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Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-06-11
"GRANNY" RAY,
Garnett's Most Unique Character Re-
Gently Celebrated Her 1O3d
Rjrfbdav

GARNETT. KAS., June 10.-(Special) One
Of the most unique characters in all Kan
sas recently celebrated her 1o2d birthday
in a manner all her owr.- On that day, she
made complete round of all the business
houses and most of the residences and made
requisitiony for her annual present" None,
however high or low. was EXEMPT from her
call, and few indeed refused to respond
for everybody in Garnett- knows and lis q
friend of Granny Ray. 49,. -. .-....- 90
Silva Ray was born a slave, in Wake
county, n. c., June 2. 1896 Her first owner
was Phil Adams. by whom she was given
to. his daughter, Polite. who married John
Ward. Silva was then years old. She
remained in that family until her mar
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-06-11
stan1ey,s Opinion of Dreyfus,

TOPEKA. June 1O.-(Special0 James
Seligman, Nathan Strauss and NJ. c. Pc
ters, in charge of the Dreyfus bureau at
New York city, sign the following telegram,
to-day:
please wire Dreyfus committee express
sion of your feeling on his release and re-
hearing of his case to be presented to him
on his arrival in France
The governor has not replied to the mes
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-06-11
ing the pleasure crafts in the narrow lanes
on either side

The third international congress of pub
fishers, which opened Wednesday at Sta
toners hall. this city, as cabled to the
Associated Erass at the time. has awaken
ed general interest. The American dele
gates We're !, Messrs. Putnam. Appleton,
Chichester, d. Co.. Health, r.. Mcclure and
Herbert, Stone of Chicago. Professor
Mayer, of Toronto, represented Canada.
and Lord Strathcona and Mount Royal.
the Canadian high commissioners, partici-
pated in the social part of the programme.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-06-11
Do NOT BE A DRUNKARD.
You Can BE Cured of This Terribl

Drunkenness can be cured at home with
out loss of time or publicity. The Bartlett
Cure Company does not leave any bad aft
er effects. It restores the nerve energies
of the patient, fnvigorates the entire sys-
tenn, creates healthy appetite and builds
up the depleted nerve centers. 1t is not
administered by injections and is pleasant
to take. 1t has the Endorsement of the
foremost physicians everywhere and its
wonderful success is due to the fact that
it has not failed in single instance For
full information regarding treatment
terms, testimonials, etc, address the Bart
lett Cure Co, 80 Arlington building, Tenth
and Walnut streets, Kansas City, Mo.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-06-11
Surgeons Fair n Success,

STURGEON. MO-, June 10.-(Special. )The
largest crowd ever in Sturgeon, estimated
at 5000. attended the horse show to-day.
The best lady rider prize was captured by
a West Virginia young lady.
Hon. S. B. Cook, of the national Demo
cratic committee. put in some good licks
in daising funds among prominent DEM
ocrats in attendance. The business men are
several thousand dollars richer and an
nounce two days street fair to be held In
October.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-06-11
A Reward for an Honest Man.

TOPEKA, June 1O.-(Special) w. A. Nc
Keever of Smith Center, suggests mas
ber of the asylum location committee. de-
cined an offer of enough Doodle to raise
the mortgage on his home. the amount
be raised by popular subscription and the
mortgage cancelled. He offers 81 towards
the cause. So far no Newton person has
offered to subscribe.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-06-11

TABLE No. Especial lot of Trimmed Hats made up
to sell from 96c to $3.50, which shall sell Mon
day up UNTIL NOON ONLY, at the one dQc
price Off,. ioS
We make this inducement to bring you into
the store in the morning, thus avoiding the after.
noon rush.
TABLE NO. Especial lot of Trimmed Hats made up
to sell at from s.. 90 to s4.00, your choice 81 AZ
Monday at the price Of. p'' ~
TABLE NO. 20-Special lot of Trimmed Hats made up
to sell at from $3.50 to 500, your choice % AZ
Monday at the one price of. pA' ~
SPECIAL NO. 6S5 "A handsome White Leghorn,
Shepherdess shape trimmed with drape of ex-
quis with fine bunch of imported flowers on BAN
deau, hat that never been less than Cd 7S
$1,000 value, on sale Monday. ............. phAo
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-06-11
Moved to Topeka.

