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THE KING CITY CHRONICLE. VOL. XXVII. KING CITY, GENTRY COUNTY, MI8SOUBI, FRIDAY, FEBItUAHY 14, 1908. NO.

4C Tbe meeting here ie expected to begin ABOUT THE SOCIAL FOLKS FROM COUNTRY EDITORS CUPID ON THE RAMPAGE TAFTS OVATIOH GREAT! trust law, and that that law should be amended so as to give greater freedom for corporate action in combinations that are not hurtful to the public. "No man can find within ths four corners of tbe message scything to shake in the slightest the guarantiee of life, liberty and property secured by tbe constitution. The measures be recommends, and the positions that be takes. Secretary of Wer, William H. Taft, waa the guvt of houor at the annual banquet of the Young Men'e Republi can Club of Missouri, held at Kaneas City, Monday night.

Mr. Taft epnt h. in thecitv and held several re- mniiona which were attended by im mense crowds; besides hundreds of Kan at Cttyans many admirers from Mis- annri ml Kintii availed themselves of the ODDortunity to greet the distin guished national cititeo. A hearty and enthusiastic welcome which baa never been surpassed by that tendered any other public man visiting in Kanaaa City, wae accorded Mr. Taft by the thnuaanda who assembled to bear bim.

Tbe banquet wae aerved in the even ing in Convention Hall, where over 1100 men were seated at the tables. A nappy enthusiasm pervaded the entire audience and the band and glee club added to the spirit of the occasion by ptayiug tha national airs and singing number of popular and appropriate songs Mr. Taft received a most hearty and entbusiaatic ovation f.tm the 15,000 peo- tle oathered in the Hall to hear him ar when he arose to speak. After a fitting tribute to the statesmanship of Presi dent Lincoln, Secretary Tatt spoke in defense of tbe Republican party and its policies, and of tbe slant problems so masterfully bandied by President Rooee relt. Uttrkasces from Mr.Taft's Spawn: "One of tbe great policies to.

which tbe Republican party has been pledged from tbe beginning has been the protective system, by which industries have been diversified and domestic man ufactures and farm productions have been enormously developed. The method consists in tbe imposition of cus toms duties upon important products annal tn the difference in the coat of producing the articles in foreign countries und in this country, allowing tor reaaouable profit to tbs home producer. Our whole business structure rests on thaavatem. and the waffe-earoers dS pendent on it are myriad. In tbe ten years which baa elapsed since the enactment of the Dingley tariff the con-ditions bare so changed as to make a number of tbe schedules under that tariff too high and some too low.

This renders it necessary to re eiamine the schedules in order that tbe tariff aball be placed on a purely protective basis. By that I mean, it should properly protect all manufacturers, farmers and business men, but should not be so high as to furnish' a temptation to the formation of monopolies to appropriate the unique profit of excessive ratee. "The policy of expansion is what distinguishes the administration of McKio-ley and adds another to the list of pa triotic victories of the Republican party. By this policy, tbs United States has become a world power. In the course of it, we have built up a navy, not large enough as yet, but large enough to be respectable and to make our influence felt for peace and good international morals the world over.

"Another issue which the Republican party found itself pursued by as an outgrowth of the war was the question of monoy, and on that the party showed a marked capacity for reaching a unanimous and sound conclusion after much controversy within its ranks. "The call from tbe couotry for the development of a well thought out plan for the improvement of all these waterways is so emphatic that it cannot longer be resisted. which has been done ia largely piece work. What is needed now Is the consistent develop ment of this methodof inter commun ication, so that a certain amount a year can be assigned to tbe execution of the plan. Tbe direct effect in the transportation of merchandise will doubtless be moet beneficial, while the indirect effect of regulating and reducing excessive railroad rates will be even of greater benefit." In speaking of Preaident Roosevelt's message, Secretary Taft said: The message containa an answer to the charges msde that the adminietra tion ia responsible for the industrial de pression which has followed; and the sbarpness and emphasis with which this not later than the 4th Sunday.

