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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-07-06

Home Seekers Excursions via Wabash.
On June Goth. July 4th, and
18th, August 1st. and 18th.
Sept. 5th. and 18th, Oct. Bird
and 18th, the Wabash will sell
Home Seekers Excursion tickets
at rate of one regular first class
fare plus $500 for the round
trip, except that no tickets will
be solll at less rate than 50. 90
to points in Texas, Oklahoma,
Indian Ty", North Carolina,
Kansas, Arkansas, Nebraska,
Utah, Colorado, Florida. Ten.
neSsee, Kentucky. Louisiana,
Mississippi. Virginia, South
West Missouri and to points in
many other States not mention
ed; tickets are limited TO u
days from date Of sale with
privilege of stop-overs at
certain points on the goiug trip.
No stop-overs allowed on the
return trip. For further iufor-
motion, call on nearest ticket
agent or address II. e. Watts.
Pass. and Ticket Agt. Moberl Y,
Mo.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-07-06
"THE NEBRASKA COLORADO
EXPRESS" A NEW TRAIN.

On June 18th the Burlington
Route puts into its passenger
service to the West Il new fast
daily train st. Louis to Denver
leaving Eastern Missouri in the
afternoon aud early evening,
arriving at Denver G:2O y. m.
next day. One night en- route.
Direct via st. Joseph aud South.
ern Nebraska.
The Burlington and Rio
Grande Routes from the middle
way, the scenic way, tc the Pa
cific Coast.
This service is altogether adj
ditional to che Burliugton's
greatscheme of passenger trains
to the West and Northwest.
California Weekly Excursions
personally conducted every.
Wednesday night.
For details write your ticket
agent or
Howard Elting. Gen'l Agent,
Hannibal, Mo. L w. Wakeley
Gen'l Pass'r Agent, st, Louis,
Mo, Howard Elliott, General
Manager, st. Louis, Mo,
Very Low Round Trip Rates Via
Burlington Route.
TO
Richmond, Va, July 10, II &12.
Los Angeles. Cal, June % tot
July g.
July 19 to 81.
Inquire of Ticket Agent !
j. i. Lyon.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-07-06
August Flower.

cit is surprising fact" SAYS
Prof HoutOn, "that in my travels in
all parts of the world. for the last ten
years, have met more people hav-
ing used Green's August Hover than
any other remedy, for dyspepsia,
deranged liver and stomach, ana for
constipation. find fer tourists and
statesmen, or for persons filling Office
positions, where headache and
general bad feelings from irregular
habits exist, that Green's August
Flower is n grand remedy. 1t does
not injure the system by frequent use
and is excellent for sour stOmachs and
indigestion. Sample bottles free at
Turner Drug Co. Sold by dealers in
all civilized countries.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-07-06

b. f. Irish, Colchester. Hi
nois, writes: In your issue of
the 9TH, "a Citizen wants to
know why the manufacturer
wishes a high protective tariff
when he can undersell all the
rest of the world. The tariff he
receives from consumers in this
country is so great that lie can
sell to consumers in foreign
countries at Il loss and still
make enough of off us poor
slaves to make him a million.
aire in 4 short time. Under Re.
publican rule that is too easy.
a reaper in England sells at
S65. which is about cost, but
when ! buy one at Sis, the
manufacturer is a little more
than even on the two trades
sd ! gag for both. --JnG:nal.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-07-06

Running Il newspaper is just
like running I hotel, only a lit
tie different When 4 man goes
into 4 hotel and finds something
he don't like. he does not kick
the table over and tell the land
lord to stop his darned old ho-
tel" but just sets the dish down
and wadeS into the next one
that suits his taste. Not so
with newspapers readers. If
they find an item they do not
like. not stopping to think that
it may please a whole lot Of
people they make a grand stand
play aid stop their paper and
then sneak around next week
and borrow their neighbour
paper just TO see if it is still
published, you know. The press
Grinds on however and new sub.
scribers line up to take the
place of dyspeptics who stop.
ped the source Of his informa-
ton because a small part of it
Gid cot sat him Elk.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-07-06
Excursion Rates via Wabash.

