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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-10-10
The South waving lhe Rl0ndy shirt.

II
..A Connecticut lady Of strong but emotion
ally unsouud mind shot her husband while he
was asleep the other day. The husband was
q preacher. aud It Is to be feared, d Democrat.
But there y no legal remedy for political out
RACES til New England. There Il d good deal
Of culture In public sentiment, but when @
Democrat ~ slain In cold blood by his wife,
who Is a Republican, 1t Is impossible to bring
about conviction. The South should re-
member these things. They are calculated
to bring the nation into disrepute.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-10-10
King Theodore's Proposal.
tPalI Mall Gazatta. /

1t is an unIucky sign for King of Abyss
stnia to write letter to the Queen of Eng
by the late King Theodore, that led to the
Abyssinian war a few years ago. His African
Majesty proposed to marry the Queen. His
letter to that effect was by some mischance
filed away In o pigeon-hole In one of the
British decentralization offices, and never
thought OF until the black King began to NAL
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-10-10

Rome wasn't built In n day. but Dendwood
has boon rebuilt In day, or IL tew days at
lsnat. which Is oil the same. Merchants re-
hung their signs whis the ashes were yet
hot and In more than one ease tho carpenters
btistered their hands ut work on new buildings
III tho midst Or emonldeting debra. In an-
was needed an enthusiastic reply was shot
over the wires aa follows: "Durs Id n land Of
gold. Save your money for Memphis. Uead-'
wood Is Hblo To contribute to moro needy
cities -
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-10-10

The OK Empress Eugenie has 1t Is asserted
tiremant. go that n settlement Of her fortune
will be necessary. Her sons will Is not ex-
actiy valid according to English law. not hay
ing been signed ny tho teetator IN the pros
euoe Of two witnesses: but MS the Empress
alone could test tho validity Of IL, no opposi-
tou will be- raised on This point. The prop
erty to be sold to pay tho IegaGies not having
been Indicated, tho executors will have 10
choose those portions which can be sold to The
best advantage,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-10-10

During the cyclone which some yenra ago
swept over Jasper county. Ga. planters
house, hhrns. stables. mules and cattle were
whialted away and into pieces and turned up
side down, and when the wind hhd died away
he sent hs old servant Joe ont to survey tho
result. Joe went n mile or two in each direc.
ton. md found that the county had boon
actually devastated so he came baek and re-
ported: "Ole mnrster, the only consolation I
can give you Is dat 1t pears TO be very gem
srnl thing. sub T.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-10-10

,ro t I'M i'a2r nut tha9 ,a e axarted AZ VI
that II appeared to be solid stone. Ii is Inn
possible tn conjecture who was the hermit or
how long the skeleton has remained hidden
away In that silent cave.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-10-10
Confidence M. Justified.

A boy pointed Il LOADED gun at n little girl
nj Somerset. Md, and threatened to shoot
IAN right" she said. confidently; ~
couldn't hurt me. e ALSO mn says u I'm n
good girl nothing can hurt me" The boy
pulled the trigger and the girl was killed.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-10-10

The old story of the thief who left dla-
mond ring In the pocket no tried to pick has
received new lease OF life. This tiruo IL was
II Philadelphia lady who was SO lucky as TO
have her pockethook extracted. Tho purse
contained $5 and tho thief loft u $500 diamond
ring in It's place
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-10-10

Tho above statement Ia n trno and correct
transcript from tho books OF the company
LLOYD H. COLEMAN President.
GEo III. FROST SeereHry.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-10-10
THE Way to Eqnaiixs Things.

[St Louis Post Dis patch,l
The only way to secure efficiency in the
army Discharge the present force and en-
list Indians.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-10-10

The foregoing statement is o true end correct
transcript from tho books Of the Company
THOs. A. ADAMS. President
HENRY Y. OGDEN. Secretary
Sworn to and snbaerib4d before me this sev~
ALFRED INdRAHAM, Notary Public.
The Board Of Trustees this day resolved after
paying Ten Per Cent In cash to the gfockholders.
and carrying to profit and lose S15,74o, on ae-
count, Of tho Mechanics and Traders Bank
stock held by this com pany. and also a further
sum for shrinkage Tn yalues, TO declare q dipi-
dend Of Twenty Per Cont In cash on the nes
participating premiums, payable ON Monday,
sixteenth OF June next,
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The Board of Trustees, at their annual meet
Ing. held on the fifteenth Instant resolved to
pay 10 per cont interest on capital 20 per cent
dividend on participating premiums: both Of
which Will be paid on and atter the twentieth
day OF October next.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-10-10

Hworn to md subscribed before me. notar,
public this twenty sixth day Of Hepteu ber. 1879
EDGAR GRIMA. Notary Public.
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DIREOTnRY.

