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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-10-26
GUARD AGAINST SMALLPOX

There was another case of
smallpox reported at Paris yes.
terday afternoon. That makes
four cases now in our afflicted
sister city. We deeply sympa.
thiEe with Paris but as it would
not in the least benefit that city
for us to get the dreadful dis.
ease here our citizen feel that
STRICT quarantine against
Paris is only for the genera
good of our people and is not
unjust to Paris. One case here
would injure Monroe City more
than the entire term of Circuit
Court will benefit the county.
If we get. the disease at tins
time of the year it will be hard
to stamp it out before spring.
Hence, we should exercise great
care to prevent it being brought
here. There are no small pox
immunes where clothing is not
changed. ssiN
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-10-26
SMALLPOX.

The following special dis.
patch appeared in Tuesdays
be.Democrat:
Paris, Mo-, October 23.-The
regular October term of the
Monroe county circuit court
met at Paris this afternoon
with 200 civil cases ON the dock
ct. The alarming reports in
regard to the prevalence of
smallpox at Paris caused most
of the litigants and witnesses S
and several OF the jurors to re-
main away from court. Judge
Eby had been petitioned by
many of them to adjourn court
and in order to satisfy himse If
as to the true conditions at
Paris, he spent all the morning
making a personal investiga-
tion. When court convened to-
day the Judge announced tha
only two cases of smallpox
could be found in Paris, and
the local quarantine was so rig
id that people attending court
could be in no possible danger.
He also announced that cour t
would continue in session for
three weeks, and that attach
ments would be issued for wit
nesses who failed to appear af.
ter this week. The grand jury
was empaneled at . O'CLOCK and
spent the rest of the afternoon
investigating the charge of mur.
der against Alexander Jester.
The investigation will be finisiI-
ed Tuesday mouning.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-10-26
NEW HOTEL.

There is project on foot to
build a first class hotel ON North
Main ST.. If built it will occu,
py the, lots between the Variety
Store and the Alley on the
North.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-10-26

The work ON .he new long
distance telephone line between
Hannibal and Kansas City,
which is now IN progress of
construction, will not be com.
pleted before next summer. A
large force of men who started
on the extreme west end of the
line will build east as far as
Brookteld this fall. Shelbina
is the objective point of the
Hannibal force of thirty.eight
workmen who have gotten as
far as Monroe City. The bal,
ance of the line from Shelbina
to Brooktield will be built next
spring. When this new line to
Kansas City is finished, Hanni.
bal will have a total of seven
hong distance telephone circuits
leading into the city.-Hanni.
bal Journal.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-10-26

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The many friends of William
T. Greeves will sympathize
with him in his hour of trouble.
His son Homer died' Monday
Oct. 10, 1899. hfr. Greeves is
now livingat Poplar Bluff and
has many friends here. The
following is from a Poplar
Bluff newspa per: The funeral
OF Homer Greeves. 14.yeir old
son of w. Il. Greeves. who died
of spinal meningitis on Monday
was buried yesterday afternoon
at 2 o'clock, from the family
residence on North Main street.
Deceased took suddenly ill last
Saturday and gradually grew
worse until he died. He was
studious lad at school; bright
and orderly, and will be missed
by his playmates.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-10-26
STATE ELECTIONS.

Elections will be held next
month in 12 States. More than
usual Importance attaches to
these elections because of the
profound and widespread in
terest in National issues, which,
this year, enter into, and in
some States, overshadow local
questions.
This is especially noticeable
in Ohio, Kentucky and Massa.
chusetts. State officers are to
be chosen in these States, but
except in Kentucky, where the
personality of the Democra tic
gubernatorial candidate seems
to he hot issue, the questions
OF Imperialism and the Admin.
istration's colonial policy are
most in the public mind. In
Ohio the Presidents friends are
making a desperate fight to
save him from rebuke in his own
home. In Nebraska, where a
Supreme Judge is to be chosen,
Mr.. Bryan is making strenuous
efforts to secure the approval
OF his State in his campaign
against the Mckinley policies.
The result in these two States
may tie taken as Indications of
public sentiment on National,
rather than local, affairs.
State officers are to be elect.
ed in Maryland and Mississippi.
The result in Mississippi is, of
course, a foregoue conclusion.
Maryland would be safely Demo.
cratic were it not'for factiunal
fights which endanger the tick
et.b A State Treasurer and two
Supreme Court Judges will be
elected in Pennsylvania, where
the. Republicans are sure of vic.
tory; in New York. members of
the Assembly and one Congress,
man, in New Jersey a Legislat
ure and III South Dakota a Su.
prems Judge. In Virginia a
Legislature will be elected,
which will elect a successor fo
United States Senator Martin.
New York, members of the AS
sembly and and Congress-In
Kentucky also a United States
Senator is to be chosen by the
Legislature elected next month.
I-Post-Dispatch.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-10-26
WAR NEWS.

