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The Marshall republican. [volume] (Marshall, Saline County, Mo.) 1899-1914, 1900-05-11

spent life.

spent life. Yours.
r. G. WfLHiTE.
Shortly after whites departure and fail.
IRE to return, the e. K A. auditor was mott.
fled Of his fight and examined his hooks to
find the shortage named above.
Mrs. Wilhite nee AnRie Price was only mar
ried last January a+,h and up to the time Of
his abscondance, her relations to husband had
been most happy. Heart broken in this sud.
den revelation Of her husbands weakness,
followed by the shock Of his death, to her is
extended the generous sympathy Of all who
appreciate what these events mean to his wife
The Marshall republican. [volume] (Marshall, Saline County, Mo.) 1899-1914, 1900-05-11
DEfAULTER COMMITS SUICIDE.
P. G. White Asen, Of c. & A. Abseonds and
Takes HE Own Lie q Denver Leaving .
Young and Hesrs>broken wife.

p. G. Wilhi,c until recently night man Of
the c. 4 A. depo, here, committed suicide at
Denver. Colorado. early Sunday morning and
has heen buried in that city in accordance
with the wishes Of his brother. His defalca-
,ions, flight from happy home and the tax
ing of his own life were the successive steps
Of sad yet often told story.
Wilhite was a young man. serving in the
Slater Office until about year ago, when he
was transferred to this station, assuming the
duties Of night man and then day operator.
This position he held until about month ago,
when Mr.. W. A. Beatty the agent. wishing a
temporary relieve for trip. South. was Check.
cd mp" by the auditor OF the road and vii.
hite was made agent.
&. 4 A. officials in his integrity, and began
p,unging. playing poker and betting heavy
sums on the recent democratic primary elec.
ton. In both, he lost and having appropriat.
cd the money Of the road To the extent OF
about $40. he concluded to jump his position.
while his dcialca,ions were yet unknown
Pretending that the officials had summoned
him to Kansas City he left on the Sunday af.
ternoon train Of April 29th. and nothing was
heard Of his whereabouts until the receipt Of
the following telegram by his wife:
Denver, Colo, May 6, 1900.
PC. White dead, without any means
Leaves your address
McGRONEN, Coroner.
The coroner's inques, developed the facts
Oi his death. With full consciousness of
his wrong doings, 80 productive Of remorse
he had in despair OF ever out.living his repu-
tation, swallowed corrosive sublimate. bring.
ing life to an end He had been stopping at
the White House, I743 Laramer St. and be-
fore taking the poison, addressed the follow.
ing note to Belle and Frank Johnson. occu-
pants of the same house:
Please send the daily papers having account
of my death to the following address: Mrs.
p. Wilhite, 900 West Arrow street. Marshall.
Mo 4; A. w. White, Garden City, Mo. The
authorities can wire them the disposition of
my remains. Thanking You for your kind.
ness shown NE in the past few days, / will
bid you farewell. This is the last OF mis-
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-30
ELIZABETH CITY.
Especial to vlrglnlan-Pilot.)

Elizabeth City, N. c.. May 29.-Our
esteemed young lawyer, Mr.. Wiley II.
Grandy. who left here in April to prac-
tfce law in Norfolk. has decided to
again settle in this city and practice
his chosen profession. He will practice
in all the courts of this district.
We were sorry to learn that Mrs. Sam
Waters is very i'll at her home.
After spending several days in the
city visiting friends and relatives Mr..
j. w. Bell left yesterday for Bell
Haven.
Mr.. w. c. Glover shipped 16 barrels
of Irish potatoes yesterday, which were
grown by Mr.. J. II. Coppersmith. near
Weeksville.
We are sorry to learn that Mr.. Isaac
c. Palmer. formerly of this city, de-
parted this life n few days ago at his
home in Washington. D. c.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-30
NOMINATIONS FOR THD STATE
SEN AVE,
EDENT0N.
Especial to virginian-Puot3

