Lawrence Daily Journal from Lawrence, Kansas • Page 1

VOLUME XXV. LAWRENCE, KANSAS, WEDNESDAY EVENING, MARCH 8, 1893. NUMBER 57. THE KANSAS LEGISLATTRE DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS. NO HURRY GREAT FIGHT.

TO BED ROCK. Myor A L. SoUg President of the CouiWl A. J. Dicker Clerk and Secretary Cemeteries.

-A. O. Hotwolb C.S.Duncan Police Judge Chaa. Chadwlck Marshal T. K.

Prentice Your Watch Insured Free. A perfect insurance against theft or accident is the Legrixlated Out of Office. Topeka, March a The senate took up the maximum freight rate bill and by diligent work succeeded in finishing its consideration before noon and formally passing it by a vote of 22 to 1L The bill was amended by providing for the dissolution of the present board of railroad commissioners and the appointment of an entirely new one by April 1. Appoint mi Election Commissioners. March a Gov.

Lewelling this morning appointed R. Foster to be election commissioner of Kansas City, and William Pray A. W. Cunningham (pop.) and George W. Mitchell commis sioners, ijuuningnam is named as president and Pray as secretary.

Garfield Not a County. J.OFEKA, ivan. juarcn s. ine su preme court In quo warranto proceedings initiated by Attorney -General Ives several months ago decided that Garfield county had been illegally organized and declared it to be unorganized territory. The suit grew out of county seat troubles and was based on the fact that the county does not contain the requisite area provided by the constitution.

MARKET REPORTS. Money and Invent men t. Nbw York, March 7. Many of the bankhur Institutions and individual capitalists marked their loans to-day. At on time per cent per diem in addition to the legal interest of per cent per annum was paid by borrowers.

This means that some stock exchange borrow ers naa to pay at the rate of as per cent per annum. Wall street Is looking to Washington lor relief, ana the dally rumor that the govern ment would shortly Invite bids for the sale of gold bonds was revived One of the leading dealers of foreign exchange has reduced his posted rates of sterling exchange to M85 and ft 87. This is a reduction of two cents since Saturday and Is due to the stringency in money, which has completely demoralized the market for sterling exchange. The shipments of gold by to-day's steamer aggregates t2, 300,000. in spite of the tight money arrangements are in progress to export 000,000 by Saturday's steamer and 1, 000.000 on Tuesday.

The treasury officials say the net gold in the treasury, after deducting to-day's shipments to Europe and South America, is II, 500,00 J. Kansas City Live Stock. Kassas Citt, March 7. Cattle Receipts. 4.908; calves, 48; shipped yesterday, 1,205.

The general market was steady; steers occasionally 10c lower. The following are representative sales: OBES9ED BEEF AND SHIPPING STEERS. 18 1,57 15.50 22 1,496 5 15 83 1,348 5.15 14 1.316 5.00 20 1,250 4.64 35 1,108 4.45 14 1,264 4.55 20 1,108 45 17 1.534 $5.25 20 1,444 5.10 19 9o7 440 40 1,344 5.00 42 1,248 4.65 21 1,233 460 22 1,062 4.45 30 1,707 445 COWS AND HEIFERS. 2.. 13..

139.. 14.. 49.. 5.. 3..

.1.05 f4.2A .1,312 aso 13.... 1,178 S4.03 .1,030 a 85 3. 18. 7. 7.

S. 18. 5 3. 1. 3.80 8.75 810 924 969 9 3 81 908 ..1,002 660 1,026 595 651 a 75 370 2 60 2.30 8.70 2.75 2.50 2.50 2.25 2.25 880 530 886 750 2.26 1.84 1.75 STOCKEItS AND FEEDERS.

1. 42. ..1,001 HK I 20 931 1400 505 a37H Hops Receipts shipped yesterday, 95. The market was 10c to loo lower, closing 20 to 80c The following are representative sales: 58.. .346 17.90 59.

..293 87.80 64... 264 7.75 71. 70. .277 f7.80 .253 7.75 71... 221 7.75 59.

..296 7.75 7.70 7.70 7.70 24... 230 43... 274 50. ..264 68. ..240 62...

215 66.. .255 94... 231 62.. .221 7. 46..

.363 7.75 7.70 7.70 7.70 7.65 7.50 7.50 7.40 59... 260 7.70 7.70 7.70 7.65 7 50 7.50 7.45 67. ..267 76. ..220 75.. .234 18.

..260 94. ..231 66... 255 58.. .237 69. ..239 70.

..264 69... 273 7.65 24. ..224 78... 303 7.55 7.50 21... 246 7.50 Sheep Receipts, no shipments.

The market was fairly active and steady. The fol lowing are representative sales: 220 103 1440 1742 mut. 103 C480 235 ewes 84 a 75 Chicago Live Stock. Chtoaoo, MarohT. Hogs Receipts, official yesterday, shipments yesterday.

left over, about quality a little better; market fairly active but easier: prices 100 lower. Sales ranged at 7.50c&8-00 for light: t7J07.5 for rough packing; t7.80aa 10 for mixed: t8.00&30 for heavy packing and ship- ping lots; pigs, 15.1037. 30. Cattle Receipts official yesterday, shipments yesterday, 8,769. Market fairly active and firm.

