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The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1900-04-12

Doer and Briton continue the
bmtchery in South Africa, with the
advantage sometimes on one side and
sometimes on the other, and the cost
in blood and suffering out of all pro-.
portion TO the gain on either. In the
meantime the campaigns Of Uncle
Sam against Spain and the Filipino.
insurgents stand as models in prompt,
effective, decisive warfare to all the,
rest Of the world.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1900-04-12
REPUBLICAN, MASS MEETING.

Notice is hereby given that there
will be a mass meeting of the Rep,
ublicams Of Taney county, held Mt
the coilrtshouse in Forsyth, on Sat-
urday. April 14th, 1900, for the pur-
pose OF selecting ten delegates to the
Congressional Convention of the
14th District to be held at Poplar
Bluff, Mo-, OH Tuesday April 18th
1900. At the same time and place to.
select four delegates TO the state con-.
ven,ion to be held at Kansas City,
Mo, May Is, 1900.
b. l.. Price, Chairman,.
e. II. Groom, Secy.>
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1900-04-12
SWAN ITEMS.

Correspondence of THE REPUBLICAN,.
Mr.. Alvin Ritter left for Egal. Neb..
Tuesday of last week.
Mr. Jenncss was at the Burger
place Saturday grating trees. Mr..
Jenuess is a cideynnt nprscryman
from Nebraska
The farmers are sll busy planting
corn. The last two seasons have
taught them to be wise and plant
their crops early.
&. G. Burger has returned from
MarionviIle. He reports the school
at that place doing we'll. The at
tendance is greater than has been for
several former years. We are glad
to note the great advancement made
this year in education. All schools
seem to be full. One noticeable
feature is the great amount of
teachers attending spring schools.
The entertainment at the Lone
Star schoolhouse Friday night was
real good. Some good recitations
were rendered and some comic dia-
lognes also.
Jas. Bunch has traded his farm for
the Taneyville mill. The transfer
was made Monday.
We wonder If many people were
disappointed in not being elected
school director. This high Office is
generally sought after by all the ig-
norant men in the district.
The man who doesn't want the
railroad. or won't give something
towards getting it, must he Il pessim
ist ;.srtl doesn't care whether the
world ADVANCES or not. The cynical
must acknowledge that it would be
good thing, and one would have to
he an atheist to not believe that it is
coming. We believe the time is near
at hand. when the iron horse-tLat
mighty harbiuger of higher civliiza-
tion-will be bounding through our
county. Now people, shoot oE give
up your gun" Take advantage of
your present opportunity or never
say again that you want railroad.
Necessity is the mother Of invention,
and our great amount of mineral has
made il necessary for us to have
railroad.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1900-04-12

Correspondence Of THE REPUBLICAN,.
Mr. Alvin Ritter left for Eyal. Neb.,
Tuesday of last week.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1900-04-12

was conducted in the usual way
Tie prgram was followed with song.
and prayer, then the adjournment was.
made until O'Clock p. NJ.
The last meeting was in session
from until nine Wednesday night.
Mr. DorlnOis read a chapter from the
Bible. After devotional exercises
Mrs. Hall read n paper written bv
the State President. Miss Ethel
Humble rccited. Mrs. Hall them
talked until the close of the meeting.
Altogether the W. G.. Il. U. was
successfully organized. The officers.
were chosen as follows: Mrs. G.. II.
Groom, president; Mrs. i. johnson,
vice president; Miss Laura johnson,
recording secretary; Mrs. Alice.
Wade, corresponding secretary; Mrs.
S. w. Boswell, treasurer.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1900-04-12

From the admirable field of men
who are announcing the Republican
convention cannot fail to construct
a grand good ticket, and one which
the electors Of Taney county cannot
go amiss in electiug to run the county
government.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1900-04-12

BY the way, how many trust octo-
pIses do you remember that have
been throttled by the Democratic
party? You could count them all on
the fingers of one hand-and that
hand amputated at the wrist.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1900-04-12

