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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-10-26
City Directory.
CITY OFFICIALS.

Second ward-D, A. Ely j. W. Bell.
Third Ward-A Boulware, D, D. Nelson
Secret Societies.
MAsoNIC-Monroe Lodge No. Ga, A. f..
& a. NJ, meets first and third Satur-
3 day'nights of each month. y IT"
onroe City r. a. Chapter No. 104,
meets fourth Mos day. nights in each
month. 49, H.
ODD FELLoWS-Monroe City Lodge.
No. 269, metlSs every Thursday night,
Hebekah, Monroe City Lodge, No. 1856,
meets tir$ aShd third Tuesday nights
of each Ingtth.
The II. r. 'of AS will meet euery
Thursday evening in the M. w. A,
hall.
A. o. U. wv. Monroe City Lodge, Nc
1913, rsfeets first and third Frida,
nightstaf each month.
MODERN WoopMEN-lIonro CIT,
Camp. No. 2336 meets every Frida,
night.
T. X. 40. Sisterhood, Monroe Cit,
CaaFpter III. meets the. second AMI
| touasa' Saturdays in each month.
MAseSIc, Colored. Lodsr
Na'A5j meets first and third Tuesda,
naakSs in each month. -
SUPREME COURT OF. HONOR MOT.
roe District Court meets every, Mon
dayihlght. ,... "''
4 mvANCE LODGE" NO. S meet
ast. and Bird Tuesday in each month.
BE HLEHEM On AFTER No. Al meg.
ast &nursday in each month ''''~'
{ NHGINrA COURT meets Isl ThupsSSss
in!sRDh month. ....
49, Churches.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-10-26

A scandaLmonger is q pest
in the community. Like a
snake in the grass, "a tAieso'fR"
the 'ntShc'they seek to destroy
the character of Others and
drag them down IL their own
degraded condition. Nothing is
SO dangerous 10 the morality
81 ~ a.4 samnuaitN, ais tha
spitetul scandal,monger. -Ex
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-10-26
. A SOUTHERN IhAMBOREE.

! awe have juss reeAhSed from the pub
GiAriers q copy OF rabis most unique
naAasicaf composition. u is certainly
spae of the most catehRsand attractive
pieces OF music that we have ever
heard. 10 10 almost impossible to
keep your feet still while it is being
Nleyed and it is malciRg as big hit
~ Georgia CsmF Meeting.'' a
sAxkcient guarantee OF lite merit is the
fsat that it 10 from the pen OF Mr.. ].
Waterman, the composer OF the now
fasacus "Kaya Kaya yIAance." It has
beel dedicated 10 Mr.. Tlhos. f. Shan
npG.S and Introduced by him and his
famous Twenty Third Regiment Band
MIG. 3. N. Y. Mr.. shannon, who
waSG:ormerly manager OF Sousa's
Great Band, knows q good thing
wheTShe sees it and he ,ise'hav ing such
succaas in playing it thaa Sousa, In
mis-, ,Brooke,,. Washington Marine
and aal the largest and bkest known
bandFSa the country have. taken it up
and ahe now playing lite most en-.
thpsiaSke. audiences. s.. Tbs regular
price O&this music, is 5Oc pper copy,
but II OVc readers will DO spre to men.
ton the asame OF this pap se tthey can
SECURE aAepy by sending aec to the
Chronological Music Co., 2G,E. 18th
Street., Neg, York. -
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-10-26
East Bouud

WAANTED-sEvERAL BRIGHT AND HON,
EeH persons 70 represent US as managers inv
thts ana close by counties. Salary 5000 year
and expenses. Straight bona. ada, no more,
no ieas salary. Position permanent. Our ref.
erences any bank in any town. lis mainly /,
once work conducted at home Reference
enclose self-Addressed stamped, eaveIope.
The DoAIEIoN COMPANY, Dept d. ChleAKo 70, 2u
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-10-26

