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Morgan County Republican. CENTRAL MISSOURI FARMING, MINING, REAL ESTATE, RAILROAD AND GENERAL NEWS. Seventh Year. Versailles. Mo., Thursday Morning, Nov. 1, 1906. No. 44. SNYDER PLANNED NEW PAR ADISE IN THE 02ARKS. Wantod Rotreat Prom His Cares. The death of H. M. Snyder, of Kansas City, multimillionaire ptouiotcr, man of brains and energy Hint tnterpri.se, has revealed him in a new light- "as the man 'if dreams ami idealism, Perhaps when the splendid fortune that Snyder accum ulated shall have been dissipated and the sorrows and .shames that pursued him rind his house shall have been forgotten, the materialization of Ills dreams shall prevail, and the world will remember him, not for his money or the things he did to gain it, but for the beauty spot that his brain conceived and his money wrought. Kobert M. Snyder's dream was to es tablish a Missouri paradise on the south ern slope of the Ozarks. I lis ambition was to make for himself the most beau tiful anil entrancing home in the world. And to realize his purpose he was willing to spend u million dollars or more of his money and to devote the remainder of his life lo pet feeling his plans. His untimely end has interrupted, hut not terminated, the Snyder dream of a Missouri paradite. It is understood that his poetically conceived and carefully uotked out designs will be conscientious ly executed by his widow and his broth er, Gtorge I'. Snyder, of Kansas City. SVVDHK I'AKAIlISi; INCMJIKht'!a500 ACKKS I.N OZAHKS. Twenty five miles due north of Leban on, in I.aclede county, fair ami luring as ever Scott sh bard ever dreamed of im mortalizing, lie the 3 i'OO acres that R M. Stijdcr bought for his home beautiful. Dotted .hero and there Villi orchards, di vided but not disintegrated by a doen verdant and rich-yielding farms, back grounded by the gorgeous beauty of the ).ark foothills and broken by such pic tiircscpie and entrancing scenery as may be found nowhere but in the Oark reg ion. The Snyder l'aradise lapses along tl'C turbulent, tumbling waters of the Kivcr Niaugua, and finds its chief and central benr.ty in that. Klllariieyof the Oarks, Lake Ha-ha-tonka. In this new Fdcn that the man of schemes ni:d brains and money and poesy dis:ovcted, Mr. Snyder planned to cs. laldish the UI04 maguificieiit, beautiful and culi aiming private estate in the world. In the woikiug out of his pre liminary plain he had expended thiough the Hank of Lebanon within the last j ear Jl'i-VKH) for laW alone. The other i:peiidittirir, made for material -of which great train loads were shipped to Lebanon and hauled twenty-five miles over the rough mountain roads and for other items, will easily bring the total of his outlay up to the time of his death, exelusixe of the first cost of theMand, up to the sum of f JOO.UOO. And the devel opment of the dicamcr-piomn'rr's plans would and will cost countless thous amis mote. CKKKNIlnlSIC WII.I. CUVI'.K TWO ACKKS. Today there stands on the sidings at Lebanon a dozen ears filled with iuater ial of various kinds. Some of thecals contain gbifs for the great gteenhouse I that is to coer two acres, and is to be the largest private gtcenhousc ill the world. Others contain the furnishings for the splendid mansion '.hat Mmler had a must completed when he met his death in an automobile nccidtut in Kan s.ts City last Salutday. This beautiful residenrr, containing in, ire than twenty rooms, builded eutiie ly of stone and lumber hewn or sawed fr 'in the Sujder acres, stands on a bluff J.MI feet above Lake 1 In h.i-tonka. The in iiisiou is 8 x 10 ) in dimensions, and is of most impodug appearance. Certain ly a fairer site or a more picturesque could not have been (circled. r.Ull.lUNCS t'l.l'STHKIili AKOUNII HA HA TONKA, Around the 10) acre s of lake stocked by Mr. Snvilcr with tinnt and bass and ickerel-all manner of xanie fish spreads the woodland that first won his faiicv Clothed in its autumnal fplm dor this gorgeous stlting of 1 1 a ha tonka today prc-ycnls a vision that would win the heat t of any poet, be he known as franchise broke r, stock promoter, man of gold or man of steel, Clustered atoiiud the lake, the man sion, the great greenhouse--, the plm d d stables, with capacil) for '.OOhorsei, and the cov cottuges for the servants, already have U- n partially elected. , The croup of buildings, when com. pk-ttd, will mean