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The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1879-01-07

Billy MCGOWAN, the Swindler
Caught.


From the Kansas City Mail
w. II. MCGOWAN, . lawyer from
johnson county. Missouri. who ha.
for number. Of years been mixed ~
in politics and other devil,ries and
who was, We learn, ut one time q
member Of the Missouri legislature Of
member of q constitutional conven.
ton, was recently arrested BY the
deputy sheriff of Johnson county and
posse of men, at about eight miles
southeast from Holden, Mo-. and was
brought to this city last night upon q
warrant issued upon the information
Of Hon. George Nolan of this city.
1t seems MCGOWAN, having made the
acquaintance Of Mr.. Nolan. ut Jef8er.
son city, told him he had deposited in
the Traders Bank Of Carthage $500
or $500, and that he would like to
have him endorse a sight draft on the
bank, made payable by the Bank Of
Kansas City; which was accordingly
done. He returned to Nolan's Office
and stated the X. e. Bank would not
cash the draft and asked for another
on ArmOurs' Bank, which was as
freely given. He also obtained the
signature of r. o Bogse.s for a like
amount, and soon after left the city,
well fixed. He played the same
game at Jasper and other places, and
after he had got in . considerable
amount in this way, he retired to his
native jungle. at his mothers near
Holden, where he was arrested.
Deputy Marshal Hays had made
one trip into that country for the
purpose Of arresting him. without
success. Marshall Liggett then sent
a warrant to the Sheriff of johnson
county, and Deputy Sheriff r. +.
beaverton, accompanied by three
picked men. went to his mcther's
house, and after it being denied that
he was there, the sheriff and George
Daskem gained the stairway that led
to the chamber where MCGOWAN was,
he being armed with two revolvers
and shot gun. He was called upon
to surrender. with two revolvers drawn
upon him, and he finally concluded
best to comply.
Upon his person was found large
quantity Of ammunition, such as buck
shot, wads &C., and the parties
brought their game to Kansas City
last night. and he is now confined in
the county jail.
MCGOWAN before had de6ed the
officers Of the law. and it was thought
he had turned out regularly in the
business.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1879-01-07

3. i. 1oefloon'0 House Broken
Into and Robbed.

Early this N rning servant girl Of Mr.
wm. Lssour noticed something unusual in
the appearance Of the back par, Of Mr.. 8
N. Morrisou's house adjoining. situated on
the corner Of Fourth and Osaee streets. She
informed Mn. Latour. end they found that
one Of the windows Of the rear part Of the
house vas rsised and the cxr:ain vac blow.
ing through on the outside. Knowing that
the inmates we're absent from the city, and
that the house had been closed, il Vas ap-
parent that il had been broken into the nigh,
previous.
Mr.. Latour informed her husband. Who
vent and examined the window. He found
that entrance had been gained BY 6rst cut.
ting the slsts Of the blinds, and then reach
ing in through the aperture and unlocking
the latch. Alter this il vas an easy matter
to raise the window. Not liking to enter
the building alone, under such circum-
stances, Mr.. L.iour looked around for some
neighbor or citizen to help him in his in.
vestigaiion. Col. Monroe vas passing, and
upon being informed Of the facts readily
accompanied Mr.. Latour. They entered
the house and found everything in confu-
sion and in such state n to Immediately
confirm their su.picions. Bureau dra~en
were opened and their contents stresn
around upon the door promiscuously one
trunk Vas also open and bore the evidence
of having been ransacked. In fact every
thing had been turned "topaey -tursey" and
vas in disorder.
Mr.. Morrison il abeent in Denver, and
Ms. Morrison Is spending the holidays
With relatives in the country. vi course
what he'd been abstracted, or the nature or
value Of il. 10 the absence Of the owners and
inmates, could not be a-certained.
Officer Conner vas informed Of the .fiair,
and information Of the event sent to Mrs..
Morrison.
The houas vas closed, and there were no
domestics left in charge. 1t is thought the
robbery vas committed in the early part Of
night
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1879-01-07
The Senatorship.

