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The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1896-08-13
Missouri National. Banks.
A Desperate Man.

Marion Bowman. who was being
taken to Springfield. ILL.,, by Sheriff
Baxter, of that city, to answer to the
charge of abducting nine-year-old
girl named Matte Mckinney; jumped
from the window of the Chicago &
Alton train at Curryville, Pike county,
and made his escape, although he was
handcutfed and the sheriff had chained
him to the car seat
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1896-08-13

William King, of st. Joseph. found
$3.50 in silver scattered in his back yard
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1896-08-13
A Talented Young Man.

DR.. Robert NJ. Boyd died at Spring.
field of typhoid fever. He was %, and
the son of the late S. Fl. Boyd, minis
ter to Siam under the Harrison admin
istration. DIR. Boyd acted as minister
to that country for some months prior
to his fathers death.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1896-08-13
May Never Come Back.

Emmet LAWN. in Jail at Clarence
upon a charge of burglary, escaped a
few days ago, leaving a note stating
that he had gone to hunt George Tay.
lor, and when he found him he would
return.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-20
The Sound Money Democratic Vote.

BY assuming that the Republicans in
the States which have given maJoritles
for Mckinley would vote this year on the
money question as they did in 1874. when
the money question was not in issue, the
New York Tribune proves, apparently TO
its own satisfaction. that while Mr. NC
Kinley should feel highly complimented
by the votes given to him or kept away
from Bryan by Sound Money Democrats,
he is under no special obligation for their
help as he would have been elected with
out IL. This way of putting the thing IS
however. more clever than clear III Inc
Tribune should take the trouble 10 con-
suit some of the gentlemen who were the
active managers of its party IN the re-
cent campaign II would find That there
was a heavy percentage of Republican
voters I'm the Mckinley states who were
converts 10 SilVerism. This default was
made good by Democrats who voted d.
rectly for Mckinley In order 10 defeat
free-silver coinage, and consequent repu-
diation
Tho Sound Money Democracy neither
ask nor expect any change OF the Re
publican tariff policy out OF Difference 10
their views but they have right 10 their
fun share Of the credit achieved for the
country in the vindication Of the natlonai
honor The Republican party has been
the chief sinner i'm bringing confusion
into the finances Of the country and pos-
oning the public mind with cheap money
decisions IL has been saved from the
consequences Of its own folly by the ac-
ton of Sound Money Democrats. Not
even tho pros pect Of Il new opportunity or
protective spoliation should blind Repub-
lican organs and leaders to the perils they
have escaped or to the manner OF their
deliverance.-Ph Philadelphia Record.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-20
4 Glun Hero

several young women retain an inter
esting recollection OF a trip they made
TINS summer 10 the Hudson river The
lhAclndtlons OF this historic stream are
numerous and varied. Added 10 the att
fractions of It's natural beauties are the
associations II has had with the many
noted men who made their homes on
IT'S banks. Tho sanctty OF personality is
n powerful Influence and in this locali-
~ every village has a shrine.
High in the list of names that the Hud-
son recalls stands that Of Washington
Irving. party Of young women who
were visiting not far from PookskilI
made Inquiries as TO whether there was
anybody in that neighborhood who had
known Irving. They were informed that
little way back in the country resided
man who had lived near Irving and
who had probably met him.
Tie young women resolved to make
the journey. They found the place. r.
beautifully kept farm. and when they
stood on the porch and peepod through "a
window they saw man reading near
q table on which We're a number of math-
ematical instruments. Ilc had severe
expression, but they summoned ND their
courage and Knocked TO their request
Tor n drink Of water De 3D. spOndol by
simply handing them n glass pointing
TO the well. Undaunted in her quest Of
a hero. one of the girls remarked:
1T seems ideal 10 have "a home with
such beautiful surroundings"
THE surroundings are very satisfac-
tory, replied the frieid host.
II should ask nothing better than 10
live in place like this. with nothing to
do but read and think"
II find can study here 70 excellent adj
vantage"
u suppose YOU are very fond Of Wash
ington lrying's works.
Il never read them.
But be lived not far from here"
yes
"Do YOU remember HING"
Perfectly"
what kind Of a man was hc?"
Gle didn't amount % much" was the
contempfuous reply. Gle was just 20
young squirt who couldn't find ANYTHING
better 10 do than loaf around and write
funny things. Detroit Free Press.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-20