Edenton. N. c.. May 29.-The Chris
tian Endeavor Society rendered q
highly entertaining and instructive pro-
gram at the courthouse last evening
to large audience.
Mrs James d. Bateman is quite sick
at her home OH King street.
Mrs. Elizabeth Williams, of Bramble-
ton, Va, is visiting relatives here.
Tonight "wednesday, May 30th, the
American Ministries OF Elizabeth City
will give the entertainment that they
recently presented successfully to a
large audience ait Elizabeth City. Re-
served seats on sale at Tbos Odds.
Capt. ]. Il. Reid, of Plymouth, Is at
the Woodland House this morning.
Mrs. John II. Stephenson is at Bell
Haven on Il visit to her sister. Mrs.
Robert Temple.
After an absence of several weeks
Mr.. d. G. Bond is in Edcnton again.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-30
ARSON IN IlITTRELL.

The woman and boy accused of hav-
ing burned Daniel Persons house and
his five children, in kittrell, have been
arrested The evidence is said to be
strong that the boy al the wuman's in
stigation. poured oil on the house and
get It afire. The anmosity leading to
the murder began in q quarrel over a
no bo o., t1I
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-30

vey. OF Washington. took observations
OF the magnetic conditions. This sta
ton was one of eight inside and out
side the belt taking magnetic observa-
lions simultaneously. They had instru-
ments OF extreme delicacy, two of
.hem OF German make. Their records Of
the needle were taken every minute and
during contact every quarter OF a min
ute. COMPARISONS with the other sta
tlons will be worked out and summarize
ed at a later date.
NOMINATIONS FOR THD STATE
SENATE.
The convention of the Twenty-third
senatorial district, comprising the coun-
tles OF Arson. Richmond Montgomery,
Scotland and Union, was held at Wades-
ocro on Monday. Messrs. james A.
Leak and Cameron Morrison were the
only candidates presented to the con-
Vention, and were unanimously nomi-
mated. The convention was addressed by
MessrS. Bryan, Grimes and NJ. H. Jus
tice.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-30
Norfolk Iron Works,
GEO. w. DUVAL & CO.,

NO. Is WATER STREET. NORFOLK.
ENGINES. BOILERS. sAwMILL and
all kinds of machinery OF the most i'm
shortest notice. Particular attention TO
steamboat work. DUVAL.S PATENT
BOILER TUBE EEKkuLES are the
tubes They can be inserted in few
minutes by any engineer. and are war
ranted to stop leaks.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-04-06

must not. We shall find an army and fleet necessary if we attempt it, ow- ing to the extent and exposed condition of our new territories. We must be as ready to resent insult as is Germany
 Intelligent Germans say, even now, that great war Is imminent, which the United States will precipitate if other nations see the increase of our navy, which such policy will neces- ,sitate. Militarism means sacrifice of our liberty and the greater part of those institutions we have called most valu- able. Annexation is to be the solution
 The question We must face is: Shall we govern them, or shall they govern us?
 That Is, shall the claims of Bryan, Me- kinley and Dewey be adjudicated by the Filipino? Shall our currency meas ures be decided in congress by Filipi- nos? That we want probably never. certainly not now. Just as certainly not now are the Puerto Ricans compe- tent to assist in such decisions. On the other hand, what possible interest have we in the similar questions of either people. It would be obviously disas- trous for congress to decide their uues- tions, or for them to settle ours Many of our wise and good men said before the Revolution that even if England granted us representation, their inter- ests would overshadow ours where the interests were common, and political
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-04-06
IMPERIALISM DISCUSSED.

