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Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-05-24
KNOX is AGAIN HAPPY.
The Preacher-Bnnker Declared
Bankrupt by the Federal Court
lie Owed S.5O.OOO.

r. TOPEKA, May 23.-(SpecialD Rev. Mr.
John ID. Knox, the preacher-banker of To-
peka, is out of trouble now both religiously
and financially. During the boom he con-
Quoted bank in Topeka and his depos-
itors were principally MethodiSts. When
the boom collapsed so did his bank. Fifty
Methodist preachers alone were caught in
the failure. They raised IA howl. Knox was
tried in the courts for wreCliing the bank
and acquitted Then he was tried by the
church. Recently he was acquitted by the
highest tribunal of the Methodist church
the general conference. To-day Judge
Hook of the federal court dissolved him
from his SI5OOo0 in debts BY discharsing him
as a bankrupt.
George W. Killmer. of Wyandotte coun-
ty. was also discharged bankrupt. The
applications of w. S. Beard and Jerry p.
Sullivan. both of Wyandotte, to be declared
bankrupts, were referred to Referee 7. j.
White, of Kansas City, Kas., for investi-
CATION.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-05-24
IN A PECK OF TROUBLE.
State Grain Inspector Mckenzie Ap-
pointed the Wrong Man as In
spectOr mt COffeyyiIIe

TOPEKA. May 2S.-(Special) State Grain
Inspector Mckenzie is having some trouble
with his grain inspector at Coffeyville 1t
seems that he has imported an inspector
there much to the chagrin of local Repub-
licans, and to the sad disappointment of
r. Y. Kennedy. of that town, an applicant
for the position. Kennedy is secretary of
the fair association there and he has ap-
pealed his case to the governor. He de-
clares that the charge made by Mckenzie
that he is not grammar is without
foundation, and that it will be absolutely
necessary for him to get the job in order
to harmonize the Republicans of the Third
district.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-05-24
HAILSTONE RECORD BROKEN.
Missiles From the Clouds Kill lIogS
and Injurc People in Saline
County, kas.

SALINA. KAS., May 23.-tSpecial0 The
worst hastorm that ever visited Saline
county swept over the southern portion of
the county late yesterday afternoon and
consequently thousands of acres of wheat.
oats and corn are ruined.
a large number of hogs were killed and
houses and outbuldings damaged to an
alarming extent Near Lndsborg. several
people were injured but none fatally.
Some of the hailstones measured nine
inches in circumference and were accom-
panied by heavy wind.
Many farmers came to Salina to-day to
purchase window glass and they stated
that all vegetation was ruined and nearly
every window glass in the path of the
storm was broken. Hundreds of dead rab-
bits and birds are strewn over the prairie.
This is undoubtedly the most damaging
storm that ever visited this part of the
state.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-05-24
DISCOVERED AT LAST.
..The Original Stanley Man" Proves
to BE Judge B. l.. slime, of
Roxpdnle

TOPEKA. May 23.-lspecial) "The orig
inal Stanley man" OF Wyandotte county
has been discovered at last. Heretofore it
has been a secret between him and the
governor 1t is no other than Judge B. L..
Stine of Rosedalc 1t Is not only admitted
by Slime, but also by the governor himself.
Slime wants to land one of his tOwnsmen
in IA position in the grain inspection de-
partment. and in a letter to the governor
he pressed the Original Stanley man
claim to the front very forcibly. After
reading the letter the governor said:
II propose to help Stine out. He was my
first supporter in Wyandotte county and
he has not troubled me up to date. He is
now asking a small favor of me, and If I
have any influence with the grain inspector
l will try and land his applicant"
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-05-24
N0DAWAY STILL UNRULY.
Because of Its Overflow Northwestern
Missouri Farmers Are Figuring
on Their LOSSES,

MARYVILLE. MO, May 2S.-(Special0
The Nodaway river is still much out of its
banks, but is falling, and the ''l02" and
Platte are subsidinS rapidly. The sun hav-
ing again appeared. farmers in Northwest
Missouri are footing up their losses. Hun
dreds of acres OF corn, just planted have
been washed out during the past week, the
loss in Nodaway county alone being not
less than $4,000. Many fields will have to
be entirely replanted. especially those in
the bottoms lying along the streams that
overflowed.
Northwest Missouri farmers being al
ready far behind with their work, because
of the lateness of the spring, some fear
that they HOW hardly have time in which
to raise crop before fall. Many fields are
still too wet to be entered.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-05-24
WORTHY OF HIS HIRE.
MSNaIl's "Chief Road Agent" Justifies
His Charge of 81
Minute.

