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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-01-10

Thomas & Colgate, have put
through a realestate trade at
Rushville III. aud an other at
one with a Mr.. Jarman for a
farm in Linn County Mo.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-01-10

If you want TO see some
pretty holiday goods, call at
the Old Reliable Drug Store of
B. o. WOOD.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-01-10

Maude Lewis, who shot and
killed her lover, Senator Peter
r. Morrissey, May Is, 1895 and
was sentenced to Is years in
the penitentiary has been par
doned on the condition that
she leaves the state.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-01-10

Hurry back" to B. o. Woods
and get some of the bargains
while they are going.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-01-10

l want to say to those who
are indebted to me that if they
do not pay up quick I will be
forced to send an officer to
them. j. J. BROWN
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-01-10

Col. A. B. Warner. was a
business visitor in the Bluff
City Thursday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-01-10

Lord Roberts, Little Bobs''
has been made an Earl b v
Queen Victoria. Was it for
what he did or is it did not do
in South Africa? He gives
England no reinsurance of
peace.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-01-10
III. s. st. Joe Time Table.

WEST.
No Is For Kansas City, ST. Joseph Omaha
Nebraska, Colorado Pacific Coast,
from st. Louis and Hannibal. 108 m
" Al The Burlington Northern Pacific
Express for Northwest Nebraska
Black Hills, Wyoming Montana
Washington, Puget Sound, Port
land. from st. Louis .... .... ..l:02pm
81 IS For Kansas City. st Joseph, Kan.
sas and west from Chicago and
and Quincy .. ..............2 :14 am
I" Local Passenger TO Missouri River
and west, from east -. 49,. 1854 am
" Nebraska, Colorado Express. to st.
. Joseph and west from the east G. IS pm
"9l Way Freight...... see. 1910 am
GOING EAST.
" l6 To Hannibal st Louis and east
from west ........ .......... 3H am
Sc TO Quincy, Chicago, Peoria, and
eastSt l.. X. & N. w.. ........ 1898 am
" Local Passenger for Hannibal and
=, st Louis. ....................... 1922 am
- ~ Local Passenger for quincy, Peoria
Chicago, st. L, X. 4 N. W. points 9:22 am
" Local Passenger to Hannibal. St.
Louis Illinois, Chicago, Peoria, st.
L. X N. W. points .2:42 pm
" "g2 Way Freight .....................1:35 pm
All trains marked are daily except Sunday.
All others daily.
i'll. LYON, Agent
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-01-10

Albert Cassidy and family, of
Lamar, Mo-, have moved back
to Monroe City after an alb
sence of several years. Most
people who leave the Queen
of the Prairies, sooner or later
learn that it is good place to
live and return to it.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-01-10

William James Jr. shipped a
car load of Walnut lumber to
ST. Louis Thursday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-01-10

S. It. Cregorys general mer-
chandise store and the post
Office az IVA, Rails county has
been DESTROYED by fire.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-01-10

j. S. Jarman, deputy of Dis.
trict No. %. went to Palmyra
Friday afternoon to install
officers in the l. o. o. F. lodge
of that place.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-01-10

Hogs killed and lard prepar>
ed for you by Sharp and Dom
ley.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-01-10

Miss Mamie Carrico, of Indian
Creek returned to her studies
at st. Mary's Institute, Quincy
Thursday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-01-10

Palmer and Wrights Per
fumes the finest made at
B. o. WOODS.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-01-10

Mrs. ]. E. Ogle and family
will move to Beaumont, Tex,
the latter part of the week, to
join Mr.. Ogle. who has been
there for some time. They will
m AXE that their future home
Stoutsville Banner.-The Ogle
family resided in tits city for
many years and left a host of
friends here.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-01-10
NJ. X. q T. Time Table.

HsANlIEFI
St. Louis. Mo.
e. B. SPAHR, Agen
The following Wabash trains over the Katy
stops here for passengers. No. 6 4:45 p. IN. to
Kansas City. No. 8, lo:52p. m. to Chicago.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-01-10

Ifyou Vo'll have an appetite like bear and
a relish Ivr your meals take Chamberlain's
Stomache and)Liver Tablets. They correct
disorders OF the stomach and regulate the
liver aud bowels. Price q cents. Samples
Free at B. o. wood 8 drug store.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-01-10

Cecil M. Lewellen, of Canton,
came down Friday to visit his
mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Lew.
ellen.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-01-10

Thomas r. Tingle, formerly
editor of the Monroe City (Rep)
Journal is now advertising
manager of the Kansas City
Times.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-01-10

Judge l.. T. Dawson is feeding
two car loads of cattle.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-01-10

Oysters at Caldwell & Sons
restaurant.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-01-10

Now is time to enroll on the
DEMOCRATS list.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-01-10
Ellis Orr, the grocer, made d
business,trip to Ely Friday.
We need our money.
A. BoULwARE e. Son.

