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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-04-13
Editor Shot on Busy Street.

Editor Shot on Busy Street.
Maryville, Mo-, April 8.-Frank
Griffin, editor and publisher of
Griff's Maryville Daily Review,
was shot three times on the main
street at Maryville at about II
O'Clock this morning by @. g.
Jesse, formerly druggist here.
He died at 6p. m. Griffin and
Jesse met on the busiest corner in
town and as they were facing each
other not more than a few yards
apart, Jesse drew a pistol from his
right overcoat pocket and fred
twice. Griffin staggered like man
who had been struck. Jesse fol-
lowed him up and they grappled
on the crossing that Griffin had
just left and both got into the
muddy street. The editor strug-
gled desperately to save himself,
but Jessie shot twice more and
three of the four bullets took
effect, one passing downward
through the cheek and lodging in
the neck, one entering the neck
just above the breast bone and
one entering the groin.
Griffin finally fell to his knees
in the mud and Jesse seized him
by his long, black hair, which
hung to his shoulders, and beat
him over the head with the handle
of his gun. Jesse was soon pull
led off and arrested.
Grifin's paper is a purely per-
sonal organ, similar to Brann's
Iconoclast, and few Maryville peo-
pie have escaped attack through
It's columns. "A few days ago it
contained the statement that Col.
@. G. Jesse was arranging to start
a gambling hell, in a room which
had just been vacated. Jesse then
swore to kill the editor.
Griffin was the most noted char
acter in northwest Missouri and
everybody knew him. His life
mad been threatened by a hundred
different men, whom he had driven
to desperation by his attacks, but
it was known that he was game
and only two men besides Jesse
ever had the courage to try to kill
him. he was educated for the
Catholic priesthood, but sposta-
sized and became violent assail-
ant Of the church. He had been
in the United States circuit court
several times for sending obscene
literature through the mail. His
plant had been wrecked several
times and he had been shot at in
the dark on a number Of occasions.
Because Of his manner Of life he
won the hatred Of al classes Of
people and public sentiment is
very strongly favorable to Jesse.
Several years ago Griffin profess
sed to be converted and has since
been q member of the Presby-
terrain church. Since his member
lship In the church his attacks
1.-Two heen even more violent than
before. He was aware 49, ~. ne
must die and divided ell his prop
erty among the members of his
family.
In the years past, Griffin refer
red to in the foregoing, was q resi-
dent of Dunlap. As q lawyer, he
was q brilliant man and for several
years was interested in Harrison
county politics.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-04-13
Rose Hill Cemetery

The Trustees meeting of the Gene
terry Association met last evening and
was called to order by the President.
The first business was the election
of officers for the ensuing year, which
resulted as follows:
Capt. j. ID. Brown, President.
d. M. Harris, Secretary.
s. B. Shields, Treasurer.
S. B. Shields, submitted his annual
report as treasurer, which on motion
was approved and placed on file, as
follows:
Amount on hand at last report S712 81
Amount on lots sold, 174.0O
Amount for digging graves, 6O.3O
Amt for keeping lots in order 2l.45
Rent of pasture, 500
Wood sold from grounds, 500
Total amount received, 1917. 96
Amount paid on vouchers, 233.75
Balance on hand, s744.21
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
e. j. Chapman, Chairman.
B. w. Carlisle and j. H. Crowder.
FINANCIAL COMMITTEE.
j. H. Crowder, Chairman.
w. r. O'Neil.
The election of Sexton was posron-
ed until future meeting.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-04-13
Uncle Sam rays the Freight

World Herald: With q submission
of bids by the Omaha railroads for
transporting the First battalion of the
Sixteenth infantry from Fort Crook to
San Francisco question is raised by
the Elkkorn that has been sent to
Washington for decision. This road
avers that because of q nefarious Gus
tom of the war department, both the
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-04-13
F'lremen IN Training at On.
ava.

