Saturday, April 30, 1870.

     A meeting of the Press Club is called this afternoon.  It is hoped every member will attend.  herein, fail not!

     A concert was given last night for the benefit of the Widows and Orphans' Home of this city, at Independence  There is to be a concert at Frank's Hall Monday night for the same worthy object.  There should be a crowded hall.

     The "Young Democracy" of this city met, organized, appointed a committee to draft a constitution, and adjourned to meet next Thursday night.

     The Times speaks of being shown a calcined specimen of the bones of a former resident of this city, M. A. Stodon, lately dug up at the foot of Broadway.

     At 6 o'clock last evening Mr. A. W. Gamble, the champion walkist, commenced the task of walking 125 miles in 30 consecutive hours, at Lon's Hall.  The crowd was not large until about  ten o'clock.  At half past nine o'clock he had accomplished about twenty miles of the feat, and reported himself "fresh as a Daisy."  The time of this walking exhibition continues until about midnight to-night.  It is somewhat a curiosity aside from the marvelous powers of human endurance required..  The Hall has been prepared with a layer of sawdust, and the walk is made in a circle -- 31 times around the circle constitutes two miles.  During one hour last evening Gamble walked seven miles.  This almost unheralded walkist has a flattering reputation in his line.  He is a native of Washington county, New York.  Last  season he beat some half-dozen different horses. During the day, t-day and night, as the closing scenes of the walk draw near, the excitement will of course increase.  He bathes every two hours during his pedestrian tour.

     Persons who are paying high rents should avoid them in the future by becoming members of the Building Association.  In this way they get houses of their own for less than they now pay for rents.  There will be another drawing of money at the Court House to-night.  The office of the Association is in the Times building, corner of Main and Fifth streets, at the office of Munford & Fancher, where any further information in regard to the association can be had.  Call to-day and become subscribers.  Only a few more shares remain unsold.

Friday, April 29, 1870.

     Hon. R. T. Van Horn, returned from Washington yesterday.

     The fire engine is back again in its old quarters.  Glory!

     A postal route is being established on the M. P. R. R.  This change may for a short time render some delay in the delivery of this paper along the line.  Subscribers will exercise a proper patience we hope, till everything is again "lovely."

     Mr. James M. Nave, the well known wholesale merchant of Delaware street, returned yesterday from a business trip to the Sucker State.  His jaunt seems to have agreed with him.

     A great number of our country cousins were  in the city yesterday, buying and selling.

     Steam is hard at work in a thousand different ways in behalf of our city.  Steam is now pumping up water from the river to supply a brickyard on one of our bluffs, and very soon Steam will take hold of our Bridge, and turn the draw whenever necessary, relieving the nine men who are now employed to do that work.  Steam deserves a longer notice than this, and will get it one of these days.

     The Catholic Festival given last evening in Sweeney's new building, was a success -- a triumph!  Not less than three hundred ladies and gentlemen were present, and y et so ample had been the preparations made for their comfort and pleasure, that notwithstanding such an unusual number had gathered together, the occasion proved agreeable to all, and more than satisfied the general expectation. The accomplished members of Volrath's string band was on hand, and the hearts and feet of the happy hearted dancers kept time as the silver footed hours passed too swiftly.  The refreshment tables, presided over with tact and grace by Mrs. Collins and her assistants, were liberally patronized.  Nice sandwiches, elegant cakes of many kinds, and a superior article of ice cream formed the principal refreshments, and the demand was brisk and constant.  Father Halpin and Father Donnelly were present during a portion of the evening's entertainment, and were greatly pleased to see such a crowd of people, enjoying the occasion in so hearty a manner.

     Mr. A. W. Gamble, champion walker of America, is to commence a trial of his endurance at Long's Hall to-night -- to walk 125 miles in 30 consecutive hours, for a purse of $200.  He expects to walk a mi le in 12 minutes, and every three hours to rest 20 minutes, during which time he will sleep.  He challenges anyone to make a match with him as follows:  He will walk one-half mile quicker than any horse can trot a mile and three-eighths, or any horse can run a mile and three-fourths.  He will walk one-quarter mile quicker than any locomotive engine can run ten miles.   In three weeks he goes to California to walk in a match with the champion of England.

Thursday, April 28, 1870.

     If the streets are in tolerable condition to-night, and if no storm of rain is threatened, then may we safely anticipate a large attendance and joyous time at the Catholic Festival this evening.  It is to be given in Sweeney's new and elegant block on Main street, near Fourth.  The proceeds of the Festival are to apply to Father Halpin's Church; and this fact will serve to bring out many of the Irish lads and lassies.  Ample preparations have been made for the occasion.  A social dance, to the merry music of one of our best string bands will be a prominent and popular feature of the evening's entertainment.

     Dr. T. B. Lester of this city has been elected President of the State Medical Association of Missouri, for the ensuing year.  This is a high compliment and has been tendered to an excellent physician and worthy gentleman.

     Some druggists are now labeling cans of kerosene oil as follows:  "Do not attempt to light a fire with this oil.  Do not fill the lamp while burning or at night.  A lamp in daily use should be cleaned occasionally, and all oil removed by daylight, and not at night.  Fill the lamp with oil daily.  Do not place the oil near the fire, or where there is more than usual heat.  Keep the oil in a cool place.  Neglect of these directions may cause the loss of life and property."

      A grand musical entertainment is to be given at Frank's Hall next Monday evening for the benefit of the Widows' and Orphans' Home of this city.  We trust the hall will be crowded on that occasion.  The institution is one well worthy of the charitable assistance of this community.  Go to Breunert & Wocher's, secure a ticket for yourself and your sweetheart of a wife,  or your sweetheart that you hope some day will be your wife, and thus help to make the concert one of great pecuniary success.

     Hon. C. S. Glick is about to commence a suit against Wyandotte for damages sustained in a fall he got some time ago in consequence of the bad condition of the sidewalk.  Mr. Glick had two ribs broken and one o his ankles badly bruised, the accident leaving him very dilapidated and demoralized.

Wednesday, April 27, 1870.

     There has been a most agreeable change in the atmosphere since the recent rain.

     Dr. Charles Baker has returned from a visit to the Sunny South.  He has promised this paper a sketch of his journey.