Daniel Boone, of Ely, was a
business visitor in the city Fri.
day.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-01-10

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, 1901-01-10

Dollar Boards at the Ever
heart Lumber Co.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-01-10

The finest perfumes and the
neatest packages at.
WOODS Drug Store.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-01-10

THE DEMOCRAT
w. j. ROUSE, Editor.
II. r. HIXSON, City Editor.
TERMS $I.OO PER YEAR
Entered at the post office at Monroe City, Mo.
as second-clsss matter.
-- - -
THURSDAY, JAN. 10, 1901
DR.. RitChey makes d special
ty of Eye, Ear, Nose and Chest
diseases.
Try the DEMOCRAT a year.
Oysters served any style at
Caldwell & Sons restaurant.
Oysters at Caldwell & Sons
restaurant.
Now is time to enroll on the
DEMOCRATS list.
Send news items to the Dem
oCRAT. Phone IA.
Dollar Boards al the Ever
heart Lumber Co.
Hogs killed for you by
Sharp and Donley.
If you want a lunch go to
Caldwell & Sons restaurant
Caldwell g. Son are prepared
to feed the hungry.
Get your dinner and lunch
cons at Caldwell & Son to-day
Have your machines repaired
by J. B.iBristow.
Ask your friends to subscribe
or the DEMOCRAT.
DR.. Hornback, Oculist and |
Aurist, Hannibal, Mo.
The finest perfumes and the
neatest packages at.
WOODS Drug Store.
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, 1901-01-10

Get your dinner and lunch.
cons at Caldwell & Son today
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-01-10

Send news items to the Dem
oCRAT. Phone IA.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-01-10

Come in and pay us what you
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-01-10

SHARP & DONLEY.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-01-10

Please call and settle your
shoe account.
A. BOULWARE g. Son.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-01-10

Oysters served any style at
Caldwell 81 Sons restaurant.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-01-10

Have your machines repaired
by j. B. iBristow.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-01-10

Caldwell & Son are prepared
to feed the hungry.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-01-10

DR.. Hornback, Oculist and
Aurist, Hannibal. Mo.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-01-10
THURSDAY, JAN. 10, 1901

DR.. RitChey makes special
ty of Eye. Ear. Nose and Chest
diseases.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-01-10

If you want lunch go to
Caldwell & Sons restaurant
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-01-10

Eye glasses adjusted by DR..
Ritchey guaranteed to fit or
money returned.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-01-10

Ask your friends to subscribe
or the DEMOCRAT.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-01-10

We need our money. Please
settle at once.
A. BOULwARE & Son.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-01-10

Try the DEMOCRAT a year.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-01-10

Ii you owe us an account,
please pay same at once.
A. BOULWARE & Son.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-01-10

Entered at the post Office at Monroe City, Mo.
as second-clsss matter.
The times., 1901-05-26
CADET sHANNoN's VISIT.
Secretary Root Assures Him Atten-
ton If Enquiry Justifies.

Cadet James A. Shannon, of Dulutn'
Mimi. who was suspended from the West
Point Military Academy few days ago
for his alleged connection with the DEM
onstration against Col. A. l.. Mills. the
Superintendent, called on Secretary Root
at the War Department yesterday ana
laid his case before the Secretary of War
He declined to discuss the recent trouble
at West Point, but said in reply to an
enquiry why he had not asked Colonel
Mills the reason for his suspension that
Colonel Mills had referred the cadets TO
Secretary Root for any explanation. Ca
det Shannon intimated that the indlFld-
ual cadets had had no opportunity to see
what evidence the departments action
was based upon and that they mad NOT
been furnished with any statement ol
charges against them.
Cadet Shannon declared that ne was
confined to his room during the time the
disturbances occurred. He showed proofs
of this and asked Mr.. Root for specliica-
tions of the charges against MN, r,
Secretary Root listened to MT Shan-
mons statements and in reply 10 iiS -
quest for the information upon Whlch ,9 Iii9
suspension was based told the caaSt ~, tiI', -
he would enquire into the matter Wltm ,il,t q
view TO determining whether the EequeS.
was justified. Mr.. Root assured nun Isi Iiia'
if he had not been given proper eAl,i'tii-
alton the matter would receive immediate
cadet shannon believes that he VIII De
cxOnerated. as he says ne can prove a.
alfbi He stated yesterday that SGLHe oi
the cadets against whom acton was ldh5
er had secured places Win t Iiiit -
company which is building a line through
The times., 1901-05-26
a NEW FIELD GUN ADOPTED.
Part of the Plan for Reorsanizine.
State National Guards

