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Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16
ANNA GOULD COMING HOME.
American Countess TO Sell Property
and Quit French Capital.

Paris-Madame Anna Gould Is
soon to sell all her property and go
to New York with her two sons where
the latter will b. educated.
Nine. Gould said that this will put
an end to idle rumors Of her marriage
to various persons. It is said an
agreement has been reached with
Count Boni de Castellane. without
whose permission tn children could
not be taken out OF France.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16
OF CONGRESS
poINes OF PEOPLES REPREsEN.
TATivEs AT WASHINGTON.
BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED
Concise Report Of Measures IN
troduced and What Action is
Taken on Them.


Washington-The deep anxiety Of
the Pacific coast for war defense man.
Tested itself in the senate when a
resolution introduced by Senator An
kenny, Washington, vas adopted. 1t
called upon the secretary of the navy
to report the cost Of three additional
submarines for the Pacific coast, two
for Puget sound and others for Gray's
harbor. Washington.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16

That a large part Of the eastern
fresh halibut comes from the Pacific
coast will probably surprise many Of
the lovers OF that huge fish. The bust
ness OF western halibut is growing
constantly, and the supply going TO
Boston comprises about all Of the 25,.
ooO,OO pounds a year taken by the
fishermen in Seattle and Alaska. The
fish is carefully boxed an. iced down,
and then rushed to Boston by express
freight and sold back again to New
York, Chicago, and other large cen.
tiers for distribution. Comparatively
little halibut is brought TO Boston In
vessels.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16
Prison Sentence COMMITTED.

Jefferson City-To prevent a visit
from the stork to the woman's de.
partment of the Missouri penitentiary.
a prison physician called the atten-
ton Of Governor Folk to Bessie Pow
ell, alias Lille Williams. a negro
woman, serving q sentence OF two
years for larceny. She is from st.
Louis. The governor committed the
woman's sentence and she was re-
leased.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16
Arrested on Graft Charges.

st. Joseph-Walter c. Stewart,
superintendent of the municipal street
lighting plant, surrendered to the sher-
if. who held a grand jury capias
charging him with classifying certif.
Gates. Charles A. Waller, foreman,
was arrested for embezzlement and Is
in Jail. Ferd Mays, saloonkeeper,
charged with forging time slips, and
Ben w. Bradford. a former city en-
ploye, charged with collision in the
alleged frauds were also arrested.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16

Gov. Johnson of Minnesota clearly
voices the mind of his W state In de-
claring that the tariff will be a burn.
ing question in the Presidential and
Congressional elections Of 1908. But
not until after Presidential candidates
have been nominated and the national
platforms have been framed can 1t be
known whether tariff is to be a para.
mount issue between the two great
parties. Neither party proposes to
make. at one step. tariff changes SO
radical as to disturb the steady prog
ress of American industries.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16

OF the hunting accidents reported
this season, every n that has yet
come under u notice, says the
Youths Companion has been due to
some cause so familiar that 1t has
been mentioned year after year for
generations. They can all be summed
up as Didn't know 1t was loaded"
Pulled the gun muzzle toward him
through a fence" or 'out Of a wagon"
or "in a boat" II hunters would keep
these few simple things In mind, many
lives would be saved every year.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16
warrensbura Local Option Election.

Warrensburg-A petition signed by
several hundred residents of Warrens.
burg asking an election on local option
was presented to the city council. The
petition was granted, and Feb. c was
set as the date for the election. John.
son county, outside of Warrensburg,
will vote on local option Feb. 5.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16

That station agent out in Indiana
who shot a would.be ticket buyer who
rushed up TO the window in a hurry
one night had been held up only a
short time previously. Still a man
whose nerves are so neal the surface
as all that ought to have a nice safe
job packing excelsior.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16

An English literary light, who has
come over to make the usual exhaust.
I've study Of America and Americans
in the course of a few weeks. has al.
ready announced that the Americans
are hunting for the dollar. And she
might have added that the English.
men are marrying the Americans dol.
lars when found as fast as they posi-.
bly can.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16

Now an Indiana professor is telling
educators that children should be en-
couraged to look cross-eycd, as it gives
them the power Of rear vision. A few
more theories and fads Of this kind
will bring the schools to the condition
OF near idiocy. to say nothing Of a fu-
ture %cross-eyed generation.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16
wi.herspoon Nomination Confirmed.

