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Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1899-02-24

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ter at the Brown house in Brunswick,
who was tried by jury in Justice
Charles E. Finch's court at Bruins
wick the sixteenth inst. for jumping on
moving trains, contrary to the peace
and dignity Of the state, was found
guilty and his punishment was assess
ed at a fine of S. and costs, which
amounted, in the aggregate, to $I9. 65.
Earickson put up the erequired amount
of cash and was discharged. The
state was represented by Assistant
Prosecuting Attorney J. F. Pratt and
Attorneys DAVIS & Davis of Bruins
wick appeared for the defendant. Just
after the case had been given to the
jury, and Justice Finch had been call
ed out of the courtroom. an alterCa-
ton arose between City Marshal J. r.
Harrison and Constable John A.
Cason, growing out of a statement
made by Attorney L. J. Davis, one Of
the attorneys for Earickson, to the eff
feet that the negro's arrest was the re-
suit of Harrison's anlmosity toward
John P. Randolph, the proprietor of
the Brown house, and who is Earick-
sons employer. During the red-hot
controversy which ensued between
Marshal Harrison and Constable Ca
son, Mr.. Cason commanded Harrison
to lower his (Harrison's) cane. Mr..
Cason emphasized the command by
drawing a merderous-looking bulldog
revolver from his hip pocket, but be-
fore he got the weapon around
to the danger point, friends of
the belligerents interferred and pre-
vented what might have been a seri-
Gus. if not a fatal, shooting affray.
Some of the spectators claim that
Harrison, after he lowered his cane,
commanded Cason to throw up his
hands-or to remove his hand from
its threatening position, and that at
the same time Harrison struck a de-
fensive attitude. Justice Finch, whom
some one had notified of a prospec-
tive bloody tragedy, hurried back to
the courtroom and commanded the
peace, and when that was restored,
Mr.. Finch proceeded to lecture the
two refractory offers of the law for
their unbecoming conduct.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1899-02-24

The Sumner Star calls US ga jeal-
Gus old thing" for crihcising its orthog-
raphy in spelling sauerkraut, and says
we are mad because the Star had
some kraut given to it and the CoUR-
TER didn't, and then attempts to con-
sole US by inviting US up to get a
taste. Not much. You can't fool US,
Brother Northcott, we know that
kraut didn't last you over a day.
Telegraph US when you get another
supply and we'll come up on the first
train.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-30
NO EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS.

| The Peninsula Enterprise published at
| Accomac Courthouse, concludes an article
on the May conference as follows:
1t win be a notable gathering. both Of
numbers and of intelligence, and standing,
as 1t will. FOR a principle for which the
people of the Eastern Shore have ever
cOntended the conference can count on
Us as being well represented in that body
and in having alvOice in its proceedings.
The Dispatcb's Onancock correspondent
and the Eastern Shore Herald. which is
printed at Eastville. Northampton county,
also bear testimony TO the popularity of
the movement on the Eastern Shore-a
section always true blue Democratic.
And, by the way, we are glad TO see that
the Herald emphasizes the fact that any
Democrat fayoring the May meeting and
"desirous Of providing a popular method
OF making the choice of senators by the
decision of the popular vote until there
can be a change in the Constitution. will
be admitted to the conference"
This information cannot be kept too
prominently before the people. All Demo-
Gratis who sympathize with the purposes
for which the conference was called are
cordially invited to take part in its de-
alterations, whether their counties. cities,
or towns. as the case may be. may have
elected conference delegates or not. Regu-
larry elected delegates Will have no
more rights in the meeting than any other
Democrats, seeing that it has been
designed from the first that the assem-
blage should be a mass-meeting. No
Democrat who desires that the conference
shall succeed in the work it has under
taken IS relieved from the duty of per-
sonal attendance by reason of his county,
city, or town having elected delegates to
the gathering.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-30
THE SIGNERs.