Sheep Receipts, official yesterday, 270; shipments yesterday, 9,200. Market fairly active and prices steady. St, iKrals life Stock. St. Louis.

March 7. Cattle Receipts, market steady to strong. Hogs Receipts, market 510o lower: heavy, (7.5028.00; mixed, 7. 403.7. light, t7.507.80.

Sheep- Receipts, 500; market firm. Kansas City Grain Market. Kansas Citt, March 7. The local wheat market was very weak to-day. with prtoes V4 to lo lower than yesterday on both soft and hard wheat.

Neither buyers nor sellers showed any confidence in the market and buyers found less difficulty than usual in getting samples at reduced prices. Commission men say receipts are likely to increase. Shippers were bidding cents river for No. 2 hard out of store, and a few lots sold at the latter price. To-day's receipts were 114 cars; a week ago, 93 cars; a year ago, SO cars- Prices were quoted as follows: No.

2 hard wheat, 57574c: No. 3 hard wheat, 55a 56Hc; No. 4 hard wheat, B3455c; rejected hard wheat, No. 2 red wheat, No red wheat, 6162o; No. 4 red wheat, 5657a The corn market was weak most of the morn ing.

Mixed oorn locally and Memphis bids for white corn were lower. Late in the day an eastern order for mixed corn at 3So river straightened the market considerably. Receipts to-day were 36 cars; a week ago, 32 cars; a year ago, 17 cars. No. 2 mixed oorn sold at 3334c: No.

3 mixed, 33Ho; No 4 mixed, 32o; No. 2 white, 35c; No. 3 white, 34434c; No 4 white sold at 320. Shippers paid 37 "4380 Mississippi river and 40o Memphis for No. corn: No.

3 white sold at 38X0 river and 41Ho Memphis. Oats were In fair demand and white oats were very firm, though mixed were no higher. Receipts to-day were 9 cars: a year ago, 12 cars. Cash prices: No. 2 mixed, 283t''4c; No 3, No 4, 28o; No.

2 white, 3131o; No. white, 30'i31a Hay Receipts, 17 cars; market weak. Quota tions are: Timothy, choice, t9 009.50; good, fa00a9.00; clover mixed, I6.00&7.00 per ton; fancy prairie, 17.50; good to choice, t6.007.00; common, 42.5025.50. Chicago Grain and Provisions. The Senate Substitute for the Oreeulee Railroad Bill Rejected IS the House.

Topeka, March 8. By vote of 63 to 48 the house this morning rejected the senate substitute for the Greenlee railroad bill. The substitute was the maximum freight rate bill which has been passed, by the senate and sent over to the house. Senator Rogers, of the ways and means committee, said this morning that he looked for little legislation of value this session, no matter how long the end might be put off, and he thought a special session was inevitable. He does not look for a railroad bill, a mortgage bill or any of tne measures talked about so much on the stump last fall.

He also thinks some of the appropriatiou bills will die on the calendar. Thus far the two houses have been unable to get together on a conference. He says the committees appointed by the two houses have met, but that the republicans have pursued a do-nothing policy. Another effort will be made this af te moon, but what will come of it he can't predict. Until all the appropriation bills be passed Rogers says there will be no figures upon which to base the revenue bill.

He will introduce such a bill today but the: amount of levy will be only guess work. He will fix a levy at Si mills and leave it to be amended later on. A bill appropriating an appellate court passed the house after an amendment. ihe places for holding this court are designed to be Wichita, Salina and Kan sas City, Kan. In the senate' the miners' screening bill requiring payment for lump and slack coal mined, passed as it came from the honse and is ready for the governor signature.

The same is true of the anti- gold payment bill. Topeka, March The house went into committee of the whole for the consideration of the republican mortgage redemption bill. It was con sidered section by section and provoked a great deal of discussion. At noon only one-half of the bill had been gone through with and the committee arose, reported progress and asked leave to sit again. During the noon recess two clerks were kept busy reading local bills.

Just before noon the senate railroad bill was messaged over to the house and was received, but no action was taken upon it All of the local bills read during the noon recess were passed immediately alter the house was called to order for the afternoon session. Chairman Remington, of the ways and means committee, demanded that the house proceed to the consideration of appropriation bills, but he gave way to permit the judiciary committee to bring up the appellate bilL A vote was taken on this measure, but enough votes could not be mustered to pass it, and it was withdrawn, the understand ing being that it was to be offered again as a substitute for the senate bilL The house then went into committee of the whole to consider further the mortgage redemption bilL LEGATE'S DENIAL. He Denies Charges of Uoo tiling- Preferred By the Capital Work or the Legislature. Topeka, March The senate committee appointed to investigate the boodle charges against Gov. Liewelling, Attorney-General Little, Fred Close and Jim Legate, has decided not to summon any witnesses until after the legislature adjourns.