     BASE BALL! -- The Forest City Club, of Rockford, Illinois, will visit Kansas City, provided their expenses will be guaranteed them.  They also intend to make a trip to New Orleans, it is rumored.  Joe Doyle, formerly the first baseman of the Buckeyes of Cincinnati, plays that position in the Rockford Nine.

     A swarm of bees settle settled this afternoon on Fourth street, in front of the "Office Saloon."  A negro man was "bees-ily" engaged in trying to hive the bees.  We suppose he succeeded.

     A Hook and Ladder Company has been formed in West Kansas City.  Its officers are R. W. Hilliker, President; Thos. Sanford, Secretary; J. Toney, Treasurer; J. P. Hamblin, Captain, and Wm. Burnett, Captain's Assistant.  The Company will meet next Saturday evening for further action.

     The work of tearing down old and shabby awnings, and putting up new and handsome ones, goes bravely on.

     Mr. Speers, the City Marshal, has the efficient assistance of Edward Dowd and Dennis Malloy as Deputy Marshals.

     Officer Matthew O'Malley has resigned his position on the police force.

     The Catholic festival will be given to-morrow evening in Sweeney's handsome new block on Main street, opposite the square. It is to be given for the benefit of Father Halpin's church.  There will be refreshments served in the room below, and above will be mu sic, social enjoyment, fun and gayety.  A pleasant dance is expected to wind up the night's entertainment.  The festival cannot fail to prove a most agreeable one, and as the proceeds are to be applied to the church of Father Halpin -- who is greatly respected and esteemed -- the attendance may be safely predicted to be large, and the occasion one of as much pleasure as profit.

Tuesday, April 26, 1870.

          The Levee yesterday presented an animated appearance.  Several steamers arrived and discharged a large amount of merchandise.  Crowell & Co. loaded eight six-mule wagons with goods for Fort Sill.

     The Fifth Street Methodist Church Society intend to build a new church edifice on Walnut street, south of Ross street.  It will be built in Gothic style, will be 72 x 100 feet, with a spire of 150 feet in height.  The interior will be comfortable and tasteful.  the pastor, Rev. J. W. Lewis, is engaged actively in this enterprise and we wish him and his congregation a complete triumph over every difficulty in the way of completing the new building.

     Go to the City View Boarding House, 707 Main street, Kansas City, Mo., for good accommodations at low prices.  They live and let live.  Joseph Rayburn, Proprietor.

     The Council met in regular session yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock, in the room on the second floor of the Court House.  A number of citizens were present.  T. B. Bullene offered to sell to the city three feet from the north side of lot No. 27, Ross & Scarrit's Addition, for the purpose of widening Seventh street.  He offered to sell at a price decided upon by a committee of disinterested persons, mutually chosen by himself and the Council of the Third Ward.  The petition was received and filed.

     The trial of the Modern Earth Converter came off Saturday afternoon.  We had, doubtless like many of our fellow citizens who visited the scene of the work, the expectation of seeing some wonderfully complicated machine the like of which we had never dreamed or heard.  Instead of this, only one glance was necessary to see that the entire apparatus was simply that of an endless chain and we could at once see the practicability of the construction.  As with the simplest combinations of machinery we notice the greatest probability of success, so it is with this invention if we are to judge from the general satisfaction expressed in its operation by those who were present and expressed entire satisfaction with its work.  Mr. Morden is the proprietor of the above excellent invention.

Sunday, April 24, 1870.

     Blind Tom will entertain the people of Fort Scott and Wyandotte this week.  He is no Tom fool of a pianist, though in other respects his intellect may be somewhat "shattered."

     Remember the exhibition to-morrow night at Turners' Hall, for the benefit of the German school.  A quarter of a dollar will pass you in.

     A number of Indian women were in town yesterday, disposing of various articles ornamented with colored beads.  It beads all, to see what ingenuity they show in doing that kind of work.

     The famous inspirations speaker, Addie Ballou, will give two lectures at Good Templars Hall, corner of Main and 8th streets, at 10 and 1/2 o'clock a. m., and 8 o'clock p. m.  Subject, "Planchette Mysteries, or Death and After Life.  Comments and questions  invited.  Admission free.  This will be the more interesting as the speaker often describes from the rostrum spirits that are present and gives communications to their friends in the audience.

     Delaware street yesterday was  the scene of a great deal of business activity.  The different wholesale houses on that thoroughfare received large consignments of goods, and also sent away considerable quantities to merchants at a distance.

     A dangerous twenty-dollar counterfeit greenback is reported to be in circulation.  Examine suspicious 20's with your glass.

     A man in Humboldt killed a cow a few days since, in whose stomach was found a large brass pin, a hair pi, and a quantity of hooks and eyes.  It is inferred that the old cow swallowed the milk-maid.

     Yesterday a blind man named J. D. Baxter was being led from door to door thought the business portion of the city, by his son, a boy of some twelve years.  The boy offered to each and all a printed "poem," called "The Blind Man's Troubles," composed by his father.  The following is the first verse:
     My pathway through life is as dark as the tomb;
     No ray of sun can pierce the deep gloom.
     Like a stream through the valley I am winding my way,
     Trusting that God will soon brighten the day.
     CHORUS -- Now I hold out my hand,
          With God for my guide,
          And a family at home
          For which I must provide.
     Not being a vocalist, the Journal could not join in the "chorus," but showed its appreciation of poetry written under a pressure, by placing some fractional currency in the hand which was held out.  We watched the sightless bard for a few  moments, as he held out his hand to passersby, and we think the family at home for which he must provide are pretty well provided for through the daily sales of the song (and chorus) "composed by J. D. Baxter."

     The 'Mary McDonald,' as she passed up the river recently, had on board 104 soldiers.  They were Company K, 5th Cavalry; Capt. Mason, First Lieutenant Riley; Second Lieutenant Auger, a son of Gen. Auger.  They had their horses on board, and were on their way from Washington City to Fort McPherson.

Saturday, April 23, 1870.

     The select ball of Prof. Galloway's Dancing Academy, last night, was well attended,, and the affair was a very pleasurable one.