Benz, &palding and wSse. of
game down SMday
TO visit the home folk and see a
bustling city. They ought to
move down Rhere the pulse of
life beats strong and continual
ly. The pulse of this city is
never abnormably fast or slow,
but like that of a healthy child,
pumps more asd more fresh
eOrpuscles.into the frame and
caasse bone, muscle and brains to
accumulate (ie) the city to in.
crease in size and strength each
year. " l,,s s,9~",.,S
z ~ $50 - ,ss-l--r----v .--
Christopher jackson was here
from Perry visiting friends.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-10-26
S0AE GEMS BY.@YAN.

m,st apologize ion quoting
the Declaration OfIEndepend.
ence: / Ut is under a ,cleud now,
but thexElouds will sAsn roll by.
In 1880 Lincoln wrEae to con.
gVess aw#varning agaSsst mon.
archy. what would he think If
he werakElive today?
The aspney question is not
dead. iThe Republicans say
they haSe buried it, ID bat 1 as.
sert the GSrpse is so HSely it
will be here in 1900. ~ ii 80
In DecsGber. 1898, ,2i,en' a
treaty of peace with Spain was
in hand anAibefore the Filpino
war, Mckinley asked con.
gress for a&- army of Les. 900
mem If yon don't know lShat
militarism nneans look I, ait
France, where.an army ca4Sed
the unjust coRsiction of a HtIn
who was pard0ned at the ihe.
best of foreign public. opinioI
Republicans giSe three req,
sNps for Imperialism: Money
IN II. Gods in it, a~d we're in it.
Iajiirm We can whip the Fill
piuos. We whipped Spain. and
she almost whipped the Fill,
pinos In 300 years, and then
sold US the option in the fight
for $20, 900. 900.
England has been tryfag to
ciyiliEe ma poaysrt india With
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-10-26

stones. Every event that has TT
occurred since 1896 proves the b.
and the wisdom and r.
the eternal justice Of the de-. is
mauds Of the democracy in t. ,at
campaign, and tire;
people see and know ~, The
cloak has been torn 'from the
creased and wrink' ed face of
hypocritical greed aud financial
thimbleriggery, and gerdbug
highway robbery, and mo power
on earth can. save then from
the lashings.| of the scorpion
whips that an outraged and
maddened people are whisking !
aud swirI ging Over!tteir heads J
tor de-. ath blow in 1900" 4
ALTGELD>S VIEWS. I
Ex.Govonor .Altgeld has writ.
ten a letter giving his views o.
what must be. the' H.. tional iSsSe
next year. iHe>siys in part,
lone half 'Nf the American
people are farmers, and these
find that tire4r purchasing pow
err is only ''isasout so per osht of
what it fOrnarly was in Prppor-
ton to population, and eonse-
quently that their social status
has been EIowered, and Ef the
gold staAEard continues this
lowering will be permanent.
1.-THE ahuch boosted pRosperi.
ty is mott the producer but is
the prosperity of those men who
devour sase substance of Others 5.
The cousErry was exhausted; il
was necessary to get new su p.
plies in various lines. T lie
trusts and combinations ha We
taken advantage of this nee es
sity, and by getting nbsol ate
contrclof the market were .bls
to arbitrarily mark 'up tht
price.
"Weanust crush outDinpeI :ial
ism and strike down gov ern
ment by snobbery.' I'VE nus
crush cut the system of tarif
taxesUthich breeds nisnopo Dies
We must see toit thatywher eve
monopoly cannot 6e cru shes
out. theu the public ,sha'A b
given che benefit of the mo0op
oily. '",-'
"WHnust see to 1t that th,
American flag shall Se wrench
ed frsm the Shiny hands of tn
Mark Mamma patriOts.sSnd agail
be,.naRe to stand for stberty ant
for aMrthat is noble asROng gov
erumeuas of the eartik:-'
~D.ac ma, uOr,uAN
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-03-20

have be9n afflicted with rheama- tism for fourteen years and nothing seemed to give any relief. I was able to be around al the time, but constantly suffering. l had tried everything l could hear of ard at last was told to try Chamberlain's $ Pain Balm, which did, and was nm mediately relieved and in short time cured. 1 am happy to say that it has not since returned.-- osh Ed gar, Germantown. Cal. For sale by ". l.. Dewoody < Co,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-03-20

