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La Junta tribune., 1901-09-07
PERRY STATUE.

posts by the death OF members, will
end in the not distant future the his
tory OF the grand army-an organiza-
tion that has had a career that stamps
II as unique In itself. without refer
ence to the exceptional nature of the
great events from which 1t took Its
rise. Held together entirely by COM
munity OF sentiment and a spirit OF
mutual helpfulness. its existence has
been perpetual reminder OF the
strength OF the bonds and the intensity
OF the patriotic spirit which united the
men engaged in the war.
First q. A. X. Post.
The Grand Army of the Republic has
had life OF about thirty-flve years.
The war was over and tho reunited
nation was Just beginning to take up
the work OF peace when the first post
was formed. The origin OF the order
is traced to a meeting OF veterans at
Springfield, H.. during the winter OF
1866, when DR.. f. u. Stephenson
who was surgeon in the Fourteenth
Illinois Infantry. took the initiative in
La Junta tribune., 1901-09-07

Miss Bessie Kellog, President OF the
Young Wonan's Club. Of Valley City,
North Dakota. writes the following
from First street. South. Valley City.
North Dakota:
"Ever since ImsfuredI I suffered with
severe monthly pains. The doctor I'D
not seem to undessksad what tbs
trouble wzs s1d tho medicine hs pre-.
scSibed from time to time did mot help
me. He finally suggested fbsf have
m opersfion. One Of my friends who
hsd bce0 cured Of . similar Af6icft0n
fhrogEb tire use Of Pcruna. advised me
to give II . trial first. and 50 used II
for ktree weeks faithfully. My pains
dimished very soon and within two
10afhs 6sd none At ALL
"7hiS n SIX months ago, and during
fhSf time have not had an ache ner
pain. give highest praise to Peruns.
Every woman ought to use II, and J
feel sure that IL would bring perfect
health. BESSIE kELLO0.
The experience of Miss Bessie Kel-
log. OF North Dakota. ought to be read
by every girl In the land It ia a critical
period in a woman's life when she
ceases to be girl and becomes wom-
an. Very few pass through this period
without some trouble. The doctor is
La Junta tribune., 1901-09-07
FUTURE OF ALASKA.
JsAes 1ssva aeys sAs ssal II Bsasg Yass
ExtAsRanoAoA.


JsAes nssva aays sAs ssai II Bsasg Yass
EgaagataasoA-
Judge Melville c. Brown came all the
way from Juneau. Alaaka, q distance
Of 1000 miles. 10 attend the meeting Of
the American Bar Association In Den
yer. Prior to his appointment to the
bench Of the District Court Of Alaska
fifteen months ago. Judge Brown was
q practitioner Of Laramie, Wyoming.
The Judge was interviewed while In
Denver by . Republican reporter and
said:
Alaska has no future aside from It's
mining interests and fisheries. Its min
ernl wealth Is still an unmeasured
quantity. Its fisheries are the largest
In the world and still admit of develop
ment. The seal industry In a thing Of
the past with citizens Of the United
States In Alaska Inside OF i've years
not seal will remain on Its shores.
Our treaties with foreign countries on
the subject OF seal hunting give aliens
practically all rights. while ~ e1ectu-
ally denying the same rights to citizens
Of this country. Hunted In season and
out. the seal Is rapidly being extermin-
ated and soon will become more OF a
curiosity than the American buffalo"
During the last year Judge Brown
disposed of more than 500 cases, in
volving questions OF mining. admiralty.
commercial and criminal law. He says
that Alaska is not n place one might
choose for q resort in winter. although
the climate is delightful In summer.
The Klondikc boom is broken and the
restless prospectors are drifting to 9th
er fields, leaving their claims to be de-
veloped by capital
La Junta tribune., 1901-09-07
Bsncvolent lailiionairs.

