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Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-07
''KING's HOLIDAY" IN HAVANA.
1t Was Observed Yexterday just AS If
the King Still ReiEned
I'm Cuba.

HAVANA. Jan. 6.-''Kings holiday" was
observed here to-day just as though the
king reigned over Cuba. The business
houses were closed. but the Americans
kept the public offices open.
Captain Sigsbee had 1000 guests on board
the United States battleship Texas this
afternoon to witness the regatta. Punch
was served. and there was dancing.
The race for ten-oared cutters, marines,
lL competition for the purse offered by the
owners OF the yacht Coronet. was won by
the Brooklyn.
The race for six-oared gigs for the Amer
lean Club cup was won by the ArethuSa-
The race for ten-oared cutters. firemen.
for purse offered by the Coronet. was
won by the Texas.
Coronet purse was won by the Brooklyn.
The race for ten-oared cutters for the
cup offered by Mr.. G. L. Childs and other
local bankers. was won by the Texas.
Governor General Brooke is penetrating
the fringe of the educational question. To-
day he learned that diplomas to graduates
under the late regime by the captain gen.
eral and subjected to a tax of $50 each.
He has issued Instructions to the rector of
the university and the directors to grant
diplomas hereafter without diploma tax.
Three hundred young men are now in at
tendance at the university.
Bank Of Spain has reported as to the
amount of the primary school funds it holds
on deposit. The bank has s35.2Oo in paper
currency. worth about cents on the dol
lar. sl0l in silver and s77 in bronze.
The teachers have been unpaid for a
long time, the arrears varying in individ-
ual cases according to political influence.
Nothing can be done at present for edu-
cation, sanitary or road building. Every
thing must wait until Generals Brooke and
Ludlow and their staffs can get definite
grasp of perplexing situations. There is
an innumerable company of volunteer ad-
visers always available. always suggesting
tearing up everything and substituting
something new. The courts are an intri-
cate subject. Probably one or two Cuban
lawyers will be retained to aid Judge Ad-
vocate Dudley in preparing a plan for a
supreme court, to act as a tribunal of last
resort.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-07
ORDERED TO VOTE FOR TREATY
California Legislature Instructs Sem
atOrs to Support Ratification
without Amendment,

SACRAMENTO. CAL, Jan. 6.-The ren-
ate took up the substitute to the Belshaw
resolution regarding the annexation of the
Philippines. which had been agreed upon
in caucus to-day. The substitute reads as
follows:
Resolved, By the senate assembly joint
ly, that our senators in congress are here
bv instructed to vote for, and in every
manner support, the ratification by the
senate of the treaty of peace between the
United States and Spain recently conclud-
ed at Paris by the joint commission repre-
senting said powers. and to vote against
any amendment of the same
The following amendment was proposed
by Senator Stratton and resulted in con-
siderable debate:
Strike out the words and to vote against
any amendment thereto and insert in lieu
thereof the following: Provided, that an
effort shall have been first made by our
senators to amend said treaty by declar-
ing against the permanent cession to or
the annexation by the United States of the
entire group of the Philippines"
The amendment was lost. The resolution
was then adopted.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-07
TWELFTH DAY IN MADRID.
Queen Regent and King Alfonso Held
a Military Letee, According
to Custom,

