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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-05-11
A BRUTE.

Last Thursday saddle col
ored brute by the name. of A.
Williams went to the home OF
Dee AllenSworth near Moody
Station in Marion County and
assaulted and attempted to rape
her but she fought the liend off.
He choked and bruised Mrs. AL
lensworth horribly. The negro
is about 20 years oid and when
nothing but boy was sent to
prison for assaulting an old ne
gress. Most of the men in east
Marion, black as well as white,
are looking for him and if they
find him before the officers of
the law does, the county will
be saved a heavy bill and the
eastern press given something
to write about.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-05-11
Exchanges Please Copy.

The state auditors, report
shows that the banner Demo
cratic county of the most popu-
lous Democratic state in the
Union-Monroe county, state of
Observation-Disclosures but two
saloons. The man who said
that whiskey makes Democrats
is a poorly qualified liar. Mex
leo lntelligenCer,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-05-11

Big jolly Landy Whitamore,
deputy sheriff of the Little
Kingdom, came in from New
London and was circulating
among his many friends in the
city Saturday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-05-11

r.. Manning Walker and A.
Jaeger Sr. have been drawn as
Petit Jurors in the U. S. Court
which convenes in Hannibal
Monday, May %
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-05-11
Privilege to Shoot FilipinoS.

Washington, D. c., May s.
William Wilson, former Chair
man of the Ways and Means
Committee, and Postmaster
General under Cleveland's last
Administration, has given a
new and novel illustration of
expansion and the existing
Philippine situation.
John r. Proctor, President of
the Civil Service Commission,
and an ardent eXpansionist. was
arguing to a group of friends in
a fashionable club on the
beauties and necessities of
colonial development. He had
silenced all his opponents,
when Mr.. Wilson. who was one
of the party, said:
Proctor, your views on ex-
pansion remind me of a friend
over in England. He invited
me to visit him at his country
seat and | went. He had
splendid place of $50 acres.
He pointed out all the advant-
ages of location ard scenery.
saying that for an annual rental
or $500 he obtained his residence
and in addition was entitled to
shooting privileges on 100
acres of adjoining land. 1t
was his right to go on this ad-
jacent territory and kill what
ever game might he desired,
That seems to be the situa.
, ton in the Philippines. We
bought from Spain the city and
bay of Manila, and at the same
time acquired shooting privi-
leges in the entire archipelago.
State Senator w, S. Nc
Cliutic of Monroe County, is a
candidate for Lieutenant
Governor in 1900 He has been
a member of the Senate since
1898, and for some years
previous a member of the House.
He is a farmer, and we'll fixed
J financially. He will make a
good presiding officer as his
long experience in the legisla
ture has trained him thoroughly
in parliamentary usages.
| DIR. A. n, ElV has rented the
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-05-11

Denver, Colo, May Gov.
Thomas has announced that
within a few days, if President
Mckinley and the Secy. of War
continue to ignore his communi
cations on the subject of the re-
turn of the Colorado regiment
from the Philippines, he will
take steps with a view Of secur-
ing the immediate recall of the
troops. That makes the fourth
Governor who insists that the
Spanish war is over and the
volunteers must be permitted to
return home.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-05-11

Elder H. F. Davis and wife
came up from ST. Louis Thurs
day to visit her parents, Har-
rison Cary and wife.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-05-11

Dr. A. e. Ely has rented the
Office rooms over the Boulware
g. Son shoe store and will open
Dental Parlors as soon as they
are completed,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-05-11

R. s. McClintic, of Hannibal,
spent Sunday near the city with
his parents, Hon. w, S. McClin-
tic and wife.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-05-11
Quit Kissing.

Col, r. E. Lear attended the
regular meeting of the Board of
Curators of the Girls Industrial
Home at Chillicothe Thursday.
Poor old man A. G. Vaudiver,
has quit kissing the girls and
trotting them on his knee, and
now when he gets Sick. his wife
and not the dear creatures"
will have to nurse him, for he
resigned and the resignation
was accepted, The position
has been rendered a lady. and
if she accepts the Home will
then be under the management
of women.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-05-11

R. A. Ogle came up from st.
Louis Saturday and spent Sun
day in the city with friends and
relatives.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-05-11

