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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-24
TRADE WITH EUROPE
STEADILY GROWING
Statistics Dissipate Fear That 1t May Decrease in
Value

The alarms which have been sounded
during the past two years regarding the
trade relations between the United
States and certain other countries of the
world find no justification in the figures
OF our commerce up to this time. The
three countries which have been men
toned from time to time as likely TO de-
crease their importatlons from the
United States are Russia, Austria Hun
gary, and Germany. y study OF the
latest figures of the Treasury Bureau Of
Statistics regarding our imports and ex-
ports shows a steady growth in the
trade relations with all of these coun-
tries, and indicates that our commerce
with each of them is likely to be large
IN the present fiscal year than in any
previous year in the history of our com
merce. This is true both of the imports
and exports. To each of these three
countries our exports are steadily and
rapidly increasing, and from each OF
them our imports are also steadily and
rapidly increasing.
Trade With Russia.
This is especially marked in the fig
ures of our trade relations with Russia
In the present fiscal year The latest
figures OF the Bureau of Statistics are
foD the nine months ending with March.
They show that our exports to Russia
in that period were nearly double those
OF the corresponding period In any year
Of the last decade, and that our imports
from Russia are also steadily and
rapidly increasing, being double those Of
1899 and three times those OF 1894. In
both imports and exports the figures of
our trade with Russia are about three
times as large in the nine months end
ing with March of this year, as in he
nine months ending with March. 1894
In the exports the increase has been
especially marked in the past year, our
total exports to Russia in the nine
months ending with March, 1903, being
$13.5S4. S75, against $7.441, Ola in the cor
responding months of last year
In imports from Russia the figures of
the present year also show a marked in
crease over last year. and 1t is quite
apparent that our imports from Russia
in the present fiscal year viii be the
largest IN the history of our commerce
with that country. Our principal i'm
ports from Russia are hides and skins,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-24
Southern Double Tracks.

Superintendent of Construction bod
son. of the Southern. returned to the
city yesterday from a tour of inspection
to the points where the road is putting
down double tracks. The superinten-
dent was enthusiastic over the progress
made. and said that the work on most
sections will have been completed by
June /. He said further: I'VE have sew
enteen large steam shovels, and all the
men we can get. employed on the i'm
provements. Things are being rushed,
and the Southern will soon be able to
handle twice the business that is now
going over it's lines"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-24
Mascagni to Return.

Mascagni has evidently not been dis
couraged by his recent experiences in
the United States, for he purposes to
return here next season. After giving
single performances in Chicago, Kansas
City, and Milwaukee. he viii 90 TO Cal
ifornla, where he has arranged TO give
ascries of twenty concerts al the Leland
Stanford University. The name OF Mas
cagnl's managers Tor his forthcoming
tour have not been announced. but it
is presumed that his misfortune OF last
year in that regard viii not be repeated.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-24
Nordica Mandolin Club.

The Nordica Mandolin Club, under the
direction Of Walter T. Holt. gave an en-
PERTAINING concert last Wednesday even
ing at Hamline Church. The program
had been selected with much care. and
each number was generously applauded,
Among those who assisted the orchestra
were Mrs. Blanche Muir Dalglelsh
James S. Hicks, Anita Cluss, Joseph CuI-
len. Mrs. H c. Graft, Prof Holt, the
Birenomore Quartet and the Washing
ton Rondeau Club, under the direction
Of Mr.. Holt. Mrs. Lulu Facius Davis
was the accompanist.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-24
Increase in Earnings.

AS a result of the growth of the fruit
and vegetable industries in Florida, and
the other far Southern States tapped
by its lines the Atlantic Coast Line
will be able to announce a large increase
in earnings Figures, of course. Will not
be made public until July.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-24

for children and persons in
impaired health. Sc4ldiug milk viii not in
teTiarc with its digestbility and will de-
,troy all dangerous germs.
After scalding, keep cool and covered
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-24

The picture to the extreme left
represents Sailor Suit to be offered
tomorrow at Csc Others are here
Suits and Guimp Dresses of gingham,
percale, and crash, trimmed with
pique braid and buttons. Sizes to
IA years. Csc for choice.
Boys Russian Suits, with bloom
ers, are here of pique, linen and
chambray, in sizes to ) years. Spe-
cial prices are: SLIGO for 81 and
$3.50 Suits, $139 for $50 Suits, 8Sc
for 81 Suits, 59e for 75c Suits
The iight-hand picture portrays
the Black Taffeta Silk Coats to be of
fered at $34S. Sizes to 8 years are
here So to $3.50 values are to be
only $3.4S for choice.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-24
SOCIETY FOR PREVENTION
OF SICKNESS.

