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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-07
WE HAVE ENGLaND'S SYMPATHY.
Our English Cousins Are In Full Accord With
Us in Cuban Matter.

London. April 6.-On the highest au-
thority The Associated Press can an
nounCe that the British government has
assured the United States that the latter
mas its fullest and most cordial sympathy
on it's Cuban policy. This assurance was
given with complete knowledge of the
latest developments in the negotiations
between the United States and Spain and
on the understanding that events are
steadily tending toward armed interven-
ton in Cuba.
The British government is even more
friendly to the United States than the
newspapers here, having more accurate
knowledge of the real nature and support
of the dealings between the United States
and Spain
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-07
IN SPAlN'S OWN HANDS.
She Can Only Prevent War by Granting lnde'
pendence u Cuba.

Washington, April g. The Washing
ton Posts summary of the situation 10
be presented, tomorrow, Is as follows
The temporary Withholding of PTesi-
dert McKinley's message from CON
gress, was due to a cablegram from
Consul General Lee at Havana, advis-
ing that if the message contemplated
armed intervention it be deferred untu
all Americans in Cuba could leave .ne
Island He stated that the exodus
ro,ll he completed by the loth is''
CONTINUED on page 81 aN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-07
GEN. LEE At HAVANA.
Did Not Sail, Wednesday = Mascotte Brings
a Large Crowd.

Key West. April $40 p. M.-The Mas
cote has arrived with 90 passengers
dock and will return to Havana as soon
as through. Consul General Lee did not
come. There is great excitement here.
Every stateroom on the Mascotte was en-
gagged. The City of Key West will have
big crowd. tomorrow. 1t is reported
that there is great excitement at Havana.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-07
The Pope's Work Probably Ended.

London. April THE Rome correspond
ent of the Daily Mail says: The Pope's
mediation will probably not go farther
as President Mckinley has declared that
an armistice with the Cubans would not
go to the root of the matter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-07
The 0livette After More Americans.

Tampa, April 6.-The steamship Olivetto
sailed. tonight. for Havana to bring over
Americans DESTROYS of coming. This shin
has been undergoing repairs and it was
with the greatest urgency that she was
made ready for the trip
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-07
Americ ans Carefully Guarded at Havana.

New York. April Ga special cable
message to the Commercial Advertiser
from its Havana correspondent. says:
Extra guards of mounted police have
been placed around the Hotel Inglaterra
and everywhere that Americans assemble
There is no sign Of an outbreak"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-07
TO CURE a COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Promo Qnnne Tablets. All ding
eists refund the money II 1t fnilr Z" cure. tie
The genuine has L. B. Q. on each tablet
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-07
Million Women Have Been Mrs. Pinkams

baby a Mrs .n hah and suffered
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Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1898-06-10
KeytesNine WIN Celebrate.


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Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1898-06-10
Drowned.

News of a sad accidental drowning
at Brunswick reached Keytesville
yesterday afternoon about I O'Clock.
The victim of the unfortunate affair
was VIM. Watts, who found a watery
grave while catching logs in Grand
river at point near the Wabash rail-
road bridge. One of the logs struck
Watts boat and capsized it, throwing
him out into the water, and he went
down to an untimely death by getting
under a rock-heap.
We understand that the deceased
was a6 or ~ years of age, and that
he leaves wife and two children in
poor circumstances financially.
Another man was with Watts in
the boat, but he was not drowned, al
though he, too, fell into the river.
Watts body had not been found up
to thehour of going to press this morn
ing.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1898-06-10

vile, secretary, and T. R. Hamilton
of Salisbury, treasurer.
The following gentlemen compose
the new executive committee:
Nj. w. Anderson, L. H. Herring,
3. 2 Moore, S. ], Shaughnessy and
e. R. Hamilton.
Just before adjourning the ce ntral
committee passed a resolution express
.sive of their appreciation of the faith-
full services of the retiring chairman,
J- ]. Moore, who had been most en-
thusiastlc and indefatigable member of
the committee for quarter century.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1898-06-10

