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Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1900-09-26
LUTESVILLE LOCALS.

Health is good in our town now.
The old cattle buying Miller is
going to move to st. Louis, will
start today by land.
Brewer the elocution list was here
and elocuted.
A little stoppage now and then
at the factory for want of bolts,
carelessness Of teamsters, or per-
haps Governor Stephens, or his wife
may cause it, according to Florys
the next governor.
Buggy, and cycle riding seems
to be enjoyed by number of our
people thes pretty Sunday evenings.
Our mill seems to be in the wheat
and corn business day and night, a
great deal of the time.
If there is anything in the signs,
of the times, this will be mineral
point IN the near futur Q. You can
make a note of that.
Thos R. Green late editor of the
Lutesville Banner. is said to be
running a democratic paper now
and making sp eeches for Bryan
sic transit gloria mundi.
One item Of news, was the cry Of
some that the next governor of
Missouri was coming to open his
mighty mouth and astound the
people with his eloquence' But he
came and used a great deal Of his
time making fun of women who are
fond of flowers. And when the
bigoted ignoramus got through
with his folderol, his party was SO
ashamed of him that but few Of
them went about, or shook hands
with him when he took his leave
glad to get HIM out of sight-Poor
Flory. His coming was we'll sd-
vertised, but few came out to hear
him blubber his balderdash, whata
Joke. They say he wanted to abuse
the Governor for not appointing
him Judge in a certain county, aud
knowing they couldn't elect any
one in. the State and Flory being
about the slimmcst block in the
party was selected to spew his lies
on men and women of the demo-
crat party. Poor Flory; come
again and peradventure the mantle
of shame may have given way to
smiles at the ignorant sallies you
aim for wit. Good gracious what
q tail the republican cat has.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1900-09-26

State vs. Burton Bailey, concealed
weapons, dismissed by state.
State VS. Umph James, selling liquor to
minor, dismissed by state.
Same as last above.
Eli Mavfield, illegal practice Of medi-
cine, continued at cost of defendant.
Same as last above.
Albert Leonard, carrying concealed
weapons, plea of guilty and fine of $50.
State VS. James Shrum, carrying con-
cealed weapons, tried by jury and punish
ment fixed at five days in Jail,
State VS. Charles Cobb, gaming, con-
tinued at cost of defendant.
State VS. Marion Fox, Illegal voting
demurrer filed and continued.
State VS. Isaac Fox, Illegal voting de-
murrer filed and continued.
State VS. Thomas Hembree, Illegal vot-
ing, demurrer filed.
State VS. Indict No. 6S8 dismissed by
state.
State vs. Henderson James, running
horse on public highway, verdict of not
guilty.
State VS. Hez Chostner, selling liquor
without liscense, continued at cost of
defendant.
State vsJ. M. Chostner, same as above.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1900-09-26

ONE HUNDRED and twenty five
thousand miners are on strike, in
the Pennsylvania coal fields and
troops are being scattered over the
districts. Much anxiety is felt IN
regard to the probable outcome.
1t is said that the English speaking
miners want to return to work but
the foreigners out voted them and
adopted resolution to remain on
strike and clash with the troops
is feared,
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1900-09-26

that Mr.. Flory has taken during
his incumbency in office on $4,000
salary or else his relations with
great railway and sleeping car cor
porations are too close to bear in
spection. 1t is indeed a fine thing
to this self anolnted champion of
labor and the working man taking
trips to the City of Mexico and
Montreal and Quebec, in private
palace cars for which some corpo.
ration put up the price.-Jeffers
City Press.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1900-09-26

Dunklin News: ''Uncle Bob
Anderson, who lives near Beech
well and who il we'll known to the
people in this cltv, 10 afflicted with
q couple Of large carbuncles, or
sores, that are remarkable for their
size. One of them, near his
shoulder, is described as being
about foot long, six inches wide
and deep enough to reach the "hol-
low. He Is tenacious Of life and
bids fair to recover, although the
eruptlons would probably kill ten
men out of twelve. II 10 said that
tho sores originated from tho bites
Of q horse ny which had perhaps
l been In contact with poiaonona
animal matter
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1900-09-26
COUNTY TICKET.

For Representatives;
!. MARION WELKER.
For County Judge, First District;
w. L. DELLTNGER.
For County Judge, Second District:
JAMES T. LIMBAUGH,
For Prosecuting Attorney
CHARLES G. REVELLE.
For Collector Of the Revenue:
WILLIAM A. LEOFFLER.
For Sheriff:
JAMES w. DIXON.
For County Treasurer:
JEFFERSON J. J.CHOSTNER.
For County Assessor:
FRANKLIN B. CLIPPARD.
For County Surveyor:
JOSEPH w. REILLY.
For Public Administrator:
JOHN M. ROE.
For County Coroner
RANDOLPH L. MAYFIELD.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1900-09-26
TRusrEE,a aALE.

