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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-11-26
HE'D BEEN TO MARKET.
City Youngsters Idea of What a
Chicken Looked Like.

arthur was one of the little unfor-
tunate army of five-year-olds that
lives on Fifth avenue, where he has
everything to his hearts content ex-
cept mud pies and things a boys
heart really Graves. Not long ago one
of Arthurs uncles bought a country
seat on Long Island-barns, horses,
cows, chickens and other rural con-
veniences included. Recently Arthur
wGs allowed to visit the farm" and
to inspect the same at his leisure.
One of the first things he say was a
strange creature on two legs, with
wings and mania for scratching
gravel.
whats that thing?" he asked.
That's chicken" was explained.
"Oh, no." he said incredulously,
you can't fool me; that things got
feathers on it."-New York Times.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-11-26
The Wine Bath.

One of the lovely matrons often
seen at Sherry's in the afternoon has
at last given out the secret of her
complexion, which all other women,
whether jealous or not, call divine"
She whispered to a beVy of fair
friends. st is due altogether to
wine. Let us keep the secret among
us, or all compilations will be as good
as ours" But drink wine and my
complexion is horrid," pouted one.
Drink it?" exclaimed the beauty.
How on earth, my dear, can you
expect to drink wine and have a
complexion" "You have just said
that yours is due to wine" "Ah, but
l did not say that l drink the stuff; 1
battle in it." Sensation.-New York
Press.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-11-26
Clapper.

Faith BOarman and McKeong
have just closed very success
full mission at Indian Creek and
are conducting one in Stouts-
vile. Ltrge crowds attend
every evening and all seem
highly pleased with the lee
lures. Several non Catholics
were converted to the Catholic
church at Indian Creek.
Bob SimmS' little daughter,
Elsie, is quite Ill with pneumon.
ia.
]. y. Spalding's woodsaw
spent Monday and Tuesday in
Clapper and made a number of
housewives happy.
]. ]. Bick while killing hogs
Monday got his back hurt bad
ly. but is still able TO be around.
John S. Buchanan, our enter
prising druggist, is off this week
on a grand fox hunt. His cous
in. Charles Buchanan, take his
place here.
Miss Bette Buchanan, with d
number of Lakenan friends,
spent Sunday with her sister,
Mrs. Steve Seward.
A number of our young PEG.
pie expect to attend the Thanks
giving ball at Monroe City
Thursday night.
Our depot now has a new
roof.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-11-26
Equal to the Best

Those who were at the opera
house Tuesday evening were
treated to something great.
Certainly they were expecting
it, as the house was filed. San.
dusky's Monroe Monarch Min
strels furnished an entertain
ment much above the average.
1t was a clean show. The bows
had all received careful train
ing and each performed his part
we'll. They deserve much cred
it. Last night they performed
at Shelbiua.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-11-26

w S. Turner and H. e. Linn
have bought the Fl. B. Mudd
stock of harness and buggies
and under the firm name of w.
S. Turner and Co., will conduct
business at the old stand. The
members of the new firm are
well known to our people and
the DEMOCRAT bespeaks sue
cess for them.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-11-26
Argument Against Early Marriages.

do not" said the little man at the
club, "do not marry too young"
"And what do you call too young?"
inquired the young man to whom the
advice was so solemnly rendered.
81 married my wife," replied the lit
tie man. when she was but II. She
was a petite thing, and hadn't got her
growth. And now" the little man
paused to sigh, now she's two feet
taller than ami"
And he sighed again.-Cleveland
Plain Dealer
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-11-26

AT the regular commun lea
ton of Monroe City Lodge. No.
"a, A. F. & M, J. o. Gilsop
was raised 10 the sublime de-
gree of Master Mason. There
was a full attendance. After
adjournment all repaired to
Wilson's restaurant where they
enjoyed an excellent oyster sup
per.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-11-26
Grateful for Prosperltv.

