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The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1902-06-13

ton with the picture drawing. A
cordial invitation is extended to all.
The glass roof to the green house
is now being put in.
New Line of Ladies Wash Goods
White goods and Shirt Waists at
tiart's.
Mrs. Steffens left Monday for
Brewster to call on friends.
M.Shanahan unloaded three cars
of Mccormick goods this week.
SHOES, SHOES, SHOES,
At Murdoch & Hoovers Dept Store
SO.
We don't consider it policy to
handle ''cheap" paints. City Phar-
macy. 6tf.
Frank Sanford has accepted a
position in the Arcade Restaurant
as dishwasher.
Saturday, trimmed hats at 25 per
cent discount at Miss Maxwell y
store. 12-2.
Miss Hannah Lee, of Brandon, S.
D. is the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. We're
Hubert in this city this week.
S. B. Bedford and wife and S. T.
Wood of Rushmore were Sunday
guests of J. D. Petit and wife.
Mrs. W. A. Cloud left + Saturday
morning for sibley where she will
be the guest of her parents a
few days. .
New line Of Ladies Wash Goods
White Goods and Shirt Waists at
Hart's.
John Humiston and family in
company with a party of friends
caught 225 fish Wednesday after
noon at Round Lake.
Madam DeVere, the Palmist, at the
Allen House will remain here only
a fsw days longer. Don't fail to see
her before it is too late.
AS summer approaches the demand
for clean linen increases and the only
place in the city where you can
get quick work done is the Steam
Laundry. ]. H. Blume prop.
Note extraordinary prices on
Shoes and Shirts at hart's this
week.
The past weeks weather has been
fine, clear and pleasant with q good
rain Tuesday and Wednesday night.
Every earth growing plant can
fairly be hea I'd growing.
Shanahan has just received q
rubber tire runabout which is a
handsome buggy. If you are in
the market for buggy of almost
any description it will pay you to
look over J. M. Shanhan's line.
When once liberated within your
system, it produces a most wonder
full effect. It's worth ones last
dollar to feel the pleasure of life
that comes by taking Rocky Noun
tain Tea. City Pharmacy.
Oliver Thompson purchased from
J. M. Shanahn surry on last
SATURDAY that cost $4,000. Mr..
III ompson says he had prices from
number of catalogues houses but
found Mr.. Shanahan prices and
goods are good enough for him.
For three days only we will have
manufacturer special sale Of
repair tools direct to the farmers
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday,
June Is, II, and IS, 1902 at DECK
hoff Bros. Hardware store Worthing-
ton MINI. Every farmer needs
tools to do his repairing with and
our salesman will make special
prices on any tools you may order
from him on this day. Come and
see what we have. This is the only
chance you will have to get the
strongest, best, and cheapest tools
made.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1902-06-13

For Sale-House and one lot or
house and three lots, cash or one:
third cash and give on, two or
three years time on balance, at si1
per cont interest, on or will trade
for eighty acres of land close to
town will pay difference. !:
II If. John Fl. Scott.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1902-06-13
Announcements.

:
The nomination papers of Dan
Shell have been filed with the Secre-
tary of State as a candidate for the
Office of Senator from the Mobiles
Murray county district.
III I hereby announce myself as a
candidate for the Office of County
Auditor of Mobiles County subject
to the endorsement of the Repub-
lican nominating election.
H. M. Palm.
A mission meeting will be held in
the Swedish Tabernacle commencing
Friday evening June 10, and con-
tinueing over Sunday the 18th.
The ladies' of the Presbyterian
chruch will give a social in their
church parlors Wednesday Eve,
June 18th at 8 O O'clock all are very
cordially invited.
The D. of 81. will hold an ice
cream social in A. o. U. W. hall
Saturday evening June II inconnec-
ton with the picture drawing. A
cordial invitation is extended to all.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1902-06-13

Wanted-At once a man to- work
on farm few days. A good man
can work indefinitely. Inquire of
Geo. o. Moore or phone NJ 1 e L.
10 If WITT.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1902-06-13

