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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1898-12-08
The Big Hunt.

bunnies can be delivered to 4
representative of the DEMOCRAT
at the Hannibal and St. Joe de-
pot as early in the day of the
23rd as possible, SO they can be
shipped out that evening, then
they will arrive at the Provi-
dent Association in st. Louis
early Saturday morning Christ
mas eve) for distribution to the
worthy poor of the great States
Metropolis. The kind.hearted,
generous farmers of this sec.
tion, assisted by very few of
the town people, gave warm
meat dinner to 5000 of the poor
of that great city last year.
Those who took part in the
hunt one year ago and the DEM
OCRAT, which lent It's aid, again
cordially invite You to take part
in this hunt thereby doing Il
kind deed, doing as your Father
wishes you to do, help the help
less. Remember the greater
portion of those people are
women and children, many OF
whom once had comfortable
homes like Yours. but through
misfortune are now destitute
and hungry. Assist in this hunt,
do the best You can and Your
heart will be light and You will
enjoy Your own sumptous Xma S
dinner by knowing that You
have helped one or more to get
4 dinner who would otherwise
have gone hungry. a short
time ago Judge John d. Fields
(the big-hearted fellow who
first proposed the hunt last year,
was in st. Louis and he went to
the ProVident Association rooms
to see just how things were con
Quoted, and the more he saw
and learned of its workings the
better lie understood what it
meant for our people to send it
a car load of rabbits. TO stand
there and watch the ragged
women and children, with their
: pale. pinched faces, an hour,
would melt Il heart of stone.
This year the hunt Will be 4
bigger one than last year. this
year there will be Il bigger (tc
them feast by and through
( Your kind act. than last year
, The hunt must meet with sue
cess because it means dinner OF
/ no dinner for those women ant
e children.
Now Warren, what are yol
going to do for Marion County
Saline Township, what are yol
s going to do for Rails County
S Indian Creek. You represen
. Monroe County and we will de
pend upon You for 1900 cotton
tails. Hunuewell, the corner O
Shelby County, did we'll las
., year and we think there is still
soft, warm, tender spot in he
, heart for the destitute. ShicI
- Huntington, Hassard and Ell,
, will roll up their old time Demc
:, cratic, whoop, we meant to sa
>. would do their part to perte(
-s tion. Cooper School HOUSE
a Hereford. Buchanan and tn
n balance will all join hands an
6. hitch up the sleigh or Wagon
y, not to take a ride, but to briu
the rabbits to the depot. d
not draw the rabbits.
" "As much as you have don
- unto one of the least of theS
" You have done unto me.
10 G z GilIilnnh and DR. &c
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1898-12-08
The PreSbytery.
G. w. WALLER, Coll.

There will be a call meeting
of the Palmyra Presbytery at
the Presbyterian church in this
city on the 23rd INST. 1t is for
the purpose of licensing Rev.
j. o, Reavis to the ministry
and to receive Rev. il w. Lew
is, of Buffalo, N. Y, under it's
care. Rev Lewis will reside
at Florida, Mo-, and preach to
neighboring charges. The Pres
bytery will also take action on
the Mission cause.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1898-12-08

G. G. Simpson. formerly OF
this city aud then of Chillicothe,
writes us TO change the address
of his paper to Hilbbing, MIMI,
Geo, was also at one time one
of the Indian Creek boys aud
good one at that.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1898-12-08

