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Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1908-10-09

S5.43 acres, more or lees, in the
sum of S128.14.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED.
Drainage district No. 4, E. NJ.
Graves, for construction, SO, 1881
Drainage district No. 4, r. H.
MeWilliams, for construction.
S514.13.
Drainage district No. 4, Dildine
Bridge Co. building steel bridge,
S452.
VIM. Hopkins, plumbing work
at courthouse, So.
j. A. Collet, commission in sale
of swamp land, $111.@.
Ordered that the following
named persons be and they are
hereby appointed as judges of the
general election to be held in this
county Tuesday, November 3,
1908:
Bee Branch-A. Noll, Andrew
Shelton, j. N. Gipson, Benjamin
Anderson, l.. P. Ramsey, Jesse
Mckinney.
| Bowling Green-D. w. Bayne,
T. R. Clarkson, Powell Price, A.
G. Freisz, F. H. Grotjan, j. E.
Lewis.
Brunswick No. Jas. F. Agee.
VIM. Crockett, A. L. Wires, Jr.,
iG. w. Cunningham, Joseph
Gross, George Carsten.
Brunswick No. 2-Fred Clark,
L. Joseph, John Williams, John
Bachtel, DavidLongsdorli, } oshua
Smutz.
Chariton-W. B. Turner, Ell.
Butler, w. P. Parks, w. S.Kothe.
Roy Young, George Gebhardt.
Clark. G. Oldham, D. NJ.
Wilson, w. G.. Dorrell, 8. VINO.
Connen, Robert Candy, Henry
Snyder.
Cookrell-Paul Buchanan, J.
F. Kelly, Jno. Bayne, James II.
White, D. Nj. Brown, F. A. Nc
Curry.
4 Cunningham-Jeff Miller,
W. Bsllew, VIM. Watterson, H.
E. W elsh, VIM. Taylor, D. T.
Smart.
i Keytesville No. ii. l.. Stacy,
G. N. Elliott, J. J. Moore, j. W.
Lance, c.. F. Cox, j. E.. Mitchell.
| Keytesville No. PIT. Dewey,
F. NJ. Veatch, N. N. Allen, c. E.
Edwards, Felix N. LANCER, B. f.
Brewer, Sr.
/ Mendon-Frank Evans, G. II.
Whit.all, H. Y. Shupe, A. o.
Greene, George Henderson, John
Westrup.
! Missouri-Ben Brucks, r. W.
Coll, S. w. Bolts, W. 8. Dickson,
George Young, Sackfell Brewer.
Musselfork No. IL. A.Clark-
son, D. c. Laird, John Welch, W.
5. Lyons, David Striekler, s. M.
Porter.
MusselforkNo.2 .2-R.L Y ancey,
VIM. Graves, VIM. Fuller, s. Z.
Logan, Nathan Sterner, j. D.
Cowser.
Salisbury No. 1-Mose Gum,
r. j. Hurt, j. w. Adams, John
Legendre, ,GeorgeHerman, Martin
Reppenhagen.
Salisbury No. 2G. D. Cope
|i Concluded on page fourl
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1908-10-09
Roll of Honor.

The following friends have
brought good cheer to the Cou-
RIER man by either becoming new
subscribers or by renewing their
subscription during the past
week. May heaven bless 'em
NEW SUBSCRIBERS.
C. r Taylor. j. P. Henderson,
]. N, Watson. Mrs Diantha Taylor,
w. C, Stewart Glenn Cravens.
RI Fogelsong
RENEWALS.
Mrs V. L. warhurst Herman Young,
Pat Barry, Ed. Henry Eubank.
Michael Hayes W.T.. Phillips.
c.Y. Blakey, John F. westrup.
r. A, Huber b L. Auega'
L. H. Hirsch, Mrs. LYDIA McAurtry
J. C.. Coy, Prof. w. >. Drace'
Dave Mauzey. Louis buoei,
S. E. Watson, J. M. Bruner,
C. Fl Herring, ". 0. Foster
WE. johnson, Frank Smith,
/ -. Woodward, Fl. S. Freeman,
Mrs. A. Freeman, A. o. Bachtel
]. L. Harrison, John Relchert,
Henry Everham, John Hellman,
c. r. Meyer, JP "A. QUICK
C.P. Thrash. L. N. Dempsey,
French johnson. Raymond Stroud,
Frank Fristoe, COL, Lem bayne, col
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1908-10-09
PrOtracted Meeting,

