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The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1882-02-21
PRETTY AS A PICTURE
byterian Church-SOme
Artistic Work.

Yesterday the cOnnOisseur of the BAZoO
paid visit to the First Presbyterian
church to cast his critical eve upon the
fresco work which has just been completed
in that building.
The change which Messrs. Fedeli &
Suzen, of Kansas City, have brought about
in the three weeks in which they have
been engaged at the work of frescOing il
certainly one greatly to their credit as tirsfc
class frescoers, and one which the good and
devoted women of the Presbyterian church
are Justly proud of for it was through their
efforts that the work has been so beauti-
fully accomplished.
The style of the frescoing is that known
as the modern Gothic, very pleasing and
attractive style. 1t is divided into panels,
with centre pieces, and also altar scrolls in
the same style. The background of the
whole work is of greenish cast, with rich
and striking borders. There is an entire
absence of any intention on the part of
the artists to simply produce an EFFECT"
but, on the contrary, due regard for the
properties of the place, the associations
which are called forth and the form and
size of the room. The walls and ceilings
are covered by the fine work of these Ital-
ian artists, and the connoisseur gladly pro-
nounces them adopts and genuine artists,
To be appreciated, the room must be seen,
for there is no such frescoing work in this
CITY.
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They Celebrated.

The probability is that there are quite a
number of people now on this mundane
sphere who were born on the 18th of Feb
ruary. It's the best day in the year to be
born on, for the handsome young man OF
the BAZoo tribe first saw the light of day
and a bottle of paregoric and Mrs. Win.
slows soothing syrup on that blessed day.
Hence its importance and glory.
Two of Sedalia's most worthy citizens
also piped their first lay on that day, and
for several years they have celebrated it
together. These two WORTHLESS are Mr..
Newt Douglass and Mr.. Morris Harter.
They take dinner at one of their houses
and supper at the other. On yesterday a
sumptuous feast was spread at Mr.. Doug
lass home to which, of course, Mr.. Harter
was hidden. Several friends also Joined in
crusade on the turkey, oysters, ETC., and
the hour was one of rare enjoyment. Sup
per was served at Mr.. Harters, and it was
fine spread. To-day the celebrator's are
rather too heavy to enjoy the services OF
the Lords temple. The BAZoo reporter
did not get any turkey.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1882-02-21
Business Has Commenced.

The police and constables of the city and
county have their instructions in the mat
ter, and if they do not soon rid our COM
munity of tramps and Migrants it will not
be their fault.
Business commenced to-day with the
arrest of one g. Mclaughlin, young but
hardened vagrant, who was found lOung-
ing around the Pacific yards by Deputy
Charley Barnett. He was taken before
Squire Fisher, who, after hearing the evil
dence, sent him to the county Jail for
twenty days, giving him a good lecture
along with the dose, which seemed to have
about as much effect en- him as water has
on a goose's back.
The next candidate was a colored "vag"
named Thomas Guye, who was nipped by
Officer belong and Deputy Charley Bar
nett, and was also taken before that dis
penser of Justice, Squire Fisher. Fifteen
days and costs was the text of the 'squire's
sermon to Thomas, who went his weary
way to Sheriff Corners stronghold.
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-Riley's new building on Second street
is to be pushed forward right away and
will soon be one of the ornaments of that
part of the city. Ii is TO be eighty feet
long by thirty-three wide, and three stories
high. Charles Harris has the contract for
the brick work.
One of the most popular grocery firms
in the city, and deservedly so, too, is that
OF W. Tucker Co., corner of Third and
Ohio streets. They keep all the staple and
fancy goods in their line, and when IL
comes 10 low-dewn prices, they knock the
spots from all competitors. lis pleasure
TO trade with these gentlemen, for you can
depend upon whatever they may tell you.
The good people of East Sedalia are on
the search, in a quiet sort OF way, Tor the
beast who has been indecently exposing his
person TO the school children. The BAZoo
missionary joined in the hunt, yesterday,
but failed To run in the game Ii that iel-
low is caught he will be decorated with a
beautiful suit composed OF tar and feath-
ers.
1t is never too late TO mend. Then
why don't you come and have your clothes
mended At Ii. Shuler's tailoring establish
ment. He will also color your clothes
from black 10 white, or any other color.
He Will also make your clothes as cheap rs
it is possible, having large stock OF piece
goods. Do not TAIL To see him AT his old
stand ON Ohio street, near the corner of
Third.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1882-02-21
BROWNS BONDS BURSTED.
The Main Street Tailor Sud-
denly Skips With One
Hundred Dollars.
Leaving His Wife Penniless and
Without the Necessities
Of Life.

