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Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-08
Secret Society Notes.

DR.. n. O.. Harrelson. major of the Fifth
Missouri regiment. was given the third de-
Ing him a full fedged Knight of Pythias.
The team of Sicilian lodge No. %.
rank on Western Star lodge No. 1Oe,
Thursday evening at the hall in the Hall
building.
Grand Vice Chancellor 7. H. Mcneil will
install the newly elected officers of Me-
chanics' lodge No. los. Knights Of Pythias.
on Tuesday evening at the, hall at Four
teeth and Grand avenue
The Masonic district lodge of instruction
was opened in Masonic hall, s2 Walnut
Grand Master Van F. Roor and District
the special benefit of the newly elected and
installed officers of the various lodges.
The school will continue Saturday even
ings during January and February.
Oriental commandery No. So. knights
Templar. held a stated conclave Friday
night. The lodge is very busy at present,
having more work on hand than ever in
its history. Oriental commandery is the
largest Knights Templar lodge in the
state. having $40 members. and is in a
fiourishing condition. In February the Or
der of the Red Cross will be conferred in
frll costume upon twelve candidates. the
largest number that ever received the or
der at one time in the state of Missouri.
Recorder Philip E. Burroueh. of Orien-
tai commandery No. 80. knights Templar.
is somewhat of an artist himself. as the
insignia on the first page of the call for
the last conclave will testify. The work
is original with Mr.. Burrough and is en-
blematic of the order. being a representa-
ton of the banner carried by the crusaa-
ers. The flag proper consists of two por-
~tions-white, representing the purity of the
Christian religion. and black. denoting
death and destruction to its enemies. This.
streamer, containing the lodge name,
makes a very pretty emblem.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-08

proud possessor of a stand of bees. He
says that he thinks that they will make
II 100 hot for him, and he IL Jpen for an
Tweive-year-old James Norrie, of 7ls L.
cust. Is now the owner of the two 5 cent
pieces; relics from the i'll fated Maine.
hosedale. buried himself in twenty-five
package Of popcorn with the avowed In;
eentlon OF taking it all home-that Is. ell
him up the street.
G. Growdrod, of 1900 North Tenth street.
Sansas City. Kas.. claimed the valuable
1884.
Rioters Mary Ann. the valuable thor
6oghored helfer; will make her future
ley, Of that place. is her owner, and she
sent Mr.. C. E. johnson yesterday to get
possession of the bovine.
Alfred Hamlin, agent of the Railroad
News Company, lugged off the Hammond
typewriter. He says he needs it.
Waldere Kirk. the erstwhiIe king Of the
dudes. He got into the game again from
the fact that one Of his suits Of clothes
blocks. it was so loud. 1t was one Of
those bell skirted frock coats. with a dou-
BILE breasted vest and trousers to match,
Missouri Pacific railroad. 1t will nence
forth grace the top of boxcars, il the
Word of the man who won it is to be be
Harwood. The winning number was 1910.
Other favored persons yesterday and
their prizes We're:
Mrs. Peter Barker. &c North Seventh
street. Kansas City. Kas.. sewing machine.
Charles Blood. JOS Virginia street, Kan
sas City. Kas.. bulldog.
Trip To Port Arthur, T. f. Smith, Os-
borne, Kas.
Metal sign. Golden Steer" ]. S. Fitz-
gerald. Kinsley, Kas.
Cash register, Mrs. H.. V. ODER, Law
renee.
American eagle. Mrs. o. T. Baker. 1905
Troost avenue.
Dick driving horse. Mrs. l.. A. Rad
cliffe, 1904 Summit street.
Burro. Mrs. j. II. Sass.
Veterinarians case. DR.. ]. II. Light, Cha
Kas.
Gold watch. Hilman Larson, Usage City,
Kas.
The man who dreamed that a Convention
hall ticket with a certain number would
draw a large prize and who Immediately
$40 for it, a%nXiOusly watched the lists in
the papers until the last afternoon. when
he was rewarded by seing that his $40
ticket had drawn a prize-a sheet of music.
Yesterday. he said a few short sentences
In Sanskrit when the committee handed
MIN his prize. 1t was a song entitled e
Me Dream Again"
Police Sergeant w. J.. Morris. of No. 8
station. Armourdale. is the proud possess
sor of a genuine Maltese kitten. as the re-
suit of the Convention hall distribution.
The winning number was 1547S, and the ser
geant has already refused so for his gift.
He expects to keep the kitten at the sta
ton. :
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-08
PRETTY YOUNG WOMAN TRIED TO
COMMIT SUICIDE.
ABOUT TO LEAP INTO RIVER
RESCUED As SHE WAS IN ACT OF
MAKING THE PLUNGE.
to Give Her Name. but De-
clare Her Married Life Was
Unhappy, and h Was Tired
of Life That Had
No Charms.