MADRID, Jan. 6.-In accordance with the
usual custom on Twelfth day, the queen
regent and King Alfonso held to-day an
exclusively military levee, which was at
tended by all the marshals except Marti-
nez De Campos, who is indisposed.
More than a thousand officers passed be-
fore their majesties. the most observed in
the throneroom being General Weyler and
General Polavieja. There We're also many
commanders from the colonies A crowd
of sightseers outside the palace gaZed ST.
lently on the brilliant throng.
At general meeting of the Conserva-
tives tomorrow night senor, Silvela and
General Polavieja will publicly announce
their acceptance of a common programme
and General Polaveja will recognize Sill
vela's leadership, with the full assent of
Marshal De Campos, Marshal Prima de
Rivera General Azcarraga, Senior Ridal
and the Marquis Villaverde. This coalition
excludes only two small and influential
dissident groups, led by the Duke of Tet-
uan and Senior Romero y Robledo. 1t will
undoubtedly be able to form a powerful
administration.
The Weyler party displays the most an
noyance at the coalition. The Sagasta par
ty pretends to regard it lightly. The out
come of the crisis is awaited with the
greatest interest.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-07
NO HOPE FOR DINGLEY.
Marked Change for the Verse in the
Condition of the Maine Con-
RfeSSnna n.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 6.-The condition of
Representative Nelson Dingley, of Maine.
who has been i'll with pneumonia for al
most week. has undergone marked
change for the worse. and tonight his
physicians hold out little. if any. hope for
recovery. Although the lung has improved
considerably and the cough lessened. tn.
effect of the pneumonia has so weakened
the system as TO decrease the vitality to
an alarming extent. The poison from the
sickness has permeated the whole system.
which renders ii less potent to stand the
terrible strain. Much of the day the pa
tient was delirious and appeared to be nj
tering extracts from speeches he had made
on the tariff question in the house of rep
resentatives- He was conscious only when
aroused. The physicians say there must be
a radical change one way or the other very
soon.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-07
NO L00TING AT IL0ILO.
Reports That Filipino Possession of
City Was Peaceable-1nsurEent
Government Established.

HONG KONG, Jan. 6.-The newspapers
here publish the following dispatch from
Iloilo, evidently from Filipino source:
When the Americans arrived at Ilolo
they found absolutely no looting upon the
part of the Filipino forces. or conduct of
any kind unworthy Of civilized people. In
conformity with their agreement with the
spaniards. the Filipinos entered Iloilo in
an orderly manner and formally hoisted
the Filipino flag. The Americans found a
good government established and meeting
with the complete approval of the foreign
residents. The postotfice. customs and
other departments We're working smoothly
under the entire control of the F:ipinos.
This disposes of the allegations of the in
clinations of the Filipinos to loot and kill.
The Filipinos occupied Iloilo on the same
humane principles which have guided their
actions against their Spanish oppressors.'
The correspondent adds that the reports
Of an opposition republic having been es-
tablished are refuted by the facts that
the governor and general commanding at
Iloilo have assured the American dele
gates from the warships that they could
settle nothing without orders from the
government at Malolos.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-07
TORTURED BY CHINESE,
News Received From KiaOu Chou oS
an Outrage Upon n German
Mixkfonary

BERLIN. Jan. 6-Letters received ,ere
to-day from Kiaou Chou. the German
fortified settlement in the province of
Shan-Tung, China, give details of an out
rage upon Father Stenz, the German Cath
Ollie missionary. on November last. The
missionary was about to leave Tie-Tau
province of Shan-Tung. owing to the anti
fronted by crowds of Chinese who were
clamoring for the destruction of the Chris
tians, he took refuge in a hut; but he was
back. he was struck with sticks and
pricked with knives and lances and his
beard torn out. The Chinese threatened to
fay him alive. ~
On the following day, his prosecutors pre-
pared TO hang him by the wrists Finally
mandarin interfered in his behalf, but
compelled him to leave the district, with a
promise never to return.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-07
An Explanation.

The teacher Of Sunday school class was
telling the little boys about temptation. and
showing how it sometimes comes in the
most attractive FORM She used as an IL
lustration the paw of cat.
Now" said she. you have all seen the
paw Of a cat. 1t is as soft as velvet. isn't
it?''
'.Yessem.' from the class
"And You have seen the paw OF dog?
"Yessem.
We'll. although the cats paw seems like
velvet. there is, nevertheless, concealed in
it something that hurts. What is 1t!
No answer.
..The dog bites" said the teacher. when
he is in anger, but what does the cat do?'
Scratches" said boy.
Correct" said the teacher. nodding her
head approvingly. Now. what has the
cat got that the dog HASN'T"
,"Wbiskersr' said boy on the back seat.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-07
ponc,. American Present.

