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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-16

United States steamer Nyanza, he par
ticipated in the capture OF Mobile and
in receiving the surrender OF the Con-
federate fleet. The gallant officer was
subsequently assigned to the command
of the naval forces in Mississippi sound.
He was honorably discharged from the
navy at his own request in January,
1866.
Mr.. Boutelle then went into business
in New York city. He assumed the edi-
torial management of a Bangor (Me.)
newspaper in 1870 and four years after
bought the controlling ownership of the
property. In 1876 lie was delegate to
the National Republican Convention. He
was unanimously nominated for Con
gress in 1880. Mr.. Boutelle was elected
n representative at large to the Forty
eighth Congress and was elected to tie
Forty-ninth, the Fiftieth, and Fifty-frst
Congresses.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-16

or Maine, Named for secretary of,


Charles A. Boutelle, who lives at Ban
gor, Maine, was born at Damarlscotta'
Lincoln county, that State, February y,
1889. His father was shipmaster and
man Of considerable means. After
Charles had attended the public schools
at Brunswick he was sent to Yarmouth
Academy, but did not proceed to enter
college, as he preferred to follow the
business of his father. On his re-
turn from voyage in 1862 he volun-
teered TO serve in the United States
navy and was appointed acting mas
ter in the service. Mr.. Boutelle
served in the North and South Atlantic
and West Gulf squadrons, and took part
in many hard fight. While an officer
OF the United States steamer Sassacus ne
was promoted TO lieutenant "for gal
LIANT conduct in the engagement with the
Confederate ironclad Albemarle. Mayo,
1864. Afterwards, in command OF the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-16
AnEfDrtghI Judge.

At murder trial:
Judge: "Before you begin your testi-
nony, Mr.. Prisoner, it Is my duty to in
struct You that you are not obliged to
give any statement eliminating yourself.
Proceed, sir, with your story"
Prisoner: "Wel, your Honor, I'll
own up at the very outset that | shot the
man.
Judge: "Oh. you acknowledge that,
DO You? And upon what proyocation,
pray
Prisoner: DWELL. your Honor, it was
only ten days after election. and he
came in the cars. cornered me in a seat,
and began to talk tariff.
Omnes What
Prisoner: "Ies, your Honor and
Gentlemen of the Jury and when |
warned him, he yanked out what he
called tabuIated statement Of the COM
paratiye compensation Of all the wage
workers of the world and began to dish
that out to me, and"
Judge: "Great Scott Gentlemen
of the Jury, you are instructed to bring
in a verdict Of justifable homicide"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-16
Tired or Cabinet-s1akfnE.
lSt Panl Press Pi0neer.l

A sad-eyed, detected looking man sat
on a nail key in country store down in
the centre OF the State. A drummer
from st. Paul. having finished his bust
ness with the proprietor. aceosted the
lugubrious individual and inquired the
cause of his woe.
"Oh, don't somehow seem TO be Of
any use in this world, " replied the man.
Bow so 2"
81 don't seem 10 catch on like the
rest of folks"
"What are you trying to catch on TOP"
"Poiitics.
Politics. eh 4? Been trying to con-
struct Cabinet, mebbe?"
"Yes, I've made Cabinet. It's this, a"
and the disconsolate man drew a greasy
sheet Of legal cap from his pocket and
read the following:
For Secretary OF State-Me.
For Secretary of the Treasury-John.
For Secretary of the Interior m1y's
husband
For Attorney Genornl- Dan. Sanders,
brother-in-law OF mine.
For Secretary OF War-Pete, my bro
Their.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-16

"Mrs. Faintheart, tell you that it's
an imposition that will no longer tole-
rate You've fed these accursed tramps
so much that they make my grounds a
sort OF Mecca. There are half dozen
of the rufiians out there now, and if they
don't leave in few minutes | willgo out
and shoot them.
"Do, loyey. I've been hungering for
a new pet name for you, aud such an act
will enable me to call you my precious
old iconoclast.
"What Heaven forbid !"
"No it won't either, if you fulfil your
threat, for in that case you'll surely be
destroying the idle"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-16

