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Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1904-03-18
Rothville Bank Trouble.

Speaking OF the suspension of
business by the Bank of Roth
vile, the Rothville Record gives
the followin G account of the af-
fair:
"Rothville has been in a state
of worry and anxiety for the past
week, caused by the fact that the
Bank of Rothville was practical
ly closed since Tuesday. Last
Friday Bank Examiner Biggs
arrived, having had his suspicious
aroused at the Bank of Novelty,
Mo-, by the finding Of some
bogus notes there which had
been floated by E. W. Settle,
president of the Rothville bank,
and he was not surprised to find
S14, 900 of the same kind of pa
per here. Settle had wired
Clyde Riddell, the cashier, to
send this paper to Kansas City,
but he had not had time to do so.
Clyde was astounded to find that
the collateral was bogus. Biggs
at once commenced work to get
Settle to make the shortage good
and gave him until Monday to do
so. Biggs practically closed the
bank, but he and the cashier
both considered it unwise to post
a formal statement until every
means had been used to make
Settle raise the money.
"wednesday the excitement
ran very high among the depos-
itors and fully 200 people were
gathered around the bank in
groups, while a low muttering
murmuring monotone of despair
ing anger was plainly to be
heard in every direction. About
II o'clock the Bank Of Com
merce of Kansas City wired
that they held $4,000 to the
credit Of the Bank of Rothyille,
and this satisfied the crowd for
awhile, but their suspicious al
ready aroused, were soon as ac-
tive as ever, and all kinds of
suppositions were rife. They
soon began to disperse ard then
j. Clyde Riddell and W. H. Long
took the afternoon train for
Kansas City. kilograms Thurs
day morning confirmed the de-
posit of the money and it is sup
posed that everybody will now
be paid in full.
"The $4,000 deposited in
Bank of Commerce has been
held up on settlement by bank,
but it has given notice to Bank
of Rothville, by telegram, that
money was held and would not
be paid. This means litigation
Bank was closed Friday Morn
ing by bank examiner, and F.
F. Hamilton was appointed as
special agent until the ap-
pointment of receiver by circuit
court. Appearances now indi-
cate that depositors will be paid
in full. The business men are
not seriously affected and bank S
failure will not injure business of
town."
LATER just before the CoU-
RIER goes to press we learn that
SIS, 900 deposited in the Bank of
Novelty, Mo-, in which Mr.. Set
tie is also interested. to the cred
it of the Bank of Rothville, has
or will be turned over to the
latter institution. No h n g
further, however, has yet been
done in regard to the SD, ,0OC
in the Bank of Commerce al
Kansas City. With the excep-
ton of the $4,000 in the Bank OF
Novelty, matters stand as they
did last week.
Herefords for Sale.
| I have six registered Here.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1904-03-18

Glover and timothy seed for
sale. B. c. SMUTZ,
Mendon, Nc.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1904-03-18

ARMSTRONG -SMUTZ VIM. l..
Armstrong of Brunswick and
Miss Eva S. Smutz of Indian
Grove were married at the resi-
dence of the brides parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Joshua Smutz, We'd
nesday evening, March 8, 1904,
Rev. W. r. Enyeart of Mendon
sealing the plighted VOWS. A
splendid supper was served in
honor of this happy event. The
bride was the recipient of several
nice presents. These are two
deserving young people and the
COURIER take pleasure in wish
ing them long and joyous we'd
ded life.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1904-03-18
Roll of Honor.

Our sincere thanks are extend
ed to the following friends who
have either become new sub
scribers or have renewed their
subscription to the COURIER dur
ing the past week:
NEW SUBSCRIBERS.
j. w. Leonard, r. Wescott,
Geo, Ewald, Jas. T. Coleman.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1904-03-18

For candies, cigars, cakes and
fruits call on Hooker & Burns.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1904-03-18

