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The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1875-04-23
MI RIDER.

It is with regret that we have to an
nounc another murder in Clay county.
On Monday evening about Z o'clock,
Mr.. Daniel Askew was shot down at
his residence gate, three miles east OF
Kearney-three bullet holes being put
through his head. lie bore a good
reputation as being a quiet and indus
trious farmer, and it shocks us to think
of his tragic death. Who committed
this horrible deed is not known. Some
charging it on the James boys-others
ON Detectives who made the attack on
the house OF DR.. SamuelS and killed his
son and MANNED his wife. But no diff
erence who did it, it was a cold-blOOded
and disgracelul murder. and the perpe-
traitors should be ferretted out and pun
ished to the full extent OF the law. If
this killing business is not put a stop to,
our county will be ruined. The Gov
enor, should. like Gen. Jackson, take
the responsibility, and offer such a re-
ward for the perpetrators of the deed as
would be sure to bring them to justice
be they who they may. The late
tragedy at the home of DR.. Samuels,
was a terrible one, and now right on
the heels of it, comes the killing of
MI. Askew, almost as bad. The mat
ter should be stopped some way.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1875-04-23
Terms Of Advertising.
FRIDAY MORNING, APRIL y, lo75.

UNExrECTED business called us away
for Il few days. We have left the ell
itorial control of the paper dnring our
absence with our friend e.. L. BRYAN,
ESQ,
The above will Indicate that we
have taken charge Of the. REruBLl-
CAN this week, and shouldar change
appear in this issue it may be attrIb''-
ted to that fact. We have nothing
to claim for the past, o to promise
in future, but all We have to say or
nromisr so far as we are concerned III
the Management of the REPUBhICAN
IS embodied in this issue. We do
not enter upon IL work with pistols
and sword drawn. Wa@inG war upon
any one. o for financial gain or pub
lie notorictv. but quietly enter the
editorial sanctum and seat ourselt IN
the editors easy chair, i'll peace Win
all mankind. in order merely to ac-
c0mmodatc our friend, and that the
REPUBLICAN may not cease to make
its weekly visits 10 its many readers,
because of the editors temporary alb
sencc ON business. And with the
above s~alutatory, and bidding the
many kind friends of the REPUBLI-
CAN an a~ffcctionate adieu We "step
down and out" wishing the REPUB-
1CAH and its readers great success
in future. II. L. BIZ M
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1875-04-23

A GREAr deal is still being said by
the Democratic Journals of the coun-
try, about the third term, but who
has heard of q Republican paper, or
even a respectable numbcro of Repub-
Iicans advocating it? In u opinion,
neither President Grant, 0 the Re-
publican party,hav any such an idea,
but it will serve the Democratic par
ty for a hobby until the Republicans
nominate their next candidate for
President. after which they will be
compelled to hunt some other topic
for discussion.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1875-04-23
KENTUCKY

Louisville, April 20.-Rcports to the
Courier Journal from all parts of the
State say that great damage is done to
the fruit and tobacco plants by the UNI
~Seasonable frost and snow of last week.
Last season was Il very bad II for to-
bacco growers in Kentucky and much
restitution has followed in consequence.
Another bad season. which seems now
probable, Will ~rertly increase the sutf-
ering. Other crops, however, seem not
to have been greatly injured.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1875-04-23

THE Centennial celebration on the
10Th inst, at Lexington and Concord
of the first battle of the American
Revolution. were grand affairs, and
each place was attended by 10000 or
10000 people. President Grant and
cabinet: members of the [. 5. Su-
prcme Court, ana many other distin-
guished guests-poets, statesmen,
scholars. orators and soldiers, were
preSCnt.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1875-04-23

