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Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1902-06-20

M. M. Waugh, former editor
OF the Keytesville Signal, is un-
der strong suspicion of having
stolen 5000 from Earl Robinson
OF Sumner Saturday night. Earl
sold some hogs to Mr.. Brown
and was paid 5000 for them
Saturday afternoon. Waugh
told Earl he believed he would
go home with him and Stay all
night, to which Earl assented.
The next morning Waugh arose
and left the house before Earl.
When Earl got up he found his
money was gone. Waugh hired
team and drove to Mendon and
bought ticket to Kansas City
for which he presented in pay
ment 500 bill. It is claimed that
Waugh had no money of his ow n
and that a friend had paid his
fare from Chillicothe to Sumner
only few hours previous to the
theft of Robinson's money. We
presume the prosecution of
Waugh depends upon whether or
not his relatives make good the
loss to Robinson. Waugh's
father is in Emporia, Kas., and
the supposition is that "Murph"
has gone to see his papa, but
this part of the story is only con-
lecture.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1902-06-20

shortly after the owners return
from his noon meal, and he at
once suspicioned the Hawkins
boy OF the theft and kept watch
over the suspect. Robert went to
Agee Bros store to buy some
clothes, where he exhibited a SIS
bill. Mr.. Richardson recovered
the money, and proceeded to
dress the youthful thief down
with a board. If Robt. has lad
anything to eat since, he has
probably taken his refreshments
without sitting down as a matter
OF comfort to his physical struc-
ture.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1902-06-20
Roll of Honor.

The following friends have
done the agreeable during the
past week by either becoming
new subscribers or by renewing
their subscription to the COURIER.
May heaven bless 'em.
NEW SUBSCRIBERS.
A. J. Miller, DR.. A 3. Talbot,
Jasper Zimmerman, Julius Sturrn,'
T. j. Marshall, J. VI. Glenn,
j. NJ. Bunk, James Kendall,
E. B. Kellogg, P. T. Smith,
A. L. Ashley, Miss Mollie Enyeart
RENEWALS.
Will Rehlng, A L Friesz,
H. j. Brandt, Louis 7. Brandt,
w. j. McCurry, R.A. kelliker,
E. S. Allen, Rev. c. De Weese,
w. H. Owen, O. T. Scott,
Geo Blakely, H. B Fridley,
CIV Leonard, DIR. H. T. Garnett,
Dr. A. J. SebrinS, j. s. Packhan,
r. K. Wright, j. T. Payne, eel.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1902-06-20
The Criminal Calendar.

W. 5. Shlpp and Lee Trlplett
pleaded guilty before Justice J.
P. Guillod of Triplett to the
charge of assaultlng John An
derson, darkey, and were fined
SIS, each, and costs.
Frank Jared, looked upon the
wine when it was red and gave
its color in the cup last Friday,
and, as a consequence, became
drunk and disorderly. He was
gathered in by City Marshal Tis-
dale and taken before Mayor Ed
wards. who assessed a fine of
$3.50 and costs against the Of
fender, which was subsequently
paid.
Eddie Smith, col, was arrested
by City Marshal Tisdale last
Friday on two charges, those of
being drunk and disorderly and
carrying concealed weapons in
the shape of a razor. Eddie
was tried by a jury in Mayor Ed
wards court Wednesday night
on the former charge and aoquit-
ted. The concealed weapon case
is set for trial before Justice D.
H. Hancock tomorrow.
Robt. Hawkins, a colored boy
who had been a kind of roust-
about in j. o. Richardson drug
store in Keytesville, stole S5 from
the safe while Mr.. Richardson
was at dinner Thursday of last
week. The money was missed
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1902-06-20
Letter List.

ACCtCI AlSb.
The following is list Of un-
claimed letters in the Keytesville,
Mo-, post-office June 20, 1902:
Jesse Adams, John Ewing,
Miss Lbbes, Miss Pearl Minor,
Till Paschen, John Perkins,
Mrs. j. P. Wilkerson.
When calling for the above let
ters please say "advertised.'
w. G.. GAsToN, P. NJ.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1902-06-20
MRS. WILLIS WILL.

CAST OF CHARACTERS
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1902-06-20
Ring Off, Please!

