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The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1896-09-10
GETTING A POINTER.
The Stranger Was Not Encouraged to Go
Into the Banking Business.

The Stranger Was Not Encouraged to Go
Into the Banking Business.
After Mad got my mail at the post
office in a Nebraska village 1 asked the
bank that 1 might get some small bills,
but the pedestrian of whom inquired
looked at me enviously and did not re-
ply. 1t was so with second and yet q
third man, but the fourth looked me
over and then replied:
..Are you friend of the late de.
ceased?''
''What late deceased?'
''Why, the banker"
'sThen he's dead, ch? No: didn't
know him. Is the business going on
as usual?"
Skassly as usual, stranger; cause
when mans bin hung and his money
been divided up and his bank rented
out for a grocery his business can't go
on as usual"
Ibid the people here hang him!"
..Of course His body was taken
down two days ago, but I'll show you
the tree. Yes, we hung him."
what for?"
s'He was packed up and ready to
skip. Mebbe you was thinkin' of OPEN
in bank?'
'Oh, no."
'',Cause If You was I'd give you n
pinter. We've hung four bankers on
the same limb IL two years, but the
old rope is played out and we've got to
get a new one. and Il new rope some
times jerks mans head off when he
Gums down. Better let some other
banker start in and git hung fust and
soften up the rope.'-M. L. World.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1896-09-10
DIPLOMATIC CONTEST.
A Consul Who Would Not Regard "a Min
istcr's Coaclman as Onicial.

A Consul Who Would Not Regard "a Min
isier's Coachman Oficial.
A Vienna correspondent tells the fol-
lowing story in connection with the
resignation of the post of Brazilian
consul at Buda-Pesth by member of
the house of magnates. NJ. Burchardt-
Belavary, the consul at the time of the
Miilennial celebration. was Informed
by the minister of Brazil that he
should attend the festivities, and re-
quested the consul to procure for him
lodgings. horses and a carriage. The
consul carried out the commission, and
when the minister arrived, called at
his lodgings and left a card, the min
lister not being at home. This hap
pened three times in two days
The consul did not repeat his
visit again, nor did the minister call
upon him. On the fourth day the
minister's coachman drove up at the
consurs house, and brought verbal
message that the consul was desired to
call upon his excellency at such an
hour. The consul sent his thanks YER
bally also and did not call One even.
ing minister and consul met at Count
Apponyis rout The minister asked
the consul why he nau not come wnen
he sent word through the coachman.
The consul answered.: 1T is not the
custom in this county to make the
coachmen ambassadors" The minis
ter answered roughly that he never
followed the customs of the country
where he found himself, bot those OF
the country whence he came. After
this scene the Hungarian magnate re-
signed his consuiship. which he had
held 12 years.-Boston Herald.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1896-09-10
LATE NEWS ITEMS.