hy the fact that a man by the name of
Jack Laid, who had lived with Askew.
has not been seen since that time, and
though ASkew has not been openly
charged with completely with th:t attack,
Ladd had been, and Askcw was regarded
with suspicion by the friends OF the
James. This suspicion is believed to
have ripcneG irt0 the crime which is
here detailed, as is foreahadowed i'll the
evidence before the cOrCner'5 jury.
I'll. REVELATIONS
O fthis crime arc considered startling
end important, rs throwing much light
upon tie situation in Clay county, and
as showing thai the strong arm OF the
law must step in and assert its sway. y
gentleman who has given the subject
much attention gives it as his op.onlon
that this last development proves con
clus:vcIy to his mind that neither link
erton's G~etec.ives'' or any outside par
ties mad anything to do with the attack
upon .he house Of Mir. Samuels, Dur
that that affair originated end was par
ticinated in by men Of Clay county only;
and he regards the killing OF Askew as
in~argurating al issue between law abld-
ing and law delying citizens of Clay
county that must now be definitely set
tied in favor of one or TIE other. iii"
killing of ASkew has so cNaSpera'ea his
friends that the law must step III and do
its duty or else they will seek their own
redress in their own way. He regards
the situation as most critical and Us tie
manding wise and prudent action on
the part of those who are charged with
the duty of preserving public order and
peace.
The Inquest was held at Mr.. Askcw's
late residence near Kearnev yesterday
afternoon, the d~eiiberation and result OF
which We subioin:
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1875-04-23

"Wakc up Judge, wake up: there's
a burglar in the house." said Mrs.
Portlcv, in Brooklyn, to her hus-
band, the other night. The Judge
rolled out of bed, grasrcd his revo.-
yer. and opened the door 20 sally
forth for the robbcr. Then turning
to his wife he said, "Come, Sarah.
lead the way. It's a ID mean
man that will hurt 4 woman"
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1875-04-23

THE Missouri River is now very
high. and whole farms are fast wash
inc away: and it is feared that when
the June rise comes, still greater des-
truction will be caused by the tur-
buleut waters of the bic muddy.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1875-04-23
REPUBLICAN TICKET.

Mavor-Capt. VIM. Caldwell.
COUNCILMEN.
1st Ward-Wm. Ii. Purviance.
End W~ard-August Schuster.
3rd Ward-Capt. w. u. Clark.
4th Ward-.Jamcs Elliott.
9Th Ward-Pcrry Buis.
AsscssOr-IIimhland Clark.
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administrators Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that letters of ad-
~ mintStrution upGn tie estate of Archibald
sexton, deceased, have been granted to the
Undersigned, by the Probate Court OF Andrew
county. bearing date "a March Is, 1919. All
persons having claims against said estate are re-
CURED To exhibit them to me for allowance, with
in one year from the date of said letters, or they
NAV be precludcd from any benefit of such rs-
tate: ami if said claims be net exhibited within
two wears from the time of the publication of
this notice, they will he forever barred.
EREE SEXTON.
22t4 Administrator
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1875-04-23
Fruit and Tobacco Killed.
OHIO.

Cleveland. April 2o.-The cold wealth
er of the past few days has done great
damage to fruit throughout this section.
Peaches are reported nearly all killed
and appjcs suffered considerably.
Wheat is Slightly injured.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1875-04-23
TIE INQUEST.

Mrs. Askew, wife OF the deceased, was
the first witness sworn. She testified as
follows: | heard the report Of 4 pistol
or Gun about 80 or s o'clock last even
irm. April 18th: came to the front door
which being difficult to open. | went
around and called my husband; receIy-
ed no answer: then went outside the
front gate and found him lying on his
back, with Il bucket of water just north
of him. and his hat between his feet :;
heard three shots fired; but little time
between each shot; | then thought he
was shooting at something. ard did not
feel uneasy until hearing several shots !;
| do not think it was over two minutes
between the hearing of the shots and
nv arrival to where my husband lay
saw no one after | went out; 1t was
dark: looked closely, but could not tel
ne was shot, though from feeling that
his face was mashed in in the forenoon
he had been working about the house,
and was blowing in the afternoon about
one hour before he WAS shot he was oVer
at Mr.. Chancellor : saw no person
around that evening; had been no strar-
wers here previous to that time; think
Mr.. Askew had been gone from the
house abClit fifteen minutes when L
heard the firing.
Henry Sears next sworn: Some per-
son or persons came to my house last
uiUht about EIGHT o'clock and called
aloud, .'IIallo.." two or three times. |
went to the door and they said: I'VE
have killed Dan ASkew Tonight. and II
anv one wishes to know who did it say
the detectives did it." Some name was
rivcn to the detectives, but do not re-
member what. They also said: Tell
his friends to 20 and bury the ID s-n
OF a b-h tomorrow - and asked. "N i'll
YOU do it," They then left. yelling at
the top of their voices. All the reply L
made to them was when first went out,
..Hello v~oursclt,.' did not recognize
any voice: all that | could dicern was
that there was Il man on horseback; |
could not tell the color Of the horses. it
being too dark and the moon being
cloudcd; do not know how many there
We're.
Being recalled the witness testified
tcaL ne InOuSHt TIC Pdity vi P"i'i.' 1''"
away in Il southerly direction. In the
morning | noticed tracks; could not dis
Germ how many: saw tracks of only one
horse that left the road. Charles Poe
assisted me in examining the tracks
there were no strangers at my house
that day do not know why this person
stopped at my house never heard any
body make any threats against deceas-
ed.
The Tribune, of Friday last, published
at the county seat of Clay county, has
the following comments on this fearful
affair:
ANOTHER MURDER.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1875-04-23
The Clay County Tragedy.
The Horrible Murder Of Daniel
Askew-Full Particulars OF
the Affair.