TOPEKA. June 1o.-(speciaL) The head
quarters of Mr.. w. R. Cannon, superin-
tendent of bridges and buildings on the
Southwestern lines of the Rock Island,
has been moved from Herington to Topeka.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-06-11
MaNIToU.

MANIToU. the most famous health and pleasure re-
sort of the West, is now we'll known to the ma
tority OF tourists and pleasure seekers as to re-
qure reiteration OF Its many wonders and beauties
Of nature. Its delicious and heath-siying waters.
its glorious climate. and its delightful and pictur-
esque situaton-al these have been elaborated upon
by numberless writer's for many years.
Very reasonable rates will be made large parties,
families and for long time For rates or any other
information. address GEO. II. WALKER,
ManItou SpringI Colorado. Proprietor.
The Mansions will open about June 9Th and tbs
Manitou House about two weeks later.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-06-11

The alarming increase in the mortality
of the cancer in Great Britain has led to
the formation of society to combat the
disease. Its inaugural meeting was held
on Wednesday, when Sir Charles Cameron
NJ. p, dwelling upon the need for the So
ciety, pointed out that the number OF
deaths from cancer in New York has
doubled during the past ten years, and that
it is calculated, If the increase is main
tanned, there will be more deaths from can
Ger in 1909 than from consumption, small
pox and typhoid fever combined In Great
Britain during the same period the ratio
per million has risen from SS5 to 7s7.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-06-11


pared larger this We actually all millinery
absolutely nheard Kansas before We offer
for Mondays
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-06-11
Three Tables Of I rimmed Hats
Come Early and Of These Startling

SPECIAL-A charming black hat double brim, trim
med in angel wings, all silk violets and muslin de
sole, hat that would cost you anywhere q 7c
else $3.50 at least, on sale Monday for. po.fO
EXTRA GOOD QUALITY Rough Straw Satin Braid, wide
rim sailors, in solid white, black and white, blue
and white and red and white-a great comfort
for summer wear regular value s1.25, Mon HOc
day.. ..........-...............
ONE LOT very fine white split straw sailors, Knox
shapes and good quality, sold everywhere in Kan
sas City for $3.50, on sale here Monday, orc
IS DOZEN genuine French Ostrich plumes, goods,
which we recently bought at price and which
are worth at lowest value $500, your choice 03c
Monday, for. ..........................
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-06-11

On Thursday the emperor used the new,
luxurious steamer Alexandria, to proceed
by the Havel from Potsdam to Spandau,
where he reviewed four guard regiments.
The steamer has several features special
iy ordered by his majesty after one he
saw at Constantinople.
The empress will spend a month Of the
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-06-11

The preparations for the Henley regatta
are well advanced. Owing to the presence
of foreign crews interest in the rowing
meeting is even more widespread than
usual Houses and apartments have been
rented at ruination prices. Small villas
which are rented at from $3.50 to $3.50 per
annum are fetching $3.50 and $500 for the
three days of the regatta. The regatta
committee is introducing stringent rules,
which society fears will spoil the meeting
as a social function. But the committee
is determined the racing shall not be sac
rificed to picnickers and the whole course
will be fenced in by booms, thereby keep
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-06-11

Recent events in France have been keen
ly watched here. The Auteuil riot is point
ed out as striking proof of the internal
decomposition of the republic, as well as
of gross lack of loyalty and discipline on
the part of the police.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-06-11

The foreign Office officials confirm the
correspondence to the Associated Press rel
ative to the release of Herr Marquardt and
Herr Hofnagel, the Germans at Apia, Sa-
moa- who were arrested in connection with
the disturbances there.
All the official reports from Apia lately
are to the effect that things are assuming
promising aspect, and it is confidently
expected here that the commissioners will
arrive at satisfactory settlement
The age-herald., 1899-02-19