TOPEKA. May 23.-(Special) Judge c. E.
Foote. who is known as McNalrs ''chief
road agent" has evolved a clever explana-
ton for the sums which he received from
insurance companies.
When asked to-day how he could muster
up enough nerve to hold a company up for
Sis for 115 minutes work he replied:
1T is not the length of time that should
be taken into consideration; 1t is the neat
ness with which the job is done. For in
stance a surgeon will cut a mans leg off
in thirty minutes and charge him $500 for
it. If / pull mans leg for 115 minutes am
not entitled to at least SIS providing l
do an artistic iob2"
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-05-24
STEPHENS PROCRAsTINATEs.
Will Not Act on Street Railroad Con-
soIidation Bill Till LIST of


JEFFERSON CITY, May 23.-(SpecialD
Judges w. NJ. Williams, of Boonville; II.
S Priest. of St. Louis, and Robert Nc
Culloch. John Scullin and +. w. Lehman,
ST. Louis street car magnates, were be-
fore Governor Stephens to-day in behalf
of the street railroad consolidation bill At
the conclusion of the conference the gov
ernor announced that he would not act on
the bill until after June l, because of the
rush of other business.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-05-24
VIII Teach Olnthe's Children.

oLATHE, KAs., May 23.-(SpeciaD The
board of education last night reelected
Professor S. w. McGarroh as superinten nd-
ent: H. P. Butcher. principal high school,
with j. o. Hall and NJ. c. Wareham as
sistants. and selected the following corps
of teachers: Anna Marquis, Dora Brown,
Maud Clavin, Nellie Luellen. A. f. McIn-
tyre Loretta Sawhill, Ella Mohaffin Franc
O'Roark Jessie Mcmillan. Jessie Steiner,
Lula Stephenson and Thomas Collins (ccl-
oredl. Melvine Bushong. musical instructor.
and W. X. Brown, janitor.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-05-24

SEDALIA, MO, May 23.-(Special) Will
lam Bohon, professional weIl-digger aged
40 years, was found dead in his room on
West Main street, death having taken place
several days ago. The stencil from his de-
composing body attracted the attention of
roomers on the same floor. Bohon had been
in i'll health for several weeks. but was
seen on the street last Saturday and the
suppositiOn is that he died that night
Coroner Cowan will hold an inquest
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-05-24
Think They Have Millions.

ABILENE. KAS., May 23.-(Special3 a
report received here to-day says t hat
Frank Morris, secretary Of the Missouri
Trust Company, of Kansas City, and Fl, T..
Ellison, who went to Durango two weeks
ago to look after a mining property near
that place, have found it a bonanza. 1t is
an abandoned Mexican mine and devel-
opment shows a vast deposit of silver and
that promises fortune. 1t is estimatcd
that they have S200O00 in sight and work
has already begun. They secured the prop
erty through the good graCeS of a Mexican
friend and believe that they will gain a
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-05-24
EIoping Couple Married

SEDALTA. MO. May 23-ISpecial) Miss
Maud Shacklett, the 9-year-old daughter
of Fillmore Shacklett, prosperous farm
er, who lives four miles northeast of La
monte, and James Oliver Dehaven aged
night, were married this morning at War
saw, Benton county. by Probate Judge
Day. The father of the bridegroom arrived
in Warsaw ahead of the couple and assist
ed them to secure the license
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-05-24
whisky Drummer Bnnished.

WELLSVTLLE. KAS.. May 23.-(SpecIal1
Twenty representative women of the city
gathered yesterday, armed themselves
with whips aud proceeded 10 the hotel
where one {. r. Cay had his headquar-
fers and compelled him to leave town.
Gay had been accused of selling whisky
for Kansas City firm on the c O. d.
rlau
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-05-24
sedrwick High school Exercises.

NEWTON, kAS.. May 23.-(Special)
The thirteenth annual commencement of
the Sedgwick high school was held to-
night. The graduates are: Irene Hall,
Nellie Ryno. Ethel Shaffer, Hattie Haun.
Nal Napier. Earl Shaefer, James Cong
don, Richard Dennis, Harden Hume, Har-
old Mnrrisinn WallaCe AIc(iinn-
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-05-24
Theosophists Adjourn.