The Marshall Citizen declares
that they tell on a telephone girl
there or young lady who eitheris
now or used to be a ''hello
dame," and handsome young
clerk in one of the commercial
Establishments of Marshall that
recently while they, being en-
gagged, were spooning and speak
ing of the happy days to come
they became very confidential
about their ideas of welded life.
The young man said he wanted
her to be happy every minute of
her married life. She said :"Yes!
yes!" and clung to him still
closer, and then he went on to
develop his ideas and said a wife
was always happiest when she
was busy and that he hoped to
arrange for her to occupy every
minute of her time from the mo-
ment she got up to make the fire
in the morning to-but she in
terrupted him by springing to
her feet with blazing eyes and
thrusting at him her finger with
the engagement diamond on it
"Ring off, please" she said
sternly. 81 find you have con-
nected with the wrong number -
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1902-06-20
Union sunday-school Picnic,

Keytesville have decided to give
a union Sunday school picnic.
The committee appointed to
perfect all arrangements for the
affair met at the residence of j.
C. Crawley last Friday night,
and reported as follows:
Report of the committee ap-
pointed by the four Sunday
schools of Keytesville to arrange
for a Sunday school picnic:
TME:-Friday, June 81, 1902.
PLAcE:-Applegate's grove.
COMMITTEE ON GROUNDS -.
Warner Ford and j. j. Moore.
This committee is to have the
grounds cleared, lay seats, ar
range swings and procure ice
water. Of course the manual
labor part is to be done by hired
help.
COMMITTEE ON DINNER Mrs.
C. A. Chapman, Mrs. W. G.
Agee, Mrs. Kate Tooley, Mrs.
Ann White, Mrs. w. D. Vaughan,
Mrs. J. D. Cunningham, Mrs. j.
j. Moore, Mrs. M. B. Hunt.
This committee must have en-
tire charge of the arrangements
for dinner, the spreading and
serving of it. They are expected
to appoint assistants in the mat
ter of mattresses.
DINNER TRANSPORTATION CON-
MITTEE:-J. B. Robertson and 0.
P. Ray.
This committee is to go around
and gather up the well-filled
baskets from all the families in
town who attend the picnic and
h aul them down to and back from
the grounds. Those who desire
to be so called on will greatly
accommodate this committee by
notifying it Thursday before
the picnic. This committee may
employ hired assistant and the
wagon.
FINANCE COMMITTEE: j. j..
Moore and O. B. Anderson.
It is estimated that the expens-
es of this picnic will at be at
least $50 or more, which amount
should be in hand before the day
of the picnic. The picnic is OF
interest to nearly everyone in
town and doubtless this able COM
mittee will easily raise the
necessary funds.
COMMITTEE ON PROGRAM w.
w. Hancock.
The program will consist OF
minute talks to the children
by the pastors of of the different
churches and several familiar
songs.
CHAIRMAN OF THE OCCASION =
Judge H. G.. Minter.
All the Sundays schools are tC
form in line and march down tC
the grounds in a body. Only
those who are physic ally unable
to participate in the parade vii
be allowed transportation. Trans
; portation will be furnished fo1
. the return trip. 1t is hoped t.
have the parade or line of marcl
as complete as possible, tina
: non Sunday school goers, seeing
tP mighty army of boys ant
{ 8, men and women who dc
go, 10 Sunday school, will refiec
seriously upon the matter ant
decide to join some Sunday
, school.
, 1t is suggested that each Sun
3 day-school appoint COMMITTEE
: to extend a personal invitation tt
i. everyone in anyway connected
with thier respective churches o
Sunday schools, the acceptance
of the invitation carrying with i
the obligation to bring a we'll
filled basket. 1t will be boil
pleasant and profitable to tn
Sunday-school work to hav'
everyone in town invited, and,
possible, attend.
Faithfully YOURS.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1902-06-20

Probate Pointers.

