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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-04-20

The work of the present Mis-
souri, legislature will compare
favorably with the work done
by any similar body. 1t has
and still continues to be unjust
ly criticised by our Republican
friends. So far as economy is
concerned it might have been
run for little less money. Every
one of us can look back over
our own lives and see where we
could have gotten along on less
money. But we will admit, just
to please the Republicans, that
this session has been quite an
extravagant one and then we
can say that the people are
much head by the reins of
government being in the hands
of the Democrats because Re-
publicans have never yet been
economical enough to have got
ten along on the sd me amount
OF money the Democrats
have done. Just compare Mis-
souri with the Republican
states and Missouri shows NJ
much the better. A good re.
vision Of the Statutes will be
made and many excellent laws
in the interest of the people
have been passed Democracy
Is always in the interest of the
masses.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-04-20

Equal rights to all and spec
iai-,pr'vileges to none! is what
Democracy stands for and wha t
itgives to the people. Can any
fa1r'Nminded man say aught
against this principle.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-04-20

Man has the natural rights to
the fruits of his labor but un-
less the trusts are turned down
by placing the Teins of govern
eminent in the bands of the
grand old Democrat party the
trusts will take that right from
NC
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-04-20

America has no need for Il
large standing army. In the
hour of need her citizens will
volunteer to fight for their
country.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-04-20

Many who to-day are oppos-
ing silver and gold at 16 to /
will live to wonder why they
should have lined up on the
side OF the trusts and opposed
the money which is for the best
interests Of all the people.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-04-20

While the Republican press is
making quite a howl about
Democratic extravaganza the
people should be thankful
that the Republicans do not
have charge of the affairs of the
State.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-04-20

battle is on and we must stand
shoulder to shoulder for our
American rights.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-04-20

To have died so many times
Bimetallism is still creating
considerable disturbance in the
Republican camp.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-04-20

Missouri is sadly in need of a
metropolitan newspaper which
will stand oy the interests of
the masses. The so.called Dem.
ocrat metropolitan press of Mis-,
sonri is doing more TO turn the
State over. to Republicans than
all the Republican papers of
~ e State could pos sibly do.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-04-20

Is not there some danger of
the army being turned on our
own people when the way in
the Philippines is ended:
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-04-20

Our Republican friends seem
TO desire that every Lcivilian
carry a soldier on his back as
is done in Europe, This is not
the spirit of our government,
The people are the defense of
the government and when need
ed volunteer to defend our
grand country.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-04-20
1hUESrAY,A AFR. 20, 1899

A strong military government
is not the government for the
American people.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-04-20

An un.muzzled country press
must fight the battles for the
people.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-04-20
ON AGAlN-APRIL. 3orH.

Reid & Walker viii make YOU
any style fence from a rabbit or
Chicken fence to Il bog, horse or
bull fence. We would refer
you to E. Tuley. L J.. Owen.
ST., W. 5. Turner. S. A. and
Bert Wood, Mayor S. North and
r. e. Lear.
For good ice go to J. W. Bur-
dit.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1899-03-10
A1IEEICANs WILL eOvERN CUBA

So says Dr.. Thomas in his Lecture OI
Cuba and Cubans--
The lecture on @Cuba and CUbans,
by DR.. Thomas at the opera house Fri
day evening was poorly supported by
the people Of GoOdIand-
DR.. Thomas is an interesting speak
er, and for more than an hour held bis
auditors by his charming description
and predictions, concerniDg this veri
table garden. Aside from the narrative
Of the episodes attending his trip, be
gave a vivid Characterization of its
classes Of people and dwelt upon the
probable future of this land over which
we have formed a protectOrate.
Is the Cuban capable Of self-gOvern-
ment, is a question that is met with
some anxiety by the American people
at large. The speaker said that owing
to their lack of education and the ease
with which the Cuban, an emotional
people. could be precipitated into q
revolution. had forced him to the con
clusiOn that they would not succeed in
governing themselves, and thai the
American would eventually govern
Cuba. He had formed this opinion
from a three-mOnths' residence on the
island
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1899-03-10
APR1zE FIGHT Ar Colby.
The Once SANITY Town is Advertising
2O-ROund Glove Contest.

