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The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-09-09
Circuit Court.

! Circuit court conyened yesterday morn
ing, and the motion docket was claled. A
number of papers were filed and entries
made.
Wien The petit jury was called, quite a
number of those summoned on the regular
panel failed to answer to their names, and
several asked TO be excused. The Judge
excused them temporarily, and instructed
the sheriff TO summon additional Jurors.
ave want good men," said his honor; mo
profess onal iurymen."
Vincent Terry VS.. Menter Thomson ct al,
suit for damages jury rendered a verdict
for plaintiff for S4S9 80.
Sarah f. Bradley ct al, VS.. Missouri Pa.
cific railroad company plaintiff files reply
TO amended answer; ready, jury waived /;
taken up for hearing before the court by
consent stipulations filed, evidence heard
and argument deferred.
Z. Lvy VS.. :. n. Lewis, suit on note /;
judgment for want OF answer, and cause
heard, and finding OF judgment for plain
tiff on first count for S122.40, on second
count for Sll246. Total, S234.S6 at six
per cent. interest.
In the mstier of assignment Of w. NJ.
Moore, A. p. Morey, assignee; motion for
| allowance of exemption overruled.
ID. Ousley, VS.. J. III. Merlz; defendant
files notice of appeal.
Frederick Kruger VS.. City of Sedalia, suit
for damages; defendant files answer by
consent.
Al. Tilberry vs. o. H. p. Well; plain
tiff flies motion to affirm the Judgment o.
the justice of the peace, for want OF notice
of appeal.
q. NJ Hoadley VS. Michael Sullivan; de-
PENDANT flies notice of appeal.
Beedle Il Kelly VS.. K. A. Moffett, suit on
note; judgement by default and made final
| for plaintiff ON first count for S2T at 8 per
cent; on second count, S77; on third
count, SO; total, $40 at s per cent, in
terest.
J.F. Mcdowell VS.. A. D Fisher, ct al.
suit on note; judgment by default against
A. ID. Fishers alias, writ ordered for de-
PENDANT, III. ID. Singer.
Higgins Cracker and Candy company
VS. George Brink, suit on Iote; judy
ment By default for plaintiff for Sl6S II, at
per cent interest.
William Deering VS.. d. w. Sims, suit
on note Judgment by default and made f.
nal for plaintiff for S4l at per cent in
terest.
Everett F. Shackelford VS.. James f.
Bouldin, suit in equity; plaintiff files
amended petition.
State ex rel, S. n. Lewis, VS.. John Y.
Daily, suit on bond defendant files motion
for security for costs.
NJ J. Smith VS.. NJ. S. Conner, replevin
suit defendant files answer
r c. Spsulding VS.. Jennie Daudson ct
al, appeal; dismissed by agreement at
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plaintiffs costs except the defendants wit.
ness fees, which are taxed against him.
Christ Aldsy vs.. A. L. Goodwin, appeal
defendant appearing, cause taken up fol-
hearing before the court heard and finding
OF judgment for plaintiff Tor SO So.
Alfred Lewis VS.. John j. Kelly, appeal
dismissed for want of prosecution.
Bridget Griffin VS.. Missouri Pacific rail-
road, gsrnishee Of James Jon, 5; continued
generally by consent.
Z. NJ. A. CLANCY VS.. Everett White, at
tachment ready, jury; issue on plea in
abatement taken up for trial; evidence oil
plaintiff heard; defendant demurs TO evil
dence; demurrer sustained and plaintiff
takes non suit with leave 10 withdraw ex.
hibits, leaving copy.
Adam Roth VS.. Everett, attachment suit
jury ready, issue on plea in attachment sub
mitted to jury for trial.
Nichols, Sheperd & Co. VS.. George w
Purcell, repievin; dismissed by plaintiff.
VIM. Sickles VS.. Isaac Heck, suit on con-
tract; defendant files amended answer.
Hsrrietts OOhn ct al, vs. Caas. Field
appeal; defendant files motion TO affirm
Judgment for want of notice of appeal.
Marion V. Rucker, ct al, partition
commissioner files report.
Robt. Mckinney VS.. NJ. s Conner, ct al,
suit for damages: defendant files answer.
Annie OBannon VS.. c. F. Spray, suit for
damages defendant files motion for secur-
ity for costs.
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RATHER FARCICAL.
The investigation of Gel. Rock
wells Opinion of the Court
House Foundation.

