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The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1896-04-02
MISSOURI POLITICS.

The democrats of Sedaliaihave nomi-
mated young lady-Miss Kate Huff
man-for city treasurer.
The Cape Girardeau county republi-
can committee indorsed j. s. Snyder,
of Jackson, for congress and McKin-
ley for president
The republican league, of Jefferson
City, indorsed q. N. STILES candidacy
for nomination as railroad commits
sioner at a meeting. held last week
Mr. Stille was present and addressed
the organization.
The delegates chosen by the Third
district republicans to the national
convention at St Louis are; DR.. M.
NJ. Campbell and DR.. A. ]. Walker,
the alternates being K A. Rathburr
and B. G. Hatch. The convention
adopted strong Mckinley resolutions.
At the republican convention OF
Marion county c. N. Clark, the pres
ent congressman, was indorsed and the
delegates instructed for him. judge
Adam Theis was indorsed for gov
ernor, L. w. Boswell for congressional
committeeman and A. G. Treat fol
national delegate.
The Sixth district democratic con
gressional committee voted to hold th'
nominating convention at Osceoli
"Wednesday, July 20. In case this dat
conflicts with the state convention thu
chairman has authority to postpone II
to August 8. Hon. D. A DeArmond
of Butler, Hon. G. G. Dickinson, Q
Clinton, and Hon. A. ]. Connolly, Q
Warrensburg, will probably come be
fore the convention.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1896-04-02

The committee on international
arbitration of the New York State Bar
Association held a meeting in New
York City. Correspondence has al
ready been held with the officers of all
the state bar associations, and it Is ex'
pected that they will cooperate with
the New York association.
When the meeting adjourned subject
to the call of the chair, Secretary
Smith said that the subcommittee
consisting of w. S. Logan, and w.
Martin Jones had presented plan for
international arbitration, but that it
had not been adopted and probably
would not be until several more meet
ings should have been held and all the
details discussed and fully considered.
Before the formal adoption of the plan
it will be submitted to President Gle
veland in memorial, but this will not
be done until general meeting shall
have been held of all the arbitration
committees representing all the state
bar associations of the country.
Some of the state bar associations
which have corresponded with the
New York association and signified
their intention to appoint arbitration
committees to act in harmony witt
the New York committee are those o.
Maine, West Virginia, Wisconsin,
New Mexico, Georgia, New Hamp
shire, Connecticut, Missouri, Dis
trict of Columbia, Iowa, Virginii
and Michigan
President Whitaker said that tn
plan submitted by the subcommittee
provided for the organization of per
manent international tribunal Th
bar associations throughout this coun
try and in Great Britain were in sym
pathy with the movement The fea
lures of the plan provided for the nam
ing by the United States government
and Great Britain of judicial officers
who should constitute court for tn
settlement of all diplomatic difference
that might arise between the tw
. nations.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1896-04-02
GENERAL ITEMS,

The House judiciary committee has
adversely reported the proposed Indian
tax bill
Mrs. Frank Seguin, of Toledo, O.,
died of burns received while using
kerosene to kindle fire.
Miss Irene Gibson, of Missouri, has
been appointed clerk of the catalogues
in the public document office.
Manderson s headquarters are closed.
A Mckinley delegation will come from
Nebraska, but Manderson's name may
be presented.
Colonial Secretary Chamberlain said
he believed that the idea of Canadian
annexation to the United States was a
thing of the past.
It is rumored that the government
will ask parliament for a further al
lowance for the Prince Of Wales on
behalf Of his children.
General Buffers war record was
attacked during discussion of prop
iosition to place statue Of him in the
Massachusetts, state house.
Walt M. Monroe, formerly editor Of
the Tipton Times, has located at Sc
ldalia, where he has accepted the secre
ltaryship of building and loan associa
tion
Mr.. Baker, Of Kansas, introduced
lbill in the Senate to increase the pen
sion Of every Mexican war veteran IL
destitute circumstances from W to $li
: month.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1896-04-02
Highest of all in Leavening Power-Latest U. Govt Report
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ABSOLUTELY PURE
DoINGs OF YOUR NEIaHBoRs.

