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Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1922-11-03
WAR DECLARED ON
MOONSHINERS IN MISSOURI

jefferson City, Oct. 2S.-War has
been declared on moonshiners in
Southeast Missouri and they are be-
ing sent to Jail, one of them getting
a $1,000 fine and a two-year sentence
in Jail in Pemiscot county, according
TO reports of special assistant attor-
Ineys general in charge of liquor pro-
secutions and made public today by
Jesse w. Barrett, attorney general.
The special prosecution and convic-
tions under the state prohibition law
have been in Pemiscot and Stoddard
counties.
Former Judge James L. Fort of
Dexter has been in charge of the
liquor prosecutions in Stoddard coun-
|ty. Mr.. Fort filed>a charge against
Charles Prather, state tfeod and drug
commissioner, for alleged violation
of the prohibition law. The charge
against Prather was dismissed when
Fort announced it was mistake.
However John [Prather, brother of
the food and drug commissioner, will
be tried on the liquor charge in Dec
enber.
Fort reported to the attorney gen
enal that Louis Wilson was fined
81 900 and given one year in Jail on
a moonshining charge. Sherman Tip
pett was fined $1,000 and sentenced
to one year after $50 gallons of
white mule" was found in his pos
session. There were eight other fines
ranging from $10O to 5000 for liquor
violations, according to Forts report
The severest penalties were impos-
ed in Pemiseot county, where the
prosecutions were directed BY B. A
Mckay. He reported that Tom Cork
was fined $1,000 and sentenced to
one wear in Jail for moonshining.
Elzlie Bailey was convicted on two
counts of engaging in the illicit traf-
fir and remanded with a $4,000 fine
and two years Jail sentence.
A number of others were fined $500
and sentenced to sixty days in jail
Mckay reported a total of 40 convic-
tions for liquor violations,
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1922-11-03
MET AND ELECTED
THE 1929 OFFICERS

The Keytesville Township Com
munity Association met last Satur-
day night at the Keytesville. school
building. The main purpose Of
this affair was to elect 1929 of
ficers and also to select delegate to
attend the State Teachers Associa-
tion Convention to be heidi at Kan
sas City, Nov. Is, 16, II, Is.
Officers selected: Pres, o. L. Da-
WIS.,; Vice Pres, Ruth Waller; Sec.,
Miss Carrie McCann.
The purpose of this association is
to work for better schools and equip
ment in general. To secure legisla-
tive representation governing working
conditions, etc. The association
also takes up the subject of teachers
pensions.
This teachers association is one Of
two organized so far in Charlton
county, Brunswick being the other
live up-to-the-minute community that
has organized at this time.
Great enthusiasm was shown by all
in attendance and much is expected
from the efforts of these township
organizations.
In the matter of the selection Of
delegates to attend the Kansas City
convention, Prof. o. L. Davis was
elected to represent this association
Miss Marion White, alternate.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1922-11-03
HARDING WILL ASK AMEND
MENT OF VOLSTEAD ACT

Washington, d. c., Nov. 1.-The
Republicans of the country will make
a covert effort to nullify prohibition
by amending the Volstead act. Init
nations from the White House yes
terday were to the effect that Presi-
dent Harding would ask the newly
elected congress to modify the OBJ
jectionable statute. The pretext will
be the international complications
that have arisen over the ruling
against foreign ships with bars on
them entering American ports.
The above dispatch, which appear
in Sundays papers, should open the
eyes Of Democratic women in Missouri
Mr.. Brewster is neither wet nor
dry, says he is non-committed to
no alcoholic percentage, but viii vote
as hired chemists (probably recruited
from the labratories of the big distil-
leriesl say, not being able to deter
mine for himself, but Brewster is a
standpat Republican ard viii do as
President Harding tells him. Sena-
tor Reed said at Paris: II KNOW
what is intoxicating. 50 does Mr.
Brewster, and ! don't need q chemist
to tel me. Neither does Brewster.
/ have sworn 70 UNFOLD the constitu-
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1922-11-03
SMITH JOHNSON