REV. T. +. REEsER, pastor of the
Lutheran church at HOLiida ysburg
Pa, and John d. Love, a well-knowr
merchant, were drowned, ON the nigh
of the Cd, in the Juniata river, five
miles below Hollidaysburg. Their
bodies were found in shallow water,
and as both were good swimmers
grave suspicious of foul play. were
aroused.
KATE FIELDS will has been found
and probated in Washington city.
Miss Field died some months ago in
Honolulu. The will directs that in
case of death her body be brought tc
this country and cremated, the ashes
to be deposited at Mt. Auburn, Cam
bridge, Mass.
ADvICEs received by tie Spanish
government from Manila, on the 4th,
stated that force of 500 Philippine
rebels had been defeated and routed
by the Spanish troops at Baccore.
Fourteen of the rebels were killed and
1e taken prisoners. The insurgents
were led by German settlers.
II. II. THORPE, sole owner of the cit
izen's bank of Salina, O., fled deed
OI AL CtAO oSA3Sho Va - 49,
itors on the 4th. The assets are esti-
mated at 1000, with liabilities about
the same. Depositors, it is said, will
be paid in full
The Pennsylvania board of pardons,
on the 4th, recommended pardon in
the case of John Beardsley, ex-city
treasurer of Philadelphia, who was
sentenced on July 1, 1891, to II years
i,uprisonment for embezZlment of city
funds.
THE Northwestern Millers' associa-
ton, also known as the Flour trust.
has gone to the wall. 1t was organ
lied a wear ago to maintain a uniform
price of -four and do away with COM
petition.
THE American steamship Laurada.
said to be a Cuban filibuster, and err
roneously reported wrecked by treach-
ery off the Jamaica coast, cleared from
Port Antonio for Philadelphia on the
night of the I'd.
THE Columbus (O.) Central Street
Railway Co. has gone into the hapds
of Geo. ii. Worthington, of Cleveland, ,
as receiver. The company is capital
lied at 81, SOC, 900, and is bonded for
that amount.
Mrs. AGNES HIT, of indianapolis,
was, on the 4th, elected president OF
the Woman's Relief corps at st. Panl.
MINI.
S.RsEL, EIsExAN & Co.'S leather man
ptaesory at Newark, n. j.. was bNrnat!
on the 18th. Loss, $50, ,oooi Insurance.,
eeo,oo
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1896-09-10
se.ret of succcss.

The secret s,j mastering life is t.
come at close quarter with the facts
which surround u.. to grasp them res
olurely and strongly and to make the
most and best of them. Success is not
achieved by thinking about it or watt
ing for it, but by refusing to be dis
heartened and by pushing through OBJ
stacles as If obstacles were the most
natural things in the world and tc be
taken as part not only of the dis
cipline but of the joy of ife.-Rey. DR..
Freeman, Presbyterian, Denver.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1896-09-10
A COSTLY SUIT.
Cows Dinner Took s,oo out of the Pub.
lie Treasury.

Cows Dinner Took SiOO Out OF the Pub.
lie Treasury.
Judge Eosmer and jury disposed
of an amusing case recently which
again exemplifies the truthfulness OF
the proposition that it does not pay to-
litigate for principle. Gottlieb Hack
stein got just as cents worth of satis-
faction out of Christian Ii. Kuhn in
this suit
Last summer one of Mr.. Kuhn's cows
escaped into a highway of Springwells,
and while searching for greener pas
lures perceived the garden of Mr..
Hackstein. Her mouth waterea at the
finding the possible entrance to the
inclosure, she performed the work OF
a lawn mower on two rows of beets
before her presence was discovered
by the Hackstein family. Mr.. Hack
stein promptly impounded the COW
and notified his neighbor Kuhn that
he would retain possession of the ami
NAL until damages aggregating %
were paid. Kuhn conceded that dam.
age had been done, but reckoned the
damage to garden truck ut SIS
The parties hopelessly disagreed and
both sides hired lawyers. Kuen re-
plevined his cow and won the case in
the justice court, but Hackstein want
ed higher adjudication and appealed
to the Wayne circuit court. After the
facts had been presented to the jury
Judge Hosmer instructed them that
Hackstein was undoubtedly entitled
to a verdict. but left them to say how
much must be paid. After deliberat-
ing on the case short time the jury
returned a verdict of 7s cents for
Hackstein. The. trial of the petty APP
peal case cost the county of Wayne
over one hundred dollars.-Detroii
NewS-Tribune.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1896-09-10
Mr.. Stephens Speech.

