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The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-12-23
TIE WAY TO GO TO CALIFORNIA

TIE WAY TO GO TO CALIFORNIA
is in tourist eleeper. personally con-
Quoted, via the Burlington Route. You
don't change cars. You make fast
time. You zee the finest scenery on
the globe.
Your car is not 30 extensively fur
nished as palace sleeper, but II is just
as clean, just as comfortable. just as
good to ride in-and nearly $4,000
cheaper. 1t has wide vestibules,
Pintsch gas high back seats; uniform
ed Pullman porter; clean bedding;
spacious toilet rooms; tables and a
heating range. Being strongly and
heavily built, it rides smoothly; il warm
IN winter and cool in summer.
IN charge Of each excursion party IL
an experienced excursion conductor
who accompanies it right through to
Los Angeles.
Cars leave Omaha. st. Joseph, Lincoln
and Hastings every Thursday. arriving
San Francisco following Sunday, Los
Angeles Monday. Only three days
from the Missouri River to the Pacific
coast. including a stop.over Of ~ hours
at Denver and ~ hours at Salt Lake
City-two of the mot interesting cities
on the continent.
For folder giving full information, call
at INV RnrlinOtOn ROuto tickot Of4ico mr.
write to
J. FRANCIS,
Genl Passenger Agent. Omaha, Neb.
44-4t
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-12-23

Leave Chicago every Thursday via
Colorado and Scenic Route to San
Francisco and Los Angeles.
Southern Route leaves Chicago every
Tuesday via Kansas City. Fl. Worth and
Ell Paso to Loe Angeles.
These Excursions Cars are attached to
Fast Pas enger trains and their popu.
larity is evidence that We offer the best
Accompany these excursion and save
money for the lowest rate ticL cts are
available in these popular Pullman
Tourist cars.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-12-23
FASTER THAN EVER.

Effective Oct. 10. The Union Pacific
will insugurate new train service, and
will reduce the time OF the Overland
Limited Train No. l. between Chicago,
Council Bluffs and San Francisco, 3
hours and Is minutes. Only 81 hours
Missouri river to Pacific coast. Buffet
Smoking and Library cars with barber
shop. Chicago and Council Bluffs to
San Francisco and Portland. Three
trains daily, to and from Pacific coast.
Elegant palace sleeping cars, dining
cars. chair cars. For full information
call on
r. B. SLossON
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-12-23
An English Joke.

Sergt Merewether once got into
carriage with Lord Campbell. who was
then chancellor of Great Britain and
keeper Of the great seal, and tried to
enter into conversation. Lord Camp
bell, however, was as uncivil as pos
sible, saying at last: why. Mere
wether, you get worse and worse.
You're as fat as porpoise." FIT
company. my lord" was the reply. "for
the great SEAL"
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-12-23
TINE IS MONEY.

When you are travelling, due con.
siderstion should be given to the
amount Of time spent In making your
journey.
The Union Pacific is the best line and
makes the fastest time by many hours
I" Salt Lake City. Portland and Cali.
Tor aia points.
For time tables. folders, illustrated
books, pamphlets descriptive Of the ter.
rftory trsversed, call at City Office. lO44
o at. E. B. SLossoN
Gen. Agent
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-12-23
Lake Turns Red.

Lake Morat, In Switzerland, has the
curious property OF turning red every
ten years, owing to the presence Of
certain aquatic plants, which are not
known In any other lake In the world.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-12-23
$500
$500

$500 $500
The Union Pacific has made the Great
ly Reduced Rate Of $500 to Portland
and other Puget Sound points, also to
Helena and Montana points, Salt Lake
City and Utah points.
For tickets and full information call
r. B. SLOssON,
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-12-23

Invent around the links this morning
10 only four damne.
II could do az we'll az that would
join the Y. M. @. A.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-12-23

Why In the world does he intention.
ally pick quarrel with his wifeY
When she gets angry che does not
speak to him for days.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-12-23
Typhoid Proven table.

Medical men now regard typhoid fe-
yer as disease so preventable that. as
one Of them declares. "for every case
Of typhoid fever somebody ought to be
hanged"
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-12-23
TIE ROCK ISLAND WALL MAP OF
THE UNITED STATES

Is the best offered to the public. It is
very large and specially adapted to
school purposes. Every teacher Of
geography and every business Office
should have one. 1t will be sent post
paid to any address on receipt of fifteen
cents in postage stamps or coin.
Address, JOHN SEBASTIAN, G. p. A.,
Chicago. Ill.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-12-23

Value Of . Spanish Peaeta.
A Spanish peseta is now equivalent
to about IL cents in gold.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-12-23

Average Human Illness.
The average amount OF illness In
human life is nine days out OF the year.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-12-23

Union Fuel Company, lOl4 O, phone
1855. coal, coke, and wood.
The Portland daily press., 1899-11-03
wESTBRooK SEMINARY.