KNOTT -PRATHER The mar
riage of S. H. Knott, one of the
most worthy young men of West
vile vicinity, an Miss Mollie
Prat h er, and accomplished
young lady of near Pee Dee,
which was postponed three
weeks ago on account of
Miss Prather having taken i'll
with pneumonia, was happily
consummated Wednesday even
ing, March 9, 1894, at the resi-
edeuce of the brides mother, near
Pee Dee, Rev. Robt. Mcllvoy of
Keytesville tying the nuptial
the nuptial knot. Following the
marriage ceremony and the US
ual congratulations, par excel
lence supper gladdened the
hearts of the bridal couple and
guests. Mr.. and Mrs. Knott will
make their home with the BRIDE
groom's parents, DR.. and Mrs.
Isaiah Knott, Sr., of near West
vile. The COURIER desires to be
remembered among the sincere
we'll wishers Of Mr.. Knott and
his lovely bride.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-29

posed road in the city and then the
work and complete it.
The government has an appropria-
ton of $4,000 for the purpose of con-
structing sample roads throughout the
United States" said Mr.. Abbott. "Ac-
cOrding to the act that was passed
making the appropriation, it was to
be used in paying the salaries of the
superintendent, assistant superintend-
ent, experts and the office expenses in
the main office at Washington. AS the
appropriation is very small it is left to
the different communities in the United
States to bear the expense of the con-
structiOn proper. In this county l find
that the conditions are very favorable.
Nearly all of the machinery required in
the work is in the hands Of the county
commissioners, and the only additional
apparatus to be secured is the screens
and elevator. These will be furnished
by the Austin Road Machinery COM
pany of Portland, which has donated
the use of them for the work in Walla
Walla county.
1T is gratifying to note the great in
terest that is manifested by the people
in general in Walla Walla county in
the matter of good roads, and for this
reason alone the department decided
to make one of the experiments here.
Interest in this matter is growing fast
all over the country and l behave that
the time is not far distant when con-
gresS will be compelled to make very
large appropriations for carrying on
the work throughout the United
States"
Mr.. Abbott was taken through the
city this afternoon by City Attorney
Blandford and was given an oppOrtun-
ity to inspect the work now being done
on PalOuSe street. In conversation
with President Harry H. Turner of the
Commercial club, he said that the work
being done was the best he had ever
seen and it was certainly modern and
up to date. He discouraged the idea
that some of the people of Walla Walla
have that dirt should be spread over
the street after the macadam was put
on.
Mr. Abbott will leave tonight for Bel
lingham to be present while the work
is being prosecuted there.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-29
BEGIN IN OCTOBER
Sample Road Construction by
Government Expert.
Commissioner ABBOTT IN The CITY
Fame Here to Confer With City Coun-
Gil and County Commissioners
About Road.
COMMISSIONER ABBOTT IN The CITY

According to the present plans the
work of constructing the sample road
,, \Valla Walla city and county will
no commenced about October l.
J. W. Abbott, representing the gov
eminent was in the city today for the
nurpose of comforting with the city
council and county commissioners rel
alive TO the matter According to Mr..
Abbott the government experts in road
buildjng are now at work in Belling-
ham on a sample road, which, it is eX-
pected Will be finished by September
%. when the annual meeting OF the
Washington State Good Roads cOnVen-
zion will be held in that city. AS soon
rs that work is completed the experts
will come to Walla Walla to begin
operations.
The government plans call for the
construction Of road Is feet in width,
and 50 far the length has never eX-
ceeded one mile, and in most cases is
mas average about One-nalf mile.
While it has not been definitely set
tled it is thought that the government
viii construct that portion of the pro-
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-29

enjoyed the fine program that is being
given by the association. There are a
large number of fast horses there and
nearly all of them will come to Walla
Walla in October. I decided to change
the dates for the closing of the early
stakes. 1t was the intention to close
them August q. but when l was in
Portland l was prevailed upon by a
large number Of horsemen to extend
the time until o'clock this evening.
This morning 1 received large num-
Der of entries by mail and expect a
great many more by tomorrow morn
ing.
Everything points to big meeting
this fall and believe we will have the
best fair ever held in eastern Wash
ington.'
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-29
Large Number Of Fast Horses
for Race Meeting.
EXCURSION OF PORTLAND BUSINESS MEN
Secretary CasweII Had Conference
With Many Merchants-AII Will
Attend Races.

