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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1898-12-15

1t will be seen from.th quo,
tationS in this issue of the DEM,
oCRAT that the Rabbit Hunt"
is big enough,thing forrthe St.
Louis dailies well as the coun,.
try press to, notice, For. the,
s0ke'of those poor women and,
children, take a, hand in theA
hunt, xakei success. make thee
deed tighten your own heart ass
well as, making, those womsn,,
aud children happy.
See thesliue Of Rugs at, Rong NJ
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1898-12-15

Two freight trains laid in the
wards here several hours Sat.
urday morning. The engines
run out of water and had to run
to the Lal1enan tank and back
before they could proceed with
the trains.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1898-12-15
Market Report.

shipments for the week end.
ing yesterday over the Burling,
ton were Sharp & Gray 4 car
loads of hogs; Yates, Barger g.;
Co. II cars of hogs; Jasper,
Henderson car of poultry,
Total of 16 cars.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1898-12-15

M. b. Umstaddt came in from
Quincy Saturday morning. He
is due at New Orleans, La, the
Goth inst. and will go direct
from there to Nicaragua. By
bye Mike for awhile, but don't
forget that suit of clothes you
promised us.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1898-12-15

Dear friends Uittle Boys and
Girls be sure and get your
Santa Claus letters into the
postoffice or the DEMOCRAT
office by 9 o'clock next Monday
morning, 1t will be your last
chance to write to your friend
Santa this year.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1898-12-15

James II. Unstattd, of Paris,
paid this Office an appreciated
and substantial visit Tuesday.
He is getting things in good
shane to take charge of the
Collectors ONCE March /. 1899,
or as soon thereafter as the
County Court can settle With
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1898-12-15
Hear Miss Griffin at the opera
house Thursday, Dec. 18th,

w. B. Fahy, of Huntington,
was in the city on business
Tuesday. He reports the
young men of that vicinity as
buying ammunition freely for
the rabbit hunt.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1898-12-15

HnrrSh. Xmas is here again,
and f, l., Anderson has placed
on exhibition a large stock OF
Xmas goods, consisting of all
kinds, of Toys for the small
Girls and Boys; also nice pres.
eats that should be given to
tbs sweet. smiling I.assies hy
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1898-12-15
For Sale or Rent

n new brick store room, in,
business center of city at a bar,
gain. Dimension of buildings
22X50 #. A good barn ON sames
OF, For further particulars APP,
ply at this Office.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1898-12-15
FOR SALE.

One new buggy and good
gold watch. Apply to L. Cass
Saunders.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1898-12-15

We notice that eastern, cen
trail and southern Rails County
is preparing for a rabbit
Hunt" We wish those kind
people success for the object
Is 4 noble one.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1898-12-15

Arch Wrightmire, OF near
Warren, says the Rabbit
Hunt" is a good thing and one
that he and his neighbors will
take part in it, We would like
to see Warren township prove
20 the outer world that it is Just
as generous AZ any psople On
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1898-12-15

There is a greater number of
heavy bridge piling on the H.
& st, Joe r. r. yards at present
than there has been for several
wears.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1898-12-15

Your account is due aud l
need my money and expect you
to come and settle at once.
A. BOULWARE
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1898-12-15

James Dudley. one of the old
est and most prominent citizens
OF Marion County, died at his
home near Withers Mill. Fri
day.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1898-12-15

S. J. Nelson returned from
South Carolina and Tennessee
Tuesday. Besides the cattle
that he shipped in from S, c.
there was also two car loads of
pretty fair Tennessee cattle.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1898-12-15

~ sneak thief stole 4 nice,
lap robe out of H. w. Woods
surrey last Sunday, in front Of
the Christian Church, while the.
righttul owner was, attending;
services.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1898-12-15

Out at the "health resort"
Denver it was 90 below zero
Friday morning and 3 above in
Monroe City.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1898-12-15

Harry McClintic came i'll
from st. Louis to spend Satur-
day and Sunday with his faith
ers family. He will spend his
Christmas with relatives at
Memphis, Tenn.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1898-12-15
For Rent.

a good three roomhouSe with
cellar and barn, Apply to w,
b. Vanschoaick.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1898-12-15

Assistant Naval Constructor.
Hobson will go to Manila
about the Goth. inst. to assist
in raising the sunken vessels.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1898-12-15

Call and settle your account.
A. BOULWARE.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1898-12-15

Money to loan on good farm
laNl l. at u per cent intere
and u small commission.
Johnson ~ Davenport
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1898-12-15

You will find the finest line of
Perfumeries for Christmas pres
euts at WOODS Drug Store,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1898-12-15
e. L. ANDERSON.

