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Marble Hill press., 1896-08-13

Chicago Dispatch; Although
young Mr.. Bryan's voice is said to
be musical, most of the notes in
this canvass are expected from the
other side.
St. Joseph Gazette; The key to
the larger portion of the financial
trouble of to-day is the refusal of
Mr.. Cleveland to allow Mr.. Carlisle
to put out little silver in the re-
demption of ,he paper of the Unit
ed States.
Evansville, Ind, Courier: Those
newspapers that screech about
"Bryan and riots" ignore the fact
/ that there was more rioting and
more ordering oat the troops while
Mckinley was governor of Ohio
than at any other period in the his
/ tory of that state.
Chicago Dispatch; A Canton cor
respondent writes that "the MeKin
ley family will make no change:
in their household until they go tt
| Washington next spring" 1t is jus
barely possible that Mr.. Bryan
may save them the. trouble Of max
ing any change then.
Marble Hill press., 1896-08-13
BESSVILLE.
Hot, hot, dry and sultry.
Lots of ague.

Hot, hot, dry and sultry.
Lots of ague.
Mrs. G. w. Miller died last week.
Marvin Sanders, formerly Of this
county, died at Sikeston the first of
last week and was buried here in
Union cemetery. He was a fine
young man in the bloom of youth
and had host Of friends whose
hearts are made sad by his untime-
ly death.
J. NJ. Sitzes has rounded up his
threshing business and will soon
return to his home down south
Noah Burns seems anxious for the
time to come when he and Jake
will 60 south again.
Johnson Goree attended the gold
standard speaking at the school
house Saturday night and reports
that the young man, Mr.. Null, got
within sixty years ofhome, or the
present time, his speech embracing
the period from l776 to 1886, trac.
ing school history all the way.
The fourth quarterly meeting oI
Lutesville circuit was held here Sat.
usday by Rev. Mr.. Early and is
being continued this week by bro.
ther Pinnell, Sr., James Pinnell and
Rev. Joe Russell.
John r. Dollar has moved back
from Federicktown, where he has
resided the last year.
/ Ashly Sanders of Sikeston, ac.
eompanied by his wife and son
Harley is visiting friends here.
Miss Petite Sands Of st Louis il
visiting Misses Aggie and Floe
Whitener.
Don't forget the township meet
ing en- the 21st at 16 to /.
w. Al. Watts and family Of Lutes
vile are visiting friends here this
week.
A. L.. Whitener, who has beer
sick, II now up and around.
Hines Bess was shaken up agar
Inst week by a few agues,
! Dixtx.
Marble Hill press., 1896-08-13
ZALNfA.

News is very scarce this week.
Democrats! democrats, demo
crats... whatever you do don't for
get your township meetings, on Fri
day, 2lst. Come out and help elect
delegates to the county convention.
We can't have too much silver,
neither can we have too many dem
ocrats at a democratic meeting.
Squire Canes went cunning for
Tom Lemons last week, but Tom,
urged on by a shotgun in the squire's
hands, was entirely too feet of foot
for him. The race took place
through the principal part of town
and DR.. Lagos says Lemons was
going on "a feetand gathering at a
great rate of speed. Lemons is
selling out and will leave the coun-
try. A few sIanderous tales is the
cause.
viii Mr.. Green, the defeated sen.
ator, tell US from whom Mr.. Bryan
stole his famous remark about
'the crown of thorns ana the cross
| Of goldI'
About 100 republicans met here
Saturday and selected their dele
| gates to the county convention anC
nominated their township officers
who are Jim Henry Wilson fol
! constable and AIcck Martin fol
justice Of the peace.
s. A. Jackson is training "olC
Dan" for the Cape fair.
D. S. Mann is attending cour
at Marble Hill this week.
S. J. McMinn says he's satisfied
everything is democratic this year
or at least that's the way it stoot
at Jefferson City.
| I'm anxious to see that gentle
man from Latin accept the chal
lenge that was thrown out to hin
last week. SHAUN RHUE
Marble Hill press., 1896-08-13

In its proper place will be found
4he democratic state ticket. 1t is
unnecessary to say to our readers
that we can cordially support it,
as they are and have been for some
time aware of our preferences.
That it is clear, strong and of the
best material, NO fair-minded man
can deny. Aud that it will be
trimphantly elected is conceded by
every observant reader. Let US 60
to work, then, and make the demo
cratic majority so heavy that the
republicans will wonder why they
put a ticket in the fed.
Marble Hill press., 1896-08-13