2. e O's, will meet with Mrs.
Fred Bush Saturday afternoon,
at 2:3U,
Handley Il Willis shipped Il
mixed load of good horses and
mules Tuesday.
A. G. Spalding, of Hunnewell,
was in the city Tuesday buying
mules.
Mrs. DeHaveu, OF Huunewell,
was visiting her daughter, Mrs.
G Davis, Tuesday.
A. Z. Nudd, Il leading busi.
ness man of Clapper, was trans,
acting business in the city
Tuesday.
Ed. j J. Evans, Monroe
City boy, is now pastor of the
First Christian church at Sa-
lem, Oregon. The DEMOCRAT
is always pleased to note the
s,lccess Of 4 Monroe City boy.
Mckinsey'S war message was
received ia silence by Congress
but when Maj. Gen. Wheeler,
of Ala, came Ia Congress rose
to the occasion and never before
was there such an ovation by
both sides OF the house.
The Jack Potts Comedy Co.
will close their three nights
engagements at the opera house
tonight. They are giving ex-
cellent satisfaction and are
said 70 be the best troops that
has been here for years. -Shel-
bina Democrat.
New York was treated to 4
big fire during the terrible storm
Sunday night. The big sky
Scrapers Nos. 253 to $50 OH
Broadway were gutted. The
tiremen were helpless. The
Postal telegraph Offices, Home
Life Ius. Co. magnificent offices
were i'll the hottest of it and the
papers lost were OF untold
value. The total loss will
amount TO at least 81, 500, 900
The Spanish soldiers in Cubi
are clamOring for their pay aut
transportation to get out of tht
country. They say there is NJ
future for them in Cuba enc
that they must have money
They declare that the Cubau in
surrectionists have taken al
oath TO assasSinate them at tn
flrSt opportunity, and that thel
lives are according III danger
They ask for transportation t
Africa and South American
countries where they will see
to earn Il living.
j. w. Clark was born March 1.
1880, in Orangeburg, Mason Co,
KY; moved to Missouri Mare
1, 1861, and professed religio
in early life, joined the M. L
Church, South, and lived
consistent christian life unit
the time of his death which o,
Cured at his home in Hanuiba
Dec. /, 1898. For several yea
he has been suffering from
complication of diseases, pro
ing his unfeigned faith in &C
by never murmur in all h
suffering. He leaves son an
to daughters to mourn his deaf
with a christian hope of tho'
''that die in the Lord" T
was married to Miss Ella Jone
of Rails Co., Aug. 15, 1873, Ii
ing in the happy bonds of ma
,.;monv untiI Inne % 1909 wh,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1898-12-08
CITY, MISSOURI, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1898

J. M. johnson was attending
to business in Palmyra Monday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1898-12-08

The exports from the Philip
pine Islands for 1897 was $41,
342, go.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1898-12-08

J. B. Gray was looking after
stock interests at Ely Monday,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1898-12-08

Fourper cent com. .359. .72--13.5S
One " " 800. 90 800
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1898-12-08

1. p. Stephens was looking
after his business interests ia
Ely Monday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1898-12-08

2. e O'S, will meet with Mrs.
Fred Bush Saturday afternoon,
at 2:3U.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1898-12-08
SI8.59

On motion of Aid, Boulware
the collectors report was re-
ceived and warrants for COM
mission ordered.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1898-12-08
COLLECTORS REPORT.

To the Hon. Mayor and
Board of Aldermen: | here
with submit my month collec.
tion report for month ending
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1898-12-08

Handley Il Willis shipped Il
mixed load of good horses and
mules Tuesday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1898-12-08

Mr.. Finley, of Atchison Co,
Mo, is the guest of Mrs. G. w.
Green and their parents.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-03-30
RELIEF OF TIE CUBANS
Intiu,ntion Tint the spanish Fiotu,n
VIII Brighten This Couutry Tho
Press Is Less nclIicnsc.

Madrid. March 90 The aemi-ofhcial F.
Liberal says: 'The report Of the Maine
contains no grave statement. Therefore
President Mckinley will not use that pre-
text for declaring war. but will use the re.
lief of tho Cubans"
The paper adds I'VE believe the Span
ish government Will never tolerate n for
eign nation, In the gulse of philanthropy,
invading our territory. for 1t would be fol-
lowed by the unanimous protest of the
Spanish people,
The Imperial notes change nj attitude
on the part of the United States, expresses
tho belief that when six Spanish cruisers
and torpedo boats arrive in Havana harbor
the relations between the two countries
will improve and hopes that the Spanish
government will act on these lines
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-03-30

SECOND SPANISH ELOTILLA.
SPAIN has Dispatched More Torpedo Boats to the
Harbor Of Havana

Maar MO March ga special cabisrm
March Is but France avoid the censor
not leaves cadiz for
M ooa' Two destroycrs aud
w. cruiser which unable
totia OF
M M, e ARRIVAL OF tho second noila accompany Atlantic
.o'ia consists of boats a the
vi whh showed
Ia "TRIP ana are therefore the
\ atlantic liner. equipped a a
san mas
FORM OF lighting craft
l OF torpedo Of
81 un,neu SINCE 1890 number
without GRIPPING her deenses a home
can not
@ alone accounts
mere
torpedo in
abroad
" e
NOT DC touched II
A"s mat the first nia
e aaf
ons nave been adopted
tomorrow OF the nia
was being rapidly for sea at
this force
Tor use not against the Cuban
In conclusion let
Spain to make any concessions the United States.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-03-30
NOT AFRAID OF AMERICA.
china Refuses Rcparntion for MHr-
der of u Methodist student.