Gov. Lewelling has received a letter from Jim Legate, who is at Excelsior Springs, Ma In this was one inclosed addressed to the Topeka Capital, in which Legate denied the charges against him and exonerated the state officers implicated in the story pub lished in the Capital, but said: a "I received a draft from P. W. Kline for $3,000 before the legislature met and I did receive 1,500 since. The money was spent just as designed, and accomplished its mission.

The money was not spent to influence any official in or out of the state house. I never asked the governor or any one else to appoint any one as commissioner for Kansas City, except the senator and two populist members from that county, whom I asked to recommend George H. Miller, who is too well known in the state to be charged with any collusion with gamblers or whisky rings. "I found at an early period that I had no influence with the governor for myself or anybody else. I never spoke to him on that subject.

So far as doing business for Kline is concerned, I have only to say that the vilest murderer can be defended by honorable men and pay for it without being tainted and certainly 1 am not ashamed of my work for Kline, nor do I believe he has been the cause of this exposure, for it certainly seems to down Mm. or was this transaction to prevent the passage of the Taylor bill, for was just as anxious to put a stop to the policy game as any man in the state and for that purpose I drew a bill to put a stop to lotteries, including policy. I don't believe the Taylor bill would be effective; I do believe the bill I drew Supposed Earthquake Shocks. Long Island City. L- March 8.

All Long Island seems to have felt what is now supposed to have been an earth quake at 12:30 o'clock this morning. At Long Island City the shock was severe, many instances shaking pictures from the wall and creating havoc among chinrware and brie a brae. At seyeral points persons fled in terror from their houses to the street in their night robes, supposing that the houses were settling or falling. SHOCKS IK NEW YORK. New Yobk.

March 8. Persons living in that part of the city below Twenty-third and Fifty-ninth street perceived a shock like that of an eaithquake at about twenty minutes to 1 this morning. Buildings were perceptibly shaken. I'nder Consideration. Chicago, March 8.

The meeting of the railway general managers was held today to cohsider the application of the switchmen for more wages and adjourned till tomorrow without action. indications. Washington, March 8. For Kansas: fair Thursday; northwesterly winds. Colder Thursday morning.

Ti Senators Will Not Seek Populist Aid- Case of A ppointed Seaatocs Martlu's Unique Position. Washington, March a The democratic caucus which met in the senate chamber was well attended. Just the course the democrats intended to pur sue toward the populists has been a matter of interesting conjecture since it was known that the democrats had a clear majority of their own. The ac tion indicates that these populist sena tors are to be ignored. Senators Kyle, of North Dakota, and Peffer, of Kansas, the old populists, and Mr.

Allen, the new populist elected by Nebraska, were not invited to attend the caucus, and to this extent, at least, it would seem taai tney have been purposely neg lected. Mr. Martin's case was, however, dif ferent Mr. Martin, of Kansas, although elected by fusion votes, is considered a democrat and as such was invited by Mr. Gorman to attend the cau cus, and he was present and partici pated in the proceedings.

Mr. Allen, it is said, will vote with the democrats when it comes to the organization. The caucus organized by re-electing Mr. Gorman chairman and Mr. Faulkner secretary.

The session lasted four hours, the only actual business transacted being to authorize the chair man to appoint a committee to devise a plan for reorganization and report to the eaucus upon the call of the chairman. Much of the time was consumed in the discussion bearing upon the standing of the senators who have been appointed by governors, the cases in point being Senator Beckwith, appointed by the governor of Wyoming, and Senator Mantle, appointed by the governor of Montana. Speeches were made by Senators Voorhees, Vilas, Daniel and others. A spirit of opposition, against seating these appointees was manifested and in support of this view a number of old decisions in senate contested elections were cited. The claim was made that inasmuch as the legislatures of these states had not exercised the prerogative belonging to them, the governor had no authority to fill the places and the states should remain unrepresented.

A precedent for such action was cited from an early California case, it was finally decided, however, that these matters, together with the case of Mr. Martin, should be referred to the committee on privileges and elections. It is understood that there was quite a contest for leading chairmanships and a disposition to set aside the traditions which give the ranking members of the minority these places when they come into the majority. It is unlikely, though, that the usual custom will be departed from. Heretofore the party coming into power has not recognized the elective officers at the extra session called for the purpose or confirming presidential appointments, although the republicans once attempted it, and whether this rule should be departed from was a question that came up for discussion.

A number of conservative senators favored postponing action in this mat ter until December, but there was not lacking such an expression of sentiment as indicated a purpose to make a Complete change as speedily as possi ble. This was also left to the committee to be appointed by Mr. Gorman. TRAGEDY AT LYONS. A Prominent Attorney Shoots the Leading: Physician An Old end.

Ltons, March 8. As the result of a feud of long standing, Dr. N. Terry, one of the leading physicians of the place, was shot and probably fatal ly wounded last night by A. M.

Lasley, a prominent member of the local bar. Lasley immediately surrendered him self to the sheriff rand is now confined in the county jail, closely guarded. Terry has been removed to his home, where he now lies with his life slowly ebbing away. Dr. Terry was ust entering the post office at 9 o'clock when he met Attor ney Lasley, who immediately drew a revolver and began shooting.

