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The H. & 0. RAILROAD.

The contemplated railroad
from Hannibal, through Kirksville
to Omaha, is not the product of a
forlorh hope by any means, but
one that gives rich promise of an
early andlspeedy consummation.
No part of our state ever presented
q more inviting field for railroad
development than does the section
through which this line is project
ed. On either side, for many miles
is as fine an agricultural and stock
growing country as can be found
in the west. And this is true of the
entire route, except where it pass
es through the rich coal fields of
Adair and Putnam counties, and,
even here the hills produce blue
grass, wheat and clover abundant
ly, and the valleys are as fertile as
can be found anywhere. A map
of the country for five miles on
each side of the line, with a state
ment of agricultural productions
would make an enviable showing
for the examination of capitalists,
and would certainly create an in
terest in the development of he
road.
Again the people along this line
will take a peculiar interest in its
speedy completion; for, it will, to a
great extent be under their con.
troll, as portion of the capital
must be obtained directly from
them by private subscription.
This will enable them to have a
material influence in causing it to
pass through certain points.
We find an example of this
method of building a railroad in
the construction of the Chicago
and Alton through this state.
When this line was built bust
ness men and farmers all along
the line subscribed literally and
stock was issued them for every
dollar subscribed. The road was
rushed to completion and the stock
was then bought up by capitalists,
and Immediately went to par.
The road has ever been paying
one, and has been Of incalculable
benefit to the country through
which it runs.
There is no reason why the
Hannibal and Omaha line cannot
be built rs was the Chicago and
Alton, and become its equal if not
its superior in every respect.
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Memorial Services.

At a meeting of the general ex-
ecutlve committee G. A. r. to ar.
range for Decoration and Memoir
al, May 3Oth, 1888, the following
business was transacted: James ii.
kinnear was elected grand mar
shal of the day; B. f. Heiney was
appointed master of ceremonies.
The committee is working on a
program that will be published
next week. The posts of the coun-
ty are cordially invited to attend
ss organized bodies or otherwise
as they may decide. All are invited
to be present and take part in this
our annual strewing of flowers upon
the graves of the nations dead.
BY ORDER Con-.
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Sperry Notes.

sperry is in hourishing condi-
ton.
A fine rain Sunday and the
present fine weather is causing a
rapid growth in vegetation.
Our school at Sperry, under
the management of Maggie Voss,
is doing good work.
Our merchant, d. e. Williams is
slowly improving after a long i'll
ness. He has a largeer stock of
goods than ever and is doing a
fine business.
Considerable corn has been
planted in this neighborhood.
Mrs. Albert Garner is quite sick.
The martial band meets every
Saturday evening. W. f. A.
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Republican Mass Meeting.

There will be mass meeting of
the Republicans of Adair county,
in accordance with the action taken
by the Republican State Central,
Congressional and County Central
Committee, at kirksville Missouri
in the Masonic Hall at one o'clock
p. m. Saturday, May 18th, 1888.
For the purpose of selecting seven
delegates to the Republican State
Convention at Sedalia, Mo, on
Tuesday May the 18th, 1881 and
for selecting seven delegates to the
Republican Congressional conven-
ton at Kirksville, Mo-, on May the
22d, 1883. j. r. MUsIcK,
S. S. MCLAUGHLIN Ch'rm.
Sec'y.
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FOR coLLEBToR.

70
ofce.of Collector for Adair county, subject to
the decision OF the voters at the Republican
Primary election W j BRASFlELD.
I hereby announce myself as a candidate for
the Office of collector, subject to the decision
of the voters at the Republican primary cleo
ton SALMON OTTO.
We are authorized to announce JACOB
SANDS as Candidate for the Office VI Collec-
tor, subject to the decision of the voters at the
Republican Primary.
We are authorized to announce T. W FICKEL
as candidate for the Office of Collector sub
ject to thadecisiOn of the voters at the Repub-
/ lican Primary.
We are authorized to announce r. L. OAR
ROW as a candidate for the Office OF Collector,
| subject to the decision of the voters at the
| Republican Primary.
| 1t has been moved and seconded that E. o.
| GATES be the Republican nominee for the
office of Collector. This motion is to De heard
and determined at the Republican primary,
FRIDAY June 1st lssS. All who are in favor OF
the boye motion will signify the same by vot-
| ing for me on that DAY. Respectfully,
Z. o. GATES.
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BRASHEAR PICKUPS.
Dolngs in and About that Thriving
Little CITY.


