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Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-04-21
HARMONY PREVAILS.
State Officers of Kansas Have Nc
Grievances, but Are Actuated
hH n Comn,on Purnose

by a Common Purpose.
TOPEKA, April 2O.-(Special.) The fusion
leaders and newspapers are doing their ut
most to lead the people to believe that
there is great discord among the members
of the present Republican administration.
The fact is there never was a more har-
monious administration since the organiza-
ton of the state. Each officer is attending
to his duties and not trying to run some
others business. In matters of interest to
the party and to the people the state of
ficers confer and agree upon the best thing
to do. 1t is done and there is no kicking
from any source. This is in striking con-
trast to the manner in which the Leedy
administration was run. Then every state
officer had hammer up his sleeve to
knock against the others. Leedy did not
have 4 single friend among his associates.
He ignored them completely and they paid
no more attention to him than if he were a
yellow dog, except to give him a kick po-
litically when he got in the road.
The people are being led to believe by
the Pops that the present Republican ad-
ministration is all torn up; that every Of
ficer is ..koncking" against every other Of
ficer is knocking" against every other Of
is ridiculous. The indications now are that
all the present state officials will be NOM
mated for reelection next year by accla-
nation.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-04-21
ALons" Jordan visit. the Capital.

TOPEKA, April 2O.-tSpecial) Long
Jordan, of Rice county, who was defeated
for sergeant-at-arms of the house last WIN
ter by a narrow margin, was here to-day
consulting with the governor about some
minor appointments for his section. He
says that he is out of politics except to help
some friends and that from now on he will
devote his time to business. He has Sc
cured a contract to furnish a Southern
firm 5000 heavy draft horses and he is
try. He has purchased 500 head in Wyo-
ming and will ship them South next week
1t will make a train of forty-five cars.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-04-21
VIGOROUS CONTEST FOR OFFICE
Land Receivership at Perry, o. IT,, Is
Creating Interest in the Gem
---. ePaI Land Office

WASHINGTON, April 2O.-(Special) The
receiyership of the land Office at Perry,
o. T., is the subject of vigorous contest
among the four or five applicants who wish
to fill the vacancy created by the recent
death of Receiver Powers Leading Ok.
lahomans are represented in the fight and
they are making things interesting in the
general land office.
Governor Barnes is supporting Dan Wild
ner Of Guthrie. while Delegate Dennis
Flynn is backing V. c. WEIGH. editor of the
Daily. Enterprise Times. of Perry. Welch
also has the Endorsement of Uncle" Joe
Cannon. of Illinois. Secretary of State Jen-
kins has candidate in the person of Judge
of this city. is actively pushing the claims
Of his son-in. law. Charles c. Kneisey. who
is $500 clerk in the Office at Guthrie
These are the lending candidates so far
heard from in the contest But it is said
that several others are in the background,
expecting to profit by a deadlock
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-04-21
stanley 1. state Farmer.

TOPEKA, April 2O.-(Special) The ex-
ecutive council has made Governor Stanley
state house farmer until the custodian Of
the state house is named. 1t is the duty
around the state house are kept in proper
shape. He has made a good start. For
the past two days a force of boys from
the reform school have been raking the
grounds and hauling off the rubbish. Next
week he will have them set out posies and
plants in the flower beds
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-04-21
BUSINESS is BOOMING.
Railroads Arc StraininE Every Facil-
ity to Meet the Demands of
Oklahoma ShiDpers

GUTHRIE. o. T., April 2O.-(Special1 An
unusually large cattle business is being
done in Oklahoma this spring and the rail-
roads are pressed to accommodate all of
the traffic. Besides the thousands of cars
pasture in the territory is receiving South
ern cattle. Seven trainloads of grazing
cattle were transferred to the Choctaw rail-
road by the Santa Fe on one day last week
a contract to transfer LOCO cars of grazing
stock to the Frisco. Nearly 1900 cars are
required to fill up the pastures of the Ponca
and Otoe reservations. The Santa Fe COM
pany expects to handle $1,000 cars of cat
tie en- route to Oklahoma and Kansas past
ures during the present season. More cat
tie are being shipped from the south than
ever before,
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-04-21
VIII Employ a ..Iome Finder.

