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Monroe City Democrat., 1899-11-30

brought to Hannibal as luckily
as pos ible. AS soon "a the
boat arrived, Drs. E. g. a w.
H. Hays and DR.. Bounds we're
summoned.
A careful examination r, cal
ed the sad fact that the ght
limb could not be saved 4 / it
was amputated above the nee.
The left leg was given T. per
attention, after which the pat
lent was conveyed to his Ine.
Mr.. Ray passed throuw the
ordeal of the operation roic-
ally, and the physicians lave
hopes of his speedy recov, ".
No man in Hannibal ha> more
; friends than genial Ed Ra, and
the news of the accident was
received with genuine gret
Ievery where. Hannibal Jour.
nal.
Monroe City Democrat., 1899-11-30

All Odd Fellows are request
ed to be at the lodge next
Thursday evening for election
of officers. Past Grands should
all be present to vote for Off
GERS of the Grand Lodge
Monroe City Democrat., 1899-11-30

The fire well at the interseC-
tion of Dover and Main Streets
has been completed and the one
at the intersection of Catherine
and Vine Streets commenced.
Monroe City Democrat., 1899-11-30

Children, don't fail to write a
letter to Santa Claus and send
it to the DEMOCRAT for publica-
tion. You may get one of the
handsome prizes.
Monroe City Democrat., 1899-11-30

p. Peterson, one of the best
known men in Kansas, commit
ted suicide yesterday by blow
ing his brains out with a revol-
yer.
Monroe City Democrat., 1899-11-30

Company F. of the Fourth
Mo-, exists on paper. So says
Mai. Clay G. Mcdonald.
Monroe City Democrat., 1899-11-30

Several of our citizens inter
ested in national building and
loan stock some years ago
were glad to get out with as
much as 80 cents on the 5.
Monroe City Democrat., 1899-11-30

A musicale will be given Dec,
26 at the home of Mrs. M. B.
Carson. for the benefit of the
Public Library.
Monroe City Democrat., 1899-11-30

Mrs. M. w. Laughlin attend
ed to a very unpleasant duty
yesterday. She was called to
Quincy by the death of her
brother-in-law, Q. M. Gilmer.
Monroe City Democrat., 1899-11-30

James Maupin, Of GAINESVILLE,
Mo-, has been the guest of his
friend. Geo. W. Raney.
Monroe City Democrat., 1899-11-30

Rev. M. ]. Nicoson has con-
clnded to act as pastor of the
Christian church nntll June 1st.
1900.
Monroe City Democrat., 1899-11-30

Mrs. B. r. Hickman has re-
turned from LaGrange and will
spend the winter with her son,
James II. S. Hickman.
Monroe City Democrat., 1899-11-30

Miss Emma Rogers. Of Pal,
myra, is the guest of her friend
Miss Virgie Bristow.
Monroe City Democrat., 1899-11-30

L. p. Hickson. of Memphis,
Mo-, has been business visitor
in the city,
Monroe City Democrat., 1899-11-30

Lee Payne, one time Mon
roe boy, was in the city Tues
day and made the DEMOCRAT a
pleasant cali.
Monroe City Democrat., 1899-11-30

In an other column will be
found a roast from DIR. Guire
(well known in this city, of
Quincy. Before the days of
Christ some one learned what
the fermented juice of the grape
was and the devil or some one
else has never let his children
forget.
Remember Miss Belle John
son is now in possession of
more Awards and Medals than
any lady photographer in the
United States and has received
every one through the photo
graphic conventions, besides
numerous special mentions.
Monroe City Democrat., 1899-11-30

After a pleasant visit Mrs.
o. G. Bristow, of Moberly left
Wednesday for st. Louis.
From there she will go to Ohio
to visit relatives.
Monroe City Democrat., 1899-11-30

j. L. Sprecher, Revenu Col
lector, was in Monroe Cit yes
terday ana foani every hing
right.
Monroe City Democrat., 1899-11-30

Hon. J. o. Allison, of New
London. was in the city with
friends Monday.
Monroe City Democrat., 1899-11-30

All kinds of fresh meats,
lard. bacon, etc, can always be
found ct Balzer & Dirigo's meat
market and the prices are right.
Monroe City Democrat., 1899-11-30

Two handsome prizes will be
given for the best letters writ
ten by children under IL years
old for our Christmas edition.
Monroe City Democrat., 1899-11-30
70 YEARS.