Rev. R. F. Campbell of Kan
sas City, conference evangelist
for the Missouri conference of
M. E. church, South, will begin
a series of revival meetings at
the Key,esville Methodist church
next Thursday night, October 10.
Please remember the date and
be present at the first service.
o. H. PHILLIPS, Pastor.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1908-10-09
Ke REASON WHY?

There is likely to be a shortage at the fac
tory of ACORN RANGES and HEATERS
this fall-frst, because Of the exceptional
demand for these stoves, and second, be-
cause the factory stock is light.
We don't want to have anyone miss get
ting an Acorn this fall through delay-the
only safe way is early orders.
The acorn doesn't need any inducement and has
offer uM positiyezy end October 24. But to find
out how many Acorns need to supply the demand
we are going to present YOU with half ton of coal
if YOU come in before the expiration of that date and
pick out your stove
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-13
THE WORLD TO COME.
Harper's Bazaar.

Harper's Bazaar.
A distinguished German scholar who
had devoted his faculties to what he
claimed to be the demonstration OF
atheism came consistently to his death
bed. He was prepared, he said, to
prove out of the expiring sparks of his
own life that it must become quench.
ed and blackened flame. He observed
the processes of dissolution calmly
with the long habit of the scientific
method. Friends. themselves unbe
lieving and unhoping, stood about him
waiting to catch the last flicker Of de
fiance from a soul to It's God Fol
some hours he had lain unexpectedly
silent, and with eyes closed. He hat
very dark. large eyes. piercing and
powerful. Suddenly he opened them
and from their caverns shot out a fire
before which the coolest scoffer in the
room shrank back. With loud voice
the old scholar cried out:
There Is another world" and fell
upon his pillow, dead.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-13
EARLY INDIAN TROUBLES.

Aztec Index.
A San Juan county pioneer relates
the story of how at one time in its
early history the Navajo Indians ter.
rorized the settlers with threats OF
outbreak and murder. On one oc-
casion word was sent to the settlers
In and around Aztec that a war party
would visit them on a certain date
and raise a few scalps. In anticipa-
ton the settlers built log stockade
on the ]. R. Williams ranch and gath.
cred their women and children inside
awaiting the expected trouble. True
to their promise party Of about fifty
warriors rode up to the stockade on
the day named. Uncle Peter Knicker
booker was in for a pow-wow before
hostilities opened. Accordingly, Pete
was named spokesman and asked the
braves II there was not some way in
which they could all settle their quar-
rel without fighting. To this the Nava-
10 chief replied that himself and party
had no intention Of attacking the
stockade but we're going up to Cedar
Hill to fight Cox and his men. The
chief further volunteered the informa-
tion that a bunch Of sQuaws were COM
ing behind who would lick Pete and
his whole crowd. Petes answer to
this was more forcible than elegant
and the braves rode away laughing.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-13

