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Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1906-03-23
NEWS FROM MISSOURI.
Regal ragic slai. N. I'M. o..,k..

Regal Eagle Slain Z IN the Osarks.
While J. p. Orr and Willie Cherry
were fox hunting near Paris Springs,
they heard an unusual crashing In the
treetops. Looking in the direction
from whence it came. they saw what
appeared to be a small turkey with a
large one pursuing 1t. They flew from
tree to tree for a few moments more,
wren the larger bird lit in a tree near
them. Jim Orr hurried to a house
about a mile distant. borrowed q gun
and. returning. shot and killed what
proved to be a golden or royal eagle,
the largest ever slain in the Ozark
mountains. 1t measured Z feet 3 inches
from tip to tip. 3 feet from the beak
to the end of the tail, 8 inches around
the thigh, 9 inches around the head
and weighed l6 pounds. His longest
talon measured 2k inches.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1906-03-23
TO Be ASKED TO DlSCORCE
Two former lndinn ma State Auditors
Who Appropriated Fees To lie
Proceeded Against.

indianapolis. lnd.-Gov. Hanly's spe-
cial investigating committee, appointed
several months ago to examine the
books Of the state auditors Office, re-
ported to the governor, Monday, that
j. O. Henderson. democrat, who was
auditor from 1891 to 1895. owes the
state s9l ,962.S SO, and A. c. DAILY, repub-
lican. who was auditor from 1895 to
1898. owes the state S23, 667.74
The amounts represent fees collected
ard retained Illegally as claimed by the
state. The governor sent the report 10
the encouragement. with instructions
to bring suit to collect the money.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1906-03-23
CRIMINAL REGISTRATION
THE Kansas CITY Authorities On the
Trail or n Widespread Plan VI
Illegal Ncaistrat

Kansas City, Mo.-Three men. Pearl
Rogers. Eddie Hayes and Martin J.
Walsh were ar-aigned in the criminal
court here, Monday, upon charges of
criminal registration, Clyde Roelfsen,
charged with the same ofiense, is held
In jail, with a view of gaining from him
a full confession which, it is expected,
will expose a widespread plan of illega!
registration duplicating q number Of
politicians.
Rogers is a bartender, awaiting trial
for murder, who was out on bail on
registration cay. All three pleade1 not
guilty and their cases were set for trial
pu Mag 90.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1906-03-23
GRAND TO LIVE
And the Last Laugh Is Always the
Best.

"Six months ago / would have
laughed at the idea that there could
be anything better for a table beyer.
age than coffee" writes an ONO won.
an--"now laugh to know there is"
"Since childhood | drank coffee as
freely as any other member of the
family. The result was a puny, sick.
Iy girl. and as l grew into woman.
hood l did not gain in health, but was
afflicted with heart trouble, a weak
and disOrdered stomach, wrecked
nerves and a general breaking down,
till last winter at the age Of 80 I
seemed to be on the verge of con.
sumption. My friends greeted me
with How bad you look! What a ter.
rible color!' and this was not very
comforting.
THE doctors and patent medicines
did me absolutely no good. l was
thoroughly discouraged.
"Then l gave up coffee and com.
menced Postum Food Coffee. At first
didn't like 1t, but after a few trials
and following the directions exactly.
1t was grand. 1t was refreshing and
satisfying. In q couple Of weeks I no.
ticed q great change. l became
stronger. my brain grew clearer, | was
not troubled with fcrgetfulness as in
coffee times. my power OF endurance
was more than doubled. The heart
trouble and indigestion disappeared
and my nerves became steady and
strong.
Il began to take an interest in
things about me. Homework and
home-making became a pleasure. My
friends have marveled at the change
and when they inquire what brought
1T about I answer Postum Food Cot
fee. and nothing else In the world"
Name given by Postum Co.. Battle
Creek. Mich.
There's a reason. Read the little
book. THE Road to Wellvillc." In
Dkgs.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1906-03-23
Twins burned to Death.

Two babies, twins. of Charles Boyd
of East Bonnie Terre, were burned to
death. Boyd had gone to work and
Mrs. Boyd had bathed the twins, who
were only Z months old, and placed
them in a cradle in the dining room
to sleep. Fire broke out in the room
where the children were. and when
Mrs. Boyd opened the door she was
met by a burst of flame . She tried a
side door and then a window, but at
each place was driven back by the
flames. Nciehbors rushed to the res
cue, but could do nothing. The bodies
were finally recovered, a mass of char
red flesh and bone.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1906-03-23
Cut on by Had Roads.

