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Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-05-05
NEW KANSAS CHARTERS.
A Number of Corporations Were An
thorized to Do Business

A Number of Corporations Were Au-
thorized to Do Business
Yesterday.
TOPEKA, May 4.-(Special) The state
charter board tonight granted charters as
follows:
The Citizens State bank, of Elk City;
capital stock, 5000.
The Norton Telephone Company, Of Nor
ton; capital stock, $500.
The Wilmot Cemetery Association, of
Wilmot: capital stock, 500.
The Delphian Literary Society. of the
Southwest Kansas conference college. at
Winfield; no capital stock.
The Maple Grove Cemetery Association,
Of Maple Grove; no capital stock.
Lodge No. Az. Order of Elks, Pittsburg
no capital stock.
The Bethany Cemetery Association, of
Urbana: capital stock, 500.
The Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance
Company, of Beloit; no capital stock.
:. The Lee-Warren Milling Company, of Sa-
lima; capital stock, $4,000.
The Speed Creamery Company of Speed;
capital stock, 1890
The Clifton and Irving Telephone Com
pany. of Clifton; capital stock, 5000
The Women's Home Missionary Society,
of Wichita tMethodist); no capital stock.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-05-05
SHE WOULD NOT MARRY HIM.
For This John Blorick Shoots Lizzie
Diedrich and Then Himself
at st. Louis.

". ST. LOUIS, May -4-Because she would
not marry him. John Blorick this afternoon
shot and mortally wounded Lizzie Diedrich
and then fatally shot himself. The crime
occurred in the kitchen of Hotel Comfort,
where the woman was employed as cook.
Blorick, who was said to be a ne er- -to-do-
well. was infatuated with the woman, who
did not reciprocate his affection. Both were
taken TO the city hospital In dying condi-
ton.
NEW YORK. May 4-Thomas McGrath.
a private of Company L. Twenty-second
regiment, mustered out of service several
months ago. shot and killed Jennie Coyle,
a girl under n, tonight in the hallway of
the house where both lived at 442 Tenth
avenue. and then sent a bullet into his own
head. He was taken to Roosevelt hospital
I'm an unconscious condition and II is said
that he will die. McGrath had made love to
the girl and had been repulsed and angered
because she had accepted attentions from
another man.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-05-05
DOCTORS AND DENTISTS.
Two State Associations of Kansas
Elected Officers ut Topeka
Yesterday.

TOPEKA. May 4.-(Special) The State
Homeopathic Medical Society this after
noon elected the following officers for the
ensuing year: w. w. Swan, of Topeka,
president: Frances M. W. Jackson, of En-
poria, vice president w. L. Buck, of
Kingman, secretary; Miriam A. Swift, OF
Topeka. treasurer.
The following officers were elected to-
day for the ensuing year by the Kansas
State Dental Association: c. c. Allen, OF
Kansas City, Kas, president: r. Matthews
of Wichita. first vice president; w. A.
McCaster.. of Topeka, second vice presi-
dent; ]. w. o Bryan, of Lawrence, secre-
tary;; s, ]. REM, Of Leavenworth. trea-
surer. DR.. l.. P. Haskell and DR.. A. II
of Denver. were elected honorary members
of the association.
The selection of place of meeting for
next year was left to the executive COM
mittee.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-05-05
MOORE DEFENSE RESTS.
His Plea of BpiIepffc Insanity Is Not
Likely TO Secure His
Acauittal.

HUTCHINSON. KAs., May 4.-(special.)
The defense rested its case this evening
In the trial of John Moore for killing his
five children. Aside from the testimony
of Moore and his wife, it has not been
proved that Moore has suffered from cpl
iepsy since about ten years ago. Witnesses
from his old home near Emporia testified
to-day that, In several years close ac-
uuaintance. they had never known of
Moore having epileptic fits. The entire
afternoon was taken up to-day in hear
ing expert testimony from physicians bear
ing upon the medical phase OF the case.
This has only resulted In proving that, as.
suming that the story told by Moore and
his wife regarding his afiliction is true. he
might have murdered his children without
knowing that he did-it,
The sentiment against Moore is stronger
perhaps. than before the trial began, and
even the members of his wife's family be-
lieve that he is guilty. 1t is hardly prob
able that the plea of epiieptic insanity Will
serve TO secure Moore's release. II such
a thing should happen, from, the general
expressions overheard, this county would
be an extremely unhealthful place for him.
The evidence will be concluded tomorrow
afternoon and the case VIII probably 60 Ia
the jury in the evening. FS.s.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-05-05
BURNED TO A CRISP.
The Awful Fate OF Mrs. Eunice J
BrOwn-Caused by Gasoline
ExDIosiOn