ROME. Dec 3I.-The bright, cold weather
has given the pope's health a decided
change for the better. He now walks un-
aided during his daily constitutional in the
Vatican grounds The newspapers of Rome
announce that a rich American lady has
had a gold snuff box incrusted with superb
diamonds made by one of the best jewel
ers of Rome as a New Years offering TO
the pope. who. 1t is added will find a
check OF $4,000 inside the snuff box.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-07
SITUATION is MOST GRAVE.
Native Paper Says Either American
Abandonment or "PrO1OnEed
and Bloody War;

MANILA, Jan. GA dispatch to the In
dependencia. from Malolos. the seat of the
so-called Filipino government, says the
governors of all the provinces of Luzon
have assembled at Malolos for the purpose
of offering their lives and property to the
president and government in adhesion to
the policy. Continuing. the dispatch says:
They say they fought only for the IN
dependence of the Philippines. and are Tn
willing to surrender to strangers.
Commenting upon President Mckinley's
proclamation to the Filipinos- issued On
"Wednesday by General Otis. the 1ndepand-
encia. which is a native paper. says the
problem presented is most grave. 1t adj
mits that there are always two solutions
possible namely. the American abandon
ment Of the annexation policy. claiming
that the people here are not desirous of
absorption in their nationality, or pro-
lenged and bloody war. 1t cites the eN-
ample Of the noble patriots of 1loilo de-
flying General Miller" expresses hope for
pacific termination of the crisis, but
hints OF trouble.
The official organ. the Republicek. is less
aggressive. but is indisposed to accept the
suggestions of General Otis in their en-
tirety.
The Spanish papers are evidently afraid
to comment on the situation.
The California regiment is still on board
the transports here, awaiting orders.
Will Go Via the Sue1 Canal.
WASHINGTON Ian 6-Three of the reg
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-07
Delaware DeadIock Brok.p.

DOVER, DEL, Jan. 6.-On the ninety-
first ballot to-day the deadlock in the Della
ware house of representatives was broken.
Theodore E. Clark. regular Republican.
Is for William Sharp, the candidate of the
Addicks Republicans. Ten of the twelve
Democratic members of the house voted for
Clark and thus secured his election
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-07
CREEKS HAVE SMALLPOX.
Oklahoma Board of Health Estab
fishes Rigid Quarantine
Against the Nation.

GUTHRIE, o. T., Jan. 6.-(Special) The
territorial board of health met to-day al.d
established a rigid quarantine all along
the line of the Creek nation and Eastern
Oklahoma, having received definite infor-
nation of the prevalence of smallpox to
an alarming extent among the Creek In
linnnS
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-07
CONGRESSMAN BARTHoLDT ILL.
Taken With Grip En- Route to Wash
fnEton and Compelled to
turn Home,

ST. LOUIS. Jan. 6.-Congressman Richard
Barthodt is seriously i'll at his home in
this city. as the result of an attack of
the grip. On "Wednesday morning last Mr.
Bartholdt. who was OH his way to take a
train for the national capital. was taken i'll
and compelled to return home.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-07
sues Her Former Cook.

COLUMBIA. MO-. Jan. 6.-(Special) Suit
has been filed by Mrs. W. T. Moore presi-
dent of Christian Female college, against
George Rollins. formerly cook In that in
stitution Mrs. Moore asks $500 damages
from Rollins for leaving her employ after
signing a contract as cook. Rollins left
to become cook for the Culver Military
academy at Culver. Ind. Mrs. Moore al
leges that by his leaving. the culinary rep
utation of the college was injured.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-07
Hon Ale the Principal Issue.

MUSKOGEE l. T.. Jan. 6.--(SpeciaD
The court of appeals for the Indian Terri
tory convened at South McAlester to-day.
Justice Springer presiding with Judges
CLAYTON, Thomas and Townsend as asso-
ciates. The hop ale cases which will de-
eide as to whether or not hop ale is in
toxicating and therefore contraband to In
dian Territory will be watched with inter-
est by ST. Louis and Kansas City beer deal
ers and local jointkeepers in the territory.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-07

NEW YORK. Jan. 6.-Albert Z. Hilton.
who formerly carried on a large dry goods
business on Broadway and now real es-
tate broker. filed Il petition in bankruptcy
to-day. The schedules include the names
of about .1O.0oo creditors most all for small
amounts. The total Liabilities are 9N7,
clothing valued at $500. for which he claims
exemption.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-07
Mr.. and Mrs. Hobart Entertain.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 6.-The vice presi-
dent and Mrs. Hobart gave a dinner, fol-
lowed by a very small reception, this even
ing at which the guests of honor were the
President and Mrs. Mckinley. All the
members of the cabinet were present. ex-
cept the secretary of state. who is confined
to his home by grip.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-07
warreusburs Merchant Dead.

wARRENsBURG. MO-. Jan: S-lSpe-
ciai5 A. c. Shepard. long head of the Shep-
ard Dry Goods Company, of this city, died
in this city last, night. Deceased was
father of C. A. Shepard, president of the
editor of the johnson County Star. He was
born in Connecticut in 1890 and has resid-
ed in Missouri since 1S4i
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-07
DIR. Hilli. to Succeed DR.. Abbott.