DoINGS OF YOUR NEIGHBoRS.
Gallatin will treat itself to forty
more street lights.
Lebanon has subscribed S52 90 for the
jefferson City road
A new national bank has been au-
thorized mt West Plains.
The W. c. 7. U. national convention
probably will be held in St Louis this
fail.
A new order has been organized ut
Moberly called the Lodge of Fraternal
Neighbors.
Columbia will vote April : on
proposition to bond the city for Si5 600
for street improvements.
Elijah Bryan, whose father was a
brotheriu-law Of Daniel Boone, died
at Nevada aged 81 years,
\ recent sale of /, $50 acres for S33-
600 is considered the biggest land trade
ever made in Charlton county
At Laddonia John G. MoOre's 3-year-
old child fell into a cyclone cellar con
tanning about three feet of water and
was drowned.
The average reserve held by national
banks Of Missouri outside of st. Louis,
Kansas City, st Joseph and Springfield
is 2S So per cent.
According to information received
| by G. NJ. Hail. editor Of the Modern
Miller, the wheat crop in Missouri
never was better.
The city council of Mexico passed an
ordinance prohibiting the sale or Civ
ing away of cigarettes or cigarette
wrappers to minors
Ex-senator Berry G. Thurman was
thrown out of buggy at Lamar
sustaining a fracture of the shoulder
blade and the collar bone.
Mrs. Thomas Corrigan, widow Of
the late street railroad magnate, died
at her home in Kansas City. She
leaves an estate of 81 500, 600.
The city of Oregon voted to bond the
city in the sum of S25. 600 to build
water works The proposition carried
by 220 to g. The city celebrated
Women may be denied the privilege
in Missouri TO vote for school directors,
but there is no law that prevents their
sitting in boards of education as mem
bers.
-..o ,uIrtynrst animal fai; ol T.,,l
Society will be held at Cape Girar-
deau, Mo-, October 10, II, 10, 1G and
II, 1896.
1t is said that the late Captain W.
II. Bradbury, deputy warden of the
penitentiary, received and discharged
no less than 25, 600 criminals during
his thirty eight years service at the
penitentiary.
; In settling up the estate of Peter
/ Moulin, who died recently at his home
near Bancroft, in the northeastern part
of Daviess county, 50, 800 in gold and
81, 800 in paper money was found
secreted in and about his house
Hereafter the pay of Brookfield
teachers will depend on their profes-
| sional experience. Three years or less
| will only entitle them to S3j month
: for the first year, with an increase to
A S37. 50 and $40 respectively the next fol,
o lowing years.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1896-04-02

The date for the republican conven-
ton at St Joseph to select delegates
to the national convention has been
changed from May 27 to May 10. This
change is the result of some contro-
versy that has arisen since the meeting
of the state republican committee.
The date selected was, as has been
stated, May 81. The national conven-
tion meets June 10. This puts the
state and national conventions only
nineteen days apart. 1t was suggested
that thirty days was the legal time re-
auired between the two conventions
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1896-04-02
IN AND OF MISSOURI.


A new church to be known as the
Woodland NJ. f. church is to be built
on the Croysdalc road east of the Blue
river in Jackson county The Rev.
Mr.. 'Norvell, who has been pastor of
the Baptist church at New Prospect
for fourteen years, has accepted d call
to Glasgow. The Christian church at
Bethany has voted to build a church
to cost at least Sl2, O0O The list of boy
preachers in Missouri has been in.
creased by the addition of John DE
Merritt, aged 10. The Rev d. v.
Price, evangelist Of Bristol, Tenn,
received S17j. 35 from the Christian
people of Keytesville; he goes to Can
ton. The Sunday Schools Of Macon
county are divided as follows: Non
sectarian, 3; Christian, IS; Baptist,
IA; NJ. Z. (South), 12; Methodist
Episcopal, IL; Cumberland Presby
terian, s. Presbyterian, 6; Congrega
tional 4 Episcopalian, 3 ;Universal
ist, 9; Catholic, 2 and one each of the
German Evangelical, German Luth
eran, Adventists, United Brethren and
Latter Day Saints, as also five colorei
Sunday Schools, divided between the
y. NJ E. and the Baptist denomina
tions. In Grundy county there arC
sixty church edifices, and the sixty
first will soon be completed. Mis-
Stella White, of Hannibal, is one of the
most successful evangelists of the Fret
Methodist church. The Baptist churcl
OF Trenton is too small, and larger
one is contemplated The new Method
ist church, South, in Liberty is gen
orally admired it was dedicated Marcl
o by Bishop Hendrix.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1896-04-02
CAPITAL NOTES.

Senator Platt has introduced joint
resolution for congress to adjourn on
or before May 2.
The naval bill has been completed
and is ready for consideration. 1t
carries $81, 600. 600.
The house passed the bin for the
abolition of the death sentence under
the federal statute
Congressman Joy has been elected a
member of the congressional campaign
committee for Missouri.
The senate has confirmed the ap'
pointment of Colonel j. j. Brice as
national ish commissioner.
A statement to congress from the in
terror department shows the cost of the
Union Pacific Railway to have beer
$50. goo q mile.
Prayers for police to protect ths
buffalo Of the National Yellowstone
Park from poachers are being pre-
scented 10 congress-
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1896-04-02
For Free Silver, Flat-Footed.

Mr.. Allen (populist), of Nebraska,
introduced in the senate the following
resolution;
Resolved. That congress, by appro.
pirate legislation and without further
delay, restore silver to the free and un.
limited coinage at the ratio of sixteen
parts of standard silver to one part OF
gold, and should by appropriate legis.
lation withdraw from the secretary OF
the treasury any power he may now
have to issue the bonds or other inter.
est bearing obligations of the United
States until the necessity therefor shall
be declared by congress, and that con-
gress should not adjourn until these
things have been accomplished.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1896-04-02
INEWSSALL OVER.
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Man Psfor,, partv.


7li provisional national executive
co,o,,ttee renresentinp the new ma.
s,sI t,.. ,ssred nm ~; .
'.Va reiorni party mas ,oeN ~ o'll
ciai ircuiar calling natlohai colNeu'
tio, Of the reformers to meet in Old
Ci Hall Pittsbprp. MAY Is. 1896. at
rsn,,,. fo,,ou.ino, ,rir.
- o'ooA
fptd and measures are recommended
lH To committee to the consideration
II Ii, platform committee to be created
[. ..s....;on.
cav oonven'ion -,
nrst-Direct ieglslatloh, througn,
pc initiative ana reterehdum, shoulu
Re tae first principle Incorporated IN a
katipnal platform IN order 10 restore
|ne a2eaenf rights h ,government or
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1896-04-02
Private Bills First.

Mr.. Hepburn. republican, Of Iowa,
in the House, antagonized consideration
of the sundry civil appropriation bill
which Mr.. Cannon, chairman of the
appropriations committee, gave notice
he would call up, by moving that the
House proceed to the consideration Of
private claims. Mr.. Cannon opposed
the motion. but on rising vote he
was defeated-SS to 60,
Mr.. Cannon demanded tellers and
Mr.. Grout (republican), Of Vermont
called out "vote with the appropria-
ton committee and adjourn May g."
Again Mr.. Cannon was defeated. Mr..
Cannon then demanded the yeas and
nays, which were ordered. The rob
call resulted--142 to n.
The announcement Of the victory
over the appropriations committee was
received with great jubilation by the
members interested in private bills.
The House then went into committed
Of the whole for the consideration o.
bills on the private calendar.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1896-04-02
For Rivers and Harbors.

The sundry civil appropriation bill is
under consideration in the house The
bill carries $50, 40s, S74, which is S11,
OG4, 779 less than the estimate furnished
by the department, and SIT, PAL, 1856 less
than the appropriations for the cur
rent year. The total for continuing
the river and harbor works heretofore
authorized is So, SIS, 597 The esti-
mates for this were S4, Oi4, 597. and the
appropriations for the current year by
the last congress Sl1, 2S7, 115.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1896-04-02

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tyo in tbo ;ntorast 90 oo;o,,ltrra throo
of whom sho,, ho des;.rotod hy the
Farmers, Alliance and two hv tho M.
tionol Grango and ~ sve in Tho inter.
est of can;tal 70 be selected from
among manufacturers and tbose renre.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1896-04-02
The Latest With X-Rays

William Foster, a photographer of
st. Louis, is confident that he is the
first person to obtain shadowgraph
by aid of the moons rays. With a
plate in an ordinary light proof holder,
that was exposed to the direct moon
light for thirty minutes, very clear
negative of human hand in outline
was obtained The sensitive plate
was covered by one thickness of heavy
card board, over which the hand lay
during the exposure.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1896-04-02
Gave Himself Up.

Last August James Harrison, of Ray
county, voluntarily returned to Virginia
to stand trial for killing man. The
first trial resulted in conviction
and sentence of ten years imprison
ment. He was granted a new trial,
which ended Tuesday, when verdict
of mot guilty" was rendered. Mr..
Harrison and his family then returned
to Missouri.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1896-04-02
In Favor of Ex-Confederates 8.

The house passed the bill that passed
the senate some time ago repeating the
old statute that made graduates of the
military and naval academies who
resigned from the United States army
to go into the confederacy ineligible
for appointment as officers of the army
or navy. 1t was antagonized by only
one man in the house. Boutelle (re-
publican), of Maine.
The passage of this bill removes
from the statute books the last vestige
of civil war legislation as affecting the
rights of ex -confederates.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1896-04-02
Would Take Cuba.

Senator Mills, Of Texas, introduced
in the senate joint resolution direct
ing the president to fequest Spain to
give local self government to Cuba,
and in the event of Spain's refusal
authorizing the president to take pos.
session of Cuba, using the military and
naval forces for that purpose, and to
hold it until the people of Cuba can
establish local self government.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1896-04-02

George II. Nettleton, president and
general manager of the Kansas City,
Fort Scott and Memphis Railroad, died
in Kan-as City, aged So years. Death
resulted from paralysis and for several
weeks his life had been despaired of.
Mr.. Nettleton had long been promi
nent in western railroad circles, both
as a contractor and an executive officer.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1896-04-02
To Amend Interstate Commerce Law

Senator PETER has introduced bill
providing for the amendment of the
interstate commerce law, so as to au-
thorize the interstate commerce COM
mission to proceed summarily by petit
tion through the courts against any
railroad company which may refuse to
obey any requirements of the commits
sion in regard to rates or charges on
agricultural products and other
freights.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1896-04-02
HORSES.

Plugs and inferior horses sold from
S5 to $50, the average class of south
ern horses ranged from S27. so to S45, a
better southern class selling above this
figure for shipment south ranged up
to S1O5, those from $6j up, of which
there were not many, being good
drivers, Fair to good chunks brought
SAT. 30 to $50, pairs selling up to $500.
Expressers and extra drafters were
scarce at Ss5 to S115. Good drivers
sold at S100 to S145.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1896-04-02
Sixth District Populists.

The peoples party of the sixth dis
trict will hold convention to nomi-
nate candidate for congress at Apple
ton City, August 12. A resolution was
adopted favoring Pertle Springs as the
place for holding the state convention
to select delegates to the national con
yention at ST. Louis.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1896-04-02

Mrs Nancy Cooper, the Oldest person
in Lafayette county, died last week at
the home of her grandson, William
Stark, near Dover. She was born in
Amelia county, Va, August 7, 1895,
being of Scotch ancestry, She came to
Lafayette county in 1927 was the
mother of nine children, seven still liv'
ing, the eldest being rs years old.
Had she lived until August 7, she
would have been 101 years old.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1896-04-02
ST. LOUIS MARKETS.
CATTLE.

Prices are 10 to 90 cents lower than
the close Of last week Plain steers
1, 200 to 1, 800 pounds average, are SELL
ing at the low notch of the year.
Good light cows and heifers were
steady and others were easier. Rough
and inferior cows are selling down to
low figures The stocker trade is
irregular and uncertain Good veal
calves sold firm.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1896-04-02
HOGS.

The bulls sold at SO, 70 to SO, So
against 50. so to S3. So yesterday. In
ferior heayies sold at SO. % to S3 80,
fair to best heavies at S3 20 to So. 50.
Fair to best light and medium weights
sold at 3d. 20 to So. 80 and the pigs and
light lights sold at So. % to So. 90.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1896-04-02
NOTES FROM THE FIELD,

Manderson says that he has not beer
slated by Mckinley for secretary q
war.
Senator Palmer nominates 'Judgt
Turner of Georgia as q presidential
candidate. N
The New York republican conven
tion declared for Morton and 'bust'
ness administration. I"
Quincy heads the republican deleea
tion from Texas Two Allison and twf
Reed men are delegates
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1896-04-02
To Reform Indian Territory.

The following petition is being num-
erously signed in Texas and will be
forwarded to Washington
"To Grover Cleveland. President Of
the United States Hoke Smith, Score.
tary Of Interior and the Members Of
Fifty-second Congress Of the United
States.
Calling your attention to the num-
erous robberies and high crimes gener-
ally which have been committed by
the outlaws Of the Indian Territory on
the law-abiding citizens who live ad-
jacent to said territory, we, the under.
signed mother4 daughters, wives and
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1896-04-02
Direct Vote for Senator.

The house committee on elections of
president and president reported
favorably the bill introduced by Mr.
Corliss, of Michigan, providing for the
election of senators by direct vote of
the people. Some amendments OF
minor importance were adopted.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1896-04-02
MULES.

IA hands, fair to extra, $27 so to
SAT- so.
141l hands, full range, $S2. so to
$50 90.
10 hands, full range, S45. 90 to $685. co.
15k hands, full range, 500 90 to $S5 90.
10 to 1879 hands, full range. $40. 90 to
S115. co.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1896-04-02
Theater Burned.

The Grand Opera House, at Spring
field, one of the finest theaters in the
west, burned last week. The fire
originated under the stage and swept
through the scenery and in few min
utes the entire building was in flames.
The loss will be $50, 900, with insur
ance of $40, 00Q
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1896-04-02
Congressional Nominations.

The Ninth Missouri district republi-
cans renominated Congressman IRE
loar.
R. T. Lewis, Of Henry county, was
nominated for congress by the Sixth
Missouri district republicans.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1896-04-02

Four consecutive amendments will
receive the sanction or disapproval of
Missouri voters at the fall election.
One provides for the removal of the
capital from Jefferson City to Sedalia.
Second, defining and limiting the ju-
dicial power Another making the
legal school age from five to twenty one
years, and another fixing rates of taxa
ton regarding water works, etc, in
cities of thirty thousand population.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1896-04-02
crowtner's Militia Pension Bill.

The House committee on invalid
pensions reported favorably Represen-
tativve Crowther's bill extending the
benefits of the pension laws to all the
militia engaged in the civil war who
served 30 days under the direct autho-
rity of the war department or United
States officers. It is estimated that
from 12, 600 to Ii, 900 names would be
added to the pension rolls by this bill
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1896-04-02
IN CHICAGO.

Cattle. Market dull and weak, top
for native steers 81 30 Hogs Market
for heavy hogs o cents higher and
light hogs steady. Top for hogs $4 10.
bulk So, 80 to So. s5. Sheep Market
steady, bulk sold ut So. % to So. 80
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1896-04-02
Elias Falor Dead.

Elias Falor, the largest land owner
and wealthiest farmer of Vernon coun-
ty, died last week at his home in the
northwest part of the county, aged 81
years. His estate is estimated to be
valued at fully 500, 900.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1896-04-02
Pioneer Missourisn Dead.

Milton H. Cook, aged 81 years, pio'
neer Missourian, is dead at Pleasant
Hill. He was born in Marietta, Ohio,
where his father was prominent IN
state politics
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1896-04-02
TN KANSAS CITY.

Cattle. Market steady. top for native
steers So. &c. Hogs--Market steady
to cents higher, top SO. 70. Sheep
Market active and strong.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1896-04-02
South Dakota for Mckinley.

The South Dakota republican state
convention declared for Mckinley for
president and reafiirmed the financial
plank of the Minneapolis platform of
1892
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1896-04-02
St. Charles Motor Bridge.

Under suspension of the rules the
house passed Mr. Treloar's bill author
izing the building of highway and
motor bridge across the Missouri river
at st. Charl