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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-09-12

Mrs. David Davis, Of Hanni
bal, has been visiting her sister
Mrs. E. E. Webb, west Of the
city. She was called here by
the illness of Mrs. Webb, who
is now considerably better.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-09-12
4 Communication,

Mr. Editor.-Allow me to speak few words
in favor OF Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.
suffered for three years with the bronchitis
and could not sleep at nights. l tried several
doctors and various patent medicines, but
could get nothing to give me any relief until
my wife got bottle ofthis valuable medicine
Brockman. Bagnell Mo, This remedy is for
sale by y. o. Wood
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-09-12

Frank Birch, of Hannibal.
spent Sunday in the city with
his feminine friends. He left
Monday tor Columbia and one
more round at the State Uni.
versity.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-09-12

Aunt Lizzie Taylor, an old
colored twoman, was partially
paralyized some two weeks ago
and is now being taken care OF
by the city.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-09-12

The war is over in the Philip-
pines, but just the same, 500
bodies of mothers sons. were
received by transport at San
Francisco, Thursday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-09-12

Daniel Seward, of Indian
Creek lost his promising infant
Sunday. Mr.. and Mrs. Seward
have the sympathy of all for
the loss of the first born falls
h ,avily upon the young parents.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-09-12

E. L. Anderson enjoyed his
Kentucky trip, but after all
loves his adopted state, MIS-
souri,, best. At least he still
prefers to reside in the Grand
Old State"
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-09-12

Miss Bessie Asbury left Wed
nesday for Chicago, where She
spent several days purchas
ing a fine line of goods for the
j. J. Rogers department store.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-09-12

John w. White, who is work
irg at the cement plant in Han
nibal spent Sunday with his
family north of the city. He re-
ports $50 men at worktIhere and
80 teams and that the price of
teams was advanced Monday
from 50. 80 to $500 per day.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-09-12

John Demaree has resigned
his position at Elsberry, Mo-,
aud came in Sunday to see
Sammy" and thea leave Nor
day for Dallas Texas.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-09-12

There is some COIN in the
country For instance, Carl L.
Hopple, of near Woodland, was
in the city Saturday with about
bushel of this years crop and
it was as fine as one would care
to see One ear measured 10
inches in lengthuand about the
center 81 inches. He says; l
have sixty acres that will av,
erage up with what brought
in, The corn was all given away,
so the DEMOCRAT did not Sc
cure any sample of it.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-09-12

w. L. Reid. postoffice inspect.
or, spent Sunday in the city
with his family.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-09-12

John Utterback has returned
from his summers outing in the
mountains Of Colorado John
is a Burlington employee but
he did not know the railroads
went so far.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-09-12

Bring your eggs and butter TO
Sharp d Donley and get the
highest market price.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-09-12

The signing of the protocol
between China and the powers
occurred Saturday morning.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-09-12

II. c.. Scheetz, of Palmyra.
spent Monday in the city with
friends aud looking after his
realestate interests.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-09-12

What kind of a man is the
weather forecaster of Chicago?
He predicts warmer weather for
Sept. than it was in August.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-09-12

Mrs. G.. Z Tucker and Bessie
Nelson, lett Thursday for Pal
myra to spend several days
with relatives.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-09-12

McClintic and Company have
finished a 1870 foot we'll for
Samuel Sparks / miles north of
city. They found Il fine flow of
water.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-09-12
Makes Washing Easy.

Maple City Self Washing
Soap saves time, saves work
and saves your clothes. Just
try it once.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-09-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Lake,
of Huntington, were in the city
on shopping expedition Sat
urday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-09-12

After spending the summer
with his friend Rev. FIR. j.
Lyons. at Indian.Creek, Thomas
Awkward returned to st. Louis
Monday and entered the Kend,
rick Seminary.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-09-12

When you want Il pleasant physio try the
new remedy Chamberlain Stomach aud Liv-
or Tablets They are easy TO take aud pleas
ant Ia effect Price, - cents. Samples free at
b. o. Woods drug store.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-09-12

b. E. Ford, of Frankford.
Mo, spent the latter part of
the week just east of the city
with his daughter. Mrs. Joe
Snider.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-09-12

Buy milk from 7 II Ball.
DR.. Hornback, Oculist and
Aurist. Hannibal, Mo.
Get cash price on flour at
Sharp e. Donley's.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-09-12

Mr.. and Mrs. j. r. Thiehoff,
of EXcerlo, spent Sunday and
Monday in this city 1wirh reIa
tives.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-09-12

After 4 pleasant visit with
friends in the city, Mrs. Mile
Saunders. of Nebo, H., return.
ed to her home Monday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-09-12
Thomas Hayden spent Sun
dav with Lakenan friends.