While Lord Charles Beresford was
in New York he told of one of his ten
ants who conducted small under
takers establishment in Waterford.
One day he met her and asked how
the business was getting along.
Grand, me lord!" she exclaimed,
II now have the luckiest little hearse
you ever saw. Glory be to goodness
lit was never q day Idle since / zoe
IT,"
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-11-26
ONE CASE OF TRUE GRATITUDE
Heroic Act of Conrad Jordan Was A.
ways Remembered.

The death Of Conrad N. Jordan, once
United States treasurer, recalls to the
Washington Post an incident in his
life as a yourg man, when he jumped
off a New York ferry boat one icy
winter evening and saved an unknown
young woman, who had fallen over
board, from drowning, narrowly escap-
ing with his own life. This is fine, but
not without precedent, nor was young
Jor1an's refusal TO accept a gift OF
money from the young woman's par
ents. But what strikes US as a unique
feature of this fine story was the &C
ton of the father thereupon, for he
made it his practice till the end OF
his life once every year to hunt Mr.
Jordan up, call upon him and thank
him afresh for the service he had rem
dered him. That is a proof of unfor-
gotten gratitude which is well worthy
of going on record.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-11-26

Otis L, YAncey,of Hunnewell,
was here Tuesday to visit his
sisters ard families and to at.
tend the great minstrel show.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-11-26

Judge Hockaday died in ST..
Louis hospital Friday. He pre-
sided over the 9th district, re-
sided in Galloway County and
was an honorable, able jur.
list,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-11-26
Two Babies.

Bob Able is again supremacy
happy. 1t is over the arrival
of boy at his home.
The stork visited the home of
John Madden and left with him
a big boy. His first.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-11-26
Thanksgiving at Post Office.

Office hours at the post office
are as follows: Open from ~
m. to Up. m open from 6 p. m.
to Z p. m.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-11-26

Ray G. Vasey arrived Jester
day from Jacksonville, ILL.,, to
spend thanksgiving with a
special friend.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-11-26

Sam McCulloch, of Oklahoma,
has seen enough of Oklahoma
and returned to Missouri.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-11-26

The fire laddies were called
out about $50 Saturday even
ing. G. S. RobertsSaw's wood
house was burned.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-11-26

Mrs. j. A. Hickman, r. A.
Kirby and wife aud Miss Libbie
Hickman spent Sunday in
Stoutsville with friends.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-11-26

MIR. and Mrs. r. F. Heath,
of Hannibal, have been visiting
Monroe City friends.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-11-26

DR.. c. G. Hampton, the dentist
Phone 1874.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-11-26

Lost on or about Sept. 1 a
pocket book containing IS and
valuable papers. SIS reward
for same.-JAMES SMITH.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-11-26

Miss Anna Shy, o. McCune,
Pike county, is the guest of her
sister, Mrs. M. B. Garner.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-11-26

Mrs. Ellen Hays, of Hannibal,
spent part of the week with
friends in this city.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-11-26

Mrs. A. W. Ely was the guest
of relatives, near Perry, the
first of the week.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-11-26

We have many things for
which to be thankful today
and every other day we live.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-11-26

Frank Bowers, of Marion
County gave the DEMOCRAT an
appreciated call yesterday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-11-26
List of Letters.

LlSt u LeIteTS.
Remaining unclaimed in post.
Office, Monroe City, Mo-, on
Nov. 90, 1908.
Mrs. Harrison Byrd.
Sadie Cruler.
Mrs. John Estes.
Theo0F. Caring.
w. w. Gillian.
Mr.. j. J. Girton.
Mr.. Jack Lvra,
Miss Kate McMaham.
Erna Monroe.
Mrs. Maggie Neasenborn.
Mrs. W. A. Riddle (2)
Miss Maud Robinson.
To obtain any of these letters
persons must say advertised
J. P. PATTON, Postmaster.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-11-26

o. L. Crenshaw and H. w.
Elliott OF Louisiana, spent part
of the week with friehds here.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-11-26

Miss Ina McNinar is serious
ly ill.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-11-26

It's hard ter keep him quiet,
wen de evenin'shadders cree p
En- you tell him bout de suga r
plums en- say he'll git heap!
He wakeful ez a Waterman wen
dey rockin' him ter sleep
Dreamin' en- dreamin' err de
Christmas!
Atlanta Constitution.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-11-26

Russell L Yancey, of near
Hunnewell. visited relatives
and did some trading here II
day.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-11-26
Dreaming Of Christmas.
l.

