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Sedalia Evening Democrat, NEW SERIES. SEDALIA, MISSOURI TUESDAY EVENING APRIL 3. 1900. PRICE, FIVE CENTS. KED-HOT ELECTION Each Side Contesting: Every Inch of Ground.

THE FKxHT IS BITTER, Alleged Attempts at Illegal Voting- Much Scratching Is Being Indulged In. The municipal campaign came to a close last night, so far as the speech-making in concerned, with a monster meeting at the opera house by the democrats, when the programme printed in emocrat was carried out, amid much enthusiasm. The republicans also held a couple of meetings, one on the north side and the other at Twentieth and Ohio streets. They had the best of the music, as the Second Regiment and Queen City bands had been engaged, but the demo crats had the crowd. The election today is being contested vigorously by the followers of each ticket, and the leaders in each appear confident of victory.

There is no denying that an unusually large amount of scratching is being indulged in, but it is not confined to one party. Partisan feeling was worked up to a high pitch in the First anc Second wards on several occasions, and had not the advice of cooler heads been heeded there migh; I have been serious trouble. I In the First ward Sam Otis, the well known plasterer, was arrested on the charge of attempting to vote I Wm. Farris, of Pueblo, but he was soon released on bond. i Farris was locked up and is stil being held.

He stated to a emo CRAT reporter that Otis offered to buy him some whisky if he would vote for Stevens, but Otis, who 1 has always borne a good reputation, denies the charge. Special i Officer John Evans made the arrests. In the Second ward a negro named Boles, said to be from Georgetown, attempted to vote, i but was challenged by A. L. Shortridge.

Boles did not stop to argue, but made a break for liberty and escaped. Tom Umbles, colored, who was once convicted of stealing coal, attempted to vote in the First ward and was arrested and committed to jail. He swore that he had never in jail, while Deputy Constable Vest Witcher made oath that the reverse was the case. In the Second ward Bill Williams, colored, knocked Fred Robertson, a special policeman, down I with a wooden boot leg. Wil- liams claimed that Robertson was 1 attempting to bulldoze him.

There was no arrest at the time, but may be later. At 2 this afternoon only about one-half of the average vote of the city had bean polled. The Missouri Pacific and K. T. shopmen will vote after 5 i as will also many in the down town districts, who have been detained by business during the day.

There have been rumors during the afternoon to the effect that this candidate and that candidate were ahead, while other candidates was i being unmercifully slaughtered, but it would be unfair to print the i stories without authoritative evidence, and hence the emocrat refrains. Capt. Stevens, who is heading the democratic ticket today, first entered local politics as a candidate in 1882, when he was pitted against Chas. E. Messerly for mayor.

The vote stood Messery, Stevens, 972. In 1886 Capt. Stevens was the citizens-democratic candidate for mayor and defeated T. B. Anderson, republican and strikers candidate, the vote standing Stevens, Anderson, 931.

Two years later, in 1888, Col. John D. Crawford defeated Capt. Stevens for re-election. The vote stood Crawford, 1,253 Stevens, 1,140.

In 1890 Capt. Stevens was chosen to succeed Mayor Crawford, the vote standing Stevens, 1,586 D. Ilgenfritz, 1,185. Capt. last race was in 1892, his opponent being Judge Z.

F. Bailey. The vote stood as follows: Stevens, 1,632 Bailey, 1,526. In 1894 P. D.

Hastain defeated Clemens Honkomp by a majority of 626, and two years later Mr. Hastain was re-elected, defeating E. E. Johnston by a majority of 122. In 1898 the opposing candidates were Dr.

W. C. Overstreet and W. D. Ilgenfritz, the former being elected by a majority of 48.

SMITflTON SCHOOLS Fifth Annual Coinniencenient Last Night. A LARGE ATTENDANCE. Hroffranime rtsen- tation of By the Kev. C. N.

White. We Are Daily The election for councilmen in the respective wards, in 1898 and 1899, resulted as follows In 1898, First ward, G. T. Lambirth, democrat, received 454 votes, while T. J.

