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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-13
WARNING AGAINST SNAKES.
Australian Squntters Make Pet of
the Big Carpet Serpent.

AustraIian Squntters Make n Pet of
the Big Carpet Serpent.
When the visitor or immigrant lands at
any of the chief ports of Australia, the
first thing brought 0onspicuously to his
notice is the government piacard warning
him of the danger from serpents, and in
case of being bitten the most effective
remedies to avert fatal issue.
That this warning is by no means an I'M
necessary act Of offlciallsm. is borne out
by the fact that in no country of the
world, not even in India itself, where 3d.
900 human beings perish annually from the
bite of the cobra, are there so many va
rieties of poisonous serpents as in Aus
tralia.
While in most lands where snakes
abound the majority of the species are
harmless and the minority venomous. in
Australia the reverse Is the case.
From a great number of the latter class
at the antipodes, the tiger snake, black
snake, whip snake. and the death adder.
are regarded as deadly with many others
held TO be poisonous in the sense of the
American rattlesnake
While owing to the rough nature of vast
tracts of the country, and the favorable
conditions of intense heat and aridity for
the propagation of the serpent species
their numbers have been little decimated
by the advance of civilization The most
disgusting feature of the situation is the
desire of these reptiles to take up their
unwelcome abode under the floors and
within the walls of human habitations.
There subsequent appearance at unexpect-
Sd moments in the bedrooms or parlors
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-13

but that was stationary one. Still. I
suppose that steam Is the principal thing
in 1t, isn't it?''
Yes. It's steam engine all right. We
haven't come down to electricity yet"
We'll, l must be going back or my
parents will think I've fallen off, but I
wish you would let me run her for a
few miles,
The engineer smiled, but shook his head
good humoredly and said to the fireman.
Funny how soon boys want to be men.
When they're men they'll wish they were
boys again"
Orvifle made his way with some diff
Guilty and many grimy streaks on his
clothes back to the roofs and thence to
his parents.
For mercy sake. where did you get all
that dirt?" said his mother. who was
very neat woman and who supposed that
boy could creep around in coal and
still keep clean.
"oh, in the tender Say, papa, can't
I run the engine for a while?"
"Oh, I wish you wouldn't said his
mother. You'll be sure to get oily and
greasy"
but can I, papa?" persisted Orville.
What does the engineer say. I suppose
you've been to see him from the coaliness
of your Clothes" said Mr.. Mason, keep
ing his finger on an editorial he was read
ing.
HE says can't because we're going too
fast. But I want to do it because 1t would
be such bully thing to feel that was
making this long train CO."
"Oh, 1 don't know. What do you say,
wife? The road is very clearly marked by
the tracks and trains only run one way
on each track"
IT know" said Mrs. Mason, "but he
might run us off the track or forget to stop
at station. 1 don't like the idea, to be
perfectly frank with you, William"
"But, mamma said Orville, at is 80
tiresome on the train with nothing to do.
Can't I conduct?"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-13
from New York. and they were in the

from New York. and they were in the
parlor car.
Orville is a lively kind Of boy, and ID
was no fun to be cooped up in the car.
and before he had been on the train an
hour he was wishing something exciting
would happen.
IF we could only run off the track for
a few miles just 20 see how much we'd
bump I'd like it." said he to his mother
but she was very much shocked at the
idea, as well she might be, for no cars
are built TO run easily when off the rails.
"Oh, papa, / must do that" he yelled
as a long freight train went by.
do whata' said his father, who was
reading the newspaper and was not a lit
tie vexed at the many interruptions Of his
son.
"Why get up on the roof and run along
like the brakeman on the freights.
Can't II"
What do you think, mammal" asked
Mr.. Mason.
"Oh, I don't know" said Mrs. Mason.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-13