sold Brown, the tailor, has jumped the
the town." were the words BAZoo reporter
overheard yesterday afternoon, and al
though they were not addressed to him, he
caught on, all the same, and determined 10
make an investigation.
For nearly two years past Mr. and Mrs.
Brown have resided NJ the corner of Main
street and Washington avenue, and to that
spot the reporter wended his way. Arriv-
ing there, the blinds were found closed.
and all outward appearances gave token
that the house was vacant. \ knock at
the door brought forth no response, but a
second did the business, for an instant later
a well-built, red-faced Irish matron came
forward and desired to know what was
wanted.
SIS Mr.. Brown in?' asked the reporter.
'No, he AIM" was the gruff reply.
Can you tell me where he is ?" was the
next inquiry.
."No, can't and don't want you TO
keep me standing here all day."
Apologizing for the detention, the scribe
told her what he had heard, and asked il
there was any truth in it. He was then
invited in, when she related the follow
ing:
They were married about five years ago,
and came to Sedalia in June
or July, 80. Brown went to work
Is cutter for Lamy, the Main street tailor,
where he remained for some months, and
then branched out for himself, doing his
work at home. He is a man aged about
forty-five years, an Englishman, and not a
little given to dissipation. His better hall
l. Of Irish descent and unless her- lnnES
belle her, also loves the little brown Jug.
As might have been expected, they did not
get along tremendously together, and fire.
quently little spats occurred between
them.
About ten days ago Brown went on a
spree, which he kept up until Thursday last,
and during that time things waxed warm.
On Thursday afternoon he went home,
secured 500 he had saved up, and took
his departure. Mrs. Brown heard of him
early that evening, but since then his
whereabouts have been unknown, although
she has put forth every exertion to find
him.
She stated that he left her without a
dollar in the world. She has, however, all
the household effects and on these may be
able to realize few dollars. She is Of the
opinion that he has gone to st. Louis, al
though he may have gone to Erie county,
Pa, where, she says, he owns q valuable
farm. She is his second wife, and one
thing for which she should be thankful is
that they have no children.
She is not at all worried regarding his
absence, and is evidently able to paddle
her own canoe.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1882-02-21
HARRISON'S HARANGUE.
He Read the Riot Act to the PO-
lice at Midnight.

The intellectual giant who represe
the Second ward In the city council
angered beyond measure last night, and
consequence the police were bored even
worse than when handling the somewhat
notorious Bill Craig.
About midnight Harrison called at the
station house and represented that q watch
had been stolen from his residence, and to
the best of his knowledge and belief a
negro wench had gotten away with the
somewhat under the influence of Flat
creek water, or something stronger, and
his statement must be taken with great
dealof allowance.
He wanted the city attorney aroused, so
that warrant might be issued for the
supposed thief. In vain did the
officers try to impress upon him
that the city's limb of the
law was not authorized to act in the mat
ter. He would not have it that way He,
a member Of the board, knew whereof he
spoke, and he demanded that some action
be taken at once IT'S needless To say he
was disappointed. If he is sober to-day,
and slll wants a warrant. he can call upon
justice OF the peace and obtain it.
Failing in the object OF his visit, Har-
rison gave the police piece OF his mind
regarding the wholesale arrest of tramps.
| He denounced it as an outrage, and prob
| ably will, at the next meeting OF the board,
edify his fellow members with his elo-
quence upon this important subject.
AT 1870 o'clock he was still at the cal
aboose, giving the police some valuable
pointers, and gradually growing more So
| Der.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1882-02-21
Death Of w. L. Evil.

