The Leavenworth Times from Leavenworth, Kansas • Page 4

THE LEAVENWORTH TIMES: SATURDAY MORNING. FEBRUARY, 2 1901. -c -press-their'opinion of each other with SAD SPECTACLE FOR LEAVENWORTH Miss Dollie oTalffffiount, is" a daughter. Walker was a well educated man and Was one pf the few peoplfe Leavenworth county could lfoth read and write the real Irish language. too much freedom.

"I won't indulge in personalities," said Mr. O'Keefe, "but a city with such a mayor as Neely is to be pitied! He tm the wash basin in the corner of the room. In about fifteen minutes he heai-d some one walk up to the back door and began fingering the lock. Griffin waited a. few minutes, thinking that the fellow would either knock or make himself known in some way.

Finally he became suspicious and walk- CHEAP -isyrannical, a perfect Czar. He abus COA 11 9 es every person who does not bow down to him. He attempts to boss every official and is always after the H. M. BISHOP DIES KEELY'S UNDIGNIFIED EXHIBITION IN city attorney to give an opinion in fav- ed to the door.

To reach the doorhe or, of some illegal and dishonest scheme, had to pass by a window. When, he If there is to be any changes in the turn and walk rapidly away. Griffin method of selecting city officials it arrived at the door he heard the man ought to be one to aid in jetting an threw the door open, stepped out into honest instead of a Doodling mayor. the alley and saw a man with a light "If any town ever was handicapped Fedora hat on his head and a long gray foy a scheming and unscrupulous may. ister running toward Third street, or Leavenworth is.

I have always had Griffin closed and locked the door and H. M. Bishop, aged 63 years, died Thursday night at Potter, Kansas, of consumption. The illness had lasted one year. The funeral will be held today.

H. M. Bishop was a prominent farmer, well known in Easton and Kick-apoo townships. Mrs. Samuel Hulett of Easton is a sister of the deceased and Bert Bishop of the same place is a son.

There are also many other rela fives in this covfnty, and iu Jefferson county. Vr f. I i CITY ATTORNEY O'KEEFE TELLS THE SENATORIAL. COMMITTEE WHAT KIND OF A MAYOR LEAVENWORTH HAS EDWARD CARROLL. SPEAKS FOR THE CITY ON PENDING) LEGISLATION MISREPRESENTATIONS ofthe'mayor 'EXPOSED Highest Grade, New nine and Improved Machinery The Carr Coal Mining Company are now selling SCREENED LUflP COAL Of superior quality, for per ton, at the mine 2 25 No exclusive agency or control will be given any agent or dealer in the city of Leavenworth or surrounding cities.

good luck with city cases except when 'then went out the front doer on Dela Neelv stuck his nose in. That hoo- ware street, walked east to Third street dooed them. Neely would hoodoo and glanced north. A man who he was certain was the man be had heard at the door, but a few minutes before was While Mr. O'Keefe was paying his respects to Mayor Neely in the above walking down the street.

The fellow walked south on Third street to Chero AMAZON HAYES DIES manner the latter was standing up gesticulating and trying to break in. Both tried to talk at one time. Such epithet as "You're a boodler." "You're incompetent," "You're not fit to hold any office," "You're a democrat, but Special to The Leavenworth Times: Topeka, Feb. L. The conduct Crf Mayor Neely of Leavenworth before the senate committee of cities of the first class last night was the talk of Amazon Hayes died last night at 9:20 of old age and general debility, at the home df his daughter, Mrs.

H. T. 227 Ottawa street. The remains will be taken to Paola for burial. Mrs.

H. T. Howell and her son, A. P. Howell, will accompany the body.

'The deceased was born in Jackson county, Missouri, January 19, 1819. He Geo. C. Richardson kee, west on Cherokee to Sixth and then north on Sixth to some where near the middle of the block between Pottawatomie and Osage. Here he entered a house.

Griffin waited few minutes and as the fellow did not reappear, he concluded that it was his home and that they could probably get him when they wanted him providing that he was the guilty peieon. Ludolph and Griffin both think that the man was making preparations to rob the office or else had been mistaken in the place. They are inclined to think that the latter is probably the truth as I'm ashamed of you." were hurled thick and fast. Mr. O'Keefe kept his temper and remained cool, while Mayor Neely was wild with Tage.