Uncle Jimmie A. Burditt, of
near Sharpsburg, was 79 years
old Sunday. His four children
gave him a surprise dinner.
There were only thirteen grand
children present. There was
chickens, turkeys and many
other delicasieS on the table,
Mr.. Burditt is we'll preserved
man and apparently good fol
many wears vet to come.
Monroe City Democrat., 1899-11-30

A. H. Willis will eat his tur-
key dinner to-day in Macon
City, with James G.. Howe.
Monroe City Democrat., 1899-11-30

For coal. wood, feed and -four
see A. H. Green. He carries
the best.
Monroe City Democrat., 1899-11-30

Why not have the Burlington
Railroad place watchman on
the Main Street crossing?
There has been three narrow
escapes there this week.
Monroe City Democrat., 1899-11-30
3 piece Pudding set at
WILLIAMSON e. RAGSDALE'S.

Berk Hetetet of Buffalo is
still eating. The question is,
will he or ton of food last?
Monroe City Democrat., 1899-11-30

Fancy China at
WILLIAMSON G. RAGSDALE'S
Bert Wood was a Quincy Wis
itor yesterday.
Fine Neckwear at
WILLIAMSON g. RAGSDALE'S.
NO SMALL POX IN Monroe
City.
Hosiery and Underwear at
WILLIAMSON & RAGSDALE'S.
Prof. Earl Caldwell was here
from Hunnewell Saturday.
Ladies Fine Shoes az
WILLIAMSON & RAGSDALE'S.
J. A. Hickman has made a
business trip to the Bluff city,
Mems Fine Shoes at
WILLIAMSON & RAGSDALE'S.
Dean Goldsberry, one of th'
best boys on the road, was il
the city Monday.
Everything in the Grocer,
Line at
WILLIAMSON & RAGsDALE'S.
Mrs. Carrie Moore is tn
guest of her brother, DR.. Ell
gene. in Whitehall, III.
DIR. Thomas Proctor was a
tending to business in st. Lou
Monday.
A Roaring Comedy of MEGA
thy and his Mishaps at Oper
House Friday Dec. 1st.
Fred Bastian. of Huunewel
was a business visitor in IL
city yesterday.
S. A. Wood spent the first
the week in Illinois on bus
ness.
Garter Swarangen is in fro
Denver for a few days. He
now firing on the B. & M. r.
For coal. wood, feed and flo
see A. H. Green. He carri
the best.
Monroe City Democrat., 1899-11-30

Carter Swarangen is in from
Denver for a few days. He is
now firing on the B. & M. r. r.
Monroe City Democrat., 1899-11-30

L. II. Upton, of Stoutsville,
and Miss Minnie Willis were
married Wednesday evening,
Nov. 29th.
Monroe City Democrat., 1899-11-30

The Children's letters to San
ia Claus must be sent i'll at
once.
Monroe City Democrat., 1899-11-30

