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Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-10-16
CANADA TO HELP IN WAR.
Dominion Government Can Only Send
One Regiment of Volunteers.
HnueAsr

OTTAWA ONT, oct IJ.-Americans will
quite understand that British Canada has
not been aS stirred up as she is by the
prospect merely Of a chance to help tn
smashing a handful Of Beers. painful.
tedious and difficult as even that might
be under the geographical climatic racial
and other conditions prevailing 1t is not
the Boors the British Canadians. in COM
mon with the British, are thinking about
20 much as the Russians in Afghanistan,
India and China. France in Abyssinia, the
Snudan and Egypt. the Suez canal and
German colonial relations.
No one can glance at the British Cam
adian press or open his ears 10 the con-
yersations going on around him. without
at once realizing that the English-speak
ing element look upon this BOcr business
Ia" unrest IN the Balkans. the sudden
revival Dt interest in the amecr. and the
danger signals in the Chinese empire, as
"a notice To be setting tn" cunbrOus war
machinery Of the empire in motion in
readiness for whatever may happen.
The British Canadians say the Tiansvaal
affair SERVES its purpose III greasing the
wheels for heavier work to come.
Repeated experiments with the imperial
Eavy have placed that formidable instru-
;noni uf Cnensc and defense in condition
of efficiency that no country bat the United
States begins to approach. The turn of
the army has arrived
II was not the sad necessity of sacrificing
life in the Transvaal that woke up the
war spirit but the conviction that at last
took hold Of the British nation and the
British empire thai British supremacy in
South Africa WAS al stake, ana through il
the existence u the empire as a first-Class
power throughout the world. That Is The
meaning Of the mobilization Of lF4"-i Of the
pick OF the soldiers of the queen and the
colonial continEcnts.
The cDHstItutiDualitY Of the proposal 10
send the contingent was seriously raised.
II was shown that the militia department
was pDwerlcss 20 move without violating
the British North America act. Not n
dollar had been voted for thc purpose Of
equipping and embarkirE troops from Can
ada for South Africa. nor VAS there any
contingency found from which the mc->cy
could br taken. Other obstacles presented
themselves which could only be overcome
by calling parliament together aud obtain
Ing the sanction OF that body. the ordinary
expense OF running which is somewhere
about 5000 day.
Canadians are well satisfied with the re-
caption IT, Chicago OF Canada's representa-
tiveS. Sir Wilfrid LaUTrier speaks I'm high
terms pf the welcome given him and the
hospitality and cDRSide~a.e conduct Of
those who wcre responsible for the cele-
bration. lie returns to Ottawa more than
ever a stcad:ast friend of the United
States
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-10-16
SHOOK DICE FOR A MINE.
Joint Owners Settle an Old Quarrel
About Working
CInim,

F-om the Spokane Sportsman Review.
General Charles s Warren, a pioneer OF
Eutte, but now resident of Spokane, and
Miles Finlen shook dice in the summer of
1892 for a copper mine then valued at sa90.-
90. and now at u cool $i.ocJ.tp. The mire
adJoined the Anaconda ana was held joint
Iy by Warren and Finlen. The latter is at
present a wealthy mine operator at Butte,
and is noted everywhere as piunger in
stocks on horse races and in n political
campaign. In the latter amusement he
makes the millionaires of Butte hold their
breath when he offers TO wager reckless
sums on his favOrite candidate.
Warren and F'inlen had owned the prop
erty for some years. but had been unable
to agree upon the method in which II
should be worked They met one day in
Lynch Bros saloon, and the old wordy
quarrel was at once renewed as to the
relative values OF different methods OF
working the mine
IN sell you my interest for what it cost
me- said Finen.
Il don't want your interest" replied the
general.
Well I'll buy your interest" said FinIen.
Don't want to sell. retorted the gem
eral.
We'll. I'll shake dice with you to see
whether you or | own the mine. Ffnlen re-
joined with some warmth.
Warren hesita:ed moment. His friends
believed Finlen was blutfing. but WarTea
knew the man The mine was valuable
one. one After , considering a momen, Warren
took his hands out OF his trousers pockets
and remarked:
Miles. I'll go you"
Give us the dicebox" yelled Finlen 70
the bartender The worries Were produced:
What do you want to shake? asked
Finlen.
Any way will do. me-" replied Warren.
Any way will do me. too said Finien'
Now name your game.
Name yours curtly replied Warren
"One flop. aces high. then, said Finlen.
as he ratified the dice in the box.
Aces high goes, said Warren: the win
ner to set up the wine for the house.
That suits me. Here goes. said Finlen.
as he spilled the dice on the bar.
Two skies / got you. Charlie. this
time as he passed the box over to War
ren.
That looks good. but think I can beat
it. Miles" said Warren, as he tossed the
dice out.
There was not pair in sight.
Ace high Is a good hand sometimes, but
ii loses this time. Charlie. remarked Fin
len. as he threw u SlOO bill on the bar. and
added: Give the boys what they want,
bartender.
The next day Mr.. Warren made out the
deed.
The mine was later sold to the Anaconda
company by Mr.. Finlen. Three years ago
the adjoining claim was sold for s.6Or1 to
Marcus DAILY
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-10-16
DUGAN LEADS WESTERN.
Holds Hating Record for the West
ern League Season just
Closed,