Little City.
p. d. Grubb of Gibbs was in
town Saturday.
VIM. Smith, a prosperous farm
er, living five mile west of Bra
shear was in town Saturday.
j. M. Landes spent Friday OF
last week in Kirksville.
At the meeting of the town
council Thursday night, May
Sd the following officers were
elected: For mayor, r. Davidson;
for treasurer, r. L. Prince; for
clerk, Jas. Hawkins; for marshal
B. G. McBroom.
S. B. Barr went to Edna last
Saturday.
B. G. McBroom performed his
first official act on Friday last by
arresting peddler.
Playing marbles is the favorite
game with our citizens at the
present; big and little, old and
young, engage in the sport.
Mr.. Hains Of the north part of
town has put a new fence in front
of his residence, which adds much
to its appearance.
Candidates were rather numer-
Gus with us last week. We noticed
the following persons handshak-
ing with good republicans: Alex
Rowlison, Robt. Darrow, Doug.
Murphy, Theo. Brigham and Geo.
T. Williams,
Robt. Moore has put more shelv-
ing in his store to make room for
his increasing stock.
Messrs S. P. Barr, E. E. David
son, Frank Cook, and W. G. Tuttle
and Misses Kate Barr, Millie
Boone, Gertie Hopkins and Allie
Wiseman were entertained at the
residence of Mr.. and Mrs. j. e.
Landes last Saturday evening.
BIG. McBroom and j. S. Boone
made pleasure trip to Locust
Hill last Sunday.
S. 2. Barr has been put at the
head Of the musical department of
the memorial exercises. Good
music may be expected.
I Is it not about time we were
talking up fourth of July cele-
bration? Let the citizens hold q
mass meeting; if we cannot have a
railroad we can have celebration.
Notices nave been posted to hold
a special school meeting the 2Sth
of May to determine a loan to
build a new school house. There
should be a full vote and fair
count to prevent any kicking.
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Greentop Crumbs.
Quite a rain last night and still

Quite a rain last night and still
raining.
Fine weather for wheat and
grasses. We had considerable
of blow last Thursday, though no
damage was done in this immedi-
ate locality, but in the northeast
part of the county some houses
were demolished, roofs blown from
barns and timber broken, but We
have not heard of any one getting
hurt.
Mr.. Heiliger was quite sick all
week with sore throat, but is con-
siderably better at this time. w.
S. Gatlin is on the sick list also.
Our merchants did a thriving
business Saturday.
Mr.. Miller the lumberman of
Kirksville is erecting a branch
office at this place. This will be
quite help to Greentop and very
convenient for the people of this
section, as it will save them the ex-
pense of going to Kirksville, or
other places to buy their lumber.
We welcome Mr.. Miller and hope
his trade will be such that he will
have no reason to discontinue his
business at this place.
We understand the school board
has hired our present teachers for
next years school.
News Is very scrarce so we will
close for this time.
May Sth. UNCLE ToM.
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in call upon Prof. Mason and
committee appointed to call a
mass meeting of the Sunday school
workers on Friday, June 1st:
Prof. Sheldon, j. G. Carothers, J.
NJ. Greene, o. s. Bright, W. t.
Baird, G. NJ. Osenbaugh, Rev.
Sharp, Stella Brigham, Simpson
Ely, Frank Rowland, Mrs. FL. NJ.
Tingley, Alice Johnston.
c. NJ. OsENBAUGH, SEC.
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Strayed

Strayed from J. W. Posey four
miles southeast of Green City,
Sullivan county, Mo, one dark
iron gray mule, 2 years old past,
blind in right eye, reached close;
last heard from about one mile
east of Stahl; finder will be liber-
ally rewarded by addressing as
aboya
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Hello! What is it2.