I called again the people downstairs came out into the hall, and I slunk back. They must not know.
 But soon I began to hear strange noises in 1the street. Peeping out through the blinds. I saw a crowd talking exeitedIy, land in the midst a bluecoat who was bend ing over something.
 The crowd grew larger and larger, qui- ietlys watching from above; and after what seemed to me hours they came and took 1t iaway-the body of woman. She was young and pretty-for I got a glimpse of her face And yes God forgive mel It was Maryi
 The next day went to work-for they must not know-and that night I moved away I expected every minute that they would come and get me, but meanwhile I worked with a quiet doggedness, for a man dreads to be arrested-and for murder. Days I worked and nights I dreamt dreams-oh, such dreams! And so two days passed away.
 The third day an awful fascination drew me toward the morgue, for there read they had carried the woman, and I went down. I chose noon, when could go with out leaving my work, and in the brief five minutes was there identified Mary. I knew her, laid out though she was with fifty other women, all cold and bruised. I should have known her in ten millions Mary with her smooth brow and her gentle face. How changed she wasl What dark lines under her eyes! I might easily not have known her-she was so different.
 went back to my work. Why did they not come and arrest me? There was a re- ward out for the murderer of the woman who lay in the street dead. Strange that they did not suspect me.
 One week later, though 1t seemed year. I went back home I could not tell what drew me there, but when Saturday night came there came thoughts of Mary and home, and could not keep away.
 The rooms were empty when opened the door, and when I stepped inside I felt ghostly and creepy. The bed lay smooth and white as a week ago. The twilight crept in through the windows. The furni- ture poor but comfortable, stood in the old
The age-herald., 1899-02-19
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The age-herald., 1899-02-19
THE MAN OF
 | THE MOMENT
Ex-Gov. Merriam of Minnesota the One Upon Whom Eyes
 of Capital Are Turned.

Washington, February 1s.-All Washing ton is talking about a Merriam in the cab inet. Rumor has 1t that a man from Min nesota is to carry the war portfolio and that this man will be Hon. William R. Merriam, ex-governor of Minnesota and the holder of many political offices.
 For many other reasons besides that of cabinet gossip MT. Merriam is the man of the hour. His career is one of the most interesting and highly sensational of any man at the capital. The author of no in- hammatory sayings, a speaker whose force is quiet rather than bluster, a man of re- finement instead of display, he has found himself by fate in many extraordinary po- sitions in life not the least of which is his location upon the very edge of cabinet place. - -4T
 Two years ago when the president made up his cabinet 1t was thought that William Rush Merriam would carry a portfolio. MT. Merriam's well-known intimacy with Mark Hanna made him particularly con spicuous for the position. This, together with the fact that the president wished to reward Minnesota for its loyalty, made the selection almost sure, but for some reason the appointment miscarried.
 At the time MT. Merriam said regarding his intimacy with Mark Hanna, My friend ship with MT. Hanna will have no influence upon my appointment He and I have been friends for years. I first knew him when he came to St. Paul. He is a man whose
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places in the room Beyond was Mary's pantry all set with tins-just as she had left 1t that day. Even her work basket was there, with a stocking hanging from one s'de of it. I stepped over to the rocking chair-my chair-and there stood my slip pers as she had left them week ago-the night struck her down-and there was my jacket by the stove to warm.
 An agony of remorse came over me. Ma ry! Mary!' I cried aloud, throwing myself upon the floor and breaking. man though I was, into wild sobs; Mary come back! for Gods sake, come back!'
 There was a rustic from the room be- yond; and then felt soft hand upon my head, while gentle voice said: "Tom, Tom, dear Tom!'
 I sat bolt upright.
 Forgive me, Tom"
 It was Mary's voice. and Mary herself none other than my own Mary. I held cut my hand and she took 1t. Forgive me. Tom" she said again.
 "Forgive!' I cried as soon as I could speak; "there is nothing for me to forgive. Mary! Maryi'
 And then in the quiet evening she told me how she had crept down the stairs that awful night, all stunned, and how the kind ly people downstairs had taken her in. For three days she lay there between life and death, for they feared that her skull was fractured; but how she came back to strength in a few days under their kind nursing. "I knew you would come back, Tom," she said land so I came up here and waited for you" "But the woman in the street." asked. "Oh, she was a stranger" said Mary sad- ly. Poor thing! They have found her
 murderer
 I shuddered at the word, for well I knew how narrow had been my escape. It Is twenty years now since drank that glass too much But have never fOrgOtten that awful night. Nor have told 1t. It is l. a secret between Mary and me. But when am gloomy and haunted by the past, Ma l " touches me on the shoulder and says: rom, dear Tom, I have forgotten it long ago."
The age-herald., 1899-02-19
A SATURDAYS
 NIGHT TRAGEDY