"Mr. O'Keefe was frequently applauded and came out best in the war of words. The matter was ended by McCown Hunt rising to a point of order. He said: "I hope the chairman will stop this and instruct the Leavenworth officials 'to-' settle their Kilkenny cat President. fcfopeka today.

The lashing he received from Ex-Senator Carroll and City Attorney John T. O'Keefe of lLeaven worth was severe) and heartily enjoyed 'by many of the one hundred present. The committee meeting was the most fexciting of its kind held during the present session of the legislature, and if the Leavenworth democratic city officials are to have any more "debates' lhalf dozen sergeant-at-arms and a leomparry or two of state militia will brought in to help keep the peace; "The Leavenworth Kilkenny Cat Fight" as if is now called, opened nvhen Mayor Neely delivered a long talk in favor of "the hill permitting )mayors of cities of the first class to appoint city clerk, city attorney, city (treasurer and all other city officers. AMUSEMENTS. was married twice.

The, first wife was Miss Agn.es McMurtin, whom he married in He had one child by the first marriage, a son, but he is not living. In 1861 Hayes married Miss May Hayes and had eight children by this three of whom are living now: Mrs. Booth of Kansas City, Mrs. G. K.

Bates of Paola and Mrs. Howell of Leavenworth. Amazon Hayes was well known in Miami county, having lived in Paola for a number of year. fights at home." Senator Cubbison had it is pretty well known that all express considerable trouble but finallv sue- companies have one of their men sleep ceeded lns making Mayor Neely sit in their offices, down. Later on the committee took up the WCU Pill IW RARRFR SHOP Crawford Theatre M.

J. CUNNINGHAM, Mgr. jog consideration Dins reiauve kj municipal ownership of. water and light nlants and rmblic utilities and Mr. 0 0 0 MONDAY, FEBRUARY.

4 WULFEKUHLER PRESIDED NEW HOUSES AND BUILDINGS EQUIPPED with the latest and most modern sanitary plumbing; open work throughout, material of the best, workmanship unexceptionable. Old houses refitted, defects remedied, all modern conveniences supplied. We will leave no stone unturned to give you the best satisfaction and will not bankrupt you in process. MRS. BRUNE spoke in favor of the bill introduced by Senator Wulfekuhler, which provide for the management of any plants acquired by the city a non-partisan board.

Mr. Carroll said above all things It was desired to keep the management of these publio utilities. If owned by the city, out of politics. Mayor Neely spoke in favor of a bill introduced by Senator Cheney of Shawnee county. He said the management of these plants when owned IN Those who missed getting shaved yesterday lost five cents by their negligence.

Yesterday was the last day on which a man could ring in his neck with his face and have both shaved all for ten cents. It was all on account of an ukase from the Barbers' organization ordering that no neck should be shaved unless an extra five cents was inserted in the price. Of course the shops were crowded with men anxious to have the bristles shaved from their necks. All the bar-Ibers say they did a rushing business especially in the next, as the Missour-ians came over in bunches to take ad- "Theodora Senator Wulfekuhler and Representatives Hund, Markart and Gaw have returned to Leavenworth to spend a two day's recess of the legislature. Senator Wulfekuhler presided over the senate yesterday forenoon.

Lieutenant Governor Richter having occasion to leave the senate chamber, called Wulfekuhler to the chair and the latter presided until the adjournment at noon. COPYRIGHT by the city would get into politics, that they could not he kept out. He said HER LAST RACE. In Six Acts and Nine Tableaux. school hoards were not out of politics vantage of the last day, when the neck and he gave the Inference that he AN UNHEALTHY MONTH wanted politics in everything.

and the face were Inseparable. The new rule says that on and after Febuary 1, a person getting his neck shaved unless with a hair cut shall pay five cents extra and shaves on holidays will also cost fifteen cents. A Grand Scenic Production Historically Correct. Crawford Theatre M. J.

Cunningham, Manager. He spoke in a disparaging manner of city clerks and -city attorneys elected foy the people and attacked City Attorney O'Keefe of Leavenworth without tmentloning his name. "The people often make mistakes in "electing officers'. They may have made la mistake in electing me mayor," were fclayor Neely's remarks as he was This was loudly applauded by City about to sit down. Attorney O'Keefe, and It angered May-pr Neely so that he lost control of his temper and shouted out: "I want my remarks to apply especially to city attorneys.