The explosion of a can of gasoline in
the apartments of Mrs. Eunce j. Brown
on the second floor OF the two story brick
building at II and IS West Fifth street. at
Has o'clock yesterday forenoon, resulted in
the death of Mrs. Brown and damaged the
building and the possessions of nearly a
score of tenants to the extent of 1900.
hot fiatiron was responsible for the
explosion. Mrs. Brown had been engaged
in ironing and was standing within Il few
feet of the stove when the oil can ex-
ploded She had filled the tank of the
stove with oil and carelessly set the can
down on the floor near it. A few min
utes later she placed a hot iron on a
stand near the can. The heat from the
iron caused the glass on the inside of the
can to burst and the burning oil ran over
the floor. Mrs. Browns clothing caught
fire and in few seconds she was en-
veloped in flames.
Screaming for help, she ran into an ad-
Joining room and threw herself on a bed
In an attempt 10 smother the flames. The
bed clothing caught fire and the flames
soon cnveloped the few articles of furni-
ture in the meagerly furnished apartments.
When assistance arrived Mrs. Brown was
found lying on the bed, burned almost TO
crisp. The flesh was burned black on
many portions of her body. After the
flames had been extinguished by the fire
department, Mrs. Browns body was turned
over to the coroner and removed to Car
rolls undertaking establishment.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-05-05
Births Reported.

Kitchel, A. A. and Jennie; 561 Walnut;
BradIove. E. G. and Laura: 9os Lester;
Patterson. r. W. and Daisy; aOs Camp
bell; May /: boy.
Davis, R. r. and Maggie; city hospital;
May /; girl.
Wyandotte; May /; boy.
Bascher, Louis and Lizzie; 1412 Balti-
more; May 3; boy.
Young. Joseph X. and Mrs.; ia Freeman;
Cameron, =. and Mrs: 11os Missouri ave-
nue.; April 30; boy.
Jones, Enoch and Mrs; 3713 East Seven
teenth: May ]: boy.
Lane, p. ]. and Louisa; Fifth and Cecil
May /; girl.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-05-05
THE DATE FIXED.
commencement Exercises of the Two
High Schools Will BE Held
on May 24,

The board of education last night de-
cided that the commencement exercises of
the two high schools shall be held on
Wednesday, May "a, in the respective as
sembly halls Rev. DIR. Matt Hughes, pas
tor of the Independence Avenue Methodist
church. has been asked to make the grad
uating talk at the Central school. A speak
er is yet to be chosen for the Manual
Training school.
One hundred dollars was appropriated for
both the Luminary and the Nautilus, the
papers of the two high schools, to aid in
the issuance of the commencement num-
bers.
1t was decided that another year twenty
five substitute teachers shall be employed
at salary of $50 month, regardless of
the time put in in teaching.
Upon motion it was ordered that hereaft-
err when contributions to the art galleries
are to be made the president of the school
board shall be authorized to appoint com
mittee from the outside, who shall judge
of the fitness of the proffered gifts 10
adorn the gallery walls.
May 81. June l and the regular teach
ers' meeting will be held.
The board will meet again in special ses-
sion next Thursday night.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-05-05
other Deaths. and Funerals.

Sidney Summers. who died on Tuesday,
was buried yesterday afternoon. The fun
eral services were held at the residence of
W. &. Quinlan, 1900 Lydia avenue, at z
at the Christian church, corner of Sixth
and Prospect avenue, where Rev. Mr..
Dunn, of Richmond. spoke eloquently of
the life and character of Mr.. Summers,
The funeral services of Con II. Murray,
who died Wednesday of pneumonia. will be
held this morning at 10:30 at the Cathedral.
The pallbearers will be E. l.. Biersmith, w.
r. Mcdonald, r. j. Omeara, f. 3. Purcell,
]. A. McLiney and ]. P. Cummings.
The last sad rites were performed yes
terday morning over the remains of DR..
Leon A. Schaeffer. former surgeon for the
F'iremen's Protective Association, at the
Church of the Lady OF Good Counsel. The
floral tributes were numerous and beauti.-
full The church was crowded with friends,
among them being the firemen and men,
bers of the medical profession.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-05-05
Garment workers. May Pole Dance

The May Pole dance, which the mem
bers of the Garment Workers union
given tonight in the dancing hall at 1l17
Walnut street. A programme of three
parts has been prepared for the evening.
and refreshments of ices and cake will be
served during the latter, part of the even
ing.
The first part of the programme will
be of literary and musical character, in
Guiding a song for the occasion by the
young women of the urtion. The May
Pole' dance proper will make up the sec
ond part, and in this sixteen members OF
the union will appear in old English cos
tune. After the May pole dance the hall
will be cleared for a regular dance.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-05-05
New-warneke's 177s Bread. Try it.
Deaths Reported.