It was bleak, dismal day. and the place bleaker and more dismal than the day. Yes, 1t was shivering cold that morning at the morgue, although outside the air was damp and foggy, but not cold.
 The people who visit the morgue are sell dom happy souls. None more miserable than I, that bleak dismal day, as I sneaked in and as quietly crept out.
 l was looking for a face-and found itl
 Never shall forget-what commonplace way to begin a tragedy-the day on which l went out from my home with the brand of Cain upon my forehead and the heart of a murderer In my bosom.
 I have lived 1t over again a thousand times, and suffered thousand tortures And the sight of the face afterwards in the morguel Oh, it is too terriblel My head swims and my brain grows tortuous when recall it. Recall itl God! Do ever for get it?
 I came home that day drunk-not blind, but ugly, as men get when they have taken glass too much; and whisky always did craze me.
 We had been married only a year. my Mary and I. and we were looking into the beyond very earnestly. Mary was as happy as a lark all day long, for she was loving wife. and longe6 to fill our home with the glad voices that make home worth having. I was happy too. I had turned over my new leaf year before. and with Gods help had kept it clean. Yes, from Tom Dean, the drunkard, I had become Tom Dean, the sober. I had not taken one drop since l was married, and Mary and I were as proud of 1t as we could be. And spring was coming. Spring, with new life and new re- sponsibilties.
 don't know how 1t happened. but it must have been my good fortune that tempted me. had got raise that day, and the thought of promotion made my spirits rise. My companions knew it, too. and they came
The age-herald., 1899-02-19

crowding around me, after work was over, urging me to treat and show what good fellow I was. Five dollars a month may not be much to some people. but to our little family 1t was a great deal. Mary would make 1t go as far as fifty thought, as I finished my work that afternoon, and I planned how I would surprise her with the extra money the next pay day.
 can't tell yet how it came about, but soon found myself in the street with a crowd of fellows around me, all begging for a drink; and the next thing I knew I was in a saloon over the bar That was all. but it meant a great deal for drank. not one. but many glasses, and when I got home that night 1t was late-and I was drunk.
 Mary was sitting up for me. Poor girl! She had walked the street for an hour watching our door for fear of missing me; and she was tired. But when she saw me oh. shall ever forget that look? Dazed though I was, saw the horror in her eyes: and maudlin though the whisky had made me. read her reproach.
 And it maddened me
 Mary" I. sad. Mary. go to bed!"
 "Oh. Tom" she began. but she couldn't get any further. She snrang toward me, threw her arms around my neck and began sobbing as though she would never stop.
 ''Let go of me!'' said. trying to shake her off. But she clung the closer
 "Oh. Tom, Tomr she cried and each time thought she would sob her heart out. "D-n you" I shouted, ruling a her arms that were clasped around my neck
 eff YOU don't shut m with your Oh Tom! Tom!' I'll kill you"
 At this Mary let 20 and drew back from me as though I had struck her. "I mean ftp yelled now crazy with drunken frenzy. "and if you don't believe it. take thatp' And before knew it had hit her sonare in the face. She erasned my coat with one hand and fought of the blows with the other. But ! grasped her by the throat. and. rnaddened bv her white des- perate face. struck her again and again. When loosed her she fell flat uDon the floor, and thought she was dead: hut no' in a mlnute she struggled to her feet and staggered toward the door. I stood stunidlv watching her. She opened the door and fell upon the sill.
 Brute that was, can hardly bear to re- call it even now. I staggered to the door after her and rushed her ont with nv foot noticed as did so that she lay still. and that. there was little stream of blood trickl'ng down her forehead. stood gaz- 1 ing at her in stnpid wonder for a minute | then I slammed the door and locked it. with her outside.
 The next morning I was awakened by a stream of yellow sunlight which crept fir | through broken blind. I sat upright fol a minute wondering what had happened l for lay partly dressed upon the floor. while | the bed stood white and untouched on the 1 opposite side of the room.
 Then it all came back! But where wal Mary7 Half dazed still. and with my head l shifting. walked to the door and opened l it.. She was not there. and would have thought 1t all a horrid dream but foB . trict'e of blood upon the doorsill and raf 1 of Marv's dress which had torn of in tht door. ] called Mary. but she did not come ] called louder. but she did not answer. Al
The age-herald., 1899-02-19