     The new, spacious room of the Kansas City Press Club was partially fitted up yesterday for the use of members.  The next meeting of the Club will be held at their room in Hart's Office Building, Fourth street, next Monday, at 4 o'clock in the afternoon.

     Rev. Mr. Bushong will preach to-morrow evening at the Grand Avenue Methodist Church.  Subject, "The Working Man."

     A farmer was found drunk under his wagon yesterday, on the Square.  He was carried to the  lock-up to sleep, perchance to dream. He'll wake up this morning badly demoralized.

     Last Thursday a little girl named Mary Ellis, in McGee's Addition, was severely burned by the explosion of a coal oil lamp.  Her face, hand and arm were badly burned.

     Blind Tom gives a matinee this afternoon, for the benefit of children, and for older folks who cannot attend at night.  Give the little ones the pleasure this afternoon of seeing and hearing the wonderful Blind Tom.  He gives his farewell entertainment this evening.  There will be no "vacant chair."

     The Western Union Telegraph Company will receive messages at and for all Stations on their line, east of the Mississippi river, for transmission during the night, at one half the usual tariff rates; provide, however, that the tolls on any message at half rates shall not be less than fifteen cents.

Friday, April 22, 1870.

     WANTED. -- An energetic young lady to work in the salesroom of the Grover & Baker Sewing Machine Co., 806 Main street.  Only those who are competent to assume responsibilities need apply.

     Freight for Columbus will now be received at the Kansas City Station.

     BLIND TOM'S CONCERT. -- It has been well said, that "music is the one  universal language," and he who first said it could have realized fully its truth, had he numbered one of those who sat last night enthralled by the harmonic powers presided over by the sable genius, Blind Tom, who, as if by magic wand, alternately excited and calmed his audience, now sending the blood thrilling through the veins, and anon with dreamy languor, till the pulsations were scarcely felt, making one yield to music's subtle spell.  Tom's personal appearance is not what is generally recognized as "fine" in ordinary Caucasian society; nor do his intellectual faculties, phrenologically speaking, appear of extra development; nor is his nose moulded after the pattern of a fine old Roman gentleman, yet all is forgotten in the exhibition of power which nature would seem, as if in caprice, to have lavished on this humble creature.  Don't fail to see and hear Blind Tom to-night.

     Col. Case has just rented for a term of years his fine new four story building on the corner of Fifth and Wyandotte streets, to Mr. J. H. Bagwell, of St. Joseph, a veteran hotel keeper, and whose associates will be Mr. Stevens, late of the Pacific House of this place, and Mr. Rice, formerly of the Planter's House of Leavenworth.  The house has fifty fine rooms, and will be called the Lindell Hotel.  Col. Case is preparing to build an extensive addition on the west side, which will also be used for hotel purposes.

     Recently there was a safe robbed in Trenton, Grundy county, and considerable money stolen.  Soon after J. S. Fuller, who used to tend bar in the Sample Room of this city, on the corner of Main and Ross streets, and Ed. O'Donnell, who last winter drove a hack in this place, were arrested on suspicion of having been connected with the robbery.  Mr. Winters, the Sheriff of Grundy country, was in town yesterday, hunting up testimony as to the character borne, while in this city, by the prisoners, who are now safely lodged in the Trenton jail.

     To-day the corner stone was laid for the residence of James E. Marsh, Esq., on Point Lookout, in this city. A nice stone was prepared with a cavity cut in the same, sufficiently large to admit a small box, containing a fine bible and a paper with the names of Mr. Marsh's family -- the date of the purchase of the property by him from H. H. King -- the name of the architect, A. B. Cross, and the builder of his house, together with some evergreens.  It was an interesting ceremony, and was witnessed by a number of friends and neighbors.

Thursday, April 21, 1870.

      Frank's Hall was crowded last night with people eager to hear and see the musical wonder, Blind Tom.  His efforts fully met the high expectations raised and all were surprised and delighted.  Go and see for yourselves to-night.

     DEAD BABE FOUND - Wednesday morning about 10 o'clock, as a young gentleman, Mr. James A. Reed, was walking along the river bank below the mill near the lower bend, he discovered under the water's edge, and half buried in the mud, a little oak coffin, nicely made.  Mr. Reed opened it and found the remains of a white baby.  The body was much decayed.  The linen in which it was wrapped was of good quality, and a pair of shoes were on the dead child's feet.  The proper authorities were promptly informed of the matter, and the coroner took charge of the remains.

     A man by the name of James Burroughs, living on a farm two miles from Olathe, fell dead, Saturday last, while plowing in his field.  He leaves a wife and one child.  His body passed through town yesterday on its way to Paris, Kentucky, in charge of a brother-in-law of the deceased.

     A number of emigrants from Ash county, North Carolina, passed through the city yesterday, bound for Miami county, Kansas.

     The Hectors have about abandoned the idea of playing the famed Forrest City Club, and are now trying to arrange a match in this city between the renowned "Red Stockings" and the Forrest City boys.

     The  Enterprise Base Ball Club have recently provided its members with a new and showy uniform.

     Mr. W. M. Smith, of this city, has been appointed Assistant Marshal to take the census of this place.  His work commences next June.

     A man, whose name we did not learn, came very near losing his life yesterday afternoon, near the bridge, by allowing an engine, attached to a freight train, to knock him against the bank. He was picked up senseless, and taken to the Pacific Depot, and a physician called, who said he did not appear to be much bruised, but he might be injured internally.

Wednesday, April 20, 1870.

     Blind Tom tonight at Frank's Hall.

     Mr. Peter Reinhardt, and his expert staff of barbers are now at home in their new, pleasant,, light and attractive shop, Main street, two doors north of Frank's Hall.  If you want a clean agreeable shave, wish your hair fashionably cut or trimmed, or hair and mustaches dyed, step right in to Reinhardt's.  That's the man you're looking for.

     There will be a meeting of the Women's Christian Association to-morrow afternoon at two o'clock, precisely.  Members who have not paid in their quarterly dues are respectfully invited to be present and discharge their obligations in this respect, as well as to aid in devising further means of replenishing the Treasury.

     Boys, men, too, who have persistently whistled "Shoo Fly" for the past six months, are advised to try a change of air.

