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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-06-15

AGENTS WANFED.-- For THE Life And
achievements ef.aduriral Dewey" the world 6
greatest naval hero. BY MurA HRlstead, the
lifelong friend and adotter of the nations idol,
Biggest and best book; over 500 pages, SXl0
tnches nearly 100 pages halftone Illustrations
only SL50. Enormous demand. Big commits
sions Outfit Gree. Chance Of lifGlIRe.
Write quick. The Dominion Company, 3rd
fl0or CaSscn Bldg, CkiCagS. 81
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-06-15

Easton Pa. June 9,-Dr, !, n,
johnson a member of the legis.
lature from this county was
arrested to-day, charged with
purjury before the recent inn
vestigating committee, He
was admitted to bail
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-06-15

The Administration has re-
ported the mountains OF Luzone
as being filed with gold, silver,
iron and coas. Probably that
accounts for its splitting so much
blood, but as 4 Spauiard could
scent gold further than q mouse
can cheese, we are inclined to
think it a political fairy story,
but admit that it is true, then
what? 1t is not ours, are we
going to stead itS
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-06-15

The u, S, Court of appeals
has handed down g decision
that the alien labor law does
not cover skilled artisans. You
can safely bank on it that the
saws wild have & very liberal
interpretation were its effects
the barous of all classes. That
decision practically says; If
you want to build a palace,
and do SO ct,eaply, you may in
port labor for that purpose and
leave the American skilled ar
tisan clean out of the running.
That decision is on q par with
the Income Tax" decision and
banded down for the benefit Of
the same class of gentlemen,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-06-15

For job printing of all kinds
the DEMOCRAT is headquarters
and our prices are right.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1899-02-16


FIVE miles west of Coffeyviile, Kans..
placed some dynamite in the stove to
thaw it out. 1t exploded, killing Rob-
erts, his wife and child and negro
whose name is unknown. A. c. OAR
row and negro were badly hurt. The
house was wrecked.
Ex-Governor Altgeld and r. E. Nc
Cabe are made defendants lin suit
filed in Chicago by Caroline L. Gilbert
for the recovery of s12,523. The COM
plainant lives in Eau Claire. She al
leges the sum represents the principal
and accrued interest on two notes
made by Mr. McCabe and Endorsed oy
the ex-governor.
At st. Louis, considerable important
testimony was elected by the senate's
Lexow committee. Accountant Kaths
who has been examining the books oil
Boiler Inspector Price, testified that a
number of engineers licenses had been
issued to men who did not appear be-
fore the examining board. He said
no fees were turned in to the treas
ury for these licenses.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1899-02-16
WISCONSIN LEGISLATURE.

Madison, Feb. 6.--After a recess of
several days the legislature recon-
vened. In the upper house Senator
Dennett's resolution to place the cleo
.Ion of senators in the hands of the
people was adopted. Fish and ZANE
balls to supply the public demand We're
ordered printed. Among the bills in
PRODUCED were the following:
Ely Senator Mills. to divide the town
OF Marshall in Burnett county; to COM
pei county officers receiving bills 20
file certified statements thereof 70
county register of deeds; to prohibit
the granting of free passes, transpor-
tation. etc. and providing a penalty Oi
not less than $500, nor more than $500
for so doing.
BY Senator Woodwork. granting po-
lice powers to officers of state hospl-
tails and of each charitable and penal
institution.
By Senator Baxter. to appropriate
sums OF money to the several chart
table and penal Institutions as fol-
lows: state hospital for the insane
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1899-02-16

