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The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1882-04-18
Two Mile Posts.

just twenty-seven years ago yesterday.
Lon Van Wagner, the popular Ohio street
shoe dealer, was born. On the same day
pretty girl baby first opened her ewes on
earth, though when she was born the little
Lon Was toddler vi the dignihed age OF
two years.
The DAYS Of both rolled into weeks, the
weeks made months. the months added
up made years, and the two babies grew
into manhood and fair womanhood.
Then Cupid, the cunning little sprite,
set his dart flying and these two were
smiiten. The old story was whispered. the
coy maiden. blushing like q royal red June
rose, murmured an answer which sent
flood Of wild joy all through and over the
lover. and five years ago the 18th OF this
month, Lon Van Wagner led his chosen
bride to Hymen's altar. where solemn VOWS
are pledged and loves sacred flame ever
burns sweet incense
Yesterday this double birthday was duly
remembered by Mr.. and Mrs Van Wag-
ner. and there is an innumerable company
of friends who wish them long life and
prosperity.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1882-04-18
Runaway Horses.

There has hardly been day during the
past week but what one or more runaway
teams have made it lively on our streets,
and Yesterday afternoon il was the team OF
Fernald & Co., the lumber dealers, that
furnished an item. They started on Second
between Lamine and Massachusetts, streets,
and ran At rapid gait until Washington
avenue was reached. Here they turned
south, going to Third, and then ran east to
the railroad, when they came i'm contact
with one of the poles holding the sign,
Look out for the cars" This stopped
their mad flight, for one of the animals vas
thrown down and slightly injured, while
the other ran further east, but was at last
stopped, and without injury. The wagon
was not dem slished in the least.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1882-04-18
CRIMINAL COURT.
Proceedings Yesterday Before His
Honor, Judge Ryland.

There seemed Co exist in the mind of J
j. Harrisan an idea that he could not get a
square deal In this court, and he asked for
4 change Of venue. \ change OF Judges
was granted, and Mr. Henry I.amm Wore
the ermine for a brief period. yesterday
morning. In this case the following
docket entry was made
State vs.. j. j. Harrisan, forfeit Of recog-
nirancr, sci ia. vs.. defendant and sureties.
Plaintiff files reply.
as follows:
State VS.. f. H. Croker, aiding prisoners
to escape. Forfeit at recognizance, sci. Ia
vs.. defendant and sureties.
State W.. John n. Anspsugh. Defendant
has sixty days after term TO file bill of ex-
ceptions
State Us. Wright Stacey. plea Of guilty
of assault and fine Of twenty-five dollars.
State vs.. Everett Il. Combs, murder i'm
first degree, continued. Bond filed and APP
proved.
State vs.. Samuel Lewis, jury trial No
verdict.
Estate. VS.. William Wasson, motion fled
Ia re-tax cost.
State vs.. Dennis Golden, plea of guilty
to selling liquor on Sunday. Fine of f775.
State vs. Sip and Martin Franklin, ielon-
ious assault. Fine 81.
State vs.. James Jones. grand larceny,
recognizance forfeited, sci IA VS.. defend
ant and sureties.
State W. Henry Taylor, larceny. Yer
dict not guilty.
State VS.. James Riley, confidence game.
Jury trial and verdict at not vuil,v
The grand jury, before its adjournment,
made an examination and report of the
condition OF the Jail and county Offices,
stating that they were in excellent shape,
recommending wire screens for the Jail
windows TO prevent prisoners from receiv-
ing outside aid, also that the county court
purchase lire proof sale and iron shut
tiers for the county offices.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1882-04-18
A Picture Worth Beholding.

