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The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1891-10-20

had three fights with prisoners con-
fined here on account of their talking
about Mrs.. Smith. On one occasion
q prisoner struck me with a very
sharp stick on this account and since
then l have not had Q very high
opinion of him. Mrs. Smith pre-
scented me with q snail kitten which
l have raised to full growth and it
has become the pet Of the Jail. l
have been confined here since May
80, 1890. l borrowed NO
trouble until after my
trial. After being sentenced
1 concluded would take my life ny
the starvation route. I fas' I'd three
days when Mrs. Lord came and had q
long talk with me and fully convinc.
ed me that I was doing wrong. She
then obtained me . splendid meal,
but it made me sick
FOR A WEEK AFTER EATING IT.
/ have never made Q reasonable re-
quest of Mr.. or Mrs. Smith, but what
they have granted it and the feeling
and high regards have for them can
not be expressed in words. I have
had but very little trouble with my
fellow prisoners and it all occurred
on account of me defending Mrs.
Smith when she became the subject
of conversation. There is one prison
er who has treated me rather badly
and in return be has my sympathy,
for if he is given justice he will prob
ably serve long term in the peniten-
Tertiary. l wish Mr.. Ansmosa all
the good fortune he deserves, which,
in my mind. is q very small amount.
I am patiently waiting aud will walk
on the gallows like q man. And
when am gone you can say that |
have gone straight to heaven. What
] have written is the complete his.
tory If my life from the time IVES
ten years old to the present time.
May God have mercy on me.
THOMAS A. WILLIAMSON.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1891-10-20
BEFORE JUSTICE BLAIR.

Henry W. Garrett was arTaigned
before Justice Blair yesterday even
ing on the charge of disturbing the
peace of Goodrich. R!e was fined
a1.O1 and costs, amounting to $14.25,
and was committed to Jail in default
Of payment
Chas Kruger made complaint that
Mrs. P. d. Stevenson pitched into
him in regular prize fighter style, and
caused her arrest. The case will
come up before Justice Blair next
Wednesday.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1891-10-20
SEEKING A MAIDSTONE.

Mr.. j. T. Coleman, . prominent
lumber dealer Of California, Mo-,
who Was bitten in the leg, yesterday,
BY what was supposed to be . mad
dog, passed through Sedalia last
evening, on his way to Nevada to be
treated BY the maidstone method. Mr..
Coleman was very much alarmed.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1891-10-20
CRIMINAL COURT.
The Complete Docket for thu
Coming November Term.

The November term ofthe criminal
court of Pettis county will convene
in this city on the End of November,
and will be unusually interesting.
The docket is quite large and con-
iains cases Of more than ordinary i'm
portance. 1t is o. follows
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1891.
Town of Houstonia VS. James N
Jones; appeal; obstructing street.
State Of Missouri vs. John P Hig-
gins murder in the first degree.
State vs. William Musick appeal
disturbing the peace.
State vs. Charles E Musick appeal;
disturbing the peace.
State vs. Thomas Williamson muir.
der, first degree.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1891.
State Va Thomas T Mullins; MUIR
der, first degree.
State vs. James H Churchill OBJ
tanning goods under false pretenses.
State Va Marion Sowash; larceny
in dwelling house.
state vs. c w Leabo and F B Fes-
Ter; man,laughter.
State vs. Joseph Hewitt; rape.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1891.
State vs. James Walsh seduction.
State vs Samuel and Ernest Flem-
ing; grand larceny.
State vs. Dora Dewitt; keeping
bawdy house.
State vs. Nora Belmont keeping
bawdy house.
State VS. Jessie Browning keeping
bawdy house.
State Va Daniel David letting
house to be used as bawdy house.
State vs. r A Kirtley; letting.
building to be used as bawdy house.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1891.
State vs. Louis Landon gambling.
State vs. William Major; gambling.
State vs. George Woodson gam
bling.
State vs Jesse Woodson gambling.
! State W w H Wilbur cruelty to
animals; appeal.
State Va Samuel Walker assault
appeal.
State Va Livingston White petit
larceny appeal.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1891.
State Va Harry Lee; disturbing the
peace; appeal.
State vs. Vic Robinson disturbing
the peace; appeal.
State vs. Charles n Joker; conf
dence game.
State vs. Taylor Williams; assault
and battery appeal.
Sta.e Va Andrew Stewart /; disturb
ing the peace; appeal.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1891.
State Va Ira Zimmerman /; arson.
State 70 Ira Zimmerman arson.
| GRAND JURY CASES.
State vs. Lawrence L SnorgEass.
State vs. Lee Belmont.
State vs. j NJ Crouch snd Charles
Robb.
State vs Thomas F Sibley alias j F.
Dunn.
State Nh ENvsy1 Meun;u
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1891-10-20

WRECK AT WATERLOO.
A coal Car was wrecked at Water
loo and the Lexington branch was de.
layed two hours last night.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1891-10-20

FIRE AT HIGGINSVILLE.
Trainmea on the Lexington branch
reported fire in progress as they pass =.
ed there last night.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1891-10-20
FINE RACING.

There Was some splendid racing ct
Association park yesterday evening
and some good time made, a. follows:
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1891-10-20
BEEN A MOTHER TO ME.

Since my confinement here I have
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1891-10-20

IdE Ef ECIS VT me OhSus
I could hardly stand erect and my
head began to cause me a great deal
of pain. / rolled of the stand and had
hard work to get back again. but
firsily succeeded and the officers found
me lying there senseles. The next
thing I knew I was lying in the Sal.
walton Army barracks and they were
giving me some medicine which easod
my pains; they then removed me to
the county Jail. I do not remember
being removed. The inmates informed
me that they had to carry me in.
The 6rst thing I remember distinctly
was that Sheriff Smith was standing
over me asking me to confess all. !
told him several different stories to get
him away fiom me.
My case came up for trial February
3, 1891 and I WA sentenced February
z, to be hung March 20 My attorney
carried my case to the supreme court
and on June 80 they affirmed the de.
cision of the lower court and eel
August 81, % the day for execution.
I was confined in the negro side Of
the Jail for eight months when Mrs.
Sheriff Smith removed me to the
other side, I have a high regard fol
Mr.. and Mrs. Smith, especially fol-
Mrs. Smith who has
BEEN A MOTHER TO ME.
Since my confinement here I hav,
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1891-10-20

NOT NY IDEAL OF A MAN.
1 then obtained the services Of Mr..
Groves and had him to move me to
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INTO ANY TROUBLE
and considered myself very fortunate.
/ then went back to Joplin and short
ly afterwards met another Mr.. Jones
and told him l was looking for nice,
small farm and as soon as I found one
that suited me l would buy it. He
offered to sell me his. l told him my
money was at email town a few
miles distant from his place. We
made u bargain and he conveyed me
TO the town, where l got away from
him. 1t was bitter cold day and We
both suffered severely from the cold.
I next went to Schell City and re-
NAMED there about two weeks digging
coal. While there l stopped at the
"Duck House." the best hotel in the
city, and left without bidding them
farewell, and of course forgot to settle
my bill. I next went to Sedalia and
obtained work with a man living fiv.
miles south of that city. went b,
the name of Tom Dillon. I finished
my contract with him, stole two bet
quilts and left for Clinton and wen
to work for Mr.. Young in the Goa
pits; remsined with him until Grip.
pied BY cutting my foot. Went t,
Schell City, expecting to find . hos
pital there, but was disappointed ant
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1891-10-20

girls came over aad helped to plant
our crop. They would stay until
evening and we would escort them
home. 1t was the intention of both
of US to marry the girls. The reason
We did not fulfil our promises was on
account of a proposition Mr.. Ana
mosa made to me viz, that If he
could get Mr.. Moore ST., cut Of the
way, be would obtain possession of
deeds and have the property trans
f.rred to him and would make it .
present to his daughter
THE DAY WE WERE MARRIED.
That evening l called on Mrs.
Arnold who lived in Sedalia, which
caused Miss Anamosa to quarrel with
me and decided our future paths lay
in opposite directions. although abe
called to zee me every day, and
helped US Is much as possible in oul
work. She informed me her fathel
instructed her to quarrel with me q
Is to more fully carry out our plans
Things progressed slowly until ont
morning Charley Moore and myself
went over to Mr.. Anamoea's house Il
borrow his auger. He said We csuli
not have it, We reported to Mr.
Moore q. He said that If Mr.. Ana
f. mosa came around him again he woult
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-19
The Man Who Is Back Number.
EGrefiel0 Chronicle

This isan age Of stir. Men must move
and they must make their business
move. The man who does not adver-
tise i'll the newspapers is back num-
Der. Men regard him as curiosity-a
relic, and the boys ask him where he
got his hat. He is behind the times.
The race to which he belongs is nearly
extinct. The advertiser has most of
the business the relic used to have, and
will have the rest. And where will the
relic be then? What can he do but to
retire from the UNEQUAL struggle, and
join his ancestors in that silent city
where nobody advertises-that place
whose inhabitants are noted for being
Unanimous and for ''letting we'll
enough aIone?' No trade revolution is
more complete-none better established
than the change which has been
worked in the matter Of newspaper
advertising. The merchant who doesn't
Use the newspaper advertising columns
freely is doomed. The merchant who
uses them freely and judiciously must
reap great rewards.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-19
Result of the Trial Of the Bishopville
Rioters.
Especial to the News and Courier. !

Especial to the News and Courier.]
SUMTER, March l3.-Twelve prison
erS have been convicted in the Bishop
vile riot case for the riot on Saturday
night. John Rembert was sentenced
to nine months at hard labor in the
penitentiary or to pay one hundred
and fifty dollars, and Henry Albert,
Calvin Jackey, Edmond Green, Will
liam Mack, Tom Davis, Stepbney
Rivers, Capers Mack, Sam Peters,
Frazer Mcintosh, Wash George and
ColcloGgh Williams We're sentenced to
six months at hard labor in the peni-
tentiary or one hundred dollars fine.
William Mack paid his fine and was
discharged.
For the Sunday riot all We're con-
victed except John Rembert and Will
liam Muck, and sentenced to six
months in the penitentiary or pay S100.
John Rembert was shot in the riot on
Saturday night and was not engaged in
the Sunday affair. He was the ring
leader on Saturday night and conse-
quently got heavier sentence than
the rest. He expects to be able to pay
his fine.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-19
THE OLDEST MAN on EARTH.
He Lives in BoSota and His Age is One
Hundred and Eighty Years.

The oldest man in the world is cit
izel Of Bogota, in the republic of San
Salvador.
This new Methuselah declares that
he is one hundred and eighty years
Old, and it would seem that he flatters
himself for his neighbors give the as
surance that lie is older than he says
Lei
He is a half-breed .named Michael
Soils, whose existence was revealed to
Louis Hernandez by one Of the
oldest planters in that locality, who as
4 child knew Soils as centenaran.
They have found in the year l7l2
his signature among those Of persons
VINO contributed to the building of a
Franciscan convent, which existed near
Sebastian.
His skin is like parchment, his long
hair, 0: the whiteness of snow. envel-
ops / head like a turban, and his look
is so keen that 1t made disagreeable
impression on the doctor.
Interrogated by the doctor, he an
swered comp!aisantly that his great
age was due to his regular mode Of
living, and to his never giving up to
any excess of any sort whatever.
II never eat but once day" said
he, "but l never use any but the
strongest and most nourishing foods.
My meals last half hour, for l believe
it is impossible to eat more in that time
than the body can digest in twenty
four hours. l fast the first and fifteenth
day of each month, and on those days
l drink as much water as l can bear. l
always let my food become cold before
l touch it, 1t is to these things that l
attribute my great age"
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-19
Startling Figures.
New York Herald

The figures prepared by our Wash
ington correspondent showing the ex.
tent of the appropriations made by the
Congress just adjourned have arrested
the attention of the country. They
are we'll calculated to startle the peo,
pie.
The appropriations for two years
reach the astounding aggregate of one
billion dollars. They exceed the ap-
preparations of the preceding Demo
cratic Congress by two hundred mil
lion dollars.
Two years ago there was surplus in
the Treasury of hundred million dol
lars. The revenues of the government
exceeded the expenditures.
To-day the surplus has vanished, ex-
penditures exceed revenue and deficit
OF more than sixty-eight millions is es-
timated for the coming year.
That is the result of two years of Re-
publican appropriations.
Where has this money gone? For
the regular expenditures of the govern
ment? No. For the welfare of the
country or the benefit of the people?
No.
It has gone to pension grabbers, sub
sides, bounties, monopolieS, political
jobbers and so on.
Where has it come from-where is it
to come from? The people. Whose
money is it? The peoples.
It is the people who must pay, who
must suffer, for this criminal extrava-
gance and raiding Of the Treasury.
Too many are apt to look with in
difference on reckless public expendi-
lures. 1t is public money, they reason.
It's disposition concerns only taxpayers.
That is a :orious mistake. Every
self-supporting man and woman in the
community, however poor, is tax
payer. High taxes mean high rents,
dear food, fuel and clothing. Every
person who has to buy the necessaries
of life must contribute indirectly to
funds raised by taxation.
Hence the two hundred million dol
lars squandered by the last Republican
Congress mean additional taxation,
which must fall upon the poor as we'll
as the rich, and cannot fail to increase
the burdens of the masses.
Will the people submit to this need
less, inexcusable taxation without
protest at the polls? We
think not.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-19
HONG KONG HAVASAS.
Tobacco Sent from China to Cuba, Made
Up and Exported to the United States.
fSan Francisco Chronicle.

It is established beyond any posi-
bility of doubt that big Chinese firms
in this city are engaged in importing
prepared tobacco from Hong Kong
finally consigned to Chinese cigar
manufacturers in Cuba. For some time
there has been considerable discomfort
among the Cuban planters over the
rapid increase of Chinese immigration.
With their usual suavity and sang froid
the patient followers of the dragon
have endured all manners of hardships
in order to obtain footing in Cuba,
and already there are several prosper
Gus heathen cigar factories on the
island.
1t became known yesterday that
Sang Lung & Co. of this city are the
agents for Chinese cigar factory at
Havana, and are constantly sending
consignments of Chinese tobacco there.
The British ship Thermoplae arrived
here from China several days ago.
Among her cargo were forty boxes of
prepared tobacco received at Hong
Hong. The lot aggregated 800 pounds.
Part of it was intended for Shon On, a
Chinese planter in Cuba, and the en-
try for the whole invoice was made by
Sang Lung of this city. 1t was ascer-
tained yesterday that on the 26th inst,
twenty-five boxes of the lot were ship
ped to New York for Cuba.
\ short while ago the German ship
Bischoff brought 900 pounds of pre-
pared tobacco from Hong Kong, which
was also sent to Cuba.
The Chinese manufacturers in Cuba
are flooding this country with cigars
made from this tobacco, which is in
ferior to the genuine Havana leaf and
much cheaper. These brands are ad-
vertised as being made from "choice
Havana tobacco" and they bring fancy
prices in this market. Moreover, they
have attained popularity among the
agents because the Chinese makers are
enabled to undersell the native Cuban
planters. The prepared tobacco brought
from Hong Kong and intended fol
Cuba is not regarded by the customs
authorities is an importation into the
United States. 1t is merely transit
to a foreign country, and such mer.
chandise is neither appraised nor CLASH
fled. Care is simply taken that the
government seals are not tampered
with, and that the foreign consign.
ment is finally taken from American
territory.
There are several Havana brands
produced by Chinese makers in Cuba
from this imported cheap tobacco, and
they sell at retail at the same prices
charged for genuine stock. No Chinese
name appears on the boxes. The wary
Celestials adopt some mellifluous
Spanish cognomen, and their villain
GUS counterfeits are blazoned with such
title as "Don Leon de Ia Parz" and
other impressive names. The business
of having agents here to make entry
for such importations, and forward
them to Cuba, is entirely a new
scheme, and one that is liable to make
a hopeless cynic out of connoisseur
smokers.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-19
4 Token for Hampton.

Prior 10 the adjournment Of the Sen
ate. DeIuVcralic members Of the body
decided 10 present their distinguished
associate and friend, Gen. Wade
Hampton, Of South Carolina, with :;
handsome piece Of silver, appropriately
Inserted, as Il token Of the esteem IN
which he is held. \ Democratic Sen
ator remarked tllat it would never do
To allow such Il prominent figure in our
history as Wade Hampton to retire
from the Senate without showing him
some especial mark o.: their regard for
him personally and for his public SER
vices. The presentation will be made
at an early day. While General Hamp-
ton was taxing leave Of his senatorial
friends, his successor, Mr.. 1rby, was
seated in the House of Representatives
with two members of the South Caro-
lima delegation watching with interest
the proceedings there.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-19
WOULDN'T FLIRT IN THE PULPIT.
a Preacher Publicly Rebukes a Mischiev-
Gus Belle of Coldenham.
st. Louis Globe-Dennocrat.


In the midst of the productive dairy
farms of Orange County is the little
hamlet of Coldenham. Among the
handful Of buildings which comprise
the settlement is a Ccvenanter church.
An episode has just occurred within
the walls of that little edifice which has
created more stir and gossip than any
previous incident in the history Of Col
denham. The Rev. J. C. McReady
poured bis e3oquence from the pulpit Of
the Covenanter church on the rude
! forefathcrs Of the hamlet until he re-
ccived 3 call which paid him far better
| financially. Ever since the little parish
has been looking for somebody who
would promulgate orthodox teachings
to diminishing but stubborn denomi-
nation at an annual stipened Of $500, a
garden patch, ard donation party
and occasional weddings by way of
desert; but it has been difficult to fill
the place, and the pulpit has been
vacant some time. An applicant for
the vacant pulpit at last came in the
person Of the Rev. Mr.. Milligan, Of
Pennsylvania.
Sunday last was to be his trial trip,
The day was clear and bracing and the
hardy yeomanry who live atColdenh nham
and its immediate vicinity, and are
regular attendants at the Covenantel
church, were out in full force. Young
and Old were dressed in their best, anC
the nlaidens were attired in their pret
tiest gowns. All were anxious to SEE
the new minister and listen to what he
had to say. The Pennsylvania pastor
had spoken for some time to the entire
satisfaction Of his hearers, who haC
listened attentively, when suddenly he
halted and said:
II regret to state that am an eX
ceedingly nervous man, and am an
noyed by young lady in the congre
CATION who has been endeavoring K
flirt with me this morning. l have
neither the time nor inclination to re
turn the compliment at this time, bu
may do so later"
These words fell like thunder5ol
upon the COvenanters, more especially
SO rs the departure from the theology
was made while the eyes of the pasto
were steadfastly fixed on those Of {
blushing young lady who is noted foI
her good looks and regarded as the belle
of Coldenham. The effect on the con
gregation has never been equalled
When the services were concluded
there was a bustling of dresses dowr
the aisles and out into the country
road, where the matter was talked ovel
profusely. Nevertheless the episode
has had tendency 70 popularize Pas
tor Miliigan, and.tne chances poin
toward his becoming the permanen
preacher at the little Orange County
| COyenanter church.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-19
Cannon Calls 7, His Tombstone.

WASHINGTON, March 9.-Ex-Con-
gresham Cannon visited the supervis-
ing architects office yesterday in con-
nection with a new public building
which he secured for the .'ity Of his
own residence, DanviIlc, III.
"Nakc it 4 good one" said Uncle
Joseph and make it out of marble. 1t
IS my political tombstone, and want
1t 70 he something cLoicc.'
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-19
Good Report
| Erom the St. Paul Globe.

From the St. PauI NIODe.
"How is your friend doing out in
Helena, Montana"
"Oh he's carrying everything before
him"
"Good what business is he in?'
''He's waiter in 4 restaurant"
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-19

Frequently accidents occur in the
household which cause LurnS, cuts,
sprains ard bruises: for Use in such
cases DR.. }. II. McLcal's Volcanic OIL
Liniment has for many years been the
constant favorite family remedy.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-19

70 allay pains, subdue inflammation,
heal foul sores and ulcers the most
prompt and satisfactory results are ob-
aimed by using that old reliable rene
dy, DR.. J. II. McLean's Volcanic Oil
Liniment.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-19

If you suffer pricking pains on NOV
ing the eyes. or cannot bear bright
light, and find your sight weak and
falling, you should promptly use DR.. J..
H. McLean's Streugthlng Eye Salve.
% cents box.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-19

If YOU suffer from any affection
caused by impure blood, such as scrot-
ula, salt rheum, sores, boils, plmples,
tetter, ringworm, take DR.. J. H. Nc
Leans Sarsaparilla.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-19

That tired, debilitated feeling, so pc
culiar to Spring, indicates depravcd
blood. Now'is the time TO prove the
beneficial effect Of Ayers Sarsaparilla.
"lleanses the system, restores physl,,
aj1owey.. and infuses new life and
thereof as m5ibre of the body.
credit of the compa-::-
and payable in sqSn iGna n,,1I; I;;;c.ssnria.
- court may direct. me appI'ca'1FS re-
Seen taken under adYisement by
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-19

IF YOUR BACK ACRES,
Or you are all worn out, really good for moth
ing, it IS general debility. Try
BROWN'S IRON BITTEHS.
twill cure you, cleanse your Liver, end give
good appetite.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-19
The Drugs Don't Count.

II suppose its all profit in the drug
business "AlI profit? Do YOU sup
pose We get fixture ana show cases fUc
nothingoon-Philadelphia Times.