Inc Board of Ordnance of the War De-.
partment has adopted new type of field
gun for the use Of the National Guard or
ganzations of the various States. The
new gun is of the rapid fire type, and has
a 3-ineh calibre.
1t has been decided to turn over all Of
the old guns now in the possession of the
State National Guard. TO the organizations
Tor practice work. The old guns become
the property of the States, while the new
types VIII be loaned, and remain the proD-
erty OF the War Department
Inis Is the first step taken toward the re-
organization of the National Guard Con-
session to promote the efficiency of tbaf
body. Later. the old Springfield rifles now
used by the state troops will be presented
20 tne organizations and a new type OF
magazine rifle distributed The new ord-
nance will be covered by the appropriation
The times., 1901-05-26
MR. BOWEN REAPPoINTED.
Our Minister to Persia VIII RhhiH
Uereafter ns m Envoy.

The President yesterday appointed Her
bert w. Bowen. Of New York, to be En-
voy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipo-
tertiary TO Persia. Mr.. Bowen is now the
Minister Resident and Consul General at
Teheran. and the increased rank Is given
under an act of Congress.
Herbert w Bowen was born In Brook
lyn. n Y. February 29 1856. lie STUDIED
1T the Brooklyn Polytechnic institute ana
pt9 Law school with the degree Of LII. b
in 1891, and practtced law in New York
until 1890, when he entered the Consular
Service In 1895 he was appointed CoLsul
General at Barcelona, and was the last
American official to leave Spain when war
was declared in 1898. He is the author OF
Verses" in Divers Tones. De Genefe
Humane" and international Law
The times., 1901-05-26
THEY MUST ALL Be SOLD BY NEXT
SATURDAY, JUNE /.
So Thai the Contractors Can Begin
Putting in New Floor and Reno
Vating the Building.
New Upright Pianos, $1,000.
On Easy Payments.
Good Square Pianos, $40 Up to $50.
Worth More Than Double the
Money. Terms to Suit.

The stock to be closed out consists Of
the very best makes of pianos in the
world, such as the Haines Bros, Gilbert
Sc Co. Hinze. Whitney. Kimball. and
many others. All in the latest styles and
fancy woods.
Every Piano marked in plain figures
no more will be asked no less accepted.
We are selling brand new Upright
Pianos worth $3.50 to $275 for only S152,
payable S15 cash and s. per month.
Elegant double veneered case Pianos
usually sold for S2I5 and $500 are going
now at $50 20 S1S5-On easy payments.
We are selling now at $221. S265, $292 and
s3l2. PAYABLE S25 cash and so per month
We have a large number of good Square
Pianos of such well-knOwn makes as
Haines Bros. ChicSering. Knabe, Fischer,
and many others. which we are closing
out at $40 to $50. or easy payments
II costs nothing 10 investigate this mat
ter, and Ii may DC the saving of many
dollars 10 you.
Remember, the sale only lasts through
next week and positively closes June L
Open evenings during sale.
SMITH & YOUNG.
SUCCESSORS TO w. w KIMBALE
Co, SO ELEVENTH STREET y. W.
The times., 1901-05-26
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

With LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they
cannot reach the seat Of the disease,
Catarrh is a blood or constitutional dis
ease and in order TO cure it you must take
internal remedies. Halls Catarrh Cure ls
taken internally and acts directly on the
blood and mucous surfaces. Halls Catarrh
Cure is not a quack medicine. 1t was pre-
scribed by one of the best physicians in
this country for years. and is a regular
prescription. 1t is composed Of the best
tonics known. combined with the best
blood purifiers, acting directly on the
mucous surfaces. The perfect combina-
tion of the two ingredients Is what pro-
duces such wonderful results in curing
Catarrh. Send for testimonials free.
+. J. CHENEY q CO. Props. Toledo o.
Sold by druggists. price 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The times., 1901-05-26
Sale of chiidren's
confirmation dresses.

