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The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-07-01

Gen. James II. Wilson in an adj
dress on "Our Trade Relations With
the Tropics" recently delivered at
Boston, gives an exhaustive review OF
the future possibilities in our dealings
with Cuba, Porto Rico, and other
tropical countries. He fayors an Am
erican Customs Union with all the
countries south of us, beginning with
Cuba, and as the benefits are received
and felt in our enlarged commerce, ex
tending the Union to other nations
He considers Cuba the most valuable
field for commencing the VIC X. IL
has about $4,000 to 10000 square niles,
or n 100000 acres at the least, lostly
suitable for raising sugar, tobacco,
coffee. fruits and cattle. OF this acre.
age nearly 10000, 600 acres are uncleared
forest These vast forests consist Of
mahogany and other hard woods, all
valuable for manufactures, cabinet
work and shipbuilding. The fruits Of
Cuba are manifold, and have been arti
Giles of staple consumption in the
United States for generations. The
attitudes of Cuba vary, one elevation
being 1870 feet above the sea. These
high ranges make the interior of Cuba
baimy, or to quote Gen. Wilson's
words. 1T is, indeed, one of the most
beautiful, healthful, and inviting is
lands under the sun; and while 1t lies
just within the tropics, it can hardly
be called tropical; its climate is every
where mitigated by the trade winds
and the balmy air of the surrounding
seas." Since the Spanish authority
over the island ceased, sanitary condi-
tons have been enforced, and the yell
low fever has disappeared.
Cuba Rich in Natural Resources
Gen. Wilson regards CUBA as a
promising field, provided the Jnited
States will enter into reciproca trade
relations with it, as the island cannot
be annexed because of the joint reso-
luton of congress. AS annexation Is
out OF the question for the present
and until the Cubans so desire, volun-
tarily-other arrangements fer mutual
prosperous trade must be made. He
regards Porto Rico as a limited field
for American enterprise and emigra-
ton. The population is dense and the
land almost entirely occupied AS to
Cuba, millions of It's acres are I'M
touched, its annual sugar capacity 10
about 100000 tons, its tobacco is the
best in the world for cigars, coffee
grows nearly everywhere in the is
land, and It's pastures and grass lands
will easily support several million
head OF cattle, or as many as Iowa and
Texas. Minerals, such as iron and
copper, are plenty. AS the general
says, ''The island is a natural garden.
The climate and temperature of Cuba
ana Porto Rico are at all times better
and more equable than in any of our
states in the Mississippi Valley south
OF tie Ohio and Missouri rivers" AS
to tie population, the whites outnum-
Der the coiored two to one, while In
the Philippines there is one white to
fifty of the colored races.
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1902-10-04
Death OF James Packer.

James E. Packer, a we'll known
farmer two miles southeast of Forkel
was found dead in a weed patch about
half a mile from his home Friday
morning of last week. He disap'
peared from his home the day before
and no trace of him could be found
until the body was discovered by
searching party. He had been in
poor health for some time having suf
fered a paralytic stroke which effected
his mind. AS the coroner of Chari-
ton county could not get there DIR. F.
W. Burke, of Laclede, was called and
with a justice Of peace from Sumner
held an inquest, the verdict being
that death had resulted from natural
causes.
Deceased was a native of New
York, being born at Belleville, June
20, 1845, but had lived in Charlton
county since 1869. He leaves a wife
and six children. The funeral was
held Monday, conducted by Rev.
Robson, of Laclede.
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1902-10-04
Public Sale,

I will offer for sale at public auc.
ton at my farm one and half miles
northeast of Laclede on Thursday,
Oct. 8, 1902, the following described
property, to-wit:
One work horse, 8 COWS with calves
by their sides, 8 milch cows, 3 two
year old steers, 2 yearling steers, 8
yearling heifers, 8 spring calves,
two year old three-quarter bred short
horn bull, single buggy with shafts
and pole, two seated surry, double
buggy harness, single buggy harness,
moving machine, 2 horse hay rake,
hay frame, 20 tooth steel harrow, IA
inch stubble plow, riding cultivator,
grindstone, wheelbarrow, and many
other farm articles. Sale to begin al
10 q. m. Free lunch at noon.
Terms: ALI sums under $40, cash
$40 and over, one year credit without
interest if paid when due; if not paid
when due, 8 per cent from date. Pur-
chaser to give bankable note before
property is removed. Five per cent
off for cash on sums of SO and over
c. L. WATSON.
Col d. G. Shifett, auctioneer.
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1902-10-04
Serious Charge.

