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The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1900-03-01

fOrsyth, our stopping place. is situ-
ated near the junction of the Swan
Greek and White River and is, and
has been for about half q century, the
county seat of Taney county. The
place has q population of about 400
as intelligent, sociable and hospitable
people as we ever met. In 1890 the
court house, a large two story struc-
ture, built of native stone, was erected.
An efficient body of county officers
look after the government uf the
county and have their offices in this
building. We may add here that
their salaries are not enormous and
while the county il bv no means in-
solvent, these officers do not enjoy
the luxury of janitor for the court
house.
In addition to the court house, the
principal buildings are the bank,
school house, church and half dozen
or more good and substantial busi-
ness houses. Two hotels which serve
you we'll are here aud the rates are
reasonable.
There arc many other small towns
throughout the county of more or
less Importance.
The county possesses many good
schools and churches and the princi-
Piles aud teachings of these are notice.
able. Of course the people are not
all angels, nor are the habits of life
all measured strictly by the golden
rule, but they are good people and
will treat you right, Notwithstanding
the fact that their greatest inconsist-
ency seems to be in trying to assimi-
late Mckinley prosperity and corn
whiskey. For in Taney county they
make corn whiskey aud vote the Re-
publican ticket.
The financial condition of tho
county is not at premium, neither
is it below par, and the chances for
investing in real estate in this county
are excellent. You can get land from
Uncle Sam direct for $1.25 per acre
cash, or under the homestead act, tor
$14 and s. years residence get you
home. And while the county is not
conveniently adapted to agriculture,
still there is scarcely 16O acres in the
entire county that hasn't on it Is or
more acres Of tillable land.
The mineral resources of the
county, we believe, are not overesti.
mated and are yet in their infancy
regarding development.
The climatic conditions are good.
the water is in ~ near a pure state as
can be found, and as . sesult the
amount of sickness is comparatively
small.
That there WILL in tho near future,
be rapid improvement along every
line in Taney county, we do not
doubt. for as soon as that great civil
lizer, the railroad, is extended
through tho Ozarks. the heretofore
unheard Of resources will become
known to the general public"
l.. 81. G.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1900-03-01

Mr.. Bryan wants an early conven--
ton, presumably on the suppOsitiona
that "the early bird catches the
worm." The gentleman should be-
think himself that he is. not q. bird by.
any means, and, which is more to the.
point, remember that it was the early
worm that was caught.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1900-03-01
M l,LiN"IS EDITOR

Writes hts Views on Tsney County-Be-
lieves There 10 Great Future In
Store for Us.
Many Forsyth people will remem-
ber Mr.. L. H. Carson, editor of the
Illinois Nashville Democrat who was
here for few days in the early part
Of last month in the interest of life
insurance company. On his return
home he wrote the following fair
statement Of facts for his paper Of
the 18th ult., which we reproduce:
"On Monday evening, Feb. S, by
way Of the Frisco Line, the editor
left st. Louis for few days visit to
southwest Missouri. The trip was
made to obtain some idea of the
country thereabout and see, if some
of the much talked of lead aud zinc
fields were to be had for the asking.
But the section visited is just like all
the rest Of the world in that it has
nothing to give away and is alive to
its own best interests.
We arrived in Springfield Mo-, at 5
O'Clock q. m, Tuesday the 9Th, and At
9 o'clock a. m, left that city for Chad
wick Mo-, by the Springfield & Chad
wick branch of the Frisco, arriving at
Chadwick at IL NJ. This branch line
is about 40 miles in length and runs
through several small towns, the prin-
cipal one Of which is Ozark, the
county seat Of Christian county. The
entire distance is through q part of
the Ozark Mountains and is, of course,
more of q mining than an agriculture
country.
In Chadwick we were somewhat
disappointed, on account of the size
Of the place. There are not more
than $50 people in the village and
tho leading hotel, like the other build
ings, is = one story frame, board roof.
However, the dinner we received was
as good as you will find in any of the
% per day hotels and this is true of
all the hotels IN that country. They
feed well.
BY stage line we left Chadwick at
1:30 and, TO be exact, We travelled =
distance of "a and 81 hundredths miles
over q rough and rocky road to For
syth the county seat ofraney county.
This drive consumed . little more
than five hours time and tho entire
distance hasn't single bridge or 4
half mile of dirt road and we crossed
and reorosssd Swan creek times.
On the way from Chadwick to For
syth vs passed through several little
hsnslste and Gross road stores, where
the good people of the county congre-
gates from time to time to discuss
politics and whittle. Arriving in
Forsyth about 2 o'clock we found q
hotel, where we lodged
during our sojourn.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1900-03-01