DIRECTORY:
81, Hart. ]. Wsis Beott Moaehsa
III. RanshaW. h. " Taylor d. Fatjo
b. Biseoe, =, q. Morris, r. II. Airey.
4. baldwin. James /. Day II. e. Craig,
@. Mhersady i. @. Levy ban'l r., Boyd
" u. seymour. Emory 0lapD. Jno. n. Groves
Jno. g, Grimes. =, A. Dhhfiraig. ]. A Blanc.
Jesse D. GloWer.J. Il. Harris. III. Newman
ia1D1v
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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-10-10

The foregoing statement is o Just trne and
orreet transcript from the books OF the Cons
pRny. JAM H /. DAY. President.
II. CARPENTER, Seotstary.
HWorn TO and subscribed before me this twsns
ty~aeeond day Of January, 1879
A. INaRAHAM. Notary Public,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-10-10
OFFICE OF THE
CRESCENT MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP AMY,
New Orssmps. NAVAL.
Thirtieth Annual Statement.

The trustees. La conformity to the amended
charter. submit the following statement OF tho
affairs Of the company On the thirtieth OF April
Osage Valley banner. (Tuscumbia, Miller County, Mo.) 1879-1881, 1879-06-05

to Versailles rom here, and leave Sodalia 10
the north rs far as possible, a. they we're on
camped at present, a largo aud powerful
tribe Of hostile Indians, called the "gszoos,"
led by two blood.,hirsty renegade chiefs,
called "Littlo Goodw IN" and 'Black Blair"
and that it was on extremely dangerous route
They needed our advice and went via Yer
sallles,-Je1: City Eclipse.
Those movers certainly arrived at JeTer-
son City on sieamor In company with the
colored population, and their knowledge Of
this U. s. certainly very limited or they
would have known neither Indian nor heath
en- existed between Jefferson City and Kan
aas.
Osage Valley banner. (Tuscumbia, Miller County, Mo.) 1879-1881, 1879-06-05
GENERAL SHIELDS,
His Death at Oiiumwa, Iewa, at 1890
last Night,
Sick Only TAirly zlnutss, Of Pain Ia
the Chest.

OTruMwA, Iowa, June 2.--General james
Shields, late U. $. Senator from Missouri,
died suddenly In this city at 1880 last even
ing, on Sabbath day. He had appeared in
his usual health, ate a hearty supper at 0
o'clock, and wrote several letters. But just
before retircIng no complained OF pain In his
'9hsst and soon theyeafter said TO his niece
that he was dying and in thirty minutes eI-
pired sitting in his chair, remaining conei-
Gus to the last. He l~sotured in this city on
Wednesday last and had remained here Wis
ting relatives. His remains leave here for
his home in CsFrol.on, NO., at 0 o'clock
this eyening.-Bazoo.
Osage Valley banner. (Tuscumbia, Miller County, Mo.) 1879-1881, 1879-06-05
Troapa 0rhered from YinIln.

Especial Dispatch TO the SedRlia DemociAt.
VMTTA, 1. T., June 1.-THE four cavalry
companies stationed here for several weeks
to guard against the passage of immigrants
ia.o the reserved lands, received orders for
withdrawal and departed Sunday. They
had been Tx ewise withdrawn from Cooley
vile. Il Is animated tina! the Cheyennes are
on the war path, which necessitates this &C.
ton on the part Of The government.
Osage Valley banner. (Tuscumbia, Miller County, Mo.) 1879-1881, 1879-06-05
Decatur, Cole Co.. No.

