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The San Francisco call., 1905-03-12
ARRESTS
LIKELY At
ANY TINE
Continued From Page 1, Column 1.

Ing statements he has given out for
publication and to the department The
suspects are kept constantly under
surveillance any way, and are avail
able at any time. So it is deemed bet
ter to wait for word from Reynolds and
Callundan before the important move
Is made to chage the Chinese, the maid.
and probably the butler, with conspir-
acy.
The police and the detective agency
think they have the case well in hand.
Almost daily they have been placing
Wing Miss Richmond and Beverly
through the sweating process. and the
results have been successful in marked
degree Again and again they have
been called on to recite their state
ments as to what occurred on January
IA at the mansion on Mob Hill when
Mrs. Stanford was first poisoned.
Reiteration has entangled the sus-
poets in many conflicting statements
and it is virtually out of the mouths
of the suspects themselves that the
evidence has been gathered that may
justify their arrest They have con-
trived artfully in many instances to
deceive their interrogators. but in the
rack Of a constant and relentless fire
of questioning, keen searching out of
detail and nerve-wearing demands to
have the story told over and over they
have involved themselves in meshes
out of which they could not wriggle.
ON RIGHT TRAIL.
Many of these contradictions. which
are both of self and one another, go
to material points in the poisoning
mystery and the authorities regard
them as clinching proof that they are
on the right trail.
The most Duzzling feature of the de-
velopnents is the matter of motive.
There is wide speculation, but no the
ory has yet been evolved that is ac-
cepted. In this connection it must be
taken into account that the minds that
would conceive so horrible plot would
in all probability be guided by sug-
gestion and motive that would not ap-
peal 10 a mind that is normal and rea-
soma bic.
The detectives are threshing out one
theory, which in effect is that the Po-
land water Of which Mrs. Stanford
tAohh III ILLS SibS Oi4 Johuoly Ii DCAO1 z
she was taken sick, was not poisoned
at that time. but that the strychnine
may have been placed in the bottle by
Miss Richmond while she was on the
way with it to Wakelee's drug store
to have it analyzed.
Her purpose, the police the
ory proceeds, was to make Mrs.
Stanford think that Miss Ber-
tha Berner, the private secre-
tary, had attempted to poison her.
The maid is said to have entertained
ambitions to become private secre-
tary. She is educated and refined and
fully competent for the post. Miss
Berner received 5000 a month, lived
with Mrs. Stanford as her equal. and
the position was full of attractive fea-
lures.
1t is reasoned by the po-
lice that Miss Richmond hoped
that she would get the place if
Miss Berner We're removed and that
this might have been the motive of a
conspiracy into which the cook was led
and to which Beverly gave his assist
ance because of friendship and what
ever advantage might result to him
from having the former maid in such
close relations with the wealthy wo-
man.
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-12

Three hundred Couches to be had
delivered for one dollar down; Gnd
there is an average reduction Of over
thirty per cent on every one. This is
our annual sale Of Manufacturer lines.
Each year we buy in the surplus stock
Of our Couch and Davenport manu-
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-12

facturer, and the price we pay is the
manufacturer cost, of the articles.
There is nothing in the world that
gives SO much comfort, as good Couch
or Davenport. IL you want comfort,
If you ever expect to get Couch,
NOW is THE TINE. Please shop in
the mornings, if possible.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1905-12-01

Among the distinguished
visitors at circuit court a por.
tion Of this week we note, Hon
p. S. RAIDER of Jefferson City
supreme court reporter; Hon
j. R. Lowell of the Moberly
Democrat, and Gen. w. T. Dam
eron of the Huntsville Herald,
all of whom were interested
spectators in the libel suit O.
Sam B. Cook against the Glob'
Printing Co.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1905-12-01

