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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-07
Two Lovers of Lila.

them-at least Lila thought so.
She found both charming in
such opposite, such contrasting
ways. 1t was Max Clarendon,
her fathers private secretary,
who had been sent to bring her
home the day she graduated.
Like a true women the opinion
of other women influenced her.
He isn't really handsome"
her companion had declared.
He is too angular-and just a
little awk ward. "
Then there's his hair He
ought to wear that long-or at
lenst as Irving wears hist he
is really poet,
For Max Clarendon had pub
lished some really remarkable
verse in the leading magazines.
20, he isn't to be compared to
your fathers partner-Burton
Dildine!" decided Lila's bosom
friend. He is SO big aud broad
he has such a look of bravery.
And it's plain to be seen he
adores you, Lila"
But Lila only laughed and
said that all this talk was non.
sense. She declared she was
girl who was wise only in the
knowledge of how ignorant she
really was. And that she was
going home to keep house for
her father, and that it would
be many a year before she left
him for-auyone.
Nevertheless, in the wear
that followed and the next,
she found herself forced to con.
slider the assiduities OF her ar.
dent if repressed suitors, For
she could not conceal from her.
self-and perhaps would not if
she could-the fact that both
men loved her. Though, indeed
they showed it in vastly differ.
ent ways. One might have
fancied that it was only her
feminine Intuition which made
plain to her the fact that Max
Clarendon loved her at all. He
was occupied with her fathers
interests. He was consumed
by the unwavering passion of
his own enhancing literary la
bors. And he did not pay her
the pronounced and open hon.
age of Dildine, who beseiged
her with invitations and BON.
barded her with flowers.
But when they met by chance
there was a sudden lightning
flash in his dreamy eyes, a
swift compression of the sensi-
tive, beardless lips, quick ir.
radiation of countenance which
betrayed the ecstatlc thrill the
mere sight of her had given
him. That secretary OF your
fathers is queer chap" re
marked Dildine one day. Some
late verses of Clarendon's had
been hugely praised by the crit.
les ana he was absurdly irritat
ed thereat. Il don't believe he
has the nerve of cat. We
happened to meet the other day
Just as an accident occurred or
Washington street. A ragged
little devil of newSboy Slipped
fell under the wheels of a cable
car and was horribly injured
Pom my word, Clarendon went
white as. ghost. | thought he
would have tainted. He's a
good bit of Il coward, | take it. -
A coward! The term ranked
in the girls mind. 1t uncon
sciously influenced her, as had
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-07
1.-The reins!"

They fell from his nerveless
fingers. At the same instant
the maddened beast freed itself
from it's uraccustomed incum-
brance, scrambled to it's feet,
and then--its furious fright
communicated to it's mate
dashed wildly southwark. Lila
had grasped the reins-was
straining at them with all the
vigor and tensity of her strong
young body. But it would
have taken more muscular arms
than hers to have arrested that
headlong fight. Then-just as
her grip began to relax ever so
slightly.-an obstacle ahead in
the shape of a temporarily
abandoned buggy-brought "a
surge of fresh fear. Dildine
saw it and scrambled to his
feet. The next instant he had
leaped. He landed in a mass
of dark leaves at the roadside.
And Lila-deserted-still hold.
ing fast to the reins-sat stone
still, resolute, waiting for
death.
They were close upon the
buggy now. Her arms seemed
to be wrenched from their sock.
cts. She shut her eyes. A
prayer of her babyhood days
came to her lips.
Dear Cod" she began.
Then she was dimly conscious
that the speed was less rapid.
The strain on her wrists was
not so agonizing. She opened her
eyes. Something black was
hanging from the head of the
horse on the left-was swaying
back and forth.
Fierce fear seized heI for the
first time.
"Yon will be killed." she tri-
ed to shrek. you are mad.
Let go. You will be killed"
But she knew that no words
passed her dry lips.
Ten feet-tifteen-twenty!
Snortiug. sweating, trem.
bling, the conquered beasts
stood still. And the men who
had risked his life to save a wo-
mans looked bewildered into
that woman's face.
Lila, he painted. Lila
is it your
He was covered with dust.
His clothes were torn. His
hands were bleeding. She
dropped to the ground-came
and stood beside him. Her lips
quivered. Still she could not
speak.
Il was wandering over
there" he said, indicating the
desolate fair grounds. Il often
come here. l have no home,
you know The simplicity OF
the bitter confession hurt her.
mo home-and but few friends
l saw the runaway. I did not
dream you we're the woman.
Who was with you? Where is
hep"
She found voice fast enough
then voice and indignant ut
terance.
Burton Dlldine was with me.
Aud he jumped to save himself
the coward
Hush Here he is now"
He came up, begrimed as to
attire, SOLICITORS, apologize,
explanatory, but unhurt.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-07

