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Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-03-21
CUTS EXPRESS CHARGES.
Making 30 Per Cent Reduction
In ExDresa Rafea

JEFFERSON CITY. March 2o-(Special)
The house sent to engrossment to-day the
bill introduced by Myers. of Bollnger, cut
ting express charges 80 per cent. The bill
establishes rates for transporting articles.
live stock or poultry. within the state as
follows: For all packages weighing less
than ten pounds Is cents; for all packages
weighing more than ten pounds and not
exceeding fifty pounds in weight, IS cents;
for all packages weighing more than fifty
pounds and not exceeding seventy-five
pounds in weight. 55 cents: for all packages
weighing more than seventy-fiye pounds
and rot exceeding 100 pounds in weight, 73
cents: and for all packages weighing more
than 100 pounds. at the rate of IS cents per
100 pounds: provided. that no person, per,
sons. corporation or corporations doing an
express business in or through this state.
shall charge a greater price than 35 cents
per lUo pounds for expressing or transports
ing fuits. vegetables or berries when packed
IN IN crates. boxes or baskets. from any point
IN thls state TO any other point In this
state. Explosives. money OF jewelry are ex.
& eepted from the provisions OF the act.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-03-21

q Fortune tn Drink. Ends His
Life in JOplfn.

JOPLIN. MO, March @.-(Special) A
sad suicide occurred here this evening. Ben
Janin James. formerly a well connected
and well educated society man of Cincin-
natl. o.. took an ounce OF laudanum and
cannot survive the night.
Three weeks ago he attempted suicide
but was saved. After recovering he re-
gretted his rash act and thanked the police
man who had befriended him. He said he
had squandered the fortune he had inher>
tied. He promised never to drink again.
To-day he tried to get credit for some
groceries but was refused. He swallowed
the poison and walked away. Medical aid
failed to revive him.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-03-21
OFFICE OF STATE ENGINEER.
Measure Looking to Protection
Against Incompetent Men
Passes Senate

JEFFERSON CITY. MO-. March 20
Especially Senator DrabeIle's bill creating
the office of state engineer for the cities OF
ST. Joseph. St. Louis and Kansas City.
passed the senate to-day by u vote of 20
to O. The engineer is to have salary OF
$3.50 "a year. with the power to appoint
two local examiners in each CITY. who are
10 receive s. for every day they work. The
state engineer Is to have chief clerk AZ
$l.HO year. The bill makes II unlawful
sines or elevator machines except hv license
of the state engineer. The penalty for the
violation of the act is fine OF from 81, to
SO or Imprisonment not 10 exceed six
months. or BOTH
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-03-21
Kansas woman to We'd . Title.

TOPEKA. March 29.-(SpeciaD DIR.
Frances F. Storrs. young woman phSsi-
can Of this city. Will be married at Edin-
burxh. Scotland, In May to James Z. John
,ston. heir preeumptive to the title. baron.
Hiss StOrrs went to Scotland several
months ago FOR her health. 1t seems that
she not only recovered. but captured II
heart. Topeka society Is now talking \
great deal about the coming wedding.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-03-21
4 TOPEKA RESURRECTION.
Otfe ortnaa Terms % Two Years Att
erHe Was Supposed to BE
Buried

TOPEKA. March eo-(Special.) Two
years ago the body Of q man was fished out
OF the Kaw river at Argentine. 1t was
identified as ths remains OF Otto ortman.
OF Topeka. who left here for Argentine a
few days before. Ortman has but one eve
and crippled hand. The hoater was mark
ed the same way. The body was buried and
y headstone marks, the grave of Otto
To-day Ortman surprised his friends by.
appearing here IN good health. He says he
lima. where he now resides He came back
here TO straighten out the story Of his
death and, incidentally. TO have an inter
view with some people who circulated evil
stories about him alter they thought he
was dead and buried e
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-03-21
PROTECTION FOR GRIPMEN.
Measurc Ordered EnRrOssed Proyfd.
Ing Vestibuies ON Street Car.
During Cold Months.

JEFFERSON CITY. March e0-tSpeciaiD
The street car vestihue bill introduced in
the house by Mr.. BeeG!e Of ST. Louis was
ordered 10 eIsrossment to-day. The bill
provides that every street car. other than
trail cars which are attached TO motor or
grip cars. SHALL he provided during the
months of November. December. January,
February and March OF each Year at thu.
forward end with a screen constructed of
glass or other material. which shall fully
and completely protect the driver. motor
man or srpman from wind and storm
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-03-21
Appropriation IL Running Low.