WHEREAS, John b. Reno, a single man, by
his deed of trust dated the 8lst day of August,
1888, and recorded at page 288 of Book Il OF
the Deed Records OF Bollinger County, Mis-.
souri, TO secure payment Of certain promis.
sorry note therein described, did convey to
said state, as trustee, the following described
lands situate In said county, to-wit: Tho
South, ,East quarter OF the North East quarter,
and the North Rast quarter of the South. East
quarter, and that part OF the SOUTHEAST quar-.
ter OF the South East quarter which lies South
of Mayfeld Greek, In Section Nineteen (i0) |;
also the West half Of the South. West quarter,
West quarter which lies south OF Mnyfold
Greek, In Section Twenty (20); all said land
being In Township "a North, OF Range 10 East
from the 9th T.. NJ. containing 266 acres more
or less which deed OF trust provides that In
case said trustee shall refuse to act then tho
Sheriff of eaid l,0lllnRer County shall become
the successor TO said .trnstee; and whereas
been made In the paywent OF said note, and
the principal and Interest thereon remain
due and unpaldj now therefore ct tho request
OF the legal holder OF said note, and In aurnu.
nnoe 0f Gle conditions Of said deed Of trust,
tho unasFslgned Sheriff of said lOilingef
County. acting ~ such trustee. viii ON
Saturday. the 2olh day OF October, 1900
at the hour Of "a o'clock, noon, Of said day,
Al the front door Of the Court House At Marble
iiill In said County. proceed 10 sell 10 the
highest bidder for cash, the above described
premises, 10 satisfy said note and interest, and
ihc cost Of ekeeuiing this trust.
AUovrr NEsNiRGER,
ahiiG and Acting Trustee.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1900-09-26

WANTED-Active man of good character
to deliver and collect in Missouri for old es
tablished manufacturing wholesale house.
5000 year, sure pay. Honesty more than
experience required. Our reference, any
bank in any city. Enclose self-addressed
stamped envelope. Manufacturers, third
floor, 334 Dearborn St, Chicago.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1900-09-26


The populists in Cape county
met at jackson the 18th and nomi'
mated full ticket with the except
ion of prosecuting attorney, com,
mon pleas judge and coroner.
w, S. Wilkinson who established
and was several years editor of the
Comet is at the head Of the ticket
Mr.. Wilkinson seems to be fond of
political lightning and don't mind
being struck by it.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1900-09-26
RAILWAY ASSESSMENTS.


"I know, further, and Colonel Dalton
can get the exact figures if he will ex-
anime the Auditors reports in the States
named, that railroad property in Mis-
souri, is assessed 36 per cent higher than
in the Republican State of Illinois; AZ
per cent higher than in Kansas, and 81
per cent higher than in Iowa.
"Does this look like the Democrats of
Missouri are discriminating in favor Of
the railroads?
"But Colonel Dalton's organ, the
Globe-Democrat, says the Democratic
State Board has not assessed the street
railways of st. Louis high enough. I
do not know as to this, lbut I do know
the Republican Board of City Assessors,
which prior to 1897 assessed the street
railways, valuedthem at less than Sc, 600,
600, and that the State Board increased
this to nearly three times that sum.
81 know, further, that, while the Re-
publican Board of Assessors Of the city
of st. Louis valued the street railways
at scarcely more than 10 per cent of
their actual worth, this same city board
assessed the real estate at 70 per cent,
or I times as much.
"And yet Colonel Dalton proposes to
place the farmers of Missouri at the
mercy of ziegenheinism.
"He knows full we'll that st. Louis
dominates the Republican party in Mis-
souri,, while the Democracy has its great
strength with the people out in the State.
"If Colonel Dalton wants an object
lesson in the burdens of taxation, all he
needs to do is to pay taxes under Zieg-
enheinism.
ST. LOUIS AN OBJECT LESSON.
"He knows st. Louis, under the reck-
less extravaganza of the present ad-
ministration, costs her property owners
every year double the sum in taxes that
is expended by the State for all purpos-
es.
"He knows he pays in Federal taxes
ten times over what he pays the State.
"He knows that under the old Re-
publican State Constitution the State
officers received salaries and fees which
made them rich in single term.
"He knows that a Democratic Con-
stitution limited the compensation of
State officers to reasonable salaries and
requires all fees and special taxes to be
paid into the State Treasury, by which
the departments at the State Capital are
made practically sustaining.
"He knows that, while the Constitu-
tion only requires $25O,OOO Of the State
debt to be paid each year, the Demo-
cratic administration in the last four
years paid over $2,0O0,OOO Of this debt
in excess Of the constitutional require
ment.
"He knows that Mr.. Dockery, during
his long service in Congress, was recog-
nized by both parties as the most watch
full man OF the public treasury Of any
member in either house.
"EIe knows that with Mr.. Docltery as
Governor the same prudent, watchful
care Of State expenditures will .charact-
erize his every official act.
"He knows that before Mr.. Doohery's
term 10 half over, the State bonded debt
will bc wiped out and tho State tax oi
% cents reduced 10 10 cents.
"What assurance have tho people Of
llko service on the part Of Colonel
FlOryY
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1900-09-26
DEMOCRATIC TICKET.
For Presidents:
WILLIAM J. BRYAN.
For Vice President:
ADLAI E. STEVENSON.