1t is reported that ex-Congressman,
Davis, one of the founders of the
Populist party, has become totally.
blind. But what of that +? All his fol-.
lowers are in the same predicament.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1900-04-12

couldn't wait for the railroad.
kissee Mills has organized base
ball nine and propose to wipe up the
county this season.
SCRIBLER.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1900-04-12

it is because the solid interests of
the country know that Bryanism can-
not win, this year. that onr pros
perity continues to increase.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1900-04-12
Washington Letter.
(FrOm our own Correspondence )

| (FrOm our own Correspondent
Under the wise guidance of Presi-
d ent Mckinley, the country has come
to the point where it is thought ad-
yisablc to reduce taxation. For the
past nine months the surplus rcyenue
Of the Treasury has amounted in all
to about $53, 100000. which the re-
manning three months OF the fiscal
year will undoubtedly swell to some
$50,O0O,G0O. IN view ot this fact,
Secretary Gage has reported to
ductiOn of taxation to about half the
amount of the war revenue bill is
advisable in order to prevent the
surplus piling up in the Treasury and
contracting the circulation in the
country. When it is remembered
that the government has just carried
through & gigantic refunding plan.
which called for tue payment Of mill
lions Of fdollars as premiums on bonds,
the splendid condition Of the Treasury
will be realized. The war revenue
act is estimated to produce some
$1OO,OOO,OO0 a year, and pEtil now
the Secretary has hesitated to recon-
mend its repeal, even partially, be-
cause no one could tell, in advance Of
actual test, just how great the cx-
penses Of the government might be.
But now it has become evident that
the army expenses will be less than
$1O,OOO,OOO month (about twice
what they were before the wary, while
all other expenditures have been re-
duced to their normal amounts. 1t
is safe, therefore. to make reductions
based on this estimate. 1t is there
tore probable that the President will
soon send . message to Congress, re-
commenting the repeal of all the
veXatious stamp taxes and of what
ever else Congress may thiak wise,
the whole to aggregate about one
half OF The War revenue taS.
The Democrats insisted on hearing
what Macrum had to say. and now
tha. they have heard it they wish
that they hadn't. 1t is 10 longer
possible for the most ardent partisan
to take even respectful view of
Macrum. lie has had hearing. at
wl,icl, he has shown conclusivelv that
he has no case and never had one.
lie has made his specifications. First,
the British had possession of the
American cable cipher. lie was not
certain Of that, but he suspected it.
He had used an ordinary commercial
code. which every cable operator on
earth might be expected to know,
and he suspected that it was known
by the British, because he had heard
that All item about him had been
printed In Nata! newspaper. lie
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1900-04-12
Indian Relics Wanted

WANTED several persons for District Of
mo uce managers is this state to represent
Ni,ii;na 40 their own and Surrounding counties.
Dnsi.nng TO pay yearly $50. payable weekly.
t,es isoie empio ment with Unusual oppOrtuni-
dr., 5elerences exchanged. Enclose seif-ad-
Gsr.snea stamped envelope. S a. Park. 3aD
ysA'on Building, Chicago.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-10
DEMOCRATS UNITED.

First Steps Toward Setting Up a
New Government at Louisville.
NecEhaln VIII Protect LegisLs-
lure.
LOUISVILLE, KY, February o.
The Democratic Legislature met here
to-day, having present in each House
a quorum of the total membership.
Governor Beckham made the an
onuncement this afternoon that the
is prepared to protect the Legislators
from arrest.
These developments of to-day mark
the first steps toward carrying out the
plans announced Sunday last by the
Democrats TO set up a State govern
ment here that have been taken since
these plans were interrupted by the
peace negotiations.
Some commotion was coused among
the legislators this morning by re-
ports from London and Frankfort that
warrants were about to be sworn out
for the arrest of enough Democratic
members to make a quorum for the
Republican Legislature now meeting
at London.
When told of this Governor Beck
ham said:
No members of the Legislature who
comes to Louisville need fear arrest.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-10