One shot struck Terry over the heart and, glancing from a rib, passed into the groin. Another bullet has not yet been located. Both men are prominent in their professions, and the excitement over the shooting is intense. Nearly a year ago a similar attempt was made on the life of Dr. Terry, but that time the would-be murderer was foiled in the accomplishment of his designs.

There Will Be a Strike. ToLEDOj March 8. This morning fifty engineers and as many firemen of the Toledo, Ann Arbor North Michigan railroad will go out on strike. An order to that effect was issued by Chief Arthur, of the Brotherhood of Engineers, and Chief Sargent of the Firemen. Attempts to close the differences between the company and the engineers have proved futile.

General Manager Ashley, of the Ann Arbor, left to-day, and the other officials -of the company have nothing to say in the matter. It is thought, however, that the places of the strikers will be promptly filled by non-union men. NEWS NOTES. World's fair railway rates will not be announced until just before the opening. An entire freight train was wrecked on a bridge near Lima, 0., 'and three tramps perished.

Secretary J. M. Busk was presented with a handsome testimonial on his retirement from office. Ex-Secretary Foster and Sir Charles Tupper met at London and informally discussed the Behring sea case. Near Clarksville, Mrs.

John W. Jones and her daughter were burned to death while burning brush. The members of President Cleveland's cabinet were sworn in and took up the duties of their positions on the 7th. Troops fired into a mob during an election at Sierra di Faco, Sicily, killing two men and wounding quite a number. The fight at New Orleans between Austin Gibbons, of Paterson, N.

and Mike Daly, of Bangor, Me, ended in favor of Gibbons after 31 rounds. Bnchanaa's Steal. Little Rock, March 8. The Rev. S.

H. Buchanan, of the board of trustees of the Arkansas insane asylum, has confessed to the Ewing Presbytery committee of investigation his guilt of embezzlement He began stealing in 1SS6 to secure money to buy St John's college, a Masonic institution in Little Bock, but what he ultimately did with the money he has not stated, nor did he buy the college. His shortage is fl5 000, Italy has requested the United States government to formulate definite proposals before sending out notices of the reassembling of the Brussels monetary conference, T0ANNEXTHEHAWAII1SLANDS Cleveland May Send a Commission to the Islands Eefore Acting; Upon the Matter. The Envoys Badly Disappointed They Had Hoped For Something Bet ter Than This From the New Administration. American Sailors Are Restive.

A Conflict It Narrowly Averted lie twee 11 Drunken English Sailors and Uncle Sam's Tars at Honolulu Englishmen Ua.ke Insulting Remarks About The Stars and Stripes. New York, March a An intimation that President Cleveland may appoint a commission to visit Hawaii before acting- on the annexation question has caused a chill to run up the backs of the Hawaiian commissioners. They had hoped for something better than this. If the annexation scheme failed to receive the approval of the new administration they hoped, at least, to be able to return to the pro visional government and say that the United States would be willing- to negotiate for the assumption of a protectorate over the islands. The appointment of a commission, they realize, would not only occasion a delay in the important question, but would deprive them of the honors or profits connected with the negotiations.

They are, therefore, loath to believe the rumor which is current that theanew administration is talking of appointing a commission to visit the islands with authority to treat with the provisional government upon a plan giving American supremacy over the islands without incurring all the responsibilities accompanying annexation. SERIOUS CONFLICT NARROWLY AVERTED. Honolulu, Feb. 16. There was a narrow escape to-night from what might have been a serious fight be tween sailors from the American war ships and the British cruiser Garnet The English tars have boasted that they would "do up" the Americans on the first opportunity, and this came tonight.

A gang of the Garnet's men, all well primed with whisky, began singing "Britannia Rules the Waves" in Kuuanu street, and when they had finished they made insulting remarks about the stars and stripes, and one fellow challenged any American to take it up. Some of the Mohican's men were within hearing, and if it had not been for the coolness of a petty officer there would have been a bloody fight The Commercial Advertiser calls attention to the urgent need of a strong police guard on this street to prevent ny recurrence of the difficulty between English and American sailors. The expected trouble with Great Britain over the Kvnnersley incident did not occur. TV -vsiey, who is a British subject, refused to recognize the provisional government and tore down a proclamation when the revolution occurred. For this he was arrested and he threatened to appeal to Great Britain for protection.

On February 13, however, when his case was called before the advisory council, Kynners-ley was very mild and humbly apologized, and took the oath of loyalty to the new government The council thereupon dropped the whole matter. FIRST CABINET MEETING. A General Interchange of Views Appointments Discussed. Washington, March The first meeting of President Cleveland's cabinet was held yesterday afternoon at the unusual hour of 3 o'clock and lasted something more than two hours. All the members were present Just prior to the assembling of the new officers in the cabinet room Secretary Carlisle had a little talk with the president concerning the bond question and was the first member of the cabinet to arrive at the white house.

