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DOCKERY’S RECORD. WED] Bear the Closest Scrutiny---His | Amos J]. Cummings Meeting with Sub- Efficient Work in Congress. | stantial Support. WA E. Yates in the Kansas City; Was Fe 9.—The Amos Ciiees answers the screed put out by | Curmmi preside tial talk as- tbe 23y es of Mr. Dockery’s op-|sumed the proportions of a boom bs ately. In part he says jan the south representatives 7 y personal know Dock- | to-day lark Howell's suggestion stituents has full | Was ved wit euthusiasi i t his rey itations. | mem sof southern deley ons eRe raw rom a seat in con-|co sx. I] sa de = 5 pure voluntar on his | 0« sto \ i ( ne grt and, what is somewhat rare, he | mings ; : searned his sala He has| First, that the state of New York. | . a B c a ; sap : tet six electoral votes and | PA Tor tha 3 P‘S"purmatent neg to the] wie tiryraic eon o Used in Millions of Homes! est Coffec for the Money! 8 as author, the present aud its democra strength ould have | i‘ : sie sig ae ti] C. ' } ry LION COFFEE and you will never use stem in treasury depart shace o lemocratic pres n , Accept no substitute! > ! eg gg a yom will meves , om by not less than $4,000.-) ticks ; Insist on LION COFFEE, in 1 Ib. pkg | Coffee and nothing but Coffee. en saved to md, that Mr. Cum 8 lov- Ren > Kansas City; he ighly tested. om livery in the sma Third, that Mr. Naming’s E2 ¢ the spe ial delivery stamp as] ter long public « and int acyepiie -|relations with the grent democrati red ¢ | ization of the I re State wei Lelegray Company on the | and country fit him for one of the Gees ofthe Union Pacific from the] higt of the democratic party Mix ririverto the Pacific ocean Iti ed by bis friends that Yee /oes 4eft his impress upon the busi-! Mr. Cummings is the man who cau rata epg slation of this country; in alunite the democratic factions in New or eearned his sulary, and no Peros without mental strabismu eercatnerjntelectual obliquity, wishes ‘om than the enjc ant of it.” 4avdren who are troubled with wees are pale in the face, fretful by have blu bad dreams, restless in opel s sleep, sround their eves, varieble appetite, and pick the nose Whee Cream Vermifuge willkilland Sup! Tere parasites, Price 25cents, ati Tucke UP. HIS SLE Stillwell Has Another Gigantic Scheme for Kansas City. Bensas City, Mo., Feb. 11,—A. well, builder t {the Kansas City. ere and Gulf Rail Road, and Fite er president, said in the course calcu address at : complimentary «Gocvee given to him at the Baltimore Fin chew: “J have in another hat l am about rc nich suce wenent te Kansas City than ever the Pitketmrg and Gull. [t is 1 mind project to spring udy ssful, will be fargreater one whic will give to Kansas City the trade of} ‘tie ws hone ragua Canals Hit was possible snild a short line to the Gulf it » Orient, one that I believe will | alevenas the building of} is us easy to build a short line in her direction.” When seen later \ Stillwell declin aga to make known any detinite plans i be may huve. It is snid at dere po promote a railroad from} Kansas City to the Pacific Coast. he will te St hort of Men, Washington, “eb. 9.—The navy is stort of enlisted men. and also offi_| azers, and it is probable that congress willbe strongly urged to act as to} el As for the for- meer. although the shortage is about | 1,Q00 men, there is alr ional authorization for the employ- ment of more, and all «© volunteers. Bot as for offic increas- | d number of ships in commission, | sud the additions steadily made to the navy, it is nolonger pos- atter deficiency ady congres- that is lacking 5, with the be sible to give them the tours of shore | #ervice to which they are entitled. It is expected that the administra- tion will make an effort to have the | tiass of cadet at Annapolis increased | yy abeut 100, providing for the dis- tribution of the new #mong the memt | ippointments | rs of the senate, Charles Bell Pardoned. ~eFerson City, Mo., Feb. 15.—At} he Lecember term, 1897, of the Cir-| suit Court of Bates county, Charles Bell was convicted of manslaughter | a the fourth degree and seutenced to be penitentiary for two On} the ay of his sentenc Judge Lay the trial judge, granted the defen act aparole, under the act of 1S897,] an@ Bell made proof of good conduct! each succeeding term of court, as required by liw. | ©n the application of a number of years 90 cents in bottles; BRYAN’S RUNNING MATE. York and concentrate its strength i: the next car Here pressic Representative Gr “T think Amos J. logical candidate for the deney from New York he will secure the dele al convention.” ive a igressional ex S Of ¢ pinton: s of Georgia— the presi Cummings is Vice I support c the n und believe hearty the Geo tfion at wtios Representative Richardson of Tew- nessee—**Amos Cummings is a devot ed, faithful democrat of the stalwart such a democrat as I believe the country would like to honor for the nomination on the democratic ticket.” Representative De Armond—‘Mis- souri democracy honors the name Amos J Cummings in connect’o with democracy in the campaign to come.” Representative Clayton of Ala bama—‘‘As a running mate for Wm J. Bryan, [do not know of a mor invincible candidate from the nortt than Amos J. Cummings.’ Representative MeRea of Arkansa: “Tf Mr squarely - Cummings will stan¢ for free silver on the demo eratic platform of Chicago, I am for him for the vice presidential nomina- tion, and I believe the Arkansas dele- gation is also with him.” Tablers Buckeye Pile Ointment is no panacea, but is recommended for piles only. These it will cure. Price Tubes, 75 cents at H. L. Tucker's Foster Items. The cold wave and snow storm of last week was appreciated only by those who hope hey would get to load another car of coal. The merchants have been so busy playing checkers they hardly knew it turned cold last week. that we have decend- We can ants from Kentucky in our midst by the Vir- ginia literary last week, but they are partly civilized as they only used the way the boys acted at nucks. The Missouri Pacifie Coal Co., is prospecting on A. G. Wilson’s farm and should they find coal it might ve Foster another boom. Che elevator will resume business again this year under the same Management ns last. Foster has another produce mar- et and it k patronized hot ve appreciated and by all h for eggs, poultry, ete. Clare Rice Amoret, relatives here Sunday. 8. E. Cope was in town last Mon- day ee of visited Deputy Sheriff Childs was in our! city last week Foster is willing to have the court house built here rather than have} Rich Hill and Butler at loggerheads the farmers and], produce raisers of this community | j who want « We learn that Mr. McClury is not expected to live, also one of his little } Fancy Gold For 1s These articles mailed FREE in exchange for lion heads ent from lion front of 1 Ib. LION COFFEE pkgs. | aod a { stamp. i _ TALED DS. AMID, Silk Umbrella (either Lady’s or Gents). | NUDASUN SPIGE CO Sent by express (charges pre- aid), tor 170 jion heads and a 2-cent stamp. A very fine umbrella, made of union si 96-inch frame with sever. ri i Congo handle. Would cost $2.00 at the st -taffeta; e STRENGTH, PURITY AND FLAVOR «« Knickerbocker’? Watch. Given for 175 lion heads and a 2-cent Dress-Pin Set. Mailed free for 15 lion heads and a 2. ” li a cent stamp. yy n theset( Pair of Lace Handkerchiefs. Three a A pair of these handker- chiefs given for 18 Hon heads cut from Lion Coffee wrappers and a 2c. stamp. Ladies’ Watch Chain. nd of best silk cord, united Mention your Waist-measure | when sending. Children’s Picture Book. he Gent’s Watch. Mailed free for 90 lion heads and a Given for 10 lion heads anda 2-cent F > Melodies [_*! illustrated and nicely lithogrs Mailed free for 15 lion heads cut from wn Lion Coff Latest sty! ported t § Brain ribbon belting; stylish im oxidized silver buckle; neat, strong and fashionable. Silver Napkin- For 15 lion heads anda 2-cent stamp. Neat and substantial. Made of d able metal, heavily sily plated. ‘Two differe patterns. ¥ watch ied of the maker. A re liable time-keeper. Ladies’ Pocket-Book. Large size and t shape. Black seal-grain le: with five s divisions,inc! Iso treatise on the labor of the R kitchen, dining- Coin-Purse. For 15 lion heads and a 2-cent stamp. ¢ dark brown. Mac fine kid leather; cham- ois | ; nickeled frame, with strong suap- fastening. Ladies’ Pen-Knife. For 15 lion heads cut from | Lion Coffee w: and a 2c. stamp. Lar: good ma- terial; handles nicely decorated and assorted colors. for the mon diseases. Given for 15 lion heads and a 2-cent stamp. i Given for 25 tion heads from Lion Coftee wrappers and a 2c. stamp. Durable, dark colored material that will stand washing. inches square. including fancy fringed border Mailed free for 25 lion heads and a 2c. stamp. size ; strong, sharp blade For 12 lion heads and a 2c. stamp. THE ABOVE ARE ONLY A FEW OP THE LION COFFEE PREMIUMS. Another list will shortly appear in this paper! Don’t miss it! The grandest list of premiums ever offered! package with the lion heads. Save postage by trimming down justrate: You always know LION COFFEE by the wrapper. It is a sealed pack- = age, with the lion’s head in front. it is absolutely pure if the package is unbroken. LION COFFEE is roasted the day it leaves the factory. wo S = = yy) 1D S S Roosevelt Is Busy At Home Albany, N. Y., Feb ave out the statement to- 12.—Governor osevelt ¢ | | day relat to the vice presidency, in Harness which he declares that he will not ac- ! cept the honor under any circum- | and stances. His statement follows: In | view of the continued statements in | the that I be urged | Saddlery as a candidate for vice president, and | in view of the many letters that reach press may Buggies me advising for against such a course, it is proy r me to state definitely that under no cireumstances and sald Lor would Lz t then on for vice preside ‘o the manufacturers of Clark’s thread at Newark, N. J..a vanced the wages of employes 5 per ave it Not longa Road Wagons and took the trouble to f the Assdviated Press as indicating a wonderful de | gree of prosperity. Acoupleof weeks later dealers were notified that they cent and announced through Spring Wagons made such a step necessary. That is Cut a strip of thick f fo that the ends will @ actly meet when dr around second the finge a t diagram Greeting’’ rom Lion Cot- fee and a 2-cent stamp. The IMPORTANT NOTICE. When writing for premiums send your letter in the same envelope or If more than 15 lion heads are sent, you can d premium list. Address all letters to the OLSON SPICE children is quite sick. jabout the way it usually is—in the | Mr. shipped a load of | protected industries—$1 for the work- as City Tuesday. jman and $3 for the mannfacturer.— The merchants of Foster have em-| Ex. ; ployed John Newkirk as night watch. | Syow Bart. | Prevention | better than cure. Tutt’s Liver Pills will not only cure, but if | taken in time will prevent Sick Headache, dyspepsia, biliousness, malaria, | ettizens of Bates county, Governor | Bteph ns to-day pardoned tell fcr “he purpose of restoring his rights of | =e = Wax andiles Nothing else adds so mach to the charm of the drawing Toom or boudoir as the sof Ant hight from CORDOVA Nothing wili contribate artistic suco tea or dinner. Mavy More Muks Needed New Orleans, La., Feb. 15.— The British Army agents haveleft another contract for 2,500 mules to be deliv- ered at this port as fast as the a mals can be bought. s the last one. is d@ sas City, St. Louis dealers i This order, as constipation, jaundice, torpid | liver and kindred diseases. TUTT’S Liver PILLS ABSOLUTELY CURE. Jed between and Texas u of cavalry 100, left Kansas ew Orlean z STANDARD OIL co, and sold everywhera, | W Stayton, im and Sherif” Ry virtue and authority of a special execu- tion for delinquent taxes, issued from the office of the clerk of the circuit court of Bates Co Mo., returnable at the February term, 19%), of said court, to me directed in favor of A B Owen, ex-officio collector of the revenue of Bates’ County, and against W Thave levied and scized upon all the right, title, imterest and claim of said defendant, to the following describ- ed real estate situated in Bates county, Mis- souri. to-wit Beginning 400 links west of southeast corner of southwest quarter of the northeast quarter wes tl 0 links, north -@ links,east 00,links south 260 links to beginning, all in’ southwest quarter of the northeast quarter of section twenty-two Sale | (22) township forty (40) range thirty-one (1), I will on Thursday, March 1, 1900, between the h: the fore- noon and five o yon of that Stayton | Sheriff's $a By virtue and authority of s special execu- | tion for delinquent taxes iseaed from the office of the clerk of the circuit court of Bates Co Mo , returnable at the February term, 19m, of said court, tome directed in favor of M¢ Fortune, ex-officio collector of the revenue of city of Rich Hill, and against Alexander Wilson John A Wilson, Jane Wateon, Thomas W ateon, Isabella Wilson, Anna Wilson and Mary Wilson I bave levied and seized upon ali the right, title, interest and ciaim Alexander Wilson, John A Wilson, son, Thomas Watson, Isabella Wilson, Wilson and Mary Wilson, in and to the img described reai estate situated county, Missouri, to-wit Lot nine (9) of block thirty-six Hill, Mo. I will on Thursday March } between the hours ¢ a jock in of said defendants, Jane Wat- Anns . Genuine Ruby Setting Gold Ring. Ring. % i For 25 iio a headsand a3 a a 2-cent NS ‘ stamp. 5 7 lid g two years with pular. 1 TO DETERMINE THE other end Art Picture, « Easter Given for 8 heads cut wrappers aidark-blue hes an ropriate rast to the tle girl and rw Ou 1 send it tinued ready for hanging. 101i Flower Picture. For 8 lion heads and a 2c. si erican Beauty Koses and L y ze, 11x24 inch ring. mp. Miles of- Bright 1 «The Dancing Lesson.” green grass and ti ten gir’ s the margin. Ask your grocer for large 9 Ohio. ¢ = —— CO., Toledo, = . —— enc j : Wagon Harness $10 to 7 to $25: Se nd Harness $3 to $15 I} styles |must pay 15 percent more forthread, and prices. Buggy Tops, on Sheets and Bows. icles are the latest in design and painting. alleging that the advance in wages | Come and see us: get our pric will surely trade with McFARLAND BROS., Butler, Mo Sheriff's Se! ty of a special excoution sued from the offer of ort of Kates count) directed in favor of A B Owes, ex-officio collector of the revenue of county, and against Disnns Miller, A W wits er, Myrtle switzer, Ed Kipp, C L Mills, TW iivers and AJ Smith upon aj] the right L I have levied and claim of © switzer, Ed Kipp, C L Mu vere and A J Smith, in and to the scribed real estate situated in Missouri, to-wit Forty acres, the southeast quarter of the south narter of section sixteen (16) townalip two (42) of range thirty-one (31), I will ow Thursday, March i, 1%4, between the hours of nine o'clock in the fore- noon and fire o’ciock ia the afwrnoon of that east front door of the of Butier, Bates cour or 80 much t for cash, W satiafy «a d execut C. MUDD, E. f of Bates County, Ma. la Sber' ah