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The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1912-07-05

What really did happen on July ar that year
OF feara was the final adoption of a draft ~ the
form ~ announcing the fact 10 the world" that
intermediates had been decreed two days before
Jefferson bad written this draft Ii hts phtIadel
phia apartments. consisting Of ready.furuis~ ed
paYi0F and bedroom IN the new brick house OF
Hgman Gratz az the southwest corner OF Seventh
AMI Market streets ION the outskirts OF the city
Tbs Penn national bank. now occupying the site
OF hts dwelling Ia III the very business heart OF
Philadelphia
1ererson'a diaguHt At the changes made IN nj.
draft 10 described By Mfr. Michael The Cont.
mental Congress struck out the language eharg,
ing the king with melting Unreasonable Insured,
ttens wi,h out teilog.citIzena" by promising them
gonhscated property. with carrying on the slave
trade and refusing 10 allow Americas legislatures
60 suppress II While these and many other
clauses we're heing stricken out OF bis draft JET
fessun sat In his seat without raising s voice In
defense 81 BIS own work, notwithstanding he
writhed Ia agony as he saw some 81 his most
cherished paragraphs and sentences eliminated
from the document" The historian John Adams
otherwise critic Of the Declaration, complained
that some Of the drafts best parts, particularly
that indtcttng the king for continuing the slave
trade. should not have been stricken out "Yet
y viii be well to remember" Mr. Michael says,
that Georgia and South Carolina were both car.
sytng on the slave trade at this time as energet.
ieaiy as they were able. and other colonies had
ridiculous 10 arraign the king for doing the same
thing
Alter very heated discussions OF this form OF
announcing Congress- real stroke Of indepen
dencc on July 2-dlscussions which kept indie
pendenoe Hall Philadelphia in a whirl OF ex
element throughout the next two days-this
form of announcement the Declaration of indie
pendence, was adopted ON the night Of July 4 AZ
the close OF that evenings session Charles Thorn,
son. secretary OF the Continental Congress went
10 the shop OF John Dunlay, the Official printer
and had the corrected draft set up Copies OF this
first broadside print" sent TO the assem-
blies. conventions and councils of safety through
out the colonies and to the commanding officers
OF the Continental troops It is probable that II
was one of these printed copies bearing the
names OF Hancock and Thomson only that
George Washington ordered proclaimed at the
head OF the Continental regiments
But the original Declaration" which all nil.
sTims to Washington formerly gazed upon in awe
and reverence. was not ordered written for more
than two weeks after that long but uniustly hal.
lowed July A. On July is Congress ordered that
the Declaration be fairly engrossed on parcb.
ment" and that the same when engrossed he
signed by every member OF Congress-" some
time within the next two weeks the beautiful pen
work which thousands of Americans have since
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1912-07-05
Revivinq Her.

1t was a girls basketball team and
play had been strenuous.
Irene has tainted" cried some
one.
Steady, girls" said the captain.
GIVE her a little air and pass the
fudge" -Exchange
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1912-07-05
Light Not Needed.

Mr.. Grouch-Did you inform that
young man of yours that in future |
intend to turn out the lights In this
house at 10 o'clock every night?
Yes, papa"
What did he say?"
"oh, he said he'd come at quar-
ter past"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1912-07-05
Her Coming Out.

Regular Customer shall want a
large quantity of flowers from you
next week, for my daughters coming
out.
Flower Woman--Yes, mum. You
shall ave the very best for 'er, pore
dear, Wot were she put in for?-
Punch.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1912-07-05
The Riaht of L.

Young Wife-Do you think it is
justifiable for a wife to take money
from her husbands pockets?
Older Wife-T isn't case of JUS
tification at all; it, is a question Of
finding any to take.-Baltimor Amer.
lean
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1912-07-05
Elusive.

They say there are as many mi,
crobes on a dollar bill as on a fy."
Gee. but I'd like to get near
enough to swat a few of 'em."-
Cleveland Plain-Dealer.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1912-07-05
In stormy Msather.

Come. my son." said the stern but
fond parent, as he tore single from
the roof Of the henhouse and strobe
In the direction OF the woodshed, "let
us take a little trip"
What kind OF trip" neryously
asked the dutiful son.
oh, well go on short whaling
trip. Judge.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1912-07-05
DISTINGUISHED.