IF all the horses come to the fall
race meeting in October that the own
ers have promised to bring, there will
be the largest bunch of speedy racing
animals ever brought together in east
ern Washington said Secretary r. B.
Caswell. of the Walla Walla County
Fair association this morning
Mr. Caswell mas just returned from
Portland. where he had been to confer
with the Portland Chamber Of Com
merce relative to arranging for an ex-
cursion of Portland business men one
day during the race meeting and stock
show. He took up the proposition with
the secretary of the Chamber of Com
merce and in a few days that organi-
zation will hold meeting and discuss
the question. He also personally in
terviewed a large number of the
merchants of Portland and they all ex-
pressed themselves as being heartily
in favor of the excursion, and promised
that they would come to Walla Walla
if satisfactory transportation rates
could be arranged with the railroad
companies.
while | have not received any def
mite reply from the railroads to the
request that | made for low rate, l
am inclined to believe that they will be
liberal in this matter and make a rate
that will be satisfactory to ALL said
Mr.. CasWell. The Portland business
men are very enthusiastic over the pro-
posed excursion and they have prom
Used to intercede with the railroad
companies along that line.
Il attended the races at Portland and
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-29
CITY COUNCIL MEETING TONIGHT.
Teh Assessment for the Paving Dis
trct to Come Up.

the city council will hold an ad-
journed session tonight for the purpose
of hearing complaints and protests
against the assessment of property
within the limits Of the paving district
if any should be made. The assess
ment has been in the hands of the city
clerk for some time and the council
had set Monday, August 80, 1904, as
the time for the hearing of the same.
1t is not thought that any objections
will be made to the assessment
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-29
Personal Mention

Will Coleman is making a short visit
at The Dalles.
Miss Frances Laird has returned
from a visit with relatives on the
Sound.
Will NJ. Peterson, we'll known at
torney Of Athena, was in the city yes
terday.
Mrs. NJ. McCullum of Athena is in
the city visiting Mrs. E. R. Cox of the
Walla Walla hospital.
Miss Bessie Gormley, a teacher of
Portland, Or returned to her home
in that city last night
Colin V. Dyment, coast editor of the
Evening Telegram, was in the city to-
friends.
Mrs. J. w. Cookery and children
went to The Dalles yesterday to at
tend the Methodist conference at that
place.
Sheriff Charles Painter left for Spo-
kane yesterday. He had in charge
Sarah Marry who was committed to
the insane asylum.
coast yesterday where he has been en-
joying the cool sea breezes for the
past three weeks.
Mrs. r. J. Bergman and Miss Gwen
dolyn Bergman are home from an ex
tended trip to Victoria, Seattle, Ia
coma and Portland.
Edgar L. Smith, bookkeeper at the
Statesman office. returned this morn
ing from a visit in the Sound cities
and Portland.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. L. Broughton. nave
they have been visiting with Mrs.
Houghton's daughter.
Edwin r. Collins, assistant city edi-
tor of the Evening Telegram. passed
through Walla Walla Saturday eve
ming for Portland from Dayton where
he has been visiting with relatives for
a week.
Mrs. A. B. Elliott went to Walla
Walla Wednesday to join her husband
who has a permanent position in the
Quinn harness shop. one of the pioneer
business houses of that city.-Pomeroy
Independent.
Mrs. st. George and Mrs. f. M. Pom
eroy and son Eugene arrived Tuesday
from Walla Walla. After a stay of
three weeks Mrs. St. George will go to
California to spend the winter,-Pom-
erOy independent
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-29

night between John w. Gates and men
who run the United States club. At
ter betting of six hours, Gates got up
from the table a trifle less than
$4,000 loser. 1t was a tilt that inte
rested several hundred persons, who
hung around the table twenty deep.
Gates won $4,000 on the first deal and
at one time stood to lose $4,000. John
A. Drake and Ort Wells were with him,
but did not play.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-29
FIRE At HUNTS JUNCTION,

w. e c. r. Company Sustains a Loss
by Fire.
BY q fire Saturday the w. & G. R.
at Hunts Junction We're destroyed and
engine No. 1 damaged. The fire is sup
posed to have originated from a spark
from the engine in the pump house.
The buildings We're a total loss. The
estimated damage is $500.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-29

New Water Main Being Placed on
Alder Street.

