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Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1903-09-25

JUDGE JOHN II. ALTER.

judge John II. After. aged II years,
10 months and II days died At his
home near Eiy,ryicw at 2:3O o'clock
Monday morning. the main cause of
his death being heart failure, while he
had been suffering more or less with
lung trouble for several months previ-
Gu, 10 his death.
judge After was one Of the best
known men among the older residents
OF Morgan county, and while he had
entered Il large tract Of land previously
hc did not become a permanent resi-
dent AT his present home until ls72.
He was born IN Prussia, Germany, in
1881, and came to the United States
with his parents, landing at New Or
leans in 1913. Immediately the family
came to ST. Louis and later he started
out to do Tor himself. In August 1883
he entered 800 acres of land rear Riv-
crvicw in this county, but lived in
Monitcau and Saline counties in the
meantime. Mr.. After added TO his es-
tate from time to time until he pos
sc5scd IA large body of land, most Of
which he devoted to stock raising.
In lsGl when the rebellion broke out
he identified himself with the Confed-
crate cause and enlisted in Gen. Prices
army, and after the fight at Lexington
returned home disabled from sickness.
in lsG3 he again enlisted under Cen
eral Shelby, where he served with dis
tinction until the var closed.
He was married in 1856 TO Catherine
tn +, union. In 1870 his wife died. In
1872 he married Miss Mamie Norfcet
to which union five children were
born. Two Of the first marriage and
three of the second preceded him IN
death.
Judge After vas a man Of wonder
full intellect and was thoroughly con
%versant with the early history Of tn,
state. lie owned two volumes Of his
tory Of the wal published in 1856
which contained the first accurate Con
federate and Federal records created
during the years up to its publication
DIR. A. q. Williams, of this city who
was at Mr.. ALTERS bedside when dealt
relieved him, was dcputized to presen'
the two valuable volumes TO the Con
fcderatc Historical Society. Deceased
was n man OF ability, courage and hon
est principles. He was public spirited
and held strong views on all importan
affairs. In lss9 he was elected as
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1903-09-25

homestead near Slower and taken the
aged mother. Sophia Anna knoop was
born Oct. 18th, 1896, in the village of
Icvcn, Kingdom Of Hanover, Germany.
Here she spent her early childhood. In
ls45 She came with her parents to st.
Louis, Mo-, by way Of New Orleans.
After about II years residence in st.
Louis the family moved to Lake Creek,
Morgan county, which became her
home until lSjG when she was married
to the late c. II. Knoop and came with
him to the present homestead near
Slower, and here she lived until her
death. Three brothers and two sisters
survive her, William Schlcusing at
Moberly, John Schlcusing AT lonia,
Henry Schlcusing at Smithton, Mrs.
Mary Tcepcn at Kansas City, kan,
Mrs. Mary Marguerite kahrs at Clifton
City. or eleven children born, four
sons and daughter, survive her and
mourn her death.
Dying at the age of g. years, her
children had hoped to have her with
them for several years yet. Up until
"a few days before her death she had
enjoyed good health and seemed strong.
She felt kccnly the loss of her late hus
band and when sickness came, disap-
pointed her children and friends by
giving up this life struggle in the hope
Of meeting him in the better land. She
was IA good Christian woman, n rcEu-
lar attendant and member of the Ger
man NJ. T. Church mean Pyrlnont.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1903-09-25
PROCTOR.

Little Mabel Roe is on the sick list.
Mr.. Routcn Of Miller county was in
this vicinity last week.
Mr.. Ettcr was in this neiglsborhood
buying cattle last week.
Miss Grace Wallin was the gus, of
Miss Maggie Earnest Sunday.
Geo, HALEY and wife made Il bust
ness trip 70 Versailles last Monday.
Proctor school is progressing nicely
under the management Of Prof. Hoycc.
Houston Campbell Of Buffalo at.
tended preaching at this place Sunday.
Littleton Ivy and wife of Crittenden
attended preaching at this place last
Sunday.
Mrs. iioyce and Mrs. w. ID. Roe were.
guests of Mrs. Chas. Ensmingcr last
Monday.
j.. NJ. and J. $. Earnest visited rela-
tiyes in Wilson Bend the latter part
Of last week.
Mr.. ana Mrs. John Wilson spent /;
portion Of last week in Vcrsai lie. tn,
guests If relatives.
Mrs. j. w. Roe and Miss Grace Wal,
lin went to Versailles last Monda,
where Miss Grace will remain anc
visit friends a few weeks.
Rev. Mcknight filled his regular APP
pointmcnt at Proctor church sunday
The people were well pleased TO hay,
him returned for another year.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1903-09-25
Bought Lake Leonard

Announcement was made Saturday
morning that Lake Leonard had been
purchased by the Missouri Pacific. The
deal includes the lake, pump-housc,
mains, ice houses, boats, bath house,
the wooded tract Of land On the north
side of the lake and II strip Of ground
or the south side 49, feet in width
which takes in the office. rcfrcshmcut
stand, etc, says the Pleasant MN
Times, The property, which covers al
together 81 acres, is sold to Geo. J..
Gould, AS trustee for the Missouri
Pacific. Mr.. Sheets, superintendent Of
the Missouri Pacific bridge and build
ing department represented Mr.. GouId
in the transaction. The sum OF 81. 900
has been paid Mr.. Leonard in order TO
bind the bargain; total consideration.
balance to be paid when abstracts are
accepted, is 100000.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1903-09-25

Secretary John liachmeistcr, Of the
St. Louis Fair association, has our
thanks for press courtcsics during the
great exhibition this year. The Fair
begins October 8 and continues one
week. There is already great demand
for space at the Fair and more concce-
sions will be granted this year than
ever has been given out at any prcvi-
Gus exhibition. The exhibits Will be
larger, the stock finer and the attrac-
tiOnh grandcr than even before. Keen
competition will be attracted to the
Fair because the management have
offered prizes To the amount Of S3O,-
600. The agricultural, implement, vchi-
Gle, fruit, grain and vegetable depart
ments will be filed to their utmost
capacity, while free exhibitions of cx-
pert artists in every line will amusc
the patrons.
The races will be high class each
day and will be varied to suit all
tastes in that line, while ample accom-
modations for all who visit the big
Fair have been made on tn. grounds.
The illustrated catalogue, with the
history of the Association since 1856,
has just been published and contains
four beautiful half-tonc pictures of
live stock prize winners at the Fair:
,1p., a. ,,.n,,.. ,,..,,. t I,..I,. l. -,
the Fair Grounds. This is one Of the
handsomcst publications ever issued
by this Association, and a copy Of same
will be sent To any address on applica'
ton To John Hachmeister, Secretary,
st. Louis, Mo.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1903-09-25
JUDGE u. q. BDWLIS.

EX-County Judge Is G. l!owlin died
saillcs at 3 o'clock Wednesday morn
ing, at the age of ~ years. The M
of death was complications which were
partially accustomed through injuries
he received three weeks ago while
making "A trip to Moniteau county at
which time his team ran away and he
was thrown from his buggy, while his
advanced years aided in Fastening
death.
Judge Bowlin vas another OF Nor
gan county's old citizens, having colnc
here from MOnitcau county soon after
the civil war and has beer engaged in
farming during his entire residence
here. He served W. terms AS Judge
Of the County Court, while he was al
ways active in public affairs and was
highly esteemed by all who knew him.
He leaves a wife and several sons and
daughters. He had been a member OF
the Baptist Church for many years.
The funeral was held from his home
at 10 O'Clock yesterday morning, con
Quoted under the auspices Of Versailles
Masonic Lodge of which deceased was
a member, interment taking place at
Hopewell cemetery. The family and
other relatives have the deep sympa.
thy Of this community in their hour OF
sorrow.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1903-09-25
MRS. SOPHIA ANNA KNOOP.

Mrs. Sophia A. Knoop, aged 81 years,
died Tuesday morning, September Il,
1903, at her home near Slower, her dis
ease being congestion Of the brain. The
funeral occurred at Hinken cemetery
Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock, Rev.
Ahrnes Of the German M. L. Church
conducting the services,
Within II few months the angel OF
death has again visited the Knoop
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1903-09-25
Raised From the Dead.

c. w. Lands, Porter" for the Orien.
tal Hotel. Chanutc, Kan, says: II
know what it wss to suffer with ncu-
ralgia, deed ! did, and | got II bottle Of
BaIlard's Snow Liniment and | was
raised from the dead ! tried To get
some more, but before | had 'deposcd'
of my bottle, | was cured entirely. |
am tcliin' dc truth too, " 25c, soc and 81
at Wittcn Drug Co.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1903-09-25
Meeting Of Christian Church

All members of the Christian Church
are requested to attend II business
meeting Of the Congregation at the
Church next Sunday at 4 o'clock. Mat
tiers OF Importance to the Congregation
To be considered.
A. l.. Ross, Clerk.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1903-09-25
ORDER OF PUBLICATION.

STATE OF MISSOURI,
COUNTY OF MoRGAN. SIS
In the Circuit Court, December Term,
1903.
Ernest II, HIllyard, Plaintiff.
vs..
Erastus II. Smith and Sarah a. Smith, hi
wife, if living. or if dead then the I'm.
known heirs, dcvisccs or grantees OF
Erastus II. Smith and Sarah a. Smith
Sarah l.. Miller, II living, or if dead
then the unknown heirs, dcvisecs or
grantees Of the said Sarah l.. Miller, De
PENDANTS.
Order of Publication.
At this day comes the plaintiff herein,
by hi, attorney, AID files his petition and
affidavit, alleging, among other thing,
that defendants ncrcin arc not residents
Of the State OF Missouri: and that tho
said ErastuS II. Smith and Sarah y
Smith, il living. or if dead, then the uu
known heirs, dcviscc, or grantees of the
SAID ErHstus II. Smith and Sarah a
Smith are interested IN the subject mattur
OF TINS action, that If the said Erastus II.
Smith nui Sarah \. Smith are now de.
ceased, the names OF their heirs, dcvisCcs
or grantees cannot be inserted herein for
the reason That they arc Unknown TO this
pIllntlN Ihat the said Sarah l.. Miller, If
| living, If dead then her unknown heir
ucvIsccs or grantees are Interested in the
subject matter of this action, that if the
SAID Sarah i. Miller Is now deceased tho
names of her hoirs, dcvisccs or grantees
cannot be inserted herein Tor the reason
that they are unknown to this plaintiff
Wherefore, IL is ordered by the tlcri IN
vacation, that said defendants be notified
by publication that plaintiff has com
ncnccd "A suit against them IN THIS court,
the object, and general nature of which is
10 obtain II decree Of titiH, divcsting dc
PENDANTS Of all right, title, interest and
clam IN and u tho following described
lands, tO-wit:
Tue north west quarter of the south
west quarter of Section Zen OO) ia Town
ship Forty-One (4D Range Seventeen 90,
aud vciting the SAINT IN plaintiff by liml
tdilon, and that unless the said defendants
be and appear at this Court, at the next
term thereof, to be begun and holden at
the Court House in the city of Versailles,
IN said County, on the IAN DAY Of Dcccln.
bcr next, and ON or before the first day of
said term, If tho term shall so long con
~tIuuc and If not, then on or before thu
last day of said t~crm-anSwcr or plead to
the petition in said cause, tho same will
De taken as confessed, and judgment will
DC rendered ACCORDINGLY.
And II is further ordered, that "a copy
hereof he published, according to law, Ia
the Morgan County Democrat, n weekly
newspaper. puhiisncd in Morgan County,
for four weeks successfully, tho last in.
~scrtion to be nj least 30 days before the
said llth dav Of December, 1873.
w. 6. TnoMAs Circuit Clcrk.
4 True cops from the Record.
Witness my hand, and the seal
SEAL. }uf the Circuit Court Of Morgan
County, this 2sth day oi August,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-21
GOVERNOR SPOKE.
Strawberry Festival At Broadway Methodist
Church Last Evening.

A strawberry festival was given under
the auspices OF the Mems club OF the
Broadway Methodist church last evening,
about 300 people partaking of the feast
of strawberries.
Supper was cerved from $3.50 TO g. Gov
ernor Garvin was introduced shortly af-
ter 8 O'Clock and spoke for nearly an
hour upon The Mistake OF Modern Civ
jlization'
He gave thoughtful and careful ex-
position OF the single tax theory which
held the closest attention OF his audience
and was warmly applauded at its close.
The governor explained the single tax
system and advanced some very novel ar
guments. though several I'm the audience
at the governors 3 invitation asked several
questions at the close of his speech.
The debate became quite animated
Rev l.. +. Dunham, Rev. j. +. Cooper
and Rev Fred W. Coleman differing
with the governor.
One interesting question propounded
was WHO would own all the land, the
State or the United States?" The govern
or answered In reply. There would be
no change in ownership. The titles would
remain I'm the possession OF individuals,
but the effect OF the increased tax OF
land would be the same as II the owners
were simply paying rent to the state
The Estro Trio furnished music during
the evening. all of their numbers being
nnely rendered and exciting much favor
able comment The trio consists OF Miss
Virginia Boyd Anderson, violinist; Miss
Mabel Earle williams. pianist, and Miss
Aellen Grant 'celloist.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-21
WANTS $4,000 DAMAGES.
Mrs. Jane HenneSsey Sues East Providence
for $4,000 Damages

The town of East Providence. through
It's treasurer. David s. Ray. has been
made defendant i'm suit for 5000 DANA
ges brought by Jane Iennessey. admin
istratrix. in the common pleas division
Of the Supreme court.
Mrs. Hennessey as ADMINISTRATIVE OF
the estate of her husband. Moses Hen
ncssey. lately deceased is a resident Of
East Providence and she alleges that by
reason OF certain repairs and alterations
made by the town on Purchase street.
the surface water is discharged into prop
erty which liz part of the estate.
She claims that during rains such n
quantity of water In discharged rs TO
flood the land.
The barn situated on the premises has
also been flooded. according to the plain
tins statements, and rendered damp
making 1t OF less value and harder to
let.
She states also that much expense has
been caused IN clearing the place from
water and she sues TO recover. Cooney
and Cahill are the attorneys for the
plaintiff.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-21
FINANCIAL NEWS
BULLS AND BEARS.

Wall Street. May 2l-The reduction Of
the Bank OF England discount rate gave
strength TO the American department in
London I'm common with the general
stock market. There were many advances
here In response but the higher level
met heavy selling ond prices were not
maintained. The first sale Of st. Paul was
or 100 shares at recovery OF u from last
night but the next sale was OF 2l00 shares.
at a relapse TO last nights level Dealings
In Atchison were I'm 1000 share lots at an
advance OF u and In Union Pacific at
decline or a. rise OF y in Reading
measured the largest gain. A number Of
important stocks opened lower. Toledo,
81. Louis and Western lost a point.
Enormous selling orders encountered all
efforts TO support prices and forced the
levels Of the market back TO or below
last night and to low record figures for
the movement. St. Paul was the pivoted
stocks and when II broke rapidly 10 l52ss
the downward plunge began in others.
Losses over last night reached about a
point in st. Paul, Canadian Pacific.
Amalgamated. Colorado Fuel and United
States steel preferred and several others
of less prominence. Lackowanna showed
a gain at one time OF two points and
Tennessee coal and Metropolitan Street
Railway one. Southern Pacific, Atchison
and Reading received the strongest sup
port. With the working Off OF selling or
ders the determined support became ef-
sective and full recoveries were made
Atchison and Reading rose nearly
point over last night.
When the decline was only arrested. the
shorts covering freely and the buying I'm
the effort TO long stock at a low level.
Besides Reading which gained 1ss and
Atchison there were recoveries OF point
or more from yesterday in the Eries
Baltimore and Ohio. New York Central
Northwestern. Illinois Central. Missouri
Pacific. Wabash preferred, st. Louis
Southwestern preferred. Colorado and
Southern. Louisville. Rock Island pre-.
ferred and Brooklyn transit Delaware n
Hudson rose and st. Paul preferred lost
ga. The market became dull at the re-
covery. Bonds were irregular.
Taking OF profits by the traders who
had bought at a lower level caused some
reaction but the set back was not i'm.
portant. When these sales were about
concluded prices were bid up again and
some stocks sold higher than before st
Paul, Union Pacific and amalgamated
were included In the list OF stocks which
ruled n point or more above yesterdays
close and General Electric and Erie Sec
ond preferred advanced and 2k respec-
lively. The market showed less animation
than during the first hour.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-21
FOR ANTHONY MEDAL.
Rachel 6. M'AuIiffe and Marion E. Mitchell
the Winners

The Anthony medal contest OF the
Classical high school was held in the
lecture room this morning at Q o'clock.
Ten pupils read their essays before the
judges and the members of their class.
The program was as follows: The Trag-
edy OF Burns Life. Robert Toombs
Lowry; The Solitude of the Ancient
Mariner. Anna Ruth Whittelsey; Shakes
peare's julius Caesar and the Real Julius
Caesar. Ernest William Hawkes.: The
Tragedy of Burns Life. Louise Schultz;
Burke's Argument for Cancellation In the
Light OF History. Walter Patten The
Preludes to the Vision of Sir Launfal.
Dorothy Brenton Burge: Edward Mac
Dowell. Marion Ellis Mitchell; R~snorse.
the Avenger, Rachel Gertrude McAuliffe.
The Mariners Release from Trial. Robert
Bradford Jones' Is Shylock Martyr or
a Villain? Ruby Estea Hopkins.
The medals for the best essays were
awarded 10 Rachel Gertrude McAuliffe
anu Marion Ellis Mitchell I'm addition
the young lady received Bullfinch's Age
of Fable and Longfellow's poetical works
and the young man received Bullhnch' S
Age OF Chivalry and Bryants Had Of
Homer. The judges were Prof Frank
w. c. Hersey. Charles C.. Remington.
Esq, and Miss Mabel s. Calef.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-21
NUGGETS Of NEWS.

For the summer dog show at Mrs.
James Jorillard Kernochan's estate at
Hampstead. l.. l., 1.Oi3 dogs have been
entered. The list includes 9S Boston ter
rierz. SO bull dogs and "a toy spanlels
Thesunited States warship Arkansas
has anchored at Commerce. eight miles
east OF Benton, Mo. A boat was sent
below 10 take soundings but e Is not
thought she can pass Atherton until
there II a further rise In the river.
Barring. Mcsoon A. company of New
York today announce that they will ship
20 Argentine by steamer sailing on Mon
dsy the $4,000 IN gold coin which II
was said yesterday that had provision
ally engaged.
The directors of the Bank Of England
at their weekly meeting today reduced
the banks rate OF discount from 10 3is
per cent The reduction was attributed
partially 20 offers of American sold and
70 gold shipments from New York 10
Paris.
n. q. Ramsey, general manager N the
PeninsuIar Consolidated railroads. Is dead
Of yellow fever at Merida. Me. He leaves
two sons who live I'm the United states
He wae a brother OF the chief clerk 10 the
general manager ~ the Pennsylvania
railroad with headquarters at Philadel-
Dhka- .-.....-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-21
END EXPECTED
Continued fran page One.
THE CARPENTERS STRIKE.

The striking carpenters are working
along the same lines they have pursued
since the commencement OF the strike,
and the men responded TO daily roll call
this morning at 10 o'clock. local officers
addressing them i'm short speeches. One
more resignation was secured this morn
ing by Business Agent Thomas Il. Kear-
ney. and four men were put to work.
lt was reported at union headquarters
this morning that an out OF town firm
was negotiating to secure n large gang
OF carpenters from this city. The deal
has not been clinched. hut II something
does not develop soon in the nature OF a
settlement 100 carpenters or more may
go 10 work on out OF town contracts.
STRUCTURAL IRON WORKERS.
The strike of the structural iron work
ers which was partially settled yester-
day put nearly all of the men back TO
work this morning. There are only about
3 0out now and these are all outside men.
The inside men were granted 10 per
cent increase instead OF "a 10 cent in
crease as stated last evening.
This I'm several cases will amount TO
more than 25 cent increase per day
as originally demanded by the Union
The structural iron workers who work
in the shop receive from $3.50 TO $3.50 a
day. a few getting better wages.
This afternoon It was definitely stated
that II was the intention OF the Master
Plumbers association 20 sign the union
agreement as a body. This action IL was
also stated Will be satisfactory 10 the
iourneymen, so IL seems the settlement
OF the strike ia almost certain.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-21
COTTON DUTIES.
Delegation Waits on Secretary for india to
Ask Their Abolition.

London. May 2l.--Lord George Hamil-
ton. the Indian secretary. received the
India Office today an influential deputa-
tlon representing the cotton employers
and operatives OF Lancashire, the mem
bers OF the house of commons of the va
rious Lanchashire district and represen-
tatiyes OF public bodies Of that county.
who urged the abolition of the indian
cotton and excise duties.
The secretary, however was unable TO
meet the wishes of the deputation. He
said the government OF India could not
AFFORD TO part with Its existing sources
OF taxation and .contended that the ex-
else duty gave an equality OF treatment
between Lancashire and India and he un-
derstood that while he was secretary for
india the excise duties would be main
tained so long as the cotton duties were
In operations N
however. and chiefly IN the late months
The hetterment was, comparatively slight
with the near positions fuctuating In n
nervous and uncertain fashion. At this
time the market was'comparitively quiet
but the closing cables from Liverpool
Indicated An utterly demoraliZed con-
dtfon there the near months closing at
decline OF l91ad22 points and this
brought about such rush OF realizing
In the local market as has seldom II ever
been witnessed I'm ten minutes July sold
from lilo the best OF the morning 10
1880 loss since last night OF a points
August sold from 1897 to 1852 and Sept
from 992 10 9.75.
Then came a pause. The holiness of the
pace had for the moment exhausted both
bulls and bears. The market moved un-
certainly slight recoveries being followed
by equally slight reactions with prices
generally ruling within or points of
the bottom.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-21
FIRE IN A BAD PLACE.
Big Gasometer At Fall River In q Roaring
Ing Blaze This Morning.

fire, the cause of which is unknown,
damaged the 12o-foot high gasometer OF
the Fall River Gas company in that city
at an early hour this morning. When
discovered flames" were shooting up the
sides OF the big receptacle. but II WAS
not clear TO the firemen how TO act The
gas works officials of experience in gas
making were at loss. too. and II was
feared that the tall iron supports might
buckle and allow the receptacle TO top
pie over.
Fear Of an explosion OF the three-quar-
ters OF a million feet OF gas made all
hands tlmid. After an hour or more, the
hrC began 10 subside OF its own accord.
An examination made this morning shows
that Ave of the guiding columns have
been badly bent by the heat. Several
theories are advanced. but none nas
been accepted as yet as conclusive.y ex-
planning the origin OF the blaze.