and was closeted with him for some
time. Shortly after 8 o'clock Gen.
Lindsay. Judge Barr. Attorney Fair
leigh and T. l. Edelen called at the
executive Office and at once went into
q conference with Governor Taylor, a
conference which lasted until $50 p.
m. In the meantime Secretary of
State Cable Powers. Attorney General
Pratt, and later, Adjt. Gen. Collier,
reached the governors Office and took
part in the deliberations. About 4:30
p. m. Governor Taylor and Secretary
Of State Powers came out of the gov
ernor's Office and held a long whisper
ed conversation outside the door. Gov
ernor Taylor then re-entered the
and Mr.. Powers left the building.
"The governor will not sign the
agreement" said Mr.. Powers. as he
walked out of the door. Further than
that, however, he would say nothing.
At $50 p. m. the conference came to
a conclusion. 1t was impossible to
learn the result of the Drotrated de-
bate. Every one of those who took
part in the conference preserved a
sphinx-like silence in regard to what
transpired behind the governors door,
absolutely refusing to discuss the mat
ter in any way. From the governors
office Gen. Lindsay, Judge Barr, Attor-
ney Fairleigh and Mr., Edelen went at
once to Gen. .Lindsay's ONCE, where a
brief conference was held and the
course of action to be pursued dis
cussed. and shortly after 6 o'clock
Judge Barr and Attorney Fairleigh
took the train for louisville.
This evening Taylor repeated his as
sertion made during the afternoon that
he would not take any action on the
peace agreement for the present.
Two Democratic members of the
legislature put in an appearance this
afternoon, the first that have been
seen in Frankfort since the word was
given nearly a week ago for all of
them to keep where they could not be
readily reached in case 1t was deter
mined by the Republicans to arrest
them and take them to London.
They were Representatives Weather
ford and Egbert. 1t was stated during
the afternoon that a guard of soldiers
had been sent to ali trains to catch
such members as might decide to
come to town, but this was denied
stoltly by Gen. Collier and Col. Will
liamS.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-10
THE LONDON LEGISLATURE

Holds Another Session, but Does
NothinS-AdjOurned TIL This
Morning.
LONDON, KY, February 9.-Tne
House convened at 1918 o'clock. The
roll call showed that seven members
of the t~hirty-eight present in the town
were absent. Miss Eliza Parker. Of
London, was unanimously elected en-
rolling clerk, and the House went in
to executive session. The executive
session ended at 12:45 o'clock. A reso-
luton was presented by Representa-
tive Stack that w. S. Taylor was
elected governor, John Marshall was
elected lieutenant governor, and the
other Republican incumbents were
eleced to Office, and that the results of
that election should not be disregard
ed by compromise. The House adjourn
ed to 1880 tomorrow and the SEN
ate, after a brief session. adjourned
to the same hour.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-10
AT FUN.

ooh, ma, come UP here quick!"
Whats the matter, Tommy"
"Bobby's playin' circus, and he's 60
In to make tn baby dive off tn man
el,"-Indiarapolis Journal.
"Politeness." said the lawyer, as he
signed his telegram "Your humble SER
want" always pays"
Eyes, sir" agreed the operator. after
counting over the message. "Ten cents
extra, please. You've put in three more
words than the price allows.'-Phila-
delphia Record.
Mr.. Stubb-Maria, what do you think
of their sending Roberts to South
Africa?
Mrs. Stubb-They did perfectly right,
John. Any man that has three wives
ought to be sent further than that
Chicago News.
MY DEAR" began the minister's wife,
there's a bonnet down at the millin-"
There you go again" he interrupted.
always thinking of worldly things"
But, my dear. you wrong me-" she
said. This bonnet Is perfectly heav-
enly.'-philadelphia Press.
Il may say" remarked the Mormon
candidate for Congress, explaining his
failure TO get in, that / was beaten by
a pluarhty-a plurality Of wives, as it
were."-Philadelphia North American.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-10
WILLIE DREAMED OF HIS SINS.

