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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-08-20
A Historical Relic.

According to tradition. the picture Of
Washington was painted at the order
of the Virginia governor and was hung
i'll his house. When Washington joined
the Revolutionary forces the picture
was removed and sold. 1t was ship
ped to the Peoples palace In Glasgow.
where it hung for some time under the
name of The Unknown" Mr.. Austin.
On learning of the probable identity Of
the picture communicated with the
state department authorities. The up
shot Of the matter was that the curator
of the Peoples palace offered to lend
the picture to the association taking
care OF Washington's home. This was
agreed to, and the women Of the Mount
Vernon association paid the expenses
of shipping.
The picture is work of art as well
as a historical relic. The painting
shows Washington in full length, stand
ing apparently on drill field. The
background is heavy in it's tone, and
the figure stands out in bold relief. The
figure is life size.
MiilicnS For Cotton Duck. .8s
The cotton mills of the country
which manufacture the grade of cotton
duck used in the army and navy are
interested in the provision contained In
the appropriation bills this year for the
purchase of $7O0o,O00 worth of cotton
duck. aefae raspss s.ss
Both the army and navy usually car
ry large quantities of cotton duck on
hand, but the demand made upon the
stores for fitting out the, battieship
fleet on its world cruise and by the
San Francisco fire, which led to tho
use of thousands of army tents by the
sufferers. has largely reduced the sup
ply of both establishments.
CARL SCHOFIELD.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-08-20


MR.. BRYAN has a new paramount is
sue. In 1896 it was free silver; in 1900
it was Imperialism, now it is ''shall the
people rule" Bryan has lived long
enough to see his paramount issues
of the past go glimmering down the
pages of history as great public mis-
takes. He has chosen another para
mount issue which is as old as the
government, the rock on which it was
founded and which is lugged into this
campaign with zeal which should be
used 10 better ends. No one doubts but
what the people do rule that they have
ruled, and that, they will rule. They
ruled Mr.. Bryan out in 1896, again in
1900, and will repeat the experiment in
1908; having found by the experience oil
the past that it is a good thing to do
HurOnite.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-08-20

ambitious to be senator, is a blanket
primary. He can manlain headquarters
and an expensive organization in every
community, and organization in poll
tics is what drill and discipline are in
things military The poor man, though
a thousand times better fitted for sena,
tor than his rich competitor, is at the
greatest disadvantage in a state prima-
ny, whereas he can show himself to the
legislature and be judged at his true
worth.
The reaction against this assault on
the republic has already set in, and ten
years hence it is quite likely the craze
will have disappeared. Washington
POST
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-08-20

COMMENTING on the trouble our DEM
ocratic friends are having to get their
candidates on the official bsllot. the
Yankton Press and Dakotan says, 1T
is difficult to see how the supreme court
can reverse the decision Of the state de-
partment without overiurning the en-
tire primary election law just SO.
But just such difficult things nave been
done great many times. The supreme
court has already declared some Of the
provisions o. the ''divine primary" I'M
constitutional and may knock out d few
more some of these days. When a news
paper or political faction comes TO re-
gard "the divine primary" or any other
law, as superior to the supreme court,
or even the constitution of the state, we
are inded of the old addage,
Whom the gods would destroy they
first make mad.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-08-20
1t is stated on reliable authority and

1t is stated on reliable authority and
also borne out by every day observation
that whiskers have gone out OF fashion.
1t would be interesting to know just
how much this had to do with the de-
lism and whiskers were synonymous
terms, almost. Populism flourished on
whiSkers and -rwhiskers 1ourished and
grew longt'fi populsts. Now there are
few populists and few whskers. Which
is the cause Of the loss of the other
Madison Outlook
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-08-20

Col. JAMES A. GEORGE, of Deadwood,
who is an old-time Jetfersonian demo-
crat, will not take any Organism in his.
He makes this prediction: 80 long as
Bryan lives we will never see another
democratic president; and | seriously
doubt if the party lives as u party after
this election He adds: 1--WE can at
least give it BURIAL and mark a tomb
stone over its grave, marked Here lies
the democratic party, sired by Thomas
Jefferson, reared by Andrew jackson,
killed and damned by William j.
Rryan''
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-08-20