! the paClhlC COdSt-d man whose
self.infiicted death was only
less sad than his life. She had
expressed a desire to read the
poems. Max was quite exhil.
arated at having secured such
an exquisite edition.
"You will find many lines as
delightful as those / quoted, .
he assured her. II know you
will appreciate the pathos-the
beauty of this work"
Thank you" she said triae
coldly, you are good. Pray
do not exert yourself again to
humor my fancies.
The glow and light went out
of his face. He staid but a
short time, murmured a few
perfunctory words of leave.tak-
ing and went away with man.
ner which seemed sullen, but
was merely the cloak of de-
spair.
And Lila-sitting with slim
idle hands clasped behind her
Observation-Disclosures remorse
she strove to stifie, the panied
look upon his countenance. saw
before her as plainly DIS though
in the flesh those two lovers of
hers. One so slender, grave,
reticent. unassertive-the other
so strong, massive, horid, pow.
erful. What a man to have for
a life defeuder-for a pillar of
granite upon which to lean
Burton Dildine. No wonder he
had spoken of this tlnid strip.
ling with disdain. Her thoughts
required to her the next day,
assisting beside Dildine in his
high rig, behind spirited horses
they whirled southwark on
Michigan avenue.
Aren't we going rather
fast?" she asked.
He looked down upon her
with eyes of tender reproach.
You" significantly, ARE
not afraid with me?"
Il am never afraid" she re.
turned, but l don't like the
thought of taking unnecessary
risks. Surprising something
should break"
Even so-you could trust
me-" he declared, confidently.
His dominating vitality, his
self.poise, his vain, vivid, i'm
pregnable conceit compelled ad-
miration.
The golden afternoon was
waning as they passed from the
more populous part Of the resi-
dence portion of the south side.
Along the smooth, hard road
rang the horses hoofs. On the
left tine lake rippled sapphirine
and slumbrous. Here and there
on either side were sweeps of
bronze brown grass and clover
which would never.mor be
crimson. Ahead-like the ruins
of an old-world city-stretched
that graveyard in which are
buried more memories than in
all the cemeteries Of Chicago
the crumbling landmarks Of the
worlds fair.
Wait" screamed Lila.
Wal! Something is wrong"
Wrong decidedly. The horse
on the left, swerving with frighu
at some object-possibly the
, gaunt, rotting caravels of Co
lumbus-had covered down
had SHE'D sideways. In strug
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-07

II. L. WOODSON, Lawyer.
Will practice III all courts in the
state. Office over CalGwells Res
taurant, Monroe City. Mo.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-07
Home Seekers Excursions Via
Wabash.

On January 18th, February
9Th. and 10Th March 5th, and
18Th, and April 2nd and 10th,
1901. the Wabash will sell
Home seekers tickets at rate of
one fare plus $500 Tor the
round trip, to points in Ala
bama, Arizona, Arkansas. Col
orado. Idaho w. Kansas, Ken
lucky. Louisiana, Mississippi
South west Missouri, Montana,
Nebraska. Few Mexico, North
and South Carolina, North and
South Dakota. Oklahoma, Ore
gUn, Tennessee, Texas. Utah
Wyoming and TO many other
states.
Tickets are limited to q days
faom date of sale and allow
stop over privileges at certain
points on the gong trip. For
further information call on the
nearest Ticket Agent, or ad-
dress,
H. e. WATTS,
Pass. and Ticket Agt. Moberly,
Mo.
Palmer and Wrights Per-
fumes the finest made at
B. 0. WooD's.
Try Maple City Self Washing
Soap for washing woolens or
lace curtains, 1t is unequalled
for washing ladies shirt waist.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-07

DIR ARCH E. ELY, Dentist,
Saving Natural Teeth Specially Office in
Ely's Private Hospital. Corner Summer and
Davis SITS.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-07

w. II. RUTLEDGE, Den fist
The saving ofteeth specially. Office
in Redman block, over Variety
Store. Telephone IS.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-07

Palmer and Wrights Per
fumes the finest made at
B. o. WOODS.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-07
GEO. l.. TURNER,

PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.
Makes a speciality Of Female Diseases, dis
eases of Rectum and Private Diseases.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-07
AGNES MCNEIL, D o.