Springfield. Mo-, Dec. 30.-As in
all matters Of political moment in this
state the Southwest is preparing to
make herself heard in the forthcoming
senatorial contest. Heretofore all
opinions of weight and wisdom have
emanated from other quarters, while
the theatre of contention has been
confined to st. Louis, Sednlia. Kansas
City, st. Joe. etc.. and it had come to
be thought that in the struggle for the
important prize to be shortly awarded.
this section of the state would main
tain q mastery inactivity. Such,
however. passing events prove not to
be the case. IN fact the senatorial
question may be truly said to be
blooming" here. Its development
began only . few days ago; since
when it has assumed magnificent pru-
portions, and every day adds to the
importance of its stature. This - not
only the truth of Springfield, which
is the political - well - the CONNER.
cial metropolis Of the Southwest, but
reports from heralds in every part 60
to show that We have shaken of the
letbargy that has well-nigh brought
% into contempt with the war.horses
whose eyes have for months past been
turned longingly this way. This
change has revealed two facts. VIZ
That Springfield will sepd . represen
tativs delegation to Jefferson City,
and that al prominent candidates 70,
the senate will have friends from thi
place On the ground.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1879-01-07
A Change.

Angel Ma,thewson is no longer cashier
OF the First National Bank, he having 70.
signed. At . meeting of the Board Of Di.
rectors held last night, Mr.. Lee Clark.
cashier OF private bank At Chetopa, for a
number OF yean past and we'll known to
many OF our citizens, was elected to Gil the
vacancy, and will enter upon his duties
next Thursday morning.-Letant (Parsons)
Wonder.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1879-01-07
A Fair WarninR.

The "crooks" ihst are thinking OF turning
their steps hitberwsrd, a we'll a. tho~e
nov within the city lin Is, had better keep
on the outside, as hereafter the authorities
will give them the butt end of the Law. II
thi, 10 found insufficient, other .nd more
e6ectual measures for the protection OF life
and property will be quickly adopted.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1879-01-07
A Narrow Escape.

About one o'clock this afternoon, the
ceiling near the 6ue Of r. E. Bakers store
next door to the corner OF Third, on Ohio
vas found to be on Ere. F. G. Crotty
painter, occupies the rooms overhead. The
affair created some commotion for fev
moments, but the Gre Vas soon ex,inguished
Il originated in that fruitful source ol
conAagrations-a defective Hue. The Gre
steamer wss ell ready to turn out when
word was brought its services were moi
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1879-01-07
Wedding Celebrations.

In order to refresh the minds Of our read
err, Ne publish the list Of wedding celebra
lions: Three days, sugar; sixty days. wise
gar; 6Tst anniversary, iron 9Th, 700 len
tenth. tin; fifteenth, crystal; twentieth
china; twenty fifth. silver; thirtiesh, col,
ton; thirty-6fih. linen; fortieth. elk
ffiieth, gold seventy 9th, diamond.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1879-01-07
ANOTHER SCORCHING.
Fort Worth Visited BY Another
Severe Hire.

Dallas Herald.
At one o'clock yesterday morning
FIRE broke out in Fort Worth
which swept away number Of frame
buildings, together with the Occidental
saloon. brick Of some proportions.
The Gre was located in the block BE-
tween Main and Rusk, and First and
Second streets, consuming some fifteen
buildings. consisting Of saloons. restau.
rants and several negro houses. The
FIRE originated over George Wheeler,
restaurant. and was caused by q
lamp explosion. and before the fire
department: could come into effect.
i've action the flames had rapidly
spread. the old houses being well
seasoned and burning. freely. The
loss is unknown, but the destroyed
buildings were worth from $50, 900 to
$50, 900, the Occidental saloon build.
ing being valued at 10000. W.
append partial list Of the occupant.
Of the burnt buildings:
East side Main street-Rigby &
Brown, saloon Geo. Wheeler, res.
taurant; Theodore HeAin, lamps, gas
fixtures, ETC., ice depot; Shoute,
Guley & Cage. merchant tailors
Krohn's bakery; Frank Bohart,:
saloon . tailor shop.
West side Main Occidental
saloon, John Hays, proprietor !; the
Mobile Restaurant.
We have no accurate information
regarding the loss on stocks. but in &
FIRE of this character and at tha
time Of night, it must have beer
severe.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1879-01-07

Train No. 4 Ps~engsr. from The South,
on the n. K. 4 I. due here as $50 last
night. vas detained twelve hours b. q
heavy drift Of soov near Wisdsoe. By
the most Strenuous exertioas The rosd vs.
at length cleared. and the train arrived 1t
$50 this morning. followed by No. :. No.
sfrom the North ~ .also delayed many
hours this morning b The isasass cold
weatheS
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Married.