Mir. J. A. Reeves and Col. 4. :. Morgan, two influential citizens of Camden, are in the city today. Col. Morgan's son. who has had charge of the two forward guns on the bat tleship Olympia since the opening oi the Spanish-American war and who was also in the battle of Manila. is expected to arrive in Camden Thurs day from Manila, he having been granted q furlough.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-03-20
Chamborlain's Cough Remedy,

This remedy is intended especially for coughs, colds, croup, whooping cough and influenza. It has became famous for it's cures of these diseases, over a large part of the civilized world. The most f1attering testi- monials have been received, giving accounts of it's good works; of the aggravating and persistent coughs it has cured; Of severe colds that have yielded promptly to it's sooth- ing effects, and of the dangerous at tacks of croup 1t has cured. often saving the life of the child The ex- tensive use of it for whooping cough has shown that it robs that disease of all dangerous consequences. Sold by W. L, Dewoody x Co.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-03-20

Rev. E. Edwards, pas. or Of the English Baptist Church at Miners vile, Pa, when suffering with rheu- matism, was advised to try Cham berIain's Pain Balm. He says: "A few applications of this linlaent proved of great service to me. It suhdued the inflammation and re- lieved the pain. Should any sufferer profit by giving Pain Balm a trial it will please me-" For sale by ". L. newoody < Co.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-03-20

uBishop Chas. E. Galloway, the pulpit orator of the South, wish headquarters at Jackson. Miss. will lecture at the Lakeside NJ. E. Church sunday morning next and at the Main Street Methodist church oE the evening of the same day The pub lie is cordially invited to attend b tn services. 2
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-03-20
DIED.

DUDLEY-ln this city Sunday March 19, 1899, at her home on East Second avenue, Mrs. M. Dudley. age 50 years.
 A devoted husband is left to mourn her loss.
 The remains were shipped Sunday night to Jackson, Miss, her native home, for burial.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-03-20

The owner of the property at tho corner of Pine street and Second ay- e. ue, where that old dilapidated awning, which is dangerous to pc destrians, hangs, should have it re- paired or pull it down.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-03-20
Weak Eyes are Made. Strong.

linn vision made clear stys removed and granulated lids or sore eyes of any kind speedily and effectually cured by the use of Sutherland s Eagle Eve Salve. It's put up in tubes, and sold on a guarantee by all good druggists.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-03-20

Ms. c. o. Harris, the pretty wife of Conductor Harris, formerly of the Cotton Belt but now Of the Maiden branch. arrived here this morning from Camden, where she had been visiting. She will visit Mrs. Fred Senyara for several W eks before re- turning to her home at Maiden.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-03-20
Alderman Agnus F, MeNeil. of Redfield. is in our city today.

go~s Eofatet Spit and Smoke -Four Life AWAY.
 To quit tobacco easily and forever. be mas. netic full Of life, nerve and vigor, take No-To. Bac, lhe wonder-worlier that makes weak men strong All druggists, soc CT Sl Cure guaran. teed, Booklet and saml F free. Address Sterling Remedy Co.,, Chica3c or New York
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-03-20

Mr. Horace G. Allis, who with a party of proFpectors left last year for the Klondike, has reached Seat tie on his way home for q visit of several mon ths. He expects to re- turn to the Klondike regions at near future date.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-03-20
Conghed25 Years.

I sdfferedE25 years with cough, and spent hundred ds of dollars with doctors and for medicine to no avail until 1 used Dr. Bells Pine-Tar- Honey. This remedy makes weak ungs strong. 1t has saved my life U. B. Resell, Grantsburg, Ill
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-03-20

Bluff City Lumber Co. Manufacturs CT and dealer in all kinds of Lumber. Also Sashes, Doors, Blinds, and all nds of Interior aad Exterior finish. C Everything at reasonable prices,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-03-20

President Nj. J. Manning, of the State Senate, passed through the city Saturday night. He was en route to Clarendon to visit relatives, During his brief stay here he was auartered at the Arlington.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-03-20
The Eagl Hing ofall Birds

is noted for it's keen sight, clear and distinct vision. So are those persons who use Sutherland's Eye Salve for weak eyes, styes, sore eyes of any kind or eranulated lids. Sold by al druggists at 25e.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-03-20

Dr. z. Orto returned Sunday from Cincinnati, to which city he accom- panied his wife and placed her in an infirmary there. He reports Mrs or to as being much improved.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-03-20
WHETHER FORECAST.