Probate Pointers.
First settlement of J. w. In
gram, administrator of the estate
of Jane Kelly, approved.
~
Inventory and appraisement of
Maria Stewart, administrative of
the estate of John Stewart, de-
ceased, approved.
T. J. Folkens, administrator of
the estate of Folkens & Folkens,
presents sale bill of personal
property, which is examined and
approved. Total amount of sale,
81, ,O48.65.
/. W. w. Daily, guardian and
curator of Cassie McCue, pre-
sents receipt from county treas
urer for balance shown on final
settlement, and guardian and GU
rator is discharged.
~.
On application Of Udora Rim
ger, widow Of Frank P. Ringer,
deceased, it is ordered that she
be and is hereby appointed ad-
ministratrix of the estate Of
Frank P. Ringer. Bond in the
sum Of $4,000 approved, with
Edwin Knight. George w. Riley
and Harvey A. Ringer as securi-
ties.
O. P. Ray, guardian and GU
rator of Robt. A. Long, presents
his final settlement, and said es-
tate having been fully settled
and guardian having paid ward
balance in full, said guardian
| and curator is discharged. Same
as to O. P. Ray as guardian and
curator of the heirs of J. W.
S mith and the estate of Zarilda
Mott, deceased.
On application Of Robt. DON
aldson it is ordered that he be
and he is hereby appointed
guardian and curator of the per-
sons and estates of Wallace B.
and Grover E. Ware, the said
Wallace B. Ware being over IA
&years of age and making choice
Of said Donaldson to become his
guardian. Bond in the sum o1
81, 700 approved, with Fred Lamt
4 and Geo. D. Copeland as securi.
ties.
; ~
!; On application of Udora Ringer
the mother of Chas. c., Laur:
", Vita B., Ruby F., Ledru G
and Harley E. K. Ringer, mino
heirs of Frank P. Ringer, de-
ceased, the said Chas. G.. Ringe
being over IA years Of age am
making choice of Harvey A. Rim
ger to become the guardian of hi
, estate, it is ordered that the sait
Harvey A. Ringer be and he i
hereby appointed guardian o
; the estate of all of said minors
; Bond in the sum Of 1900 ap
proved, with Udora Ringer
Martin O. Stoner and G.. De
Weese as securities.
Susan G. Redman, administra
triX of the estate Of John r
Redman, deceased, shows to tn
} court that said John r. Redmal
: died siezed and possessed, among
other personal property, of fiv
} shares of the capital stock Of tn
7 Farmers bank Of Charlton coun
; ty Of the par value of S1O0, each
; and that she believes it would b
for best interest of said estate. a
, we'll as the distributors thereof t.
| make sale of said bank stock
l And the court, having full,
heard and inquired into the mat
ter, doth find that the best inter
est of all concerned would b
, Sl1hSeryad hv makinp S,1ch sale
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1902-06-20

I am closing out at cost all
trimmed and untrimmed hats to
clear up spring and sum AMER
stock. l still have some good
values LETT. Come in and a
bargain.
MRS. c.. p. VANDIyER,
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1902-06-20

1t is further ordered that she
make report of her proceedings
herein to this court.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-03-20
of plunder?" asked Senator

purpose of plunder?" asked Senator
Patterson.
made up largely of robbers. yes. :
responded General Otis.
When you We're communicating
with Aguinaldo," inquired Senator
Patterson. las the general in command
of the Filipino forces, did you at heart
believe him TO be robber and a
looter?"
General Otis declared he did not say
Aguinaldo was a robber and a looter.
He characterized him as much better
than the majority of the Fflpinos In
money matters he believed Aguinaldo
strictly honest, and then. bringing his
fist down on the table and speaking
with great emphasis, the general said.
I'm duplicity he has few equals
Senator Patterson made q separate
remark that Aguinaldo had "a good
many illustrious colleagues"
Asked by Senator McComas about
the assassination of General Luna,
General Otis said there was no doubt
that this was Aguinaldos act.
My opinion of justice" remarked
Senator Patterson, lis that you should
bring here the man who is accused OF
assassination"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-03-20
Miles May Toll Things.

Washington, March 20.-There may
be something interesting disclosed in
the session today of the senate military
committee when Gen. Miles appears in
opposition to Secretary Roots bill for
consolidating the staff departments and
creating n general staff. Aside from
Gen. Miles technical objections to the
provisions of the Root bill. 1T is quite
possible that he will be led to declare
that he has been ignored in nearly
everything the war department has un-
certaken for the army. The rebuff he
received from the president on account
of his suggestions for pacfying the
Philippine islands is only one instance
of the manner in which Gen. Miles has
been ignored. In preparing the Root
bill. for instance, he was not consulted
and the first knowledge he had of it's
contents was when the daily papers
printed an abstract of the bill.
1t is possible, too. that some interest
ing questions will be asked Gen. Miles
in regard to his Philippine policy. II he
were to be pressed for replies to direct
questions it would be found that he has
u good deal of sympathy with the Fill
pinos and that he regards the war in
the islands as Unnecessary
His scheme for paciflcation was not
warlike in character On the contrary
he hoped to end the fighting by taking
Cubans and Porto Ricans to the Philip
pines and bringing to this country for
an object lesson hundred or two
Tilipinos
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-03-20
VETERAN EDUCATOR is DEAD.
James II. Fairchild, for SO Years Presi
dent of Oberlin, Passes Away.