Some time since there appeared in the
Republican, an interview OF Col. Rock
we'll in which il was made to appear that
the gentleman who had submitted to the
repertorial jumping process, did not be
lieye the foundation OF the court house
was sufficient to sustain the superstructure,
and that the defect In that direction was
not only glaring, but would prove disss-
trous TO the building.
The fact that Col. Rockwell has an ex-
perienee OF many years in building hea<y
structures, and has carefully udied the
nature and condition of foundations, as
we'll Is his prominent posi-
ton on the railroad, gave much weight to
his words, and at once there ensued dis
cussion as to the honesty of the work being
done by the contractor for the erection OF
the court house. 1t was maintained by
many that Col. Rockwell had told the truth
and thereby been a benefactor 10 the peo-
pie, while a larger numbered answered the
colonel and his adherents by charging that
it was nothing less than political luminosity
which prompted the adverse criticism on
the foundation, and that it was as good a
job as any ever done in the state.
Be this as il may, the clamor was of such
take cognizance of the charge, and to ask
Col. Rockwell to appear before that body
in order that he might give further reasons
for his belief as to the weakness of the
foundation. Accordingly the gentlemen
appeared yesterday afternoon as requested,
the court house committee and architect
Mexican also being present.
The inves, cation Of Col. Rockwell did
not amount 10 much, other than to show
that Mr.. Mexican was considerably nettled
at having his work criticised, and that he
felt no one had right to question his
ability. CO.. Rockwell stated, after des-
ultOry seige OF questions. many of them
irrelevant, that the interview boiled down,
merely expressed his opinion TO the effect
that concrete foundation on which the
footing walls should rest, ought TO have
been made. Whether the walls, as al pres
ent constructed, were safe or not, he could
not say, nor would he attempt TO pass
judgment on such a subject.
A lew que>tiO were asked Col. R5ck.
we'll by The court, and Messrs. Heard and
Jackson, OF the building committee, but
they were of minor Importance. After
the talk was over, the parry went out and
took 10, k at the walls.
Col. Rockwell has only done what is his
and every other citizens privilege, that of
expressing an opinion, and the attempt to
brow beat him was neither right nor fair
He is gentleman and as such deserves to
be so treated.
Mr.. WIlkerson wanted the contract
shown to Col. Rockwell, but this was OBJ
jected TO. Why not publish that contract,
that the people may know jast what is re.
quired of those to whom they pay money
TOR building the court house. Mr.. Viii
kerson's idea, and the above, are both good.
Let the contract be published.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-09-09
Abused His Wife.

A man named Bender, residing on East
Third street has bcen having a matinee
with his wife oft and on for some time
past, but not until recently has anything
been said about the matter.
A BAzoo representative was yesterday
informed that Bender abused his wife
shametully Saturday night, by cursing and
striking her. Some of the neighbors in
terfered and Bender ordered them out OF
the house. The blows could be distinctly
heard outside the house.
When sober there is not truer gentle
man or more attentive husband anywhere
but whisky makes perfect 6end OF him.
and when under its influence he does things
which he would not think of doing if be
was sober.
1t is to be hoped that for his own good
and that of his family he will henceiorth
let the fatal glass alone. Ii not only
makes misery for him but for all around
him.
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COUNTIES.