An extensive showing Of childfen's
confirmation dresses, elabOrately trim
med with laces and embroidery insert
ings and odgings; yokes of fine tucks-
The lot embraces the new long waist
effects: skirts are very rrettily trim
med The prices range from Si-25 to
S69s, and include some exceptional bar
gains.
The times., 1901-05-26
Stylish SIS and So silk 0OC
waists. ... 20

1t may appear incredible to you. but
it's fact nevertheless, we will put
on sale tomorrow handsome taffeta
silk waists. good quality, all very
prettily tucked. only ten in the lot
they are in assorte= co1ors. These
waists have become slightly soiled
from the window display Positively
s. and IS waists for CSC, a remarkable
opportunity.
The times., 1901-05-26
White waists, Acc.

1ll dozen white India linen waists.
embracing the very newest patterns
Some with rows of Point de Paris
lace in fronts. some with fronts of
Swiss inserting. some are all-oyer
tucks front and back The regular &c
grade Of waist Special for s9c-a re
markable Offering.
The times., 1901-05-26
l5C dimitieS, 9IC.

so pieces of imported dimities, en-
bracing a variety of very pretty
striped. figured, and dotted patterns;
also in the lot are shown very pretty
Foulard patterns, in navy blue and
violet-l5c is the regular price for this
grade. Our special price of 91zc is a
great one.
The times., 1901-05-26
Lace sale.

One lot OF Valenciennes and Tor
chon laces-showing a large assorr-
ment of patterns and n variety or
good widths. Special, per yard, 1c.
one lot Of Valenciennes laces and
insertings. in match sets: excellent
showing of very pretty patterns Spe-
cial, per yard, &c
The times., 1901-05-26
Movements Of Naval Vessels.

The gunboat Scorpion has arrived at
Memphis. the collier Hannibal at Lam
berts Point. Va. the flagship Brooklyn at
Auckland New Zealand. the gunboat Isla
de IuZon and tire collier Saturn at Ma
Mia, and the collier Leonidas at Key MesS.
The gunboat Vixen mas sailed from SasUh
de TanamO for Gibara, Cuba.
The times., 1901-05-26
30c Persian lawns, I2Jc.

A remarkable offer of 25 pieces Of
white Persian lawn of very cheer
quality-positively 25c and 3Oc qus lity,
for PIC. This is really an exceptional
offering, and as the lot is small. you
had better not delay-if you do you're
sure to be disappointed. Bargains like
these are few and far between.
The times., 1901-05-26
l5c ladies' hose, SIC.

One case of ladies' seamless hose,
embracing new black ard white ef-
fects-all fast colors. The lot includes
dotted. striped. and square block pat
terms. An excellent value for lJc-
Special at Sl2c.
The times., 1901-05-26
IQc chiId's hose. l25C.

a case Of chndren's Isle finished
hose: double heel; spIiced heel and toe;
all sizes to 10le. Positively fast black
strong and serviceable- Regular l9c
Nalues PIC.
The times., 1901-05-26
60c Wrappers. 39c.

80 dozen percale wrappers Full
front. vatican back. fitted waist lin
ing. good width and length; all sizes.
A showing of all the wanted colors.
Remarkable values at 69c. our special
price of sc IS without parallel
The times., 1901-05-26
25C chiId's dresses, l6C.

A fine lot of children's gingham
dresses. OF good quality gingham.
Small check patterns; all prettily trim
med with lace-washable. The kind for
which others are asking 25c. Special
al l6c
The times., 1901-05-26
S3.4S for women's SIS and So
shirt waist suits.

Lot of the new duck and Chambray
shirt waist suits in all colors and
trimmed handsomely: with the new
fare skirts; a great variety Of styles;
the very fashionable suit of the sea-
son. which is being shown about town
at s. and Sc; here at S3.4S
The times., 1901-05-26
ChiId's drawers, 95c.

A new line of child's muslin UNI
breIla drawers; very good grade Of
muslin; made with S-inch cambric
rufie: all sizes from > to L years. The
kind for which others are asking Sc,
for 9iaC.
The times., 1901-05-26
l5C lace lawns, ll4c.

10 pieces of lace striped white lawn,
IN variety of very pretty patterns
these are bargains at 15c. Our offer
of 111ac is remarkable.
The times., 1901-05-26
25c Isle vests. l2JC.

One case of pure Isle thread vests
very nice grade; silk drawing string
in neck and armhole. Positively 25c
value for just half price. l232c.
The times., 1901-05-26
Black velvet ribbons

Lowest Yet.
No. Sc instead of 10c.
No. sc instead of l3c.
No. 9-l0c instead Of lSc.
No. 12-12c instead Of 20c.
No. 15-l4C instead Of pc.
The times., 1901-05-26
25c 0rgandies, lac.

A special lot of white organdie sheer
quality, full 40 inches wide-a grade
for which others are asking 25c, we
offer for 14c
The times., 1901-05-26
ChiId's gowns, 25c.