ton, for example, Glorious william, I'M
mortal Rebel, a Copper-faced Saint and
His Noseship.
The Nightmare of Europe was Napo-
leon Bonaparte: Tiddy Doh, God of Day
and Father Violet were some of his other
nicknames.
Thomas Carlyle was DR.. Pessinist:
Dante called himself the White Flower,
because he had been bent by, the frosrs
and whitened by the sun.
or effeminate names bestowed upon diff
ferent people, there is Schoolmiss Alfred,
title given by Bulwer in his poem,
1.-THE New Timon," to Alfred Teunyson,
Edmund Spencer was Mother Hubbard,
and Richard Cromwell, Queer Dick.
The woman upon whom the most COM
plimentary eplthet has been bestowed was
lane Austin. called Tho Shakespeare of
Prose. The White Rose Of Raby was
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who was rather nervous woman, I'D
be fraid he'd fail off,"
"Why, mother how absurd. If I can
walk down the aisle without falling why
should 1 fall when I'm on the roof.
never get dizzy.
"Oh, well, I suppose If you must you
must" said she. opening the book which
she had been reading when he spoke up
and looking for the place which she
had lost
Yes, you may 60" said Mr.. Mason
over the top of his paper, but do be
careful"
Orville was not reckless boy and he
promised his parents to keep right In
the midle Of the roof and not jump from
car 20 car, except when the train was
slackening up at stations.
He made his way to the platform and
climbed up in some boy fashion, and for
q half hour he had great fun running
the entire length of the train, for I'm
afraid he forgot his promise and got tir-
ed of waiting for the train to slacken up
al stations-it being an express.
OF course the other boys on the train
heard his footsteps on the roof. but none
OF them had very indulgent fathers and
so although nearly every live boy ON the
train begged 20 be allowed to join him
not one received permission, and Orville
soon got tired of running back and forth
alone so he made a flying leap and land
ed in the coal in the tender,
Halo. engineer" said he. grinning
In an engaging way. Cant L take the
throttle for a little while? You must be
tired
But although the engineer was tired he
wouldn't admit It and he said, mo, my
son, I'm going at too high speed to turn
the engine over to you. Did you ever
run one2"
IT ran little dollar one that Aunt
Jasimpa gave me at Christmas" said he,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-13
MOZLEY'S LEMON ELIXIR.
REGULATES THE LIVER, STOMACH
ROWEIS AND KIDNEYS

For biliousness, constipation, and ma
laria.
For indigestion, sick and nervous head
ache.
For sleeplessness, nervousness, heart
failure, and nervous prostration.
For fever, chills, debility and kidney dis
eases take Lemon Elixir
Ladies', for natural and thorough organic
regulation take Lemon Elixir.
SOC and 81 al druggists.
Prepared only by DR.. H Motley, At
lanta, Ga.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-13
GRATITUDE.

Dr. H. Mozley-Dear Sir: Since using
your Lemon Elixir have never had an
other attack OF those fearful sick head
aches, and thank God that have at last
found a medicine that will cure those aw-
full spells. Mrs. Eta w. Jones.
Parkersburg, w. Va.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-13
Woodstock, Ala.
A CARD.

For nervous and sick headaches, indt-
gestion, bIliousness and constipation (ot
which / have been great sufferer) have
never found a medicine that would give
such pleasant, prompt and permanent re-
lief as DR.. H. Mozley's Lemon Elixir
]. Sawtell, Griffin, Ca
Publisher Morning Call.-ad'
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-13

fireman will tell me when to stop at eta
tons"
Orville had fetching little smile that
generally got him what he wanted and
he employed it with good effect upon the
engineer, who said, well. If your father
wants to talk business I've nothing 40
say. Come up here son and I'll tell you a
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-13
MozLEY,s LEMON ELIXIR

Cured my husband, who was afflicted for
years with large ulcers on his leg, and
was cured after using two bottles; and
cured a friend whom the doctors had CIV
en- up to die, who had suffered for years
with indigestion and nervous prostratio1
Mrs. E. A. Beville,
Woodstock Ala.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-13
mozLEY,s LEMON ELIXIR.

for two long years. heard of Lemon
Elixir; got 1t; taken seven bottles and am
now well man. Harry Adams
No. 1874 First avenue, Birmingham, Ala.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-13

Cecily, the mother of Edward w. Mary
Queen of Scots was the White Queen,
because she dressed 50 much in white.
The White Milliuer was Frances Jennings,
sister of the famous Sarah, Duchess of
Marlborough When reduced TO poverty
she set up small shop, where dressed
in white. with a white mask over her
face, she eked out an existence, until
some of her relatives came to her assist
anCe
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-13

aginable grouped inside circle just you
know as we had our paper stamped
while ago with our monograms.'
Mary Dean.
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TROUSSEAlJ SHOES and STOCKINGS.
Cromwell Flaps on the Black and White
Leather


flu RivaI,H Had du
rfuI Clocks nd Cay Lace Flower Let Into
Of the Stocking We're in True Shades.
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who was rather a nervous woman, I'D
he fraid he'd fall Off"
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1900-07-20
Resolutions of Respect.