The impossible condition of the
roads is proving serious for the town
Of Avalon. in the southwest part OF
Livingston county. Avalon is an in.
land town and gets its supplies by
wagon conveyance from Hale and Chill
licothe. 1t has been impossible for
loads of any size to be transported
from either of these places for several
weeks, and consequently the towns
supplies are running out. The coffee
supply has been exhausted for some
time and there has been a coal oil
and sugar famine.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1906-03-23
HAD HEART PAINS
4 CrNeai Case o. HhsumaNsm Cursa
~ D.. Williams Pink Pills,

While Mr.. w. 8. Gcisel, of No. 1913
East Coates street, Moberly, Mo-. was
steadily working at his trade in n foun.
dry at that place, he became the victim
Of MI attack Of rheumatism, and his ex.
pcrience is that Of thousands who nre
compelled to work in similar surround.
ings. lie describes his situation as fol.
lows:
"I had been at work for a long time
In a foundry where I was exposed to
dampness. First my feet began to hurt
and to swell, then my knees and my
shoulder joints began to be affected in
the same way. Finally I could not walk
without great difficulty and suffering
aud had to stop work altogether. My
appetite wa feeble and I grew very pale
II weak. l began to have pains about
my heart and it f1uttered q great deal.
l became greatly alarmed about my con.
dition. My mother knew about the vir.
tues of DR.. Williams Pink Pills, as thov
had given her back her health when she
was nearly wasting to death, and when
she found that they were good for rhcu.
matism too, she began to give them TO
me about a month after I was attacked.
That was in the early part of March,
1903. and by June they had driven away
tho pains and swelling and had restored
my appetite and color. Then I felt
strong enough to take mp n line Of out.
door work and now, in October, I re.
gard myself ms entirely we'll aud I am
about to go into a foundry again at st.
Louis"
DR.. Williams Pink Pills also cure
other diseases springing from i'm.
pure blood or d~isordered r such
as sciatica, locomotor ataxia. partial
paralysis and all forms of weakness in
male or female. They may be had ut
all druggists or directly from the DR..
Williams Medicine Company, Schenec.
tady, N. Y.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1906-03-23
CHILDREN IN FIERY PERIL
Many Hurt when MnnunI Training
school mt Ii~a.crhiII, Mass,
Was burned.

Haverhill, Mas. The manual
training school building in this city was
destroyed by fire, Monday and the flames
spread TO the Whittier annex of the
high school. Many children were in
iured.
The fire also spread to nearby dwell
ing houses.
Some Of the children suffered in
juries by jumping and others in escap-
Ing down the s%tairways. 1t was stated
that none was fatally hurt.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1906-03-23
THE FoRMoSA
The Results Much Worse Than First
Reported, Over 900 Persons he.
ing Killed in kngl Alone.

London.-A special dispatch from
Toxic to the Daily Telegraph says:
Advices from Taihcku capital OF
Formosa) state that the earthquake on
that island was mere serious than at
first reported. In the prefecture OF
Kagi alone 1.40O houses were complete
ly destroyed, LOLA persons killed and
COS injured.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1906-03-23
Former state Treasurer Dead.

Joseph Mercer, a member Of the
county court of Jackson county, a
banker and former treasurer of the
state of Missouri, died of heart disease
at his home in Independence. He had
beer in delicate health for two years.
While reading a paper at his home to
members Of his family he gasped once
or twice and fell backward, and In q
short time was dead.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1906-03-23

New Lebanon P~resbytery of the
Cumberland Presbyterian church held
a two days session at Marshall. The
principal features of the meeting was
berland Presbyterian general assembly
which meets in Decatur, H., during
he month of May, next. This insures
W votes for the union proposition
with the Presbyterian church Of the
United States of America which will
be taken up at the regular meeting.
A great deal of feeling was displayed
throughout the meeting on the part
Of both factions the u~nionists and the
anti-unionists.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1906-03-23
Draining Livingston County.