Mrs A. II. Baker, returned
trCm st. Louis. Wednesday
evening.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-09-12
When You Buy soap

insist on getting Maple City
Self Washing Soap. Your Sroc
er has it or will get it
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-09-12

If Your Clothes Look yellow
wash 'hcm with Maple city
Self Washing Soap 1t will
make them white again.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-09-12

Butter and eggs bring you the
most money when taken to
SHARP &DONLEY )
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-09-12

The Ely Telephone line now
has connection into Hannibal
and for % cents you can tai X
with people in the Bluff City.
The management of the Ely
line is giving excellent service
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-09-12

The Columbia has been Sc
lected to run the international
rice with the Shamrock.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-09-12

W, H. Moss bought of W. w.
Gibbons 40 sores of corn north
OF the city for 1925 Walter
says it is good for at least Is
bushelSper afre.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-09-12

H, G. Scheetz is putting in an
other convenience for the hotel
and store rooms beneath 1t.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-09-12

Mrs. Nary L. Rouse and
daughters fare expected home
to-day from a visit with rela.
tiveS in Kentucky.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-09-12

Mrs. J. Art Nelson and chill.
dren have been the guests of
friends at Lakenan.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-09-12
G.. B. Clark has 2 Nc. !
couches to trade for wood.

G.. S. Robertshaw and Miss
Ethel Dillon spent Monday in
Quincy
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-09-12

Mrs. Margaret Stewart spent
Monday in the Bluff City with
her brother Hon. Geo. a. Ma
han.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-09-12

Miss Della Murray, of John
son County, has been the guest
Of her friends. A. j. Garner and
family.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-09-12

Butter and eggs bring you the
most money when taken to
SHARP & DoNLEY )
The Columbia has been Sc
lected to run the international
race with the Shamrock.
Mrs. Margaret Stewart spent
Monday in the Bluff City with
her brother Hon. Geo. a. Ma
han.
Miss Della Murray, of John
son County, has been the guest
Of her friends. A. j. Garner and
family.
Mrs. Nary l.. Rouse and
daughters fare expected home
to-day from visit with rela-
tives in Kertucky.
After a pleasant visit with
friends in the city, Mrs. Mile
Saunders. of Nebo, Ill.,, return
ed to her home Monday.
What kind of a man is the
weather forecaster of Chicago?
He predicts warmer weather for
Sept. than it was in August.
b. E, Ford, of Frankford.
Mo, spent the latter part of
the week just east of the city
with his daughter, Mrs. Joe
Snider.
McClintic and Company have
finished a 1870 foot we'll for
Samuel Sparks / miles north of
city. They found fine flow of
water.
John Demaree has resigned
his position at Elsberry, Mo-,
and came in Sunday to see
Sammy" and thea leave Nor
day for Dallas Texas.
The war is over in the Philip
pines, but just the same, 500
bodies of mothers sons. were
received by transport at San
Francisco, Thursday.
Aunt Lizzie Taylor, an old
colored twoman, was partially
paralyized some two weeks ago
and is now being taken care of
by the city.
There are peaches and peaches
and the young lady who
brought box of rich peaches
to the DEMOCRAT office Friday
morning is a peach, one that
needs neither sugar nor cream
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-03-19
PRICE, 3 CENTS.
CURRENT TOPICS

