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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-12-13
Il TEXAS WONDER.
HslI's Great Discovery.

One small bot tie of Halls Great Discovery
cures all kidney and bladder troubles, removes
gravel, cures diabetes, seminal emissions,
weak and lame backs. rheumatism and all ir'
regularities of the kidneys and bladder in both
men and women, regulates bladder troubles in
children Ifnot sold by your druggist, Will
be sent by mail on receipt of 81. One small
bottle is two months treatment. and will cure
any case above mentioned. Or. f. w. Hall
ole manufacturer P. o. Box 500 st. Louis Mo-
Send tor testimonials Sold by B. o. Wood.
Read This,
Huntsville Mo-, Aug. /, l9OO.-This is to cerli-
fy that have been cured of kidney and blad-
der trouble with one bottle of The Texas
Wonder Hall IS Great Discovery and can recon-
mend it to others suffering in the same manner
HORACE MILLER.
County Treasurer
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-12-13
Royal NeighbOr Officers.

At regular meeting the
Royal Neighbors elected Of
ficers for the ensuing term as
follows: Oracle, Mrs. Minnie V.
Hampton; vice oracle, Mrs.
Matilda L,aWright; chancellor,
Mrs. Pauline Wesley; recorder,
F. w. Meyer; receiver, Mrs.
Josie Wright; marshal, Miss
Minnie Kramer; inner sentinel,
Mrs. Lydia Shaver; outer
sentinel, F. M. Rohr; managers,
G. E. Wesley; DR.. G. G. Hamp'
ton and j. ]. Wright; physician,
DIR. S. M. Brown.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-12-13

About five years ago was troubled with
catarrh of the lower bowel says G. L. Ohis-
i consulted several eminent phvsi clans who
prescribe for me found their REMEDIES failed
to in any way relieve me and the trouble
almost became chronic. After suffering
several months 1 one day concluded to try
Chamberlain's Collie Cholera and Diarrhoe
Remedy and / beg to assure you that was
most agreeably surprised to find after taking
two doses of the remedy that was completely
relieved of the disease that had cost me so
much trouble and annoyance. / am thankful
For sale by B. o. Wood and Raney e. Saunnert
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-12-13

Willard F. Cox, ex-postmast'
or of New London, was before
the court yesterday on the
charge of embezzling funds of
the government amounting 20
S43O while in office. He enter
ed a pea of guilty and Judge
Adams sentenced him to the
Missouri penitentiary for a
term of two years and fined
him S307.82 on one count and
800 and costs on another. The
prisoner was remanded to the
city prison to await his remov-
al TO the penitentiary.
bal Journal.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-12-13
Meyers.

William Meyers. of near In
dian Creek, who was seriously
injured by wood saw some
two weeks since, died at 7:30 a.
m. yesterday. Funeral services
will be conducted some time
to-day at st. Stephens church
by Rev. FIR. Lyon. Since the
terrible accident the family has
had the sympathy of the entire
community.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-12-13

w. D. Bannister of this city,
has been elected as one of the
secretaries of the executive
committee of the debating
league of the University of Mis-
souri,, which ARA nge for all IN
ter. state debate between Mis-
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-12-13
Ho,p 20 Cure Group.

Mr., r. Gray who lives near Anenia, Duchess
county N Y says: Cham6orlain's Cough
Remedy is the best medicine have ever used ;:
1t is a fine children's remedy for Group and
the child becomes hoarse or even after the
croupy cough has developed it will prevent
the attack This should be borne In mind and
i bottle of the Cough Remedy kept at hand
aeady for instant use as soon as these
symptoms appear. For sale by b. o. Wood
and Rauey Il Sannders.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-12-13
j. A. JONES.

souri, and other State Universi.
ties. Mr., Bannister represents.
the Athenaean Literary
Societ y. Mr.. Bannister is a.
bright young man and will
faithfully perform any work
entrusted to him.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-12-13
G. o. Mayes will insure your
life See him.
At Last.

At the last moment William
son and Bull, purchased very
cheap the largest and most
elegant line of goods suitable
for Christmas presents ever
brought to this city. Call then
and get the benefit of0the low
prices
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-12-13

II you would have an appetite like bear
and relish for your meals take Chamberlains
Stomache ane Liver Tables. They correct
disorders of the stomache ane regulate the
liver and bowels. Price % cents. Small
samples free at b. o, wood
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-12-13

l am in my new office North
across the street from my Lum :
her Office. J. J. BROWN.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-12-13
List OfLetters.