Brown, who is running against Mr. Scally today, received 549, or a majority of 95 votes. I 1899 A. Porter, republican, was elected, he receiving 2G9 votes to 165 cast for Peter Latsch, and 55 for A. J.

Adams, colored, who ran as an independent republican. In 1898, in the Second ward, W. L. Jones, democrat, received 338 votes, and W. M.

Gossage, republican, 287. In 1899, G. T. Meyer, republican, received 243 votes to 207 cast for J. J.

Reilley, democrat. In 1898, in the Third ward, J. A. Starr, democrat, defeated W. J.

Letts, republican, the vote standing 533 to 497, or a majority of 36 for Mr. Starr. In 1899, Enoch Ethridge, democrat, was re-elected, he receiving 361 votes to 302 cast for J. C. Fast, republican.

In 1898, in the Fourth ward, J. Menefee, democrat, was elected, he receiving 493 votes to 428 cast for G. M. Babcock, republican, who was seeking reelection. In 1899, Rudolph Dean, democrat, defeated Geo.

E. Dugan, republican. The vote stood: Dean, 326; Dugan, 290. Receiving fresh Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Cauliflower, Spinach, Asparagus, and all the delicacies of the season. See our Window' Display of fresh Vegetables.

WE OFFER THIS WEEK: pig pork 3 lbs .................................25 Smoked Wbiteflsh, per ib 20 3 Lot of those Navel Oranges nice size, sweet and joicy, per doz ...............25 of good 5 Oilng peaches, in heavy syrup, can .......................................................................20 Uomb Honey, 2 lbs .....................35 Blend Coffee, equal to any 35c or 40c in town, per brand Hams, very tine, worth 15c lb, only, per lb ..............................................14 Elections In Ohio. At Cincinnati yesterday the republicans carried the day, electing their entire ticket. Col. Julius Fleischmann, a millionaire Hebrew, was elected mayor by At Columbus, the democrats had the best of it, but at Cleveland the republicans carried the day. At Toledo, the republicans elected their city ticket, but the democrats made sufficient gains to give them the council.

At Dayton, the democrats had a walkaway, and they also elected their entire ticket at Newark, while the republicans carried Youngstown and Lima. The Democrats won at Mansfield, while the republicans were victorious at IVlassillon and Tiffin, Worth Attention. Elegant oak rockers at a bargain. New hard wood suits, $15.00. New mantel bed (with glass) $15.00.

Extra nice lot of furniture just received. Mattresses just like new. J. H. Lawler, the housefurnisher, 104 West Main, Special to the emocrat mithton April fifth annual commencement of the Smithton public schools was held in the Methodist church last evening and was witnessed by a large thoroughly enjoyed the enrtertainmcnt.

The programme as given below was rendered in a manner highly creditable to the participants, and the relatives and friends of the graduates are confident that the class motto, Itself is is a sentiment strongly characteristic of each member. Rev. C. N. White, in presenting the diplomas to the class, made a splendid address, containing muck admonition and inspiration, and he hoped that this commencement was to them only a beginning of a greater commencement in a higher sphere.

For the past year the school has been uoder tke management of Prof. S. L. Miller, who has been ably assisted by Misses Maria Griffin and Grace Ringen, and the efficient work of these teachers will doubtless result in their being employed for the coming year. The programme follows Invocation, Rev.

G. A. Glens. Music, orchestra. Salutatory and oration, Roy Ellison.

and Nelson Miller. Piano solo, (Schytte.) Ilon- (Delioux) Prof. O. H. Teide.

Essay. Mamie Farner. Oration, Charles Page. Oration, oyage of Eddie Ringen. Cornet solo, air, Prof.

J. H. Holsman. Essay, Maud McClain. Duet, in the East is Misses Ringen and Stober.

Oration, Success and Harry Demand. Clyde Miller. Piano solo, (Beethoven) Prof. O. H.