Six men who have seen from
20 to ~ winters live in Block
10 OF this city. We doubt if
there is another block, of the
same population, in which there
live six men whose ages will
compare with lG, If there is
let them speak up. If not then
Is should receive the Christ
mas present.
THE hungry poor OF St.
are to be once more indebted to
the farmers of the vicinity of
Monroe City for liberal supply
of rabbit meat. In feeding the
helpless poor and giving us
most of the prosperity we enjoy
The American farmer is making
a very bright record for him
sell" st. Louis Post Dispatch.
On Dec. %. 1897, Monroe City
sent to the poor of st. Louis a
car load of rabbits, in care of
the Provident Association.
The farmers theTea bouts are
arranging for another hunt, to
come OF the 2lst aud 2Snd,
and will ship'the game to the
Provident Association on the
9Srd. for the benefit OF the
poor, st, Louis Globe Dem.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1898-12-15

You will find a long letter
from the st. Louis Republic in
another column in regard to
the Provident Association and
the Rabbit Hunt"
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1898-12-15

Miss Rose O'Daniel, of Hun
newell was the guest Of her
friend, Miss Mamie Losson,
Friday.
Williamson & Ragsdale have
adj adv in this issue that shows
where Santa and the people
cr going.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1898-12-15
II paws to trade at Boulware's.

The Burlington r. r. will
sell Holiday tickets to Hanui,
bal for one fare. All other
points one and one-third fare.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1898-12-15

There are many Nice Little
Articles suitable for Christmas
presents at b. O. WOODS
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1898-12-15

See Boulware's line of Holi.
day Slippers.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1898-12-15

out all the year around. -
-
Holiday Suspenders =
Beauty and Servcelbilitv combined. - -
What man but what would appreciate 80:
gift like this SSZss
Swell Holiday Neckwear. 80
If you buy here you are sure of getting 80
the correct style. GSssaU
Each tie in handsome box. 80
Underwear and Hosiery. -
The practical folk believe in buyng -
something useful and they will find this So
department all that they could ask for. So
Hoods and Fascinators So
beautiful line at astonishing low &C..
prices. 49,
Jackets, Capes and Collarettes. go
Nothing could you select that would 49,
make a better gift 49,
Sc us before you buy as we can sell -
you cloak for less money than any house -
in the city. go
Mems Holiday Slippers 80
There's suggestion of easy comfort in S->Ss
slipper gifts for men. Wives sisters and e<.sssas
Sweethearts who schemng to save on Eaaas
slipper purchasers will be Interested in this -
great sale 49,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-23

The manufacture OF tortoise shell
goods has been recognized as leading
Providence industry for over 50 years
and William X. Potter 346 Westmins-
ter Streets widely known, at home and
abroad In this line OF business. He man
fractures a large variety OF shell goods
Among the popular selling articles are
the high back combs and the front and
SIDE pompadour combs. Among the nov
elties are pen and corn knives with
shell handles. and last but not least is
the Barette pin of shell. especially de-
signed Tor securing the loose hair be-
low the knot upon my ladys head. In
ADDITION TO the shell goods Mr.. Potter
SHOWS MS usual complete line Of latest
desk
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-23
VANDALISM AT THE PIER.
Every Effort viii Be Made 10 Fun Town and Punish
The Perpetrators.