Messenger-Who's the swell guy We,
was talkin' to, Jimmie?
Newsboy-Aw, him an mes worked
togedder for years. He's the editor
o. one o. my papers.-Life.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1912-07-05

The June brides have no real adj
vantage over the other kinds. They
will soon collide with the high cost of
living.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1912-07-05
A Common Rule.

Baseball levels all ranks"
you bet. ONr boss will take the
office boys verdict any day about
players ability."-St. Louis Republic.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1912-07-05

istence Most OF the portraits are after Trumbull
and the one of Benjamin Harrison by this artist
had to be painted after Harrison's death from
minute personal descriptions furnished by rela-
tiyes and friends who approved the finished like.
ness.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1912-07-05

ment, the old department of state not
being fireproof, while the patent office
building was believed to be so. After
the present flreproof state, war and
navy building was finished the decla-
ration was returned to it's legal de-
pository
Until 1904 the Declaration was
framed and displayed in steel cab.
met In the library Of the department
of state, where all visitors might see
1t, but In that year 1t was Theoretically
sealed in frame and placed in a
drawer of another steel cabinet con.
structed to protect also the original
signed copy of the Constitution Here
the Declaration still remains, locked
and sealed by order of Secretary Hay,
and II Is no longer shown to any one.
except by his direction.
A complete collection of biographies
and artistic portraits of the signers OF
the Declaration has been made by Mr..
Michael for his work, which will be
distributed only through members of
Congress, Only by dint of correspon-
dence extending over many years and
great personal effort has Mr.. Michael
obtained the portraits of Button,
Gwinnett John Hart and Thomas
Lynch, Of whom 1t was hitherto be-
Iieved there were no likenesses in ex.
ost of the portraits are after Trumbull
q of Benjamin Harrison, by this artist
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1912-07-05

49, kstRtsA - tAANf4# Ills WIS fttNls
III he vital point the crucial june.
tuf@
The real act Of independence.
witch sir Michael has had repro
duee6 10 fac-simile. was. then. me
Lee resolution. declaring
THAT these united colonies are,
and Of right ought 10 be. free and
independent states; that they are
aaspised from an allegiance To the
lifitisl crown. and that oil political
connection between them and the
state IF Great Britain IL. snd ought
&c be, totally dissolved
Conserving tho actual date 81
the Declarations signing. Mi. Nil.
ciiaei says Mr. JEFFERSON Ia hls
account states that All The MON
beers present except Mr. Dickinson.
esgnod the Declaration III the eve
Ming of the Fourth of July The
Journal shows that 10 one signed
4 ihaf evening except Mr. Hancock
ana Mr. Thomson. The journal an.
trS Isl signed hy order and In IA.
hair ~ Congress. john Hancock
President Attest. Charles Thorn
son Secretary ON August
z the Declaration, aa engrosaed i'm.
der the order 81 Congress, was
signed BY ell On the members 81
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1912-07-05

democracy died But William III Michael
chiaf clerk and historian Of the department
q state. Gays no, and for years he has toiIed
tof his country beneath the same roof which
shelters the sacred document has had the
nations archives at his fingers ends
The Independence of the United states
VAS declared hy resolution on the and of
July and the adoption Of the form Of declara.
ten on The sth Of July was secondary mat.
Ter SAYS NV. Michael III Ii little strange
that moro Importance was not attached "a
YRS e 81 July in connection with the necla.
ration 81 Independence The resolution Is.
traduced ~ Richard Henry Lee, which da
Eiarsd our Independence. was passed on that
aL.--- -
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-05-13

and as inevitably 20 unanswered the islands Austrians the
Who was Serene? o- Italians and the French
tal refugee captain of qpaTelng the Italian
pirate chief Did these events have
deposed bearing the strange tate OF the
powerful rival? Or merely ilegess man?
sailor accidentally Grip there today the port OF
Pied and cruelty marOoned get Trieste the Austrian Riviera
him ont of the way somebody, aged wife or son or
daughter who looks the
begnning the Of Carl Adrac hoping against hope for
bai progress Italy and the return OF ereme!
= : =
THEE ANNUAL MIRACLE
80 : = = = = = = = =
Funny thing Meme Of them happens in
Ty bfblcal days observes the agnosc
right? Are happening all the timer
%Ceme" saysSrng, taking the little blind roots smuggling
Down IN the brown EARTH Come wake eepyheads! Get to
TeFkF
- 4But are cold" say the reOts.
IN send you my gelden sunshine" says Spring.
But thHsyF objects the reefs
I'm send yeu my silver rains the gentle task mistress
airs miracle wrought earth
alcemsts begin work. Laboring with the
same materials picks things
And acconlBes the miracle y6es blue And another
the miracle roses grace and flush fragrance
another the Jaunty yellow of Oaqml.
Miracles? In nanIade dyevats achieving such
II e11cb
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-05-13