Gov. Wells refused to sanction POlyg-
amy in Utah and has vetoed the bill.
About 1000 claims, mostly from sol
diers, growing out Of the Spanish Wa,
have been field against the Government.
The semiannual convention OF the
Second District OF the Potomac Baptist
Association, will be held at the North
Fork church, Loudoun county March
30.
I'm sorry that make mistakes
So oftenl declare
/ wish were the weather man,
And then might not care.
-xWashington Star.
The War Department has just ordered
another u. S. ship, with shotted guns, to
Morocco, to enforce the payment OF
a small and insignificant claim against
that country.
The California Supreme Court has
granted new trial to Mrs. Corlelia Bot
kin. who Is serving a life sentence for
poisoning Mrs. J. p. Dunning and Mrs.
Deane, Of Dover, Del, with candy sent
through the mails.
The last Of the alleged bribery cases
was disposed Of in the Police Court al
Newport News Thursday by the acquit-
tai OF Philip Marlowe, charged with Of
iering bribe OF one thousand dollars to
Councilman A. f. Burcher, in connection
with the paving contract.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-03-19
Cost Of the posr war.

About theend OF March the British Chan
cellor of the Exchequer will make known
to Parliament his budget ofpublic
ditures for the new fiscal year beginning
April 1. The people Of Great Britain are
confronted with the prospect oIincreased
taxation and heavy addition to their
national debt, whether there is early
peace in South Africa or continued war.
A new loan of S270,000, 900 is prob
able unless a duty is imposed on sugar.
A duty Of cent a pound would bring In
a revenue Of between $35,0O0,000 and
0,O00, 900. Since the war In South Az
rica began the loans negotiated by the
Government have amounted 70 about
1925, 600 600 The additional loan
which il now necessary will make the
total indebtedness on account Ofthe war
almost S700,O00,00O. The scheme Of
army reform introduced in parliamentary
the Government contemplates the per-
mdnenJ duOitOh vi loV,VVV men W '"o
army at cost Of only s10,OO0,0OO.
This estimate is far below what will be
the actual cost, according to competent
authorities. On a mere peacefooting the
army in the coming year will necessitate
an expenditure Of s137 800, ,O0O-or$5O,-
600, 900 year more than the total cost
ten years ago and about $37 o,OOO
more then the expenditures for the year
before the war with the Beers began. The
aggregate expenditures on the armyirom
March 81, 1898, to March 81, 1901, viii
reach the enormous sum Of sl,125,000
600. The "world-conquering" policy Is
a very costly one.-Balto. Sun.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-03-19

WEST00RELBND.
Dog-Tax Faithful Horse -PTovender Scarce
other Votes.

| Correspondence Of 1'HE FREE LANcE)
Montross, Va, March If, 1901.
This section was visited by n refreshing
rain Sunday night and on Monday by n
thunderstorm, from which quantity OF
hail fell in some sections Of the county.
These rains have made wonderful i'm
provement in the appearance Of the wheat
crop.
Mr.. A. G.. Brown is putting lumber in
place at MOntrOss and the carpenters
will be at work in Il few days on n
dwelling, which when completed will he
one of the most convenient in the town.
The dog-tax works well in Westmore-
land, two thousand dollars having been
collected from this source. Ii is a clear
fact that the dog-tax will pay for our
new courthouse in three years.
Mr.. William Wallace is the. owner Of
one of the most faithful horses on the
market from fredericksburg to the bay.
He * ten years old, has been in the mail
service 81 months, during which time he
has Travelled sixty-nine thousand miles
He is so thoroughly acquainted with his
route that he will travel from office TO
Office and stop at each place without be-
ing driven. He knows well the lawful
custom Of keeping to the right when
meeting a vehicle on the highway. After
July LIST Mr.. Wallace win retire from the
L. $. mail service, and this siaithful animal
ought to he pensioned from Uncle Sans
big bank.
There il a great scarcity OF fresh fish
considering the advanced season. At
this date last year they were plentiful
and cheap; not one has been seen ON the
market here for sale this season. One
fisherman succeeded in capturing Is
shad from 300 yards Of gill net, and they
We're promptly shipped, the rows netting
81 % each and bucks 81.
Hon. {. Harding Walker seems To De
the choice of the people Of Westmoreland
and Northumberland counties for the
Constitutional Convention.
The Buffalo fever seems to have reached
this section. Several members have been
recently received and initiated.
There are more proyender buyers at
this time than for years. \ quantity Of
baled hay is being brought here, due to
the drouth that afflicted this section last
year. Experience has taught our farm
ers that much OF this worthless hay from
distance, used in past years, was the
means of introducing obnoxious weeds
that proved troublesome to rid the soil
Of Yet necessity compels its use at this
time T.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-03-19
KING GEORGB
Faithful Dog-Former King Georgian stao-
bed In washingtOn-Ps Personals. etc.

