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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-05-24

Do you owe us any thing, if
so come in and settle up.
SHARP s. DONLEY.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-05-24

Summer Tours-Lake and
Seaside. Ask any Katy"
Agent for information, or write
James Barker, G.. p. & #. A.,
st. Louis, Mo.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-05-24

A nice quiet place is Ware
one wants to get Square Meal
or Luncheon. The place Ia lind
both is at the Caldwell & Son
Restaurant.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-05-24

For trimmed hats of all
styles go to Tudie Swinkey.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-05-24

Char.es o. Mayes NOV ed
from the corner of Second and
Davis Streets Monday to the
corner of N. Main and N. Bor-
der Streets.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-05-24

For stiff neck there is nothing hotter than q
free nnnlicntion Of Chamberlain Rain Balm, IL
quickly relieves the stiffness ana soreness. eff
fectimg n complete cure. Sold by b. o. Wood and
Raney d Saunders.
Samuel Christian a.d family.
the hustling Racket people
spent Sunday in the country.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-05-24

V. G. Spalding has not had
the small pox, but hives and &C.
cording to Vints story each
hive was as large as bee
hive.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-05-24

In an other calauu viii be
found an interesting letter from
4 Elk Gov John p. 81 Joha Of Kan.
sas. st John will be remembers |
as Il one time Prohibition candk
date for the U. S, Presidency.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-05-24

Miss Tudie Swinkey carries
a choice line of Dry Goods, call
and see her.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-05-24

John b. Settle was looking
after his business interest in the
Gem City the latter part of last
week.
Judge w. II Briggs Of ST.
Louis paid the DEMOCRAT oWce
a pleasant visit last Thursday.
He was enrouted 10 Paris.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-05-24

For we'll cooked Meal.
Luncheon, Cigars or Fruit go to
the Caldwell & Son Restau-
rant.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-05-24

If you intend painting you r
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, 1900-05-24

Lancaster is to have a pickle
factory of her own. Monroe
City could have any old thing
if she would place l Will where
portion of her natural gass is.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-05-24

Try the new remedy sor costiyeness, Cham
Gcrain's Stomach and liver Tablets. Every box
guaranteed. Price 25c. For sale by Is. .. WOOD.
w. w. Longmire was a bust
ness visitor in Paris Monday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-05-24

For fancy neck wear, belts
and notions go to Tudie Swim
key.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-05-24

If you want your clothes to
be clean and white, use Maple
City Soap as directed on the
wrapper. For sale all grocers.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-05-24

For anything you may want
in the line of printing call on
the DEMOCRAT.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-05-24

For tn e best root palnt-guar-
anteed not to peel, crack or
blister-go to w. N. Maddox
implement Emporium.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-05


Judging from an article in Figaro, the
office of these gentlemen is no sinecure
They are expected to read in manuscript
all the plays, pantomimes and songs pre-
scented by theatrical directors or cafe con-
cert managers in addition to daily ex-
aiming and reading the programs of the
cafe concert halls of Paris and its sub
urbs. They are also expected to be pres
ent at all general rehearsals, in order to
judge of the scenic effect of the works
represented. from a moral and political
point of view. Even when a play is duly
authorized. their task is not ended. They
have to be present at its first public per-
Torrance to ascertain that the modifica-
tons or alterations suggested by them have
been carried into effect. In the year 1898
SS3 dramatic plays and performances were
thus examined and licensed this number
being surpassed during the first ten months
of 1899. The same year the Inspectors
des theatres were likewise reported to have
been present at 53S general rehearSalS or first
nights, while the number of new songs ex-
amined by them is estimated at minimum
of 5000 per annum. The signing of the cafe
concert programs alone represents no in
considerable amount Of work. for Paris
boasts no fewer than 761 concert halls (of
which 40 give daily performances), in ad-
dition to seventy-siX suburban establish
ments of the same c.ass; and this quite
apart from the thfrty-Seven theaters proper
over which these gentlemen exercise Wig
liant supervision. Their recompense is by
no means proportionate to such herculean
achievements, the first and second censors
receiving a salary of 6,OO0 francs apiece.
the third $500 francs and the fourth 2,4O0
francs. making. in all a total of 1900
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-05
why She Scrubbed Her Trunk.