BoLL1NGER COUNTY is safely in
The republican column and will give
a much larger republican majority
In November than that of two years
ago.Lntesville Banner.
The people Of Bollinger county
have learned that your word isn't
good for anything, but the above
will only 60 toward strengthening
that opinion. Print those afiidavits
for us, Tenn, and then follow them
with what Bollinger county is go
ing to do.
Marble Hill press., 1896-08-13

DEMOCRATS are populists, now,
and branded dangerous" by the
Sound" money crowd simply for
want of an argument. By Nov. 3,
1f indications 60 for anything, there
won'tbe enough selsstyled sound
money men to constitute full cor
poral's guard to the township.
Marble Hill press., 1896-08-13

.aTHE crown Of. thorns,D that was
used by Mr. Bryan so successfully
Il Chicago did not belong TO him.
Originally, il was borrowed Or sto-
81 property. Lutesville Banner.
There il no doubt abon: the
aoriginality" Of that paragraph.
It's Id Toms best English. See
low II il gotten up And the last
sentence, e0riginaIly, i wna bor-
FsW4d 81 stolen property" Won
Marble Hill press., 1896-08-13

New York Journal: We are in
formed that Mr.. Cleveland is 60
ing to be very deliberate in his
forthcoming letter. For man who
is preparing to withhold his sup
port from party that has support
ed him for the past eighteen years,
it would seem that he might require
considerable time for explanation,
Marble Hill press., 1896-08-13

The Stoddard County fair associ-
alton has sent out its printing for
the fall meeting, which will occur
Aug. Is to %. The management
will accept our thanks for favors.
Marble Hill press., 1896-08-13

der if that erudite teacher of Eng
lish had his school certificate before
him when his alleged mind con-
ceiYed it?
Marble Hill press., 1896-08-13

SAY, Tommy, your prescription
calls for crow. Don't mistake the
bird. Nothing but the genuine
article will do you any good.
Marble Hill press., 1896-08-13

THE PRESS is in receipt Of com
y1imentary tickets to the St, Fran.
eois County fair for 1896, to be
held Sept. 29 to Oct. |.
Marble Hill press., 1896-08-13

have never thought for a moment
of giving up this faithful and tried
official, no matter who opposed
him. But now, since he virtually
has no opposition, since the reppb-
licans have simply alaid down"
as evideneed,by their action in nom
mating Tom Green, of course there
can be no question as to- the result.
1Nashort speech to the multitude
who greeted him at Chicago last
Saturday evening, Mr.. Bryan said;
.'Mr. Chairman, ladies and gen.
tleman-I have no language, fell
low citizens, that will express the
emotions excited by this, the most
remarkable, demonstration that |
ever witnessed. In no other coun-
try is such a scene possible. In no
other country can the people take
up private citizen and make him
their instrument to accomplish their
will. When | see this assemblage
tonight. and when I remember
what the newspapers Of this city
say-I say, when | remember
what the newspaper say, L am re
minded of what one of our friends
Said-that there was nobody or
our side except the people; and as
| look into the faces of these peo
lple; and remember tha
our enemies call them a mob anC
say that they are Il menace to free
government. | ask who shall say,
the people from themselves?
Il am proud to have in this cam
paign the support of those who ar
| proud to call themselves the com
mon people. If | had behind m
the great trusts and combinations
[ know that ! would no sooner tax
my seat than they would demand
that | should use my power to roI
the people in their behalf. But hav
ing rather the support of the grea
toiling masses, know that whe,
they give to me their ballots the
shall unite in saying but one thing
DO your duty and we are repaid
These are the people who ask n
favors Of the government. Thes
! are the ones who simply say, lie
us observe equality before the Law
give equal rights to all and specia
privileges to none
Il am glad to have the supper
Of these people, because | kno'
that whenever the nation is impe1
lied every able-bodied man of thel
will shoulder bis musket to save th
, country, and those who are goo
enough to offer their blood on th
altar of their country in time {
danger are good enough to trust
the quiet hours Of peace. [ al
; simply on my way from my wester
home to the metropolis Of the n;
tion to accept there, at the Atlanti
; seaboard. the nomination given i
: his city but few weeks ago.
2 am glad that as / 60 | can take
= them your greeting, SO kindly e.
pressed in words ofyour Chairman
who, though republican heret
, fore, is patriot to-day.
"And to those of your brethre
who, like you. are the bone an
7 slnew Of the nation, I can take gree
S ing nd tell them that youare the
friends, and that you will stand b
them and help them to emancipa-
! themselves from the dominatic
from which they suffer. | can
e to them and tell them that you dra
2 your idea Of what this nation ougl
! to be from one Of the great philos
!, pliers Of the east. ! can repeat
them, as | repeat to you, the la
guage Of Ralph Emerson. He say
/ will have never noble,
y No lineage counted great,
Fishers and choppers and plowmen,
y Shall constitute a State.
l. ttTTpnn this endurino f0undotit
Marble Hill press., 1896-08-13
BoIlinger County Lands
10000 Acres Choice