1t was..not unexpected. but when the wires
told the sad tale TO his friends and ac-
auaintances, last night, Will l.. Evil is no
more on eaath, they were startled and
shocked.
Billy Evil came to Sedalia about twelve
wears ago as a clerk in the Pacific freight
Office. Subsequently he was promoted To-
be the company's agent in this city. Later
he did duty in the general Office ut ST.
Louis a number OF wears. When the Gould
syndicate took control of the Nj. X. Il T.,
on the first OF December, 1880, the subject
of this notice was made division freight
agent, with an Office in this city, which he
held until his death.
About forty days ago he was granted a
leave of absence on account Oh failing
health. He did not realize his condition,
but the step was forced on him by his
friends through persuasion, who told him
he must take change of air TO benefit him.
self. He went To Texas and remained only
short time. He then journeyed TO Cello
RADIO, and thence to Los Angeles, Cali
fornia The meagre information
which could be obtained last
night did not state at what place on the
Pacific coast he breathed his last. He
died of bronchial afiection-a rare and
dread disease i'm this climate. He was
aged about thirty two.
He was trusted and faithful employee,
much skilled in his business. He was a
true friend and noble and generous in all
his acts. Honor and integrity were two OF
his virtues, which stood out boldly in his
whole career.
May that peace which the noble fellow
so richly deserved, be his as long as time
shall last in the realm above, prepared for
the blessed.
1t is quite probable that his remains
will be taken to St. Louis for burial,
where he has relatives.
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Sick. and Alone.

When Conductor Knowlton's train, No.
1, bound west, reached here on Friday,
among the passengers was q verg sick lady.
When the train reached Holden she had
become so i'll as to be insensible. The
BAzoOs informant says that no attention
whatever was paid her by the conductor,
or other train officials, and that the matter
was freely discussed by the passengers
when they got off at Holden to eat supper.
Among those who were seated at the table
was physician who rendered his services
upon hearing the lady's condition. He
went to work on her, but did not succeed
in bringing her back to consciousness. She
was still alive when the train arrived at
Kansas City, but it is not known whether
she died beyond that point or not. She
was bound for some point in Kansas, but
where, or her name, could not be learned.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1882-02-21
Ia 1t Demonstrations?

At Boonville, on Friday, the disposition
of Samuel Acton, late stationer and bill
clerk of the house of representatives, was
taken in the case of the State VS.. r. C..
Pate, indicted in the criminali court OF St.
Louis for the violation of the Johnson
gambling law. The defendant seems to
show by his testimony the irregularities
in which the bill was passed, and hence
make it appear that the bill was uncon-
stitutional. The state was represented by
E. Smith, an attorney from st. Louis, and
C. Majors, Of Fayette, for the defendant;
Acton testified that the regular bill and
the senate amendments were never printed
together so as to form one complete bill by
the house; also, that the bill did not pass
its three general readings in full, as pro-
vided by the rules.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1882-02-21
The Missing Marks.

Young Marks, who decamped from
Denison on Wednesday last with 81 900 be-
longing to the Pacific railway company,
has not vet been captured, notwithstand-
ing a reward of 500 has been offered and
a description of him sent throughout the
country. Mr.. Preshaw, it is said, will he
held responsible by the company, and will
no doubt receive the sympathy OF his many
friends in this city.
Marks has a sweetheart in Sedalia, and
also "solid girl." which may be the means
of his turning up here and being run in. Billy
Wallace is the messenger whose name was
forged, and he, too, thinks Marks will visit
Sedalia i'm the night time.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1882-02-21
Where is the Girl ?

The household OF Mr.. George Hamel,
living ON North Main street, is in great
distress over the sudden and mysterious
disappearance of Miss Lizzie, the sixteen
year-old step-daughter of Mr.. Hamel.
The missing girl left her home yesterday
afternoon about four o'clock, and nothing
had been heard of her up to midnight last
night, the hour at which BAzOo reporter
first heard of the girls flight. An attempt
was made to see Mr.. Hamel, but he was
out on a search for his daughter.
No reason could be given the reporter by
his informant as to the cause OF her leaving
whether she has eloped or moi, or whether
she has met with some misfortune. She
had happy lot, was dearly loved by both
parents, and not the slightest cause can
be given as to her conduct. Her mother
is in terrible agony about her, and is
haunted by all kinds of fears as to her
daughters safety or fate.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1882-02-21
MORE MULES.
A Little Talk With Capt. Ed.
Stevens on This Subject
Yesterday.