SOUTH DAKOTA is TO the front once
more Last week Henry p. Bowen
ordinary seaman on the cruiser South
Dakota, and Christina Ralston of Sal,
Francisco, were married on the deck of
the cruiser at Mare Is and. This is the
first wedding solemnized aboard a war
ship at Mare Island and the whole shi p s
company witnessed the ceremony,
which was performed by the cruisers
chaplain.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-08-20

The ironyof fate is wildly iilustrat-
ed In the Springfield race riots last week.
That the very city which witnessed
some Of the principal forensic and le-
gal triumphs Of Abraham Lincoln, the
emancipation Of the negro race, should
become the seat Of the most savage and
unreasoning race outrages of recent
years, affords situation sufficiently
dramatic for second Uncle Tom S
Cabin. If Lincoln did s.emancipate'
the-oolored race, what would the race
have become without emancipation
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-08-20
No Anthrax in Union G ounty

Mondays Sioux City Journal, in re-
South Dakota veterinarians, stated
that they we're taking steps to stamp out
anthrax Tin Clay and Union counties. "
This is doubtless typographical error
for ''Clay and Yank,on counties,
which are under quarantine for an
thrax. No anthrax whatever has
been discovered as yet in Union county,
but the authorities are keeping sharp
watch for it. II it appears, vigorous
efforts will be made right at the start
to stamp it out.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-08-20

In our jefferson column will be
found an obituary NOTES OF Mrs. En-
right. A few particulars or correc-
tiops may he added.
Her full maiden name was Hanna b
Elizabeth Strobel and she was the
eldest daug liter Of MIR. and Mrs. Abe
Strobel Of this city. She was mar
RED on Thanssg living Day, Nov. 20,
1894, instead OF Nov. IA As given by
cur Jefferson CORES ponden,. The
first two years Of their married life
was spent in Elk Point, when they
moved 10 Civil Bend, which has been
their home since.
Their children are Bryan, aged IL,
Earl 8, John and Thomas p. Mrs.
Enright's mother, Mrs. Strobel, died
little over year ago. OF the imme.
diate family there are living, her IA
Their, Abe Strobel, and brothers and
sisters, Fred Strobel of Sioux City,
Mrs. Nellie Bartelson of Ponca, Neb.,
Thomas, Bertha and Madge of this
city.
Mrs. Enright was most highly es-
teemed in Elk Point, Civil Bend, JET
ferson, and everywhere she was known,
Her loss is keenly felt by her friends
The family has the deepest sympathy
in their grief and loss from the entire
community.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-08-20
A Broken Leg

Ole Nelson, who was at work Tues
day with a ;hreshlng outfit at Thee.
Olstehage's, fell in stepping off the en-
CINE and broke the knee cap of the
right leg. He was brought to Elk
Point where the wound was attended
by DR.. Halves. He Is now at Andrew
Hammar's and latest reports are that
he is getting along all right.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-08-20
ELK POINT TEDDY BEARS, Z; SIOUX
CITY TEDDIEs, 5.

The Teddy Bears drove TO Sioux
City Tuesday for IA return game with
the Teddy Bears Of that burg. The
Sioux City Teddies had been strength
ened with several new players, but
they never had look-in on the game.
The league team being away from home
the game was played on Mizzou park
The following score would indicate a
pretty good game:
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-08-20

The Elk Point COURIER states that it
will tell the truth as it sees the light on
matters political whether it receives
any insurance statements or not. Bro.
Bruce was ever a free lance and has
made success of it.-Armour Chroni-
cle.Tribune.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-08-20

ONE of the complaints which the DEM
socrats rightfully make in reference to
the republican party, is. that while the
Republicans may have differences among
themselves, they never fail to line up
for the republican ticket at the election
much to the disappointment of the dem
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-08-20

Chappie (blase)--Don't you think so
ciety is an empty thing? Miss Fuller
think there are lots Of empty things
I'm society. Smart Set.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-08-20

Home run, Hickey. Three base hits. Hickey.
Kelly, Smith, Young. Two base hit, Kelly.
Struck out, by McGrath. 6; by Tobin,7; by
Smith, d. Umpire, Leonard johnson.
Elk Point . 0 0 0 2 ell
Vermillion / o. o o 0 IA
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-08-20
Bulbs for Fall Planting

Mrs. G. X. Bruce will receive your
orders for bulbs Of any variety. Prices
are as follows:
The Marshall republican., 1908-09-18
MARSHALL REPUBLICAN

