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Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-21

she took her place in front of the little
altar. IF l was down there 1 would lock
them myself. and if you want me to preach
YOU must lock them. and l want them win
dows closed. If you don't close the win
dows. Brother Peck will have to preach.
My husband already writes me to come
home. He is afraid I'll get sick. and I'll
sure get sick If them windows are open."
The windows were promptly closed, and
in an atmosphere that would easily have
registered 105 degrees the evangelist pre-
pared to exhort.
l stole it. but it's a good one and 1 want
everybody to sing and I'll give them
copy of the song.
Owing to lack of knowledge on the
part of the congregation of the words of
the song she had to sing it herself. but
everybody was familiar with the stolen
chorus and shouted it with right good will
at signal from the evangelist. who bit it
off with 'hal-e-um, um" and let it go at
that.
Ark" She said, "rhe Lord said to Noah,
1 want you to build me a house, l want
and I'VE I want It it three s stories high Noah h
wasn't as wise as some of the men now
days, who prophesied the world was going
to the end ark In st tsn or he ssn and oe s be we S
around and said, Old Noah, he's crazy,
he's crazy as a loon, he's gettin' SO old
ne am got no more sense. But I1dI y lHe
a building on high hill and saying a flood
was coming, people would say, Lena Ma
sons stone blind crazy But ut there's 10, lot
that's never happened yet
And the congregation applauded the
People Th don ffeR Know how old Noah
vas when he built the ark. The Bible
don't tell you. but | know; He was $50
years old: and it it, took him 12o years St to d., do
II
was done. On, brethren. l tell you 10 build
house and get into that house and stay
all must perish like the beasts of the field.
But don't , go around telling you ar, are
say Ivy you u are crazy If Noah was alive row w
they would put him in an insane asylum.
But don't sit in a rocking chair when you
think you amt got nothing to do. That's
the way most people do. Get up and make
your voice heard in the land of the living:
Lamb is. For the Lamb wants to hear you
shout"
She had warmed up to her work by his
waved as she exhorted the unbelievers.
II amt talking to the well. I'm a.talk-
ing to the sick. The well don't need me.
laughers and the funmakers do" and she
glared fiercely at a little colored boy on
the end of the platform who vas s,v;a W;ats,hing ;,g
appeal was too much for him and he col
lapsed on the floor, a shivering. frightened
little pickaninny.
The evangelist stopped a moment and
camp meeting exhorter: BE like Noah, you
got to have Noah's faith to be saved. The
going to be fooled. Come in out. Of the
food; don't you be scoffer. for the Lord
There's only. short time to be saved and
the time is here, right now"
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-21

to cents on branch lines, for the, reason
that We not only believe it class legislation,
but unjust: therefore be It
Resolved That we petition and pray, on
behalf of the hundreds OF railway employees
of this county. that the committee on in
ternal improvements may report against
this bill in question and thereby take o
step toward compelling railways to reduce
the salaries of 5000 railway employees IN
Missouri. and be it further
Resolved, That our Representatives. Hon.
A. G. Pettijohn, and our senator. Hon. +.
b, Fields, are asked to vote against this
bill in the interest Of a large per cent Of
their constituency, and that Engineer Bot
tomly and Conductor Thiehcff are hereby
appointed committee TO present these res
olutions TO the above representatives at
Jefferson City"
4 large petition against the bill has been
signed here. not only by railway employees
but by business men, merchants and farm
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-21
C0NFABs WITH LoNNIE.
b. Franklin Lissauer Tells the Gov
ernOr All the Saloon Men Want
Gregory ReapuOfnted

JEFFERSON CITY. MO-, Jan. 2o.-(spe-
cialo b. Franklin Lissauer. editor of the
Wine Beer and Liquor Dealers Journal
of Kansas City, was here to-day. looking
after some bills which will be introduced in
the legislature. He has prepared a meas
ure. giving saloonkeepers the right to ap-
peal TO the courts from an arbitrary action
of the. police commissioners in refusing a
license. The bill is similar to the New
York law. Mr.. Lissauer called upon Gov
ernor Stephens to-day and represented to
him that 1t was the wish of saloon men of
Kansas City that Gregory and Ward be
reappointed police commissioners; there
was only one saloonkeeper opposed to
them, he said-Powers, who had a personal
grievance. Governor Stephens is reported
to have assured Mr.. Lissauer that if the
appointments were to be made to-day both
Ward and Gregory would be chosen. The
governor asked MIR. Lissauer's opinion of
the proposed bill giving Kansas City an
excise commissioner. The latter condemned
the measure and said that it would prove
very unpopular move with the saloon men
of Kansas City.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-21