NEW YORK. Jan. 6.-The advisory COM
mittee of Plymouth church, Brooklyn, has
unanimously recommended that the Rev
Dr. Newell Dwight Hills, of Chicago, te
called to the pastorate to succeed DIR. Liy-
man Abbott. DIR. Hills has been preach
ing for the past four years at Central Mu-
sic hall, Chicago.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-07
PANIC IN A HOTEL.
Causes q Stampede Among
Guests and Help.

PITTSBURG, PA, Jan. "a small fire
in the Arlington hotel tonight caused
panic among the guests and help, but no
one was seriously hurt. Next door to the
hotel is the Alvin theater, where the Sign
of the Cross is being produced. The audi
ence packed the house to the doors, and
for few moments there was great danger
of a serious panic. A number of people
left their seats and rushed for the door.
but the perfect discipline of the employees
and the coolness of the actors prevented a
general stampede. After an interruption
of about five minutes. quiet was restored
and the play proceeded.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-07
x.r,n Daksta Divorce Reform.

BISMARCK. n. D.. Jan. 6.-The senate
this afternoon passed. by unanimous vote.
the LaMoure divorce bill. amending the
residence provision of the divorce law TO
twelve months and providing that none but
residents Of the United States may begin
actions.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-07
TWO OHIO GAS EXPLOSIONS.
One Man Killed and One injured at
Pemberville and Two In
jured at Medina.

TOLEDO, o., Jan. 6.-An acetylene gas
explosion to-day at Pemberville resulted
in the death OF Gustave Nel. a prominent
merchant. and serious injury to Joshua
Smith The building was wrecked.
At Medina O., this morning. an explosion
of gas resulted in the wrecking of the store
of F. E. Edwards and serious injuries were
sustained by the proprietor. Bert Eddy and
Ed Hemmington.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-07
WeiEhty.
Ernm the Chicago News.

From the Chicago News
H-"Ab. Nellie. you used to call your
self "A silly little thing without any
brains but you have shown that you can
discuss weighty subjects. too
She-"Why what have l said. Harold,
10 make you think that?'
He-sYou've been talking to me for the
last half hour about those biscuits you
made, and
But she was crying, so he stopped.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-07
French Decoration for an American.

PARIS. Jan. 6.-Mr. George Dambmann.
an American. who Is prominent in FRANCO
American business circles here. has been
decorated by the minister of foreign affairs.
NJ. Delcasse, with the cross of the Legion
of Honor.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-07
MANILA TRADE BOOMING.

Custom House Receipts Were 100000
Day During NOvember-Ship-
ping ON the Increase.
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 6.-Advices re-
celved to-day at the custom house from
officials in the custom house at Manila re-
port that trade in the city has received
an impetus since American occupation.
The receipts at Manila custom houses
during November averaged $4,000 a day
In gold and the report states that shipping
is on the increase and that the posi-
blites of commerce are unlimited.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-07
To Test u War Tax Provision.

DEs MONIES. IA..,Jan. 6.-Milton Rem
lev. attorney general for Iowa. to-day re-
fused to pay the 5o-eent war revenue tag tax
eral Government has no right to tax
state officer and proposes to make test
case.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-07
Mail Packages Stolen.

NEW YORK, Jan. 6.-Two packages of
mail sent from New York and bound to
Grafton w. Va, over the Jersey Central
railroad, are missing. 1t was at first be-
lieved that the packages were lost In tran
sit, but it is now believed they were stolen.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-07
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
Druggists refund money if fails cure. 25c.
The genuine has L. B. q. on each tablet.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-07

GAINESVILLE, WIS, Jan. Ga. D. Hen
Erickson. for sixteen years superintendent
as the result of a stroke of paralysis Since
December /. nothing but water has passed
his lips. Although he is in 10 immediate
danger of dying of starvation, he is fast
failing.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-07
The Animal in Us.

scent of blood, and ] have seen the same
animals quiet and peaceful again in
few hours
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-07

Jane Simpkins has stopped laughing sc
heartily at her husbands jokes"
Yes. Christmas is over.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-07
ut she was crying, so he stopped.