The recent outrages at the summer
cottages at Narragansett Pier. where
costly furniture. draperies and pictures
were hacked and cut with knives. has
aroused the owners of the property and
several detectives from New York have
been put at work.The total damage will
amount 10 some $4,000 The local officers
have secured no clews. but they ex-
press the opinion that the work was
done by drunken boys who went
through the seashore boxes" OF the
millionaires on an excursion of pure
wantonness.
The town council has offered a re-
ward of $500, and added TO this Row
land G.. Hazard will pay $500 more for
sufficient evidence 10 secure the arrest
of the gang. RG. Dun OF New York has
also instructed his agent at the pier
to pay any sum OF money 20 run down
the perpetrators. II is stated at the big
shore resort that at least S2500 could be
won by any person who could get hold
OF the right clew TO the invaders
The outrages were committed during
the big blizzard i'm November. and ID
was at first thought Some shipkrecked
fishermen entered the houses. but this
was not so. Very little of the house
hold effects were carried away.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-23
Miss Eeihersolo's Engagement.

Miss Nethersole, reported to be more
radiant and more finished i'm her chosen
art, and the youngest of the dramatic
expressionists Britain has sent us, is
perhaps, the most popular foreign act
ress who visits us. Her career in this
country has been meteoric. Coming
among us four years ago. with but an
indefinite report, Of continental ach-
ievements, her advent i'm THE Trans
gressor' brought her into immediate
notice. But il was not until she offered
Camille that the real measure of her
genius was established. Following a
long line Of great actresses in the role
Jean Margaret, Davenport. Hading.
Morris. Bernhard, Rhea. Aimee. and
Duse, among the number-Miss Neither
sole's counterfeit OF the lady Of the
Camelias placed her i'm line with her
famous sisters of the drama. Her latest
successes in a round OF classic hero
ines have exceeded those Of any visit
ing emotional artiste since the time of
Adelaide Nelson. However, any fair
estimate Of her dramatic powers lays
the dramatic chronicler open to the
charge OF fulsome flattery No foreign
star came here less ostentatiously. and
none of recent seasons has been more
widely discussed.
The sale or seats for the engagement
to commence with special matinee
Monday opened at the Providence
Opera House this morning.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-23
DAMASCUS BAZAAR.

AT the Damascus Bazaar. 449 West
minister street, are to be found an end
less variety Of quaint and pretty wares
from Oriental lands that will attract at
once the lover of the exquisite and art
istic. The three show windows are per
rect Eastern pictures. In one is a dig-
play OF the exquisite embroideries an A
tapestries OF the Orient and in the sec
ond are perfect reproductions of room
in the house of a rich citizen of Damas-
Gus. Everything is there Eastern hang
lngs secured in position by quaint
spears, ,sabers and shields and the whole
FORMING dreamy corner indeed; the
margileh which needs but the spark. the
arabah. that favorite instrument OF
the East, the richly inlaid tabourette.
even To the copy of the Koran lying
open upon stano. The whole is illu-
minated by the jeweled oriental lamps
that cast their fairy glow over all the
luxurious scene. In the third window
is a fine display OF Persian. Turkish
and Moorish jewelry. belts and buckles.
rugs, tapestries and embroideries and
draperies, slippers. pipes and ancient
arms, and some exquisite Damascus
all brass work. These are but specimens
of what is carried in immense stock
and wide variety in the Damascus Ba-
zaar and they all make capital Christ
mas gifts
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-23
TH0S. F. PIERCE & SON.

Thomas =. Peirce & Son. Westmins-
ter and Dorrance streets are showing a
very choice assortment of medium To
high class boots shoes and slippers for
the Christmas trade. Beside the heavy
walking and storm boots and shoes for
men and women they have "A complete
stock Of slippers i'm all the favorite
shades OF fine colored feathers also
fur trimmed felt slippers for misses
and children. other important features
of the winter styles are warm lined and
carriage shoes for infants. and foot
form shoes for childrens' school wear.
These With "A fun stock Of fine rubber
boots and overshoes make up a very
high class holiday Offering.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-23
SECOND REGIMENT.
Nesting Of Officers Last Fvning, al Which Lieut.
Col. ronahue Presided.

