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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-12-12
Joseph 0utdone.

Ainslee's Magazine: Joseph.
ssh of Jacob. had to warehouse
good deal Of wt,eat in the sew
en- fat years to carry the Egypt
ians through the seven lean
ones The American farmers
produced enough in 1898 to
make Joseph's little stock look
like pea in tub. If it had
all been piled in form on the
plain of Gizeh it would have
made nine pyramids the size of
the pramids of Cheops, and with
the surplus another could have
been reared fourfifths as large.
That was the biggest American
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-12-12

Monroe City's live merchants
and the children have done
their part we'll this week and
consequently the DEMOCRAT APP
pears as an eighteen page 5
column paper.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-12-12

If about "steen" hundred of
our subscribers would only play
Santa Claus, long enough to
pay NY we would be happy and
think they would feel better.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-12-12

w. L. Bond, contractor, is
building "a 26x40 foot barn for
Jno. D. Wood & Son on their
Hereford ranch southeast of the
city.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-12-12

Miss Effie Smith, of Indian
Creek. returned yesterday from
Edison. Neb., where she has
been spending a month with
relatives.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-12-12

James II. S. Hickman and
wife left Saturday for La
Grange to visit his sister Mrs.
Emma Skinner.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-12-12

Henry W. Wood and wife left
Saturday for Canton, Mo,
where they spent Sunday with
Mr.. Woods father, John o.
Wood.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-12-12

Miss Isla Terrill has charge
of the silver and cut glass pre-
MUM department at the j. j..
Rogers Department Store.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-12-12

Mrs, Florence Todd. OF Pal.
myra, spent Il portion of last
week in the city with her sis
ters, Mesdames H. G. johnson
and A, Kelly.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-12-12

Charles H Smith and bonnie
bride came over from Quincy
Saturday morning to see the
homefolks.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-12-12
Stanton Lines The HYMN.


of Good Times" which appear
ed some time ago in the Just
from Georgia" column of The
Constitution, has been copied
and added to by many of The
Constitutions contemporaries
throughout the country, and
the cumulative poem is now go
ing the rounds of the press. In
its present amended shape, it is
as follows:
GOOD TIMES EVERYWHERE.
Still OIL Georgy's raisin'
The merriest kind of tune:
Roses in December
Whisperin' of June.
When you think it's winter
With its skies Of gloom
Suddenly frostfake
Melts into bloom.
-AJlduGd CONSTITUTION.
An here in Luzeanner,
Why, everything's in bloom.
And even when it's rainin'
It's pourin' down perfume.
The birds are always singin'
In sunshine an in rain,
An buccaneers raisin'-
Well, everything and cane.
New Orleans mes-Democrat.
UP here in Chicago,
Where culnure fairly huns,
Society is sportin'
Its big chrysanthemums.
The gapest lot OF people
You ever come across
We're putin in our evenin's
A-worshipping the boss.
Chicago Tribune.
In Maryland we're happy
The nor'west breezes pipe;
The canvasback is blooming
And the terrapin is ripe.
The hardshell crab is tempting
The jaded appetite;
The oyster makes us joyous
The world is running right.
Bait imore American.
An Cleveland town is boomin'-
She's spreadin' out like sin,
And has to keep a-stretchin'
TO let the strangers in.
She's got court house comm.
Likewise city hall;
An up aloft Tom Johnson
Is watchin' DER us all.
Cleveland Plaindealer.
An jest while you're a-talkin'.
B'gosh, wen have you know
There's allus suthin' dom
Right here in Buffalo,
An jest as reminder
o. suthin' great an gran
We're workin like tarnation
A-tearin' down the Pan.
Buffalo News.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-12-12

J. G. H. Read, of Rock Is
land, H.. has opened up a
stock of goods in the Smith
Building on North Main st.
You will see by his adv in this
paper chat he is out for trade
and asks for a portion of yours.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-12-12

Yes. the Freckled Squaw is d
good cigar.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-12-12
J. F. McAllister will sci

j. F. McAllister will sell at
public sale at the Hagar farm
adjoining Sidney on Wednes.
day next his horses, cattle,
sheep, hogs, farming nipple
ments, household goods etc.
Fa rm will be rented on day of
sale if not previously rented.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-12-12

John Lewellen went to Han.
nioal Saturday afternoon to
assist George Mefford in some
building contracts.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-12-12