From Linneus Bulletin.
Peter ShiMett (white) and Ira But
ler (colored) were each arrested Sun
day upon the charge of having rob.
bed John Hutchinson of pocketbook
containing $12 or $15 last Saturday
night, while returning from Brook,
field on an excursion train. They
had a preliminary trial in Justice
Bowyer's court Monday afternoon
Prosecuting Attorney Burns repre-.
senting the state and Attorney Mil
burne the defendants-and were
bound over for trial in the circuit
court which meets in Brookfeld next
week. The bonds were each fixed at
$500. Failing to give surety in those
sums they were committed to Jail to
await trial.
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1902-10-04
Ira L Haas VS. Brookfeld Loan (

Ira L Haas VS. Brookfeld Loan &
Building Assn.
B L Bsrbee VS. Brookfeld Loan 4
Building Assn.
G n Davis VS. Brookfeld Loan &
Building Assn.
r M Sharp VS. BrookGeld Loan &
Building Assn.
Eliza j Bush ct al VS. Brookield Loan
& Building Assn.
James A Moore VS. Brookfeld Loan
& Building Assn.
Levi Rickett ct al VS. Brookfield Loan
& Building Assn.
N Webster ct al VS. D j Peacher ct al
L M Mettler VS. B P B & T Mfg Co.
DIV Lauck VS. FA Stoddard ct al No l
DIV IIauck VS. FA Stoddard ct al No 2
R T Smithers VS. B P B & T Mfg Co
Jas Carlon vs. j w Mason ct al.
B L White VS. Merchants Ins Co.
H Anderson VS. A T & S F Ry Co.
J w Rouse VS. H L Cation ct al.
Percy Randolph VS. Thos Dorrell Ct al
OF Lasche vs. VIM Yates, Chicago
r I & P Ry Co gar.
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1902-10-04

Three new rural routes are to be
put in operation out Of Marceline,
November 1.
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1902-10-04
Revival Meetings.

Special evangelistic services will
begin In the M. E. church in this city
next Sunday. The pastor will be
assisted by Rev. Geo. L. Barker, Of
New Jersey, who will be here about
Oct. ~. He breaches plain gospel
will power. This meeting is not in
the interest of the Methodist church
alone, but for the entire community,
and all christian people are invited
to take part in the work. Services
every night next week beginning at
7:30 o'clock.
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1902-10-04
CLIMATE AND CROP BULLETIN.
United States Weather Bureau, Missouri Section
Week Ending Last Monday.