1--WE live in an age of won
ders," sad the inventor.
Yes answered his wife,
wondering where the money
went and where it's coming
frem."
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1912-10-25
PURchA S ELEvA10Rs
Kenneth Leach Buys Interest
In Four Structures

Kenneth Leach of Shannondale
has just purchased an interest in
the various elevators Of this
vicinity. The bill of sale filed
with the Recorder indicates that
he has purchased an interest in
two elevators at Keytesville, one
at Salisbury. one at Clifton Hill,
and one in Stansberry. The in
strument filed does not set forth
with very great definition the
exact interest purchased. II is
said that the bill Of sale filed ac-
counts for two elevators in Key
tesville where there is only one
now. The other has been q
thing Of the past for some time.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1912-10-25
Attends Dental Clinic

DIR. Seiser will 20 to St. Louis
next Tuesday TO. remain three
days attending the Clinical Ex-
hibit Of the Dental Manufacture
ing Club which Is to be held
October % November l. inclusive
at the Planters Hotel. This Is
an annual display made by a
club Of the manufacturers Of
dental instruments with a view
of placing before the profession
the most advanced instruments
and methods TO be used In dental
work. There have been many
advancements In this line. Part
Of the clinic win be reproduced
by means Of moving pictures so
that all present may get a good
view Of the same.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1912-10-25
INVESTIGATING TROUBLE
Grand Jury to Probe Hunts
VILE Editors Trouble.

The third time since January,
Judge Waller of the Randolph
County Circuit Court will i'm
pannel a grand jury. II is said
that the jury is called to investi-
gate the shooting when editor
John M. Hamilton, of the Hunts
vile Herald, and editor w. P.
Davis, of the Huntsville Times,
punctured each other with bull
lets while in the post-office last
July. During the exchange Of
leaden compliments Hamilton re-
ceived a slight wound in the
right arm, Davis was shot in the
hip, and, as usual, the innocent
bystander, one Pearl Gum, got
the worst Of it, a bullet in the
breast. All finally recovered.
The shooting was the outcome Of
the editors inability to settle
their political troubles in their
newspapers.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1912-10-25
CHANCE WILSON DAY
Statewide Demonstration Set
for November ,

Chairman d. c. McClung, Of
the Democratic state committee,
sent out notices to the precinct
committeeman throughout the
state to change the date Of
Wilson Day to November 2.
The change has been ordered
by the Democratic national COM
mittee.
1t had been originally planned
to hold meetings in every voting
precinct Of the state where the
county seats were inaccessible
and it is proposed to have a
message from Gov. Wilson and
Attorney General Major, candi-
dates for president and governor
Of Missouri respectively, read to
the democrats on the eve OF the
election.
Chairman McClung said yes
terday that the meetings which
originally had been called for
October 81 would be postponed
until November 2 in accordance
with the wishes Of the national
committee.
We are going to make il a
joint meeting for Wilson ana
Major" said Chairman McClung
and Attorney General Major
will send his wishes to the voters
Of the state while they are in
session. | am sure that the
statewide demonstration in Mis-
souri, will be as large as in any
state in the Union"
The Democratic National
Finance committee yesterday be-
gan the organization Of a S. club
Of 1000 members all Of whom
will give IS to the campaign
fund. This was done at the re-
quest Of many supporters Of
Governor Wilson. who were
anxious to contribute a small
amount to the national campaign
fund.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1912-10-25
Schupp Case Reversed

The case of Louisa Schupp VS..
the Wabash r. r. Co. which
was tried in circuit court in
Charlton county and which went
to the Court Of Appeals in Kan
sas City, has been reversed and
remanded to Charlton county so
that judgment may be entered
accordingly. George Schupp.
the husbund Of the plaintiff in
this case was killed by a Wabash
train near Brunswick four years
ago. Suit was brought under
the humanitarian act for damag-
es in the sum Of $4,000. The
jury gave a judgment for Sc. 900.
The case went up to the Court
Of Appeals at the March term
and, October 21. was reversed
by the unanimous decision Of the
court and remanded. The court
held that the presiding Judge
erred in refusing to sustain the
general demurrer Of the defend
ant to the declaration.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1912-10-25
Plead Not Guilty