December 3l<t, 1878. BY Rev. E. I. Brown,
1t the residence Of Mr.. Halsied. in Esst Sc
dalia. Mr.. W. s. Boerstler and Sallie Fort.
All of Sedalia, Mo.
On Dec. IL, At the residence of the brides
father, in Austin. Texas, F. W. Fry to Mis-
Pope Philips. No cards.
In SedsIia, Die. 30th. BY Justice CLARK,
Mr. Howell Cobb to Mn. Mollie c. Aah-
worth, all Of Petiis.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1879-01-07

A genileman in Sedalia vho owns real
sstaie in Holden. vss here Monday evening
TO pay bis city taxes. He stated that il 10
eurreosly reported on ths streets Of tina,
place, that the Mo. Pacific have traded their
property in that city to the NJ. X. 4 T..
company, in part payment for the Usage
Divisou.-Htdea Advance
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Its q Girl.

Yes, that's what Alderman Kolbohn
commences the rev year with. 1t came q
snowb,rd, end found joyous welcome and
happy nest. And nov he just NOR than
dares darkey to touch his dinner bucket.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1879-01-07

Stop it ct once. II you see your nurse
giving the baby either laudanum, pare
goric or any soothing remedy containing
opin,es, stop it 1t once. II you want .
good medicine for your children. get Dr..
Bsll's Baby Syrup, warranted to contain
nothing injurious, bat sale and Efficient.
Price, Is cent?.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1879-01-07
Death OF Gen. VIM. Shields.

Mr.. J. A. Elliott, Of Hushesville, this
morning received . Dispatch announcing
the death Of his faihrr.,n-lav, Gen. VIM
Shields. of St. Louis. Gen. Shields Was
about 20 years Of age, and At the time oil
has death held the Office Of Commissioners
Of Water Rates Of st. Louis. He VS. for.
merly an old resident Of Lexington. and VA
we'll and favorably known all over the
State
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1879-01-07

If you want to build q
house, 20 to Thomas & Co. for
hardware, - he il selling low
ar than all othera. #
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1879-01-07

Said the nurse TO the Doctor: Sure
cir, only know Of one good mediciss for
The baby, and that 10 Dr.. Bulls Baby
Syrup"
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1879-01-07
ROYAL F6MpEs
Absolutely Pure.
Absolutely Pure.


made from Grape Cream Tartar imported for this powder direct hon As
more fAe Royal finds that much fner and works much e & ID
An di that makes biscuit her yp husband n a.
souh he
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1879-01-07
YESTERDAY.
The First Day Of the Year In Sc
dalia.

Yesterday was more generally observed
~ q holiday than any preceding New
Years In Sedalia. The fore part Of the day
though gloomy and threatening, was mild
and the streets were filled with people
Nearly ali of the business houses we're open
and many of them did good trade.
The cutters few through the street:
merrily, and the door bells of many OF oul
hospitabie mansions had but little rest.
The mice young men" OF Sedalia donned
their most gorgeous apparel ard wore thei,
brightest smiles. They were received with
bounteous hospitality by the fair sex, and
the inevitable cake and wine literally prof
fered. though in many ca-es coffee was sub.
sfituted for the latter.
The fair entert ainers performed their
task gracefully, aud their guests will long
remember the event that leaves so many
pleasant remembrances. Albeit, latter the
opera was over" perhaps some Of the fair
hostesaes INDUCED iE something Ike this:
Bring the card basket in fro.n the hall. John.
And put the dead latch on the door,
Let Ned in; If any one el-e comes,
Just say the reception Is DER.
Come, Nell, have some turkey and salad,
Pm starved, and hope you are too.
l really believe everybody
H.s been here 10 day that We knew.
Please count the cards. ma The reception
Has been, think, quite a success.
What a shame in that tipsv Ei,znoodle
To spill claret punch on nv dress
Then there was young Schumacher BINDINGS
Could scarce tel his heels frorn his head,
Making love 20 ne: il was disgusting.
He should have been home and in bed.
What was it you said, ma three hundred?
Indeed, that will do pretty we'll.
Make pa see that il gets in the papers,
And be sure that he don't forget Nell.
The saloons came in for their share OF
the business, and strangers and the home
less met and made merry, though the best
of order prevailed generally.
The boys, of course. made the most of
their last holiday. They hung on behind
cutters like bees to a cad limb in swarm,
and though they were frequently hurled
over into the snow, it only added to the
hilarity.
Abnut half-pa three in the afternoon
the wind suddenly shifted, ard the North
Pole sent blast through our streets that |
took everybody by surprise and the coat
tails. There was . more hasty buttoniug |
up of overcoats and sudden rememb, ance |
of the locality of hot stove than We have |
ever seen. At night the wind died away, |
and humanity subsidized shivering 10 bed.
with the firm conviction i. WAS the happi- |
est as we'll AZ the coldes: New Years within |
the memory of the Oldest InhaDitant.
What druggist says have been
selling DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup for ten
years, and it has given better satisfaction
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FREE SHADE. MrppLrsEx Co. Va.