When attempts are made 10 question
the purpose for which the May meeting
was called; when charges or intimation:
are made that the scheme Is not what
II pretends TO be, but something dark and
reprchensible, gentlemen forget who arc
the signers of the address issued TO the
Democrats OF Virginia on March 26th.
Look at the names Do not they rep
resent honorable men? Is there among
them any one whose word cannot be
trusted? Are they not intelligent, re-
spectacle, and responsible? Are not most
OF them persons who have been accepted
as leaders in our party, and whose In
fuence has been felt in Democratic com
mittees and conventions?
We find among the signers John T.
Lowell. ex-chairman Of the State Demo
cratic Committee; ex-Statc-Senator VIII
liam a. Anderson; Henry c. Stuart, who
has done good service in Democratic
councils; Attorney-General A. j. Mon
tague; Congressman Lamb. Rixey. and
Jones; ex-Congressmen John Goode,
George ID. Wise, and James W. Marshall;
Eppa Hunton, Jr, Frank T. Glasgow,
ex-Judge j. Singleton Diggs Captain
Joseph f. Willard, II. Walton Moore w.
+. Reddy, Alvin r. Embrey, State-Sena-
tor-elect Charles Il. McCorkle George
X. Anderson. w. Il. +. Leech, i. ID.
Starke, DR.. lie Cato William Kean, S.
Gordon Cumming, Judge Lee, and many
others Of equal worth.
We say these are honorable and in
telligent men; we maintain that they
knew the purport of the paper which
they signed, and that that paper honestly
sets forth the purpose of the May meet
ing, to-wit:
To adopt such measures as may be deem
I'd best TO promote the election Of senators
Of the United States by the direct vote
Of the people, and until that result is
accomplished, the selection of party sena-
orial candidates by some popular
method.
SO much for the signers; so much for
he men who, according to some reports, |
ire willing to dupe the people of Yir-
,inal
TO all Democrats who are in sympathy |
With the objects Of the May meeting |
We say. Come. If you have been elected |
delegate. we'll and good; but If you |
ave not been. you are entitled to con-
idcr yourself among the invited. We |
hink it a good plan Tor the friends Of
he movement in each county to get to-
ether and appoint representatives., but
20 Democrat who approves the objects
f the meeting should hesitate to at
end. whether he has been appointed to
ID so or not
Rqimember that!
Como
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-30

graceful and picturesque, they serve their
purpose well and are indispensable to
the Venetians. They are so designed
that they can pass through the most mar
row passages and even in the smallest
canals several can go abreast. Add TO
the popularity OF their construction the
skill OF the gondoIers and you have o.
sight which can neither be equaled nor
initiated. The gondoier, as a type OF
humanity. Is sui geueris. He is not mere
ly the idol OF poets and painters, but Is
a practical, lively fellow. whose appre-
citation Of money is intense. IL would.
indeed. be a grave mistake TO pick him
out as the representative OF an effete
civilization. But with all his avarice the
tourist loves him and considers II
privilege to be swindled by such pictu-
RESCUE fellow.
If Venice is TO be forced into "the pro-
cession' by the abolition of her gondolas.
we may next expect to hear that
bicycle school has been established within
the Roman Coliseum, and that the Baths
Of Caracalla have been converted into
skating rink.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-30

and who were acquitted. but we have
never rung church-bells In our paroxysms
Of JOY. But that WAS done In
Canton, O., when the Jury brought In a
verdict OF mot guilty In the case or
Mrs. George. who killed Saxion. the bro
Their OF Mrs. Mckinley. Whether this
was done with the consent of the pastors
OF the churches concerned. We are not In
formed: but we presume not.
II the judgment of the people or can
ton IS TO be trusted. Saxton was an I'M
usually bad man. IL seems that ne es-
tranged Mrs. George from her husband
and then, when the latter got divorce
from her. he wouldn't marry her. Then
Mrs. George made up her mind to Kill
him. and she did. She came upon him
suddenly, ard took pains not 70 stop put
ting bullets In him till she was quite sure
that lie was dead.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-30
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-30