The irresistible infatuation possessed by
the dark and towering shadows of the Han
nibal & St. Joseph Missouri river bridge for
people bent on self-destructiOn was again
illustrated last night when Il young and
beautiful girl, who refused to diVulSe her
name, Wake out onto the structure
and was in the act of throwing herself into
the waters below when restrained by Il
Clay county farmer named John Hedrick.
1t was shortly before dark when the girl
walked briskly up to the ticket window of
the bridge office and paid a fare.
She wore Il dress of dark material and her
face was closely yelled. Twice as she ad-
vanced into the deepening shadows she
nervously glanced back over her shoulders.
Then, mastering up courage, she trudged
on.
Out near the draw rest she walked to the
outer edge of the bridge and gazed intently
down at the black. swirlins waters below.
Unknown to the girl, John Hedrick, a
farmer who lives near Birmingham, in
Clay county, had approached within a few
feet of her. He observed her strange ac-
lions, and had become interested in learn
ing what she was doing in such a place at
such an hour.
Divesting herself of her jacket and veil.
she took from the bosom of her dress 4
small photograph and smothered it with
kisses. Then she glanced hurriedly about
her. clasped her hands tightly. and. walk
Ing nearer the outer edge of the bridge,
she was in the act of throwing herself into
the dark waters when Hedrick grasped her
about the waist and saved her from a
suicides grave.
Hedrick talked with the girl until she
recovered her self possession. Then she
was glad to accompany him back across
the bridge. When they reached the Han
nibal & st. Joseph depot south of the
bridge the young woman begged piteously
for saving her life and told him that she
had gone to the bridge resolved to end her
existence because she was unhappy. AL
though Hedrick says the girl did not look
10 wears old. she told him she was married
and the mother of a child 6 months OLD.
She said her married life had been unhap-
by and that many weeks ago she had made
up her mind to destroy her life. She had
married a man whom she did not love.
she said. to please her parents. and ever
over her troubles until her mind had be-
come affected.
She regretted her attempt at self-destruc-
ton and begged Hedrick not to say any
thing about it to nyOne. much less the
police. The veil which the woman discard
picked up by a belated pedestrian.
The girl walked hurriedly away after be-
ing left by Hedrick.
The picture Of a sweet-faced little baby
about 6 months old was also found lying
knelt in PRAYER. On the back of the pic
ture was the name. Marguerite writ
ten in a pretty feminine hand with a lead
pencil. 1t was the picture which the I'M
as she prepared to leap into the dark
waters,
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-08
ARTHUR E. MORRIS DEAD.
Succumbs to Heart Faflure-Had Been
Employed in the Business
ONCE of The journal.

Arthur E. Morris, aged Sc years. died Of
heart failure at his home. Twenty-fourth
and Brooklyn avenue, last evening at s
o'clock. He leaves a wife and two chill
dren.
When Mr.. Morris was about Is years of
age he had an attack of "inflammatory
rheumatism, which weakened his heart,
and a heavy cold. contracted some time
ago. left him in weak condition. He came
to Kansas City about three years ago from
Clyde, Kas., and has lately been employed
in the business Office of The Journal. Mr..
Morris was born in a small town in York
county. Ne. and spent his early life in
Portland. Me. He leaves two sisters in
this city. Mrs. o. F. Page and Mrs. Ham
ford f. Finney.
Mr.. Morris was well known In Kansas
City and the portion of Kansas where he
formerly lived. He was a man of excep-
tionally pleasing name and affable Gis-
position. being like by all with whom lie
was associated. He was especially accom-
modating. and he leaves a large circle of
friends. who will regret his decease.
The funeral will be held tomorrow af-
ternoon from his late home
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-08
Whit . woman. Vanity Cost Her.

A curious story comes from Monte Carlo,
the heroine of which has. says the Paris
correspondent of the Daily, Telegraph. lost
ity. She entered the sale while q former
friend and protector of hers was winning
in a sweeping style that seemed destined
to break the bank. Il am so glad to see
YOU here. prince. and in such luck. too"
she exclaimed. do tell me a lucky num-
Der: it is sure to win. for you are now in
the vein The prince generously placed a
pile of gold louis before the vivacious
lady. whose beauty had successfully defied
the effects Of thirty-six winters. and said:
put it all on the number of your years
and reap a golden harvest" The lady
reflected. hesitated. and then placed the
pile on twenty-seven. An instant later the
croupier sang out: ''Thirty-six red wins"
The lady muttered: All. mon Dieu: thirty
six is exactly my age" and tainted on The
SpOt.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-08
FARRAGUT RODE BoBTAIL NAG.
Connecticut Bandmaster Made Bull's.
Eye Hit During a Review
in 1854.
From the New York Sun.