Mr. Jack Dale haa purcbaeed the Tom Spiking farm. Mr. and Mra. Charles Ugblinger are entertaining a little son at their home.

Our iLKil carrier on route 2 ia as regu lar aa clock work, always on time. CENTfcRVIEW. (By Mrs. E. II.

Cokuin C. E. DaconV sals waa well attended Monday, everything selling well and the None Such Aid Society clearing about 13 serving lunch. Frank Fisher aod wife returned home from a year's stay at Tacotua, Washing ton, Saturday, aud will go on their farm tbs first of March. Mr.

and Mrs. Uroy or bt. Joseph visi ted at Mr. Weddle'e, Saturday night and Sunday. Mr.

and Mrs. Alt Beattie and Mrs. Gibson spent Sunday night and Monday at John Sherman's. E. I.

Cbivington and wife spent Sunday at J. T. Richardson's. II. M.

Vanfossan, wife and daughter, Lula, and C. O. Manship and family spent Sunday at J. C. Taylor's.

Born, to Alva Cbivington and wife, Saturday, an 8 pound boy. Mr. aoc1 Mrs. Walter Dongan spent Sunday night at C. E.

Dacon's. Mrs. Cox, who has been staying with her sister, Mrs. We idle, for the pa6t three weeks, returned to her home in St. Joseph, Tuesday.

Tbe sick are all reported better. EPW0RTH CHAPEL AND VICINITY Br Mrs. Mixnie Hctto.n And still thing9 are not what tbey win- seem, still summer weather in the ter. Water is getting very tcarce, a great many are scarce of water at Stewart-Title. Miss Dorcas Syphers is visiting her sister, Mrs.

M. E. Pennington. Jamea Xoris has traded his farm for property in Amity and will move soon. Mr.

and Mra. Swearengen of Amity visited their sister, Mrs. Elliott, Monday. Born, February 7tb, to Alys Stewart and wife, a son. Mies Stella Yendric ie visiting her aunt, Mrs.

Karr. Protracted meeting at tbe Chapel cow. Mr. and Mrs. C.

M. Wyatte attended Jas. Cook's sale Monday. J. W.

Stansbury and wife of King City visited at our borne this week. On last Friday evening our S. S. class of young men and the young ladies' class spent the evening with us. It was a surprise to us, but a very welcome one.

We thank our many friends of Friday aud Saturday evening for tbe high com piiment paid us by tnem and can never forget them, and hope we may always be remembered. King City School Notes. bv Clf.o Acf.f.) The Literary, was well atteuded last 1' ruiay una an excellent program was rendered. We thank the visitors for their attendance and invite them back again. The English and Ancient History elapses enjoyed a test Monday morning.

Misses Culp and Scarborough visited in Albany last week. Tbo next number on the public school lecture course is Ferguson's Dixie Jub ilee Concert Company, Feb. 29, 1908. Tbe Seniors had a cla6S meeting last Thursday evening to arrange for com mencement exercises. Strausie Martin and Emma Paber were absent the first of the weeek, AT THE CHURCHES.

Presbyterian Chcrch. Services next Sunday aa follows: Sunday School at 10 a. morning worship at 11 a m. C. E.

Society at p. m. Popular evening services st 7:30 A young men's Bible claes was started last Sunday to which we cordially invite young men who do not attend Sunday School any where. The pastor is teacher of this class. You will be very welcome.

Pastor. M. E. Church. Ths revival meetings still continue with incressing interest.

Miss Phillips will undoubtedly bs with uo by next Sunday. But tbs Lord has promised to be with uo every night. You are cordially invited to attend. D. O.

Phillipv, Fastor. Stab Chapel. Services at Star Chapel next Sunday at 11 a. as. Pastor.

EHP1RE PRAIRIE A. Crouch ia on tbs sick list. Mrs. Sail is Bonham from Sussex, Wisconsin, visited Wm. Vannatta's, Monday.