Epworth League National
Convention, indianapolis, Ind,
July Goth to 23rd. Tickets on
sale July 18th, 10Th and goth,
final limit August Goth. For
rates, apply to nearest ticket
agent or address H. E. Watts.
Pass & Ticket Agent, Moberly.
Mo.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-07-06
Reduced One-.Way Second Glass
Rates to the Northwest

Effective at once, the one-wav
second class selling and basing
rates TO Portland, Tacoma and
Seattle will be rs follows:
From Council Bluftsand Oma.
ha. $500; From St. Joseph.
S2S. So; From Atlcison, sos. IS:
From Leaveuworth, sos. IS;
From Kansas City, 1913. IS;
From ST. Paul aud Minneapolis
$500.
From all other points east of
Missouri River or st. Paul.
rates should be made by add.
ton of local rate to that gate.
way rate named above which
will make lowest through rate.
For example, the through rate
from st. Louis will be S36. %.
made S11.25 st. Louis to Coun.
Gil Bluffs and $500 beyond;
the through rate from Chicago
will be 5000, made &1I.50 Chi
cago to st. Paul, plus $500
beyond.
Rates to intermediate points
will be the same as named above
where the regular standard one.
way rate is higher, branch line
points to be made local ever
nearest junction carrying the
common rate.
L. ". WAKELEY.
General Passenger Agent.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-07-06
SIGHTSEEING MADE EASY.
New Mode Of Conveyance Introduc
ed BY an Omaha Man for the
Convenience OF Visitors at
the Greater American
Exposition.

Exposition.
One OF the most popular modes oI
travel provided for visitors at tAt
Greater America Exposition, whicl
opens IN Omaha an July /, for a DC.
rloG OF four months, is q curious ia.
pancse vehicle, known Us the iinrik-
lsha. In Japan the vehicle is used
an the imperial parks and its manu-
tacture and sale has been q great
So3rcc of profit Ia The promotion OF
Bible distribution and other mission
AIRY work. In Toxic alone there arc
not less than half a million of these
queer little man-power cars. The lin
tilttsha is the invention of an Ameri-
can clergyman who accompanied
Commodore Perry of the United
states navy, in his expedition to ia
pan in 1913, \ tax of 80 cents each
per annum is levied by the japanese
government on these little carts, the
sum received from this source form
ing an important item of the national
revenue. An "nterprising and bright
young American, named Fred 7. Cum
minis, of Omaha. first conceived the
idca OF using this manner of vehicle
fD' carrying visitors j about the
grounds, and after much trouble and
expense succeeded in closing arrange
ments with the japanese government.
IN securing number for use in this
country. Mr.. CUmmins has been
granted the concession to use them on
the grounds of the Greater America
Exposition, where they will supercedc
the wheeling chairs heretofore used
at some of the eypOsitiOns. For a
small sum the visitor can travel the
entire grounds, being freed from any
tied feeling whatever.
In many ways the jinkishair is even
more comfortable than the wheeling
car and as the former is of recent in
PRODUCTION from that faraway land in
which the American people are now
commercially Interested, it is fair TO
bellcvc that in addition to live jan
anese village with a number Of native
Japanese men, women and children in
costume, the jinrikisha will prove
quite popular to sight-sccrs.
The first American Colonial exhibit
Will consist OF many interesting arti-
cles Of commerce, industry and man
ufacture from our foreign posses
slons. implements of agriculture,
arms, vehicles, native dress and orna-
ments, products, plants and fruits are
a few of the many intesting things now
ON the way from Cuba, Porto Rico, !
Hawaiian islands and the farofT Phil /
lppines. a large number of the ma
tlTes of thes1 several islands will be
at the exposition and will doubtless
make one of the most interesting feat
nres ofthe great exposition.
The numerous railroads entering
Omaha have sigmilicd willingness to
assist the exposition by granting
low rate and city Of Omaha is amply
prepared to care for the crowds of
visitors. Hotel Accommodations are
good and rates will be reasonable. |
The street railway facilities arc ample
70 handle enormous crowds safely. |
quickly, and comfortably. Omaha
and the first Greater American Colo !
NAL Exposition will join in cordial
welcome to all.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-07-06

The Carnegie Steel CO., has
&obbled up another Russian
contract for steel rails. 1t is
for 10000 tons, price $1,000, ,
900. but just the same if an
American wants his steel rails
lie must pay a Mckinley tariff
on them which is equal to the
cost of production.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-07-06
FOR CALIFORNIA TOURISTS

The Burlington Route has
weekly tourist sleeper excur-
sions. personally conducted (bv
a Burlington Route Agent
every Wednesday from S It
Louis. and Thursday from Kan.
sas City and St. Joseph to Los
Angeles and San Francisco.
The route is via Denver, Scenic
Colorado. Salt Lake City with
9S per cent. sunshine through
out the year. Ask Ticket
Agent or write.
L. w. WAKELEY,
General Passenger Agent.
st. Louis, Mo.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-09-07
THE NEANDHRrHA1 SKELETON
virchovv, the German scfenti.<. Ma.
credited Il I'm the Eyes Of ,
q ldany .Smentists. r.