Col. Moore moved that the nomination
of Judge Shirk be made unanimous. This
was done. A committee consisting oil
Messrs. Wallace, Moore and Rollins, was
appointed to wait on the nominee and
bring him before the convention. This
was done, faint applause greeting Judge
Shirk when he entered the hall. He at
once proceeded to addr sss the convention,
declaring that he had no accsptation
speech, and that il was only within the
past ten days that he had consented TO be 9
candidate for nomination. He wanted
Gen. Guitar, of Boone. but when he had
declined, he agreed to make the race. He
could find no language sufficient to ex-
press his thanks for the honor, but be
would prove his fealty TO the party by a
loyal service. He would fight for victory,
not for sell motives. but for the good OF
the republican party. He didn't believe
in the rip roaring style of conducting a
canvas, but he would ask Mr.. Heard,
| if that gentleman's health would
permit, to make joint canvas
with him. Judge Shirk here took
occasion to pay a high tribute to Mr..
Heard, and said that he was a gentleman
of great ability. The speaker invited pro-
hibitionists, greenbackers and the la Ior
party to come into the republican house.
hold and help him defeat his opponent.
The Judge was warmly applauded when he
finished speaking.
A call was made for Mr.. Widdecomb,
but that gentleman was not to be found.
The convention then adjourned sine die.
BIOGRAPHICAL.
Judge Shirk was born In 1913, in Frank
lin county, Pennsylvania. He was edu-
Gated in Illinois. In 1868 he began the
the study of law, attending the law school
at Albany, n. Y, graduating in 1865,
after which, he came to Warsaw, Mo. In
1873 he removed to Sedalia, where he still
resides. From 1874 to 1877 he was Judge
of the circuit court of the Seventh judicial
district. He was also prosecuting attorney
for that district for several years. He has
held other Offices of trust He is q men,
Der of the /. o. o. F., and is also q Mason.
He was married in St. Louis, in 1868, to
Miss Frances Hastisn. of Henry county,
Missouri
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-09-09
Death of a Sedalia Boy.

Sunday news reached this city that
Eddie Ives had died in Kansas City.
Eddie was a former Sedalia boy and was
universally respected. In 1871 he entered
the employ of the express company under
q. l.. Faulhauber as driver, and by his
sober habits and strict attention to BUSH
ness, step by step mounted the ladder of
esteem of the company until he was given a
position as cashier in the general Office at
Kansas City. Though but youth in
years he was man in experience, and was
thoroughly trusted by the company.
The bereaved family have the heartfelt
sympathy Of innumerable friends In this,
their great hour of trouble. The remains
were inferred at Kansas City yesterday.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-09-09
ALA WEEKLY BAZOO, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER g. 1854

of nominating a candidate for congress
had been reached, and that the secretary
would call the roll OF counties, and such as
had favorite son for the slaughter would
name him when the turn was called"
Mr.. Wallace. of Howard, waited
not for the call of the roll, but al
once proceeded TO place in. nomination
the chairman OF the convention, j. K.
Vance, OF Saline county. Mr.. Vance as
sumed the perpendicular, and modesty, but
6rmly, declined the honor. He said that
he hsd been in republican conventions
ever since he had been in this state, but he
had never desired any Office, and for this
position be felt he had neither the means
nor ability to make successful campaign.
He was sure there were better men then he
in the district. Mr.. Wallace limited OF
covert reasons for nominating Mr.. Vance,
and felt disappointed that the gentleman
had declined.
The call of counties began, and when
Cooper was reached. Mr.. Gmelich, Of Boon
vile, arose and in few eulogistic remarks
placed before the convention the name of
A. c. Widdecomb, of Boonville.
"Pettis county," called out Secretary
Schneider, and p. H. Sangree, who was in
the rear of the hall, came forward adm
very forcibly. and even eloquently, nomi-
mated Judge w. S. Shirk, of Sedalia. Mr.
Sangree's effort was creditable TO himself
and complimentary to Judge Shirk.
This closed the nominations, and Editor
S. w. Smith, OF Warsaw, arose and warmly
seconded the nomination of Judge Shirk.
The speaker paid glowing tribute to the
high qualifications of his longtime
friend.
Col. J. W. Moore, of Moniteau county,
Mr.. Widdecomb's nomination.
He was warm in his praises, declaring that
Mr.. Widdecomb was the best organizer in
the district, and was willing to contribute
of his barrel, which was quite large and
we'll lined. He obi -cted TO Judge Shirk,
because be was a railroad lawyer.
Louis Hoffman spoke for Judge Shirk in
very emphatic language.
This closed the spet ch making, and on
motion an informal ballot was taken,
which resulted in giving Shirk "a, Wide
comb Is and Vance 3.
The roll was then called, and the vote
resulted as follows:
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FOrger Arrested.