meeting OF the officers OF the Sec
ond Regiment, II. !. NJ, was held at
regimental headquarters last evening,
Lieut. Col. Donahue. who is now in
command OF the regiment, presiding.
Every companyNin the regiment was
represented and Majors Laly of
Woonsocket and McCrudden of this
city, in command of the two battalons; !;
Capt. Callan of G.. Company OF Bristol.
Lieutenant Phillips of G.. Company OF
Pawtucket. and the officers from the
local companies were present and took
part in the discussion.
Reports made upon the condition of
the several companies. and it was stat
ed that the equipment taken from the
militia companies for the fitting out OF
the volunteers has never been returned,
and this lack has placed some OF the
companies In a bad and false light
Nearly all the companies lack some
thing of their equipment, and some of
them need rifles to drill with. Before
the discussion was ended Lieut. Col
Donahue was delegated to lay the facts
of the case before Gov. Dyer and Adj.
Gen. Sackett
A committee consisting OF Lieut.. Col
Donahue, Capt.Lynch and Lieut.. Doyle.
was appointed TO confer with the ex-
officers of the regiment in regard To
procuring a testimonial 10 be presented
To Col. James Moran. in remembrance
OF his long and faithful service with the
regiment.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-23
POPE MANUFACTURING COMPANY.

There has been an unexpected Christ
mas trade in Columbia bicycles this
season, all due to the low price and
extremely good value of the machine.
At Christmas time a great many hus-
bands and fathers are fond OF pre-
senting their wiyes and daughters with
some useful and beneficial gift, and
they find none more so than the
wheel" There will be a greatly in
creased demand for the chainIess wheel
this year, and prices have been greatly
reduced. The business already done in
cbainless wheels is much greater at
this time than in any previous season
and there is every indication OF a con-
stant expansion of trade The Pope
Manufacturing company has not only
had three years experiment with the
chainless bicycle, but has had more
than one year OF practical service.
which proves beyond question the high
character Of the wheel Herbert III.
Rice, the local manager at Is Snow
street. is preparing tor a large whole
sale movement this season. He will
handle the business for the state in
both bicycles and bicycle sundries.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-23
ONLY A few SERIOUS CASES.
Grip is Very Prevalent, but The Nature Of The Casss
Are Of a Mild Type.

While as yet only few serious cases
OF grip have been reported, physicians
stated that is very prevalent through
out the city. and they advise people to
be very careful in cases of colds, which
appear to be very slight on the start.
IL is well known fact that the doctors
who have looked into the disease do
not agree on the particular kind OF
weather which II requires, or during
which IL Will thrive.
In relation TO its treatment there is
also q diversity OF opinion. As a rule
the patient first had a slight cold, about
which nothing serious was thought.
Then the sneezing aud perhaps run
ming at the nose. or "A sore throat would
develope; following this would come
those racking pains which have made
the disease 40 much dreaded. Now
every one OF these symptoms would re-
quire a different treatment. which the
doctor would have 90 administer ac-
cording 10 his judgment Nearly all the
physicians are agreed that the disease
is contagious and that precautions
should be taken to prevent its spread.
After person has stopped splitting
and sneeZing. however, there is little
danger OF contagion.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-23
G. [. & n. ]. GROSS,

The very well known firm OF G.. l.. &
III. j. Gross. one Of the foremost busi-
ness houses in the city. handles a very
large line of general insurance. real
estate and mortgages. Insurance Is be-
ing more popular every year Hardly
man nowadays but is willing 10 carry
all the insurance he can afford on all
that he owns. II is his protection and
IL is his pride TO be able 10 thus pro-
tect his possessions This firm controls
large share Of the insurance busi-
ness done in this vicinity. and the con-
Germs it represents are among the very
reliable ones of the United States. Real
estate in Rhode Island, too. ia very ex-
tersively represented in the business of
G.. l.. * II. j. Gross. Whether home
or place of business. for sale or TO rent.
the firm attends to IT all and does ii in
manner perfectly satisfactory TO the
patron. Mortgages are another feature
and all are looked after in the same
careful way
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-23
BOSTON & PROVIDENCE CLOTHING co.