Little Rock, Arkansas, March 2o.- Fair and warmer tonight, increasing clondiness, probably rain. Warmer in the east portion.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-03-20

THINK about your health. Do not
 \ allow scrofula taints to develop in your blood. Take Hoods Sarsapa- rilla. now and keep yourself WELL.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-03-20
Lnnp Irritation

is the forerunner to consumption, Dr. Bells Pine Tar Honey will cure it, and give such strength to the lungs that cough or a cold will not settle there. twenty-five cents at all good druggists,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-03-20

Mir. Chas. H. Owen, the well known New Orleans coffee drummer, is spending a few days with his family in this city.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-03-20
CITY ITEMS.

Prosecuting Attorney James A. Gray, of Pulaski county. was Sab bath visitor in the city.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-03-20

Mr. Clarence E. Philpot left Satur- day night for Kansas City, where he will purchase several car loads of mules.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-03-20

MT. w. z. Tankersley is again at his office, after a severe Illness of several days.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-03-20

Messrs. Joe Logan and D. H. Dun can, two we'll known lumbermen of Kearney, were Sunday visitors in our city.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-03-20

Alderman Gabe Meyer is slowly improving from his recent illness and hopes to be able to attend to his "downtown" duties in a few days.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-03-20

Mir. Tom F. Buck went down the Valley road this morning in the in- terest of the wholesale liquor firm of NJ. Cans & Co.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-03-20

Miss Matthews, of Redfeld. arriv- ed in the city this smorning and will be the guest of Mrs. c. s. McNew for several weeks.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-03-20

Mr. Ardrew W. Nunn returned to Rives this morning, after a brief is il with friends in this city.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-03-20

Mr. Arthur Kaufman, the we'll known merchant of Cornerstone, Is amorg the visitors in our city to- day
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-03-20

Mrs. J. G. Taylor, wife of our well known attorney, has returned from a several weeks visit to relatives at Louisville. ky.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-03-20

Mir. ". H. Lindsay, Of English, is among Pine Bluffs many business today.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-03-20

Mrs. Monroe Perdue returned this morning from a visit to relatives in the Capital City.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-03-20

Educate Your Bowels With Cascarets.
 Candy Catharti,, cure constipation forever s0c. 25c. IT c. O. C. fail. druggists refund money
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-03-20

Mir. J. "Gip Taylor left this morn ing for Monticello, where he gees on legal business.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-03-20

Represents tive Creed Caldwell came down from the Capital City this morning.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-03-20

John Powell, a colored boy, has beeu committed to jail by Judge Robinson. He has been pronounced Q lunatie.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-03-20

MT. E. H. Jones. a popular drum mer and also an influential Hoo Hoo, of St. Louis, is in our city to- day.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-03-20

Mir. John F. Sennett. of New Gas cony, is calling on Pine Bluff friends today.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-03-20

No-ro- sav for Fifty oen.s. Guaranteed tobacco hshst cure, makes weak 'nen -tronS, blood pure. soc. S1 Ali druggists
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-03-20
COLD lA HEAD

1t opens and cleanses the nasal passages. Allays inflammation. heals and protects the membrane. Restores the senses of taste and smell. Full size 50c; trial size Joe; at drug gists or by mail. ELY BROTHERS,
 56 Warren street, New York.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-03-20

To Cure constina sion Forever. Take Cnscarets Canay Cathartie. I0e or soo c. c. .3il to cure, SEuEgists refund money
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-03-20