y
the capitol of Bechuanaland.
has Surrendered to the Beers.
The British claim the town fell
through the treachery of Dutch
residents. AS strategic point,
Vryburg is chiefly important be.
cause it is situated on the rail
way between Mafeking and
Kimberly. Rumors of a Boer
disaster at Mafeking are cabled
from Cape Town. The story is
the Beers were lured into the
midst of lyddite mine which had
been laid for defense of town
and that 1900 of them were kill.
ed by the explosions. Three
hundred wounded burshers who
were shot in the assaults ON
Mafeking have arrived at JoIn.
nesbuIg. London, Oct. 2t.-
The first real battle of the
Transvaal has been fought near
Glenco. sou Dutch bit the dust
while $50 Englishmen were laid
low. There is little change at
Vryburg aud Kimberly. The
paramount chief of the Basutos
has asked permission to assem-.
BILE the other Basustos chiefs
with a view to invite them to
pledge loyalty to the Queen.
Of the killed ON the English
side 25 per cent were officers
Cape Town, Oct. 90, 10 p. IN.
"A dispatch has just arrived
announcing that the Beers are
Smelling Dundee, east of Glen.
coe, at long range. but their
fire is ineffective.
Glencoe was attacked yester.
day by the Boer main northern
COLUMN. Our forces are In.
trenched in a good position.
The situation there is not yet
fully cleared up.
1T is believed that tie railway
between Ladysmith and Glen.
coe has been repaired.
Schiel, a former German OH
Ger, who was leading a section
of the Beers in the engagement
at Elandslaagte. was taken
prisoner.
General Yule has abandoned
Dundee and Glencoe.
General White attacked a
Free State iorce seven miles
OUT of Ladysmith to protect
General Yule's retreat.
White and Yule have joined
forces just outside of Lady.
smith. Thus united they will
try to meet the Transvaal force,
coming from the north, and the
Free State force, coming IRON
the west; Separately.
Heavy battles are expected
in Natal within the next two
days.
MAFAKINGs KIMBERLEY NEWS.
AdEices from Mafeking indi.
cate that the defense of that
town had not been penetrated
as late as October 20.
1t is reported that General
Cronje has abandoned his effort
to take Mafeking. and is march.
ing through Beehuanaland to-
ward Kimberley.
Kimberley is reported main.
tanning its defense.
GENERAL SITUATION.
i. News at Cape Town is that
] General Symons's condition is
improving.
President Steyn of the Free
State has issued proclamation
annexing territory north of the
4 Vaal River, inclsdings the dia.
mDnd mines ar Kimharlny
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-10-27
To The Publ,c

Have your life insured with the Home
Friendly Life Insurance Company. of
Baltimore. Md, the promptest and quick
est paying insurance company in exist
ance.
George A. Chase. Esq, President. B. l..
Talley. Esq, Secretary.
Gentlemen:-My sincere thanks for the
prompt and quick paying of the death
claim of my niece, Louisa Lloyd, who
died on Sunday. October 22nd, 1899.
and on Monday, October 23rd, 1899. the
claim of $4,000 was paid to me by your
superintendent, H. Vorsteg. | only had
paid into the Home Friendly Company
$3.50 by weekly payments of 10 cents
per week. Therefore l recommend to
all of my friends and also to the public
who want insurance to insure with the
Home Friendly. the best. only keep up
your dues.
Respectfully yours,
DANIEL BRIcE, (Uncle.)
For all information any one can please
call at the Office on Maryland avenue,
near State Circle. Agents wanted.
H. VoRsrEG, Supt.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-10-27