o. O. Barber. president OF the Dia-
mond Match Company, has announced
two plans which he proposed to carry
out for the benefit OF the town Of Bar
ber;on, Ohio. which he founded tan
years ago. One of them includes the
gift of a park OF 200 acres, largely
OF natural woodland. This park ad-
Joins the grounds OF the magnificent
estate which he Is preparing to estAb-
lish on the edge OF the town. On the
park he will expend many thousands
Of dollars, making the entire gift
worth about 100000.
Mr.. Barber is ready to begin the
erection OF mansion costing $125, 900
and this he intends to leave at his
death for public hospital. The man.
sion will also be surrounded BY q mag
nificent park OF $50 acres. Nr. Barber
has plans for a model residence sec
ton. which will provide homes for
hundreds of workingmen. These
houses win be. Just outside the public
and private park, both Of which win be
devoted to pleasure grounds He ex-
poets to devote the largest portion of
his fortune for the benefit Of the town
bearing his name and its people
La Junta tribune., 1901-09-07
PE-Ru-NA AvERTS DANGER
In That Critical Time When Girl Becomes
Wnman
q WOn1a

called a-d he generally advises an o.
Grafton. Perhaps he will subject ~ -
tieut to Q long series of expeTtneat1
with nervtnes and tonies. The reason
he does not often make . cure = ~
cause he does not recognise the trouble.
In . large majority Of the cases ca
taYrh Of the female organs u the eaasA
Psruna relieves these cases promptly
because It cures the catArrh. PerunA y
net palliative or . sedativs or . ner-
vine o. . stimulanG II u . SDocf1o
It may lurk IN the system.
This girl was lucky enough to ind
PerunA at last. A. she says, the doc
tors did mot seem - unAerstaAd Whist
he trouble was and the Medicine -
prescribed from time to tine AiA 1ot
hslp her. Peruna hit the mark at once
and she II now recomDeA4ing tAls
wonderful remedy to all the other giris
In the United States-
Thousands of the girls who look at
her beautiful face and read her sincere
testimonial, viii be led to try PeruAa
In their times OF trouble and critical
periods. Peruna will not fail them.
Every one of them will be glad and Il
IL TO be hoped that their enthusiasm
will lead them to do as this girl did
proclaim the fact to the world 20 that
others may read It and do likewise.
Mrs.. Christopher Fliehmann. Amster-
dam, N. T.. writes:
II have been sick with catarrh OF the
stomach and pelvic organs for about
fve years, and had many q doctor. but
mono could help me. Some said I would
never get over II. One day when read
you almanac / saw those who had been
cured by Peruna: then ! thought
would try II. did and found RELIEF
with the first bottle took. and after
two more bottles I WAS as well and
strong as was before. Mrs. Christo-
pher Fliehmann.
II you do not derive prompt and sat-
isfactory results from the use OF Ps-
runa, write at once to DR.. Hartman.
giving . full statement of your case
and he will be pleased to give you his
valuable advice gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman, President q
The Hartman Sanitarium. Columbus. O.
La Junta tribune., 1901-09-07

Among the many reunions in CO.
nection with the encampment wiz y
those Of the Michigan Cavalry brig
ade. First Vermont and Twenty-AftA
New York Cavalry regiments aud ~
Fifth New York Heavy Artillery. T.As
president OF the Michigan Cavalry
Brigade Il Gen. James H Kidd, q
Ionia. Another reunion win b M
q ths nrst brigade. third divtz1on'
twentieth army corps. at one time eonA5
mandsd BY BENJAMIN Hazrison, a1lD'
wasds elsetsd president
La Junta tribune., 1901-09-07

perfecting a veterans organization.
The first post was formed at Decatur.
III, on the evening OF April 6. 1866.
and this. with two posts established at
Springfield. adopted the principles
which have been the cardinal doctrines
of the organization. Ever since the
first national convention In 1Ss6-the
annual gatherings were not officially
styled "encampments" until the follow
ing year-the Grand Army has play
ed an important role in the history OF
the nation. 1t has done much for the
relief Of its own members. II has done
much for charity. and 1t should not
be forgotten that in several instances
this charity-notably during the times
OF the Mississippi valley yellow fever
outbreaks and the Charlestown earth
quake-was directed to the relief OF
former enemies. But most OF all 1t
has been a beneficial factor In keeping
alive the sentiments OF loyalty and
patriotism.
Such an organization is without
parallel among the societies OF war
La Junta tribune., 1901-09-07
THE GARFIELD MONUMENT.