We copy from the Kansas City News
of Wednesday, 14th inst. the full partIc-
ulars of the recent fearful tragedy in
Clay county, as follows:
News reached this city at a late hour
last night that another tragedy had oc-
Cured in Clay county, near kearney,
and that Daniel II. Askcw, Il neighbor of
the James boys, had been aSSa>Sinated
in his own Gooryard by some unknown
parties, who, is usual, had 'mystcrlouS-
" Disappeared" Investigation into the
rumor proved 1t to be only too true. The
facts of the affair appear to be subStan-
tally as follows: On Monday evening
last. while Daniel Fl. Askew was carry
ING Il pail of water from q spring near
the house to the house, and when within
ten feet OF the door, he was ruthlcssiy
shot down in cold blood, three death
dealing bullets being shot through his
head and face. The wife was inside the
door, and hearing the shots. ran imme-
diatelv outside, calling for her husband.
He did not reply, and she could not see
hint was about 8 o'clock in the even
inr-and she searched for him. Running
out she stumbled over his body, already
l~ifeless, and STOPPING down to raise him,
stained her hands with his gore; he did
not speak nor move, and with Il SWIM
ming head and Il heart bursting with
Grief, she cried out for assistance. 1t
came, the ~neighbors gathering in, and
the dead body was carried into the house
where his wounds were washed, and the
terrible truth known that he had been
foullv murdered. The heroic woman
and her three daughters bore up bravely
under their terrible loss. Search was
made about the premises for traces OF
the one who had committed the deed,
without success. No one had been seen,
no strangers had been lurking about the
place in the day time. no warning had
been given, and from all indications the
assassin had done his cOwardly work
while concealed around the premises.
The coroner was notified, and when day
light came yesterday morning, tracks OF
, horses and OF q man were found. show
inc from which direction the murderer
! or murderers had come.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1875-04-23
EXCITEMENT ABOUT THR SCENE.

This bloody tragedy following up that
in the family OF the James boys, has
caused intense excitement in the vicinity
of the assassination, and everybody con-
meets it with the troubles growing out OF
their ac.s. The murdered man was an
old and respected citizen of Clay county,
and though a union man during the war,
was universally respected for his upright
and straightforward character. During
the wal he was in the State Militia, and
since has been IA Radical in politics. His
farm is within a quarter of a mile OF that
of Mr.. Samuels. and after the attack on
the house of the latter, in which a young
half brother of the James boys was kill
ed. suspicion was entertained by the
Samuels family and their friends that
Askew had something to do with the al
fair. This suspicion had been confirmed
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1875-04-23
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The only work of the kind ever written p'.
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The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1875-04-23

The Tribune, of Friday last. published
at the county seat of Clay county, has
the following comments on this fearful
affair:
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1875-04-23
TIE OLD STAND.

ITO nv old customers / take great p easuro IN
/ announcing that | have brought from New
York enc of Che largest stocks OF goods in my line
ever brought To this city, consisting i'll part of
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1875-08-11
JOB PRINTING.

II vou want Posters. HandbiIls, Letterheads,
Fraeads. statements, Business Cards, Pamphlets,
Or anvqIgfg else in the line of Printing leave your
ord.rf y the GAZETTE Office, where they viii be
exacpt IN the neatest style and at less than city
rvseea Satisfaction guaranteed or no charge for
,yort Connected with the Office is Book-Bindery
,r,ateut To do auv work in that line with neat
ness and at the lowest prices, Magazine work es'
pecialIy solicited.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1875-08-11
The Morristown Gazette.
WEDNESDAY,. AUeUsT Il. 1878.
reg ADVERTISERS.