Onawa, Ia, April Cat the regular
meeting of the Onawa fire department
last night, II. f. Morrison was elected
president; S. A. Howard, vice president
and II. w. Cunningham, secretary
Chris Harlow and George Holbrook,
managers of the track team, were sp-
pointed committee to purchase the
best racing cart which could be bought.
Onswa expects to attend both the
Maple Valley tournament and the
state tournament this year at
Missouri Valley and the team is al
ready in training.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-04-13

World Herald: Roy Breese, for q
long time night clerk at the Merchants,
has retired and will go east on q pleas
ure tour. He has been succeeded by j.
A. Heron, long connected with the
Miller house at Missouri Valley.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-04-13

T. F. Anthony, ex-postmsster of
Promise City, Iowa. says: 81 bought
one bottle of Mystic Cure for Rheu-
matism, and two doses of 1t did NOR
good than any medicine ever took. y
Sold by Smiley & Co., druggists. No.
Valley. wmyA
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-04-13

Elk Mayor Miller, of this city who
has been connected with the u s. pen
sion agency at Des Moines for over
two years has been transferred to the
navy yard at Brooklyn, N. Y, at
materially increased salary. Mr.. Mil.
Ter will retain his legal residence In
Missouri Valley. The friends of II. j
heresbouts, who are legion, will unite
in congratulsting him upon his ad.
vancment, but sincerely regret that the
change will produce q probability Of
his not getting back home 80 frequent
lily as heretofore.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-04-13
Items From the Missouri Va
ley Times of April z,
1870.

DR.. l.. ID. McKinley's residence on
Third street is nearing completion.
G. b. Robinson has moved his livery
and feed stable from Logan to this
place and has located on Erie street op-
posite Wills & Waterman's drug store.
Sunday, March %, the engine house
used by the S. q. & p. in Sioux City
burned to the ground. Two engines
the Burnett aud Douglas were des-
troyed, loss about $4,000.
The young ladies /. o. and N. I. So
ciety will meet with Miss Emma
Mech Monday evening.
At the session of our honorable dis,
trict couI.. last week, Honorable L. II
Bolter was admit to the bar and
was properly enrolled in INA list Of
Iowa attorneys.
Samuel McGavren was quite serious
ly injured by fall last Monday.
| Isaiah Hull returned from Michigan
last Sunday
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-04-13

you by freight, charges prepaid,
one case containing an assortment
Of crackers put up in attractive
packages.
With our best wishes for the
success OF your Carnival we
remain
Yours very truly,
National Biscuit Company,
III. A. Stoddard, Manager.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-04-13

A. L. Harry has been appointed dep
uty auditor in place Of G. G. Conk-
Teton, resigend.-Logan Observer.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-04-13

Thomas Pruitt, of this city, yester.
day received notice through his at
torney L. Brown, that he had been
granted g pension, same to date from
1880. He will receive about $64O back
pension money.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-04-13

Rush Lahman, Ross Mclaughlin,
ESd Edgecomb and Harlan Crowell, of
Blair, started out for the county at 4
o'clock this morning, with the firm
determination to bring home at least
~ ducks.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-04-13

Thomas Dugsn, the young man who
was arrested yesterday afternoon for
the larceny of clothes wringer from
j. b. Lyons store, was given q hearing
in Mayor James court this morning.
He plead guilty to the charges pre-.
ferred and the court placed his fine at
$40 and costs to be worked out on the
streets.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-04-13

Mrs. Glenn, of Britt, Iowa, sister
in law of HRS. G. T. Alcott, is IN the
Valley for several weeks visit.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-04-13

j. McVey. was leading q horse
yesterday when IT. started to run and
slide the rope through his hand tear
ing all the fiesh off the second finger
Of his right hand. He with laid up
for several days.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-04-13

Harry Robinson returned yesterday
after q few weeks trip through the
aOufh
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-04-13

Yesterday. Mrs. Fl. Kreder let to
w, M. Carlisle the contract for the
construction of new iron stairway,
which will be built up the exterior of
kreder's hall on the south side.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-04-13

Phil Bopney is in the Valley today
He is now engaged in railroad work
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-04-13
Fine Stationery.