TOPEKA. March 2O.--lSpeciaL) 1t is
doubtful il the legislature al its recent. .ses-
sion appropriated enough money TO pay
Its own EXPENSES. The first week OF the
90 TO pay legislative expenses. All OF this
is zone now but $500. a number of war
rants have not yet been presented for pay
ment but lust how many Is not known.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-03-21
TO GIVE WAY TO QUAY.
senator PenrOse, IL. Ia said. Will Re.
sign and Let Quay he App
pointed.

YOUNGSTOWN. o. March 2o-Wick
Taylor has returned from Washington and
states that while there he was creditably
informed that, Immediately following the
adjournment of the PENNSYLVANIA legisla-
ture Senator Penrose will present his
resignation 10 the governor and the lat
ter will appoint NJ. S Quay TO the vacancy.
the term expiring in l.oi.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-03-21

JEFFERSON CITY. March 2o-(Special)
The bill to tax department stores out OF
existence. introduced by Mr. Slate, OF
Maries, was sent to engrossment to-day
almost without opposition. The bill pro-
Vides "A tax of $500 year on each outside
line OF goods carried by department store
and classites the goods into sevenry-two
outside lines. Should the bill pass the de-
out Of business.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-03-21
LEFT MANY DEBTS UNPAID.
w. H. Thomas, President of q st. Jo-
seph Produce Company, Has
Disn DDeared.

ST. JOSEPH. MO. March 2O.-tSpecial)
W. II. Thomas. president of the ST. Joseph
Produce Company. has disappeared. leav-
ing claims aggregating several thousand
dollars unpaid. Among the creditors are
produce dealers all over Kansas. Nebraska
Western Missouri and Iowa. Attachments
have been run on the firms property by
renee & Co.. Hiawatla. Kas.: Walker
Brace 4 Lutz. Narka. Kas.; W. w. Nc
Gregor, Cameron, Mo-: George Rueurstetta
Elk Creek, Neb.: Christian Bros. Rock
mort Mo.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-03-21
Company stores Consolidated.

PITTSBURG. KAS.. March a,-tSpaciaD
The Kansas and Texas Coal Company and
have been sold 10 syndicate styling itself
the Standard Mercantile Company. COM
posed of parties in this city. Kansas City
and Topeka. The deal was consummated in
ST. Louis and the sale also includes the
handsome business block and lots owned
by the Kansas and Texas Coal Company
here. II is consolidation of the company
stores. but not Of the two coal companies.
The new owners will take possession on
April
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-03-21
Mr.. Daneron WIN DecIine.

-, TRENTON. Mo. March 2.-tspeciai.D W.
I. Dameron. of Huntsville. who was last
week appointed member Of the board of
conirol or the State Industrial home at
esiseS no ON sI hotes Of 1as s as
on the board, pnd as soon as he did he
would be compelled to decline II on account
OF his personal business.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-03-21
sed.I,. travelling Man Dead.

SEDALIA. MO, March 2e.-tSpecialI F.
W. Marshall. well known travelling man.
died last night at the city hospital, aged
AZ. He leaves widow, formerly Miss
Rawlins. of Joplin. and four children in
destitute circumstances. Mrs. Marshall
will return to Joplin. where she has
friends,
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-03-21
Death OF Thona. Dixon.

JUNCTION CITY. KAS.. March se-esge-
clai.l Nr, Thomas Dixon. Sr.. died al. his
home III this city Sunday evening. after an
Illness Of some weeks. Air. Dixon had been
q resident here since about 1856. and WIS
one OF the Wealthiest men OF the city. he
was the father Of the Dixon boys OF the
Charles Dixon Live Stock Commission COM
many, OF Kansas City.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-03-21
SHOT AND KILLED.
Bartender Fatally Wounds William
smith, . Negro Porter. During
an Alteration.

JOPLIN. MO. March 2o.-tSpeciai) This
afternoon William Smith negro porter
commonly known as Texas" was shot by
Robert Tobiner. barkeeper at the Buckeye
saloon. and mortaily wounded. He got into
an alteration with the barkeeper and
threw a spittoor at him. when the bar
keeper fired the fatal shot. Then the negro
ran out. went to doctor and afterward
stood around the streets for u thine before
being taken home.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-03-21
Court Sale of Real E.tate.