Remaining unclaimed in post
office at Monroe City. Mo-, on
Dec. II, 1900.
j. Corwthers; Miss Matte
Davis; Miss Maud Hopper; Miss
Marie Murrell; Mrs. r. L..
Phelps; D. W. Payne; Mrs. Luna
Rohinsin.
TO obtain any of these letters
persons must say advertised.
J. P. PATTON. %. m.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-12-13

Mrs. Fitzpatrick and daugh-
ter, Katie, Of Hannibal, spent
yesterday in 'tEe city visiting
their friends, V. G. Spalding
and family.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-04-26
PARTY CONVENTION.
Republicans Meet in Three States and
Alabama Democrats Select state
Ticket.

Jackson, Miss, April 26-The re-
publican state committee, called to
select delegates TO the Philadelphia
convention, met today. Montgomery
followers succeeded in organizing the
convention, and will name majority
of the delegates.
Boston, Mass, April 26-The repub-
1icans today elected delegates and al
sernates to the national republican
convention at Philadelphia. The dele
gates at large are: Senator Henry
Cabot Lodge; Samuel w. Mccall; Will
lam B. Plunkett; Walter Clifford. The
Resolutions congratulate the country
s'upon the rejection of free silver coin
age and the Endorsement of the gold
standard"
Montgomery, Ala, April 26-The
democratic state convention reassem
bled this morning and completed the
state ticket. The ticket is as fol-
lows: For governor, w. ]. Sanford
! secretary of state, Robert P. McDavid
attorney general, Charles G. Brown
superintendent of public education
Nv. Abercrombie; treasurer, ]. Graf
Smith; auditor, w, H. Matthews; com
missioner Of agriculture, 3. B. Poole.
indianapolis, Ind, April 26-Th
candidates for governor placed befor
the republican convention are ]. S
Dodge; ]. L. Griffiths; W. s. Haggard
w. T. Durbin; F. B. Posey; 3. G
Hogate. The first ballot resulted
Durbln S2515; Grifhths S1S% Hogat
ITS; Haggard 1853; Posey 254A
Dodge 2O71s.. There are 1,4S4 delegate
making 71S votes necessary to nom
nate.
w. t. Durbin, of Anderson, natios
al committeeman, was nominated fc
governor on the seventh ballot.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-04-26
With two Cavalry BrIeades He
Enters the Town. the
Beers RetreatIne.
AN EXPLOSION AT PRETORIA
Interest now centers About the
Running Fight Between
the Beers and British.
BOERs LEAVING FREE STATE

| Dewetsdorp, April 25- Evening =
General French entered this town to
day with two cavalry brigades. He
left camp at daylight and found the
Beers holding the hills. These were
shelled, and the Beers retreated. The
cavalry pushed around the position Of
the Beers above the town, where they
were holding General Rundel in check.
It is reported that 5000 Beers passed
through the town last night to avoid
General French's attack in the rear
General Rumble is pursuing the Beers
in forced marches.
Pretoria, April 25-A serious explos-
ion occurred at the Begbie works, used
by the government as an arsenal, last
night. The walls of the building were
destroyed and structures in the neigh
borhood are in flames. Ten workmen
were killed, thirty-two wounded, in
cluding Herr Grunberg, manager Of the
works. The most important machin-
cry was saved. The cause of the ex-
plosion is unknown. The works en-
ployed 200 persons.
London, April 26-The war office has
received the following from Lord Rob-
erts: Bloemfontein, Auil 26-Good
news from Baden-Powell, up to April
10th. MacLaren is much better All
the wounded are doing well. The
Beers captured several native women
who were trying to escape from Mafe-
king, but these were turned back after
being stripped and sjamboked."
London, April 26-All interest in the
South African war is now centered on
the running fight in progress between
the burghers retreating from the
southern portion of the Orange Free
State and General French's horsemen
and the infantry of Generals Pole
Carew, Chermside and Pans nan, as long
as it was safe to do SO and have now
slipped off to hold the next command
ing ridge through a broken country,
admirably situated for rear. guard de-
tense. Dispatches from Aliwal North
under date of April 25th, say the Beers
left Wepener so hurriedly that many
dead were left in the trenches. Com
mandant Cronje is reported to have
been killed. According to advices
from Bloemfontein, the attempt of the
Beers at Brandfort to get in touch
fwith the command at Thaba N'Chu was
| frustrated by force dispatched by
General Tucker, from Glen.
London, April 26-In the house of
commons today George Wyndham, par
Iiamentary secretary of the war office,
replying to questions, declared that
Lord Roberts had made no comment
whatever on Lord Methuen's Mayors
fontein operations. James Lowther,
conservative, was heartily cheered
when he gave notice that he would
call the attention, May 22d, to Lord
Roberts recent Spion Kop dispatches
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-04-26
Strike on New York Central;
Pressmen Strike In Detroit;
Chicago Strike.
FIRE RAGING NEAR OTTAWA
ANote Sent to Turkey-Danforth
says Bryan Is a sure Winner
Several Conventions.
WOOL MARKET is UNSETTLED

Buffalo, N. Y. April 26-Twenty.
two hundred employees OF the New
York Central railroad shops went on
a strike this morning. An increase OF
wages and reinstatement of men al
legged to have been unjustly discharged
is demanded.
Detroit, Mich. April 26-An hun
DIR d and fifty job pressmen, feeders
and assistants, members of the newly
organized local union branch, struck
today in an endeavor to unionize all
the printing establishments of Detroit
and secure a uniform scale of wages
for job press work.
Chicago, April 26-The longtalked
Of boycott of the Dewey celebration
by organized labor took form today,
when the executive committee of Dis
trict 8. International association of
machinists, issued an edict declaring
the promoters of the celebration are
antagonistic to union labor and order
ing the members of the union to take
NO part in 1t. The Evening Post"
says it is reported this afternoon that
the material men forced the contract
ors' association, between which
organization and the building trades
unions war has existed for two
months to treat. Some contractors, un-
der pressure today, agreed to treat
with the municipal committee. This,
It is said, means the beginning of the
end of one OF the worst building
trades strikes Chicago ever exper-
fenced
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-04-26
Terrible Fire Near Ottawa. Canada

Terrible Fire Near Ottawa. Canada
Montreal. April ga special from
Ottawa says terrible fire broke out
in Hull, Quebec. across the river from
Ottawa. The fire started in a mill.
The flames blew across the Ottawa
river. The Victoria and Burrows
wharves caught IRE. In Hull hundreds
Of houses have already burned and
more are burning. The buildings OF
the Eddy company. manufacturers Of
papers and matches Ottawa, are in
flames
Montreal. April ga special train
with two fire engines left here for
Ottawa. Telegraphic communication
has failed. The last report said 1t
was feared that the lumber mills and
part of Ottawa known as the fats,
would be burned.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-04-26
cIrY APPoINTMENrs
They Were Made by the soIons In
Session Last Evening. ~

They Were Made by the solons In
Session Last Evening. -
At a regular meeting of the city
council, last evening, a communica-
tion from the board Of education was
read, requesting the municipal body
to convey by deed the Douglas avenue
school building to the board, in order
that needed improvements might be
made without Infringing in the least
upon the city's title to the premises.
The matter being Of such vital import
ance, the members OF the council pres
ent preferred to take legal advice be-
fore taking definite action The pur-
chase of span Of horses for city team
ing was approved. The office of street
commissioner, with police powers, was
created.
The following committees we're
named: Auditing committee, John Hill,
N, B. Roseberry, r. G. Rankin; COM
supply, Jas. EOggspartment and water
H. Barnes; committee on licenses and
ordinances. R. C. Rankin. J. G. Adlon
]. R. Smith; committee on streets and
alleys, N. B. Roseberry. r. C. Rankin,
Jno.. Hill. A. s. Moye; committee on
surveys and lighting, J. C. Adlon. Jas,
Robbins, A. s. Moye; board of public
works, John Hill, w. H. Barnes, J. R.
Smith, A. s. Moye; committee on pub
lie health, A. s. Moye, N. B. Rose
berry, J. R. Smith; committee on po--
lice, John Hill, N. B. Roseberry, J. G.
Adlon; committee on band and musi-
cal Instruments. A. s. MOye, N. B
Roseberry, r. c. Rankin.
Nominations for city positions were
then made and confirmed as follows:
City marshal. P. ]. Murphy; night po
lice. Leonard Hanna; street commits
sioner, VIM. Bloomfield; city physi-
clan, DR.. M. M. Milligan; fire marshal
M. ]. Crowley; city attorney, W. B
Bunker, park commissioners Thos
Ross, E. " Long and A. c. Schmidt
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-04-26