A novel sight was enjoyed by a large
crowd which for nearly an hour surround
ed the platform of the West Somerville
depot of the Boston and Maine railroad on
Thursday afternoon.
An expresssnfan was ordered to take a
trunk from Francesca avenue residence for
transportation By train to Boston. About
100 o'clock the expressman left the trunk
on the platform In white paint on the
front side appeared in large letters the
legend, Brides Trunk. To be Married De-
cember A. AS might be expected, the
curious sight attracted a large number of
people They laughed, 5oked and wondered
and then their curiosity was increased a.
hundred-fold by the sudden appearance of a
handsome young woman armed with a
quantity of cloths and a bottle of naphtha
Not in the least abashed by the inuuisitiye
throng of rubber necks,'' she at once got
upon her knees and set to work washing
Off the unwelcome lettering. It was a
slow task, but for half an hour she stuck
to the work until it was completed, never
once paying any attention to the good
natured bantering of the oniookers.
After the lettering had been removed she
remained twenty-five minutes at the depot
window, keeping close watch for the pos
sible reappearance of the practical joker.
He discreetiy kept out of sight. The lady
saw the trunk checked and started to Bos-
ton on the 2:30 train. after which, with a
smile of satisfaction. she quietly walked up
Elm street in the direction Of her home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-05

being found there in the house with blind
man with a broken neck. or a broken leg.
or something of that sort, but he didn't go
over. He went plumb to the verge of the
stairs and halted there as though 1t had
been broad daylight and he could see. and
stood there for a minute and listened. II
wasn't Willie. What could it have been?
He didn't hear anything, and he turned and
went back into his own room and got into
bed and sat up in it again for minute as
he had done before he got up, and then lay
down.
And waited for him, and when he'd got
to sleep again I skipped, very gently. going
down the stairs as not to make EN-
creak under my weight, and got out and
glad to get away. l don't want any run-in
with blind man..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-05

with larceny, found guilty and sentenced to
the MARYLAND penitentiary for eighteen
months; Wesley Dorsey guilty of larceny.
sentenced to the Maryland penitentiary for
eighteen months: William Mason, guilty of
giving away whiskey on election day; Will
liam Austin not guilty of an assault upon
Mrs Kate Beyman.
James Sewen Lemuel Sewell and David
Johnson were tried yesterday morning on
charge of the larceny of copper wire from
the Capital Traction Company and were
acuuitt ed but We're rearrested on a charge
of malicious trespass. The defendants are
all colored and all from Washington.
Mr. Herbert W Lewis has resigned as
trustee of the Kensington public school.
and Mrs NJ C. Brooke has been appoint
ed in his place.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-05

From the Chicago Journal.
Reader, do you know how TO hurry?
This is a hurrying age. and you ought
to know how to keep up with tiff you
think it worth while. Here are few sug-
gestions that may help you:
l. Do nothing that you don't have to do.
Cut out the non-essentials.
2. Don't hesitate Begin at once When
you are through stop. and begin on the
next thing.
3. Don't be too particular what par; 81
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-05
SHOOTING AN OIL WELL.
The Man Who Does the Job a Poor
Insurance Risk.