The stranCcst kinds Of pets are oiteu
chosen by seemingly sensible women \
marmosct. the very smallest OF the
monkey tribe. is the pct or one householu.
He was brought from South America, ana
cannot get accustomed 90 the cold North-
ern winters. and so sits shivering ana
ohattoring until be is taken into hand.
He is "a tiny creature indeed for he can
make q bed of "a ladys hand and have
plenty of room Carried about in the hand
of one or another Of the family all day
long. he is as much cared for as "a tender
infant. and is "a curious fancy, with MS
ugly little face and lack of tricks OF any
kind.
The pet spider Of q certain young wo-
man IS Il very interesting study. lt has
home i'm "a box of dirt and makes q
deep hole. protected by % round cover
fashioned of earth and liquid which 1t
cxudcs. The cover has a hinge. and II
one opens the house 10 peer in the spider
comes up and pulls the cover down.
THE humming birds belonging to a
pretty girl build their nests I'm the lace
curtains and have raised little families
I'm the parlOr. There are plants for them
10 hv about In. and every day the florist
sends "a basket of flowers for them 10 eX-
tract the honey from. They are like lit
tie rainbows flying about the room, and
they light on the head of their dainty mis-
tress with perfect freedom. She seems
to have am affinity for the feathcred tribe.
Outside her chamber window Is box for
a dove that always sleeps there at night,
and pecks at the window pane when It
wants 10 come in. IL has perfect freedom
but chooses 10 remain in the house many
hours I'm the course Of the day. This
same young lady comes I'm 10 greet her
caller with a canary poised lightly on her
head and funny bullinch hopping along
after her. The latter f. very jealous Of
the canary and will peck il and prosecute
II whenever II gets "a chance. The swans
IN the lake in the park will leave others
who are feeding them and sail mp 10 this
girl. gazing into her face as II they re-
cognizcd % known friend.
\ family OF girls delight IN giving cat
concerts Their feline pets have beon
trained 10 NEW an accompaniment 10 tho
piano. They are taught 10 mcw at the
SOUND or a certain note by having their
tails pulled and finally the disaproeabla
recollection OF the pain was sufficient 10
make them NEW whenever they heard
me note struck. The effect produced bv
TINS row Of cats sitting on their hind nau,s
ana moving I'm concert at Intervals Is
rresistibly comical-Philadelph Times
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-20
Eight Million 10 Run Ships.

II has taken nearly eight millions OF dol
lars for the past year for the Govern
mont TO maintain SO warships in commits
sion-that is. to keep them I'm lighting
trim. differed adequately and manned by
n sufficient crew. Most of the vessels
have been kept on the active list for the
entire twelve months, and the relative
cost for efficiency is about equally divid-
ed.
The most expensive ship Of the navy
has been the cruiser New York. which
has cost the United States $3.50 10 keep
i'm commission. The biggest item was
that for the pay Of officers and crew,
which amounted to s2i3.i37 An import
ant item was that for committed rations,
10000 I'm amount Supplies I'm steam en-
cheering amounted 10 $500 equipment
10 81 600. and general supplies 10 $1,000.
The repairs to the ship while she was IN
commission amounted 10 about $4,000.
The ship which cost most next 10 the
New York was the Olympia. upon which
the Government expended S332,00 Next
most expensive was the Columbia $3l9,OOO,
and Minneapolis sos 0o0.
The ship upon which most repairs were
made while Il remained i'm commission
was the Boston. which cost the Govern
ment 500 600. The Dolphin. used mainly
for excursion purposes. cost the Govern
mcnt si03Sl II cost S6l 600 10 pay the Of
fcers and men who are stationed on the
shin.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-20
The Partisan Taking 10 skirts.

Bloomers are not the smart thing any
more Since the smart houses refuse 10
make this unbecOming garment the pet
ter class of French ladies has taken TO
wearing skirts: at least. apologies tor
skirts. such as we see attached TO Dath-
ing suit and barely reaching to the knee,
says Paris letter i'm the New York jour
nal The middlc-claSs women sun cling
to the masculine attire, however. As 10
the difference i'm the wheels themselves
the tin or metal rims instead OF our wood
en- ones. are the most notable feature.
police regulation demands a name Plate
with the owners name and address on
every wheel so that stolen or lost prop
erty may Toe identified or returned. In
many cases the bells. which are also ne
cessity. are replaced by large-slZed rat,
ties which swing from the handlebacs ana
Jingle along the streets until one leels
as though the seasons We're reversed ana
the sound was that Of dimnutiNe sielgnS
spinning past At night there Is n pictur-
esque change from our regulations. IN
stead of oil-lamps, gay-cOlored Chinese
lanterns hang on the handle-bars ana
sway with every motion of the wheel.
They do not cast as good a light on the
favOrito lamps bur they are certainly I'M
mensely effective for the looker-on. and
suggest AZ once the idea of feast OF
lanterns on wheels The more practical
part Of French bicycling is seen I'm the
militia. Cendarmes riding by in their red
uniforms Is a CO mmon occurrence, while
the sight Of an officer. booted and spur
red with shOulder-cape and sword. re-
coiving and returning the sllutes of his
regiment, all Oh wheels, is something
quite UNIQUE.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-20