The one In Leavenworth Is in- their cities Indulged in any persn-competent. as mayor, say he is incompetent." Five other mayors present spoke In turn, but none of them criticised the Officials of their cities or "indulged in any personalities. After the mayors finished, Senator Cubblson, chairman of the committee, stated that he had heard from the "lord mayors" and now in the words of Mr. Bryan, hear from the leommon people. He requested Col.

D. R. Anthony to address the committee. Col. Anthony stated that he was suffering from a bad cold and could scarcely talk above a whisper, and that he did not care to make a speech.

He stated, however, that he favored home rule and was in favor of permitting the people to a city attorney, city clerk and all other officers possible, lie remarked that much had been said NOW COMES THE TIME when pipes will suddenly contract and burst, in spite of good materials and hohest workmanship, if" they are exposed too much. In your hour of trouble let us come to you aid. We will put your plumbing in good shape without delay( and our charges will be moderate. For hurry calls, telephone, call, or send a messenger. Mayor Neely spoke three times on municipal ownership alone and he proved very tiresome.

Shortly before midnight he was quotin statistics when Chairman Cubbison tried to get him to stop talking and failing to do so adjourned the committee. The members of the committee and spectators started walking out while Mayor Neely was still standinf on the floor trying to talk and he was left In a very humiliating position. City1 Attorney O'Keefe received many congratulations while in Topeka on the neat and able way he handled Mayor Neely. The number of deaths in Leavenworth during the month just ended was larger than for many months. There were 38 deaths and 3 births.

Of the births 20 were males and 18 females. Consumption was responsible for ten of the 38 deaths. Heart disease proved fatal in three instances. Three died from an attack of pneumonia. There were six cases of contagious diseases.

Sixteen houses were fumigated. Twenty-two interments were made FORT LEAVENWORTH A frame shed has been erected around the boiltr of the search light in the rear of the infantry and caval-rv school as the boiler could net be taken into th? basement. The fires were lit yesterday afternoon, it being the intention to test the light during the storm of last right SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3d. road Rail at the Mt. Muncie cemetery, ten at Mt.

Calvary. Four were interred out of town, one at the Greenwood cemetery and one at Mt. Zion. GIFTS FOR NEELY TODD The contractor for the artillery stable reported yesterday that it was completed and Major McCarthy made inspection of the b-uilding, preparatory to receiving it on behalf of the govern- THOLEN BROTHERS, Leavenworth, Kan. A number of wholesale grocers, members of the former Missouri Valley MANY BOOKS ISSUED Jack.

jment. The two cavalry stames win Wholesale Grocery Dealer's; association. at completed in a short time. GREAT 4-ACT FUN-PROVOKING DRAMA. The non-commisslomedi officer in charge of company quarters has been instructed to report the 11 a.

m. inspection Immediately instead of at reveille, as heretofore. Kansas City yeserday morning and presented Neely Todd of Leavenworth, a gold watch and chain and a chest of silverware. Todd was president of the association, and the gifts were made in recognition of his valuable services to the association. The following committee bought the presents and arranged HUSTLING 12 BIG SPECIALTIES 12 Every line a spoke in a wheel of fun.

From the report of the public librarian, the month of January was a busy one at. the library. 2217 books were issued, divided among the different varieties as follows: Fiction, 1399; juvenile, 699; travels, 27: scientific, The largest number of hooks was issued on Saturday, January 26, when 155 books were sent out. The smallest number issued on one day was 22, on Sunday, January 20.. A private of the 5th cavalry from Jefferson barracks, was brought to the for the surprise to the president: W.

1 a i x- 1 nitt-iviir. F. Dolan of Atchison. W. H.

