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Chariton courier., 1898-02-18

The racket store has an lad" IN
this issue of the COURIER. Read IT.
You will find some very interesting
prices quoted that you cannot well at,
ford to ignore if you want to spend
your money where 1t will go the
furtherest.
Chariton courier., 1898-02-18
2 For Sale or Trade.

Fine fruit farm and vineyard near
Hot Springs, Ark, oneof the best IS
barrel -four mills In the state, good
location; also a standard bred stallion,
one of the best stations IN the state.
want to rent a good bluegrass pasture
near Keytesviile. Call on or address.
B. H. HAMMETT,
Keytesville, Mo.
Chariton courier., 1898-02-18

A. F. Tooley, the affable cashier of
the Farmers bank of Charlton county,
has let the contract for painting the
interior of the bank building to ]. S.
Rucker, who will push the work to
completion as soon as the weather will
admit.
Chariton courier., 1898-02-18

The following attorneys from neigh
boring towns besides KeYtesville's
legal lights, have looked after the in
terests of clients in probate court this
week: Capt Louis Benecke and F.
c. Sasse of Brunswick, and c. c.
Hammond, Hon. w. S. Stockwell and
Major w. H. Bradley of Salisbury.
Chariton courier., 1898-02-18

Mrs. C. P. Vandiver expects to leave
tonight tor St. Louis to make her
purchases of spring and summer mil
linery goods
Chariton courier., 1898-02-18

M. F. Courtney, whose purchase Of
Judge J. L. Stacy's farm I-2 miles
north of Keytesville was chronicled IN
a recent issue of the COURIER, will
move out of town to the Owen Chap
man 8o-acre farm, now owned by
Geo. F. Cox of this place, some time
next week. The Chapman or Cox
place lies diagonally across the road
from the Judge Stacy farm. Mr.
Courtney cannot get possession of the
last-named premises until March
1900, as Green Bybee's lease does
not expire until that time.
Chariton courier., 1898-02-18

Ladies, you will find all
of the latest novelties in
dressgoods atR Rosenstein's.
He carries the most COM
DIete line between ST.
Louis and Kansas City.
Chariton courier., 1898-02-18

Ex-Public Adminlstrato B. F. Moore
made final settlements of several es-
tates in the probate court this week.
Chariton courier., 1898-02-18
New Racket Store.

the new Racket store in the J. P.
Tippett building in Keytesville is now
open to the public and ready for busi-
ness, and will sell you more goods
for the money than anybody. You
are cordially invited to call.
THE New RACKET.
Chariton courier., 1898-02-18
Letter List.

The following is list of unclaimed
letters in the Keytesville, Mo-, post
office, Feb. 18th, 1898:
Mrs. Matilda Buckner,
Miss Nadine Blakely,
Miss Shirly Brown
When calling for the above letters
please say, advertised"
JNo CHIvERs, P. M.
Chariton courier., 1898-02-18

If you think that old Keytesville is
not gong to hump herself during I S98
read our article on first page entitled,
"Keytesville's Boom"
Chariton courier., 1898-02-18

Judge Henry Hayes of Salisbury
was here yesterday for the purpose of
making his final settlement with the
probate court as administrator of the
estate of Emmett Hayes, deceased.
Chariton courier., 1898-02-18
Third Quarterly Meetings.

1HHU VHdItCI1J NIVEIIH8S'
Keytesville circuit at Helena, March
Iath and 18th; Keytesville station,
March goth; Prairie Hill circuit at
Washington, April 9th and 10th.
]. r. A. VAUGHAN, P. T..
Chariton courier., 1898-02-18

DR.. 7. T. Dewey and wife and
daughter, little Miss Helen, of Dewitt
spent Sunday in Keytesville as the
guests of the formers parents, DR..
and Mrs. G.. M. Dewey.
Chariton courier., 1898-02-18

You don't have to wait
several days to get a car
pet at ROsenstein's. He
has an elegant assortment
in stock at all times and
can please you on anything
from a small rug to a fine
velvet Brussels.
Chariton courier., 1898-02-18

Seats are selling rapidly for the
public school entertainment, Tuesday
evening, February a2nd. If you have
not yet secured seats you should do so
at once.
Chariton courier., 1898-02-18

Mrs. A. F. Tooley spent the latter
part of last and the first of this week
in Kansas City visiting her sister, Mrs.
Lucy Moorman.
Chariton courier., 1898-02-18