The famous Neanderthal skeleton wa.
discovered ing1s57 In q cave In the val
Ley OF q small stream near Dusseldorf
on the same level with bores OF the IL.
tinct cave beanasAssst4 American An,
thropologist.. ,yhe, sFdflmen who exca,
waited 1t, not knowing It's value, only
saved the larger bopes and the skull
The frontal prominences arc enormous
producing q great overhanging supra,
orbital ridge, entirely unlike anything
Ordinarily seen in tho sl1ulls Of to-day,
and reminding ODE strikingly Of the
sl<ulls of the higher apes. It was de.
elared BY Huxley to be By far the most
apeAke skull that had hitherto been
discovered. Tbs remaining bones o.
the skeleton' Indicated q man of un.
usually powerful frame.
Avery forcible attack was made upon
tho normal character of this skeleton
BY Wicklow, who pointed out that there
arc in It unmistakable signs Of the
rheumatic affection known as Thrills
deformans, and that this not infre-
quently led, when Of very marked
type, to Z deformity OF the skull SINH.
lar to that shown In these rename.
This statement. made by the great au-
thority OF one Of the foremost patholor.
acal anatomists OF the time, has been
sufficient to dlscredit tho skull in tie
eyes OF many anthropologistA
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-09-07
HOLLAND HOUSE.
4 London Establishment That I,
Unique Amons the Homes
Of England,

Englishmen have no idea of society In
the continental sense. Banquets, balls
and parties, public and private, have
always formed an accompaniment 70
the parliamentary Sessions but the se.
lect coteries which meet almost daily
In Paris-n the informal gatherinea
termed salons" where friendships ar
cemented with that mixture Of grave
and gay conversation In which ous
mercurial neighbors excel-are foreign
to the English life, says The Pail Mall
Magazine. In IT. records. a. we'll a. Ia
Its surroundings, Holland house stands
out q brilliant exception in this respect,
II IL unique among English homes.
standing az 1t does in its own lovely
gardens, surrounded till lately by the
fields Of Kensington, now In the middle
Of q densely populated district and
within walk Of the center Of London.
It has ceased for half century to be
country homo and, though II haa
changed hands repeatedly, its Treasures
remain intact. 1ts architecture IL char
ecteristlo, Its portraits and busts recall
all the most interesting perpenages
who have Lived there. Every room 10
Allied With rare offsets and historical
relicsl ~ has mother been robbed to
pay death duties nor spoiled BY vanda1
taste. II possesses, moreover, { special
interest 40 tho center round which n.
volvsd for nearly half . century Ill that
was brightest and most intellectual IN
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-09-07
LEAP YEAR.
rhi. Account says 1t WIN No . rAias
Unknown After the
Year 27OO.

Within eight moro centuries leap
year will have become relic Of the
present time. BY that time the extra
II days lost to make up the changes
from the old Julian calendar to that
Of the present day will all have been
duly accounted for. and the world will
run around in Just s65 days. and no
more. The ladies' of the coming CEN
tury will be forced to devise some
other scheme for forcing the unwilling
swain to take wife. Nineteen hun
dred, while one Of The even years end
ing quartette, will not be a leap year
simply because in arranging the dates
II was purposely left out, says the Gin
cinnaH Enquirer.
The ladies lose their privilege again
in 1900, but though there Will not be
many OF those who see 1900 who will
zee 5000. the latter year. ending fourth
century, will b . leap-year. In this
way three days are retrenched in four
centurieA and the remaining seven
days will bo made up In little over
so,, -aars, After that calendar years
wI,, =. u,. vesys, aud errors in
calculation of time will occur No
The loss of leap years will IN thou.
sands Of years affect the seasons hut
probably the Mathematician Of thu
centuries hence will be SO expert in
handling figures and making calcula-
lions that they will have no Difficulty
m keeping things going correctly.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-09-07
LONG RUN BY WOUNDED DEER
The Animals Carcass. Found ro~,
Miles from the Spot where
the Shot Was Fired.