June Let, 1878.
Ed. BANNER:
We acknowledge the receipt OF tho BANNER
and we think It by far the best journal eye,
published in Miller county, l, gives all he
general news OF the eouptry and the locals Of
most ell the principal towns, but ! find you
have Left out ope Of the largest towns accord,
ing 10 population now extant, namely De.
catur, wa can boast Of ono OF the best mils
in the wcst, owned by LinSsnbsrd and SleL
fsns, u is full OF machinery Of first GLASS quail
Ity with all the modern improvements. Bu.
Stefens Is still not satiafod with the yhal
amount OF machinery now In tho mills, n.
now at work adding another story Sf
ing u ful four stories high to be cCt
with Gre proof coysringi the work Of re,
is under the supervisor Of the energetic
Skillfnl mechanic lkO Pool who IL second
none Ia hie line, and Siefens says, "vel
pleave q Root mill, pay de pest" / will tell,
you MI. Editor. Stetfens 10 one OF the fuest
millers In the State. / think, aud 1 believe |
know what ] am talking about. Stefens a.
30 has . 6ne earding machine attached 70 his
power, which 10 run by one OF the most er.
perlenced oaraers In the west, j. p. Wright
the people Of KILLER 90. will all tell that Of
him. u. RI. Llnsenbard also has at this place
avery large store, he keeps on hand one Of
The handsoneat and beat salected stock OF
goods Of ali kinds In the wOst, JET, CITY not
excepted, aud you Will always find him and
bis kind lady ready In their obllainR manner
20 cell you goods % cheap % the cheapest, n
you do not believe me just come down and
see how he 10 thronged with customers, that
tells the tale, for they will 60 whore they can
get the best bargs,ns. Mr.. I'd, We also hayal
o splendid drug store where tho sick msS14l
relief II there be any, this IL kept by DIN
Hardy, he Ia social, ioviAl and obliginr but
has an air about him that denotes business,
We have . largo blAcksmithshop with two
forges run by the pleasant and obliging lItlh
Jim Cambell ~ we all call him. everybody
likes Jim, the wood department. or Wagon
show Is rue by Mr.. Robert Whittor who has
very recently become a citizen Of our town,
ssked how be liked his new home, he said,
I Hnd Il IL ons OF the most business towns |
have struck for a long time.
Now Mr.. I'd. / would say II you should
visit our town, after walking the streets look%
ing and admiring our different busine'a
houses and viewing the machinery Of our
mills tll you become weary, then Just step
into James Browns saloon where you will
aad choice liquors Of all kinds and plenty Of
George WAgners best, there you eau refresh
and muse. J. j.. l.,
Osage Valley banner. (Tuscumbia, Miller County, Mo.) 1879-1881, 1879-06-05

The movers from Ohio. bound for Ksusas,
that passed through our city to-day and stop
pod in front Of Capt, PeAsaer's, were highly
pleased with the kind and gsntlemAnly treat
ment of the Capt. They said he was the on
~ white man they had met since they trAYsl-
cd on the snl OF Missouri. One Of the par.
sy told us that the people below the Usage
were periec. heathenG, and 9 hill Of a sci
70 encourage Immigration. He said be ap-
piled Of seventeen different farm houses for
the purpose OF nlling = keg Of drinking water,
aud he was refused at every place, II took
them from two o'clock yesterday afternoon
until dark 10 get . keg allied with water.
He asked US the right and best road to take
20 Fort Scott, Kausas. and wanted to know
y there We're any 'IndIAnsp beyond our
counsy limo, We told .hi@ 70 strike direct
Osage Valley banner. (Tuscumbia, Miller County, Mo.) 1879-1881, 1879-06-05

The Warden of she Penitentisry bss given
bis bond for $4,000 as required by the new
Law. His bopdsmen, II is said Are worth half
q million dollars, and are James r. Willii,
Phil. u. Chappoll, II. Clay Ewing, of de1Isr-
son City; A. n. Ssxton, John G, Evans,
Arthur kirkpatrick, q. Q. Catlet and John
ii. MAxon, OF st. Joseph.
Osage Valley banner. (Tuscumbia, Miller County, Mo.) 1879-1881, 1879-06-05
HoDOC THREATS.
fhsy Will Burn the TOWn N Seneca
UnleRs an Indian. KILLER IL Hung,

~ ~ - AeNbf
Especial Dispatch TO the Kansas City Times.
NHosHo, No, June 2.-HaYe just arrived
fon the Modoc camp, W and oDS-hRli
miles west OF ssneer, Missouri, in The Indian
Territory. The MOdocs are wSIl armed and
threaten to burn the town OF Seneca unless
tho civil authorities hang Mr.. John Albert,
who killed . Modoo last Thursdsy, at Seneca
In self defence. Special Indian Agent
Hayarlh, temporarily in charge OF the con-
federated tribes, says he is afraid to attempt
to disarm the ModocS. The shove statement
can be relied upon.
Osage Valley banner. (Tuscumbia, Miller County, Mo.) 1879-1881, 1879-06-05
Al. shoclsIey

Has now on hand, and is offering for sale,
the largest and bert selected stock Of hard
ware eyer opened on. in Jefferson Oity.
Stoves and tinware, cutlery OF the best
brands, granite ware, farming impliments Of
all kinds, In fact, every artital usually kent
Ia first class hardware stores, and ali being
High street, vs.
Osage Valley banner. (Tuscumbia, Miller County, Mo.) 1879-1881, 1879-06-05