tion.
NewYork Ami, 2s--t enee,ai a a.
"Herald =. sram Uozss.selss s.~s.
Secretary Ions g renortes ~ fats
called the attention ~ can,.i. = =
Chadwick. who com,nsnaes ~ *.
mored cruiser New York. durInr me n
battle on SANTIAGO ao = g, ,rts-y,SgS
credited 70 him a.A n.,llsh.s (. IA,
davs AGO in which - h,ttsr,v s.s.,,aa Il
Rear AdmIrai scblev should cbsa.-
wick. stand for the ,ntarvsew ,' q q '. ss,s
the department win feel IN dutv ! horns ~,
to make MIN substant,ata he s s,s.s.
ments capts,n C,haavIcs. Il .,,s~sa
70 have r,ada .haso - s,s.s-.e..,s Z 80. ~s,..
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-04-26
j. S. sends TurkeY a Note.

Constantinople, April 26-U. s.
charge d'affaires, Griscom, yesterday
handed Tewfk Pasha, minister of for
eign affairs, note based on instruc-
tions received from Washington, the
tenor Of which has not yet been made
public. 1t is understood, however
that it demands the prompt payment Of
the indemnity, The note will be dis
cussed by the council of ministers to
day. Similar steps by other powers
are regarded as imminent.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-04-26
Wool Merchant Primrose Asslo

Wool Merchant Primrose Assigns.
New York, April 26-Francis ].
Primrose, wool merchant. has filed a
petition in bankruptcy. Liabilities,
$11S.S55. The First national bank OF
Denver, with a claim OF $51, ,s7S, is the
largest creditor.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-04-26
santa Fe shops Al Point Richmond

Point Richmond, Calf. April 26-
The machine shops and terminal round
house of the Santa Fe are to be lo-
Gated here. The company has already
completed the water works, freight
slips, and the wharves are nearing
:. completion. Roadmaster Thomas says
the tracks will be ready for passenger
~trafHc by the 18th of May. but train
service will probably not begin until
sater
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-04-26
.elmlra,s Ex-Mayor an EmbezzIer.

lElmIra's Ex-Maycr an Embezzler.
EImira, N. y, April 2e-Frank ..
Bundy. ex-city chamberlalns the De
feated candidate for mayor On the
democratic ticket. has been indicted
for grand larceny in the hFsl degree,
Tor embezzlement and falalIging the
city books. It Is thought the report
Of the expert accountants examining
the books viii show a shortage oi
100. 900.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-04-26

at 1880. amidst the heartiest demon
strations. A memorable demonstra-
tion occurred as her majesty. attended
by brilliant suite. boarded the yacht
which steamed seaward amid the firing
Of a royal salute by the feet and
cheering from throngs lining the wa
terside.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-04-26

IJanToTtn says 6ryan VIII Carry AT
New York, April 26-Elliot Danforth
chairman Of the democratic executive
committee, says he feels confident
that New York will go democratic and
Bryan will easily sweep the country
if he agrees to the platform as outlined
in his recent Kansas speech.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-04-26
Blacksmithing ant

Blacksmithing, and wagon repair
work Of ALI kinds promptly and rea-
sonably done. Horseshoeing spe--
cialty. All work guaranteed,
George & Co, corner Douglas ave-, and
Seventh street at rear Of Aqua Purs
Co.'S. ofice. Colo. phone $50. 1SS-lm
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-04-26
Those Tax Returns.

Your tax returns must be in by the
last of April A penalty of rs per cent
of the original valuation will be added
after that date.
P. c. CARPENTER,
Deputy Assessor OF East Las Vegas
140-6t
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-04-26
National Steel Company Closed.