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"WANTS'' go e. 80. 80 h
Wanted-Your laundry at ssEEsarn D
Laundry. - v .%S -.
A; two hundred acre farm toe sale N
soft j. E. Darling. I.33 ,5sss5sss|
My house and store for sxle. s. d
V. Wyckoff. If. Z re, 33fS.s3s
Wanted-Dish-w washer. Hotel Wor>.
thintgon Off,. - .0.ss9s
A jersey COW for sale. Inquira
at this Office. 3tf. ~ } 5ssss&s
Second hand Sewing Machine for
sale cheap. A. n. White2 29tf- ,
For Rent-My house, furnished #
or partly furnished. Mrs. Post. 2ztf-
For Sale-A good heavy work
team. A. Fl. White. 13-H- &
For Sale-Burlington Hotel
ENQUIRE of D. w. Chute. 21tf-
Wanted-A live correspondent i'm
Round Lake and Brewster a il V
vance.
Wanted-Girl for general house,
work in small family. Enquire at
this Office. 2tf. #=
For Sale-second hand bicycle. =.
and washing machine. Inquire ate 1 1
this office loft. q
To trade-A two seated road II
wagon for a single carriage. John II
Rippberger. s If. al
= Wanted-Work, by boy sixteen
years old during vacation. Inquire
at this office. lott. I'D
For Rent-Furnished rooms,
OPPOSITE DR.. Manson'ss residence 4
Mrs. II. v. Garrettson. IT.
For Rent-Unfurnished rooms .
corner 10th street and 9Th ave: kp- 4
ply Burlington House. % IT, 5
Wanted-Any item of news that !.
will interest any reader of paper u
in this place or any other, at the VI
Daily Advance office. a
- Wanted girls for dining
room. If neat, willing and moral
need not be experienced. $15.00per $
month, Worthington Hotel 3tf. 5ss as
For Sale-A six acre block. Will U
take horses and cattle in exchange, II
will give time on balance. ~
29tf WITT. All. White. ~
Wanted-Two girls for dining I
room. If neat, willing and mora,
need not be experienced. SIS. 90 4
per month. Worthington Hotel. 2stf z
For Sale-My dwelling on corner 4
of Twelfth st., and Third avenue.
For further information call on Peter. Vi
Thompson. Mrs. Mp. Nelson 19tf- .
Lost-A lady's brown jacket n
between town and John Ramage s.
old farm. Finder please leave at II
this Office and receive a reward \
12-tf. ,:.$I
Wanted-At once man to work &
on farm few days. A good man II
can work indefinitely. Inquire OF 4
Geo. o. Moore or phone NJ 1 e L. y.
10 If w.t. #
For Sale-House and one lot or
house and three lots, cash or one ff3
third cash and give on, two or
three years time on balance, at sa1 En-
per cont interest, on or will trade 5
for eighty acres of land close to
town will pay difference. Iva .
II If. John 81. Scott. S
DR.. Carroll, of Rushmore was in u
the city Thursday. .
Watnted-Girl for general house
work. Inquire at the Golden Rule a
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1902-06-13

Lost-A lady's brown jacket
between town and John Ramage
old farm. Finder please leave at
this Office and receive reward
12-tf. ".
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1902-06-13

For Sale-A six acre block. Will
take horses and cattle in exchange,
will give time on balance. TIM
29tf wifi. All. White. Il.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1902-06-13

- Wanted, Two girls for dining
room. If neat, willing and mora,
need not be experienced. $500 per
month, Worthington Hotel 3tf. +.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1902-06-13

For Sale-My dwelling on corner
of Twelfth st., and Third avenue.
For further information call on Peter.
Thomson. Mrs. Mp. Nelson 19tf-
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1902-06-13

Wanted-Any item of news that
will interest any reader of paper
in this place or any other, at the
Daily Advan Office. ~
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1902-06-13

Wanted-Two girls for dining
room. If neat, willing and moral,
need not be experienced. $15. 90
per month. Worthington Hotel. ESTE
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1902-06-13

For Rent-Unfurnished rooms
corner 10th street and 9Th ave: kp-
ply Burlington House. % IT, /
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1902-06-13

For Rent-Furnished rooms.
oppiosite Or. Manson g. residence
Mrs. II. V. GarrettsOn. IT.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-01-23
Saturday Nights Fire.

Saturday nights fire was a
tizzle. The alarm came from
the old negro school now occu.
pied by Frank Draper-African
and still owned by Capt, Leon
ard Crisler. 1t is located on
the notorious jackson Hill just
south of Baptist row. The fire
originated from the fiue, which
two buckets of water extln
guished. The new engine made
it's first run in less than Isi1
hours after coming into
possession of the city. 1t thor
oughly demonstrated the claim
it will be ready to pump before
reaching a fire. The engin
run only as far as the old mil
when she stopped upon the in
formation-fire out.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-01-23
kiSnet Club.