N @D /
eS$$ SS<
Mrs. Vesper Buell. is the
guest of friends in Illinois.
Overcoats at Williamson &
RdgSdale's.
Col, w. p. Bush is still very |
sick man.
All kinds of Fancy China at
WILLIAMSON g. RAGSDALE'S
w. a. Sullivan, one OF the
Safety Fund hustlers, came in
Monday.
DR.. j w. Trimble, of Wheel
ing, Mo-, is the guest OF friends
in the city.
Finest Line of Fancy Lamps
in town at Williamson & Rags
dale's.
The children's letters to San
ia Claus must be sent i'll at
once.
L. II. Upton, of Stoutsville,
and Miss Minnie Willis were
married Wednesday evening,
Nov. Goth.
Why not have the Burlington
Railroad place a watchman on
the Main Street crossing?
There has been three narrow
escapes there this week.
After Il pleasant visit Mrs
o. G. Bristow, of Moberly left
, Wednesday for st. Louis
From there she will go to O5iC
to visit relatives.
Children, don't fail to write
letter to Santa Claus and SenC
it to the DEMOCRAT for publica
ton. You may get one of th
- handsome prizes.
The fire well at the interseC
tion of Dover and Main Street
i has been completed and the on
( at the intersection OF Catherin
" and Vine Streets commenced.
p. Peterson, one of the bes
! known men in Kansas, commit
ted suicide yesterday by blow
q ing his brains out with revo
yer.
:, o. Il. Rhodes will open
- fancy grocery store lat the Co
y Of Main and First Street abol
Dec. 1st. Everything will
S, new and fresh. We predict su
De cess for the young man.
. All Odd Fellows are reques
ed to be at the lodge ne!
be Thursday evening for electiC
It. of officers. Past Grands shUu
RS all be present to vote for Of
GERS of the Grand Lodge
d. Several OF our citizens inte
ty ested in national building al
to loan stock some years a
er were glad to get out with
much as 80 cents on the :.
Monroe City Democrat., 1899-11-30

Finest Line of Fancy Lamps
in town at Williamson & Rags
dale'S.
Monroe City Democrat., 1899-11-30

S. A. Wood spent the first of
the week in Illinois on bust.
ness.
Monroe City Democrat., 1899-11-30

NO SMALL POX IN Monroe
City.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-11-01
JUST A sKIRMISH.
sharp Coaaict At LAdy,ui,h Wa. only
Among sLirmi.hsrs.

sharp Couhict Al Ladysuiith Was Oniy
Among sLirmi.hsrs.
London oct 81 Yesterday engage.
ment al Ladysmith which despite the
rsther heavy losses. must DO regarded
~ AT extended reconnaissance or skir-
mish than a battle. seems 10 make little
change in the actual position Itis dis.
appointing 10 the British public a. again
revealing tactical skill Of an uneIpect.
edly high order on the side Of the Beers
In addition TO the possession Of mum.
Der Of heavy guns. the transport Of
which causes wonderment here. they
have available marvellous ability. Tn.
less commanded by skillful European
officers. IL is hardly probable that Boer
farmers would have assumed feigne,l
position. as they evidently did in from,
Of the right column. with the intention
OF retreating 10 their real line Of defense
and Of inducing the British TO attack
over a fireswept Ione
The special dispatches describing the
engagement again fail to confirm Gen.
Whites official account that the Boers
were pushed back several miles When
It is considered that the censorship Ia
very severe. the only conclusion that
can Ia arrived st is that the action was
extremely incouclusive
II is quite certain that General White
failed to accomplish the object he in.
tended and Mondays proceedings are
an instructive example OF the difficulty
Of operations when the enemy holds an
extended position from which he is able
TO make sudden and unexpected devel.
opments and changes Of front
sir Redvers Butler cannot arrive At
the scene OF fighting until the end Of
this week In the meantime General
White will need all Of his resources 10
prevent the Beers around Ladysmith
from taking their force
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-11-01