Friends were surprised to hear of
the marriage of Roy Smith son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Casper Smith of south
of Rockford and Miss Nell johnson
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. French
Johnson of Salisbury. They came
through this city Sunday on their
through this city Sunday afternoon
on their way to Dalton where they
were married by Rev. Roberts, pastor
Of the Asbury church. The ceremony
was at two o'clock and they returned
to the home of the bride at Salisbury
Immediately after.
The groom is a prosperous young
man south of town is very energetic
man and his bride is one of the popu-
lar girls of Salisbury. They will
make their home with the grooms
parents for the present.
We extend congratulations to this
worthy young couple.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1922-11-03
VOTING AT $40 A DAY
PAID FOR BY TAXPAYERS

The members Of the "golf club"
Otherwise known as the new Missouri
Constitutional convention delegates,
voted to adjourn the other day to the
end that this bunch of would-be con-
stitution makers might go home and
exercising their constitutional rights
the matter of voting. Some hon
est, conscientious member of this rec
ord-making body, in an unguarded
moment moved that the delegated go
ing to their homes to so at "a loss
of time as far as their salaries were
concerned, and the motion was voted
down overwhelmingly. This will
undoubtedly be the first instance of
the great state of Missouri paying
citizens from $40 day on down to
the smaller sums received by report
ers, stenographers, ETC., etc., etc., to
just vote. Isn't that pretty soft for
them? You tell 'em! Oh, for a
job as constitution builder! And the
poor dear common people will, as usu-
al pay the bill.
1t is said one of the common pass
times of the people the state over is
attempting to state the majority
by which this new so-called constitu-
tion will be showed under when the
document comes up for final ratifca-
ton of the people. They are the
ones who will have the sayso-the
same as in paying.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1922-11-03
SALISBURY


The grand jury was in session here
short time Thursday, but we are
not advised of the net results Of the
session. Clerk Wright and Sheriff
Wilks were both here.
Hon. Fritz (Sasse of Brunswick,
member of the Con Con convention
was here Saturday.
Rev. Hemnhway of Glasgow was in
our city Sunday and attended the
Baptist meeting.
Work on the Ingram home is pro-
crossing rapidly, and the whole lot
is covered with building material.
Mrs. M. B. Williams while on the
side walk, one day last week, was
chased by a mad COW, just escaped
from herd but succeeded in getting
into a house before being overtaken.
1t was close call and we are glad
she escaped.
Circuit Court convened here Mon
day afternoon and began grinding out
cases at once, and will continue to do
so until the docket is cleared.
Hon. G. C. Bigger Of Laclede at
tended court here this week.
A fine rain that was badly needed
fell here Tuesday morning.
One car load of coke has been re-
ceived here. Another is said to be on
the way. Hard coal burners smile.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1922-11-03

Mrs. Warner Gordon was a flu
patient last week but IS able 70 Be
out again.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1922-11-03
STEALING BONUS WARRANTS

Many state bonus warrants of Mis-
souri, veterans were stolen while be-
ing sent to former service men and
the money fraudulently obtained on
them through forgery. While the
extent of the thefts cannot be estima-
ted, it is thought thousands of dollars
may be involved.
A postoffice inspector is reported
to have examined half a dozen war
rants in the office of State Treasurer
L. d. Thompson and announced the
endorsements on them forgeries.
Benjamin. J. Wilkins, St. Louis
negro, and his brother, a postoffce
employe at st, Louis, are being held
in connection with the theft of the
warrants. The bonus committee has
learned that warrants issued to form
er service men have been forged in
Kansas City, st. Louis, st. joseph
and Poplar Bluff.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1922-11-03
LARGE BARN BURNED