JEFFERSON CITY. MO. March 20
Especially The house passed to-day the
senate bill providing that when court in
Kansas City or ST. Louis orders the sale
of real estate. the property may be sold at
the real estate exchange. if so ordered by
the court
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-03-21
School hook Asenc,e..

JEFFERSON CITY. MO-. March 90
lott of W,rrsn "'i, 70 no,nme schoo, hnot c"re-
panies to establish agencies in every NUM-
c!pal township within the state for the con-
renlencc of the patrons of the public
schools was ordered engrossed by the
house to-day.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-03-21
JOHN SHERMAN NEAR THE END
Was Much Worse Yesterday and Was
Not Expected to Survive
the Might.

the Might.
KINGSTON. JAMAICA, March 2O.-The
American line steamer Paris. Captain Fred
erick Watkins. with the party Of American
excursionists, who are touring in West In
dian waters, sailed at 6 o'clock this even
ing.
Mr.. John Sherman is worse and is not
likely to survive the night.
The United States cruiser Chicago has
not arrived, but it is supposed she will
meet the Paris at Santiago de Cuba.
Tho Paris will probably touch first at
Guantanamo. She left instructions for the
Chicago to follow with all haste.
The hot weather has greatly weakened
Mr.. Sherman and his doctors feel that, un-
less change for the better comes very
quickly, all hope must be abandoned.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-03-21
Kansas City Incorporation.

JEFFERSON CITY. March z-tSpe-
cial) Secretary of State Lesueur is
sued a certificate of Incorporation to-day
10 the Charles L. Finlay Real Estate Com
psny. of Kansas City: capital stock slO,-
tyO; incorporated by {. f. Finlay. Charles
II. Rickert William A. Marshall and A. n.
Davis
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-03-21
Monument of Ex-Gov. M.rmnd.k-.

JEFFERSON CITY. March o0.-(Special) }
The house to-day passed the senate bill
appropriatins $3.50 erect monument
at the grave of Ex-Governor John 8. Mar
maduke, who died while in office.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-03-21
Los. Both of HI. d..

LAWRENCE. KAS. March a.--ISpecLal.)
Charles Monroe. foreman of one depart
ment OF the wire mill. was caught in the
machinery TO-DAY and both OF his hands
crushed off. His recovery Is not expected.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-03-21

JEFFERSON CITY. March N.-,Special)
The anti-Pinkerton bill, introduced by Mr..
Sullivan, OF Christian. WAS sent TO engrcSs-
ment by the house to-day. The bill pre-
vents the importation into the state OF
detectives for police service.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-03-21
NEW CAFE AND GRILL ROOM.
p. }. HeddePnan Opens q swell One at
lll2.l4 walnut Street.

ll12.14 walnat Street.
p. J. Hedderman has opened new cafe
and grill room at lll2-lll4 Walnut street
that IL right In line with what is needed
In Kansas City. The rooms have been en-
tirely remodeled and now present very
swell and attractive appearance.
Merchants lunch will be served every
noon, while the cafe part. for both ladies
and gentlemen. will be open until mid
night. A speciality is to be made Of theater
parties. The service at Hedermans will
be the finest. and everything will be con-
Quoted on 4 first-claSs scale.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-03-21

WASHINGTON, March 2e.-Charlemag gne
Tower. the newly appointed ambassador to
St. Petersburg cabied the state depart.
ment to-day that he had presented his
credentials and been received by the cxar
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-03-21
THE KANSAS CITY yoUREAI. TlEspA4

900 for the contingent expenses of the az.
seinbly was ordered engrosA,d by the house
to-dny. =. The deficiency appropriations bill
ut 10 O'clock
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-03-21
Assembly Appropriation BiiI.