Mr. CHAIRMAN, LADIES AND GENTLEMEN
For this warm and cordial reception which you
have given me upon this, my first visit to
Boonville, my old home. since the democrats
Of Missouri have honored me with the guber-
Material nomination, am profoundly grateful.
haven't tile language at my command with
which can fittingly- express to you my appre-
citation OF your interest in me and your regard
for me, and for the courtesies and kindnesses
you have ever shown me In every effort and
ambition Of my life.
lam not unmindful OF the great responsibility
which now rests upon me a> my partys stand
ard bearer, and of the great honor which the
responsibility carries, and which the nOmina-
tiOn i'm npoSeS upon me-
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1896-09-10
MISSOURI STATE NEWS.
A Little G-r,.s Sad D.a.h


team of frightened horses attached
TO produce wagon, owned and driven
by John Bartold, st. Louis county
farmer, ran away in st. Louis, the
other morning. causing the almost in.
slant death of Bartold's 11-year-old
daughter, Annie, who was thrown
from the wagon and dragged almost a
block by the reins becoming entangled
about her. When she was picked up
the breath had left.her body.
The team with the wagon, which was
loaded with peaches. kent on in a mad
gallop. defying all of Bar.old's efforts
to check them. They finally collided
with a,tree and were held there. Bar.
told rushed back to ascertain the con.
dition of his child, and when he found
her cold in death with her little BODY
bruised and mangled in a terrible man
ner, he covered his face with his hands
and wept piteously
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1896-09-10
Next Time.

Pendennis--If had known that yon
were going to drop in on US so unex.
pectedly we should have had a more
elaborate dinner.
Warrington tvrestling with tongI,
piece of stcahl-Dnn't trent o., si.. old
man, next time I'll hs sure 10 iet y5a
kaoW,"-Nelbovrpe gtueA
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1896-09-10
State Auditin. COMMITTEES.

Under the law of 1895 Gov. Stone
has appointed Senator L. X Cash, of
Clay county; Representatives Henry
5. Julian, of Kansas City, and w. S.
Odneal, of Mercer county, a COM
mittee to inspect and examine the
books of the various state Offices. This
Is what is known as the auditing COM
mittee," and under the change of law
made by the last general assembly, it
goes to work three months earlier than
usual. The change was made in order
that the examination might be COM
pleted by the time the general assem-
bly, convened.
Heretofore the committee was an.
pointed in December and the work of
the committee was never completed
until about time for the assembly ad.
journment sine die. A vast amount of
work is involved in checking up the
books of the state Offices.
Senator Cash and Mr.. Julian are
democrats, and Mr.. Odneal is a repub-
lican.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1896-09-10

flows in eternal song. = happier more pros;
porous people than ours, and we can then an
triumphant shout, re- ubiicsns, popuiists, pro-
hfbitionists and democrats:
Sound the loud timbrels, DER land and o.er sea.
free.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1896-09-10
LON V. STEPHENS.
Democratic Candidate for Gov.
ernor, Opens His Campaign.
He Talks to His Old Friends at Boonviile
on the Issues of tho Day as Viewed
From a Democratic Standpoint
What He Will Do II Elected.

Hon. Lon v. Stephens, democratic
candidate for governor, opened his
campaign at Boonville, his old home,
= few days ago.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1896-09-10
Lincoln Institute Opening.

Great preparations have been made
at Lincoln institute, Jefferson City,
for Saturday, September 12, when the
handsome new main building, recently
completed at total cost of $4,000
will be dedicated. Gov. William J..
Stone, Hon. John r. Kirk, superinten-
dent of public schools: Hon. B. b.
Cahoon. Walter n. Farmer and other
distinguished men will deliver ad-
dresses. The agents will hold special
meeting. and many of the graduates
and undergraduates will be present.
All the railroads have granted reduced
rates on the certificate plan.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1896-09-10
Missouri Corn.

Corn-cutting has progressed rapidly,
and in some southern counties the
work is completed. Late corn is still
suffering from a drought in some To-
calities, but in general is doing very
well. The larger part of the crop is
now safe from frost
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1896-09-10
Earthquake Shock.

A decided earthquake shock was felt
at Fredericktown at 1855 the other
night. There was a movement, fol-
lowed by a tremor of the earth, lasting
several seconds, and accompanied by
rum bling sound.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1896-09-10
A Girls Awful Death.