Miss Katherine Madden left
for Lakenan Saturday to spend
several days with relatives and
friends.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-05-11

j. Art Nelson shipped a fine
bitch and two beautiful pups
Friday. to his friends Bob Smi-
ley and Ed DeGaris of Hannibal.
Harry Scheetz came up from
Palmyra Friday to look after
his real estate interests in this
city. Two coats of paint on
the New Monroe would change
its appearance greatly, but as
he has made several expensive
improvements it may have to
wait awhile.
Advance Lodge No. 5, A. F.
& A. M. of Monroe City. Mo.
Samuel Johnson. w. M; Joe
Pickett, S. W.; VIM. Tompklns.
B. W.; Thos. Cord, Treas;
Frank Johnson, Secy,; AL Pick,
EFT. S. D Thos. Topp. J. D.;
Ruins Gibson, Tyler; Geo
Woods, Sr. Steward; Dock Jor-
don Jr. Steward.
The above officers were elect
ed May >.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-05-11

The City has put down good
walk in front of its property on
Winter Street at the mineral
we'll
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-05-11

r. A. Cleek, prosecuting
atty. of Shelby County, was in
the city with friends Saturday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-05-11

Saturday, John Green report
ed having 40 acres of corn up
and 20 of it plowed over; Chas.
Bush had thirty up and plowed
over; Marion Nolen, 20 up and
in good shape, and Frank
Hagan 80 up and ~ plowed
over once. For starter that
beats last year bad.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-05-11

Edward Hibbard, of England,
is visiting relatives near this
city.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-05-11

For delicious Ice Cream go to
the Christians Cafe,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-05-11

Mrs. r, V, Sullivan is visit
ing her daughter, Mrs, j. Will
Evans, of Jefferson City,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-05-11
Albert Montgomery spent the
first of the week in Hannibal.

Miss Mollie Elliott is spend
ing the week with Hannibal
relatives.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-05-11

w, Il. p. Jackson thinks that
the lawyers are like the Meth,
odist preachers in one respect.
When the quarterly meeting
comes the parsons get their
money and when court comes
the lawyers, get theirs and the
more of the quarterly meetings
and more frequent the court the
better for the parson and the
lawyer. But TO be frank it is
the irst time we ever heard of
tine parsou aud the lawyers be.
ing placed in the same boat.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-05-11

For Cow Pasture apply to
E. S. STODDARD.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-05-11

Mrs. James K. Ely was visit
ing her mother in New London
the latter part Of the week.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-05-11

Mrs. Mamie Theioff, of Hun
newell, was in the city with
relatives the latter part of the
week.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-05-11

For fresh dry goods go to
MISS TUDIE SWINKEY.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-05-11

The city was filled with PEG
pie Saturday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-05-11

The city was filled with PEG
pie Saturday.
For fresh dry goods go to
MISS TUDIE SwINKEY.
Edward Hubbard, of England,
is visiting relatives near this
city.
r. A. Cleek, prosecuting
atty. of Shelby County, was in
the city with friends Saturday.
For Cow Pasture apply to
E. S. STODDARD.
Mrs. James K. Ely was visit
ing her mother in New London
the latter part of the week,
Buchanan Bros. sold to Ed
Worland ID head of mules for
$1,000.
S. B. Gilliland was attending
to business at the Gem City,
Saturday.
U. j. Davis and accomplish
ed daughter, of near Emden,
were shopping in the city
Thursday.
Mrs. Mamie Theioff, of Hun
newell, was in the city with
relatives the latter part of the
week.
The City has put down good
walk in front of its property on
Winter Street at the mineral
we'll.
For delicious Ice Cream go to
the Christians Cafe, =
r. A, Ogle came up from ST.
J;OI1ic SATURDAY. and Snaut Sun
The age-herald., 1899-07-21
COL. M. K. CLEMENTS
He is Not Candidate for Governor-An
 Erroneous Announcement

Athens, July 2O.-(Special.)-Th report sent out to the daily papers from Decatur to the effect that Colonel Merritt K. Clem- ents, president of the agricultural school in this place, was a candidate for governor, is an error and was without foundation, further than the fact that Congressman N. M. Clements, of Tuscaloosa, was here in the interest of his candidacy last week and was interviewed by correspondent in the Decaturs who got the men confused, and sent out the report that the popular school president was a candidate.
 The seventh annual session of the Lime stone Sunday School association which has been in session at Cambridge for the past two days has finished its labors and ad- journed by electing the following officers for the ensuing year: President, D. J. Rus sell; secretary, R. N. Cartwright; assist ant secretary, Miss Marie Cartwright; treasurer, w. Y. Haggard.
 MT w. Thomas Sanders left last night for trip through Novia Scotia, on pleas ure and business trip. He is a distin- guished member of the Alabama bar, and his business in that section is partly on legal and partly on business pleasure. He went by way of Norfolk and Boston.
The age-herald., 1899-07-21
EXCURSION TO MOBILE.
S3.0O Round Trip.

A special train consisting of the best coaches will leave the union passenger sta- tion Saturday night, July 22, for Mobile, Ala. arriving in Mobile about 52O Sunday morning. Returning, train will leave Mo- bile promptly at p. m. Monday, July "A. The remarkably low rate of $3 has been made for the round trip. Separate coaches will be provided for both white and colored people with baggage car in middle to di- vide the crowd. Perfect order will be maintained, as special officers of the rail- road company will be along to look after that part. Arrangements have been made for outings on the gulf at Mobile, trips can be made to Fort Morgan, Point Clear and many other points of great interest for a very small extra cost.
 Parties desiring to go Montgomery can do on this train al the low rate of S1 50 for the round trip, remaining in Montgomery all day Sunday and Monday. For further information regarding this excursion, call on or address any agent of the Louisville and Nashville railroad or union ticket of flee.
 There will be an excursion from Mobile to Birmingham and return. leaving Mobile Sat- urday night, 10:30 p. m.. July 29. $3.O0 round trip. Parties desiring to stay in Mobile a whole week can do so at the very low rate of $600 for the round trip.
The age-herald., 1899-07-21
PRATT CITY
Saturday.

Pratt City, July 20.-(Special.)-M Hudnall is spending a few days in the city of Decatur.
 MT. Wheeler, of the firm of Hood & Wheeler, of Birming giham, paid Pratt City a flying business trip today.
 The mayors court has been doing rather Q fine business for this time in the month.
 The Krebbs Lumber company is making some improvements in their yard at this place.
 Sam Foley, tho prominent undertaken of this place, was quietly welded to Mrs. Mattie Lambert, of this city, last night The affair was quite a surprise to MT. Fo- ley's many friends. The ceremony was performed by Rev. H. s. Hamilton, of the M. b. church. The many friends of the happy couple wish them a long and pros- porous life.
 J. J. Adams has disposed of his stock of groceries on the south side.
 The lady members of the Tuesday Even- ing club are requested to meet at the resi- dence of Mrs. Job Goings next Monday afternoon for the purpose of arranging for the picnic on the 27th.
 ohm Powell and family will move to Pa los shortly.
The age-herald., 1899-07-21

erection of large twd-story brick business house on Bank street
 Hon. N. N Clements of Tuscaloosa, wis., tied friends here this week. He stated that he was a candidate for governor of Ala bama.
 An electric fire alarm system is among the improvements soon to be made by the city councils of the Twin Cities.
 The dry goods store of c. Collins, in East Decatur, was burglarlzed last night MT. Collins heard the robbers in his store and slipped around with his shot gun, getting into the store through the front door which they left open He discovered two negro men, one of which ran for the front door. while the other ran out the back He fired first at the one who went to the front. The latter jumped through a glass door as MT. Collins fired on him, and either he was badly cut on the glass MT. Collins shot took effect, as he bled profusely. The rob bers only got away with $10, but left $s5 and pistol on a counter, which was taken from one of the cash drawers. MT. Collins telegraphed for blood hounds, which will arrive here at o'clock from Chattanooga. A strong effort will be made to capture the burglars.
The age-herald., 1899-07-21
AT THE CHAU fAUQUA
United States Unsuitable in Acquiring
 Philippines According to Debate