Talcott H. Russell Addressed the So-
 cial Science Club-Our Rights and
 Duties
 At the meeting Of the Social Science club held at Judge Newton's office last night Talcott H. Russell. Esq, address ed the members present on "Imperial- ism He said in part: ''So far as war is concerned we See that our institutions are a complete mistake. Concentrated war is with us an impossibility. There can be no quick action owing to the distribution of power due to our sys- tenn of checks and balances We were never military power as are England and Germany A cartoon from Life we'll Illustrates our condition. Here Uncle Sam, in antique armor, with a breast plate formed Of a man-of-war is represented dragging by the hand a puny Filipino. He asks Life.' How do I look?' And Life responds: You look like a fool And so he does-like a fool attempting to do what he cannot do, and was never intended or expected to do. What he would gain by such policy is infinitely less valuable than what he would lose. The constitutional checks and balances would need to be cast aside for military glory that the people do not want. Julius caesar managed outlying territories as we
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-04-06
Closing Prices.
Bid. Asked.

Following are the closing prices reported by Prince x Whteiy, Bankers and Brokers 52 Broadway, New York, and 15 Center st., New Haven.
 At.l...
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-04-06
REAL ESTATE RECORD.

The following deeds were filed for record in the town clerks office We'd nesday:
 Warranty deeds-National Wire Co.,, to National Wire corporation, 125 1-2 feet on Ferry street, also rear property in the annex. q
 Quit claim deeds - Yale National bank to National Wire company, release of lease of building in Annex; Thomas P. Rourke to John H. Rourke, 65 feet on Rosette street; Frederick Silverthau ct al., to John H. Rourke. 65 feet on Rosette street; Louisa C. Lane ct al.' to Horace c. Evarts, 40 feet on Kim berly avenue; Harrington Savings bank to Charles E. Brown, S9 feet on Chapel street; Frederick G. Hayne ct al, to Herman F. Smith, 60 feet on Bassett street.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-04-06
Chicago Market.

Reported over private wire by II. C. Fried. man tS Co.,, bankers and brokers 10 Wall street, New York. New Haven Office 763 Chapel Street, Norman A. Tanner, Mana ger.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-04-06
COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS.
Matters Considered at Last Night S
 Meeting.

Matters Considered at Last Nights \ Meeting.
 The meeting of the committee on
 claims was the occasion of the trans-
 action of a large amount of business
 Patrick Noonan's claim of $2290 for
 taxes twice paid was recommended for payment. Francis Buffers claim was tabled for further consideration. The claim of the National Varnish company abatement of taxes. F. L. Washburns S claim of s42.95 was recommended for payment. It was for injuries caused by the running away of his horse on George street December i, 189D The horse was frightened by @ roadroller. A like disposition was made of a claim of s200 by Bridget Lynch for personal injuries received in a fall on an icy sidewalk Johanna Reardons claim for injuries of the same sort was not considered as she was still confined to her bed as result of her fall. The claim of the Essex Savings bank of $l,24S.19 was presented three weeks ago. The bank sought to have the money refunded on the ground that the debt when paid, was outlawed Last night the committee recommended that leave to withdraw the claim be granted
 The claim of Alfred Hughes ct al, an appeal from the assessment of benefits and damages for a change of grade in the highway, before Fulton street prop erty, was referred to the board of com pensat tion. A like disposition was made of the similar case of Thomas Blake and John O'Neill
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-04-06
SIXTEEN -YEAR-OLD GIRL MISS
 ING.
Albertina Goudert's Parents Are Much

Albertina Goudert's Parents Are Much
 Alarmed at Her Disappearance.
 The parents of Albertina Goudert of S26 Grand avenue, sfXteen-y year-old girl. are very much alarmed at her ab- sence. She left home yesterday and no traces of her have yet been found. At the, time of her disappearance she was dressed in plain black skirt red silk waist, gray hat and had pink ribbons around her neck Any information con corning her will be a great relief to her parents.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-04-06
GnxsrnmentEnnds.
Quotntinn of Active Bonds.

