Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-10-06
NO. 2-STOCK YARDS.
Burlesque on GiiIett. the Cattle
Plunger, Was One of the Ciev-
crest Things Yet Done.

years, the Stockmeu spared no expense to
make their part of the parade an excellent
one. They were better represented. as far
as the actual number of men was con-
cerned, than any other division
The stock yards men presented trav-
esty on Cattle King Gillett that caused
much merrimcnt. 1t consisted of a series
OF floats representing the many familiar
phases OF tie commission business. The
series of floats told the story of Gilletts
pyIotechnical career in detail and was
warmly appreciated by the crowd.
one of the most attractive parts OF the
stock yards division was 4 subdivision con-
sisting OF seven carriages, each carrying
four young women. all of whom are en-
ployed in the Exchange building at the
stock yards. There was one familiar face
among tie stock yards young ladies that
was missing this year. 1t WAS that of Miss
Jennie Goodwin, who has been identified
with the stock yards part of the karnival
krewc parade for several years
The division was composed of many SUBJ
divisions, Gne of which was a series of
floats bu-lesquing the Gentlemen's Driv-
ing Club. The usual number of cowboys
and rough riders were there. each of
the latter cavorting wildly upon his papier
T1ache horse.
The stock yards division was headed by
the Third Regiment band. Grand Marshal
q. NJ. Walden followed, with the following
aides:
George Tamblyn. George McMillen. E. S.
W. Drought, Charles Campbell, Frank
NitEerspoon. George Dixon. Charles Hill,
Ike Meyer. Charles Coffman, Bob Barse,
Ed Campbell. Fred Stemm and Thomas
Ruddy.
After the aides came the seven carriages
carrying the young women who are en-
ployed at the yards. The occupants of the
carriages were dressed in lavender gowns,
with hats to match. IT.
Then came the story of Cattle King
Gillett, told In a series of floats. Lee Cox,
dressed as a Mexican, rode at the head of
the subdivision and carried a placard upon
which was painted the following:
/: Newspaper Tale Of Two Cities !:
I: or How Farmer Became Cattle King. +:
The farmer followed in an old wagon
upon which was printed:
.s--...-.s-..--.....-.. ............-..........
/: This is the farmer who got loan
On bunch of cattle he didn't own
The second float was labeled .rThe windy
Lobster Commission Co." The float was
supposed TO represent an office of COM
mission firm at the stock yards. There
were desks. chairs, typewriters and several
The float bore sign with these words:
:=--..-.-..- -..-..-.--.---...-.-.-
This is the firm with money to lend:
They are easy game for our farmer friends.
The next float represented a huge cow
above which were the words:
------.--....-...-..-..
!: He borrowed a million on this poor cow
And everyone wonders the reason how.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Then followed carriage containing an
imitation of Gillett,, accompanied by a
Mexican grandee. Gillett was supposed to
be riding through the streets of the City
Of Mexico enjoying life.
Just behind the Gillett carriage was an
old creaking wagon containing John and
Mortimer Platt, who were supposed to rep
resent the duped commission men, back on
their farms. The placard over this wagon
said:
We Loaned Our Money On Wind:
Then came tally-ho filed to the guards
with real commission men who are in
business at the stock yards. Above the
fuse 10 believe the Gillett stories that are
published In the newspapers.
Pryor's Military band. of St. Joseph
marched at the head OF a subdivision com
posed Of siXty-three horsemen. all of whom
are engaged in business at the stock yards
A. the head of the horsemen was a stan
dard bearing the following:
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
We are not funny. but are loyal to the X X. X
Another series of floats followed the
horsemen. The first one was labeled:
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ....................
What Made X. c. Great
the Power Behind the Throne
II is hardly necessary to state that the
float contained five live hogs.
An imitation girl sat on the throne
There was another float containing live
calves and sun another representing a
sheep dipping outfit. There were men or
The ioat who seized real sheep and threw
them into vat. 4
The Columbus. Kas., band followed thu
sheep dip float. Then came a burIesuut
on The Gentlemen's Driving Club Ther,
was huge placard labelled:
]. N. JONES
GEORGE T. STOKHAM
e. c. CURRY-CeMB.
e. c RISTY
W. SAW TELL
SIEGEL FRANK.
All the friends OF the prominent figure.
IN the Gcnilemen's Driving Club readil,
appreciated the Joke that was being pcr.