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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-05-03

Col. Hixon of the Monroe
DEMOCRAT has a bad case of
county seat phobia, superinduc-
ed by a chronic disarrangement
OF his gray centers. Tie word
Paris throws him into parox.
ysms and his conception of the
average citizen of the county
capital is that of a bold, crofty,
conniving politician-one who
drinks tubs of bad drug store
whiskey, has great rolls of
green money to back his man
and is not prescriptions in fix
ing returns to suit his purposes.
If the good people OF Monroe
City, after reading the DEMO.
GRAFT didn't know any better,
they would be led to believe
that Paris is the center of all
manner of villainies. Col. Hix-
sons dementia is due probably
to the fact that lie never visits
Paris and has not ha6 the pleas.
ure of meeting and mixing with
the most pleasant and hospita-
BILE set of people in the world.
A few trips up would rob him
OF his very narrow PROVING ial-
ism, Danish TALL of his dreadful
visions and send him back home
doubly convinced that, while
Monroe is really the biggest
and best town in Monroe county,
Paris is d close second, and
withal most delightful place.
It's prettiest in summer, with
long, shady streets, quaint old
homes and scores of lovely
girls, and the Mercury is going
to insist on having the Colonel
come up-say in June-to recu.
perate his wasted nerves and
get good and quiet. He shall
see the Clique" face to face,
defy it; glare at the court
house, and call down anath emas
on it's rickety bolts; and, it he
promises to be good and not
snatch, arrangements will be
made with editor Blanton to let
him have a look at that -four
hundred $4,000 dollars" the Par
is papers received on the '98
election contract. He shall see
the bad sports, look at the lac
Grated talley sheets and in fact
be shown through the entire
county seat inferno, if he will
only come.-Paris Mercury.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-05-03

Cash on the nail. If you owe
it to US come in and settle up.
SHARP & DONLEY.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-05-03

If you intend painting your
house a little later on, you had
better buy your White Lead now
1t is lower now than it will be
again soon Now remember this
reduction. B. o. WOOD.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-05-03

For the best root palut-guar &.
anteed not to peel. crack or
blister-go to w. N. Maddox
implement Emporium.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-05-03

DIR. G.. p. Bell was here from
Lakenan Sunday to visit with
relatives.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-05-03

Carl Smith, of the Elsberry
Gazette. spent Sunday i'll this
city. Messrs Bradley & Smith
are making the Gazette one of
Missouri's best local papers.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-05-03

1t is the plain duty of every
citizen to remove from their
premises all accumulations of
rubbish because disease and
death Turk in this. Let us do
everything we can to keep dis
ease from our midst. Then
cleaning up all trash will help
make our city more beautiful.
So far as possible let each of
us keep the grass on our lawns
moved; plant and care for fl ow-
ers; repair sidewalks, fences,
etc; paint the residence; re-
move all unsightly and disease
lurking debris and thus make
our city one of beautiful and
attractive homes.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-05-03
st, There is money in it.

1st, There is money in it.
End, Gods in it.
Bird, We are in it.-Bryan's
statement of the reasons why
the Republican party proposes
to retain the Philippines.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-05-03

Have you seen those Lawn
Mowers at A Jaeger's Hardware
store? SLY
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-05-03

Try Maple City Self Washing
soap for washing woolens or
lace curtains. 1t is unequaled
for washing ladies shirt
waists. For sale by all grocers.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-05-03

W. W.'Lon gmire was looking
after his interests in Quincy
Monday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-05-03

Miss Tudie Swinkey carries
a choice line of Dry Goods, call
and see her.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-05-03

For a we'll cooked Meal.
Luncheon, Cigars or Fruit go to
the Caldwell & Son Restau.
rant.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-05-03

If you want your clothes to
be clean and white, use Maple
City Soap as directed on the
wrapper. For sale all grocers.
We can save you money on re-
frigerators and Gasoline stoves.
Call and see us.
5.17 A. JAEGER.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-05-03

You can get bargains now at
the beginning of the season as
we'll as later in the season. at
Tudie Swinkey'S.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-05-03

Fresh Fruits, CONNECTIONS, a
Dandy Lunch Counter a good
meal and fine Cigars can al
ways be found at
CALDWELL g. Sons.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-05-03

JAS. BASKER, q. p. & T. A.
st. Louis. Mo.
EB. SPAHR, Agen
The following Wabash trains over the Katy
stops here for passengers. No.6 4i5 p m. 10
Kansas City No 8, 1852 p. m. u Chicago
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-05-03