While in Brunswick Friday
the editor of the COURIER met
D. NJ. Rich ards of 5 1-2 miles west
Of Keytesville, who informed US
of a painful injury that befe.l
his wife Sunday morning of last
week. She and Mr.. Richards
had gone out to milk COW
when a dog made its appearance
and the cow rushed at the dog
and knocked Mrs. Richards,
who was doing the milking,
over. The dog got out Of tie
way, and the cow then turned
upon Mrs. Richards and would
have doubtless killed her had
not Mr.. Richards gone to her
rescue. The good lady's right
leg was badly bruised between
the hip and knee. Her right
arm and face were also badly
bruised, and the skin was bro.
ken in one place Of her face.
The injuries w"-o all qu;:e
painful and Mrs. Richards sui.
fered a great deal, but is now
recovering nicely.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1905-12-01

The editor of the COURIER
is feeling his Importance to a
decided degree, rs ore of our
enemies has sworn that We
have an undue influence over
Hon. John P. Butler, judge of
this judicial circuit, and that
we also have an undue influence
over the inhabitants of Charlton
county. If this be the opinion
of an senemy we would like to
know what estimate our friends
place upon US.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1905-12-01
NEW SUBSCRIBERS.

NEW SUBSCRIBERS.
'Thos. Sportsman, Mrs. j. w Padget,
Mrs. Emma Dorrance, E. Morgan,
e Il. Stoner, John W. Walker,
Albert Hollingshead, j. A. Adeox,
Mrs. W. NJ. Gonell, j. F. Rolling,
Rey. J. A Hughes, w. L. Summers,
;Dr. c. 4. Jennings. Stephenson Bros,
&c. C. Stewart, W.J Helm.
RENEWALS.
w L. Courtney, D. VI Richards,
J E. Musick, C. M. Hopper,
VIM. Smith, G. w. Thompson,
Robinson Hammond, J. w. Tucker,
s. E. Robinson, E. H. Mcdonald,
j. F. Bacon. B. J. Johnson,
T. r. Hamilton, Mrs. Josephine Brandt
DR. H. E. Kirkpatrick, Henry Laker,
Oscar Grotjan, w. A. Kratberger,
P. S RAIDER, Covey Heryford.
Geo. Underwood, ]. F Kelley.
Lewis Shively, HI Miller,
E. A. Currom.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1905-12-01
Roll of Honor.

We have been kindly and sub.
stantially remembered by the
following friends. who have
either become new subscribers
or have renewed their subscrip.
tion to the COURIER since our
last issue. May heaven bless
'.em:
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1905-12-01
NUMBER 43

according to law. 1t is further
ordered that he proceed to sell
the real estate of said minors
under the original order of sale
and on the terms therein set
forth.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1905-12-01
CIRCUIT COURT PROCEEDINGS.
Regular November, 1905, Term
at keyfeSVille.