1t is the victory Fulkerson's
Holland Balm has won over
Rheumatism. Neuralgia, and as
other Aches and Pains; Kill
pain when all others fail, For
lame backs it is sure cure.
rice 30 cents; sold by J. G. jam
o Il, Ag ent.
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PROSECUTING ATTOREY.

We are authorized to announce JOHN W.
JOHNSTON I'd candidate for reelection to
the office of Prosecuting Attorney, subject to
the decision of the voters at the Republican
primary.
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A. P. WILLARD, M. D
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON

Continues to practice in all branches OF the
profession. Special attention given to
chronic diseases. Office up stairs in brick
block north side square. Hours from to l2
a. N. and to p. IN.
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FOH ASSESSOR.

We are authorized to announce RICHARD
l.. HAMILTON of NiHsveh township as can
didate for assessor, subject to the decision of
the voters at the Republican primary.
We are authorized to announce JAMES A.
BRANNAMAN of Morrow township as acan-
didate for the Office of assessor, subject to the
decison of the voters at the Republican prima-
ry.
We are authorized to announce j. S. NAT
TER of Nineveh township as candidate for
assessor subjec to the decision of the voters
at the Republican primary.
We are authorized to announce j. J. Nc
lFIOSH as q candidate for the office of assess
or, subject to the voters at the Republican pri-
mary.
We are authorized to announce ALEXAND-
Err G. ROWL1SSON of Clay township as a can
didate for assessor, subject to the decision of
the voters at the republican primary,
We are authorized to announce the name of
HOMER c. HARRINGTON as q candidate for
the Office of County assessor subject to the Re-
publican primary.
we are authorized to announce S. C.ZIGLER
of walnut township as candidate for the
Office OF assessor subject TO the decision of the
Republican primary.
We are authorized to announce JOHN
LANTZ of Pettis township as candidate for
the Office of assessor, subject t the decision
-. NA4S 'OtSAc O. thO pi
SCHOOL COMMISSIONER.
We are authorized to announce j. o.
TRUITT of Liberty township as candi date
for the office of School Commissioner for
Adair county subject to the decision of the
Republican primary,
FOR SHERIFF.
We are authorized to announce c. F. WILL
LlAMS of Benton township candidate for
Sheriff, subject to the decision of the voters at
the Republican primary.
We are authorized to announce E. II.
KNAPP as a candidate for Sheriff subject to
the decision Of the voters at the Republica n
primary
We are authorized to announce JOHN
kOEHLMYER of Pettis township as candi-
date for the Office of Sheriff subject to the de-
cisien of the voters at the Republican primary.
We are authorized to announce "DOUG"
MURPHY of Benton township as a candidate
for the Office of sheriff, subject to the decision
of the voters at the Republican, primary.
We are authorized to announce JOHN LEWIS
of Benton township, as candidate for sheriff
subject to the decision of the voters at ths Re
publican primary.
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CoNsTABLE-BENToN TOWNSHIP.

We are authorized to announce COLUMBUS
U. BARNES as q candidate for the Office of
Constable for Benton township subject to the
decision of the voters at the Republican prima-
ry.
LIS as candidate for the Office of Constable
for Benton township subject to the decision
of the voters at the Republican primary.
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JUDGE FIRST DISTRICT.

We are authorized to announce r. y. Toll
Ei of Polk tip. as candidate for re- election to
the office of county Judge. First District. sub
ject to the decision of the voters at the Re-
publican primary.
We are authorized to announce JOHN W
PARKER of Benton tp. as candidate for the
office of County Judge, First District, sub ject
primary.
We are authorized to announce J.J KEIM
of Benton township Us candidate for County
Julge, First District subject to the decision
OF the voters at the Republican primary.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS.
JUDGE SECOND DISTRICT.

We are authorized to announce G.. w.
MEEKs of Pettls township as candidate for
the ofice OF County Judge, second district,
subject to the decision ofthe voters, at the Re-
publican primary election.
The many friends Of GEO. W. LORD of
Clay township announced him Us candidate
for the Office of County Judge. Second Dis
trict sudJect to the decision Of the voters az
the Republican primary.
W. are authorized toanpounce D. w TUT
TLEo Salt River iownship ~ q cardidate for
the Office of County Judge, Second District
subject to the decision of the voters &. the Re
publican primary.
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COUNTY SURVEYOR.