WHEREAS, God in His wisdom has
removed from our midst our beloved
brother, A. c. Caswell; therefore be II
Rss0fvsd,. That by the death OF
BIO. Caswell our lodge of the Married
Mems league has lost one of its most
faithful and devoted members and
the community an upright and useful
citizen.
Resolued, That we regret and de-
plore the untimely death of Bro. Cas-
well, and tender our warmest sympa
thies to his bereaved family.
RSs0lped, That copy of these reso-
lutions be sent to the family of our
deceased brother, and that the CHAR
IToN COURIER and Keytesville Signal
be requested to publish the same.
J. T. ALDRIDGE,
O. B. ANDERSON,
]. M. DEMoss,
Committee.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1900-07-20
S. M. White,
Exclusive Grocer.
Phone No. 26.
KEYTESVILLE, MO.
Cliff Rucker Says

OLlu ISuVAeT Oo1c
That he is well pleased with the
patronage he has received since To-
eating at Brunswick.
That his stock of furniture is still
the largest in the county, although he
has sold over a $1,000 worth since
he has been there.
That 'fquick sales and small profits
seems to fit him finely.
That you ought to get one of those
iron beds while he is able to sell
them SO cheap.
That as to wood beds, you can
name your own figures. He has
them ''to burn"-and chairs, top.
That he does not sell all of the fur.
niture that is sold in town-only
about nlne-tenths of 1t. Therefore
his bargains must have something to
do with it.
That if you need carpet he can
show you an up-to-date line of sam
Piles of the latest colors and designs.
That his stock of straw mating is
run down little, but that he still ha s
three or four medium priced patterns
from which to select.
Window shades? Certainly. This
is the place to get them. Also pic
ture frames, machine needles and
oil. Now. as to funeral supplies,
the best way to find out what he has
is to come and see. Ask your neigh
Dor if he has ever bought anything of
Cliff Rucker. If he has not, just tell
him it is about time ne had.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1900-07-20
Deaths Decree.

RICHARDSON John w. F. Richard
son of Prairie Hill, reputable citizen.
father of Jesse Richardson of Keytes-
vile, died the r4th inst. after a linger-
ing illness superinduced by wound
received during the civil war. De-
ceased was a native of Charlton
county, and died 10 the 6and year of
his age. In 1868 he was married to
Miss Annie B. Conrad. Five children
were born to them. three sons and
two daughters, all of whom are living.
Mr.. Richardson had been a CONSTANT
member of the M. E. church, South.
for zz years, and died In the triumph
of the Christians faith. His remains
were aid to rest in the Old Prairie
Hill cemetery. A large concourse Of
sorroWing friends attended the funeral,
conducted by Rev. John Holland.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1900-07-20
1 Have Turned
Things Overga

in the Coffee trade of Keytes-
vile. 1 have done it by
selling Blanke's Coffee, which
I openly declare to be so ex-
cellent and pure that when a
man or woman once gets to
using it, nothing else will
fill the bill.
There is no mystery about
Blanke's Coffee. 1t is best
because it can't help being
best. 1t is best because it
is pure coffee-no buttons or
beans or bones-just simon
pure coffee. Aud il is roast
ed to perfection. Four and
one-half pounds for 81.
This Coffee is bringing me
new customers every day,
and the best part of it is
that they stick to me.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1900-07-20

The many friends of Judge Sails
bury in Charlton county will be glad
to hear of his improved health and his
solicitude for the election of the ma
tional Democratic ticket. We re-
ceived letter from him this week in
which he says: Il am now much bet
ter and stronger and feel competent
to make my share of noise 10 secure
the election of our superb candidates
for president and vice-president-
VIM. J. Bryan and Adlai E. Stevenson.
The election of such pure and true
Democrats to the highest Office in the
gift of the people will be the first
steps to be taken to secure the millen-
mum we read of in the good book.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1900-07-20
Presbyterian Church Modsrai.sd.

