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Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-04-14
hard when he predcted, storms for last
Sunday and Monday, but nobody is kick

hard when he pradicted, storms for last
Sunday and Monday, but nobody is kick
ing. '''' -
Elections being over, the Shawnee News
devotes a half column to editorial advice
to parents on the proper way to bring up
children. ..- -,.,t ...-,.-
The News. of that town. SAYS that Au-
Smiles" whatever they may be. Is that
all she is wearing?
Red Lucas. an Indian who was several
years ago on the United States marshars
force at Guthrie, was killed in the Indian
Territory last week.
Oklahoma. City seems to be experiencing
a sure enough boom this year. 1t keeps
the reporters of the local papers hustling
to keep up with the new factories.
The question now is whether the Off
cials of Kay county would have the nerve
to turn the key, on Clyde Mattox If he
close the door after him.
Just because they let Clyde Mattox es-
cape cape it sI, is not fair to say that those Kay
got an increase in salary the other day.
but it was given to them.
II this proves to be really summer which
are several spring poets on country papers
who will have to lay low for twelve months
longer.
The oldest inhabitant" is handicapped
tory of record-breaking storms in the old
days. At the longest he has been here
only ten years, ana most everybody else
who is here came With him.
R. ]. Herrick, late candidate for mar
shall of Perry. and Charles Christopher.
candidate for the school board. both Re-
publicans. have filed contests against their
opponents. James Taylor and George Todd.
The cases will come up for hearing at
the May term of the district court.
John Wesley Bishop, editor of the Cleo
Sh,eftain. :. , seems to he quite lady's man
If his own statements are to be believed.
He says in his last issue: Samuel Gull
ford is happy now. His wife has returned
to him from Kiowa after an absence Of
many moons. Samuel is indebted to us
square himself with this item. which be-
longs in the important-if-true class: 1.-THE
editor of this paper made a trip to Alva
to see his wife and son this week"
Prisoners in the county Jail at Chandler
made daring attempt to secure their lib
In the corridor when the cage was locked
in the evening and. several hours later built
a fire, releasing the other prisoners from
the cage by pryiHg the lock with a poker.
1t was expected that the jailer would
come in through the corridor door and they
through the roof: The fire was extin-
guished with but little damage.
George Perkins. of the Guthrie Guide,
has fairly earned his laurels as the Major
General Jetz of Oklahom After copy
ing this sentence from the Constitution,
the mouth, and. as usual splitting its vile
and dirty venom upon its betters." the
general eXclaims dramatically: my God!
My God! My God! Let me hold my breath
get. ten negroes in Oklahoma that will
make an affidavit to that sentence. save
and except one of his likes, trucking
sycophant we would want to die
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-04-14
DOCTORS TO MEET At SEDALIA.
Joplin Could Not Accommodate All
the Delegates to the State

sEDALIA. MO-. April 1s-(A:ecial) The
Pettis County Medical Society and the Gen.
trail Missouri Medical Association held a
joint meeting here tonight and extended
an invitation to the Missouri State Medical
Society to hold its annual meeting in Se-
dalia on May 1e. Il and 1S The state So
ciety. at its last meeting, selected Joplin
as the place for holding the annual con-
vention. but the Jasper County Medical So
,ciety recently notified the officers of the
state society that Joplin could not accom-
modate the Coo delegates expected to at
tend. The officers of the state society
notified the Pettis County Medical Society
would he accepted. At the joint meeting
tonight the preliminary arrangements
were made for entertaining the delegates.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-04-14
JOHN A. BARNES WEEDS AGAIN.
Another Chapter i'm the Famous
Barnes-MnEowan Scandal in
New Jersey.

CLEVELAND, o. April 13.-Joln A.
Barnes the former husband of the wife
of Frank A. Mcgowan, former mayor OF
Trenton, n. J.. was secretly married yes
terday afternoon to Miss Anna Minch, of
this city. The wedding occurred at War
rem. O., whittier the couple went without
letting friends into the secret. They re-
turned in the evening and are now at
home in GlenvilIc. a suburb of Cleveland.
The bride is q years old. She is the daugh-
ter of the late Captain Minch. who. with
his wife. son. daughter, sister and two
nieces was drowned three or four years
ago by the sinking of the steamer Western
Reserve, of which Captain Minch was mas
ter. in Lake Superior, Barnes and Miss
had been engaged for some time. but had
kept the engagement quiet on account OF
the Barnes Mcgowan troubles.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-04-14
LOOKING FOR BAD OIL.
Territorial Inspector Ewing Trying
to Prevent the Sale of That of
Low Grade.