rather crowded just now" His COM
ing WAS surprise to L. q. who had
| happened down to the train with .
letter to mail. and found--a brother.
Mr.. Smith is attorney for the st. Louis
q San Francisco railroad, with head
quarters at Birmingham. Ala. He is
very much impressed with this coun-
try and wants to see more Of It. To
morrow the brothers Will be members
of party headed for the valIecito
where they will remain until Tuescay.
They will then visit Sllyerton. Ouray
and Telluride for several days. aftcr
which l.. h. will return to Durango.
his brother continuing cast.
90
Mrs. J. Q. Vermillion and Miss
Coda, her daughter, arrived last even
ing from Paiisade, where MIR. Yer
million is head OF the NJ. E. church.
Palisade Is twelve miles from Grand
junction, In the center OF the peach
country. Mrs. VermiIlion says that
Paiisade people will ship about 1000
cars of peaches this summer. Good
TO know there's fruit somewhere,
Land sells in that country as high as
$4,000 per acre. Mrs. and Miss Ver-
million went this morning to Pagosa
Springs. where they are well known.
10 renew their old friendships. Some
years ago Mr.. Vermillion was pastor
OF the M. f. church and served for one
year as principal OF the Springs
schools. He will arrive this evening
overland and viii go on to Pagosa
later. Mr.. VermIllion Is an old friend
OF Rev. ii. j. Grace OF this city.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-13
TAFT. THE soYIsA GIANT.

AsN'stW Oh ihtNlcW5.
All along the path OF this man from
boyhood to now, from the hulking
youth who out-wrestled everyone ut
Yale to the "quick-footed fighting ele-
phant OF our modern politics." ready
TO step into the presidency II his
party can carry the country, we gather
Incidents which speak of his courage,
his strength, his self-sacrifice, his en-
durance, his justice. his patience, his
humor, his wholesomeness, his firm
ness, his intense humanness. He af-
fords US convincing example that
a man may smile and smile and still
be as strong as giant and firm as
rock. He shows US how true was
that word OF the late Senator Hoar
that the best boy has something
manly about him. and the best man
has much OF the boy In him" Taft
Ii man many of whose ways are
those OF boy. big. husky. rollIck-
Ing boy. ever ready for laugh or
joke or prank, yet never overstep-
ping the bounds OF dignity. mixing Jest
and laughter with work. always bright
and sunny. yet always marvel of In
dustry and achievement.
AT college we see him declining to
accept class post OF honor because
some one had questioned the popu-
larity of his election, only to be unani-
mously chosen to the same place i'm
mediately afterward. At Cincinnati
we see him giving n sound and we'll
deserved thrashing to the editor OF Il
scurrilous sheet who had slandered
his father. AS judge on the federal
bench we see him declining an offer
to go TO New York as member of q
law firm, with a guaranty OF $4,000 u
year, saying there are bigger things
I'm this world than money" In the
Philippines we SEQ him taking adyan-
tage OF every possible means OF win
ming the affection and confidence Of
his wards. even going so far aa to have
a native prepare for him diagram
OF the native rigodon. OF Spanish quad
rifle. that he might study les move
ments and be able to lead the wives
OF the presidentes through its rnazes
in manner credieable 10 the governor
OF the islands and builder OF q new
nation-in forty days attending no
fewer than score OF state balls, and
literally dancing and smiling his way
into the hearts OF the people. We
see him. ut the end Of long hard
ride in the hot sun upon the back Of
a mule. keeping his own dinner wait
ing an hour while he goes In person
to make sure that the weary beast OF
burden had his supper. We see him
at his summer home In Quebec, at
midnight. clad In the robes Of repose,
walking barefoot through the dewy
grass with a mosquitobitten and
sleepless babe on either arm that
tired womenfolk might sleep. This
giant is as gentle as he Ia strong.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-13
SPAIN NO MORE FOR THEM.

New York Globe.
1t is ten years since we were at war
with Spain for the liberation Of Cuba.
Aand recently. for the first time In
ten years, Spanish national vessel
sailed in Cuban harbor. The Gu.
bans made 1t a triumphal entry.
But there is no thought of turning
back to Spain. whether In Cuba, Porto
Rico or the Philippines. Cuba is III
dependent; the Philippines look for
ward in time to the same or more
favorable status. while Porto Rico has
become so nearly an integral part oi
this country that It's thorough nation
alization-the bestowal of full citizen
ship upon Its people-cannot be loni
delayed. The sooner the president.
recommendations and the plank ii
the Republican platform to that effec
becomes law the sooner Will we hay,
discharge an obvious duty.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-13