The great breathingf place OF Cleve-
land-its public square-has been made
the court Of honor. which will bs
radiant with the glow Of electric lights
at night and rcsplendent with the ma
tional colors. Grand Army emblems
and flowers. Illuminated and deco
rated arches will be scattered through
out the square. The soldiers monu-
ment will also be Illuminated with
clusters OF electric lights. In other
parts Of the city handsome day and
night decorations have been prepared.
La Junta tribune., 1901-09-07

The only national W. r. c. home in
America is located at Madison. thirty
i've miles east OF Cleveland. The ma
&ional meeting OF the w. r. G. has
nsve. before been held within 15o
miles Of this institution inhabitated BY
heroines Of the civil war, and many
members OF the w. r. G. who 80 to
Cleveland win no doubt avail them
eslvss Of the opportunity to visit the
home. Special trains will be run for
the convenience Of visitors to tho In
esitutaon.
La Junta tribune., 1901-09-07
Council I.inr-. Ant Pest.

While the rest of the country is COM
planning OF mosquitoes. Council Bluffs.
Iowa, has its quarrel with ants. Great
armies of these insects began burrow-
ing into the sand beneath the bricks
and removed so much of II to other and
unknown quarters that the city engi-
neer WIS called In 30 repair the dam
ages. One street was made unfit for
travel for several blocks.
La Junta tribune., 1901-09-07
Loy.I,y to M. Employ,r.

That young man who consented to have
portion of his blood let out TO save his
employer set remarkable example OF
heroism. The incident shows what power
there is in good blood. There Is only one
natural way to get good blood, and that
Is from the stomach II the stomach needs
assistance. try Hostetter's Stomach Bit
terB. This wonderful medicine cures dys-
pepsia. indigestion. constipation, and
makes rich red blood.
La Junta tribune., 1901-09-07
King Edward. uor.r. win Run.

King Edwards race horses will run
next year in his majesty's name and
colors. The likeliest of them are to be
trained with n view to being at their
best for Ascot. King. Queen and court
VIII attend the Ascot meeting next
year with all the old state ceremonial.
such MS never has been seen since
1SfS
La Junta tribune., 1901-09-07
PAINT IN THE FALL

= <AAN AN hb = ALL
Fall painting is best; the
paint gets well seasoned be-
fore the hot sun gets busy.
You want your paint to
last, and to protect your prop
erty. # you use Devoe ready
paint, you'll have both.
Lasts longer than lead and
OIL; costs less. Devoe IS a safe
name in paint things.
\ AK your dealer for Devoe; don't be
satisfed with 1css. Send for our pam.
phiet about paint and paintings 4res,
things you ought to know.
o0oD-PAINT DEvOE CHICAGO.
La Junta tribune., 1901-09-07

veterans the world over. 1t has no
predecessor and it cannot have n sue
cessor. 1t sprung from conditions
which arc not likely to repeat them
selves in any country or ut any time.
It Is doubtful II many OF the casual
La Junta tribune., 1901-09-07

II the great Chinese ruler were to COM
INIT suicide by hanging himself after
the American fashion his name alone
would tell the whole story: ia Hung
La Junta tribune., 1901-09-07
Halls Catarrh Cure
Is taken internally. Price, TIC.