TIE SToRRIsTowN GAZETTE IL the Beet aaverfls-
ing medium to be had in Upper East Tennessee
It's circulation ia the counties Of Hamblens Ha~k-
ms, Cooke, Jefferson, Granger end Claiborne Is
larger than any other f.per, and its subscription
Iiat is increasing daily 70 insure insertion the
same week. advertisements should be handed in
by Monday evening. Our terms for advertising
win be feand very reasonable.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-10-12
H!
Oh!
Those Mexican Twist Cigars, 5 for 25c.,
At SOL COLEMAN'S
Rosa Concha Cigar House,
200 Main street.
OYSTERS, FISH and game,
S. CLEMENT, 90 Beal street.
The Theator.

The Theator.
Last night a large audience appeared
al the theater to witness Mr.. Oliver Doud
Byron in his sensational and attractive
drama, entitled Across the Continent.
The play is exciting and thrilling and
was exceedingly we'll placed upon the
stage by Manager Brooks. Mr.. Byron is
very we'll supported by a New Orleans
stock company. Across the Continent
is n of those plays that must BE seen
to be appreciated. 1t is sensational in
the highest degree, and carries the audi.
ence from the Atlantic to the Pacific,
through Indian wars and hair-breadth
incidents most startling and exciting.
1t may be called a red hot Western play
OF the lightning school order. The au.
disuce last night became enthused and
excited over the plot and its disentan.
clement. Mr.. Byron is a fine actor and
possesses talent which would make him
an:ezcellent delineator Of. shaksperean
characters, provided be gave the subject
that careful study most necessary. He
has talent far above the roles of . Joe
Ferris Ben Mccullough " and " Don.
aid Mckay" Tonight Across the Con.
tipent will be repeated, aud on Tomorrow
piskt the great California success, Ben
! Mccullough, will be presented With new
..'-"d Effects
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-10-12
NEW sugar and molasses-the first o.
the sesson-for sale by
STEWART, GwYNYE & Co.
LARGE stock table cutlery--very cheap,
DUsH's, 1894 Main street.


My cigars are not yet all sold. Call
and get bargains, as I'm determined to
sell. My cigars are of the finest quality
and workmanship, as | use none but the
best tobacco and have the best workmen
in the country, and I'm selling far below
the price such cigars can be bought for
anywhere. GEo. L. GRAYsER,
Rio Hondo Cigar Factory,
81 County Courthouse building.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-10-12

CHOCOLATE caromels, cocoanut taGy;
also lemon pies, cocoanut tarts, cream
putfs and a great variety Of small pastry,
fresh every day, at Floyd's, 2ss Main
Aeln and 70 Jefferson streets. a6t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-10-12

VIM. Floyd has eommsnaep MAKING
his celebrated home-mas eaOo'eS, p,s'
cakes, etc, which arc consider u.
best in Memphis, at 2s6 Main and Il
Isfferi o. streets. pt
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-10-12

PARTIES intending to purchase fall
and winter clothing will save ten per
cent. by calling at NJ. S. Chspsky &
Bros great clothing house, 227 Main
street. 99+
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-10-12
RIVER INTELLIGENCE.
BOATS LEAYINa TO-DAY

st. Louis, st. Joseph. Nm
Mouth of White river, Quickstep ..~.,.....5 pm
ARRIVALS.
Steamer George %Spangler, Ohio river.
Julia, Vicksburg.
Capitol City, ST.. Louis.
st. Joseph, St. Louis.
Quickstep, Mouth White river.
A. j. White, Napoleon.
DEPARTURES.
Steamer George S%pangler, Natchez
Phil Allin, Friar's Point.
Geo. w. Cheek, Helena.
Belle Memphis'St. Louis.
Julia, ST. Louis.
Capitol City, Vicksburg.
Frank Forest, Ashport.
BOATS IN PORT.
Illinois, A. j. White, st Francis
Belle, Quickstep, St. Joseph, Mary
AmeDt.
WEATHER n BUSINESS.
Weather clear aud cool. The river
here is declining steadily, and now
stands 7 feet IL inches above low water
mark. At Cairo the river declined 2
inches, and stands 10 feet 2 inches above
low water mark. At St. Louis the fall
was | iuch, with 10 feet ii inches by the
gauge. The Ohio is recedingfrom Pitts
burg to Cairo, with 4 feet 6 inches in the
canal, and 5 feet on the bars in the
lower Ohio. Cumberland river is rising.
with Z feet on the shoals. Arkansas
river remains at low tide, with 30 inches
on the bars from Pine Bluff to the
mouth. White river is down to its sum.
mer stage.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Business in river circles is on the in.
creese
Southern freights at St. Louis and
along the Ohio are getting more plenti-
full.
The Mary Miller arrived at New Or.
leans yesterday.
The Grand Lake and St. Genevieve
for st. Louis left Vicksburg yesterday,
The City Of Chester left St. Louis
yesterday for Memphis.
The Frank Forest for the upper coast
and George w. Cheek and Phil Allin for
the lower coast got away last evening
with good trips.
The towboat George Spangler passed
down for Natchez with o tow Of iron.
The james D. Parker will arrive
Thursday from Cincinnati, and will leave
Saturday on q return trip.
The Belle OF Texas will hava the
whistle of the Indiana placed on her.
The Grand Tower excursionists did
not meet the Dean,
The Homer enters the ARKANSAS river
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-10-12