From the Chicago Record.
Shooting an oil well is one of the most
dangerous occupations known. Few people
have any realization of the risks encounter
ed by that small body of men known in the
Indiana oil fields as Shooters. When the
shooter starts out quietly with his can of
nitroglycerine he realizes that sudden jar
of his wagon will send him into eternity,
and from the time he starts out until the
shooting is accomplished there Is not a mo-
ment but what is fraught with extreme
danger. Accidents to an oil well shooter
are never heard of. 1t is DEATH with hardly
an atom Of the human body left to tell the
story.
When a professional shooter" is en-
ployed to shoot a well he takes from so
to 240 quarts of nitroglycerine aboard ms
vehicle and starts for the well, over rough
roads. where sudden drop into an unseen
hole would end all, and despite the care
taken by these daring men many OF them
have lost their lives in twinkle. without
leaving a scrap of evidence OF their pre-
vious existence. Nearly every town in the
oil and gas belt has its story in connection
with these deaths, and In nearly every IN
stance the victims are blown to atoms SO
fine that 1t is beyond human power 10
gather them up
William Snedecker has followed this haz-
ardous occupation throughout Indiana for
the past ten years. and has nsed 4ooUo
quarts of nitrogycerine in shooting over
0t1 wells He is the pioneer in this dam
gerous profession and has a unique wagon
for transporting the molasses-like fluid to
the scene of operation. In square box
under the seat the explosive Is carried. The
box Is padded carefully, and when filled
with the cans the padded lid Is carefully
fastened down and the nervy shooter takes
his seat and drives slowly, usually in the
early morning, to avoid the natural travel
OF the day.
When the we'll in question is reached long
torpedoes or their tubes rather. are placed
within the casing of the well. and the nj
troglycerine is poured carefully into them.
When. one of the tubes Is filled it Is low
cred as carefully as human ingenuity Will
permit to the bottom Of the well.
This operation is repeated until the ex-
perienced eye of the shooter is salts
fed that the load is heavy enough to ac-
complish the purpose. When all Is ready
a bar of iron. known as the "go-devil." is
dropped into the we'll, which is often 1.J00
feet deep and seldom less than LOCO feet.
All is quiet except the fast retreating
shooter" who is seeking a place of safety.
Suddenly the earth trembles. a crash and
a snap. a muffled sound becomes louder and
louder, until tall column of water and
oil shoots from 70 to 100 feet high. the
country for hundreds Of feet around being
filled with great clouds of spray, floating to
the windward, after which all is over and
the shooting of the well is accomplished.
The shooter collects his fee and drives
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-05

Mems Pepperil Jean Drawers. full regular
made: with reinforced seat and sus- - -
pender tapes-szes 80 to IS-reg- xSG
ular 50". yalue-for.. Oo$o
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-05

home, to await additional patronage from
the hundreds of well owners throughout the
gas belt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-05

MIL remnants of Dress GInghnms in I
good assortment Of stripes eS/
shs ssFsI 19s pl.id' worth ioe: 5NSc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-05

II dozen Boys Regular soc. Knee Pants, in
an assortment Of good wearing pat ~
terms finished with patent waist ZSC
band and tapped seams. Friday for SOSo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-05

remnant lot Of var,-wide Rlesch.d
Cottons. in to 6-yard lengths IN
S S@rth up to cents yard 4IAC.
~ --...-.---.... II 2>o
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-05

Boys New Spring Suits in a large variety of
styles and nobbiest patterns-tn double urea ted
and vestie styles. with fancy vests and short
collars. sailor colIars-former
In sizes from to 10 and latter % q 30
In sizes 3 to 9-worth 81. so and n II VVS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-05

A remnant lot of Utica" Pillow Gases.
i9;sss 81. Eng .s,ss so:@ r: a?s 1&c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-05

Mems Summer-weight Underwear. both shirts
and drawers in fancy stripes ~
i fali regular made. and sold at Il C..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-05

Odds and ends of Boys Neekwear, consisting
of Band Bows and Tied and United
Mindsors etc. which sold at 2oc.; Il NJ
variety of styles. Choice tomor- Il NO
row only ..... II WV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-05

Boys Black Calfskin Shoes. with good plump
uppers and stout sOes-lace style ~
only Sizes to So. Worth s1.5o VIC.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-05
Between II and | SITS.