CHICAGO. Oct 15.-Dungan, of Detroit
is the star batsman of the year in the
W estern Baseball League. The official fig
ures issued to-day by President Johnson
give the hard-hitting Wolverine batting
average Of 81. just one point above tina,
of Werden. of Minneapolis Davis. alsJ
of Minneapolis. is third in the list.
In fielding several vie for first honors.
Hastings Of Buffalo leads with Il clear
percentage Of 1850. but the Bison has only
taken part in fifteen games as pitcher.
Carey. of Minneapolis. at first base. has a
standing Of .93l. but he has only played
twenty-five games al that position.
In club batting. Detroit leads. with per
centage OF .2S9. with Minneapolis a close
second The champion Indianapolis team
is next to the last. but the Hoosiers are
second in club fielding. with milwaukee,
first.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-10-16
IRVING SAILS FOR AMERICA.
Brings Ellen Terry and Full English
Company for Fifth Ameri-
can Tour.

LONDON, Oct. 15-Despite their earlier
intention to take faster ship, Sir Henry
Irving and Miss Ellen Terry, with their
full company, sailed for the United States
this morning on the Atlantic transport
line steamer Marquette, which is due to
arrive in New York on October % or &c.
A large number of professional and per-
sonal friends accompanied the actors from
the Albert dock to Gravesend. and a fare
well breakfast was held on the ship.
To representative of the Associated
Press Sir Henry said
While this Is our fifth American tour /
feel that we have never gone TO the United
States under more auspicious circum-
stances. In the first place the cOrdiality
between the two nations was never great
er than II Is at the present. and while my
personal relations with American theater
goers have always been of the most de-
lightful character. 1t Is pleasant 20 feel
that the two nations now recognize the
ties OF kinship as never before
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-10-16
FRENZiED ENTHUSIASM.
Contribution of s8s.OOO in n Mission.
AIRY Meeting in New York
Yestcrday.

NEW YORK. Oct. 1j.-SiXty-eisht thou
sand dollars was raised i'll Carnegie hall
to-day for the heather. 1t was obtained
by the Rev. Mr. A. B. Simpson and his
associates in the Christian missionary al
lance. amid the tumult of religious en-
thusiasm which prevails when the alliance
takes up It's annual collection. Women
tore OFF their jewels and men their coats
and vests. throwing them to the collectors
and shouting Glory to Cod and Hal
lelujah." as they contributed all to the
fund by which the alliance will keep its
missionaries abroad for the year.
While two meetings were to have taken
place. and did take place in the hall. one
in the afternoon and one in the morning,
they were so close together that there was
scarcely intermisson. and il was as though
there had been one continuous session OF
more than seven hours While the amount
was not as large had been raised on
previous occasion. there was no dirninut!on
in the religious enthusiasm at the bottom
of the giving.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-10-16
ENGLISH STOCKS ARE STEADY
Only Slightly Affected by The Out
break of Hostilitics in
Africa.

LONDON, Oct 15.-The stock market has
taken the outbreak Of the war philosophic-
ally. and the event, which had very little
effect on prices, has on the whole been
rather welcome as likely 10 settle a dis
turbing factor which has long been worry
ing the market. Mining shares have been
freely bought here and in Paris. The mar
ket was very strong yesterday on rlmOrS
of British victories. the last prices be
ing the best, the rise ranging from Is to
point.
The other markets displayed 4 firmer
tendency. owing to public buying. encour-
aged 10y easier money, and II IS to be eX-
pected that as soon as things settle down
q sharp upward move will occur, Is there
IS a lot OF money awaiting investment
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-10-16
DRUGGED THEIR PRISONER.
Washington Man and Woman Arrest
ed for kidnapping Aged Depart
ment Clerk