See those lovely hammocks
at
A. JAEGER'S.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-05-03

For fancy neck wear, belts
and notions go to Tudie Swim
key.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-05-03
REFLECTIONS ORA BACHELO

NIL H-N~A AN%ANS III n OTN~llLLN(Ns
Man proposes; women dis
noses of him.
When Cupid wants a vacation
he goes to a Woman's Right
convention.
The average Easter hat looks
most like a last years birds
nest with a big boquet stuck in
it.
When a woman is getting
married or converted it is said
of her by other women that she
looks "unspeakably" happy.
Married men are thinner old
bachelors because every spring
they sweat their fat all off wait
ing till their wives will let
them take off their heavy un.
J derclothes. New York Press.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-05-03

'uMoIa IL IA
OF NIoM l!pdsI Ino6 eHgL
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-05-03

H. w. James has over $50 tons
of clear, clean ice which he is
delivering. Headquarters at
Sharp & Donley's.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-05-03

Mr.. and Mrs. M. B. Hendricks
desire to thank their many kind
friends who sent them money
and clothiug since they lost all
their property by ire recently.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-05-03

Do you owe us any thing, if
so come in and settle up.
SHARP g. DONLEY.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-05-03

Mrs. W. B. Egan, left Tues
day for Dallas. Texas, where
she will spend three weeks
visiting her sons James mad
George and daughter Mrs. Net
tie Godfrey.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-05-03

Remember Tudie Swinkey's is
the place to go for novelties
in Belts aud all things that
please the ladies'.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-05-03

BUGGY FOR SALE.
A nearly new Columbus bug.
gy. Apply at office.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-05-03

There are fads in horse
clothes as we'll as in Dude neck
wear. One year ago all of the
;. Young men put kicking straps
;onb their roadsters but this
spring ''hey are driving their
horses without breeching, de,
pending npon The back and belly
bands 10 lyIdithe buggy.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-05-03

Missouri, Kansas & Texas Rail-
way Co. Time Table.
TRAINS SOUTH.
No. l5-Passenger ..............''.'''.lEI9a Id
&" t5l.-Local Freight go. .........e:l3 m
:, 81 Daily Except Sunday.
TRAINS NORTH.
No. Passenger Neutrality-suspicious.. 400 IN
" 22--Passenger. .....................Z4 ID
" t52--Local Freight ............... GU ID
SO tDailv except Sunday. Others Daily.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-05-03

Come in and pay us what you
owe.
SHARP & DONLEY.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-05-03

In an other column will be
found a pen sketch of John w.
Gates, the cold blooded selfish
man who for gain closed twelve
steel mills and three or four
thousand employees out of EN-,
ployment and caused those who
depended npon their labor to
suffer. Gates is a brother of the
man who is supposed to have
been murdered by Jester, who
is now in Jail in New London,
and is being prosecuted by
Gates who is furnishing the
money. Gates is not credited
with ever having been guilty OF
doing a kindly act.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-05-03

Drug stock full and complete
at the Old Reliable Drug House
of B. o. WOOD.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-05-03

DIR. Hornback, Oculist and
Aurist, Hannibal, Mo.
For Early Ohio Seed Pota
toes 90 to JACOB ROUSE.
The Redwood gazette., 1900-12-26
OAK AND MISTLETOE.

Tree and Plant Were Both Regarded
~ Sacred by the Druids.
To. the Druids the oak was a sacred
tree and fire holy element. In many
English country households at the pres
ent time the Yule log is dragged in on
Christmas eve with song and dancing,
rolled into its proper place at the back
Of the great fireplace and fire built in
front Of it, just as the custom has been
from time immemorial In the forests Of
Germany and the Scandinavian PENN
sula.
To the Druidical priests the mistletoe
was sacred plant, vested with many
mystic virtues, and BY the English, Ger
mans and Americans today the mistletoe
= regarded with something akin to ~
perstitious reverence.
Among the pagan Germans every
neighborh0od. every village, had itS "a
cred tree. and at the midwinter festival
circle Of fires was kindled round Il, and
the people danced about the holy plant.
Sometimes torches were fixed to its
branches, and the chief decorated its
limbs with new swords, shields and other
arms and armor for his men and bright
garments for the women: hence the
Christmas tree, an institution which ante
dates, probably BY thousands Of years.
the date Of the Nativity.
The Redwood gazette., 1900-12-26
TM[E@
| YW|LIE1T0 T0D|E LOG.
A RELIC OF THE FIRE
WORSHIPERS.