NOTICES.
NOTICE.

TINE STOCKHOLDERS OF THE CLERKS
Builuir 4 and Savings Association are mo-
tined that the dues for Octo Der are payable on
or before Wednesday, 18th INST, and before 3
o'clock that day. at the oilico of the Score
tary, No. 3 Madison street.
y n. .JnNrs. geo'y. &.36
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-10-12

LIvERP00I. October u. 2 p.m cotton is
strong; ,Uplands.. I'd; Orleans. I'd. Sales.
and speculation.
NRw ORLEANS, October Il 1880 a.m.-
Cotton is in good demand. Middling, 1910;
salea. 500 bales; receipts. 5469 bales.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-10-12

LADIES ape shoes-front.lace, side
lace and button-new styles, at Cofey
A Co.'S. aOY Main street, under Peabody
Hotel. ~
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-10-12

NEW. YoRE, October II. lao p.m.-Cotton
is easier. Futures are quiet and steady.
with sales for January at Is 7.l6@i3%c; Feb.
ruary, 1870 10 1l-l6c; March, Is l3-16gI3Tc;
April; 1904 l-l6c; May, u l3-16al4A; June,
@l4 % Ice; October, 1873 al3 1915; November.
IL 7-l69l3%c; December. l3%al3 T-l8c'
Smiles for future delivery. Is. 600 haiaa-
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-10-12
Coleman hat at Cohen's,

The attention Of the ladies is called
to u new styles of boys and children't
suits, just received.
NJ. S. eHAPskY & BBo.'s,
L9af 227 Main street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-10-12
CHANDELIERS
AT PHIL j. MALLON a CO.'S,
204 Main street. l6t

" you want 70 pass a pleasant hour,
call at Sid, Cooks Peabody Billiard
HALL. 33t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-10-12

Blur City building and Loan AS.
ISOLATION.
Subscription books for shares in this
Association are o open at the office
Of the undersigned and at the Manhattan
Bank, and at the office of l.. and L.
Lehman, No. 20 Madison street.
Parties desiring stock will please make
application at either place.
s. STuRM, Secretary pro ten,
Al Al Madison street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-10-12
NOTICE.

PNHE REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING
az the Security Building and loan Asso-
ciahcn will DO held Tuesday, October 18th, at
$50 pm, No. 8 Madison street. After that
aate m0etlngs will be held NJ Z pm.
9JN 4. d. IRRELEVANT, sec'y.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-10-12
ADDITIONAL MARKETS.


The market this morning opened firm
and strong, with a slight advance in
prices. Offerings we're liberal, with a
good demand. Estimated sales for the
day, 1000 bales; sales yesterday footed
up 1000 bales. New York spots we're
steady and easy and futures quiet. Liy-
erpool was strong. New Orleans was
active, with a good demand.
COTTON EXCHANGE oUoTATfOEs
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-10-12
STEAMBOATS,.
Fnr WhIln Riunr

For White River.
Elliott Line = Memphis and White River
Packet Co. For Jacksonport, Newport,
West Point, Searcy, Augusta, DesArc, De.
yalFs Bluff, Indian Bay and all way land
ings-Steamer
City Of Augusta, -
. y
IL at p m.
Heavy pound freight Csc perIOOlbs; ordinary
pound irelghts. Csc per 100 lbs dry barrels, $50
saeh; wet barrels, 81 each; until further notice.
y-S6 WIN. ELLIOTT. Superintendent.