For Governor:
A. NJ, DOCKERY of GalIatin.
For Lieutenant Governor:
JOHN A. LEE Of ST. Louis.
For Secretary of State:
SAM B. COOK of Mexico.
For State Auditor
ALBERT o. ALLEN of New Madrid
For State Treasurer:
R.P. WILLIAMS of Fayette.
For Railr Jad and Warehouse Com'r
JOS HERRlNGTON of Sedalia
For Judge of Supreme Court
JAMES B. CAN'T,
Fer Judge ofSt Louis Court Of Appeals:
RICHARD l.. GOODE ofSpringfeld
For Congress, I4th district
WILLARD D. .VANDIVER.
For State Senator of 2Ist dirtrict:
GEORGE T. LEE.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1900-09-26

GEORGIA will elect state officers
and Legislature, today.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1900-09-26
nesd sday,Se e1br

have the squandering of the $50, ,0OO, 900
of State securities by the Republicans
also dead issue. The people are not
yet.through paying this debt, and as long
as dollar of itremains it will rise up to
confront Colonel Dalton and those who
advocate turning this State over to the
party which forced it upon the State.
"Every citizen has right to denoun-
ce an unjust tax, levied to pay debt
created by fraud, but no good citizen
will complain of his just port ion of any
honest obligation. Besides Colonel
Dalton's farm yon all know he held the
best Federal Office in Missouri for four
years, his salary aggregating $24, 200.
Under these circumstances, is it not
rather small affair for Colonel Dalton
to parade himself over the State, de-
nounceing the party that was his bene-
factor, because he has to bear burden
of $5.83 in State taxes.
ANOTHER STORY REFUTED d.
"But, says Colonel Dalton, the Dem
cratic State Board Of Equlization has
Disseminated in favor of the railroads.
"Colonel Dalton knows this statement
like the other, is not true.
"The records show it to be absolutely
untrue.
"Instead of decrease in the assessed
value of railroad property since 1875,
as he charges, there has been greater
percentage OF increase than in farm
property, which has uniformly been as.
sessed at about third its real value.
The State Board of Equlization made
its first assessment of railrosd property
under the present law in 1877, when that
splendid Democrat and great Missourian
John S. Phelps, was Governor.
"In that year the State had 3, 100 miles
of road, assessed at $500 per mile.
"In 1893 the mileage had increased to
6,592, the total assessment to $72 ,8S7, 1884
or S11,057 per mile.
"Thus the total increase in twenty-
two years is $48, ,76S,9 $685.. while the in
crease. per mile is So, ,497 or As per cent.
GA comparison with the present year
shows an even greater increase in the
assessment of railroad property.
"This valuation includes all the branch
roads, the greater portion of which are
poorly constructed and do not pay op-
erationg expenses.
"The principal lines, such as the
Wabash, the Chicago and Alton, the
Missouri Pacific, Iron Mountain, Frisco
and Burlington, Fort Scott and Mem
phis, are assessed at from $4,000 to
$4,000 per mile.
'Idonot know whether this assessment
is too low or too high, but I do know
that it is more than double the amount
at which the roads were assessed while
the Republicans were in cotrol of Mis-
souri,.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1900-09-26

his wound was dressed by the pris-
o n physician. The wound was not
serious,
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1900-09-26

ABOUT time for the campaign liar
to get in his work. Look for him.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1900-09-26

READ Mr.. Bryan's letter of ac-
ceptance on another page.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1900-09-26

