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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-29

Mrs. Jennie Cooper left Sat.
urdaY morning for Ethe Future
Great to spend several days
with relatives,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-29

For Sale-A first. class mich
COW and calf, will sell cheap
for cash. CARL r. SMITH. 5Ot
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-29

Mr.. and Mrs. G Fleming, of
Brooktield, arrived Monday for
a visit with the homefolk.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-29

Miss Fannie Finks came in
from Elsberry Monday to visit
the homefoIks and now
is all smiles.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-29

For nice summer trousers,
Werner The Tailor.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-29

Have your clothes made by
Werner The Tailor and spend
your money at home.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-29

Melvin Nolen has bought 106
head of sheep from Marvin Kin.
caid.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-29

Werner The Tailor will
m axe your clothes to fit See
him.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-29

James Christian made bust.
ness trip to the Bluff City Sat.
urday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-29

Dan S. Sharp of Emden was
a business visitor in the city
Saturday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-29

Misses Virgie Bristow and
Pearl Bohrer were in Paris part
Of the week.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-29

Mrs. j. j. Brown was in Han.
nibdl on shopping expedition
Friday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-29

0, M. VanLandingham of
near Warren brought in a bunch
OF lambs and his clip of 81
fleece, Monday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-29

Orders are taken by Werner
The Tailor, if you must have
that kind of work.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-29

Lamar Wood spent Sunday
with the homefolk near Lent
ner.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-29

For a right nice spring and
summer suit see Werner The
Tailor.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-29

Horace Kent was a business
visitor in the Bluff City, Fri.
day.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-29

Fresh, pure drugs carefully
compounded at. j FITZPAT
RICK'S.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-29

r. A. Ogle, of st. Louis.
spent Sunday in the city with
the homefolk.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-29

Quite crowd of young men
went to Hannibal Sunday, to
see the Bloomer Girls try to
play ball.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-29

Good cheap sewing machines
still on hand as well as Heat
ing Stoves.
r. MANNING WALKER.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-29

James Boulware, of Perry,
spent Sunday in the city with
his parents Mr.. and Mrs. Stark
Boulware.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-29

A. S. Garner and family of
the Bluff City spent Sunday in
this city with the homefolks.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-29

The latest and most chic
things in wall paper at. j.
FITZPATRICK'S.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-29

Mrs. j. B. Baxter and Miss
Effie of Huntington were shop.
ping in the city Monday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-29

Werner The Tailor is The
place to get your clothes maas
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-29

John Hollandsworth had some
wool, only % feeces but they
averaged 10 pounds.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-29

Butter and eggs bring y VI the
most money when taken to
SHARP & DONLEY
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-29

j. G. the three.year. old son of
DIR. and Mrs. H, B. Purl, of
Kirksville died Sunday after.
noon. The doctor and BIS gwde
were formerly OF this CITY ana
their friends will be Sorry 10
learn of their loss. 80
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-29

j. j. Rogers bought the Bow
les wool at Emerson. There
was $500 pounds of it.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-29

John Bush of Hannibal spent
the first of sthe week with his
sister, Mrs. S. Baynum in this
city.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-29

Claude Henderson came up
from Palmyra Saturday to
spend Sunday with ma and -
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-29

w. B. Brown came over from
Perry Friday to visit his sou, j.
J. Brown.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-29

j. L. Nelson is a shouting
Methodist but he says the big
rains are just the thing.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-29

Uncle ALT Scymore spent the
first of the week in Palmyra
with his brother.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-29

Percy Jones. Of st Louis is
spending the week in the city
with the homefolks.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-29

Fancy line of novelties in
toilet goods at. J. FITzPAT.
RICK'S.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-29

Fresh and Smoked meats o.
all kinds at Balzer & Dirigo's
They also want your poultry
hides. etc. They pay the top
NO ch prices.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-29

Miss Davie j. Ebey is the
guest of Mrs. w. S. Jones at
Paris.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-29