From the New York Sun.
In the spring of 1864, when General Banks
was in command at New Orleans, three bri-
gades were encamped at Baton Rouge and
the raw recruits were getting into trim for
the following campaign, and i%ncidentallv
becoming familiar with army tactics, Fin
ally 4 review was ordered. and Admiral
farragut was to be the guest of the occa-
sion; With SO distinguished a visitor, the
bandmaster of each regiment strove to have
a better programme than any other. Be-
sides the regular stock music. Star spang-
Is! s9an Rspnf pooai nked and w .!piz,e: and ,na s hsas
OF the Twenty-fourth Connecticut had a
dozen of the catchy airs of the day, and
the leader took pride in calling for any
sure that it would be well played.
For the occasion\G General Banks and his
staff were handsomely dressed and superb
general officers. each with his stan, We're
also equipped in style. The uniforms of
Admiral Farragut and his staff were re-
could be secured on short notice and were
not only poor in flesh but also Lacked drill.
A large white horse was furnished to the
naval chief. 1t was bony and minus q large
part of its tail. the remainder of which was
nervously kept in constant motion.
The bugle sounded and the column pass
ed. marching in splendid form to the music
Of the various bands. each doing its best.
OF course. the marching men could not see
what kind of horses had been provided for
n~ecticut approached the bandmaster gave
a peculiar sign and the band struck merrily
into II Bet My Money on the Bobtailed
Nag, Duda. Duda Day" Generals Banks
and Grover were chagrined and were about
to order a change of music, when they OBJ
served that the admiral was laughing
heartily and. with hat in hand. was bow
ing low to the men from the Nutmeg state.
He appeared to take it as a compliment
from the regiment to him on his recent
passage of New Orleans. and probably as
4; prophecy of his future achievements, and
was enjoying it thoroughly.
The generals We're relieved. and what at
first seemed an awkward predicament
proved to be one of the funniest incidents of
the day. A Yankee within to play some
thing different from his rivals at an mop
perfume moment and a badly used-up coach
horse made a combination that Farragut
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-08
DEATH OF A PIONEER.
Mrs. Lydia Phillips. for Nearly n Half
Century Resident of jackson
County, PASSES Away.

Mrs. Lydia Phillips died at the residence
Of her son=in-iaw. on Twenty-seventh street
east of the Blue, yesterday. aged 50 years.
of grip and old age. She was a pioneer of
Jackson county
Lydia Kane was born in Tennessee in
November. 1909. She came to Lawrence
county. Mo-. in 1S9. soon after removing
to Jackson county. where she lived during
the war. She used to tell interesting stories
of how she ran the farm. doing all the
blowing. reaping. sowing. etc. during the
war. and of the many raids of the soldiers.
She was the mother of ten children. three
of whom are still living. Israel Phillips, a
farmer at Forty-eighth and Indiana;
Charles Phillips. of Arkansas. and Rebecca
Walker, at whose home she died.
About eleven weeks ago she was attacked
by the grip, from which she never recov-
cred.
The funeral will be held to-day from the
late home.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-08
FRAWLEY COMPANY CLOSES.
The Season Ended With the Coates
Engagement and the Members
Go IN New VnrI

The season of the Frawley stock COM
pany came to a close at the Coates last
night. 1t was the original intention to
end the season here, but an engagement
was recently made for a supplementary
season of three weeks in New Orleans.
Mr.. Frawley was not, however. sufficient.
ly encouraged by the reports he received
from the Crescent City, so he Cancelled the
booking there and will take his people di-
The Frawley season opened in San Fran
cisco in June and. until a few weeks ago,
when there were a number of changes in
Mr. Frawley will soon reorganize his COM
pany and will open an early spring season
in washington. ID. c., where he believes
thai he had in San Francisco.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-08
Quality of Paper Their Safeguard.

The safeguard on which the Bank of En-
gland relies to thwart the efforts of coun.
terfeiters is the quality of its paper. which
is made in the rank factory. of a superior
quality of linen rags and with a water
mark that counterfeiters never have been
handlers Of notes. Otherwise the Bank Of
England note. is plain, the engravings
having none Of that elaborate detail which
characterizes the notes Of American banks.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-08
n Reported.