than r;e fanlt or that splendid Indiar
veteran. General White. in spite Of hi
syowal" "
As the day wore on the crowd around
the war Office swelled 70 enormous pro
portions and at Gloucester. the home Of
many Of those engaged. the widest eI
citement prevailed. Special editions Of
newspapers were speedily Exhausted and
the same thing occurred Of Bristol and
other towns in that country. Coming ~
soon after the engagement at Reitfon
tsin. where the Gloucestershires suf
fered heavily. brought the keenest soF.
row 10 households all over the country.
whose name the regiment bore.
The yswspapers made only brief edi-
torea 4, nment- on the news from Lady.
Il frs, II the headlines voiced the gem
~, ing Of sorrow. The tone Of the
&c NO1 may be summed up by the
following from the st. James Gazette:
1T Is evident the patriotism and for.
titude Of the nation are 10 be tested in
real earnest by these operations Of ours
Natal against great odds. General
White bad difficult task set him and
we must take disaster wit logged cool
ness which Briions know how 20 die
play. We shall await FINAL result with
out apprehension
The Globe calls upon the British
empire 10 reccive this bitter aud un-
palat able dispatch with a spirit Of the
great nation that relies upon its invinci-
ble reserve streng;d.'
" nile the announcement of the arriv-
al OF General Butler az Cape Town was
received by the British with unfeigned
satisfaction. il is pointed out that the
general cannot end the war without an
army corps and some troops which com
pose Il have not even left England for
South Africa
Other advices from Cape Town show
that the Beers are gathering in consid.
cradle force at Dewdrop. southwest Of
Ladysmith. while large forces NJ Beers
are advancing over the Helpmaker road.
A big camp of Beers is being formed
between Harrismith bridge and Pol.
gietore farm camp az Dewdrop. which
Il II said, will extend four miles
The commander.in-chief and field
marshal, Lord Wolseley. has issued an
order Of mobilization by Nov 9. Of the
reserves Of the Suffolk. and Derbyshire
regiments who will be added 10 the
South Africa forces
II Is understood that the legislative
building 20 Durham has been trans
formed into a hospital for the Boer and
British wounded. who will bo treated
alike
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-11-01

Washington, Oct 81. "A cablegrau
from General Otis 20 the war depart.
ment announces the death Of Captain
Charles French Of the Thirty.siIth in.
fantry. who was wounded in the hght
ing near Florida Blanca. His death wa,
the result Of shock consequent upor
the amputstion Of his leg below th,
knee. necessitated by the wound
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-11-01
Dr. Lsyd. Mad. the charge.

New York, Oct % A special TO The
World from Brussels says that Dr
Leyds made an important statement as
10 the deuials of the London newspapers
Of the report that the British were levy.
ing recruits among the native popula.
tion Of South Africa i formally ac.
cusc Great Britain said DR. Leyds. "oi
armins the colored races Of South Afri.
ca against the Beers and in making this
accusation with due sense Of its grav'
10y and absolute knowledge ol its aoou'
Iacy."
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-11-01

jackson. .Miss.. Ocl 3i.-No new cases
Of yellow fever have been reported here
since yesterday. One death The board
Of health will hold a conference with
DR.. Carter Of the marine hospital ser.
vice to consider the advisability Of rails.
ing the quarantine Of the state Of Mis-
sissippi against New Orleans II is
probable this action will be taken with
In the present week.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-11-01
whit. May Ls.,. Lady.ml,h.

London. oct ~ Reports are current
here that General White may retire to
Pietermaritzburg. where the railroad IA
intact There is much divergence Of
opinion IN military circles as TO the ad.
visibility Of such a step
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-11-01
rellow feyer tnore slnce Monaar.

Miami reports shows three new cases
and two deaths occurred there last
night.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-11-01
YELLOW FEVER.


Jacksonville, Fla, Oct 81 Reports
from Key West shows two new cases Of
-. Nas.-- s--s- p.zxnspUyNMuHv
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-11-04
BRITISH TROOPS
EVACUATE C0LENZ0.
Continued from Page One)
BELATED DISPATCHES.