The mean temperature of the past
week was very near the normal but
there was much cloudy and showery
weather which greatly retarded all
farm work. Very heavy rains fell in
many of the northern, central and
western counties, the total for the
week in those sections generally rang
ing from two to over five inches. In
the southeast section and portions Of
the central and northeast sections the
rainfall was lighter, but generally ex-
ceeded one inch. Excessive rains in
some of the western counties caused
destructive floods in the smaller
streams, the greatest damage being
done in Harrison, Daviess, Grundy,
Bates and St. Clair counties, where
corn on bottom lands was washed
away or covered with mud, and some
SLOCk was drowned.
Over the greater portion of the
state wheat sowing has been practic-
ally at a standstil during the week,
the ground being too wet to work,
and in many Of the western counties
it will require several days of dry
weather to put the soil in condition
for work to be resumed. In a few
counties seeding is about completed,
but in many districts only small
portion of the crop has yet been sown.
Early sown wheat is growing finely
but few correspondents report that
that sown just before the rains is rot
ting. The cloudy, wet weather has
also damaged corn to a greater or less
extent in many counties, causing it to
mould and rot, both in the shock and
on the stalk, especially where down.
Practically the entire crop is now out
of danger from frost. In a few of the
southwestern counties there is much
complaint that corn is very wormy.
Cotton picking in the southeastern
counties has been retarded by the
rains and some cotton has been dam
aged. Potatoes are rotting badly in
some localities, owing to the wet con-
ditnn of the ground. Much wheat
still remains unthreshed in some dis
tricts and is growing and rotting bad
ly. Sorghum making is we'll advanc-
ed and the yield has generally been
excellent. The rains interfered with
apple gathering but that work is now
progressing favorably. There is still
considerable complaint Of rotting, and
in some localities many apples were
blown off by high winds on the twen-
ty-slxth and twenty-seventh. Fall
pastures continue in excellent condi-
ton, and fall sown grasses are max
ing fine growth.
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1902-10-04
BRYAN at Brookfield.

The Bryan blowout at Brookfelc
last Saturday night was severe dis
appointment to those who went down
from here. 1t was announced thai
the speaking would take place at a
hall on the southside. At 7:3O, the
usual hour for such meeting, people
began to arrive at the hall which is
about half seated. The balance of
the room was soon crowded with
people standing. They were packed
in like sardines and remained in that
uncomfortable position for nearly
three hours. Some cussed while
others discussed the treatment they
were receiving, but no Bryan appear
ed. At 10 o'clock the lights in the
hall went out and total darkness
reigned. Some one then announced
that the speaking would take place
in the park which naturally caused a
stampede and rush to get out. And
such a scramble in the darkness!
A greater part of the crowd went
to their homes for rest or to the
depot to take the first train for home
while others went to the park where
Mr.. Bryrn was speaking from the
hand stand to a crowd of about 1000
people. He made his usual speech,
denouncing everything the republican
party ever done, offered no remedy
for the imaginary ills now inficting
the people, and gave no excuse for
being in Linn county except to secure
a vote for Bill Stone for United
States Senator and to plead with the
people to return Mr.. Rucker to con-
gress.
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1902-10-04