After spending several weeks
in the city and vicinity with
relatives, Mrs. Rose McAllister
returned TO her home IN Quincy
Monday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-29

The Bell Taepho@ Co.,
long disfS%s--hssgsasedShHess
of slie HHabSsSmeNMoihs inNthe.
Proctor building for five years.
The room is being fittedppAo
1T will be first class in every
'IssRsSes SSGAes MAs ssstS sets
tied in their new quarters some
time this week.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-29

Miss Davie j. Ebey is the
guest of Mrs. w. S. Jones at
Paris.
Fancy line of novelties in
toilet goods at. j. FITzPAT.
KICKS.
j. L. Nelson is a shouting
Methodist but he says the big
rains are just the thing.
John Hollandsworth had some
wool, only % fieeces but they
averaged 10 pounds.
A. s. Garner and family of
the Bluff City spent Sunday in
this city with the homefolks.
Claude Henderson came up
from Palmyra Saturday to
spend Sunday with ma and -
Good cheap sewing machines
still on hand as we'll as Heat
ing Stoves.
h. MANNING WALKER.
John Bush of Hannibal spent
the first of .the week with his
sister, Mrs. S. Baynum in this
city.
James Boulware, of Perry,
spent Sunday in the city with
his parents Mr.. and Mrs. Stark
Boulware.
Quite a crowd of young men
went to Hannibal Sunday, to
see the Bloomer Girls try to
play ball
o. M. VanLandingham of
near Warren brought in bunch
of lambs and his clip of 81
fleece, Monday.
Orders are taken by Werner
The Tailor, if you must have
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1902-11-26

Washington, Nov 21-The Com
munity Christian of the Universal
Brotherhood at Crownstand. AS
sinaboia, Canada, has sought a
home in this country, but have
been officially notified that the
community cannot settle on gov
ernment domain. The community
represented by Ivan Ponomaref
and others, forwarded a letter to
the president, asking for a refuge
in the United States. The letter
was referred to the department Of
the interior. Assistant Commits
siouer Richards of the general
land ofiee has forwarded reply
announcing that they cannot To-
cate upon the public lands of the
United States. Mr. Richards says:
"The public lands of the United
States are disposed of only to citi-
zens of the United States or those
who declare their intention to be-
come such citizens
In. his letter the Duokhbor leader
asked that his followers should
mot be forced to obey human or
dinances or be asked to become
subjects OF any one except the
good God"
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1902-11-26

sical education, to return to Amer
lea. She inquired of me recently
If I thought she would make an ex-
eellent professional. She has taken
lessons Of nae every Teusday since
October 10. Last Tuesday I recei-
we'd a note from her saying she was
suffering FROM indisposition. I did
uot know anything of her private
life"
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1902-11-26

Forest Grove Nov. 21.-H t
Buxton has sold his farm of 14O
acres, IS miles north of this place,
to Henry Hannah for $3650. Mr.
Hanna profit from 10 acres of hops
was saffcent to bny the farm.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1902-11-26

Iowa City, Ia, Nov. 22.-The
worst class scrap in the history of
the State University ragged all pight.
Several students were injured,
property loss approximating 500
resulted and the local police were
routed.
The fight started at the freshman
dance in the Imperial Hotel din
ing-room when sophomore threwa
skunk through the window. Others
bombarded the hotel with eggs,
broke much plate glass and demol-
ished costly bric-a- brac. The
freshmen retaliated and sangui-
nary struggle commenced. Police
men dubbed ] Fl King and w M
Kaller, medical students inhicting
severe wounds, when other medical
students assaulted and routed the
officers. Numerous revolver shots
were fired, but none is believed to
have taken effect. Although sev-
eral students were hurt their Injuries
consisted simply of contusions.
Dean Curran has ordered an inves.
tigation.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1902-11-26