    The Beethoven Club, a talented musical organization, is gaining strength and numbers, under the able leadership of Prof. Howard.  The above society intends to give a grand concert here about the 1st of May.  It will be one of rare excellence, and that will give additional pride to Kansas City, as regards our home talent. If sufficient encouragement is given, there will be two additional concerts given.  We hope the ladies who have charge of the sale of tickets, will find few or none who will decline to purchase a season ticket to the concerts of the Beethoven Club.

Tuesday, April 19, 1870.

     Col. Nelson is placing new and good awnings over the stores under Lockridge Hall, on Main street.  It is an improvement eminently fit to be made to the Colonel's property.  Bullene & Co. are also building up a brand new awning.  These be bright and shining examples for others to follow.

     The trail of policeman Mulholland on the charge of an assault with intent to kill John S. Starr, is continued this morning, before Justice Ranson.  Messrs. Yeager and Cravens are the attorneys for the prosecution, and H. P. White, Esq., for the defense.

     The funeral of Michael Fox, who died a few days since, was largely attended.

     A NUISANCE. -- On Oak street, between 4th and 5th, the carcass of a cow has been lying for some time, and the stench from said carcass is unendurable.  The proper authorities have been spoken to upon more occasions than one in regard to the removal of the nuisance, but no apparent attention has been paid.  In the name of common decency, we ask why is this?  If this matter is not attended to, we shall be obliged to mention names.

     Fort Scott wants to see Blind Tom.  Tom can't see it.

     A man who had put that in his mouth which stole away his brains, met to-day with a bad accident on Main street, above the postoffice.  He was moving along after the pattern of a "worm fence," when he tumbled down the steps leading from the pavement to a basement saloon.  In his sudden descent he broke the third and fourth fingers of his right hand.  The moral is apparent.

     Our clever friend Mr. Denis O'Brien retired yesterday from the office of Auditor.  But see what a thing it is to be lucky.  Yesterday he received an appointment from Washington of Internal Revenue Ganger, for the Sixth District of Missouri. We congratulate him.

     It is with a sad heart, that we take up our pen to record the death of one of Kansas City's most promising young men, Mr. James R. Scupham, and the intelligence of his death will cause a general feeling of sadness among his many friends in this city and abroad.  Mr. Scupham was born in the village of Perty, Scotland, and when quite young came to America, with his family.  For the last three years, he has been in the employment of Messrs. Gates & Kendall, the well known wholesale Boot and Shoe firm on Delaware street, and for over eight years previous was engaged with Mr. W. W. Kendall.  Messrs. Gates & Kendall had become very much attached to him, and they mourn his loss as though he had been an own brother and everything possible was done by them for his comfort during his sickness.  His brother arrived from their home in the East last week, and was to have returned home yesterday, as James was apparently rapidly recovering.  But alas for human hopes, and human skill, He "who doeth all things well" had ordered otherwise, and at eleven o'clock, when the quiet of the Sabbath was just about drawing to a close, his spirit went to the God who gave it, and he whom none knew but to love and respect, was no more.  Three weeks ago yesterday he was to have started upon a business trip for his employers.  Feeling unwell in the morning, he retired to his sleeping room, where he lay down, never to ri se again.  Rest, lost friend, and may our loss be thy gain.

Sunday, April 17, 1870.

     Peaches in the vicinity of Paola, Kansas, are all dead.  Killed by the late squall.

     Young Buckeye bushes yesterday decked in dresses of green, to-day are hanging their heads in black despair.  Jack frost did it.

     The moon Friday night was said to be lower than every known before.  Why was it?

     A large delegation of Cherokee Indians passed down on the Fort Scot Railroad yesterday on a return trip from Washington City.

     A dog-fight occurred near the depot yesterday morning; a big black dog and a little black dog were the interested canines.  The little black one came out ahead, much to the satisfaction of a large squad of R. R. hands who had gathered round.

     Planting corn with overcoats on in the snow are novel scenes witnessed by the passengers over the Gulf Road yesterday.

     Sixteenth snow this winter came in April, so fulfilling the sayings of many old women.

     Mr. Keck, a brother of the Marshal, opens to-day the Spring Garden, near Helmreich's brewery.

     An old man was found dead drunk yesterday afternoon on Third street, near Delaware, by policemen O'Hare and Kelso, and carefully carted to the calaboose.  He was so very drunk he couldn't give his name.

     The Herald of Missouri City, a town some twenty-five miles down the river, says that on Tuesday last as three boys were passing down the river, the boat they were traveling in ran upon a snag and overturned, precipiting them all into the river, and drowning them immediately.  Mr. Bowerman, a farmer living near the scene of the disaster, was on top of his haystack, some eighty yards from the bank, when he heard the cry, "Pull on the other oar," repeated several times, and on looking around saw the boys struggling to keep from the snag.  He ran to the river immediately, but on reaching the bank could see nothing of the boys, and the boat was floating down the river bottomside up.  They were boot blacks, and supposed to be either from Omaha, Leavenworth, or Kansas City.  The Leavenworth Commercial of yesterday gives further facts regarding the unfortunate accident.  It appears that during the present rise of the river the three youths, who were not the steadiest characters, procured the skiff and putting in it a few provisions essayed to make the hazardous experiment of navigating to New Orleans.  One of the young men engaged in this enterprise was a youth named Tomlinson, well known in this city and in Topeka.  About a month ago he was engaged as a dining room boy at Giacomini's Restaurant but left that place and loafed around town.  About a week ago he was at the Broadway Hotel of this city and wrote to Leavenworth for his trunk, as he said he was about to get a skiff and go down it to New Orleans.  The end is as above narrated.  Tomlinson was a smart boy, and served in the 19th Kansas, and afterwards stayed awhile in Topeka.

Saturday, April 16, 1870.

     Yesterday was Good Friday.  To-day commences the Feast of the Passover.  The Israelites of this city intend to erect a synagogue here during the present year.  One week from to-morrow they will meet to consult together upon building without delay.

     Antoine Hauk, a member of the Turner Society,  died yesterday.  The Turners will attend his funeral services at their hall, at 10 o'clock this morning.

     Bishop Hogan arrived at his home in St. Joseph yesterday, having been absent since the middle of December in attendance on the session of the Ecumenical Council at Rome.  The Bishop will not return to the Council, having received permanent leave of absence.