have often found evidences in the
woods of game animal which has
escaped the hunters after being NOR
tally wounded by them, said an old
hunter who. according to the New York
Sun, has shot over the neighboring
ground Of the three states radiating
from the tri-states monument in Port
Jervis, n. Y. An animal wonh6sd BY
gunshot that does not pr57e' in
stantiy fatal may travel fof' hfln be-
fore 1t drops dead. Once when after
birds in Sullivan county, near night
fall, came across very recent Ngns Of
deer. hastened to cover a nearby
runway, hoping to get q chance shot.
l always carry few loads Of buck in
my belt. Within 40 yards Of the place
asplendd buck broke cover and darted
like q shadow across little cleared
place. I fired. but upon careful exam
ination Of the ground could ind no
signs OF having hit. Itwas quick work
but there was no reason Tor . man With
. good eye To- miss. ! followed the
trail for short distance without ind
ing any trace OF blood. II wac quite
dark by this time, and gave up Tie
search.
The next day took 1t up with anoth.
er man who knew the ground we'll, and
although we searched for hours NJ
could find no traoe Of my charge Of
buekshot, which always creates conadd,
srabls havoc in the brush and sap.
Nngs. I am too old hand q. the game
TO shoot ct the treetops when zee a
deer. and we concluded that the ami
NAL had departed With my uncom-
Portable load Of nine buckshot con.
cealed somewhere about His person.
Two weeks later I heard that, on the
morning following my adventure, Z
farmer living within four milsa Of the
place had found . dead buck only Z
few yards from his barn. He shipped
his find to New York and received 70.
1t $40. Until this moment have with,
held my lamentations
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-09-07
A DURABLE SIGN.
It We. Used 1t H.rp.r's F.r.y TAirt,
Years Ago aad IL Stili II
Good Order, q.
1nauislss hqvs been received BY the

1nauirlss heve been received BY che
~ -aiirosd concerning
Baltimore & Un4. -. q
the man who painted . station ngn y,
Harper's Ferry. The Western Society
Of Engineers has the sign now on EXIT.
hilton In its rooms in Chicago, says the
Baltimore American.
Tho engineers are using every effort
70 ASCERTAIN who mixed the paint and
applied 1t to the sign. which Yves placed
IN position at Harper's Ferry station
about 3oyears ago.
The summer heat and winter storms
have IN no way dimmed the luster Of
the paint used to make the words "Har-
pers Ferry" The words stand out a.
boldly es the day they were formed by
the artists brush.
The wood around the letters has been
worn about one-sixteentho Of an inch BY
sand beating against 1t by fierce winds,
but the letters have withstood the ele-
mente.
II is claimed that no paint manufac-
tured nova lays Is equal in durability to
that which was applied to the Old. sign,
and II the person who d1i1ed II ak living
and will take':advantags: 81 tns secret
be possesses n to Its c6AfpSa aoa,o II 10
said he can. by engaging In tf6s paint
manufacturing business, sooI qceumu.
late wealth. q
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-09-07
A Happy Event.

One of the brightest and happiest
gatherings of young people to assem-
BILE at a party in many day, assem-.
bled at the McGavren home at the
corner Of Seventh and Erie streets,
Saturday evening, when DR.. and Mrs.
&c. W. McGavren entertained the
young people of this city compliment
tory to Miss Nellie McGavren, Besides
the hearty welcome which Is always
to be found in this pleasant home, the
house and adjoining lawn were ablaze
with light and beautiful with cut
flowers, potted plants and palms. In
reception rooms gorgeous array of
flowers in profusion greeted the eye,
while on the broad porches the sun
flower shed its light of golden color
over the guests.
AS the guests arrived they were ex-
tended a most hospitable welcome BY
Miss Nellie and the hostess. Upon re-
pairing to the lawn which the thought
full hosts had provided with comfort.
able settees, hammocks, ETC., the guests
were the recipients of pleasure and
amusements ever changing. The
punch bowl which was located at 9
most convenient place on the lawn
was q favorite resort during the even.
ing. AS the evening grew old, dainty
evening refreshments were served on
tables arranged upon the lawn. AT
the conclusion of which short dance
program was enjoyed in the spacious
parlors of the home.
Those who assisted In the serving
and looked after the welfare of the
guests were:
Miss 'ln Edgecomb,
Fahn Deur,
Eva Livingston,
Besse Noyes,
Marion Robinson,
Lucia Connely.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-09-07
Another Enjoyable Musical
Event.