Will Climbing to Hcaven He Met
His Father Coming Down,
Papa at the breakfast table: Willie,
my boy. why are you looking SO
thoughtful? Are you not feeling
well?'
Willie Every seriously: Eyes, papa.
but l had a strange dream this morn
ing"
Papa: Indeed, what was it,"
Willie: 6" dreamed, papa, that I
died and went to heaven, and when
st. Peter met me at the gate, instead
of showing me the way to the golden
streets, as l expected, he took me out
into a large field. and in the middle
of the field there was a ladder reach
ing away up into the sky and out of
sight. Then st. Peter told me that
heaven was at the top and that in
order to get there | must take the
big piece of chalk he gave me and
slowly climb the ladder, writing or
each rung some sin | had committed"
Papa Caying down his newspaper):
"And did you finally reach heaven, my
son?'
Willie: mo, papa, for Just as I was
trying to think of something to write
on the second rung I looked up INTO
the sky and saw you coming down"
Papa: "And what was I coming
down for, pray?"
Willie: That's just what / asked
you, papa, and you told me you were
going for more chalk.'-Life.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-10
Legislature resolutions of sympathy

Legislature resolutions OF sympathy
were read and a. committee was APP
pointed to draw up resolutions on the
death of Governor Goebel. A resolu-
ton was adopted ~instructing the SER
geant-at-arms to order absent mem
bers to report here at once, after which
the House adjourned until tomorrow.
The events of the past ten days have
served to solidify the Democratic
forces in the Legislature and to
strengthen the party's position here.
Among the members who answered to
their names to-day we're a number who
have been classed as anti-Goebel men,
and who on several political tissues
have voted with the Republicans.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-10

sun and shoot I Grow ont il every ave
and his corn will no longer Be disturbed
morale
1T may be true that you stole lambs
instead of sheep but We are trying this
case with the wool On.
Once upon a time a certain pond was In
hab.ted by a frog. a FISH and a duck. and
they got along SO wen together that they
vowed eternal friendship and agreed 10 al
ways dwell together. That was in spring
time. As the heat Of summer came on the
pond kept growing smaller and smaller,
and one day the frog sharply remarked;
See here. you fish. you are taking up
altogether too much room"
Its you who are playing the hog"
promptly replied the fish.
Come now, but you both have bristles
on your back" put in the duck. But for
your selfish spirits you would get out and
give me roomr
Thereupon the frog and fish both turned
upon the duck and berated her until her
quacking summoned the owner of the pond
who made inquiry as to the trouble.
tt ducks a hog." shouted the frog.
THE frogs a liar!'' shouted the duck.
Bounce EN- both and give me the pud-
DIET" added the fish.
My friends replied the owner. after
due reflection. since there is not enough
water for al, and since I alone have rights
to the pond, L VIII use what is left 10
water my ~cabhagss."
Moral:
Friendships last until one is called uron
to sacrifice. Tranps who fight for the
softest bed in the farmers barn deserve
to sleep in fence corners.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-10

Mrs. HohmboGdie. What are you
reading that absorbs you so?"
Mr.. Hohmboddie docking up from
his book: IT'S a new Scotch novel"
Mrs. H~ohmboddie with enthus-
iasm): "Ch, | am so fond OF those
dear dialect things! Do read me a lit
tie"
Mr.. Hohmboddie: Can you under
stand it?"
Mrs. Hohmboddie (loftily): Can l
understand it? Well. I should hope
anything you can understand need not
be Greek to mel"
Mr.. Hohmboddie: mo, but it might
be Scotch"
Mrs. Hohmboddie: Go on; read
just where you are at"
Mr.. Hohmboddie (reading): eye
see, Elpsie,' said Duncan. doucely. L
might haze mair the matter wi me
than We wad be spierin,' Aiblins ma
cen is a bit dazzlit, an am hearin'
the poolses thuddln in ma ears, an
ma toonge is elavin' when 1t sud be
gaein'; an div We no hear the dirlin'
o. ma HART an feel the shakin' o. ma
bond this day gin | gat a glimpse O
We, sair hirplin like an auld mon?
Div We nae guess what's a the steer,
Kinney. wi'out me gaein' it MAR
worGs?'"
Mrs. Hohmboddie; stop, for good
ness sake, What in the world is the
creature trying to say?
Mr.. Hohmboddia: He's making a
declaration of love"
Mrs. Hohmboddie. "A declaration
of love? thought he was telling a
lot of symptoms to his doctor."-Col-
lier's Weekly.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-10
Ia START