iius ASheu At, Top. X $. FNe gen As. 1101a 11OA At, Top. X $. Fe adj. gen 4s... s4h S5 Brooklyn El. k. T. g 5s. .104 106 Central Ky of N. J. E mtg 5s. 12412 124A C., k. l. Pacific ext. 5s. .... .107 10715 Chesa. x Ohio gen g 41as. .110A HOE Erie 1st con. prior lien g As. .. 91h 92 Manhattan Ky con. mtg g As. .1021a 103 Mo-, K. X T. list mtg As. ..... 921a 93 Mo-, K. X T. 2d mtg As. ....... 6SA GSN Mobile X Ohio gen mtg As. ..... S6 S7 N. Y., Ont. X, W. gen mtg 5s. ... .105 1051a N. r.. s. x w. gen mtg 5s. ..... 94 95 Nor. Pacific prior gen mtg As. .104A 1O4s4 Nor. Pacific gen lien 3s. ..... 6S1A 6S% Oregon Short Line con 5s. .114 115 Phila. X Reading gen mtg 4s. 901A 9O3s Rio Grande X West. 1st mtg As. 99@ 99X Southern Ky list con. 2 5s.... .112A 113 St Louis X Southw. 1st mtg 5s. 01A 92A Texas Pacific list mtg 5s. ... .115 115la Union Pacihc 4s,.,,............1 As, .106 106B Wabash Ky Co. 1st mtg As :. 11S 12O Wabash Ky Co. 2d mtg Js. .103 1O3h
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-04-06
FOR A PUBLIC PLAYGROUND.
The Special Committee Will Meet With
 Park Commission.

Park Commission.
 The committee appointed to investi- gate the advisability Of establishing a public playground held a public meet ing on room IA, City hall, last night. Louis Leyerzapf, president of the New Haven Physical Education society, ap- peared in support of the measure Messrs. Casey, Greenfield and Brennan, the members of the committee, decided after some discussion that the meas ure was not certainly within the scope of their power and requested MT. Ley erzapf to address later joint meeting of themselves and the park commits sioners.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-04-06

TO CURE A COLD QUICKLY. Take Crown La Grippe Tablets, the great cold cure George D. Farovid. 644 Chapel street, City Drug store. If
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1900-04-05
Looking for Trouble.

Indianapolis, Special.-It is believed
by prominent residents that Kentucky.
Democrats are here waiting a favor
able opportunity to take Chas. +.
Finley, ex-Secretary c. State OF Ken
lucky, ard carry him to Kentucky TO
be tried for completely in the assaS-
slnatson Of Senator GoeDel. Finley is
known 10 be in ccnccalment here. He
has been at the residence OF the sherlff,
a part of the county jail. The RepuD-
licans here say such effort will be re-
sisted and that If the two factions NEE.
there will undoubtedly be 0lc3dshed IN
this city.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1900-04-05
To Open Rapid Transit.

New York, Special.-The World or
Surda" says: August Belmont and
his ccn ,truction company will operate
the rapi, transit system. The unexpecs-
ed admission from Mr.. Belmont that
he was 'crmirg a company to operate
the road came through his announce
ment that E. P. Bryan, OF st. Louis,
had been engaged by him. Mr.. Bryan
has been vice president OF the st. Louis
Terminal Railway, which position he
has just resigned. Mr.. Bryan has 4
contract with Mr. Belmont, represent
ing tho new company for five years at
$40, 600 u year. He will receive $780,
900 before a car is operated over the
line.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1900-04-05
A Uniform Bale.

Savannah. Ga. Special.-The Sa.
vannah cotton exchange is sending out
a circular letter respecting cotton bal
ing. giving a new rule with respect %
bales which is to go into effect with
the beginning OF the next cotton year.
The circular says that on and after
SeDtcm.Jer /. 1900. "all sales OF cotton
in Savannah in bales shall be based On
packages Of standard size (24X54 in
chess and when bales Of other dimen-
sions are rendered for delivery. an
allowance OF % cents per bale shall be
made 10 the buyer by The seller on
su2h cotton" Copies OF the above
rule are being sent 10 the various eX-
changes OF the United States. request
ing tneir cooperation. and to farmers.
einIerS. merchants. newspapers ana
others interested in the general ado2-
tiCl Df a uniform size cotton bale. The
Galveston cotton exchange has pr2Hti-
clily adopted the rule.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1900-04-05