Viewers have been appointed by the
Livingston county court to assess
the damages and estimate the cost in
three ditch projects, The largest one,
that of strengthening Grand River, will
be about % miles long. Another ditch
will be to drain bottom land south of
Chillicothe, and the third Is for the
Strengthening of Shoal creek. 1t is ex-
pected it viii! cost about $4,000 to COM
plete the work. Several thousand
acres of land will be drained by the
bitches.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1906-03-23

Gov. Folk has pardoned John Fr!sto
from the D~enitentiary. Fristo came
from Pemiscot county to serve a ten
year term for murder in the second
degree. He killed the alleged betrayer
OF his wife. and, after serving four
years. he got a new trial and then
pleaded guilty to manslaughter and
was sentenced to two years. He has
served considerably more than half
Of the time for which he was first
sentenced.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1906-03-23
a Clay County Man Killed.

J, NJ. Stapp was struck by Rock Is
land train No. 30 and killed in front
OF the depot at Randolph. He was An
old settler and widely known In Clay
county.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1906-03-23
Called to UOward.Pnync.

e II. E. Stout, pastor of the NJ.
r.. church, South, of Centralia. has
been chosen president of Howard.
Payne college at Fayette, and in all
probability will accept. Rev. Mr..
Stout is about IS years Of age.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1906-03-23
An Exception.

Eyes. I'm always in no, water"
Gee, you must have a model jan
itor."-Houston Post.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1906-03-23

We cant pronounce the Russian def.
inition for war, but its Synonymous
with Sherman's definition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-05
ITO GOES HOME TO
 PATCH UP TROUBLE
CIVIL AND MILITARY PARTIES ARE HAVING SERIOUS DIS PUTES-SENSATlO REPORTS ABOUT RUSSIAN ACTIVITY.

Victoria, B. c. October 4.-Marquis Ito patch up serious differences which have arisen in the Japanese cabinet, accord ing to advices received today by the steamer Tosa Maru. Dissensions have been caused between the military and civil parties as a result of persistent inter- ference of the military party. Fearing that friction would result in the disruption of Marquis Saoniji's cabinet, some members of the cabinet previously wrote to Mar quis Ito and he had to return.
 Some aarmist dispatches are printed by Japanese papers from Harbin to the effect that the Russians are steadily push ing forward the defense works at liar bin, a line of forts extending for miles being under construction.
 Some dispatches speak of troops also being massed.
 One correspondent says:
 This clearly shows that Russia intends to wage a war of retaliation against Ja- pam
 A Mukden dispatch says Russians are employing Chinese spies to inform them of the movement of the Japanese troops in Manchuria
 The American minister at Pekn Is re- ported by Japanese correspondents to have sent a notice to the Russian min ister asking for the opening of Man churia to trade and negotiations will be opened with China to that end if Russia fails to throw open the places closed to trade
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-05

IRATE HUSBAND CROSSES
 OCEAN BUT WIFE ESCAPES

Paris October 4.-Great interest was created here today when 1t was learned that the fugitive Russian Lieut.. Gabriel Essipoff accompanied by the wife of General Ouchakoff, had arrived here to- day from New York. They had come on the steamer Savoie flying from the venge- ance of the husband and former friend of Lieutenant Essipoff. The runaways landed at Havre this morning and ar- rived at St. Lazara station tonight. They travelled under assumed names and were accompanied by an elderly woman The passengers on the Savoie were not aware of their identity but Essipoff was reeos- nized at the station here. He was com- pletely surprised when addressed aaf in reply to inquiries said:
 T have nothing to say Wa wish to be left alone. We are quite happy"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-05
ANOTHER BREAK IN
 SANTA ROSA ISLAND
PENSACOlA'S NATURAL BREAK WATER IS DAMAGED BADLY AND IMMEDIATE REPAIRS BY GOVERNMENT NECESSARY.

Pensacola, Fla, October 4.-Another se- rious break through Santa Rosa island was found today The channel is about three feet deep and fifty to one hundred yards wide. This makes three channels that have been cut in the island by the hurricane, one of which is mile wide The island has always served as break- water and protected Pensacola, and Il IS feared that unless the government im- mediately undertakes to build breakwa- ters, the condition will become serious.
 The body of one more storm victim son of J. T. Matthews of Escambia Bridge who lost his wife, son and daughter. The bodies of all have now been recovered.
 The British steamer Administer, which arrived today from Havana, reports hav- ing spoken the schooner Glenaftou, Mo- Mobile disabled. the captain injured, and without her bearings. having lost her compass. The latter was supplied by the steamer.
 The steamer also reported that between Pensacola and Havana she passed through several miles of water covered with oil, , and 1t Is believed Standard oil barge No. 90 lost in that vicinity with nine men on board a week since. has gone to pieces
 Vhe steamer Tarpoon came in today from coast points, and reports while there is considerable damage at Carrabele. Apalachicola, St. Andrews and Millville and towns In that section. that there were no fatalities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-05
Abductor Forfeits His Bond.