of INDECENT soldiers and marines. At
present aldermen recommend Candid
oates for relief from the county fund :
The bill substitutes supervisors.
By Mr.. Mosher, relative to cohnty
aid in bridge construction.
By Mr.. Fogo. comforting additional
power on trustees of county insane
and poor asylums.
By Mr.. Gavin, providing the penalty
for stealing of bicycles of $50 to 5000.
Mr. Orion introduced a bill taxing
railroads. Under the present law. rail-
roads are taxed in six classes. This
bill makes two classes. The present
taxes run from A per cent. to 2Hs per
cent. to S. mile for companies Of small
earnings. The new bill proposes for
the first class $4,000 a mile gross in
come or over) per cent; all other
lines in second class, at 31s per cent
Mr.. Vandercook introduced a DILL
putting licenses for sale of cigarettes
at $780,
Mr.. Rasmussen introduced two bills
that will bring protest from the cor
porations. One puts all corporations
Gas logging companies) that have
plants on footing with railroads, as
respects the causing of fires; and an
other provides that in a suit for dam
ages by fire along railroad tracks. the
burden of proof is shifted from plain
tiff to defendant. Fire along the track
is presumptive evidence that the loco
motive did It.
Mr. Dodge introduced bill prevent
ing the sale of liquor within one mile
of the grounds of the soldiers home
in Milwaukee.
Mr.. Harvey offered bill increas-
ing the maximum penalty for mayhem
from five years to fifteen years, or
fine of from $500 to $4,000
Mr.. LANCE introduced bills to repeal
the corrupt practices act, and to shat
ter civil service reform in fire and po-
lice in cities like Madison and Osh
kosh.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1899-02-16
NEWS OF THE WORLD.


The three members of'the Filipino
iunta who remain in Washington rear
arrest by government officials.
Gen. Eagan is suspended for six
years, when he will be retired. But he
will draw $500 year just the same.
1t is thought that the battleship
Iowa, now due at San Francisco, will
be sent to REINFORCE Admiral Uewey's
fleet.
nspector-General Breckenridge dis
covered that embalmed beef is being
served in military hospitals in Ha-
vana.
Aguinaldo formally declares war
against the United States.
Admiral Dewey is reported TO have
captured ship loaded with arms and
supplies for Aguinaldo's forces.
Gen. Corbin said that the presidents
December proclamation would be the
basis of our future Philippine policy.
VIM. J. Bryan stated that in his
opinion the ratification of the treaty
does not emo the fight against annexa-
ton.
4 The war department cabled Gen
~ the full text of the peace treaty
and he will publish 1t as a proclama-
tiob.
The latest accounts of Sundays bat
tie at Manila brstIe with new proofs
of the irresistible valor of American
troops.
In an interview at Montreal Agon-
clio denied that he advised the attack
on Manila or had knowledge of what
-was to occur.
The Kansas house passed a joint
resolution commencing Senators Har-
ris and Baker for their votes for the
ratification of the peace treaty.
Agoncillo, the Philippine represen-
tative at. Montreal, declares that his
people will fight to the death before
they will surrender to American con-
troll.
The owner of the vessel loaded with
arms and ammunition for the Fill
pinos, and which was seized by Admi-
raj Dewey, is an American instead oil
a German.
The Philippine loss in the battle Of
Saturday night and Sunday is placed
bt 1000 killed and $500 wounded
lille 5000 we're taken prisoners. The
merican loss was SO killed and POS
Wounded.
The United States transports Grant
herman, Sheridan and the hospita
Ship Relief have been transferred &c
the California department and will BIZ
used to carry soldiers and supplies tC
the possessions of the United States
lying In the Pacific ocean.
Private information has been re
ceived in Washington that Duke
d'Arcos, formerly Spanish minister tc
Mexico, is likely to be designated 10Y
ntse Madrid government as It's minister
70 Washington to exchange the ratlfi.
cations OF the treaty of Paris.
All the Madrid papers comment upor
|e events at Manila In a tone un.
Aiendly to the United States. The
impartial says that President McKln.
ley must either abandon the enterprise
3and cover himself with ridlcule or un.
dertake war in the Philippines and
thus pay for all the iniquity com
lifted against Spain.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1899-02-16
PHOTOGRAPHIC HIGH OBJECTS

Oficers of the Italian engineer corps
are making effective use of the tele-
scopic objective in taking photographs
of objects high above the ground.
Among other things they have been
enabled to discover French batteries
in the Alps which had not been known
to exist before that and to make pho
tographs of their external construc.
ton. The application of the telescope
lenses for such purposes was demon
strated for the first time when the
scaffolding was built on top OF the
dome of st. Peters in Rome to repair
the lightning rod. Despite the great
height, an excellent photograph was
made of the scaffolding, showing a
man in clear detail at the top.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1899-02-16
DOMESTIC.