Williams. Bud; 554 Cherry; May /; 10
years; pneumonia.
McCuilouch. Elizabeth: Gil East Six
teenth; May 2; 90 years; apoplexy
years; pneumonia.
Row, Joseph A: city hospital; April s.;
43 years; pneumonia.
years: cerebral softening.
Smoot. Norma: GIT Cypress; May 2; 10
months; meningitis.
Gooch, Sarah r; 4o6 West Fourteenth:
Nav 2; 81 years; carcinoma of breast.
Schaeffer, Leo A.; 1922 Penn; May 1; 81
years; pneumonia.
Rhea. Gertrude L.: 4ol4 Chestnut May
2; % years: meningitis.
Coles, infant: 1875 Jefferson; May 8: /
month: meningitis.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-05-05
PRIZES FOR EXHIBITORS.
Awards by the Judges mt the Kansas
City Ceramic Clubs Ex-
hfbitiOn.

The awards of the judges at the Kansas
City Ceramic Clubs exhibition at the Mid
land, as made yesterday were as follows:
For the best general exhibit. prize. a cut
glass dish offered by Jaccard, awarded to
Mrs. ]. c. Swift instructor.
For the best flower piece. prize a silver
picture frame offered by Mercers, award
ed to Mrs. w. G. Baird, pupil of Miss Dor
othea Warren.
For the best cup and saucer prize.
awarded to No. %, painted by Miss Ward.
pupil of Miss Warren.
For the best miniatures. a prize. offered
by Cady & Olmstead, awarded to Miss
Florence Carpenter. instructor.
For the best set of any kind. prize. artis-
tic grassware, offered by Swan, awarded
to Mrs. Frederick Gum, pupil of Miss
Warren.
For honorable mention, Miss Warren.
Miss Bayha, Miss Ward and Mrs. Mitchell.
The exhibition, which has been an emil
nently successful one, closed with re-
ception last night.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-05-05
FACULTY CHANGES AT X. U.
A Number of Assistants and Associate
PrOfessorships FilIed--Oth-
er Action.

LAWRENCE, KAS., May 4.-(Special.)
The regents of the state university, in ses-
sion here to-day, transacted considerable
public business. DR.. Albert Mathews, Phi.
ward university and Tufts college, was
elected associate professor of physiology.
Ida Hyde. Phi, D., of Cambridge, was
elected assistant professor in zoology. A.
c. McClung was transferred to the place
of assistant professor of histology. John
NJ. Gardner of Indiana, was elected assist
ant professor of mechanical drawing. w.
ed assistant professor of mining engineer
ing. William f. Higgins, of Kansas City.
also a graduate of the university, was
jected the claim of the city for 81 200 for
curbing and guttering around state prop
erty. w. A. Griffith, of St. Louis, was
to abolish the preparatory school Of music.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-05-05
KANSAS PosT0FFIcE ROBBED
safebIowers Make q Fairly Good Haul
in Stamps and Money mt
Cheney.

WICHITA, KAS., May 4.-(Special) At
Cheney, town of 100 people, fifteen miles
west of Wichita, on the Wichita &c West
ern railroad, two masked men broke into
the postoffice about o'clock this morning,
blew the safe open and carried away all the
stamps, 1900 2-cent stamps and sS2 In
money.
The Office furniture and fixtures were de.
molshed by the explosion Of dynamite and
most of the window glass was brokcn
out of the postoffice building and the one
adjoining. The noise aroused many peo-
see the two robbers ride away in the dark.
Detective Sutton and Sheriff Simmons left
here to-day to hunt the criminals. who
are thought to have gone directly to Black
well O. T.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-05-05
BuiIdinx Permits.