Columbus, Ohio, April 26-Local
plant of National steel company has
been closed reason assigned to make
extensive repairs. -Four hundred
men were thrown out of employment
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-04-26
Railroads Again Tied Up in TEX

RaIIroads Again IIed Up nj e4ast
Dallas, Texas, April ss26-Railroad
traffic is again interrupted BY wash
outs. The Brazos river Is rising and
crops in low lands are in a deplJrabie
condition. Heavy wind storms and
hail storms have done much damage
at various points.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-04-26
Endorse suhsldI1Inn ; rrust.

Boston, Mass, April 26-The ma.
tional association of manufacturers
endorsed the bill pending before con-
gress for the encouragement of the
American merchant marine.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-04-26
Mork al Sabine Pass stopned.

Orange, Tex, April 2e-Government
engineers have discontinued work at
Sabine Pass. They say the govern
ment appropriation is exhausted.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-04-26
Wool Market unsettIed

st. Louis. Mo-, April 26-Wool is
unsettled and until the arrival OF
the new clip old prices will prevail.
Territory and western medium at II
Q2O; fine 1901; coarse 14@17.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-04-26

Two 500 page abstract Of title books
new and well bound Tor sale at q bar.
gain by ]. N. Tafoya. vest Las We
gas. N. NJ. il2-st
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-04-26
Ruralars Rob ! Bank.

CoultervilIe. Ills, April 26-Burglars
blew open the vaults of the bank of
Coulterville with dynamite early this
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-04-26

Nicaragua Cancels Canal Concession.
Washington April 26-The Nicar-
aguan government has finally cancel
led the concession to the Maritime
Canal company to construct a ship
canal across Nicaragua.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-04-26

New York, April 26--Gramatan Inn,
at Bronxville, suburb OF this city,
burned today. The guests got out
safely. Loss estimated at $150.OOO.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-04-26

R. P. Hesser mas Just received a
beautiful line Of 1900 wall paper. Be
sure and see his line before placing
your order. 1874
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-04-26

First-claas board. b the week S4.
Sunny cheerful rooms With bath. Very
reasonable. Corner Eleventh St..
Columbia avenue 1896
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-04-26

dublin, April 26-The train bearing
Queen Victoria started for Kingstown
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-04-26
Las veaas Ru6ber stamp Morks,

Manufacturers and wholesale deal
ers in rubber stamps. wax seaas, seal
presses, stencils. check protectors,
revenue stamp cancelling stamps, ETC.,
etc. Air cushion hand stamps made
by the Workman process excel in
elasticity. durability and printing
qualities. Address P. C. Workman,
112 Grand Ave, opposite Schmidt's
blbacksmith shop. Is7-lm
The welI-KnoWn ana thoroughly
reliable dining parIOrs, at the Plaza
hotel, continue to serve as good meals
as can be gotten anywhere. The
meals are wholesome and well cook
ed. and are prepared by Mr. and Mrs.
A. Duval. Crisp celery. grown at the
Duval garden. and pure ice cream
made from fresh, clean. rich milk
from the proprietor's private dairy
are regularly served. 110-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-04-26

81 would rather have M
advertisement In one pa
per reaching the home
than In forty sold on the
treef.-MarshaIl Field.
seGanHHGnaaennaees
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1900-03-30
nonaruaTown AID VICINITY.


MI and Mrs Ernest e. Ferry passed
Sunday with Mrs G. d. Briscoe on Bots
ford Hill.
Mr. and Mrs X. c. Bevans passed sum
dav the guests of relatives in Danpury.
The Flat Swamp school closes, March
81, for a weeks vacation.
Chauncey Hobbie, who has eeen very
sick with the pleurisy, Is much petter.
Mr. Hamlin and family OF Taunton are
moving into his newly purchased nome
in Dodgingtown.
have been the recent guests Of Mrs e. J.
Bell of Bethel.
Miss Minnie Reed of Bridgeport, who
has been spending several weeks at the
home of Andrew james, has returned to
her home in Bridgeport.
Miss Alma Ridge of Bethel has been
the guest of her cousin, Miss Georgia
Ferry.
Miss Lucy Andrews is a victim of the
chicken pox.
Miss Nellie Barnum is on the sick list