James n. FairchIld, tor IS Years PreSl
dent of Oberlin, Passes Away.
Oberlin, o., March 20.-James FL
Fairchild, who for sixty eight years has
been connected with Oberlin College
and for thirty three years was its pres
ident, died at 1890 o'clock yesterday
His term of service probably exceeds
that of any ether college official in the
United States.
Mr.. Fairchild was 81 years old. He
was born in Stockbridge, Mass, and in
1878, when he was less than year Old,
his parents removed to Brownhelm, Lo-
rain county, Ohio, village ten miles
northwest of Aberlin. The trip from
Albany to Cleveland took four weeks.
The journey from Buffalo to Cleveland
was made in the Walk the Water,
the first steamer to carry passengers
across Lake Erie.
Mr.. Fairchild, after attending high
school at Elyria, entered Oberlin in
1884. working his way thru college and
being graduated in 1888. He was APP
pointed a tutor, soon afterward became
a member of the executive committee,
and later was chosen president. He re-
signed that Office IN 1889, alter having
built up the college from a struggling
and poor institution to q fiouri5hing
school with handsome buildings and
property worth over s1,000,000. Since
1880 MIR. Fairchild had occupied the
chair of systematic theology.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-03-20
WILL DIVIDE MILLIONS
End OF Litigation Over the Will
OF the late Millionaire
j. 6. Fair.
Court Sets Aside the Will and
Orders the Fortune
Divided.
Estate Worth $40, 900, 600 Will Be
Divided Among the
Children.

San Francisco, March Boy a de
preme court the last obstacle to the
distribution of the $20.OO0,O00 estate OF
James G. Fair is removed and the en-
| tire property of the bonanza king viii!
soon be in the hands of his three chill
dren, Charles l.. Fair, Mrs Herman
Oelrichs and Mrs. w. x. Vanderbilt,
Jr.
| The effect of this decision is to pen
the way for the final division of the
property. Yesterdays opinion declares
the trust clause of the Fair will invalid
so far as it relates to the personal
property, which is valued at about
900.
By former decision the trust which
was reposed in w. S. Goodfellow,
James S. Angus, Louis c. Bresse and
Thomas c.. Crothers was invalidated
so far as it related to the real prop
erty, which was ordered distributed.
The trustees contended, however, that
this decision did not extend in effect
to the personal property. This conten-
ton is upset by the courts ruling.
James G. Fair died about seven years
ago. He had will drawn which was
referred to scores of the best lawyers
in this state, and was by them pro-
nounced invulnerable. 1t provided
that his entire estate at his death
should go into the hands of trustees.
who were to control the property dur
ing the life of his three children.
The heirs were to have only the in
come from the immense property, but
after the last of them had died the es-
tate was to be divided between the
children of Mrs. Oelrichs and Mrs.
Vanderbilt Altho Charles was to have
a share in the income during his life.
his heirs were to have no part of the
bonanza kings wealth. The million
aire was displeased with his sons
choice of wife, and took this means
to cut him off.
This will has been torn to pieces by
the courts, and the property goes at
once to the children.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-03-20
WANTS THE BONDS INCREASED
st. Louis Officials Fear Another In
dicted Councilman Has Flown.

ST. Louis Officials Fear Another In
dicted Councilman Has Flown.
ST. Louis, March 20.-Charles Kratz,
who was indicted for alleged bribery in
connection with the suburban franchise
bill, which was pending in the munich
pal assembly while he was a member
Of the city council. has been out of the
city for ten days and his present
whereabouts are. unknown. Circuit At
torney Folk yesterday moved that. his
bond be increased from $4,000 to $780,
900. and the court notified the bonds
men and attorneys of Kratz that un-
less they can give good reason for
his prolonged absence from the city
that bond will be increased as re-
quested by Mr.. Folk, who fears repe-
tition of the Murrell flight to Mexico.
Murrell, eN-speaker of the house of del
egates, also under indictment for
bribery, failed to appear in court when
his case was called for trial yesterday.
1t is known that he is now in Mexico.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-03-20
QUINCY DEsPERADo CAUGHT.
Young MuIatto confesses to Assault.