The Once SANITY Town is Advertising a
2O-ROund Glove Contest.
The town Of Colby has repeatedly
pointed its finger Of scOrn at GoOdIand
for being a wicked place, for no other
reason than that GOOdIand permitted
the operation of joints by a system of
monthly fines paid into the city treas
ury. But now comes Colby, the once
sanity town which continually boosted
Of its high moral standard, where even
the windmiIIs we're compelled to cease
their IabOriOus duties on the Sabbath
in order that their squeakings might
nOtmarthe sOIemnity of the day, has faI-
len from grace and become so degraded
that she viii permit a regulation
prize fight to take place within her
bounds. Colby viii now have to widen
her piOus look and turn loose her
claims for decency.
The fstic event which will celebrate
the closing chapter Of COIby's cher
ished reputation for righteousness, Is
advertised to take place in the ArmOry
at that town on March IL. The prin-
cipals to the affair are given as George
Gleason Of st. Joseph, No, and n V
johnson of Kansas City, No, and they
are to fight a 2O-rOund 60 for 800 a
side and gate receipts.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1899-03-10
aPPRoAcHINa - ELECTIoN
Nearly an Entire city Council wiz Have
To Re Chosen.

Nearly an Entire City Council VIII Have
To Re Chosen
at the approaching municipal cleo
ton, which will occur on April 4, q
mayor and five councilmen viii have to
be elected, and although the highest
Office in the gift of the city is to be
filed, not one person has been an
nouneed for that honored position It
is to be hoped, however, that some pat
riot viii come to the rescue in due time
and save that Office from going a
begging at least.
The reason so many cOuncllmen are
TO be chosen is due to one resignation
and one removal. Fred Dawson, mem
Der Of the council from the First ward,
has resigned, and S. P. Baker, president
Of council and member from Third
ward, has removed from the city. The
time of G. E. Swarts of the First ward
viii expire and owing to the resigna-
ton Of Dawson it will leave both places
on the council from the First ward to
be re-fIled.
Ell. Denny Of the Second ward is
the only councilman who will hold
over. J. ". KIauer, the other member
from the Second, time will have ex-
pired. In the Third ward S. P. Bakers
place on the board viii have to be
filed, owing to removal from the city,
and the time Of the other member,
7. Q. Harper, viii expire.
Tho nam or- Of tho IoorI Of aIr7
cation are also to be elected. The
term Of A. Y. Thomas Of the First
ward, ". J. Converse Of the Second
and E. E. DOnly Of the Third will expire.
A city treasurer, attorney, assessor,
and police judge viii come up for re-
election. The Office Of city treasurer
is held at present by A. D. Stewart,
and that Of city attorney by f. S.
Knight, while E F. Murphy Is judge of
police court and P. S. Darling city
assessor.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1899-03-10
Little SIarEery swarts is Dea


Again 8r. and Mrs c. E. Swarts and
family are grief-strieken. Within a
lapse Of three years death has three
times taken away bright life from
the family circle. While such Unre-
Ienting fortune Is keenly felt by the
entire family, Jet the anguish of the
mother seems most profound when cut
of from the cares which are peculiarly
her own.
This time their little three-month's
old child, Margery, was taken away
Wednesday morning after a short i'll
ness from pneumonia The funeral
services we're held at the residence
Thursday at 10 o'clock, Rev. Woodward
officiating. Many friends paid their
respects to the memory OF the little
one.
It's beyond the reach Of human ex-
preston to portray the effect Of SC
I frequent calsmities, OF to voice thC
sympathy Of numerous friends, who
Join Tx BEFUET.1c With 8 desire zIrari
3 60 Uifigets their soroV-
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1899-03-10

The Rock Island playing cards are
the slickest you ever handled. One
pack viii be sent by mail on receipt of
- cents in stamps A money order or
draft for 80 cents or same in stamps
will secure four packs. They will be
sent by express, charges prepaid Ad-
dress John Sebastian, general Passen-
ger agent, Chicago, Rock Island & Pac-
ific railway, Chicago.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1899-03-10
stolen

On the 18th day of February, in front
of the water works building, GOOdland,
Kan. between the hours of u and ,
O'Clock. someone cut the four white
rings of from my harness One ring
broken and two wore in places Would
like them returned as they are very old
relics. Will pay a liberal reward
". L. VANWILKLE, LambOrn, Kan
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1899-03-10

am going east about March = TO be
gone for some time. I am going to at
tend a course Of lectures and viii need
money. All accounts prior to January
1, 1899, not settled before I leave Will be
placed for collection. Come in and set
tie and save costs This is the last
notice you viii receive.
DIR. L. II. SMITH.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1899-03-10
Church Announcements.