Observation-Disclosures of the
Witherspoon to ne brigadier general
and chief Of the war college was or.
dered by the committee on military
affairs, which act also released for
confirmation a long list of officers
Of lower rank than Witherspoon.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16

Oklahoma starts of with a snug 1T
tie nest egg The state has re.
ceived from he national government
81 5000, 600. which is awarded in lieu
Of the school lands in Indian Terri
tory. The money will be deposited
In banks in the new state and should
come in handy for many useful pur.
pOses
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16
Democratic Party a Rubber Stamp,

Thus In all the 23 years between
1884 and the present time there have
been only "one man" Democratic ma
tional conventions, Cleveland's, Bry-
ans, and Parker's. In the twenty
fourth year, 1908. what are the Demo
Gratis to have? Is the Democratic ma
tional party only a rubber stamp
N, Y. Sun.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16
Isle Of Pines Government.

Washington-Senator Dick intro.
duced a joint resolution placing the
government of the Isle of Pines in III
control Of the United States until 9th.
erwise provided by act Of congress Oh
through treaty with Cuba. The presi.
dent is given direction of the military,
civil and judicial affairs Of the island.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16
Best Place to Have a Boil.

II the Democrats we're at this mo-
ment In control Of the presidency and
both houses of congress they would
not revise the tariff. They would not
dare. Their idea as TO tarif revision
agrees with Josh Billings remark that
"the best place to have a boil is on
some other fellow" So they stand off
and urge tariff revision upon the Re-
publican party.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16

Swarthmore decides against Miss
Jeanes' m~illion-dollar bequest, which
was made on condition that competi.
tive athletics be not allowed, not SO
much because 1t loves athletics as be-
cause 1t wanted its hands free. Free
dom under certain circumstances is
worth a million and eve more has
been paid for II. Nevertheless those
good Quakers must look longingly
after the vanishing million.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16
Macon TO Vote on Local Option.

Macon-The county court ordered a
special election on local option for
Feb. IA. The petitions for the sub
mission were signed by 1900 voters.
Macon is exempted from the vote.
Bevier and all the mining camps will
vote with the county.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16

Uncle Sam is a good employer. With
So6,140 persons in his employ, there
is never a strike or suggestion OF one.
At the same time his business is con.
Quoted with profit II his methods
were initiated by large corporations
and industries having long lists Of EN-.
ployes there would be a decided
diminution Of what are known as
labor troubles.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16
China's indemnity Bond.

Washington-Senator Lodge intro.
duCed a joint resolution, reducing
China's indemnity bond, incurred as a
result of the Boxer trouble Of 1900,
from $24,44),77s to ~sl1,G55,492, with
interest at I per cent, payment of the
difference being RENTED as an act OF
friendship TO China.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16
Roads Could Eschanae Passes.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Cullom intro.
duced a bill to add to the interstate
railroad law a clause providing that
nothing in the law shall prevent com.
mon carriers from extending the right
Of free passenger carriage to their
own official; and employees and giving
roads the right to exchange passes
with each other.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16
skeleton In Woods I~dentIfed.

RidReway, Pa-The skeleton found
in the woods nea Hicks Run has been
identified by q bank book and 70 watch
as Thomas Scully Of Dubois, a woods.
man, who has been missing since last
August,
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16
Negro Had "a Razors.

Jefferson City-George Murray,
Kansas City negro, pleaded guilty In
the circuit court here to bringing
stolen property into the county and
was sentenced to the penitentiary for
four years, Murray reached town a
day or two ago and when searched "a
razors were found in his pockets.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16
pied at His Alma Mater.