TOPEKA, April a0-(Speciai) Begin
ming July the state board of charities
win adopt the suggestion of Chairman
Grant Hornaday and employ a home
home. The duty of this new officer will
be to travel over the state and find homes
lor the little orphans now in the home.
home and Mr.. Hornaday believes that per
manent homes can be found for many of
them II an effort is made. He says there
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-04-21
One Way.

WHAT exclaimed the principal speaker
at the international convention of the
Women's Domestic Economy League
what shall we do to make our homes
more attractive? What"
room downtown said a sharp-voiced lady
who, it was afterward learned. had three
Dakota divorces neatly punched and tied
with blue ribbon.
The applause was feeble and scattered.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-04-21
Diplomacy.

From the Chicago Tribune.
Portly dowager-''Ive called. sir. to learn
Eminent fortune teller examining palm)
-"Ah madam, the lines of fate run SO
to apply a magical compound Of wonderful
powers to bring them out more distinctly.
ITO attendant. in French)-Cleopatra. dip
1t to me-"
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-04-21
WHY BARNES PARDoNED.
In a Mothers Appeal for Her Boy She
EulOgizes Arknnsns-GOvernO
Had Lived in the State.

GUTHRIE. o. T., April 2O.-(Specfal) T..
H. Cantrell. the boy whom Governor
Barnes pardoned from the penitentiary yes
terday, was given his pardon after his par
ents had promised to take him to Arkan-
sas. Cantrell had been sent up for horse
stealing. The boys mother made a pa
thetic appeal to the governor. representing
that before he committed the crime her
our Arkansas home to find work" the let
ter goes on to say. land in Oklahoma he
fell in with bad company and yielded to
temptation. Then follows the promise. "If
you will pardon him. governor. we will
surround our boy with good influences, as
we can do in Arkansas"
AS Governor Barnes had lived in Arkan-
sas himself he recognized that there were
good influences" there and gave the par
don.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-04-21
Orpban,, Home Cbartered,

The Orphans Industrial M home Organized
at Choctaw City with a capital stock of
$1,000, has been chartered for ninety-nine
years. The directers es are; 6 "; Bleyins.
Waterson. Joel Harper, F. Frank. E. Bel
lamy. Joseph w. Ball and ]. H.. Parker.
charter has been granted also to the
Green Lawn Cemetery Association. Grant
township Garfield county. The following
CARRIER citizens are named as directors:
John 1ngmers. r. L. Kepley. L. A. Hams,
George Cinnamon and James Watkins.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-04-21
PoNcA TIMBER SCANDAL.
Department of the Interior Will In.
vcstigate Charges Made Against

WASHINGTON. April 20.-(Special.) The
Wetherspoon timber cutting case comes up
in the department of the interior Monday
Wetherspoon and legal aid are expected to
be on hand.
A special agent has reported that Weth-
erspoon is responsible for the disappearance
of 200 pecan trees from Indian lands en-
braced in Ponca agency. He has a grazing
lease there secured after much trouble at
6A cents per acre. Following this story of
department ENHANCEMENT which is said to
be still hanging up in the federal court
come Wetherspoons fresh troubles about
timber.
Indian Commissioner Jones is very weary
as about ready to call in the attorney gen.
eral and let him take hand.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-04-21
Depression.

From the Washington Star.
II suppose Washington will seem rather
dull after were gone, remarked the
statesman.
"oh. don't know" said the amiable lady
with whom he boards. "Of course, it will
take some time to forget all these de-
bates and yeas and nays. and such. But
it won't be more than week or two he
fore We begin to liven up Bit
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-04-21
Hummer Want. Land Rece,ver.hIp.

GUTHRIE. o. r.. April aO.-tSpecial) It
is reported that Frank Hummer. formerly
position ct Washington, is after the receiy
ership of the Perry land office Hummer
has the friendship of Assistant Secretary
of the Interior Webster Davis, whom he
was mayor of Kansas City. If Davis de-
cides to urge the claim of his friend Hum
mer may land the job. Hummer was for
merly candidate for the judgeship OF the
Fourth district
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-04-21
Fee Fixed for Insurance Examiners.

TOPEKA. April 20.-(Special) Insurance
Superintendent Church to-day fixed the fee
of insurance examiners at $40 per day and
actual expenses. McNalrs examiners
charged from SIS to $325 day. For actual
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-04-21
when I.andi. viii Re.tru.