Further evidence OF the friendly feeling
King oscar has FOR this country is shown
in reports received al the Stale Depart
mont concerning the erection OF granite
monument on the spot where July 4th last
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel IS. loumans. OF
New York City. met death. Photographs
OF The monument have alsl0 been for
warded 20 the State Department MI
ana Mrs. Youmans wcr, hllied while driv-
ing along the road near Bergen. the horse
having backed their carriage over a de-
cliyity.
Consul Many writes that when the King
passed the point soon afterWard he placed
ID beautiful boquet on the wooden cross.
marking the spot and directed the chief
official u the district tO replace the wood
ga cross with "a granite monument This
has been completed. and Is an impo ing
shaft of rough-heWn stone. ON one face
the circumstances of the accident are
briefly given. and on the other are the
words. oscar III. erected this memorial. 10
Tho Secretary of State has made suitable
acknowledgements. and has directed that
our Minister convey 20 the Minister for
Foreign Affairs suitable expression i'm
behalf of the Secretary OF State.-Wash-
ingtOn Post.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-20
IeIceraplIir l.revitlrs

The Miners Convention iu TorIc Iautc.
Ind. unanimously voted 90 continue the
strike for sixty cents ton and then adj
iourncd. Earlier in the proceedings a
committee OF seven WAS appointed TO
confer with a committee of miners from
the field in Illinois. An effort will be-
made 10 yet the Illinois miners 10 unite
with those in midland in securing uni-
form mining price I'M the two States.
Secretary of the Interior Francis has
appointed Price Lane. of 81. Louis. Mo.
as his private secretary. He is the nth
person sowing in that capacity during
this administration
The President has issued proclama-
ton readluFting boundaries of naval
reservation i'm Alaska. which were found
20 cncrcacl upon lands belonging TO the
Greek church. in C0niraycntlOn of Rus
STA Ccs>iOn of Alaska.
w nile James Jordan. an escaped negro
con rct from South Carolina. was resisting
arrest Doe was shot and killed by Mar
shall Davis in Gainesville Fla jordan
threw an axe at the officer. who immC-
diatcly fired and killed his man.
Ih" Southern Lumber Manufacturing
Association have adopted a. pricc-list adj
vaucius yellow pine 80 cents per 900
feet committee was appointed TO
prepare resolutions mcmoraiizing Con
gross 10 increase the tariff OF imported
lumber
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-20

Richard Van Romor l5-ycar'old boy.
has undergone a peculiar operation. per-
formed by DR.. r. r.. Chambers. of Jer-
sey city. The operation consisted in
grating a piece of skin taken from the
patients thigh into the cavity Of one of
his eyes. which had been destroyed by
molten lead several weeks ago.
The lead burned tlc eyeid hall way.
and so badly damaged the tissues sur
rounding the eye that in order 10 insert
a glass eve 10 lessen the disagreement
the operation was resOrted 10.
Dr. Chambers when he discovered there
was not sufficient tissue IN the eve 70
hold the false eye resorted 10 the Thiersch
grating. a rare and difficult operation.
A piece Of the eplthoiium layer on the
hoy's right thigh was carefully cut away.
and an incision made IN the eye socket.
common bone button covered with an
tiseptic gauge was then inserted into the
cavity. the piece of skin stretched over
il. and the whole bound firmly in the
socket until union took place.
Or. Chambers said that curiously.
whenever the boy was struck over the
sore in his thigh he felt severe pain in
his injured eye.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-20

TOPEKA. KAS.. Nov. l9-Bound by
iron-clad restraining orders from both
the STATE and Federal courts. both sides
10 the controversy in the Santa Fe re-
ownership matter are now powerlcss 10
move. and IL Is thought there will not be
any new developments until the case
comes up for hearing before Judge Fos-
ter M the Federal Court here next Mon
day.
Attorneys kecler and Hite were this
morning served with the restraining
orders issued Yesterday by Judge Foster.
III Judge Foster decides his court has
jurisdiction, they will at once carry the
case up TO the Supreme Court OF the
United States on this point alone.
Senator Martin. who was appointed re-
ccivor Yesterday by Judge Myers. says
ne will obey the injunction OF the Federal
Court and will take no steps until the
question OF jurisdiction is settled.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-20
Napolcon', Downfall.