Hanging between two small windows,
and catching the light from larger one
opposite, i'm one Of the offices OF Adams ex
press company, at 30 Broadway, New
iork-the Office occupied by Mr.. w. III.
Hall, head OF the delivery departments
a plainly finished but neatly framed chrome
about q BY 3 feet in size, which il looked
upon by hundreds OF people daily, OH MANY
Of whom it has wonderful and salutary
effect 1t represents flight OF hall dozen
rough stone steps leading from the sward-
cd bank vi placid lake to little rustic
temple set in the rugged side Of the noun
tain which rises in stupendous proportions
in the background, all G. vered with rank
luxurious growth of foliage in brush and
pie stands half concealed figure, with
An arm and hand ;tended, hold n forth
a small, dimlv defined package, while seat.
ed on the sward at the foot of the STEPS an
aged pilgrim, bareiooted, lame and decrepid,
bears staff in one hand and in the other
holds before: his dim eyes a small bottle,
whose label he eagerly scans. This lai el
hears the words "St Jacobs Oil, the Great
German Remedy" Simple ~ this little
chrome appears in its unOstentatiOus posi-
ton il has an influence which it would be
difficult to estimate. at is to that pic lure
and the persuasions of Mr. Hail." said Mr..
Edward j. Douglass, q gentleman connect
ed with Mr.. Halls department, "that
owe my present ability to perform my
work. Some weeks ago / was violently at
tackled with sciatic rheumatism, and hour
by hour l grew worse, and nothing my
family or the doctor could do gave me any
relief. i began tn think in . few days
that my case was hopeless, and that was
doomed to he an invalid and helpless Grip
pie for life But at last thought of that
picture which / had So often looked at
with but little interest, and then Mr.. Hall
came to my bedside, and telling me how
st. Jacobs Oil had cured him of . worse
and longer standing case than mine, urged
me to use the same remedy. did so that
very night, directing my wife not to spare
it but 10 apply it thoroughly according to
the directi ms; this she did with a large
piece of flannel cloth saturated with the
Oil, and then Round the cloth to the affect
ed parts. The next morning l Was free
from pain, and although little sore in
the hip. was able to dress myself, and the
next day resumed nv duties in the Office
rs sound as . dollar. Here l am now in
full health and strength, having had no
touch of rheumatism or other pain since.
Whenever see one of our drivers or any
other person who shows any symptoms of
lsmeness or stiffness, poin: him 10 the
picture in Mr.. Halls Office, and then di-
rect him to 60 for st. Jacobs Oil at once"
N. Y. Evening Telegram.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1882-04-18
Greedy Gould.

Again does Gould make another strike"
in order that he may not eventually die i'm
the poor house. This time he has con-
cluded to get rid of what is known rs the
middle men" on freight trains, and so has
sent forth his ukase that only two brake
men will be used in the running Of these
trains.
This will throw large number Of men
out of employment, some of whom have
families, but Gould doesn't care for that
There is considerable feeling manifested by
the "boys" over this move, and some Wig
Orous kicking NAV be expected.
Already some Of the end brakemen ere
quitting work voluntarily, declaring that
it is too much work for two men to care
for one train.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1882-04-18
Where to Feed.

Sedalians frequently get out in the cOun-
try by going to Clinton. Like other NOR
tails, these travellers must iced, even if they
are not at their Own mahoganies all COW
cred with cut glass and silver and heaps Of
good grub. In order 10 point out to them
. mighty good place at which to fill any
aching void in their stomachs while in
Clinton, the BAzoO refers them to the AL.
len house. This hotel is run in bang-up
style, with hand painted hospitality and
old gold welcome TO all. There you can
get fresh butter, newly laid eggs, pure lac
teal fluid and all other ssthetic accom-
plishments. Pay the Allen house your re-
cherches.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1882-04-18
School Building Wanted.

During last Wednesday and Thursday,
Mr.. +. p. Crane, living north of the rail-
road, has, by request of many of his
neighbors. been circulating . petition
asking the school board to build school
house north of the railroad track and
east Of Washington avenue. The petition
states that there are enough children in
the district thus bounded to form q school
of two grades, probably three. 1t also
states that the children of that portion of
the city are constantly endangered in
crossing the railroad tracks by passing
trains, as they are now compelled to do in
order to attend school. The petition met
with general favor, everyone to whom it
Was presented signing it. On Friday
afternoon it was placed in the hands Of
Mr.. Faulhaber, and by him will be brought
before the board At its next meeting.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1882-04-18
The Fallen Flower.

There is no more dread or fatal disease
than spinal meningitis. Its victims either
fall before It's attacks, or ii they survive it
is generally with wrecked body or mind.
On last "wednesday. Anna, the thirteen
year-old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. James
Levi. living on Tenth street, between Osage
and Kentucky, was stricken by the disease,
and ON Friday afternoon she passed into
the spirit land. Her body was taken 10
Clinton yesterday afternoon, and TO day, at
Bethlehem, FIVE miles from Clinton, the
funeral will take place.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1882-04-18
Worth q D0Sen Dead Men.
RICHMOND. VA. May 70, 1891