Davis? of losrt yesteraay, Topeka, A. Hess of Wichita. and tial- SEE The Funny Tramp and 100 Other Laughable Features. flbout city attorneys and city '-lerks end some startling truths could be told about mayors, but he would not do so. Senator Ciinbfon next called on ex-Jnator Edward Carroll of Leaven- worth who rpspondeo and was given the closest attention by the members )of the committee and the audience.

have never known anything to eual the gall of these mayors in coming here trying to sneak this hill through giving them the power to appoint all city officers." was Mr. Carroll's opening sentence. "Why don't they come out in their homes and these czar-like measures? This attempt to deny home rule to the people and ninety out of every hundred want the privilege of electing the city attorney, city clerk and other city officials." From thi3 Carroll proceeded to Antbitog you want repaire. will be made as good as new by us-If your bells, bicycles, electric lights or any kind of machinery are out Of REPAIR or BROKEN, call 'phone 71 old or new, and let fix it. Stencil work, seals, rubber stamps and checks made to order.

MURRAY GEILER, Leavenworth Novelty Works, 218 Delawa O. V. Wilson of Kansas City. Although the Grocers' association is said to have gotne out of existence, its members meet occasionally and take steps to fight the tobacco combine and other trusts. Private F.

Thomjison, company 1st infantry, has been sentenced to a dishonorable discharge and confinement for one year at hard labor in the guard house cm the charge of desertion. Prices 50, 35 and 25 Cents. Seats at Fritsche's FEBRUARY WEATHER A FIREMAN'S CLOSE CALL. "I stuck to my engine every jotint ached and every nerve was racked with pain." writes C. W.

Bellamy, a locomotive fireman, of Burlington, Iowa. "I was weak and pale, without any apipetite and all run down. As I was about to give up. I got a botttle of Electric Bitters and. ater taking it.

The school for enlistsd men has been discontinued during the forenoons, and is only open from 1 to 2 p. m. TO BUY KICKAPOO ISLAND There is a variation of 18 degrees between the warmest and the coldest Yale's Toilet A If Madam The storm last night interfered somewhat with the dance given by the Athletic association of company but Persons are quietly at work to se- February that Leavenworth has exper nil at cut ienced in twelve years. The lowest av erage temiperature for the month was those who attended enjoyed themselves, prices. Weak, sickly, run down people always i cure the option on the one thousand gain new life, strength and vigor from acres of land known as Kickapoo isl-their use.

Try them. Satisfaction I and. Options are also 'being secured on 19 degrees above zero and the warmest NEITHER GETS IT 57 degrees. The average for twelve years was 30 degrees. guaiauiciu yj i Jv.iivm a.

iii. 50 cents. The highest temperature ever re land lying on the Kansas side of the river just opposite the island. It is said the same party has already se- FREQUENT COUGHING. corded in February was 76, on the twenty-sixth of the month in 1896.

The lowest was 22 degrees below zero, Feb of inflames the lungs. FOLEY'S HONEY cured an option on a large tract Kansas City, eb. 1. Dr. Sinks, Manager Grand Opera house: Do not play here.

Route has changed. Please cancel Leavenworth. E. T. SHAW.

Great Opportunities for Homes in Texas. The country traversed by the International Great Northern Railroad, embracing the greater portion of East, South and Southwest Texas, contains thousands of acres of fertile land especially adapted to general farming stock-raising, rice, tobacco1, fruit and grape culture, trucking, mining and lumber manufacturing, that, can be purchased at low rates and on exceedingly liberal terms. ruary 12, 1899. The average February precipitation is 1.83 inches. The biggest February snowstorm was on the 11th and 12th of the month in 1894, AND TAR stops the coughing and heals the lungs.

The ordinary cough medicines which are simply expectorants, will not do this, as they keep the lungs irritated in throwing off the Phlegm. Mehl and Schott. land lying in Missouri just opposite the island. For some time an abstractor of this city has been at work looking up the titles to the land on Kickapoo island. The owners of the land on the Island have also been busily engaged in when 14.8 inches of snow fell in twenty- Show how a boodling mayor could and would use these positions to aid a ring land put through dishonest schemes to rob the people.

Mr. Carroll did not mention any names, but he told in strong language of the work of city officials in squandering the people's money and of dishonesty in the management of city affairs. Every person in the room knew of the place and imayor Mr. Carroll referred to and he was applauded time and again. City Attorney O'Keefe came last.