Several of Keytesviile's sidewalks
are getting to be dangerous to both
life and limb, and unless they are re-
paired soon life insurance agent
ought to be able to do good business
here
Chariton courier., 1898-02-18

As usual, the COURIER was the
only paper in the county last week
that gave the proceedings of the late
February term of the county court in
full. When you take the COURIER
YOU get the news while it is news. No
chestnuts in that line or any other line
are allowed cracked in this office.
Chariton courier., 1898-02-18

Capt. J. c. Wallace was called to
Springfield, Mo-, on legal business the
first of the week.
Chariton courier., 1898-02-18

"Ye ed1tor's'' better half is building
12xI4 cook-room addition to the
domicile which we are generously per-
mitted to call "home."
Chariton courier., 1898-02-18

Born. to Mrs. ]. w. Redd of Key
tesville, Saturday, February, 18th, a
son.
Chariton courier., 1898-02-18

C.. E. Stewart of the BrHnsa0ieker
was visitor at the capital last Mon
day. and favored the COURIER with an
agreeable call.
Chariton courier., 1898-02-18

Go to Jos. F. Hans
man and call for his
1891 handmade Bour-
bon. You will find it
matured well, palata-
BILE and strictly pure.
Chariton courier., 1898-02-18

Don't fail to attend the public
school, entertainment at the opera
house next Tuesday evening, Feb
ruary 22nd.
Chariton courier., 1898-02-18

Mr.. John H. Parker of Mendon is
transacting business at the capital to-
day. Mr.. Parker informed the COURIER
man of his intention to locate some
where IN the South, he having recently
sold his hardware and lumber estab-
lishment at Mendon to Mr.. J. c. Stef-
fin, of Illinois,
Chariton courier., 1898-02-18
Fence Posts for Sale.

I have a lot of good fence posts for
sale; also about $50 or 800 cords of
good cord wood.
L. r. HAGGARD
Chariton courier., 1898-02-18

School entertainment February 22nd
at the opera house.
Chariton courier., 1898-02-18

The greatest favor that the CoUR-
rER's friends could bestow upon 1t is to
Datronize the merchants who advertise
in its columns, for when if 1t were not
for advertising merchants we would
soon be forced to retire from the
newspaper business.
Chariton courier., 1898-02-18

Money to Loan 's5. n'''ss Fsyss.viiis' s Ht'"-
Chariton courier., 1898-02-18
sleet last night.

Either fix your bad sidewalk or have
your life insured.
Chariton courier., 1898-02-18

FILLING PRESCRIPTIONS
is our most serious duty, and we give
all the care due its importance. PURE
DRUGS, skill and accuracy are the
three requisites for the successful filling
of the
DOCROR'S ORDERS.
All drugs used by us are of the
the highest quality. Our experience
in compounding extends over long
period of years, and we guarantee abb
solute accuracy. High quality does
not mean high prices with US.
Ht L. DASN~T -
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-04-30

A swcetly solemn event was the
christening on last Sunday after
noon Of Charles Lee Pa rk erson, the
first fair flower that has blossomed
in the fond parents :'Garden of
Lfc"- The beautiful, impressive
ceremony Of the Presbyterian church.
was ably conducted by Rev. w. D.
Morton. After the bapt'sn,aI ser
vice the guests were served to dainty
refreshments. Those present were
the grand parents, Judge and Mrs:
J. G.. Parkerson, DR.. and Mrs. N.
p. Moss, Mr.. and Mrs. Charl, s
Caffery, Mrs. F.. Mills, Miss Par
kerson, Mr.. and Mrs. T. NJ. Bios
sat, Mr.. and Mrs. A. Morgan, Mrs.
\. Doucet, DR.. +. S. Mudd, Misses
G.. and l.. Mudd, Mr.. d. Caffery.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-04-30
Tho WatSr\yOr-rS.

Superintendent -. l.. Caffery, Of
the waterworks and electric light
plant, has been busy during the past
week supervising the tapping Ct the
street mains. The demand for
plugs is quite large. After the adj
vantages to be derived from the use
Of the wa,crworks have become
known, we have no doubt that all
who are able to pay for plugs will
DatrCnize the WaterwOrks
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-04-30
1t is claimed that Col. Hoods