Duluth went republican.
Chicago May wheat, 71M6D7
Banana dealers are now said to bC
forming a trust
Warsaw. Ind, was shaken by ar
earthquake yesterday morning.
Seven OF the Rockefeller companies
held their annual meetings In Duluth.
Carolus Duran. portrait artist, and
Alvarez, the tenor, arrived from Eu-
rope.
The steamer st. Louis sailing for
Europe took out 100000 ounces of sill
'er.
Andrew Carnegie has offered Az
lanta, G., 100000 for free public IL
brary.
Over 10000 cans OF bad beef, in
tended for Havana poor. were sunk in
the sea.
At Milwaukee the twelfth annual
'Ncnvention OF the National Association
of Builders met.
fudge Glaspell of North Dakota
asked the legislature to investigate the
charges against him.
The controller has issued a call for
reports of all national banks at the
close OF Feb. 4.
Leech Lake Indians seem to be invit-
ing moro trouble. They badly beat
two white men.
A bill to create twlne plant at the
penitentiary was killed by the South
Dakota Legislature.
At Columbus, o., the annual conven-
ton of the National Carriagemakers'
association opened.
Mrs. Barbara Eblnger, of Niles, ILL.,.
ed. aged ST. She was the widow of
w. Christian Ebinger.
Senator White introduced in the
W York Legislature the civil service
az Endorsed by Gov. Roosevelt.
The strike among the cloakmakers,
wing to cut of S5 per cent. in wages,
Ppread rapidly in New York.
Edwin l.. Prickett, OF Mount Holly,
N. Y, who said he had been promised
recovery by an angel. died.
Theodore A. Havemeyer, Jr., Is serv-
ing on a petit jury at New York, Re-
forder Goff refusing to excuse him.
The senate committee on finance
keld its first meeting under tie chair
pnship of Senator Aldrich yesterday.
he naval committee OF the house
agreed upon twelve new warships
three more are under considera-
nator G.. p. Wetmore OF Rhode Is
a. who has been Ill in New York
for some weeks past. Is conval-
knt
IAN steeet bulls sustained the mar
4 with buying orders. and when the
peace treaty was signed they cheered.
Ad Foreign
At Cincinnati the 18th annual con-
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1899-02-16

The North American, published in
Philadelphia, is usually considered 20
be entitled to the distinction of being
the Oldest newspaper now published in
the United States. 1t is a continue
ton OF the pennsylvania Gazette.
which was founded by Benjamin
Franklin in 1929. In 1745 1t was
merged in another paper. and took the
name Of North American. under which
title II is still issued. r.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1899-02-16

Madison Feb. SIN the senate bills
were introduced:
By Senator Welton, to discharge the
judgment recovered against the Ma
tional Accident society, of New York
for back fees; the amount is $2,049.3S
By Senator Mailer, requiring plans
of water and sewer systems to be sub
providing cholera contingent fund
and regulating the transportation of
corpses.
By Senator Mills, repeating the law
fixing license fees for street railway
and electric light and power COM
panies instead of taxing them.
By Senator Knudson, giving trustees
of county insane asylums authority to
bring actions in the name of the
county in certain cases.
BY Senator McGillivray, regulating
the sale of patent medicines, requiring
the printing of the ingredients on the
wrappers.
By Senator Green, relative to the
forfeiture clause in insurance policies.
1t provides that violation of condi-
tons shall not work a forfeiture of
the policy unless the company is in
jured thereby.
Senator McGillivray introduced a
novel bill providing that the state
patronage be divided among the coun-
ties of the state according to popula-
ton.
Among the bills introduced in the
assembly were the following:
BY Mr.. Keene, making hours when
polls are open at judicial elections uni
form with general elections
By Mr.. Parker, refunding $500 to Be
lott school, spent in mandamus pro-
ceedings, growing out of state board
of health requiring vaccination.
By Mr.. Policy, relative to support
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1899-02-16