Postmaster General Bissell came early, with Secretary Gresham close behind him. The others came stringing in with the exception of Secretary Morton, who did not arrive until ten minutes before 4 o'clock. There was no formality or ceremony observed in opening the meeting. Mr. Cleveland, sitting at the head of the table, started business in a simple, direct manner.

The session was devoted to the discussion of matters of current public importance, including Hawaiian annexation and the financial situation, which was touched upon. The greater part of the time was taken up, however, with a consideration of the question sf appointments, particularly those of assistants to the various cabinet officers. The necessity of filling these positions without delay was taken us a self evident fact, but President Cleveland impressed upon his official family the necessity for going slowly in making selections. The cabinet adjourned" at 5:10 o'clock. Secretary Carlisle, who was the first to arrive, was the first to leave.

Messrs. Lamont, Bissell and Smith remained for a time after the others had gone, discussing matters of a confidential nature. Held L'p By Masked Men. Fort Gibson, March 8. W.

M. Hudson, employed by the United States government as mail carrier between the post office and depot, a distance of about one mile was held up by masked men about 8 o'clock last evening. The highwaymen secured two pouches of United States mail, and no trace of them can be obtained. The pouches contained valuable matter from Tahle-quah and Fort Gibson offices. A Monument for Blaine.

Augusta, March 8. A call will appear to-morrow signed by a large number of prominent gentlemen of all parties from all sections of the state, including many members of the legislature and of the executive departments, for a meeting to be held in the state house on Friday evening next to organize an association for the erection by popular subscription of a statue in honor of James G. Blaine The feeling in Germany la steadily grTwlngf stronger. UNCLE SIM'S TREASURY, Mr. Carlisle Finds Himself Confronted with a Great Besponsibility to Maintain the Gold Basis.

The Task a Very Difficult One. By Scratching Around the Secretary May Be Able to Gather Up Two Million Dollars. Views of Ex-Secretary Foster. "Congress Should Have Increased the Whiskey Tax Fifty Cents and Glren the Government a Chance to Replenish its Stock of Money." WASHTJiGTOir, March a Ex-Secretary Charles Foster said last evening that the treasury was down to bed rock when turned over to the new secretary. Mr.

Carlisle finds himself confronted with a great responsibility to maintain the gold basis and a man of less ability might find the task' a very difficult one. It is probable that before he has been two days in his office he will find it necessary to choose between issuing bonds and trenching upon the gold reserve. The ex-secretary said that the department was now practically down to the gold reserve, there being less than of free gold. He did not regard the situation as alarming, however, as all the excitement about the gold shipments appeared to have subsided. It was, he said, a better condition than he expected to find at this time, and did not look as alarming as it did a week or more ago.

Without sayinsr in so many words, he intimated that Mr. Carlisle would have to trench upon the $100,000,000 gold reserve or else issue bonds. When asked if he did not think bonds would have to be issued, he replied that Mr. Carlisle might, instead of that. use some of the reserve.

He did not want to make any predictions as to what his successor would do, but be was confident that he would be able by some means to preserve the gold basis by meeting all demands for gold made upon the department. He said that Mr. Carlisle undoubtedly had a right to use a part of the gold reserve if he needed to do so. Besides the gold reserve, Mr. Foster said he would turn over to the new secretary about consisting of national bank reserve and subsidiary coins and disbursing officers balances.

Against this are all the outstanding drafts covering most of it, but not liable to be presented for payment at one. "Congress," tie said, "should have Increased the whisky tax 50 cents and given us a chance to replenish our stock of money. The fact is, he added, "that the demand for gold is perfectly regular. It is not speculative. It ifc the natural demand -of foreign countries needing the gold.

The only thing artificial or speculative in the situation was the effort made to keep the gold here. Our bankers borrowed $10, 000, 000 Df gold to keep it here. That, of course, was to keep the market steady, and not to meet business demands. However, there is nearly $500,000,000 of gold in this country, the public mind is comparatively easy and I have no doubt that Mr. Carlisle will be able to put himself in a position to meet all de mands for gold.

AN ENTIRE FAMILY POISONED. The Husband Dead and Other Members Lying: Critically 111. Camden, N. March a The hus band dead, the wife lying at death's door and three children critically ill the result of poison pictures the state of affairs at 207 Francis street. Henry T.

Horner, with his wife, Henrietta, aged 45 years; Rudolph, aged 7 years; Harry, aged Harry Harris, a grand child, and Thomas Horner, a young man, comprise the family. How they were poisoned is a mystery that the county physician and the coroner are investigating. When the house was visited yesterday afternoon the lifeless body of the father lay on a couch in the sitting room, and the moans of the sick wife and children upstairs could easily be heard. It is said that the family purchased a quantity of beef on Saturday from Fretler fe and ate it on Sunday. Shortly afterward Mr.

Horner and then Mrs. Horner and her children became ilL Dr. who was sent for, pronounced the cases poisoning. All urew worse, ana air. norner aied in the morning.