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Moss
entertained the Kismet Club at
their delightful cottage home
on North Main Thursday night.
Whist, conversation aud re.
freshments rounded out a very
enjoyable evening.
Members and guests partak
ing of the hospitality of the
host and hostess were;
Misses Mary Carson, Bertha
Jaeger. Anna Boul ware, Ethel
Dillon. Lenna Evans. Clara and
Bonnie Stevens. Ada McCliutic
and Miss Iona Smith of Van.
da liza, Mo, Messrs L. G. Saun.
ders, w. V. Carson, Edmund
Jaeger, r. O. Cranston of st.
Louis, Mrs. George r.. William
son of Tulsa, | r., and Mr.. and
Mrs. A. Jaeger. Jr.. Mr.. and
Mrs. IL. S. McClintic and Mr..
and Mrs Herman Levy.
One thing is truly sure and
that is the ladies clubs Of this
city keep the social wheels
spinning and turn what would
otherwise be a poIly tedious
life into one of pleasure.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-01-23
H. ~ st. Joe Time Table.
WEST.

WEST.
0 Is For Kansas City, St Joseph Omaha
Nebraska, Colorado, Pacific Coast.
from ST. Louis and Hannibal. 100 a N
al The Burlington Northern Pacific
Express for Northwest Nebraska
Black Hills, Wyoming, Montana
Washington Puget Sound, Port
land. from st. Louis. .... ..l:O2pm
IS For Kansas Chy, st Joseph, Kan
sns and west from Chicago and
and Quincy go. .-........:-.:...l:44 an.
Local Passenger to Missouri River
and west, from east -. &C.. 90. S:52 am
Nebraska, Colorado Express. to st.
Joseph and west from the east ola pm
col Way Freight.,.... $50. 1910 Am
GOING EAST.
l6 To Hannibal st Louis and east
from west ..... -. ..:....... S:l5 an
56 10 Quincy, Chicago, Peoria, and
eastSt. l. X. Il n. W., ......122l an
~ Local Passenger for Hannibal and
St. -Iouis. .............'...:.... .Sli an
sc Local Passenger for Quincy, Peoria
Chicago, st. l., X. 4 n. W. points GIG an
to Hannibal, st, Louis and points
eaSt...... ..,..'.. .....'.....Eoo pli
Local Passenger to Hannibal. st.
Louis Illinois, Chicago, Peoria, st.
l.. 4 n: ". points ......... ,239 pm
All traits MS marked are daily except SUNDAY
J.L.LYoN. Agent
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-01-23

Politics Is a funny game.
Here we are asked to give tree
trade to Cuba that doesn't be-
long to us and to impose the
whole Dingley hold-up tariff on
the Philippines that we do own.
Atlanta Constitution. That
is the underlying principle
and keystone to the arch of
Republicanism, make the home
market-people pay nearly the
whole of the freight.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-01-23

Charles Rubison, of Quincy,
has moved his household goods
to this city and stored them.
He will go to oklahoma OH a
prospecting tour and if he finds
any inducenent will move
there.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-01-23

Robt. Spalding, after a pleas,
ant visit of several weeks in this
city with relatives and friend 5.
returned to his home in Denver.
Colo. Monday evening, The
little birds are saying, well,
they are say that when he re
turns again he will wear one OF
Monroe's prettiest flowers lone
with him.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-01-23

Miss Maggie Palmer, one of
the charming young ladies of
Holiday. is spending the week
with her sister, Mrs. w. S.
Turner.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-01-23

Cut this out and take it TO b. o. Woods drug
store and get free sample of Chamberlain
stomach and Liver Tablets, the best physic
They also cure disorders OF the stomach,
biliOuSncss and headache.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-01-23

Mrs. EoleIe Sullivan. of St.
Louis. H. the guest of her par
ents Mr.. and Mrs. William Nc
Leud OF Cooper vile.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-01-23

John w Stream and Ira
SerCy are now running the
tonSurial parIors north Of the
Monroe City Bank AS artists
in their line they are too well
known to need any recomenda
ton from us.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-01-23

Mrs john Nora Hardesty
Black. of Russell. ILL.,, has pre-
scented her husband with a
handsome boy.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-01-23

Last week Davenport & Lear
Real Estate and Loan Agents
prepared the papers whereby
John Fl. Elzea sold 100 acres of
uuimproved land in Rails
County and Mrs Susan F
Gentry and James H. Elzea sold
- acres adjoining above trac t.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-01-23
Peanut Hunt.