VYrANTED several psxsons 5og pa6tSict OF.
w dce MsnaSess r. this esste 70 yeQ4lont
Wiliinr 70 psy ysaTtv seeoo, psystee WeeklY.
Desirable oanpioyment III u~nsoal o5pogtu1a>
~ RAfeTenoes o1ehaAged. UhA1ope, ,Oe3l>16.l
dxeesed stamped euv11oSe. O. A.. fNk, 80
Caxtoa Build1ng, Chicago. 6-Sh
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1900-03-01
ARKANSAS And TANEY
xOT1N0 ONWARD WITH A DIZZY
RUSH-THE Widest DREAMS
OF ALADDIN REALIZED.
HIS MAGIC LIMP is A BAUBLE

OF ALADDIN REALIZED.
HIS MAGIC LIMP IS a BAUBLE
Compared With the woadsrfal wsrA Of
the Pick and shovel. Gisut Powder,
Brains. Energy and Pluck
Mineral discoveries and mineral de.
velopment are the order of the day
in this wonderfully endowed section,
labeled by Walt Stephens, "Ths Ozark
Uplift." The day has gone by for
ever when people here talk about go
ing to the Klondike or any other
country in search of gold. 1t is so
much easier to take out the ore that
will command gold in unlimited
quantities. This field too is blessed
with climate that is comfortable the
year round, and all the blessings Of
an advanced civilization surround tho
miner and help TO make lite worth
living.
A man from Taney county called
Yesterday morning aud exhibited 40
fne specimen of steel jack a. was
ever taken from the earth. It was
dine enough to make beautiful stone
for gold ring. He reported that
Taney county was full of immigrants,
and men of energy and capital, and
that it was in the full tide Of a season
of prosperity that has no parallel In
the past. Prospecting for mineral is
in progress in every direction and
mines have been uncovered that only
await available means of transporta-
ton to turn out uncounted carloads
of ore. At the mine from which the
specimen was taken, there was also
an abundance Of rosin jack, silicate
aud carbonate,
A gentleman from Arkansas, al-
though resident of this city, was in
the Office in the afternoon who is
thoroughly acquainted with the ter
ritory between here and Yellville,
Ark, having driven over 1t fire.
quently.
He has long been interested in the
Arkansas mineral field and there is
probably no one better acquainted
with either its extent or development.
He came home this time by the way
of Protein in Taney and found num-
Der OF places along the road where
the outcroppings indicate rich depos-
its of zinc. BE pointed out the place
about 1s miles from West Plains
where they are now taking carloads
of silicate and red carbonate from the
surface. He is operating the Bear
Hill mine near Dodd City, which.
now has shaft 1856 feet deep, With,
an orc face of 100 feet, and they are.
still sinking in ore. They have a.
mining plant and crush, waah and
sack the ore and haul it to White
river. They expect to be relieved of
this long and ti-esome way around to.
market in the near future, because the
building of q railroad into the terri
tory is an assured fac:. When, that
comes, the ore will flow out, and the
wealth into it in q constant. unend--
ing stream.-Spring6eld Republican,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-22
SAVANNAH. GA. TUESDAY MAY % 1900

pneumatic tube service and report to Con-
gress whether il would be advisable TO
continue the service as at present. dis
continue 1t, or have it acquired by the
government. The amendment carried $l0-
COO and was agreed to.
The bill as amended was reported to the
Senate. The bill was then passed.
Mr.. Morgan moved to proceed to con-
slider the Nicaragua canal bill; motion de-
feated, p to IS, as follows:
Yeas-Allen. Bacon. Bard, Berry, But
Ter, Clay. Crilberson, Foster, Harris, Haw-
ley. Heitfeld, Kyle. Mcbride, Mason,
Money, Morgan, Nelson, Perkins, Pettus,
Sullivan. Tillman-2l.
Nays-Allison, Burrows, Caffery. Carter.
Chandler, Fairbanks, Galinger, Gear,
Hanna, Hansbrough, Hoar. Kean Lind
say, Lodge, McComas, Mcmillan Petit
grew Plat of Connecticut; Plat of New
York, Quarles, Ross, Scott, Sewel Shoup,
Teller Thurston, Vest Wolcott-2S
At sos p m. the Senate adjourned.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-22
BRIST0W HAS TAKEN CHARGE.
RATHBoNE SUSPENDED AS DIREC-
TOR or CUBAN POSTS.