Messrs. Jas. W. Forbes and L. $. Stowell, of Little Rock, are at the Trulock.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-03-20

e A. 5 Ta6 a6:p R GAs B,ars tbe n The kild YOa Have Always Rough Signature ss I1l95Nzz1sl
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-03-20

contains no cocaine mercury nor a Il y other injurious drug It is quickly absorb ab orbed.
 Gives relief at once.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-03-20

c "a 5 TT g.S 1 T A. n.o,. tbo 4 ThB knd You Have BlRaYS Bought Signature ei I%2zzz@l
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-03-20

C A. s.5 s.6a Gea 1& [ -A-a Bears the 1 Tho aGlYQu Bag8 ATaYS Bought Signature o1 l%xz11zzezSx
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-24
SOnE HINTS ON FOOD.

man tried leaving off meat, pota-
toes. and coffee for breakfast, and adopt
Oh a breakfast OF fruit. a dish of Grape
Nuts. with cream, and cup OF Postum
Cereal fOed coffee.
HIS health began TO improve at once,
for the reason that meat eater VIII
reach n place once in while where ms
system seems 20 become clogged, ana
The machinery don't work smoothly.
change of this kind puts aside Ioou
OF low nutritivc value. and takes up 1000
and drink OF the highest value. already
nartlv d,gested. ana capable of being
quickly charged into good, rich blood
and strong tissue. The most valuable
feature Of both Grape-Nuts ana ros'ul'
is the natural phosphate Of potash, ODD
tanned from the grains, and this product
is the element which transforms alou-
men In the body into the soft gray SUD-
stance which fills brain and nerve CEN
tres. few days use of Grape-Nuts
and Postum will give one degree Oh
nervous strength well worth the trial
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-24
KIND WORDS FROM 4 FARMER.
lie Tells why He Likes the Dispatch
so Much.
September II. 1899.
the Editor OF the DISPATCH.

September II, 1899.
To the Editor OF the Dispatch:
I have been. as you can verify by re-
ferrlng to your books. a subscriber to
your paper for several years. Previous
10 that / took a Baltimore paper for
many years but the print was too small
for my eyesight. and the paper did not
give me as much home news as / wish
ed. | then tried some weekly papers,
but the general news was stale when
got IT, and the patent pages Were filled
with advertisements. which gulled few
poor farmers.
So, l commenced taking the Dispatch.
which, l think fills the bill for a poor
Virginia farmer, who has, you know. SO
little time 10 read. / frequently see an
editorial that l think pays me for my
yearly subscription, and. then, your Idle
Reporter CWho Is heD makes me laugh
and feel good all over. however tired
may be. but my Commander-in-Chiet
says she pities his wife. When she takes
that line | know what 10 expect next
so | make for the field and try the pillow
again.
/ was an "old Confed.." and as was
a private, I like to see that you do not
give all the credit to the generals, colo
nels. &c.
VIII you not publish again. for the
benefit of the Virginia privates Il think
you have published II before), what
the Privates Did,? l think that is the
name OF the selection.
Please ask President Mckinley agar
what he is going to do with Captain Car
ter The whole country is waiting I'M
patiently for his verdict. Is this an.
other Dreyfus case? MINUS.
Centre Cross p o.. Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-24
A. HUTZLER'S SONS,
sIs east Bread street.