! The job you begin with. Other things heinz,
equal. do what's under your hand first and
the next nearest thing next.
l. Don't pause between jobs.
/ .. Don't 90 from one job to another until
| the first is done. do one thing at a time :"
1t takes time to change your mind
q. Do your thinking while you're actin ?
And think about the work in hand
8. If you have assistants. use them s.;
; first do only what they can't do, and after
ward help them Out.
:. Do nothing twice. This makes il nee
essary to do it right the frs time.
.. Don't lay down one tool except to take
W. another.
10. Beware Of looking out the window
| That way distraction lies
H. Don't put things off. Do them when
you think of them
If you'll follow these rules and a few
more that you can make yourself you will
be able to reduce your Office hours about
ohe-half You won't think you're hurrying
You won't be bored and worn OUT by your
work. and when it's over you can go and
play golf or pinochlc, romp with the
baby with an approving conscience and a
niad at rest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-05

Remnants of Yarkwide Runt-
Il :: 7s! :? i? ii. s: ~ 2c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-05

in k hmm h,.C Of fast color ca,ieoes 37h
worth &c. yard-go Friday for. OZ@SSe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-05

A bargain table containing Ladies' and Misses
oxford Ties and Shoes odds and ends but good
s sGms sz znsrps issnf T"re anaes Inc
Si3p-ior - ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-05

Beautiful AIloyer Iaces in en-
broidery and lace effects-the new
est fad-1S inches wide Worth ~
SOC. yard-for. ............... 4 W
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-05

Remnants of India Linop: ST. -
perior quality. for which you are NJ.
usually asked 12lac. yard; for.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-05

There was a young fellow in Nice
Who never would rhyme it with Greece:
And when he had thrice
Pronounced the town Nice,
They simply called in the police.
Detroit Free press
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-05

. to 5-vanI lengths of Heavy
H. ss'! i's s' &. 1i' e.: S:H: 4c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-05
Men, Wearables.
Mems Balbriggan Underwear. in blue. brown
ana tan: full regular made; some sizes are
missing ALSO a lot of fine quality n
Jean Drawers. which sold for BE. N 81
BE. and 5oc.-go Friday at........ wv

Mems fine quality working Shirts. in neat
stripes and checks - full regular y
ma made, wi, with feiled seams-regular o30C.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-05

Remnants Of light and dark Flannelettax
in legnths from 3 to 10 yards M
which sold on the piece at loo. mHAC
II ZSc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-05

Remnants of Narrow VaIenciennes q
Laces. in great variety Of styles II ~
worth up to &c. yard-gO Friday for Il So
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-05
Boys clothing.

An odd lot Of Boys Percale Shirts. some with
collars attached-not all sizes ~
SO some ne are p. s9iled or mussed Sold ZSGo
at ooc- FTludy IOf- ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-05

n s,d"zen ,,b lot s, CHECKED Glass O2Lo
dozen. Remnant price earh. SONlSo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-05

Remnants of Cambria, Swiss and Nainsook
Embroideries. in many different styles iuclud-
Ss IT, /: 3s worth :: 6Mc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-05
Startling selling of
domestic remnants.

Mil remnants Of best quality percaIes IN
@ dsy fsa. ise ysSa IS - s ~; 6Ac.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-05
White goods

Remnants of 4O-inch Victoria
Lawns; qualities which sell regu- 8
larry at 10c. and 121ac. yard: !
offered for.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-05

Remnants OF Cambria and Swiss Embroid-
cries. in a wide assortment of
e :1 ne 6 and si.'; 10: 1885,
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-04-16
NOTHING LOST.

Not every %glistening pearl of dew
Like rich set jewel, finds a rest
Upon a rose, or Nesting down
Shrinks, modest, on its velvet
breast,
Not every songster's swelling throat
Pours forth it's wealth of song to
bless
Our ears, but countless carols float
Unheard in the deep wilderness.
Not every arrow finds it's mark,
But sped all eager from the bow,
Too deity feathered, floats too high,
Too lightly driven, falls below,
Not every effort finds success
But fails, as fails the archer's dart,
Not every sunbeam gilds the gloom,
Nor every song may reach the heart.
Yet, though l fail, mine effort lives,
And somewhere on a scroll en-
crossed,
The glory of my striving is,
For nothing fruitless, nothing lost
That like a seed sown of the soul,
May fall and die in desert hot,
But would nave blossomed ard borne
, fruit III.
It fallen in some fertile spot. I'D
49, An
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-04-16
PROVE ALL THINGS.
This Old, Old Command is Easy to
Fulfill in This Vicinity.