The grand jury of Randolph
county returned seven indict-
ments. Two each Of these are
said 10 be against Van Davis and
John Hamilton, the editors at
Huntsville. who are charged
with carrying concealed weap-
ons and assault with intent to
kill. The other three indict-
ments are said to be against the
stewards Of the Moberly lodge Of
Moose who are charged with
selling booze contrary to law.
Editor Davis entered n plea Of
not guilty to both charges against
him. waived arraignment and
was released on bond Of $500 on
both charges with Thomas
Dameron surety on the bond.
He will be tried November II.
Editor Hamilton did likewise and
his hearing is set for the same
date.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1912-10-25
A Premature Charivari

President Allen Moore Of the
Chillieothe Business College ex-
perienced a premature charivari
on his arrival home from an auto
trip to Kansas City. His friends
and the college students heard
that he had been married and
proceeded to give him a vigorous
noise-fest. They were finally
dissuaded from their efforts by
being convinced that Mr.. Moore
was not married.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1912-10-25
Trial at MoberIy

The case Of H. H. Thurman VS..
the American Surety Co. was on
trial Wednesday at Moberly in
Circuit Court, being heavily at
tended by Huntsville people. The
case is one where the surety
company bonded Fuhrman as
guardian Of one Hubert Rice,
who, among other assets, pos
sessed 1000, which Thurman
was to deposit and leave with
the Farmers & Merchants Bank
at Huntsville, according to the
terms Of the bond. The money
was not kept at the bank and the
company arrested Fuhrman for
embezzlement. He was tried
and acquitted Of the charge.
Now he sues the surety company
for $4,000 damages for his ar
rest.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1912-10-25
Ships Jack-Rabbits

Samuel G. Crawford, of Grace,
Kansas City. was in Kansas City
this arranging for the refrigera-
ton Of his crop of jack-rabbits
which he will ship to Germany
and France. The rabbits. in the
early fall, are driven into a
fenced pasture where they are
kept a month or two. fattened
until they weigh 8 or 10 lbs. and
then killed. frozen and shipped.
He expects to ship at least
twenty-five thousand jacks this
fall to supply the French and
German markets where horse
flesh has been the principal meat
food and where there is a meat
famine. The first shipment will
be made about the middle Of
November. Mr.. era gford ship
ped some to New York last year.
a few thousand. They found a
ready sale in the tenement dis
trict They were sold too cheap
last year, however. and he ex-
poets to be able to realizea a profit
on the shipments this season.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1912-10-25
SOCIETY WEDDING
Near Brunswick, Smutz-AlIin
Nuptials Celebrated

The wedding of Ira F. Smutz
and Miss Edna Earl Allin oc-
cured at the home Of the brides
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin T.
Allin about mile east of Bruins
wick, at $3.50 p. m. Wednesday.
The wedding ceremony was
spoken by DR.. Hemenway, of
Glasgow, in the presence of a
large number of relatives and
friends. The bride was attended
by Mrs. James E. Benton, mat
ron Of honor and Miss Florence
Willis, of Columbia, bridesmaid.
The best man was DIR. Vernon
Rucker and Louvick Rucker act
ed as groomsman. The bridal
couple were proceeded in the
presence Of the minister by two
children. vitura Knight and Len
Marshall, the latter Of Kansas
City, who carried flowers. An
elaborate supper was served
after the ceremony. Mr.. and
Mrs. Smutz will make their home
in Brunswick where the groom
is connected with the firm Of
Knight & Rucker.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1912-10-25
M0RTGAGED FARMS
More Plentiful in 1910 than
in 1900

One third of the farms operat-
ed by their owners in the United
States are mortgaged. This is a
larger number than ten years
ago, in 1900. This is revealed
by the last census. No attempt
was made by the government to
ascertain the proportion of ten
ant farms mortgaged, but it is
believed that these will show
about the same proportion. OF
the 1861, sol farms enumerated.
81 per cent were operated by
tenants, less than one per cent
by managers and 62 per cent by
the owners. The mortgaged
debt on the latter, operated by
the owners, is 81, ,726, 900, 900.
This represents N.3 per cent Of
their actual value. The average
value per mortgaged farm in
1900 was SO, 440 in 1910, Sc, 2S9.
The average mortgage debt per
mortgaged farm in 1900 was
81, ,124, in 1910. s1,715 so the
average equity Of each owner Of
a mortgage farm has nearly
doubled in the past ten years.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1912-10-25
CROSSES ARE PRESENTED
Confederate Veterans by Loc-
al Chapter U. DC.