Johnston, of Cooper. moved to amend by
substituting Tomorrow at 10 o'clock The
members who are here to impress their
constituents and enrich their families
clamored for a roll call. The motion to
adjourn until Monday at O'Clock was de-
feated by a vote of u to 50. and the motion
to adjourn until tomorrow morning car
RED
Some of the insurgents thought the best
punishment they could intiict upon the
nepotists would be TO make them work
Saturday. so they voted with the majority.
When the vote was announced, and the
house was declared adjourned "Filipino'
Lee arose with q smile of satisfaction on
his face. He led the retreat, singing the
martial hymn: There is Sunshine. Blessed
Sunshine in My Soul The insurgents ral-
lied around Lee and broke into a wild
cheer.
1t would be a blessed thing for the state
If this legislature would adjourn sine die
at once" one OF them shouted. as he bolted
through the door
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-21
SHOWER OF BILLS.
Legislators Adopt the Usual Method
to Inform Their Constituents
That They Are mt Work.

JEFFERSON CITY. MO-. Jan. 2o-(spe-
cialJ There was a large number of bills
introduced into the house to-day, all Of
the members seeming to have been seized
with a -veritable fever for getting their
names before their constituents. Sicllles
offered resolution calling upon the at
toTney general for an opinion as to whether
this state has right 10 pass a law to
make misdemeanors triable on information
only. 1t was adopted.
Whitecotton introduced a resolution pro-
viding for the distribution among the MEM
bers oil five copies of the report of the
investigating committee of the Kansas City
stock yards. TWO years ago. 1t also car
ried.
A bill by Nawkins prohibits the hauling
OF heavy loads on both. county and city
reads with wagons which have tires less
than four inches wide.
\ concurrent resolution providing for a
submission 10 the people at the next general
election of \ constitutional amendment to
establish the initiative and referendum was
introduced by Nicholas.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-21
BY ORDER OF THE BOSSES
Representative Burleigh Introduces a
Bill to Give Democrats Control of
st. Louis Election Machinery.

JEFFERSON CITY, Jan. 2o-tSpecial)
Representative Burlcigh. acting for Dem
ocratic machine politicians of ST. Louis
will introduce in the house a bill which
provides for the aoolishment of the non
partisan features of the election law CT
1885 and the re-enactment of the old re-
corder of voters law. insofar as they refer
to st. Louis. At fist IL was intended that
its provisions should also apply to Kansas
City. but the opposition of the Kansas City
members was so great that Burleigh de-
cided TO eliminate Kansas City and have
IL apply solely to ST. Louis.
The bill ii is understood, was drafted by
Judge IL. l.. Edmunds and Charles p Hig-
gins. excise commissioner of ST. Louis
The bill provides for the appointment nv
the governor of a commission consisting OF
three men. who may be of the same polt-
i'al faith. y registration Office is to be
kept open daily AMI in years when there
Is general election three days. the third
Saturday and the third and fourth Tues
days before the election. will be devoted to
precinct registration.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-21
RAILROAD MEN PROTEST.
Brookheid Mass Meeting Declares
Against Cutting Passenger
Rates I'm MfsSOurf

BROOKFIELD, MO. Jan. 2o-(Special.) J
A mass meeting of railway employees and
business men was held tonight to take ac-
ton against the passage of the cent mile
hill introduced in the Missouri legislature.
Brookfeld Is railroad town of 5000. and
there are several hundred railroad men and
families here. Mayor Ward was made
chairman of the meeting, and Conductor
William Thiehoff. secretary. Speeches were
made by George W. Bailey, lawyer: Henry
Tooey. leading merchant: James Bottom
~. engineer, and Charles Chamberlain.
contractor. The following resolution was
introduced by {. ". Green, editor OF .he
Argus, and adopted:
That We are opposed to the passage of
this bill calculated to reduce passenger fare
from . to 2 cents on main lines, and from 4
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-21
Small Fires Yesterday.