Good cheap sewing machines
still on hand as we'll as Heat.
ing Stoves.
r. MANNING WALKER.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-12-12

q. 0. Wood has turned more
light on the subject 1t is a big
arch light in the front part of
his ''Old Reliable. )"
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-12-12
Corn Thief,

Noah Baker has been steali
corn and selling it to W. B.
Egan. Mr.. Egan reported it to
the authorities and they told
him to continue to buy until
they could get Il cinch on the
"uigger. J. W. Stephens nab.
bed him and ae fessed up to
stealing from Mcfarland, An
derson and others. AS the
prosecuting attorneys are out
on a lark on something else
Noah is in the lock up here.
G. Will Rubison, the tele.
peone man has secured a good
position with the Bell Long
Distance people and has gone
to work at Macon City. MAY
good luck and prosperity fol-
low him.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-12-12

Many interesting news items.
are crowded out this week oy
our advertisers.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-12-12

Stop paying rent and buy
house or farm of.-NoDE GREEN.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-12-12

WANTED. Reliable men who
have horse and buggy to sell
our Oils, Greases, Paints and
Betting to threshers, mills and
factories. Exclusive tel ritory
and permanent employment to
energetic men. Write for
terms.
The HOWARD OH & GREASE Co.
Cleveland, o.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-12-12

Misses Anna and Pearl Ely
were visitors min the Gem CITY
Saturday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-12-12
Arboles Colo 1901
Dec tn 8
Dear Santa claus

Dear Santa Claus
| am a very Small Boy and 1
live in ArboIes Colorado. 1
wish you would bring me and
Air gun and a watch and chain
and lots of candy & nuts and
Please don't for get my little
Sister and bring her Il great big
Doll My name is Ely A.Graves
Arboles Colorado 1901
Dec tn
Dear Santa Claus
l am a very S;nall boy L am ten
years old go to School Every
day and my Papa takes the
Monroe City DEMOCRAT and 1
wish you would bring me gold
ring Pair of Skates and
watch chain and Please don't
forget my little Sister who is
going to School in Monroe city.
My name is Harry M. Graves
| Jr
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-12-12

Insure against sickness and
accident for S1,0O per month
see. NOPE GREEN.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-12-12

Mrs. Eva M Keith, nee Eva
Settle. who has been seriously
i'll with typhoid fever at her
home in Cotton Plant, Ark, is
reported some better.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-12-12

l need what you owe me
Can't you pay it now?
B. o. WOOD.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-04-09
BAYARD LEGION.
Gave a Reopening for Members
Last Night.
Extensive Improvements Recently
Made to the Clubhouse at e
st of Nearly S400.

The H&yard Legion gave grand re.
opening last night to its members in
honor of the recent Improvements made
to its club rooms at 10. 6l1 Shplcy
street. Notices had been sent to each
member of the organization and every
effort was made to get them all to at
tend the opening for the purpose of re-
viewing the extensive improN ements.
Between $500 and S4OO+ was expended
in fixing the rooms up and the result
was satisfactory to all the members.
The improvements consist Of new car
pets and mating on most of the rooms,
and hall, and new furniture in number
Of the rooms. The billiard room was re-
paper'd and painted, the meeting room
was painted and new cloth put on
the floor and some Improvements and
alterations were also made to the re-
ception room. The Clubhouse now is
one of the most neatly furnished in the
city and the members are proud of it.
During the evening refreshments were
served and music furnished by members
of the organization. The committee in
charge Of the reception was as follows:
II, v. p'ultAe, 'llHIlnHH. NJ. II. 1.'oOlltN,
Henry Long, =. Lynch, Jr and William
II. Todd.
The officers of the Rayard Legion are
as follows: President, William =. Nor
ton: vice-presidcnt, William II. More
land; secretary, Harry C. Bcdncxc;
financial secretary, Walter A. Me
Evlly and treasurer; II. VI. Lowe. The
club has 225 members.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-04-09
NO HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS,
Board Of Education Visiting Commit.
tee so Decides.