'.The first time drank whisky said
Colonel Tankes. II suppose 1 made a
WY lace but after while II grew on
me" The rye face2' replied the other.
"Ah! yes -
La Junta tribune., 1901-09-07

This Is the way the little boy who has
been reading the prize fight columns o
Dcnrer paper recited his 6unde,
school text: go to the ant, thou siu1
ger"
La Junta tribune., 1901-09-07

a small boy who could only count as
FAR as nye managed to describe a drove
OF SIX pigs. He said that he counted
nve. but one little pig ran 80 fast that
he couldn't count him
La Junta tribune., 1901-09-07

P!so's Cure Is the best medicine ~ ever ussd
for all affections Of the throat and lunxs--WM.
o. ESDaLBY, vAnburcn. Ind. Feb. 10. loo0
La Junta tribune., 1901-09-07

For frost-bite. chilblains. sore and
lame joints, stiffness OF muscles, try
wizard Oh. 1t wont disappoint you.
La Junta tribune., 1901-09-07

Ms. Winsiow's Soothing syruy.
ror children t~ethng. softens the gums. reduces fn
nAnmafion silAys pain. wind collie sc bottle
La Junta tribune., 1901-09-07

A Chicago girl attempted suicide by
Jumping into the canal but II appears
that she couldn't get her feet to 20
under.
La Junta tribune., 1901-09-07

ASst 1ay's OF DIR. klinss GrsAt Nerve Ksstosss.
Dsad fer FREE $500 trial bottle and trsatssa.
pA = Il KIM. Ltd. 9.l Arch 81. PhilAAelphtA, rA
La Junta tribune., 1901-09-07

readers Of history fully comprehend
the magnitude Of the civil war. the
wonderful courage II revealed and the
intensity OF the feeling which gave
Thousands of men year after year to
the battlefield. The veterans alone
are able TO appreciate just what pa
tisnt courage and endurance were nee
essary to live through the years Of the
rebellion. Considering the nature OF
that experience II is not surprising
that the bond among the veterans
should be strong. Their reunions com
memorate events which loom large In
the worlds history. 1t is the memory
La Junta tribune., 1901-09-07

OF these things. and In the reflection
that the Grand Army must dwindle
with saddening rapidity. that the peo-
pie take pleasure in doing honor to the
old soldiers.
A Splendid Selection.
Cleveland has been making ample
La Junta tribune., 1901-09-07

Tho national encampment OF ths
Grand Army of the Republic. at Cleve-
land, will undoubtedly mark the cl-
max in gatherings OF the broased. aged
and battle-scarred veterans OF the civil
war. It brings together scores OF old
soldiers. many OF whom will not be on
hand for another encampment. Those
who have outiiyed the awful vicissi-
tudes OF their campaigns, however, ana
have enjoyed the calm OF industrial
and business life since their cam
paigns closed. win be there in surpris-
Ing numbers. Those whose means or
opportunities do not permit them to
attend the gathering OF their comrades
will be there in spirit and sympathy.
Depleted numbers. the advanced age
and accumulating infrmitics Of those
Who survive. the dlsappearances OF
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-01-31
Correspondence.
COOpersVillc.

James Mccormick, Of Ottona, H.,
is visiting his sister, Mrs. John White.
Joe Ryan and Ollie Burditt, spent
last week at Santa Fe, Mo-,
Mrs. w. j. Mcleod and daughter
Miss Josie and Miss May Lear. spent
Friday with j. S. Bucllman's family
al Monroe and attended the funera. of
Miss Katie Grimm.
Mrs Lille Potterlield. cane up
from Ely Monday to spend the week
with herparents Joe Sandifer and wife.
Ralph See and Harry Welton, spent
Sunday with their friend Vernon
Morthland. at Warren.
Lawrence Bono, Harve Gaader, and
Misses Polina GaIder, Maggie and
Bessie Bono, attended the musical at
Wilson Smith Wednesday night.
Lon Hanley, Bernie Sandifcr, and
Misses May Lear and Josie Mcleod
attended the Ball in Monroe Friday
night.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-01-31
Masters of Men.