Harry Harris and Rudolph were somewhat improved yesterday afternoon, but the condition oi Mrs. Horner and Harry was critical. The "butcher said that if the meat was purchased Saturday it was a portion of 1,300 pounds of veal he had sold on that dav, about which there had not been any other complaints. Feel for Indiau Commhsioner. Washington, March a It comes on good authority that the president to day sent word to ex-Congressman Peel that he wanted to see him to-morrow.

This has created some comment among the office seekers, as they are anxious to be sent for in this way. There is a g-eneral belief that Peel will be offered the place of commissioner of Indian af fairs. Telephone Patents Expire. New Yobk, March a Yesterday the broad telephone patents, through which the Bell Telephone Co. controlled the telephone business for the past twelve years, expired, lo-day the only com petitor of the Bell company actually in the field commences business by the opening of their first exchange at Me- Keesport, Pa.

Thi3 company the Shaver corporation, of No. 1 Broadway was organized in 1887, and now has a capital of $2,000,000. The corporation owns a duplex telephone system. Mackar and iis Assailant. Sas FBA2f Cisco, March 8.

Mr. Mac- kay continues to improve steadily, but it will probably be a week or ten days before he is allowed to go out. Eippey said he felt as though he was going to yet welL He is still weak, however, for when he attempted to walk from one cot to another he fainted and it took him some time to recover. Subscribe for the Journal. HALL-FITZSIMMONSCOHTEST Middleweights Will Meet at New Orleans Tonight to Decide the Championship of the World.

Betting Odds in Favor of Hall. Fitzsimmons Arrives on the Ground and Though Saying Little is Confident of Victory. Big Crowds on the Scene. Xlie Backers of Botli Men are Firm in Their Favorite's Support and iHuch Money is Being Put L'p on tne Result -Odds 4 to 5 in Favor of Hall. New Okleans, March 8- FitZBim mons with his trainers and his baggage arrived this morning and was met at the train by representatives of the club.

There was a crowd of curiosity seekers to see him alight. He was driven in carriage to a canal street residence where he will remain till this evening. Martin Julian, Fitzsimmons' brother. and Frank Bosworth. his boxing mate, came over with the champion of middle- weights, and will be in his corner this evening.

Fitzsimmons looks to be in splendid condition and though as taciturn as usual, is supremely confident of his ability to win the fight with compar atively as much ease as marked his other battles in this city. Shortly after arriv ing this morning he got in a carriage with Judge Lazarus and his trainer and drove to the criminal court building where he was naturalized and Australia will no longer claim the middle weight championship for her own. The fact can't be disguised that there is a widespread impression on tne street that I everything is not right and betting men are therefore more timid than they would be if the purse was a fourth of what it is. Four to five is offered on Hall while eyen money is asked for Fitzsimmons. A Hotel Burned.

St. Loots, March 8. The Post Des patch special rom Carrollton, says: The Jacobs hotel here was discovered to be on fire at 2 o'clock this morning and just in time to get the occupants out alive. So narrow was their escape that in reaching the outer air W. D.

Jacobs, proprietor, had his leg, broken, James Cahill, Wellsville, head hurt, Jennie Walker, employe, head and back hurt seriously. Five others received minor injuries. The building was totally deg stroyed. Loss, insurance. $2,000.

Engineers and Firemen Strike. Owoso, March 8. The engin eers and nremen on tne loieao jinn Arbor North Michigan road struck this morning in obedience to order of Chief Arthur. It is not likely any train will be sent out today. The engineers and firemen of the road at Frankfort als struck this morning.

REFUSE TO HANDLE FREIGHT. Grand Rapids, March 8. The engineers on the Grand Rapids roads in tersecting the Ann Arbor road say they will refuse to handle freight from that road delivered to them by scab crews. Corbett Tendered a Reception. Kansas City, March 8.

Champion James Corbett was tendered a reseption in charge today by the members of the board of trade, operations being sus pended for that purpose. In acknowledgment of the courtesy Corbett departed from the usual custom of pugilistic champions and made no reference to himself as a fighter or as a champion or to matters of that character. The members of the board of trade will attend his performance, "Gentle Jack." in a body this evening. Accepted the Proposition. Washington, March 8.

Secretary Carlisle this morning accepted the proposition of the clearing house of Denver. to exchange $17,000,000 of the treasure notes of the issue of 1890 for $17,000,000 in gold, this will increase the free gold in the treasury to $21,250,000, Secretary Carlisle has taken no steps to issue bonds and has not indicated what policy he will pursue. Sentenced to Life Imprisonment. Coffeyville, March 8. Emmett Dalton, one of the leaders of the notorious Dalton gang of train robbers, whose organization was ended at the time of the attempted raid on the banks at this place, this morning plead guilty to murder in the Becond degree and was sentenced to imprisonment for life at hard labor.

He was at once hurried to the station and taken to Lansing. The Muddy on the Rise. Atchison, March 8. The river is rising rapidly at this point and the current hes changed to the Kansas side. At White Cloud the Burlington Missouri River railroad track is in danger, and the company wUl commence work on the new road.