The Presbyterian church in Keytes
vile is being repaired aad modernIzed.
The plans and specifications for
which were prepared by A. R. Elliott,
a skilled architect. The carpenters
work is being done by Messrs Fuqua
& Ziemer, and the stone work for the
foundation is being laid by John Bulch
of the vicinity of Indian Grove.
"Uncle" Chap Crawley, who'is the
Oldest member of the church here
solicited contributions to meet the ex-
penditure necessary to accomplish the
work, and met with a liberal response.
The house in question is among the
Oldest, if not the oldest meeting house
In the county, and was built nearly a
half century ago. Samuel Fuqua,
perhaps the most skilled mechanic in
Charlton county at the time, was the
contractor, and was assisted in the
work by his brother, John A. Fuqua
and others. 1t was evidently de-
signed to stand the ravages of time
for long series of years.
The framing timber, which is first
class whlteoak, is seemingly as sound
as it was when placed in the building.
The sills are inches square and
were hewed with the broad axe ac-
cording to the custom of former times.
We believe there is but two men
living in KeytesvilIe now that were
here when this house was built, and
they are VIM. E. Hill and DR.. Geo.
NJ. Dewey.
Since the above was il type We
have learned that the first constitution
ally organized Presbyterian church in
Charlton county was in the year I84o,
when Rev. S. ]. M. Beebee; then
missionary, organized at the Method
Ist house of worship on the Bluffs the
Brunswick Presbyterian church. The
church houses for Brunswick and
KeytesvilIe were erected in 1858 and
the KeytesvilIe church was by per-
mission of the Presbytery organized in
May 1855.
When this house was built Judge
Lucius Salisbury was a merchant in
Keytesville, and was made one of the
trustees of the church property.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1900-07-20
Childrsn,s paY.

Last Sunday the children's day
exercises were held at the Methodist
church in the presence of congrega-
ton that filled the house to its utmost
capacity. The exercises consisted OF
vocal and instrumental music, essays
and rehearsals and talk by Rev.
John Holland, the pastor. The
program was rendered in a manner
highly creditabIe to the participants
as well as to the committee having the
matter in charge. The audience
seemed to enjoy the occasion greatly,
but not to the undoing of the purse
strings, as the collection only amo unit
ed to $I.95.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1900-07-20
saw-Mill For Sale.

I have good ,saw-mlll outfit, with
a 25-horse power engine and boiler,
for sale on the Keytesville and Glas-
Cow road eight miles south of Keytes-
vile. Will sell cheap for cash or will
trade for cattle, hogs or anything hav-
ing a commercial value. Guarantee
the mill to be noney.maker if prop
eriy run. F. E. HERRING,
Namrash, Mo.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1900-07-20

N. J. Winters and Virgil Conkling,
members CT the state central commit
tee and of this congressional district,
have been very highly comphmented
for their faithful efforts and efficiency
in trying to get tickets for every Dem
ocrat of the Second congressional dis
trict to the Kansas City convention.
Well, we have no doubt they are en-
titled to all the praise they received,
but so far as the senior of the CoUR-
TER is concerned he can thank these
gentlemen for keeping him out of the
convention. He believed what they
published, that they could not even
procure tickets for themselves, much
less for friends, and that they and
their friends would have to stay on
the outside and listen to the Dand and
hear the shouts of those who were
fortunate enough to get on the inside.
In consequence of their published
statement we made no attempt, while
we were in the city or the 4th day of
July. to get into the convention, but
went to the silver Republican conven-
tion, where we had plenty of room,
but regretted all the time that we had
no ticket to the Democratic conven-
aon, and we were too modest to try
o get in without one. So we left the
city the morning of the 5th and came
lome, but afterwards learned that a
riend had ticket for US, and that
everybody got into the convention
hat wanted to.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1900-07-20

If you want to get VIM. NJ. Cock
out of humor talk to him about its
raining when the moon gets right.
"AEl stuff" he said yesterday to Thos.
H. Binford, who spoke favorabIy of
the moons influence upon the
weather. "They have the same moon
in Asia, and everywhere else, that We
have here. In every direction from
us it has been raining of late, and We
are dry as chip here. What nom
sense!" said he. and away he went In
disgust. He does not pretend to ac-
count for the absence of rain in these
parts, but is satisfied the moon has
nothing to do with it.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1900-07-20
For Rent