     The Forest City Base Ball Club of Rockford, Illinois, is one of the most renowned in the country.  The ball club is about to make to Kansas, to play our Western clubs.  They wish to make arrangements for their playing clubs in Leavenworth, Lawrence, Kansas City and Topeka.  Charles Baker, the President of the Hectors Base Ball Club, of this city, informs us that the club is bound to have the Forest City boys come here and play a game with them.  The Hectors expect to be "nowhere" in such a match, but it will afford an opportunity for hundreds here to witness the brilliant play of the Rockford Club.  There ought to be little trouble in raising the $150 required to bring about such an exhibition.

     At noon yesterday a fire was discovered in the roof of a two frame house on Walnut street, near Ottawa.  It caught from a defective chimney, burned a hole through a partition and commenced eating up a wardrobe when the flames were "squenched."   Mr. James Mitchell, the insurance agent, happened to be riding by when the fire broke out; he alighted from his charger, and "bossed the job" of fighting the fire.  The goods were being tumbled out recklessly, the women of the house were wringing their hands and wildly screaming, and there was a general demoralization in that vicinity.  But Mitchell proved himself master of the situation, organized an impromptu fire company, and soon the incipient conflagration was subdued, and peace again resumed its tranquil sway in that neighborhood.

     Kansas City just missed a tragedy yesterday in the Missouri river, that has clutched so many victims within its deadly grasp.  Two boys, each about twelve years of age, were boating in the river when they found themselves in a swift current and their little boat became unmanageable.  A seow was in the river just ahead, and they concluded to leave their boat and go into the scow.  They did not pass quite so close to it as they had anticipated, so they jumped from their boat, but only one boy, Frank Lyon, succeeded in seizing it with his hand, and get out of danger.  The other boy, Lathrop Bullene, son of T. B. Bullene, Esq., was not so fortunate.  He made the leap, but fell short.  After struggling for his life to get to the shore and making no headway, he strained every muscle to regain and re-board his boat which had kept pace with him in drifting down the current. Unable to control the boat, he did not despair, but stripped off a board from the side of the boat and used it as a paddle, and after a manly and prolonged struggle, he worked his way to shore and to safety.

Friday, April 15, 1870.

     The Press Club of Kansas City will be a success.  It will comprise some twenty-five members, besides several honorary members.  It is to have a nice room, carpeted arm chairs, tables, pictures on the walls -- a cozy comfortable place to meet and enjoy themselves from time to time in a social way.  Oh, it will be a gay organization.  We congratulate our brethren of the city press on the auspicious prospect.

     The Board of Education did not meet last night.  They thought perhaps it was not safe on account of the slushy streets.  It will assemble for grave deliberation next Saturday evening.

     The Mayor of Kansas City has had his wages raised.  He is hereafter to get $2,000 a year, and no grumbling about it.

     Last night at 8 1/2 o'clock flames were seen issuing form the old Round House of the Missouri Pacific Railroad in West Kansas City.  The wind was blowing fiercely, and the building was soon destroyed.  A small frame shanty, tenantless, nearby, was also burned down.  It is supposed some rascal set fire to the roundhouse structure.  There was considerable excitement in the vicinity, and a large crowd quickly gathered at the scene.  There was no chance to put out the fire, and it just naturally burned out.  There was no insurance on the building.

     BLIND TOM. -- One of the most entertaining of entertainments will be offered to the public next Wednesday evening, at Frank's Hall, where "Blind Tom," the musical prodigy, will astonish our citizens with his wonderful instantaneous imitations of music never heard before by him, and will delight all musical ears with very fine rendering of choice gens for some of hte ablest masters.

     The City Restaurant has changed hands.  J. P. Spinning has sold out to D. Dinwiddie, who says he will attend strictly to the performance of the duty enjoined to "feed the hungry."

     We find our JOURNAL-istic duties a good deal pleasanter of late than they have been for many a month past.  It is a satisfaction to be connected with one of your first-class papers.

Thursday, April 14, 1870.

     The wind was "on a high" yesterday.  Pedestrianism was difficult, so violent was the force of the wind.  Hats were lifted suddenly from the heads of those on the streets, and carried rapidly, "far, far away."  The Unitarian Church on New Delaware street succumbed to the fierce, persistent blows and fell to the ground with a loud crash.  The wind last night "played smash" with the lightning's spidery web of telegraph wires.  The wires "gave out" at midnight, and our dispatches "gave out" at that precise hour.

     Building operations are beginning in earnest.  Some half-doze new and extensive brick-yards are being prepared to meet the demand for building material this spring.

     The Missouri river is on a booming bender.  It is rising steadily, and some fears are entertained of an overflow on the Harlem shore.  The river is filled with logs, stumps, branches and other drift wood, which is borne swiftly away on the foam-tossed waves.

     Mr. Geo. C. Hadley gave us yesterday a copy of the St. Louis Republican of May 17, 1861.  It gives a full account of the capture of Camp Jackson, and is an interesting sheet.

     Martino, the conjurer, is about as good a one as you'll ever see in this mundane sphere  Go an d see his exhibition at Frank's Hall to-night.

     The members of the First Baptist church met last evening to take sweet counsel together relative to securing a pastor.

     To the Editor:  I allude to the practice of sweeping out upon the sidewalks, and into the streets by many of our dry goods, clothing, notion, and other merchants, the letter made in their stores during the day of wrappers, cuttings, papers and the like.  Now, firstly, this is a dirty practice.  Many persons passing along the sidewalks of a morning, are too often struck by a broadside of the outcoming mass of papers, rags and dirt, or are almost taken up in the general whirl of these same things, when caught up by the wind.  Secondly, this is a dangerous practice.  Papers should not be thrown or swept into the street at all.  Very many runaways, broken buggies, maimed limbs and even lost lives speak in terms of loudest warning against these drifting rustling, frightening papers.  If council legislation is required to have the practice stopped -- by all means let us have it immediately.  Merchants should be required to pick up and put away in boxes, all their waste paper, wrappings, and cuttings.  Besides doing a clean thing for the appearance of the city, the rag pickers could afford to pay them for the litter enough to justify them for taking that trouble.  Cleanliness is said to be next to Godliness.  Let the nuisance complained of be abated, and that speedily.  Yours, hopefully, F--------.