We favor a stringent law prohibiting the
sale or use in ice cream OF any CREAM
not PasteuTized.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-24

The Palais Royal has the surprise
of the season for tomorrow
$1-34, and $1.S4 for 81 to $3.50 high
grade Wash Shirt Waists. Ready at
s a. m. on first and third floors.
More Surprises -$1.98 for $3.9S
White Silk Waists, and Atwood
Cloth Walking Skirts. Still more
$3.50 and 1898 for Shirt Waist
Suits intended to retail up to So.
Another Surprise $40 for Foulard
Silk Suits, worth $l5. 49,. For
Children-$1S4 for 1926 Wash
Dresses; Csc for $50 dresses; SOC
for Toe dresses . More Surprises
illustrated and described below:
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-24
SCALD ALL MILK.

To the Public:
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1903-07-10
: Passing Of a Landmark.

''One by one the roses fall"
wrote the poet. One by one the
old landmarks that were a pride
and joy in years agone, are
passing away. This week
witnessed the removal of one of
the oldest buildings in Keytes-
vile. 1t was the little frame
structure, just west of the
Christian church. This old
building is of historical interest,
and has been topic this week
among our older inhabitants.
1t was built in 1S55-4S years
ago. II was constructed entirely
of Charlton county material ex-
cepting the nails. The lumber
was native grown, even the shing-
les, weather boarding, and laths.
The sills and studding were of
oak, the siding was of walnut
and the laths of cottonwood.
The laths were sawed here and
some Of them were 10 to II feet
long. There is difference of
opinion as to who had the house
built, but Widow Shannon is be-
lieved to have been fiji st occupant.
"Aunt" Mandy Ewing, COL, had
lived there, however, for the
past 30 years or more. There
has been no little interest
awakened regarding the history
Of this house, but it is now
among the ruins and will soon be
forgotten. There are many
other buildings in Keytesville
that may be dear to memory,
but which ought to be put out of
sight, just like this one.
Twentieth century buildings are
what Keytesville wants and
must have.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1903-07-10
Horse Thief Captured.

Alexander Biswell, who stole a
large brown horse belonging to
Mrs. r. Twyman from Mrs. Twy-
mans pasture, near Prairie Hill.
Monday night of last week, is
now in the county Jail awaiting
trial at the September term of
circuit court at Salisbury.
After stealing the horse Biswell
rode to the vicinity of Cash, Ma
con county, where he traded
Mrs. Twyman's steed for a pony,
and started back home on the
pony, but was captured, near
Thomas Hill, Randolph county,
by Deputy Constables A. G. Ster-
ner and Milt Conrad, and taken
before Justice j. B. Naylor at
Prairie Hill Thursday.
Biswell at first stoutly de-
MED his guilt, but made a full
confession Friday morning, and
was brought to Keytesville the
same day by Constable w. A.
Colley, turned over to Sheriff
Veatch and lodged in jail.
Biswell has previous record
in the thieving line, but has here
tofore managed to escape severe
punishment. This time, however.
he doubtless has a straight roaC
to the penitentiary.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1903-07-10
New Suits.

The following new suits have
been filed with circuit clerk DUR
ing the past two weeks for the
September term at Salisbury and
the November term at Keytes-
vile, respectively:
AT SALISBURY.
Harry Miller VS.. Sarah T. Mil
Ter, divorce.
Village of Sumner VS.. John
Boley, appeal-disturbing the
peace.
O. T. Shohoney VS.. c., B. g. K.
c. Railway Co., debt-appeal.
J. w. Kern vs.. John Moore, Sr.,
ct al, suit to quiet title.
Mary E. Colvin ct al VS.. un-
known heirs of VIM. Arnold,
suit to quiet title.
AT KEYTESVILLE.
M. H. Holcomb VS.. 0. P. Ray,
administrator, ct al, No. 1, me-
chanic's lien.
M. H. Holcomb VS.. O. P. Ray,
administrator, ct al, No. 2, me-
chanic's lien.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1903-07-10
To Exhibit the Courier at St. Louis.