GUTHRIE, o. T.. April 13.-(Speciai) Oil
Inspector Amos Ewing has gone out on
tour of the territory. looking for violations
of the new law which prevents the dump
ing on Oklahoma Territory of oils which
have failed to stand the test in other
states Word has been received that at
Chandler he condemned much of the oil
found and even stopped the delivery wagon
which was carting it about the streets.
County Attorney Noffsinger. whose duty, 1t
Is made under the new law to enforce Its
provisions, is actively assisting the oil in
spector in preventing violations.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-04-14
Soft Snap. for Leei.Iators.

JEFFERSON CITY. April 13.-(Special)
In both houses to-day bills were introduced
providing for the codifyinE and annexation
of the revised statutes. The work must be
done by September l5 and the statutes
ready for distribution December /. Seven
senators and ten representatives will con-
stitute the committee and a per diem of
IS is allowed each member.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-04-14
Dixpute Over water Rates.

FORT SCOTT, KAS.,' April 13.-(Special)
Fort Scott is in trouble with its water COM
pany again. this time as to the rate which
shall be charged for water furnished for
street sprinkling. The franchise was grant
ed by the city with the understanding that
be charged Now the company demands
nearly s25. The city threatens suit to re-
woke the charter.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-04-14
Reeruiting Station at Guthrie.

GUTHRIE. O. T., April 13::-tSpecial) 1t
is understood that a recruiting station for
the United States army will be opened here
in few days Word has been received
mond. Sergeant Fourl and Corporal Allen.
who have been in charge of an office at
that place. have left for Guthrie to secure
more recruits.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-04-14
SUCCESSFUL THINKERS

Study the cause of their own bodily trou-
bles. and when they find the subtle drug
of coffee is acting badly on the curious and
delicate nervous system. they have com.
mon sense enough to stop. Many famous
fee, q delicious morning cup when properly
tUfied TO bring out the principles which il
contains for rebuilding the nerve centers
and bodily structure. 49, s5.s:.s -
Furnished by grocers. Is and % cents.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-04-14
Orphans Home Proposed.

GUTHRIE. o. T., April 1S.-tspecial.l The
charitably inclined women of Oklahoma
City have organized an association which
proposes to establish an orphans home in
sociation was chartered to-day, with a
capital of 5000. The directors are Maran-
da M Mallory, E. Frances Johnston. Laura
b. Shaw and Susan E. Hershey. of Okla
homa City; B. H. Irwin. Lincoln, Neb.; G.
M. Henson, Hartzell, o. T., and Estelle
Gaines Marvin S, c.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-04-14
The Fight on Department stores.

JEFFERSON CITY. April 1s.-(special.)
Hallar, s. w. Henderson, ]. Griffiths. E.
w. Toler and George Bond. retail mer-
chants. arrived this morning to urge the
passage. by the senate. of States bill.
which puts almost a prohibitive tax on
department stores. The bill. as it, passed
the house, two days ago, is now being
considered by the senate committee on
criminal Jurisprudence.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-04-14
Oklahoma Notes.

Five more days of suspense! "The Chimes
of Normandy by Guthrie talent has been
postponed until next Wednesday night.
And now Oklahoma City proposes to set
the world on fire. A man down there has
invented new-fangIed kind of torch.
Speaking of summer, there are just six
teen hotels in Oklahoma which advertise
the best cyclone cellar in the territory.
Hicks, the weather man, fell down pretty
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-04-14
Revision Bin. Appear.

JEFFERSON CITY, April 13.-(Special.) }
senate to-day for the first time. Senator
Hohenschied introduced one relating to
license taxes. and Senator McClintic an
other which concerns the state library.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-04-14
object to a Carpet Baggcr.

GUTHRIE. o. T.. April 13.--(Special)
over a report received from Perry that
son of Judge Powers. late receiver of the
land office at that place, Will be appointed
as his successor. The son is resident OF
Pennsylvania, and Oklahoma Republicans
will protest against the appointment of
"carpet bagger.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-04-14
e.Ooo. .OoO for ST. Lou,. F.ir.

JEFFERSON CITY. April 13.-(special)
offered in both branches of the legislature
to-day for the benefit of the Louisiana
purchase centennial celebration. The res
vote 5000 600 worth of bonds and provide
for an appropriation of 100000 by the
state
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-04-14
Organ scare. the Clerks.