The fixtures for the water pipes for
the new main on Alder street were
received Saturday and this morning a
force of workmen were engaged in
laying the new main. 1t will extend
from the reservoir on Alder street to
Palouse and along the latter street to
East Main street.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-29
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Bids will be received by the trustees
of the Walla Walla public library for
a not water heating plant therefor
Separate bids) and opened on Sep
TENDER 49, 1904, at o'clock p. m. at the
public library rooms. Plans and speci-
fcations may be seen at the office Of
Henry Osterman, architect, who will
give full particulars.
T. c. ELLIOTT, Sec'y.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-29

Heading-Four hundred acres of
wheat to head on Eureka fiat, land
level, water convenient. Apply to C.
B. Upton, Walla Walla, Wash.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-29

FREE k n Ing. ~ RRr 4 "a Gas to suffer
to any afflicted positive cure for Eczema, Salt
Rheum, Erysipelas, Piles and skin disease,
Instant relief. Don't suffer longer, Write F. W
WILLIAMS, 400 Manhattan Ave-. New York.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-29

]. W. Cookery, licensed embalmeY
and undertaken. Babcock block. TX
First street Tele. Main $40.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-29

Pies, cakes, pread, confectionery
and ice cream at Young's, Eli West
Main, Prendergast's old stand.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-29

w. T. Young-pakery and grocery
211 West Main street.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-29

For fine lunches and connections go
to Youngs 211 West Main.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-29

The best hay and grain on the mar
ket at Alheits feed mill.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-29

The Kindergarten and Primary
school will reopen September 9Th.
MISS GREGORY,
Kindergarten.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-29

Get your bread at the Portland
bakery.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-29

Bread that is bread at the Portland
bakery.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-29

For the finest OF refrigerated meats
go to one Of Augustavo Bros market,
-29 East Main street or the Third
street market. Prompt service alwsr
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-29

Home made pies at the Portland
bakery.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-29
Cent
Per Annum

Your money safely invested. with
payable semiannually, subject to
established over IS years, is nom
speculative and under supervision Of
the state auditor. Assets over $1,000
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-29

Gates Drops $4,000 at Game of Faro.
NEW YORK, Aug. 29.-One of the
largest financial faro battles ever re-
corded at Saratoga was decided Friday
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-09-08
LOWER CABOT.

Mr. and Mrs. w. f. Stoddard and
daughter Of North Montpelier we're the
guests Of G. 2. Hatch over Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Wheeler were at
home over Sunday. Mrs Wheeler. will
spend her vacation here,
Rev, Hiram Sweet and family have re-
turned home from the Advent camp meet
lug at White River junction.
Mathew Batehelder has returned from
plattsburg, n =.
Mrs. d. L. Chadwick went to her home
in Bethel on Monday.
Miss Boyee has been spendln6 few
days with Mrs. Carey Smith.
Mrs. Susan Hoyt Of Bethel is at Dea.
NJ. s. Haines'.
School opened this week with good at
tendance. Miss Ella Wooster Of Mash
field Ia the teacher.
Irwin Fideld has finished work for Wal
ter Ford and gone to new job in Boston.
Miss Eula Putnam Is attending school
at Montpelier seminary. Fred Dawson
and Carl Harvey have also returned tC
their work there.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-09-08
RESUME OF NORTHERN LEAGUE.
Barre Montpelier won Two out of Three
Series and Tied One