Talladega, July 2o.-(specal)-After the captivating strains of the band the college contest was called, the debate being upon the subject: Resolved, That the United States should not have acquired the Phil ippines.'
 Affirmative: State University, represented by Coleman, of Geneva; Eppes, of East Lake represented Howard Negative: Thomas McAdory, Auburn; and Dobbs, of the Southern University. The judges were announced as H. Sheffey Roller, Isabelle college, Talladega; Dr. oscar Brown, of Louisville, Ky, and Mrs. s. F. II. Tar rant, of Montgomery. As each contestant delivered his oration there were cheers and yells from the partisans of each side, col lege eolors futtering every breast, para sols, bicycles, vehicles, hogs and horses be- ing decorated in college colors, and the col lege yells rang through the hall. At in the afternoon the judges declared the neg ative side victorious, and delivered the first medal to McAdory, of Auburn, as the leader of that side. But as an aftermath he presented Coleman of the State Univer- sfty, with a gold badge appropriately in- scribed for the best single speech of the de- bate.
 In the afternoon the Kentucky Co1onels composed of Warren B. Meeks, first tenor; Edward s. Fogg, second tenor; II. Oscar Browne, baritone, and A. D. Flora, basso profundo, delivered most delightful pro- gramme.
 At the opening of the evening entertain ment Manager Vandiver gave a short and forcible talk to the vast audience in regard to holding the Chautauqua next year, and called a meeting of those interested for Friday morning to determine what steps gave tie quartette, "Baa! Baa! Black Sheep and upon their recall sung "Suawa- nee River" One would never tire of lis- tening to them.
 MT Leftwich began his programme with several short negro dialect stories, the best of which was the Mule Race" His comic song, "I Am Ten Thousand Years Old" was bowling success, the audience cheer ing, whistling and waiving handkercniefs for fully five minutes. In his second part his best number was his solo, Home of the Soul" which brought tears to the eyes of many of the audience "1lhe Court Room negro dialect story of Uncle Sam's plea of guilty was a happy hit. He closed with a solo, Just in the Same Old Way" Mr. Leftwdch not only pleased his audience, but absolutely captivated them.
The age-herald., 1899-07-21
DECATUR.
A. E. Weekes Falls Overheard from the
 Steamer Joe Wheeler

Decatur, July 2o--(Special.)-Last even ing at 5:20 o'clock A. E. Weekesa a mill fore man of the Ruddmann-R -Ringe- Warner Lum- Der company fell overheard from the steam CT General Joe Wheeler, which was just arriving from a trip down the river, and was drowned before assistance could be given him. The river was dredged all night and this morning for the body, but so far it has not been recovered. The deceased was from North Baltimore, o.
 Both Decatur and New Decatur councils have passed a Sunday saloon closing ordi- nance patterned after the Birmingham closing ordinance. Both mayors say they will enforce the law.
 Probate Judge w. E. Skeggs, who has spent two weeks at Bailey Springs, for his health, has returned home greatly inn proved and held the regular term of coun- ty court this week.
 The Decaturs continue to grow, and every day sees the beginning of some new im- provement. The American Oak Extract are adding another large building to their im- mense tannery. The buildings for the oil mills are being rapidly constructed. and the new Central Methodist Episcopal church. magnificent brick edifice, will be completed very soon.
 J. L. Brock will begin next week the
The age-herald., 1899-07-21
IDEAL GIRLS COLLEGE
Advantages of Southern Female College
 at College Park, Ca

Metropolitan facilities, twenty-four trains daily at 5 cents commutation fares; 5000 depot at College and chert road to city.
 College tickets for best city concerts and lectures at rate of 25 and 50 cents.
 Magnificent building erected seven years ago renovated and improved this summer, aboretum and park of 30 acres.
 Modern appliances and conveniences in dormitory-new system of steam heat, in addition to grates, hot and cold water and bells, speaking tubes, elevator, tower clock comfortable retreat.
 Library of 1000 choice volumes, museum of about 7,500 specimens, physical and chem ical laboratories, telescope and other ap- pliances.
 Professional instructors from leading in- stitutions of America and Europe
 Extensive course of study.
 Excellence in music, large number of ad- vanced students, ladies' orchestra of thir- ty-one, mandolin club of twenty, choral union 46 new pianos. pipe organ.
 Painting and Elocuton are specialties.
 Close care of health. manners, morals and pleasures of pupils.
 Firm, kind and wise discipline with self government.
 It's record of success. usefulness and hon. or for over half a century Founded 1S43, it has moved from LaGrange, Ga, to it's present field of development.
 The extent and class of it's patronage. representing some of the best families all over the Union. Address Charles c. Cox, President, or William s. Cox, Business Manager. College Park, Ga.
The age-herald., 1899-07-21
CRITICAL STAGE
 IN NEGOTIATIONS
Franco-American Reciprocity En'
 countering Trouble
ONLY THREE MORE DAYS
Remain Within Which Treaty Can Be Formed Under Dingley Act If Diff ferences Are Adjusted Will
 Be Signed Saturday.

