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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-12-12
HOLD-UP AT
SPRINGER
Four Men Attempt TO Rob the
FIoerShe'm Mercantile
Company.
COOL HEAD FRUSTRATE THEM
G. A. Mcclure Rode To Springer
And Prepared For Their
Arrival.
Special to The Optic.

special 10 4 ne OpIlC.
Springer, N. M, Dec. II, 1899-Last
night between 9 and 10 o'clock, four
men forced their way into the Flor
esheim Mercantile company store
with the intent to rob the cashier, f.
A. Whelihan. Early in the afternoon
G. A. Mcclure, foreman of the Red
River cattle company, was hailed by
four men near Colmor. They being
heavily armed with winchesters and
six shooters. Mr. Mcclure suspected
they were a desperate lot, and at once
came to town, notifying the express
company, and all places where any
amount of money is kept. He sus-
pected that they would attempt to
hold-up the mercantile company and
placed himself on guard in the store.
One man came in two or three times
during the evening, purchasing some
small articles, and after the sto. had
closed again tried to enter arG was
admitted by Mr.. Roy, foreman of the
store He purchased three handker-
chiefs and when Mr.. Roy let him out
three six-shooters were pointf d at
him, but he slammed the door lii the
faces of the robbers, who entered the
store shooting at him, but net shot
struck him. Mr. Roy had secured his
revolver and fired one shoot III the
meantime they met strong opposition
in the person of G. A. Mcclure, who
was stationed further back in tho store
firing away at them in almost total
darkness. The robbers flndin~ they
had come face to face with deter
mined opposition, made their escape,
going west toward Cimarren. 1t Is
not known whether any Of them were
wounded. Over twenty shots iii all
were fired and several large gl9ss in
the front of the store was comp letely
smashed.
The robbers ate dinner at Nor. oHa's
sheep ranch, southeast OF here. and
told the young man in charge ot the
camp, that they were from Arizona, on
their way to Folsom to buy sone fine
stock. The officers have descririIcns
which are not for publication at this
time. 1t is felt mere by al tnat G. A.
Mcclure. saved the company several
thousand dollars through his shrewd
work. and daring opposition TO the pro-
posed hold-ups, that would surely have
been carried out had it not been for
him. No one was shot, a, known yet.
which seems almost a miracle here
is no clue as to who the ROBBERS were.
i They secured nothing.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-12-12
Massachusett,s EIections.

Boston, Mass, Dec. 12-Municipal
elections are being held in seventeen
cities in Massachusetts, today. In most
of them the main issue seemed to be
the personality of the various candi-
dates for mayor. The eight hour law
for city employees has been given prom
inence in some localities and the ques
tion of pensioning firemen disabled in
the discharge of their duties has been
made an issue in others. but the liquor
license question in most cites ranked
next to or ahead of that of the mayor
atty. Socialists have candidates in
several cities, including Boston.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-12-12

church were largely attended during
last week and will continue during the
present week.
Victoria Gonzales. woman of the
town shct herself through the right
lung with suicidal intent last Saturday
night. and is lying at deaths door as q
consequence of her folly. The ball
entered the chest just below the col
lar bone and came out below the shoul.
der blade in the back.
The flour mill proposition is assum-
ing material proportions and no doubt
we will soon be supplied with that
much needed institution. LEO.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-12-12
DOlNGS OF CONGRESS.
HOUSE.