5:5s a. mat 5O4 Main street; false alarm
S:15 a. MAT 1O14 Baltimore; two-story
brick; occupant, Charles Lewis: loss, none;
cause, sparks from fiue.
2:10 p. NAT Victoria hotel; loss, S.;
cause, matches carelessly handled
4:30 p. MAT 413 East Tenth street; one
loss on building. IS; cause. defective stove
pipe.
5:22 p. m.-1202 West Ninth street; two
story frame; owner, John Cassidy; occu-
pant, George Reabuse; loss, none; cause,
leaking gas and match.
$3.50 p. NAT 1904 Grand avenue; two
story brick saloon; occupant, Albert Helm;
loss. none; cause, furnace pipe falling
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-21
Address by Mrs. Anna l.. Disg..

lress before the Current Event and Com
nonwealth Clubs. of Kansas City. Kas..
Monday evening. in the auditorium of the
subjee cty w and ofgan
zation of Women" A general invitation
1as been extended all those interested in
good government. the club women of the
'ity especially. to attend. The two clubs
will hold meeting in the afternoon at the
institute for the purpose of transacting
certain matters of business. Ihey will also
arrange to entertain Mrs. Diggs.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-21
ANGL0-FRENCH TREATY.
1t Is Said One Is in Prospect for Set
tlement of All Differ
ences.

LONDON. Jan. 21-The Paris corre-
spondent of the Daily Chronicle says:
II am informed that Sir Edmund Mon
son. British ambassador to France, in an
interview with NJ. Delcasse, French minis
ter of foreign affairs, has virtually laid
down the lines of negotiation upon all dis
puted points between France and Great
Britain The programme so far amounts
to an Anglo French treaty of the highest
historic Importance.
I'm official circles tonight. the approach
ing solution is foreshadowed rather eau
tiously, but while the amicable explicit
terms which have been limited to me are
scarcely realized as yet, they leave only
one or two details of mutual compensation
unsettled"
The Daily Chronicle. commenting upon
the foregoing dispatch from its Paris cor
respondent, says it thinks the news al
most too good to be true.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-21
NOW CALLED BUSINESS AGENT.
The Building Trades Council Elects
A. n. Russell to Look After :,
It's interests,

The Building Trades Council last night
elected A. R. Russell business agent. This
step has been contemplated by the council
for several months, but it was held off
until all the bu Ming trades unions of the
city should become members of the council.
The duties of the business agent are largely
to look after new building contracts and
see that they provide for the employment
of union labor at union wages. Mr.. Russell
belongs to the Tilelayers union. He came
here last year from Chicago. where he was
president of the Building Trades Council
and chairman of the arbitration commit
tee and business agent.
AT last nights meeting the council in
dorsed the resolutions OF the hod carriers
for an increase in the wage schedule of =.
cents an hour. making 1t 30 cents.
The Timers union also asked for raise
in its schedule, and it was also granted.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-21
To Expedite, LegisIation,

JEFFERSON CITY. MO-. Jan. 2O.-(Spe-
cal.) A rule to shorten general new legis-
lation and to expedite the work of revision
will be introduced in few days in both
houses by the joint committee on rules 1t
provides that after chapter of the statutes
shall have been revised and introduced as
a revised bill, no new legislation bearing on
the subject matter OF that chapter Shall
be considered; and that after the seventy
day limit no new legislation, with the eX-
ception of the appropriation bills. shall be
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-21
Died at the Insane Asylum.

City. Kas.. yesterday received word from
the state insane authorities announcing the
death of Emil Olson. The officials asked
make of the body. The records in the
probate judges office show that Olson was
sent to the asylum on November 2S. 1883.
but they do not contain the names of any
of the relatives of the deceased. Judge
Snyder will attempt to locate some of the
dead mans relatives to-day.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-21
CITY NEWS IN PARAGRAPHS.