. castor tailored suit with lace waist
and brown hat and gloves. During
the evening she carried handsome
brides bouquet. which she cast away
on ascending the stairway to prepare
for going away. and which was caught
by Miss Lucille Bradford.
The happy couple went away last
night on the Missouri Pacific train
for Kansas City. where they will re-
main n few days. thence will go to
Denver to attend the meeting OF the
national Democratic convention. to be
followed by camping trip In the
mountains. They win be at home
July is. at Pagosa Springs. Colo.
where the groom is engaged in bank
Ing business, and where the bride has
taught In the public schools for several
years.
The out-of.own guests were: Mrs.
Fannie Page. Washington. d. c.: Miss
Eunice Calderhead. Marysville: Miss
Grace F1add. Frankfort; Miss Kathryn
Stanfield. Bellevillo; Mr.. and Mrs. e.
Lamb. Clyde; Mrs. F. Fletcher. Nor
ganville: Mr.. and Mrs. viii Turner.
Clyde; Mrs. Howard Richardson.
Clyde.
This is the story OF the wedding
and another claver. amiable. and thor
oughly beloved ConcordIa girl has gone
away from us to make home for her
self in the golden west. carrying with
her now and forever the best wishes
OF the many people of this town who
have known her career from girlhood
into the full bloom of womanhood.
The man of her choice is not known
here. save through the few short wits
he has paid her home. yet in that
short time he has impressed us all
with his worth as a man and he. too.
will share in the good wishes Of the
people of this city for perfect haIpI-
ness that comes through the holy
bonds OF wedlock.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-13

Understood that these men meant busi
ness. 1t was q flne exhibit Of the
mems Bible class. and the meeting
that followed. led by Ex-Governor Ut
ter of Rhode Island. was stirring one
The teachers training department
was another important feature of the
convention. This department offors
two courses. including = general study
OF the Bible. child study and teaching
methods. and aims TO prepars the
teacher for her work. When a course
of study is finished and examination
passed, an International certificate liz
given. Rev. Joseph Clark. state sec
retary Of Ohio. announced that his own
state had recently taken as its stand
ard mo unframed teachers after
1914
Missionary work was a prominent
feature. indeed. large share OF money
raised by the association Is used in
carrying on missionary work among
the negroes of the south and for open
ing up new fields in which Sunday
school work is needed. Mexico, Cuba,
Korea and Japan are at present re-
ceiving special attention from the as.
sociation. About fourteen new Sun
day schools day for every day In
the year is the net gain reported by
the secretary since the last conven-
tion. This means 5000 schools more
than there were three years ago.
THE word temperance could not
be mentioned without calling forth
storm of applause and the sum OF &c.
900 was pledged to provide for chair
man for the temperance department
and to further this line Of work.
THE entire work OF the information
al association Is carried on by volun-
teer contributions. During the last
triennlum the association spent about
$l06.000. and during the next three
years 1t Is expected that the receipts
will reach $150.000.
There was spirited contest be-
tween San Francisco. New Orleans
and Des Moines for the honor OF en-.
tertaining the next convention. San
Francisco received by far the larger
share of votes and win be the place
OF the next convention In 1911"
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-13

THE Independence party will poll
more than 100000 votes in 1908, and
that means that Bryan will be beaten
worse than Parker. We will break
the solid south. and compel the Demo
cratic party, Immediately after Bry
ans defeat. to reorganize and adopt
new principles and leaders," These
are the words of M. G. Palliser. the
manager OF William r. Hearst's cam
paign. who has gone to Chicago to
make preparations for the national
convention Of the Independence party
which is to be held In that city on
July 27 and 28.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-13
economic idea.