Graduate of American School of osteopathy
Kirksville. Mo. Diseases both acute and
chronic are treated. Consultation free.
Office Main St. Proctor Building
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-07
\. E, Webb. Auctioneer.

n. 10, WEBT3, AuCtIOnttT.
Money is made in selling goods at good prices
and II takes first class auctioneer 10 DO that.
Give me the work and IL is done as the people
ofthe state of Illinois will know. 1 have sold
many thousand of dollars worth Of goods across
the river Enquire at the DEMOCRAT Office.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-07
DIR. w. b. A. McNUTT

Paws special attention to diseases CT Women
and children. Office with Dr.. Norton on
summer ST. Telephone Residence No. So.
Woods Drug Store No. SO, Residence
blocks west of +. & NJ. Bank,
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1901-10-12

A morning contemporary published
a picture Of President Mckinley
Thursday morning under which was
the caption The President at Bnffa-
10 As matter Of fact the picture
vas a reproduction OF a photograph
taken in San Francisco showing the
President talking to Chief OF Police
Sullivan Of that city just after alight-
ing from a carriage. Giving it the
caption The President at Buffalo. .
is in line with the publishing of that
fake bulletin Sept. 18th.
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1901-10-12

The news brought BY the Peru al
? O'Clock this morning 70 the effect
that the Columbia had completely
bested Shamrock II in the cup race
Of this year was hardly a surprise
and is gratifying At the same time
there must be feeling OF admiration
for Sir Thomas Upton. who. in this
and in the last competitive event
proved himself a true sportsman. All
over the mainland. and in Hawaii as
vel. the feeling is general that If
there is to be a race next year Sir
Thomas viii again be the promoter
OF the challenger.
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1901-10-12
The New
England
Bakery

employs two Of the most skillful ard
sxaerienced waite bakers in the city
70 superinterd their cake and bread
department. Everything clean, whole
sons and sanitary. Only s1s Nery best
material ard fssur used for making
Gluten. Rye. French. Homemade and
al ether STYLES Of 5resd-
Thirty Leaves o. Bread for One Dollar
Dcughnuts. Snsils, Suns etc,
cut AZ --ssa-. .-.----...-s a. M
esp Cakes ard Lady Fingers
out at .................-.- 2 A. m.
Jelly Rolls and Layers, Fruis
Cake, etc. cut At ..... 8 a. m.
custsrd. Squash and Pumpkin
Pies cut at ..-....-..s-- > a. m
Lemon. minee, Cranberry and
Fruit Pies out AID .. N.
Chocolate Ee!airs and Cream
Puffs out at .............it q. ~.
Cookies ard Maearooas out at y am.
Artistic Wedding Cakes any Price.
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1901-10-12
Manager Of Moana.

Manager Allen. who has made q
successful record as the head OF the
Hawaiian Hotel stan, has accepted
the Office of manager OF the M0ana at
Waikiki H viii go to Waiaiua for
q few days and VII then go TO Maui
aud Hilo The object of the island
trip IS made TO inform the manager
upen the details Of the tour for the
benefit OF tourists this winter.
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1901-10-12

Recently people have been stealing from
thu Nuuann forest yoang tres. and
sranSplanting them IN their own grounds
and d0eryardS 4 clue II the identity II
enc white LADY was discovered q few
DAYS sgo. and was Successfully followed
0n There viii Se no prosecution IN this
instance but Comm issioner Of Axricub
fure Wrax Tayior. has given orders to
Forester David Haaghs to have notiees
pat up irmeaiateiy warning persons
against stealing the trees and shrubs.
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1901-10-12

wOEk that Il should BE encouraged
Because one man nearly ruined the
Murphy temperance vozk IN Homo
lulu. thar fact should not cause people
70 hold aloOf now from encouraging
earnest and sincere workers in the
eauza
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1901-10-12
A Word to Travellers.