The war office at noon today repeat
the statement OF yesterday that belat-
ed dispatches from Ladysmth were
coming through. There was nothing
given out. however. Nothing has been
received TO corrobOrate the reiterated
reports from Berlin of the capitulaloh
of Gen. White.
dispatch 10 the Exchange Tele-
graph company from Pietermaritzburg,
dated Wednesday. SAID Ladysmith VIZ
perfectly duiet and another from the
same place To the company said mum
Defs pf women and children left Lady
smith yesterday evening on a passeh-
ger train. escorted by an armored
train.
third dispatch TO the Exchange
Telegraph company. dated Cape Town,
November j. announced that the Beers
had entered Cape Colony at NorVal-
spruit, destroying several bridges.
The British troop ship Rapidan
which sailed for South Africa from
Liverpool November 1. is returning in
q damaged condition after encounter
ing yesterdays storm. She .signalled
her FITTINGS were out OF order and that
several horses were dead and that
three OF her boats were stove i'm. She
is going 10 Liverpool TO be refitted.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-11-04
The Cotton Market,
MONUMENT TO TWO ARMIES.

The Maryland Monument dedicated
on the field of Antietam on october 20
is a new departure i'm he way of bat
tie monuments. IT is erected by lhe
state to the memory of Maryland SOL
diers who fell upon that bloody held on
Septembee IL thirty-seven years ago
Some OF those gallant Marylanders were
lighting for the Union ANA some OF
thm were fighting for the Confedsracy
They We're equally brave, they were
equally patriotic. for they fell lighting
for what they believed was right, ana
they were All sons OF Maryland IL Is
meet and right, therefore, that they
should receive equal honor from those
who have come after hem and from
the state which is the common mother
Of them all. The money to Ouild ihis
monument was appropriated by The leg
islature at the last scss on, ana the
commission selected by the governor
included Confederates ana Union men.
The commission asked the governor to
make the dedication Of this monument
an important occasion 1n the history OF
the state, as il was a novel one TO all
the people of the Union"
The location of the battlefield Is IN
one Of the most fertile and beautiful
portions OF the-+state The appearance
OF the field has been much changed by
cutting down some of the woods but
marks of the great battl still remain.
/ On one OF the most prominent Nils
overlooking the field. and near where
! Gen.Lee stood directing his army there
| is a National cemetery where the Union
! troops who fell lie buried In this Gem
! et ~ there is a colossal statue IN gran
| it, Of a priv$t1 soldier magnificent
/ piece of art-which was on exhibition
at the Centennial Exposition or 1876.
Surmounting the Keepers lodge is -
tower from which a fine view Of the
whole field may be had
While the Antietam field is far be-
hind that OF Gettysburg IN the attsn-
tiCn which IL has received yet much
has been done there. Many states whose
soldiers took part i'm the battle have
erected monuments TO record their valor
aud to mark their place on the field.
Some excellent roads have been made,
and srol plates. properS lettered. mark
the p"s' s'tions of the various regiments
and divisions as we'll as those places
which have any special interest.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-11-04
QUEER WAY TO MAKE A LIVING.

While the vast majority OF Phila lei
phians rejoice in the improvement OF
the city's street paving, there is one
man TO whom the long stretches of as
phalt have meant loss or money and
ruin OF business, says the Philadelphia
Record. The ind dual in question is
old John McCue OF Southwark, who has
followed the profession of '>inder" on
the streets for the past thirty-five
years. In former times he had quite a
respectable income from his curious
trade and was familiar sight on the
streets after nightfall. He is endowed
with a remarkable vision and, unlike
some imitators. never carried any light.
though his work took nrm along manv
dark thoroughfases. His sole - ,le-
ment was a light cane. witn which .4e
turned over the little piles OF paper and
other hotsam, and he is credited with
finding many articles of value as well
as "a fair amount OF coin. Honesty has
ever been old Johns reputation. and he
has often been sent for by losers OF
'jUwelry and valuables, and has a high
percentage of recovery.
ont Oh HIS DHSA blNS III Nblh dS well
as one OF the most recent, for he is now
retired. occurred during the Christmas
season last year. \ well-known society
woman lost a valuable diamond brooch
while shopping. and despaired of recov-
ering It, Old John was summoned, ana.
though he started in two or three hours
after the loss was discovered. at once
set to work. He went over the route
traversed by the loser, and found the
Jewel on Chestnut street, near Thir-
teenth. Thousands or people had passed
the spot. and the pin was badly bent
from the trampling IL had received, but
the stones were sstact, and a Jeweler
repaired the setting in a few moments.
The find was also remarkable because
of the darkness. IL then being about 6
o'clock i'm the evening. The pin was
worth several hundred dollars. and old
John was made S25 richer for a half
hours labor. Now. however. he de-
clares the street sweepers find nearly
everything and. like Otheilo. his occu-
patton IL gone.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-11-04
NOT PLEASANT TO ACT WITH.