Venice Is threatened with a reform
which, If carried out, will divest that an
cient city Of one of its most picturesque
features. The demand for rapid transit
along the canals bids fair to run the
graceful gondoier out of business. En-
terprsing citizens are now CONSIDERING
the advisability of substituting electric
launches for the gondolas. IL apnears
that those who favor the innovation got
their first ideas from the Worlds Fair
at Chicago, where the swift. noiseless
service of the launches on the lagoons
attracted much attention.
While the gondola may appear behind.
hand as a medium for rapid transit we
fancy that Venice without il would be as
n rose without fragrance. The Shiny
rickety, old town, save for it's pictures
queness. serves but poor purpose, at best,
In these progressive days. and IL It be
shorn Of this unique feature it will have
no individuality whatsoever. ALREADY the
modern bridge builder has done no little
to mar the appearance OF the city. and
II the gondola disappears 1t would be
well to convert the canals into subter-
ranean culverts.
IL Is mistake. too. TO suppose that
the gondola is designed exclusively for
purposes of ornamentation. Though these
quaint craft are, Of all vehicles, the most
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-30
CONSIDERATION POSTPONED.
Rcv. j. 10. Funston. of Portsmouth
va, May Have To He Elected Again.

a New York special says: Tne conse-
Grafton Of the Rev. J. T. Funsten, OF
Portsmouth, Va, as Protestant Episcopal
Bishop OF Boise, Ida. aud Wyoming mis-
slonary jurisdiction. created by tho last
general convention, which was to have
taken place to-day, has been indefinitely
postponed.
The outcome of it will be. however, that
there will be a special meeting Of the
House Of Bishops in this city, and unless
he declines on account Of the hue and
cry that has been raised Rev. Mr.. Fun
stem will be elected again That is what
is said here TO be the likely result.
The hue and cry referred TO came chiefly
from the High Church party out West.
The party has for its leaders Bishop Soy
mour. Of Springfield. and Bishop Grafton,
OF Fon du Lac, and working I'm close SYM
pathy with them. though a little less ac-
tive. arc Bishop McLaren, of Chicago. and
Bishop Nicholson, Of Milwaukee This
party IS understood to have opposed the
selection of the Rev. Mr. Funston in the
FIRST place, not on personal grounds, but
because he IS n Virginia churchman.
IL was sought TO get quorum Of the
House Of Bishops for a special meeting in
this city, and so re-elect the Rev. Mr..
Funston, but that was found impossible
at this Season OF the year
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-30
ANNUAL EIilLU-DAT
At Hnmpdcn-Sidney CoiIese-Intcr'
cstiug Occasion.

lcn1,ini, DrrN-'llJNEf ,, ~, Ap.n
| ,9p,''"4'l- ne annual he'u-udy MdS esle
! brated at Hampdcu-Sidney College on
! Thursday, 9th instant. Quite an OF.
tractive programtne. which was carried
omt in f,,,1 80 1r,,n.."', Nv ~
| Oven H. 90 - IN ~ ~ - -
i'm AZ ~. ~ VIC n',,V,,c A9Soeri.''
I ~, 49, asiu ~ -; N. uieen, HudhcI' M
] NJ" 80 ocsan PiVniplS at o. ~ I
r. 80 80 11se1-..oii Va suc "a ~ NUM-
Per ~, OIL spectators was neld undivided un-
49,, 80 'D,S' 90 Wv nc ttdch h'F o.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-30
Der Man Debindt Der Bar.