treasury.
Adjournnt
day at 10 a.
In the asse
sent in a petiN
Torrens land syn
offered a resolutio
and coincidence on
late Assemblyman
was adopted by r.
Middleton. Ripley a
pointed a committee
neral under the resoluy
ate members are Thayyf\
The senate resolution callN
gress to throw out Roberts,
wived Mormon representatN
concurred in heartily. In the
there was quite a number of N
Mr.. Logan introduced three
tons relative to the injunction
feature of labor troubles. The
vide that the circuit courts and
shall have exclusive Jurisdiction
suing injunctions in relation to ST
boycotts, lockouts, etc. (aS pres'
function also of supreme
judges); that the supreme court
have reviewing and appellate juri
ton in such cases; ana providing
jury trial in injunction cases. On
the most important bills introdu
was by Mr.. Keene of Milwaukee. ii
| along fine line of the English local ed
eminent board, and compels all citl
and other communities putting in SCI
erage or water plants to first get Il
experts approval of their plans by Il
state board of health. To the latt
$1,000 is appropriated. Other bills i
troduced we're:
By Mr.. Keene, appropriating CO
tingent fund against cholera and 9th
diseases-the sum of $4,000 for tv
years; also prohibiting transportatiC
OF corpses, dead of smallpox, yello
fever, typhus fever and certain di
eases; with sharp regulations as
! bodies dead of other diseases.
By Mr.. Anderson, giving villages Il
same rights as towns to county aid
bridge building.
By Mr.. Killilea, repeating the civ
service laws in Milwaukee.
By Mr.. Dresser, acquiring state pal
LANDS in st. Croix and Polk countie
The bill carries $4,000 for an int
state park.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1899-02-16
"Better Be Wise
Than Rich. /"

Wise people are also rich
avhen they know a perfect
remedy for all annoying dis
eases of the blood, Kidneys,
iver and boquels. 1t IS
Hoods Sarsapanlla. avhich
Is perfect in its action. IT
so regulates the entire sys-
tenn as to bring rigorous
health. IT never disappoints.
coItre-" For ~ years l had goitre, or
swellings on my neck, which was dis
couraging and troublesome. Rheumatism
also annoyed me. Hoods Sarsaparilla
cured me completely and the swelling has
entirely DISAPPEARED. A lady in Michigan
saw my previous testimonial and used
Hoods and was entirely cured OF the same
trouble. She thanked me for recommend
ing it," MRS. ANNA SUTHERLAND, 4Oo Lovel
Street. Kalamazoo, Mich.
Poor Health !" Had poor health for
years, pains in shoulders, back and hips,
with constant headache, nervousness and
no appetite Used Hoods Sarsaparilla,
gained strength and can work hard all day;
eat heartily and sleep well. l took it be-
cause IL helped my husband" MRS.
ELIZABETH ]. GIFFELs, Moose Lake, MINI.
Makes Weak Strong would give
IS bottle for Hoods Sarsaparilla IL
could not get il for less. 1t is the best
spring medicine. 1t makes the weak strong"
ALBERT A. JAGSow. Douglastowa, n. Y.
The Monticellonian., 1899-12-15