Faithful Dog Former King Georgian stab
bed In washington-Psrsonais' etc
Correspondence of THE FREE LANCE
King George, Co., March llth, 1901.
Ouite a touching incident OF the devo-
tion of dog was displayed last week
when Robert Jeiierson's house, near Port
Conway. was destroyed by fire and his
three-year-old grandchild was cremated
in the building. The child was asleep in
the house, a pet dog watching beside It.
The family was in the kitchen in the yard
/, and did not discover the fire till the flames
burst through the opendoo oithe house.
| The dog could have escaped. hut remain
| ed at it's post. and was consumed with
| the child
A spark set fire to bed in the house oi
Baylis Davis, not farirom the {. H., Mon
day. and completely destroyed IT. but
the house was saved. Unfortunately 1t
was the only bed the family possessed,
as they are very poor
Our former countyman, Mr.. Forest
Purks, of Washington. narrowly escaped
death during the inauguration. lie he
longs to the police force and while in dis
charge of his duty, he tried To arrest
drunken and noisy soldier belonging to n
Pennsylvania regiment. The man drew
knife and stabbed Mr. Purks. inilicting
painful wound We are glad to hear he
is able to be out again.
Miss Virgie Gouldman has accepted
pleasant situation in Baltimore, and VIII
leave Immediately for that city.
Mr.. James l.. Stiff is making arrdhge-
ments to have his wharf on the Potomac
put in repair az soon as possible. This
is one of the mostimpOrtant landings on
the river. and while barge is now used
to convey passengers and freight to the
steamer. it is not an agreeable mode oi
passage. especially for ladies and children.
Every one in the Comorn neighborhood
and upper part OF the county will be glad
to know it il repaired again.
Mr.. r. V. SuttIe, oi" Ridgley, who has
been very sick for some weeks past, was
80 in few days ago that his family fear
ed the worst. We are glad to report he
is somewhat better. Mr.. Suttle is one OF
the most highly respected and useful citi-
gems of this county, and every one who
knows him feels most anxious for his re-
cOvery.
Miss Virginia Tayloe, second daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Forrest Z. Tayloe, OF
Chatterton. left on Wednesday for W.
Virginia. where she will make quite n
prolonged stay.
On account of the failure OF crops in
this section, caused by the protracted
drought Oflast summer, many persons
who have heretofore been able to sustain
themselves without public charity, are
now applicants for assistance from the
county. Much private charity isalso ex-
tended to those so greatly embarrassed
by circumstances over which they have
no control. Almost daily the appeals
are made, and we trust aud believe
that all those who can give assistance
will do so.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-03-19

A flyin wedding recently took place in
aNevada town. In order to catch a train,
the bride and groom, minister and wit
nesses. all bundled into hotel omnibus,
and the ceremony was performed while
the driver whipped his horses to the
NATURALIZATION. twas close squeeze y
says the ambiguous report, "but they
caught the train, and everybody was
happy"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-03-19
Fxnansiva Tanoa. .

Andrew Carnegie is to erect q "spite
wali'' that win cost 100000. It's like
Is not to be found in America, probably
not in the world. 1t will separate his
Fifth-a venue place and grounds from the
Madison avenue houses at the rear, and
thus be solves the vexed problem OF
neighbors. When Mr.. Carnegie settled
upon mansion in Fifth avenue, with
grounds extending from Ninetieth to
Ninety-frst, his design was TO buy the
entire block, including the MADISON
avenue frontage. But the Madison
avenue property y-owners Pot their prices
up to prohibisiye figures sothat the steel
king was driven to other plans. These
eliminated in the spite wall. "
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-03-19
A aood courh medicine for Children

81 have no hesitancy in recommending
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy" says +.
p. Moran, well known and popular
banker, OF Petersburg, Va. ''We have
given it to our children when troubled
with bad coughs, also whooping cough,
and it has always given perfect satisfac-
ton. IL was recommended to me by q
druggist as the best cough medicine for
ehildrenas it contained no opium or other
harmful drug Sold by II. n. Lewis.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-03-19
entertainment at Wakefield Personals,
Etc.