He Is Charged with Many Acts OF
Criminal Negligence In Connections
with the Postal Frauds-Reeves
Made Charges Rejecting Upon
Rathbone-Lntter VIII Not BE ALI
lowed to Leave the Isiand-Tha
Order Relieving Him.
Havana May 2i.-Fourth Assistant
Postmaster General Bristow to-day took
over the direction of the postal affairs OF
the island. relieving Estes G. Rathbone.
director of posts, who was suspended SAT-
urday, although formal announcement oc~
CURED only to-day.
Suspension had been generally expected
as the charges against Mr.. Rathbone OF
acts of criminal negligence have been mul-
tiplying daily. 1t is asserted that he has
not shown any indications of a desire to-
have official records kept, and that he had
improperly indorsed expenses accounts his
own and Neelys to a surprising degree.
During the Investigations now in progs
ress Mr.. Rathbone will not be allowed td
leave the island. 1t Is reported that We
II. Reeves, In his confession, madd
charges that reflect seriously upon Mr.
Rathbones honesty.
Mr. Bristow and the inspectors have
found nothing but chaos throughout the
entire department. Often no records were
kept for days at time. and to get q
thorough insight calls for the services
OF every inspector now here. A consid-
erable time must elapse before the facts
of the case will be known. Indeed. IL ID
doubtful If the muddle will ever be en-
tirely cleared up. Every letter received
must be gone through and every transac-
tion carefully recorded.
Mr.. Bristow has asked Gen. Wood ia
appoint a disbursing officer for the pres
ent. MS he prefers an army man, not
knowing the men in the local ofhce ana
not being able TO spare a single inspec@
tor, In view OF the enormous investiga-
tion ahead of him.
Deputy Auditor Lawshe had Reeves un-
der charge of special agents brought to
the office to-day to assist 1t Is said he
furnished valuable information.
Postmaster Generals Order.
washington, May 21-The Postmaster
General to-day issued the following:
"Ordered: That Estes g. Rathbone be.
and he is hereby suspended from the Of
fee of director general of posts of Cuba;
that Joseph l.. Bristow, fourth assistant
| postmaster general, be and he Is hereby
| appointed acting director general of posts,
Without other salary than that OF fourth
| assistant postmaster general; that all re-
cords. books, papers supplies and other
| properties Of the department of posts OF
| Cuba shall be Immediately delivered to
the custody of the acting director general
of posts hereby appointed.
| Charles Emory Smith,
Postmaster General"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-22
MOVING ON JOHANNESBURG.
Some Details of tho Recent Relief OF
MnfekinE.

London. May %, 1855 a. m.-British
horsemen, according 10 a dispatch from
Lorenzo MARQUEE, are now close TO the
vaal river within forty miles of johann
nesburg.
The migration from Pretoria has be-
gun. Women and children are being
sent in trains to Machadadorp on the
way to Lydenburg. Trains are arriving
at Lorenzo Marquee filled with passen-
gers, among whom are many Germans,
bound for Europe.
A correspondent with Gen. Hunter tele-
graphs as follows from Fourteen Streams
"Col. Mahon's relieving column left
Barkley West under secret orders May
4 and reached VryburS May IL. The
Beers marched on the right flank Of the
British, and strange race followed, Ma
hon pressing toward Mafeking with the
utmost speed consistent with keeping the
force in condition and the Beers hurry
ing parallel in an effort to pass him and
to throw themselves across his path.
THE Beers succeeded. Mahon then
turned west during the night. The
Beers followed. overlook and attacked
him in the bush, but were beaten OFF,
Then, Mahon and Plumer united forces
at Jan Massabi May Is, and Mafeking was
relieved three days later. Gen. Hunter
Is credited with devising and guiding the
relief
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-22
DECISION WAS REVERSED.
Notes the Only One of His Gang who
VIII Serve for Life.

VIII Serve for Life.
Washington. May 21.-In the United
States Supreme Court to-day Justice fiar-
Ian handed down the decision in the case
CT the Columbus Winchester Notes and
others, charged with the murder Of w. A.
Thompson in Alabama. because he had
given Information concerning their opera
tons as moonshiners.
The men were all sentenced TO life i'm
prisonment, but the opinion handed down
to-day reversed the decision with refer
ence to all of them except Notes on the
ground that an AFFIDAVIT by one of the
gang who had turned states evidence was
admitted when this court held that Taylcr
himself should have been produced as a
witness.
The verdict with reference to Notes was
confirmed because he had sworn that
he and Taylor were alone responsible fer
Thonpson's murder. Having confessed his
own guilt Notes could not be given the
benefit of the decision in the other cases
even though Taylors affidavit had borne
upon his case as well as upon the other
cases.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-22
NAVAL STATION REMOVAL.
Gov. Gambler I'm Washington on
business for the State.