Miss Nslle Howitt returned last week from Kanaaa where she haa been visiting the past few months. R. J. Howitt and wife will give a valentine party tonight. We are sure tbey will have 4 good time.

Dr. McCaslin was called Monday to see Chaa. Russel who waa suffering with a bad cold. W. D.

Gibson shipped two loads of csttle to St. Tuesday, from Cawood. Eugene Elliott acompanied him. Little Curtis Iteunett visited his grandparent Monday. Misses Ada Yannatta and Anna Bennett visited Mr.

und Mrs. Robert Estep near Union Star last Saturday. Eider Taylor preached at Star Chap el, Sunday night. Mrs. Cbaa.

Fisher ia atill a very eick womin. A large crowd attended tbe Chas. Da- coo aud Josbua MuUeorge sales. Most things sold well. Joshua McGeorge sod family will move this week to their new borne pear Guilford.

Their friends and neighbors are sorry to see tbem go, but wish tbem success. Mrs. I). Gibson aod children spent Tuesday and Wednesday with A. Crouch's.

John Howitt aod wife visited Jae. Colville, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fisher came in from Portland last week to see Mrs.

Fisher. Tbey will make their home again in good old Missouri. "Tbix." SANDY HOOK. Br Ethel Rbcdt Nice spring weather still continues. Grandma Rbudy is better.

Mr. and Mrs. George Asbury and Mr. and Mrs. Lowel Perkins S'jndayed at T.

A. Rhudy's. Good attendance at Winelow Sunday School. Seventy-two was last Sunday's number. Mies Dosha Cox visited at her brother- in lawe's, Mr.

Charles Stillfield, Sunday. Mrs. T. A. Rhudy visited her mother, Mrs.

James Hockenberry, Monday. Mrs. Lillie Dixon visited ber mother, Mrs. L. L.

Lowery, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Shepherd visited Mr. Wyatt Shephred's, Saturday.

WINSLOW WHISPERS. Bv Cassie Stark All of the sick folks are getting better. Mrs. Margie Henson returned Thursday to herhome at Caw City, after an extended visit with relatives and friends. Mr.

Warren Fight and wife and sons, Jessie and Rouiey, attended the dinner at Mc- W. Hail's, given in honor of the marriage of Mr. Hall's eon, Willis, to Mies Kate Williams. Both Willis and Kate uro well known here and we certainly extend congratulations and wish tbem alt success and happiness. Mrs.

Barrett went over to Trenton last week. She was accompanied home by her little grandson, Harold. Lillie Dixon and daughter, Susie, of Fairport, spent Sunday with ber par ents, Mr. and Mrs. L.

L. Lowrey. Elmer Nokes of Brtrlin haa rented the Mirion Tipton place lately purchas ed from Mr. Fry. We welcome them to our little village.

Miss Fannie Burke and Mr. Jesse Botts attended services at the Method ist church in King City, Sunday eve ning. Rev. W. A.

Chapman, wife and daugh ters have been visiting the family of Wm. Tipton. Miss Phobe Botts and Miss Grooms were Sunday School visitors, Sunday. Miss Delia Cox waa able to attend Sunday School, Sunday. Mr.

Wm. Uines of Buchanan county has rented a farm of Mr. Bray and ex pects to move there soon. Quits a number of tbs young people attended church at Epwortb, Sunday evening. Mf.

J. F. Stark went up to Iowa, Monday, to see his uncle, Ross Marshall, who is very sick. Mabel Minor of McFall is visiting her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.

Wm. Tip- ton. Mr. Lafayette Marshall want to Iowa to sees sick brother. Mr.

M.U. Nell and Jewell of King City were Wlnslow visitors, Sunday. Mr. Harry Eagleston of Maysville, Mo, and Miss Maggie Dixon of King City, were married at 0 p. Monday.

at the home of Mra. Williams, a niece of the briue, 743 South Fifth street, tbe Rev. S. B. Sharp officiating.

They will make their home on a farm near Maysville. St. Joseph News-Press. Simmons-Conley. Last fall, Alien Simmons went to Col umbia to attend school, and in a ahort time formed tbe acquaintance of a fair young lady, Miss Bessie Col ley.