The Miesouri Pacific is also making arrangements to protect its track. western I'nion Election. New York. March 8. At the meeting of the board of directors of the Western Union Telegraph company today General Thomas Eckert was elected president and general manager of the company- Application for a Receiver.

tsDiAXAPOus, March 8. An application for a receiver for the Louisville, New Albany Chicago railroad was filed in the superior ccurt today. Wisdom never analyzes pinpricks. the blood of Attorney W. Spangler Street Commissioner Ira Brown Supt Fire J.

Whitman Supt. Cemfteilr- N. S- Clark City Physician Dr. H. Young Librarian Mrs.

T. Simpson Weigher George Ogden COINCILHK1. 7 fl S- Clark, A. Shaw Dvouua w. rt imams, f.

E. Emm Third Win. Bromelslck. A. W.

Rowk-v Fourth Ward A. J. Griffin, J. F. Wilder S.

4.. A- tig tie, j. j. petty Sixth Ward A. J.

Dicker, J. Underwood COUNTY DIlwtfOTORY. Judge of District Court Hon. A. W.

Benson uwKoiuuinciwwin s. A. Harvey jj, w. Hlndman uuucir m. B.

Fryor 7 tt Bishop Probate Judge j. A. Norton County Cleric fi. r. Brooks uepuiy rK Whit Churchill Treasurer a.

L. Cox Deputy Treasurer Sam't Moore or Jjeeds James Brooks Deputy Register of Deeds A. W. Carmean Coroner Lerl Horner County Superintendent J. E.

Peatre Surveyor HoUand Wheeler I P. Hoskinson vAjiu maiuners tx. is. Asner Ship Winters BUSINESS DIRECTORY. HOTELS.

JTLDRIDGE HOUSE P. MELOY, Proprietor. All the 1 et improvements. Healed by steam tbronph ri. Electric Bells Call and return tall acd alarm.

Rates $2 to IS per day. A TORNEYS AT LAW. K. SEARS, ATTORNEY AT LAW. 739 Mass.

Lawrence, Kansas. In the Jacob House Block C- SPANGLERi ATTORNEY AT LAW. Ho. 704 Massachusetts street. OHN Q- A NORTON, ATTORNEY AT LAW.

Office, First loor National Bank Building. W. BRETHERTON, ATTORNEY AT LAW. Portland, Oregon. H.PERKINS, ATTORNEY AT LAW, Office, Second Floor National Bank Building.

"JOHN SULLIVAN, ATTORNEY AT LAW, Booms, 1026 and 1027 New York Life Bnlldlng, Ninth and Delaware Streets, Kansas City, Mo. Telephone 305. STEELE. ATTORNEY AT LAW. Abstractor of Titles, Seal Estate, Loan and Insurance Agent.

Office, Merchants National Bank building. JVHACHER POEHLER, LAWYERS. Solon O. Thacher, Louis C. Poehler.

Office over Lawrence National Bink. INSURANCE L- EDWARDS, 3FIRE AN TORNADO INSURANCE ALL KINDS OF COAL. Warren Street. Opposite Zooks. Q.EORGE A.

BANKS, ABSTRACT OF TITLE, FIRE INSURANCE. Special attention given to Abstract business. Oillce. corner room uader Bldrldge House. JENT1STS L- ASHBY, DENTIST.

819 Massachusetts Street, Lawrence, Kan.l JEVI HORNER, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. Office, over The Fair, 743 Mass. St. Residence, 112S Tennessee St. Telephone at residence No.

199 Telephone at office -o. 21. Omce honrs from 10 to la a. m. and from 8 to 4 p.

m. CLUBS. HOOKS, 710 MASS. SBCOND FLOOR. idnt urtnth Jocsnai office.

Monthly business SeSinonulfday of each month. Social eun-first and third Taeeday of each month, cVisWeration of public affairs fourth Tuesday of each month. 8 P. m. AUCTIONEERS.

ANDERSON, A AUCTIONEER. wui nd adjoining counties. B1t vmopt 8treet- JOHN CUAfON SON, General Insurance. Fire, TornaSo ana AcciiTt- Hashad over twent year' expe-lenee represents the most reliable companies in t. country.

Office: Basement National Bank Building. THE WELL KNOWN PRACTICAL TAILOR, Has opened at GlatharVo Block, 730 Mass. Street, Up-Stairs, A TAILOR SHOP, Where he is prepared to do all kinds of tailoring bVflrat clU work, carrying a line of Maples ot the best! Gsrman ana American gooder. A call will re.oy J- WlJITAKER'S RESTAURANT AND DINING- BOOM. 1 ftiATcro of the IHAVJM laKeu pmouue.

a Private dining noor, out mam un- M- thnaA desirinff them. My prices are moderate and a shari. of your patronage is soiicneu. ISAAC WHITAKEB, 807 Main Second Floor, Kansas City. CifTake BOW, the only bow (ring) which cannot be pulled or wrenched from the case.

Can only be had on cases containing this trade mark. UA-Dm BY Keystone Watch Case Company, of Philadelphia. the oldest, largest, and most complete Watch Case factory in the world 1500 employees 2000 Watch Cases daily. One of its products is the Celebrated Jas. Boss Filled Watch Cases which are just as good as solid cases, and cost about one half less; Sold by all jewelers, without extra charge for Non-pull-ont bow.