Last Saturday night the large barn
on the north side of the road on the ].
W. Shannon farm was burned. Prac-
tically everything in the barn was
burned. A fine stallion was res
cued from the barn in the Mich of
time. Forty tons of hay, 200
bushels of corn, 200 bushels of oats,
ten acres bundle oats, all harness,
corn shelter, buggy, low and high
wheeled wagons and a manure
spreader were among some of the ar
ticles destroyed. 1t is not known ex-
actly how the fire originated, but it
is thought to have caught from the
lighting system as the fire was first
seen near the roof.-Hale Hustler
Leader.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1922-11-03
PRECINCT WORKERS

William L. Igoe, Chairman of
Democratic State Committee, has re-
quested the Judges of Election, pre-
cinct workers, members of Township
organization and Democrats clubs to
meet on November 4th, to make plans
for Democratic success on election
day; therefore,
"The Keytesville Township WO-
mans Democratic Club" invites all
precinct workers, Judges of election
and every Democrat to meet at the
;Keytesville Hotel on November 4th,
at 2:30 o'clock for the purpose of dis
cussing the new blanket ballot and
the amendments which are to be vot-
ed on, as well as for the purpose of
perfecting an organization that will
win on election day.
(Signed).
Mrs. W. f. Williams, Pres.
Mrs. W. l.. Wright, Sec.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1922-11-03
BRUNSWICK GIRL
DRAMATIC CONTRALT0

Mrs. William Raymond Nelson, the
Kansas City dramatic contralto, who
sang recently for Fortune Gallo in
New York and was engaged for a
guest performance, hopes to make
her debut with the San Carlo Grand
Opera Company during its engage
ment in Kansas City, although, if the
company fails to secure theatre at
that city her first appearance may
be elsewhere. t&l
Mrs. Nelson coached her roles with
Allen Hinckley. She sings Amneris
.sAida," Azucena in al Trovatore," J"
Ortrud in .Iohengrin," Lola in "Cay-
alleria Rusticana" and Maddelena in
"Rigoletta."
Mrs. Nelson will use her own name,
Edith Nelson, in her professional
careen.-Kansas City Star. M
Mrs. Nelson is well known here
having lived in Brunswick during her
girlhood and after she finished school
she had vocal class in this city. Be
fore her marriage she was Miss Edith
Severance. Her many friends here
and at Brunswick will be pleased to
hear of her success in the opera ca
reer.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1922-11-03

Hr 7 ~ r. H
Circuit, Court is grinding along here
this week with Judge Lamb presiding
we hear many expressions of regret
that his term of office is about to ex-
+pire.
Sunday was an ideal day here, and
every one able to be out Of bed took
the air and sunshine in some form.
The woods were full Of people, pick
ing up nuts and other edibles but few
were found. 1t was a great day and
all enjoyed it.
C. E. Cady and wife. motored to
Fayette Sunday, taking with them
Mrs. ]. H. Trent and Geneyieve Gale
more. If all car owners were as gen.
erous as these good people, the old
man would get a ride now and then
The new city well is about complet-
ed and it is hoped the water question
will soon 0e settled.
Mrs. j. E. Elgin came in Sunday
from Fulton to visit her husband, un-
der treatment of DR.. Welch, and hel
sister, Mrs. Welch.
We never saw finer apples on oui
market than can be seen now a days
The meeting closed at the Baptist
church, Monday night. The net visible
results being 20 addition. 1t was q
fine meeting.
DIR. w. D. Hawkinson of Roanoke
was over Monday on business.
Frank Fetterhoff continues poorly
but not worse than usual.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1922-11-03
A FEW REASONS WHY

You should cast your vote on Nov
7th for Joe Nickel, of Sullivan coun-
ty, Republican canidate of State SEN
ator, 9Th District: Because:
His county has not had this office
in 80 years.
He has had two terms experience
as Representative of Sullivan county
in the 4sth and 5Oth General Assem-
bly,.
He is a selfmade man and tolls for
a living.
He is friend of labor.
He is d good roads booster, and
not afraid to contribute money and
labor toward their improvement.
He knows the needs of the farmer,
having been identified with farming
all his life.
He is the true friend of the COM
mon people and will look after their
interests best.
He favors giving ex>service men
preference in appointive offices.
He is backed by the common people
not by moneyed interests.
He is against extravaganza in pub
lie expenditures.
He favors uniform text books.
He is against creating new jobs and
and raising salaries, and viii use his
hest efforts to do away with. the need
less clerical force.
He is worthy, competent and wen
qualified, and will appreciate your
support, regardless of party.-P Politi-
cal Advertisement.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1922-11-03