CHICAGO. May 23.-Thc thirteenth an
nual convention of the American section
of the Theosophical Society concluded to-
day. The devotional exercises which
closed the convention were conducted by
the Erahmacha j. c. Chatterji. the en-
voy from HindoOStan. .ill the meetings
of the convention have been largely at
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-05-24
German officers Killed.

LONDON, May 24.-The Daily Mail pub
fishes the following dispatch from Tien
Tsin. the port OF Peking:
Three German officers were killed on
May 20 by the Chinese at kiao-Chau the
German port in this Shan-Tung peninsulal,
which may lead Germany to use force to
compel the payment of indemnity"
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-05-24
Funeral of G.. &, Guwc.

TOPEKA. May 2@-(Special) The funeral
of G. G. Gage. the retired Topeka cap
services were conducted by the old sol
diers: Mr.. Gage is the eleventh member
Of Lincoln 6: n. r. post. of this city. to
die so far this year. There We're thirteen
deaths among the members of the post
last year. This increase in deaths shows
how rapidly the old veterans are falling
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-05-24
Burial of DIR. w. ID. Hoover.

PAOLA. KAS, May 2S.-(SpecialD DR.. w
D. Hoover. one OF the oldest physicians
and residents of Eastern Kansas. was
buried this afternoon. The attendance was
very large DR.. Hoover came to Kansas
in 1853 and resided in Paola to the time of
his death. AS a citizen and physician he
Stood very high
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-05-24
Chcyennes Getting Mischievou..

MINNEAPoLlS. May ga special from
Miles City. Mont. says there are indica-
tions of Cheyenne uprisings. Armed In
dams drove Mrs. Lorain and child from
home, burned haystacks and killed cattle
belonging TO Henry Bailey, a deputy sher-
iff Deputy Sheriff Smith and posse have
gone to Lame Deer and will undertake to
arrest the Indians
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-05-24
stephens signs Two Bills.

JEFFERSON CITY. May 23.-tSpecial)
Governor Stephens signed the following
bills to-day: House bill No. SG2. amending
the county depository law
Senate bill No. 501. An act to organize
and establish free public employment bu-
reaus in certain cities of the state. and
provisions for their conduct and manten-
auCe.'
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-05-24

ABILENE, KAS. May eS.-fSpeciall
This city is talking of street fair next
fall. One man offers $40 to head the sub
SCription and is trying to make Il a sue
cess II held it will be patterned on those
of the Eastern states and the streets Will
be turned into booths for the occasion.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-05-24
Ct Joe school Bond, Sold.

ST. JOSEPH. MO-. May 23...Cspecial)
The school board to-day sold s50,00O 1870
4 per cent bonds to 1: /: Doubleday, of
Columbus, Kas., for S52.s2': 80. This is a
present representatives from eighteen bro
kerage and banking houses.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-05-24
A TooTHSoME NOVELTY.

The food expert who invented Grape
Nuts, the pre-disested food, struck a pub
lie fancy. This novelty has had sur
prisingly rapid sale. Many people do not
eat grains for breakfast because they are
too often poorly prepared, but Grape-Nuts.
being thoroughly cooked and ready for the
table and with crisp. charming flavor,
appeals to the good judgment and taste of
all particular people.
Leading grocers sell Grape-Nuts.
Made by Postum Cereal Co., Lin, Battle
Greek, Mich.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-05-24
win Have a commercial Club.

ARLENE. KAS. May 2S-(Special
A meeting of business men was held last
night to organize a commercial club. The
sentiment was in favor of it and another
meeting will he held in two weeks 10
complete organization.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-05-24
En,erpr,.e,. commencement

ENTERPRISE. KAS., May 2S.-(Special1
The commencement exercises of the Enter
prise high school were held in the NJ e
church tonight. The class motto is Eff
fort Overcomes All and the gradutes are
Jesse Ross Berry. Marie X. Buhrer Ezra
B. Froehlich. Minnie A. Rose Mabel c.
Billman, Jacob Walter Frey.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-05-24
Killed by n Train,

LACLEDE. MO, May 23-(Special) w
H Waltham, farmer, was run over and
instantly killed by the cars at the ballast
works, two miles west of town. early this
morning. He was 80 years of age and un-
married.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-05-24

WASHINGTON. May 23-Secretary Will
son returned to-day from his visit to Louis
lana and Texas, which was made in con-
formity with the wishes of the president
for the purpose of looking over the sugar
rice, tobacco. fruit. cotton. grazing and
other industries Of that region.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-05-24
Heavy Damage Mt EIdorado.