-W4sHINeToN May I.-Ths House Com
mittee on Indian affairs, alter some discussion
yesterday, on a memorial from the colored
people now IN Kansas, asking permission TO
return the document 10 the House with al
AdYorse report.
Osage Valley banner. (Tuscumbia, Miller County, Mo.) 1879-1881, 1879-06-05

Another attempt, futile perhaps as others,
is being made 10 build the long talked Of
railroad from This point to Warsaw, and 70
this end the directors have called a conven-
lion TO consider the matter, TO meet here
June 29th, Perhaps the enterprise and spirit
shown BY SedsliA In building her new road
TO the same point, is what owe the people
Of this city to make a laAl effort to build lis
road, and thus not Only squaling SsdslIA's
"get up," but her tanaeity upon the Capital
question, thinking thus TO retain the sAme
and forever quiet the subiect.--Jea. City
Cor. Sedalia Democrat.
Wouldn't u be we'll TO have Miller county
represented At this conyentioni We would
ha gladsto have the opinions OF people iFom
the different parts o. the county upph this
subject.
Osage Valley banner. (Tuscumbia, Miller County, Mo.) 1879-1881, 1879-06-05

Last week shipments were made OF loo
cars OF grain, equal TO $50, 900 bushels from
st. Louis TO New York, at IL cents per
hundred pounds. II was intended that the
but the railroads made the lowest through
rate 10 Liverpool
Osage Valley banner. (Tuscumbia, Miller County, Mo.) 1879-1881, 1879-06-05

The trial OF six men for the murder Of an
other, an aged beggar, on whose Ife they
had obtSinsd insurance amounting 10 $780,
600, has recently concluded al Lebanon, Pa,
and the accused have been convicted OF muir
der in Che fret degree.
Osage Valley banner. (Tuscumbia, Miller County, Mo.) 1879-1881, 1879-06-05

The Ohio Republican State Convention
assembled at Cincinnati yeStsrdsy, and
nominated Charles Foster for Governor on
the ilrst ballot. This 10 not a Grant boom.
Osage Valley banner. (Tuscumbia, Miller County, Mo.) 1879-1881, 1879-06-05

Last week freighs from Chicago and
81. Louis TO Gew-YOrk and Liverpool Tell 20
Q low point on account OF railroad Dompeti.
ton. Wheat and corn wero taken from
CHICAGO to New York for y cents per bpshel,
and 6our was sent from st. Louis to New
York tor 8 cents per barrel. The effect of
this cutting Of rates, with the necessity Of
the ''shorts" 10 al their MAY contracts, csus-
cd No. 2 wheat TO sell for 81 or q little more
10 Chicago, and the market quotations At eli
western grain centres are OF necessity very
uncertain and unreliable. Breadstuffs are
ldQlIer in European markets, and, except for
filing contracts, they cannot be sold &C any
advance In, 0GT seahosrd markets.
Osage Valley banner. (Tuscumbia, Miller County, Mo.) 1879-1881, 1879-06-05

+ r. James, who wss charged with poison
Ing his wife in NAsies county. had a prelimi-
nary examination ut Lanes Prairie last
week, and was ACQUITTED.
Osage Valley banner. (Tuscumbia, Miller County, Mo.) 1879-1881, 1879-06-05

q, II. Kiesllng Of the Jefferson City Daily
Eclipse seems TO have taken TO himself = rib
lin the person OF Miss Susie Brown, IL such
be true we extend our b6y- in c~ppgratpla-
ton, and may they always 20 forth in hap
p~iness--the most even bliss.
Osage Valley banner. (Tuscumbia, Miller County, Mo.) 1879-1881, 1879-06-05

Tho oat peal factory in Cedar Rapids.
Iowa, uses 1000 bushels of oats every ~
hours, making 600 barrels Of meal, OF 200
pounds each. The bulls OF the oats sup ply
the fuel required 10 run the machinery.
Most OF the oat meal Is shipped TO Scotland.
Osage Valley banner. (Tuscumbia, Miller County, Mo.) 1879-1881, 1879-06-05

John Cohsgan charged with the murder
OF Brennan about q year since, In yefferaon
City, has been acquitted.
Osage Valley banner. (Tuscumbia, Miller County, Mo.) 1879-1881, 1879-06-05