Wednesday, April 13, 1870.

     Citizens of Westport are tickled over the prospects of a horse railway between that place and this city.

     Yesterday was warm and sultry, a day for lounging in shady places if one could permit himself that luxury.  We called upon a legal friend after dinner to "interview" him regarding items.  He lay upon his sofa, his face beaded with perspiration and his arms hanging listlessly by his side.  We gazed with subdued emotion upon the picture of sleeping innocence and beauty he presented, and softly left the room  murmuring:  "After Life's Spring fever he sleeps well."

      A police officer named Mulholland will be tried before Justice Ranson next Saturday for an alleged unprovoked and outrageous assault on a Mr. Starr in West Kansas City on Monday night.

     A CARD. -- In relinquishing the position of City Editor of the JOURNAL, I have no regrets to make and no flourishes to offer.  I desire simply to thank my many friends for their kindness towards me, and to express the wish that the public will treat my successor as kindly as they have me.  I feel a deep interest in the welfare of the city, and shall ever bear in memory the many kindnesses I have received at the hands of its citizens.  -- E. B. HAINES.

     A CARD. -- My connection with the Bulletin ceases to-day.  In leaving this paper, for which I have localized for the past year and more, it is a pleasure to recall the countless favors and evidences of cordial friendship and good will shown by hundreds whom in the discharge of the duties of my position I have met from day to day.  Having retired from the Bulletin I have accepted the position of City Editor of the JOURNAL OF COMMERCE.  During my connection with the Press of Kansas City I have been the recipient of many kindnesses from many friends, which have been of material assistance in the discharge of editorial duties.  As the change now made brings with it more onerous duties and increased responsibilities, I trust that in my present position I shall be under renewed obligations for the continuance of such favors.  Thanks to my friends of the Times and News for cordial good wishes most kindly expressed.  -- ISAAC N. HICKS

Tuesday, April 12, 1870.

     Martino had a full house last night.  Some of his feats are the most remarkable we have ever witnessed.  His powers as a ventriloquist and magician has never been excelled in our city.

     Two men had a good ducking yesterday afternoon . A raft upon which they were working collided with a pier of the bridge.

     A man was drowned yesterday in the river.  Name unknown.

     The Recorder's Office at Independence indicates a brisk market in the matrimonial line; fourteen marriage certificates from Kansas City, three from Westport, two from Independence and one from the country, in the aggregate twenty, were recorded during the last week.

     A horse thief who was pursued by two men from Little Rock, Ark., was overtaken and arrested at Independence on yesterday; he started on his return with his captors, but indications were that his next view of that place would be from a more elevated, than comfortable, position.

     Dr. A. Gallfy, Veterinary Surgeon, takes pleasure in informing the public that he has associated with himself, in the practice of his profession, Dr. J. C. Luezenbacher, graduate of the Vienna Veterinary University.  Dr. Gallfy having satisfied himself of the thorough professional qualifications of his new partner, cheerfully recommends him to the public as being thoroughly competent to perform all the operations pertaining to their profession.  Thankful for past favors, they ask the public for a continuance of the same.

     If you want coffee with all its strength and aroma, buy it roasted and ground, at the Kansas City Coffee and Spice Mills, corner Fifth and Main.  Eastern prices duplicated.  Patronize home industry.

Sunday, April 10, 1870.

     Yesterday was a beautiful day.  The public square presented a busy appearance yesterday.

     The Press Club is an accomplished fact.

     The Bulletin is transformed into a Republican paper.

     We regret to learn that Mr. John Brooks, the well known butcher, met with a severe accident yesterday.  It appears that Mr. B. was feeding meat into a sausage machine, when, by some mishap, his hand got under the knives, which severed the third and fourth fingers of his right hand.  Medical aid was at once procured, and the physicians state that beyond the loss of the two fingers, Mr. B. will suffer no injury.

     Kansas City and Leavenworth are to do away with the old style street lamp, and adopt the beautiful style now in use in Lawrence.  Kansas city has about 160 lamps, Leavenworth 40, and Lawrence 46.

     There will be a meeting of the Enterprise Base Ball Club on Monday evening, at No. 11, Grand Avenue, at 6 p. m.  There will also be a practice game at 1 1/2 o'clock, p. m., the same day, at the Club grounds, on Grand avenue.

     The steamer Gipsey was sold yesterday by the Bridge Company, to parties in St. Louis, for $4,000.  She will leave next week for her new port.

     We are requested to announce that, owing to family sickness, Mrs. A. J. Warren will not resume her school until Monday, the 18th inst.  All her patrons will please take notice.

Saturday, April 9, 1870.

     Work has been commenced on the Ferguson House, recently destroyed by fire, and in a few weeks will see it rebuilt and occupied.

     The traffic over the bridge is very heavy, and the ferry is doing a large business.

     The river is high, and is still rising.

     Broadway, from Lancaster avenue to Fifth street, is to be lit with gas.

     The streets are being cleaned.  They needed it badly.  Suppose, for a change, the Street Commissioner order some of the dangerous sidewalks to be repaired.

     The full moon on the evening of the 15th of April will be remarkable for the fact that the moon will never be any nearer the earth, and it s appearance will then be as large as we can ever hope to see it.

     The Wizard Martino will give an entertainment at Frank's Hall, on Monday evening, April 11th, and continue six nights.

     The members of the McGee Engine Co. will meet at McGee's Hall this evening, when it is to be hoped that the members will cease talking and get to work.  The city needs a fire organization and if the members show that they mean business we know that the citizens will give them practical and substantial assistance.  We have had too much talk about a department.  Let us have work, organization and practical results before it is too late.  It will be useless to organize after the city is burnt down.

Friday, April 8, 1870.

     There will be a meeting of the Rocket Base Ball Club this evening at 608 1/2 Main street.  All members are requested to be present.

     Woodward & Garesche are proprietors of the Western Spice Mills, located at 414 North Second street, St. Louis.  These mills are said to be the oldest in the West, having been established twenty-three years.  The proprietors are pleasant and affable gentlemen, and their goods give entire satisfaction

     MAN vs WIFE. -- One of the results of the woman movement is seen in North Lawrence.  On the regular ticket, Rev. Mr. Morgan is running for member of the school board, and Mrs. H. C. Morgan, his wife, is running on the opposite ticket.