BOUT the only Christmas prac-
i "a tice which these fasteners seem
- to have in common with the
peasants of western Europe and
England is the cutting and burn
ing Of theYule log. says the Chicago Trib-
une. They carry the thing much fur
ther. however, even today, than the Sax
ons, the famous lovers of good Christmas
cheer, ever did. In the Black mountain
there is great log for Christmas" and
there are smaller logs for each member Of
the family.
The Yule log idea is traced to the frc
worshipers. The wood must be cut be-
fore sunrise Christmas morning. The
head OF the house, followed by his fam
lily. goes to some standing stump and
cuts it down. He then takes off his cap
to the log. turns toward the east, crosses
himself and offers up prayer. "Give to
me and to Christmas abundantly. o God"
II log falls the wrong way. another
must be cut, unless the family wishes to
be unlucky for a year. Smaller logs are
then cut for the members of the family.
The wood is drawn to the house and lean
ed against the wall, with the cut ends up
permost. II one by mistake is reversed.
the whole thing must be done over again
or else misfortune will come.
When the fire is lighted. there is great
joy in the household, but no one on any
account must speak of witches after the
great log is put on the fireplace. for they
are supposed to be flying around on
Christmas night as plentiful as sparks"
There is a legend. and in fact belief.
in the Black mountain. Of which research
shows no trace elsewhere. Every fire.
place has hanging in it. directly over the
blaze, great kettle chair. When fire
is started. it takes but few moments
for this chain to become highly heated.
On Christmas night. however. no matter
how briskly burn the great logs the iron
chain remains cool and pleasant to the
touch. There is no Montenegro peasant
but will tell you that this is fact. and
he knows it to be so, for he has made
test Of it on many succeeding Christmas
nights. The coolness Of the chain is ac-
counted for by the statement that sim
liar chain hung over the fire built on the
floor of the stable in Bethlehem. and that
at the birth Of Christ the Virgin Mother
grasped it for support. 1t became cool
at her touch lest it burn the sanity hand.
and from that day to this there is no fire
hot enough to heat the fireplace chain on
Christmas
The FIRE is lighted by means Of kindling.
bits Of which are placed under the log BY
each member Of the family.
The Redwood gazette., 1900-12-26
The Mexican Passion Play.

Long before the holy night the Mexican
prepares for his Christmas season. First
come the rehearsals for the "Pastores." !"
sometimes called 'The Mexican Passion
Play" The "Pastores'' follow. night
after night. passing into the climax Of
the solemn midnight mass OF the cathe-
dral. The "Posadas" next claims the
attention Of the peoplea home observ-
ance akin TO the Christmas tree Of the
German people. And then comes the
week Of worldly enjoyment-the revelry
in the saloons, the uneven contests over
the gaming tables, and the brutal sports
day and night in the bloody little arenas
where valiant gamecocks Ore pitted
against one another with ga6s and
slashea.
The Redwood gazette., 1900-12-26
He Got = Pass.

"Halt!' cried an alert patrolman in
Manila as beautifully caparisoned
carriage drove up containing q portIy
gentleman. The driver reined his
steeds. and the sentry. standing firmly
in the center Of the street, shouted,
who 10 therey
Not knowing what else to say, the
occupant Of the carriage answered.
Judge Taft president OF the civil
commission"
advance. Judge Taft to be recog-
nized." bawled the sentry. The Judge
advanced. and the following dialogue
took place:
Sentry-Have you : pass7
Taft-N0, sir: Do require one1
Sentry-You do. DIR. and it's my duty
to run you ii.
Taft-But am the civil governor Of
the Philippine Islands.
Sentry-That doesn't cut any figure.
You're . civilian and out after hours.
IN let you 90 by this time, but the next
time catch you you'n have to see the
--s-O
The Redwood gazette., 1900-12-26
The Christmas Table.