The following permits were issued yes.
terday:
Brick business block, 1901 Dripps street.
100, A G. Skaglund.
Brick boiler house, Hannibal & st. Jo-
seph yards. 81 800, Hannibal & st. Joseph
Frame residence. 1920 Penn street, 5000
@. +. Wing.
Frame residence, 1858 Wyoming. $500. G.
l.. Lewis.
Frame residence. 5s27 East Twelfth, $500.
Emily Stark
Frame residence, 2s27 Brooklyn, $500, j.
B. Fehlig.
Frame residence, sos Indiana avenue,
Frame residence. SIS Cambridge street.
$500, r. Latshaw.
Frame residence. 1904 East Fortieth. $500,
Frame residence. 2ses Peery avenue 81, 600,
j. W. Hambrick.
Frame storage house. 200 Hopkins street,
$500, Hey Rag and Metal Company.
Brick roundhouse. Hannibal & st. Jo-
seph yards, $4,000, Hannibal & ST. Joseph
Railroad Company
The miscellaneous permits amounted to
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-05-05
IS He WELBoRN7
Absconding Collector OF Internal Rev
enue at San Francisco Supposed
to Be Under Arrest.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 4..The Bulletin
prints sensational story tonight to the
effect that Olin M Welborn, ex-collector
of internal revenue in this city, was ar
rested this afternoon by United States
Marshal Shine, at the Preside. where he
was enlisted under the name of o. II.
Bedhell Welborn embezzled thousands of
dollars from the government and made his
escape about year ago.
The story of his crime came out after
tho suicide of Isaac Norton, cashier of the
Internal revenue office. Norton was SAC, 600
short In his accounts, and in the investi-
CATION by hestreasury department 1t was
learned that Wellborn was guilty of con-
siderable fraud.
II was found he had passed false vouch-
ers on the government for fictitious en-
ployes' salaries. He was under SIC, 600 bond
TO appear for trial. but jumped his bond.
II was thought he went TO Mexico.
The prisoner denies his identity and is
being held at the marshal's office pending
investigation. Welborn has a wife and
son who are living in this city.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-05-05
kansas Man Cuts His Throat.

PITTSBURG, KAs., May 4-(Special.l
Gus Nagle. a meat merchant, committed
with pocket knife. He had been in I'll
health for some time, and for the past
three days his mind had been gradually
giving away. He was "a years Of age and
in good circumstances.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-05-05
Death of Captain Snyder.

Captain Samuel R. Snyder died yester-
day afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at his home,
1929 Grand avenue, aged 70 years. He was
born in North Carolina, and was Union
soldier. He enlisted in the Third Iowa cav
airy private, and for meritorious serv-
ice ice was M pro promoted to captain: BY occupa.
grown children by his first wife, none of
whom resides here The services will be
held at o'clock at Wagner's undertaking
parlors. 1t is probable that the chaplain OF
the Grand Army will otficiate.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-05-05
is FOR A WESTERN MAN.
w. j. Bailey. of Kansas,
Talks of the speakership
Contest.

"I am for a Western man for speaker
remarked W. ]. Bailey, of Kansas, yester-
day. Don't know when the Kansas dele
CATION will meet to pick the winner, but
suppose we will get around to it in due
time. Sherman is good man. of course,
and I would like to see him get 1t as II
would make Curtis chairman of the COM
mittee on Indian affairs, but aside from
that 1 think the position should come
West
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-05-05
slim the penman's" Advance Agent

A stranger who appears to be quite
handy with a pen is wanted by the police
for passing worthless checks on the Love
Drug Company, of Tenth and Walnut
streets, and r. Fl. Davis, a saloonkeeper
at Eighth and Delaware streets. A check
for SIS was passed on the Love Drug Com
pany. and one for sl7s0 was passed OH
Davis Both checks were drawn on local
banks. The police have description Of
the man.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-05-05
jail Delivery at Mexico.

MEXICO, MO-. May 4-(special) Last
night three prisoners, Miles Riggan. Walt
for burglary and larceny, made their es-
cape from the county Jail by saving the
lock and getting out into the corridor.
They then took bricks from the walls and
made good their escape.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-05-05
Bailey Is for Little.

Representative Bailey, of Kansas, OBJ
served yesterday that, in his judgment,
Lieutenant Colonel Little should be ap-
pointed colonel of the Twentieth Kansas to
succeed Funston. While Little had not
been heard from, the reason was plain. and
found in the fact that Funston was in COM
mand. The acquaintances of Little knew
very well he is competent in every respect
the right thing under the circumstances.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-05-05
Pam Sheriff Arrested.

PANA, ILL, May 4.-Sheriff Downey
came over from Taylorville to-day and
was arrested by the soldiers for car
rying a revolver. He was taken before
Captain Couch and his revolver confiscated
The sheriff was then set at liberty. He
declares he will prove his right to carry
arms,
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-05-05
Nellie Randall Runs Away Again.