Washington, July 2o.-The Franco-Ameri- can reciprocity negotiations have again es- sumed a critical stage and as only three more days remain within which treaty can be framed under the Dingley act, there is considerable anxiety as to the final suc- cess of the treaty. The conditions have en- tirely changed within the last few days, and whereas at one time the French ann bassador, M. Cambon and the special reel proeity delegate M. Charpentire, were quite desirous of closing the matter, it Is under stood they no longer show any anxiety in that direction.
 This is said to arise largely from agta- ton which has begun in France against the treaty on the ground that it threatens to bring American goods in competition with French goods and to throw out of employ ment many French workmen. This unex- pected opposition in France appears to have induced the government leaders to use much circumspection in closing the treaty. This, in turn, is finding expression in the negotiations here, and there is an unwilling ness to grant the large concession pro- posed at the outset.
 In particular it is understood that the authorities in Paris have made it clear that ten or twelve articles must not figure in the reductions owing to the extent to which they would affect the agrarian in- terests of France. Whether the officials here will feel justified in concluding the negotiations in the face of this feeling on the part of the French authorities remains to be determined, and the answer to it will settle whether there is to be a treaty.
 An unexpected phase of the negotiations has developed of late. This is that the American export of minerals, which is very heavy to France at present. receives the minimum rate in anticipation of the clos ing of a reciprocity treaty, but if the treaty fails the French government will imme- diately apply the maximum rate. The diff ference in duty on this one product is said to amount to $5,O0O,O0O. In case the present sharp differences are adjusted the expecta- tion is that the treaty will be signed on Saturday.
The age-herald., 1899-07-21
AT THE HAGUE
Thirty-Four Articles of the Arbitration
 Scheme Adopted

The Hague, July 20.-The third committee adopted the S4 articles of the arbitration scheme with the exception of the five clauses relating to international courts of inquiries, action of which awaits the re- suits of instructions from the Roumanian and Servian governments to their dele- gates.
 An effort was made to obtain the substitu- tion in article 27 of the words deem it useful' for the phrase consider it their duty" but MT. Holls, secretary of the American delegation and Dr. Zorn of the German relegates vigorously defended the original reading which was adopted unani- mouSly,
The age-herald., 1899-07-21
CAMP MEETINGS ON THE GULF OF
 MEXICO,

Round trip tickets will be sold from Br- mingham to Camp Grounds, Miss, at the very low rate of s925 for the round trip up to July 22d, limited good to return August 31st, 1899.
 An old-fashioned camp meeting has been arranged for with modern physical im- movements. Magnificent grounds, lighted by electricity; spacious hotel, fronting 16O feet on the Gulf; bathing pier, extending 1.4OO feet into the Gulf; cottages and tents for rent; frst-class restaurant for meals. Some of the celebrated divines of the South John c. Keener Bishop Charles B. Gallo way, Dr. J. D. Barhee, Dr. H. M. DuBose, and others. For further information re- garding tickets, etc, call or address any agent of L. & N. R. R., or
 R. F. BEASLEY, P. A., 7-13-to-7-22 Birmingham. Ala.
The age-herald., 1899-07-21
Mrs. winslow,s Soothing syrup

Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILL DREN WHILE TEETHING. with PER- EJECT SUCCESS. It SOOTHES the CHILD. SOFTENS the GUMS, ALLAYS all PAIN: CURE WIND COLIC, and Is the best rem edy for D4ARRHOEA Sold by druggists in every part of the world. Be sure and ask for Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup" and take no other kind. Twenty-Five cents n bottle.
The age-herald., 1899-07-21
REDUCED RATES
To St. Clair Springs and Return-Round
 Trip, 95 Cents.

Effective Saturday, June 3, and continuing to and including Sunday, September 24, 1899. tickets will be sold from Birmingham to St. Clair Springs and return on Satur- days and Sundays good to return on fol- lowing Monday, at rate of 95 cents.
 For further information call on ticket agent union depot, or R. M. Ellis. T. P. A., 2O19 First avenue. 6-T-tf
The age-herald., 1899-07-21
RIouNT SPRINGS AND RETURN, n

The Louisville and Nashville Railroad will sell round trip tickets from Birmingham to Blount Springs and return at one fare, tickets to be sold for Saturday afternoon trains and Sunday morning trains, limited good to Eeturn the following Monday morning. There Is also In effect rate of s2.5O. which includes railroad fare from Birmingham to Blount Springs and return and one days board at hotel.
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The age-herald., 1899-07-21
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