OF SUdUe OH JIlo DeLuOCFdblC GlCheG, Has
prepared a statement which completely
refutes Colonel Dick Dalton's charge
that the Democrats, in their manage
ment of State affairs, had imposed un-
just burdens upon the farmers.
He says:
"Colonel Dalton makes the specific
charge that the Democratic manage
ment of State affairs has imposed out
rageously unjust burdens, in the form
of State taxes, on the farmers of Mis-
souri,.
"If this charge is true, if the great
agricultural interests of Missouri are
being unjustly burdened by State taxa
tion, then Colonel Dalton is perfectly
justified in renouncing the Democratic
party and espousing the Republican
cause.
"Let us see if there is a shadow OF
a truth in Colonel Dalton's statement
The question is not difficult one to de-
termine. The records are at the dis
posal of any citizen, and no amount of
partisan misstatements can possibly al
ter them
"To reach an intelligent conclusion
as to whether Colonel Dalton's charge
is true it is but fair to institute COM
parison of taxation under the Republi-
can rule in Missouri with that imposed
by the Democrats,
"During the six years the Republicans
were in power in Missouri they imposed
State tax of so cents on the $l00 valu-
alton.
DEMOCRATS REDUCED TAX.
"When the Democracy regained con-
troll system of economy was Inaugural
ted which resulted in steady reduction
in the tax rate, until to-day it amounts
to % cents, or just one half of what the
Republicans imposed.
$50 much for the tax rate.
"But Colonel Dalton charges that
while the tax levy was reduced, the as
sessments were increased so that the a.
mount of State taxes paid by farmers is
greater than under the old levy.
FIGURES TELL THE TRUTH.
"Let us see how much truth there is
in this assertion.
"Colonel Dalton begins with the year
1875 and compares with 1898. In order
to meet his contention fairly and intelli-
gently, I will use the same years.
SIN 1875 the State tax had been reduce
ed to As cents.
SIN 1875 the farms of Missouri we're
assessed, in round numbers, at $24O,OOO,
900,
eat As cents, the total State tax on
farms amounted to $1.080,0O0.
"In 1893 the farms of Missouri were
assessed at $316,OOO,00O. an increase Of
$t.G per acre.
"In the meantime, tax rate for State
purposes had been reduced to 25 cents,
"This made the farms pay in 1896
$3.50, 600.
"Instead, therefore, of an increase in
the amount of State taxes, there was a
decrease in the total amount paid o1
$29O,OOO.
SIN 1875 the farms were assessed
100000 higher than the city and
town lots of the State.
,"In 1893 the city and town lots we're
assessed $4,000 higher than the farms
"Does this look like Colonel Dalton
is telling the truth, when he charges
the Democracy with imposing unjust
burdens on the farmer?
"Does it not rather prove that this
clap-trap about the burdens of State
taxes is mere subterfuge to cover Col
onel Dalton's real motives in his flop tc
Flory?
TAX ON DALToN's FARM.
"But let us get little closer home tc
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1900-09-26
Circuit Court Proceedings,


State VS. Indictment No. 634, no arrest,
continued generally.
State VS. Indict No. 635, same as above.
e Z" 655
/" /" 656
"Milton Hindman, illegal prac-
tice Of medicine, continued.
State VS. Clark Grader, disturbing the
peace, verdict of not guilty.
State VS. J. G. Finney, continued.
]" "Sina Partridge, gaming, dis
missed by the state.
State vs. w. R. Schultz, gaming dis
missed by the state.
State vs. John Limbaugh, grand larceny
continued at cost of defendant.
State vs. Tom Abernathy, selling liquor
without license, continued by state.
State vs. Robert Dalton, selling whiskey
continued at cost of defendant.
State VS. Marion Kiser, selling liquor
without hscense, continued at cost of
defendant.
Same as last above.
State VS. Indict No. 672 no arrest con-
tinued.
I" I" "670 I" /" I"
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1900-09-26
&MA,,r

Laxative BrOmO.Q .Quinine Tablets
tho remedy that cuKea q cold in one day
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1900-09-26
TAX ON DALToN's FARM.