FkEE SHADE, MIDDLfSEX Co, VA.
Having used Dr. Bulrs Baby Syrup in
my family With the greatest degree Of
satisfaction. unhesitatingly recommend il
as the hest remedy that know Of for chill.
dren THos Y. LAWSON.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1879-01-07

-Coosu0Psioa nay b pssvested By
checking . cough or cold in tine. end
soshiag equals Dr.. Ball's Cough Sysup To-
throat ssd long Affections. q e..
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1879-01-07

The Peoria r the finest ill
cast Heating Stove made. See
e.
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ScrlD.

6Cr1O.
Look out how you date.
The Mo. Pacific trains all on time.
Let us all spit on our hands and take
fresh grip.
Reach over and move your marker"
one box ahead.
Fourteen degrees below zero this morn
i.,g At s o'clock.
There is plenty Of water in Flat Greek
notwithstanding the extreme cold.
Everybody on their good behavior
yesterday, and no police court today.
-Tipton has a vigilance committee.
Vigilance is the price OF liberty.
The Turner Dramatic Company bad a
good house last night.
Thanks to Geo. Slade, of the Mo. Pa
ci6c, for Fort Wayne papers.
The Union depot waiting rooms were
crowded with the anxious and expec,ant
this morning.
The little ones complain that their
skating ia all DESTROYED by the ice cutters.
They will he amply repaid with ice cream
next summer.
The Sedalia Brass Band turned out
yesterday. Notwithstanding the inclemency
Of the weather. and played with their usual
skill and excellence.
An employe of Newton & Sons las,
spring left the city suddenly and kidnapped
. negro child. He is now in the Ohio pen.
itentisry for kidnapping COW.
This morning was the boss cold morn
ing. The thermooeter went clear down
into the cellar. 1t didn't 90 BY degrees
either, but just took run and jump clear
over the precipice.
-Jeferson City ladies average the
smallest feet Of any city in the Union.
Sedalia. Mo-, not excepted.-Je6eyson City
Eclipse.
Hesh, chile. Our shoemskers have 10
wear spect.cles when they take their mea.
sures here. And then they are always one
eize too large.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1879-01-07

-fnnocent females astonish Plattsmouth
occasionally. The other afternoon one wen,
to Merges' and bought pair Of shoes. Pc
ter vas in the act Of sprinkling some French
chalk powder inside, 90 they might slip on
easily. She glanced furtively at him, and
remarked: 81 know what you're doing. -
The genial Peter smiled scquiescence. She
slid toward the door. and ssid, in q tone
that startled the nerves of Peter Kitchener.
MAMMAL, ect; "You can't chloroforem me.
Mister. 1 vas fooled once before, and I'm
blamed If ] do il again" And she left
Without the shoes.-FfaYmoutA md }
Wa1ekma1.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1879-01-07
Death of w. K. Allen.

This morning Mr.. J. q. Allen. Of this
city, received letter from friend, dated
Leadville. Colorado, Dec. 18th, stating that
his son, W. X. Allen, was lying at the
point Of death, and for him to come on at
onre. Mr.. Allen telegrsphed IN reply to
render his son all the assistance they could,
and that he would start on at once
He received telegram in response, about
noon, that his son was dead.
Tie deceased was a promising young
man. about % years of age. Being in poor
health, about four years ago, he went TO
Colorado, where he grew robust and en-
gagged in mining. The cause of his death
is not known here. The family have the
sympathy Of our citizens in their great
affection.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1879-01-07
H.. X. q T.. Items,