ELDORADO. KAS.. May 2S.-tSpecial)
Thousands of window lights were broken
in this city and immense damage done to
fruit and gardens by terrific hail. wind
and rain storm last night. The storm en-
tended north and east. The Walnut raised
several feet and is out of its banks over
the bottoms
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-05-24
Convention of B,Nni Firth.

CHICAGO. May 23-At the final session of
the order B'Nai BRith to-day. the mile
age provision in the bylaws was changed
so that all delegates, instead of one from
each lodge, will hereafter have their trans
in the treasury of the order. 1t was de-
cided to hold the next convention at Chi
Cago.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-05-24
smallpox at Newton.

NEWTON. KAS.. May 2S.-(Special) The
S-year-old son of D. s. Welsh has the
smallpox Health officers discovered the
case in its incipiency and have quarantined
the house. There Is no danger Of the dis
ease spreading.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-10-11
TO OBTAIN EMPLOYMENT
For Returned "Neighbors" is the Last As
sistanCe to be Given Soldier Broth
ers BY the Order of W00dmen.

The Woodmen of the World, Pacific
Jurisdiction, are sending the follow
ing to each neighbor:
Our obligation to keep the Wood
men soldiers in good standing In the
war with Spain has now ceased. We
kept our promise and paid thousands
of dollars to the mothers, widows,
children and sweethearts of our neigh
bors who sickened and died I'm the
war in Cuba and the Philippines.
The regiments have comehome. the
boys have been discharged and the
name of our beloved order goes on the
pages OF history as a great patriotic
as well as fraternal order. There is
good deal Of talk about bronze
medals for our returned soldiers. but
Neighbor Fred Shaffer, editor Of the
Western Woodman sounded he key
note which should be the next object
of our order, i'm one of his recent edi-
torials. Has one of our neighbOrs in
your camp returned home? And IL
he out of work? The next act which
we should perform on behalf Of our
returned neighbOrs is to seek employ
ment for them. This Is ourheXt, and
probably our last, practical action
in reference to this matter as an or
ganization.
Think ii over, and II one ni the boys
is at home and withoutemployment,
let every neighbor keep his eyes open
and get him a position, which he will
appreciate more than any bronze
medal that might be given him.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-10-11

and be better protected from snow In
the winter. Seven miles of the road
on Sixteen mile creek directly above
Robertsons' will be reconstructed in
that manner. At various points
along the line. cuts will be filed and
the track m',ved back on the grade.
"Our experience last winter and
spring." said Mr.. Harlow, taught
us that cuts must be avoided where
possible. At times when the level
had comparatively little snow, the
cuts would drift full, delaying trains
and putting the company to big ex-
pense to keep che track clear. There
IL snow in that country long after it
has disappeared from the valleys at
either side. With this precaution and
the work we are doing In taking out
tine track from the bottoms that are
overflowpd in high water we will he
able. | think. to run uninterruptedly
through the coming winter and next
spring"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-10-11
DEWEY FOR PRESIDENT.


New York, Sept. 26-The Evening
Post prints the following interview
with Admiral Dewey:
1t was suggested t. the admiral
that the Democratic slate had been
settled with Admiral Dewey for the
presidency and Gen. Wheeler for vice
president. "Well." said the admiral,
1--WE should make pretty mess OF it,
Gen. Wheeler, Of course, has had
some training in the political school,
but then he is West Pointer. had
forgotten that. He would want to
run everything as he would a regi-
ment, and of course would make a
splendid mess of ii. You cannot run
government as you would regi-
ment."
"Well, admiral" suggested the re
porter, lit would not he such great
change from the ship Olympia to the
ship of state"
YES" said the admiral. lit would
he a great change. | am not IA poll
tician. am a sailor, and my train
ing has been all that way. ! am at
home on board my ship. ! know my
business, or at least should know IL,
and do not want to mix up in the
affairs of government. | am perfect
ly satisfied to live and die a simple
sailor who tried to do his duty. lam
not a politician. l cannot make u
speech even. | wish | could. but
have to be content with my lot"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-10-11
PRESIDENTS POLICY OUTLINED
After Conference Congressman Bou.elIe
Speaks for the Administration.