1t is claimed that Col. Hoods
volunteers are immune from yellow
fever and for that reason they will
be accepted by the war department.
Most of the Louisiana boys care
very little for Yellow Jack, if he
happens to be on Cuban soil, but it
is safe to say that very few Of those
who enlist have been exposed to the
fever. The history of yellow fever
epidemics in the South does not
show that the Southern people are
immune. 1t is true that the last
epidemic has been rather mild, but
all former epidemics were of
much more virulent type. The
percentage of mortality has always
been pretty high, and the statement
that Southern troops would be less
subject to the fever than the North
ern troops is questionable.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-04-30

Hon. Alex Delhommc, OF Scott,
was in Lafayette Thursday. Mr..
Delhommc stated to us that thc
crops in his section have been con-
siderahly retarded in their growth
by the unreasonable weather.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-04-30

The Queen regent says Uncle
Sans conduct has been detestablc
While we all know that the old man
has not been SO ungallant as to ILL
treat Mrs. Christina still we can
not help sympathiz;ng with the old
girl in her present troubles
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-04-30
INVASION OF CUBA.
Troops Being Sent to Tampa for
That Purpose Hoods
Regiment.

The war department., it appears,
is making arrangements to land
troops in Cuba. Troops at New
Orleans, Chickamauga and Mobile
have been ordered to Tampa, Fla,
and it is believed that before long
on Cuban soil. However,, it is i'm
possible to say when this will take
place. There are several contra
dictory reports as to- the size of the
army that will be sent to Cuba.
Communication has been had with
the insurgents, and it is believed
that preparations are being made to
send them food and ammunition and
TO place them on frstclass war
footing.
The States have all furnish ed their
quotas. Louisiana has asked to be
permitted to send one or two addi-
tional regiments, Oh the ground Of
immunity from yellow fever.
Whether the boys are very much
i'm nunc or not is another question
but they are anxious to fight and the
given a chance.
Col. Hood has made a splendid
fight for recognition and deserves
much credit for the energy that he
has displayed.
If you wish to see fine line Of
razors, call at Biossat's Jewelry
Store.
1t was at first believed that the
wave Of patriotism had invade the
luxurious precincts Of Wall street.
We were told that 1000 members
Of the bloa,ed fraternity would give
up their life of ease and luxury 70
enlist in the army. We had believed
the story and we were disposed to
think thu these sleek manipulators
Of bonds were much abused indivi-
;'uals and that their love Of country
was only surpassed by their innate
fonlness for the yellow metal.
But investigation Of the proposed
enlistment has destroyed our fond
est hopes, for it appears that it is
not the brokers themselves who
want to expose their precious
bodies to Spanish bullets and yell
low Jack. They are anxious to
show their patriotism by sendin &
their employees to the front. This
exhibition Of gallantry reminds one
Of Artemus Ward who was deter
mind to put down the rebellion if
it took the lives Of all his wife's
relatives to do il.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-04-30

Those Of our citizens WHO can
not see their way clear TO enlist will
be pleased TO learn that they can
Some one has suggested that they
contribute to the cause Ivy drinking
beer with 4 way tax on it.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-04-30
BASE BALL:
Lafayette viii Have a Crack
Team This SEASON.

The organization Of the Lafayette
base ball team was perfected during
the past week ana practice is being
INDUCED in regularly under the close
eye of the captain. Gonzales will
in all probability do the catching
for the team during the season, with
Matthews On the slab. Coffee Of
the Texas league; Nickerson, r.
Mouton, and Short Stop Adrian;
now with the Austin team in the
Texas league, will compose the in
field. This department will be par
ticularly strong, as Coffee and Ad-
rian are felders of unquestioned
ability; while the outfield will be
looked after by Mudd, Hamilton
and Frank Broussard. This is
young Eroussard's first year on a
fast team, and the manager is very
sanguine Of his ability to more than
hold his own. Games are being ar
ranged for as rapidly as possible;
and the amusement lovers will NOT
lack for something to divert them
selves with during the long summer
months. The team is to be an ex-
ceptionally strong one and it only
rests with the people of Lafayette,
particularly the business element, to-
properly encourage and patronize
this clean and healthy sport:
NOTES.
Niavnr (~bos n l,oc
ceptetl the management and will as
sumo the relns at once.
The team isgradually gettin 6 into
form. Short Stop Adrian is expe c.
ted this week.
Any Of the resident young players
who show the necessary ability and
willingness will be given places ON
tie team.
The management has in consider-
alton the arrangement Of a score
card to be sold on the grounds at
all the big games during the;
coming season. The business men,
who subscribe to the team, viii
have the benefit Of space ON the
card. The front page is to contain
picture of the Lafayette team in
full uniform; the others, advertise
ments; and the last, the names and
Pc sitions Of both the visiting and
home team, so that the most simple
can keep an official score:
The officials chosen for the team,
are: Z. d. Pellerin, presi dent; Ma
yor Chas. Caffery, manager; Wilson
Matthews, director.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-04-30

Capt. Pool, of the Times Demo
Crat, has applied to have his com
pany mustered into the State Ma
tional Guards. There are several
newspaper men in this company.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-04-30
Lafayette and Acadia.