From the Denison News.
H. ID. Mirick and K. s. Stevens, of Den
ison and Pacific, were in Sedalia, Friday.
The little daughter of Charley Eaton,
baggage master, NJ, X. Il T., swallowed a
tack. and her life il dsspaired OF in conss.
quence. Mr.. Eaton's family live in Par
sons, Kansas, they formerly resided in D~ns
ison.
An operator at a way station on Deni-
con road was very anxious to 90 to ball
Christmas night, and asked the dispatcher
for permission TO leave the Office 80 he
could take his girl to the dance. The dis
patcher eent him an order to "hold No. +.
for order" and told him he could 60 Just
- soon - the train passed. As the engine
on No. was out of water and did not get
along for nineteen hours after it lie safe to
conclude that that operator danced on his
ear instead of his toes for one Christmas.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1879-01-07

j. Q. A. Hadaway. Esq, OF Episcopal
Methodist" Baltimore, Md, writes: "With
much pleasure testify to the good effects
Of DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup in my family
Have used il in many Cases and in each in
stance the result was equally satisfactory.
Price, % cents a bottle.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1879-01-07

What a druggist says: have been
selling DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup for ten
years, and il has given better satisfaction
than any other cough remedy. A. G.
Schmidt, Apothecary, Hanover. Pa.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-11-15
Rural Happenings.

OPHlR, Nov. ll.-Corn picking Is progress
ing very rapidly in this vicinity. The last
great feat in that way was by youth north Of
MENDOZA, a. l.. Bouslough, who huskcd 1873
bushels from sun to sun; but our Jackson can
0eat that if Bousough wants to pick against
him. There are several great pickers in and
around Homer, but they pick their largest
loads with their mouths.
MI James Gilmore Is as happy as a clam IN
high water, and all because it's boy The
firm will soon be Gilmore IL Son, dentists.
Success, James
Mr.. James Mitchell has recovered from the
effects OF his recent runaway.
Sylvester Williams sports new buggy. the
gayest that comes to the burg.
The Mendoza boys are not satisfied with L.
;. Grant, because he sighted them and gave
them no opportunity to sample that splendid
whisky in the front car.
Mr.. Will Warrick spent most of last week
IN Mendoza, having Loud time.
Mr. Pietry has moved to Gardner, ILL.,
Triumph is to have high school this win.
ter, taught by JAS. Heslet. Thirty scholars are
now on the roll. Term to commence Dec. LIST
and to continue is weeks.
The Triumph literary society met Saturday
night but proved TO be a rather dull meeting
owing to the inclemency of the weather. The
prospects of the society are good for this win.
ter, and some good work will be done.
This week witnessed the marriage of Mr..
Fremon, Bankas and Miss Ella Empy. They
have the best wishes of Pedro" who hopes
aiitheir troubles through life will be small.
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Advice to the Whisrling YouRg Man,

sometimes my son, you VIII want to whls-
tie. Do not entirely repress this desire to as
pirC your feelings in sIblant strains Of wheeZy
music; merely modulate and regulate 1t. Go
oil into the woods five or six miles from any
habltation, if the desire comes upon you dur
ing business hours, and whistle there until the
birds make you ashamed Of your poor accom-
plshmcnt. Do not yield to the temptation too
readily, lest you become addicted to the habit
and become slaye to it, and 90 whsting
around even as man who has lost dog
There are men, my son, who can whistle mus
iCally; once IN awhile you find men whose
whistle IS pleasant to the ear and soothing to
the soul, but you only find one Of these men
every three or four thousand years and they
die young, son; they die very young. You will
observe that the best whistler is he who wills
ties least and practices IN solitude. The poor
Whistler who flats on the high notes and gasps
ON the lower ones, and whceZcs i'm the middle
register is the man who whistles at all times
and in all places. Whistle all you will in sol
itaIy places, son, if it pleases you, whistle in
the night AS you 20 home, if you WILL for a
CHEEKY whistle IN the dark is pleasant sound
unto the listening soul of the belated passen-
ger, but when you come into the asscmblages
and the business haunts ofmen, unpucker your
musical lips and shut up your whistle in your
heart And if ever the temptation comes to
you to whistle against the edge of card, crush
it out if the effort kills you. Whistling is not
4 lofty nor yet useful, although it is a univer-
sal, accomplishment. Though you practice a
hundred years and though you whistle never
50 whistcy. my son, yet the commonest switch
engine that ever scared a human being deaf
can beat you at it. The great and good were
never great whistlers, son. George Washing
ton never sat in friends Office, with his feet
on a window SILL whlstllng "Grandfather's
Clock" against the edge of card. Strive to
emulate George Washington, and, although
you may never be first in war, first in peace
and first in the hearts of your countrymen, yet
fame will not forget you If you can write upon
your tombstone that you never whistled your
countrymen into commissions of incorporate
but fruitless profanity Burlington HdTkEye