Washington. May s1.-There was no de-
velopments to-day in the fight over the
naval station removal. The naval appro-
priation bill is in conference, and as Sen
ator Hale, chairman of the Senate Com
mittee, was out of the city, no action was
taken.
Congressman Brantley of the Eleventh
district, who has been Ill from an attack
of chills and fever, was able to leave his
room to-day.
Among the distinguished visitors on the
floor of the Senate and House to-day was
Gov. Gambler of Georgia. The Governor
Will be in Washington several days. He
came primarily to look after some mat
ters in which the state is interested, espec-
ially some settlement Of claims growing
out of the Spanish War.
Hon. Joe Reynolds of Augusta, the new
ly elected solicitor general of the Augusta
circuit, spent a few hours in Washington
to-day, on his way to New York.
Mr.. Lewis Congratulated.
Congressman Lewis of the Third district
put in an appearance at the House to-day,
for the first tine since his victory in the
primaries, and he was given a very hearty
reception on the Democratic side. Mr..
Lewis is very popular with his Democrats
associa les, and they were all heartily glad
of his renomination- He has made an ex-
cellent business member of Congress, and
his unfailing good nature and courtesy
have won him very many friends He was
congratulated on all sides over his Spend d
victory.
The Savannah delegation to the annual
gathering Of Mystic Shriners, Messrs. e.
A. Cults, ]. c. Postell, w. e. Guerard and
c. c. Hanson. are here, stopping at the
Riggs. Mr.. Hanson is accompanied by
Mrs. Hanson.
Senator McLaurin of South Carolina was
able to be in his seat In the Senate to-day
for the first time in several weeks. He has
been confined to his home by Illness, but Is
row much better
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-22

his good offices in the interests of peace,
he feels that, in the present circumstances
no course is open to him except to per-
sist in the policy of impartial neutrality.
To deviate from this would be contrary
to all our traditions and all our national
interests and would lead to consequences
which neither the President nor the people
OF the United States could regard with
favor"
Lord Pauncefote called at the state de-
partment while the Beers were consulting
with Secretary Hay. He was shown into
the diplomatic room and there displaced
Gen. OBierne, who also had been waiting
to see Secretary Hay. The ambassador
was not kept long, for in the course of
five minutes the Beers left, and he was
admitted to see the Secretary.
The Boer representatives will be received
by the President at the White House at
10 O'Clock tomorrow morning. Their visit
to the executive mansion was arranged
for them by Secretary Hay during their
cali at the state department this after
noon. The call, it is understood, wi be en-
tirely unofficial in character, as the en-
voys have not yet presented to the officials
here the credentials with which they are
accredited Nor do they state positively
just when these credentials are 10 be laid
before this government
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-22
EIGHT HOUR BILL PASSED.
House Also Passed Bill Against Com
Wet Made Goods

Washington. May H.-The House to-
day, under suspension of the rules, pass
ed two important bills reported by the
Committee on Labor; one 60 extend the
elght-hour law to all lahorers employed
under contract on government work and
the other to prohibit the interstate traffic
in prison-made goods by bringing them
under the jurisdiction of the police pow
ers of the state.
The former bill. passed by 151 to a. Is
designed to carry the law of 1892 TO its
logical conclusion. The convict labor bill
caused some sharp inquiries from mem
bers from Sou hern states, whore prison
labor is employed in tho fields and in
the mines, but upon assurances that IL
would not Interfere with the production
of coal, cotton or lumber, the opposition
was not pressed.
Mr.. Payne of New York, the floor lead
er ef the majority offered a joint resolu-
ton. for a sine die adjournment of Con-
eress en- Wednesday June 6. 1t was re-
fe red TO The Ways and Means Commit
tee.
In discussion of the convict lab-r BILL
which finally passed without division, Mr.
Bailey asked whv trust-made goods also
w-re not provloe1 gainst, and Mr.. Gard
ner later refused 20 a,cept an amendment
including them, whereupon Mr.. Lentz
side on the trust issue
Conference rerorts On the Notifications
and agricul ural appro pria ion bills were
ADOPTED, but the army appropriation bill
IVES returned to conference. At D. M
the House adjourned.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-22
VIEWED WITH SATISFACTION.
London Comments on American An
swcr to Boer EnvOys.