You all know that there is some feeling, -between Mayor Neely and myself, and as he has had much to say about city attorneys, I now propose to show you what kind of a "dishonest mayor he. was the way Mr. O'Keefe opened. At this Mayor Neely jumped up and Bhouted: "I have no personal feeling with that man!" pointing to Mr. O'Keefe, "I want nothing to do with him; I have to do his work." Senator Cubbison called Mayor Neely to and said he hoped the officials from Leavenworth would not ex- four hours.

A BRAVE MAN SAYS THE WOMEN HAVE NO OTHER REDRESS clearing the titles to their land. One deed given in 1851 was filed, as was another given in 1873. A mortgage for $100 given in 1862 was filed at the register of deeds' office yesterday. These instruments had been in the possession The saloon keepers of the city have been laboring under a great deal of suspense during the past week. They I The Illustrator It has been my privilege this last week while attending the convention, of the 1 have been expecting and dreading the or xnomas uanieis, wiuiam cisnop, a Culver and several other of the owners State Temperance union to see and to coming of Mrs.

Carrie Nation ever The foregoing telegram was received at ten o'clock last night by Dr. Sinks. Shaw is advance agent for the Theodora Opera which wM bilted to appear in Leavenworth' Monday night. The managers of hoth the Leavenworth opera houses claimed that Theodora" was to appear at their house and it has been a matter of some speculation as to where it would go. was billed to appear in tlR Coates opera house in Kansas City for a week commencing next Tuesday night.

The burning of' the Coates pr -vented this arrangement being carried out and it was stated in one of the Kansas City papers last night that "Theodora" would appear at the Standard theatre but from the telegram Dr. Sinks received last night this hear the much talked of woman these since the report was circulated that and General Narrator a handsomely illustrated monthly magazine, published by the I. G. N. R.

R. she was to be in Leavenworth. days, Mrs. Nation. No one could look Last night the bartender at the Com into her kind motherly face and see 'anything there of hatred or vindic mercial hotel was bragging on what he Sent Free of the island for many years but now that the deal is under5 way to sell the land it was necessary to file them.

The farmers who are preparing to sell the land or the coal rights, do not know themselves what the nature of the transaction is nor do they know what the purchasers' object Is. One of them said yesterday that he had heard the island was to me made a game preserve by a party of east All 25c preparations 21c ttveness. Neither does her seech indicate anything of the kind only to would do if Mrs. Nation should appear Upon the scene and attempt to destroy Stop Coughing All 50c preparations 44c All $1.00 preparations 89c wards the saloon, because of its ne the fixtures in the building. farious business.

Although we may All $1.50 preparations orf Just about the he was giv censure her methods, yet do we not all ing his glowing account of what he ThfM-fs nothino SO bad for agree that it is the- great enemy of would do, a couple of women appeared ern capitalists. The general impress deal has evidently been declared orr. SCHOTT to any address on receipt of 25c to cover a year's postage or 2c for sample copy, contains reliable information regarding this matter. Address, D. J.

PRICE. G. P. T. A.

Palestine, Texas. PLEASE MENTION THIS PAPER. at the door and called out "A War ion is, however, that a mine is to be a COUgn as COUgning, otherwise would be homes of peace and sunk, probahly near Weston, and Every cough makes your prosperity. the land is being bought up by the SNEEZE AND blow. That is what you must do when you have catarrh in the head.

The way to cure this disease is to purify the blood A I Mrs. Nation wishes me saioon Keeper throat more raw and irritable. A nl Mld he forake his parties who intend to sink the mine UipflaM By All The principals in the deal are keep Rvcrv COUD-h COnerestS he Hn- business. I am sure that he would find i in her n. friend and not an enemy.

While with Wood's Sarsaoarilla. This medi ing in the background and their iden tity is not generally known. ing membrane or your lungs, i criticIse let us remember that love cine soothes and heals the inflamed sur I Cease tearing your throat and for the homes is the only motive that Cry." The fellow made a break for the back door; overturning chairs, tables, glasses and nearly everything else that was in the room that was loose. The back door happened to be securely fastened and he fumbled around trying to open it so that he could gain the street, where he could have a fair chance for his life in the race. His friends who were present finally succeeded in getting hold of him and dragged him back to the bar.