Washington, Dec. 12-The debate
of the currency bill continued in the
House today. Owing to pressure for
opportunity to speak Democratic side
Richardson, of Tennessee, minority
leader, asked that night sessions be
held the remainder of the week. 1t
was finally agreed that night sessions
for debate be held Wednesday, Thurs.
day and Friday. Grosyenor, of Ohio,
was the first speaker today.
In his opening speech Grosvenor
said he had hoped the Democrats
would meet the issue prompted by
the pending bill, but they We're here
with the same old stale baltic cry of
''16 to l." Going back 20 the platform
declaration of 1896, Grosvenor Dro-
duced a poll of the members of the
committee on resolutions 1T se st.
Louis convention to show thai an
overwhelming majority favored the
gold declaration Before tiu convention
met. The only controversy since had
been as to who was responsible for
certain verbal phrases.
SENATE.
Washington, Dec. 12-Resolutions
were reported favorably from the COM
mittee on contingent expenses, author
izing committee privileges and cleo
tions to proceed with investigations of
election of Clark, Montana, and Scott,
West Virginia, the resolutions were
adopted.
Washington, Dec. 12-Culoms bill
providing for form of S., ernment
for Hawaii, was sent to the committee
on foreign relations.
Pettigrew, S. D., offered the fJllow-
ing resolution That tho score tary
of the navy be, and he is hereby di-
rected, to inform the Senate whether
the flag Of the Philippine republic was
carried by vessels in the bas. Of Manila
and whether the flag of the Philippine
republic was ever sa1uted Ls AGmiral
Dewey, or any vessels of LIS fleet. at
any time since May 1st, 1858: were
Spanish prisoners delivered over to
the Philippine forces under .Aguinaldo
flying the Philippine flag accompany
the vessels Concord and Raleigh hack
to Subig Bay, June, 1898, In order to
compel the surrender of tho Spanish
forces. Pettigrew asked immediate
consideration of the resolution but
Chandler objected and i. went over
until tomorrow.
| When the resolution o. Pettigrew
Isrelating to the trouble of the l;oeuI
d'Aiene mining district was nld tefort
the Senate. Chandler offerei substi
tute eliminating tine charges againsi
General Merriam. made In the lrig'na
After a sharp eoll0qus between Chand
Ter and Pettgfew the res3lgiian wal
referred to the committee on militar,
affairs. The Senate went into session
and confirmed the nonin9tlcn o
Leonard Wood to be major general o
volunteers. Adjourned at 1.4O D. m
| house
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-12-12
Object to Bynum.

New York, Dec. PA special to the
Times, from Washington, says: Some
Democratic senators have intimated
that they will resist the confirmation
of William ID. Bynum, to be member
of the board of general appraisers of
New York Bynum who was until
1896, an active Democrat, but who
participated in the campaign with the
Palmer and Buckner Democrats, is less
acceptable to Democrats than a life
long Republican.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-12-12

sent out a warning of the approaching
storm. Telegraph and telephone lines
are badly Frustrated.
Detroit, Mich. Dec. 12-Southwest
wind swept up the river at the rate OF
fifty miles per hour today. Heavy
winds reported in all parts of the lake
region. At st. Joseph, Mich, snow
storm ragged.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-12-12
Behind Closed Doors.

Washington, Dec. 12-The Roberts
investigating committee met today be-
hind closed doors to discuss the re-
ports on procedure, form of subpoena,
etc. In the meantime, Mr.. Roberts,
himself, and gathering of Mormons
and Gentiles stood outside the commit
tee door awaiting admission.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-12-12
Terrific Laka Winds.

Cleveland. Ohio. Dec. 12-One Of the
heaviest gales of the year prevails on
Lake Erie today. The wind Is blow
Ing at the rate OF fifty miles an hour
from the southwest. Very few vessels
have ventured out since last evening.
the weather bureau having yesterday
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-02-09
EAST MARION ITEMS.

Lots OF sickness III this vicinity.
Principal ailment is grippe.
Thermometers registered several
degrees below zero Sunday morning.
l.. II. Sharp has been sick with
the grippe.
Joe Carlisle and sons have had the
grippe this week.
Judge Il. N. Sharp, Of Philadelphia
visited his brother, l.. II. Sharp and
sister Mrs. Joe Crrlisle Monday.
Miss Lola Isle, Of Brunswick, re-
turned to her home Friday after an
extended visit with Maud BlOomer.
Tuesday will be great scufiie with
the road ovcrsecrs there is four for
each district. We hope they will put
in good men so wei have good roads
and not so much mud.
Mrs. Tom Phillips is not expected
10 live.
The protractaa meeting is progress
ing nicely at Dock9ry. Great dealof
interest taken.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-02-09
rustee's Sale.