Mrs. Clabe Franklin is very low at
the time of going to press with no
hopes for her recovery.
The Washington times., 1922-04-08
1856 Banks Fail i'm 1921.

Reports re eived from commercial
agencies AM pther sources show that
during the calendar year 1921 some
528 State and private banks were
closed, Of which, however, 1853 were
able to reopen or effect satisfactory
arrangements with other banks or
otherwise liquidate their liabilities,
according to announcement by Comp
troller Crissinger's office yesterday.
From data at command the liabili-
ties Of the 365 failed banks aggregate
approximately S96 900, 600, making
the average per bank, roundly.
s263,0o0. In respect Of number of
bank failures and volume of liabili-
ties, the Southern geographical di-
vision was most seriously affected.
Therein there were 131 failures, the
liabilities being over $27 900 900. In
the Western States the failures num-
ber 122, the liabilities being in ex-
cess of s16,000.000. Only five bank
failures occurred in the Eastern
States and four in the New England
States, liabilities being SO 500 900 and
$1T,700, 900, respectively.
The Washington times., 1922-04-08
Local Wholesale Prices,

Eggs-Strictly fresh, selected, per dos.
26; average receipts, rs; southern, 24G rs
Live poultry-Roosters, per h., Is
turkeys, per h.. IS q 80: chickens. winter
per ID. <o9+6; spring chickens. per ID.
60Q70. keats. young. each SO q so; fowls,
2s.
Dressed poultry--Fresh- killed, winter
chickens, per lb. <o@46: hons per ib.,
2S929; roost@Is, per lb., 90; turkeya.
per lb., 3b04b; keats. young. each o..
Pork-.Dres~ed. small per lb.. IL:
Live Stock-CaIvss. choice, per h.. g.
Lambs, choice, per lb, Is. live hogs
per lb., IL.
Green frult-Appies. Pc bb.., scoo
11.oo; per bu. busket, 2.Bo022s; west
ern, per bo,. 2.768tso. California
oranges. per crate, 7oo@7So. Lemons
per box, b.0006.6o. Grapefruit per box,
3.b06b.oo. Florida oranges, 100 $50.
Negeta b1es Potatoes, No. l. per bbi
2.76 q 800; per sack. s.0063.bo. Sweets,
400 94.b0. Lettuce, southern, per crate.
100000. Romaine lettuce, 2.008 so.
CymblinEs, per crate, 400 a 500 ONIONS
1oo-lb sack, 10,o0611.B0. Cabbage, new.
per cwt.. 2.oo0 500. CucumbeTs, 400 q
500. EEgplants, per crate, 4.0o0s.o0
Tomatoes, per boz, Florida, a.Bo0sSs.
Beans, 3.oo65.1o per basket Sprouts.
26 30 per at. Peppers per crate. 2.S00
500. Kale, bo61.00.
The Washington times., 1922-04-08

The bill would give protection to
AL institutions which are members
OF the Federal reserve system or
are subject to the supervision of the
Comptroller Of the Currency. 1t ap-
plies to amy person who shall will
fullys and nnaliciously make, utter,
publish. circulate or transmit to an
other or others any false or untrue
statement, rumor, or suggestion,
written. printed, or by word of
mouth, which is directly or by in
ference derogatory" to the condition
OF these institutions and to any per-
son, who shall counsel, aid, or pro-
cure. or induce another to start,
transmit, or circulate any such
statement, rumor, or suggestion"
Congressman McFadden said the
bill had the approval of the Federal
Reserve Board. the Comptroller Of
the Currency. and the Treasury De-
partment. 1t is the first attempt,
ne said, to cover by national law
punishment of persons issuing de-
rogatory statements affecting
banks. While many of the States
have similar laws, he said, 1t is i'm
portant, owing to the circulation of
false rumors in regard to banks
generally, that a Federal law he
enacted.
The Washington times., 1922-04-08
Loans and Deposits Drop.