The success that has attended our past
efforts to gain and maintain the attention,
confidence and appreciation of the public
has served to infuse into our system
boundless energy and courage to creep
along our well-chosen lines. And great
strides we are making. Not many days
ago you were told that Goodman started
out on his Fall Bargain hunting tour.
He did it and succeeded Years Of study
and experience, constant attention to
business, knowledge OF every nook and
corner in the manufacturing and whole
sale circles OF Baltimore and New York,
and last, but not least. the powerful cash
buying system formed the grand combi-
nation that stood by him on this occasion
in securing First-class Merchandise at
practically his own prices. During his
recent journey to New York and Balti-
more. Goodman gobbled up the surplus
stocks Of needy and pinched manufac-
turers. amounting to thousands of dollars,
at about soc. on the dollar of the manu-
facturer's prices. Now comes your turn
Here's your opportunity. All those bar
gains are brought together under one
roof, presenting rare shopping opportu-
mites. A great stock of CLOTHING,
SHOES. HATS and FURNISHINGS,
is now being offered to you at about soc.
on the dollar of the usual retailers
prices, and so they 60.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-10-27
Deafness cannot Be Cured

by localapplications, as they cannotreach
the diseased portion of the ear. There
is only one way to cure deafness, and
that is by constitutional remedies.
Deafness is caused by an intiamed con-
dition of the mucous lining of the Eu-
stachian Tube. When this tube gets in
famed you have rumbling sound or
imperfect hearing, and when it is entire
ly closed deafness is the result, and un-
less the inflammation can be taken out
and this tube restored to It's normal con-
dition, hearing will be destroyed forever;
nine cases out Of ten are caused by Ca.
tarrh, which is nothing but an infiamed
condition of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars
for any case of Deafness (caused by Ca
tarrh) that cannot be cured by Halls Ca
tarrh Cure. Send for circulars, free.
Address +. CHENEY q co
Toledo Ohio.
Sold by Druggists. Toe.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-10-27
A, The Opera House Tonight.

1.-THE Prodigal Father with Lynn
Welcher will be seen at the Opera House
tonight. 1t is said to be one of the
funniest farce comedies that has ever
been played in this city for years. The
company is composed Of exceptionally
bright and progressing people, every
one an artist in his way. The play has
Just enough Of plot to remind one of what
was going on after some interpoltion had
been finished. The brightest, cleanest
specialties. catchiest music, richest wit
ticisms and most ridiculous eccentricities
go to make up the fun in 1.-THE Prodigal
Father" Such jolly people in the cast
as John F. Clark. ]. c. Dixon, Barrow
Sisters. Logan Williams. Fanny Temple
and Lynn Welcher. With such COM
bination and play Of sterling merits. no
wonder at the interest being manifested.
Press Clipping.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-10-27
QUALITY AND NEWS.
Fame And Excellence Are Determining
Factors In Successful Desei-
opment.


In presenting interesting phases Of
scientific and economic problems. high
class newspapers frequently give infoTma-
ton of as great value in their advertising
columns as in those devoted to the publi-
cation OF the principal events OF the day
and when the fame of product Is ex-
tended beyond its natural limits into for
eign lands. and large demand created
throughout Great Britain and her Colo
mics and the principal sea-ports and cities
OF Europe, Asia and Africa, II becomes a
pleasant duty TO note the fact and to tell
Of the points OF excellence on which so
great a success is based.
We refer to the now world-famed laxa-
tive remedy. Syrup of Figs. the product
of the California Fig Syrup Company
The merits of this well-known excellent
laxative were first made known TO the
world through the medical journals and
newspapers Of the United States: and is
one OF the distinct achievements of the
press. II is now well known that Syrup
Of Figs is an ethical proprietary remedy.
approved by the most eminent physicians
everywhere, because it is simple and eff
fective, yet pleasant to the taste and &C
ceptable to the system, and not only
promp, in its beneficial effects. but also
wholly free from any unpleasant after
effects. Ii is frequently referred to as
the remedy Of the healthy. because 1t is
used by people who enjoy good health
and who live well and feel well and are
well informed on all subjects generally,
including laxatives. In order to get this
beneficial effects, it is necessary to gel
the genuine Syrup Of Figs. which is
manufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Company only.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-10-27
Clothing.

Mems Serviceable Suits. well
made, of heavy material, usu-
ally retailed for 5000, our offer
on several lots at. ....S So 80
Mems $1,000 All Wool Suits, in
Black and Plaid Cheviots and
Cassimeres. with round or square
coats. Single and Double Breast
ed, your choice at. ..... So so
Mems Tailor-made Dress Suits.
made of high grade I8-ounce
Clay Worsteds, also exquisite
Scotch, Plaid and Checked
Cheviots and Cassimeres, worth
up to $500, large assortment
to choose from. 81 SO
Mems Fine Covert Cloth Top
Coats. worth $40. 90. special offer
Mems good Working Pants. at75c
ana. ................. SSC
Mems Fine Dress Pants, including
values up to 81. 90, to GO at $3.50,
SI.75, $I.oS, s2.25 and. 81 rs
Boys Knee Pants, good wear, at
loo., 25c. and. ............. 4Sc
Boys Vestee Suits, sizes to 3
years, at oSc., $I.25 anc. 81 As
Boys Astrakan Refers. just the
thing for winter school days, at
o5c., $I.25 and. ..........S 81 40
Still finer ones for large boys at
$I.75 and. D.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-10-27