Los Angeles, Cal, october 4.-Alfred Maury accused of being one of a gang of men banded together for the purpose of abducting and importing French girls into this country for immoral purposes, forfeited $5O0O bail in the federal court here when he failed to appear for trial. The authorities of northern California. Mexico and Arizona have been notified to look out for the fugitive. Advices from Johannesburg, South Africa, state that Maury jumped his bond there in sim liar manner some time ago. while facing like charges. Victoria Jolly, a French girl the principal witness against Maury, and who was held in the county jail await Ing his trial. was released today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-05
RIOT THREATENED
 IN CUBAN CAPITAL
Former Insurgent Resists Taking Away His Arms and Officers
 Have Strenuous Time.

Havana, October A disturbance which at one time threatened to become a riot occurred this evening as the re- suit of conspicuous riding through the streets of the city of former insurgents The chief of police had just telephoned an order to all the police stations to take the small arms from all insurgents throughout the city, when Damasco Cas- tillo, an ex-insurgent, was seized by the police while riding past a precinct sta- ton. Castillo resisted and in the melee which followed his arm was cut with his own machete. As soon as he was overpowered he was taken to the Vivao jail, followed by crowd of several hun dred persons. including number of mounted ex-rebels.
 This crowd surrounded the jail and the excitement was general when Alfredo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-05
RULED OFF FOR LIFE.
Owner and Jockey Conspired to Pull
 Horse at Latonia.

Louisville. Ky, October 4.-Owner II. J. Doc) Berry and Jockey Willie Obert were ruled off the turf for life and the license of George Hall, trainer was re- voked under ruling announced this aft ernoon by the stewards of the American Turf association.
 The ruling followed an extended inves- tgation into a confession made some days ago by Obert to the effect that he pulled the horse Coruscate on the last day of the summer meeting at Latonia. Obert testified that Berry, who owns Coruscate. gave him $500 to do the job Halls license was revoked because he had the riding contract of Obert and the jockey testified that he had pulled Highland Fling and other horses on the Canadian circuit It is understood that the investigation Is not ended. and further developments are ex- pected
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-05
HARMON ID
 FIGHT SHIPS CASE
Eminent Counsel is Engaged in
 Lynching Case
WILL MEAN HARD CONTEST
Disposition of Chattanooga Case By Supreme Court Is Awaited With Unusual Interest Because ls-
 sue Is Absolutely Novel.

Washington, October 4.-(Special.) )-Jud- today, has been retained as counsel for John F. Shipp, ct al.. of Chattanooga in the celebrated contempt case on the dock ct of the United States supreme court for the approaching term. On October 16, Shipp and his associates are ordered by the supreme court to show cause why they should not be punished for con- tempt.
 Shipp, as sheriff of the county, and twenty-six others, were ordered to appear before the supreme court for contempt for participation In the lynchng of the negro, Ed Johnson, whose case had been removed by Justice Harlan to the su- preme court, Johnson then being In the custody of the sheriff Near the close of the last term of the court the Attorney General furnished a surprise by bringing the case officially to the attention of the court.
 After reviewing the lynching he prayed the court to take cogn:zance of the case, alleging that all of said acts were then and there committed by said defendants and each of them. and the other men,- bers of said mob, whose names are to complainants unknown with the intent then and there had and entertained by them and each of them to show their con- tempt and utter disregard for the order of this honorable court. made and entered as aforesaid, and in order to prevent this honorable court from hearing the appeal of the said Ed Johnson, which ap- peal had been perfected and allowed"
 The disposition of the case by the court is awaited with unusual interest as no similar one has been recorded on the dock cts. Judson Harmon may be here as early as Monday to represent his clients and his ability as a lawyer insures a hard contest over the case. The supreme court will open it's term next Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-05