Dem editors und orators
Und bOets eferyvon
Make all der While mootch braise abou
Der man behindt der gun;
Vel. dot man vas all gOodt enough,
He almohst vas a shdar,
But. of you please, my vaforite fish
Der man behindt der bar.
Der man behindt der gun fish prave
IND gwick for fghding shdribs.
Und wins mootch bride und Glory for
Dem gallandt battleshibs,
Und dough he vearless sails der sea
In sh5ite of wound ind shear.
He dond't can work. dem shkooners like
Der man behindt der bar.
Some peoples dnk, so high dey holdt
Der deedts dot hero's done,
'Dwas honor to be shooted by
Der man behindt der gun,
But dere ish udder PATRIOTS
You'll found 'em near ind far
Who RAIDER vouldt be half-shot by
Der man behindt der bar.
SO While at CLUBS ind chooberlees,
Und bangwets boobies sing
Der braises of dot man behindt
Der gun, like eferyding.
Ny brifelege id ish to raise
My pier-mug NIT huZzar.
IND proudly trink "gesundheit" TO
Der man behinGt der bar.
WADE WHIPPLE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-30
he Rest Proof.

Pat, II you must drink, why don't you
so to the hotel and get good whiskey. ir-
stead Of taking that horrid stuff they
sell at Conover's?
Good whishkey, is Il? Begorra an it's
the whiskey they do be sellin' at Como
ver's that's Tower tonnes as good as that
they put up over the hotil bar.
How do you know?
How do OF know? BE the list Of axperi-
mint. to be coorse; OF kin git droonk on
tin cints worth of Conovor's whishkey,
an i'd takes at layst farty cints worth
Of the hotii beverage to produce the same
sinsatiOns.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-30
RADFORD.
A Pretty Marrisgc-Narrow Escape
Fire.

| EAST RADFoRD. VA. April fo.--e1e
cial)--The home OF Mr.. j. ID. Peters was
| the scene OF beautiful wedding Thurs
day morning at 10 o'clock, the parties
being Mr.. William i. Pitzer, a popular
young Businessman OF Huntington, w
Va. and Miss Carrie III. Peters. the
Charming and attractive daughter OF MI
Peters. Rev ID. Emory Hawk. assisted
by Rev. A. ID. Long, presiding cider 81
the RadfOrd District, OF llOlStOn confer
ence. performed the ceremony in an Inn
pressive manner. The bride was attired
in tan-colorcd covert cloth travelling
dress, with gloves and hat 20 match.
Mr.. Austin VI. Skies, of Charleston. w,
Va. was best man. and Misses Edith
Peters and Mabel Clark were hover girls.
The bride was given away by her father.
and the beautiful ring Service was used.
The groom is one of the most popular
young men I'm Huntington, and the bride
IS noted for her beauty and many lovely
qualities. The couple left on the mid
day train for their future home.
The through passenger train on the
Norfolk and Western railroad had a mar
row escape from a serious accident a few
miles east of here yesterday afternoon
Just as the train was leaving Shawsyiile.
on a very heavy upgrade, and while the
speed was not over FOUR miles an hour
tho axle OF the main driving wheel OF
the locomotive broke In two, stopping
llt Aidiil III II JUN anu ANiti, W.
the passengers considerably. An engine
had to DC sent from here 20 bring the
train in. Had 'the accident occurred
while the train was running rapidly. or
OF a down grade. the loss Of life would
have been heavy, as the train was
crowded. This is the second accident OF
the same kind within a short time, AMI
both Of the aXles show an old crack
where the break Is.
The new telephone line5is being pushed
rapidly poles being put up ali oyer the
city, and In a short time RadfOrd and
Pulaski will he connected.
A large woollen factory viii be started
here at an early date. The company
has been formed, and 1t is understood
that all the stock has been taken. The
enterprise will be "A paying one, as the
section is a large woOl-groHing one, and
a fine centre for a market.
Captain George Dudley, who was so
badly hurt by a pusher engine two weeks
ago. and who lost an arm, Is improving
slowly, and 1t is now thought that he
will recover.
The residence of Rev. j. III. Roberts.
n Baptist minister was totally destroyed
by fire this morning, the occupants barely
escaping with their lives. The property
was recently purchased. and had been
occupied but a few weeks by Mr.. Roberts.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-30
Approaching the Unusual.

lie (as the maiden alights from her
wheel: Well. you certainly are pretty
good rider.
She Slightly blushing): Oh. thank you
So much for the unusual compliment.
He: is it possible that no one has ever
before told you that you are a good rider?
She: Oh, yes; but no one but yourself
has had the good taste to put in the pre-
liminary adjective.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-30
GROWING IN FAVOR.
Come.