The Sterling Price Home
Chapter 1909, U. D. C. held an
open meeting at the Brown
Hotel parlors, Wednesday even
ing and for the purpose of pre-
sen ting veterans of the Confed-
eracy with the Crosses of Honor.
Many Of the veterans entitled to
the crosses were not present,
owing to the cool weather and
the further fact that some Of
them were In the country and
some living in distant cities as
far west as California.
The evening opened with a
clarinet solo, a medley of patriot
ic airs, by Edwin Seiser. clarinet,
Miss Jane Anderson. accompan-
ist Capt. Wallace delivered q
short address and this was
followed by q piano number by
Miss 'Jo Martin and several
pretty song sketches by Miss
Maude Rucker. Other talks
were given by Mrs. Lamkin,
Attorney o. P. Ray and R. d.
Edwards. the latter singing a
song Of war days. Mrs. Cook
also read q sketch relating to
the trying times Of the war.
After the program a lunch Of
sandwiches, salad and coffee was
served. The presentation Of
the crosses was a brief ceremony
as few who were entitled there
to were present Those absent
will be sent the crosses to which
they are entitled. The evening
ended with social chat. About
fifty persons were present and
spent a pleasant evening.
Those entitled to the honor
medals and to whom they were
presented are: William Adams.
Andy Baker. James Boiling.
John H. Edgar. c. B. Leathers.
A. Newsom. DR.. J. ]. Grinstead.
Alexander Staples. Morris SAM
Olson. Joseph Tillotson, L. L.
Stevens.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1912-10-25
Alleges Fraud

W. P. Thrash is plaintiff in a
suit against John D. Taylor. C.
NJ. Hopper and the Peoples
Bank Of Triplett. in which he
alleges fraud and in which he
asks that the conveyance by
trust deed Of the west half Of
the northwest quarter. ll-5i-ls
be set aside and the title TO same
be reinvested him. He alleges
the bill Is equity set forth that
when plaintiff gained title to the
land Il was subject to a trust
deed By Luther B. and Cora
Thrash TO X. c. Peters TO secure
a debt Of sl70O with interest ac-
crued to the amount Of $40; that
c. NJ Hopper was appointed as
alleged trustee to sell the proper
~ under the deed Of trust and
that Il was sold without proper
notice 10 him. TO John ID. Taylor
who bought Il for 1856 and i'm
mediately transferred Il 10
Hopper In trust 10 secure an al
legged debt Of $1,000 to the Trip
lett bank. The bill sets forth
that the alleged obligation Of
5000 Is in part without found
alton and that the deal was for
the purpose Of defrauding plain
tf Of his title TO the land. He
asks that the conveyance be set
aside and tenders TO the court
payment Of the obligation Of
si70o and interest due. with
costs Of the court etc.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1912-10-25
Gets Fishing Grounds

The Moberly Hnnting aud
Fishing Club has leased the
watered spots on the Henry
Sasse estate near Brunswick.
This includes quite a bit Of
favored hunting ground and
further narrows the right Of
the outsiders" to get into the
places where hunting Is good
without paying tribute TO the
powers that be.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1912-10-25
Would Make Health Resort

Chillicothe is planning to es-
tablish q health resort by piping
the mineral waters from the
Moorcsville Springs into the
city. The Chamber Of Commerce
has taken the matter up and IL
Is estimated that the conveyance
OF the water could be managed
without much expense owing 10
the waters being at an altitude
Of 100 fest higher than the city
Of Chillicothe.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1912-10-25
Samuel Cooper Dead

Samuel Cooper. colored, living
down in the bottoms. who died
Sunday at the age Of IS years.
was buried Tuesday at the Brown
cemetery. The funeral service
was in charge Of the u. b. +. Of
which deceased was a member.
The funeral service was spoken
by Rev. Lewis Of the Baptist
church Of Brookfeld. The
funeral was attended by about
l50 members Of the u. B. r. and
other friends and relatives.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1912-10-25
Jackson-Hart

Joe jackson Of ST. Louis and
Miss Hart Of Salisbury were
married at the Merchants hotel
In Moberly Saturday afternoon.
Miss Hart was employed as 4
milliner for several years in
Salisbury. The groom Is 4 stock
salesman at 81. Louis where they
win reside In the future.