The count Dec. I3th shows the following in tHc fead in their re- specti2e townships for the town ship presents:
 AIarjon-Ist, Miss Lizzie Finn; saa, Miss Edna McCloy; 3rd. Miss Linnie Caster. Saline-Ist, Miss Lulu Hearn; and. Miss Kit lie Wright 5rd. Mis- Mabel Dix- on Spring IIilI-Ist, Miss Rosa Cloud; and, Miss Hattie Puntney; 5rd. Miss Matte AlcP Pherson. Ncasey-Ist, Miss Martha Cum ningham; md. Mrs. Hattie Neil; 3rd, Miss Sue West. Franklin 1st Miss Gertrude Henley; and, Miss Ida Tombstone, 5rd, Miss Katie Peacock. Grook-lst, Miss I4eIah Bergman; and, ftie) Miss Ellington Grubbs and Miss Jennie Adams Bearhouse-Ist, Miss FL sie May Jud1<ins; snd, Miss Lula Iudbins; 3rd, Miss Missouri Lem ley. Clear Crcek-Ist, Miss Ed na Summers; 2nd, Miss Leonine Boyd; 3rd, Miss Ida Nichols. Col. lins-1st, Miss Mary Anna Bow den; and, Miss Anna Bulloch 3rd. Miss Annie Caster. Prairie-1st, Miss Lille Erwin; and, Miss AIaudc MeCoue 3rd, Miss Ethel i Gotham.
 By comparing this with the re port ofthe contest in last week Advance you will see that there have been some changes in leader ship. In fact, the vote is so close in most of the townships Chat it is hard to tell on one day who will be in the lead the next. Quite d number are within a few votes of those whose name show them to be Isl, and and 3rd in the race. So by putting forth d little effort they may winners in the con test. Remember it costs you noth- ing to try for the prize Aou will receive handsome present if you are successful. Gall at Brown, AleQuiston < Company's and see the complete list of votes cast for each individual up to date. One vote given with each $ cent cash purchase or 5o cents paid on ac- count until January Ist, 1900. All prices guaranteed to be as low as the lowest.
 Il BROWN, AoQyIsroN < Co.
The Monticellonian., 1899-12-15
otiee

Notice is hereby given that we will receive plans, specifications and bids for the erection of pub lie wooden bridge, across Bayou Bartholomew, at Baxter. until the 10th day of Dec. 1699. At said time the contract will be let to the lowest and best bidder.
 The party receiving the contract to build said bridge will be requir- ed to give good and sufficient bond, 10 be approved by the conn missioaers in il sum equal to g per cent of his bid, for the faith full performance of his contract.
 This Nov. 17th 1899.
 $. X. DrKE
 N. II. LErunw Com.
 1. X. BIRD
The Monticellonian., 1899-12-15
A Great Concert at The Opera
 House.

The students of the 1T. J. $. and Miss Sue Bell Wood's music class will give their Christmas coH- eerton Thursday night, Dee. etst, at the Opera House. Look out for q rare entertainment. Every one will Gnd something to suit, fl high class musis-vocal and instrument tal-declamations, rccitations, beautifully uniformed paatomilncs, etc. will please.
The Monticellonian., 1899-12-15
4-347. NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION. Department of the Interior,
LAND OFFICE AT CAMDEN. ARK,
 hnn.-,,,l LIE VI l. 1Snn

LAND OFFICE AT CAMDEN, ARK.
 December sth 1899
 Notice Is hereby given that the following named settler hns flied notice of his intention to make haati proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will be made before the Clerk of Dreweounty Ark, at Monticello Ark. on
 Ian. goth, 1900.
 viz. Green Trader, of Drew county Ark, II. E. No l5a5s f4r thc sonth half of the North East quarter Section three, Township Eleven, south. BlHee six west. He names the following wit nesses ta prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation oe said land viz Rcubin Charles, of Monticello. Ak. Nathan Jones, of Florence. Ark. Robert Baker, of Florence, Ark, Charley VinSon. of Monticello Ark
 CHARLES T. DUKE, Register
The Monticellonian., 1899-12-15
4-3i7. NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION. Department of the Interior,
LAND OFFICE AT CAMDEN, ARK.
 Dece mbpr l1th 1909

LAND OFFICE AT CAMDEN, ARK.
 Dece mber 1lth 1899.
 Notice is hereby given thnt the following named settler has flied notice of his intention to make final pr2ofin support of his oaim and that said proof will emade before the County Clerk of Drew County. Ark at Monticello, ArS. on February 3rd, 1900,
 viz. simeon ". Moore of Drew County. Ark. II. E l78oi, for the ssuth.west quarter of south West quarter section nine, Township fifteen. South, Range six, West. He names the the fol. lowing witnesses to prove his continuous resi- dence upon and cultivation of said land. viz; Hilliard H Adeoek. John C Moore Phillip z. Wolf and Abner Thomas all of scipio, Ark.
 CHAS T. DUKE Register.
The Monticellonian., 1899-12-15
Christmas and NewYears Holiday
 Rates, 1893 100.