Capt Ed. Stevens was met yesterday
by BAZoo cherub and Intercepted as to
what was new in his line.
Nothing" he replied, worthy OF men.
ton. | am doing very little in the mule
business, simply because the animals are
remarkably scarce now"
as such the case throughout the
country? inquired the cherub.
could go through this county and purchase
two or three hundred mules, and good ones,
too, inside of week. Now, though, it is
different, and am in luck if / pick up
half Dozen"
ITO what market do you ship" asked
the scribe.
"Not any particular one," was the re-
spouse. "On Friday / sold a car load to
Ike Schooler, of ST. Louis. He's
a good customer, too, by the
way. / now have an order
from Mr.. Cooper, of Dakota territory, for
100 head of large animals, but have I'M
til the 10th of March to fill it. and think
I'll be able to do SO without any diff
Guilty.
as Cooper a CONTRACTOR" continued the
pumper.
mo, he is a farmer. sold him one
hundred head last year, and he wants az
many more now"
"He must farm on an extensive scale, "
ventured the reporter.
THAT'S what he does. Why, last year
he put in 10000 acres in wheat, and this
year he will increase that number by one
Matchmaking $1,000 acres of this cereal
alone"
HE must be the largest farmer in that
section, isn't he?"
"No," replied Stevens, ''there is one man
in that territory who had 10000 acres in
wheat last year"
The pump was just getting in good work
ing order, when another reporter hove in
sight, and the BAzoo's young man closed
his book and quietly stole away.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1882-02-21
WHAT
The Paper Published for the Peo.
pie Now on Earth Would
Like to Know.

Why Bake Montgomery goes lame.
What is it that so attracts Jerry Has
sett to East Sedalia.
Where Charley French, of Red Store
fame, learned to waltz.
Where DIR. Piety learned to tell for.
tunes-and So truthfully, too.
Why Jake Smith don't 60 to work
on the Missouri Pacific again.
What made George Faulhaber think
there was to be another train robbery.
Whether Johnny Kullmer and Horace
Miller found the James boys yesterday.
How much Barnum's baby elephant
will have made him by free advertising.
If it is true that Joe Gossage uses .
candle with which to "wax" his nous
tache.
ii the loafers who daily congregate in
front of the postoffice cannot be made to
move on.
Where the two missing cakes were
found at wedding on the north side few
days since.
Where Phillips, the Butcher
caught "on to" the flasher he sports on his
third finger.
What part of Diapers "Uncle Tom
company Merri6eld brought into Sedalia
on his train.
How much glory the Kansas City pO-
lice authorities achieved in the recent
train robbery arrests.
Why Charles Yeater held down that
seat in the street car Friday night, while
ladies' had to stand.
Why the fly young man didn't look
more carefully after his manuscript and
thus escape being scooped.
What Price King and Lou Reeves did
with the nickles they ought to have paid
for ride on the street car Friday night.
The name of the red-headed girl who
Frank Butcher escorted to the restaurant
last night. and is she like Caesars wife.
Why a member of the school boart
misinformed BAZoo reporter about the
special meeting held on Friday afternoon
last.
Why the parties to a'"scraping match
i'm East Sedalia were so anxious to keeI
the BAzoo investigator from catching on
to the little matinee.
Why the ordinance is not enforced
calling for a sidewalk on the south side o
Seventh street, between Massachusetts, stree
and LAFAYETTE avenue.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1882-02-21
Saw Through a Glass.

A country jake was badly sold in Weise's
barber shop, last night. He was sitting in
the shop quietly awaiting his turn at being
talked to death by tOnsorial artist. Sit
ting near the clodhopper was Hanley Pill
kington. To him the "gee-haw" man re-
marked that he'd have to wait along time,
"a he "saw several men sittin' in another
room waitin'." Hanley smiled. The
countryman looked kinder queer and in
quired why those grin.
That's not door you're looking a"
said Hanley, "that's looking glass, . mir
ror." The granger wilted, and passing q
cigar to his informant, asked him to say
nothing about it. Of course the promise
was given and kept. The granger had been
looking at the reflected forms of four men
sitting in the same room with him.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1882-02-21
Will Have Another Whirl.