JEFFERSON CITY. April 13.-(Special)
Organ caused an uproar in the house to-
day by presenting a resolution which called
for the discharge of about 200 clerks cut
ting the force down to only forty clerks
and five pages. The clerical force commit
tee was made the custodian of the resolu-
tion after tiresome and Improbable de-
hat
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-04-14
The Peonle to Elect.

JEFFERSON CITY. April 13.-(special) }
of the superintendent of insurance by the
people was ordered engrossed by the house
to-day. The appointing power is now vest
ed in the governor.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-04-14
A Mile-a-Minute Shave

On the California Limited. Santa Fe Route
There is a barber shop in the buffet smok-
ing car. Entire train electric lighted
Through in two and one-sixth days. Kan
sas City to Los Angeles
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-04-14
DR.. Perrin HERE.
The Famous Palmist Who Read the
, Hands of Emperors., Kings and
Queens mt the Coates House.

DR.. Carl Louis Perrin, the famous and
world renowned palmist, arrived in Kan
sas City yesterday and established his
quarters at the Coates House. where he
will remain a short time and receive those
that desire to consult him.
The doctor has long been recognized
the greatest living expert on palmistry. He
is now connected editor on palnistry
with the New York World. New York Her.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-04-14

WftncSG Saw DIR. Combs.
.As have stated twice BEFORE. saw
DR.. Coombs come out OF Mrs. Williams
room at midnight. 1 was called by Miss
Heuer. another attendant. to witness the
fact that Dr. Coombs was in Mrs. Williams
room. i reported what 1 had seen to Dr.
Hudson and he told me that he had sus-
pected DIR. Coombs. but did not believe that
as DR.. Coombs had tooLimany friends.
among them Governor Stephens"
J. l.. Sanders, husband Of the preceding
witness. testified that he, had been en-
ployed at the asylum for about three years
and had left his position the day after the
former investigation.
could not retain our positions after DIR.
Coombs told me that he knew that my wife
had told me about the occurrence, and he
asked me to request my wife to swear that
she saw somebody come out of Mrs. Will
Jams room. but did not know who it WAS.
] think that have seen him under the
influence of liquor about three times
Have you testified before?'
Yes: but 1 have never had an opp por-
tunity TO tell as much as i have to-day.
The other investigating committees did not
want to know about the conversation. that
/ had with Dr. Coornhs. ! was not asked
to tell much about my knowledge of DR..
Coombs habits"
Dr. W. l.. Reed. OF st. Louis. a member
of the board of managers. testified that
the sessions of the board during the for
mer trial of DIR. Coombs had been secret
and that he did not know what DISPOSE
tion had been made of the record Of the
meetings.
They Found DR.. CoOmbs.
I'VE made an effort to get the record,
but did not succeed he declared. I'VE
found that DR.. Coombs was guilty of the
charges preferred. 1 think that Colonel
Horn. the chairman of the board, extorted
a resignation from DR. Coombs. The lat
ter held a pen in his hand and hesitated
before writing a resignation. General Horn
told him to write IL. as such was expected.
DR.. Coonlbs hardly knew what he was
doing. He was non .coznpos mentis. caused
by excitement"
In reply to question by Mr. Hail. the
witness stated that Governor Stephens had
talked with the members of the board just
before DR.. Coombs was reinstated. Gov
ernor Stephens said that II DR.. Coombs was
reinstated he would see to it that DR..
Cooms would resign if such action were
desired by the board. "Afterw)ards went
to the governor and asked him to get a
piece of paper and have DR.. Coombs sign
the pledge. The doctor. signed it and it
was brought before the board
You admit that whisky has been used
in the asylum" - ..
Yes; but IL is gross mismanagement
TO use liquor In any insane asylum. A man
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-04-14
Kansas CITY, u. s. a.

UGH is being said about the home industries and home
production show. The Manufacturers Association
is doing good and laudabe work. All great ques
tions enterprises or reforms need and must he g
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-09-30
Mnnr Digging cold.

WASHINGTON. sept. 26.-COnsul
NcCook states 60 the state department
from Dawson that mosc men are working
o. gold claims this summer than last.
mines ares>rorked the full - hours. and
electric plants are being installed. The
local authorities have appropriated funds
for a steam or electric road 10 Eldorado.
A few men have gained control Of enOr-
nous tracts al Cape Nome. the consul
says. through the system allowed by the
Cape Nome Mining company OF stalking
by power % attorney. The Yukon author
tiles are stopping all persons coming from
Skaguay II not In possession OF $500 or
six months provisions unless they will
make AFFIDAVIT that they are simply pass
lEg through 20 Alaska.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-09-30
kCbbeA he Grave

\ startling Incident, OF which Nj
John Oliver 90 Philadelphia. was ia
sal i,c;. Is narrated 10y Mm as iol oWs
Il was in most dreadful condi ION y
4u Wa almost yellow. eyes sInkeu.
tongue coated. pain coltiualiy ia bacA
and sid s. NO appetite gradually grow
ing weaker Gay by day Three phYsi
Glars Ia = gwen ne up. Fortunately o
iiic:.u 4dvistd ny n hlcciriC Bi:teis.
ana tu u,y ga, Jos aud surprise. Ii,
inst To sc made a dcciIci improvement
continued their use g. three weeks. auo
am u.w q well an show th,s saved
my iiic. amt robbed tie grave 90 anot.c.
victim. No,tc shou.d tail g. iiv them
Only My cents, guaranteed. al ali Dug
gists
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-09-30
T cath Of Capt Barnett Jones.

Capt. Barnett Jones, Jr., died
Thursday morning at 2 o'c'Ock
after an illness extending over
several ears. ID ceased was 80
years ofage and unmarried. He
resided 1T the time of bis death
in James City. The remains
were brought here Thursday
evening and inferred In Ced AZ
Grove, Rev. ". j. King. OF the
Pres yterian church. officiating,
apt. Jones resided here sew.
eral years, and made many
friends. He was a good, kind
hearted man. lie was an uncle
OF Mr. Carl Jones, Of this city
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-09-30


as n permanent residence.
Oar New England winters are
very severe. We would ad-
wise Mr.. Mansfield TO come
here and see for himself. We
would welcome him TO Vir-
ginia, and assure him that
our climate is admirable. be-
ing between the extremes OF
cold and heat. Then we have
many and varied advanta-
ges that would lead him TO
settle here at once. If he will
come and investigate.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-09-30
LEVY FOR rsoo-sooo.
The City Fathers Meeting At The
Courthouse Monday.

The City Council met 1T the
Courthouse Monday, thy Object
being 20 lay and assess the levy
for ls9s.l900. Those present
were Jno. l. Mercer, Mayor. pre-
siding; Councilmen II. u. Cole,
W. L. Binns. J. V. Morris and A.
Probasco.
The total amount OF taxable
values was SSH a consider
able increase over last year.
The rate Of taxation being 20
cents on the SlOo value. Gnclud-
ing 200 tythes at so cents EACH
the total amount of tlxes was
), S3g.74. After levying for the
salaries of the city officials, cur
rent bills were allowed, Sl14O
were appropriated for public
schools. 500 for streets and SO
for the poor. The funds for the
streets now com principally out
Of the license tax, amounting to
about Sl.2OO. The surplus TO be
ccOunt-d for will be S394.SO
naking total expenditures s.,
444.94.
FOR SCHOOL PURPOSES
To meet the school bonds still
T due 80 cents on the 500 value
wa levied, giving a revenue Of
lSI.l6l.32 The Treasurer now
has S2I5lO Of this fund from
last year, which gives n total OF
Il, 37e.42 Or this 81, 21i.OO are
n-c--ss ny 10 meet bonds and in
s-rest due this year. A small
: balance will remain in thu
( rreas1rer's hands.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-09-30

Owing 70 the heavy ano
unexpected expenditure by
the cSty on account OF small
pox and yellow fever scares-
cost Of yaccIus ton, employ
ing guards-there was no
surplus lett IN the hands ol
the Treasurer. Ne woui0
have had $3.50 or $500 III
the treasury nad not this ex-
pense been incurred. The
present Council has done a
great deal for the public
goOd-more than any othei
Ia many years.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-09-30
Citizen NUMBER TWO. -