Ny physician, after exhssssins ne
financially, cody informed me thss NJ
case was hopeless, that no remedy voal1
reach my case, and it was entirely usels1
for me TO continue taking medicine. W.
told that one lung was gone, and tAas ~
bowels and kidneys were all decsyed. 1
suffered overwhelmingly from the hoersrs
of dyspepsis and painful urinatios, end
my breath came short and quick, While
my heart at times ceased TO beat entirely,
while again it would thump most vsAs0-
nelly. A sister Of mine, . Mrs. Rheeer,
in Baltimore, wrote to father advising hin
to get me Browns Iron Bttrrs. From Tie
very first dose i felt change; nov I'll
pain is gone, my digestion is good. my
urine is free from sediment and my saa-
Der unbroken and dreamlesst / nov fel
perfectly restored, and 60 about md = -
much work as ever did, and do not -
the least fatigued.
DANIEL. r. MCKEW-
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1882-04-18

At the depot, yesterday morning, a
BAzoO reporter made the acquaintance OF
Mr.. A. X. Taylor, OF Lincoln, ILL.,, who
was en- route home from Emporia, Has.
For some time past Mr.. TAYLOR has held
the responsible position of professor Of nat
ural science ut the University of Lincoln,
where he has rendered the greatest salts
faction. Desiring TO change his location,
he made application for the presidency OF
the State Normal School Of Kansas. 10
Gated at Emporia, and success crowned his
efforts. There were twenty-nine appli-
cants, several states being represented, but
the honor was conferred upon Mr.. Taylor.
As an educator, he ranks among the best Of
his state, and the BAzoo cannot but con-
gratulate the people Of Kansas upon their
choice.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1882-04-18

Two litigants in ST. Louis have
adopted novel method of settling a
dispute. They have agreed to take
their case out of the courtroom to 3
race track and there decide the matter
by running contest. Ii is substi-
tuition of Drawn in the place Of brain.
The lawyers of the respective sides
have the privilege Of betting ON the
race.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1882-04-18
They are Welcomed.

Two enterprising gentlemen from the
Blue Grass state have recently rented the
commodious and handsome store room,
No. 3O3 Ohio street, where they will open
out rs fine stock of groceries AZ can be
found in any city in the state. The firm
name is that of Miller Bros. and they are
accredited as gentlemen of fine business
standing and thoroughly trustworthy.
They have ample means to back their ven
ture, and will make . fair fight for patron.
age. Sedalia welcomes such men.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1882-04-18

w. i. Eelix Is no better.

The farmers arc very busy plaa6ng
corn. They are not sowing fax on aessasf
of the cold weather.
This cold snap has about done sw.y
with the prospect for small fruits-peashas,
etc. The apples Arc not injured nseA -
yet.
Cal Rutan is visiting his brotAer ct
this place, and his brother and wife win
leave with him on next Tuesday for Col
orado to spend the summer.
Our new town council here organised
by electing DR.. A. p. 6noddy, president;
julie Busch, secretary or clerk. They Asye
not yet appointed . marshal or agreed ed
terms, etc., IS some want to give hin saly
the fees while others would allow q meoth-
ly salary, which latter is bsst for Tie psass
and quiet Of the town.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1882-04-18

Mrs. Jesse James was a sharer Of
of the spoils her husband took by vio-
lence from unarmed men and fright
ensd women. The support he gave
her was not won by honest toll but At
the end of q murderous pistol. She
knew this !; she was an alder and abet-
tor of his course and with him enjoy.
ed the money he got by robbery and
cold-blooded murder. She knew
what manner of man be Was before
she became his wife, and with a red.
handed devil she cast her fortune.
Mrs. James has far less claim on pub
lie sympathy than the harlot of the
street or the secret "fence" who con-
ceals the burglars plumber. For the
children there is pity. and should be
help. They are no party to their
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1882-04-18

Ii is due To- the law and order loving
people of this great commonwealth to
say that they are not shedding tears
over the grave of the great bandit !;
nor are they in sympathy with his
eulogists and panegyrists. Missouri
has had enough to carry, without this
last weight of shame being placed
upon her.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1882-04-18

fathers career. although the stain Of
his name will he on theirs through
life. Would to God it could be wiped
from these innocent babes,
for it is curse upon them
as hi,leOus as that which God
hurled against the first destroy
er of human life.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1882-04-18