State College. Pa-While spending
his holiday vacation with his parents
here, Nathan BucEhout, an electrical
engineer OF Long Branch, y. j., died
suddenly in the engineering building
OF the state college, a victim Of paraly-
sis Of the brain.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16

The harems Of two Of the ministers
OF the sultan Of Morocco have been
captured and divided among rebel
chiefs. II meat and milk and groceries
are as high in Morocco as they are
here the ministers are likely to ex.
hibit a good deal Of fortitude In bear.
ing their afliction.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16
Westminster Tablet Unveiled.

Observation-Disclosures College is the
recipient of a marble tablet. which
has been placed owe the main en-
trance to Westminster hall, bearing a
quotation from Emerson. The pres.
entation address was made by the
Rev. w. W. Stoddart, the donor.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16
AntI.TuberculosIs Society Formed.

Jefferson City-At the meeting held
here for the formation of a local or
ganization for the prevention and re-
lief of tuberculosis, Mrs. Joseph w.
Folk presided and was elected presi'
dent OF the asst citation, with Mrs.
DR.. Charles p. Hough secretary.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16
suroeon Dies While Operating.

Berlin-What IS probably a unique
occurrence happened at the Blrk
enfield Infrmary Thursday, Dr..
Merlin, who was performing an opera.
ton on a child. died suddenly Of heart
disease. No other surgeon was pres.
ent and the child died before another
one could be- procured.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16

After casting Its eagle eye over the
Democratic armament, the esteemed
Cincinnati Enquirer is able to see only
two stars Of presidential magnitude.
Their names are Gray and Johnson
and the Johnson is not Tomjohnson.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16
Sinole Term Resolution,

Washingtun-SoIator Gore OF Okla.
homa introduced a joint resolution
providing that no person shall be
eligible 10 be elected president Of the
United States for two terms in sue.
rnEsiOn.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16
PLUMBERS Select Boston.

Indianapolis, Ind-The board OF di,
rectors Of the National Association of
Master Plumbers appropriated $1,000
to continue its scientific investigation
OF the effects and best ~preyentiyes Of
sewer gas. Boston was chosen as the
place for the next convention In July.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16
To Extend Road Districts.

Sedalia-E. Curtis Hill. highway
commissioner, and D. Ward King, r
to address a county road meeting in
Sedalia Jan. % TO interest the farmers
In the proposed extension of the six
miles road districts to 12-mile dis
tricts.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16

The Portuguese government is now
beginning a crusade against graft. It
will probably be found that it is
easter to eliminate the b|omb.thrower
and anarchist than to get rid Of those
who practice the gentle art Of graft
ing
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16
Ho,d.Uo Men Are Routed.

Kansas City-Conductor II. W.
Drew and David White, negro porter
of the Katy Flyer, put to flight four
hold-up men who attempted to rob
passengers in the forward day coaches
of the train before 1t left Kansas City
II was the only train In the sheds.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16
Illinois Banker Found Dead.

Nashville. Hl.-Colonel Louis Krug.
hon, a ~wellknown banker of this
city, was found dead in bed at his
home. He was a veteran OF the civil
war and had held many positions OF
public trust.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16
John D. Neulects Taxes.

Cleveland, O-There will be a bar.
gain sale in front Of the courthouse
next spring that should be a hummer,
provided that John d. Rockefeller
doesn't pay a bill of $500 for delin,
quent personal taxes and a $3.50 pen,
g1tv
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16

the
feeble condition of Capt. Grimes, his
trial for the murder Of John Halnes
is being heard at Troy by Judge Bar
nett OF this city. The jury Is now be-
ing selected.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16
Suits to Follow Sale Of London Times

I0ndon-The Observer says serious
litigation is about TO be commenced
between the various parties concerned
in the proposed sale Of the Times
newspaper. Many shareholders are
understood 10 entertain strong oh,
lection TO the transaction,
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16
The Rev. Robert Mofett Dies