disturbing the peace by challenging,
quarrelllng and threatening to shoot
the afiant. After an investigation of
the merits Of the case Prosecuting
Attorney Collet refused to permit a
warrant to issue for McFarland's ar
rest unless the prosecuting witness
would give security for costs. This
has not been done, and it is probable
that nothing further viii be done in the
premises. 1t seems that the trouble
hrst arose over McFarland's refusal to
let Rice use his (McFarland's) s. team
last Sunday for the reason hat the
be- 80 lsss ~ - ssses.
and Mcfarland wanted them f6 rest
on Sunday. Rice became offended
and the next morning demanded set
tlement, telling Mcfarland that he
(Rice) was going to quit. In accord
ance with Rice's expressed wish a set
tlement was had, but a fracas took
place afterward when Rice denied
Mcfarland the right to get his (Mc-
clothes from the house Rice
occupied, and where Mcfarland also
made his home.
Deputy Sheriff L. A. Embree ar
rested Arthur Glasgow, COL, down
near Rockford, yesterday afternoon,
upon warrant sworn out before |
Justice J. D. Edwards of Saline coun-
y, charging Glasgow with shooting |
and wounding Charles A. Brown and |
George Smith, both colored, on the
6th of November, 1897. There were
.wo other negroes connected with |
he shooting, VIZ: Nathaniel Glasgow
and Alex. Johnson, who were arrested |
shortly afterwards and lodged in jail at
Marshall. Both of the Glasgow boys
ind Alex. Johnson are from Chari-
on county. Arthur has been hiding
n the Missouri river bottom ever
ince he took part in the
hooting affray. He had a
,nife up his sleeve when Deputy Sher-
if Embree arrested him, and would
AVE probably used it had not Mr..
1mbree drawn his pistol. Glasgow
S represented as desperate charac-
er, and it is fortunate for Mr.. Embree
hat he got the drop on him. Sheriff
os. Wilson of Saline county is expect
d this afternoon to take charge of
he prisoner, who is now in jail at
>eytesville.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1898-06-10
VOLUME XVII.
COUNTY DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.
Delegates Selected to fhe Senatorial
Judicial and State Conventions.

ocracy met In delegated convention al
the courthouse in Keytesville, Tues
day, June 7th,at o'clock pm, for the
purposes of selecting II delegates to
the senatorial convention at Milan,
July 18th. II delegates to the judicial
convention at Salisbury July 9th, and
nine delegates to the state convention
at Springfield, August 10th.
The convention was called to order
byJ. J. Moore. chairman of the coun-
ty Democratic central committee, who
briefly stated the purposes for which
the convention was called, and an
nounced that the first order of busi-
ness would be the election of a tenn
porary chairman.
J. A. ColIet of Keytesville was
placed in nomination, and was unani-
mously elected as temporary presiding
officer. The honor of being tempor-
ary secretary was conferred upon R.
D. Edwards of Keytesville.
On motion, the chairman appointed
the following committees:
On permanent organization and or
der of business Judge L. H. Herring
of Brunswick, Lewis Lisle of Cunning
ham and J. w. Wayland of Salisbury
township.
On credentials-Ed T. Miller of
Brunswick, A. ]. Bell of Clark and c.
C. Webb of Bowling Green townships.
While awaiting the reports of these
two committees, Mr.. ]. c. Crawley of
KeytesvilIe introduced the following
resolution, which carried without
dissenting voice:
WHEREAS, ]. J. Moore, the retir-
ing chairman of the Democratic CEN
trail committee of Charlton county, has
served his party in the capacity of al
central committeeman for the last IS
years;
Therefore, the Democratic party
of this county, through its representa-
tive delegates in convention assembled,
tender to Mr.. Moore the thanks of
his party for his efficient and effective
labors and sacrifices voluntarily made
In behalf of the success of the Demo-
cratic party in this county and state.
The committee on credentials next
announced that it was ready to report,
and their report was received and
adopted, by which act the following
delegates were declared to be entitled
to seats in the convention:
BEE BRANcH-4.
]. N. Gipson, George Long,
J. G. Richmond, John Noll.
BOWLING GREENS.
c. C. Webb, H. S. freeman,
M. T. Davenport.
BRUNSwICK-Io.
L. H. Herring, w. H. Finch,
7. M. Peery, J. M. Barker,
B. F. Johnson, Geo. Staubus,
w. T. Magruder, Geo. w. Britt,
!. L. Hise, Ed T. Miller.
CHARIToN-2.
-ovey Heryford, H. L. Hayes.
CLARK. II
A. ]. Bell, VIM. Clark, l.
Isaac Hoddle, S. w. Knott. S
cocKRELL-3.
3. R. Collet, C. B. Kavanaugh,
]. F. Kelly.
cUNNINGHAM-3. !
Iewis Isle, DR.. A. C. Null,
E. B. Kellogg. i
KEYTESvILLE-I3. "
ohm N. Owens, E. w. Herring,
!. ]. Mcfarland, L. L. Wheeler, a
(. D. Vincent, G.. B. Hurt, Q
;. w. Price, A. S. Taylor, d
+. A. Collet, J. ]. Moore,
I. T. Garnett, VIM. Tillerson,
J. w. Hughes.
MENDoN-3. =
,ecil wayland, E. M. shupe, v
7. w. Nichols. IC
MISSOURI. z
J. Himmelberg, H. A. Fleming. :
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1898-06-10