we sell 10 those who buy the best We
compete with those who sell the lowest.
CARPETS, RUGS, ART SQUARES.
BEST MAKES, NEWEST PATTERNS,
LOWEST PRICES.
We invite an inspection OF this de-
partment. prepared 10 meet the most ex-
acting purchaser with satisfactory qunl-
tiles patterns. prices, and workmanship.
Ingram Extra-super Carpets, % to
G0c.
Tapestry Brussels Carpets. 50 to Sc. for
Choice Velvet Han, stair. and parior
AlI-Wooi Art Squares. sxsls yards. at
Half-wool Arr Squares. sxs3s yards. at
$50.
SMYRNA Rugs, from the small mat size,
NJ soc, up TO the large carpet size, Sxi
yards. .. <.,,,s
Atwood Aldine Solid Coored Cloth
Finished Suitings. % inches wide. at DC.
All-Wool and SIN -Alized cloth Piaids.
s5 i-iG Xi-%ooI Gamei's-HaIr Home
spuns at zoe.
6o-inch Atwood Homespun serges at
5o-inch ATWOOD Homespun Plaids at
55-lnch Atwood cloth Piaids at 81.
5O-inch ATWOOD B0ucle Plaids at 81.
BLACK DRESS GOODS.
aG-inch All-Wcol Flannel SuitSag at 25c.
S6-inch Ali-Wool German SeTges at &c.
42-inch All-Wool Fine Imperial Serge
a5-inch Atwood Diagonal at CSC.
50-inch An-Wool Camefs-Hair serge at
5o-inch All-wool Chevlots at GO. 7Sc..
as is-inch Extra-weight camers-Hair at
5O-inch Homespuns at Zoe. and 81.
SS-inch Wool CreDons at 5Oc.
4O-inch Monalr Crepons at 81 ana Si-oV'
4s-inch Silk-Faced Crepons az SD.
Pure M0hair Briiliansines AT y, ~,
pLACk AND COLoRED sILks.st
f9-inch Ail-snk Black Satin Rhadame
is-inch Pure-sk Blaek-satin Duchess
27-lnch J.xtra-FInish Black Satin
'I T-inch Extra-welght Black satin
iS-iaeh Black Corded Tanetas at 1sc.
is-inch Heavy Black Taffeta at S9s.
| New Shadlngs IN heavyweight SOFT
| Finish raffetas AT Zoe.
New shadings in Corded Satins AT 81.
Heavy Cordcd Tanetas, ten coioringe,
at l5c. No.,
I
HOUSEKEEPING LINENS
AT CHALLENGE PRICES.
The best Linen Huckaback Towel ever
SOLD at Toe
I.arge-Slze Linen Huck Towels at iz5kc.
Extfa-Heayy and Large Linen Huek
/ Towels at lyc
eS-nch Pure Linen Bleached Table
| Damask at Zoe.
73-nen Fine-Quality Bieached liable
| Damask at Toe.
7z-nch Selected Patterns Table Linens
at s..
Iarge-Slze Linen Napkins az 81, H.50,
s.. $50. s.. ard $50 per dozen.
| Linen DOilics at 80 I5c., 81. and Sl.5o.
EVER item in this list OF Linens 10
from 70 per cent. 20 70 per cent. below the
| present values.
A FEW SPECIALS.
Nottingham Lace Curtains. 45c. TO 81.
| TambOur Lace Curtains. 81 To $50.
White Cotton Blankets, iSc. 20 81 per
Wool Blankets. extra values, s. 70 IS
| pair.
Fine California Blankets. $3.50 TO SO
Small Comforts. sOc.; Large Sizes. 81 to
$50
On account OF holiday, our store Will
| he closed Tnesday. September 26
A. HUTzLER's SONS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-24

ana SAFE OF american S'pNHs
FRANCE.
Triumphant DER nations her armies have
trod.
Bending them low with her Christening
rod;
Politeness and learning, 50 long holding
sway,
Marking the ages she has passed on her
way.
sceptres Of power her heroes have borne.
Garlands Of honor her scientists worm
Her historic scroll cleaning with light.
Telling her battles for justice and right.
Sad is the story of the nations dark sin,
Nov sapping her strength by the poison
within;
Held up to scorn and contempt thro' Ire
world.
And from her proud place 'mong nations
so hurled.
Must this nation crumble TO pieces at
length.
Too weak TO o'erthrow those sapping her
strength;
Her leaders Of armies steered low in dis
honor,
Her slorias forgotten In the shame that;
upon her?
O. shall IL be written the nation did fall,
Her glory obscured by lshonor's dark
PAIL
Ana her history past be dimmed to the
view
In bitter atonement for blood of the
Jew? WILL A. RYAN.
As the launching of the torpedo-boat
Shubrick. from the w r. Trigg Com
pany's shlp-yard during the next month,
and other interesting events will occur
at the same time. It is thought by some
that the Travellers Protective Associa-
ton will. like other organizations In this
city. lend n cooperative hand in making
the occasion both profitable and enjoy
q hIa