For Secretary OF tho Nsvy--Me. at
odd spells, when / amt Secrotaryin' OF
state.
For Postmaster Gcneral-lRastus Haw-
kius, nephew OF mine. 80,
swell, isn't thata first.class Cabinet?"
"Fair. / sent it to General Harrison,
but he won't have it.
"How 40 you know
"Oh, know he won't. He don't feel
under obligation enough. Isent 1t soon's
he was 'leeted, an amt heard blamed
word from it since. It's no use, | tell
you; I'm an unfortunate, and don't care
a durn whether another lection comes
of again or not.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-16

tention made by Isaiah V. Williamson,
of devoting 81, 900, coo for the object
stated. We understand that the I'd
vantages of this noble act OF philan-
thropy will be open to white and colored
boys alike.
Mr. Williamson is q bachelor in his
eighty-sixth year. He was born the son
OF a poor farmer, at Penn's Manor,
Bucks county. Pa. When he was twelve
years old he was engaged at country
store, Rockingham, Bucks county. He
had been to school little, but his earlier
years had been characterized by toll and
privation. After nine years OF service
at the store he went to Philadelphia,
where he was engaged by a dry goods
house. He learned the business
thoroughly while filling this engagement,
which lasted several years, and then went
into business for himself. Being pros
porous man he was considered q good
catch by manageable girls, oneof whom
in the year 1897 planned to inyeigle him
into marriage. The plan niscarried
and Mr.. Williamson has fought
shy of the fair sex ever since. he con-
tinued to make money and to make a
charitable use Of it. His benefac-
tions have been made very wisely in
gifts for educational purposes, to hospi-
tails, and benevolent societies, and to the
worthy poor. many Of whom have not
known from whom relief, the more well
come because unexpected, has come.
The oytent Of his bOuntles I'D to the
present time is unknown excepting TO
himself. Now he crowns the beautiful
edifice Of noble life with the appropria-
ton of Sl2, 900, 600, ont of his fortune Of
500. goo, 600, to an object which every
good citizen must commend.
The old man lives in Philadelphia
with his niece. He still attends at his
place Of business when strong enough to
do so. Owing to the inirmities of age
he has given the Board OF Trustees en-
tire charge OF the plans for the indus
trial school.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-16
A Queer LaHsuit.

The descendants of old Amos Benham,
OF New Haven. are having lively row
among them for the possession Of the
store teeth of their revered ancestor.
Amos in his old age went to New York
and purchased a full set OF false-teeth,
with gold plates, valued at over $50. He
exhibited them to his friends with much
pride, and for years the teeth were the
wonder and admiration OF the town. At
last the old man died and the teeth were
buried with him. Not long since Gilbert
Benham, nephew of the deceased, an
nounced that he was going to get those
teeth, and last week opened the ground
and secured them. The other members
OF the family are furious and lawsuit
for the possession OF the teeth is the re-
suit.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-16
mann, Nnor u,. C.,ac,,v.

"Remus. what was the matter with
you last night ?"
"wid me. boss ? Haint yo' speaker
latin bout some ndder gentleman :"
"No, indeed; | saw you. and you
had evidently been indulgiDg. II You
were not really full you had evidently
been taking something.
"Well, boss. rs ready ter own mp ter
de fac dat did take JUS one ginny-hsn
offen Squar Caekle's roos', but | wants
yer ter know, sab, dat / kin kyar mo-
dan dat
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-16
4 pe,nonsIrntIon

81 am astonished, Mr.. Ticker to hear
Won call Mr.. Wees benevolent man.
Why sir, it was only the other day that
| heard him say that be wished he had a
well big enough to drown my whole
family in. "
.'Exactly to the point, my dear fellow
Does Mt that demonstrate him to DO a
well-Wisher ?"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-16

Stranger (n town.: "Say, mister.
what's that terrible disturbance down
below 2"
Citizen (of Park Row: "Sure, there
do be man murdered at the Brooklyn
Bridge intrancs, sor.
Stranger ''Grscions Have the police
found the assassin 2"
Citizen: "No, sor but OF behave they
have managed to capture the corpse. ~
JUDGE
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-16
A Fntr GDucessiOu.

"You will admit, my dear. now that
the carpet is down, that have shown
considerable skill, or faculty of adjust
ment, in making it lit this ROOM"
"Well, | cant call it skill, exactly,
but l will admit now that look closely
at the carpet-that it's-it' - tackled.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-16
A Lay Pun.

"I never go into to your hennery in
the spring, Fowler, but | am reminded
of a mica-quarTy."
"a mica-quarry I don't under
stand how my hennery can suggest
that"
"You don't? Why it certainly seems
to be made up OF thin layers"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-16

1t is maintained, with some reason,
that in the medical profession quacks
are indigenous to the hydropathic school (;
true it is, certainly, that IN this school
ducks are most abundant.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-16
,sarAH v. WILLIAMSON.
or Philadelphia. 10 Estabifsh o." In
dustrIsi school for Boys.

