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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-20
AN EVERYDAY GIRL.
BY Douglas II. DOty.

SOuleUOW, i uOll lulilh yOu IL
blame me very much, either. |
| hope you won't, for ! want
you to like us-Edna and me.
Edna is 10. with the most
glorious mop Of chestnut hair
you ever saw. | am three times
10. with no hair worth mention
unexpectedly on top.
TO 80 back to where | started
in to tell you. One morning
after breakfast, when | had fin.
isled my cigar with Edna
papa, | went upstairs and
knocked on the door of my
niece's little study room Come
in. said Il disconsolate voice.
| found Edna leaning on the
back of a chair and a text. book
with its pages much rumpled,
lying on the lioUr.
WHAT'S the trouble this
time?" | asked topography or
ancient history"
It's zoology, and O, Uncle
Jack. [ Just hate zoology said
Edna, pIaintively. "An-an'
it's quarter to nine, and l
haven't learned to.day's lesson
yet"
HIM" l muttered, thinking
of my college days. Couldn't
you cut the recitation-head
ache or something?" Edna
laughed.
Il did have a headache the |
last two times we had zoology |
really, truly ones. you know;
but not SO very bad. The last !
time Miss Williams caught me
bicycle riding the same after.
noon, an she looked kind err
suspicious. No, Uncle Jack; |
you'll have to think of brand |
new excuse if you are going to
save your poor little Edna from !
a big round black zero today"
1t suddenly dawned on me
that | should not be thus aiding
and abetting Il school girl to
neglect her lessons; so put on
a severe expression and inquir-
ed searchingIy why she had not
learned her lesson the evening
before.
Edna looked up at me in con.
siderable establishment; then she
burst out laughing again.
why, you old fraud, you"
she cried gayly, chow could |
study when you took me out |
last night to that beautiful con-
cert"
Well, of course, the dear child |
was right, and so, of course,
there was nothing for me to d O
but to make amends by promis.
ing to help her out; though how
was going to accomplish that
| could not for the life Of me
see.
It's the only afternoon reel.
tation have and it commences
at $780," said Edna.
"All right, I'll turn up in time
to save you from ignominyw l !
declared, though what will be.
come of my business l don't
KNOW
Poor old Johnny" murmur-
ed Edna, coming up to pat me
softly on the cheek.
On change that day my brok.
err thought 1 wasrFt feeling very
we'll 1 don't wJnder; because
when he asked ae what kind of
stocks 1 wantgd to buy 1 alb
sently told himi Geological Cen.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-20

Mesdames j. Il. Lighter and
j. w. Abbott were business Wis
itors in the Gem City the latter
part of last week.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-20

Shelbina has quarantined
against Clarence on account Of
small pox.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-20

WANTED-TRUSTWoR MEN AND
women to travel and advertise for old estab
lished house of solid financial standing.
Salary $50 year and expenses, all payable
in cash. No canvaSsing required Give re-
ferencss and enclose self addressed stamped
envelope. Address Manager, 3j5 CaXton Bldg
Chicago.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-20
Farm for Sale.

800 acres. located miles west of New London
county seat of Rails county, Il town of 200 in
habitanls; on a good gravel road, new two
story frame dwelling. good barn, granary, ice
house, tool house, small orchard, two wells
and cistern plenty of running water, all under
fence and in first class condition, good gravel
road on three sides, title perfect The land
lays beautifully, most of bottom, aud all rich
and productive, close to school house and
churches. Its known as the Matt Wilson farm
andis one of the best stock farms in Rails coun-
ty. For terms apply to Il. p. Confrey on place,
or Smith Alexander, Hannibal, Mo.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-20

Buy milk from T H Ball.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-20
D. r. WEBB, Auctioneer.

Money is made In selling goods at good price
and IL takes a first class auCtioneer to DO that.
Give me the work and 1t is done as the people
ofthe state of Illinois will know. | have sold
many thousand of dollars worth OF goods across
the river, Enquire at the DEMOCRAT office.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-25
FIGHTS ANDF|GATER&l }
News Gathered in the Shadow
 of the Roped Square.