Regular November, 1905, Term
at keytesville.
In addition to the proceedings
of the regular November, 1905,
term Of circuit court, published
in the last issue of the COURIER,
entries were made of record in
the following causes up till
yesterday morning:
CRIMINAL CASES
State of Missouri VS.. John
Thomas Gribble of near Eccles,
who, as stated in the COURIER
of last week, pleaded guilty to
the charge of seducing Miss AL
va L. Cloyd under promise of
marriage, but whose punish.
ment had not then been fixed by
the court, was sentenced by
Judge Butler Thursday after
noon to six months in the county
Jail and to pay fine of S1O0.
CIVIL CASES.
]. M. Peery vs.. Pence Bros,
suit on contract; continued with
leave to plaintiff to reply or
plead to defendants answer in
% days.
Mary Morgan VS.. Andrew j.
Marsh, unlawful detainer; con.
tinued on the application of and
at the cost Of plaintiff.
B. F. Shouse vs.. Henry Eu.
bank, conversion of rent corn
appeal; trial by a jury which
returns verdict for plainti if for
S42.
L. c. Kurtz VS.. Geo. Fletcher,
suit on note; nonsuit with leave
to withdraw note sued on by
leaving copy.
L. D. Hyde vs. Amanda Hyde,
divorce; trial by court, ano
plaintiff divorced; costs paid.
L. s. Curry VS.. Magare'
Sp ,rtsman ct al, suit on note
appeal; trial by jury of six by
agreement, which returns
verdict for plaintiff in the sum OF
S2.72; plaintiff to pay costs in this
court, and defendants to pay
costs III Justices court.
j.. Bunton VS.. A. B. Price
ct al, suit for accounting; nom
suit.
Marion Smith vs.. Edna S NTH,
divorce; trial by court; plaintiff
divorced, and adjudged to pay
costs.
J. P. Williams ct al vs.. G.. M
Nix, suit on contract; plaintiff
has leave to file bond for costs
in 80 days; like time in which
to file amended petition; de-
fendant has so days there.
after to plead, and cause con.
tinued at plaintiff cost.
Cynthia Simpson vs. Taylor
Simpson, divorce; continued.
A. G.. Salter vs.. Geo. M. Clay,
ejectment; jury waived; trial
by court, and judgment award
ed plaintiff for possession of ne Sc
4-54.21; value of MONTH!
rents and profits fixed at 81
month, and damages assessed
at one cent.
J. M. Riddell VS.. John Hardy
ct al, equity; trial by court;
deeds reformed and corrected III
accordance with the amended
pleadlngs; each party adjudged
to pay one half the costs; decree
filed.
S. C. Adams vs. Tony Bentley,
suit on note; judg ment by de-
fault for plaintiff for amount Of
note and interest in the sum uf
Si67 90 with interest at six per
cent.
W. A. Colson vs.. Emma A
Dickson ct al, partition; Fred
Lamb having been previously
appointed guardian I'D litem
for minor defendant, VIM. E
Colson, plaintiff is given leave
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1905-12-01
Cupfd's Conquests.

ROBBINS -GRIMsLEY: - F. NJ.
Robbins and Miss Daisy Grin.
sley, both of Forest Green, were
married at Salisbury Wednes.
day, November %, 1905, Justice
j. r. Mason making the twain
one.
Cox. .BANGS:-E. F. Cox of
Mendon and Miss, Jessie Bangs
|of Brunswick were mar
ried at the residence of the
officiating minister, Rev. Ferd.
L. Alexander, in Keytesville,
Wednesday, November 20, 1905.
BURRIS.G oDDARD :-J. P.
Burris, formerly of Triplett, now
|of Bentonville, Ark, and Mrs.
MaryJ. Goddard of Indianapolis,
Ind, were married at the resi-.
dence of the BRIDES brother.in-
law, T. P. Knight of Triplett,
Tuesday, November Fl, 1905,
Judge R. T. Morehead sealing
the conjugal relations. Mrs.
Burris is q sister to Mrs. T. P.
Knight, and while the bridal
couple are both well advanced
in life the COURIER hopes that
many happy wears await them
as man and wife.
GORDON. H U G H E S:-H. R.
Gordon of near Rothville and
Miss Cora Hughes were united
in the holy bonds of matrimony
at the residence of the BRIDES
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. w.
Hughes, three miles northwest
of Keytesville, Sunday, Novem.
Der 26, 1895, Rev. o. H. Phillips
of Kevtesville launching their
hymeneal bark. A number of
friends and relatives were
present to join in the good
cheer of the occasion, and after
the marriage ceremony was pre-
formed and congratulations ex-
tended to the bridal couple q
par excellence dinner was serv.
ed. The bridegroom is an ener.
getic young farmer, while the
bride is one of the prettiest, most
popular and most sensible young
ladies of this vicinity, and is in
every way calculated to make
her husband an invaluable help.
meet. May fortune smile upon
them and the greatest happiness
be their welded lot is the ardent
wish of the COURIER.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1905-12-01
j., MISSOURI, FRIDAY, DECErBER 1, 1905.