Morzingo. l.. w: German hospital: Jam
uJ Wi,l IT, = seJ lanes % ST Marsaret:s hnsnitayy::
January 4: aged As years; phthisic pulmon-
alis.
Williams. Lydia: 1!2a Forest; January s.;
aged ~ years; pneumonia.
Hagerty. Edward: city hospital; January
4: aged SO years: cerebro spinal meningitis.
Reynolds. r.; v. 2ls1= Independence; Jam
Francisco. Ruth: 100 East Ninth: Deem
Der 30: aged ! month; la grippe.
Sears. Bula: 1890 Grand: January 6; aged
l month: enteritis.
Smith. Mrs. Ellen: SIS Spruce: January 4;
aged g. years: pneumonia.
Harmed. Murl: East bottoms: January 8;
aged s months: bronchitis.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-08
An Oldtime Citizen Dead.

Many Kansas City people will remember
the dairyman of twenty years ago-WilIiam
James w. Cook, I'm what is now known as
Cooks addition. the southwest part of the
city: Mr.. Pickett died on New Years day
Armor. at Valverde. Col. Mr.. Pickett was
a soldier in the Mexican war, serving fiji
teen years in the army. At one time he
for milk, as he managed the leading dairy
and was as familiar to everybody as the LET
ter carrier of to-day. Mr.. Pickett was Is
his death.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-08
WILL GET ANOTHER "DRlB."
Assignee Holden Announcer n = Per
Cent Dividend for L0ng-WaIt-
Ing DepOsitOrs.

1t is announced by II. NJ. Holden. as
signee of the Kansas City Safe Deposit
and Savings bank. that another ) per cent
dividend will be ready for depositors within
two or three weeks. This will be the Sec
ond ) per cent dividend that the banks as
sets have paid since the failure.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-08
Grand Jury Report.

The grand jury may make its report to
the criminal court tomorrow. 1t is eX-
pected that there may be several indict-
irents for grave robbing. Several doctors
connected with medical colleges may be
among those who will be held for trial on
the charge of stealing corpses for dissec-
ton DurpoSeS.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-08
Snake In Philadelphia Court.

From the Philadelphia Record,
If a certain practical joker in New Jersey
ever takes 1t into his head to visit Philadel-
phia. he had better steer Il course that will
keep himself outside the clutches or the
jurisdiction of Magistrate Lukens. The
joker in question captured a snake several
feet long, boxed It up and sent it to Magis-
trate Lukens' office. where 1t arrived on
the morning before Christmas. The reptile
was admired by several friends. and the
box was placed in a warm corner near the
stove. When the office Was opened the
other morning the snake had completely
disappeared The most thorough search
could not reveal its whereabouts. Magis-
trate Lukens opened court. and the first
case called was one of aggravated assault
and battery, in which Lawyer Edward Car
pei appeared for the defendant. The law
yer was in the midst of n spirited argu-
ment when the lost snake put in an APP
pearance, and came kissing across the
room toward the bar of Justice. The mag
other. the witnesses another. and the pris-
oner made good his escape. The widest
confusion reigned for a few minutes. and
soon the snake was left in complete possess
with a loaded revolver. attempted to dis
pute the reign of his snakeship. but his aim
expert was called ill.,, who secured the
snake in a net. and in less than five min
utes he was on his way to the Zoo. The
assault and battery case is still in the
waiting list.
The Young Woman's Christian Associa-
ton has established an employment bureau
at its room, 337 New Ridge building. II is
hoped that all ladies desiring domestic
service will call at the ROOM. The organ-
ization hopes to maintain a high standard,
demanding the best references and looking
for support from people wishing excellent
service. In connection with the bureau il
a boarding house directory and girls who
are strangers in the city may be directed
to good, safe homes. 1t is the aim of the
Y. w. C. A. to care for these who are
without homes and friends and the public
is earnestly asked to take ar interest in
this work,
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-08
BENEFIT FOR BLIND BROTHER.
A. o. U. w. Will Give an Entertain
ment to Promote n Most
Worthy Charity.

The A. o. L. w. lodges will give al en-
te%rtainment next Friday night at the hall.
u West Tenth street. for the benefit of
George E.. Cartwell, a blind member of
the order. who lives at Fifteenth and Har-
rison. His family consists of his wife and
ports the family by taking in washing.
The tickets for the entertainment will
cost % cents and an excellent programme
has been arranged.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-08
Births Reported.