TIE question OF electing senators by
the people is. says the Norfolk Ledger,
growing in favor in all parts OF the coun-
try. The movement adds our contempt
rary. is being warmly advocated in Penn
gylvania. which State win have but one
representative in the upper branch of
Congress for the next two years. unless
the Senate should establish a new prece-
dent by seating the appointee OF Cover
nor Stone. who failed OF an election by
the Legislature.
Verify. The movement is destined 70
become great national one, and TO con-
tinue TO grow until it bears the desired
fruit. And let the Virginia Democrats re-
member that the May conference will
open the way for Virginia 10 take the
lead In fastening the frut-bearing.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-30

1t is understood that the land-grabbers'
law has not been without its influence IN
State politics. Some excellent men who
voted for it Will not be candidates again
not craving reelection enough to be will
ing to make a fight on the question. But
others who voted for IT have come to an
understanding with their constituents
and will be returned. and will advocate
such amendments to the law as are need
ed to do justice to delinquent land-own-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-30
The Petersburg Progress saws:

"rhe indications are that the May con-
vention will be largely attended. The
Democrats in the counties seem TO favor
the convention and large delegations from
the rural districts will probably attend"
Right you are. The Progress then goes
on to ask: "If the people favor the con-
vention and the election OF senators by
direct vote. who has any right TO object o"
and, in conclusion, remarks that if this
is a government for the people and by tho
people there are several changes in pres
ent conditions necessary.
That's about the size OF II.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-30

n sequel to Sentimental Tommy" has
peeh nearly finished by Mr.. Barrie. The
story chronicles literary career, which /.
probably that OF the author himself
otherwise Tommy"
Mr.. Barrie, IL has developed, failed 10
appreciate Kipling at first or him he
said, In 1891 with the mass OF his fell
low-creatures Mr.. Kipling is out OF touch
and thus they are an unknown tongue
TO him. He Will not even look for the
Key At present he II rare workman,
with contempt for the best material"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-30
Barbarity in Court.

Judge to foreman of jury. who has en-
tered court to say that jury cannot agree
I am very sorry. gentlemen. but shall
have to keep you overnight. / shall in
struct the court officers. however 10 see
to 1t that YOU are comfortably quartered
Juryman (sotto voce): Heavens! Where
Is our boosted nineteenth century clviIi-
zat!on. that it does not rise up and pro-
test against a jury's being drawn and
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-30
How Did 1t:

They were at breakfast, and the osseous
shad
Their appette's attention did engage;
No word was spoken, for each feeder had
Full knowledge Of the war he had to
wage.
The inquest lengthened. and the silence
still
Unbroken was by any vocal tones,
Till little Fred exclaimed, in accents
shril.
How did the meat get in between the
bones?"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-30
A Matter of Taste.

Censor: 1 was spending the day with
Daubin! yesterday. in his new studio. He
has been getting I'm some morceaus OF
late. hasn't he?
Denser: Yes; d!ned with him last week.
Censor: All, then, you have feasted on
his latest acquisitions Isn't that Tlnto-
retto fine?
Denser: 1 don't remember having tried
that. but his spaghetti fitted my palate
TO a dot.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-30

However much we may condemn Mr.
McKinley's Philippine policy, it must be
admitted that since the fight is on Gene
raj Otis acted wisely in not giving the
followers Of Aguinaldo three weeks in
which to decide whether they would con-
tinue TO prosecute the war or make peace
We have proved apt pupils OF the Span
iards in the matter of "benevolently as
similating' the Fiipinos, and, no doubt.
the Filipinos have learned the Spanish
trick Of playing for time. 1t IS, Of course,
10 be hoped that Otiss declaration viii
bring the enemy to terms, but we doubt it,
If it does not. nothing will have been
lost by refusing to allow them a breath
ing spell.