Another Of those delightful events
heralded with many pleasant snttci-
pations by the musicaly inclined
people of Missouri Valley oc
CURED in the pariors of the Presby.
terrain church last evening, when the
evening choir of the church under the
direction of Mrs. q $. Green, rem
dered program of musical melange,
which to a marked degree added to
the successful achievements. scored in
the days past, by that capable body.
Comments concerning different num-
bers or individuals participating would
invite invidions comparisons, suffice
it to say the entire programme was
par excellet and the only regrets being
that the extreme heat kept many
away who would have otherwise at
tended,
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-09-07
HI. "s.pr.ne .Memen..a


Novel'sts age all wrong when they
mention |thf time he proposed" or
tho monent, their eyes met" as the
supreme moment Of some sentimental
couple. Xch4rming. woman. who has
been in love With her husband for five
.!eas, told me how she Away. remem-
bered Tom" who, by the way, is an
artist and a.romantie figure ct most
times. says.the Home Journal. " AL
ways. I'll 49, IS, Him. she said, 'as he
studio after having had long and
heated argument with an obstreperou.
cooke. Hs came in rubbing hi. hands,
and his face was positively trans
ngured. 'Lu,' he said. I'm successful.
She's discharged u.s." I" ~
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-09-07
Murder in the First Degree,

Murder in the First Degree.
Among other bills brought ,in:last
Saturday afternoon by tho grand jury
acting in and for Harrison county,
was a verdict accusing three young
men of Dunlap, whose names are
Mize, Mitchell. and Wood, Of having
committed muEder in the first degree.
The presiding jadge placed the bonds
of each at $1,000 to assure their ap-
pearance at the next session of the
district court. w;
One nighttime latter part Of last
winter the trio, accompanied by several
other characters of the town were on
their lway home after B bscchanalian
feast, when the three mentioned met
farmer by tho name of
Chevalier, and being III. q
quarlesome frame: of mind, the, bays
challenged the old man and, som. q
spirited dispute arose between. the
boys and the granger, which. term
ated in former brutally assaulting
the latter from which assault he sus-
tanned injuries that caused his death q
few weeks after. Those, in a position
to speak knowingly OF the case, state
the authorities have a stropg case
against the boys and the ultimate out
come of the affair will be decidedly
severe on the offenders. All three of
the boys have been successful in furn-
ishing the bail required.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-09-07

WANTED.-A good blacksmith at
once who is willing to work for glory
with prospect OF reward IN the
future. Parties wishing work done in
proper shape will be treated according
to the latest schedule in prices. For
particulars enquire of G. j. Flanagan.
lower 9th street, No. Valley, at J. H..
Skeletons shop.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-09-07

Mrs. A. b. Warner and daughter,
Blanche, leave this evenin5 for Den
YER. Colorado, where they will remain
for shert while and if the climate
hslps Miss Blanche they will remain
soma time.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-09-07
A Municipal W..hta... =,

In 1slington, one of the POOREST par II
iaAes OF London, there isa yes TT s wpsh;
toom.. where a poor woman cah lake
Der bAAket Of clothes and do her tam
NY. washing with every convenience,
The ;clothe. are dried very rapidly 10
steaW 9nd The fee IS only dve osaAs
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-09-07

John Hendricks who has been with.
G. S. Osborue, has quit the employ of
Mr.. Osborne and will engage in other
business in this city.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-09-07

Mrs. Ross, of Mondamin, mother of
Mrs. W. F. Wills, ard Miss Dora Wills.
sister of Mrs. w. F, were Sunday
visitors in this city with Mr.. and Mrs.
w. F. Willis.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-09-07
Would Not.

II were you, accept q substitute
for Beggs' Little Giant Pills, when you
go out the druggist laughs and says he
was easy. be sure you get what you
want-Beggs' Little Giant Pills. G s
Osborne. s3O
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-09-07
Democratic state Ticket.

Democratic State Ticket.
For Governor:
FRED E. WHITE, of Lee County.
eLientenant Governor:
Mr.. l. BEvIs, Ringgold County.
Railroad Commissioners;
w. III. CALHOUN, Marshall County.
Judge of supreme Court:
A. VAN WAGENEN, Woodbury. Co
Superintendent Public Instruction.
Ii p. HoLZT, Boone County.
Democratic County Ticket.
For Representative IN Legislatures:
j. E HARDWOOD, Mo. Valley.
For County Treasurer:
II. II. MCKINNEY, La Grange TIP.
For Sheriff:
j. L. SHELTON, Mo. Valley.
Supt. of Public INSTITUTIONS:
w. Il. ARTHUR, Little Sioux.
u County Surveyor:
THEo. ROACH, Dunlap. IS
~ & Coroner:
DR. KIDDER, Little Sioux.
Supervisor End District:
GEORGE RIFF, Douglass Tp.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-09-07

This is altogether the hottest day of
the season.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-09-07

Miss Louisa BARTLETT arrived in the
Valley Sunday morning from Natick,
Mass, where she spent the summer
with her mother.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-09-07
Farm For Rent.

l wish to rent my farm of ll5 acres.
near Woodbine. Enquire of VIM.
Barnholt, McGavern street, Mo.
Valley. WI.