Usual service at the Christian church
next Sunday, March u. Morning sub
iect, missions the Heart of Church
Life" Evening subject, "The Wanderer
Returned" a cordial invitation is ex-
tended to all to worship with US
J. Ed STEVENS. Pastor
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1899-03-10

Amos Smith of TOpland returned
Saturday from Batavia, Ia, where he
was called by the illness Of his father.
When he left his father was greatly
improved in health. Mr.. Smith says it
would take lot Of inducement for him
to give up his residence in Kansas for
one in the Hawkeye state.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1899-03-10

Billiards. HOrehOund Syrup Is the
best known remedy for consumption,
coughs, colds, and all throat and chest
troubles Every bottle Is guaranteed.
1t is the best remedy for children. DC
and 5Oc.-W. Ennis.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1899-03-10

For the many acts of kindness and
sympathy extended by friends during
our late bereavement, we extend our
sincere thanks.
Mrs. J. B. JACOBS AND FAMILY.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1899-03-10

Jack Harkins Of Jewell county, Kan,
and Miss Maggie J. Webb Of RuletOn,
this county we're married b. Probate
Judge Dazzling at che court house We'd
DesdaE- Jewell coenfy VII Be- their
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1899-03-10

personal property ------------ : ; % 70 $50
On motion meeting adjourned
JOIN Z BREIZ, Chairman.
JOHN j. hSIGHT. Secretary
Attest: A. ID. RU1nIEL, County Clerk.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1899-03-10
ASSESSORS zIEETING.
Basis of Valuation Adopted for the 1899
Assessment.

Assessment
GOODLAND, KANSAS, March 6, IS99-
Assessors met at county clerks Office
and organized, electing John Z. Brett,
Of Mcpherson township, chairman, and
J. J. Knight, of Shermanville township,
secretary On motion all property to
be listed at full value, then make the
constitutional exemption and the re-
mainder of sum total at 50 per cent of
real value
VALUATION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1899-03-10

Of the best and latest styles Of
suitings, the best tailoring. the
nattiest styles and fits to be found
in the clothing world, within the
range Of prices we are showing.
You really should look before you
buy. You surely would not do
Yourself or US justice for affording
you the opportunity Of looking
through a stock of clothing credit
able to a city Of 10, 900 to 900
population.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-07-08
THERE IS MORE INSURANCE.
Reports to the State Commissioner
Show an Increase In Business.

"a
The amount of insurance written during
the last year in Minnesota shows a graft
flying increase over the preceding an
nual period. Insurance Commissioner
O'Shaughnessy has compiled some figures
which indicate that great deal of build
ing is going on, and the volume of mer-
chandise business In Minnesota has pro-
portionately increased.
The figures represent the receipts of the
insurance department for the first five
months of the year, ending May 81
The total for these months in 1899 is
$175, 7277, as against $16S, 209 25 for the cor
responding period in 1895
The receipts are for premiums, taxes,
license fees and brokers' licenses, and
naturally the first three months of the
year are the heaviest
January, 1899, shows receipts amounting
to $S0, l31.l9, or more than double those
for January, 1898, when they were S14,-
954.32. February overreached the CORE
spending month Of 1898 by over $50, 600
The receipts for that month in 1898 were
$50,610.02, while for February, 1899, they
were $S5,S4360.
In March the 1898 receipts were heavier
than those for 1899, showing that the
companies were more prompt in paying
after their big business of 1898 than they
were after that of 1897
March, 1898, yielded the state s96, $50 Oh
while March, 1899, yielded $35, 40. 49,
In April fire companies, especially. be-
gan to spread out over the state after the
new business, which was everywhere at
hand, and the receipts Of the insurance
department for April, 1899, were 81. 537. go
against only $4,657.70 for 1898 May, 1899
shows up with receipts amounting to
$2,949.65, as against 81, 1857 for May, 1885
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-07-08
field. Edward ]. Meier. ]. c. Prendergast
and William Hamm.
RELIEF OF NEW RICHMOND.
There Is Yet a Chance for Much
Quiet Work.