Annie Fry. aged II. No. 2s1s Easton
avenue, st. Louis, died from the effects
of burns. The wind blew her dress
on to the burner of the gasoline
stove, and in an instant she was envel-
oped in flames.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1896-09-10
Coles New Courthouse.

The laying OF the corner stone OF
the new Gee, 600 county courthouse a.
Jefrerstn City took rlacc In tho pres
snce of . large crowd,
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1896-09-10
Her Money Worries Her.

Mrs. Mary A. Hogue, of Sedalia,
aged IS. who was left a competency by
the death of her husband, John II.
Hogue, wholesale grocer, has lost
her reason. She labors under the hal
lucination that she is a prisoner, and
that an effort is being made to rob her
of her money.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1896-09-10
What a Drunken Father Did.

John Hunt, Columbia, went home
drunk. When his 17-year-old daugh-
ter Minnie met him at the door he
drew a revolver and opened fire on the
girl, who, after receiving a bull
let in her right side, just above the
hip, fled, shrieking, from the scene.
Hunt rushed into the house and
began firing at his wife, who escaped
without injury. The frenzied husband
then ran from the house, mounted a
horse and escaped. Officers captured
him. The wounded girl is in a serious
condition. though her wound is not
necessarily fatal.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1896-09-10

Mrs. Baumhoff, wife of Mr.. George
Baumhoff, superintendent of the Linz
dell street railway system, st. Louis,
died suddenly few nights ago,
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1896-09-10
FolIoved HIs Daughter.

Benjamin NJ. briggs. aged, SO. an old
resident of Hannibal, died recently.
His daughter, Miss Jennie Briggs,
died at the same hour the day before.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1896-09-10
Charged With Horse Stealing.

Sheriff John F. Bay, of Shannon
county, arrested Jim Barnes in Rey-
nolds county and Sam Herran in Shan
non county. A dispatch sent from
Birch Tree says they are both horse
thieves, and the last of a gang whose
operations extended from Reynolds
county to Douglas county.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1896-09-10
Methodist Church Dedicated.

The Arch Street Methodist church,
Hannibal, recently completed, was
dedicated with imposing ceremonies in
the presence of large congregation.
Bishop Galloway preached the dedica-
tory sermon.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1896-09-10

Mrs. Annie Norman, while washing
a window in st. Joseph, fell so feet,
and received Severe injuries. She is a
widow, and has an eight-year-old
daughter.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-11-30
AROUND THE WORLD.
Two Officers of the German
 Army Coming Here.

Baron Addo von Sack, . cavalry of- 6cer, and Baron Friedrich -os Lever son, an infantry officer of the German service reached Albuquerque yesterday says the Democrat, and will continue their journey this morning to forts in Arizona and thence to Los Angeles and San Francisco, where they sail for Berlin via Japan and Russia They carry letters from General Wheaton asd other prominent men. They are doing the globe on . wager end must reach their nstivs land by April 1898.
 Tssy is.: as.lin Ayril ? and walked through Germany. Holland. England and through the United States. The object of the wsger is to demonstrate the endurance Of t..e German soidisr and to give them an opportunity to study the American military system. The gentlemen are two months ahead Of time and they will no doubt win the unique wager.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-11-30

i sui; s.. 5sss a..i in ths H.- :rict court of Pima county entitled Leo Goldschmidt vs James Finley, Charles F. Sehlmacher and Z. T. Vail, constituting the Board of Sa- peryisors oi Pirna county The petit ioneer prays that . mandsmus bo is- sued to remove from office John s. wood, Probate Jadge of said county aud also ex oHicio clerk of the Pro- bate court. The petitioner makes sfi- dsvi, to the effect that during ihs en- tire term .f office held by Mir. Wood during the years of 1894 and 1895 he failed to file in the ofice of | board of supervisors sworu statement Of the fees. con missions And compenea- tion sarped by him sni bis deputies every quarter while he hell ofice. Ca these grounds the petitioner ssts for hi.removsl. The ca-e will be watched with much interest iy the public.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-11-30

Whi,elaw Reid has signed article h last Sundays Tribune in which he gives Arizona . grand esnd off. He eorrects the impression 90 prevalent in the east, that the territory is . barren region. peopIed by criminsls and sav- sgss, spd ssts It forth in its true char aeter as . land of Iutlic schooi. and church. good order and bouadless rssources-
Tombstone prospector., 1896-11-30
THE OLD GAME.
Confidence Men Fail to Make
 A Haul.