We are authorized to announce STEPHEN
HALL as candidate for reelection to the
Office of County Surveyor. subject to the de-
cison of the voters at the Republican primary.
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FOR REPRESENTATIYE.

We are authorized to announce J. W. DAVIS
as candidate for reelection to the Office of
representative, subject to the decision of the
voters at the Republican primary.
We are authorized to announce JOHN NJ.
MCCALL as a candidate for Representative
subject to the Renu blican primarY
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FOR TREASURER,

We are authorized to announce JONAS b.
CASkEY as o candidate for the office of Coun-
ty Treasurer, subject to the decision of the
voters at the Republican primary.
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We are authorized to announce THEODORE
BRIGHAM of Benton township as a candidate
for the office of Treasurer, subject to the decis-
ion Of the voters at the Republican primary.
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We are Authorized to announce RICHARD
l.. HAMILTON of NiHGveh township as can
didate for assessor, subject to the decision of
the yotera at the Republican primary.
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Business Embarrassments.

NEW YORK, Feb. IF Grote & Co., manu-
facturers of ivory goods have confessed judg-
ments for $46,942 in favor of VIM. Steinway, for
money loaned, and also given chattel mort
gage security for notes The sheriff is in pos
session Of the store and factory. The business
was established in 1847. The firm has employed
250 men at times and carried as high 5000. 900
stock. AT an informal meeting of creditors to-
day it was stated that the liabilities were $411,-
600, including all mortgages on real estate, and
the assets $428.000 1t is expected that the firm
will obtain a favorable settlement
CHICAGO. Feb. IA receiver was appointed
to-day for the firm Of E. A Shower & Co.,
wholesale dealers in teas and coffees The prin-
cpal cause of their em barrassment is said to be
the recent decline in the coffee market The
liabilities have not been made known. The as
sets aggregate something upwards Of $50. 600.
principally accounts receivable. The firm has
an interest in warehouse receipts for over $780,
600. The actual owners of these, however, are
said to be traders in the East for whom the Chi
cago firm has done a commission business.
MrLwAUKEE, Feb. THE dry goods firm Of
L. Best g Co, of Green Bay, assigned to-day.
Nominal assets, $1,000; liabilities, 50, 600.
ELGrN. ILL.,, Feb. Up. J. Mckee, dealer in
dry goods, has assigned. with liabilities esti-
mated at SIS. 900.
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A SIX-RoUND FIGHT.
Gallagher Easily Defeats Bittle and Leaves
the Ring Without Receiving Scratch.

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal
CLEVELAND, O., Feb. THE "Reddy" Gala
gher-Sam Bittle prizefieht took place at the
Cleveland Gymnasium this evening, before about
fifty spectators, who paid S5 each to see the mill.
The conditions Of the match were six rounds,
the referee to call for two more if necessary to
decide; Marquis of Queensbury rules, three
ounce gloves, the winner to take rs per cent
and the loser % per cent. of the gate money.
Bittle overmatched by Gallagher the latter
doing almost all the fighting, and winning the
match. Gallagher entered the ring in the pink
of condition. weighing 154 pounds. Harry Pank
and Dick Pooler, the wrestler. were back of him.
The Canada man was fat and soft, weighing 162
pounds. Jack Fogarty, of Pittsburg who had
como to the ring-side to challenge the winner
acted as referee The police officials turned out
ties interested in the mill feared Wholesale ar
rests Before the fight lieutenant and sergeant
in biue coats and brass buttons examined the
gloves andcautioned both principals that they
would be pulled" If there was any knockout
This scared both Gallagher and Bittle but Gala
CHER went in to win. just the same.
Bittle,s loads were all short and weak and he
hand The Cleveland pugilist sent his oppo-
nent to grass several times in each round, and
Bittle went down a dozen times to get away
from punishment AT the end of the sixth
round the authorities called referee Fogarty
aside aud ordered him 90 stop the fight, which
would have been done at all events, as six
rounds had been fought, and there no diff
no mark after the fight in fact. he had received
mo- blow to count, while Bittles left eye was
Dhut, his neck badly bruised, and his shoul-
Eers We're SCARED and scuffed.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-08
CoNGREssMAN WHITE.

