
by Governor Barnes. TO succeed Dan Mid
mer, who recently resigned the position
and moved 10 California Mr. keiSsT vas
chief clerk of the lower house of the Fifth
territorial legislature, and has never ldsnti-
fed himself strongly with any OF The fac
tions of the Republican party OF Oklahoma.
He is a lawyer by profession