Published every Fritay and entered at the post
chice at Marshall, Mo-, as second class mail matter
TERMS: sl.W PER YEAR IN ADVANCE.
]. ]. WITT, = Editor and Prop.
The Marshall republican., 1908-09-18

On May 25th VIM. j. Bryan
wrote to VIM. ii. TAFT asking
him to assist Mr.. Bryan n
using his influence in getting
a bill through congress calling
for the publicity OF all campaign
expenses. Three days before this
Representative Crumpacker had
introduced the Mccall bill a
splendid measure for this very
purpose. The bill passed the
house by a vote OF 16l to 1876
all the affirmative votes being
Republican and all the negative
being Democratic. There were
eight members present and not
voting and ninety-three absent.
Th chill was then sent to the
Senate and referred to the COM
mittee on privileges and e.ec-
tions. All the leading Democrats,
however, openly threatened to
talk the bill to death If it came
up. 1t was not reported to the
Senate and will go over to the
next session.
The Marshall republican., 1908-09-18
Dave Ball
Called Off
Everything Lovely After "See
ing" the Old Crowd.

Jefreis @ City. Mo, Sept. s.
Absolute harmony vas restored,
and the chances OF Democratic
victory in Missouri multiplied a
thousand fold when David A.
Ball, defeated candidate for the
Democratic Gubernatorial nomi-
nation in the recent primaries,
announced his al egiance here
tonight to the national and sta tie
tickets before the Democratic
Platform Convention in the Co.e
County Courthouse. w. s..
Cowherd, the successful Demo-
cratic candidate for Governor,
followed Mr.. Ball to the plat
form, praised the magnanimity
of the Piker, declared he had
never doubted Mr.. Balls DEM
ocracy, and expressed his be-
lief that he had a united party
behind him in his fight against
a common enemy.
Mr.. Cowherd had escorted
Mr.. Ball back to the rostrum as
the crowd called on him for a
speech and when the nominee
had concluded he graspe1 his
v~anquished opponent by the
arm and they left the courtroom
together amid the wild cheers
OF those assembled.
The scene that followed the
appearance OF Mr.. Ball and Mr..
Cowherd on the platform was
gripping. Men grown old in
the battles of Democracy, stee.-
ed against the usual demonstra-
tions OF political gatherings,
joined in the m~aelstrom OF en-
thusiasm, and aided in the wild
acclaim until Temporary Chair
man Champ Clark's pounding
gavel restored order.
Former Governor A. M. Dock
cry and Permanent Chairman ID.
AIDE Almond added to the good
feeling when they spoke OF the
signs that pointed to certain vic
tory.
Congressman Champ Clark,
earlier in the day had laid the
\. #HLN.A ."NI. NNH NNafM
The Marshall republican., 1908-09-18

won't say that he's fair to the
Democrats in making a state
ment like this
THE Democratic vanguard is a
Falstaff's army. 1t is led by a
knight arrayed in a motley OF
modified professions and COM
promised principles, OF altered
opinions and rctracted state
ments. The party is Differed by
such soldiers of fortune as Sulli-
'an and Hopkins and Murphy ami
Mcclellan, by Tom Taggart, the
roulette gambler, and Tom Ryan,
the Wall street gambler; and Bel
mont, the %racetrack gambler. 1t
IS composed OF such political mer-
cenaries as Bailey OF the Stand
ard Oil and Williams of the South
ern Railway and Hinky D.nk
and Bath House John and Red
Duffy and Niger Mike-all har-
monized at last and all marching
together in a rhythmic cadence
strongly suggestive of the lock
step. A Falstaff's army whose
banner bears on one side a watch
word for the people and on the
other a password for the trusts,
whose only object is office at any
cost, whose motto, after us the
The Marshall republican., 1908-09-18

We hope that any statement
appearing in our editorial co..
umns during the present cam
paign that appears false will be
challenged by Democrats or Re-
publicans. Then if we cant sub
stantiate the facts or if we were
misinformed we will gladly make
a full and prompt correction. We
believe that the pubic reads
newspapers for facts, not abuse,
and we hope to give iacts al
ways.
The Marshall republican., 1908-09-18

way use it too if they give me
the glory l first rode on the tail
end of a Pullman coach. Taft can
do likewise if he wants to imi-
tate me {; | found the income tax,
but Roosevelt now claims it; |
invented railroad regulation, and
the Republicans are riding on it /;
| contracted for tariff reform at
the White House, but Taft sa US
he will have it fixed at once af-
tier he gets there; says let
the Fillipinos go says Taft-let
'em go; my platform and roof is
stolen, | now go to make up a
new one for the fourth time"
The Marshall republican., 1908-09-18