The Joint resolution proposing an
amendment to the United States Con-
stitution prohibiting polygamy is one
OF the most pertinent subjects which
has come before the present Congress.
The resolution, if it passes the Senate
and House OF Representatives by
the necessary ma; ;ority, AMI is ratified
by three-fourths of the state legisla-
latures, will settle finally a question
which is likely to cause trouble ii left
as it is at present. 1t twill be saving
OF time and worry il il is disposed o.
now
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1900-04-05
YeIegrapIlic Briefs.

Tie Postoff:cc Department. by in
struction Of President Mckinley. has
issued an order directing That mail aG-
dressed Governor Of Kentucky shall
be delivered 10 Taylor.
Gen. Piet J. .JOubert. commandcr-n-
chief Of the Bocr Army. died az Pre-
t0ra Tuesday from peritOnitiS.
Congressman J. w. Bailey. at Cam
crcn. Texas opened his campaign To-:
the United States Senate III opposition
10 Hon. Horace Chiffon. \ large num-
her OF proming,:: public men Of Texas
were present 10 hear him speak. Thc
senatorship will be decided in the pri-
maries fer members Of the Legislature,
A direct vote being taken.
All the Beers who were in the
Orange river region of Cape Colony are
said to have escaped northward.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1900-04-05
A Bogus Interview.

Princeton, \. j., Special.-EX-Presi-
dent Clavelaiad, when interviewed re-
lative to IN article on 'impsrialiSm,
war and citizenship" said: The ar
rticle is a perfect fraud. 1t has been
taken word fer word from the speech
l delivered at Lawrenceville, in June
1898. A few days ago u representa-
tive called with paper which had the
speech in it, ard asked me if | would
allow him TO use the speech. told him
| mad no objections TO any one using
It, provided lie stated when it had been
delivered, as the speech was already
obsolete"
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1900-04-05
Hard Day for Bryan.

Spokane, Special.-Friday vas a day
of hard campaigning for VIM. J. Bryan
He made six speeches in Whitman and
Spokane counties and addressed $4,000
people. At ColfaX he addressed an au-
dience OF 1000; at Graffeld 1000. At
Tekoa he. spoke for 80 minutes to A.
600; a; Pennington 1900 heard him fo-
10 minutes and at Spokane he address
ed two audiences Of 10000 each,
speaking afternoon and evening in the
big tent of the exposition.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1900-04-05
Cannot Interfere.

Washington, D. c., Special. 1.-The
President has informed Kentucky Re-
pubIicans that while he cannot intere-
fere in affairs 10 the extent of disarm-
ing the militia Of either faction, he Is
willing, so far as he can leglt&ma tely
do so, TO recognize the Republican.
officials OF that safe rs TIE De tiacta
officials. He told them In the same
connection that no would give GiEec-
ttons tina. mail addressed to AT Official
by title only, as to the Governor" Or
the Secretary OF State" should be de-
livered to the Rep,3)licans holding
those offices, and .oi 70 .ae Dec ).
Gratis.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1900-04-05
STRIKE ENDED.
Agreement Reached Saturday Be.
tween Workmen and Employers:

Chicago, Special.-The machinists
strike IS over and all through the
United States where the Union has or
dered strikes they have been called or
and the men will return to work at
cnce. The conditions upon which the
agreemer': between inc bosses and
men was reached was published Saeu:-
day morning and At might the Chicago
machinists met to consider the agree
ment, 1t being understood in advance
that ii would be agreed:to. The agree
men: was approved late al night az Il
general mass meeting. the vote stand
ing 3,028 for It's adoption. and $50
against. A formal order was AT once
issued by Gesiden. O'Connell Of the
machiI.sts union. declaring the strike
of and ordering the men lack to work
on Monday. The ratification was the
only business transacted at the meet-
ing.
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ON TO PRETORIA.
That is The Objective Point of Roberts
MeYe.
THE B0ERS WILL MOVE BACKWARD.
The Head of the Army Now Fl Miles
Norihof Bloemfontein-Why Tleth'
uen Was Recalled.