State of Mo VS. O H Brooks.
JB Culleton ct al VS. Let's Spence
Grocer Co.
State of Mo vs. Mike Burns.
Elizabeth Fitzsimmons vs. R Kathan
A H Limbocker & Co vs. Jas Myers
Burns & West VS. Anna Yagle.
Grace Clark ct al VS. B j Bethlehem
N E Engburg VS. A H Limbocker ct a
e Wardell VS. w G Kelley.
State of Mo vs. R L Baker.
T D Evans, admir-, VS. W T Dye.
State of Mo vs. L Scrivener, Malls
Scrivener and Hattie Scrivener.
THIRD DAY, WEDNESDAY, OCT. 8.
LR Williamson vs. j R Williamson
Peter P Bailey VS. Henry Ball.
p B Perkins VS. James E Ellis.
L S Denyes VS. J T Jones, No. 1.
L S Denyes VS. J T Jones, No. 2.
Phoebe Belshe ct al VS. j G Belshe ct a
Bette E Allen VS. Irene Bowman.
Bette E Allen vs. Tilden Bowman.
The B P B & 7 Mfg Co VS. Brook
field Coal & Mining Co.
The B P B and T Mfg Co VS. Brook
field Coal & Mining Go No. 2.
Fink Nasse & Gilhaus VS. L r Will
hanson ct al w S B Gar.
Warfeld Grocer Co VS. L R William
son ct al w S B Gar.
A L Pratt vs. NJ A Howard ct al.
FOURTH DAY, THURSDAY, OCT. 9.
John E Hayes VS. G B & @ Ry Co.
JIM Williams vs. Thos Jobson ct al.
Isabella Hair, adm'x, VS. r J Ed
wards ct al
Juergens & Anderson VS. J P Harker.
Jaergens & Anderson VS. j P Har-
ker ct al.
LIS Curry vs. Bank of Marceline ct al.
City of Meadville VS. Sheldon Bolts.
Mary Lee VS. Marceline Coal Co.
j Schlitz Brewing 60 VS. Carter u Son
CP Rider vs. j B Gates.
FIFTH DAY, FRIDAY, OCT. 10.
Anderson Wilson VS. Annie Wilson.
Della Anderson VS. j H Anderson.
G Z Thornton VS. Minnie Thornton.
Dollie N Brown vs. L L A Brown.
Lelah Swearingen VS. L B Swearingen
Stella Sanders vs. Fred Sanders.
Mary Carriker VS. B F Carriker.
Della Taylor vs. Geo E Taylor.
A G Liebhart VS. Ollie Liebhart.
D S Sayre VS. w L Sutton.
W H Brownlee vs. j w Dillinger.
A j Powell ct al VS. B P B & T Mfg
Co.
M K Williams VS. G R 1 & P Ry Co.
SIXTH DAY, SATURDAY, OCT. II.
W S Patrick ct al Va unknown heirs
of Jos B Bryan, decd, ct al.
Nancy ] Wells VS. Isaac Wells.
Ellen Weston VS. Jessie Weston.
Imogene Graham VS. w R Graham.
Frances Holiday VS. F Holiday.
Susie L Fink vs. L A Fink.
J w Forman VS. Sadie Forman.
EAie I Smith vs. M G Smith.
AC Estep VS. Lille A Estep.
Madge Mitchell VS. I R Mitchell.
J B Cantrell VS. Mollie Cantrell.
Christine Perrin VS. Oliver Perrin.
s A Stone VS. Alex Mebrius.
Gertrude Collins VS. Aaron Collins.
J II Smith ct al vs. James Anderson.
SEVENTH DAY, MONDAY, OCT. 13.
Isabel Tower ct al VS. ] Connolly ct al.
Joseph Dienst, admir-, vs. Geo M
Leonard, trustee.
Harry G Kelley VS. G M Howell.
Geo w Harvey VS. R N Vorce ct al.
james Hayward, assig, VS. Security
Co ct al.
G Stevenson ct al VS. w Smith ct al.
I r Redding VS. Mary Crandall ex'x.
Lille johnson ct al VS. Mary Engle-
hart.
Myrtle johnson ct al VS. Mary Elgle-
hart.
E M Randolph VS. G W Long.
-Brookfeld Loan & Building Assn vs.
Jos Burgett ct al.
e r Stephens VS. A Cassity, ex'r.
EIGHTH DAY, TUESDAY, OCT. IA.
w B Flowers VS. J w Stoddard ct al.
II X West, ,adm'r, VS. JIG Newkirk ct al
Geo NJ West VI j G Newkirk.
ii DeGraw vs / W Read ct al.
Louis Stunkle, Sr, vs Mo Saving Assn
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1902-10-04

The Bucklin fair is to come off to-
day.
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1902-10-04

C. f. Hilton, Laclede's merchant
prince, was in Sumner Thursday morn
ing and gave our sanctum an appre-
ciated visit. He informed US that he
was contemplating buying the two
Simcox lots on the southeast corner Of
Center and Walnut and erecting
thereon big business house for the
purpose of establishing store here,
similar to the one he has at Laclede.
If Mr.. Hilton carries his plans into
operation he will be instrumental in
increasing the trade of our town to a
large extent.-Sumner Star.
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1902-10-04
Circuit Court Next Week,

The October term of circuit court
convenes at Brookfeld next Monday.
For the first time in eight years The
BLADE received a copy Of the bar
docket this week from the circuit
clerks Office. 1t is published in this
issue.
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1902-10-04
Republican Speaking.

Hon. John Kernisk will speak at
Linneus, Monday, Oct. IS, at 2 p. M.
and at Brookfeld same day at 8 p. m.
Hon. w. r. c. Brown will speak
at Laclede, Monday, Oct. 20, at s
ID, m,
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1902-10-04
For Exchange.