No worlds fair has had an ex-
hibit of journalism. The Mis-
souri, Worlds Fair commission
plans, however, to make such an
exhibit in the Missouri state
building at St. Louis. AS part
of it a bound volume Of the
COURIER for the year 1903 will be
included. The exhibit will be
arranged by the Missouri COM
mission through the department
of publication, of which j. F
Moss of St. Joseph is chairman
and Walter Williams, superin
tendent. This department will
make a special exhibit of the his.
tory and literature as well as Of
the journalism of the state.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1903-07-10

that bridge across jones' branch
on road on line between s and
I.53- II, near the residence OF
VIM. Smith, has been completed,
and recommending payment of
contract price therefor-S169-tu
j. E. Neighbors, contractor.
Same as to bridge across Pot
ter's slough on road in 14-54-21,
near the residence of G.. G.. CAL
latin, w. D. Bates, contractor.
for the sum of S5O1 80.
Same as to reflooring bridge
across Mussel Fork in road at
corner to Is, 16, 21 and 22-55-
Is, near the residence of F. M.
Welch, Edmon Welch, contractor,
for the sum of $50.
In the matter of the petition Of
Frank Moritz for private ROAD
over the lands of Jas. P. Monach,
motion to retax costs; agreed
and stipulated that this cause be
continued until the August, 1908,
term of this court.
1t appearing to the satisfaction
of the court that the county
mortgage of Jacob Clayburg for
S171, dated May Is, 1871, has
been fully paid, the clerk Of this
court is ordered to release said
mortgage on the margin of the
record in the recorders office.
Bonds to school fund approved
as follows:
Geo. w. Chapman for 5000,
with E. A. Chapman and A. j.
Schumacher as securities.
J. r: Closson for S486.95, with
M. A. Prather and NJ. H. Hol-
comb as securities.
B. F. Littler for $500, with Jos.
Welch and j. E. Neighbors as se-
curities.
H. B. Richardson for $500,
with Geo. B. Fawks and Chas.
c.. Hammond as securities.
ALLOWANCES.
J. E. Neighbors, building a
bridge across Jones'branch, $3.50.
w. D. Bates, building a bridge
across Potter's slough, S5O1. 80.
Edmon Welch, ,reflooring bridge
across Mussel Fork, 500.
B. F. Drew, removing drift
from Red bridge across Charlton
on Keytesville and Salisbury
road, and removing tree from
bridge across Mussel Fork creek,
west of Keytesville, So.
T. E. R. Ewing, assessing
Keytesville township for the year
1908, one-half paid by county
and one-half by state, S231.75.
J. M. Bartlett, repairing bridge
across Hickory branch, near
Mendon, So.
Adjourned.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1903-07-10
Another View of the Liquor Traffic

Mr.. EDITOR:
l read an article published in
the last issue Of the COURIER un-
der the caption, ''Root Of the
Liquor Traffic. over the sigma
ture of ''L.'' with considerable
interest, but was not satisfied
with the outcome or the conclu-
sions reached. | do not believe
the ''root of the liquor traffic. is
found in the fact that the gov
ernment legalizes it as ''L."
would have US believe. l think
the "root'' is found in the greed
of the manufacturer and vender
and in the depraved appetite of
the consumer. The traffic is a
monstrosity, but the government
is not the monster behind it.
Fortunately our government is a
government by the people and
for the people-a government
that usually gives the people
such laws as they desire, at least
that is the intention-one that
never miscarries unless it is done
by Doodle legislators that the
people elect. If the people of
this country want the manufac-
ture and sale of intoxicants pro-
hibited, all they have to do is
to make the fact known at the
ballot box, and their law makers
will see to it that their wishes are
respected.
But the enactment of prohibi-
tory laws is not all. Officials
whose sworn duty is to enforce
the law, from the judge on the
bench to the town marshal, must
be men in sympathy with the law
or the law will prove failure.
The law-making power, which
is one branch of our government,
has provided the means by which
any city or town can suppress
the liquor traffic within its limits
if the people so desire.
If a man were to come into
their midst and set up dram
shop without their consent, such
man would be regarded as an
outlaw and treated accordingly.
Before he can do business III his
line and be considered a law
abiding citizen, he must show
that he is man of ''good moral
character and procure major
ity Of the names of the tax-pay-
ing citizens of the town to a Pc
tition which he presents to the
court having jurisdiction in such
matters, which may, in its dis
cretion, grant license to sell in
toxicants for six months, but the
court will not grant such license
unless satisfied that the people or
majority of them want the sa-
loon.
From this we see it is the pre-
rogative of the people to stop the
traffic in intoxicants at their own
| sweet will. TRUTH.
l have just received an invoice
Of ribbon includino all the new
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1903-07-10
Notice!