It's hard ter keep him quiet
wen you tuck him up in bed !
He a-hearin' err de reindeer des
a-runnin' on de shed; ,..,,, +,
En- restless on dat piller is his
lii curly head ...
Oreamin' en- dreamin' err de
Christmas!
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-11-26

Our depot now has a new
roof.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-02-12

remember that time is factor
money This an opportunity merchandis for M tn
your merchants nave wholesale
lively t starts at ~" a. m FRIDAY FEBRl ETH and to M con-
gay 10 ga!
on Iuesday FEB :ith at $50 and concerned viii them
OF stock
he Bell Shoe and Clothing Co. formerly
aeon'' wash no" at No. IL HERON ST. ABERDEEN
A. ".
T. :
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-02-12
THE "SQUEALER.'

The term "squealer" is not pleasing
one, nor is the person indicated by it
one to excite admiration pertinently
saws the Tacoma Ledger: He is one who
engages in gambling, and when he loses
seeks the law to get back the money lie
lost. ii he wins it is not CT record that
he has ever been controlled by an inn
pulse to make restitution. Therefore it
is impossible to regard him as reiormer,
subject to lofty principles. Without de-
filming the moral status of the gambler
who is proprietor OF a game, it is plain
that this status is exactly the same as
the man who plays the game. OF course,
there must be understood the fact that
the player has not reen lured by trick
or device, but that his act has been vo'-
untary, and that he has not been cheat
ed.
Any man who CANDLES knows when
he goes against a game run by another
that the percentage is not in his own
favor. He stands greater chance of
losing than OF winning. and ii he is will
ing to take the chance, nobody thinks
more OF him when he whines about the
result. Ii is idle for him to say that he
is actuated by principle when he seeks
to get his money back, for the man op.
posed on principle to gambling shows it
bv refraining from indulgence. When a
loss arouses conscience that by win
ming would have been soothed ami elate,
the conscience is not the genuine article.
Senator Rands has introduced bill
providing that the money recovered from
a gambler by legal action, and represent
ing the sum lost by the plaintiff, can at
the discretion OF the court be turned
over to the school fund. Upon the merits
OF this measure there is no occasion tor
passing hasty judgment. Perhaps there
are members of the legislature not UNI
familiar with the matter involved, and
doubtless the members will be able to
..l L.
ever. such law would be the end of the
"squealer. He would disappear. He
squeals for the sake OF dividends, and
not for the protection OF the public
Sluelch the possibility OF dividends, and
he would soueal no more. The school
fund is not especially close to h s heart
Tacoma Ledger.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-02-12
CONCISELY STATED.

The collection OF bad debt in South
America is getting to be considerable OF
mix up. Just what Great Britain,
Germany and Italy will finally agree to
is a problem and it is just as much a
problem to determine whether or not
the middle one of the trio Las designs on
fracturing the Monroe Doctrine. How.
ever, il the United States is to maintain
the position taken by Mr.. Monroe, we
might as we'll come out tiat-footed at
once and either bring the meter to a
head or stop the trouble. While we are
not going around with a chip on our
shoulder, we are pretty good mixers
when it comes to scrap, and If we are
obliged to settle the doctrine that no
foreign power shall acquire territory on
the western continent in that manner it
might as we'll come now. However, y e
are OF the opinion that an exhibition OF
willingness on our Part would be sufi-
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-02-12
ERRONEOUS HISTORIAN.