A Board of Trustees, consisting OF
seven leading men Of Philadelpnis, have
begun work in the direction OF es'so-
fishing a great industrial school for boys.
Their action is in pursuance OF the in
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-16

under Colonel Robert z. Rodes. be was
elected major and afterward lieutenant
colonel. In 1863 ne was appointed a
brigadier-general, but resigned the COM
mand assigned him, which was in Vir-
ginia, in order 70 assume the colonelcy
Of his regiment. succeeding in this capa-
city an officer killed in battle. The same
year he was again appointed brigadier-
general, this time to command brigade
which included his own regiment. Upon
the close OF the war he opened an Office
at Selma, where he still resides He
was chosen presidential elector for the
State at large in 1876, and voted for
Tilden and Hendricks.
Mr.. Morgan is distinguished for his
attainments and good Judgment. He is
exceedingly gentlemanly in his relations
with those who meet him in official and
social intercourse.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-16

The son OF great humorist may
claim to be chip off the old block and
yet be nothing but a willing.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-16
What is ScrofuIa

It r. that impurity in the blood, which. accumu.
lating in the glands OF tho neck, produces un'
slightly Jumps or swellings; which causes painful
running sores on the arms, legs, or feet; which
DEVELOPS ulcers In the eyes ears, or nose, often
causing blindness or deafness; which Is the origin
OF pimples, cancerous groBths. or many other
Manifestations usually ascribed to " humors."
Itisamore formidable enemy than consumption
or cancer alone. for scrofula combines the worst
possible features OF both. Being the most ancient
tits the most general Of an diseases or affections
for very few persons ara eutiyey free from H.
How can it be cured Iy taking Hoods sarsa
parlls which. by the cures it has accomplished,
often when other medicines have failed. has
proven Itself to be potent and peculiar msdicins
for this disease. For al affections OF the blood
Hoods Sarsaparillai is uuequa'led, and some Of the
cures Il has effected are realty wonderful. II you
suffer from scrofuls In any OF It's various forms
DO sure to give hoods sarsapar.lia trial.
Hoods SaYsaparilla
Sold by all druggists. 81 six for s.. Prepared only
Dy c. l. HOOD & CO., Apotheearies, Lowell, Mass.
100 Doses One Dollar
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-16

Now comes on the yule.tide; when
the bachelor uncle becomes a setter
among the haunts of children and vigor-
ously wags the nursery tale.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-16
Doses One Dollar

and all nature assumes a Wintry
aspec,. those who are prudent aud
economical will begin to look about
Cor protection against DID weather,
WHEN gsaqss % % 1GPr anc aa aS 's a9G
BES50N's PLASTER arc recognized as
the mos. important household ne
THE G 0eyassso i9. pG,is g has ssaura
lated household. az the most Yalua-
BE external remedy known tor
LEAVES S sS cod ,. Ca'2, c psas PaG n
bagO, and all aches and pains pecu-
liar 10 this sea. OF u me year wing
BEGIN % i9 sT sS n goDq ssgty sNs ssa
honce buyers should Away AK for
Benson and refuse an others, thus
TO FALL sp S0F Fa9esp Pr9d np to Sea.
bury 4 Johnson n Piait street New
YORK. for a copy Of Ins'Tueti0Hs
Fr0nt the Doctor, O valuable house
hold book. o. li-1h. Su&ru tJy l9nr
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-16

Amateur rget-practice is not apt to
develop comforting reflections; "lead
astray" is always the dominant sugges-
ton Of such indulgences.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-16

or she Republican National Com
IattIee.

William Wade Dudley was born at
Weathersfeld, VT, August 81, 1872
His education was begun at Danvllle,
VT. and continued in New Haven, Conn.,
where he prepared TO enter the class OF
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-16

The brainless acrobat is nevertheless a
dangerous fellow in his way. Many a
man has been knocked out by an empty
tumbler.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-16
THE
WONDERFUL Spring
Performing Almost Miraculous Cures.
THOMPSON'S
BRONINE AND ARSENIC WATER.
USEQUALLED By ANY WATER OR MEDI-
ClNE-THE POOL THAT CURED TIE
DISCOVERIES SORE HANDS.

THOUSANDS OF INyALIDs ARE DRAGGING
OUT A MISERABLE EXISTENCE BECAUSE OF
THEIR IGNORANCE OF TIE REMEDY Ma
TURF HAS PLACED WITHIN THEIR GRASP
OTHERS PREFER TO BE sKEPTICAL AND
SUFFER BECAUSE IT COSTS SIX DOLLARS @
TO SECURE THF WONDERFUL THoMPso~s
BROMINg AND ARSENIC WATERPROOF AsHE
COUNTY, " c.. SUFFICIENT TO CURE THEM.
AGREAT WATER FOR ALL CoNvALE5CENTs.
II Is sparkling and tssteless. IL purlhes the
blood and beauties tho complexion Pamphlets
with analysis and certificates free.
We shall keep a stock Of the above popular
water on hand and make no charge for delivery.
Price So case Of six gallOas.
X. L. CHRISTIAN & Co,
de 9-eodtJa6 Fancy Groceis.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-16
AKnorfr Question.