TOPEKA, April 2o.-(Special.) 10 Tom
linson. of Ottawa. was here for a short
while to-day in consultation with the gov
ernor regarding the wardenship of the
penitentiary. Tomlinson is to be the new
warden and 1t is reported in official cir
cles that Landis will turn the institution
over to him about June l.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-04-21

are some of the brightest little children
in the home to be found anywhere and
that if the people of the state understood
child for adoption. He has the utmost
faith in the matter and an expert home
finder" will be employed to do the work.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-04-21
Arc Suing Tor Their Pay.

GUTHRIE. o. T.. April 2O.-(Special) The
mandamus case Of w. T. Little against
Auditor S. n. Hopkins will be heard to-
morrow by Judge Burford. 1t is to compel
the payment of members Of the legislative
codifying committee.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-04-21
DoccETT DRY GOODS CO.
Main, Eleventh and Baltimore.
window G1... to he Higher.

PITTSBURG. PA. April 20.-The Ameri-
can Glass Company has advanced prices OF
window glass 10 per cent. to take effect at
once. The production this year will be
considerably curtailed owing to a strike in
three Eastern factories. The men went out
in sympathy with the Green bottle blowers.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-04-21

a wide range of subjects. all bearing upon
church growth and extension. will be given
by prominent Presbyterian ministers. In
connection with the meeting the women
will hold series of meetings to discuss
methods for furthering their organization
work
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-04-21
Company License

TOPEKA. April 20.-(Special) The Farm
ers' Mutual Fire and Tornado Insurance
Company. of Marysville. Kas.. was licensed
to do business in Kansas by Superintendent
Church To-day
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-04-21
Oscar MalIicoat Dead at Manila.

TOPEKA. April 20-(Special) News was
received to-day by the adjutant general Of
the death Of Oscar Mallicoat. private in
the Twentieth Kansas at Manila. Malli-
ago. His parents live in Greenwood county.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-04-21
How the Trouble Arose.

From the Chicago Record
Badger?''
HE wanted me to stand on the corner
and let him tell me how cold waves are
generated
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-04-21
Annual Meeting of rre.bxterx.

GUTHRIE. o. T.. April 9o.-(special) The
annual meeting of the Oklahoma presby-
terry has commenced at Blackwell with
large attendance. A programme covering
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-04-21

Bic Advance In Steel Ranges.
CLEVELAND. O.. April a.-The North
ern Ohio Steel Range Manufacturers As
ISOLATION to-day decided tn advance the
prices of finished products 20 Der cent be-
cause of the increased cost OF raw ma
terials.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-01-19
The Naval Personnel Bill,

Washington, d. c., Jan. 1S.--In the
House yesterday the consideration OF
the naval personnel bill being resumed,
Mr.. Bailey Democrat of Texas, moved
to strike out from section seven the
following proviso:
And provided further that nothing
contained in this section shall be con-
strued to prevent the retirement of
officers with the rank and pay Of COM
modore."
The rank of commodore. he said, was
abolished in the active list by the bill !:
why should it be continued in the re-
tired lest?
He reiterated his opposition to elm
mating the time honored rank of COM
modore in the active list.
Mr.. Foss, Republican Of Illinois, cal
led attention to the ract that commo-
dore was a courtesy rank and not an
actual rank before the civil war.
Perry, Decatur and Barron We're cap
tains, but by courtesy called commo-
dores,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-01-19
The Albany Launched.

Newcastle, Eng, Jan. 16.--The Unit
ed States cruiser Albany was success
fully launched here Saturday after
noon in the presence of the United
States naval attache, Lieutenant Col
well and many Americans.
The Albany is a sister ship Of the
New Orleans and was formerly the
Brazilian cruiser AdmTal Abrouall.
She was purchased" about the middle
of March last by representative of
the United States government at the
same time the New Orleans was pur-
chased.
The last named also was originally
intended for the Brazilian government
and was first christened Amazonas.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-01-19

The Pennsylvania Railroad Com
pany erected a building in Phila-
delphia, costing $11o, 900, for the
use of the railroad branch of the
Y. M. c. A., and President Rob-
erts remarked at the dedication that
he expected greater dividends from
that building than from any other
one, erected for any purpose by the
Company. This conveys some idea
of the estimate the Company puts
on the value of the Y. M. c. A.
among their men.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-01-19
A Remedy For the Grip.