One of them held him while the other explained to him that the women who appeared in the doorway were not both faces, rebuilds the delicate tissues and permanently cures catarrh by expell KICKAPOO actuates her in using these severe lungs in this way. ake measures. Tell me what redress have ing from the blood the scrofulous taints upon which it depends. Be sure to get the wives and mothers who suffer be cause of husbands and sons ruined by Hood's. the liquor traffic? Ay The non-iirritating cathartic Hood's MIs Bertha Aaron is recovering from an attack of pneumonia.

Theo. Meyers has been sick for a week with the grip. Mr. Hoberg- will have a public sale In a few weeks and will then; move to vMiworth Miller has about Pills. Yours for the uplifting of humanity, MRS.

L. M. MERRELL. We are bus making new! clothes but wef will be glad to show you our fine suiting at our reasonable prices. Order now.

Wa have the best Una in the city. M4mMll Mrs. Nation but were high privates in GEORGE WALKER IS DEAD ATTEMPTED ROBBERY Cherry PectorsJ the Salvation Army and that they were finished pawlng lumber on the Dugan soliciting sales for "The War. Cry." a farm and then m0ve to the Murray paper published by their organization. farm where he will saw for several dif- Oeorere Walker, for many years a George R.

Ludolph, local manager of Bat the Pacific and United States After a great deal or petting, ne ferent persons. Mrs. Lou Atkinson sold agree to act rationally once more and fortv acres of laT1J last week to James to make no more brags as to what he Knox. Thomas Daniels presented each will do when Carrie appears in Leaven- hi9 five chiidren with a deed to From the first dose the quiet express company, accompanded by i William viie oi uik and rest begin; the tlCKling in company's drivers, appeared at the worth. 107 South Fifth Street.

eighty acres of land on last Christmas. The boys who were present are TA WArneS -nil beein to build a the throat Ceases; the COUgh police station yesterday morning I HillAA lllLLW IIKTUL LliCT yyji ait diicriiiisi der the suspicion that the aroma of the tw0 9tory nouse next great prominent citizen of Falrmount township died yesterday at the home of his sister, Mrs. Susan Edmonds near Fairmount. Death was due to old age. The funeral will be held from the residence of Mrs.

Susan Edmonds at ten o'clock this morning. Interment at Mt. Muncie. George Walker was born in Ireland in 1S39. He came to America when quite young, locating In New York and (Brooklyn.

While there he took a part in politics having been a Tammany ward healer. Several years ago he came to Leav disappears. made to burglarize the express office liquors had something to do with his fright There nothing SO gOOd tor at 320 Delaware street Thursday night. Nothing But Fresh Cut many farmers were plowing land during the fine weather last week. Dave Atkinson will spend next week in Kan because it upholds all, the products of the Leavenworth city mills, stands pre-eminent among pure, white, wholesome, health-giving and therefore nutritious flours.

It's not only fine in ap I unmn was siraignieiims up me ur- a cougn as jrxycr ucny sas City. Frank Spencer will build a new house when he moves to his farm toral. I WORKING OVERTIME. Eight hour laws are ignored by those tireless, little workers Dr. King's New Life Pills.

Milllions are always at work night and day, curing Indigestion, i next spring. Three sizes: 2 50c $1.00. And home grown flowers here. -N4 chipped stuff on hand. Order you carnations, violets, chrysanthamura and roses from HENRY ALUS.

fice about nine o'clock and had both the front and back doors open. While he was at work he heard some one walk up to) the front door and stop. Before hte could around so that he could who it was, the party resumed his way. He thought no more about the matter and as the room was getting icold ha closed both, the doors and went OASTOXIZA. Biliousness.

Constipation Sis kaHsad pearance, but in quality as well, and a dollar's worth of it goes further than a dollar's worth of any other flour you can name. Scnycfer iSassffimglhisiHi Beta wna "arc A1W2TS BOUgffl If tout druggUl canot upply yon, tend nt one daUaz luTv iriil expreM lrge bottle to you, oil nna! MM ItlU CrlVO TOUf enworth county and has since lived at the EdmondJj Tiomestead hear Edmonds, ex-represen-tative ia a nephetv; of the deceased. ache and all Stomach. Liver and Bowel troubles. Easy pleasant, safe, sure.

Only 25c at Mehl Schott'e drug store. rearet express office. Address. J. C.

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