The TIMES Office has just : ec,iv
ed the finest line Of ball progr am
mes, wedding goods, announcement
cards, fancy envelopes, &C., ever
II the city. When you want any
work in this line come to TIE Dali
LIZ TIMES Office. Y tf
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-04-13

The case of the state of Iowa vs..
Jdun Higgenbotham was continued
from this term of court until the Sep
falnhar tenn.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-04-13

Mrs. Harry Culbertson returned to
Council Bluffs today after week.
visit in this city with Miss Anna kel.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-04-13

Miss Ada Varnes has accepted q
position la j. II. South's millinery de-
partment.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-04-13

The kindergarten under the tutor
ship of Miss Edith Harris, will COM
mence the spring term Monday, at the
home of Mrs. T. L. Tracy at the cor
ner of Sixth and Huron streets.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-04-13

Alonzo Beebe, of Modale, was in the
valley today on business.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-04-13

Henry Beebe, of Modale, was trans
acting business in the Valley today
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-04-13

Earle and Roy Milligan, Norfolk, are
in the Valley the guests of Ray and
Willie Miller.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-04-13

Mrs. H. d. Alice and son, of Omaha,
were guests of DIR. and Mrs. G. w
Colt TODAY
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-04-13

Mr.. and Mrs. James O'Connor re-
turned from Council Bluffs this noon
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-04-13

J. e. Kirkwood arrived home this
morning from Chicago, where he had
been with shipment of live stock
He found good market and returns
with bucket full of money.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-04-13

Miss Helen Noyes returned last
night after few days visit with &C.
auaintances in Mondamin.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-04-13

Mrs. VIM. Campbell returned yester-
day evening after few days visit
with friends in Omaha.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-04-13

Memo Smith, for many years resi-.
dent of Cass township and father Of
Representative G. H Smith, commit
ted suicide at his home at Artisan,
South Dakota. He recently moved
there from this county.-Logan OBJ
server
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-04-13

". 4 Burke transacted business IL
Omaha and Council Bluffs today.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-04-13

We acknowledge pleasant call
from g. w. Bobbitt, Of Harris Grove
today. He says he is getting tired of
this kind of winter.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-04-13
Big Muddy is on the Rise.

pTOtlucU Ouctc 10 IVWei OANuSA W ssA
other route.
Big Muddy is on the Rise.
Nonpareil: Floating ice in ever In
creasing quantities fills the channel of
the Missouri river at this point and
the steady and rapid rise of the water
gives apprehension to those who know
the antics of the Big Muddy that 1t is
getting ready for a rampage like that
of the early SOS. In the past thirty
six hours the water has risen about
four feet and 1t ia constantly going
higher. The currents are swift and
they swirl the chunks of ice around
like flakes of snow.
STOPS WORK ON ILLINOIS CENTRAL.
While the water does not at this
time threaten the banks of the river 1t
has risen sufficiently to interfere with
the work Of the Illinois Central CON-
tractors who are constructing the EN-.
bankment for the new road just north
of the city. At the point where the
route runs very near river bank, the
contractors have been compelled to
quit their work of riprspping. Until
yesterday as to make 1T impossible to
20 on with the work. If the river con-
tinnes to rise it will surely overflow
and flood tho entire bottom over
which the Illinois Central is building
trestle work and earth embankments
and damage the work already finished
as we'll as delay further operations for
q considerable time.
GREAT GoRGEs FURTHER NORTH.
At the present time the ice in the
river does not threaten to gorge; the
blocks svs too small. But at various
points further north great gorges haye
have already formed and when these
enormous quantities of ice break loose
| and come down it is not unlikely that
ice dams will form hero. Telegraphic
reports state that q very dangerous
gorge has formed at Gayville. about
forty miles northwest Of Sioux City:
Here the course of the river is checked
by mass of ice extending back nearly
mile and so tightly wedged together
| THAT it cannot be ruoved BY dynamite.
-. - has backed UP and threatens
ihe wave. - - great Is the
to overflow its banks. ov :.
danger that riders have been sent out
over the bottoms to warn cattlemen to
remove their stock to higher lands.
Near Ouawa smaller gorge has form
ed aud the residents of that vicinity
fear an early overflow.
Rivermen who have been familiar
with all of the floods of the Missouri
river for years continue their predic-
tiOns that the old stream means mis-
chief again this spring. They back up
their predictions by saying that the
vast avalanches of snow and ice in
the mountains have not been touched
by the sun yet and enormous volumes
of water are still in store near the
source of the river. They state that
spring is now so delayed that it will
be upon US with rush and the water
will come pouring down in great
flood instead of gradually.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-04-13
The Markets.