Cleveland, O.-The Rev. Robert Moi.
felt, a well.known minister of the Dis
ciples church, and for 20 year cor.
responding secretary Of the General
Christian Missionary Society, died al
his home here, aged " years,
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16

Gainesville, Tex.-Capt, Drew Perk.
ms, aged so years, noted Indian fight
err and relative OF Daniel Boone, was
found dead here. Capt. Perkins was
leader of a band OF citizens who rout.
ed the Kiowa Indians when they made
their last raid here.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16

Champ Clark predicts that Bryan
will be elected next year. Bryan would
probably feel better about 1t II he did
not know that 1t would be impolitic
foE Champ to predict anything else.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16
Tn. Rev, Robert Moffet Dies

Cleveland, Ohio-The Rev. Robert
Moffett, a well.known minister Of
the Disciples church, and for 25
years corresponding secretary OF
the General Christian Missionary So
ciety, died at his home here, aged ~.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16

The claim that the drinking vessels
provided in railways cars spread dis.
ease will be Endorsed by all those who
have found them carried 10 the other
end OF car by some imbecile who is
eating his lunch.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16
Prohibition Committee Authorized.

Washington-The senate committee
on the judiciary authorized its chat
man, Senator Clark of Wyoming, to
appoint a subcommittee OF three mem.
bers, to which all measures referring
TO prohibition may be referred
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16

With q Nubian lion and an Ameri.
a taguar dying OF excessive fury in
. New York o and an elephant be-
longing TO a circus dead of a broken
heart" induced by grief, some excuse
seems TO be Afforded nature writer's
who find close Enship between ami.
mails and men.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16

In the opinion o, a correspondent OF
q New York paper. writing from this
city. the population Of Chicago is not
pore than 1900. 900. Probably It is
less than that now, admits the Chi.
cago Tribune, Several persons have
either died or moved away since this
estimate was made.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16
Omaha Loses Balloon Race.

Boston, Mass.-Owing to liabil-
ity to secure the proper gas in Oma.
ha for their big balloon, Charles ].
Glidden and H. II, Clayton have de.
cided to select another starting point
for the attempt to beat the long dis,
lance record next fall.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16
Missouri Pioneer Dies.

Warrensburg-Mrs, Angelina Duvall,
aged 80, died at her home In this city.
She is survived by her two sons, Coun'
ty Judge Wood OF this city and Judge
w. w. Wood of Okmulgee, Okla. Mrs.
Duvall was a native of Orange county,
Va, but had lived in Missouri since
1888.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16

A man in New Jersey who planned
q literary retreat for authors has be.
come bankrupt. Authors nowadays
hcorn literary retreats. They occupy
marble cottages and palatial residen.
ces on private estates.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16

York, Pa-The record of James
Limkiln, a c~lsarmaker OF Dover, this
county, as a mighty hunter consists
Of 25o musaIats, lG polecats and a
rossum, all slain during the year
1907. Limpbin gets good prices for pelt.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16

New Brunswick, N. Paul VIII.
liams OF the Society for the Prevention
of Cruelty to Animals In this city,
stated that the organization will not
permit a creased pig race scheduled
TO take place In this city.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16
Grimes Testimony Begins.

Troy-The taking of testimony in
the trial of Captain A. C. Grimes,
charged with killing Joe Hines last
fall at the Grimes Club hunting
grounds, In this county. began in the
circuit court here before Judge Bar.
nett.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16
jap Stir Alarms ENGLAND.

London-It is understood in official
circles that Ambassador Bryce will
make a special trip from Washington
to London in the near future TO con,
suit his government on various mat.
tiers affecting Anglo.American and
Japanese relations,
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16

New Castle, Pain full view OF her
husband and son, Mrs. Edward s.
Reed stepped TO her death here, when
she sprang from one track to avo.u a
freight and was struck by a fast pas
senger train upon another.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16
Flee, May Visit Puget Sound.