New London, Conn, Nov 21-
John Leonard of Groton, an en-
ploye of ship building fcompany
has been speared by a 10 foot stick
OF wood that few from a circular
saw. The lance like missil.
struck him in the throat, passed
entirely through his neck and Is
inches of the wood projected be.
hind his ear. Companions sawed
off greater part Of the wood, and
Leonard walked to building in
the yard. Physicians found thai
the stick had passed between the
muscles and the important vessel;
Of the throat and neck. It is I'M
possible to withdraw it without
danger of killing Leonard. Ali
the muscles on one side of the neck
had to be cut and the spear was
removed from the side. Leonard
will probably recover.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1902-11-26

Savannah, Ga. Gypsy, the big
elephant belonging to circus nd
which injured its keeper in Winter
quarters in Chicago several years
ago went crazy six miles from VAL
dosta today, and killed her keeper
James O'Rouke. The circus train
had been in a wreck early in the
day when several of the animal
cars were wrecked and two or three
horses killed. Gypsy was in a high
ly nervous state when the train fin.
ally pulled out for Valdosta, the
next show point Six miles out
from that town, Gypsy became so
noisy and restless that she was
tied and the train stopped to try to
quiet her. Immediately the mad
brute attacked the man and crushed
his life out against the side of the
car. O'Rouke for some reason did
not close the door of the car after
him, SO after killing her keeper
Gypsy escaped to the woods. The
big beast was shot a number of
times before she succumbed to
rifle bullets in the brain.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1902-11-26
Thanksgiving
Good Things

that you can't do without. Tur-
key may be King, but we have
other luxuries that press His Ma.
jesty very closely. We have the
best mince meat, raisins, currants,
fruits, and everything needed for a
delightful Thanksgiving feast.
P. NJ. ZIEROLF.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-08-22
PRESIDENT WILL ASSIST.
Governor Wells win Also Take Part
In Olympian Games,

Chicago, Aug. 2l,--The states Of the
United States, Prest Roosevelt and
government officials will cooperate and
participate in the production OF the
International Olympian games Of 1904,
All foreign countries will be represent
cd. France has promised 10 send its
army cadets, and has asked for the
games In 1908. This much Is indicated
IN letters from governors Of IA state
and commanders OF national guards
throughout the country In reply to in
vitations which were sent out 10 days
ago from the general offices In this city,
and from cables just received from
Paris and Berlin. The following ex-
tract shows the attitude of the ma
tional executive toward the games:
"Genuemen: earnestly wish you
success In your undertaking. While |
regret the United States cannot official
ly take charge Of or be responsible for
the games, | shall do all In my power
TO contribute to their success, and it
will give me pleasure to open them and
to send TO them bodies Of United states
troops and sailors to take part In the
contests in which representatives OF
the armies ana navies OF all nations
are expected 10 enter. | hope these
exercises viii include feats OF horse
manship and craftsmanship, as well as
tests Of endurance and strength under
service conditions.
with good wishes for your success.
am, faithfully yours.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT.'
Letters giving assurances of hearty
cooperation were received from the
chief executives OF IA states, including
Gov Wells of Utah, Orman Of Colo
RADIO, Richards Of Wyoming and Otero
of New Mexico.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-08-22
q - ..
TAUGHT HIN TWO NEW WORDS

United States Senator Kittredge Of
South Dakota takes pride IN his ability
to resist the wlles OF newspaper repor-
ters. Long ago Senator Hanna re-
marked this trait Of the taclturn Dako-
Ia statesman and frequently took de-
light In sending newspaper men 10 in
terview him.
on one OF these occasions a metropol-
llan reporter, after plying Senator Kit
uedge with questions to which he re-
celved only crisp answers Of yes" or
No finally asked.
What's The largest city In South
Dakota?'
Sioux Falls" came the unexpected
reply
AT once the reporter wa liked 10 Sena-
tor Hanna, who was sitting near by.
and remarked
I've got a good beat on all the other
boys"
'How's that" inquired Mr. Hanna,
in undisgulsed surprise
Why answered the reporter, after
working for half an hour trying TO
teach that South Dakota mummy to
talk I've actually added the words
Sioux Falls to his vocabulary" Phil
adelphia Post,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-08-22
THE SPIT DOG.