The football game which was 10 have
bs,n play ID SATURDAY afternoon on the
seminary grounds between the Seminary
aud Hebron Academy elsvens has bsen
cancelled. This action has been made
necessary owing TO the lack Of financial
support 1t would cost about sa5 to get
the Hebron eleven here. and ~ the imam
cial end of the game has not kept pace
with the enthusiasm manifested In the
Victories won from time TO time. the
management decided to cancel the game
Efforts however will be made TO secure .
game Tor Saturday. Il 10 possible that
game will be arranged with the eleven
from Thornton academy of Saco.
The Portland daily press., 1899-11-03
WOODFORDS.

A business meeting of the "a. B. G.
Klass" will be held at the house Of Mrs
Fred KimDall, Pleasant street, Wood
lords, on Saturday afternoon, Nov 4. at
. o'clock p. m. A full attendance Ii
desired.
f. .. Bailey & Coz the Portland auo-
tioneers, held an auction sale yesterday,
commencing at ten O'Clock. at the home
Of Col Hill. Glenwood avenue The sale
includea the house and land ard house
hold furniture and u,elslls. The house
was withdrawn from tie auction as Col.
Hin refused TO start the bidding at p
figure lower than $500.
lie Is considering several private offers
which range from the above mentioned
figures TO high amount The furni-
trre and other articles were pretty we'll
bought up at quite reasonable prices.
1t IL understood to be the ints ntion OF
Col. Hin TO locate In another state as
soon as the property is disposed of.
EThe officers of the Epworth League
con nected with the Clark Memorial
Methodist ohuro were Installed Mt a
meeting held last evening in the vestry OF
the church. After the installation cere-
mony. a supper and social was held under
the auspices Of the Ladies' Aid society OF
tina church.
The Portland daily press., 1899-11-03
HoUsEBREAKINe WITH A SPONGE

Whsn a burglar wants to break into
Peruvian house he takes sponge and
y bucket OF water and moi stems the walls.
says the Lima correspondence Chicago
Record, which are covered with only
thin coating of mud and easily dissolve
upon the application of moisture. Then.
wien the mud Ia removed, he takes a
sharp knife and cuts the strips OF split
bamboo which serve for lath. That
easy little operation produces mole In
the wall large enough Tor a man to crawl
through, and can be performed Sd silently
that people sleeping In the house viii not
tie awakened.
The Portland daily press., 1899-11-03
And Prcsuted With 4 Thousand
Dollar Swerd.
Predicts Early Restora-
ton of Peace.
Says He Returns To Remain
Until End OF War.

kmporia kas.. Novsmbsr 2.-1hs ap-
preach Of the train Bearing home the Goth
regiment bis morning was announced By
the blowing of whistles ana ringing OF
bells. Schools and colleges were elcssd
aud business practically suspended. ser
eral thousand people going 10 the train.
In responss TO loud cries for . spsech.
Gen. Funston mounted the platform and
spike briefly.
Gen. Fanston said In regard 30 the re-
ported suit for libel against Arch bishop
Ireland that he did nos intend bringing
such action, but that he would push ths
suit against the san Frsnoisco Monitor.
Topeka. kaS. Novsmb~r a-1hs fret
seotion bearing companies A, and h
and l., reached here At ~. so p. IN. AS
the train stopped the vast multitude
crowded so Gloss that hardly room was
left for the soldiers 10 got OF. Fathers
and mothers pushed their way through
the crowd In frantic endeavor 20 "find
their boys" and soldiers tried 10 lind
friends. when General and Mrs Funston
alighted they were peltsd with huge bou-
q uets and taken 10 the Santa he dining
rooms where dinnei was served 90 the
soldiers.
Many Of them, however, were too b usy
trying TO lind friends. 10 want ans thing
TO eat
The second section arrived &s minutes
later and the scene was repeated.
IL was sitter o'clock when the parade
to the city began. The guard OF honor
for the boys OF the Goth loomprised the
civil war veterans. mem bers OF the M.
tionai guard and many OWL organiza-
tions. There were 81 bands In the parade
the performers numbe ring nearly 1000 mu.
sioinns. The parade route OF over miles
was mass Of cheering humanity. Gen.
Funston, with HIS wife, rode In the car.
riase Of honor. whils Col. Aetoalf and
Lieut.. Col. Little, took their appointed
stations at the head Of the regiment.
All received ovat'ons at every point along
the line. At tae 1t Is house, Uhief JUS
tlce Dott.r, In q brief speech introduced
Gen. J. X. Hudson who. on behalf Of the
people Of Kansas presented the beautiful
$1,000 sword TO Gan Funston.
In short speech OF acceptance Gen.
Funston said he prsdictei that In one
years time, the island u Luzon would
be as quiet as Massachusetts,
81 return TO Manila" said he, land
unless 1 get sick or disabled, / will not
return until the war IL over"
Col. MetoAlf followed Gen. Funston In
brief speech.
In the evening an elaborate banquet
was served In the new state library
rooms to thu soldiers and officers Of the
goth.
The day closed with the most magnih-
cent display Of fireworks ever ri ven In
the states history.
The Portland daily press., 1899-11-03