William E. Shipp and William Fl. Smith
were classmates at West Point graduated
together as first lieutenants. were killed
at the same time at San Juan. and now
bills to pension their widows have been
simultaneously introduced In congress.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-07
New Trick. on n wheel.

The Irish Cyclist says that an old farmer
quietly watched a wheelman lose control
and all. and then remarked. We'll, well,
And so they can make them leap now
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-07
Difficulties Of imperialism.

IF We enter upon colonial policy,
mus. expect to hear the command Silence
issuing with increasing emphasis from the
imperialists. When the discussion of fun
damental principles is attempted in The
United States, If a member OF congress
tempts to criticise any injustice perpetrat-
ed by a government Official against d help
less people, he will be warned to keep
silent unless his criticism encourage re-
sistance to American authority IN the ORR
ent. II an orator, on the Fourth of July,
dares to speak of inalienable rights or
fers with commendation to- the manner in
which our forefathers resisted. taxation
without representation, he will be warned
TO keep silent lest his utterances excite re-
bellion among distant subjects. If We
adopt a colonial policy and pursue the
course which excited the revolution of iIlG
we must muffie the tonesof the old Liberty
bell and commune in whispers when We
praise the patriotism of our forefathers.
We cannot afford to destroy the Decla-
ration OF independence; We cannot afford
TO erase from our constitutions, state and
rational. the bill of rights; We have not
time to examine the libraries of the nation
and purge them of the essays, the speeches
and the books that defend the doctrine that
law is the capitalization or public opinion
; rather than an emanation from physical
, power.
But. even if We could destroy every
restiSe cf the laws which are the out
f. growth of the immortal law penned by Jei-
ferson: if We could obliterate every writ
ten word that has been inspired by the idea
That this Is "a government of. the people.
DN the people ana Tor the people, We
could not tear from the heart of the human
race the hope which the American republic
has planted there. The impassioned appeal
give me liberty or give me death still
= echoes around the world. In the future, as
III the past. the desire to be free will he
stronger than the desire to enjoy mere
physical existence. The conflict between
right and might will continue here and
everywhere until day is reached when tte
love OF money will no longer scar the ra-
tional conscience and hypocrisy no ionse r
hide the hideous features OF avarice behind
the mask of philanthropy
While Colonel Bryan was received with
most enthusiastic demonstrations. there
was a scene OF pandemonium when he
closed. shortly before o'clock The men
Jumped on their chairs and some Oh tor
OF tables and kept up the loud cheering
and waving OF linen for long time. Colo.
mel Bryan's closing climax was on the
trusts as the beneiiciaries of expansion The
favored class. he said. would get all thai
came back. and the taxpayers and common
people would pay for the armies and the
colonial government
General Finley. who followed continued
IN the same line and Congressman Lent7
nnaqe terrific arraignment of President
Mckinley.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-07

Her refusal was ultimate. He could di-
vine as much by her complacent calm. II
shall never love another woman as I have
loved you-' he exclaimed. "No?" she que
ried. mo Next time l shall love someone
Tor her beauty.''-Indianapol Journal.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-07

iments ordered to Manila will start from
mike the trip by way of the Suez canal:
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I'VE have much of the animal in us STILL
in spite of our civilizing processes. 1t is
not unnatural that our people should Ee
more sanguinary Immediately after bat
tie than they were before. hut ii is only
question of time when reflection Will re-
store the conditions which existed before
this nation became engaged in the war
with Spain. When men are excited they
talk about what they can do; when they
are calm they talk about what they ousnt
to do. If the president rightly interpreted
the feelings of the people when they Were
intoxicated by n military triumph. We
shall appeal from Philip drunk To Philip
sober The forcible annexation OF the
Philippine islands would violate a prin-
ciple of American public law so deeply I'M,
bedded in the American mind that until
a year ago 10 public man would have sug-