The antiquary patted his little bow
legged dog on the head, BE glad" he
said TO IL, that you didn't live hum
bred years ago. my lad. for you would
then. perhaps. have been a spit dog.
The eyes Of the animal took on an in
curing look "a spit dog?" they seemed
to say. What is a spit dog?"
Thereupon the anuquary resumed;
In olden times men roasted, instead
OF having baked meat They put II on
a spit over the fire, and the real
flames. not a dry oven heat. got at 1t.
IL was excellent, cooked In that way.
II excelled the socalled roas, meat Of
today as a broIled steak excels fried
one.
But" and here the antiquary
slghed-"the meat had 10 be kept re-
yolvlng on the spit, or otherwise II
would be chaTed and to rcyolve 1t was
a monotonous and painful task. This
task tired the arms, besmoked the
eyes aud snped the hands Of the cook.
And hence a certain breed OF little. bow
legged dogs-your breed, my lad-was
trained to turn the spit. Truly, il was
hard Ia train the first OF these dogs;
ii took dogs life. almost. but the
descendants OF the original spit turn
srs learned the task more speedily and,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-08-22
MAJOR DELMAR WINS.
scoops Massachusetts, stake in
Three Straight Heats az Readvillc.

Readville, Mass, Aug. 2l.-The
Massachusetts, stake race for 2;ll
elias trotters, the biggest prize Of
grand circuit week at the Readville
track, proved to be a commonplace at
lair this afternoon. though Major Del
mar won In three straight heats. Be-
fore the race the wiseacres were pick
Ing The Roman to win, purely on his
made a miserable showing, seldom
having speed enough to get ahead of
the second platoon.
Major Delmars victory, after the
money had been won, looked simple
one, considering that he took the 2;13
trot at Detroit and the 2:l6 trot in
Cleveland and against fields that did
not make him reach his top speed. The
state record OF 2:0S was safe today,
but with close finishes 1t might have
ben equaled, IL not broken. The abb
sence OF keen racing made the event
fall fiat to everyone who had not taken
The Roman'at TO J. Major Delmar
Is owned by George Nandyke OF Bos-
ton The Wheeling. CIV. W. mare,
Lady Thlsbee, took second money and
The southern mare, Dulce Cor, third.
summary:
2,2l class trotting, three in FIVE purse
N,OOO-Kwanon won three straight
heats in 2:12h, 2;19h. 2:l3is. Norcol,
Anna Held, Rustic, Roam Wilkes, Mil
ton, The Questor, Surprise, Betsy Ross
and Kamares also started.
The Massachusetts 2.;l2 class trot-
ting, tire in five, purse $1,000 Major
Delmar won three straight heats In
:OS1s, 2'0Sal, 200. Lady Thisbee, Dulce
Cor, Edna Cook. Hawthorne, Poindex-
ter, The Roman. Charley Nc, fdolat,
Belle Kuser Easter, Miss Whiting, Dan
7, Attire l.. Ruth NJ and Leola also
started.
2:O6 class pacing, two in three, purse
N,5Oo--Dariel won two straight heats
in 2;06A Charley Matt, You Bet. Riley
B and Fred 5. Wedgewood also
started.
Foals OF 1899, two in three, purse
GOOO-ChescO won the third and fourth
heats in. 2.l9h. 22OH, Roma won the
second heat in 2lSis Baroness Pow
ell won the first heat IN 2;lGN. Tom
Phair Kyrillic, Kentucky Wilkes and
Baron Wilkes, Jr., also started.
2.2l class trotting, rlree In five, purse
N50O-Wilton Boy won three straight
heats in 2:l4&, 2;l3A,, 2:l4A. Mary
Joe William Tell. Klttie Wilkes. Ka-
trlnka G, Trilby Simmons and Guy
Fortune also started.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-08-22
PLAN TO SAVE CLUB.
Said that Old Knickerbockcr Ath-
letic Organization Going to Pieces.