Last Friday night was a
pleasant one for about sixty
five Of the young people of
Warren. They met at the hoss
pitable home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas Christian and engaged
in peanut hunt. Miss Mae
Hawkins was awarded fist
prize, handsome pocket book,
for finding the greatest number
of peanuts and Noble Baker,
did mob l-y for lie came in for
the consolation prize, china
mug. Aud then t. think of the
glorious moonlight night aud
the sparkling on the way home.
it beats swinging on the gate
under an arch light.
J. Will Evans, of St. Louis.
is spending the week at home
with his interesting family.
Canada is growing slowly.
In the past decade its in CT ease
of population was 536, 425-
The total is 5,396.666
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-01-23

DR.. Hornback. Oculist and
Aurist Hannibal. Mo.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-01-23

Davenport & Lear make good
farm loans at 5 per cent inter.
est.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-01-23

If you need a windmill or
pump see. R. MANNING WALK
Err.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-01-23

RObt. O. Cranston. for merly
one of the good boys of Monroe,
but now of ST. Louis and a
route agent with run on the
K line spent Thursday and Fri
day in the city with his old
friends who were glad TO see
him again.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-01-23

Ike Ely has purchased four
head of registered Herefords
from w. w. Handley
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-01-23

Acme Food for sale at Hay
den's Livery Barn. Every buck
ct guaranteed.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-01-23

Mr.. Susan A. Pennock. of
St. Louis, has three pairs of
twins and she is barely 81
years old. Nc telling what her
possibilities are it she lives to
be As.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-01-23
At Last Something Is Known of P. E. O's.

At Last Something Is Known of P. E. O's.
The Quincy Herald in late
issue has this to say of the p.
f. O. chapter organized in
Quincy by Mrs. Dora Hallock
of Chapter H. of this city.
Note was made yesterday of
the organization in this city of
a chapter OF the p. E. o. socie.
ty, and the election OF the first
set Of officers. A member
furnishes this information con.
ce"ning the society and what 1t
aims to be 1t is printed for
the information it may contain,
including the meaning Of the
three initials:
The p e. O. Sisterhood
was organized in 1869 and is to.
day the largest secret organiza.
ton of women, independent of
a higher organization of men.
1t is not for any vain or frivo
louS purpose that We make use
of the principle OF secrecy. The
secret work of our order creates
Il family feeling, insures unity
aud throws Il charm Of mystery
around our beloved siSterhood
The foundation prIucip e S
faith, love, purity. justice and
truth, have been magnetic in
their influence, attracting to
our ranks thousands of women.
TO do all we can to promote
each others interests, to care
for each other in trouble, to
sympathiHe IN affection, to con
sole il. grief, to seek growth in
knowledge and in mental cul
ture, and 20 obtain all possible
wisdom from nature, art, books,
study and society, and to radi
: ate all light possible, are
= among the objects and aims Of
: the p. E .. Sisterhood. While
! a "Pecuiiarly Exclusive Or
der yet we welcome those
whom we can receive as sis
? ters." The initiation fee is So
{ and includes the solid gold star
the emblem of the order.
e The annual supreme dues are
80 cents per capita. The loo
dues are determined by eacI
chapter.
In becoming d p. E. O., tn,
candidate is required to affirm
:, that she comes voluntarily
with a desire 20 assist the or
=, der all in her power, and tina
i, she has faith in God.
e Proposed members should b
h congenial, should be wome
!. possessed of strength of charaI
% ter, women who can and wi
tx keep a secret.
NJ, 49,. =. nl;.r;Lln A.. 80,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-01-23

w. G. VanGlahn Was bust
nr~s'visitor in the Gem City the
latter part of last week.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-01-23

The bank at Fulton. Mo-.
went into the hands Of the
Secy. Of State Saturday. It's
cashier p. S. Adams started for
St. Louis Monday with 81, 500
aud could not be found.
Jesse Hymer and family. re.
turned from Denver. Colo, Sat.
urday. They grew homesick
for Grand Old Missouri, the
Empire state of the union and
returned to it. Welcome home.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-01-23

G.. L Sans. 1of Simpson,
Kan, was in the city Friday
enroute to Philadelphia to visit
relatives and old friends.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-01-23

Stock of General Merchan.
disc invoicing about $4,000 90 to
exchange for good nnincumber-
ed farm. DAVENPORT q LEAR.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-01-23

Earl Reid was a business
visitor in Macon Monday. He
has secured a position at his
trade in Trenton Mo. He will
go there. Ia about two weeks.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-01-23
BANNER TELEPHONE CO.

Try our lines for all points in
Monroe county. Reasonable
Rates.
5. L. POLLARD. Manage
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-01-23
AGNES MCNEIL, d. o

Graduate of American school of OSteopath,
Kirksville. Mo. Diseases both acute and
chronic are treated Consultation free
Office Main St Proctor Building.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-01-23

j. l.. Nelson of the County
Line was ~ the city yesterday
for tine first time since Move m
Der. While here he made tile
printers heart glad.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-02-09
A FEDERAL ELECTION LAW.