John L. Sullivan Goes On Tear and
 Meets With Failure-Talk of Jeffries
 Wrestling the Big Turk-Senator
 Tim Sullivan Talks on the Fights
 Biu-Some One Wrote a Dope Story.
 A club room on Baldwin street was the scene of merry set-to. or, in plain words, the scene of a hard fistic pat tie, Saturday night Two bouts were originally scheduled to take place: but only one combat was held. The trouble started up town. There was crowd of young fellows walking about town talking about the bouts at the Auditorium the other evening, and discussing the merits of the different fighters. Soon they met another crowd of young sports. The latter engaged in the conversation. Quickly the talk turned to a discussion of their own merits as boxers and soon angry words con- menced to flow. The conclusion was that they adjourned to the club, above referred to, with the intention of set tling the question of supremacy The bout that did take place was for blood. Five fast, fierce rounds were fought and each fighter received a good drubbing. At the end of five rounds the bout was declared draw and so the disgraceful exhibition was concluded.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-25
PLATT GIVES TT UP.
Will Not Attempt to Press Police
 Legislation.

Legislation.
 New York. March 25.-Leading re- publican politicians of this city and state met in Senator Platt's rooms at the Fifth avenue hotel yesterday and were in conference for several hours. As result of the conference it was decided to attempt no police legislation this session.
 The conference adjourned subject to the call of Senator Platt whenever in his judgment police legislation seems necessary. All who were talked with say the conference was harmon ious. Chairman Dunn of the republi- can state committee. last night gave out the following statement concern ing the conference.
 Police legislation was generally dis cussed and the merits of the metro politan police bill and the state police bill taken up. Many persons spoke in regard to these measures and police legislation in general After this dis cussion, Senator Platt said he thought it was inexpedient to press any fur ther police legislation at this time and that the matter remain until such time as warranted the calling of the conference for further discussion on this subject.
 "A motion was then made to ad- journ, Senator Ellsworth being the mover. The senator said that owing to the position of Senator Platt it was inexpedient at this time to press fur ther police legislation, and the con ference ought to. adjourn subject to the call of Senator Platt at such a time as there existed a situation which warranted further action."
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-25
CORNWALL AND YORK.
Duke and Duchess Are Being Re
 ceived With Much Pomp.

bukc ana DucIlCSS Are beluS he-
 ceived With Much Pomp.
 Malta, March 9. The steamer Ophir, bearing the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York, on their tour of the world, arrived here this morning. The warships in the harbor were manned and dressed. The sun shone brightly, and the crowds were early astir, pouring into Yalletta and filling the terraces and ramparts command ing view of the harbor. The ap- proach of the Ophir was heralded when she was still eighteen miles dis tant, by salutes from a f1otilla of ten torpedo boat destroyers which went out to meet her. She entered the har- Dor amid salvos of artillery from St Angelo, the citadel, forts and war ships.
 After receiving the officials, the duke and duchess landed and drove to Porto Reale and thence to the palace. Tine balconies of all the houses along the route were profusely decorated with flags and bunting and filled with cheer ing spectators. The entire distance from the landing place to the palace was brightly decorated with Venetian masts and arches. The streets through which the duke and duchess and their party pAssed were lined with troops and bIuejaekefM sst~
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-25
WILL GO TO WEST POINT.
General Summers Son and First Sol
 dier Lad to Scale Walls of Pekin.


 General Summers Son and First Sol
 dier Lad to Scale Walls of Pekin.
 Washington. D.. C., March 25.-Sen- ator Hawley and General B. V. Sum- ner, U. S. A., called upon the president Saturday and asked him to appoint General Summers son, Edwin V. sum ner, as cadet at West Point.
 "There have been Summers in the United States army ever since 1175," said Senator Hawley subsequently,. '.and We can not have too many or them in the service. The president will appoint him when there is a va cancy. The trouble is there are too few cadetships-at large at the esdisposal of the president. We tried to increase the number ten more at the last ses- sion of congress, but some conferee had it stricken out. the president ought to be able to re- ward For instance, there was young Titus. the soldier lad who first scaled going to send him to West Point as q ought to be provided for, but the presi- dent cannot do so unless more cadets are to be appointed by him.
 General Edwin, Vose Sumner, the father of tue present General Sumner and frandfather ofs the yoiing man who now desires to enter West Point, was n native. of Boston. etlucated ns the old Milton academy and was , distinguished onfeer In. thu Riaek Hawk. Mexican And civil nxs.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-25
ARE GOING TO MANILA.
Will Accompany the Presidential
 Party to California First.