Whereas, W. b. TurnbauGh and Nora
Turnbaugi, his wife, of the County of Pike
and State Of Illinois, on the lidhy of January,
los, duly executed aud delivered their Ger
tain Deed of Trust, of that date. which is re-
corded in the Onlcc of Rccorner Of Deeds in
aud for the County of Monroe and State of
Missouri, in Book 80. Mt Page ~, by which
they conveyed 10 the undersigned Trustee the
following described Real Estute. situate in
the snid County Of Monroe, .to-wit: The East
west Quarter Of the Southeast Quarter of Sec.
ton Twenty.Six (2G IN Township Fiity-Six
(j6), of Range Nine (9), Vest TO secure the puy-
ment of two &c rtnu promissory notes, in said
Deed Of Trust fully described, AMI WHEREAS.
II IL provided in said Deed of Trust that In
and the interest thereon, the said Trustee
shall, at the request OF the legal holder Of
said notes, proceed to sell the property here
inbefOre described. at public. vcndue, to the
highest bidder, for cash, ut the Front Door Of
the Courthouse, In the City of Paris, in said
public notice of the time, terms mud place of
sale and of the property to be sold, by udver.
tiscmcnt in some newspaper published Ia the
City Of Monroe, and WHEREAS Default has
been made IN the payment q is"d n1tes and
At the request of the legal holder OF said notes
FRIDAY, the 18th day Of FEBRUARY, 1899,
at the Front DooF OF the. Courthouse! IN the
between the hours of0 o'clock In the forenoon
and o'clock In the afternoon of that day,
offer for sale at public ,vendue, to the highest
bidder, for cash; the above, described real
estate, or so much thereof as may be necessary
to pay said notes and interest and the cost OF
executing this trust. 80
JOHN C. PETRsoL.
Trustee
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-02-09
Letter From Cuba.

| CAMP COLUMBIA, CUBA. FEB. ], 1919.
January has passed with agreeable
weather and excellent health among
the men here. The sun, during the
day, makes the boys seek the shade
where. with mild breeze it Is very
pleasant, while the nights are not
cold enough to make one SILVER.
The lst Tex. has lost but two men
since landing here. Ore. a private,
died from the effects o, an over dose
Of Cuban "boozc."
The death of Col. Mabrcy, from par
alysis, occurred few days after
reaching camp. Col. Mabrey was
the ranking colonel Of the 7th army
corps and had been made Brig. Gen.
Of volunteers, but he was already UNI
conscious when his commission arriv-
ed from Washington. His remains
were sent back to Texas for burial.
The camps are now equipped with
mess sheds, tent floors and bakeries
the lumber and most of the cooking
wood being shipped over from the
states.
Each company is supplied with a
small tiltcrer and all drinking water
is supposed to be filtered. The work
Of building wagon roads and railroad
switches, excavating laying water
pipes and handling freight is done by
Cuban laborcrs and paid So per week
by the U. 5. Three Cubans can do as
much as one American laborcr.
Several Americans have been refus-
ed employment on the public works,
but are offered a free pass back TO the
states on the transports. Many wom-
en- and children gather around the
mess sheds at meal time to receive the
crumbs that fall from the soldiers
grooming table and when 30 days ra-
tions fall short several days. very few
scraps find their way to the waste bar
rel. When there is anything in the
barrel they want they do not hesitate
to go down after it. Cigars, oranges
and cigarettes are about the only
things they offer for sale about the
camps and oranges sell at Is and 20
cts. per dozen. Many of the women
smoke cigarettes, but none of the
Cubans chew tobacco or smoke pipes.
The people of this part Of the island
do not seem disposed to be unruly,
hence, most of the boys anticipate an
early return to the states. Yesterday
was the usual monthly muster day in
each regiment and in the afternoon
corps review was held in which
there were II regiments of infantry,
one regiment of cavalry and one of
artillery. The regiments have not
drilled any since coming here until
this week when short drills were be-
gun. Some OF the regiments are send
ing Il battalion out each week for q
& days march through the country.
Respectfully,
a. X. CRISLER.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-02-09

1t is said that the father of
mark Twain" is buried in an
unmarked grave in a little Gem
etery at Sand Hill, a small place
near Rutledge, Lewis
county. Some time ago there
was talk about having the coffin
removed, but as there was great
uncertainty about the exact 10.
cation, the idea was abandoned.
Many years ago Sand Hill was
one of the most prominent towns
in North Missouri. and was the
county seat of four different.
counties, but it is now merely a
Hamlet ON the SantaFe rail
/ oAd. se
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-02-09
What Next?