     The Council met yesterday afternoon and resolved to do a great deal.  They laid it on the table as usual.

     The Womans Suffrage Christian Association met yesterday afternoon..

     The police are to be paid their salaries for March.  It takes $1,600 to do the job.

     We would call attention of all our readers who desire anything in the way of furniture to the large and well finished stock of H. W. Armfield, whose store, at No. 108, Main street, near the Junction, contains every needed article in the furniture line.  Mr. A.'s stock is of the best manufacture and latest styles, and his prices are as low as good goods can be sold for.  Give him a call.

     At the suggestion of a number of the press of this city, it has been decided to hold a preliminary meeting at the JOURNAL office to-morrow evening, for the purpose of considering the advisability of organizing a Press Club.  All editors and proprietors of newspapers published in this city are earnestly requested to attend.

Thursday, April 7, 1870.

     The "Dimicrats" "celebrated" last night.

     In our yesterday's issue, although we gave the general result of the election, the details were of necessity brief and incomplete.  To-day we present a more correct statistical view of the result.  In all four Wards combined, McGee had a total of 1299 votes, Dr. Taylor bringing in 1017 votes.  The total number of voters was recorded as 2336, 2379 of which were white, 387 colored.  This, of course, is only the number of votes received and counted.  The  number of rejected and colored votes cannot be accurately ascertained.

     Here were the winners of the Aldermen races in the various Wards:  First Ward, Chaffee and Campbell, both Democrats, elected;  Second Ward, Keefer and Henn, both Democrats, elected; Third Ward, Ellison, Republican, and Lykins, Democrat, elected; Fourth Ward, Marsh and Traber, both Republicans, elected. 

     Wyandotte has elected two colored men to office.  One Councilman and one Justice of the peace.

     The steamer Henry Turner, arrived here from St. Louis yesterday and brought a large colony of immigrants.

     It is probable that the election will be contested, owing to the illegal action of the Judges in several of the Wards, in refusing to receive the colored vote, and neglecting to count it even after it had been received.

     MILTON'S CELEBRATION:  Mr. McGee having at length succeeded through the lavish expenditure of greenbacks, in being elected Mayor of Kansas City, resolved to have a grand celebration of the, for him, fortunate event.  He had it.  Last night the mansion of the new elected official was crowded and liquor was free.  Speeches were made, and a good time was had.  Loud talking and boisterous laughing, and hand shaking were the order of the hour, but no disturbance occurred.

     The street gas lamps were not lit until past ten o'clock last night.  Who is to blame?  This is becoming too frequent an occurrence to suit our citizens.

Wednesday, April 6, 1870.

     The election is over.  The speeches and enthusiasm of the campaign will soon be forgotten, and the city will once more relapse into its accustomed quietude.  The Republicans have made a gallant struggle, and although they have not gained all that they were striving for, still the result is not altogether hopeless, and we trust that the Radicals will not be discouraged but resolve to labor and secure a perfect organization.  The Democracy has elected Milt McGee, but several Republican Aldermen were also elected.

     At the First Ward polls, while there has been an attempt at an appearance of fairness, it has really been confined to appearance.  Early in the morning the colored voters began to take their place at the Court house.  the first that presented his ballot was challenged, and after some discussion his vote was deposited in a separate box for future reference.  The same rule was followed with all others whose vote was not rejected on the spot.  Few of the negro votes were taken, the judges claiming that those who did not write their own name, but made their mark, could not vote unless the Registrar witnessed the signature, which in many cases he had omitted to do.  But with regard to the means of ascertaining this an inequitable system was adopted.  Every negro was put through a rigid system of cross examination and if he still persisted in declaiming that he had signed his name the list was looked up and the statement verified.  One was rejected, who had signed, and on his second appearance, the Judge expressed his chagrin in not over courteous terms to the gentleman who had been instrumental in giving him his rights.

     White men, on the contrary, were frequently passed by altogether.  At least one of these men, John Corcoran, has his X mark as plainly visible on the list as any Negros.  The others were merely asked whether they had signed or not, and in almost ever instance, the list was left untouched, and their word alone relied upon, however ignorant or degraded they might be.  One of these men, a Mr. Carroll, after declaring that he had written his name, appealed to the Judges to tell him whom he had voted for, as he was unable to read himself.  The vote in the First Ward was 274 for Dr. Taylor, 411 for McGee.

     The Second Ward witnessed perhaps more disorder than any other in the city.  Milt himself was present and carried things with a high hand.  Two passages were opened, one for white and one for the colored men.  The names of the colored men who were rejected were not taken and their ballots were thrown aside as waste paper.  The Ward will probably give McGee a 120 majority.

     The polls of the third ward were at the Broadway Hotel, and the election there proceeded very quietly.  The total vote cast in this ward was -- white, 374; colored, 12.  The colored votes, although accepted, were not counted, for what reason we cannot state.  The vote for Mayor here was Dr. Taylor, 176; McGee, 193.

     In the Fourth Ward the election progressed in a quiet and orderly manner. Not the slightest disturbance occurred, and the voting proceeded more rapidly than in any other Ward.  The negro vote was received and counted.  Here Dr. Taylor received 328 votes, to McGee's 261.

     There can be no doubt but that the Democratic ticket is elected.  The Republicans, however gain several Aldermen.

     The Police deserve great credit for the good order they  have preserved . Marshal Keck has posted them skillfully, and both he and the excellent Chief of Police, Robt. Adams, deserve the greatest credit for the excellent arrangements that they have made for the conservation of the public peace.  Prevention is better than cure and our place have shown themselves excellent preventers.  In fact the quietude of the day may be t raced directly to their effects.

Tuesday, April 5, 1870.

     To-day occurs one of the most important municipal elections that our city has ever witnessed.  The canvass has been hot and excited.; let us hope that the election will be quiet and peaceable.

     Republicans, go early to the polls, and do your duty.  radicals, go early to the polls.  Vote for a better city government than we now have.  Do you want Milt McGee, and a misgoverned Democratic Council?  Go and vote.