Will Accompany the Presidential
 Party to California First.
 Washington, March 25.-Secretary of War Root and Adjutant-General Cor bin expect to make q trip to the Philip pines for personal investigation of the conditions there. Itis the program for Sa&retary Root to go with the presi- dents party on4 the overland trip to California to witness the launch41N of the battleship Ohio. The adiutaIaA gun eral may go on the presidents fr.ffn or follow on the special carrying the Ohio delegation, including the governor of the state.
 It was this arrangement that in- fluenced the secretary in urging the immediate appointment of Colonel Sanger as assistant secretary of war. An official was needed who would be capable of attending to the military and clerical needs of the department Colonel Sanger, in Secretary Roots judgment, is competent to take full charge of the army in his absence from the country.
 The reports from General Mae Arthur and Commissioner Taft have been so encouraging it is more than ever the desire of the secretary to witness the closing scenes in the .paci- fication of the islands. With the ad- jutant general he will be able to de termine what garrisons will be needed and exactly the force required to main- tain peace and protect the loyal na- tives from treacherous attacks by roaming bands of outlaws. whom it is assumed will continue their guerrilla tactics until captured or eXterminated. Adjutant General Corbin is going at the special request of the president and of the secretary, both of whom appreciate his services since the be- ginning of the war with Spain.
 General Miles will remain in Wash ington.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-25
JEFFRIES AND THE TURK.

Instead of talking fight when the chances for q mill are decidedly re mote, it has been suggested that Cham pion James J. Jeffries come on here and see what he can do on the mat with Martin Julian's Turk. Nouroulah Jeffries is said to have squeezed q man in Chicago the other day almost to deaths which is an old trick and one he perpetrated many times before he be came T professional pugilist. ezJeffrles has mainta Ha all along that he can wrestle as well as he can fight. He is within three inches of the Turk S height and weighs 100 pounds Jess than the Oriental Jeffries has won derful strength. a long reach and as a "rough-house' proposition he Is in a class by himself The Turk is slowly pintng away because of a lack of suit able opponents. Will Jeffries take a chance 7
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-25
SENATOR TIM TALKs.

Assemblyman Timothy r. Sullivan said yesterday that the proposed bill 1egalizing amateur boxing in New York state, in the interests of the Amateur Athletic union, would meet with seri- ous opposition in the legislature at AL bnny- Little Tinr declared that if there was any harm in allowing well trained experienced professionals to box in the state, there certainly would be harm in permitting lot of young, inexperienced boys to box for medals
 Sullivan says that if boxing by anna teurs can be made legal there should be no discrimination against profes-
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-25

hand. If Farrell plays first base Han lon will have McGuire and Steelman
 to do the catching. The Brooklyn pitchers, Hughes, Kennedy, Kitson and Donovan, will be re-enforced by a new man and the corps will be then com pleted. As matters stand, the loss of McGinnity, Cross, Jones. Jennings and Howell will make it a difficult matter for the Brooklyns to keep ahead of the Pittsburgs, who have the same team this year that ran the champions such a close race to the wire last season.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-25
Condition vs. ' heOrV

You have a bad back. It botlers you nearly all the tnle Days of misery and nights of restless tossing. The back is lame, is weak aching That's the condition.
 There's a reason for it. Perhaps you have theory. Think it may be overwork. sat-.7 You take something for "that tired feeling. You plaster the back rub it with lini1nent. This is where you're wrong. .-.. ..y-. You tired, but the Kidneys That's why the back aches. Backache is Kidney ache nine times of ten s> es Start the Kidneys working rightly,
 The back will quickly right itself
 All backache pains and Kidney Ills Are quickly cured by Deans Kidney Pills We say this and back it by Waterbury testimony.
 Veteran B. Northrop painter q Clock says I suffered the hardships When the busy could not in bend could without Joins and anything it Doans Kidney Pills time procured helped almost from finally the left.'
 All druggists sell DOAN'S KIDNEY PILLS. Price 80 per box. Don't take substitute of similar nameI Foster Nlburn Co., Buffalo, N Y sole agents for the U. a
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-25
JOHN L. ON 4 TEAR.