ohiidrsn survive her. fssd 8 Adams 81
Ruthven. lows. hslsn. wife 81 Daniel
knight Of this city. ans Aiice. The ~ife
Of q. 4. Resy. with vhou the sscs>ssd
lived. She alec leaves . half brother.
Mr.. t~orEs winsisw q Ncrth Adams.
Mess. formerly Of shis city. ana two half
listers. Mrs. 0ariand aud Mrk Lots sssv-
ems Of this sisy. MrA Adams was q
years Of age.
Mr.. John q. Partridge, formerly Of
this city. has rsturned homs after an se.
ssnoe az two years spsat In Cslifssn'a
and the Pacific slops
The Portland daily press., 1899-11-03
WESTBROOK.

weitbrook lodge. No. 81, K. of p, will
observe "homing night" next Tue sday
evening.
Mrs. Sarah Jane Adams died at her
home winslow's lane. Wednesday, as a
result of csnosr OF the stomach. Mrs.
Adams was the daughter Of the late
Amasa Winsiow. Her husband, Mr..
David Adams, died some years agn. Three
The Portland daily press., 1899-11-03

"What will your next political NOV
bes" inquired the energetic politician.
II don't think, :" said the defeated can
didate for congress, that there's going TO
be any, guess I'll stay home. Wash
ington Star
The Portland daily press., 1899-11-03
A Delieate Compliment.

.Ah, but you will get killed r she cried.
"No danger" he murmured. II bear
q charmed life."
By such little speeches are women won.
New York journal.
The Portland daily press., 1899-11-03
Bold announcement.

"She told me she wouldn't marry the
best man In the world
what did you sayr"
~ told her that didn't impugn my ell
gibility. "-Detroit Free Press.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-01-26

The papers are full of nc
counts of this and that associa-
ton being beaten by it's trusted
treasurer or secretary or presi'
dent and the last clause is;."He,
is about the last mau in the city
who would be suspected of do
ing anything dishonorable." OF
course he is, it is as Il general
thing only the eoody, goody
ones who have a chance to alb
scond or embezzle. large
anopntSA.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-01-26
At Havana.

Havana, jan, 21.-Thc SAM
tary inspection of Havana has
begun. The city is divided in
to 100 dist riots and Cuban doe
tors are assigned to each dis,
trict. The people wall be forced
to clean their houses and after
that a corps Of plumbers will
visit each district. 1t VIII be
the first time in the history Of
Havana that plumbers have
been acquainted with the inhab
itdntS.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-01-26

VIM. Sickles and family left
Monday night for WEIGH, l. r,
where they will make there fu,
ture home. The DEMOCRAT
wishes them prosperity and
happiness in their adopted
home.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-01-26

John Moss, Of Perry. a former
citizen of Monroe City was here
Thursday aud Friday on bust
ness, bat there was consider
able pleasure mixed up with il
as he met many friends who
were glad to see him.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-01-26

Gordon Crank, Il former typo
on the Monroe City News is now
associate editor and assistant
business manager of the Els
berry News. Mr.. Crank is
young and full Of energy and
as Il right bower to the editor
in-chief Cormick will make the
old paper get up and hump
itself.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-01-26

Seattle, Wash, Jan. GA
race against time from Seattle
to Dawson for purse of $4,000
began at midnight last night
When Richard Butler, Il wealthy
Klondiller started for Dawson
on the Steamer of Seattle. He
is, to make the trip in twenty.
five DAYS.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-01-26

a skull which has been in
DR.. Geo. L. Turner's Office for Il
number Of years, was found to
contain several pieces of gold
in the teeth.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-01-26
K. Prs Attention.

w. e. Webb. Grand Chancel,
Tor Of the knights of Pythias.
will be at their hall on Tuesday
evening, Jan. 81. All members
are requested to be present.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-01-26

VIM. G. Barger started for
East Tennessee Saturday morn
ing. When he returns he will
bring with him a train load.
NOR Or less, of Tennessee cat
tie.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-01-26
W. w. LOMGMIRE.
Loan and Abstract Lawyer.