There is no place where bad taste be-
trays itself so quickly as in the arrange
ment of table. 1t is usually evident,
when it exists. in the ornaments. Ill as
sorted nosegays and Bouquets of artit-
cial flowers are clearly out Of place. But
family plate. whether carved, chased or
plain. is always proper on table on
any occasion. In dessert service, rich.
handsomely designed cut glass is appro-
PIRATE. Foliage and moss. in which fruit
is sometimes imbedded. have pleasing
appearance to the diners. White damask
Of rich design and fine quality is abso-
lutely necessary at pretentious dinner
party.
The Redwood gazette., 1900-12-26

] didn't get . dod darned thing I wanted, not
toy,
An the Sunday schools reward to me was a motto
bout boy
Who always very good the whole yeal
round, by gee!
That | knowed the printed card they sent wal
never meant fer me.
l ate so much Christmas, though, the doctor
had to take
Heroic measures with me; l had such belly.
ache:
] thought I'd die, but then l knew about jes'
where stood
An was sure Of Hiss above. fer had been &C
good.
But now I'm feelin better, an nfe's again joy,
An, with Christmas safely over, I'm once again
jes boy.
Edwin J. Park.
The Redwood gazette., 1900-12-26

Is now fully equipped for re-
ceiving large quantities daily
of good milling wheat, and will
pay the top market price for
the same, in
The Redwood gazette., 1900-12-26

well designed pattern on the clotn. tie It
wherever it is necessary with crimson
bow of fairly wide ribbon and place varl-
GUS pieces Of plate in the loops Of the de-
sign. Anything fanciful in the way Of
dainty glass. Venetian or Bohemian, is
welcome on such occasions, provided that
it's colors do not clash with the prevailing
shade, and those who are fortunate
enough to possess old china will no doubt
be able to produce some fine specimens
Of dishes suitable for dessert.
The Redwood gazette., 1900-12-26
The Kolenda In Ru..ia.

In Russia, the Christmas eve celebra-
ton is long and curious. beginning in the
early afternoon with groups Of peasants
singing carols In front Of noblemen's
houses. where they eagerly gather the
coins thrown at them from the windows.
This is called the Kolenda, and always
precedes the masquerade. when the peas
ants of all ages dress themselves to rep
resent different animals, in memory of
the Saviour having been born in stable.
When the evening star rises, the colatzia
or supper is served, and among those
who can afford it there are Christmas
trees resplendent. as in Germany, with
lights, ornaments. goodies and presents.
The Redwood gazette., 1900-12-26
Christmas.

Now thrice welcome. Christmas,
Which bring. US good cheer,
Mince pies and plum porridge,
Good ale and strong beer;
With holly and ivy.
So green and 50 gay.
We deck up our houses
AZ fresh e the day.
old caro,.
The Redwood gazette., 1900-12-26

Poets mention rosemary. bay. holly,
laurel and mistletoe as the principal aids
to Christmas decorations. Where there
, great deal Of family plate and plenty
Of opportunity for the display OF the
same the high decoration can be entirely
dispensed with. In its place arrange
some daintily made Rarlands Of moss in 1
The Redwood gazette., 1900-12-26

"Thank you," murmured Judge Taft
as he drove away. And there and then
he formed a resolution to put in an
application for a pass. According to
the Manila Freedom. he got it
JES' PAST CHRISTMAS.
Jes' past Christmas, m, by cracky,
Feel 70 blame natural. seems like could dy.
Been prim an proper for long time past,
Seemed to me- by jinks, twas allus goin to last!
Had to 60 to Sunday school, reg'lar, once q week;
'spected me on other days to be quietlike an
meek;
Got 30 tired Of sayin yesm, polite with :
smiIk
'stid Of talkin back to folks-say. twas worse'n
work.
Couldn't sass my mother; had to mind my dad;
Didn't dast to lick kid, an, oh, but it was badi
Reckoned that I'd get some skates, fur cap an .
sled,
An Agge,ed on . tippet with naring ends Of red.
The Redwood gazette., 1900-12-26
CASH.

The elevator is conveniently
located for teams near the Red
wood river bridge, onIthe same
grade as Bridge street, so that
climbing thess Chill with load is
obviated.T Elevator has spout
delivery to mill, and is provided
with electric motor.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-19
RAN Upon THE ROCKS
The Alpha Wrecked by TAX
ing an Unusual Course.
Most Of the Crew Saved. The Captain and
Eight Others Lost by Remaining on
the Vessel.
(By the Associated Press.)