Chinn Refuses Rcpnrutioh for Mnr-
der of ~ Methodist Student.
Shanghai March 29.--Thc Mercury of
this city says the country militia of Kiang
Peh district which. as announced In these
dispatches on March %, refused TO allow
the execution of tho condemned murderer
OF the student of the American Methodist
association has been dispersed. The Tao
tai refuses to make any answers until or
dered to do so from PeSin The foreign
consus had demanded that the Taotai dis
perse the militia. execute the murderer
arrest the leaders OF the rioters, pay 500
taels for the property destroyed and allow
the mission TO reoccupy its premises and
adequate protection for the future.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-03-30

To the announcement that relations with
/ tho United States ARE less strained, the
American congress having consented 10
defer discussion OF the Maine report and
thr other Cuban questions In order that
those matters may be further considered
systematically TO sec II u Is not possible
to reach an understanding.
Spanish naval officer bearing the re-
port OF the Spanish commission eau rot
reach Washington before Thursday, There
fore Foreign Minister Gullon has cabicd
several extracts Of the report to Minister
Bernahc at Washington with instructions
to lay them before the president aud to
give them the widest circulation in the
United States
United States Minister wocdford has
placed translation OF the United States
naval courts finding in the hands OF Min
lister Gullon. In doing so General Wood
ford intimatcs that President Mckinley
Ind determined TO place tho whole Cuban
question, with all Its Issues, In the hands
~ tho American congress submitting a
tho correspondence and the consular re-
rortS urca the extraordinary situation IN
Cuba.
Tho moro tranquil feeling Is attributed
Nv the ministerial organs. Correro ara
Corrcsponcsr,in. to pressure amlcably
hronrh, to bear On tho American govern
mcn' by tho European powers, headed by
Austria.
Tho feature Of the presidents massnsc
which causrs tho mos. anxiety IN official
circles In Madrid and Havana Is tsc rvcp-
ositipn To relieve the distressed Cuhnrs. s
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-03-30
! RAID WAS FRUSTRATED
Mexican Outlaws Concerned Ia Ii
Have Been Arrested.
THEY NrtNDrD 10 ROB TFxANs
Expected To Take Advantage OF the
Outbrcnk OF HossiIihcs Between
spain ana the United states.

carizzo, Texas. March pa sensational
report has reached here to the effect that
a well-planncd filibusterine expedition Into
Texas was frustrated by information fur
nishcd 10 the Mexican authorities by
Sheriff Haynes OF this county The Mexl.
can officials at Guerrero, Mexico arrested
Joaquin Marti. said to be Spaniard from
Havana, and two accomplices Mexican
authorities are exported to have captured
a courier of Marti's with letters giving full
data the intended raid One OF tile lead
ers, II Is reported here. was arrested at
Monterey en- a telegraphic order from
Guerrero. The crossing was to have been
made, according to this report. at Carrixo.
Breaking out Of hostilities between Spain
and the United Statss was sxptctod to FUR
nish the occasion. Robbery was the object
of the expedition.
Mexican troops are now hunting parties
Implicated, and II they can be found they
viii be vigorously dealt with. Mexican
cavalry is now patroling the river front
Great excitement prevails on this side. aud
in case OF open hostilitics State or Federal
troops will be necessary on the frontier
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-03-30
HURRIED CONFER ExcEs.
kpafn'S Representative nnd Secrs
farx ntx Tall. Oanr (.nlr

Hpain's Representative and Secre-
tary Day Talk Over Cuba.
Washington. March 20 The Spanish sit
uation was the only subject of considern-
ton today and although the main interest
was centered in the cabinet meeting ana
the general course OF congress. yet the
active negotiations now proceeding with
Spain made the state department less a
center OF attention. while the preparations
Of tire war and navy branches went Oh I'M
abated.
TIE Spanish minister. Senior Polo Der
nabe. reported at the state department at
noon. The meeting was by appointment
Of Judge bay. one OF the clerks having been
sent to this minister to ask him TO come
to the department at the earliest moment
Pending his arrival. Judge Day went 70
the navy department, and mad a talk with
Assistant Secretary Roosevelt and soon
thereafter Mr.. Roosevelt returned the visit
and had talk with Judge Day in the
latter's office. These hurried conferences
attracted much attention, but all concerned
observed the strIctest ret!cence as 10 the
subjects discussed.
The purpose and results of the Spanish
minister's talk with Judge Day OF course
were guarded with the usual secrecy that
prevails at the state department. In II
general way. however. II is said II was
productive Of further expressions from high
officials that the aspect continued pacific.
There Is high authority for saying. how
ever. mat the Spanish attitude up to the
present time has not considered either the
Independence Ct Cuba. forcibIe Intervention
or the sale OF the island.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-03-30
MOURNING 0N MEDIATION.
Austro-Hungnry. France and Russ,
May lie Arbitrntors