Ask for pamphlet, or send to the manufacturers. BUSINESS DIRECTORY. BANKS. LawrenceNationalBank United States Depository. CAPITAL, $100,000.

Does a ronral bsnkln a bualnrss and Issue the principal cities of bills of exchange on all Europe. DIRKCTORS D. PRESIDENT F. W. Bartekles, A.

Henley, Edward Kussell, F. A. Bailey, P. Emery. jp.

Uelchmnn, L. Buli.fnb Waltir L. Howe, Tice President. Cashier. H.

B.Toppiag, Ass't Cashier. Douglas County Bank. OPPOSITE THE ELDRIME HOUSE. DIRECTORS AND OFFICEBS. W.

SPARR President H. S. Ball, J. H. OUthart, W.

R. Williams, P. T. Field. W.

Harris. I H. E. Bsnsow, H. L.

Moork, Cashier. Vice President. Watkins National Bank. Sorplas, $13,000. 3.

B. Watkins, Pabl R. Bbooks, Cashier. B. Hazsn, Asst.

Cashier. President. C. A. Hrtits Vice president.

DIRECTORS. J. B. Watkins, CLas. A.

HilL J. Walton, Cbas. Lothholz, W. K. Hazen.

Pul Brooks, D. M. Sprankle, J.L. Jones, jaooD nouse, Savings Department Deposits received Tues days and Fridays. Exchanges on all principal cities of the a or id.

HercMs National Bail Tho Oldest National Eank la Lawrence. A. MONROE, M. Nkwmark, Vice President. W.

F. March, Asst. Cbb tiler. President. 6.

AMI sow. Cashier Capital $100,000. Surplus $20,00 DIRECTORS 1 James Marvin, M. Wewmark. G.

Grovenor, A. Monroe, Dr. Win. Evatt, J. W.

Roberts. IS. jc uoouncn. Does a general banking business. Safety deposit boxes for rent.

MERCHANTS ill M. NEWMAEK, President, Vice President. W. F. MARCH, Cashier.

R. G. JAMISON, Ass't Cashier. Interest Paii on Denoslts. DEICHMANN.

Real Estate Loans. INSURANCE. IRE LIFE ACCIDENT aid TORIAJE FIRST C1LASS. Over L.EIS I ruff Store. Call J.

W. DON LAVY, ARTIST TAILOR. First-Class Tailoring Fine Goods, Elegant Fitting AW FASHIONABLE WORK 1 S13 W. NINTH STREET, Kansas City, Missouri. Wm.

T. 8INCLA.lt, bstracts Title. MONEY TO LOAN "GROSS BARKER, Hair Cutting in the Latest Stylt. Ladies and Children's Hair A 8PECIALTT. VTwelr Shares tax On Dlutrd Ilassachosetts Htreet, Kcrtfc.

of Shtmsoss. VfTi aLISi Saiss March 7. Opened Hlgh'st Low'st Closing Wh't Mar. 734 73 73 73 76)4 77 76H 76 75 75 74 7554 Corn 41! 41 41 41 43H 44 43H 43 44ii 44 41H 44H Oats 30 30, 30 32 33 32 321 82 32 32 82X Pork 18 25 18 40 18 07 18 27 18 45 18 45 18 25 18 35 18 50 18 50 18 30 18 45 Lard 13 80 12 85 77H 12 85 11 80 11 8714 11 9-JH 11 80 11 67H 11 62V4 11 47 11 55 Ribs 10 25 10 37 10 20 10 824 10 02 10 10 10 03'4 10 10 Sept St. X.oals Oraln.

St. Lotns, March 7. Receipts, wheat, 27,463 corn, 138,770 oats, 31,930 flour. 3,506 bbls Shipments, wheat, 11,301 corn. 107,163 oats, 2,970 rye, 1,440 ba; bar ley, none: flour, 7,165 bbls.

Wheat May, 70X0 bid; July, 71K740 bid: March. April, 680 asked. Corn May, 39a3974c; July, 41c: March, S7J(o bid; April, 33)40- Oats i Nominal; May, 33o. Kansas City Produce. Kansas Citt, March 7.

Eggs Heavy re. oeipts, active, Butter Fair receipts; creamery, light demand, dull: fancy, 2727c; good. store packed, 17c; poor, trashy, 12ai3c; dairy, quiet, steady, fancy. 18319c; good to choice, 16l7c; roll, light receipts. anaun lancy, 10c; pooa to choice, 16c: com mon, 14315a Poultry Light receipts, active, firm; roosters.

25o each; hens and springs, arm, broilers, 10312c per lb. Turkeys Light receipts, In aemand, firm; llHe per lb. Ducks Firm. 9o per lb. Geese Dull.

per lb. Pigeons sl.25. Dressed chickens Quiet: rough, 8 i 10c; fancy. 10aila Potatoes Heavy receipts, large sup ply, active, weak; northern, per Colorado, 90395c, seed, Rose, Early Ohio, 1.351-40; sweet, firm: yellow. SL00.