Did You know that Missouri
was stepping into the first rank
as dairy state? Her products
at the Omaha Exposition took
first premium and the result
of the meeting of the State
Dairy Association at Brooktield
shows that she is growing.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-01-26
list o. LeileiS.

Remaining Uu.Isined in
At Monvo3 Cjty, NJ. on Jan.
VIM Cl&tli l&}; MAstcv VII, =. ,
ing, Mr., George. j, Lowlowi .Nrr '..,,
tie Lllth 2r.nll: James Moss: .,. '.,
gA'tlr; Miss Fannie Sppas., .s-,
Yea ,I2lyst3l; Joha Wheeler ("
II obtain any OF these letters D.
must saG advertised.
Up. PATTON, p. n..
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-01-26

Rev. Il. +. HiXson filled
appointments at Bethel, in
Rails county, Saturday and
Sunday for Rev. w. A. Bibb
who is engaged in a protracted
meeting at Cyrene, Pike Coun-
ty.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-01-26

Hannibal, Jan. 20-Charles
Hoover, OH plea of guilty to
the charge of forgery, was in
the Common Pleas Court to-day
sentenced by Judge Eby to five
years in the penitentiary. Chas.
Hoover was well known in this
city,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-01-26

Ladies clean your kid gloves
with Miller's GlOvine, for sale
only by J. j. Rogers, sole agent
for the famous Voltaire and
Virginia Kid gloves; all the
desirabl shades.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-01-26
Market Report.

Shipments over the Burlng.
ton Il. r. twenty two cars Of
stock and three cars of piling.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-01-26

Hon. J. II. Whitecotton is
not al eXpansionist if quoted
correctly. philippines is Il
good name" said Whitecotton,
we are for local self govern.
meut."
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-01-26

For Timothy. Glover and Dat
seed go to j. J.. Evan sat J. r.
Christians old stand.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-01-26

Henry Bannister and wife, of
near Stoutsville. visited rela
tiyes here yesterday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-01-26

Geo. Sidner made Il business
visit to the Gem City, Tuesday.
Thos. Ragsdale, Of near Paris,
was the guest Of relatives III
the city Tuesday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-01-26
-~F e. 49,. r. ..z" :.
Bronze Turkeys for sale.
J. b. SETTLE.

A. w. Combs, Of Clarence,
was attending TO business here
Monday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-01-26
For Sale.

A good upright piano; sweet
tone and has a light touch. APP
ply at A. Jaeger's Hardware
store.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-01-26

Mrs. A. y. Barr, OF Hannibal,
is the guest Of relatives aud
friends here this week.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-01-26
fMQMEY TOA0AM!

In auy amount desired from SOL to SlUOhI. on
Improved Farm Lands. | have an IN.
limi'cd amount To loan juStut this time. Now
Is the best time to get Low Hatcs and
Easy Terms. Loans closed on short no
UCG, Apply direct To
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-01-26

Frank McAllister, a promis
ing young attorney Of Paris,
was in this city Tuesday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-01-26

A little boy arrived at the
home of Mr.. Roseman Monday
night.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-01-26


a good piano for sale. App.
ply at a. Jaeger's
Richard ShacI,c}ford is IL
proud pa pa, it is a boy.
II you hear G. j. Holt you
Will want to hear him agrin.
G. J. Holt holds the attention.
Of his audience as few men can.
G. j. Holt is a captivating
Orator. Hear him tonight.
Look cut for an extra session,
OF Congress and extra bills to,
pay.
! The American zjnc trust has
been formed with a capital OF.
50, coo, 900.
Ben Wnach, OF Clapper, was,
shaking hands with old friends,
in this city Tuesday evening.
Seed Oats.
Northwestern White Seed,
Oats for sale at the Flour Mil.
The p. l.. Q. society will meet
with Mrs. DR.. Brown Saturday.
-
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-01-26

Egan has changed it from lie
direct to lie circumstantial. -
K. G. Times.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-01-26

J. L. Harp is happy this week,
on account of a little girl arriv-
ing at his home Wednesday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-01-26

Byron Dunlap, editor of the
Hunnewell Graphic and one of
the sprightly young men of the
State. was attending to bust
ness in the city Tuesday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-01-26

1t Is reported that the St.
Louis cats have contracted the
fashionable disease, gripp.
Next.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-01-26
Seed Oats.