The Saturday Evening Post
announces for early publication
twelve-part serial story of
love and adventure by Morgan
Robertson. Masters of Men is
a powerful tale of the new
Navy.
The central figures in the
story are a rich orphan, who
has entered the navy as an APP
prentice. and young ensign,
fresh from nc Naval Academy.
The author I~dds his two heroes
through maze of adventures
by land and sea.
This romance may fairly be
called the best work of the best
writer OF sea stories in the
country.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-01-31
Principle Is Wrong.

The Kansas City Times bias
at last squarely lined up on the
side OF the Republicans in the
railroad commissioner fight in
the vain attempt to get its pet,
who has been at the public teat
for sixteen years, another office.
1t is no wonder that paper has
trouble to secure enough cir
culation in Missouri to keep il,
head above water if it does not
know the Democrats of Mis-
souri, are opposed to long tenure
in Office. -Moberly Democrat
Is not the very thing "a continu-
al change that the Moberly
Democrat is advocating the
worst and most rotten ulcer on
American politics? Let us see.
Can the Democrat cite Il single
business man in Moberly that
has had an employee for long
term of years that gave him
satisfaction and Was tur ned ad.
rift merely because some one
else wanted the berth? Is it
not true that the laundering
after some one elses job is to
day keeping 100000 men hang
ing on the ragged edge and
playing at politics" Is it not
true that that number of men
are non producers and are con-
sumers?Can a law be a good one
that is applied to the general
government, that commercial
experience proves to be ex-
pensive and N. G.? If the lead
ers of political parties are not
working for the general good
but for pie or swag, then the
sooner they are thrown over
board the better for all.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-01-31

Senator Chandler says he
still stands by his Letter of %
years ago, in which it was said
that Senator Hawley and the
present Justice Harlan were
sent with others of a commits
sion, by President Hayes, to
destroy the Packard State gov.
eminent of Louisiana; that
Harlan was rewarded with a
place on the Supreme Bench,
and that Hawley was offered
the place of director of the
Paris disposition. The crime
of II" will perhaps always be
bobbing up more or less. Post
Dispatch.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-01-31
Things You Can Read In Five
Minutes.

The current Worlds Work
has terse, timely articles which
carry much valuable in
formation. ]. d. Whelpley OUT
lines and explains the action of
the Washington legislators
over the Canal Bill and pro-
phesies results. There is an in
terview with Horace Plunkett,
in which the methods aud ends
of cooperation in Ireland are
shown, and George lies de,
scribes the growth OF tno
libraries which travel from
book centres throughout the
rural districts, showing that
the city library, like the post
master, is at the farmers door.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-01-31

January has been a Hateful
month in the Life of the English
royal family. 1t is a singular
coincidence that Queen Victoria
passed away on lac eighty first
anniversary of the death of her
father the duke of Kent, which
event occurred just six days ~.
fore the death of his father,
George III, in 1920. 1t was on
January 10, 1896, that Prince
Henry of Battenberg passed
away, and it was also in Jan
uary that the duke of Clarence,
the direct heir to the throne in
the second generation, came to
his timely end.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-01-31
Indian Creek.

Watch forthe ground hog Saturday
Feb. ,.
Thos. Sims sold TO Ned Hagan
thirteen head of young mules. last
week
A few couples of our young people
spent a pleasant afternoon this week
with Miss Stella Fitzpatrick.
Joe f. Carlico is very sick with
LaGripp.
Geo Hays. was kicked on the leg
by horse Friday but it did not prove
serious enough to keep him from call
ing on his best girl Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. All Yates prepared an extra
nice dinner last Sunday for a few of
the school mates of her daughter, Miss
Annie.
Mrs. J, F. Rodgers, left Thursday
on the noon train to join her husband
in Columbia where they will begin
housekeeping. We wish this worthy
couple success in their new home.
Jody son of Sim Paris, committed
suicide Ply shooting himself in the
head with a shot gun Thursday No
cause is known for the lash act, he
leaves wife and child.
Some of our folks report having en-
joyed dancing party at Pearl
O.Daniels Friday night,
DR.. j. B. COrley has been trying to
plan an invention to split stove wood
for him when he is on sick calls. He
held several consultations with his
wife about the invention. but Dallie
just can. understand the modusoper-
andi.
CherchoO. cherchoo: and cough
with might aud vim
II you can't do this you're not in
the swim.
,Cherchoo and cough, DER and DER
Till your head is in dismal roar.
Whilst raclled with pain, you
family smile
I've got LaGrippe but, Tine in the
style.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-01-31