| B. I. Davis, Geo. Richardson,
Eli Shire, Moses Gum,
,lW. R. Million, G. w. Tillotson,
II. G. Gallemore, J. w. Wayland,
J. E. Dismukes, Luther Wright.
SALT CREEK-2.
~. T. ColIey, John. Gladbach.
TRIPLETT--5.
B. H. Smith, H. G. Abbott,
Clark Harper, J. P. Burrus,
DIR. w. F. Pumphrey.
WAYLAND-4.
j. o. Richardson, J. M, Farris,
w. II. Fawks, S. d. Brockman.
YELLOW CREEK.
ca E. Allen, ]. A. Venable,
John L. Riddell, Jas. M. Riddell.
The committee on permanent or
ganHation and order of business SUBJ
mitted the following report, which was
received and adopted:
First-The committee recommend
ed the election of Hon. ]. A. Collet of
Keytesville as permanent chairman.
Second-The election of George
w. Britt, editor of the Weekly Bsuns-
zOicker, as secretary, and other MEM
bers of the county Democratic press
as assistant secretaries.
Third-The appointment of COM
mittee of three on credentials.
Fourth-The appointment of COM
mittee of three to select II delegates
to the senatorial convention at Milan,
July 18th.
Fifth-The appointment of a
committee of three to select II dele
gates to the judicial convention at
Salisbury, July 9th.
Sixth-The appointment of a COM
mittee ef three to select nine delegates
to the state convention at Springfield,
August roth.
Seventh-A committee of three on
resolutions, and recommended that all
resolutions be referred to this COM
mittee.
In accordance with the suggestions
of committee on permanent organiza-
ton and order of business these sever
al committees were appointed as fol-
lows:
Selection of II senatorial delegates
F. H. White. George w. Britt and |
S. D. Brockman.
Selection of II judicial delegates
J. B. Dameron, C. B. Kavanaugh and |
]. P. Burrus.
Selection of nine state delegates
Gen. E. w. Price, George D. Hands
and J. A. Venable.
On resolutions-A. w. Johnson, J..
M. Barker and Jasper N. Gipson.
Pending the reports of these COM
mittees the convention was addressed
by Judge Henry M. Ramey of st.
Joseph, candidate for supreme judge,
and Prof w. T. Darlington of
Springfield, candidate for superin-
tendent of public schools. Both of
these gentlemen said that the offices
5or which they were candidates pre-
,luded them from making a political
speech, yet both gave good and SUBJ
;tan1al reasons why they were Dem
,crats, and made a pleasing impress
ion upon the audience. |,
After Prof. Darlington had conclud-
d his remarks the reports of the COM
nittees on the selection of delegates to
he senatorial, judicial and state con-
'entions, and the report of the commit (
ee on resolutions were received and
dopted Qhe report of the committee {
N credentials having been previously {
isposed Of as follows: IC
SENATORIAL DELEGATES.
Delegates. AAsrnates. \
+. w. Wayland, H. A. Fleming, \
v. B. James, H. H. Miller,
v. H. Bradley, R. B. Crowder, 6
:. A. Switzerland, J. o. Richardson, Is
!. T. Lamkin, George Long, n
:. w. Tillotson, J. M. Peery, V
;. H. White, C. C. Webb, ~
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1898-06-10
STATE DELEGATES