The news OF Ligny had been received IN
Paris with jubiiations, AZ the Instant OF
his arrival the truth about Mont ST. Jean
was passing all too swiftly on the thou
sand tongues of rumor from quarter to
quarter throughout the town, creating
ccnsternation everywhere. says a writer
in the Century. Early I'M the morning
pavoust. fully aware OF pubic sentiment
and true to his instincts, advised the
shrinking Emperor to pfOrogue the cham
bers and throw himself on tho army:
CarnOt believed the public safety re-
quircd a dictatorship. and urged IN. Lucion
was strongly Of the SAND opinion: but
the old Napoleon was no more. Nacii-
iating almost as If in partial catalopsy
murmuring empty phrases In quick. in
distinct utterance. he refused to decide.
Members OF the council began 10 gain
admittance and, waxing holder as Ma
pOleon grew more silent, the word "abdi-
cation was soon on every tongue. At
last "A decision was taken-and such one,
Lucien was sent TO parley with the cham
bcrs. and FOuche was summoned. The
latter. with insidiOus cloquence. argued
that in the legislature alone could Napo-
Icon find a support to his throne The
talk WAS reported. as II by magicfn TIE
Assembly halls. and Lafayette, supported
by Constant. put through motion that
any attempt 10 dissolve inc chambers
would be considered treason. Lucien
pleaded in vain for n commission 10 treat
with the invad RS in his brothers name.
tho deputies appointed a committee Of
public safety and adjourned.
Broken IN spirit Napoleon spent tho
evening In moody speculation weighing
ana balancing. but never deciding. On
June . the fallen man withdrew to Mall
mason where In the society OF Queen
Hortense and few faithful friends for
iour days he abandoned himself during
Ionk intervals 10 the sad memories of tine
pace. But he also wrote n farewell adj
u'ess 10 the army. and. in constant COM
muhichtion with a committee OF govern
Ment' completed plan Tor escaping 10 the
'i.l'en states For t7is purpose two fri
80" Were put az Ile disposal of him
VINO hAd lately been emperor"
All was ready on the 2ifh. That dav n
"79lut regiment shouted: LONG iifo 70
the emperor" and. I'm n last dosparinr
lo''' Napoleon sent AN offer OF DIS sorv-
ices as "a simple general. 10 save Paris
"Nn I.icat the allies who. though am
Pioa,hins the capital. were now soma
i'ted. Fouche returned am INSULTING an
4W'I 10 the effect that the Government
'"uil no longer be responsible for tho
f'uiiohers safety. Then. m last Naro-
hpifedcmfwvD fwypfwypcr1ryy,n n
ICON Know that an Wns over ir that -.,ra, .
yer. 'lad I'm civilians clothing and oc-
C"IlpHhi'd hy Bertrand. Savarv and
nursaud. he Immediately set ont for
kochcfOrt. Century.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-20
DUELLING IN GERMANY.
sPfRrTED DEBdrE on THE RIDE
car MOTION ~ THE KEfcnsff"'
Uorr Lehman Saystho People Have want
al Long Enough for Reforms W."
sounds Warning

prorr~ Nov. io.-Tha dc~fe ON the
- ,ro,ion in road 20 ne prac-
t,,e of Guclug In the army an" inc
,.,sc ~ Lieutenant Baron Won hIuz'"''"'
,.,o recently murdered Herr sieomann'
,,f, I'M Carlsrulc. was resumed In
,,..,t.tae to-day. hcrr EcAcr. a Ba-
....., a,outy and liwy or. defended
,sc procccduro OF the military courts
,,tirb hc admitted might bee amended.
ite v.s not prcJudiced an favor OF Ii. but
dad. nro..e,urc gave every defendant a
t.,r frl.l Herr Heller denied the state
...rf made ono Tuesday by Herr BcOcl
ftat Ue public prosecutor always pre-
slard over mIhtaiy courts.
Herr Lichct said hc was not disposed
20 hold the amy or the army system
responsible FOR the act OF Lieutenant
Won brulcwtz.
General Ecichiln Mcidceg. Havarian
officer and deputy. protcsted against the
attempts of tho KsUc,0s 10 compare no
I.tlu.n military Institutions with those
uf Prussia In ORDER 90 make the latter
appear miserable. Tine German army ne
said. ought Co lc one. and 10 was dcsir-
allc-that tho same system Of procedure
should prevail everywhere.
Herr Lcnzuln Richterite dtadicaD,
.Hld that the German people had waited
Ionr enough for reforms. and they must
now press them without delay. he de-
Iiorc4 thc fact that Tho debut OF General
Won G0sslcr. Minister of War had been
such 20 amenfahIc failure. Oalghter1
Ifc gave an instance of the tendency OF
military education boz inc story of "a
Baden recruit. who. upon hrine asked Who
were thc internal foes OF Germany, re-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-20