Having been appointed as
agents for the popular firm Of
the Dorm & Cloney Laundry Co.
of Sedalia, Mo-, we would be
pleased to have you bring us al
your laundry work. Satisfa ctior
guaranteed.
HOOKER & BURNS,
Keytesyille, Mo. :
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1903-07-10
COUNTY COURT PROCEEDINGS
May, 1908, Adjourned Term.


journment, Monday, July 6, 1903,
and tt ansacted the following bus
mess, all of the officers being
present:
In the matter Of T. F.. Chrane
ct al etitioners, VS.. r. D. Vim
cent ct al, demonstrators, for a
change in the public road from
Keytesville to Chraneville, and
for new road. On application of
petitioners the appeal herein from
the township board of Keytes-
vile township is dismissed by the
court.
| Dramshop licenses renewed as
follows for a period of six months
from July 9, 1908: Brunswick,
L. Kinkhorst & Sons, Wittmer &
Strub, B. M. Strub and w. H..
Finch. Salisbury, Thos. Karcher,
and Sutter & Breitenbach.
The court proceeding to open
bids for furnishing medicines
and medical services for one
year from August 3, 1908, to
paupers at county poorfarm,
doth award the contract for same
to DR.. A. S. Talbot for S135.
Upon the recommendation Of
the township board of Mussel
Fork township, Jas. A. Washam
and VIM. M. Graves are appoint
ed justices of the peace within
and for said township to fill va
cancies in said offices.
Upon recommendation of the
township board of Brunswick
township the sum of 5000 is ap-
propriated to assist the people Of
Brunswick township in building
a dyke across 'Fonson's slough
on public road on west side Of
13-53-2O, said 5000 to be paid to
the order of Geo. Staubus, trus-
| tee of Brunswick township, when
said dyke has been completed
and received by said trustee.
Whereas, on the 25th day of
June, 1903, w. P. Thrash filed
with the clerk of this court his
application and petition for Ii
cense to keep a dramshop at his
stand in block 1 in the city of
Keytesville, and said Thrash this
day presenting to the court his
petition as aforesaid, and the
court, after examining said petit
ton, doth reject said application
and petition upon proof being
made of his keeping disorderly
house and gambling house and
selling liquor on Sunday.
Now at this day come T. F.
White, w. w. Hancock ct al and
present to the court a motion to
revoke the dramshop license
heretofore issued to Hansman &
Schell at Keytesville, Mo-, which
said motion is continued until
Tuesday, August 4, 1908.
o. 6. Dameron, county sur
veyor and ex- officio bridge COM
missioner, presents contract
, made by him with A. D. Hurt
for fill across branch in road
between Is and 22-53-18, near
the residence of John Finnell, at
and for the sum of S167. Bond in
the sum of 500 approved. APP
preparation made.
Same as to bridge across ditch
on line between II and 14-55-2O
near the residence of Jas. M
Long, j. M. Bartlett, contractor
for the sum of $3.50. Bond, S125
Appropriation made.
Same as to bridge across Vol
branch on road leading from
Wien to Echo between 20 and 21.
56-17, near the residence ot
Lehnhoff, John Kunkle
contractor, for the sum of S12O
, Bend, S1OO. Appropriation made
Same as to a bridge acros:
tributary of Salt Spring Lrancf
at corner to sections 20, Fl, q
and 29-55-2O, j. M.Bartlett, con
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1903-07-10
Roll of Honor.

1t is a little warm to exert
ourself, still we make our
politest bow to the following
friends who have either renewed
their subscription or have become
new subscribers to the COURIER
during the past two weeks. May
heaven bless 'em:
RENEWALS.
8. Hyde, Jas L. Mason,
Miss Blanche Smaley.
NEW SUBSCRIBERS.
8. F. Latharp, Miss Anna Lee,
j. M. Bruner, G. w. Craig,
C. C. Courtney, N. W. McLeo1,
Ben Hayes, Jr DR.. j. A. McWilliaus.
Hooker & Burns want all your
butter, eggs, chickens and all
kinds of produce you have to sell.
They pay highest cash prices.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1903-07-10
Saloon License Refused.