Tiede. Class History, Sallie liotsenpil- ler. Oration. Ernest Selken. Violin solo, 6th air Varie, Prof.

Hall. Class Prophecy, Mary McGinnis. Double (Quartette, Misses Ringen, Glenns, Boucher and Glens, Messrs. Demand, Page, Wright and Ringen. Oration, Clarence arris Valedictory, Rex Wright.

Music, orchestra. Awarding of diplomas, Rev. C. N. White.

Hicks, The Grocer CHECKS ARE BOGUS Were Passed at and M. B. J. H. Bothwell, Pres.

Wm. Courtney, Vice-Pres. Ben Blair, Assistant Cashier. E. R.

Blair, Cashier, SEDALIA NATIONAL BANK. CapUal 9100.000.00. SMVlua Does a General Banking Business. Unequalled Service. Absolute Safety.

irectors J. H. Bothwell, Wm. Courtney, E. Blair, H.

W. Meuschke, Dr. E. F. Yancey, Dr.

W. H. Evans, Col. H. G.

Clark, Dr. D. F. Brown, J. W.

Murphy, Martin Renkin, Henry Lamm and W. A. Lower. Bank of Sedalia. W.

L. PORTER, R. L. HALE, ARTHUR H. TRADER, President.

Vice Pres. Caahler. of Corporations. Firms and Individuals solicited uoon terms. Loans on Real Estate made at lowest raies and without delay.

Pays est on deposits aiui silwajs has on lit-ud a list of firsi-ciass real estate loans for saiOt ana careful attention given to all business intrusted with us. I It L. Porter, R. L. Hale, John Montgomery, J.C.

Van Riper, W. J. Ferguson, Louis Hoffman, J. W. Warren.

SIGNED Payable to Chaa. Wilson and the Police Are Now Lookinr tor the Indiridual. Wall Another forger with winning ways and a gmooth tongue hat made hii appearance and disappearance in the Queen City of the Prairies, and two additional merchants have opened up their pocketbooks and their big hearts. Yesterday afternoon a stranger, medium heavy set, with a moustache of about three growth, walked into Major grocery store, at Seventh and Ohio streets, and wanted to know if they had some good butter. He said ht had visited the Peter Brandt grocery store during the forenoon and purchased some bacon, for which he paid fifteen cents per pound, and remarked that the meat was no good.

And here is where he gained the smiles and confidence of the clerk. The smooth-tongued forger bought goods to the amount of $2, gave a check on the Third National bank for $10, payable to Chas. Wilson, endorsed by same and signed by James Glass, the liquor merchant, and received the balance in change. The forger then proceeded to the store of Peter Brandt, Fifth and Ohio streets, where he bought $2.20 worth of groceries and ordered them sent to No. 614 West Fifth street this morning.

He gave a check on the Bank of Commerce for $10, properly endorsed by himself, and bearing the signature of Mr. Glass. Mr. Brandt gave the man (who looked like a bartender, Mr. Brandt said) kis change, and he left the store rejoicing.

When the order was looked over this morning, Frank Sandfort said there was no such number as 614 West Sixth street. Mr. Brandt took the check to the bank, as Mr. Coleman had already done, and both checks were pronounced bogus. And now the question is, is Charles Buy now before the assortment is broken and before workmen are rushed.

I have all the new things and room mouldings to go with them. I will sell and hang it or otherwise. Bring yonr pictures and let me frame them. off of China for cash this week. If you want the empire call on oursf oryourowngood, E- lellan WED AT WARSAW.

Happy Couple Are Spending the Day In Sedalia. Mr. Caleb Brown, of St. Louis, and Miss Alice Hayden, of Warsaw, were united in marriage by J. R.

Jones in his office in Warsaw at 10 Monday forenoon, and arrived in the city on the narrow gauge yesterday afternoon. They will be the guests of friends here until 1:15 tomorrow morning, when they will depart for their future home in St. Louis. Mr. Brown is employed in the manufacturing department of the Hamilton-Brown Shoe company at St.