pie Of prominence visited St. Paul for the pleasure of being entertained in the hand some mansion in which the Merriams lived. For years their home was at the head of Jackson street hill on University avenue, where they were surrounded by all the comforts and luxuries that wealth could nnrchase.
 At one time Mrs. Merriam had the finest library in the west gathered in this home, and the picture gallery contained paint ings of worldwide reknown. Four years ago, however, the entire house was de- stroyed by fire in the winter and the Mer- rianfs have never been able since to re- place the treasures they lost in the fire.
 Meanwhile when living the life of bank CT and a society man Mir. Merriam had be- come interested in politics and held state positions one after another, leading up to the governorship of Minnesota, which he successfully filled for two terms.
 Once when asked how he managed to keep control of his banking business while occupied with politics MT. Merriam said: Business regard as very great pleas ure. Politics are my diversion. But the study of finance is my fad; my hobby; my real work"
 In the course of his public and political life ex-Governor Merriam has spent con- siderable time in Washington, and is well known to Washington people. His hand some form, his clear features and his
 
 man, woman and child in Washington.
 Mrs. Merriam, always the proud society woman, is also well known at the capital, where she has been a hostess for many seasons. She has entertained diplomatic society and is a great favorite with for eigners. Being a linguist of extraordinary ability and a woman of affairs she under stands how to talk to all sorts and con ditions of people and can adapt herself as well to the Turk as to the Englishman.
 Always proud of her family, Mrs. Mer- riam named her sons John Hancock and William Hancock, and her daughters Mabel Delano and Laura Beatrice, after her own people.
 There is a sensational story told in Wash ington, a tale which has gained more prom thence than it should, about the strained relations which have hitherto existed be- tween Mrs. Davis, the wife of Senator Cushman K. Davis, of Minnesota, and Mrs. Merriam.
 The story is that in the long ago, back in St. Paul, Mrs. Merriam snubbed Mrs. Davis because of a time in Mrs. Davis
The age-herald., 1899-02-19
PECULIAR POISONS
GENERATEDIN THE HUMAN BODY

The Result of Imperfect Digestion of
 Every living thing. plant or animal, con- tains within itself the germs of certain de- cay and death.
 In the human body these germs of death (called by scientists Ptomaines), are usually the result of imperfect digestion of food; the result of indigestion or dyspepsia.
 The stomach, from abuse, weakens, does not promptly and thoroughly digest the food. The result is a heavy, sodden mass which ferments Che first process of decay), poisoning the blood, making 1t thin, weak and lacking in red corpuscles; poisoning the brain. causing headaches. pain in the eyes.
 Bad digestion weakens the heart, causing palpitation and finally bringing on disease of this very important organ.
 Poor digestion poisons the kidneys, caus- ing Bright's disease and diabetes.
 And this is so because every organ every nerve depends upon the stomach alone for nourishment and renewal, and weak di- gestion shows itself not only in loss of ap- petite and flesh, but in weak nerves and muddy complexion.
 The great English scientist, Huxley, said the best start in life is a sound stomach. Weak stomachs fail to digest food prop erly, because they lack the proper quantity of digestive acids Qactic and hydrochloric) and peptogenic products; the most sensible remedy in all cases of indigestion, is to take after each meal one or two of Stuarts Dys- pepsia Tablets, because they supply in a pleasant. harmless form all the elements that a weak stomach lack.
 The regular use of Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets will cure any form of stomach trouble except cancer of the stomach. They increase flesh, insure pure blood, strong nerves, bright eyes and clear con- plexion, because all these result from wholesome food well digested.
 Nearly all druggists sell Stuarts Dyspep- sia Tablets at 50 cents full sized package or by mail by enclosing price to Stuart Go. Marshall. Mich, but ask your druggist first A little book on stomach diseases mailed free. Address Stuart Co.,, Marshall, Mich dly feb 15-17-19-wky-14