Constable Kelly, of Smithton, arrived
in the city yesterday, in quest of a young
man who had forged The name of promi-
nent gentleman of Smithton for SIS worth
of goods. The constable had been on the
road two days, and when he arrived here
had almost given up the chase. While
walking along the street he spied his man,
aud arrested him. The forger was but a
mere boy. He was taken back to Smithton
in the evening. The constable was also
looking for negro, but did not succeed in
finding him.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-09-09

Ed. >. HaTte presented his resignation as
overseer of district 4, township AZ, range
20, which was accepted and E. r. Keller
was appointed to fill the vacancy.
The personal property assessment of
Raphael Dtnny for the year 1884, was re.
duced TO S30.65, the same having been
eroneously assessed.
j. P. Routsong was appointed overseer of
road district 5, township AZ, range %
The bridge commissioners ordered to
make estimate and plans for building a
bridge across the branch running between
the lands OF John 2. Higgins and B. l..
Porter and report at next term OF court.
Court adjourned uatil 9 o'clock this
morning.
Following are the names drawn for the
grand jury Of the November term of the
Pettis county criminal court, 1884:
Geo. Spears, A. w. Blackburn, j. A.
Brent, Geo. Sheppard, J. NJ. Lee, Alex.
Wright, Dan David, Joe White, A. B.
Hoss, John Spicker', VIM. Baker, and C.
Z. Francis.
The petit jury was chosen as follows:
First Pannel-T. 81. Jenkins, \ Moffiet,
Metcalfo Smith, T. B. Price, &. E Guth-
RE, JEFF DeGarnett, John Banks, J. NJ.
Sneed, J. F. Rudy, ]. J. Yeater, B. Shobe,
G. T Brown, r. A. Stanley, Joe Hills,
Chss. Ball, Clay Hatton, Thos. Rsnfrow,
Jas. Cole, James McCampbell, E d.
White, ]. Elliott, Ed. Inhouser. Geo.
Gregg, T. B. Anderson, John Burkhart,
and H. w. Wood.
SECOND PANEL.
J. w. Greer, w. Hoffman, J. J. Gawr,
Rodney Fisher, NJ. Carton, w. L. Cross,
NJ. F. Kicks, VIM. Lee, Robert Tafender.
A. P. Morey, Aug. T. Fleischmann, Matt
Blair, c. c. Springer, Mike Mckinley, w.
z. Baum, Ben O'Bannon, Chas. Powell, L.
A. Nelson, David Ewsrt, Henry Beman, jr.,
Jas. L. Elgin, II. II. Maresn.
The following warrants were ordered
issued:
VIM. Gentry, services as county
ludge............ % 81
J. w. Purdue, same.................. 66.75
+. b. Taylor, same. 65.oZ
J. G. Johnson, services as road and
bridge commissioner .......... $500
Dram shops licenses were issued to j. T.
Derieux, of Houstonis, and Jas. Glass, jr.,
CT this city.
The bridge commissioner presented his
report, showing that the bridges across
Reds branch and Pinhook road
had been built which report, was received
and a warrant ordered issued fer S454 to
VIM. Manger, the contractor, for construc-
ton of same.
The bridge commissioner was ordered TO
make estimate of cost and specifications
for building bridge over Turkey crossing,
over Sedalia and Marshall road, also for
bridge across the stream between sections
q and %, township AZ, range %, and re-
port at the next meeting OF the county
court.
A warrant for S7l.66 was ordered issued
TO e. G. Heard, for salary as prosecuting
attorney, for August, 1884, and fee III case
Of W. p. Riley, vs. Pettis county.
The matter of sewerage for the new court
house was referred 10 a committee of three,
consisting of g. c. Heard, b q. Wilkerson
and Samuel Siahl.
A warrant for SSS25 was ordered issued
to B. Rees for building bridges.
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Married.

Mr.. Buck Fleming, the popular yard
man, was recently married to Miss Allie
Rector, a charming young lady of the
northeastern part of the county. The
happy couple arrived in this city yester-
day evening and will make their future
home here. Dir. Fleming has innumera-
bic friends in the city with whom the
BAzoo unites in congratulations.
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A warrant for $40 was ordered issued to
the Seialia Democrat company for work
Court adjourned till srst Monday in DC
tober.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-09-09
Acid Phosphate, A
Valuable Nerve Tonic.