A remedy recommended for pa
tients afflicted with the grip is Kemp's
Balsam, which is especially adapted
to diseases of the throat and lungs.
Do not wait for the first symptoms of
the disease, but get bottle to-day
and keep it on hand for use the mo-
ment it is needed. If neglected the
grip has a tendency to bring on pneu-
monia. The balsam prevents this by
keeping the cough loose. All drug
gists sell the Balsam.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-01-19
The Panama Canal.

Washington, d. c., Jan. 1S.--The new
Panama Canal Company was given a
hearing yesterday before the House
committee on commerce, in reference to
it's project for an interoceanic canal.
.THhe hearing was in accordance with
a recent determination of the commit
tee to hear all persons concerned in an
isthmian canal, including the Panama
as well as the Nicaraguan project
The Panama delegation included
General Henry l.. Abbott. United States
Corps Of Engineers, retired; Louis
Choron, chief engineer Of the company;
X. Bayard, commercial representa-
tive, and Messrs. Cromwell. Curtis,
and Brown, as well as number of
technical experts of the company.
Professor Haupt of the Nicaragua
canal commission also was present.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-01-19
TO GIT ALL THE FACTS
President Mckinley to Send Com
mission to the Philippines.
DEWEY TO BE AT ITS HEAD
Gen. Whittier Also Asked to Serve
Prof shurman Called to Washington by
the President

Washington, d. c., Jan. 16.--Presi-
dent Mckinley has decided to send
commission to the Philippines to make
a thorough study Of the situation and
advise him as to what the policy Of the
United States should be regarding
those islands. He has asked these gen.
tlemen to serve on the commission:
Rear Admiral Dewey, commander
in-chief of the Asiatic squadron.
Major General e. S. Otis. military
governor of the Philippines.
Professor j. G. Schurman, president
Of Cornell University.
Colonel Charles DENLY, former min
lister to China. and now a member Of
the war investigation commission.
Brigadier General Charles b. Whit
tier of New York, recently on duty at
Manila.
Admiral Dewey will be president OF
the commission.
1t is now only a question as to whet-
her or not the gentlemen named will
consent to serve, and as to the date
when the commission will start for the
Philippines.
The fact that Professor Schurman
has been summoned to Washington to
confer with the president indicates that
Mr.. Mckinley contemplates appoint
ing the commission Immediately, al
though there is a probability that he
may wait for the ratification of the
peace treaty. isx@
The president desires not only Pro-
fessor Schurman's views regarding the
future attitude of this country toward
the Philippines, but advice as to the
phases of the question that ought to be
| considered by a commission. Should
he consent to serve, there will be lit
tie difficulty in making up the rest of
the personnel of the commission, as all
of the other men named are thoroughly
familiar and interested in the subject.
and will doubtless be glad to accept the
service.
The entire administration takes 1t
for granted that the present Senate will
ratify the pending treaty of peace.
When this is done Congress will natu-
rally look to the president to outline
policy of some kind for the future
control of the Philippines
Thus far the president has refused
to commit himself officially any fur
ther than to urge the ratification of the
treaty, which will give the United
States complete sovereignty over the
islands, and to favor military control
| until the situation can be studied.
President Mckinley is not averse to
the Filipinos having independence IL
it can be proved that they are capable
of maintaining it.
He is not averse to accepting all re-
sponsibiity of maintaining sovereignty
and control of the Philippines perma-
| nently. But he wants to be sure of his
| ground before taking any definite
! stand.
| 1t is believed that the determination
! to appoint commission will have a
good effect on the situation in the Sem
| ate.
Those senators who have been dis
posed to oppose the treaty on the
ground that the president had been
given no advice as to the future con-
troll and disposition of the islands will
see that he has determined to obtain
all the facts through the medium Of
non-partisan commission composed
| OF competent men before making any
| recommendations
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-01-19

The annual election of officers for
the Fire Department of town, Gre
ated quite a stir among the boys
Tuesday evening. The principal
fight was for chief of the Depart
ment, between William H. Gilmore
and p. B. Heddens. Members of
the several companies were busying
themselves handing tickets to their
friends, on which was printed their
choice, and it was thought that the
result would be very close, but a
count of the vote proved that it was
not as close as outward appearances
Indicted, Mr.. Gilmore receiving
nearly two votes to his opponent S
one, Isaiah Obi, of the Rescue
Company, was chosen First Assist
ant, and w. H. Coffman, of the
Wiuona Company, Second Assist
ant.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-01-19
TIL I.
THE
BROADWAY