The judiciary committee Of the
convention recommends that Lafa-
yette and Acadia comprise one jul
dicial district. Nermilion will re-
main alone and will be a district in
itself. Acadia is acceptable to our
people and we dom: think anyone
viii object to the change.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-04-30
Beauty Is Blood Deep.

Clean blood means clean skin. No
beauty without it. Cascarets Candy Cath
ar,ic clean your blood and keep it clean, by
stirring up the lazy liver aud driving all i'm
iour.ics from the body. Ecgin to-day to-
Danish pmplcs. boils, botchcs, blackhcads,
arc! that sickiy bilious complexion by taking
Cascarcts,-t,cauty for ter cents. All drug
gis,s, satisfaction guaranteed, 10, IS, so
cents.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-04-30

There is no reason why the NUM-
cipal election in New Orleans
should be held on the day that
State officers are elected. Why is
Shreveport given separate election
end not New Orleans? Probably
John Fitzpatrick can answer that
question satisfactorily.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-04-30
Everybody Saws So.

Cascarcts Candy Ca,harlic, the most won
derful medical discovery of the age. pleas
ant and refreshing TO the taste, act gently
and positively on kidneys, liver and bowels,
cure headache. fever, hahitual constipation
and biliousncss. Please buy and try box
Of G. &. G. to day; 10, IS, SO cents. Sold
and guaranteed to cure by all druggists.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-04-30

1t is reported tina, Gov. Hogg Of
Texas wants to join the army as a
private. If a man is really anx
ious to fight, he will not wait for a
Vate.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-04-30

Three governors have expressed
their willingness to lead volunteers
on the field of battle. All three are
from the South: Culberson Of
Texas, Taylor of Tennessee, and
Atkinson of West Virginia. Gov.
Taylor says in his telegram to the
president: 81 tender my services
to command the Tennessee volun-
teers. I have called on them to
leave their homes and mothers, and
feel it my duty to lead them on the
field. Please give me your decis-
ion at the earliest convenience"
1t is said that Gov. Bradley wants
to go at the head of the Blue Grass
boys.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-04-30

Henry Demas wants a negro TO
lead his regiment. He says a white
army officer will not be acceptable
to the colored patriots.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-04-30
ALL SHOULD PAY TAXES.

ALL SHOULD PAY TAXES.
The proposition to exempt new
factories and new railroads from
taxation is absolutely unreasonable.
A certain class of manufac tures
was exempted from taxation by
the constitutional convention of
1876 and an effort is being made to
have the present convention extend
the same privileges. It is also pro-
posed to include all new railroads
in the list of governmental benefi-
Charles. AS a reason for this class
legislation we are told that if the
proper inducements are not offered
to capital, capitalists will seek
other fields for investment and we
are threatened with all sorts of fear
full calamities if we fail to extend to
the builders of factories and rail-
roads the privileges which they ask.
We believe that every property
owner, from the largest to the small
lest, should be made to bear his
share of taxation. There is ten
dcncy throughout the country to
make the burden Of taxation lighter
for the rich man, while no sympa
thy is wasted upon the poor man.
The latter must pay it all without
grumbling or else his property will
be uncerem oniOusly disposed of by
the State. There is no question to
exempt the fellow who raises 4-cent
cotton. He uncomplainingly pays
his mite to help run the government.
But the man who has thousands to
invest in manufac curing enterprises
is perpetually begging the State not
to compel him to pay any taxes.
And what is stranger still is the dis
position on the part Of the peoples
wants.
Let the burden Of taxation fall
upon all. If the taxes are lifted off
the shoulders Of those who are able
to pay them, the load will have to
be borne by those who can ill afford
to bear it. To exempt wealthy cor
pora:ions from taxation is not only
the rankest kind Of class legislation,
but it is utterly indefensible upon
any ground Of intelligent govern
mental policy.
Il Democratic convention exempt
ing rich corporations from taxation
would present an amusing spectac Gle.
TO exempt corporations from taxa
ton is about as Democratic as a
high protective tariff, and we are
surprised to sec leading Democrats
advocating such a proposition.
Equal distribution Of the burdens
Of government is one Of the funda-
mental principles upon which this
republic is founded. The Demo-
cratic party has always upheld that
policy as one of its cardinal doc
times. 1t has ever opposed with
all its might any legislation with
had the least faint Of fayoritism.
1t has defeated, or endeavored to
defeat, every proposition to force
the masses to pay tributes to the
favored few. Any departure from
that principle is a palpable viola
ton Of the letter and spirit of every
Democratic platform adopted since
the organization of the. party, and
as the present constitutional conven-
ton is Democratic body we do
its duty as to put into the organic
law Of this State an ordinance so
undemocratic, unreasonable and
unjust.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-04-30