Vancouver, B. c., Dec. 1S.-Late details
Of the laundering of the steamer Alpha
with the loss of nine lives indicates that
the cause of the disaster was primarily
due to taking an unusual course into the
coaling station at Union Bay, Encount-
ering a fierce southeast gale while steam
ing up the strait the captain decided TO
take what is known as the inside pas
sage to Union Bay and kept on the inside
of Denman Island, steaming up the chan
mel known as Baynes Sound at the mead
of which stands Yellow Island Lighthouse
on a rocky inlet about 200 feet across.
The light from this lighthouse is said
to cast its warning reflection only to-
wards the narth and east, the recognized
navigation channel. The Alpha steaming
UP the channel at a ten knot speed with
half gale of wind behind her, adding
greatly to her speed, did not perceive
the light and suddenly before voice of
warning from the lookout or forward
watch was heard, she ran her bow up
amidst the rocky reefs surrounding the
island The wind which had been increas-
ing in force all the afternoon was now
blowing a gale and seas repeatedly broke
over the vessel. Plucky seamen volun-
teered to swim ashore with lines ana
three were thus made fast to the main
land. BY means of these some twenty
five members of the crew were landed on
the small surface of Yellow Rock but the
captain, engineers and others who were
later drowned decided to stand by their
vessel and endeavor to prevent her be-
coming a total wreck. Their efforts re-
suited only in the sacrifices of lives. The
gale increased and fearful seas swept
over the vessel. Boats, bridge, pilot house
and masts were carried by the board, and
with them persisted those who had stayed
to fight their forlorn hope. Soon the
ships decks were ripped open and the
crew standing on the unprotected, wave
washed rocky islet, saw the waves playing
havoc with the vessel.
Sunday morning dawned with peace
full sky and showed the wreck to be under
water at even low tide and beyond hope
of repair by her crew. Towards the
afternoon a sloop hove in sight, and by
its aid Chief officer Wilkinson and the
shipwrecked crew were enabled to reach
the mainland at p. M, Sunday morning
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-19

Mr.. r. +. Gray received a telegram
Yesterday from Mr.. Moreau Barrin-
ger, announcing the death in Phila-
delphia, Saturday, of his brother.
Levin w. Barringer. Mr.. Baringer
died suddenly of pneumonia. He was
widely known and had many friends
throughout the State and in Raleigh,
where he spent large part of his
life. and, with his brother, owned
valuable property.
Mr.. Barringer was a son OF the late
Hon. ID. NJ. Barringer a distinguished
citizen of this State. and at one time
Minister from the United States TO
Spain. He was raised in Raleigh and
spent his early manhood here, where
he was very popular. Some years ago
he moved to Philadelphia, where his
ability as lawyer brought him large
measure of success. His untimely
death is a source of much regret to
many in The State who knew and re-
membered him as a good and kindly
friend. His wife, with a daughter and
two sons survive him.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-19
THE Str R L 1sEs:1rs SUIT.
The Associated Press Not Monopoly Sut
Cooperative Society.
(By the Associated Press


st. Louis, Mo-, Dec. 18-The Supreme
court of Missouri. sitting at jefferson City,
today handed down an opinion in the case
of the Star Publishing Company VS.. The
Associated Press of illinois, deciding the
case unanimously in favor of the Asso-
ciated Press.
The Star Company was engaged in pub
fishing an evening newspaper in Kansas
City, known as the Star. and it brought
suit for a writ of mandamus to require
the Associated Press to serve it with the
evening report on the same terms at
which such service was rendered to the
Post Dispatch which was a member of
the Associated Press. The Star Company
claimed that it was not able to secure
from any source as satisfactory news
service as was furnished by the Asso-
ciated Press. and that the agreement OF
the Associated Press with the company
publishing the Post Dispatch not to fur
nish the evening report to any other pa
per was illegal and in violation of the
Antitrust laws of the United States, OF
the State of Illinois and of-the State OF
Missouri. The Associated Press answer
ed that while it was in form corporation,
it was essentially a cooperative society
based upon an agreement between its
members to gather and furnish news to
one another: that it was not engaged in
News gathering as a commercial enter
prise, and that it carried on its business
without any effort at profit making 1t
denied that its so-called exclusive con-
tracts were in violation of the laws,
either of the United States. of the State
Of Illinois. or the State of Missouri
The opinion sustains the Associated
Press at every point. 1t holds that the
Associated Press is not a monopoly, and
that it does not violate the antitrust
laws of the State of Missouri. Further
than this it could not go, holding that
the antitrust laws of the State of Illi-
nois were not in force outside of that
State, and that the antitrust law OF
the United States was to be construed by
and enforced in the courts of the United
States. The suit has been pending for a
long time having been brought in De-
cember, 1897.
The Star Company took the testimony
of Melville E. Stone, William Laffan and
other newspaper men, and men familiar
with the business of news gathering and
the case was tried entirely on the testi-
mony taken in by it.