JEFFERSON CITY. NO. March 10
for the salaries OF the members and S1s0,-
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-03-21
TO CURE A COLD N ONE DAY

Tal1H Laxative Brouao Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund the mpley II II fails to cure.
nc. The genuine has r H 9, oRsScA tablet
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-03-21
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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-01-12

Arkansas IS no sloueh when it comes to keeping before the coun- try. Millions who had never heard of Arkansas before learned all about the State through MT. Breckin- ridges knef brooches during the Czar's coronation at St. Petersburg. And now comes Powell Clayton, Ambassador to the Republic of Mexica, appearing in full regiment als US brigadier general of the United States. Mr. Clayton has received a good deal of prominence because he carries an empty sleeve" it being understood that he lost his arm in battle The truth about the manner in which he lost his arm is not generally known. He certainly has no right to the title of brigadier general. Nevertheless he is advertising Arkansas.-Commer- cial Appeal.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-01-12
A Contrast.

"True to their instincts and rais- ing as gentlemen, every camp and every individual Confederate veter- an who has given public expression to an opinion Of the bill introduced by Senator Butler providing for the pensioning, by the United States, Of disabled x-Confederate soldiers, has repudiated the suggestion" says the New Orleans Daily States. "The camp at Pine Bluff, Arkansas, unan- imously adopted a communication addressed to Senator Berry, asking him to oppose the bill. It sets forth that the opposition of the members is not from spleenish or unpatriotic considerations, but that they are actuated by conscientious motives. in this, that we do not de- sire to become pensioners on the Government, and, moreover, we do not believe we should be. They further say: We feel that what we did from 1861 to 1865 was in no sense oishonorable. To the con trary, we are proud of ourselves in having discharged our duty as we understood it, and having this pa triotic and imrerishable resolution, we feel that it would be inconsistent to accept, under such conditions, the position of pensioners upon the national Government.
 "Such sentiment stands out in glowing contrast to that which prompts hundreds of thousands of so-called Federal soldiers, who new CT heard the ping of minnie bullet or even groomed all artillery horse, to steal pension money from the North and South alike; for, as a matter O. course, the latter section contributely largely to the Federal treasury which is being plundered by these cattle. It. this connection, it is notorious fact that wealthy
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-01-12

Senator Quay has recieved set back, which was in the nature of a shocking surprise to him. The Su- preme Court of Pennsylvania the other day dismissed his application for a writ of certiorari in the con- spiracy case against him and or dered the case back to the court of Quarter Sessions at Philadelphia where he must stand trial, Quay should now be given his just deserts, which be has long escaped.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-01-12

The Senators made no mistake fn thelr selection of the Hon. M. J. Manning, of Monroe county, for their presiding officer. MT. Man hing is very able and skilled par liamentarian, is man of courteous and dignlfed demeanor, and will make the Senate model officer. No better selection could have been made.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-01-12
OFFER EXTRAORDINARY !!

The Graphic announces this morn ing an extraordinary offer to it's sub scribers and the public in general
 By special arrangement with Rand' McNally & Co.,, of Chicago, we are able to offer their Encyclopedia and Atlas of the World. and the Daily Graphic for six months for $6.50; payable $l.5O on delivery and the balance In installments of ShO0 per month. The subscription price of the Encyclopedia and Atlas of the World alone is $6.00, and this offer of the Encyclopedia and the Daily Graphic for six months at the price of the Encyclopedia and Atlas of the World almost alone can only be made in consequence of special arrange ment with Rand, MeNally < Co, who have granted this territory exelu- lively to the Graphic.
 The Rand-McNally Encyclopedia and Atlas k In two substantially bound volumes of 400 pages each, ,and is fresh from the press. Besides con- taIning the very plth and marrow of the expensive and large Eneyelo- pedias. these superb volumes have the further advantage of being up- to-date. American subjects are giv en special prominence, and all im- portant recent events are covered fully, including the events of the American Spanish war. The timely character of the historical articles Is well illustrated by referring to the subjects of Cuba. Puerto Rico, Ha- wall and the Philippine Islands. Biographical sketches of Dewey, Sampson, Hobson, Schley, Wm. k. Day, Fitzhugh Lee, Merritt, Miles, Roosevelt, Wheeler. Miss Clara Bar ton and others prominent In the worlds recent history also appear, making the Encyclopedia the latest and most up-to-date Encyclopedia published.
 It is really remarkable how much information has been gathered with in the limits of 500 pages-lniorma- tion covering every department of knowledge in brief and comprehen- sive manner. The publishers have admirably succeeded In producing an Encyclopedia and Atlas that meets the requirements Of the student, the scholar and the busy man of affairs.
 Tn addition to the Encyclopedia are so pages of colored maps, includ- ing every county, island, State and nation that the sun shines upon.
 The two volumes are attractively bound in dark green cloth, side and back stamps and contain over 2,000e Illustrations.
 The offer Is open to all-old and new subscribers alike-the Encyelo- pedia and Atlas and the Daily Graphic six months for $6.50. paya- ble 50 on delivery and the balanc $1.00 monthly.
 Canvassers will visit all parts of the city to solicit subscribers. Reg ular subscribers desiring to avail themselves of this extraordinary offer, however, should turn their or ders into the business office and not to the canyassers. Sample copies of the Encyclopedia and Atlas can be seen on application at this office.
 Everybody wants an Encyclopedia
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-01-12