ail outlay of half a million dollars, The mansion Alone has cost already more than f75,0OO, and the roof is not on, and the interior fittings are yet to he transported nnd placed. The cost of the great greenhouses in which Snyder planned lo grow peaches and oranges, grapes and figs the year around, can oulv be hazarded. Around the lake and the buildings, the heart of the Snyder liden, comprising more than 1!00 acres, is lo be creeled a rustic stone fence at a cost of thousands of dollars. lleyond, in the great game preserves, broken by its natural bridges its wonder ful caves and dells, and the huriying. jubilant Niaugua, Mr. Snyder planned to find retreat from the cares and sor rows that had filled his later years. Two thousand pheasant eggs hatched on the estate last spiing had slocked the estate with these beautiful game birds. Quail, prairie chicken, wild turkey, srpiirrels and rabbits abounded there to such an extent that no re-enforcement was needed. Had the millioua re lived lo enjoy his l'aiadise it would have been lacking none of the allurements of which he had dreamed. orii'.Ki'.n to c.ivi: county fio.ooo to Ht'11.1) A KOAII. That his I'.den might be accessible lo his friends from the outer world, Mr. Snyder offered lo give to Laclede Coun ty, lying just soulh of his estate, in Cam den County, f 10,000 for the construction of a splendid road from Lebanon to the north county line. This offer probably would have been accepted, and likely will be if the estate renews it. That it is intended by Mrs. Snyder and Ocoigc 1 Snyder, brother of the late promoter, lo complete his plans and make his dream a reality, is best evidenced by the fact that Mr. V. 1. IJeiffendorfcr, cafhier of the hank of Lebanon, yeiterday received a telegram from the First National Hank, of Kansas City, to honor all outstanding checks against the nder eslate for the work being done at lla-Ha-Touka. IIANKI'.K 'I'll INKS PLANS WII.I, III'. CON SIIMMATI'.K. Mr. Ilciffeuilorfcr, who has nil along been thoroughly conversant with the Snyder plans for Ihc establishment (,f this Missouri paiadise in the Ozarks, believes that Mr. Snyder's death will not iuterfeie'with their execution. "Mr. Sn)der.s brother," sair Mr. Deif. felidorfer, over the long-distance telephone lo The Republic last night, "has all along hail active chaige of the making of this new Iidcn. My under standing is that he will proceed with the plans as if the untimely end of his brother had not occurred. The- buildings already erected are insured in his name, and lie knows and sympathizes with his late brother's plans and dreams. "It will he a loss to Missouri ami to poesy if the plans of the late millionaire are not consummated. I deem his enter piise the most poetic and entrancing that ever was undertaken in this coun try, lie told me several times that he proposed lo have the most beautiful and nuicpie country estate in the world. He was weary of the battle of life, ami he wanted lo retreai uheie his soul might find peace. It is very sad that death has cut him off from the realization and enjownent of his dreams," St. Louis Hepublcau. LECTURE COURSE. It would he well if every one would provide themselves with season tickets for the grand course- ol cnleitainnicnts to he given at the Opera House by the Midland Lyceum Bureau, of Iks Moines. Iowa, under the auspices of the Progress Club. These are all high class entertainments. Some editorial comment: "One of the best enjoyed musical entertainment held in Unionville for years was given by the Madrigal La dies (Juartette at the M. K. church last night, it being the fifth number of the lecture course. The church was crowded, The young ladies who compose the (juartette are each ex ceptionally good in their line of work. While thoroughly self-possessed and perfectly at ease on the platform, yet the joiing ladies have a modesty and grace which adds a personal charm. That they all won the hearts ol their audience was attested by the fact that every number was warmly applauded, and on teach except the closing one the ladies' graciously granted encore numbers." Obser ver, Unionville, Mo. "The first of the winter's Star Course entertainments was presented at the Bessemer opera house Monday evening by Nat M. Brigham in his illustrated lecture 6n the 'C.ratul Can yon of Colorado.' One is attracted by the picture, but when the reson ant voice of the lecturer calls atten tion to the scene in a beautiful word picture such as is seldom heard it be con.es doubly attractive." Herald, Bessemer, Mich. ''Marvin Williams had a good au dience at the Y. M. C. A. Tuesday night, and there has hardly been a better entertainment in Waycross. From the minute he began the crowd lavored, him and there were only a few breathing spells between the laughs. 1 lis lecture tte entitled 4 Liv in' in Love' was rich in humor and at times the audience roared. His fine touches of beauty and pathos thru out gave the more relish to his fun." Journal, Waycross, CJa. The first entertainment will be a lecture by Rev. Atkinson on the ev ening of November 2.'Jrd. Season tickets for sale by Harry Mills, at Tlie Fair. TEACHERS' ANNUAL MEETING. Morgan County Teachers' Associa tion Held Interesting Sessions in Versailles Last Week. IIipoiUcI by Miss Nixi.li'. Ai.i.i:n The Morgan County Teachers' As sociation held their sessions in Ver sailles, Thursday, Fiiday and Satur day, October 2o, 20 and 27. We met Thursday morning at 10 o'clock and Mr. Witten, our worthy County Commissioner, was elected chairman, and Kd. Cchrs secretary. About seventy teachers were enrolled. At this session Mr. Kiesey, agent for the American Book Company, from Chicago, delivered a lecture on " Teachers' Salaries." In the after noon he delivered another lecture on "Preparation of the Teacher." He urged the teachers to attend the sum mer normal schools. Friday morning we had with us Prof. Hoover, head of the agricultuial department of our Warrensburg State Normal. He delivered an interesting and instructive address on "Nature Study." Friday evening he delivered his popular lecture, "Among the Alps," in the circuit court room. Prof. Hoover was always ready for any cpjestion the teachers .should ask him. Saturday Dr. Riley, from Columbia, delivered an address on "Sociology." His lecture was enjoyed by all. Rev. F.mory, pastor ol the Metho dist church of this city, was present during the entire sessions of the Asso ciation, and each morning hud charge of the opening exercises. Hon. Conway Jones was present jcach day and took an active part. He was the only district clerk present at this meeting. He is the teacher's friend, always ready and willing to help the teacher through difficulties. Mr. Baker, editor of the Statesman, presided Friday afternoon, Mr. Wit ten having been called a way. Mr. Baker was very much in favor of obedience in school. Ii is true that if children obey tvhile at school the teacher finds very little trouble. This Association was one of the best ever held in this county. Kacll teacher seemed interested and look an active part in the proceedings. The program as printed, was carried Free ! We offer, during this month, the balance of this year free, on The Morgan County Kcoubllcan, to all new subscribers who pay SI. 00 in advance, also to all old subscribers who pay up, and SI. 00 in advance. In addition we will give you absolutely free one year's subscription to the Weekly Kansas City Star, or Weekly Kansas City Journal. For SI. 00 we will mark you paid up to January 1st, 1008, if a new subscriber, (or if an old one by paying up, and SI. 60 in ad vance) for the Mokcan County Kki'UM.ican, and give you your choice of the semi-weekly Olobe-Democrat or St. Louis Republic. These are big offers, but it costs a large per cent to employ an agent to go around and see everybody, and we propose togivc this cost direct to our patrons. For SI. 00 cash we will send you the Moiu;an County Rki-uii-mcan from now until Jan. 1st, 1908, and your choice of the weekly Kansas City Star or Journal one year. For SI. CO cash we will send you the Mokcan County Rr.pum.i can from now until Jan. 1st, 1008, and your choice of the St. Louis (lobe-Democrat, or St. Louis Republic, semi-weekly, one year. If in arrears you must pay up and slart even. If paid in advance, you can have the advantage of this offer, and have you subscription extended the extra time. The Mokcan Count v Rr.rinu.iCAN office is up-slairs over the Munt.el and Hunter Drug Stores, north side scjuare. Call ami see us, or address, The Morgan County Republican, Versailles, Missouri. out with one or two exceptions. Mr. Witten, in a few well chosen remarks, closed the Association Sat urday afternoon, thanking the teachers for the kindness shown to him as their Commissioner. A vote of thanks was tendered Mr. Witten for the able maimer in which he governed this, as well as previous, Associations. ICSOMITIONS. WV, your committee on resolutions of the Te.ichets' Association of Morgan County, submit the following resolutions: I. That we express our humble ami heartfelt thanks to the All Wise Creator, for His manifold blessings, ami trust that through our faith in Him, thai we as teacheis may be able to lead and direct alight thote inti uslcd to our caie. '2, That we licait y endorse the work of our Commissioner, Prof. Wray Witten, anil expiess our thanks for his untiring elforts in making our Association a suc cess. II. That we thank 1'iofs, Live-say, Hoover ami kiley for their beneficial talk lo the teachers on educational lines. I, That we thank Hon Conway Jones, Itev. Iimery, Keillor linker ami others, for the interest shown in our work and for the benefit derived from their able talks. 5. That we instruct our county repre sentative lo exeit his iulhieiice towards Securing county i upcrvision, and pledge him our suppott in his effort. 6. That we thank the school board of Versailles for the use of the school build ing dining our Association. 7. That a copy of these lesohitious he presented to each of our county papers for publication, J, S. Hoici!, Chairman, LiZ7.ii: 1) naiiiii!, Sec'y, F. A, liNi:wi:u, Htiii:i, Jonks, lucsoi.irioN.s iiv m'i.ciai. coMMirnu-:. Resolved, Thrft we, the teacheis of Morgan County, adopt the recommenda tions of Sujit Carriugloii, that the salary be in accordance with the average grade on the certificate, hut that the per cent by which it is computed be five per cent lris than that recommended in his letter. Resolved, That the teachers organize, with an agreement Unit no ess salary than that stipulated in the above resolu tion, be accepted, Co. Tc.mmi:, Al.llKKTA I!ACKNi:V. M. W. A. Notes. Missouri has more social mctuiieh in the M. Wv A. than any other stair: On Srpt. 20 Missouri had 7H,.TJ0 Free ! members in good standing in the M W. A. For the nionlh of Scptctnlier the 7th district ranked Kid in Missouri and Intli in the jurisdiction for new tuemliei There are II districts in Missouri ami in the whole.jurisd.ictlon. On September 2f, there were 818,001 members in the M. W. A. in good hIiiiki iugand I7.00J certificates outstanding adoptions not repotted. In Illinois, Missouri, Iowa, Knusa anil Wisconsin there were 4'J4,7I8 mem hers in the M. W. A. on Sept 20. Iloyler's Mill camp in Moig.ui cnunt ranked first in the 7th district for nc members secured during September. The M. W. A. has one seventh of the entire membership of the 166 fraternal beneficiary societies in the United State There are L','. '04, 1 38 more men carrying whole life jKilicies in fraternal soviet!' than in old line companies. The following 111 of the JjT c.nnps in the 71I1 district have adopted 51) beneficiary members between Jan, I and Oct. 1 : Jefferson Citv (10, KcsscIS (Sedalia) h'), lildou -I'l, Huglicsville I'linan .'17. Honnots Mill 1!5, Duuksbur i!4, Iberia 'J 4, Syracuse ill, Flora '.'I. Greeniidne Helle IV, Tnscutubia I, inn 17, Olean 16, Spiing Fork In. Smithtou lo, I vd wards 13 and Sedalia I" MANDAMIJSFILED. MORGAN COUNTY INSTITUTE! PROCEEDINGS AGAINST AUDI TOR WILDER. The mandamus proceedings institute 1 against State Auditor Wilder by Morgan county, to compel him to draw a warrant in favor of the county fur 1,07:1.05, wi submitted to the Supreme Couit in banc Monday. Vears ngo Morgan County voted bond' for the construction of a lailroad, Under a law of IH0H counties that issued bonds for such purposes Could set aside the taxes received from the railroad in whose favor the bonds were issstied for the redemption of the bonds. It is un der this law that the county basis if claim, together with a special law passe I by the last legislature iuithoriing the return of the money on the part of tin state. Auditor Wilder holds that tin' law is Unconstitutional and has per sistently refused to drrtw a warrant Ui the money. The ihoney was paid int the treasury Jiist as other taxes are paid. There is considerable interest attache 1 to this case-, fur if the Auditor is wroiu in his contention, there ate a great mini bcr of counties that issued bomU to ai 1 III the construction of railroads thut will ask for future reimbursement for the nhure of taxopaid by the railroads tin t have been turned into the slate trtasurn 1 Jefferson City Tibunei A.