The Commercial club relief committee,
after another visit to New Richmond, and
investigation as to the actual needs at
present, urges further contributions OF
mattresses, kitchen utensils, dishes, COOK
stoves, lamps, mirrors, table linen, bed
room furnishings, carpets, wool dresses.
skirts and waists, blankets and comfor-
tables.
Secretary Slime received letter from
the agent Of the Omaha at Boardman, In
which he says:
There is a little boy here-a cripple
and I would like to make him glad. If
could get this little cripple tricycle. that
would hold about sixty pounds, If you
have such an article on hand, 1 would
deliver it to him promptly"
M. G. Bronson, TAT Portland avenue, has
notified Secretary Slime that he will con-
tribute the tricycle..
Among the recent contributions at the
relief rooms are a dozen trimmed hats,
by G. L. Crawford, Of the st. Paul Hat
works; five cook stoves, presented by
Adam Decker & Co.; 500 envelopes and
paper, three dozen assorted pencils and
pens, 1 dozen assorted books, 2 pounds
coffee, II dozen cans apples, IL dozen cans
salmon, 1 can pineapples, presented by
Grant Spicer, confectioner, POI West Sew
enth street.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-07-08

A telegram was received yesterday fore
noon from General Passenger Agent
Teasdale, of the Omaha, announcing the
sudden death of Capt. w. NJ. Wheeler,
general travelling agent of the road, at
Dickinson, N. D., early yesterday morn
ing, from paralysis. The telegram occa-
stoned the deepest regret in railroad cir
cles and was utterly unexpected, as Capt
Wheeler was In the city only a few days
ago. apparently in the best of health.
Wednesday night Capt Wheeler left
st. Paul on trip to Miles City, Mont
He was at that time in the best of health
and spirits to all appearances, and had
not indicated in any way even the slight
est physical ailment While returning
Thursday night he was taken sick on the
train and on his arrival at Dickinson was
taken from his berth and placed in a no.
tel. A physician was summoned and an
examination of the patient showed that
he suffered from paralysis. Every effort
to save his life was made, but he sank
rapidly, dying at an early hour yester-
day.
On receipt of the telegram announcing
the death, Mr.. Teasdale assumed the sad
duty Of imparting the news to Mrs Wheel
CT, at the family home, 983 Hague ave-
nue.. Owing to the suddenness of the at
tack, no notification of her husbands ILL
ness had been received, and Mrs. Wheel
er was utterly overwhelmed with the
news. Arrangements were made yester-
day to return the body to st. Paul. where
1t will be buried.
Capt. Wheeler was one of the most
widely known railroad men in the West.
His connection with the Omaha dates
back many years. and it was his pride
for years that he knew more people by
name throughout the Western states than
any other official in the Western railroad
service. He was man Of robust health
and unusual geniality, and extremely
popular His death removes one of the
most efficient members Of the Omaha's
service and causes universal regret.
During the civil war Mr. Wheeler was
made a captain of the Eighth cavalry
OF the regular army. After the war he
was in a number Of Indian fights, and
was twice wounded by the Apaches He
remained In the army until he married
in the later '70s, and then went into the
wholesale grocery business at Galena.
Ill. In 1884 he entered the employ of the
Omaha road After serving as travelling
passenger agent until 1885, he was, an
pointed commercial agent at Helena, with
special charge Of the live stock business
in Montana. Last fall he was promoted
to general travelling agent, with entire
control Of the live stock business of the
company.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-07-08
TICKET BROKERS STIRRING
THE NEW LICENSE Or
DINANCE
1t Is Not Likely That Any Arrests
Have Had Chance to Confer In
the Matter.