An effort was made few days ego i, work . confidence game on one of our prominent bushes. men which only failed because the aforesaid business man was wide awake aad onto the game. It was the old game whereby . stranger aceosted the business msn on tho street with the salutation, "Why, hello Sam how are you. It has been a long time since saw you last. How have you besn making it7" Sam did not know the stranger, but was inform d that they had been great friends in tho early days at Tombstone and it wss alright. Several drinks aud . fine
 supper paid for ny the .trapger isd up to. the introduction to friend in . room at one at one of our prominent hstel. where . quiet game of poker was injulged in with the understsnd- ing that sam and has friend should pull the other other fell w. leg, and did 60 to the extsbt of SIS, which was divid- ed between them ard dat. made for the following evening, when bigger stakes were t be lsy.d for. Sam was On t, the game and failed to show up for the big gam. the following evening end the shsrpsfs l 1t wn.-Her.ld.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-11-30
FROM DARKEST AFRICA.
An Interesting Letter from .
 Former ArizOnan.

MT. James Cassidy, . we'll known Arizona miner, writes . letter to the Journsl-Miner from Builawsyo, Msta. belAnd, South Africa, and among other things says:
 "Scof is very high at present; the RudsPes, having Killed all She trans port cattle. and what provisions come in sre irsnspCrled by mul-s and don- keys. Dlnkeys are $lOO per head. and poor stock st that, mules in propor- portion fair horses cell ct six hundred dollars.
 "Thers is not much chance for pros. psctipg at pr, sent; grub i. 60 high that men of limited menns canno, afford to prospec: for themselves. The mining law is framed according to Copp's Mining Code, win the excsp- ton of the assesrmen work on each block of ten claims, amounting to fifteen hundred fee, on the line of the ledge, you have to do sixty feet of sinking or drifting, whether it costs on, hundred dollsrs or ono thousand dollars, and, taking everything inio consideration, . foot of sinking or drifting will cos, ct least ten dollars
 "rhs people only figure on two sea- sons-win.sr and summer-and eur summer and rainy season will start in shortly. and, of course. there will be lots of fever, which nobody escspes. Even now the death rate is very high, |, principally from fever and dysentery. A coffin is quite luxury. Lumber is very scarce, and when it is to be had it costs one dollar per foot. Dwellings and business houses are built of brick and corrugated iron roof, and he floors are also brick, but not al proof. You throw down your boot. at night and in tho morning. iu,tsad of fuding ySAA SOohs VI bohN-s v oh aha psia- mid of mud and white ants. Every article mas to be propped on pedestal in solution os sheep dip or rat pofsen However, it is the fortune of iron- tier country, and this one is not un- like our western country, slthosgh it is better wstsIed. Msshonslsnd is an sIceptionslly ~, Il wstered country. and principslly flowing through gran its. The soil is light and see no sy- idence of primitive rock near the sur face. A greater portion of the plain is oi sedimentary formation, except the ranges, which show slate, black porphyry, iron etone, and other els- ments that make up a minersl belt"
Tombstone prospector., 1896-11-30
HEALTHY CONDITION.
The Arizona Psstofices Doing
 . Good Business.