On account of the Christmas and Newyears holidays, round trip tickets will be on s9le within the distance of 200 miles, one fare for round trip. Tickets will be on sale Dee. B, a4, s5, goth and Ian. Ist. Final limit to return Jan. and.
 E. B. NfNpEs, Agt.
The Monticellonian., 1899-12-15
bought 2 carloads of furniture

l bought 3 carloads of furniture before tIle advance and am now prepared 10 sell cheaper than my competitors. This is not mere talk, but facts, and all ask is for you to come aad examine mv goods and get my prices. In this immense purchase. have bed room saits, chairs, brings. mat tresscs, dining tables. ceneerztables. safes, ete3 etc. Remember this furniture WIS bought before the advance and will pc sold very eheap.
The Monticellonian., 1899-12-15

Insure your health in Prickly Ash Bitters. ltraguhtes the system, promote, good appe- tie. -oand sleep and cheerful spirits. Sold by Brown, NeQuistan x Co.
 One bottle of Dr. BeI2s Anti Pain will convince the most skep tical of its wonderful merits as an invaluable household remedy in the relief of rheumatism, noural- gia, tootbacbe, or any ache or pain, internal or external
 All persons who are indebted to the Rosebroagb Monument Co. for work will find thelr notes and accounts in my hands for collse- tioa, with instructions to close up the matters at once. Aou will save cost by calling on me at all early day qad settling same.
 4t IF. HAMMOCK.
 
 Nov. @, 1899
 Nr s. \. Jackson, who lives miles south=of this city, batehsred, iasl week, tbe monster porker of the county. The hog WIS half Chester and half Poland China, ! years and } months old. and weighed. net. 6zI pounds. This hog measured [ feet aad ten inches in girth, 0 feet and 5 inches in length and was } feet high. IL was well cleaned and about filled l tWo-hofse wagoa-bed
 Asneglected cold is all all em. hraeirg cause ot disease. It clogs the lungs with macas. II stralns and breaks down the lung tissues Dr. Bells Pine Tar-Honey k m nntailiog cure for coughs and coils. | rebuilds the tissues and gives strength to the lungs by sup plying the blood with fat forming oxygen. Good druggist sell t.
 Among the enterprisiug young men who have made success in life fn# this county, wc name Mr. R. C. Rash, who recently bought oet the familyand fancy grocery store of knoX < Thompson. of this city Alr. Rash will carry full aad complete stock of groceries. and will continue the business at t6e=saae old sfand-North-East corner court square, where he in vites His many friends and the pub Iiie, generally. to cal and see him. He guarantees satisfaction 10 all who favor him With their trade.
 Holiday excursions to the south eastern states, via the Iron Noun tain route. from all parts on the line in Arkansas and Indian Terri tory, Wagaoaer and East and from points on connecting lines in Tcxas One fare for the round trip. Tickets on sale Dec. 2oth, 21sf and 22d, ls9q, good for re turn g days from date of sale. ElegaHt through car service via this line. For further information call on or address any local agent of the Iron Mountain route.
The Monticellonian., 1899-12-15

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned administrator of the estate of ". L. Tomlin deceased, will make application to the Drew Probate Court at it's January term. 1900 for an order to sell the s qr. of Sec 25, Tp l2 S.. R. $, N leo heres in Drew county Ark. to pay the debts of sutd Estate.
 L. W. TOMLfN. Admr. rlh-4t Dee l5. 1s11