The war has had no perceptible
effect upon Major Burbank's "Our
P:cayunes. They continue to
boom Bryan.for the presidency.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-04-30
MARRIED.

Monday evening at St. Johns
Catholic church, Mr.. LEOPOLD Mou-
ton, Of Beaumont, Tex, and Miss
Agnes Trahan Of Lafayette.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-04-30
on. IOhn Sherman,

Hon. John Sherman, who has
just resigned as secretary Of State,
seems to think that the present war
sh ould have been avoided, and
that the dispute between Uncle
Sam and Spain could have been
settled by diplomacy.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-04-30

Col. Jno. G. Wickliffe is still re-
crniting his regiment. 1t the col
onel is given chance he can be
relied upon to do considerable dam
age.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-04-30

Thursday evening at St. Johns
Cath Ole church., Mr.. Amos Butcher
and Miss Louise Nouton.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-04-30

The Democrats have carried the
election in st. Mary and Hon.
Jared Sanders will represent that
parish in the State Legislature.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-04-30

Old kentucky does not intend to
he behind her sister States. Some
Of the best young women of the
State have volunteered their services
as nurses. Among them are Miss
Christine Bradley, daughter of the
governor; and Miss Alice Castle
man, daughter of Col. John B.
Castleman, of the First Regiment.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-04-30

Capt. Sam Haas, Of St. Landry,
who was gallant Confederate sol
dier, is, the Clarion informs US,
anxious to lead the boys once more.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-04-30

If the convention continues the
constitution of 'oS will be as volu-
minous as the Encyclopaedia Brita-
MICA.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-04-30

With Lee and Gordon to lead the
Southern boys would fall in with a
whoop.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-04-30

Thursday evening at St. Johns
Catholic church, Mr.. Alcin T. Co.
meau and Miss Louise Doucet.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-04-30

If Won wish to see fine line of
razors, call at Biossat'S jewe,ry
Store.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-04-30

If YOU wish to see a fine line Of
razors, call at Biossat's Jewelry
Store
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-04-30

RAIN OF HAI! POURED INTO FORTS.
On Board the Flagship New York.
off Matanzas, April II: 2 p. m
The New York, the Puritan and the
Cincinnati bombarded the forts al,
the mouth CT Matanzes harbor this
afternoon. There were no casual
ties on our side, but it is believed
that the hail of iron which poured
into the forts must have caused loss
of life to the Spaniards, though
nothing is known definitely.
The engagement commenced a.
1857 and ceased at 1:I5. The OBJ
iects Of tie attack was to prevent
the completion Of the earthwo,ks at
Punta Gorda. A battery on east
ward arm bay opened the fire on
the flagship, and this was also
shelled. About twelve eight-lnch
shells we've fred from the eastern
forts, but all fell short. About five
or six light shells were fred from
the half completed battery. Two
~ lhSSC "AlLLSb oECl lIS NC"
York and one fell short. The ships
left the bay for the open sea, the
object Of discovering the where
abouts Of the batteries having been
accomplished. In the neighbour
hood of 800 shots were put on land
from the three ships at a range Of
from 1000 to 1000 yards.
Rear Admiral Sampson, when
ask ed if he was satisfied with the
result, said:
eyes, I am. l expected to be-"
The half completed Spanish earth
works and battery were apparently
a p1owed up by the shells.
All the ships engaged showed ex-
cellent craftsmanship throughout
the engagement, and when they
were firing at the shortest range
nearly every shell took effect. The
forts which were bombarded were
on a low lying point, and were con-
sidered merely earthworks. they
did not make a good target, yet
when the big guns were fired at the
shortest range portions of the forts
could be seen flying in the air at
every shot.
The flagship returned to Havana,
and the Puritan and Cincinn att
were left on Matanzas station.