Collins. Will B. and Laura: 1888 Central;
December %: boy.
Wendell. II. F. and Mary; Forty-third and
Baltimore; December n; boy.
Goodell. Elmer E. and Kate; 1863 Troup
avenue: January 2: boy.
Redmond. James and Marguerite; 1923
MCGEE: December 20: boy.
Mittong. Harry o. and Leta L.. 3101 East
Eighteenth street; January 4: boy.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-08
Death of w. II. Pfttenger.

William H. Pittenger. a prominent farm
er, died January 4. at his home FIVE miles
years. He fought for the Union with Com
pany i, T~hirty-ninth Ohio Volunteers. and
was made captain of his company for
county in 1866.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-08
School Notes.

There is a proportion of forty-five pupils
to every teacher at the Bryant school.
The attendance at the Woodland school
has not been as large since the holidays as
II was before.
Professor George f. Rose. of the Kansas
City. Kas.. high schools, visited the high
schools of this city yesterday.
Strict marking is the rule at the Chace
school. The pupils have to earn by hard
work the 10 per cent required for passing,
before they are allowed TO make the next
grade.
The present enrolment of the Linwood
school is $50. The greatest number of pu-
pills in any one room is in Miss Marieen
Gauss second grade. which has seventy
pupils. The smallest enrolment is the
thirty-five primary pupils in Miss Ada
SBencer's room.
]. NJ. Greenwood. superintendent of pub
lie schools. talked about the ..MCHern Edu-
%catiOnal Movement" at the monthly meet
ing of the public school teachers. yester-
day morning. Miss SaIlie Johnson read
q paper upon. "Xenophon." and Vernon
Styles and Miss Harriet Reynolds gave
musical selections.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-08
Robert Irons niex

Robert Irons. aged 81. the butcher who
a few days ago. died at All Saints hos
pitai Yesterday. where he was taken for an
operation: The remains were Shipped to
Nevada, Mo-. for interment, last night.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-08
Golden Eagle Coming Up Town.

The Golden Eagle Clothing Company will
vacate its present quarters at Fifth and
Main streets by the end of this week. hay-
ing secured A permanent location up
town. The new location has not been an
nounced, but II will probably be on Main
street, between Tenth and Twelfth.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-08
WHEN IN KANSAS CITY STOP At The
Blossom House.
European Plan. Opposite Union Depo
Bombardlns Cloud. 4. Austria.
Opposite Union Dspo,
European Plan.

In this country experiments have been
made in inducing rain upon the arid belts
by exploding powder or dynamite. In Aus
tria the minister Of agriculture Is trying
an experiment of exactly an opposite ma
ture. He has sanctioned an appropriation OF
100 forms to establish ~thirty-three sta
tons for trying the effect of gun fire in
breaking up hail clouds. The army fur
nishes the guns. The conclusion and smoke
are expected to affect the atmospheric
state of humidity.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-08
Hotel Baltimore,
nth and Baltimore Ave.

Kansas City's New Fire Proof Hote, to
be opened about March ], by the Ewins-
Dean Hotel Co.. proprietors of the Hotel
Savoy. Kansas City; Hotel Metropole, st.
.Joseph. Mo.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-08
New-warneke's 177s Bread. Try 1t.
License. issued Yesterday.

Name. Age.
William F.. Jones. Kansas City ..........29
Mary Parks, Kansas
Marvin Milligan, Merwin. Mo.........26 |
Alma Strobe. Merwin,
George Garfield, Linkville. Mo.........26
Nellie Devers, Linkiville. Mo............20
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-08
Wedding Rings, guaranteed Is kt.. at
Jaccard's, 1862 Main street.

When a strarge makes his appearance
in the backwoods of Canada he is naturally
presumed to he on the lookout for game.
Last summer a distinguished prelate of the
Episcopal church found himself stranded
in a small village in that region, and vas
compelled to put up at a farmhouse. DO
you have many E~piscopalians down here?'
he inquired of his very hospitable hostess.
answered. Our hired man shot some sort
of a queer critter down back of the barn
the other day. but he claimed it Was a
woodchuck."
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-08
Variable Mile. in China.

In China there is no regular standard Of
distance. A Chinese mile may be from a
quarter of an English mile to a mile and
three-Quarters, according to the province.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-08
New Products From se.weed.

A Norwegian engineer has invented a
process for producing paper glue, dressing
gum. and soap from seaweed.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-08
Some Facts About Marriage.

OF 100 men who marry 1t Is found that
800 marry younger women, so marry
women OF the same age, and ninety-eighs
older m