Austro-Hungnry. frnncc and Russin
Mny he Arbitrnt0rs.
London. March 99.--Count Goluchowsi,l
the Hungarian foreign minister. has pre-
ncaed. according to special dispatches from.
Vienna and Bcrlin, 10 NJ ilanotaux. thu
French foreign minister a joint mediation
BY Francs and Austro- Hungary between
The United States ana Spain. The initiative
is left to NJ. IIanotauS, but the Austrian
representatives. at Madrid and Washington
have been instructed TO assist the move
ment.
The Hambursischc correspondent re-
ferrins to the communications that passe1
between Count GoluchowsM and NJ. Hano-
iarx on the subject, expresses the belief
that Russia also will Join, but adds that
no official steps have been yet taken.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-03-30
Nor so NAUGHTY.
Spanish Editors More Conservative
In Face of Danger.

Spanish Editors More Conservative
In Face OF Danger.
Madrid, March 29.--The Madrid press to-
day prints n bare half column or the re-
port OF the American court OF inquiry.
lei Pals call the report THE result of
a mountain in labor and aids. THE
American commission has incurred the rid
ieule Of the cnurc world az the technical
explosion points to the non-existence OF =
mine.
Ell Liberal says: president Mckinley
will find no pretext for war In the commits
sion's report
Tht greater part OF It's editorial Opposes
the proposed help tor The reconcentradoB.
The article concludes by urging tho Colo
NAL government TO relieve the reconcentra-
dos
FL Impartial says: ''The better feeling
with regard TO the sltuatIon is undeniable
and is reflected on the bourse. which IS
the best political barometer. Az tue same
time the government should continue Its
preparations. Spain does not want war.
but by nre paratiop she viii command the
respect Of the world
81 Globe, referring TO the report Of the
American court Of inquiry. saws. VIVA.
threatened TO involve Us In war. according
to Transatlantic statements. has now dwln
died into a silent incident. but II America
still proposes giving support to filibustcrs
we fear We shall yet arrive at an ooen
quarrel"
Spanish ministers this afternoon was Of an
hours duration.
According to reports from Porto Rico.
the elections there passed on without disor-
der and the autonomiBts poIled more heav-
lily than the conservatives.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-03-30
DUTY OF Ex-coNFEpERATEs.
General Lee Says They VIII Assist
In UnhOIdinE the Fling.

neheTaI Lee says 1hry VIII ASSIST
In uphOIding the Flag.
Louisville, KY, March pa special to
the Courier-Journal from Greensburg, Ind,
says.
John H. Bobbitt, ex-county superntend-
ent and teacher in the city schools, ha
Just received letter from Consul General
Lee, in which he plainly states the duty of
the Southern soldier in case Of War Mr..
Bobbtt served full time In the Southern
army during the civil war and was orderly
on General Lees staff. He was but Ii
years OF age when he began his service
and became a fayorite OF the general He
is a Cuban sympathizer and thinks that
the United States should 60 to war with
Spain and would be among the first to en-
list. To get General Lees opinion Mr..
Bcbbitt recently directed the following 10
him:
What should Confederate soldier do
In case OF war with SPAIN
The following reply came in General
Lees own handwriting
my Dear Sir; Replying to yours of the
18th inst. / answer the question contained
therein that II Is the duty of all Confed-
crate soldiers, the same as Federal SOL
dlers. in case OF war between the United
States and Spain, or any other foreign
power. to be loyal 10 the government OF the
United States and do what you can to
maintain the glory OF her flag. hope you
are getting along we'll. | am very truly
yours Fitzhugh Lee
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-03-30
DRITAIN,s POSITION.
Lord scIbOurnc Says England Lost
Nothing In ChInn.


Nothing In China.
London, March 20.--Warlike prepare
tions continue here. Considerable Import
ance Is attached TO speech made by Lord
selbourne in the city yesterday. In which
although he disavowed speaking as a rep
resentatlye member OF the government, he
expressed the governments view He de-
clared there was no more humiliation for
England In falling TO exclude Russia from
ManchurIa than there would be for Russia
IN failing to exclude England from Khar-
toum.
We should recover from any power
carving out specie. England has lost
nothing In China. TIE policy u an opon
door Is intact We ,aye already obtained
Conversations ana are in position to or
tain them, s
The Times, commenting editoriaily on
Lord Selbourne's speech YESTERDAY, says;
'The language Of Lord Selbourne Is not
calculated TO dispei the dangerous tIiusiou
expressed by the newspapers that Great
Britain viii nor go TO greater length
than protests"
The Morning Post says Lord sel-
hourne's speech appears to indicate that
the government Is conscious Of having lost
the game against Russia"
The raily Chronicle says: The g0verh-
ment may be preparing some brilliant
checkmnte for the Russian game, but tne
business citizen Is not fool enough to accept
the story that the door has been kept vide
open. The treaty Of Tten TSin II beinG
torn up and tho door will coon BE Slated"
The Daily Nxwx says: 1T II seralnis
rebuff and makes the government ioak
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-03-30
RUSSIA IS in POsSESSRN
Her Flag Nov Floats Over Fort Ar.
thur and Talicn Wan.
a TWENTY-FIVE YEAR CONCESSION
china Also Comedies the Right 60
lsuiid n Acknowledgement for
Murdcr Ut American Rcfased.