John l.. Sullivan, former heavy weight champion of the world was in fighting mood the other day and de- scended into the lightweight class. He succeeded in getting into two encoun- ters, but his opponent in each instance was a little fellow. In both cases he was elected from the Broadway sa looms in which the rows he provoked occurred, after being well pounded by the small men he fought with. For some time Sullivan has been on his good behavior, but he surrendered to his old enemy, John Barleycorn. and for time terrorized the patrons of every place he entered. He was loud and abusive to friends and strangers alike. You are q lot of loafers,'' he declared as he entered Len Wagner's place at Thirty-fif1h street and Broad way. Then lie walked over to where James Thornton. the song writer. was sitting at a table reading newspa- per. He denounced Mir Thornton in violent language. MT Thornton pro- tested against the abuse being heaped upon him. oh. you are no good.' said Sullivan. The eX-pugiliSt followed this statement up with all sorts of epi- thetS. and Thornton grew indignant. 'Mr Sullivan he said. you must not talk to me like that. You have no cause to do so. sir. and I protest" With that Thornton rose to his feet and was about to walk away. Sulli- van called him q vile name. ana Thornton. who is slight, struck the big fighter in the face Sullivan seemed to be much amused at the attack He held his head down while the little man rained blows. upon him. Tie harder he hit the more delighted was the ''big fellow When Thornton had appar- ently worn out his strength Sullivan swing his right. landing on Thornton's jaw. Knocking him through the folding doors leading into a hallway. and. in the language of the prize ring, putting him out. Wagner and the attaches of the place at once C ne to Mir Thorn tons assistance. They ,grappled with Sullivan and hurried him out into Broadway. bundled him into a hack and sent him on his way. Sullivan later visited another saloon on Broad way, where he made like attack on c. J. Tracey, we'll known horseman. MT Tracey weighs about 13O pounds, but he showed that he did not lack nerve. He was sitting at table with George Alegutt.-a wealthy candy man. ufacturer. MT Alegutti got up to leave as Sullivan approached. hurling forth his abusive denunciat. nS. Don't go' admoniShed Tracey. '-I is has been and won't hurt anybody. Then there was miXup and Tracey struck Sul- Hvan several times in the face. The former pugilist then left the place and went to his saloon, where he continued his boisterous demonstra tiens. Final ly he was induced to go home, and at midnight everything along Broadway nad returned to normal state.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-25
RIOT AT BRUSSELS TRACK.

Brussels, March 25.-The races at Groendael yesterday were suspended on account of riot among the specta- tors. In the first race three horses were left at the post. The judges per mitted the race to, stand as run.
 Enraged at this decision the specta- tors invaded the track. broke the rails and set fire to the paddock boxes. They desisted from the work of demoI- ition only when the judges promised to order the return of all bets on horses left at the post.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-25
POLO IS CLOSING,
At RrOcEtOn

Brockton, March 25.-The last game here in the Southeastern Massachusetts league was played Saturday night. Plymouth winning by 9 to 6.
 Brockton. Position. Plymouth. Murphy .... first rush :. Cunningham Pierce ..-. second rush .. ..Lincoln Fitzgerald .... center ...... Miller O'Hara coo. halfback -...... Wood
 Summary: Score, Plymouth 9, Brockton 6; rushes. Murphy 9, Cum ningham ', Miller ,; stops, Cashman 36, Mullen 23; fouls, Miller, Wood; referee, Gendreau; attendance, 600.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-25
sionals. He is backed up in this be lief sby Senator Timothy D. Sullivan and many Other persons who swant boxing revived for pecuriarysreaaons.
AMUSING. BUT NOT RELIABLE.

During the silly season some persons regard it an interesting pastime tc construct pugilistic dope" books after this style: Sig Hart defeated Aus tralian Billy Murphy. Billy Murphy drew with Tommy White. Tommy White drew with Terry McGovern. Terry McGovern defeated Frank Erne. Frank Erne won from Kid Lavigne Kid Lavigne defeated Joe Walcott. Joe Walcott knocked out Joe ChoynskI. Joe Choynski drew with Jim Jeffries. Ergo, Sig is in line for a go with the champion, but says he does not intend to press his claim while Jeffries is suf- fering from an injured knee.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-25
Dave Fu1tZ is coaching at Brown.