Barre Montpelier Won Two Out Of Three
Series and Tied One
A glance ut the season just closed Id the
Northern base ball league shows that OF
the five teams Burlington won three ont OF
four series, Rutland three out of four.
Montpelier two out OF three, with
one tied, st. Aibans one out of three with
one tied, and Plattsburg lost alI four set.
les. Burlington went down before Rut-
land, four TO six games, but defeated
Barre Montpelier sixto four, st. Albans
eight to two and Plattsburg the same.
Rutland dropped her only series to
Barre Montpelier. four to six, while the
latter team also defeated plattsburg five to
three aud tied its series with st. Albans
i've to i've. Burlington had the Hyphens
down. four 20 six. The only series won
BY st. Albans was with the plattsbnrgs.
The last named team lost every one Of its
series, TO Burlington. two 70 eight, to
Rutland. three To seven. to Barre Mont
pelIer, three 10 five, to st. Albans, one to
seven.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-09-08
Without Them BeIl's 5
Plurality Is 1858
ARE EDEN AND SOMERSET
Waterbury Elected 4 Republican Rep
resentative Yesterday After
Mach Balloting.

There are still two towns TO be heard
from on the state election, and the plural
lty for Charles j.. Bell for governor Is al
and S3marset Four years age
these towns gave Republican plurality
Of ts. Taking that as basis Bells total
plurality will be Si.795. Bells total vote
shows a slight falling of from Stickney':
In 1900. while Porter, the Democratic
fell short 75S. In Deither case was the
loss appreciabIe. The difference gives
Bell a plurality slightly larger than that
of Stickney.
The vote for Congressman throughout
the state was nearly the same as that for
Governor, the Republican plurality being
slightly smaller than that for the head OF
the state ticket Congressman Kittredge
Haskins and David j. Foster were RE-
elected
The pr0hibitionist vote for the state
was larger than four years ago, In
1900 Il was $50, while yesterday 1t reach.
ed about ,300
Many towns failed to elect representa-
tlyss for the reason that they were unable
10 give any candidate the majority re-
auired BY the state law. In such cases,
The election continued until long after mid
night, and the giving out Of returns for
governor was thereby delayed.
Incomplete returns of the congressional
vote indicate d plurality for Foster In the
first district of about 1850, and for Has
kins In the second district of about I6,-
900.
Or the 248 towns only 81 have sent
Democrats and three are given as Inde-
pendents and 202 Republicans are already
reported elected with the names of seven
representatives yet TO be reported There
win be three ex-speakers Ia the member
ship of The coming house. one of whom ls
an exs governor.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-09-08
EAST BARRE.

Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur and family left
for Kingston. en- route to st. Louis, Tues
day afternoon.
The little baby Of Ereole Cerasoia was
buried Tuesday. Death enaued from
cholera lnfantum. Age two months,
Rowland Cheney and wife were In town
Tuesday. Mr.. Cheney il having some Of
his buildings newly painted, which adds to
the appearance OF the place.
A new boy and the only one Id the fam
lily Of Wiifred Sayah srrived this morn
ing
4 new stone bridge has been completed
on Washington street, which is greatly
needed improvement to East Barre.
The New England order has received
quite number of new applications and
we trust the number will be greatly aug
mented during the next three months, as
the cost Of joining Il greatly reduced.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-09-08
.STORMED
THE JAIL
Mob Gained Control At
Huntsville, Ala.
TRIED TO LYNCH NEGRO
Broke Through Line Of Soldiers, Sen.
tries Being Disarmed Troops
Sent There.

Huntsville, Ala, Sept. IA mob seek
ing to lynch Horace Naples, c0Iored
charged with the murder Of John Wal
drop, an aged man, last night broke
through the lines of soldiers who had
been called ont to protect the jail In which
Naples Is confined, and Is In possession
Of the ground floor. The sentries were
disarmed BY the mob and an attempt ii
now being made to smoke out the soldiers
and the sheriff.
Naples was arrested yesterday Since
the arrest, there was a feeling OF unrest
among the people Of the town and talk Of
lynching was heard
Acting Gov. Cunningham at Birming-
ham, gave orders that the negros life
be protected at all hazards, and com
pany OF militia was sent here last night
II sbelieyed that the object of the
crime was robbery, as the body Of Wal
drop, who was peddier, was found near
the road with his pockets rifled, $500 hav-
ing been taken from him.
When Naples was arrested be was
spending money freely. 1t was asserted
that blood stains we're found on his
clothes