P. Thrash Of Keytesville should
again be granted license to keep
a dramshop, the temperance
element came out victorious, the
court refusing to grant the IL
cense on the grounds that Thrash
kept a disorderly house, a gam
bling house and sold liquor on
Sunday.
The ruling of the court was
undoubtedly in accordance with
the facts in the case, and Mr..
Thrash is quoted as having said
that he can blame no one but
himself for the sentiment again nst
him.
| AS a matter of fact the man
who enters the saloon business
is the last man who can afford
to prostitute his business by dis
regarding the law, and when he
does it and outrages the COM
munity in which he lives there
is nothing left but for him to
suffer the consequences.
In Mondays tilt before the
county court the demonstrators
were represented by Judge O..
Smith, while Attorney O. P.
Ray appeared for Mr.. Thrash.
Judge Smith had drawn up a
very strong petition, which was
signed by a large number of the
citizens of Keytesville, setting
forth several reasons why w.
P. Thrash should not be granted
a dramshop license. Among the
reasons given were: Thrash S
petition did not contain a major
ity of the assessed tax-paying
citizens of Keytesville nor of the
block in which said dramshop
was located; the keeping of a
disorderly house; allowing gam
bling on premises, and
the-selling of liquor on the first
day of the week comronly call :
ed Sunday.
Attorney Ray denied the first
allegation and called for proof
of the last three charges, and
rroof was furnished to the entire
satisfaction offho court.
Mr.. Ray contended that the
court was bound to be guided by
the list of the assessed tax-pay.
ing citizens of the city Keytes-
vile as returned by the assessor,
but the court was of the opinion
that where it knew names of res
ident taxpayers had been omit
ted by the assessor the court
should take judicial notice Of the
fact and give proper considera-
ton to sucn names of resident
taxpayers as the assessor had
omitted.
However this phase of the case
was not taken up after the court
decided to refuse Thrash a sa-
loon license on the grounds al
ready stated.
1t will thus be seen that the
saloon keeper, who tramples the
law under his feet and runs his
saloon to suit himself, is tread
ing on dangerous ground so far
as the better class Of Keytesville
people is concerned, and when
a license is refused him he can,
away down in his heart, but join
in the general opinion, "served
him right"
In his argument before the
county court Monday Attorney
Ray gave assurance to the pub
lie that if the city council would
issue an order requiring the
closing of saloons and stores on
Sunday that he (Ray) would
see that the order was enforced.
Why should Mr.. Ray want an
"order'' of the council? Are
there not already ordinances for
bidding the sale CT intoxicants
and merchandise on Sunday?
Why not enforce the ordinances:
Why wait for an ''order" OF
the city council instructing him
to do something he has long had
full authority to do?
Echo answers: Why?
| Nonou m Inon
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1903-07-10
Money to Loan.

Twenty three hundred dollars
to loan on good real estate secu-
rity. Inquire at this office.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1903-07-10

Icecream Supper at Westvllle.
There will be lawn social at
Westville Saturday evening, July
II, given by the Methodist
church. -,N .-t 2ae
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1903-07-10
PROBATE Pointers.

Est. Mary Porter: DR.. G. H.
Temple allowed an account of SO
against said estate.
On motion of the distributors
of the estate of Thos. J. Folkens,
deceased, it is ordered that Geo.
w. Moore be and is hereby ap-
pointed administrator of said es-
tate. Bond in the sum of S3, 900
approved, with Fred Lamb,
Annie Moore and T. NJ. Bentley
as securities.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1903-07-10

l have just received an invoice
Of ribbon, including all the new
wash ribbons.
MRS. G.. p, VANDIvER.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-20
ORDERS BUGGY AND
 BLOWS OUT BRAINS
A WELL KNOWN DALLAS COUNTY FARMER COMMITS SUICIDE WHILE SEATED IN A ROCKING CHAIR BEFORE A MIRROR.

Selma, December 10. -(Special.) )-This his buggy hitched up to come to town. John Shields, wel-known farmer of this county, living on the Henry place. about eight miles from Selma, calmly sat down in a rocking chair and blew his brains out
 The negro to whom Mir. Shields had given the order to hitch up the buggy heard the report of a pistol, but thought it was a ire-cracker being exploded by some of the negroes on the place. When Shields sitting in the rocking chair with his pistol clasped in his hand and a wound in the temple. MT. Shields was still breathing and the negro jumped in the buggy and hastened to town for assist ance.
 Dr. Ward hurried to the scene. He found that death had evidently come a little while after the shot was fired. The pistol had fallen from the dead mans grasp and lay under the chair when the doctor arrived. The rocking chair had been drawn in front of a washstand upon which was a mirror and this mirror had been tilted until a person sitting in the chair could see his figure fully reflected It was evident that Mir. Shields had drawn his chair in front of the glass and tilted it so as to see how to aim the fatal shot.
 The deceased was over fifty years of age. Lately he had been in i'll health and was Respondent over his financial affairs.