ct al, partition; sheriff flies final
report Of distribution. which is
approved, and cause ordet ed to
pass from the docket.
Lucy G. Moore VS.. Frank Vii
son et al, ejectmelt; judgment
for possessi'r Of premises in ac-
cordance with written stipulation
! filed; to be held in trust until
plaintiffs debt and costs are
paid, when same is to be deliv-
cred to defendant free and clear
of all of plaintiffs claims by
reason of sale under deed of trust
or otherwise.
Geo. T. Wahl ct al vs.. Sophia
Hecke ct al, partition; trial by
court; judgment of partition as
prayed, land ordered sold for
one half cash, balance on
time with eight per cent in
terest, and cause continued to
await sheriff's report of sale.
Lena White vs.. Walker White,
divorce; plaintiff divorced and
awarded care and custody OF
Dafay cite and Honey Bee White;
plaintiff awarded 5000 alimony.
A., T. e. S. F. Railway Co. vs..
Augustus Daniel Smith ct al,
condemn alton; report of commits.
sioners affirmed and costs ad.
! judged against plaintiff; Com.
! missioner John A. Venable al.
lowed $3.50 and Commission er
A. S. Taylor $40.
Thos. w. Glasscock vs. Asa
Elliott, slander; plaintiff has
leave to file answer in 80 days,
and cause continued.
E. H. Lougee vs.. Abraham G.
Rhodes ct al, suit to decree title !;
trial by court; title decreed and
quieted and vested according to
prayer of petition; plaintiff to
pay costs.
Alice Dejarnett ct al vs.. VIM.
E. Moberly, same; same.
Jas. Skillman vs.. Robt. Tis-
dale, ejectment; continned.
G.. H. .',hrsnn vs. Van F.
Boor ct al, partition; Van F.
Boor appointed guardian ad Item
for Geo. w. and Jas, H. Mitchell
with leave to answer; answer
filed; alias summons to city of
st. Louis for Add Cannon
Mitchell and Anna M. and Hi.
ram Smith. and cause continued.
Chas. Johnson VS.. Martha
Johnson, divorce; continued.
D. w. Veal vs.. M. E. Hedrick.
ejectment; jury waived; trial by
court; judgment for possession
of premises sued for; value OF
monthly rents and profits fixed
at $40 month, and damages
assessed at one cent.
j. F. Brown vs.. Jonas Long
ct al, suit to decree title; trial by
court; title declared ascertained,
decreed, quiered and vested ac-
cording to prayer of petition;
defendants to pay costs of their
own Witnesses, and plaintiff re.
mainder except costs Of serving
defendants witnesses.
Sam B. Cook VS.. the Globe
Printing Co., libel; trial by jury,
which returns verdict for plain
tiff for S75, GOO actual and $50, 900
exemplary or punitive damages.
This was the most important case
on the docket for the November
term of circuit court, and was
the result of libelous attack
made in the columns OF the ST
Louis Globe Democrat by one
Donald G.. Fitzmaurice under
the alias and pseudonym OF "Oio
Politician, In which MIR. Cook
was charged with having maue
u false affidavit in connection
with the state Democratic cam
paign funds in 1896, at which
lime he was chairman Of the
state Democratic central COM
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1905-12-01