Having decided to burn hard coal
this winter and having bought a base
burner, l have first-class wood stove
will exchange for cordwood. It is
Round Oak, Ne. Is, nearly as good
as new. For further information
phone or see E. E. Stanard.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-03-22

at the N. f. corner of Silver avenue
and Second street.
In the Third ward, at. the Office of
e. II. Dunbar, S. e. corner of Gold ave-
nue. and Third street.
In the Fourth ward, at Grant hall.
And. whereas, |. said Mayor OF h
City of Albuquerque, have been request
ed by the Board of Education of the
City of Albuquerque. to call an election
for the purpose of taking the sense OF
the qualified electors of the School Dis
trict of Albuquerque upon the question
of issuing bonds in the sum of $4,000,
for the of raising funds to pay
for charging the First ward, Second
ward, Third ward and Fourth ward
school houses in said District and to
provide proper heating apparatus and
sanitary closets therefor, said bonds
to bear interest at a rate not to exceed
six per cent per annum, payable semi
annually, and to be payable not less
than twenty years nor more than thirty
years from their date;
Now, therefore, |. said Mayor, do
hereby call an election of the qualified
electors of the School District OF Albu-
oueruue. n. NJ, to be held on Tuesday,
the first day and the first Tuesday of
April. 1902. between the hours of 3
a. m. and 6 D. m. of said day, at the
following places, which are hereby
designated as the polling places for
said election. to-wit:
In the First ward, at the City Build
ing. .
In the Second ward, at the vacant
storeroom belonging to M. p. Stamm,
at the n. f. corner of Silver avenue
and Second street.
In the Third ward, at the office of
e. H. Dunbar, s. E. corner of Gold ave-
nue. and Third street.
In the Fourth ward. at Grant hall,
for the purpose of voting upon the
question as to whether or not bonds in
the sum of $35 900 to bear interest at a
rate not to exceed 6 per cent per an
num-, payable semi-annually and to be
payable not less than twenty years nor
more than thirty years from their date,
for the purpose of raising funds to pay
for charging the First ward, Second
ward, Third ward and Fourth ward
school houses in said district, and to
provide proper heating apparatus and
sanitary closets therefor, shall be Is
sued by the Board of Education OF the
City of Albuquerque.
Ballots in favor of the issuance of
said bonds shall readJ I'm favor of
issuing $4,000 of bonds for school
house improvements" and ballots
against the issuance of said bonds
shall read: Against the issuance OF
sS5. 900 of bonds for school house i'm
provements."
In witness whereof | have hereunto
set my hand and caused this proclama-
ton to be attested by the tignature OF
the City Clerk of the said City of Albu'
uueruue. with corporate seal this 21st
day of March, 1902.
(SeaD y. N. MARVIN
Attest. Mayor.
C. w. MEDLER, City Clerk.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-03-22

discovered the elixir of life. That he is
able with the aid Of a mysterious COM
pound, known only to himself, produced
as a result of the years he has spent in
searching for this precious life giving
boom, to cure any and every disease that
is known to the human body. There is
no doubt of the Doctors earnestness in
making his claim and the remarkable
cures that he Is daily erecting seems to
bear him out very strongly. His theory
which he advances is one of reason and
based on sound experience in a medical
practice of many years. 1t costs nothing
to try his remarkable Elixir of Life"
as he calls it. for he sends it free, to
anyone who is a sufferer, in sufficient
quantities to convince of it's ability to
cure, so there is absolutely no risk to
run. Some of the cures cited are very
remarkable. and but for reliable witnesses
would hardly be credited. The lame have
thrown away crutches and walked about
after two or three trials of the remedy.
Inc SICK, given UP by home doctors. have
been restored to their families and friends
in perfect health. rheumatism, neural
gia, stomach, heart, liver, kidney, blood
and skin diseases and bladder troubles
disappear as by magic. Headaches. back
aches, nervousness, fevers, consumption,
coughs, colds, asthma, catarrh, bronchi-
tbs and all affections of the throat, lungs
or any vital rgans are easily overcome
in a space of time that is simply mar
velous.
Partial paralysis. locomotor ataxia,
dropsy, govt, scrofula and piles are
quickly and permanently removed. 1t
purifes the entire system, blood and It's
sues, restores normal nerve power. cir
culai 'on and a state of perfect health is
produced at once. To the doctor all sys-
TENS are alike and equally affected by
this great Elixir of Life" Send for the
remedy today. 1t is free to every suf-
ferer. State what you want to be cured
or and the sure remedy for it will be
sent you free by return mail.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-03-22
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION NOTES