"Pat, You know something about pigs
don't yon ?"
- little, sor an trough Dim pre-
pared to shot"
every good Then can you tell me
why pigs tail is always made with
curly-cue
"Dade an l can. It's a knot be
always TOTES in 'imseh to kape his back
bone from shlippin' out sor. "
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-16

The excellence OF an oyster does not
wholly depend upon its flavor the Gull
Ter has q good deal to do with it.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-16
FURS
{. G.GUyTHER'SS
ESTABLISHED A. D. 1sg0l
ISL Fyh a0enafe,
NEW YORK.

Seal-Skin Alaska Jackets
at 5S5, 500, 1925, $3.50.
Seal-Skin Alaska SacqueS
at Sl25, $50, 5000, $3.50.
Seal-SkiD Alaska Wraps
at 800, $ll5, 1928, $3.50.
SeaI-Skin Alaska listers and ClOakS
at $500, $3.50, $500.
All in new and exclusive designs
and perfect in lit.
MufS, CapeS, BOaS, Collars of all
varieties.
Seal-Skin Caps and Gloves, Gen.
tlemen'S Fur-Lined Goats, Robes,
Rugs, sc.
Orders by mail OF information desired win re-
ceiye special and prompt attention, When sus-
toners are known 70 the house. or satisfactory
references arc furnished, goods will be seat on
approval dc 2-Sp, Tu&W
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-16
WADE wMIPPLE'E wHIMs.
For the Dispatch.l

It has been demonstrated that perjury
will sometimes win case perjury.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-16

Tat NcIOFT.
Wien LADY Caste her coachman weG
Her friends Indignant were. and said
Her action vulgar was--lOw- bred,
Erroneous.
TIE knew not Patrick's lucky star
Had brought hin income from sfar,
Left by an uncle who was par
SimOniOus.
"We cannot understand" said one,
"why you this hOrrid deed have done;
It's incom oaiible-you shun
Geniility.n
"True. Incompatible thereat
said Mrs. Caste. "but, neigh Dor, that
Ny motive wBs-hls lncome-P4t-
Ability
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-16

Old newspapers for sale at this Office
prica. IS cents Der hundred
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-16

were diverted TO stock jobbing, in which
he realized and dissipated several for
tunes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-16
NEW GOODS
JUST RECEIVED FOR
CHRISTMAS
Holiday Trade

A large assortment Of thu latest designs IN
artistic POT iEkN. BlsQDE, aud OdlNA uhNt-
MENTs, c0u-istlqg in part NJ Royal Nor.~''rf
ye'ot.ne. F0leyian. hhinish crown. Golr.a
CARLSBAD Tapestry. Ola Nail. Nei'um. ans ms1f
Other wares aud ornaments suitable ief a.-
DING ant CHRIS lNAo Presents.
Our stock OF Dinner Sets. ieo Nefs, Gam" Hf.'
FISH Sets, oyster Sc "a, lcc-C rran srts hreaA 40
Sets. and Washstaud sets b. complete BOO variety
Of patterns and a. prices fo suit fte rmr-.
Our STOCK ~ LAMPS is ful' ani com .e'o, con
sisting OF Piano Lamps. Banquet ianp., fi.f
PaTl0r Lamps. Library swinging lamps. SD.
dents Lamps, AMI no celebrated hrts-.e'
LBmps and Leader Electric lamps. VII. .4 HN
more light than any other lamps mole. 90 81
bottom prices. .,
our stock u HOUSE FURNI@HIS0~ ani llH
GOODS Is largo and complete aud Toi as-'''rL
our stock Ot CUT, ItEo-kN. a.i hl'n'
GLASSWARE IL large and al ihat .D4ll % i'
sired b. select from.
Our stock OF lLNER-PLAItD"A hf r ooE
complete Of tho latest designs IN ia.t' 'orrV
ana OF the best MAKES
Our STOCK OF TABLE CUTLERY IS fl.leaiR go
assorted In QuRiiues and price,.
All u the above goods viii Do sqil 30 fey
prices
We invite all who are DESTROYS ~ rurt''
goods Ia our line iD give us q call AIi 900 i..
themselves. We viii cndcayor O. mako % T"
their interest ~ purchas OF us
Il. b. TAYLOR x CO..
IOli EAST iAIN STREET
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1888-11-08