by decision Of the visiting commit
tee of the High School, the boys are
forbidden TO organize baseball team
or a football team. and students and
graduates of the school are much exer-
cised as Il result. The reason for she
decision is said TO be the fact that two
boys, who were much interested in
athletics, failed to pass in their cxamin-
ations to enter the senior class. In OBJ
position to this contention, it is declared
that one of the boys involved did better
in his scholarship while connected with
the football team than at any other time
and that the standing of the other boys
was not necessarily affected by his at
tention to sports.
Despite the order prohibiting baseball
and football, pupils of the school say
they will have both, which Of course will
not be under the school name; and on
this point the claim is made that it
would be far better to have athletics
under the supervision of the school off,
cials than to allow the boys TO cxpend
their energies on teams where less re-
straint. and discipline were practiced.
The school committee has, however,
granted permission to the boys to have
Il team in the relay races TO be held on
Franklin Field, Philadelphia. under tha
auspices of the University of Pcnnsyl.
vania, on Saturday, April 9th. Edward
Brennan has been selected as manager
OF the team. and The trial for places is
to take place today.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-04-09

THE City Solicitor has given it
as his opinion that the Board OF
Education in this city has tull
authority to prohibltthe attendance
Of pupils IN the schools who live
outside the city limits and further.
He considered it the duty OF the
Board TO restrict the use OF the
schools to pupils living within the
city, except when those from with
out the city can be admitted with
out detriment or hlndranoe to the
resident pupils, and then only by
paving fixed and definite charge,
30 that il they en- oy the privilege,
they shall. in some measure, bear
the burden of the expense Of the
schools that primarily are for the
accommodation Of the children llv-
Ing within the corporate limits OF
the city OF Wilmington. So those
pupils who have been attending the
High School and residing in the
country, can continue on at the
schools in this city by paying a
tuition fee, which can be fixed by
the School Board This IS better.
than turning these children out,
especially where the schools are
not crowded, The matter has been
referred to the m ttee on teach
ers.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-04-09
UNJUST To
THIS CITY.

An attempt is to be made by the
Board of Education of this city to Sc
cure more money from the State. The
members believe that this city is not
securing its share of the State funds
for school purposes.
President Shortlidgc brought the mat
ter to head last night at the meeting
of the board. He stated that the funds
are divided on the basis of teachers
with school rooms and no district is to
receive more revenue than for 10 teach
rrs. This he held was unjust to Will
mington which has 264 teachers.
lie said that rural New Castle with
1853 teachers and 800 scholars will re-
ccive $35,955; Kent county, III teachers,
800 pupils, s4O,1S5 Sussex county, 213
teachers, 10000 pupils, $5o,o55; Will
mington, 264 teachers, 1000 pupils,
$25,S5S
Wilmington ought to, by rights re-
ccive $50,16O, if the number of teachers
is taken into consideration, but accord
ing to the law passed by the last Legis-
laturc, it will only receive $25,S5O, which
is $4,000 in excess Of last year.
DIR. Shortlilgc held that under the now
constitution, Wilmington was entitled
to her just share.
"We should show Kent and Sussex
counties" he said that we must have our
rights"
Mr.. Fraim moved that the matter be
referred to the legislative committee of
the board with power to act.
The committee will endeavor to have
tho act passed by the last Legislature
declared unconstitutional.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-04-09
RUNoRs OF GENERAL RAID.
Gsmblers Get Frightened and q Hew
Club Closes. ~ e.

The policy arrests made by the police
recently have caused rumor to be
spread that a general raid on gamblers
is to be made. As result the gam
blers said to be operating here have re-
ceived a severe scare.
1t is alleged that four weeks ago last
Thursday Il club said to be backed by
II maj. from another city, rented Il COM
modious dwelling on West Eleventh
street within II stones throw of the
Court House, and begun business among
its members. who included residents of
this city and Philadelphia. The organi-
zation was equipped with what was
said to be a complete faro, roulette and
poker layout, including preponderance
Of chips and other paraphernalia.
The club, 1t is said, is incorporated
under the laws of Delaware, and many
of the members We're under the i'm
preston thar the club was authorized
by law to do the things il was doing.
The club admitted none but mem
bers. it is understood. but it was the
easiest thing imaginable to become
member. To be n member one must be
II stakeholder but it was only necessary
to hold one share of stock. at cost of
81. 1t is said to have flourishcd for
three weeks. Suddenly. about a week
ago, all became quiet about the place
and. 50 far AS is known, the club has
not been doing business for Il week.
What happened to cause the club to
shut up is not known hut ii is reported
that threat was made by somebody
who had inside knowledge of the facts
to notify the State judiciary. with the
hope of having the attention of the
grand jury called to the matter
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-04-09
GENERAL PARKER RETIRES.
Removing From Eighth Ward Causes
Him to Leave School Board,

General Isaac r. Parker has retired
as a member of the 4ioard of Educa-
ton from the Eighth ward, on account
Of having removed from the ward
In such eases formal resignation is
no. necessary. All that is required is
for the retiring member to notify tho
board that he has changed his resi-
d,ncc.
General Parker made an efficient
school director. His term would not
have expired until 1903 His successor
will be nominated by the other director
from. the Eighth ward, John r. Schaef-
fer. General Parker was a member Of
the finance committee and DR.. A. e.
Frantz has been appointed on tho COM
mittee in his stead by President Snort-
lidge.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-04-09
DOTS.