The report of the auditor for the postofiice department for for the fiscal year ending June 30, last. just made public. shove the condition of She p presidential postofhces in Arizona dur ing that period to bs e fsllcws:
 Gross receipte-Phsnix, $l7. .296. .3S Bisbss, $2,7S9; Flsgstsf, t3,l93 39i Nogales, $l. .l0s. .95; Prescott, S9. .S90 II Tempe. $2, ,227 ss, Tombstone, $1 ,s92. I2; Tucson, $s.36s g; Williams, $l. : s60.55; Yuma. s2.5l6.l5.
 sslsries-Phenix, $2,4O0: Bisbee. sl!OOO; F.sg.t.h, sl.aOo; Noeaies, $500; Tempe. $l,1O0; Tonbston., $l,200; Tucson. $l.9o0; william., $550; Yuma, SLIGO; Prescott, a. 900.
 Clerk hire-Phenix, 2,450.54; Pres sott, sl,3l6S5; Tucson, s1,0O0; No gales, $50.
 Free delivery-Phenix $l,76l A.
 Total exxpense -PheniI, $6. 1884. .OS ; Bisbee, $l, ,l55. ..16, Flagstaff, si,5S5.S4 ; Nogslse, $79S 32; Prescott, $3,69s 9S ; Tempe. $l ,2S2 %; romN.tone. $l .667 :. 22; Tucson. .s3. .215.92; Williams, s649.. :. N Yums, q, ,297 .2S.
 Net revenue-Phenix, $l0-662 30; Bisbee, eIs33.s4; FlaEstofi, sl GOT 55 !; Nogsles, $3l0.63; Prescott, $8.l94.l3; {; Tempe, S945 76; fombssene. $324. go {; Tucson, $6,152.45; Williams, $7ll.5l :: Yums, $l.2lS S7.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-11-30
JOHN l.
The Great Ex-ChampiOn May
 Lose an Arm

The pi,iakls condition which the former champion. John L. Sullivan vii be left in should he lose his arm, as 1t eeens almost certain he will, has moved big-ht srted sporting of the country ss they have rarely been movei before. Sullivan is suffering from cancer on the right hand, snd although he hAs had the best meiicsl treatment in one of Boston's hospitals, the disease became % firmly seAted and has developed 60 rapidly that it is abou, set.iei the ex-chAmpion e only save his life by losing his arm.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-11-30

Yesterday the new time card went in,e ,ffces un shs N NJ. ( 4. rrilway returning to the daily service. under which Sunday trains will b- run ard sising Tombstone mail on that day which V II be the restoration of . con- renieuc~ which has been much missed. Trains will leave Nrg gsles at l o'clock D. m. daily, reaching Ben-on at ! r. m. Leave Beneon .t 6 30 .. m., arriving at Nogalss as IF 70 p. m- Mixed ,rains Wil be run.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-11-30
Holland Herring, Lmberger Che-ess, and sauer Krsnt, st
 HorLER's.

A cowboy named Purmsn, generally known by the name of Duchy, was arrested recently near Hachita charged with being sn accessory to the crimes committed by the bsndits. When ar- resssd he had horse packed with sup- plies which it is supposed he was tak- ing to the robbers. He had on more than ons occasion sent the officer, on . wrong trail by giving false ioforma- sion.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-11-30

Mir. J. Harris returned today from Jackson, Amador county, Cslifornia, where he has been engaged in nising He rtatss about 2co0 men are em- ployed about that famous mining camp. and the wsEas pal is $2. 50 per day. He nnis his health better in this section and will thry to remain here or ct Pesrce.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-11-30
FOR OVER F,srY YEARS.

An old, well-tried remedy. Ars Winslow's Soothing Syrup has tNsn used for over fifty years by millions of mothers for their children while tee;h- ing. with perfect success. It soothss the child, softeps the gum., allays all pain. cures wind collie, and is the best remedy for diarrhoes. It is pleasant to the taste. Sold ny druggist m every part of the world. Twenty-fve cents q bottles Its vslus is incalcu- lable. Be sure and ask for Mrs. Win slows Soothing Syrup, and take no other kind.