Six boys were selected to assist our
pastor, Father Mandalari, in the cele-
bration of the services for holy week
commencing on Palm Sunday. They
are now practicing the reading of their
parts. Sometime during the ensuing
week the boys will have a thorough re-
hearsal in order to be well prepared to
read before the congregation in the
Immaculate Conception church, their
efforts won't prove a failure. So far
the boys are doing very nicely and our
pastor is greatly pleased.
On last Monday morning the high
grade boys were the joyful recipients
of a welcome visit from Father Man
dalari, S. j.. who presented them with
a splendid Whiteley machine which he
had attached to n of the school room
door frames. and told the boys it was
put there for their special use and ben.
eft. On the principle that "a little non.
sense now and then is relished by the
wisest men," the Rev. Father thinks
a little gymnastic exercise, when il
does not seriously interfere with theiI
studies is good for the boys, physically
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-03-22
MERCHANT SHOT.
Wife of a Blind Engineer Shoots La
Junta Merchant.

Wife of a Blind Engineer Shoots La
Junta Merchant.
Mrs. G. N. Plasson, wife of the blind
engineer who keeps a little cigar store
at La Junta, Colo, fired three shots at
j. H. Simonton, a prosperous grocery
man and old resident of that place.
Mr.. Simonton had left his room in
the Central block and was starting to
ward the stairway when he heard
someone behind him in the hall. I'M
mediately there was the report of a
revolver. The bullet entered his right
leg just above the ankle and went
through his foot. He turned to see
who had fired the shot, and took a step
when two more shots followed. These
went wild and embedded themselves
in the wall.
Mr.. Simonton says he saw Mrs. Plas-
son with the revolver in her hand
She ran down the back stairway and
out into the park, where she was ar
rested by Night Marshal Rose. She
still had the revolver grasped in her
hand. Three chambers were empty
and the hammer had snapped on two
more shells, but they had missed fire
Mrs. Plasson was taken to the county
Jail.
She will make no statement what
ever, and will neither acknowledge oil
deny that she did the shooting. She Is
about As years of age and has two
grown daughters.
Mr.. Simonton was carried into hi!
room. where a physician dressed thu
wound. He claims that tie woman
has been trying to extort money from
him by blackmail.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-03-22

and mentally. as it helps to drive that
tired feeling" just as prevalent among
as it is among the Weary
Willies." To say the Soys are pleased
would be putting it mildly. They are
just crazy over this new jaggled dis
traction and cannot find words to ex-
press their gratitude in fitting terms
to our kind pastor.
Father Mandalari, at the request of
the larger boys. granted a vacation of
an hour and forty-five minutes of their
usual school time in order to give them
an opportunity to celebrate St. Pat
rick's day in a way preferable.
Preparations are being made by
Branch No. 37S, c. X. of A., to give a
great social dance and supper some
time after Easter.
st. Berchman's Altar society was to
have an examination in Latin on the
18th inst, but the event coming on st.
Patrick's day it was indefinitely ad-
journed. The boys r studying hard,
each n trying to reach the goal
where a beautiful prize is awaiting the
victor. Stir up boys. Who gets there
first?"
Branch No. 37S, G. X. of A., held its
regular meeting on Monday night. al
which we are told another beneficiary
member and two lady social members
were enrolled. 1t looks likely there
will be a big blow out before long tc
celebrate the branch's numerical pro
gress.