| NV 'u0 SAt1ii LII u PoiletCdi
party shall swear from whence
campaign funds are received and
how expended. In addition to
the serious charge tha; Mr.. Cook
had made false affidavit the
Globe Democrat has been hound
ing him for years, and the worst
thing it could say about any
man, anybody or anything was
that they had been ''sam cook.
ed" Now old Ananias has met
its just deserts as a character
assassin and has been thorough.
ly, completely and we hope ever
lastingly "sam cooked" Mr..
Cook brought suit for S1OO, 900
actual and S15O,0OO exemplary
or punitive damages, but the
amount of $4,000 actual and
$4,000 exemplary or punitive
damages will doubtless teach the
miserable old CD. lesson in
morals it will never forget. Mr..
Cook had never done anything
to the Globe. Democrat nor to any
living man to justify such
a dastardly assault upon his
character, and that was the way
a Charlton county jury looked
at it. The jury was composed
of V. S. Harper of Bowling
Green, S. >. Davenport ofBruns.
wick, H. S. Locke of Charlton,
VIM. Couch of Clark, J. T. Rob
inson. Jr., of Cockrell, j. B..
Culbertson of Keytesville, VIM.
Ray of Mendon, T. E. Prather
of Mussel Fork, John B. Hayes
of Salisbury, F. P. Lamb of
Salt Creek and B. H. Richard.
son and w. J. Todd of Wayland
township. All of the jury signed
-the verdict except J. T. Robin.
son, Jr., who regarded the
damages awarded as too
high. The counsel in the
case for plaintiff were Edwin
Silver of Jefferson City, Ed E.
Yates of Kansas City and J. A.
Collet of Keytesville, while de-
fendant was represented by
Ashley C. Glover of St. Louis,
Ben Eli Guthrie of Macon,
Martin & Terrill of Moberly and
Fred Lamb of Salisbury. The
only witnesses examined on the
part of plaintiff were Mr.. Cook
himself and Henry F. Woodward
of ST. Louis. Sam Kellar, the
Jefferson City correspondent of
the Globe. Democrat, testified on
behalf of defendant, and a mum.
Der of dispositions were read on
both sides. Several witness es
who were here on behalf of the
plaintiff were not put on the
witness. stand as their testimony
was not regarded as necessary
to convict the Globe-Democrat
of libel. Two hours were allow.
ed on each side for the argument
of counsel and the speaking was
done by j. A. Collet and Ed E.
Yates for plaintiff and by Judge
w. A. Martin and Ashley c.
Clover for defendant. Mr.. Collel
delivered the opening speech
and was followed by Judge Mar
tin and Mr.. Clover, Mr.. Yates
making the closing argument.
The case was begun Monday
morning and was given to
the jury shortly after 10
o'clock Tuesday night. A
verdict was rendered at 10
o'clock Wednesday morning.
This is the largest verdict ever
returned in a libel suit in this
:ountry, and it was done by d
jury composed of reputable citi
zens of Charlton county, Mo-.
who had the courage OF their
convictions and the COURIER
honors them for it. The de-
fendant has appealed to the
supreme court, and the appeal
bond was placed at S301 900,
which is to be filed with and
approved by the clerk of
| the circuit court within 10
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1905-12-01

Mrs. Susan Y. musIck, wh5
has been making her nome here
for several months past, viii
leave tam orrow to assist n-r
daughter. Mis-, .N,.- hJuges,
in .:onducting fashionsble
rooming house in Denver, Colo.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1905-12-01
Probate pointers.