LAX ON DALlON . rAHM'
"But let us get a little closer home to
Colonel Dalton and see how the State
burden is expressing him.
"Colonel Dalton is the fortunate own
er of one of the best improved farms in
Rails County. 1t is not large farm,
but it is in high state of cultivation.
There are 157 acres, 100 of which are in
orchard, from which the Colonel sold
the apples last year, on the trees, for
$500.
81 have a copy of Colonel Dalton's
tax bill for last year, which shows his
farm to be assessed at $2,330.
"Upon this Colonel Dalton paid a
total tax of $37.25.
"Of this sum the States portion a.
mounted to $5.83, and the lacal taxes. to
$29.13.
"In other words, Colonel Dalton's
burden for State purposes is five times
less than his county burden.
REPUBLICAN IMPOSED BURDEN.
''In recent article which wrote on
this subject, stated that the real bur-
den which the people Of Missouri were
bearing in the way Of taxation was the
fraudulent railroad tax imposed in many
of the counties Of the State, while the
party which Colonel Dalton now sup
ports was in power.
~''In reply, Colonel Dalton says that
what the Republicans did thirty years
ago Is dead issue in this campaign.
"However that may be, the railroad
tax is not dead issue with the taxpayers
OF Rails.
"Colonel Dalton's tax bill shows that
he paid last year $ii.65 railroad taxes
double what he paid the State.
"And yet Rails did not get q single
mile OF railroad In return for this In
famous debt.
mo wonder Colonel Dalton, In his
work for his friend, Colonel Flory,
wants 10 keep this frightful record Of
Republican nisrnle and corruption In
Missouri In the background.
~ have no doubt no would gladly
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1900-09-26

Sam B. Cook, candidate for Secretary
of State on the Democratic ticket, has
prepared statement which completely
refutes Colonel Dick Dalton's charge
that the Democrats, in their manage
ment of State affairs, had imposed un-
just burdens upon the farmers.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1900-09-26
Order of Publication.

STATE OF MISSOURI, :. In the Pro-
Comfy Of Bollinger. ss' bate Court
for the county Of Bollinger and State Of Mis-
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1900-07-12
CHAPTER XII.

The telegram was dispatched the in
stant they arrived in London, and Esme
breathed more freely. Then she and
Flack made their way across town, had
tea at another station, and after another
railway journey and a jolting drive Es-
me, tired, stiff and dazed, descended at
the side door at home. She was admit
ted by Gussie, with a rather frightened
face, 4 candle in her hand, and her finger
on her lips.
$50 you are home safe and sound"
she whispered. "Well, my dear, l would
not go through this evening again for
trife. And how pinched and pale and
frozen you look. We must wrap you I'D
in cottonwood tomorrow, or you won't
be at all the pretty bride we intend to
showr'
Il don't think shall ever be a bride"
said her sister, in an exhausted tone,
sinking into her most popular school-room
chair. miles came up to me at the sta
ton, literally stammering with rage. He
looked as if he could have-have killed
me, with pleasure; and in about three
sentences cast me off, and said good-by
forever. 1 was too much astonished to
speak-to tell him the truth; and in one
second more we were gone"
Great heavens" was al Gussie could
Rrticulate, as she knelt on the hearthrug.
Il have sent him telegram to his club,
and if he goes back to London he will
get it, telling him who Teddy is"
I'm surprised you had that much
sense" said Gussie, drawing a breath Of
reliei. 'And to what club%
''The Mars and Jupiter"
'Oh, you stupid, stupid owl! He never
goes there, not once in blue moon. You
SHOULD have sent it to the Junior Red and
Blue" nodding her head impressively.
''Well, well, well, 1 can't have you dy-
ing on my hands, all the same; drink some
of this nice, hot soup as once. 1 saved
1t for you. Come, now, there's a good
girl; starving won't mend matters"
Whats the use? It's very good of |
you, but the very idea of swallowing |
makes me feel sick; indeed it does"
That's hunger" retorted Gussie. !
promptly, ''the pangs Of gnawing hunger. |
Come, now, you really must, after my |
keeping it warm in dear little saucepan |
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1900-07-12
Laurel Crowns,

The laurel crown used to decorate the
brow Of the victor in the old Olympian
games. or the head of some triumphant
general, was composed of bay leaves.
ghe bay is Taurus nobilis, and thus the
wreath or crown has been called laurel
or bay, according to the whim of the
writer. The bay was considered by the
ancients to be an antidote against poi
son and a security against lightning:
its leaves were used to provide a pleas
ing incense, and a spray Of bay was
carried in the garments of all superstf-
$ous persons as guard against all
hangers. 1t is interesting to note how
fhe laurel or bay has passed down to
these more prOsaic times; the heads on
medals, coins, etc, are almost ALWAYS
crowned with laurel Then we have 4
poet laureate, or the poet crowned with
laurel-that is to say, the chief poet of
the times. Again. the title of bachelor.
won by exceptional skill in connection
with art or science, takes us back to the
middle ages, when young doctors We're
crowned with laurel, and received the
title of bacca laureI-London Garden
er'S Magazine.