Nellie Randall, 16-year-old girl who ran
away from her home in Lawrence a few
days ago. was picked up by the police yes
terday and given into the care of Police
Matron Moore. The girls father Is now liv-
ing in Liberty, Mo-, and she will be held
until he can be heard from. While making
her home at Lawrence with an uncle last
fall, Miss Randall ran away and came to
Kan: Kansas 5. City, where she was f9yRa and sent
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-05-05
Slow About Reporting a robbery.

George A. Tyler. n negro barber en-
pioyed at Sixth and Walnut streets, claims
10 have been robbed of a gold watch, a
gold ring and $55 in money In a negro res
taurant near the corner of Independence
and Grand avenues April 90 Although Ty-
Ter claims he was robbed two weeks ago.
he did not report the matter to the police
until yesterday. He was a private in the
Twenty-third United States infantry until
about three weeks ago. He gave the police
the name of the man who, he claims
robbed him.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-05-05
Doing Business without a License.

TOPEKA, May 4.-(Special.l The Fidel-
ity and Casualty Company. by its agent,
j. II. Rush, of Kansas City, calls Insur-
the fact that the Bankers Mutual Insur-
ance Company, of Des Moines, is doing
business in Kansas without license, and
appointing bank cashiers at certain points
to be its agents. Superintendent Church
will investigate.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-05-05

]. NJ. Tucker sent up from Oklahoma
county, last December to serve three years
for shooting with intent to do bodily harm.
The pardon was recommended by the prose-
cutting attorney, probate Judge and 200 ctti-
zens. Previous to the commission of his
offense Tucker bore good reputation, and
the shooting is said to have been, in a
measure, iustifable.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-05-05

Passengers going East and wishing to
avoid the incline to the Union depot, can
take the Santa Fe Route trains at Twenty
seco.d and Grand avenue station. Best
dining cars in the world; lighted by elec-
Santa Fe Routs ticket Offices northwest
corner Tenth an1 Main sts.. 1914 Union ave.,
Union depot and Grand avenue station.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-05-05
Good Job for b. II. Tracy.

TOPEKA, May 4-(Special0 Attorney
General A. A. GODDARD to-day appointed B.
ant in the attorney generals office. The
position was created by the late legislature.
The salary is 5000 year. The new law
prohibits the attorney general from en-
blowing outside counsel.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-05-05
K. s. A. C. REGENTS 0UsTED.
Captain Mcdowell and Thomas Yoe
Appointed to Succeed Linn
booker and Hoffman.

TOPEKA, May 4.-(Special) Governor
Stanley to-day removed C. B. Hoffman and
J. N. Limbocker from the board of regents
of the state agricultural college and ap-
pointed Captain ]. S. Mcdowell of Smith
Center, and Thomas Yoe, of Independence,
respectively. to succeed them. 1t is report
ed that Hoffman and Limbocker will resist
the governors order In the courts.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-05-05
Death of Henry Anderson.

Henry Anderson died yesterday morning
at his home, 2035 Jarboe street, of pneu-
monia. He had been a resident of Kansas
City for the past ten years, following the
occupation of carpentering. He was ma
tive of Sweden and came to this country
about twenty years ago. The funeral serv-
ices will be held from the residence to-
morrow afternoon at 2 o'clock. The burial
will be in Union cemetery.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-05-05
Kan.a. Degree of Honor Adjourn..

SALINA. KAS,. May L-(special.) The
Degree of Honor. A. d. U. W, closed It's
annual state meeting here this evening,
Chanute The following officers were elect-
ed: Past grand commander, Ada Riddle,
Mfnnea polls: grand commander. Grace Cue
Brandt. Garnett grand recorder. Georgia
Notes.-The, Hiawstha: representatives TO
superior lodge, Mines. VI. J. Ford and E
ii. Ford, Emporiai Pauline Ennis, Girdards
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-05-05
Hanging in Texas.

DALLAS, TEX, May 4.-John Little was
hanged to-day at Greenville. Hunt county,
for the murder of George Stonesipher,
whom he robbed. Little came to Texas
from Nebraska four years ago.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-05-05
Indian Territory Knight. Of Pythia..

SOUTH M'ALESTER. ]. T., May A.
Especially The grand lodge. knights OF
Pythias, adjourned at vinita to-day. after
electing the following grand officers for ths
ensuing year: Frank Smith. g. c.; r. r.
Evans, G. V. c.; P. W. Malloy. G. P;
Alex Haas, G. K. Of NJ: r. L. Conner, G,
K. r. and s.: ]. j. Sheehan. G. II. A: J,
Wallander, G. l. G.; E. w. Eby, G. o. G..
j. NJ. Lahay. S. r. The next annual ses.
sion will be held at Davis