Which leaves Chicago at g. 90 p. M.
daily, via the Chicago, Union Pacific &
Northwestern Line. was shortened to ar
rive in San Francisco at s IS in the af-
ternoon of the third day, instead of $3.50
p. M, as at present. This train will have
two modern double drawing-room Sleep
ing cars through from Chicago TO San
Francisco without change, besides a
through buffet smoking and library Car
with barber, and will also have through
sleeping car accommodations to Los An
giles. All meals Ia carte in DINING
cars.
Eastbound: THE Overland Limited,
will leave San Francisco at 500 a. M,
arriving in Chicago at g. 80 the morning OF
the third day, with the same elegant
equipmen, and through service. There
will also be free reclining chair cars be-
tween Chicago and Ogden, Utah. in both
directions.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-10-27
A Thousand tongues.

Could not express the rapture OF Annie
E. Springer, of II75 Howard ST.. Phila-
delphia. Pa, when she found that DIR.
Kings New Discovery for consumption
had completely cured her of a hacking
cough that for many years had made
life burden. All other remedies and
doctors could give me no help. but she
says of this royal Cure-"It soon re-
moved the pain in my chest and can
now sleep soundly. something can scarce
ly remember doing before. feel like
sounding its praise throughout the uni
verse;" So will everyone who tries DIR.
Kings New Discovery for any trouble
of the Throat. Chest or Lungs. Price
50 cents and $I.oc Trial bottles free at
Feldmeyer Bros. City Drug Store, every
bottle guaranteed.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-10-27
CAPITAL JoTTINGs

Picked Up Here and There by Our Ubiqui-
tous Reporters.
A number OF cadets were before the
grand jury to-day.
"A very pleasant dance was given at
the Assembly Rooms last night by num-
Der OF our young men.
III all the worlds stage some OF the
actors ought to be stage drivers.
Strong drink and banana skins have
caused the downfall Of many good
man.
The larger a woman's mouth is the
better able she should be to hold her
tongue.
An amorous swain of Manayunk
says that miss is as good as mile OF
misters.
Women may be fond of bargain
counters. but you don I catch them TAX
ing a man who is reduced.
Enthusiastically used to be a
sailor. | understand" Slobbs-"Yes;
that how he learned to spar"
-Hoax-"Your cold seems worse. .
Joax-."Yes; went to see doctor this
morning and coughed up two dollars"
-Sillicus-"Some men seem to live
easy lives without workinR?" Cynicus
-"Humph! Any of them try to work
your"
When the father of twins looks back
upon his own childhood it's hard to con-
vince him that the world is not degenerat-
ing.
Rain and colder weather is predicted
for tomorrow.
The extreme mild weather has caus-
ed drop in the prices OF oysters.
Most of our fish dealers have to de-
pend upon Baltimore for their fish sup
ply, they have become so scarce in our
waters.
The frame for the shirt factory is
now up, and the machinery is being put
in.
Large posters are up announcing a
grand democratic rally at the Opera
House on Monday night next, at which
Hon. John Walter Smith, candidate for
Governor. and other prominent speakers.
including, Hon. Isidor Rayner. will
address the meeting.
John Lloyd Waggaman, Esq, re-
publican candidate for State Senator for
Anne Arundel, has opened his head
quarters at Hotel Maryland.
From Hong Kong to New York
with Admiral Dewey" was the title of an
illustrated lecture at the Y. M. c. A.
Hall last night.
Clarence Giffin, arrested by Officer
Mace charged with forgery in Baltimore.
was not the man wanted and was dis
charged.
The heirs Of Mrs. Matilda Hopkins
have sold their farm in the second dis
trict of Anne Arundel county. to Mr..
Nils Sahlim. Of Baltimore.
The High School football team will
play St. Johns Preparatory School to-
morrow at 10. 90 at College Park.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-10-27
Cadets We. Lafayette.