John McGraw, the meat thief, who got
away with George Sneakers bacon about
two years ago, and was duly tried and SEN
fenced at the April term of the criminal
court to five years in the penitentiary, has
been granted new trial by the supreme
court He was brought back Friday night
and lodged in the Pettis county Jail. A
new trial can hardly result in anything
beneficial to McGraw, as he he will prob
ably be sent over the road again. This is
the second case from this circuit in which
Judge Ryland's rulings have been re-
versed,
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1882-02-21
Oh, What q Cough I

Will you heed the warning? The signal
perhaps of the sure approach of that
most terrible disease, consumption. Ask
yourselves if you can afford, for the sake
Of saving so cents, to run the risk and do
nothing for it. We know from experience
that Shiloh's Cure will cure your cough
1t never fails. This explains why more
than a million bottles were sold the past
year. 1t relieves Group and whooping
cough at once. Mothers, do not be with
out it. For lame back, side or chest, use
Shiloh's porous plaster. Sold by all
druggists.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1882-02-21
The Beauty Of 1t.

HE. Beiler and Charley Richardson
both of whom met with an accident at the
skating rink of similar nature about the
same time-each having had his hand
hurt-were coming down Ohio street yes
terday together, and were the objects of a
number of good natured jokes concerning
the beauties and the results of roller skat-
ing. The number of accidents which have
occurred out there at. the Park certainly
proves that the floor is harder than flesh
and bone, if nothing else.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1882-02-21
BUYS Them by the Gross.

STEUBENvILLE, OHIO, May %, 1881.
Please send ME at once one gross of your
most excellent medicinal tonic, Browns
Iron Bitters. I have used them in my
practice, for indigestion, dyspepsia, sour
stomach, heartburn, nausea, vertigo, etc.,
and have met with great success in effecting
cures. find they give perfect tone and
real strength to every part of the body
and in cases of kidney diseases and con-
sumption they quickly stop all decay.
b. B. ALEXANDER, NJ. ID. and Druggist.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1882-02-21
Didn't Have It.

A thirsty individual walked into one of
the best-known barrooms of the city the
other day and called for little ardent
spirits" The intelligent; bartender, in all
innocence, said that he didn't have any,
and wanted to know if something else
wouldn't do as well. The young man has
a good deal TO learn.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1882-02-21
Won the Watch.

Pluck Meyers, of the old reliable light
ming rod firm of Jackson Il Meyers, won
Doc Darnold's $50 gold watch in the rattle
at the Farmers Exchange saloon last night,
on throw of forty-two. The firm is EVIL
IDENTIFY in luck. Last Saturday night, at
the same place, Jackson, the other partner.
won handsome SIS ring, and now Pluck
walks off with the watch. 1t is evident
they are winners in whatever they may I'M
dertake.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1882-02-21
'Ow Gould You, Ousley ?

Ousley NJ. johnson was arrested Friday
on charge of arson, in burning rick Of
hay, and was taken before r. D. Means, a
justice of the peace, near Windsor. john
son applied for a change OF venue from
Means, who granted it and sent the case to
Squire James Vaughn, of Green Ridge,
before whom the prisoner will have his
preliminary examination on the twenty
fourth. He gave bond in $500 and was
released from custody.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1882-02-21

The celebrated Blondin, who crossed
the Niagara Falls on n wire some years
ago, has been engaged to travel with Bar
mum, Bailey & Hutchinson's circus next
season. Ii permission can be obtained
from the city authorities of New York, ne
will cross the East river from the top OF
the piers of the big bridge.
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Doing Well.

Robert Clayton, the scalded fireman, was
visited, yesterday afternoon, by a BAzoo
reporter. Mr.. Clayton's face presents a
terrible sight, but he is getting along very
nicely. His arms, especially his left arm,
are the worst, and it will be some time be-
fore they are well. "Tell the boys" said
the sufferer, as the reporter left, shat /
am doing well and will he out just as soon
as can do So"
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From DR.. s. w. Hunter, Baltimore
Maryland.

as Having become familia. with
Coldens's Liebig's Extract Of Beef
and Tonic Invigorator, / take pleasure
in recommending it as an excellent prepara-
ton, combining as il does food and tense in
q remarkable way, producing good Nosd,
ksalG and srsnsth." (Remembef the name,
CoLDKS's-saEs 10 otkr.) Of druggists.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1882-02-21

One of the ablest professors at Yale
college became nearly insane from want of
sleep. He says: "Whas saved me from .
horrible fate was DR.. Benson's Celery and
Chamomile Pills. They cured my neural
gia and gained twenty-three pounds in
four weeks.