WASHINGTON. Oct. lJ-Adelbert w
Cox. for several years prior TO October
member Of the Washington police force.
and Eta Williams. young woman with
whom he lived. were arrested to-day by
Detectives Miller and Peck charged with
the larceny of SlG0 from James A Stewart,
30 years of age, and for long time a
clerk in the general land Office
Back of this formal charge according to
the police, IS most remarkable story
Stewart disappeared from his boarding
house September 6, ard for .our weeks an
unavailing search was made for him He
was finally found in the attic of the house
where Cox and the Williams woman lived.
In 4 state of collapse and almost demented
from the effects OF drugs which ii is al
legged had been administered to him by the
par under arrest. Stewart was taken to
the hospital, and though at first his life
hung by a thread he recovered in about
ten days. He is 4 wi6ower with married
daughter living In annapolis. Mo. and
roomed alone in Washington. He left his
ro9mins place September g. to make 4
call. and Tor weeks no trace of him could
be round. Finally the police gained a clue
by learning aS the result of inquiry at all
the local banks that he had $3I5 on deposit
with the Washington Loan and Trust Com
pany.
All of this amount save $40 they ascer.
tanned, had been drawn out on checks pay
able to bearer. signed by Stewart and en-
dorsed b. Adelbert W Cox The first
checks We're clearly written. hut the latte.
ones were in u weak and almost iIlegible
hand. Cox had explained this at the trus,
companys office by saying the old man
was rapidly failing in health. With this
clue the detectives found Stewart In the
garnet of a house where Cox lived. He
had hardly any food for a month. He
said he had called September 6 on Cox and
the Williams woman who formerly boarded
where he did. They sent out for some
liquor and after that he remembered
things only ir vague way. On his state
ment the police arrested Cox and his para
mOur charge of larceny. pending In
vestigation and consideration OF the max
ing OF more serious charges. Both pris-
Oners secured bail in $l.vup each. Cox was
compelled to resign from the police force
"a short time ago because of his relations
with the Williams woman and a suit for
divorce brought by his wife. He denies
having held Stewart prisoner. Cox says
that Stewart went to Atlantic City in Se1.
tember with two women and about szot
in cash and when he returned he said he
nd been robbed and beaten at the seashore
At Stewards request he was permitted tC
use room in the house where Cox lived
and was cared for by Miss Williams.
Stewart. Cox says, appeared to be afraiC
his whereabouts would be ascertained by
relatives. All the money drawn from this
bank In Stewards name was given TO him
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-10-16
CANADA TO SEND TROOPS.
Command Under Lieutenant Colonel
otter VIII sail nj End of
the Month.

OTTAWA. ONT, oct. lG-The Canadian
contingent for South Africa will sail from
OF ebec OF the Allan liner Sardunian about
Tho end Of the month. Lieutenant Colonel
otter, Of Toronto. will have command of
the contingent. The steamer Will sail di-
rectly for Cape Town. The work OF en-
roIIIaent is going on rapidly.
Sir Charles Tupper to-day addressed n
letter to Premier LaurieT IN which he OBJ
lecteC strongly to the mother country pay
ing amy part Of the expenses IN connection
with the Canadian contingent.
Sir Wilfrid replied To the effect that that
government was following the course laid
by the cnmmandcr-in-chief of the BStish
forces " no had cabled to the effect that as
Canadians would be attached TO different
regiments in the imperial service the home
government would pay them and their eX-
penscs after they had been landed in South
Africa.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-10-16
NEW USE FOR HYPN0TISM.
Preacher Accused of Securing the
Transfer of Mortgage by
Occult Art.

SHEBOYGAN. WIS. Oct. 15.-Rev Mr..
John Van Vlaessalaer. Christian Science
pastor, was ordered by Judge Kirwin. in
the circuit court. to reassign to August
Preppernau and others a certain mort
gage.
II Is now alleged the mortgage was Sc
cured by means of hypnotic power. which
Van Viaessalaer is alleged to possess. Mr..
Van Elaessalaer claims to have received
the mortgage in payment for services rem
dered.
II is charged that NJ. Van Vlaessaaer
has strong hypnotic powers. and through
this medium induced Preppernau TO give
him the mortgage. Preppernau claims to
know nothing about having given the
mortgage.
Van Vlsesssalaer is the man who. II is
alleged had powers over Mrs. Herman
He!seInann. who was in trance for TWEEN
ty-three days. it being alleged that he had
hypnotized her.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-10-16
TO BUILD THE AMERICAN BOY.
Congressman Berry Promises to In
troduce Bill for the SCHOOL,
boys BattIeshfp.