Washington-Admiral Evans fleet
Of sixteen battleships may make a
trip 10 Puget Sound. after leaving san
Francisco In the early summer ac,
cOrdlug 70 an official statement made
a the nayy dcnartmCnt.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16
1000 New Officials,

Jackson, Miss.-Oue Of the most
complete changes ever made in the
official roster Of Mississippi! took place
when more than 5000 new officials
were sworn In. They range from state
officers 10 c~onstabIes, Recent e!ec.
ton laws made the change more gen.
pral
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16

A prominent actress lately collapsed
from the nervous strain Of continually
putting on handsome gowns. The Gym
zeal will shake their heads at such an
ordeal like this overcoming any nor.
NAL woman.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16
operatIon on PettIbOne.

Los Angeles. Cal,-Gcorge A. Petit,
bone, who was brought here from
Boise. Idaho, following his acquittal
on the charge Of Killing former Gov
ernor ~S,eunenberg, will undergo an
operation shortly for ulcer.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16

Tokio-Dispatches from Seoul say
that in consequence Of the promulga-
ton OF an edIct granting immunity to
insurgents surrendering their arms,
large numbers are coming in and the
connlry Is QuietLng down.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16

Lebanon, Pa,-Anton Wilding OF
Fast Lebanon died at the city hos.
pital from his injuries sustained in q
fan Walking In his sleep, Wildinp
stepped out Of a third,story window
and fell forty feet,
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16
NEGRO HANGED; Tried suicide,

Knoxville, Tenn-Peter Turner, col
ored, was hanged here for the murder
of Minnie Scott, colored. Turner made
an unsuccessful attempt to commit
suicide by cutting his throat and
'7rists with a spoon.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16
st. Louis Sends s22e,s56.

Jefferson City-State Treasurer
Gmelich received a draft from st.
Louis for 1929, S66 30, the states share
Of taxes collected by the city during
the las. two days Of December.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16

The great men of the future OF tho
United States are the men who are
surest in 1907 that nothing can keep
the United States from moving, and
moving forward.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16
Footpads Active in St. Louis.

st. acknowledgements, thugs and
~footpads are having a gala time In
st. Louis. Several Of the victims are
badly beaten before being robbed.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16
Rare levels In Old VaIlse

New YorE-In an ~untenantei room
in "a tenement house on the East
Side detectives found an old val!se
containing ancient jewolry valued at
$4,000 stolen sunday from the home
OF Chas. F. Broker Of Ansonia, Conn.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16
chauHeur KiIIs wife and SER.

Omaha. Neb-Ed Wilson a chauf
feur, shot and killed his wife in the
kitchen Of his home IN South Twenty.
ninth street, and then ran a block,
where he cut his Owl throat, dying
almost instantly,
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16

Tulsa, Okla,-For the care OF a
sick mule, which was left in his pos.
session two years ago, and which is
still sick" j. A. McCutcheon was
awarded judgment for 1c from John
Hogan in a suit In Broken Arrow.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16
Votes Down commIssIon Form.

Davenport, lathe election on the
proposition 10 place Davenport under
the commission form Of government
was lost by a majority Of 39s votes
here.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16

w. j. Bryan has been duck hunt.
Ing in Texas, and the e thing he
knows the grand old duck hunter of
the party will be accusing him Of
stealing his ideas.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16
Tiilman Resolution Passed.

Washington-The senate passed Sen.
ator Tillman's resolution, calling on
the interstate commerce commission
for information concerning purchases
by railroad companies of stocks of the
competing roads.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16

A Brooklyn Judge has handed down
an opinion deciding that a kiss cannot
be heard through a brick wall. AS a
general warning It should be ex.
plaained that this ruling applies to
Brooklyn only,
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-16

Poverty is not an unmiXed evil
Some men would rejoice If they were
80 poor that their wives could not at
ford to put more than n set Of cur.
tains on the same window.