The peace treaty was reported to the Senate Wednesday by the com mittee on Foreign Relations with out change or proposed amendment. The administration is making a desperate effort to have the treaty ratified at once.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-01-12
Imported Japanese Ware cheaper than ever before known at Mitchell s.

The Bluff City Lumber Co. manu
 actures all kinds ofbank, store. and bar fixtures and can furnish any thing wanted in that line. Get their estimate if you contemplate pur- chasing. 279
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-01-12
Hoods PIIIs cure sick headacLe' De.

becauee of it's universal value, but never has cheaper or better one
 been offered for the money. Don't let the opportunity pass to fill Iopg.felt want. It will be a source of constant satisfaction to YOU.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-01-12

Bluff City Lumber Co. Manufactur CT and dealer in all kinds Of Lumber. Also Sasbes. Doors. Blinds, and all inds of Interior and Exterior finish.Cr Every thing at reasonable prices,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-01-12

BnffHtyLumber C.. manufactur CT and dealer in all kinds of lumber. Also sashes doors, blinds, and all kinds of interior and exterior finish Everything a reasonable prices.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-01-12
Window Glass.
 Frank J. Murray.

Doors and windows made from native lumber stand this climate better than northern made stock. The Bluff City Lumber Co. are large manufacturers Of these goods, and guarantee every one sold to give perfect satisfaction. 279
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-01-12

After all, poverty has one advan- tage over wealth. When 8 poor man gets sick there is no desire on the part of the physician to prolong his illness.-Exchange.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-01-12

banker in one of the Western cities has been drawing pension for years past-he got in his work early in tbe action-although this is in fragrant violation of both the letter and spirit of the law.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-01-12

Bluff City Lumber Co. MaDuIactur- CT and dealer in all kinds of Lumber. Also Sashes, Doors, Blinds and all kiuds of Interior and Exterior finish. Everything at reasonable prices
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-01-12
A TO EJACULATION.

The ba,ly BRAPHIo has nearly double the o,,snlatio,, af any other Pine Bluff daily newspaper. and the Daily and semi-me eeAly GRAPHIC have il combined circulation larkei than that of any other Pine Bluff daily or eekly newspaper ivertisements accept cd on thss Uuarantee.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-01-12

Bluff City Lumber Co. manufaetur. CT and dealer in all kinds of lumber. Also s8shes, doors, blinds and all kinds of interior and exterior finish. Every thing at reasonable prices.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-01-12
SUBSCRIPTION PRlce'

Entered at the Post-oftice at Pine Bluff, Ark. .asseeo1d-elass mailmatter
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-01-12

Glazing promptly done.
 Frank J. Murray.
The Springfield herald., 1899-07-14

arranged, and that has peen vastly i'm
proved upon. The exposition is grand
and beautiful by day, buc when dark
ness spreads its sable wings then a
fairy city springs into existence, each
outline defined, each tower and min
aret clear cut and brilliant with my
riad flashing stars of changing CHM
mering lights. Last year 10000 cleo
tric lights were used in the illumina-
tion of the court of honor; this sum
mer 5,400 lights flash and CLEAN from
cornice and from arch, from balus-
trade to lofty spire, from pillared col
onnade to guided dome reared hign in
air.
The splendid electrical fountain at
the western end of the lagoon is ver-
liable rainbow of changing lights, now
clearest green, and then from sprays
and showers of crimson to all the col
ors of the rainbow mingled, shifting,
changing, dream of fleeting meauty.
Around the court gardens of tropical
plants bloom by day and blossom yet
more brilliant hues by night. Over
5000 lights clustered and colored to
represent the full-bloom flowers, lights
the foliage and gives the effect of fairy
gardens the like of which has never
been equaled or approached. Conceal