In preparation for tomorrow's game
with Lafayette the eleven was lined up
yesterday afternoon against the scrub"
for two halves of twenty minutes each.
The "scrub" used formations such as it
is expected the visitors will use, and the
Varsity was instructed in methods of
stopping these plays. The plays that
will be used mostly by the Cadets were
gone over carefully. and each man was
shown the exact part he must take.
Several new men played on the team in
place of those laid off on account of in
juries.
II is certain that at least two of the
players who faced the Pennsylvania
State College last Saturday will be una
BILE to line up against Lafayette. Examin-
ations are interfering with practice a
good deal just now.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-10-27
Three Doctors in Consultation.
(From BENJAMIN Franklin.

From Benjamin FRANKLIN.
when you are sick, what you like
best is to be chosen for medicine in
the first place; what experience tells you
is best. to be chosen in the second place
what reason Ii. e.. Theory says is best
is to be chosen in the last place. But if
you can get DIR. Inclination, DIR. Expert
ence and DIR. Reason to hold consulta-
ton together. they will give you the best
advice that can be taken.
When you have bad cold DIR. Incli-
nation would recommend Chamberlain S
Cough Remedy because it is pleasant
and safe to take DIR. Experience would
recommend it because it never fails to
effect a speedy and permanent cure.
DIR. Reason would recommend it be-
cause it is prepared on scientific princi-
Piles, and acts on natures plan in reliev-
ing the lungs. opening the secretions and
restoring the system to a natural and
healthy condition. For sale by Field
meyer Bros. City Drug Store.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-10-27
Robbed the Grave.

A startling incident. of which Mr..
John Oliver. of Philadelphia. was the
subject. is narrated by him as follows;
al was in a most dreadful condition.
My skin was almost yellow. eyes sunken.
tongue coated. pain continually in back
and sides. no appetite-gradually grow
ing weaker day by day. Three physi-
clans had given me up. Fortunately. a
friend advised trying Electric Bitters;
and to my great JOY and surprise. the
first bottle made decided improvement.
continued their use for three weeks.
and am now well man. know they
saved my life, and robbed the grave of
another victim. No one should fail
try them. Only 80 cents. guaranteed.
at Feldmeyer Bros. City Drug Store.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-10-27
NAVAL ACADEMY GIFT.
Valuable Books on Electricity Present
ed by Graduates.

The library of the Naval Academy is
to be enriched by the presentation Of a
collection of books on electricity and cog
nate subjects which far surpasses any
other similar collection in this country.
The givers are three residents Of New
York city who were graduated from the
Academy and who left the navy and be-
came prominent in civil life. They are
Park Benjamin. class of 81; Robert M.
Thompson, class of SO, and Edward J..
Berwind. class Of 60. The gift is ten
dered in recognition Their Indebtedness
to the institution which educated them
and as memorial of their classes.
The collection comprises 1900 books.
many of the fifteenth. sixteenth. seven
teenth and eighteenth centuries. and in
cludes about every original treatise re-
lating to the subject OF electrical science
ever published. Fifteen years have been
partially devoted TO completing the col
lection and its value is known through
OUT the world.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-10-27
Judge Reven on Attached Witnesses

A witness who had been summon
ed before the Anne Arundel grand jury
in a case and did not appear was brought
here Yesterday on an attachment. His
excuse was that at the time he was want
ed in Annapolis he was serving on a
special panel in the court Of Common
Pleas, Baltimore. He was accompanied
here by Deputy George w. Mecasler.
who stated that in Baltimore city it was
customary to give summons for witness
to the police TO serve. Judge Revell said
he did not wish to criticise the method
in Baltimore. but in Anne Arundel sum-
monses are served personally by the of
fcer to whom they are intrusted. The
witness. Mr.. Griffin. was sent before the
grand jury, and il was said he was sum-
moned in poolselling case at Brooklyn.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-10-27
Mems Underwear.

Shirts and Drawers, White and
Gray Merino, usually sold at CSC.
and 45c., our special price. 25c
Mems Fleece Lined Shirts and
Drawers, marked elsewhere soc.
as bargain, our price for all
you want of them each at. 1850. 39c
Mems Extra Heavy Shirts and
Drawers. fleece lined and double
front and back. at only, EACH. 4Sc
Mems Top Shirts, in all styles at
special bargain prices.
Ladies' Underwear at I5c. and. Csc
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-10-27
improvements Being Made.

An additional story is being added to
the back building OF the restaurant Of
Mrs. James Bond. corner State Circle
and Francis street.
The old school building on Green street
is undergoing thorough change as an
annex to the public school building.