Dave EultZ IS coaching at BrOWn.
 First Baseman Rransfield of the Worcester club is to be banqueted in that city March 2G.
 Philadelphia is happy over the land ing of Flick. The American made desperate efforts to capture this won der.
 Fred Mason, formerly with the Fall River and Worcester clubs, will be associated with Frank Leonard at Syracuse.
 Jake Boyd. the we'll known pitch CT for the Attleboro club for several seasons, has been chosen manager of the team.
 The veteran New England leaguer, ''Jack'' Sharrott. will be the manager and captain of the Worcester club the coming season.
 Young Milligan, the rising Buffalo pitcher, will be with Connie Mack's American league club at Philadelphia the coming season.
 Jim Hart says that it cost the Chi cago club $GO,SSO for salaries last sea- son. He puts the yearly cost of run ming team at $1OO,O0O.
 A rush of oil is said to have put Bill Lange in such a position that he could spurn the most advantageous offers to play ball the coming season.. H. Eugene McCann, who was SUD- posed to have been signed for the Ros- ton American league team. signed a contract yesterday with Hanlon for Brooklyn.
 Manager McPhee signed Charley, IT, win Saturday afternoon. Barrett and Scott are now the only Reds outside the fold. Club officials don't believe that Barrett has escaped. Jesse Burkett, left fielder of the St Louis National league club, left Wor- cester yesterday with Manager r. J. Donovan, having decided to sign a St Louis contract. He will report at St Louis Monday. Several American league clubs have made offers to Bur- kett. T1 .- Sam Kennedy. who played third base and 1eftfield for Bridgeport last year and who before that was with Norwich and Danbury. is to be given chance with the Philadelphia N. l.. team. Sporting Life says: Kennedy, in the few games he played here in the Atlantic league, showed himself to be a fast fielder and more than ordinary good hitter.''
 President Edward Mack of the Tor onto club has received an offer from the Boston National league club, it is said, for the release of the crack out fielder, Jimmy Bannon. Boston offers Catcher Clements, who finished the season with Providence last year, the choice of their new pitchers with the exception of Pittenger, and cash con- sideration for Bannon's services. The base ball season will open in this city on Fast day, when the con- solidated team of Waterbury will cross bats with the Syracuse team of the Eastern league. Among the players who will represent the consolidated team are Madden, Derwin, Kane, Scul- ly, Edmonds, Eaters, Burgess. Cropan, Myles and Kelly. George Mulligan will captain the team and do the work behind the bat. Writing from Washington, Henry I Chadwick says: ''I have been very much pleased at learning of the ex- cellent impression Mr Manning has already made here, and congratulate | Washington base ball patrons in, hay [ ing 90 able manaeer,so eneE4etic ! promoter soe the peofessinsfat business and mon of n1lch nsarlea exeoutiyS ahjlity at the head of Sell neS. xef ' I'll g @ '! ': H : .s-s.a E
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-25

Robert Walthour. the cycle rider, has acknowledged A. s. Smith as his manager. This announcement was made yesterday, when Julian B. Hart received Walthour's contract for the opening race of the season. at Charles River track. Boston. on April 10. Ac- cording to the latest bulletin from the board of control of the N. c. A.. Smith stands suspended for the non- payment of $50 to Dudley Marks and F.. A. Gately. due them for, pacing This, however, has probably been settled.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-25
KELLY WAITING FOR BOTHNER.
He Is Anxious to Have That Match
 Made at Once or Not at All.

John D. Kelly was again a caller at the Democrat office to-day and he was surprised, he said, that his challenge to George Bathner of New York had not been accepted immediately He was of the opinion that the packers of Bothner had been looking for him for some time and that when he did show his hand they would jump for it. He will wait but q short time longer for he is anxious to get to work and he cannot afford to lay idle. Kelly evil dently means business and he claims that he will prove that Bothner is not the man he is estimated to be.