London Comments on American An
swcr to Boer EnvOys.
London, May 22.-The reply of the Wash
ington government to the Boer peace en-
voys satisfies Great Britain and corre-
spends with the predictions made here.
The Standard says:
"It is the only correct indeed the only
possible, line for the Washington au-
thorities to take, for they know perfect
ly well that America has not a shred of
concern in the Africa quarrel which we
intend to dispose of ourselves without
assistance from any outside parties what
ever. The last diplomatic hope of the
Beers has been defeated by the answer
of the United States.''
The Times says:
Meanwhile the moral of what has been
happeuing during the last three months
is clearly visible both in South Africa
and out of 1t. The silence of the conti-
mental papers tell the same story in an
other way. The failure of the Boer en-
voys to produce a serious impression in
the United States even during a presi-
Dental campaign is complete. The United
States Senate rejected a proposal to ad-
NIT them, and, moreover, Mr.. Hay assur-
ed them that while the United States de-
sires peace, he is bound to adhere to the
policy of impartial neutrality"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-22
ARRESTED AND RELEASED.
Gov. Mount would Not Grant Requi-
sitiOn for FfnIeX.


Indianapolis, May 21.-Charles S. Finley
former Secretary Of State of the state of
Kentucky, was under arrest and detained
at police headquarters for about two hours
tonight, and was then released on Gov.
Mount'e refusal to honor requisiticn from
Gov. Beckham for his return to Kentucky
for trial, Oh the charge of completely in
the murder of William Goebel.
The requls.tion papers were issued by
Gov. Beckham of Kentucky upon the re-
ceipts of the news of the decision Of The
Supreme Court of the United States. They
were entrusted to the care Of 2. T. Thorn
asson, a police officer of Frankfort, who
reached the city at O'Clock this eAening
and, iu company with Detective Holtz,
waited upon the Governor.
The official papers borne by Officer
Tho1aas ssosi consisted of the requisiton,
which bore the official seal OF the state
and were all in regular form; the affidavits
signed by the prosecuting attorney of
Franklin county, Kentucky, charging
Finley with being accessory before the
fact to the willful murder of William
Goebel.
GOV. MOUNT 5 T6Iusdf TO HONof tNe EeQul-
sltion was written on the back of the
requisition proper and was as follows:
1.-The within application for the extradi-
ton of Charles Finley is hereby refused,
this 21st day of May, 1900"
When Gov. Mount was handed the requi-
sition he asked to be shown the indict-
ment. The Governor said emphadcally
Il shall not honor this requisltion."
when the proper time comes I will
give an explanation for my refusal which
will be satisfactory to any fair-minded
person."
"Do you recognize Mr. Beckham as
Governor of Kentucky?" he was asked.
Eyes, do; since the Supreme Court de-
cis.on to-day. But I acted on this case
on lis merits alone"
Gov Taylor of Kentucky arrived here
this afternoon at o'clock and got off
at some distance from the station. He
cannot be located, and 1t Is believed that
he and Finley met at midnight.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-22

He Has Not Asked Lord Salisbury
for Peace Terms.

He Has Not Asked Lord Salisbury
for Peace Terms.
London. May 21.--The Associated Press
is able to say that no message from Pres
ident Kruger, direct or indirect has re-
Gently been received by Lord Salisbury or
by any department OF the British govern
ment nor, II may be added. Is any COM
munication from him dealing with the
quest on OF the ce-saticn OF hostilities eK-
pected by them In the immediate future.
The proximity of peace. according to the
government pint of view will remain a
matter OF military progress How soon
the iattsr may bring about the former is
still too suggestions for a serious fore
cast on the part Of any government Of
fetal. The consensus of opinion as CLEAN
ed by the Associated Press at the govern
ment Offices Is that the Boer delegates
will exhaust every effort in the United
States before President Kruger sues d.
rectly, though Lord Salisbury himself
does not believe that the delegates will
accomplish much In America
1t is announced that Col. Baden-Powell
will be made a major general.
Mafeking was actually relieved by Col.
T. b. Mahon. who served In the Dongola
and Nile expeditions with Gen. Kitchener.
A dispatch from Kroonstad dated Sun
day. May 20, says a British convoy on
It's way to Lindley was attacked by the
Beers and obliged to halt. The result is
unknown