Gold LIPS
Wheat, 75c
: Corn, 2
! Oats. 81
Barley,3S
Rye,.67}a
Mess pork, s25.25
Lard, 141z
Butter Soc
Eggs, zoe
Potatoes, 20
Tea, 200
Sugar, 10
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-04-13

Jerry Ward is sick today and Joe
Coulter has charge of his department
at the shops.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-04-13

There will be no meeting of the
Red Men tonight. Next meeting Fri
day evening, April IA.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-04-13

NJ. L. Osborne, jr, of Woodbine, was
in the Valley last night.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-04-13

George aud Fred Berry, of Logan,
are spending their vacation in the
Valley the guest of relatives.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-04-13

James Brown, who was injured
while at work in the shops few weeks
ago, returned to work today.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-04-13

Mrs. C. w. McGavren, Mrs. L. S.
Cook and Miss Mabel Cook are Omaha
visitors today.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-04-13

goCtlng the WOrSt cI III III u0ulAuX
soldiers to the west.
1t has been the custom in transport
ing soldiers from this rart of the
country to the Pacific coast to have
them delivered to the Southern Pacific
at Ogden, and from there taken over
that road because it is a government
aided road, and its charges ere made
to offset its indebtedness to Uncle
Sam.
In the present instance the Union
Pacific and the Burlington have each
made bids of about sl5 per man for
taking the soldiers to Ogden, and from
there by the schedule of government
allowance, TIE Southern Pacific will re-
ceive credit for SIT per man, thus maxi
ing the through passage 1872
Now the Elkhorn has made tie-up
with the Santa Fe, whereby it is to de
liver the battalion to the Santa Fe at
Superior, Neb, and make a through
cash rate of less than 500.
! It has also taken the position that
the fact that the southern Pacific re-
Eceives credit on its account should cut
Eno figure in awarding the contract,
provided there is lower bidder by an
other route.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-04-13

W. L. Rogers was in Omaha on
business this forenoon.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-04-13

Attorney Kellogg was in Logan on
business today.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-04-13
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MISS oauI9 NIIHUF6 IS 8SSlSVluB oU
Anderson's today
The Misses Baker are in Omaha
visiting friends today
Rhody Redmonds, of South Omaha,
is in the Valley today.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-08
M'KINLEY DEFIED.
Successor to Bloody Bri-
dies" Lays Down Law
to Administration.

Denver, Col, May Gov. Thomas
has announced that within a few days,
if President Mckinley and the secre-
tary of war continue to ignore his com
munications on the subject of recalling
the Colorado regiment from the Philip
pines, he will take steps with view
to securing the immediate recall of the
troops.
L cannot as yet say just what course
1 shall follow" he said, "but 1 will ex-
haust every resource at my command
to bring these boys home. 1 have tried
quiet, peaceful means and have failed.
Now l will be obliged to resort to
something more forcible and it will be
made public. OF course do not desire
to take any action that will unjustly
hamper the administration, for 1 am
an American; but do not propose to
sit idly by and see the volunteers from
Colorado fighting and dying in the
Philippines in defence of the policy
which is actuating those in charge of
movements of our armies abroad.
In the first place, the volunteer
troops are being detained illegally and
in defiance of the constitution. They
enlisted for the Spanish war. That war
is over and still they are detained in
those islands. Under the constitution
the Colorado volunteers will be perfect
" justified in laying down their arms
where they are and returning to the
United States"
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-08