Young MuIatto confesses to Assault
ing Five Girls.
Quincy, ILL.,. March 20.-The police
have captured Sayles, the mulatto boy
who has terrorized the northeastern
portion of the city for the last three
weeks. He has confessed to assault
ing no less than five girls. Altho the
arrest was kept quiet for fear of a
mob, it has become known in the city
and there are mutterings whenever the
subject is mentioned. The father of
one of the girls said yesterday that
he would kill his daughters assailant
on sight, and armed himself for that
purpose. When he was told last night
that Sayles was in the city prison he
Immediately started for there with the
evident intention of carrying out his
threat. He was disarmed by the police
but says he will have satisfaction.
An extra detail of police is guarding
the city prison, which is in the base
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-03-20
ROOSEVELT LEARNING JuJuTsu
President Said to Be Studying Japa-
nese Art of Self Defense.

Boston, Mass, March 20--While con-
gress is wrestling with the proposition
to pass bill to protect the president
Theordore Roosevelt is learning the art
of "jujutsu" as an additional means OF
self protection.
When it Is remembered that the pres
ident is physically a powerful man
that he can box with the best amateurs
that he is highly skilled in all kinds OF
wrestling, that he knows "savate,' the
French art of boxing with the feet-it
viii bee seen that, when he has mas
tered the art OF self defense only
taught to the mobiles of Japan, he will
be an unsafe man for any one to tackle
unless the attack comes thru treachery
rs The news that Professor John j.
O'Brien is teacheing the method of
killing without mark" (the English
of "embokkwai') was a surprise here,
where Professor OBrien has long been
known only as the teacher of that art
in America.
O'Brien was for ten years Chief of
Police of Nagasaki, the port where
more desperate characters abound than
any other In the east. He was so popu-
lar there that he was initiated into the
order of "Embokkwai," the sole purpose
of which was to teach, perpetuate, and
protect the secrets of "jujutsu.'
In it strength counts for little. Skill,
quickness of hand and eye a strong
hand grip, with the knowledge of the
holds, makes a comparatively weak
man a match for man vastly superior
in Drawn and weight.
The art is redolent of eastern cruelty,
except for the fact that it is intended
primarily for defense. 1t Is, however,
speaking militarily, defensive, often
siVe.
Experts can do fearful things; by 1t
arms can be broken, bones wrenched
from sockets, backs shattered, the
heavy bones of the leg fractured like
pipe stems, and even the neck broken
Weapons are useless no defense is pos
sible.
It's work is so quick and sudden that
ii lacks all the elements of the spec
atcular, and when exemplified upon the
stage it is always a frost" The
spectators see a big, powerful man
walking or rushing toward man, slen-
DER, erect, Sleady, ana WatcHlui a
quick movement and the big man is
writhing in pain on the floor or is so
badly hurt that nature mercifully sends
him relief.
Except that a score can be handled
as quickly as they come there is moth
ing to be seen. 1t is weird, and seems
half eastern magic, or what skeptical
Americans call "a fake" But no man
who ever met master of the art ever
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-03-20
PROSPECTS FOR A STRIKE.
General Walk Out Among the Anthra
cite Miners Seems Probable.


Shamokin. Pa, March 20.-Prospects
of general strike being ordered among
the anthracite coal miners are increas-
ing each day. There are 10000 men
employed in the hard coal fields. Their
wages average from So to 81 day, ac-
cording to abilities, as piece work or
the tonnage system prevails. The av-
erage price paid in the region is s2.03
per ton.
These miners dig about 100000 tons
of coal each month. The anthracite
coal operators contend that the soft
coal miners are seeking to have the an
thracite miners strike so they can Sc
cure much OF the trade.
The districts that will be affected by
a strike, If ordered. are known as the
Wyoming, Lehigh and Schuylkill re-
gions, and cover the counties of Carbon,
Columbia, Dauphin, Lackawanna, Luz
zerne, Northumberland Schuyll1ill and
Susquehanna.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-03-20
FIST FIGHT FOR GIRLS FAVOR
Aspirants Battle for Two Hours and
Finally Roll Into Ditch.

Hartford City, Ind, March 2O.-John
Kane, bartender, and Edwin O'Brien,
a glass worker, fought fistic duel in
the woods east of town yesterday to de-
eide who should court Miss Nettie Hoff-
man, aged 10 and pretty. Each had his
seconds and there was a referee. For
two hours they fought like bulldogs.
Finally they clinched and in falling
rolled down a steep embankment into
a big ditch half filled with water. BY
this time both men We're almost ex-
hausted, but neither would cry enough,
tho blood flowed freely from the terrible
cuts in their faces and hands. O'Brien
finally gained an advantage by holding
ISane's head under water. Both were
almost drowned when pulled out of the
water. The principals to the affair have
been arrested.