tt#%.HnESEs# 2rEt@5 III 5&N-sa E.@5r#.A5 Eas1E-
To win a wager an English Marquis
stood on London bridge and offered
for an hour British s%overeigns $3.50 for
five shillings ($1..25): He could not
find a customer. here are several
good reasons why the ordinary mortal
could not be induced to buy, but no
reason "a be given why the reader
will not accept the following convinc-
ing proof about Doan's Kidney Pills.
Read this:
Mr.. John Hyatt, city street COM
missioner, Fergus Falls, Mimi, says:
in the spring Of 1898 ] procured
sDoan's Kidney Pills for Mrs. Hyatt.
She complained a great deal about her
back and suffered severely from the
slightest exertion. The kidneys did
not perform their functions naturally,
and generally speaking, from the Ian
guor and depression which chung to
her, there was considerable evidence
of arrangement of the kidneys. After
taking a course OF tn treatment the
trouble disappeared. We have every
faith in Doan's Kidney Pills and are
only too pleased to recommend them
to any one requiring such a remedy
For sale by all dealers. Price 80
cents per box. Foster-Milburn Co.,
Buffalo, N. r, sole agents for the
United States. Remember the name
Doan's and take no substitute.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-04-16

ment We're received from North Dakota
Mrs. Fancher, Mrs. McCumbers and
Mrs. Hansbrough responding. Their
answers to the questions asked breathe
that sublime faith that is the light Of
many lives. Mrs. Fancher responds:
Christianity has done. for the
world what all other religions, all
other influences, could not do. It is
sometimes said that the advancement
of civilization has brought about the
present condition of things in the
world today, but the Divine Teacher.
said, by their fruits We shall know
them" If civilization has wrought
the advancement which is seen in
Europe, England and America, why
has it not done SO in China, India and
Africa? We need but to contrast the
condition of the women of these coun-
tries with that of our own sex in this
happy land to realize what Christ has
done for women. To all mankind he
is, without doubt, the best Friend.
Mrs. McCumber says: Wherever
it's principles are in%culcated and prac-
ticed, man reaches his highest state Of
civilization. / believe that God is the
Creator and Supreme Being of the
universe; that he made all men of n
flesh, and that they are most like him
when thew 1--we thar fallou, mon ,rd
do what they can to help them over
the, rough places of life
And the following is from Mrs.
H~ansbrough: II believe Christianity
is a mighty influence in ciyilizing
humanity and that it has been our
most powerful prenatal influence for
good, whether we acknowledge it or
not. My hopes most earnestly recog-
nize the Supreme Being; my life is the
daily effort to live up to my hopes!
Christ is divine to me. L Interpret n
conyentionally perhaps; but our fore
fathers came through suffering to
suffer in a new, wild country, for the
right to think r%eligiously without crit
icism or molestation, and / believe in
living religion, not protesting what we
make no hourly effort to live.
Deeds more than words
Love-not hate,
and the invincibility of hope o and
hereafter.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-04-16
Chr 8ismartk Trihnme.
By NJ. H. JEWELL.
THE DAILY TRIBUNE.

Published every afternoon, except Sum
day, at Bismarck, North Dakota, Is deliv-
cred by carrier to all parts of the city at
daily sent to any address In the United
States and Canada, postage prepaid, Sc per
year; So for six months; $3.50 for three
THE WEEKLY TRIBUNE.
s Eight pages, containing a summary Of
the news Of the week-local and foreign
particular attention being paid to state
news. Sent to any address, postage paid.
months; 80 cents for three months.
The Bismarck Tribune is the oldest news
paper in the state-established June II,
1873. 1t has a wide circulation and Is a
desirable advertising medium. Being pub
Nshed at the capital Of the state it makes
q feature of state news, Of a semi-of1cial
character, and is therefore particularly In
teresting to all who desire to keep the run
Snesa, 49, ~. : - -