Further liquidation of $51 ,O00, 600
of loans and of $10,O00,000 of invest
ments, together with a decline of
sos, ,000,00 in total deposits and an
increase of SIG, 900, 900 in Federal Re-
serve Bank accommodation, is shown
in the Federal Reserve Boards week
ly consolidated statement of condi-
ton. on March 20, of 804 member
banks in leading cities. All classes
OF loans show reductions for the
week: U. S. bonds and Victory notes
Increased by about s1l 900 900, Treas
ury notes show an addition of S8,-
o00, 900. while Treasury certificates
declined by 42,0O0,000, largely
through sales to customers. Total
loans and investments of dhe report.
ing institutions were sl4,544, 900 900
compared with $15,9O3, 900, 900 on
April l, 1921, and S17,2S4 900 900 on
October Is, 1920, when the peak OF
credit expansion was reached.
Total accommodation of the re-
porting banks at the reserve banks
increased from s252 ,OO0, 900 to $685.
900 900, or from IT to Is per cent OF
total loans and investments, COM
pared with 1915 per cent about year
ago.
The Washington times., 1922-04-08
PROTEST INCREASED DUTY
ON ASBESTOS PRODUCTS

Protests against the proposed in
crease In the tariff on abestos prod
ucts imported into this country from
Canada are contained in a statement
sent out today by Wallace &
Gale, Of Baltimore, Md, dealers in
abestos and insulating products. The
statement, in part, says:
Our business has been very small
In the past two years, but the Ameri
can manufacturers have seen fit to
have included in the new tariff bill
duties that are ridiculous in the ex
treme and will provide no revenue
for the United States Government
The duty on asbestos shingles ant
kindred products have been in
creased from 100 to $50 per cent
On colored shingles, red. black
green or brown, the increased duty
is $50 per cent, while the increased
du-y on asbestos wall board is zoe
per cent.
"If this tariff bill with these pro
visions is finally passed it will simp
ly mean that no materials of this
kind can be imported from Canade
and will simply give the American
manufacturers monopoly at the
expense of the consuming public
Under the present rate of tariff the
asbestos industry in the United
States has been very prosperous and
the desire on the part of the Amer
lean manufacturers to control or
monopolize the same is short
sighted ~
The Washington times., 1922-04-08
Local Stocks.

Washington Gas 7h's. 6009lO5.
500Q105.
Washington Gas SIS. 50oQs2h. 800
@92k.
Potomac Electric first SIS. $1,000
@95.
Potomac Electric G. M. 6's, $1,000
@99k. 1.000Q99H. $1.0OOQssA.
81 ,0000@99h, $l.000Q99b.
Potomac Electric G.. and Ref. rs.
1,O0OQ1O61a, $1,000Q1O6h.
Washington Railway and Electric
common, 25@3Sh.
Washington Railway and Electric
preferred, 16@6SA.
Federal National Bank. 100174.
Columbia Title Insurance Com
pany, 6SQ6h.
After call
Capital Traction. 10@96h.
The Washington times., 1922-04-08
FINANCE
AND
|RUSINESS IN
By b. @. FORBES.

How much less does II cost to build
today than 1t did when prices were
sky-high? ~
Are building costs likely to go
lower or higher in the near future?
Little wonder building came to a
standstill, when you learn that 1t cost
two and one-third times as much to
build a home in 1920 as 1t cost In
1914. The same house. however,
could be built today for less than
three-fourths more than 1t cost before
the war.
Expressed differently, a two-story
frame house which cost to build $5,-
b29 in 1914 would have cost $12,8l5
In 1920, whereas 1t could be built now
for $9,502. The following careful
compilation IL for a seven-room, two
story frame house, 30x34 feet.
The Washington times., 1922-04-08
w. r.. & +. Co. Earnings.