Because Guffey dared give some In
sioe Bryan history Bryan ordered thai
ne be voted out of the convention
me other state bosses. Roger C. Sui
ivan and Tammany Murphy kept
.heir own council and did a lot Of
'ninxins which enables them to retain
seats in Boss Bryan's convention. But
there Will be something doing on elec.
tion day and then Bryan will be able
TO devote his entire time to the lecture
neld and the Jerseys at Lincoln.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-13
DoiNes ON FLORIDA MESA.

Everybody Is busy; no time for
idlers; crops look good considering
the backward spring and hay making
has begun.
Mrs. ID. Il. Place has erected a
handsome cottage on her land one
mile south Of Alfalfa and will make
II their home in the future. Mr.. Place
has a nice young orchard growing and
adds much to the appearance of the
Alfalfa suburbs.
pleted neat up-to-date residence on
his homestead.
Mr.. Clark has lumber on the ground
to build residence.
Griffith brothers are leading as usual
In progressive ranching. improving
their large ranch with buildings and
new fields for cultivation.
Mr.. J. Il. Jones has added much to
his home by building a barn and other
wise improving his ranch.
| Mr.. Frank Wride is as busy as a
bee and has piles OF lumber for a
new home and contemplates building
In the fall.
Mr.. Selerick Is completing an addi-
tion to his house which viii mako It
amc1g the best ON the mesa
Thousands OF fruit trees was planted
last year and all Ars doing well.
Mrs. Place. who had the misfortune
to have leg broken By fall from
horse. Is convAlescing.
MIR. o. T. Place and Mr.. Perry Starh
are 30 busy they hardly had time tc
say good morning. but their fine crops
tell the story OF work.
Florida mesa IL coming to the front
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-13

For the fiscal year which ended
June 80 the governments bookkeepers
VIII not have such a pleasing story to
tell as that which they told for the
year which closed twelve months ago.
In the financial year 1907 the reve-
nues exceeded the expenditures by
*s4,OOO.000. In the year 1908 the ex,
penditures took the lead to the extent
OF $60.ooo,0o0. This sweeping change
was due to two causes-a decrease IN
income and an increase in outgo. As
compared with 1907, the revenues lell
off and the expenditures expanded.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-13
BEGGING FOR PRESIDENTS PENS

Boston Record.
The demand for the pens with which
President Roosevelt signs bills is be
coming SO great that the president is
hard put how to crafty the people who
ask for them. Senator Owen and Con
gressman Davenport. both of Okla
homa, thought 30 much of the Indian
restrictions bill that when 1t passed
they rushed to the White house to
ask the president to give them the pen
with which he signed the bill Sec
retary Loeb declared he could not
see how both men could be favored
with one pen, and Owen then suggest
ed that the president in signing the
bill use one quill In writing "Theo
dore," to be given to Davenport, and
another in writing Roosevelt" he
Owen. to have that quill. And SO II
was arranged.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-13

The bronze statue Of Lafayette paid
for by the contributions OF American
school children has been placed on Its
pedestal in a prominent square In
Paris. Since the days OF Yorkt0wn
@aere have been several periods OF
tension between France and the
United States, but the memory Of
Lafayette went far to preserve the
peace.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-13

when the Bryan banner was going
around convention hall the dispat ches
tel US that the delegations from New
York and other necessary eastern
states Tor Democratic success remain.
eo In their seats. There is no en-.
tnusiasm for Bryan except In the
south and some of the western states.
But 1t is well to indulge In as much
shouting as possible at this time.
There will be no opportunity after
election.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-13
Don'rs FOR HOT DAYS.