On Tuesday, February 1908, Mr. Allen Simmons and Miss Bessie Conley were married at Columbia, Mo. Mr. and Mrs. Simmons will make their boms on tbe farm north of King City.

The Chronicle joins in hearty congratulations. Ballentlne-Sanns. On tbe 29th of January, Mr. Arthur J. Ballentine and Miss Flora San ns, both of St.

Joseph, were married. Tbe happy couple of young people came out from the city and spent a few days with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ballentine, south of the city. Mr.

aod Mrs. A. J. Bailee- tiue will make their home in St. Joseph.

extend congratulations to this young couple and also to Mr. and C. Ballen tine over the new daughter, as tbe wife of their son. May happiness be the lot of each. Eberlle-Ultle.

At the farm residence of Mr. M. E. Pennington, justice of the peace of Polk township, Claudie Liltle and Jacob Eb- eriie were married at 7 o'clock, Sunday evening in the presence of a few friends. Mr.

Eberlio is one of tbe prosperous farmers of our community, also collector of Grant township, and we extend to him our congratulations; with his bride, we are not acquainted, but feel sure in choosing a life companion, Mr. Eberlis is capable of choosing well snd we hope for tbem a long and happy life. Clyde Slbbald Married. Mrs. Sibbald and daughters received ord last week tbat Clyde bad taken himself a wife.

Us found a fair lady in tbe far northwest, Miss Anna Webber, of St. Paul, Mine, that won bia heart and Clyde extended his band and they wo were made oue, being married in Tacoma, Wash. Surely Clyde's many friends here xtend hearty coogratuia- iocs, and maketherequeet tbat be bring bis bride borne that his peopleaod many friends here may make tbe good wishes more personal. They are housekeeping. Hobson Morris.

Marr.ed at tbe home of the bride's parents, St. Joseph, at 8 o'clock p. Weduesduy, February 5, 1908, Mr. Arthur E. Hobeon to Miss Katie Morris, tbe Rev.

B. R. Land officiating. The ceremony was witnessed atout thirty relatives and friends. It was a beautiful borne wedding.

Hearty congratulations were bestowed and ninny fine and appropriate presents left as evidences of eatcem and remembrance. The next day the bride and groom, companied t.y Mr. Jacob Arnold, of Kails City, Nebraska, and Mies SHIa Morris and Ella Williams, of St. Joseph, came to King City and went out to the home of bis parents, Mr. aud Mrs.

S. A. Hobeon, where a splendid reception was given them. Mr. Hobson is one of Empirs Paairie's esteemed and energetic young men, and we are advised that the young lady be bae chosen for a life companion ts amiable and and possessed of those womanly traits tlmt are so eeentia to make the home happy.

Mr. aod Mrs. Hobson will ocate on tbe home farm where be will continue as the junior member of the firm of S. A. Hobson Jt Son, in tbe growing of fine Poland Chinas.

Tbe community extends a hearty welcome and joins in congratulations and good wishes to Mr. and Mra. A. E. Hobson.

Special Notice Delinquents. Ws hsve srranged our list sent out In single wrappers so that it now complies with the new requirements as ws un derstand them. Ws are truly sorry to cut out soy one, but Uucle Sam said to do so and as he is so much bigger thsn ws are, we tried to obey. Our attention will now bs more definitely directed to the other lists. If you are delinquent, attend to it soon, before April first, for tbat is tbe limit of tims designated by ths Department for tbe adjustment of subscriptions to comply with ths nsw regulations.

Nsxt week or ths week following wo intend to mark each paper so that it will ahow to what data your subscription la paid. If la arrears, ws would bs pleaasd to crsdit you Boon. Corns ia and see a about it Wa will attend all courtesies possible. Children Made Happy. Monday afternoon, after the close of school, tbe class mates and a number of friends of Willard and Gordeo Ward were entertained at the home of Mrs.