CINCINNATI, O., Oct. l5.-Rankin C.
Good, the high school cadet who is pro-
noting a scheme to name one of the first
class battleships the American Boy"
giving the schoolboys of the United States
the privilege Of contributing TO the cost of
its construction, recently called upon Con-
gressman Berry. in Newport, Ky. to seek
aid in the undertaking.
Colonel Berry states that he promised To
introduce a bill in congress providing that
the ship shall be named THE American
Boy" that he is corresponding with Chair
man Boutelle. of Maine. of the committee
on naval affairs. and that II was probable
that the resolution would be favordbly re-
umrtal unnn-
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-10-16
SHOT IN A DEPOT.
George Lewis Shot and Instantly
Killed by Johh Reeves
In Dallas.

DALLAS. TEN. oct. l5.-George Lewis
was shot and instantly killed by John
Reeves of Mount Pleasant. Tex. here to-
night. Three shots We're fired. all taking
effect The shooting occurred in the wait
ing room of the Santa F'e depot in the pres
ence OF fully 300 people
Reeves accompanied by his wife and
niece. was awaiting 4 train. Mrs. Reeves
was approached by Lewis. who demanded
her seat She refused. when he attempted
to eject her. accompanying his demands
with profanity. Reeves. coming up at the
time, shot Lewis. Reeves bears an excel
lent reputation.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-10-16
Difference to Superstition.

No number ''l3'' among the seats at the
tables or in the cabins: no staterOam mark
ed l. because the inevitable funny mans
inevitable joke Is apt 10 lead to murder
and suicide: and no in the lettering of
anything. because English as she Is spoke
freauen ntiy tends TO the confusion of and
A Such are the thoughtful arrangements
devised for the comfort CT passengers by
the great White Star liner Oceanic. They
NAV not be particularly complimentary to
the Intelligence or education Of passengers
but they will tend TO avoid small irritatInns
of the nervous system: and the effect of the
deadly monOtony of a voyage upon
many people is to render the nervous sys-
tenn peculiarly irritab BILE. Wherefore the di-
rectors deserve the thanks of those who 60
down to the sea in ships.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-10-16
"On to Manila"

An elaborate history Of the Philippiaa
campaign. by Douglas White special war
cnrrsspUneeut. Fifty-six octave napas
with eightE-four superb illustrations from
photographs and q series OF pen sketches
ly Pierre y. Boerin-er. Portraits Df CEN
eraI Funston. Colonel Me.calf Lieutenant
Colonel Little and field and stan officers
Complete roster Of the fighting Tweut!eth
Kansas. with a death list revised to dat.
Saad - cents TO The Kansas CITY Journal
and book will be sent hy mail
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-10-16
VANDERBILT WILL.
Not Yet Probated and No Conference
by Those Interested Has
Been Held.

NEW YORK. Oct. l5.-Senator Chauncey
NJ Depew was asked to-day when the will
of the late Cornelius Vanderbilt was likely
to be probated. and he replied that the
matter had not been decided by those di-
rectly Interested.
No conference has been had in regard
to the matter lately" the senator ex-
planned.
1t was thought that Senator Depew might
go to Newport to confer with the Wander
bit family regarding the will. but he spent
Sunday in town.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-10-16
Rector Williams Leaves Chicago.

CHICAGO. Oct. I5--Flrcwells were said to-day be
tween rector and parish Christ Episcopal church
It vas the last day on which Rev. Mr.. Arthur L
Williams viii otlciate priest, he leaves Chi
tomorrow FOR Omaha. where he will be con
secrated bishop coadutor OF the diocese Of Nebraska
Wednesday morning
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-10-16
"Put Him Higher"
From the Ladies Home Journal.

From the Ladies Home Journal.
Captain Coghlan upon his return from
the Philippine islands. was discussing the
admirais valJr with some friends in Wash
ington. when one Of them said
We have heard a great deal of Dewey's
courage and ability over here. Do We place
him too high"
How high do you place hiul?" Coghlan
asked.
Well. We put him up very high
Put him higher" said Coghlan.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-10-16

LONDON. oct ia special dispatch
NED at Dundee. Natal. Sunday afternoon,
reports that C0mmaudant ViljoeH's force
had left New Castle for Daunhauser, whore
the Transvaal flag has been hoisted over
the town hall.
DURRAN. oct. lj.-Evening-Th BOers
who have occupied New Castle consist of
Transvaaler' Free StaterS and 40 Hol-
landers. General J0ubcTt j. believed TO be
at L2ings Mex which he. is fortifyiug
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-10-16
From the replies received up to date
have cOmp!led the following tabls:

Thus it will be seen that out of 533 Lead
Ing men OF the country in the ministry.
teaching. law. medicine. banking Journal
ism. merchandising and manufacturing 2gI
or 50 per cent. more than half, are college
bred men
II the ,college-bred man had no advan-
tage over his fellow man. We would find
only perhaps ] per cent. or six OF them,
In the 533 holding leading positions in pro-
fessional and business life. Instead of six
We find 2as. or about fifty times that num-
Der.
Ii Seems. therefore, that in some way
the college-ored man has improved his
chances of success about fifty times Bu,
II objection be made that that does not
improve his success In business. make the
comparison with reference TO the merchants
and manufacturers alone.
Out of ll9 leading business men, about
one colleEe-brsd man should be found but
We discovered more than thirty times that
number May ii not, therefore, be said
that the collese-bred man Increases his
chances of success in business about twen-
Iy-flye times? Anyhow il seems q fair con-
clusion from the statistics have complied
that college education pays in business
H f.. kRATZ. Phi. u.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-10-16
Commander Mason De,s

WASHINGTON Oct. I5.-Wori has been received
here Of the death to-day. Saugerses Depot y Y
Of Lieutenant Commander T. b. ". Mason L s y
retired Commander Mason vas a native Of New
York. and vas 81 years OF age. He Instrumental
IN developing the office II naval intelligence which
proved Ct benefit the government during -
Spanish American
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-10-16
MARCHlND TO JOIN BOERS.
French Army officer VIII Take Re
ycnEe on the English in
Africa.

PARIS. Oct. 15.-Major Marchand, who
commanded the French expedition into the
Soudau, it Is stated. wished To go and fight
for the Beers as revenge FOR being obliged
To withdraw from Fashoda but the GOV
ernmcut refused him permission 10 join the
lpyr forces.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-10-16
If She Found Anything.

From the Ohio State Journal.
Teacher-"Johnny. what is a thief?''
Johnny Hardup-:Dunno.''
Teacher-"Oh, yes you do. Now. what
would l be if l took money out of your
pocket?'
Johnny Hardup-"Why youse 'ud be a
peach
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-10-16
Wash SILK by Itself.

SILK ties and handkerchiefs should not
be washed with other articles. bu. by
themselves. First soak in Iukewarm water.
then rinse and soap well. and wash In
warm water. and rinse again in cold water
TO which little common kitchen salt has
been added.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-10-16
Avenged Her Husbands Murder.

NILES. o.. Oct 15.-FranG Augusta was shot and
Killed this evening in the Italian quarter BY ars
Tauro. who arrested and lodged in jail 1t War
rem About four months ago DominiCk Taurn was
fatally stabbed In fight aud his death bed told
his wife Augusta had stabbed him. The shooting OF
Augusta is the sequel. Mrs. TauTa has a J-mOnths-
ca haky which She took tAil with her.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-10-16

ing Of the train MaribOgO telephoned WY
burg asking that the train be- sent up
rs al was quite safe. The operator al
Nryburg recognized the voice a. that VI Il
European store clerk In view Of the sub
sequeHt report that the Beers were r.
moving the rails. it Is believed the Beers
compelled the CLERK 10 speak through the
telephone.
The nearest Boer command 20 vryburg
is Laager"d. north Of Schweizerrenek
twenty miles distant and two miles inside
the. Transvaal The commando sent
Taessag- 10 the EryBUrg railway station
that II the delivery of three wagOnlpads
Of meat and TWO wagonluads Of sugar re-
ceived 4 well ago were refused. the BOers
would send 60 men To- take them. This
morning all ID" goods at the station w-r-
made up in two special trucks
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-10-16
Lumbermen Are Scarce.

SUPERIOR. Wis. Oct. l5--Lumberrrsu who have
started logging operations in this vicinity say they
already having trouble TO get The men needsG.
Teams scarce also. The lowest wages offered
a present is $50 per month That is for the swami
ers. who TWO years age were getting SIG per month
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-10-16
Keeping Vegetables Fresh.

To keep vegetables fresh for any time
place them on stone f'Oor, and exclude
he air as far as possible.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-10-16
TO CURE 4 COLDIN ONE nav

Take Laxative Bromo ouinine Tablets All
druggists refund the money II It fails to
cure. T. W. Groves signature Is on each