New York Aug. 90 Members of the
well known Knickerbocker Athletic
club have decided 20 take active steps
70 save the organization form going to
pieces and 10 that end have authorized
President G.. S. Whitson to name a
committee of ten TO confer as To the
plan Of action to be followed. The idea
pieyalllng now Is to change the club
rom a propretory one 20 a members
EXAMINATION,
This step Is a direct result Of a suit
begun by Adrian Iseln against John II.
Ballantyne and John u, Adams TO fore
close a mortgage OF 100000 on the
building occupied by the club. Hereto
ore the organization has been run hn-
aneially by Air. Ballantyne. and the de-
aslon OF the meeting practically
amounted TO a rejection OF Mr.. Ballan-
Vne's policy and a determination to
Proceed without his assistance IN the
future.
prominent member OF the club said
mat all the receipts had been turned
over to Mr.. Balantyne, and according
70 The way the affairs Of the organiga-
uoh were administered IL could be none
-. 'hoH u pTopileloIN tluo' Al lne
mSae Workings Of the club We're direct
by committees named by the mem
vers but In reality, the entire manage
menl rested on the financial authority
q hr Ballantyne,
Ever since It's formation the Knicker-
0eKer has had one trouble after anoh-
aud Its vlclsstudes have been many,
SIinnally II was the famous old Man.
nauan Athletic club. but dlssenslon
NV and lis place was taken by the
assua club. Its career was brief and
We came the Knlckerbocker. The new
n.s putt up a magnificent club and at
~, s ume the best athletes in the coun-
her among Its members. Harry
,v'lnsh came from Chicago n few
iSs ago to take the position OF ath.
#ue director OF the club
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-08-22
PRIZE WINNERS HERE.
Drill Team Which Won Sl,500 to Ex,
hibit Tonight.

The prize drill team Of the Pythians
viii give a fancy drill at Saltair this
evening that will undoubtedly prove a
drawing card. Victor Colo, 4. r. X p,
which took first prize at the recent
drll contest in San Francisco, arrived
from the coast this morning and were
welcomed by the Salt Lake knights.
There are 80 in the company which
captured the purse Of 81 800. They are
under the command of Capt II. a.
Nayor, while the battalion major is
Mai. Bell, who was a member OF Roose-
yelt's rough riders in Cuba, This morn
ing the visitors took a dip In the SAM
tarium and later took In the sights Of the
city This afternoon the train to Saltair
was boarded and the same drill which
won the prize in San Francisco viii be
given in the pavilion at $50, after
which an informal reception and dane
ing will be the features.
On Monday evening at Castle hail
there viii be n reception by all the
Pythians in the city, joining with Cal
anthe lodge, IN compliment 10 L. H.
Farnsworth. who was elected TO the
Office OF supreme master Of arms at the
recent supreme lodge session.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-08-22
LOCAL EVENTS.
BIKE RACES TONIGHT.
Events Scheduled Cor the Future
Another TMentY.fOur Hour NnCe.

The management Of the saucer track
announces there viii be races this even
ing, the principal event of which VIII
be a fiye.mile motor-paced race between
Heagren and Redman. The former Is to
be paced by George Maxwell's single
motor. There will also be half-mile
paced match race between Houseman
and Furman, best two out Of three, and
the professionals will have mile han
dicap. .
In the latter race, the pros will have
n new man to go against, N. c. Hopper
the young amateur from Chicago who
has shamshed a few records this sum
mer, has decided to enter the pr es-
sonal class. and win cast his lot
among the speed merchants this even
ing He Isl one of the most popular rid
ers on the track and viii doubtless give
the big guns something TO do.
Arrangements are being perfected for
"A hour race to begin on Labor day
A "a hour pace Is usually given at the
end Of the racing season. 1t is to be a
motor-paced affair and will be partici-
pated In by Chapman, Samuelson and
Hopper. ...
one week from tonight Chapman and
Samuelson win ride in 50-mile motor
paced matched race,