Tubular lanterns, 3oc each.
Enameled steel coffee pots,
I7c, zoe, 23c, 25c each.
Mrs. Potts cold-handle sad
irons, 6oc set.
Best table oil cloth, I2c yd.
Steel shelf brackets, &c to &c
each.
Writing paper, roc. I2c, I5c
box.
Colored cheese cloth, all col
ors, sc yard.
Red table damask, I5c, zoe,
CSC yard.
Best lining cambric, 8 I-2c yd.
New line of narrow Valen-
ciennes lace and insertion.
Umbrellas, 4Sc, soc, to $50
each.
Aluminium key chains, Ioc
each.
8 OF. bars glycerine soap, Ioc
each.
Boys heavy bicycle hose, I5c
pair.
Ladies' heavy fleeced hose,
I5c pair.
Fast dye embroidery silk, all
shades of twisted and flo, 2
skeins for sc.
Stamped doylies, Ic to soc
each.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-01-19
A Value Hint
About Curtains.

When 800 pairs of curtains
and draperies are sold in one
week, there's a reason for such
retailing. We started our pres
ent sale with
$50 PAIRS,
and there are still 45o pairs to
search among for your needs.
Such rapidity in selling is only
acquired by the application of
HALF PRICES
on many of the one and two
pair lots, two-thirds prices on
others, and liberal cut on any
curtain or drapery that you Sc
lect to buy.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-01-19
Splendid
Carpet Values.

We began our MID-YEAR
CARPET SELLING one week
ago, forcing all the short ends,
part rolls, odd rolls and slow sell
ing patterns to the front, making
it possible to select from
2,7oo YARDS,
at prices below cost on any of
the larger pieces, and
AT HALF PRICES
for the shorter lengths. The
sale succeeds and new short ends
are created each day. Bring
your room measure and come for
a decided bargain.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-01-19
Roers Caused the Trouble.

johannesburg, Jan. 1S.--The johann
nesburg Star declares that the distur-
bance which occurred last Saturday
upon the occasion of the public meet
ing of British subjects to protest
against the arrest Of the chairman and
secretary OF the Uitlanders' League and
to indorse a petition to the queen re-
garding the case of the Englishman
Edgar, who was recently murdered by
Boer policeman, was organized by
the Boer authorities.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-01-19

Daniel Slough, one of the old
pioneers, died last week al Roaring
Greek, aged eighty-seven years. He
was an eccentric character, never
had any faith in banks, and none of
those who were acquainted with
him, ever had the remotest idea that
he possessed wealth of any amount.
An investigation, however, made by
his sons disclosed over $4,000 in
gold secreted in an old trunk. The
money had been hidden, in the
opinion of his people, for over six
years He leaves a widow and five
adult children.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-01-19

A CTIVE SOLICITORS WANTED EVERY
"A WHERE, for "The Story OF the Philippines"
by Murat Halstead, commissioned by the Gov
ernment as Of1icial Historian to the War Depart
mont. The book was written In army CAMPS at
san Francisco, on the Pacific with General Mer-
riJt, In the hospital at HOnolulu,in Hong Kong
In the American trenches at Manila, In the in
surgent camps with Aguinaldo, on the deck OF
the Olympia with Dewey, and the roar of battle
at the fall OF Manila. Bonanza for agents. Brim-
ful OF original pictures taken by government
photographers ON the spot. Large book Low
prices. Big profits Freight paid Credit given
Drop all trashy unotficial war books. Outfit
free. Address, f t. Barber Sec'y, Star Insur-
ance Bldg. Chicago. lO-27-l6t
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-01-19

At about 2:3o o'clock Monday
morning five robbers forced an en-
trance into the cellar Of Riley &
Co.'S store, at Centralia, and over
powered the watchman. The watch
man was forced to remain quiet
while the visitors proceeded to work
upon the safe, which was finally
blown open. They were greatly
disappointed in finding nothing but
books and papers, as there was no
money in sight. So far as known
they disturbed nothing in the store.
The watchman suffered no harm.