1t does seem as though the
seedsmen would stop some
where, but here comes a work
of art. Think Of it, twenty.
four pages Autographed in col
ors, not gaudy chromos, bur
from Autographs in colors, upon
an entirely new plan. This, in
itself, is enough to turn every
woman's head. Then follow
about one hundred more pages,
filled with handsome half-tone
illustrations of Flowers. Fruits
and Vegetables, photographed
from nature, all printed on fine
paper and enclosed in an ele.
giant cover Of white and god
Vick'S Garden and Floral Guide
also contains full descriptions
and directions for planting
Flowers and Vegetables, Plants,
Small Fruits, etc. 1t explains
new departure in selling Veg
etable Seeds by weight in place
OF old style of packets; also a
grand offer giving customers
credit for full amount of pur-
cha &c to apply on order for i'm
plemeuts and useful articles.
This splendid work of art will
be mailed with Il Due Bill good
for % cents worth of seeds, for
only Is cents. Write James
Vicks Sons, Rochester, N. Y.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-02-09
Public Sale.

The undersigned will sell at public
sale ON his farm, miles south Of
Cincinnati, miles northwest OF Cen
tire, % miles east OF Joanna, on
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-02-09

The School Board met in reg.
ular session Tuesday afternoon.
Warrents were ordered drawn
to pay teachers saleries and
coal bills. Miss Bennie Stew
ems was elected to fill the unex-
pired term of Mrs. G. M. Sui
Ivan.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-02-09
HATCH ITEMS.

Everybody is invited to come and
meet our boys and girls at the Hunt
ington chop" Monday night
Our city was we'll represent d at the
baptizing in Huntington Monday
night.
Col. r. L. Porter, Of SanFrancisco,
is here on visit and attending to
business.
Mrs. VIM. Wilson is no better.
Valentine Annuity will give the
young folks a dance tonight.
Judge j. d. Fields went to New
London on business this week.
Miss Virgie Bell is getting along
nicely with her Studies at the State
University in Columbia.
All the boys attended The grand
ball in Shieners hall Tuesday night.
The white mans Burden"
may have rhyme and rhythm,
but it is not burdened with com
mon sense. X. G. Times If it
had have been there would not
have been 81 Americans killed
and 200 wounded near Manila.
Saturday. The Philippines
fought Spain for freedom and
are now fighting America for
freedom. Down with political
gingoism.
The House Committee on pen.
sions reported favorably on
Gen. John M. Palmer's pension
of 500 per month, but he had
notified some of his friends that
he would not receive more than
$50 per month so the latter in
stead of the former amount will
be the one he will receive.
Rev. j. H. Rife has been Or
dered south by his physician. 1t
was decided at prayer meeting
last night that he would leave
Monday. Rev. B. +. Hixson
will preach 70: him next Sun
day.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-02-09
JOHN CI.EARY.

>oL. w. T. YOUELL, Auctioneer.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-02-09
c.. L DRESCEIER.
Liv eS Lost.

Springfield, ILL.,, Feb. 4.-Fire
in fashionable boarding house
here, resulted in the loss of
three lives. Mrs Eva Whitney,
Miss Helen Rose and John Z.
Hall.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-02-09

A Free Will Offering Lsague
Reception OF the Methodist
Church will be held at the par.
sonage ON Tles lay, F.j, 1t,
IRON. 6 to1H. p. n. z frt III n.lts
tree. You Hre c1.uiA!ly ii3it.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-02-09
Market Report.

Shipments for the week end
ing yesterday at noon were very
light. Sharp e. Gray 3 cars of
hogs; Yates, Barger & Co. 3
cars of hogs aud 2 of cattle; j.
G.. Fuqua 1 car of mules; Briggs
Medcalf l. car of hoop-poles.
Total 9 cars.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-02-09

Washington, Feb. Elm the
Senate to day Mr.. McEnery of
Louisiana, offered resolution
declaring that by the ratifica-
ton of the treaty it is not in.
tended to make citizens of the
inhabitants of the Philippine Is
lands, not to annex the islands
permanently, but to hold them
until the islands are prepared
for self government. 1t is I'M
derstood that the eXpansionists
in the Senate have agreed to
support this resolution in return
Tor Senator McEnery's vote for
the treaty to day,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-02-09
City Council.