]. M. Riddell, O. B. Anderson,
L. H. Herring. ]. B. sDameron,
J. A. Collet, D. r. Patterson,
]. N. Gipson.
The committee on resolutions haa
In the meantime brought in their re.
port, which was adopted as whole,
without any opposition, as follows:
First-The Democrats of Chariton
county, In convention assembled, en-
dorse the last national platform of their
party from beginning to end, and
hereby direct their delegates to the
state convention to resist and oppose
any and every proposition that may
there be made to change or modify the
attitude of the party in this state on the
money question.
Second-We endorse the course of
the Democratic minority in both
branches of congress.
Third-We endorse our state and
county democratic Administrations for
the fidelity and economy with which
they have discharged their respective
duties.
Fourth-We endorse the splendid
judicial career of our f=lIow-citiz ef
Hon. w w. RHcsef sioss izllsIEni,
just and upright conduct on the bench
has given him place in the public
esteem second to no other Judge in
Missouri. and whose voluntary retire
ment from his present high office will
be followed by the lasting esteem of
the bar and people of his circuit.
Fifth-We heartily endorse the Hon.
Samuel B. Cook, chairman of our State
Central committee, for his faithful dis
charge of duty In this important posi-
ton, and think the Democracy of the
state will make no mistake by continu-
ing him in his present position.
Sixth-Resolved, by the Democracy
of Charlton county, in delegated con-
vention assembled, that in the Hon.
John F. Pratt, our fellow-citizen, we
recognize an able exponent of true
Jefersonian Democracy, and in recog-
milton of his faithful services to the |
party at all times, we most heartily en-
dorse his candidacy for the state SEN
ate, and instruct our delegates to the
senatorial conYention, to be held at
Milan, Mo-, July I2th, 1898, to use all |
honorable means to secure his nomina-
ion.
The convention, having completed its
abors, motion was made and carried
o adjourn.
Immediately after adjournment of
he convention the new county Demo
ratio central committee met in the
rand jury room to perfect an organi-
alton for the ensuing two years. The
arious townships were represented as
ollows:
Zee Branch. ...........J ]. N. Gipson.
'owling Green 49,. e. P. Moore.
....... l.. H. Herring.
,hariton. .... Covey Heryford.
proxy for H. S. Locke.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1898-06-10

MEDLlN-OLDvADER Wilson Medlin
and Mrs. Maggie Oldvader of Bruns-
wick were married in that city, Thurs
day, June and, Justice C. E. Finch
tying the nuptiaI knot. Justice Finch's
Brunswick friends claim that there is
not justice in Charlton county who
smiles as sweetly as he does while
joining a couple in conjugal felicity,
not even excepting that veteran in
sealing matrimonial VOWS, Squire H.
A. Wheeler of KeytesviIle.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1898-06-10
Wedding Bells.

YANcY-LEwIs-George Yancy and
and Miss Lucy Lewis, a colored couple
of Salisbury, were married in that city,
Saturday, June 4th, Rev. N. T. Gam
BILE officiating.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1898-06-10
The Criminal Calendar.

Prosecuting Attorney ]. A. Collet
goes to Brunswick next Tuesday to
Prosecute Ben Gardnersor felonious
assault with a club on Rufus N. Bruce
col. Thecase will be tried it Justice
g. E. Finch's court.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1898-06-10


thusiastlc and indefatigable member o
The committee for quarter a century
The Criminal Calendar.
Prosecuting Attorney J. A. Cole
goes to Brunswick next Tuesday tc
Prosecute Ben Gardnerfor felonious
assault with club on Rufus N. Bruce
col Thecase will be tried it Justice
E. Finch's court.
-
Hansford and Mathew Pippin,
snarged with carrying concealed
Neapons, and who took change of
kenue from Justice G. T. Lunday's to
1slstice w. H. Ramsey's court in Bee
apch township, pleaded guilty, be-
IsEe Justice Ramsey yesterday, and
as fined $50 and costs. The de-
ndants are making an effort to liqui-
stes but if they fail to do so they
Ast take the other horn of the dilem-
la and go to jail.
-
Viola Rucker, a negro girl of near
atom, aged about ii years, appeared
tsfors Justice ]. M. DeMoss of Keytes-
gllie last Monday and swore out
Iart for the arrest of Lewis Leeper,
90 $50 of near Dalton, charging him
Ionious assault by attempt to
4 The affiant on or about the 18th
~ fss8s Tiola says that her
caused by Leeper's threats to kill her.
Leeper has not been arrested, hence
no time has been set for his trial. He
is a hard customer, and if the facts
alleged by Viola Rucker are true, his
chances of going to the penitentiary
are frst-class.
John Williams, a colored denizen
living near Brunswick, was arrested at
Sumner yesterday morning by Con.
stable Richard Ashby of Brunswick
township. charging him with the Sc
duction of Fannie A. Oliver, a IT.
year-old negro girl, who also resides
near Brunswick, under promise of /
marriage. The victim of Williams
unkept pledges is now on the way to |
motherhood. The defendants trial
has been set to take place before JUS
tice.C. E. Finch at Brunswick, Tues
day, June I4th, and in default of bond |
Constable Ashby brought the prisoner
to Keytesville yesterday afternoon and
lodged him in jail until the day set for
his preliminary hearing.
~
Walker B. Franklin, young white
man, and Jeff Dewey, COL, both of
Keytesville, got into quarrel and
light last Friday evening, and in the
'et-to Dewey struck Franklin over the
lead with an oak standard, taken from
he freight car belonging to the street
ailway, inhicting quite an ugly wound,
which, it required several stitches to sew
Up. Franklin swore out a warrant for
)ewey's arrest, .and he was gathered.
q by City Marshal Embree and lodged
q jail, but was subsequently released
Ipon his own recognizance to appear
'efore Justice DeMoss tomorrow Sat
Irday) for trial for felonious assault
nth intent to kill. Dewey has sought
edress by swearing out warrant for
'ranklin's arrest, charging the defend
Mt with disturbing the peace of the
fiant by loud and unusual noise, by
rofane and indecent conversation, by
,reatening, challenging, quarrelling
nd fighting. Franklin will not be
rrested until after the case against :
'ewey had been tried.
- n
w. T. Rice, who lives on Melvin S
[cFarland's land about three miles j
,utheast of KeytesvilIe, filed COM n
amt with. Justice J. NJ. DeMoss last s.
charging Mcfarland with A
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1898-06-10
KEYTEsVILLE, MISSOURI, FRIDAY, JUNE 10 1898