way for triumphal entrance
OF Mr.. Ball into t he convention
hall tonight when he praised
the Democracy OF his friend and
the latter's supporters, and de-
clared that they would be found
fighting in the ranks for party
success in November.
Chairman Clark introduced
Mr.. Ball as zone OF tn, best
friends l ever had" Mr.. Ball
was visibly affected by the dem
onatration which followed.
lean say, too" he began in a
shaking voice, that the best
friend ! ever had Is the gentle
man who tonight is sitting as
your chairman. I hope to see
him Speaker OF the next House
OF Representatives, In which he
has SO long served with distinct
ion and honor."-Slater Rustler.
MA FL"
The Marshall republican., 1908-09-18

that l was honestly nominated
at the Democratic primaries.
We have already indicted twenty
five election judges and Clerks in
iSt, Louis and we will get ESQ
more. But IL Is not only the
judges and clerks who sto.e that
primary"
Mr.. Ball at this point stopped
abruptly without indicating
who were also responsible for
the frauds.
Then with the accompani-
ment OF a clenched fist Mr.. Ball
snapped And when the trail
leads into ths upper tendon |
am going to take a direct hand
in the game myself.
Say this further in your Kan
Sas City newspaper" added the
candidate who, thousands Of
Democrats OF Missouri believe
should be here today with a chief
voice in drafting the platform,
Say for me that l have positive
information that relatively the
frauds against me were as great
and fragrant in Kansas City as
in st. Louis, and | am going to
get at the bottom OF them toe"
Mr.. Ball was vastly in earnest
and declared that no honest or
impartial Democrat would object
to a count of ballots where fraud
was rank or where there was
even suspicion of fraud.
"a man who was in those box
es," was Mr.. Balls significant
phrase, would, of course, not
like to have them opened. But
the, Democrats of Missouri belive
as | do that thieves who steal
honest mems votes ought to be
prosecuted and put in the peni-
tertiary. And that is what | in,
tend to e done If there is law
and justice in Missouri"
There is much doubt express
here that the ballot boxes of
the st. Louis primaries can be-
opened and the fraud exposed be-
fore the election. The tempor-
airy restraining order issusd by
Judge CAN'T is to be argued on
October ,13. 1t is explained thatl
under the rules of the court it is
not improbable that a decision
on the arguments will be reached
two weeks later at the earliest.
This would make 1t Impossible to
the ballots before the
November election. kansas City |
Star.
The Marshall republican., 1908-09-18

The flying machine is becoming
more and more an assured fact
from day to day. The Wright
Bros. who are experimenting at
FIT, Meyer, Va, are remaining in
the air more than an hour at
a time without the use OF gas
bags. They are able to go in any
desired direction and even il no
further progress is made by
them the flying machlina will
take an active part in the next
war. The balloon will never be
a success as a flying machine, as
it has thus far been nothing but
a death-trap.
The Marshall republican., 1908-09-18
Dave Ball
Shows Fight
He Would Rather Put Elec.
ton Thieves in ia Than
be Governor.

Jefferson CITY, Sept. 7.-David
A. Ball reached the capital to
night with the declaration that
he was out of politics, Mr.. Bal
said
you can say for me that
would rather put in Jail the
thieves who robbed memo, !
will not say me-who robbed
the Democrats OF the state OF the
nomination for governor, thar
to be governor OF this great
state. And / am going to- dc
that very thing, too. II 1t takes
all the rest OF my days.
Il know continued Mr.. Ball
The Marshall republican., 1908-09-18

The Citizen last week made O
statement that a Marshall mar
employed a young man to buy
him a pint OF whiskey in an eff
fort to fiRl out if it could be
done and he got the whiskey al
right. Now there's one OF two
things-if the article was a joke,
as we are tod by the police that
it was, it ought to be Tabled &C
cording'y. Ii it was not a
joke, it's certainly strange that
there have been no arrests.
The Marshall republican., 1908-09-18

The Independence Party will
have it's national convention in
st. Louis next Tuesday at 8 p.
IN. in Druid's hall. We ire asked
to announce this fact and state
that each county is entitled to
five delegates. This party is
headed by William Randolph
Hearst and is becoming, quite
strong in the East. Mr.. Hearst
pours some hot shot into both
parties with the announcement.
We hardly dare print what he
says about the Republicans and
The Marshall republican., 1908-09-18