Gen. Miles is not yet a Lieu
tenant General, and it must be
admitted by candid judges that
his military record presents no
strong reason for comforting the
honor.-G. D.-The Globe.
Democrat struck the nail square
on the head that trip.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-01-31
Queen Victoria

The cause of Queen Victoria
death as ofhcially given, was,
"senile decay Fhe doctors
adopted this expression as most
suitabl" truthful. They at,
tribute the paralysis which
attacked h,r as secondary to
the general weakness of her
condition.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-01-31
Warren.
Grippe still RACES,

Grippe still RACES,
Saturday is ground hog day.
The smallpox is at Philadelphia.
Mrs. ,Winsdor who was reported
sick la7tSweck is much worse.
Every one who has not been are be-
ing vaccinated round Warren.
The Baptist elected new officers last
Sunday in their Sunday school.
Howard rerri.l Secy., Viola Day as
sistant Secy.
Mrs. Phebe Kincaid is visiting rel
tatives around Warren. She will
lea We soon for her home in Pueblo,
Colo.
Mud does not keep Warren boys
from buggy riding. If the mud gets
too deepthe young man rides the hot 81
and the girl rides in the buggy.
There was no services at the Chapel
Sunday night on account of muddy
roads.
AAlDcIJ NOlNc Cru anu MISS OOtd BROW
er were married at the brides parents
Jan. END. The groom is an indus
trious aud prominent farmer while
the bride is fitted for amodel wife.
The men of this neighborhood gath
cred ut Rufc Christian last Saturday
for gun shoot. Will Whittmer
proved the best marksman. Joe
Rhenshaw second. Joe THINKS C. NJ.
Cearfoss a very poor shot.
Once more this community has been
called on 10 give up one of its most
honored and respected citizen Will
liam Hilbert died Sunday night at
his home east of Warren. Funeral
services will be conducted to-day at
Mt. Vernon.
On account Of smallpox being at
Philadelphia the Courts have put off
their supper which was to have been
the 30
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-01-31
The King.

The King of England has
among others the following ex-
elusive powers: He alone can
enter into treaties. He can de,
clare war and make peace. He
is the head of the English army
and navy, and can personally
direct their operations. Z
He has exclusive manage,
mott of all foreign relations,
including sending andIreceiving
Ambassad III
He can expel aliens or wei.
come them to the soil.
He can coin money. He ap.
points Judges. He pardons
criminals whenever he wishes.
He is the supreme appointing
power. He is the absolute &c.
clesiastical head of the king
dom, so far as the established
church is concerned He APP.
points all bishops and other
high dignitaries. -Shelbina
Torchlight.
Before her death Queen Vic.
toria 'besought her son the
Prince of Wales and the Ger.
man Emperor to use their pow
err and authority to maintain
the peace of the world. Tue
Prince and Kaiser knelt by her
bedside and swore to reign in
peace.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-01-31

The candy manufacturers of
Illinois. Missouri, Iowa, Kansas
Nebraska and South Dakota
have decided to Keep in their
employ 10000 dear sweet girls,
known as chocolate troopers.
Their association deciding not
to use the Chocolate dropping
Machines that would turn out
$500 pounds each per day.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-01-31

Senators Vest and Teller
now conclude the ship subsidy
bill will go through and Sena
tor Pettigrew has been call off
the fight by powerful railroad
influences President Lincoln
said; If you like that kind of
thing that's the kind of thing
you like" The people placed
Hanna and and Mckinley in
in power and now they can
sweat for it.