Timber and farming lands. belonging to
l.. A. Pool and Carrie Pool Baldwin, for
sale on easy terms to actual settlers
Price reasonable; titles perfect; warranty
deeds. Home-seekers should come at
once to Bollihger county, where they can
buy good ana cheap lands. part OF which
are covered with valuable timber which
alone is worth the price Of the land, Fol-
full articulars call on or address
II. u. SMITH, Marble Hill, No,
Marble Hill press., 1896-08-13

SENATOR DRUM will be his own
successor, with out a doubt. The
people of this senatorial district
have never thought for moment
of giving up this faithful and tried
official, no matter who opposed
him. But now, since he virtually
has no opposition, since the reppb
licans have simply elaid down.
as evideneed.bg their action in nom
mating Tom Green, of course there
can be no question as tosthe result
Marble Hill press., 1896-08-13
State Normal School.
Third District, Cape Girardeau. Mo.

Next term opens Tuesday, Sept. 1, 1900
fnll corps q teachers, specialists in their re-
speetlve departments. Tuition free. Incl
dental fec only S. per term Board only
saso 70 % per week. For catalogue address
w. d. vANpwRR,
Cape GlraFdsap, Mo
Marble Hill press., 1896-08-13
II. SCHW ERIN;,
Merchant Tailor.
( Warren Building, LutesvilIe, No

| " az CL bHlAdiISo3 AoNSof ofAAASI NAN' ,
Respectfully solicits the patron
age of the citizens Of Marble Hill
and Lutesville and vicinity. He
will keep in stock good line OF
the best fabrics manufactured and
guarantees perfect fit. Give him
a call.
Cleaning and dyeing of ladies'
and gentlemen's garments prompt
ly attended to in the latest and
most improved manner.
Marble Hill press., 1896-08-13

For Congress, Fourteenth District,
W. D. Nandiver of Cape Girardeau'
For State Senator,
Robert Drum of Boiiinger County.
Marble Hill press., 1896-08-13

For President,
William ]. Bryan Of Nebraska,
For Vice President,
Arthur Sewali of Maine.
For Governor,
Lon. ". Stephens of Cooper County.
For Lieutenant Governor,
A. H. BoIte OF Franklin County.
For Secretary OF State,
A. A. Lesueur Of Lafayette County.
Fo. Auditor.
James M. Selbert OF Cape Girardeau Co.
For Treasurer.
Frank L. Pitts of Monroe County.
For-Atorney General,
E. c. Crow OF Jasper County.
For Judge of Supreme Court
Theodore Brace of Monroe County.
g7oy Railroad and Warehouse Commissioner,
Timothy j. HenneSsy of St. Louis.
Marble Hill press., 1896-08-13
! will hsve never noble,
No lineage counted great,
Fishers and choppers and plowmen,
Shall constitute State.

"Upon this enduring foundation
can be reared a government like
ours. | can take to your eastern
brethren greeting, and, in tile langu-
are of Abraham Lincoln, can say
thatthe people ofthe westand south
are ready 10 join with the people
Of the east IN declaring that d gov
ernment Of the people, by the peo-
pie shall not perish from the earths'"
Marble Hill press., 1896-08-13

Electors-AtLarge,
John A. Lee of St. Louis.
D. c. Allen of Clay County,
Alternates,
Charles Lemp of St. Louis.
Z. W. Rechow of Polk County.
The evening times., 1896-01-12
ENGLAND TAKES NO CHANCE
Large Purchase Of Goal for Vessels
at Canadian Ports.
Great Britain Makes Contracts FOX
the Delivery of Fuel mt Points
ALONG the Border Line.

Oneida, n. T., Jan. ILL has bcen
learned that the English government has
gust entered into q contract with the
officials of The New York, Ontario and
Wescrn R;dirund, ipr, ILe delivery of one
millica''tons OF coal to points along Lake
ontario and t1le Canasiian bOr,icrs.
The contracting for coal in such large
quantities is thought 70 nave some sig
L!l!cssncc wEc:i the strained relations OF
Great Britain and the United States over
the Venezuelan question is taken into
consideration.
: II is tlought 10 mean that Eng,ard is 10
scpply ber ocal:ng vessels Mt Canadian
ports. If Iot>to ostabi ;sh ard supply new
ones in case war shon;d cnsue between tho
two countries.
The New York, Ontario and Western
Road Is largely controlled by English capi-
tallsis ard tie placing or The contract with
them is a sOrt or a national affair.
The railroad Is now making preparations
for filling the contract. aud many cars
and engines are being repaircd ami built.
The evening times., 1896-01-12
WANT BOTH OF THEM.
ST. Louisians En- Route for Washingto
IN Secure Democratic Convention

St. Louisiaus En- Route for Washington
to Secure Democratic Convention.
st. Louis, Mo-, Jan. 1.-THE advance
guard Of the committee appointed TO pre-
sent the claims Of st. Louis as the desira'
bic city in which to hold the next Democratic
national convention, left for Washington
tonight.
Ex-Governor D. r. Francis, Chairman
Maffitt, of the State committee; j. G..
Prather, national committeeman for Mis-.
souri,, and number of prominent business
men, are in the delegation. Governor
Stone was invited to accompany the bal
ance of the committee, which will leave
here Sunday night, under the guidance OF
President Kennard, Of the Business League.
The headquarters Of the st. Louis dele
cation will be at the Arlington Hotel
over S45, 900 in pledges has already been
received, and it Is expected that total
of $50 900 will be secured tonight The
local committee claim to have pledges
from twelve members of the committee
iD favor of st. Louis.
The evening times., 1896-01-12
HIS kIJES1Y'S YAGiRIES
Continued from First Page.

himself to be the head OF the family, mex
| the queen.
AS the son of the British princess roya
lie always contends that he is heir to tht
British throne. In connection with thi
subject the Frankfort Zetung renews tn,
story that the emperor, in the event Of Lea tn
OF the queen. will claim the throne of tn,
United Kingdom, and prepare to enforce
his rights by force of arms. AS believer
in the divine right of kings be would no,
regard an adverse decision on his claim
by Parliament.
Despite the tension court informa ttop
is to the effect that the emperor will
arrange to meet the queen at Cobury I'm
April on the occasion OF the ma rriage Of
the Princess Alexandra and Prince Hoben-
iohe-Langenburg. He will also visit Cowes
In August
QUEEN PREMATURE.
PRESIDENT Kruger's retention OF DR..
Jameson and the other prisoners Captured
by the Beers and the seizure of further
hostages gives ministerial circles qualms OF
doubt as to whether the queens message
OF thanks to him were not premature.
few papers here quote Mr.. Alfred
Austin's laureate doggerel entitled '.Jame-
sons Ride which appeared in the Times
this morning, but they quote it only in
ridicule.
The Speaker concludes that Cuba will
soon achieve her freedom, and advocates
the establishment of republic under an
American protectorate.s
The International Arbitration League
conference will meet on Wednesday urtier
the presidency of Sir John Lubbock, for
the purpose OF supporting n pacific settle
nent with the United States in the ma tier
OF the British Guiana boundary dispute.
The evening times., 1896-01-12
Entries at New Orleans.

Following are Mondays entries at New
Orleans:
First Race-Seven furlongs. Trixic, 107;
Han Bau, Vocallty, Willis, Nicolini. Nc
Kee. David. Jack Bradley. 100: Black
Tiger, Mate. Dick Behan, Verdi, lie.
Second Race-SiN furlongs. Festival,
Carrie b. Sweetheart, 104; Fioriana, 1oT;
Francis Heunessy. Barney Aaron. jr..
Morse, Rightmore, Master Fred, Billy
Sutherland, 109; Bordercr, Maj. Dripps,
112.
Third Race-Sevenf fuflougs. Mary Nance.
Mayma, 90: J. W. Levy. 81; Conductor
Cozy, Ban johnson. Hippogriff. 100; White
The evening times., 1896-01-12
On Charge of Theft

Alex. and Joseph Givens, both colored,
while removing ashes from the residence
OF Jennie Henderson, l 206 p street north
west. yesterday morning, took advantage
of the absence of the servant, and entering
the dining room, stole a pocketbook con-
taiping Si6.56 from the buffet. Precinct
Detective Barnes arrested them and locked
them up at No. 2 station, charged With
nefty larceny
The evening times., 1896-01-12
Caupbt From a Gas Jet.

At 10 O'Clock last night fire caught
from gas Jet and did damage
to the amount OF 500 at No. l744 Riggs
street, owned by A. P. FeIleeO aLd occu-
pied by j. A. Sample. The damage is
covered by insurance. The fire department
was not called out.
The evening times., 1896-01-12
New British Minister to China

London, Jan. 11.-Sir Claude Ma cdonald
has been appointed British minister to
China, vice Sir Nicholas O'Connor, re-
Gently appointed ambassador to Russia.
Since S91 Sir Claude has been British con-
sui in the island Of Fernando and the Ger
man colony of Cameroons. Previous to
1 1S91 he was British comma nder and consul
general in the Oil Rivers protectorate.
The evening times., 1896-01-12
His Booty Was Portable.

Thomas Farmer. colored, seemed to have
a penchant for push carts. and yesterday
afternoon walked away with one, valued
at S5. from Onerton Baker, of AL Prathers
alley northwest Policeman Hendricks
arrested Farmer and locked him up at
No. station.
The evening times., 1896-01-12
THINK HIM INSANE.
Police Take IA Charitable View of
Robert Carter's Actions.

Robert Carter, colcred, living at 1881
Cedar street northwest, was caught yes
from in front of q residence.
He was discovered by Policeman Rickles
near the Second precinct station, and
locked up. He was charged with being
suspicious character, but the police
think he is insane. He will be examined
by the police surgeons and probably sent
to st. Eiizabeth's for treatment.
The evening times., 1896-01-12
"Rntn sbea,s New Trial.

Albany, N. Y, Jan. 11.-supreme Court
Judge Mayham, of ScEoharie county, has
issued an order compelling the people to
show cause why a new trial should not be
granted Bat" Shea. the murderer OF
Robert Ross, at Troy. He fixed January
25 as the date for the hearing at his
chambers in Scboharie.
The evening times., 1896-01-12
HAS DECIDED ON QUARTERS.
Venezuelan Committee Held n Sessiol
of Five Hours.

The Venezuelan Commission adjourned
at $3.50 O'Clock yesterday after having
been in continuous session for five hours
Most of the day was spent in examining
the qualifications of candidates for the
secrctaryshp, and other positi ons. but
no selections were made. The commission
decided to lease offices on the fourth floor
of the sun bailding.
UItll these are prepared for use it will
meet at Justice Brewers residence. DR..
Gilman presented to the commission a
sketch of The preliminary physical map
of the disputed territory.
The evening times., 1896-01-12
Flames Spread DestructIon

New York, Jan. 1.-THE big factory
Of Ringgen q Frfederger. in Hoboken, N.
j.. was totally destroyed by fire this
evening. 1t was almost filled with doors
and sash blinds. The loss Is estimated
at S1OO, 900.
Loeb & Hirsf's first half-price sacrifice
sale of clothing commences Monday at $50
q. 10.
The evening times., 1896-01-12
Another Pension Bill.

Congressman Morse. of Massachusetts,.
today introduced into the House bill to
amend the pension laws so as to provide that
an equal sum shall be allowed for the same
disability, under the act OF June 81, 1890.
and the status OF disability shall be the
same as under prior and former pension
laws.
The evening times., 1896-01-12
To Remy a burglary.