The little town of Clinton has sent
sl54.70, to the sufferers from the
food. Sedalia has sent a few lone
some dimes for the same purpose. But
then we have raised ourselves in the
estimation of the world by sending
hundreds of dollars to the widow of
the arch enemy of law and order.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1882-04-18
Have you Ever

known anv person to be seriously i'll
without a weak stomach or inactive liver
or kidneys And when these organs are in
good condition do you not find their pos
SCISSOR enjoying good health? Parker's Gin
ger Tonic regulates these important organs,
makes the blood rich and pure, and
strengthens every part Of the system. See
other column.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1882-04-18

Mr.. R A. Donaldson, assistant general
passenger agent of the Central Pacific rail-
way At San Francisco, is in st. Louis. He
came by the way of the Southern Pacific
and Iron Mountain railroad. There is yet
gap Of about ITO miles to build on the
Galveston, Harrisburg & San Antonio, be-
tween Eagle Pass and Raymond, to COM
plete the line between San Francisco and
New Orleans.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1882-04-18
Written for the Sunday Morning Razoo.
THE HEN CONVENTION"
BY A" HEN >

There vas hut'ring of wings, and gessral
And the "hens" they resolved they .ssld
roam;
Saving, 'Cutde-dar-cut," now a time We
will have,
And the ROSTERS shall all stay at heae.
80 they powdered their combs With N
anxious concern,
And smOOthed the white down on each
breast,
Arranged all the plumes of their wings and
their tails.
And dOnned from their wardrobss the
best
Twas strange, but quite true. that when
they appeared
When the scene Of their sport uB 70
he.
They were "towseled' and "tosgel' il TIE
height Of the style,
Like some foolish women we eee.
There was Mn. "Brah- ma" in . wine psie-1
naise,
The sleeves and the skirt of deep black,
Her "top-knot" adorned with . Gaines-
borough hat,
And panniercd up hump on her beck.
There vas Mn Spanish" in her velvet
AMI lace,
A fchu OF white round her neck,
A bonnet, where vioiets, purple in hive,
The whole of its frame did be-deck.
There was Mrs. "Chi-na"-she left of the
Twas Cochin" however, i think,
Her robe il was silk, her bonnet of black,
Adorned with some peonies pink.
And Mrs. "Ban-tam," in a neat little dress,
Cntrimmed with the leas, bit Of "tr~ck;"
But close round her throat. o strand oil cut
let
And my. how she did "cluck." and
"clnck"
And Mrs. Pea hen" ah, me! and sh, ne
But she was sight to behold
A hat with a plume just half yard
Her ornaments, diamond and gold
When Mrs Shanghai came into the
room,
In robiDg of garnet brocsde
With Lilies that grew In the vale, - q
crown,
She threw all the rest in the shade.
The blue hem" she, too, oh. don't you
forget.
Was there; just As happy and gay
As if she had only but Just laid an egg,
Or captured a soldiers array.
And Mrs "Dom-nick," in satin and pearls,
Her capOte-thats French, dye hear
Tipped lOw on the nttermOst fore Of her
Forgot how it looked in the rear.
And Mrs. Leg horn ard Mrs. Poland"
And young Mrs. "Game," in whose heak-
she
Was afraid of her neighbor to speak.
And old Mother Hen" and Mrs. ''6sesl
Nest"
And Dame "PlymOuth Rock"-vere all
there;
As grand and as fine as the sun in its
shine,
And free n the birds of the air
The pullets? All, yes; here was dressing,
indeed;
On clad in a toilet of red,
Another in black, with finish of flowers.
And rolling brimmed hat on her Ased.
One ROBBED in old gold and another in
brown,
Aud one-strange the garment she vose-
Twas new well-a-day, suffice it to cay
She never had never worn ii before.
And one was in black, and one vas in
green,
And one was aesthetic and "tOo -
And one was in plaid, where the yellow
and red
Merged itself into gendarme blue.
And each We'd with each in displaying
their charms,
They ..strutted" and 'squawked" With
delight;
Partook of the ''cOrn" which the hsstass
hen spread,
Then flew, With hearty goodnight"
The moral? Oh, "cut-de-dar-cut," don't
you see,
1t runs through the whole Of the rhyme;
The boosters" 1T home, the "hens" out
alone,
And both have glorious time.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1882-04-18

The Rhode Island legislature is
being pressed to pass n prohibitory
liquor law. The Rev. =. J. Carroll
charged that, while the measure was
under consideration, the members of
the house drank choice liquors set out
for them free Of cost in the ante-room
by the liquor sellers. Senator Stearns
replies that no such thing occurred,
and that "the state house, from base
ment 10 dome. has always been free
from faint or smell of rum"
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1882-04-18