J.P. .O'Shaughnessy.J. R. Dempsey
Clarence Brown, J. G. Richmond
J. E. Jones, A. w. GuilIod,
L. v. Strub, E. NJ. Williams
F. K. Venable, il NJ Wilhite,
T. J. Martin. r. D. Vincent
JUDICIAL DELEGATES.
w. S. Coleman, Covey Heryford
IS. D. Brockman, R. L. Hamilton,
w. A. Taylor, VIM. Wack,
L. L. Wheeler, J. A. Venable,
T. E. r. Ewing, Isaac Hoddle.
A. S. Taylor, Geo. D. Hands,
J. M. Peery, T. P. Schooler
DR.. A. c.. Null, J. A. Coll.
c. B. Kavanaugh.
STATE DELEGATES.
w. H. Fawks, H. S. Freeman,
]. M. Riddell, o. B. Anderson,
L. H. Herring. ]. B. Dameron,
]. A. Collet, D. r. Patterson,
T. NJ Ginson
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1898-06-10

w. T. Rice, who lives on Melvin
McFarland's land about three miles
southeast of KeytesvilIe, filed COM
plant with. Justice J. NJ. DeMoss last
Wednesday charging Mcfarland with
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1898-06-10
sALIsBURY-I8.

A. w. Johnson, t. P. Schooler,
VIM. Wack, D. r. Patterson,
Geo. D. Copeland, r. L. Hamilton,
J. B. Dameron, F. H. White,
B. 1. Davis, Geo. Richardson,
Eli Shire, Moses Gum,
w. R. Million, G. w. Tillotson,
J. G. Gallemore, J. W. Wayland,
J. E. Dismukes, Luther Wright.
SALT cREEK-2.
J. t. ColIey. John. Gladbach.
TRIPLETT--5.
B. H. Smith. H. G. Abbott,
Clark Harper, J. P. Burrus,
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1898-06-10

proxy for NJ. II. Washburn.
The committee organized by elect
ing NJ. w. Anderson of Keytesyille,
chairman; R. D. Edwards of Keytes-
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1898-06-10

thnMD IR NOT PAID IN ApVAKcK, siso.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1898-06-10

caused by Leeper's threats to XIII her.
Leeper has not been arrested, hence
no time has been set for his trial. He
is a hard customer, and if the facts
alleged by Viola Rucker are true, his
chances of going to the penitentiary
are first-class.
, 1898-07-07

Among the Chinese present at one OF
the battles b tween the two Asiatic ma
tons in the Chinese and japanese war
was IL spectator of an unusual kind.
After the capture of u small fort by
the Japanese and tho retreat of such OF
their enemies as had not been taken
prisoners II healthy looking Chinese
baby was found by tho victors lying on
the ground in their limo of march.
The captain of a division picked him
up and did his best to administer con
ISOLATION and presently called one of the
prisoners, to whom he offered his liber
ty oil condition that he should take the
child to his parents.
The captive joyously assented, but
the baby raised n noisy objection. He
lifted his voice on high and cried so
loudly when the attempt was made to
take him from his japanese friend that
tho latter saw no resourc but to submit.
So. holding the baby on his left arm
while he grasped his saber with the
right. Captain Higuchi marched on to
tho capture Of the next fort, receiving,
meanwhile, a bullet through his cap.
The baby looked on wonderingly
while tho fort wal taken in gallant style
and seemed to be quito unmoved by the
din and uproar Of battle so long as he
could rest upon his captains shoulder.
When the fight was over, the captain
rave the child to some of his troopers,
Nho bore the little creature to a Chinese
lause near by.