Mary Ward in honor of the birthday anoive-sary of the little lads. For several houre tbe children reveled in plays and games, and enjoyed tbe chioce refreshments prepared for their pleasure. The boys were the recepieots of a number of pleasing remembrances from tbelr little friends. A Surprise. On Saturday evening, 54 neigbbora and friends went to tbe hone of James Hutton and family.

The surprise was complete and the evening waa enjoyed by all. Thoee from a distance were William Wingate andwifeacd diughter, Miss Odie Stieard of Maysville, and J. W. Stansbury and wife, of King City. Tbe company aerved a lovely supper, all expressing their regrets at Mr.

and Mrs. Hutton leaving their community, yet wishing them well in their new home. Oh Who Was There. The C. E's Hemstitched.

Tbe members of tbe C. E. Society of tbe Presbyterian church met at tbe manse Thursday evening of last week to hemstitch Tbe napkins are to be sent to a mission school for girls in tbe South, which school's conteote were destroyed by tire not long ago. Geo. Green and Harry Gordon were among the bemstitchers and when the time for departing came Mr.

Green had fully an inch etitcbed. Mr. Gordon "basted" tbe work, and in that capacity acquitted himself very creditably. One who was there. A Surprise Dinner.

Near the noon hour, Tuesday, the Rev. E. B. Woods and wife were summoned from tbe home of Mrs. Burgess where they had been invitod to take dinner, to return to their own home where callers awaited them.

On their arrival they found the rooms filled with many familiea of tbe Christian church, and the dining table beautifully spread with many aubstactial and tempting dishes. After extending a warm greeting to their assembled friends who bad thus taken them by surprise, Mr. aod Mrs. Woods joined them in partaking of tbe elegant dinner prepared. Tbe parishoners re mained with their pastor and famiiyand enjoyed in a social manner the afternoon hours; before leaving, the friends pre sented Mr.

und Mrs. Woods with a set of silver knives, forks and teaspoon and also tendered many expressions of good will aod siocero wishes for their success and happiness in the new field of labor to which Mr. Woods expects soon to go. U. C.

Boatman Lost the Belt. Mr. Boatman was In the city this week and owned up to a Chronicle representa tive that he had lost the belt as champion oyster cbewer and that while be had lost the honor, yet it was still undecided whether Kirk Shepherd or Wm. Mc-Col lu in should wenr the band tbat goes around a fellow's oyster can. It was at the Boatman home last Fri day night whnn many neighbors and friends came in and the stew was pre pared and then the fun began.

As it was at Mr. Boatman's home, he had to spend some time in entertaining and being social, but aa to Kirk and Bill well tbey never stopped to talk or stick or skin; the oysters were hot so they would travel these fellows laid to with a seal tbat counted. Clark Boatman thinks it was hardly a fair test to have him in the contest at bis own home, and as tbo matter is now a tie and in dispute, be is willing to sgain contest for tbe oyster bolt, but tbe next time it la to be on mutual territory; be ia not to be hampered by surroundings. The Chronicle thinks tbe next contest will be a battle royal with chances so evenly divided that ths only way to be sure to come out even ia to bet even money on each man. Say, but old north, west DeKalb is becoming famous.

Help Us Oather Tbo News. Every newspaper wants to publish the news. Tbe better tbe paper the more prosperous it will be. Local items are especially hard ts run down. How many times have you, dear readers, been approached by the editor for an item of news and told him you knew nothing of Interest.

Probably at tbo time your family was away on a visit, or soms ono from out of town waa visiting at your home. Of course you didn't mesa to deceive tbe scribe; and jou may bars wondered why your family or friends wars not mentioned. A good way to avoid all of this ia to kindly in form us of ths facta or drop a nots lo tbs postoffk to tbo a per. Tha one Item may not amount to much, but sev eral columns of such news la tha life of local paper. Best Tina Herald.