The Ohio Democratic and Groenback State
Conventions met yecterday.
Osage Valley banner. (Tuscumbia, Miller County, Mo.) 1879-1881, 1879-06-05

Locasts are appearing In myrisds around
Independence, Mo.
Osage Valley banner. (Tuscumbia, Miller County, Mo.) 1879-1881, 1879-06-05

-WAsrKp; Ten tie makers AZ my tie
works, SIX miles below Iuscnmbis on the
Usage llvari will pay II cents per tie; TIM
Der good; none but good ~" makers need 40.
ply; good board ut reasonable rates.
GEo, A. WILLIAMS.
Osage Valley banner. (Tuscumbia, Miller County, Mo.) 1879-1881, 1879-06-05

A VERY violent and destructive storm pssi-
ed over Northern Kansas and Aouehern
Nebraska Friday evening, the particulars Of
which are published in smother column. The
storm seams 70 have he'd Its origin in the far
West; 10 have taken q northeastoEly direc-
ton, and to hare swept oyer a vest tract of
country. Reports from all points where It's
destructive influence was felt are Of the most
depressing character. Houses we're blown
down. trees uptooted AndAcores Of lives lost.
Mach damage is also reported TO the crops.
Much suffering must necessarily follow the
effects Of thia storm.
Osage Valley banner. (Tuscumbia, Miller County, Mo.) 1879-1881, 1879-06-05

The bearing Of Columbia towards the ed
itors Of the State was simply superb. Her
people turned out On mSsse % perform with
out ceasing their copgenial work Of hospitall-
~. Each house was q hotel. Every table
was ireei Somathing about the Welcome
made every editor know that is was heartfelt.
Even the atmosphere was full OF sociAbility
apd good cheer, No angle Journalist will
iail=-When be goss back, ~deliRhtedi 10 his
daily practical and It may we'll be ttAnkless
work-to tell the story of the royal welcome
Columbia gave.-Sedalia Democrat.
Osage Valley banner. (Tuscumbia, Miller County, Mo.) 1879-1881, 1879-06-05

This government has paid more money
psoportionately in the sggregate, and In ali
ways, TO It's soldiers aud sailors and their
heirs. than any other government on the
face OF the earth, Since the formation of the
govsFDmsnt 1t has paid directly rs pensions
$685., SeS, 727,27. OF this amount S352, AGO. 1854
have been paid since 1864. or for the soldiers
and sailor Of the late war Since 1866 the
4pnual pension bill has averaged $3o'OO0'Q0o.
On top Of oil this last March there was an
appropriation of S25, OOl, $50 fol the ArresF-
ages Of pensions to soldiers on the rolls who
hays been taking the $3O,OoO,l 900 each year.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-25
WARRINGTON

WASHINGTON. Feb. pa Democratic
caucus was held in the hall of the House
this afternoon to take action on the subject
previously introduced, namely: giving out
the public printing by contract to private
parties, thus abolishing the public print
ing Office. But little interest was mani
tested in the proceedings. there being only
% members present. bill was, however,
agreed on, with the above named object,
aud it will be introduced in the House.
The vote in favor Of it was-ayes, 10; nays
10. Several who were present at the eau
Gus said prl, ately they did not with SO few
in attendance, regard the proceedings OF
the least ,osequence, and certainly of no
binding effect on those who were absent
| Besides i was too late in the session to
take actina on measure of such impor'
tance.
In the contested election case, Frost vE.
Metcali, from the third Missouri district
the committee on elections decided unani
mously TO report in favor Of Metcalf, th'
sitting member.
T. 2. Derives, Chairman Of the Nationa
Committee, accepts the challenge of Thos
M.Nicholl, Secretary Of the Honest None.
League, for public discussion OF the green
back question.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-25
Free Passes.

Seuator Joslyn has prepared bill to
prevent the acceptance or use of railroad
passes by members ofthe state legislature.
1t is as follows:
SECTION l. BE it enacted, ETC., That it
shall be unlawful for any member of the
legislature during his term of office TO re-
celve or accept from any railroad company
any free pass, or free passenger ticket at a
less rate than the regular rates over OF
upon any railroad in this state, and such
member so receiving or accepting the same
shall be guilty of misdemeanor, and shall
upon conviction thereof be fined in the
sum of $500, and be deemed to have vaca
ted his seat in the general assembly.
SEo. 2. Any president, officer or employt
who shall issue or deliver any member o
the legislature free pass ticket. or ticke
at reduced rates, over any railroad in th'
state shall be judged guilty of a misde
meanor aud fined not more than $500.