The City Fathers met in
regular session at the council
rooms Friday eve. Feb. Bird.
Mayor S. North the presiding
officer was in the chair,
councilmen, j. w. Bell,
j. H. Grady, w. w. Handley,
d. d. Nelson, j. S. Scott, and
A. Boulware and City Clerk
Geo. w. Tompking were
present.
The claim committee reported
and on motion of A. Boulware
the following claims we're
allowed and warrants ord cred
drawn for same.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-02-09

! PCT SSiV SOLiillAoStOA''''''' TO- 90
The Board authorized the
clerk to write chief Parks of
the Hannibal Fire Dept. and
thank them for their kind
exertions in behalf Of this city
the night Of the fire.
On motion of Alderman Scott,
the salary of j. A. Hickm IN.
pecial police was raised to SIS
er month.
The Board adjourned until
J puday evening Feb. ID,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-02-09
james Webb was attending
court in Palmyra, Tuesday.

The Marion County Road
Overseers had a warm time
hustling in Palmyra Tuesday.
Henry I. Lear will be the boss
of the road running into this
city from the north and as he
is a worker we believe that lie
will keep it in good shape.
District No. 6 lies next to Hen.
RVS and it Mr.. McElroy will
follow Henry's lead or lead
Henry, the roads north of the
city will be placed in excellent
condition. We will keep an
eye on Messrs Lear and McEl-
roy and the day they get their
districts in better condition
than the Monroe district south
of the city there will be 4 howl
go up that will reverberate over
the Salt River hills and right
in the Court House door at
Paris.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-02-09
Thursday, February q, 1899
The Following Property:


HORSES
head of coach mares, from five to
eight years old, geldings and mules
of all ages.
CATTLE
Steers Ill ages too numerous to
mention, twill sell to suit the purchas-
er. q head of COWS will be fresh in
March
HOGS
Hogs until you can hardly get about,
II head brood sows, fat hogs to he
sold for cash one good male hog.
Three thousand bushels of corn in
crib and six hundred bushels of seed
corn.
FARMING IMPLEMENTS
2 farm wagons, | wheat drill. ore
disk harrow, one hay rake, / two
row corn stalk cutter, corn planter
and check row, one riding pillow, |
wheat fan, harrow, two cultivators,
mower, binder, l cart, l-3 horse
breaking plow, ? II inch breakin"
plows, doubl, shovel plows, | set OF
leather wagon hlrne ~, one hundred
dollar buggy, $lS set Of buggy
harness. All the above is new and
other things too numerous 20 mention.
TERMS OF SALE
AL! sums Of $40 and over q cre' it
of months will be given. On sums.
under so cash.
If the river should be out OF ford,
there will be u boat to cross over ct
the Goodwin Mill dam. Object in
selling going to retire.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-10-06
Welcome Punishment to Bobby.

A little boy went to church with his mother The service was som ewhat lcng and utterly incomprehensi.I Ie to the child Consequently he fidgetted. His mother repSOyed him several times. At last she leaned toward him. Bobby" she whispered. if you act badly III never bring you to church again A gleam of hope dawned in Bobbys weary eyes Mamma, he said. eagerly. how bad will have to bs?9
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-10-06

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MARKETS.
  DIRECTED DAILY BY I. FOWLER, COMMISSION MERCHANT
COTTON

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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-10-06
WHEN COMPANY COMES.
How the Country Host sss= May Entertain
 Most AgreeabIy.

How the Country Host sss May Entertain
 Most AgreeabIy.
 Begin to enjoy yourself when your guests arrivAin fact, before they ar- rive, is Mrs. John B. Sims advice in the Ladies Home Journal Do not try to serve such an elaborate dinner that the work of getting it ready will draw so upon your physi- cal powers that they will be strained to their utmost endurance. When your visitors arrive greet them with a hearty handshake, make them feel that you are ready for their coming; speak of the pleasure that you hope the day may bring; compliment them on their good appearance; notice the neckWear. the dainty handkerchief. be thoroughly interested in each and every one. When the time comes for you to prepare the dinner and place it upon the table leave your guests as gracefully as possible If the dinner be not too elaborate and the mental atmosphere be clear and bright your friends will come again. Eat to live and pot Live to eat should be the motto of every household