are in accord with tbe conservative position of the Republican party which has ever looked to tbe right of property aa only lees sacred than tbe right of liberty, and which baa ever made tbe goal of all its efforts the equal protection of tbe laws. Vigorous action and measures to stsmp out existing abuses and effect reforms are necessary to vindicate society aa at present constituted. Otherwise we must yield to thoee who seek to introduce a new order of things on a socialistic basis. "The Republican party follows the administration upon this social and moral reform, approves its sttitude in favor of vested rights, of maintaining tbe power of tbe courts, of rendering more equal by legislation tbe basis of dealing between employer and employe, of strengthening tbe regulative power over railroads and other interstate corporations, sud of prosecuting those 1 aw breakers who continue to defy public opinion. "Roosevelt leads bia party aa Lincoln led bis aa McKinley led bia to meet the new issues presented, to arm our present civilixatioo, and tit it with a bold front to resist the attacks of socialism, and to transmit to the coming generations unharmed tbe great institutions of civil liberty inherited from our fathers." Several well known made brief addresses, ral Hadley received a plauee.

Ilia remarks Missourians also Attorney Gene-most hearty ap-on tbe subject, "We Have Put Our Hand to tbe Plow." showed him indeed worthy of tbe high estimate in which be is held by the people of our great commonwealth. Tbe following clever and prophetic songa rendered during tbe banquet by tbe Park College Glee Club called forth tremendoua cheering. We've a man in Missouri named Uadley, Who is famous for getting things done; We can ride tor 2 cents on the railroad, And be'a got Standard Oil on the run; He's the terror of trusts and of grafters, For he's got them all whipped into line; And be'a sure to be Governor Uadley, In the year nineteen hundred and nine Chorua Tn the year nineteen hundred and nine; You cry and we cry, "Twill be H-A-D LEY," In tbe year nineteen hundred and nine. "BOSS OF THE ARMY." He's the lad who is boss of tbe army, And bo watches tbe Philippines too, He's the friend of tbe czar and the kniser, And bis nibs, the Sultan of Sulu; He hobnobs with counts and milkadoe, In the flowery land of Japan; And when "Teddy wante someone to sit on the lid, Why, of course, big Bill Taft ib the man. Chorus; Of course big Bill Tatt is the man, You say and we say, and we'll all say election day, Of course big Bill Taft Is the man." An Old Citizen Passes Away.

Ibson Cowin died at bis late home i miles south of King City, Friday, Feb ruary 7, 1908. The deceased was born July 19, 1807 He was united in mar' riage to Mary Trotter, May 27, 1857 To this uuion nine' children were born, four of whom with bis wife are left to mourn the loss of husband and father. Tbe funeral services were held at" the home Sunday, February 9, and tbe interment was in the York cemetery. When a young man he was converted and united with the church and he died with the assurance that all was well with bis soul. Way back in the fifties Mr.

Cowin came to this community. He' lived at different places in this locality several yeara before locating on the old home place. He located on tbe farm where he died, befors the war, and had there lived, raised his family and enjoyed the high esteem of a large acquaintance until death came. If be had an enemy on earth the writer has never beard of it. He was always fair and honeat In bis 'dealings with' fellow man.

No man ever enjoyed mors fully the confidence and esteem of his neighbors than did Mr. Cowin. Us was a husband and father that every member of the famjly cherished in life and will now miss in dsatb. Bs will bo missed) missed by his family, missed by his friends, missed by ths community In which hs had so long lived. Truly tbs sntlrs acquaintance sxtsnda real sympathy to ths aged and lonely wife and to tbs children and all ths bsrwavsd.

unfodnded attack is met, have hearten- ed the great body of the people as by a bugle call to renewed support of 4he policies of this administration. "From beginning to the end ths message shows bis earnest desire to protect tbe honest business men and the honest laborer, and to secure to them ths possibility of living under an equal administration of ths law. lis wouldjnot de-stray or injure tbs stock of innocent holders for value though It had its in- ceptloa la ths machinations of unprloci-' pied promoters; but he would make ths law to prevent recurrence of suoh methods. Us takes ths utmost pains to point out that railroads should be re-' lisved from ths restrictions of tbs anti.