Do you know General Ouchakoff threatens to kill your" was asked.
 Yes" was the answer but he will never find us. We will be gone before he arrives here"
 The fugitives took a cab to q holel in the Rue de Rivoli but later changed their quarters several times, and succeeded in hiding their tracks. It $ believed they intend to take another ocean steamer
 The elopers fled from st. Petersburg several weeks ago closely pursued by the general who tracked them to various cities in Europe, and finally reached Ham burg two hours aftar they had sailed for New York. The general followed OH the next steamer only to find upon s-r- rival there that his wife and the leu.en- ant had returned to Europe on the Savoie
 General Ouchakoff Is now aooarl the steamer La Province on his way here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-05
Three Injured In L. & N. Accident.

Louisville. Ky. October 4.-Three per sons were injured when the fast night express of the Louisville and Nashville railroad running from Cincinnati to Louis- vile and due here at 92o o'clock. jumped the track at Linden. Ky, tonight. The engine and mail car went into the ditch. None of the injured. who tranmen, was seriously hurt, while the passengers escaped with a fright and shaking up. Linden is twelve miles east of Louis xilIa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-05
Big Guns Start for Cuba.

Washington. October 4.-Gov. Charles E. Magoon, General Franklin E. Bell, chief of staff of the army, and Capt. William M. Wright his aide, will arrive at Havana next Tuesday morning. They will leave Washington Saturday afternoon at 3:45 o'clock for Tampa, Fla, where they will take steamer for Havana at II 40 Sunday night. Mrs. Taft and Mrs. Bacon also will be passengers on that steamer. General Bell does not expect to make long sojourn on the island
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-05
Think There Is Big Earthquake.

London, October 4-The correspondcnt at Sydney. N. S. w., of the Daily Maj! says
 The seismographs here recorded an earthquake Tuesday noon lasting for two hours The government astronomers be- lieve there was a disturbance somewhere eclipsng the disaster at San Francisco. The Daily Mail says there was similar record by the selsmograph in John Mines observatory on the Isle of Wight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-05

Washington. October 4--(special 1.-The democratic congressional committee has gone into the watch business, having re- ceived this morning from New fork d consignment of watches, which it intends to distribute among It's speakers.
 The idea Is, in this way, to make practical demonstration of trust methods of selling abroad at prices less than those charged the home customer. These
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-05
WATCHES WILL BE USED
 IN DEMOCRATIC CAMPAIGN

ported at a cost, freight added, less than the price to the American dealer. They cost the committee $7.9S each. The trust price here is S105S Each watch Is ac- companied by tag containing the num- Der and history of the movement and case, showing when and to whom sold and
 at what price. In this way the sale abroad and transportation can be verified.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-05
postofflce Appointments.

Washington, October 4.-tSpecial )-Mary
 R. Boyd appointed postmaster at Boyds- Tank, Chambers county, vice o. o. Boyd resigned.
 Rural route No. 3 ordered established November IS at Deatsville, Elmore eoun- ty, serving 400 people and 100 families.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-05
SUPPORT HIM, ANYWAY.

New York, october 4-"No mat ter what MT. Hearst does we are going to support him. said Charles F. Murphy, leader of Tammany Hall tonight, when asked in the course of an interview what atti- tude Tammf.ny Hall will assume in case the Independence League nom mated candidates in this city for the various judicial, senatorial and assembly offices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-05
Mail Men Want Eight Hours.

Chicago, October 4.-Declaring that eight hours composes days work. the American Mall association at its closing session here tonight adopted resolutions asking the postoffice department for a epling on the question.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-05

Zayas, liberal leader. arrived on the scene After a long barley he procured the release of Castillo after the man had surrendered his revolver to the police. Senor Zayas is of the opinion that the talk ing of the weapons of ex-rebels when they are at the disposal of the disarm- ing commission. Is unjust persecution.
 Forty mounted policemen charged and dispersed crowd In Jesus del Monte this evehing, which was following a dozen mounted ex-rebels.
 The first actual laying down of arms near Havana occurred this evening when 95 guns were accepted by Major Ladd from 125 of Colonel Lectas' command.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-05
Nicholas Again at Peterhof.

St. Petersburg, Oc-ober 1.-The Elm peror and members Of the imperial family who have been cruising in Finnish waters on board the yacht Standart. returned to 'Peterhof today.