A special meeting has been called by
the local ticket brokers' association to
consider the action Of License Inspector
Mcintyre, in serving notice that here
after the city will demand a better en-
forcement of the ordinance requiring
brokers and steamship agents to take out
licenses for the sale Of tickets in the
sums of $3.50 and 500, respectively. The
question will be discussed and some de-
cision arrived at regarding the advisa-
bility of testing the legality of the ordi-
nance.
Inspector Mcintyre went up and down
the line on Third street yesterday, armed
with an opinion from the assistant cor
poration attorney, and notified the
brokers that steps were being taken to-
wards an enforcement of the city ordi-
nance By a state law passed in 1885, the
business Of ticket scalping, as it applies
to points within the state, was declared
illegal. Many of the brokers are of the
opinion that the enforcement of the law
and the city ordinance would be bene-
flcial, but the inspector will wait until
the local association takes action before
taking compulsory measures An en-
forcement of the license ordinance will
mean the closing Of several brokers' Of
hceS. The assistant corporation attor-
ney's opinion is a. follows:
Il am of the opinion that these ordi-
nances are valid and still in force, and
that it is your duty to see that they are
enforced.
With reference to the question as to
just what agents come within the scope
OF the provisions Of the two ordinances
have to suggest that in all probability
the regularly appointed agents of any
railroad company in this city are not
within the purview of the ordinances.
You will see by reference the ordinance
cites that the council has attempted to
license only ticket brokers' and steam
ship agents. no provision being made
with reference to ticket agents and
'emigrant agents. The distinction made
in the charter itself between ticket
brokers and ticket agents must be borne
In mind. Probably the only agents com
ing within the scope of the provisions
of the ordinance first cited are those
commonly knownu as 'scalpers;' there
may, however. be others.
Undoubtedly steamship agents. whether
engaged in the sale of tickets or simply
engaged In obtaining passengers for their
respective steamship lines, or acting as
agents for those lines In any capacity
are required by the ordinance last cited
to take out license"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-07-08
POPE TAKES CHARGE
SAVINGS BANK OF ST. PAUL Is
CLOSED BY THE PUBLIC
EXAMINER
RECEIVER TO BE ASKED FOR

| The Institution Holds Over n MILL
ion Dollars in Deposits, and Was
of It's Real Estate Securities Are
of Doubtful Worth-Expenses Are
Said to Have Exceeded Revenue.
Public Examiner Pope and his deputies
took charge of the Savings Bank of st.
Paul late yesterday afternoon in the in
| terest Of the depositoFs and other credit
| Ors of the institution. The announcement
will no doubt be received with surprise
by the public. Public Examiner Pope fol-
lows his action with the statement that
the other savings banks Of the city have
| been thoroughly examined and found to
be solvent.
The condition of the Savings Bank of
st. Paul has been receiving the attention
Of state officials at intervals since the
first of the year, and final action only de-
| layed in the hope that some arrangement
might be made whereby the bank could
continue business, and at the same time
fully protect the depositors. This was
found to be impracticable and Gov. Lind
yesterday directed Gen. Pope to take pos
session of the assets, and requested At
torney General Douglas to make applica-
ton for a receiver.
Gen. Pope last night, for the informa-
ton of the public. made the following
statement to the GLOBE:
OFFICIAL STATEMENT.
State of Minnesota, Office of Public Ex-
aminer-To the Public: After careful
examination and consideration it has
been determined, in the interest of the
savings depositors of the Savings Bank Of
st. Paul, that the superintendent of banks
should take possession Of the books, rec
ords and assets of every description of
said bank and hold the same pending an
application to the district court of Ram
sey county for receiver
In this connection and TO allay unneces-
| sary anxiety [ desire to say for public in
formation that this department has re-
Gently made a careful examination of
each and every savings bank in this city,
and, with the single exception above not
ed, has found each and every one to be
solvent and fully able to carry out all
their obligations to depositors and other
creditors.
1t is yet too early in the day to antici-
pate the amount which the creditors will
get out of the assets of the bank as it is
difficult to estimate just how much will
be derived from the enforced liquidation.
The bank carries on it's books something
over million dollars in deposits, and
good deal of the real estate property is
considered as doubtful security.
Several examinations have been made
OF the condition of the bank and a rough
draft of the condition of the concern at
the close of business yesterday gives the
following result: