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Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-11-14
A MIss0URIaN's REVENGE.
Shot Into n Family With Whom He
Had Had Trouble, killing Two
md WOundinr Five

CARUTHERSVILLE, MO. Nov 13-
News reaches here of a distressing tragedy
at levee camp. below here. Charles Fear
man, who had for some reason become
angry with a family named Poe, came to
Poes tent with a double barreled shotgun
and fired both barrels into the tent. strik-
ing and dangerously woundng seven of the
family of nine. One small child was killed
instantly. one has since died and the moth
er is not expected to live. PeaTman es-
capped across the Mississippi and took ref
uge in the Tennessee forests. posse fol-
lowed and captured him and he is now in
jail here.
Pearman is about q years old.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-11-14
COLONEL STOWE STANDS WELL
Eugene Easton Writes From Cape
Town of the United States
Consul There.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13-(SpecialD AS
sistant Secretary Davis to-day received a
letter from Eugene L. Easton, now in tho
South African squabble, from which the
following is an extract:
Arrived Sunday. after the finest voyage
in the world. Colonel Stowe met me at the
wharf with true blue American well
come and took me out to his villa, a beau
tiful spot about six miles from Cape Town.
This city is as up to date as any Western
city in America. Prices for living and
house rent are fearful. In normal times
s. here goes as far as 81 in New York. the
colonel tells me. The city is now full OF
refugees from the Transvaal and Orange
Free State.
Colonel Stowe called upon his excel
iency Sir Alfred Miner. and stated that
he wanted him to give me an audience. SIR
Alfred invited US to dine with him. AnO
we were treated royalty. | had Il hall
hours talk with him and then we went in
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-11-14
COMES BACK TO SQUARE UP.
Indiana Embexxler Returns and Says
He VIII Pay Every Cent of
His Shortage.

MARION. IND, Nov. 13.-William E.
Heal, the Grant county treasurer. who dis
appeared from Marion October 5, 1897, re-
turned home to-day after an absence of
over two years. When he left Marion it
was disclosed that he was an embezzler of
nearly $4,000, Of which $4,000 was Grant
county funds.
Upon arrival here he was arrested Mr.
Heal says he has returned to face the
penalty and to pay every cent of his short
age. He has wife and family here He
will remain with them until matters are
adjusted. after which he will. return to
Pittsburg. where he has a good position
He was released on bond.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-11-14

to her assignment TO that duty she had
undergone an overhaulhng at the Mare
Island navy yard, San Francisco. and
therefore was in prime condition for her
duties. The Charleston is one of the YES
sells of more recent construction and be-
longs to that class which is commonly re-
ferred to as the new navy" She has
full complement of officers and crew. The
Naval Register, issued AT the beginning of
the year, gives as her commander Captain
William H. Whiting and her lieutenant
commander was GoIfred Blockinger.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-11-14
Back From Manila to Die.

INDEPENDENCE. KAs., Nov. 1s.-tspecialJ Cor
poral James MoCuiiey. of Company C, Twentieth
Kansas volunteers. died the home of his father
at Oak Valley. twenty miles west Of here last
night and his funeral will at 10 o'clock to-
morrow. About thirty-fye members Of Company G..
from this city, will attend In body Corporal Nc
CuiIey was well and hearty when he arrived home
from the Philippines week ago. but was attacked
with congestion of the lungs. which caused his
death
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-11-14
]. r.. Burton Return. to Abilene.

ABILENE. KAS., Nov. 1s.-tSpecial) J. r. Bur.
ton and wife in the city to-day their way &c
Washington. where Mr.. Burton goes on business
Mr. Burton has arranged to return to Abilene and
reopen his law once, resuming practice. to-day
formed a partnership with T T. Dewey. reporter o,
the supreme court. and the law hrm will be Burton
e. Dewey. Mr.. Burton will buy build new resi-.
dence and make his headquarters in this city
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-11-14

INDEPENDENCE KAS. Nov. 13.-CSpeciaIl J.
F. Vaughn died suddenly here last night at IL
O'Clock He was a pioneer citizen of Montgomery
county having come here from Bartholomew county.
Ind IL 1870 For a number OF years he one Of
the most prominent farmers In Louisburg township.
but fifteen years ago he retired from the farm anu
has lived in this town ever since
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-11-14
Eayx.rd.viiIe store Burned.

EpwARDSvILLE. KAs.. Nov. 13.-tspeciaI.) The
general store Of Fl. B. Hunt. at this place.
burned this afternoon. loss building and stock
is estimated at g. OO0 mostly covered by Insurance
The fire originated IN the upper part of the house
which two story brick. and when discovered
was beyond control.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-11-14
Marringe, Ho.pitaI. piyorce in Days.

sEDALIA NO.. Nov. 13.-After four days of
married life Owen A. Collins employe Of the
Missouri Kansas Texas railroad is in the hos
ptal here and suit for divorce has been filed
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-11-14
Adiourned on Account of Smallpox.

SOUTH NALESTER, I. T., Nor f3--tSpecial.)
On account Of the prevalence of smallpox in
rounding towns Judge Clayton has adjourned the
December term of the United States court at this
place Witnesses and others interested are Instructed
not to appear until officially notified.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-11-14
MAY VARY THE RULE.
Townsite Com sxionePn at South Nc
Alestcr Can Use Their Own
Judgment.

SOUTH M'ALESTER, o. T.. Nov. 49,
Especially In conversation with DR.. Ster-
ret and Mr.. Smizer, townsite commission
ers, this morning representative learned
that they do not regard their instructions
to make business lots 25x150 feet and resi-
dence lots 100x1J0 feet as a cast iron rule.
For instance. II a block has been laid out
in lots 40 feet long and built up in that
way, it Will not be changed, or If they are
laid out and built upon at 160 feet in
length, they will not be changed to $50.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-11-14
San Antonio, Tex.
santa Fe Route,

Through Pullman palace sleeper and
chair car leaves Kansas City daily at Id
D. m, arriving at San Antonio the second
morning Winter tourist tickets now on
sale at Santa Fe Office, northeast corner
Tenth and Main streets.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-11-14
COMMITS SUICIDE.
His Throat While Temporarily
Insane.

CRAWFORDSvILLE,I IND. Nov. 1S.-w.
G. Godfrey of Kansas City, committed sui
eide at Linden tonight by cutting his
throat. He was en- route for Jersey City,
where he had a position promised, and on
his person were strong recommendations
from the Chicago & Alton Railway Com
pany, where he had worked as auditing
clerk.
The suicide was committed In the pres
ence of the train crew.. 1t is supposed that
he was temporarily insane.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-11-14

NORTH ARKANSAS MINERAL FIELDS
easily reached. leaving Kansas City S:55
D. m, via FRISCO LINE, arriving Eureka
Springs T:45 a. m: Harrison. $50 p. m:
Yeuville, II p. m. Through the heart of
the mineral section. Rates and other in
formation, address Passenger Agent, Sl5
Main street.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-11-14

Inquiry at the local freight office of the
Chicago K Alton elected the Information
that the suicide had never been employed
by that company in Kansas City.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-11-14

MISSOURI SAVINGS BANK,
Northeast corner 1th and Delaware SITS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-16
AN AFFAIR OF HONOR.
[From the Rocky Mountain News.]

on the Santa .Fe under a similar agree
ment. In plain words, they asked what
it would be worth to the company to have
the dishonest conductors pointed out.
The travelling men made the mistake of
giving their names. Instead of negotiat-
ing for the information, the officials of
the operating department caused the men
to be shadowed to see if their statements
were true. By the .shadowing process
and a thorough checking of the conduct
ors' reports on the three divisions. it was
drummers told of in their letters was be-
ing carried on. Then the matter was
placed in the hands of the superintendents
of the divisions with instructions to find
out the identity of the dishonest trainmen.
That they succeeded, at least in part, is
shown by the discharge of the nine con-
ductors yesterday.
The names of the men discharged were
not known at Mr.. Mudge.s office this
morning, as the reports of Superintend
ents Dyer and Hurley had not yet been
received. 1t is almost certain that more
than the nine men discharged yesterday
will be relieved from service. The belief
here is that the short fare system had
been carried for some time, and that
the loss to the company is considerable.
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NO MANDAMUS YET
To Make Auditor Cole Release His
Grip on Those Vouchers.

Ex-Lieutenant Governor Harvey has
not yet filed his mandamus suit against
State Auditor Cole to compel the latter
to audit his vouchers for the extra ses-
sion.
81 have my papers all ready for fill
ing" said Major Harvey this morning,
''and should have filed them Saturday
afternoon, but 1 was given to under
stand that the matter would be salts
factori1y settled today without a suit. I
do not wish to be arbitrary about the
matter, but do not see the use in pro-
longing it so long. Unless the question
as speedily settled shall file my suit"
Attorney General GODDARD has not yet
prepared his opinion concerning the va
hdity of the extra session, and he will
not do so today.
81 have not had time to finish the
opinion yet" he told a Journal reporter.
ssI have been looking up the matter but
have not completed 1t and probably
won't do so today"
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present. Some of them, like a delega-
ton from the New York chamber of
commerce, had come from distance to
pay their tribute of respect to the dead
statesman.
Not since the late w. D. Kelley of
Pennsylvania was given a state funeral
in the house during the 51st congress,
while President Mckinley was chair
man of the ways and means committee,
has such an honor been accorded
member of the house. The remains were
taken from the Hotel Hamilton to the
capitol this morning at 10 o'clock and
were borne into the hall of representa-
tives by squad of capitol police, un-
der the direction of Sergeant-at-arms
Russell. The casket was placed on
bier in the area in front of the marble
rostrum of the speaker and for over an
hour the public, who had no opportunity
to witness the official ceremonies later
were allowed to view the remains as
they lay in state. Thousands of peopIe
streamed through the main doors down
past the casket and gazed upon the
calm, serene features of the dead dur
ing that hour. Some could with diff
Guilty be induced by the police to move
away from the caSket.
The house pages and other emploves
of the house entered the line and took
a last view of the revered statesman
Mr. Dingley was well loved by the en-
ployes of the house and there were tears
in many eyes. The decorations of the
hall We're simple but strikingly beauti-
full. Palms relieved the rigid corners
and palm leaves arranged in the form
of a trefoil planted in wreaths of galax
leaves tied with long streamers of pur-
pie adorned the walls. A cluster of
roses and palm leaves was arranged on
each section of the brass railing about
the rear of the hall. This simple scheme
of decoration eliminated about the ros-
trum, beneath which the remains lay.
MRS. BLAINE SENDS ORCHIDS.
Immediately in front of the white
marble rostrum- the casket lay, banked
on either side with rare and exquisite
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-16

passed by parliament. The scheme
contempIates new railroads, tramways
and water supply projects. One bill
alone. brought forward by the London
county council, cuts a new street from
Holborn to the Strand and seeks au-
thority to expend $25, ,00O, 900, while a
water supply scheme, promoted by the
towns of Sheffield, Derby and Leicester
will cost So, 900, 900.
Vast as is this aggregate expenditure,
1T represents scarcely more than half
the outlay to be incurred should all the
private bills presented at this session
pass parliament
The largest total on record denotes
that the immense prosperity of the peo-
pie is finding an outlet in extraordinary
industrial activity.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-16

"Our hopes have all been realized
At first, however, things looked very
dark for US. Poor General Garcia was
the most pessimistic member of the
commission. He had little hope for the
success of our plans when he left for
Washington.
1.-The rest of the commission argued
however, that as the Americans had
taken charge of Cuba, thus preventing
US from raising money, we had right
to request loan with which to pay off
our men.
General Garcia asked for only 500
for each man. The other commissioners
protested because of the small amount.
Then came the generals death and for
the time being negotiations were SuS-
pended. At our next meeting it was
agreed that an official list of the men in
fore any agreement could be reached
Accordingly, L left for Cuba, whence I
returned on January with the re-
Quired document.
There are 47,OOO men to be paid in
the Cuban army. The amount we have
requested is $40, 900 900, to be turned over
to US either in one or in three payments
We will give as security the custom
houses in Cuba. Should the government
not care to lend us that sum, we are
willing to take one-third of it and later
pay the men the rest
LAS affairs now stand, however, /
think we will receive the amount in
three payments. This, however, is not
decided yet. The late Mr.. Dingley was
in favor of giving US the amount in one
payment
CONDITIONS IN HAVANA.
Speaking of the present condition of af-
fairs in Havana, General Gomez said it
was bad.
There appears to be much disagreement
among the American officials he said
land no one seems to know what his
power is Someone gives an order and
the next man cOuntermands it. As a re-
suit the government of Havana is not as
smooth as it might be.
General Brooke however, is well liked
and the CubanS are more than willing to
help him. General Ludlow's orders pre-
venting the CubanS from taking any part
in the evacuation parade caused a great
deal of ill-feeling. This is now done away
with and there need be no fear of a clash
between the CubanS and the Americans
THE American soldiers in Cuba are a
fine set Of men and do not give any trou-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-16
A NEW PAPER.
The Bryan Men Propose to Start One
in Topeka.

The Kansas City Journal publishes this
morning from it's Topeka correspondent a
special which says:
"a red-hot 16 to 1 Bryan Democratic
evening newspaper will soon be established
in Topeka 1t will be part and parcel
of the chain of newspapers controlled by
the Bryan Democrats throughout the
south and west This field has no news
paper that can be depended upon abso-
lutely to preach the true doctrine of 16 TO
1, so the Bryanties claim, and they pro-
pose to start one that will.
"A stock company with $4,000 capital
pose, and the promoters have Sc
Iected the machinery already. About
$4,000 of the capital has been sub
Scribed by silver mine owners and 10 to 1
Democratic leaders of national reputation,
including Chairman Jones of the national
committee and Senators Teller and Stew
art Through the efforts of J. G. john
son of eabody, national committeeman or
Kansas the other $4,000 has practically
all been raised in the state.
1.-The fusion leaders have become greatly
alarmed over the situation in Kansas
They are afraid that it has swung back
into the Republican line to stay; unless
something radical is done: therefore they
propose TO sink wad of money in news
paper here with the hope of again Keeping
it in line for Bryan.
ssIn order to complete its chain of news
papers, it was necessary to get one II
ST Louis paper is 70 handle Missouri, and
an : Omaha paper Nebraska This plan
gives the BryaniteS paper in all OF the
Southern and western states.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-16
RECEIPTED FOR.
Treasurer Grimes Finally Lets In
Warrants With a Proviso.

The state treasury muddle was ad-
justed late this afternoon through the
enorts of ex-Assistant Attorney General
General George r. Smelling who held a
consultation with Attorney General
GODDARD on the subject, in company with
Treasurer Grimes
AS a result, Mr.. Grimes signed the
receipts in full, with the proyiso that
they specified on the back the aggregate
of the warrants which were paid out
for the special session for which he re-
ceipted.
Il think it is perfectly fair this way"
he said to Journal reporter 'sI did
not wish to receipts for these warrants
as cash when they were not cash and 1
might be held accountable for them
l am perfectly willing to receipt for
them now for just what they are o
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-16
NABOTH'S
VINEYARD
Is the Title of New Lecture
Which Col. Bryan
VIII Deliver in Denver TOmOr-
row Evening.
CROWDS OF PEOPLE
Rush Forward to Press the
COlOneI's Hand
On His Arrival at the Colorado
Capital Today.
CROWDS OF PEOPLE

Denver, Jan. 16-ColoneI Vim. J.
Bryan and wife arrived in Denver this
morning over the Burlington route.
They were met at the depot by recep-
ton committee and were escorted to
the residence of T. NJ. Patterson, where
they had breakfast. At IL o'clock a
public reception to Colonel Bryan was
given by the Denver Bimetallic league
and hundreds of people embraced the
opportunity to grasp the hand of the
silver champion.
At L p. m. former Senator John H.
Poole entertained Colonel and Mrs.
Bryan and a party of friends at lunch
con at the Brown Palace and at 5 p. m
they will be the guests at dinner OF
former Governor J. B. Grant and wife.
This evening Mr.. and Mrs. Z. NJ Pat
terson will hold a reception for the dis
tinguished visitors to which members
of the legislature and other prominent
people have been invited. The pro-
gramme tomorrow includes an address
to the legislature, dinner at the residence
of Governor Thomas and a public ad-
dress in the evening, the subject of
which is "Naboth'S Vineyard"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-16

b1e We are done with war and want
peace, but, nevertheless, we would never
tolerate the condition Of affairs which is
General Brooke, am told, is about to
name a committee of Cubans who will act
as his advisers. Mendez Capote the pres
ident of assembly at Santa Cruz del Sur,
will be placed at the head of the COM
miSSionerS."
General Maxine Gomez will remain in
the field until the army is disbanded. He
will then make Havana his home. after
the men in the army have been paid off
we will try try to prove to this country that
1.-THE paying off of the army is the most
important movement toward establishing
tranquility on the island. If we should
not be able to raise the money trouble
with the men would follow"
General Gomez will return to Washing
ton this afternoon. The body of General
Garcia will be taken tc Cuba by the COM
miSSiOnerS.
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AT Tn.I: BIER.
Last Tribute of Respect to Con-
gresham Dingley
In the House Which Knows
Him No More.
MANY TEARS SHED
MANY TEARS
By Employees of the Popular
Branch Who Loved Him Well.
Thousands of People Take a
Last Look at the Remains.

Washington, Jan. 16-A state funeral,
almost majestic in its impressiveness,
was given the late Representative Mel
son Dingley at noon today in the house
of representatives, where he has so long
been a commanding figure. The presi-
dent. his cabinet, distinguished MEM
bers of the diplomatic corps, members
of the supreme court, senate and house
and distinguished men in military and
civil life were ranged about his bier on
the floor. of the hall, while the galleries,
to which admission could be obtained
only by card. were occupied by the
families of those who sat upon the floor
and prominent persons invited to be
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-16
BIG SALE OF PROPERTY.
Branner Property Sold Under Formal
Court Order.

Sheriff Cook today made formal sale
of the John Branner properties on Kan
sas avenue. They include the Branner
block and three other business houses
between Fifth and Sixth streets on
Kansas avenue. The order of sale was
secured on behalf of Mrs. Millie Nichols
and Mrs. Josie Webb, who claim $10,-
OeO back rents for half interest in the
property.
This proceeding today is simply part
of a big legal fight between the heirs
of Jacob Klein and John Branner. Klein
and Branner were partners in business
and when Klein died Branner was ap-
pointed guardian, and the two daugh-
ters cf Klein claim that Branner did
not account for the property properly
The value of the real estate sold to-
day is at least $100, 900, but Mrs. Webb
was allowed to buy in the Branner half
for $500. The case is pending in the
supreme court.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-16
ADEAL WITH CUBA
BY Which the Insurgent Army
Will Be Paid.
Young General Gomez Says 1t
is All Arranged.
$4O,OOO,OOO is NEEDED.
Will Be Advanced by the United
States as a Loan
as Security.
$4O,OOO,OOO is NEEDED.

New York, Jan. 16.-According to
Brigadier General Gomez, a member
of the Cuban commission now in Wash
ington, the Cuban army is sure to re-
ceive the three years pay to which it is
entitled, $40,OO0.OOO being advanced by
the United States with the custom
houses of Cuba as security for its re-
payment.
Brigadier General Gomez, who has
just arrived in this city from Washing
ton, is grateful for the way the COM
mission has been received. The nego-
tiations, it is expected. will be COM
pIeted by the end of this month, when
the commission will return to Cuba.
General Gomez says:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-16
KNOCKING DOWN FARES
Causes the Santa Fe to Discharge
Nine of its Conductors.

Nine Santa Fe conductors running on
the western, New Mexico and Rio Granee
divisions of the road were yesterday dis
charged from the service. An investiga-
tion is in progress today and more dis
charges will probably follow. The officials
in this city are unable to state how many
conductors will be relieved from duty on
the three divisions, eS the investigation is
wholly in the hands of Division Superin-
Some time ego there was a letter re-
ceived at the office of General Superin-
city in which two western travelling men
offered to sell to the company Information
the western, New Mexico and Rio Grande
divisions Of the road They stated that
they were allowed TO ride free and the
fares. They went on to say that there
were other travelling men who were riding