London. BY Cable.-T'he head Of the
army OF Dogd Roberts is now abous 81
miles north OF Bloemfontein. 1t oc-
cupics cluster Of hills won from the
Boers after a stiff fight, in which the
British lost seven officers and 100 men.
The Beers had been using these kopJes
as a base dor marauding bands that
have been beating up the country ad-
jacens to BlosmfCnteiD for supplies,
driving off cattle and forcing ron-resi-
stem Free States into their ranks
again. The enemy must have been in
considerable force, as Lord Roberts
sent 5000 infantry and 5000 cavalry
against them. Lord Roberts progress
TO Pretoria will probably consist o.
series OF such forward movements, in
which Boer positions will be attacked
by a portion Of the army advancing
rapidly with wheel transport the main
army coming up as the railroad is re-
paired. Lord Roberts is stripping the
forces in the minor sphere OF opera
tions OF their wagons and transport
animals in order to hasten the advance.
This is understood 20 be the reason
why he recalled Lord Methuen from
Ba-kly West 10 Kimberley. Loru
Robert had to have Methuea's trans
Dort.
The reason why ho. chase vas not
made after Commandant Olivier IS
thai Lord Roberts did not wish to wear
oui the cavalry transport General
French lost 1000 horses in the relief OF
Kimberley and the pursuit OF General
C?0nje. Lord Roberts lost 5000 trans
port cattle at Waterfall drift and 1t Is
estimated thpt he has lost 1000 other
ANIMALS since he forward movemen;
bSgan, on February 18Th.
TIE rebellion throughout the North
western district Of Cape Colony is al
mcst Suppre :sed.
The Goth will sail Saturday with GoV
men for s.. Helena to guard General
CrOnio and 1000 prisoners.
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BreyitieS.

W. r. M;Cready has s-tIred judg-
meG'1 against the Pennsylvania Com
paEy i2- sl66, alleged to have been re-
tanned from mis- wages. McCready
claims that when he wa' given en-
pI0yu en-. by the company Us a brake
man, he was coerced into Joining the
relief department and that portion OF
his wages was withheld each month
against his Drotsst The suit is regard
ed as a test case. The company gave
notice Oi appeal.
Attorney General Grggs has given
an opinion ID the Secretary OF the
Navy to the effect that ghe Secretary
of the Treasury has complete authority
IN the mater Of the disposition of the
wrecks OF Spanish vessels along the
shores OF Cuba.
Tie Director Of the Census has ap-
pointed AlGec BCuch epGau. OF New Or
leans. special expert agent TO collect
statistics Of the sugar industry In the
Southern StI.cs.
Secretary LcpS has recommended to
Congress that the employees OF the
Navy Department Ia paid for their ex-
cess time in office from January l.,
1898. to January l, 1899. 1t Is eX-
pected that Congress will make pro-
vision for the reward OF these en-
ployeeS. In the case Of the Navy De-
partmelt the estimate OF cost is placed
at $4,000.
Celebration o; the esta bliShnent o,
an eightIhour working day by the Goa!
miners brought about almost complete
fdleness in the Pit5sburg district.
Nearly 10000 men will be benefited oy
the new scale which goes into effect
on Monday. It calls for an advance
OF about 90 per cere.. and the establish
mect o. - e;e;ac-hc'w w/Tt'rS h3r>
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Condition of the Exchequer.

Londca, BY Cablc.-The annual
statement of The Chancellor O: the Ex-
chequer, Sir Michael Hicks-Bsa@h, for
the year ending March 3ls. shows a net
increase in revenue over 1899 Of H.
S99,377 pounds $3.50, ,496,S75) of which
7,462, sol pounds occurred in the last
quarter and w2s evidently due to the
immense payments for the release o3
Bonded goods previous to the budget
announcement.