Louis, and the bride is one of Benton accomplished young ladies. E. Harrison Will Haul your freight, move your household goods and pianos, furnish you carriages to and from all trains, day or night. All orders left at telephone 213 will be promptly attended. Barn across from engine house, on Kentucky St.

Best storage room in the city. TAKEN IN CUSTODY On Suspicion of Havingr Stolen a Set of Harness. 1 do the kind of A Favorable Impression Is triven by neatly printed stationery 5 Note 7-lb. Note Heads Letter Heads 2 4 (H) 5 12 -lb. Letter 2.50—lUOO..

d.oO l.r.O.... 100 2.50 isher rinting Tel, 149 119 East Second Street. ..1000. 1.75 2.50 Fine EIGHT YEARS OLD. Direct From Boflded WarihoRit Exclusive right in Sedalia for Budweiser Beer on draught.

309 Ohio. Q- BOUTELIm Morey-Crawford. Abstract and Title Guarantee Co. Farm and City Loans, Real Estate. J.

C. Van Riper. J. D. Donnolme.

410 OHIO STREET. For Rent. 10 room house, S. W. Oor.

Bdy 00 203 East Seventh 20 00 Second and Prospect 15 00 Park Avenue and Cooper 15 00 13th and 16 00 235 South Prospect St 13 00 1530 South Osage 12 00 506 East Third 12 00 1630 Ohio 12 00 1706 Vermont 11 00 North st 10 00 1905 South 10 00 North Prospect .....................10 00 1004 East Fourteenth 7 60 831 West Fifth street 7 00 240 East Saline 7 00 813 West Fifth 6 00 309 East Walnut 6 00 519 East 6 00 18th and 6 00 t)33 East Thirteenth 6 00 418 North Engineer street 6 00 5 00 408 North 6 00 1311 East Third 4 56 434 North Engineer 4 00 Twentieth and $00 Pasture land in Barrett addition for rent. J. D. DONNOHUE, L0AN5, RENTS REAL ESTATE 410 OHIO SEDALIA, MO. HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI.

REMOVED BROTHERS have removed from Ohio ACROSS THE STREET, OHIO. Where they will add to their Confectionery business an UP TO DATE BAKERY. Good Goods, Perfect Service and Courteous Treatment are oui Strong Points. TRY US ONCE. ALMQUIST 703 Ohio St.

Is the best coal for the money I have bought this year and the price is is the verdict of a business you try it? A discount of 35 cents per ton for spot cash on all soft coal. 43, 2 rings, calls the Whipple Coal Co. Election of Oflieers-Commoncemeut Exercises Discussed. Fashionable Hats See the new spring styles on sale at Wm Hopkins, colored, sold a set of harness to Rowe, the secondhand dealer, this morning. He told Mr.

Rowe his name was Clarence Davis. While Flopkint, Davis, was standing in front of the store, two colored girls came along and Hopkins went away with them. Officer Leftwich then came by and Mr. Rowe asked him who the colored man was, and was told that he was Hopkins. Mr.

Rowe then had the officer arrest Hopkins, on the charge of selling stolen propertv. Hopkins is in jail and Officer Leftwich hat a set of harness in his possession. The High School Alumni association of this city met in the High school building last night, and, after the election ot the following officers, brought up matters pertaining to the commencement day exercises Frank L. Leach, president. Miss Minnie Raymond, secretary.

Irvin Rautenstrauch, treasurer. It was decided to have an afternoon and evening session during commencement week, the afternoon to be a social affair, and the evening to be devoted to an address by someone from a distance. Another meeting will be held Friday evening, April 27th, when final arrangements will be made. ATTENTION, I An agent for a large Fishing Tackle house has left with us for this week his full line of Fishing Tackle Samples, and they are daisies. They will give you that peculiar tired feeling a fisherman gets in the spring of the year.

Drop in and see them. Sedalia Hdw. Qro. Co. SOUTH SlUJS PHONE 3a..