! The Bible School of Delaware Avenue
Baptist Church will give its annual cx
cursion to National Park on Thursday
June IS.
| The revival meetings at the First NJ
| y. tAurch will be continued each even
ing this week by Mr.. Shipway, the con-
vertcd actor.
| The Rev. Il. G. Eiswald has removed
| from Milford. Del, to Downingtown. in
which place he will take charge of the
FIRST Baptist Church.
| The members of the Methodist Church
| Mt Delaware City, will give reception
TO their new minister, the Rev. V. T..
Nortmup, On Friday evening.
The city Democratic Committee has
the Slh ward to ill the vacancy caused
by the resignation of Harry McQuaid
The congregation of Brandywine NJ
L. Church will give Il reception to the
new pastor, the Rev. c. W. Prcttyman,
next Thursday evening. in the church
Col. \. j. Woodman has received a
handsome portrait of Gen. John G.
l:rpckinridgr L. $. A., from the general,
who is Il warm friend of Col Wood
mans.
AT the meeting Of the Wilmington
Methodist Preachers Association yes
lcrday morning the Rev. j. ID. Rigg read
an interesting paper on The Reception
of Christ"
William +. kurtz, the wrll-known
attorney, who recently announced his
candidacy for the Democratic nomina7
tion for city solicitor, is making an
active canvass.
Street Commissioner Picrson ycster-
day put two additional barrow men at
work cleaning the streets. Additions
will be made to the force as the con
dtions will warrant.
President Lawton of the Board of
Trade has appointed W. ID. Dmock and
ElwoOd &. Jackson with himself a COM
mttre to cooperate Wlin f. VI. Hopes.
Delaware commissioner for the Charles
ton Exposition.
Court Stcn"graph"r Hardcsty is pre-
pairing the record to be sent to the
Supreme Court in the case Of Pritchard
VS.. Henderson. The evidence will cover
about LOO pages. June 18th is the date
of the sitting Of the court.
The S3th session of the Delaware An
nual Conference Of the First Episcopal
Diocese of the A. /. VI. f.. Church
will be held in Union Church, Chester,
Pa, beginning Tuesday. April %,
Bishop h. T. Rulcy presiding.
On Saturday Sunshine Circle of
Kings Daughters presented to each in
mate Of til" Home for Aged Women
neat ho"h"t to which silver cross
was attached. To each child in the
Hon" for FricndlrSs and Destitute
Children the circle gave an Easter egg.
upon which was the name Of the child.
II WAS reported in this city yesterday
that Harry w. Budworth, the noted
theatrical manager and actor, had died
suddenly in the West. Mr.. Budworth
is well known all over the world, es-
p"ciaIly in Wilmington, where he con-
Quoted Il vaudeville theatre at Odd
Fellows Hall, for several seasons, dur
ing tltc sos.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-04-09

CHIEF Justice Charles B. Lore
addressed an audience at the Third
PRESBYTERIAN Church in Chester on
Sunday evening on "Is Lite Worth
Living The Chester Republican
says; THE convincing way in which
he presented his subject to the
audience, showed that the aged
judge had delivered many charge
In appe arance Judge Lore is vcrl-
table snowy haired Abraham Lin
colu, beng tall and spare, and his
profile showing 4 striking resem-
olance to that Of the martyred
President - j dye Lore made a
very favorable impression on his
audience and delivered an excellent
address. He held that lite is often
what you make it ana riches with
out Gods love s little better than
wheat sowed in ground that has
rot been cultivated.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-04-09
TUESDAY. APRIL o, 1901.
THERE has been some talk iron