DR.. G c. OLMsTEAD, Milwaukee, Wis,
says: 81 have used it in my practice ten
years, aud consider it a valuable nerve
tonic"
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-09-09
COUNTY COURT.
Yesterdays Session-An Unusual
Large Number of Warrants Or
dered Issued.

County court met yesterday, sl' the judi
ges and officers present. Warrants were
ordered issaed as follows:
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-09-09

The chair announced that the critical
point In the work Of the convention, that
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-09-09
lie Will be the Sacrifice of the
Sixth District Republic
cans for Congress.
Meeting Yesterday Of the Con
vention to Place a Candi-
date Against Heard.
Full Account of the Proceedings
OF a Very Dry and Spirit
lees Gathering.

The republicans of the Sixth congress
sional district met in convention at the
city hall yesterday, for the purpose of plac
ing candidate for congress In the field.
Hon. p. II. Sangree, chairman of the dis.
tTict committee, raped the convention 10
order at little before the dinner hour
and, after pointing Out the seats to be &C.
Cupled by the delegates, named j. r
Vance, of Saline county, as temporary
chairman Mr.. Vance was elected, and
conducted to the chair. He returned very
brief thanks for the honor conferred, and
wound up by suggesting that the conven-
tion al once proceed to business. On mo-
tion OF P. II. Sangree, August Schneider, of
Sedalia, was elected temporary secretary.
Col. J. w. Moore, of Moniteau county,
moved that the chair appoint committees
on permanent organization, credentials,
resolutions and order of business. On
suggestion, the committee on credentials
was instructed to embrace the duty of the
one on rules and order of business.
Wallace, of Howard county, moved
that the temporary organization be
made permanent. Carried. Sangree, Of
Pettis, moved that the committee on Gre
deniials also be the one on resolutions.
This met with warm opposition, and the
motion, by consent OF the second, was with
drawn.
The chair, assisted by the chairmen of
the different county delegations, then sp-
pointed the following committees:
CREDENTIALS.
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A Runaway Captured by a Conductor
RreVItIes.

H.F. Kuck was fined $50 by the Mayor
Yesterday for keeping his place OF busl-
ness open on sunday.
The city ordinance prohibiting the driv-
ing of teams through lanes Is being en-
forced. One case Of driving through FORK
street lane was in the Police Court yes
terday.
Jake Slater, negro, was arrested and
fined So or ten days Imprisonment, IN the
Police Court yesterday, for assaultlng
another negro, William Robertson, IN j..
L. Dekle's store, 213 Congress street,
Thursday night.
The police are going for the draymen
and others who hitch their horses TO trees
and squares in violation of the city Ordi
nances. Two cases were in the Mayors
Court Yesterday for hitching horses TO the
railing around Reynolds square.
The active. exempt and honorary men,
bers Of the Irish Union Society are re-
ouested 10 meet at the house Of James
Ray,On Washington square, at $3.50 O'Clock
tomorrow afternoon, TO arrange Tor the
celebration Of the SOciety's 3lth annlYer-
sary.
The regular monthly meeting of the
JASPER Mutual Loan Association was
held last night at Metropolitan Hail and
$4,000 loaned as follows: $1,000 at 49, per
cent: 1000 at 43 per cent; $1,000 at AZ
per cent: $1,000 at AZ per cent; $1,000
at Az per cent.
MIR. Frank f. Keilbach, clerk in the Of
fee OF the Clerk Of the Superior Court,
was seriously bitten a few days ago by
a vicious dog belonging to man named
q. ", Pardue. The wounds were dressed,
and Yesterday the owner OF the brute was
placed on the police information docket
and fined So for allowing the animal to
run at large in the streets.
Mr.. Harding's discourse last night on
eTbe Good ConfessiOn"-its position in
the plan Of salvatiOn-was an able and
effective effort, delivered in his logical but
pleasant and entertaining manner. and
was attentively listened to by a respectful
audience. He announced no meeting for
tonight, but services at IL a. m, p. N.
and AS p. m, on Sunday.