Don't worry about bills for coal.
Don't believe the person who tells
you 1t is dangerous to take off your
winter flannels.
Don't quarrel with the ice man.
Don't get exhausted trying to keep
the moths out of your fur-lined over
coat.
Don't believe the people who tell
you 1t will make you cool to imbibe
hot drinks.
Don't try to crowd into = marrow
seat beside q fat man.
Don't grumble about your wife's cold
feeA
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-13

David B. Hill. while lieutenant gov
ernor of New York. is said to have
been the first presiding officer to count
4 quorum. Speaker Reed applied the
idea, his Democratic successors In the
chair adopted 1t, and during the 70
cent filibuster the United States sen
ate discovered It. 1t may now bt
called q parliamentary fixture.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-13

President Roosevelt is appointing
prominent Filipinos to office as fast
as vacancies occur In the insular de-
partment. II this will not complete
the process Of assimilation the case
may be considered hopeless.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-13

Republicans should be careful and
lmake no mistakes this fall. either in
local or state nominations. Colorado
should land in the Republican column
without any trouble, but leaders must
not go on the theory of lead pipe
rinch
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-13

Mosquitoes have been dosed with
coal oil and screened off. flies are shut
out and caught with tanglefoot, and
now many communities have begun a
war on rats. Certain pests has been
tolerated a long time. but the victims
are waking up.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-13

Democrats are worried over the out
look In Colorado this year. It is said
disappointment over not being pro-
vided with tickets to the big show in
Denver will cause thousands of Demo
Gratis to vote the Republican ticket this
fall
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-13

in wanting Roosevelt on the Demo
cratic ticket Colorado's ex-governor
knows a good thing when he sees It
and that the only way for Democratic
success is to borrow some good Re-
publican's name to aid in the cleo
ton.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-13

A single department In France con-
tains forty forestry societies that give
some time practically to the subject
every week. They have established
2b3 nurseries and planted or grated
$4,000 trees. Among the most &C
tive and interested members are peas
anita and their children. The French
ass quick to recognize m important
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-13

Oregon's returns show that the Re
publican majority is larger than usual.
EARLY in the fall Maine and Vermont
will furnish some more straws to no.
tify Mr.. Bryan that the "revulsion" is
against him.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-13

This section is blessed with we'll
filled streams. Too bad some of the
water going to waste cannot be switch
ed to some Of the streams In the east.
ern part of the state.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-13

Denver is proving a winner as a
convention city. Just where all the
people are slowed away is hard to
figure out. but the city seems able to
do 1t nicely. But then Denver Is be-
coming a city Of hotels and rooming
houses, largely because Of the increas-
ing tourist business each year.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-13

Newark. N. j.. aspires to be an in
land seaport by constructing 35.-
100000 canal through the tidal
marshes. A city of 100000 inhab-
itants would lack enterprise II 1t fail
Ell to reach for deep water on such
terms.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-13

The Herald's advertising columns
indicates a progressive spirit on the
part Of our leading merchants. The
; way to attract trade is to advertise
and quote prices.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-13

The North Carolina Democrats sue
ceeded in nominating governor on
the sixtieth ballot, and then "a motion
a to make 1t unanimous precipitated a
riot" This is not good season any
where for Democratic harmony.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-13

New York's new skyscraper Will be
loftier than the Eiffel Tower and
the Washington monument, and four
times as tall as the Bunker Hill mon
ument. Just as the metropolitan
skyline was supposed to be fixed It
Jumped several hundred feet higher.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-13

On August IL Porto Rico will cele.
brate the 40Oth anniversary of the
landing Of Ponce de Leon. The Que.
bee 300th will have to yield the palm
on the score of seniority.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-13

Cleveland was day ahead of time
with fireworks casualty list Of six
killed. twenty injured. Gunpowder is
a playfellow not to be trusted.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-13

DR.. b. Ferguson and family came
In last evening from Kanorado. Kans..
after few years absence. and return
ed today to his former location at
Aztec. DR.. Ferguson expects to re-
main In Aztec permanently.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-13

The uncertainty of a presidential
year is not much of an offset to the
continued good prospect of an ss,-
100000 crop this season.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-13

Uncle Sans available cash balance
is $23S.000.000. The treasury deficit
has not made much impression yet
on this important item.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-13
LOCAL NEWS.

(From Thursdays Daily.)
John Mclean, brother of Dan" Nc
Lean of this city. arrived last might
from Victor.