Northwestern White Seed
Oats for sale at the Flour Mill.
Geo. Mudd and Bert Wood
were attending to business in
Woodland, Tuesday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-01-26

VIII ReGman was in the city
the first of the week stepping
high, on account Of Il bran new
girl at his house that arrived
Sunday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-01-26

Mrs. j. G. (MyrN Shaw, Of
Hannibal, was visiting her
mother, Mrs. D. G, Davenport,
the latter part Of last week.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-01-26

Gen. Ward says: The Cubaus
are an appreciative people and
quickly respond to kind or just
treatment and that they al
ready have great respect for
Americans.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-01-26

Mrs. A. w. Ely is visiting
her parents near Perry this
week.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-01-26

The Kansas City Times has
gone into the President making
business. 1t is trying to start
boom for Francis NJ. COckrell.
o we'll, it is long time between
now and the meeting of the
convention. Time enough for
the Times to spring half doz-
en- nominees.
The colOred children have
about filled Prof. Green W.
Vhompson's educational quar-
ters and are clamoring for more
benches. If the increase Of
acholars at the colored school
keeps up during this year as it
did last, there will have to be
an additional teacher detailed
for the work. There are now
"a students III the cramped
quarters.
A. A. Harlsins, of Centre, Mo.
has traded 81 acres of fine land
adjacent to Centre to Dr.. Geo.
L. Turner for the drug stock in
the room at the corner of Main
and Summer Streets. Mr..
Harkins has not decided wheth-
er he will move the stock to
another point or work it here.
The trade will not effect the
elegant new house opened by
the Turner Drug Co. under the
Opera House,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-01-26

S. y. Rohrer, Il realestate
agent Of lie Roy, Kan, spent
the first OF the week attending
to business in this city.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-01-26

For Sale BY
4, BOUI..
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Geo. Sidner made Il business
visit to the Gem City, Tuesday.
Thos. Ragsdale, Of near Paris,
was the guest Of relatives in
the city Tuesday.
Seed Oats.
Northwestern White Seed
Oats for sale at the Flour Mil.
Geo. Mudd and Bert Wood
were attending to business in
Woodland, Tuesday.
Mrs. A. w. Ely is visiting
her parents near Perry this
week.
Mrs. J. G. (Myra Shaw. Of
Hannibal, was visiting her
mother, Mrs. D. G.. Davenport,
the latter part Of last week.
Byron Dunlap, editor Of the
Hunnewell Graphic and one of
the sprightly young men of the
State. was attending to bust
ness in the city Tuesday.
VIII ReGman was in the city
the first of the week stepping
high, on account of Il bran new
girl at his house that arrived
Sunday.
Gen. Ward says: The Cubaus
are an appreciative people and
quickly respond to kind or just
treatment and that they al
ready have great respect for
Americans.
Havana, Jan. 19.-SmallpoX
has created a panic in the 161st
Indiana Regiment. There are
Is cases Of black smallpox, 3
deaths and 20 suspects in the
regiment.
War Committee, Alger Re
lief Committee, Evidence Sup.
pressing Comm ittee are the
names that will not impress for
eigners with American great
ness nor justice.
Maj. Gen. Merriam has relin.
pushed the command of the de-
partment of California, to as.
sumo command of the depart
ment of Colorado. Maj. Gen.
Shafter has assumed command
of the department of California.
Columbus Powers, formerly
a citizen of this county and a
brother OF j. w. Powers, of this
city, died at ElPasO, Tex, Sat
urday, of the dread disease con,
sumption.
Hannibal, Jan. 20--CharleS
Hoover, on plea of guilty to
the charge of forgery, was in
the Common Pleas Court to-day
sentenced by Judge Eby to five
years in the penitentiary. Chas.
Hoover was we'll known in this
! ritV
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-01-26

D. Herrick and wife, OF
Champaign, ILL.,, have been tie
guests Of James Christian and
Wile.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-01-26

G. j. Holt is captivating
Orator. Hear him tonight.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-01-26

Columbus Powers, formerly
a citizen of this county and a
brother Of j, w. Powers, of this
city, died at ElPaso, Tex, Sat.
urday, of the dread disease con.
sumption.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-01-26

Look cut for an extra session,
OF Congress and extra bills to,
pay.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-01-26

Havana, Jan. 19.-SmallpoX
has created a panic in the 16lst
Indiana Regiment. There are
Is cases Of black smallpox, 2
deaths and 20 suspects in the
regiment.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-01-26

. The City of Havana is head
over heels in debt. Her bonded
mortgages amount to $4,000, q
600.