4 Earnings OF the washington Rail.
way and Electric Company during
February took a decided drop, accord
Sing to the monthly figures filed yes
terday with the public utilities COM
mission. The net income for that
month was $169,073, OF which $751;
o31 was received as interest aNd divi-
dends, chiefly from the Potomac
Electric Power Company.
Total operating revenue for the
month amounted to $3S6,725, as
against operating expenses and taxes
OF $308,215. The company in Febru-
ary paid out s106,250 as dividends on
the preferred stock. January net in
come amounted to s1S,S33, while the
The Washington times., 1922-04-08
BRITISH EXHIBIT
SHIP To SAIL ON
ANOTHER TRIP.
Floating Trade Exposition vii
Visit World Ports With
Samples.
BY CHARLES A. SMITH.
International News Service.

LONDON, April Son May 1 q
British trade expedition, consisting
Of 800 representatives of British
commercial firms, with their sam
pies. and organized by the British
World Travel. Trade and Kinemato
graph Expedition. leaves London OF
a world tour lasting nine months.
They will be carried on the linei
British Trader. a 10,000-ton boat
which will be. to all intents and pur
poses, a floating British fair.
THE steamship British Trader Il
acting as a commercial traveller fOi
British trade" said Major Joyce
managing director of the company
giving details of the project.
THE exhibition deck is fitted will
stands Of varying size at a rental Of
from $500 to $4,000 for the whole
trip, which includes power for the
lighting of the stands and to worh
any possible models that may b.
carried"
Fare Will Be $4,000.
The travellers fare will be $4,000
and will include everything in the
way of first st-class accommodation
the use of a publicity department
and offices which will be available
below for the discussion of business
as we'll as the use or stenographers.
"On most days the general public
will be invited on board to view the
exhibition free. An advance agent
will arrange for the use of public
halls, where movie lectures will be
given while the ship is lying in
port"
The crew of ITS is to be especially
selected from the ranks Of ex-serv
ice men with merchant service ex
perience, and the route followed will
embrace the principal ports of South
America, South Africa, Australia,
New Zealand. Japan, India and
Egypt, while the duration of the
stays to be made at each port OF
call will be from one to seven days
Pr .spective customers will be en-
tertained aboard.
The Washington times., 1922-04-08
Baltimore Grain Market.

BALTIMORE. April s.--wheat--
firm; No. Q red winter, Sissy; No.
3 red winter. garlicky, S134k. Re.
ceipts, 6,297 bushels. Shipments,
1919 bushels.
Corn-Steady: No. 3 yellow or
better, domestic, 20 cents bushel.
Receipts, 43.025 bushels. Shipments,
154,170 bushels.
Oats-Quiet; No. 2 white domestci.
45 cents. Shipments, 2.sss bushels.
Rye-Ffrmer; No. western ex-
port spot, 1854. Receipts, 4b,Se7
bushels. Shipments, 166,s1s bushels.
Hay-Steady, unchanged.
Flour-Duil.
The Washington times., 1922-04-08
Hearing on Ore Rates.

The Interstate Commerce Commits.
sion announced today that a hearing
would be held in Washington April
% on the application of the Pennsyl-
ylnia, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Chicago
and st. Louis and West Shore rail
roads to put into effect reduced
freight rates on iron ore. At the
same time the commission suspended
the proposed reduction until Au-
gust s.
The Washington times., 1922-04-08

net income for February, 1921, less
sl23, ,1O9 received from the Potomac
Electric Power Company. was
$1S,19O.
All the subsidiary traction lines OF
the Washington Railway and Elec-
trio Company reported deficits for
February as follows: City and su-
burban, S10.221; Washington and in
terurban, $947, and Georgetown and
Tennallytown, $1,973.