THERE has been some talk from
time TO time, about the way the city
properties are assessed. II would
be money we'll spent If the assessed
value OF every piece OF real estate
was published one time in every
daily paper in the city. Then the
citizens and property owners could
see what their neighbors properties
were assessed for and it would have
a tendency to prohibit any favorit-
ism, which is said to have been IN
vogue in this city for years. The
Chester Republican, spe aking on
the matter saws: The list could be
published in the Chester Times and
Republican, which would be sutfi-
rient. 1t need not be published, as
Il matter OF economy, more than
pnce. and the cost would not be very
heavy. The publication of the as
easements should be clear; street
by street, lot by lot, so that any one
and every one could understand
what property was referred to.
should be cited, and tie assessment
shown clearly aud intelligentiy.
III wrong has been done, if wrong
is being done, there is every reason
why the taxpayers should know it,
md if the dissemination OF the in
formation costs little money, we
know not OF any of the city funds
that can be spent more satistactor-
lily. 1t will show how assessments
have Eeen made. 1t will show, we
believe, that they have been made
without favor and without fear.
And should the contrary develop.
The tax payers cannot know 1t too
boon. Who of the city fathers will
Introduce an ordinance. providing
Tor this publication The remarks
Of the Chester Republican aptly ap-
ply to the city of Wilmington. Au-
other thing, there has not been a
city assessment made for forty
years, only the adding of new prop
ertles year after year. Some prop
critics are too high, while others are
too low, and by the publication OF
the assessment, then the public can
readily see wha: we say is only too
.rue.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-04-09
WOMAN AGAINST WOMAN.
For the Delaware Republicans
Woman against woman,
Is and adage old,

For the Delaware Republicans
Woman against woman,
Is and adage old,
1t nevertheless is true.
And they OF each other
O't naughty things say;
And also horrid things do.
When they meet each other,
They will smile, and kiss:
And say. am glad TO meet you.
When at the same time,
They each other desplse;
Asmuck as It's poss bic 10 do.
If one OF them sees
Another one smile.
At gentleman friend or beau,
She will sneeringly say,
That bold brazen girl
To ruin. certainly will go.
Whilst that woman heisell,
Is trying her best,
Tne other ones beau to take;
And will ardently try,
And she will often lie;
Their separation to make.
II she hears man say,
Miss Brown 5, nce girl;
She'll turn up her nose straight.
way
And say, ifyou Only knew her
As we'll as do.
You would meyer again that
say.
/. the man doth ask why,
She will say don't care
10 tell all about herto thee;
But know veiy we'll
That she not any better.
Than what she ought to be.
There are noother words
Any woman can say
About another. than she
We'll knows that such woman
I, not any better,
Than what she ought to be.
And we ottimes do hear
One woman say that,
10 rLln another ones name,
Whilst some other woman
AT that very same time,
About her; Is saying the
same.
1t Is woman against woman,
IN very sorry to say,
OF blasts the lltc OF another.
For when her names tarnshed
Though innocent she be
She from 1t can seldom re-
cover.
ROBIN HOOP.
Wilmington, Del, April 9th 1901,
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-04-09
A PECULIAR
DROWNING.

Jersey Shore, Pa, April s -
Charles Losch, IS years Old, far
mer ot Tomb's Run, near here. had
been missing from his home since
early Saturday morning. This
morning party of scarchers found
his body ia the forest about mile
from his home. The body was lying
face do"nward, the head resting in
a pool OF water orly two inches
deep There were no marks o.
violence on the boly and 1t is pre-
sumed that he vas attacked by
some sort Of a fit and ia ling into
the shallow water was sIItocated,
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-04-09
Meetings Tonight

CYRUS Castle, X GE
Eureka CUnc!ave, ; w NJ
Corinthian Lodge, : OF II.
Franklin Lodge. A OG Il.
Industry Lodge, A o U w.
Eureka Castle, A o X NJ G.
Delaware Senate, X A EO
Harmony Council, u f OF A.
Diamond state Council, c B L.
Wa hington Concav,, > WM.
Cherokee Tribe Imp'd o r NJ.
Eureka Council, Jr., . u A NJ.
German Beneficial Society. No. l
Reynolds Encampment, IOOF.
Mo.icl Encampmeni, X ST. j Il NJ.
Bran iywtne Com. A a. | o X of NJ.
Wilmington Conclave. d Of l. U &C.
street and Sewer Directors
Musical Art Society.
Germanla Temple, l. G Il.
Carpenter, and .IOiners Union
BARRIERS Protective Association.
Brandywine Boys Brigade
Wilmington Council, O U A NJ.
Delaware Encampment q r
Benevolent and Pro ec;ive Ordp- pf Elk J..
Lincoln Lodge X of p
Crusaders Cas- 10, X G r.
Humanity Circle, Is. Of U.
Wanetn Council. ID Of Z.