Washington, Oct. 3.-President Nc
Kinley, In honor Of Admiral Dewey,
tonight gave the largest dinner par
ty in the history of the white house
social functions. Covers were laid
for over W persons. Guests included
the cabinet, governors of nine states,
justices Of the supreme court, some OF
the members of both houses Of CON
gress, army and navy officials, and
Others. 1t was IA brilliant affair
Hours before the hour announced a
large crowd OF spectators had
gathered I'm front OF the white house
and watched the arrivals. Admiral
Dewey came at 3 O'Clock and az he
passed inside with Flag Lieutenant
Brumbly and Flag Secretary Cald-
well, the admiral was enthusiastic
ally cheered.
The dinner occupied two and one
hall hours and was altogether
informal, AtitsclOse Admiral Dewey
took leave Of the party, and amid
NbC'IS ilbill IL HHibll tIbNl VI SIJtt-
tatOrs, was driven directly to his
hOus'', where he soon retired. Short
ly after the dinner, Secretary Root,
Secet ry Hitchcock, Attorney Gen
crHl Grlggs, Senator Hanna. Chair
man Boutelle of the house commit tee
on naval affairs, ex-Secretary Bliss
IHnd MyrOu Herrick Of Cleveland
joined the president up stairs, and
there was an informal talk on the
Philippine situation. during which
the presidents stated his position.
Mr.. Boutelle on leaving the white
house stated from what thepresihent
said the key note Of the admins
tratiOn policy is to establish In the
Philippines "A proper government and
leave IL entirely in the hands of con.
gress. Mr.. Boutelle summed up the
presidents informal statement al
/ follows: "The Administrations pol
icy Is tO carry out the manifest will
Of the American people in furnishing
troops t. go to the Philippines tt
sustain the fruits Of Admiral Dewey
Victory. The duty that now de
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-10-11

wolves upon this government IL to
maintain our sovereignty over the
islands. sustain ourselves against
any enemy, and against any dis
turbance Of law aud order; and
everything being for the purpose oi
establishing rightful government
for the people Of the islands IN such "a
monner as the American government
through the congress shall determine
The campaign must he pushed active
ly end vigorously and the oppO
sitiOn To our army must be ended soon
dspossible. Peace must be- ecstablished
by this government and maintained
thereby until congress shall deter
mine what shall be done with tie
islands. From what the president
said il is proposed to bend every re-
source 10 the stamping out Of all
opposition To our authority, :he
settlement of the war. and the
establishment and maintenance OF
peace.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-10-11
THE MONTANA RAILROAD.
Promises to Prove Great Benefit to
Helena Merchants.

Speaking of the completion OF the
Montana railroad to Martinsdale, a
Helena merchant said to an lnde-
pendent reporter last week:
"The result of this will be that u
great deal of the business of Lewis
town and surrounding country will
come to Helena by way Of the Mon
tana railroad. The line opens up n
new field for Helena merchants and
iobbers, and | have no doubt that
the benefits will be material To Hell
ena. The same may be said of Butte,
for Lew istown merchants will be able
to order goods from that city and
receive prompter delivery than they
will by going To any town in northern
Montana"
Mr.. Harlow said yesterday that
the company was making extensive
improvements on its road between
Lombard and Leadboro. About ten
miles Of track that his been on the
creek bottom will be carried to the
side of the hill. where it will be out OF
the reach OF high water in the spring
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-10-11

Admiral Dewey said: 81 thank you,
Mr. President, for this great honor
you have conferred upon me. THANK
congress for what il has done. !
thank the secretary of the navy for
his gracious words. | thank my
countrymen for this beautiful gift
which shall be an heirloom in my
family forever as evidence that re-
publics, are not ungrateful, and
thank you. Mr.. Chairman and gen
tlemen, for the gracious, cordial and
kindly welcome which you havegiven
me to my home"
The band played the "Star-Span-
gled Banner" and then Cardinal Glib
hons pronounced benediction. There
was the usual hustle and confusion
as the ceremonies closed and then the
crowd rearranged itself, a broad
path was cleared across the plaza,
and admiral Dewey stood up beside
the president to- review the parade.
At the conclusion OF this parade Ad-
miral Dewey was escorted by the
civil authorities To the residence Of
Mrs. Mclean. After Admiral Dewey
and the president had left the stand
there were loud calls by the crowd
for Schley, and in response that of
ficer stepped to vacant stand and
bowed repeatedly To the people.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-10-11
More Ships for Manila.

Washington, Oct. 4.-The presi-
dent today directed the immediate
dispatch to the Philippines Of "A num-
Der of vessels of the navy, including
the cruiser Brooklyn and gunboals
Marietta and Machias. The action
Is the result OF Admiral Dewey's
interview today. in which he went
over the Philippine situation with
the president.