Macready was a dreadful man To act
with: you had the pleasant sensation of
knowing that you were doing nothing
that he wanted YOU TO d.. though fol-
lowing strictly his instructions. He
would press you down with his hand on
your head. and tell YOU In an undertone
90 stani up MIR. Macready was a ter
ribly nervous actor. any little thing
which happened Unexpectedly irritated
him beyond endurance. one night at
the Te>k. 'Macbe IN" was the play
Mrs. Sloman. an old-fash oned actress
dressed Lady Macbeth In the manner
which prevailed in her early Hfe-ln
black velvet. point lace and pearl beads
In the murder scene part of his dress
caught on the fassels or her pearl pir-
de. the string broke. Inc beads f,li ON
the floor, softly with a pretty rythnir
sound distinctly heard through al.
intense silence % the scena This so
fxasperated Mr Macready thar Or vss
almost frantic until with tho final
rncs cf tho scene "Wafa. Duncan. with
the knocking. OH would thou couldsi q
b. thrcN Mrs Sioma1 90 The stage
"a ~ ulrds which hope were uuhearl
~ fhe public and wora certainly uuni
alr pu5ication Srribnprs
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-11-04
STRANGE CASE OF SOMNAMBUlISM.

"All hotels have more or less expert
ence with somnambulsls," said the
clerk of one of the New Orleans houses
"but we had case here recently that is
certainly entitled 10 first prize for orig
inality. Just a week ago today a gen
tleman registered with US from-well.
guess it would hardly be fair to give
his address-it was a town in an adjoin-
ing state, and | assigned him myself
To a roo;c on the second floor. At about
o'clock the first night he was here he
walked, downstairs and disappeared
through the front door. In an hour or
thereabouts he came back. and as he
was passing through the lobby some
guests who happened 10 be standing
there talking noticed that he was bare
footed. OF course, they were greatly
startled. but he paid no attention to
them and walked straight on upstairs.
Naturally. they CONCLUDED that he was
either drunk or crazy. ana when they
tod the clerk on duty about il he
thought they Were joking Nevertheless
he mentioned the matter TO me, and
told him to keep an eye open for the
& ntleman the next night.
II saw him several times during the
day, and he appeared % be all right
but at about the same hour as before
ne came downstairs again. and. sure
enough. ne was I'm his bare feet. other
wise he was fully dressed. he had his
hat on his head and n wore the ex-
precision of man in a brown study. AZ
on the first occasion. he spoke To no.
body. and one OF the employees Of the
houSs slipped out behind ann. He went
straight up the street, walking very
slowly and looking neither 20 the right
nor the left After going light or nine
blocks. he stopped. and then strolled
back. When he entered the hotel he
passed under a strong light. and II was
plain from the appearance of his eyes
that n was sound asleep He went up
stairs entered his room. which ne had
left open. and that was the last seen
OF him for the night
Next morning ] took him aside and
told him what had occurred. -. was
perfectly dumfoundN. yet he said chat
ne had arisen both mornings with a
vague recollection of having taken n
midnight walk. which ne supposed was
merely "A dream. He had also been puz-
zlod to note that hig feet were soiled
and bruised lie. STAYED with us one
more night hut did n-t rcpeat the per-
Torrance. Tho man rs a well-to-do mer
chant and assured me that he had no.
walked in his sleep b fore--at least. no,
To- rs know dgc -since h was
child"