The regular monthly meeting of the Tab
ernacle Society will be held next Friday at
the usual hour.
The condition of W. P. Allcutt was some
what better last night. A slight improve.
ment was noticed yesterday afternoon, and
the physicians now think that there is a
fair chance for his recovery.
Postoffice Inspectors w. c. Enteman and
E. l.. Mckee were at the postoffice here
yesterday. They have been working through
the state, and came in here to stay for a
day and prepare some detailed reports of
the matters they have been handling.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-21
WENT BACK ON THE POLICE.
George Harrington Refuses to Testify
Against George Pearson and
Is Charged With yasrancy.

When George Pearson was arraigned in
police court, Kansas City, Kas.. yesterday
morning, on the charge of shooting George
Harrington. the latter refused to testify
against him. The police were surprised
at the stand taken by Harrington, as he
had promised to prosecute his would-be
slayer IL the authorities succeeded in cap
turing him.
The. case against Pearson was then con-
tinued and a charge of vagrancy booked
against Harrington. Pearson was remand
ed to jail and Harrington was also locked
up. Both cases will be called this morn
ing
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-21
Rev. MIR. sly Accepts the Cali.

years pastor of the Third Baptist church.
Kansas City. .Kas.. has announced that he
will accept the call from Springfield, O.,
which was recently extended him. His
reason for accepting is that he likes the
location better and it affords him a larger
field of work. His resignation was handed
to the directors Of the church some time
ago. but he was asked to stay until an
other pastor could be secured. The date
of his departure has not been fixed
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-21
The Merrin Damage verdict.

The attorneys for the Missouri. Kansas
& Texas and the Kansas City. Suburban
Belt Railroad Companies are preparing
motion for a new trial in the Merrill dam
Of common pleas in Kansas City, Kas.,
rendered a verdict against the companies
in the sum of s20.S0O. The defendant COM
panies hope to secure a new trial, believing
that should they succeed they. will be able
to reduce the judgment or secure the re-
lease of sthe companies from damages al
together If new trial is refused the
case will doubtless be carried to the state
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-21
Lots of Gold stolen.

During the absence of N. Fyock and
family from their home. 9l4 Ann avenue
Kansas City. Kas., Friday afternoon, burg
lars entered the house and stole about
s100 worth of jewelry.. Among the plunder
secured were four gold rings. one pair of
from gold coins. and one gold dollar, which
was highly priced coin. An entrance to
the house was secured by the aid of skel-
atn 1ya
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-21
Petroleum Cycle for the Car.

According to the Paris correspondent of
the Telegraph. from cycle mandatory
been dispatched to st. Petersburg splen-
did petroleum tricycle. and car or voitur-
vfcb e ae bs brohee rs Se iGr me %
Michaeloviteh. will mount the tricycle. and
do the steering or plotting. The machine
ivory knobs. handles and rails.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-21
A Clear Gain.

From the Northern eng Ensign. --
There is an old widow living in Norfolk
village who lost her husband not SO long
lage clergyman called to condole with her,
and the following dialogue took place:
Clergyman-"I am sure. Mrs. Jones. that
every one sympathizes with you IN your
sad loss
Mrs. Jones-"Bless you. sir: 'es no loss,
poor mon; e warn't fit for nothink: why,
e 'asnt been able to arm a sixpence this
five years an more"
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-21
A Charitable Girl.

From the Chicago Record.
Miss Cutting began young softleigh
'.for some time law have 6een sewousiy
law Fave half a mind"
well" interrupted. Miss Cutting. that
is more than any OF your acquaintances
credit YOU with, but I'll be real charitable
and conceds you that much; so pray say
no more about it,
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-21

csasE. sEDAkaA; La, N No Jan; r. 2So.n;lspecal3
has had passenger run out of Sedalia on
the Katy" for the past fifteen years,
day inst as the train reached III kensas rtS TO-
Junction. The remains were brought here
for burial. He leaves a widow and three
children.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-21
Said He Was Held In.

C. A. Richardson. of S26 splitlog avenue.
Kansas City, Kas., reported at the central
police station last night that he had been
held up and robbed while strolling in the
vicinity of Sixth and Main streets. A la
dy's watch. which he was carrying, was
his only loSa
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-21
Ex-Governor Cooper Dead.

DENVER, COL, Jan. 2O-Job A. Cooper,
ex-governor of Colorado. died suddenly This
ailing for several days, but felt no appre,
hension and no physician was called until
a few hours before his death. Mr.. Cooper
was governor from 1889 to 1891, being elected
as q Republican.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-21
BURLINGTON ROUTE SPECIALS.

HoMEsEEKERS' EXCURSIONS To
THE WEST AND NORTHWEST. FEB
RUARY AND 81. MARCH Z AND q.
City Ticket Office. S23 Main st.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-21

A new ruff1e for trimming evening man.
ties lately seen in Paris was of thick
plating of white chiffon, having black
chenille spots all over this. and pointed
leaves of plain white falling over this with
the edges embroidered in black silk.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-21
Berth. Are Electric Lighted

On the California Limited, Santa Fe Route.
A new system, electricity generated by car
axleS; 1000 candle power.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-21

The daily newspapers freely used are as
good as an army of solicitors. It's the
constant beating Of the drum that attracts
Oft
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-21
Lead Pencils.
Marriage License Issued Yesterday.

The people of the United States use abou
25O,o0O lead pencils each day.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-21

Name. Age.
William Hardison. Kansas City..........
Fannie Cassidy, Kansas City-..........
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-21

Mrs Sampson. wife of the admiral, has
started an endless chain among her friends
in the United States to help the Cuban
reconcentrados. The last mail to Havana
brought her 500. and she is now feeding
200 persons daily.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-21

Wedding Rings, guaranteed IS kt.. at
Jaccard s. 1892 Main street.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-21
wOMAN's INTEREST.

The empress dowager of China received
a deputation of foreign women recently-a
marked departure from ancient custom.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-21

what makes you think the Englishman
regards his engagement as joke?" Be
cause he takes 1t so seriously."-Brooklyn
Life.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-21

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
Druggists refund money II fails cure. 25c
The genuine has L. B. Q. on each tablet.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-21
WANTS THE BIG HALL.
Evangelist Lena Mason Needs More
Room-Great Crowds ut the
Allen Chanel.

Evangelist Lena Mason. who is holding
revival services at the African NJ. Z. church
at Tenth and Charlotte streets is seriously
considering the question of securing Con-
vention hall to accommodate the powerful
outpouring' her eloquence has occasioned.
Last night the church was filled and a big
crowd stood outside the locked doors impa-
tiently waiting chance to push in.
Il want those doors locked" she said as
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-21

If you want written sharp, snappy ad
send for our solicitor.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-21

quite polite. isn't he?" II should say
He is SO polished that he can't tell the
plain unvarnished truth.'-Cincinnati En-
quirer.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-21
KEITFFS.

Monday morning, at 1921 and 1928 Main street, we continue
the sale OF Carpets Rugs, Loeums, Oil Cloths and Mat
tngs Also on Monday morning, AIS and Az Delaware
street, continue Furniture Sale The stocks Of Iron
and Brass Beds Extension Tables Office Desks Spring Bed
Bottoms and Mattresses Strengthened and on our
floors Goods will be sold purchasers risk All cash; no
exchanges Goods not to be returned Do not buy unless
suited When you the goods you can form your
own opinion as to whether they cheap not We have
large stocks, both the Main street store and at the Del
aware street store.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-21

A woman whose claim to being the old
est woman In the world is undisputed IS
Mrs. Mary Macdonald, now an inmate of
the Home for Aged and Infirm Colored
Persons in Philadelphia. She has cele-
brated her 129th New Years day. and from
present indications it will not be her last
Mrs. Macdonald was born on November
IA, ITO, near Philadelphia.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-21

The GRAPE CROP

The Royal Baking Powder Company begs
to announce to its patrons that the grape crops
of France and Italy have yielded quality Of
cream Of tartar which, as, refined in the works
Of this company, is of great superiority
The celebrated Royal Baking Powder, using
exclusively this highlyirehned and healthfhl pro-
duct, will maintain its position as the purest,
strongest, most efficient and economical of leay-
ening agents.
sdr.r
The greatest possible aid to the pastry cook
in producing sweet, light, white, faky biscun, q
cake and wholesome raised food
CO.,
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-03-13
Cr..t Northern Robber Convicted

Another Great Northeth Noooer
ST.. JOSEPH, NO., March l3.-James
Gilmore. the second of a trio OF n'gh'
avmen wanted at Fergus Falls. Mimi
for train robbery, has been convicted OF
highway robbery here and sentenc'o .
oivht wears.