Postmaster General Wilson has sent
TO the House the claim of Bridget Lane.
postmaster at summit Point, N. j., for loss
by burglary last year Of $605 in postal
funds and S5,3 in postage stamps.
The evening times., 1896-01-12
Tons of Bakinp Powder Go Up,

Chicago, Jan. 1.-THE factory of E.
w. Gillet & Co., manufa cturers of baking
powders and flavoring extracts, 8 to 10
River street, was almost totally destroyed
by fire tonight. Loss, S175,OOO; fully
covered by insurance. Tons Of baking
powder were destroyed.
The evening times., 1896-01-12
END or THE SLACK CASE.
II wni Probably Re Reached ON Mon
div Ncxf

day Next.
The end 81 the Slack case. transferred
frpm New Jersey 90 the courts of the Dis
tric' nf Columbia, IS expected on Monday.
when the cr,ut.-st instituted by MIS-. VIII
liam II. Slack over the viii of her husband
Is set for hearing.
According TO The counsel for Mrs. Addie
Slack Fcrrinc, the aunt aud iestaincutary
guardian of the Slack children. The pro-
cecdlngs in court on Monday viii be rrac-
ticaily an abandonment of the contest by
AIRS. Slack.
The jury will render verdic, in favor or
Mrs. Pcrrinc in case of no opposition from
Mrs. Slack.
The evening times., 1896-01-12

Wings, Tccta May. 107: Rex Regent,
Chattanooga, The Sculptor. 100; Ixiou,
liz.
Fourth Race-AIile and an eighth, ham
dicap. provcr6, 81; Peytonia, 94; George
W. 102; Roosevelt, 1o1: Booze, Il6:
st. Leo. lO5; HaroldiBe. i03; Ciarus,
100; Last Chance, so.
Fifth Race-ScveD furloDgs. Sister Ro-
salind, Tagiloua, Miss Emmett. 80; Or
ganist, Twelve Fifty. 81; Tutor. 100;
Venice, 1o7, Lyndhurst. kodak, High
Test. Alma, los: Siinrock. liz.
$25 suits and oyercoats at $f2.5O to-
morrow at Loeb 6 Hirsh's halfprice sale.
The evening times., 1896-01-12
Mrs. Madison A. Ballinger. No. 1908
Clifton street, will receive on Monday.

A very pleasant evening was spent
at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. c. II. b.
Staley, No. Is Eighth street northeast, last
Friday, the event being in honor of Mr..
Staley's birthday. Mr.. Alderman rendered
a number of musical selections, after
which delightful repast was served.
Among those present were:
Mr.. and Mrs. Bourne, Miss Wells, Mrs
Alderman, Mr.. and Mrs. Bennett, Mr. and
Mrs. Knopp. Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Crabbe,
Mr., and Mrs. L. C. Crabbe. Mrs. and Miss
Burbank. Miss Bowley, Mrs. Swingle, Miss
Mary swingle. Mr.. and Mrs. Keith, Miss
Keith, Mr.. T. b. Hedges of Indiana, Mr..
T. L. Hess, Mrs H. Clarkson, Mr.. c. Bur-
bank. Mrs. II. Staley. Miss Madge Staley,
Miss Pendle. Mr.. and Mrs. Byermont. Mr.
and Mrs. j. c. Power, Mr.. C. Hurdle, Mr.
and Mrs. A. b. Raber and Mr.. c. Sherwood.
The evening times., 1896-01-12
FOUND POLICY SLIpS on HIM.
John Philips May Prove to He M
Importunt PrisuLer.

AT n-iate hour !ast-Dight, Officers fcrR
don and Cowne arrested Ohm Phillips. oil
Pehns ylyania avenue, near Ninth street
for vagrancy. When- Phillips was searched
at the station-house, number OF polio!
slips were found and the records of yes
teFtiays dra wings.
Phillips fought the officers all the way
from Ninth stree! 10 No. l. and it was with
officially that they placed him behind
the bars. The police think that an I'M
portant capture has been made. and will
huli the man until further evidence can
he secured.
The evening times., 1896-01-12
Fell From An Electric Chr.

William Gardiner fell from an electric
car near Woodley Lane at 10 O'Clock
last night, and was removed to his hcrne,
No. 1922 Twelfth street northwest. He
was not seriously injured.