The city council of Lawrence on
Tuesday evening granted certain rights of
way to the Atchison, Topeka Il Santa Fe
railroad company to enable them to make
some substantial improvements in the city
A passenger depot, including quarters for
the superintendent of the old LeavenwOrth,
Lawrence 4 Galveston division, to cost
$40, 900, and $4,000 freight depot are
among the Improvements contemplated
which will be made this year
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1882-04-18

".Jes>e James knelt with his little
ones at their bedside, every evening,
to hear them say their prayers" How
did the reporter who wrote this state
ment find out that Jesse James did
this ? Any attempt to have made per-
sOnal observation Of the James house
hold would have cost the life Of the
one making the attempt, even if the
pious father would have to leave his
praying children to shoot down the
innocent intruder.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1882-04-18

Wealthy as he was, the late Hon.
Thomas Allen left nothing to st.
Louis but q vacancy to be filled by
some aspirant for congressional honors.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1882-04-18
Experience the Best Guide.

The reason why women everywhere use
Parker's Ginger Tonic is, because they have
learned by experieEce-the best guide
that this excellent medicine OvercOmes
dependency. periodical headache, indiges-
ton, pain in the back and kidneys, and
other troubles of the sex.-HOme Journal
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1882-04-18

Indiana claims prodigy in the
shape of a boy with wonderful auric-
ulars lie can hear trains rumbling.
and mill whistles blowing, fifteen
miles away. He heats the signal
service bureau in detecting coming
storms by hearing them get out of
their beds. hundreds of miles away.
But we'll wager Jesse James relic
that the boy can't hear his mother
when she tells him to go out and
bring I'm an armful of stove wood.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1882-04-18

-sHILOHS COUGH and Consumption
Cure is sold by us on guarantee. 1t cures
consumption. For sale by all druggists.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1882-04-18

For lame Back, Side or Chest use Shi
loh's Porous Plaster. Price IS cents. FOl
sale by all druggists.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1882-04-18

New styles in neckwear
and collars at Walmsley's.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1882-04-18
WESTFALL'S WIDOW.
The BazoO's Boom Already
Bringing Forth Good
Results.
A List of Those Who Have Sub.
soribed for Her and the Faith
erless Children.

When the BAzNo OF Friday published its
appeal TO the public for help for the widow
and fatherless children Of Conductor West
fall, who was cOwardly murdered by the
James Younger gang OF robbers, in the
Winston train robbery, July Is, 1881, il
was not withoutconfidence tina, that appeal
would he generously responded to-
To-day this paper takes pleasure in in
forming its thousands of readers that the
ball has been set in motion. and that it is
gathering in size rs il rolls along. Already
an encouraging response has been received
and the BAZoO believes that there are
many more whose purses will open to give
u this noble charity.
Yesterday the following sums were con-
tributed
Speed Stephens, tBoonville,) ...........S.O0
j. West tiOodwin Observation-Disclosures. 500
John Montgomery, jr................. 100
Mike arrOii.-... Observation-Disclosures. i w.
H. - leUPle........-.-.-..-... f.p.
y. L. thompson -......... I.O0.
iotdI....s.s.. ........s - f.VV.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-07-22

A young man with glass eye was engaget
to be married, but he did not like to inform
his bet,Othed OF his ocular defect. A we.
previous to the day named for the wedding h
contided IN his future father.in-law, who, L
his surprise, received the information in
highly amused manner.
"l'll make it all right for you with Maria
my boy; you initiate me exactly in everything
do after supper, tonight, and see how good
naturally Maria will take IT.
Accordingly, as soon rs the evening mea
was concluded, the father looked at the young
mainland began to sing:
"Oh! do you know the glass.eye man,
The glass.eye man, the glass-eye man?
Oh do you know the glasseye man
Who lives down our way"
And as he concluded the last line he took
out his left eye and placed it on plate IN
front Of him. The young man was very much
astonished to find his Maria's father as unfor.
tunate as himself; at the same time 1t gave
him courage to reply:
''Oh! yes, know the glass-eye man
Who lives down our way"
and to deposit his crystal optic on the table.
Maria was convulsed with laughter at the pro.
ceedings, but her future husband was ready to
believe all humanity one-eyed when she trem.
bled forth:
"a also knew the glass-eye man
Who lived down our way"
and dropped her eve into glass of water by
her side.