     The candidates are vigorously practicing the hand-shaking process.  We saw a candidate yesterday whose right shoulder was jerked two inches below a level with his left.

     LOST. -- A small black and tan dog.  Answers to the name of Billy.  Had a pink ribbon around his neck.  The finder will be liberally rewarded by returning him to Willson & Lee, 514 Main street.

     Fifty cases of Oysters at Drury & Sherry's, 111 Fourth street.

     MARRIED. -- At the Continental Hotel, Philadelphia, Pa., March 23, 1870, in the presence of Daniel M. Fox, Mayor of the city and a few friends, David Hood, of Kansas City, Mo., to Anna M. Whitson, of Chester County, Pa.  Mr. Hood is an old citizen of this city; he was formerly one of the proprietors of the Sheridan House, and by his gentlemanly deportment made many friends, who wish him happiness and prosperity in his new relation.

     Merchants and business men should remember that the time has arrived for making their monthly returns of sales to the Assistant U. S. Assessor.

     MARSHAL KECK. -- For two years this gentleman has preserved the peace of this city, and his name is a terror to evil-doers.  He is now a candidate for re-election  to an office that everyone confesses that he has filled satisfactorily.  He has been a polite, faithful and efficient officer, and ought to be preferred to an unknown and untried man.  True, he has suffered calumny, but who has not.  We shall not attempt to refute these slanders.  They refute themselves.  However, we gladly make room for the following from the Evening News:
     "The organ of the  Democracy seems to have made up its "capacious mind" that the success of the straight Democratic ticket is contingent upon the ruin of Marshal Keck's personal and official character.  In order to effect this consummation, the filthiest element that was ever introduced into politics has been dragged into the present canvass, and the public press has been made the vehicle of the correspondence of public prostitutes.  The papers of the past three days have teemed with the contradictory statements of degraded women, who gladly avail themselves of the excitement incident upon a political contest to advertise their own infamy.  What care they, who have already sold themselves body and soul to the devil of lust, whether their statements be false or true so that their names come before the people and their accursed traffic increases thereby.  The unfortunate women who have been made the willing tools of political trickery, however, are far less to blame than the men, if they indeed deserve the name, who have instituted the foul system of espionage, and it is with sincere regret that we observe our neighbor of the Times dragged into such a moral cesspool by party devotion and the influence of unscrupulous men."
     Citizens of Kansas City, show by our action that you condemn the miserable action of the Democratic organ.  Go to the polls and stamp it with the seal of your disapprobation.

Sunday, April 3, 1864.

     There will be a grand ball at Long's Hall next Monday evening, for the benefit of the Hebrew Orphan Asylum.  A fine gold watch and bracelet will be raffled for.  Let every one attend this charitable institution, and spend a pleasant evening at the same time.

     Upon the first Monday of each month, Independence, Mo., has a regular Street Stock Sale, after the fashion of the old time Stock Sales in Ohio.  People from all parts of the country flock in with their horses, mules, hogs and cattle, and the scene is very interesting.  The regular monthly sale takes place Monday, April 4.

     We are pleased to announce that Drs. Milligan & Stark, both well-known and successful medical practitioners, have formed a co-partnership with office at 400 Delaware Street.  These gentlemen are both too well known to need puffing at our hands and we know that our citizens afflicted with sickness cannot entrust themselves to better hands.

     Turner Hall was crowded last night to its utmost capacity, by the Radicals of Kansas City.  We have rarely seen so many of the solid and progressive men of the city gathered together on one occasion, and the determination expressed was that next Tuesday should witness a glorious Republican victory.  Tomorrow night the Republicans again rally at Turner Hall.

     Mud everywhere.  It can't be helped where there is no macadamizing, but where there is, the Street Commissioner is not excusable for neglecting to clean the streets.  Main, Delaware, Grand Avenue, and all the principal cross streets are in a very filthy condition.  We can see no reason for it. are aware of the fact that people who move out of a house seldom clean it, but this is no reason why the Democrats should leave the mud a foot deep in the principal thoroughfares, merely because they are about to vacate the offices, with no prospect of ever occupying them again.  Will the proper officers see to this matter, and leave us at least one good action to remember them by?

Saturday, April 2, 1870.

     There will be a Republican rally at Turner Hall to-night.  All are expected to turn out.

     The Democratic city government have received all the taxes and paid them all out agai, and have "nary a cent" in the treasury, with a big debt to be paid.  How's that for management and economy?

     Sidewalks are needed badly.  Shall we have them?  The Democracy have not given them.  The Republicans will.

     Don't forget the Republican meeting at Turner Hall to-night.

     The river continues to rise, and is now in good boating condition from Omaha to its mouth.  The rise at this point amounts to five feet in forty-eight hours; the sand on the opposite side of the river, above the bridge, is rapidly disappearing.

     The steamer, Kate Kearney, from St. Louis for Omaha, is over-due, and will probably arrive today.

     Not a case before the Recorder's Court yesterday.

     There is no negro in this election.  Every adult male citizen will vote if he is registered, whether he is black or white.

Friday, April 1, 1870.

      Plenty of mud about town.  Overshoes are in good demand.

    Not one single case before the Recorder yesterday.  The officials connected with the institution are looking blank -- so are their pockets for want of fees.

     The negroes of this city manifest much interest in the city election and seem to fully appreciate their newly acquired importance and responsibility.

     Remember the Republican rally in the Second Ward to-night.

     Persons who desire anything in the hardware or cutlery line, should call on J E. Forbes & Co., 804 Main street.  Their stock is large and complete, and their goods are marked down to living prices.  It will pay you to call on them.

     Resigned. -- Mr. S. W. Itsell has resigned his office as storekeeper and supply agent of the Mo. R., Ft. S. & G. R. R., and gone to Detroit, Mich., to accept a prominent position in the new dry goods house of C. H. Lock.  Mr. Itsell, during his residence in this city, won many friends among railroad officials and others, by his faithful and competent service4s to the railroad Company.

     W. Carlos Martyn, author of "The Life of Milton," "The Dutch Church," "The History of the Hugenots," will lecture this evening at the Congregational Church, at o'clock.  Subject, "Martin Luther."  Mr. Martyn is an able lecturer and a very interesting lecture may be expected.  Admission, 25 cents.