Kansas City journal., 1898-03-08
the strength of the claim that he is a
'steenth degree nephew of Daniel Boone

the strength of the claim that he is a
'steenth degree nephew of Daniel Boone.
Over in Linneus the other day it took a
jury in the circuit court twenty-five hours
to agree upon a verdict which when found
awarded damages in the sum Of l cent to
the plaintiff. The recorder had issued a
marriage license to boy. who although
he claimed to be of age. was a minor, and
the boys father sued the Official for 800.
In the lively race now in progress for
the Democratic nomination for sheriff in
Boone county. in which there are half
dozen or more participants. candidate Clay
Again seems to be well along toward the
front, but 1t isn't at all improbable that
that second term name of his may yet
prove handicap that he will hnd himself
unable to overcome.
Judge Lawson. professor Of international
current issue of the Columbia Herald,
precedents and decisions in support Of his
declaration of belief that Spain is liable
in damages to the United States, as a re-
suit of the Maine disaster. even though no
intent or connivance on the part Of the
Spanish authorities can be shown.
A. ~.
ceived letter from her niece. Miss Court
ney Thomas. conveying good news. Miss
Thomas recently appeared before Monsieur
Care. the new director of one of the lead
ing Paris opera houses, and he was so de-
lighted with her singing that three year
contract was soon closed upon very favor
able terms.
Calamity howlers in Higginsville get very
little comfort out of the local situation.
For instance. there is the establishment Of
the Leahy Manufacturing Company. 1t is
one Of the towns leading industries and
employs quite a number of men. Some time
ago it became necessary to increase the
working time to fifteen hours a day, but
even then it was found impossible to keep
up with the rapidly increasing orders: now
there are but two hours in each twenty
four during which the machinery is not In
motion.
In the year 1862 two young men. Isaac and
Thomas j. McConnaughay, lived in Marion
county, Ia, relates the Warrensburg Stand
ard-Herald. Isaac was the eldest, and when
the call for volunteers was received he was
among the first to enroll his name in Com
pany H, Fortieth Iowa infantry volunteers.
He went South with his company and
served several months. and his health hav-
ing broken down, was sent home on a sixty
days furlough. At the expiration Of his
furlough, his health being no better. Thom-
as decided to take his place in the ranks
and answer to his name. This he did. and
served until the end Of the war under the
name, and his discharge was made out in
the name of Isaac McConnaughay. The
years went on, and Mr.. T. ]. McCon-
naughay began to realize that although he
had served three years as a soldier. he had
no discharge. He finally applied. and after
many years OF gathering evidence. he was
placed on the rolls as a soldier. and re-
ceived an honorable discharge.
Ex-Congressman Wade. who returned to
Springfield day or two ago from a trip
to Washington, speaks with unstinted
praise Of President Mckinley for the wise.
conservative and statesmanlike course pur-
sued by him In connection with the Maine
disaster. 1T is fortunate. for the country. -
Colonel Wade said to Republican reporter.
that 1t has so level-headed and patriotic a
president. Nothing could render Nc
Kinley's administration more popular than
war with Spain. 1t would insure the presi-
dents denomination and reelection, but,
seeking no personal aggrandizement, he
looks only to the good Of the country. The
presidents looks show that he has gone
through much mental strain. The re-
sponsibility of his position is thoroughly
understood by him. I am sure the country
can rest easy and be certain that the ma
tional honor and welfare are in safe hands.
The annoyance Of politicians did not seem
to have any effect on the president, as he
was looking In the best of condition befors
the destruction of the Maine. There Is
some talk Of the unpopularity of the adj
ministration. but this comes wholly from
men who fail to secure appointments.
Amongst thinking men there is but one
opinion, viz: that SO far the administra-
ton has given perfect satisfaction. Amongst
Missouri politicians there is some dissatis-
faction over the appointments. This oc-
ours under all administrations and must
necessarily be so when there are SO few
offices and so many applicants. So far the
appointees who have been recommended by
Mr.. Kerens and appointed by the president
are men of ability. thoroughly qualified to
fill the positions. Speaking from exper-
ience. the road Of the dispenser of pat
ronage has many rough places. and while
1t may be hard on the dispenser. it has but
little effect on the welfare of the party.
While am not enthusiastic enough to be-
lieve that the Republicans will carry Mis-
souri, at the next election. l am very GER
tain that Mckinley will be his own sue
ceasor"