NJ two-story brick business and
dwelling house combined. Store
room on first floor, 3ox6o feet, and
four good living rooms upstairs, with
a hall running full length of the build
ing. Good cellar and clstern. Best
location, most desirable property and
cheapest rate of insurance in town.
c. F. MUNsoN,
Dalton, Mo.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1900-07-20
Summer Drinks.

c. L. White has a nice line of sum-
mer drinks, ice cold, such as pear
cider, orange cider, muscat, black
berry, raspberry, cherry, blood
orange, port and strawberry wines,
guaranteed to be free from alcohol
and strictly temperance drinks. Also
soda pop and lemonade Try bot
tie of my wine or cider. only IS cents
a quart C. L. WHITE.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1900-07-20

Caswell, oldest son of M. F. Court.
ney, was thrown from horse near
the KeytesvilIe bridge, west of the
courthouse, Monday evening and re-
ceived a sprained ankle as a result.
CaswelI is a pretty good horseman,
and this accident probably would not
have befaIIen him had it not been that
he was leading another horse, which
prevented his having fair chance to
protect himself against accident.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1900-07-20
NUMBER s4
The Criminal Calendar.

Merit Porter, young man of color,
charged with assaulting one Dee
Goode, dusky damsel at a colored
festival held at Taylor Harold's res.
taurant Friday night, on complaint of
Miss Goode, Marshal Veal arrested
Porter and took him before Mayor
Edwards, where he was tried by jury
and fined ST. and costs. At last ac-
counts he had not liquidated.
~
Joe Hedrick, who works for John
Dorrance five miles northwest of Key
tesvllle, was arrested on the 18th
inst. on complaint of Richard Ewing,
COL, on a charge of selling a pair of
brass or steel knuckles to Caples
Ewing, the minor son of the afiant,
and was taken before Squire VIM. P.
Jared, pleaded guilty and was fined
$50 and costs, the costs amounting to
Sligo, Hedrlck paid the costs and
got a stay of execution as to the fine
during good behavior. The boy
represented himself as being of age,
besides Hedrick is hard. working,
poor man and evidently did not In
tend to violate the law. The Ewing
boy is serving out fine in the county
jail for exhibiting the knucks In pub
lie at Dalton.
-
Ed. Franklin and VIII Bramm er of
the neighborhood of the Wheeler
bridge and Jeff Dewey, COL, of Key
tesville, were arrested on complaint
of Mrs. Allie v. Gallan, living FIVE
miles north of KeytesyiIIe. the Isth
lnst., In which they were charged with
disturbing the peace of afiant by loud
and unusual noise, offensive and inde-
cent conversation, and we're taken be-
fore Squire VIM. P. Jared of Keytes-
vile, where they pleaded guilty to the
charge against them. franklin was
fined SIS and costs and the other two
$tos each. and costs, the costs in
each case aggregating $II.5o. Hay-
ing no money they were sent to jail,
and were put to work Monday morn
ing in charge of Deputy Sheriff E. R.
Dempsey. Dewey worked until noon
and during the noon hour managed to
make his escape-temporarily, at
least. Franklin was given a light fine
because this was SAID to be his first
offense, while the other two are old
offenders. Franklin should have re-
membered the story of old dog Tray
and kept out of bad company. The
other two are bad citizens, and it is
only question of time when they
will meet their just deserts.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1900-07-20
Our Agent.

B. F. Johnson has accepted the
general agency for the COURIER, and
is authorized to receive and receipt
for subscriptions due this paper. Al
so to solicit new subscriptions, job
work, advertising, etc.
When he calls on you We respect
fully request that you treat him with
the same consideration and courtesy
that you would show US.
C. P. VANDIvER,
Pub COURIER.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1900-07-20
Since the last issue of the COURIER

Since the last issue of the COURIER
N. o. Tate & Co. have sold I,Ioo
acres of land near Guthridge Mills to
G. w. McMahiIl of Walnut Grove,
H., for $40. 900. The land disposed
of is mostly situated in the MusseI.
fork bottoms, with sufficient building
sites on high land to make the pur
chase-a desirable home. Mr.. Nc
Mahlll has put men to work ditching
and blowing the land, with the view
of putting it into cultivation. He is a
wealthy banker and owns 1000 acres
of land in Illinois. He paid cash for
the land.