No spends tne Day In Receiving Kilograms
of Con ratulation
eneciaY Il, the rnd,ar.noyi. rourn.
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WAsHINGToN, Fed .-Congressman white
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coHerAeuia.oTy toioRFauiS, Whicn nave peeu Nv
orally poured in upon him. Thev come from Al
over MS district, and from Democrats as wen a.
Republicans. The following samples:
md ynd;es+;or of tbs o+sr. nf ~ .1s.S S;st.;s*s
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conrrstulats y yon. BAKrr Gau,hia stv
SSNAe-s'eA-~ So1' " y A1AnN SeuA'1io sAsJ.
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TO BE TAKEN WITH SALT.
Alleged Plan to Nominate Presidential Can
didate Before Anyone Finds 1t Out.

Special to the Indiauapolis journal.
CHICAGO, Feb THE Mail to-day publishes
an article which declares that there has been in
existence for several months political secret
society. whose avowed purpose is to control the
Republican national convention, and to prevent,
by any means, the nomination Of James G.
Blaine for the presidency by that convention.
The candidate of this society for theIpresidential
nomination is Judge Walter @. Gresham. The
Mail says:
.It ia not claimed that that gentleman is
aware of the existence, the workings, the
purposes of the society, but neither is it denied
1t was only through incautious slip of the
tongue by one of the members that reporter
organization, and very persistsnt application
of the most approved methods of pumping devel
oped the following facts regarding this Ameri
President making society. The society has
been in existence for some time, and has
been slowly perfecting its organization
South an and West. particularly, whore the ques-
tion of low tariff may be the main issue of the
coming campaign, the greatest amount of work
has been done and the most satisfactory results
obtained. Throughout certain portions of the
East this propaganda has been preached to many
converts, and it is asserted that the society now
numbers thousands of selected men in all parts
of the country-men who will obey orders, and
who have either sworn or given their solemn
word of honor never to reveal, until the proper
time comes the objects, the intentions or the
methods of the leaders. Ohio has been one of
the principal fields of labor of the organization,
and they say there is circle or branch of the
order every county of the State. Illinois has
been well worked, also, and in more than forty
counties the order has subordinate organiza-
tions, some of which have already affiliated with
the main body, while others are waiting for
the organizer who passed through Chicago
few days ago, on his way to the work of ini-
tiating the new branches.
The Mail further says
'.The aim Of the American Order is to defeat
Mr. Blaine in the convention, if possible, and if
not then at the polls. because his family
processes the Catholic religion. This is the only
reason assigned by them why Blaine should be
defeated"
After explaining the method of securing men,
bers, and those particularly sought for, the Mail
concludes:
ut is possible that this order may be another
form of the alleged American Order whose
agents are doing their best to win members be-
fore the time comes for the election of delegates
to the national Republican convention"
A number of leading Republicans were
and questioned. but none OF them had heard of
the Gresham movement. but the Know-nothing
attack on Blaine had been broached to several
of ham,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-08
Republican National Convention.

CHICAGO. Feb. John j. Healy. clerk Of the
Appellate Court, it is stated this evening, has
been practically decided the scrgeant-st-
arms for the national Republican convention,
and 1t is regarded almost foregone conclusion
that the sub-commtte of the national commit
tee, which meets here on Thursday, will recon-
mend bis appointment The members of
this subcommittee, who have already
engaged rooms at the Grand Pacific. are Nessrs.
Clarkson, chairman: Hobart, Jones, Clayton
and Fesssenden- Messrs Conger. Leland. Howe
and Quincy are also members, and will doubtless
be here, as the meeting is a very important one
The several local sub-committees, to which will
be intrusted the details of the national conven-
tion, are to be appointed The question of rail-
road fares and hotel accommodations will also
be discussed and definitely settled.