Republicans Determined to Arrest
Democratic Members of the Leg
islature.
LONDON, KY, February 10.-Ser-
geants-at-Arms Cecil. of the House,
and Howard, of the Senate, left after
! O'Clock this Saturday morning on
the north-bound train armed with war;
rants for the arrest Of absent Demo-
cratic members of both houses. Late
last evening it was finally decided by
the Senate officers to make out the
warrants for the arrest of absent Dem
ocratic Senators without waiting for
the arrival of Lieut.. Governor Mar
shall. Where the two were going
could not be ascertained here, as no
tickets were purchased and they re-
fused to tell. The significant remark
was dropped that something would be
heard tomorrow.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-10
my \. 6. FR|gk WILL
ASK ND Of THE COURTS
Continued From First Page.

ment being to restrain, pending the
establishment of the book value OF the
interests, the payment Of the balance
OF their value and their formal trans
fer and assignment. under this agree
ment. all and singular, the parties
hereto, from any action concerning or
disposition of the said interests, or
any part thereof. other than that on
templated in the before cited agree
ment of January 10, 1887, and specif-
ically covered by this supplement
thereto, in witness whereof the parties
in interest have signed, sealed and
delivered this memorandum of agree
ment, this -- day of @
CARNEGIE BROS. & COMPANY,
Limited.
CARNEGIE, PHIPPS & COMPANY.
a(kv.--z - -14.;-~ ortna - -
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-10

! shall not ALLOW any member d the
general ASSEMBLY 10 be arrested"
When asked what measures would
be adopted to prevent such arrests.
should they be attempted. Governor
Beckham replied that he was fully pre-
pared to protect the Legislature and to
arrest any persons who interfered with
it's members. Further than this he
would make no statement.
It is known, however, that since the
appointment Of Gen. Castleman as
adjutant general arrangements have
been made to provide a defensive force,
ample for the saftey of the Democratic
State officers. The legislative sessions
to-day were held in the court house,
the Senate meeting in the Chaneery
Court room and the House in the
County Court room. Twenty senators,
one more than a quorum. were pres
ent when Lieut.. Governor Carter call
ed that body to order. Regular bust
ness was taken up where it was drop
ped at Frankfort. Resolutions from
the General Assembly of Texas, in
memory of Governor Goebel, were read
and an appropriate response was made.
Resolutions on the death of Governor
Goebel were then adopted, and, in res
pect to his memory, the Senate adj
journed until tomorrow.
Two sessions of the House were held
during the day without a quorum. IN
the evening, however, f1fty-three mem
bers, two more than necessary re-
sponded to their names. The Texas
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-10

The rue story of the reconquest of the Sudan " Kitchener and Wigate is just
coming to light. ORe Oft he most dramatic n touching scenes of that terrible
campaign has ustb been made public by a n officer h was present at the battle of
Au Aada under Wingate Ts battle took place last November. During the at
tao of Whngates advance guard at this eree engagement w tail dervkhs who
had been lifelong companions ad fellow campaigners for man, years cam char
gmg desperately m the English lines whit theirs arms tied firmly together. In their
free hands each held the ter.beb broad baded spear carried by III followers OF
the Mahdi These W heroes had resolved to fight and die together when it vas
seen tina heir case was hopeless. 1t is needless t say tina their wish was full
lied, for they fell together before a heavy British voney whch rddled their bod
les with life bans. M is but one OF the nnumHabe examples of reckless fanat-
idm of te dervhhsa against whom Kitchener carried on such a detrucuy war
ARE.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-10
UNCLE ELLIS FABLES.

As two iackals and a fox were travelling
in company they came upon a dead chicken
lying on the ground, and at once there
was a quarrel between the jackals as to
which should nave the prize. They finally
settled it by dividing the chicken between
them. leaving the fox entirely out Of the
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-10
Committee ON Election. Meets.

The Council Committee on Elections
met last evening and elected judges
and fixed the hours for elections from
Z a. m. to Z p. m. The Committee de-
clined to give the names of the judges
selected until the next Council meet
ing.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-10
III[0R Is Still DAlVIRG
NUT THE PROSPECTS THAT HE
WILL COME TO HIS SENSES
SEEM BRIGHTER.
MANY CONFERENCES HELD

And = Report I've Out After the
Last One That Taylor Will 500
Sign the ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Meet to Set Up New Government
In acknowledgements Beckham
to Protect Legislators From Ar
rest.