Annual settlements of estates
approved as follows: Heirs Jas.
L Plunkett, L. H. Herring ct al,
guardians AMI curators, 4tb !;
Jas. T. Plunkett, L. H. Herring
ct al, executors, 4th.
Est. Arthur l.. Allen: John
A. Venable, guardian and Gu.
rator, shows to the court that said
ward is now about of age
and has bought some real es.
tate. 1t is, therefore, ordered
that said guardian and curator
advance $3.50 to said ward to
make a payment on said real
estate.
Est. Margaret D. Waterfield {:
On motion of VIM. F. Finnell it
is ordered that he be and is ap.
pointed administrator of the
estate of said Margaret Water.
field, deceased. Bond in the
sum of $500 approved with ]. D..
Brummall and G. w. Aldridge
as securities. Moses Kitchen
and John Finnell are appointed
as witnesses to make inventory.
~
Est. heirs Jas. T Plunkett
On the application of Lou C.
Plunkett and L. H. Herring,
guardians and curators of the
estates of Mary Elizabeth and
Jas. T. Plunkett, minor heirs
of Jas. T. Plunkett, deceased,
and it appearing to the court that
said guardians, by the terms OF
the last will and testament OF
said Jas. T. Plunkett, deceased,
are fully authorized and en-
powered 20 make sale of any
or all the real estate of their
said wards and make proper
conveyances there for to the
purchasers, 1T is, therefore, or.
dered and adjudged by this court
that said guardian, at such times
and on such terms and at such
prices as they may deem proper
and right for the best interests
of their wards, proceed to sell
all the right, title and interests of
said wards in and to any and
all real estate belonging to them
or in which they may have any
interest. 1t is further ordered
said that guardians from time to
time as sales are ade,report their
proceedings to this court. It is
also ordered that this order be
continuous and remain in full
force till all the lands and real
estate of said minors shall be
sold and disposed of.
-"
Est. heirs Jas. w. Fletcher:
Sarah Fletcher, by her attorney.
shows to the court that she was
guardian OF the estates of John
w. and Jas. H. Fletcher, minor
heirs of Jas. w. Fletcher, de-
ceased, in this court, and that
when the personal assets Of her
said wards were exhausted she
was, on ner own motion, dis.
charged from said guardianship,
but prior to her said discharge
che had procured an order of
this court for the sale of certain
real estate belonging to said
wards, and that she failed to
make said sale; that the reasons
set forth in said order for selling
said real estate still exist, and
that said minors are each still
under the age Of IA years. She,
therefore, asks that o. P. Ray,
public administrator and ex-
officio public guardian, be ap.
pointed guardian of the estates
If said minors in her stead, and
that he be required to consum.
mate the sale of said real estate
of said minors under said order
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1905-12-01

Annual settlements of estates
approved as follows: Heirs Jas.
I Plunkett, l.. H. Herring ct al,
guardians ami curators, 4tb ;
las. T. Plunkett, L. H. Herring
ct al, executors, 4th.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1905-12-01

Est. Arthur l.. Allen: John
A. Venable, guardian and Gu.
rator, shows to the court that said
ward is now about of age
and has bought some real es.
tate. 1t is, therefore, ordered
that said guardian and curator
advance $3.50 to said ward to
make payment on said real
estate.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1905-10-27

Moved and carried that in accor
dance with sec. 444 Rev. Codes 1899 The
following apportionment be made for
the purpose of selecting the above re-
quired number of names, same being
based on the number of names on the
Assessors list for the proceeding year
viz:
Lilleboff l. Lawton 2, Newland l.
Highland l, BARTLETT l, Newbre l, Fan.
cher 1, Prospect l, Odessa /, Stevens 1
Ontario l, Noonan l, Cato l, Overland
1, Mortified l. South MINI. 1, Mime
al l, Lake l, Freshwater l, Bergen l
Pleasant l, Cd. Harbor l, DeGroat /
Coulee l, Irvine l, Will. of Churches
Ferry 1, Will. of Starkweather l, Will.
of Crazy l, Will. of Edmore and city
of Devils Lake a.
And that the Auditor be instructed to
notify the twp. and village clerks and
city auditor of said apportionment.
Moved and carried that in accordance
with the same section the following
named persons qualified to act as jur
ors oe selected as such from the unor-
ganized portions of this county, and
auditor directed to certify same to
clerk of district court.
Twp. 156, range 50, Ell. g. Klingle.
Is Twp.5l56, range 66, G. w. Bedell.
A petition signed by f. A. Baker, Co.
Treas, asking that 1904 tax receipt No.
1857, dated March 30, 1905, enormously
issued to VIM. 81. Beck on SCI sec. 80,
l55, range 60 in sum of $l7.0l. be re
funded, he having no interest in said
land, in fact he intended to pay tine tax
on SE1 33, as subsequent to his tax
cert. No. 15ssale of 1904.
On motion duly carried the auditor
was instructed to issue q rsf1nding
order as above on surrender Of said tax
receipt, and charge same back on tax
list. .5$
Moved and carried that the delin-
quent road tax against p. D. Hartsock
tdeceasedl in MinneWaukan twp. for