The excitement incident 10 travelling
and change of food and water often
brings on diarrheea. aud for this reason
no one should leave home without bot
tie of Chamherlain's Collie. Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy For sale bv all
druggists and dealers Benson. Smith &
Co. agents for Hawaii.
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1901-10-12

Cd IS H1zolAlH FiA the Sierra. 4n1
vii take charge Of his Eoek at orce.
holiiRg his Initiative serviee tenor
Eow morning * Il e'cIosk Mr.. Mack
leg hzs arranged for home AZ tie
residence Of Dr. Garxin On EmuA
street
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1901-10-12
BASEBALL TO-DAY.
Two Cares To Sc Played During
ThEs Aftsrneon.

TIE baH teams viii ezess hats ard
Customs and Halls wiH easertaia the
regular SATURDAY afternoon rsthertax Of
sneeTasors, beginning ST "a p r.. and
tie Capit0ls and polsce viii follow with
. warm contest probably beginning about
3 -
The two games are expected to be IN
usually good, and much interest Is Haani-
Tested IN sEe outcome
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1901-10-12

II is sincerely 10 be hoped that the
friends IL temperance in the city viii
not allow the Francis Murphy TeE-
perance Union 70 dishand for want Of
funds. The Union win properly ae-
count for every cent received and ex-
pended and Il can DO SO nn~A sa0d
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1901-10-12
SEATTLE STEAMERS.
New line To Compete With San
Francisco Already Started.

Francisco Already Started.
The Glebe Navigation Company pur-
poses 10 establish regular line of steam
ers between this port and Seattle. and
the three STEAMERS have been brought
from Seattle for the purpose The Met
cor. which left Seattle on October ;. and
Is expected here on October Is, viii
bring 4 load OF hay. four. feed and gen
ersl supplies. and win be followed at
regular intervals By the other two steam
erS
The undertaking Is a Seattle enter
prise. Seattle owning the principle share
Of stock the remainder being owned by
New York stockholders The Object Is
70 compete with san Francisco. which az
present has TIE monopoly Of trade and
transportation for this port.
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1901-10-12
THE HlN That
SWINGS III III

b sn expert in his own peea-
liar style. b. place him IN
cur shop to make = steel hocp
ard he'd Get cold feet
WE HAVE none but ex-
perts in cur repairing and
building department. eSnse-
aasnsIy cur work IS al that
can be desired.
Nh. WRIGHT supersises
ali work.
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1901-10-12
chrlssian chureh Pastor.

The Rev. Mr.. Mnekley. the new
pastor OF the Christian Church who
succeeds the Rev. A. E. Cory arriv-
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1901-10-12

Washington rursau. Post Building.
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1901-10-12

Entered at the Post once a. Homo
lulu. H. T, as second-class mall
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1901-10-12

EDWIN s. EDITOR
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1901-10-12

TELEPHONES
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-06-29
MAYBERRY ITEMS.
Sudden Death of An Aged Citizen-A Sc
we're Fall, Etc.

Joseph Sheets an aged and highly respect
ed citizen residing with his only son, Edward,
midway between here and Markers mill. MAS
found dead beneath cherry tree, last Mon
day about noon, by his son. About . H. M.
he went to pick cherries aud on his n"i re-
turning at dinner, his son went IN search OF
him. He saw IA basket hanging TO lIinb
about 25 feet from the ground with quart oil
cherries in it. As there were no broken
branches found on the tree it is supposed ne
either had paralyiic stroke or an attack OF
vertigo, as he had on the day previous fallen
over with an attack He was 81 years, III
months and days old. His remains were IN
tered at Silver Run, en- Wednesday morning,
services being held in the Reformed church,
Rev. ]. S. Hartman and Rev. w. Nj. Ear
hart officiating.
George, son of Albert Wantz, residing near
here, fell from cherry tree on last Friday
morning, and was rendered unconscious. Dr.
j. Rinehart was hastily summoned by tele-
phone and revived him. He is now able to
be about again. -
Ezra Stuller has the frame for his dwelling
nearly erected. Samuel Grouse, OF Tyrone,
contractor.
Harry E. Fleagle has purchased OF Ezra
Stuller, very desirable tract OF land adJoih-
ing his store.
DO not forgot the festival at this place this
Saturday evening. Should the weather be
Indictment it will be held the following Satur-
day evening. In addition to the Mayberry
band the Taneytown band will also be pres
ent.
H. E. Fleagle has potato vine, of the New
York Standard variety, which measures 8 feet
inches in height and is not yet in blossom.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-06-29
Personal and Society Notes.