HearinGa Are Now in Progress Before
the Housa Commi6es.
washington, February s.-The hin sun.
ported by a numbor of Southern republican
representatives proposing strong Fe5craI
e'e''ion law against intimidation, ballot
box frauds, etc, was considered TODAY NV
tne mouse committee on election Of pre,l.
cent ana vice president, Messrs. Bartboldt
lMoA ana Gibson ,renn), wao nave sss,st,
Ca "a Training ~" proposed bill. were hoard
~ nv 'SsrHt OF toe election Irregularities
- -, tAeF states aud elsewhere la thN Sonth
~ 6gHt{ etkp'alled the alleged partlsanshiD
~ erection boards as made 10 by Tho GOV
ethors' and also cited recent denistons ~
tne courts watch showed they contenda6
!hat ne 1udlcial branch took 4 rather Ian,
ient view OF ballot box irreculsrifiNs
Mr Glhson ssid Il was had enopTh %
IehE tne lrenchise 20 the negro. INF SSbsS
the WHi,e man also was denied tbe froni
Use me situation became intolerabie Tbis
o.eW g spirited reioluder from RSprcselt1s
Nv SUBWAY ~ ~ who maintained tbat
ulbck ana white alike were entitled ~ NC
teCruon IN exercising the franchise.
day. next Ihurs'
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-02-09
4E2
AMERICANS IN MEXICO.

Their Ideas and institutions Are GAMMA
Favor in the Nejghborng Republic.
Washington, February s.-Amerlcnn
Ideas ana institutions viii pervade Mexico
to q greater extent each year. according TO
an eSract from the annual report Of Con.
sul General Barlow at Mexico city. which
was made public by the state department.
today
Americans are going to Mexico In in.
creeSed numbers every year and the total
lWmber now IA about 1000 TbSv ara
universally treated with the greatest conr.
'eS{ OFFICIALLY and personally.
MI harlow reports statistics for the
year ended Iane so last and they SHOW n
Very, unsa lstaetcry years business Tor
Mexico. The Imports Increased nearly Il
Per 'ehl ana there was an actual decrTnse
40 exports amounting to nearly Sl4MAlUO
but from the standpoint OK the American
tAe hE0reS are most satisfactory. Wbie
nc imports from the United states show
ga q large Increase over AIIO&UtO tboss
,lona Almost every other country exporting
70 Mexico, excepting Germany. showed y
urge decline MIR. BARLOW SAYS that Init-
ca states firms viii ana Ii useless TO trv
70 tfan5aci business IN Mexico rs rapiiiy
az 10 ne United states. American COM
nefclA houses desiring to build ~ tr9de
~ MsE;co' hs says, should make Laste
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-02-09
ARRESTED FOR pERJUaY.

President OF the ST. Louis Car Coo,ps,,,
Made a Prisoner on a Bench Warrsnt''
r. Louis February s.-Gcores J. Kn.
pu9en' president OF Tao ST. Louis car
company was arrested late this afternoon
on oeneh warrant isSped "a the instance
of the grand Jury. eharrlnr hl,, ..t., ','',s
jury: Mr.. K0hnsch rave bona In ~ Nm
q sovvV Tor MS appearance ln court Moo.
say 70 answer an Indictment whIrb II h
peEeyea ne grand tpIy has returned. rhe
~ ltS9tnute OF tae bench warrsnt against Mr
hepgseh while great surnriss to him
mao been expected BY SOME of those vrho
. haNe followed closely the proceeding. ~
fhiu'ges OF municipal corruption nj ,onren.
uon with the 81 Louis ami Suh1rban
street Railway compEny's frauchise sna
the Central Traction bill SOU
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-02-09
CAN HOLD TWO OFFICES.

Root Decides that an Army Officer Can
Hold Civil Position IN Philippires,
has rendered decision on an interesting
question raised by General Jhndec com
manding the military forces IN the Philip
pines. II appears that ln many Instances
In the establishment OF civil government
In the provinces. army o1trer, who have
been admiulsterinE semi civil functions
have been elected to office 10y the natives.
In relating these facts to the secretary OF
war General Ch1Tcc inquired n the gem
crRl statutes OF he United States pro-
positions IN the United Statcs, except IN
certain specified cases. will be applicable
to civil offices IN the Philippines under
existing conditions Secretary Root AEs
cahled General Chanee that the war Dc
partment does not consider the statute IN
question ms applying to such cases In tho
Philippines.