Etc.
Correspondence of TnE FREE LANcE.)
Oak Grove, Va, March IL, 1901.
The mild, dry weather of months past
has been taken advantage ofby the farm
ers in this section. The plows have been
running most industriously and all farm
work pushed ahead vigorously. Some
of the farmers have almost entirely fin
ished blowing, and all work in this line
il far ahead of what it usually is at this
season. The roads, which are usually
almost impossible here for months in
winter, have, until the rains OF the past
week or two, been joy To drive over
and a source of pleasure to all haulers-
and to none more 20 than the ubiquitous
drummer.
The Twentienth Century Club held a
delightful session last Friday night at
Wakefield" where no one ever goes
without having a delightful time, and
this occasion was no exception to the
rule. On account Of the dark night and
threatening weather the attendance was
not as large as on some occasions, but
Il was none the less enjoyable. Some
very sweet music was rendered by Misses
Janet Latane and Lulie Taylor. Miss
Elsie Washington reeited very effectively
a very fine piece, and Misses Thompson,
Kate Stiff and Mr.. James l.. Stiff read
some admirable selections, which were
most appropriate and were highly en-
loved. A sumptuous supper was served
IN the welI-knownstyle ofthis hospitable
household. At a late hour the company
| disbanded, hoping to meet again under
as happy circumstances.
Miss Jennie Payne has heen quite sick
at the home Of her relative, Mr.. Walter
| Stiff. for some days past, but is improv-
ing.
Miss Emily Massey has gone TO Balti-
more for a trip of some length.
The session Of the public school tina:
Miss Thompson has been teaching has
ended. and she is now teaching in Mr.
Massey's family.
Mrs. VIM. Taylor and her daughter
Miss Charlotte, returned some days ago
from an enjoyable visit to Washington
Miss Carrie Grigsby is visiting her sis
ter, Mrs. George Thompson, in the vii
lage. -
Mr.. George Taylor is home on iitst
visit.
Miss Ruth Stiff left some days sea Ioi
Baltimore, after being at home for s,EA
months past.
Mrs. Leila Quesenberry and Miss Ricie
Payne, OF King George, were guests o.
relatives here day or two ago.
Miss Kate Stiff returned recently from
a delightful visit Of month to Balti
more, Washington and Alexandria.
We are glad to report that there has
been very little sickness here this winter
The Lenten services held at st. Peters
have been quite well attended.
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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-03-19
Another Oyster Law.

|. BE it enacted by the General Assem-
bly, of Virginia, That an act entitled an
act to prohibit the raking, scraping and
roughing of natural oyster rocks on the
eastern or ocean side of Accomac county, "
approved March 9Th, 1900, be amended
and re-enacted so as to read as follows:
Whereas there exists within the lines of
the Baylor survey defining the areas OF
public oyster rocks, beds, and shoals on
the eastern or ocean side Of Accomac and
Northampton counties, certain limited
aggregations of natural growth oysters,
and Of oyster shells, known as rocks ;
and
Whereas these said "rocks" " are not
protected on the said eastern or ocean
side of the aforesaid counties by the Gull
law Of the state, and are in danger Of
being depleted and destroyed by the rak-
ing, scraping and roughing OF said rocks
for the purpose OF taking or catching
oysters, clans and shells from the same !;
therefore.
/. Be it enacted by the General Assem-
bly, of Virginia. That it shall be unlawful
for any person to use or employ rakes or
scrapes or other like devices for the pur-
pose of taking or catching oysters, CLAIMS
or shells from the said rocks on the east
ern or ocean side of said Accomac and
Northampton counties at any time.
?. Any person violating the provisions
of this act shall be deemed guilty OF a
misdemeanor, and on conviction thereof
shall be fined not less than ten or more
than thirty dollar for each offense, aud
be confined in jail until such fine is paid,
butnot toexeeed thirty days.
3. This act shall be in forced from its
passage.