Miss Ollie Dierdorff, of Sterling, Illinois,
is guest of her aunt, Mrs. George w. Al
baugh.
J. Leonard Hoffman, Adjt Gen. Depart
ment of Maryland, G. A. r.. was guest of
Col. VIM A. McKellip at The Westminster
last Sunday.
A marriage license was issued in Baltimore
last Monday to John E. Stone, of this county,
and Sarah NJ. Hartzell.
Miss Fay Stoner of this city is visiting Miss
Lottie Main in Hagerstown.
Mr. John S. Mills, of Washington, d. c.,
was in Westminster from Saturday last until
Monday.
Mr. Lynn R. Meekins, of Philadelphia, a
graduate of Western Maryland College and
we'll known in the field of literature, is en-
gagged in writing another book which will no
doubt sustain, If not add to his literary honors.
Mr.. VIM. II. Thomas and family returned
home from St. Mary's county last Monday.
Mr.. Covington d. Barnitz and family, of
Baltimore, are occupying their summer resi-
dence in this city.
Miss Irene l.. Rose, and Mrs. Hynson, of
Baltimore, are visiting their brother, Mr..
John j. Rose.
Mrs. James II. Frazer, of Baltimore, was
guest of relatives and friends in this city from
last Friday until Monday evening.
Thomas j. Stouffer, travelling salesman for
Daniel Miller & Co., Baltimore, started on
his southern trip, through Tennessee and
Georgia. on Monday last.
Mr.. and Mrs. Granville S. Haines, of Union
Bridge, spent the past week in Philadelphia,
Pa.
Messrs. l.. H. Schultz, James G. Berret
and Wade H. Warfeld, of Sykesville, were
in Westminster this week.
Mr.. Henry l.. Clarke, of Chicago, was a
guest OF his uncle. Mr.. Richard Yost, at The
Westminster, on Thursday.
The guests now at Winchester Place are
Miss c. NJ Reid and Miss Constance NOVEL;.
of South Carolina; Miss G.. Belle Orndorff,
Westminster; Miss NJ Blanche Trumbo, and
Mr.. John A. Campbell, of Washington, D.
c.; Miss Sarah H. Stokes. Mrs. c. R. Has
kell Miss Mary Haskell, Miss E. R. Haskell,
Miss B. I. Haskell, Mr.. Lawrence G. Wroth,
Mrs. Maria L. johnson, Miss Mary Potts
Johnson, all of Baltimore; Miss Eugenia
Nicols, Easton, Nd; Miss II. M. Perkins,
and Mrs. Belle Newman. Kent county, Md.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis E. Stouffer, of Union
Bridge, entertained on the 23rd instant their
brother, Thomas j. Stoutfer and his wife,
who have just returned fromsa very enjoyable
trip to Buffalo, Boston, Canada and other
places, also Mrs. p H. Stouffer, Mr.. and
Mrs. James Beacham and children, Miss Alice
Ensor, Miss Nellie Day of Baltimore; Mr..
and Mrs. N. I. Bennett and son Thomas,
Mrs. Walter Stouffer and daughter Eva Mr..
and Mrs. Harry S. Stouffer, Thomas Sling
luff, aud Mr. and Mrs. James NJ. Shellman.
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Maryland Folklore Society.

We would be pleased to receive from our regular
correspondents and readers throughout the county
replies to the following questions Correspondents
will give such on separate sheet and send in with
their regular news letter When published and
placed in scrap book the whole will make valu-
able collection for future genera tions. Carroll
county can furnish large con tribution to Folk
Lore Here are what we would like to have an
swers to-
HINTS FOR COLLECTING FOLK LORE
Customs connected with birth, courtship, be-
trothal, marriage death, etc
Popular games, especially of children and nurses
Fairies, dwarfs, hObgobins. demons, angels,
ghosts, vampires, saints, witches, ETC.
Lucky and unlucky days. Lucky and unlucky
times Lucky and unlucky events.
Superstitions connected with sun, moon, stars
winds, storms, aud natural objects like jewels,
trees and flowers.
Wtchcraft magic black art, evil eye
Foretellng the future. Popular signs and omens.
Proverbs, weather sayings, riddles.
Popular medicine.
Amulets and charms. Love potions.
Harvest customs. Other rural festivals
Fairy tales, animal tales interesting family ira
ditinns and superstitions.
Superstitions connected with the body, parts OF
the body, animals and fishes.
Miscellaneous superstitions or popular notions.
RS-If possible, the nationality and race of the
person who gave the story to the writer should be
stated, also whether the narrator could read.