ed by barrel could play this sort of
games, it occurred to us that there
was no telling what he might not do
with his head loose. This idea, and
the feeling that he might put his
head out Of the barrel, or the barrel
head out. or get us out of our head,
had a most demoralizing effect. Sud-
denly, by coup de man act, we
stood the barrel on end, with the
pigs headquarters in the air, and
thought we had the match won; but
the animal wiggled down in the bar
rel, and as we lowered it on its side
to prevent his weight annoying him
any further, he made an extraordi-
nary movement. He smashed out
the barrel head, and as we had HIM
by the leg, dragged us after him IL
to the barrel. When We let go, to
prevent the nails IN the barrel from
tearing our new clothes, we found
ourselves in the barrel and the pig
in field about half mile from the
house, A woman who had been sit
ting on the steps to act as referee
gave the match to the pig.--Cars0n
(NeU.) Appeal.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1888-11-08
Mendon. Items.
Received too late for last issue.
The hotel is nearly finished.
SIFTINGS.

The hotel is nearly finished.
The new dress-making and mllli-
merry shop is worth noticing.
There was a wreck just north of
town on the Santa Fe railroad last
week. Fortunately no lives were
lost.
Miss Regina Smith, of Hurrican
Branch, has returned to Marceline
to resume the dress-making busi-
ness.
Edward Shoop is building a neat
residence, which will be a great i'm
provement to the northeast part OF
town.
MARRIED AT Marceline, last Fri
day evening, Miss Bessie NcFall an
VIM. Thomas, Rev. Father Burke
officiating.
The harness maker who has for
merly been in Rothville, like every
body of good judgment, is going to
build and 90 into business here.
The views of the writer are that as
long as whisky is distilled it will be
drunk. Then why not stop the max
ing of 1t when other things can be
for it.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1888-11-08
Catching a Pig.

There are many things in this
world that look comparatively easy,
but which trial demonstrates calls
forth a mans most serious efforts
We have always labored under the
impression that q sixty pound pig
could be grabbed by the hiud-leg
aud carried off with comparative
ease by a man of ordinary size. This
crude idea, however, has loOsened
its grip on US during the last few
days. Last Thursday we ambled mp
to pig. like a member of the Man
haitian ball club getting on deck for
strike, and reached for his hind
leg. Just then he had to take step
we had not expected him to make,
and the leg was not there vny more.
Several more reaches were made, but
they all fell short and what was the
most surprising part of it, the pig,
which was so absorbed in its roofing
that he never looked up, always hap
pened to move just in time to be
missed. While regarding it as a CO.
Incid dance (for the animal did not
even know we were there, we stole
up so quietly) it was one of those
annoying condolences that Is not
easy to account for. If we were
writing a treatise on coincidence we
should give this prominent place.
Presently we got the animal in a
corner, and in order TO be sure, fell
down on it bodily. Again one of
those provoking chance movements
took place. The pig took two steps
to gather a potato, and we fell fat
on the place where the pig had been.
Then he looked aronud for the first
time, and percelying US lying there,
his astonishment and trotted
: sn astonished at see
ing a man lying there on 81
ach, splitting gravel out of his mou- '
that he went off and stuck his head
IN barrel to give his brain a rest.
Then we slid up quietly, and by a
finely calculated cryptogramus move
ment, snatched him by the hInd-leg,
THIS was what probably caused the
barrel to rise up suddenly and hit
us on the nose. The wrestling match
seemed to begin at this point. First
we got a collar -and-elbUw hold on
the barrel and stood it on Its head.
Then the pig got grapevine lock
and threw US over the barrel. Then
we got a Cornish grip on the animal
and threw him, and were IN turn
downed by the barrel. Then we got
a baIf-Nelson Graco-Roman lock on
the pigs neck, but it got out with
half a turn and somersault and
grabbed us by the seat of the trou-
sers. Claim of foul disallowed by
female referee Oh the front steps, on
the ground that the pigs tail had al
so been grabbed in the turn. Then
the pig, with a new style of wrest'
ling heretofore unknown to US, turn
ed somersault. If pig biiDdtold'
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1888-11-08

The courts are engaged in trying
two of the most important will cases
on record, the wills being those of
A. T. Stewart and Samuel J. Tildeu.
Thus far the most interesting dcvel-
opment is the additional proof that
the wiliest lawyer cannot draw up a
will which other lawyers and dis
gruntled heirs cannot tear to pieces.
The amunts involved in these two
contests reach into the many mil
lions. Probably $4,000, 900 are at
stake, and the lawyers will get fat
pickings, no matter how the cases
are decided.