ST. Petersburg. March 2s.--The official
messenger publishes a circular which has
been telegriphed by Count Muraveiff. the
Russian minister for foreign affairs. to
REPRESENTATIVES of Russia abroad. IL Ia
;,s follows
| BY virtue of convention signed ut
Pckin on March 81, Fort Arthur and the
port of fallen Wan and the territories ad-
iacent have been coded 10 russia In usi,-
fruct by China You are requested TO no.
tify the government whcroio you ara ac-
credited adding that the ahoye mentioned
ports and territories win bs Immediately
occupied by Russian troops and that Tho
Russian flag viii b. h0isted by the side
OF the Chinese flag
An official communication Issued to tho
press adds 1.-The ccsslons are for twenty :
ave years, but may hc extended later by
common accord. Further, China comedies
the right Of constructing a railroad 10 con-
meet the ports With the 1ranssiberian main
line"
pekin March 90 Pavloff, the Rus
sian charge d'affaircs, when visiting the
tsung II Samen iChinese foreign ofhcel
for the purpose of signing the agreement.
arrived At between Russia and Chirns re-
carting tho cesson o. Port Arthur an1
fallen Wan. was escorted by mounted Cos
racks. A number of Russians left Tien
Tsin, accompanied by II priest. 10 take part
in and bless tho ceremony OF the taking
over OF Port Arthur ard TulIen Wan
Pekin. March 2a.--Two thousand Rus
sian troops, including cavalry. have been
landed at Port Arthur and II is said that
40 guns are en- route to fortify Port Ar
thur and Talien Wan.
The Chinese flag Is hoisted behind that
OF Russia to save Chlna's face, The Chi
nese do not attach any inheritance to the
lease fenturc. since they are aware that the
Russians will remain IN perpetuity. There
are nine Russian warships now at Port
Arthur.
Yokohama, March 2a,--Thcre is no ind-
cation OF what the policy OF the Japanese
government Is with reference to itussia's
action. The presumption is that the gov
ernment is waiting until China shall have
paid the indemnity.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-03-30
MATE WEAKENING.
h so RAMPANT FOR WAR AS
|rAEl THOUGHT THEY WERE.
HI Methods of Delay in Consider
Il the Maine Repurt May BE Re-
sorted To in Committee.

kuhington, March 29.--Much interest
Nj In the meeting of the senate COM
he on foreign relations TO consider the
kqus resolutions introduced in the senate
N The only question of doubt is
tAef the committee will take action at
|ttting tomorrow In view of the rec
Dol the members OF the committee on
lcuban question and their present at
|k there is no uncertainty that their
w will be pronouncedly favorable TO
5cabans. 1t is too early to say wat
ktte phraseology the resolution TO be
tstd Will take. but the members OF the
rEtee individually spoken win express
stplion that it Will declare I0r iorci-
iatervenuon. Such is the purpose OF
W resolutions Introduced toaay.
~ committee may accept the form OF
n the resolutions presented OF Iornu-
new one.
Eater Gray OF Delaware is the only
ri Of the committee who did not vote
" recognition or bsllleerency wnen the
telions for this purpose were formally
the committee, but the fact is re-
BY other committeeman that at d
Y meeting he expressed the opinion
hteryention wolld he necessary. On
Aher side Senator Morgan appears 10
opposed now to regard the presidents
to the extent OF opposing precipitatc
without careful inquiry beforehand.
we committee does not reacn con-
" tomorrow IL will be asked to sit
until something can be agreed upon.
considered possible thar the testl-
before The Maine court NAV be Off
uamined before action is taken and
course Is pursued 1t is not thought
cue sitting will suffice. The Maine
rony Is unnecessary to the real dues-
issue, is claimed by some.
senator's favoring intervention think
w can secure prompt action nv the
sntee the senate will also take IN the
~ and dispose OF it soon. but this is
nesiis certain. as any resolution re-
almost sure to secure considerable