In another column we pre-
sent this week a appointed COM
municatiOn along the lines
laid down by "Ope Citizen "
an last Saturdays GAZETTE.
1t Is gratifying, 10 say the
least. 10 see our thoughtful
business men and citizens az
itating the necessity OF or
ganizatiOn, aGd presenting
SO forcibly propositions,
which, If followed. will wake
UP this town and the Middle
Peninsula.
Our business men, our citi-
zens. are fully abreast OF the
times. They have the OppOr-
runity now 10 secure To them
selves that which Others
strangers and outsiders-will
take up In 4 short time. By
organizing for discussion
and exchange OF opinion.
a. Citizen Number Two
saws. We can devise means tC
interest capital NJ home anc
abroad. Encourage new Ell
terprises, TO start up anC
foster those already IN Oper
alton. Mecan confer through
our organization. with simi
lar organizations abroad Il
mutual benefit. We can -
cure the cooperation Of ths
railroad in all our undertak
inCs.- We can back up ans
require the support OF iOca
industries. help our bushes
men. our city officials. IN fact
act a. a safeguard for TN
business community. a pro
mOter OF needed industrie
and an agency through whic'
10 work for the commercia
AM industrial upbuilding {
the city.
Our correspondent sue
geStS that We converse wit
the business men and call
meeting at some date ned
III the future. We prefe
somebody elses setting II
date and calling the Ineetin
OF our citizens for organic,
ton. But We shall do "a 81:
gested and talk with OF
leading men on the subiec
II the business men OF Il
town feel an interest IN ii
movement an organizatio
can be perfected al an ear
day. That viii De- the tir1
step.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-09-30
Contents of The Bank Safe Insured

The Peninsula Bank. al
ways progressive and zeal
Gus in their efforts 10 protect
its depositOrs. has recently
insured it, big burglar-proOf
bank safe and its contents.
SO no matter If the safe and
money are carried away
some night, things would go
along Just as If nothing had
happened. A robbery is not
likely to occur. but it can
take place any time nOw-as
far as the depOsitors orstock-
holders need care. OF course
every protection Is offered TO
prevent a possible robbery
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-09-30

Mr.. Geo. T.. Mansfield, a
New Hampshire gentleman,
writes 10 us for information
about this section, which. has
been recommended 10 hIln ah
a good place To locate. III.
says in part: "A friend o.
nine has written me OF thai
portion OF VA, stating that
il 10 u fine place to locate IN
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-09-30
Medical pIrecter Tryen Retired.

WASHINGTON. Sept. 81 Medical
Director J. X. Tryon. formerly surgeon
general ~ the navy and chief OF the bu.
reau % medicine and surgery. has been
placed on the ret. ID list os the navy on
account OF age. Dr. Tryon entered the
navy In iss-s and did good service with
Admiral Farragut and in epidemics In
Yokohama aud Pensacola.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-09-30
SCOTS
EMULSION

II is very paiatable and easily
digsstsd. II you viii take plenty
m fresh air, and exercise, ant
SCOTS EMULSION steadily,
there Is very little doubt about
your recovery
There are hypophosphites In II ;
thsy give strength and tone up the
seFvess sySbsm While the cod-iiysT
Oh 1esds &nd uouyishes.
scor1 fs5*ss' 49,: ~ y. Yea
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-09-30
Little Locals.
A Frigh,ful b under

Viii often ssuse horrible Bum Scalo
Cut or Braise. Brcklen's Arnica S~ive.
the best IN The word. will Kill the pain
and promptly heat IL. Cures Old So. :.
Fever Sores. Ulcers, Boi's Feious. COINS.
all SkiH Eruptions. Best File cure oh
earth. Only twenty five cents a box
Cure guaranteed. Sold by all druggists
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-09-30

I hat Throbblng Headache

Mould que ~ leave you. II s'1 usod
DIR. Kings New Lie Fnis Thousands
Ot sufferers have proved Their mHt0aisss
ntrits tor Sick and NtIN,'as h,adacnes.
They make pure Oi. cd aud siIung ncrNos
and build up your health. Easy 10 take.
Try t.,m. Onis twenty five cents
Druggists
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-09-30

Can, you do something ivr your town.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-09-30
CAME JUST IN

~ 7 SUPPOSE you wanJ
do~dy as an cd G'
said Lefty Darrell.
young husband. as they satV
breakfast table. Yours a,w11
II iSy out shilling TO mskeS
nice"
Nay. nay. dear. don't say that.
Der husband. ''You know Quie
sr,idge YOU nothing IN reason, anu n
afford II YOU should have 80 blue -
bat YOU spend nearly al cur ready -
at Tape & rzbouret :. aud an income OF ElS'
a year won't stand that, you know
~Oh. lecture me well. pray do" rctor;eS
Lefty. viciouSly cracking an egg. Il didut
knew Id married a screw and Methodist
preacher both IN one"
Fer the first time in al the years SINCE
We married. continued the husband. We
owe both butcher and baker. Cur landlord