An omitted Bryan plank: 81
am in favor OF the sun going
around the earth every twenty
four hours and the moon follow
ing about six hours later, more,
o less as it willeth, like the Re-
publican party followeth theDe-
mocratic party;I discovered the
photograph. but the Republicans
The Marshall republican., 1908-09-18

Elaborate preparations are
being made for Gov. Folks reccp-
tion tomorrow.
The Marshall republican., 1908-09-18

REP, BLICAN TICKET.
For President
william Howard Taft.
Vice-President
James Schoolcraft Sherman
Governor
Herbert S. Hadley
Lieutenant Governor
Jacob F. Gemelich
Secretary OF State
John E. Swanger
State Auditor
Jesse A. Tollerton
State Treasurer
Wilbur F. Maring
Attorney General
Frank j.. Fulkerson
Railroad and Warehouse Com.
William w. Wilder
Judge of Supreme Court
Argus Cox
Judge Kansas City Court OF APP
peals
f. C. Meservey
Representative in Congress, 7th
District
John Whitaker
Safe Senator, 18th District
Holmes Hail
Representative
August Reker
Judge County Court, LIST Dist.
j. IL. Berlekamp
Judge County Court, I'd Dist.
Ormond Hupp
Prosecuting Attorney
Milton Alison
Sheriff
Robt. N. Taylor
Assessor
w. H.. Mccormick
Treasurer
II. A. Alexander
Surveyor
w. b. Mullins
Public Administrator
S. T. Wilson
Coroner
DR.. L. N. Parrish
The Marshall republican., 1908-09-18
Made Living Without Hands.


Excelsior Springs, Mo-, Sep
TENDER 1.-THE death of Mrs.
Angie Nancy last night removes
from this city a woman OF re-
markable ingenuity and energy.
Losing both hands In a cider
mill when she was 10 years old,
she learned to sew, wash, iron
and do other housework by
which she made her own living
and from her savings bought her
a small home in this city. In
juires to her arms, caused by con
t!nuous work, made amputation
necessary several times, and
finally caused her death.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-10-24
MURDERER LOSES LIFE.
Charlie Mitchell Shot to Death
Near Georgia Town.
BETRAYED BY A BLACK.
John Broadnsx Informs the Authori.
ties at lithonia, Posse Goes to
Place, Negro Comes to Door, Fires
at Whites and One Kills Him.

Lithonia. Ca, Oct. 23.-At a cabin
three and a half miles from Lithonia
Charlie Mitchell, negro murderer
was shot to death
Mitchell went to the cabin OF John
Broadnax. another negro. Shortly af.
ter he appeared Broadnax slipped
away. came here and informed the citi.
zens and authorities. A posse was
quickly formed and went to the cabin
OF Broadnax, Mitchell came to the
door, pitsol in hand, and began firing.
Dock Rogers, a stonecutter, fierd, kill.
ing the negro.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-10-24
Probable Murder Mystery.

Chicago, Oct 23.-What may prove
a battling murder mystery has devel-
oped. The body of woman was
found In a drainage canal near Sum
init, Ill. IL was identified as that of
Mrs. Hannah Kaiser. widow. seventy.
one years old. who disappeared from
her home Oct. 19 with $500 in her
possession.
The police obtained from p. Kistem.
macher information that Mrs Kaiser
received a large sum of money. Kis.
temmacher, nephew OF the victim
resides In apartments above those for.
merly occupied by his ,unt He told
Policeman Simon. who accompanied
him to Summit. where he made the
Identification, that Mrs. Kaiser re-
Gently sold property, for which she re.
ceived $500, According to Kistem.
macher she had no faith in banks and
carried her money sewed up in her
clothing. This habit was generally
known among her neighbors.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-10-24

Denver. Oct. 23.-The thirty-fifth an
nual convention of the National wom-
ans Christian Temperance union met
at the Auditorium Friday and will
continue its sessions until next Wed.
nesday night. The most important
features of Friday were the address
OF the president, Mrs, Lillian Stevens,
and reports of the secretary and treas.
urer. Mrs. Stevens awoke the enthus.
iasm of her hearers when she recited
the great progress made by the tenn
perance cause during the past year.
The election Of officers take place
next Tuesday. 1t is expected all pres.
ent officers will be reelected.