lation and investment away from the
industrial corporations. A billion dol
lars in one company is dangerous. II
might be the last straw which produces
panics. The disturbance of financial
conditions in the organization of it
would be alarming"
The steel magnates, Frick, Judge
Moore Judge Geary, Rubens and Gates.
have been frankly told that they would
invite panic in the trust stocks If they
attempted to put such a huge, unron-
trollable engine as the proposed steel
combine into the market at this time.
President George G. Williams of the
Chemical bank of New York says at is
too big, too big even for me to talk
about for publication. There is too much
Of this kind of business now. / have
had nothing to do with 1t, ana 90
not mean to have anything to do with
it in the future. It's altogether too big
to handle"
This business-the consolidation of
Industrial interests-is being Overcome
Neutrality-suspicious., repeated Mr..
williams earnestly, shaking his head
as if emphasizing his conviction that
the trusts We're dangerous prosperity.
Speaking generally of trusts, Mr.. VIII
liams said: Their common stock, most
ly water, is held too largely for specu-
lative purposes. This adds to the diff
Guilty of knowing their real value. But
some of these combinations ought to
make large profits, and l do not con-
slider that they will interfere, as trusts,
with the general prosperity"
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-08
WORCESTER INVESTORS
Anxious About the Outcome Of Gates
Proposition.

The proposed big steel deal was the
one topic of conversation among Wor-
cester investors on Saturday, particu-
larly in and about the banking houses.
Probably no other city in the east of
proportionate population carries larg-
er amount of American Steel and Wire
holdings than this. Less than a half
dozen people alone represent interests
in the trust reaching into the million,
and the small holdings are enormous.
1t is a well known fact that, dating
from the beginning of the recent Dig
rise in the market, even the employees IN
the Washburn and Moen plants, have
been investing to no inconsiderable
extent, ranging all the way from five
to 20 share bundles of stock, with gen
'eral tendency to deal in the preferred.
The common stock of the company
has been traded in mostly in specu-
lative way here, while the preferred has
been bought more with purpose of be-
ing laid away for permanent profit.
AS an indication of the large number
of small investments in the stock by
people of moderate means, a prominent
broker on Main street only recently
called the attention of a Spy man to
one of his customers who was leaving
the office in the midst of a rush of bust
ness at midday and said: up to a week
ago that young man had never bought
a dollars worth of market stock in his
life, and / doubt whether he realizes
any of the conditions or circumstances
that attach to stock market deals. He
is an employee in the Washburn and
Moen factories here, has nothing more
than moderate means, and is dependent
But like many other young men in Wor-
cester, similarly situated, he has be-
come thoroughly imbued with the fever
of the time, and has purchased a half
dozen shares of preferred to put away in
the hope of a big rise and consequent
profit. 1 happen to know his circum-
stances very well, and the sum repre-
sented in his purchase is over half his
entire savings deposited in the bank
during the last five or six years. His
case is only one of many that l have
handled in the last few months"
1t is this class of investors who are
most anxious about the new deal, and
on Saturday they were making repeat
ed inquiries as to the possibility of it,
The drop in American Steel and Wire,
slight as it is, gives them a cold chill
in sense. while the larger holders
calmly look on and are apparently srnil-
ing over the situation.
But it is not sunny smile, by any
means. The very magnitude Of the
new proposition frightens them. They
had rested quite content in the state
ment of Thursday, that American Steel
and Wire in the first three months of
the year had made sufficient profits to
pay it's whole dividend for the twelve
months. and they were quite willing to
let matters rest as they were, without
plunging into unfathomable depths.