SAVANNAH. CA. Nov. 19.-ln the trial
of tho /cirlcr murder case 40 SyiNanla 10
day So. /eigler took the stand and told
the story of the killing Of his father 10y
Sheriff tokor. whom Dec and his brother
Corrie afterwards shot to death at Goloid
church. IciClcr swOr, hc had heard That
Brookcr said ne meant 10 Kill him and
Corrio AZ sight and that therefore, botn
carried rifles wherever they went. They
had their rifles AT GOloid church. ana see
ine Erookor there with three friends. shot
lim before ho could get the drop on them.
Ihoy shot him again after be- was d'"n,
for the reason they feared Doe was not
dead and would XIII them 81 permitted
90 raise himself mp. lic swore Dee ana
Corrie dil not Kin BROKER in revenge for
killing their father. bat because they We're
iu mortal terror OF him.
Counsel Williams. for the defence.
pleaded that the killing OF BROKER was
the act OF cod through Iciglcr. who WAS.
therefore. not responsible. Every jury
man is "a Iopulist. Zciglcr is a. HOIullst.
BROKER was a Democrat
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-20

What a time you have been about
that egg. Mary"
yes. ma am; but the new kitchen clock
has such large minutes"
one hundred und twelve thousand tons
of ice were used in New York City In
one week last summer.
DO you sell good. honest goods, my
mann" asked the fussy man.
Well" said the baker. thoughtfully
rubbing flour on the end OF his nose.
Il have an idea that the soda crackers
are square. but. to tell the truth. am
almost sure that the pretzels are crooked.
Xi7: II found the prisoner sitting on
door sthcp in College street, yer wort
ship. at halp pasht three this morning
Magistrate: WAS he alone?'
Ni7: HE was. your Worship"
Magistrate: How do you known
XII: "Bckase / was with him. yer
Worship
And | suppose. like brave soldier.
you followed your colors?'
Yes; whenever there was battle.
noticed that the colors were flying. so
fed. too
How did you learn to skater" little
boy was asked.
oh" was the innocent but significant
answer, by getting up evtry time fell
down"
Fond Mother-Did you have a nice time
at the picnic?
Little Dick-Yes: only there wasn't
enough ice cream an cake. / amt
bit sick.-New York Weekly.
a health officer recently received tic
following note from one of the residents
of his district:
Dear Sir--I beg TO tell you that my
child aged eight months Is suffering from
measles. as required by act OF legisla-
ture."
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-20
Girls Tortured For n BET.

As q result of "a foolhardy election wa
ger, twenty-yelr-old Mary Kramer. Of
Hebron township. Penn. is very i'll. She
was one OF a quartet of young women
which grow enthusiastic over the late
Presidential election. She and Maud Mi
chaol. both of whom were Bryan sup
pOrtcrs. agreed with Ruth Knox and til-
Ian Chrisinan. Mckinley girls. that
upon tho event of their favCfite canal
dates being defeated. they should re-
main unattended i'm an OLD lumber sham
~. several miles in the woods, over night.
This lumber shanty has an uncanny rep
utatiOn. as the country fOlk thcreabout
declare that curious sounds and strlngc
lights have been seen there at night.
Having lost their wager. Misses Kra-
mer and Michael last Thursday nisat
p.tparcd 10 suffer the penance. They
pleaded foe the privilege Of male es-
c0rt. but the other girls would not grant
this. They. however permitted the
girls 10 take with them dog IS CON-
uany.
Al midnight the Mckinley girls. ac-
couranicd ny their boaux. stole in
roundabout way 10 the old house. There
was no sound about the place. neither
We're th'r" any Light in the window.
TIa tr.cksters were armed with JACKIE
lanterns cut from pumpkins. Win nor
rible caricaturc faces. From the eyes.
nose and mouth there glared fiery
tongue. These they stool AT the win
dows and then the young men crawled
onto the roof OF the house and pelted
stones down the chimney hole.
This set the dog 10 barking. and when
the two girls awoke and heheld the hor-
rible faces gazing al them through the
window they screamed at the tops OF
their voices Miss Kramer, who be-
came hysterical. rushed from the rear
door and started Tor the dark forest on
the mountain Miss Michael unable
tkrcugh fright 10 leave the shanty sank
70 tie floor In a swoon. Her dog at
tacEc.i the young men and IL required
considerable coaxing before they were