This lot of children's gowns is OF
good grade of muslin, exceptionally
well made. with ruffie-trimmed yokes.
Sizes from 1 to u years. The regular
39c value for 25c.
The times., 1901-05-26
Women's 81 polka dot skirts,
02C.

Lot of black and blue polka dot
skirts: braid trimmed; full width and
most perfectly made; skirts like those
selling about town at 81; here for CSC.
The times., 1901-05-26
&c India linen, SIC,

of a very good grade. a white India
linen that always sells for Sc yard.
Special at SIC.
The times., 1901-05-26
Electric Cars for Mount Vernon.

The fare for the round trip to Arlington On
the electric trains OF the Washington. Alexandria
and Mount Vernon Railroad Company viii be re-
duced today and trains viii leave Thrteen-and-a-
half Street and Pennsylvania Avenue every forty
hye minutes. The home and tomb OF Washing
ton and Alexandria, the first capital OF the Old
Dominion, are also conveniently reached by this
route. Trains leave every hour from 10 a. NJ to
p. m. for Mount Vernon. and stop-oYcr priv
leges are allowed at Alexandria. Allowing an
hour for sightseeing, the round trip 10 Mount
Vernon may be made in three hours Competent
guides accompany all trains TO Mount vernon.
A tourist car may be chartered for special trips.
The times., 1901-05-26
I=day sale of trimmed hats.
q 90 for So and 81
Woo trimmed hats.
CO 90 for SIS to 81
WOO trimmed hats.
SOC TO 81 flowers, l9C.

American Beauty roses-June roses
sprays of Hlacs-sprays of fruits and
cherries-good size bunches-also foli-
age in autumn, natural and green
shades.
The times., 1901-05-26
45C sheets, 33c.

% dozen hand made sheets; double
bed size: 6Sx90. A very good grade at
45c we offer for 33c while they last
As the lot is small. we advise your
early call to avoid delay.
The times., 1901-05-26
75c TO SI.O0 untrim- 0E(
med mats. S.............

Untrimmed hats for women, misses
and chiIdren-in all stylish effects
some made on wire frames-some ma
chine made.
The times., 1901-05-26
PICTURES OF ANIMAL LIFE
The Paintings of the Late Gaylord
SangstOn Truesdell.

The Collection to BE Soon Removed
From the HemicycIe of the Cor
coran Art GaIIery-Marked by n
Keen Sympathy for the Pastoral.
The times., 1901-05-26
Pillow cases, TIC.

a lot of bleached cotton pillow
cases; size 36x45, of very good grade.
Sell regularly for 1215c and 15c-we Of
fer for 77sc each. A bargain impossible
to pass
The times., 1901-05-26
The PalaiS Royal.

The Palais Royal never lowers quality in or
der to lower price. Told you this again and again
4u-ing this last quarter-century. Tell it to you
tHday-because the market is flooded with cheap
window screens and doors.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-19
TEMPERED WITH MAIL
THIS CHARGE AGAINST A NEGRO
 LETTER CARRIER.
Meeting Held in the Interest of the Mobile and West Alabama Rail- Road - Sam Jones
 Leaves.

Mobile. Nov. 1S.-tSpeciaL)-J. w. Me- Cloud. a negro mail carrier in the post ofice in this city. was arrested tonight on the charge of tampering with the malls. For some time there has been complaint made of depredations going on from letters deposited in the mail boxes, and the matter was reported to the De- partment by Postmaster Barker. An in- spector was sent here to investigate the matter, with the result that McCloud was arrested. A letter was found on his person which contained sum of money and which he extracted from the collec- ton he made tonight. He was turned over to the city. authorities for safe keeping and will have a hearing before a commissioner tomorrow. He has been in the service of the local postoffice de- partment for eleven years.
 A meeting was held at noon today in the interest of the Mobile and West Ala bama Railroad. Addresses were made by Captain A. c. Danner, Hon. Richard HI. Arthur c. OConnor, a capitalist of De- troit. whom Judge Ausill has interested in the building of the road. MT. OCon- nor said that if he could get freight con- tracts signed along the route Of the road assuring an income of five thousand dol lars a mile he believed that he could finance the road and place the bonds with and the payment of the bonds at matu- rity. Judge Austin and Mir. O'Connor are going over the route of the proposed road to make the canvass for freight con tracts. One mine owner has promised four hundred tons of coal daily and oth- CTS smaller amounts.
 Sam Jones closed his protracted meet ings here tonight. Crowds have gathered at all his services and the great tent has been full thrice daily.