The Boston and Providence Clothing
company, 1856 and 13S Westminster
street, has particularly liberal and
carefully selected assortment of fine
clothing for the holiday trade. This
old established house has won very
high reputation among It's thousands of
patrons, and the holiday shoppers are
showing much attention to the stock of
garments displayed. Smoking Jackets.
golf. bicycle and other sporting suits
are in a variety OF attractive patterns
and they have been purchased in a
great many instances for Christmas
gifts. The company has a good stock
of very handsome effects i'm suitings.
and general line of overcoatings that
is attracting great deal OF the atten-
tion of the holiday buyers
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-23
COL. LANDER'S SUCCESSOR.
Capt. Charles C, Gray Appointed Safe Auditor
and Insnranc, Commissioner by Gov Dyer.

Capt. Charles c. Gray. a member OF
the House of Representatives from this
city has been appointed state auditor
by Gov. Dyer. vice Albert g. Landers.
who has resigned TO accept the position
Of postmaster at Newport. capt. Gray
was born i'm Little Compton December
q. iS41. In the civil war he served in the
First Battery. R.TV.M. and three years
and 10 months I'm Battery -. First
Rhode Island light artillery For n short
time he was ordnance -efiieef,- artillery
brigade. 18th army corps. He was ap-
pointed captain of Battery A. X. In,
by GOV. Van Zandt .t
capt. Gray was ALSO col0nel of the
Providence Marine Corps OF Artillery
Veteran Association IsS2-l. Pie has been
a member OF the state board OF soldiers
relief and chairman Of the executive
committee since the organization OF the
board. Capt. Gray Is the proprietor of
the Rhode Island Printing Company.
and has friends all over the state.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-23
JAMES HANLEY.

The Christmas dinner has a remarka-
bic smack of old England when good
ale is added TO the delicacies served at
table. The James Hanley Brewing Co.
at Fountain and Jackson streets. ham
dies fine old India pale. half-stock and
Peerless" ales. They are seasoned in
the wood, are mellow, and rich OF flavor
ana above all are absolutely pure con-
tanning nothing but the finest OF malt
and hops. They are a food i'm LIQUID
form and are put together I'm the old
fashioned way.
The Hanley Brewery is a stricEly ale
ana porter brewery. 1T contains all
modern appliances and the products are
of superior quality. They are widely
popular among the best hotels and
cafes of the city and are a healthful
beverage to use i'm the home.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-23

just how IL is all DONE" came a voice
that sounded to me as If from the
depths OF a tomb and | Imagined i
heard just "a little snicker somewhere
at the back of the stage. | was be
ginning TO get mad, while cold shivers
ran all over me, when the violin was
snatched out of my hand and began To
play; and as the bow passed over the
strings binding sparks came from
them while electric flashes filled the
air all around me and something, or
somebody with a hand as cold as the
clammy hand of death, grabbed one of
my hands and something or somebody
else gave me vigorous slap on the
back.
This was too much. / gave a wild
shrek and started on a dead run. |
didn't know where I went: II was any
thing TO get out of that place.
stumbled over everything / could find
TO stumble over, and somehow or other.
i don't know how. i found my way out
TO the stage door and dashed past the
old gentleman in uniform there out in
TO Clemence street, and then into
Westminster street
Judge OF my modification when
found that | had that miserable brass
horn tightly squeezed under my left
arm. i wouldn't have gone back with
IL for so cents. so I stepped into
flower store and begged some pa
per 10 do IL up in, brought IL with me
10 the office and sent IL back by the
office boy, with just this little note:
"Kleist Brothers, Keith's Theatre.
Gentlemen: Thank you for your
kindness. / can blow my own horn,
but not yours. which / return here
with. i have seen IL all with my own
eyes and know now how it's all DONE
Yours glad to be alive.
MILDRED IRVING.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-23
SOME HINTS FOR
! Z THE HOLIDAYS.
Places Where Judicious Shoppers Can
Make Their Christmas Purchases
to the Best Advantage.

This is the season OF good will and
good cheer, when every one endeavors
each individual feels that IL is better to
give than TO receive. The Christmas
holidays constitute the great purchas-
ing period OF the year, for then ii is
that purse strings are loosened as at no
other time and immense stocks OF mer-
ing rapidity. Everybody is a buyer at
this joyous time, but not everybody
knows where to purchase to the best
advantage. For this reason the News
gives below some hints that cannot
fail TO prove valuable to the holiday