Ii James Ford Rhodes writes hi:tory
with no more regard for its verities than
he displays in some parts of his magazine
article on "The Presidential Office" in
the February Scribnsr, history from his
pen, however interesting, needs to be
read with extreme caution. His reitera.
ton OF the fiction about Jackson's having
introduced the spoils system, may be
passed over, perhaps, as of little or no
importance: but his comment upon
President Cleveland's armed invasion OF
the state Of Illinois, in Altgeld's day as
governor, cannot be go lightly ignored
''In the railroad riots OF 1894 Cleve.
land, under the advice OF his able attor-
ney general. made a precedent in the
way OF intel ference for the supremacy OF
law and the maintenance OF order. The
governor of Illinois would not preserve
order, and the president determined
that at all hazards rio Gus acts must be
supp, essed and law must resume its
sway. In ordering United sta'es troops
to the scene OF the disturbance without
an application Of the legislature or gov
ernor OF Illinois he accomplished fresh
extension OF executive power without an
infraction OF the constitution.
The constitutional observation here is
SELF contra dctorv: and the history, be-
sides being erroneous, is not taken from
the best available sources.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-02-12
DUTY TO WHO?

Renublics are necessarily governed by
nartles. The minority party may not
be running the government, but Is al
WAYS to he relied upon, as balance
wheel. to chtc}, the majority when oc'
casion offers.
1t is automatic in political econ mics
that no government can he better than
the average OF the governed. 1t Is
o. ,uallv axioma,ic-in theory-that the
elected officials owe t"eir duty to the
WHOLE people. Any other construction
would place the office holder in worse
light than the HERALD believes he will
be willing to be placed.
1t is also a matter OF fact. amongst
truthful people, that a party platform
means what it says; otherwise 1t be
comes a mere bait for ignorant votes.
No party can afford to permit the latter
INTERPRETATION. 1t would be ruinous,
vet we have the Cosmopolis Enterprise
(than whose, no louder howlings for
PARTY and platform were heard in these
woods last ialll emits the following,
which-and that is the trouble OF it is
quoted approvingly by the DAILY Ank-
env:
"This talk about the duty OF the pre-
sent republican legislature to live up to
party pledge in regard to a railroad
commission is mostly rot.
There YOU are The unblushing effron-
terv OF such declaration should bring n
blush of shame to the cheek OF every
voter whose mind possesses a glim-
mering OF the requisites OF patriot.
ism. That it should emanate from the
Enterprise we are inclined to attribute
to the illness OF Editor PATHS on, and Is,
perhaps. excusable, while its endorse
ment bv The Ankeny is but in line with
the "people be damned, we've got the
money!" policy OF the illustious senator
from Walla Walla, whom that paper re.
presents.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-02-12
MR.. DELIVERS DUTY.

The Manchester Ga. Press, republi.
can paper says "The spectacle of so
new man in the United States senate
as Mr.. Dolliver rising to his feet and
scolding, actually berating, the members
Of that body, many of whom were in
public life at the time when the junior
Iowa senator wore pantalettes, for the
failure to adopt treaties OF the utmost
significance to the business interests Of
the country, some think for good and
some for iii, must have been one OF in
spiration to the men of real influence in
the senate chamber Commenting
upon this, the Sioux City Journal, ar
other republican paper, asks "What :
Dolliver there for, any way" The edi-
tor OF the Manchester Press doubtless
understands what Deliver is there for.
He is there to draw his pay. In the
opinion OF certain republican leaders
Dolliver should be content with the
privilege OF drawing his pay and OF vot.
ing for such measures as the highly pro-
tected interests OF the east demand. II
was, indeed, little short OF disgraceful
for man chosen to represent, in the
United States senate, the little state Of
Iowa to refuse to follow the bidding OF a
/ man chosen to represent the big state OF
Rhode Island.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-02-12
PREPARE THE CALL.

1t is reported that Mr.. Roosevelt
threatens to call an extra session unless
the pledges OF the republican party to
the people in the last election are full.
filled by the enactment OF rigid anti
trust law. The president may as we'll
prepare his call. There is no disposition
on the part OF republican ccngressmen
to Interfere with the captains OF in.
dustry." William I. Curtis, correspon-
dent for the Chicago Record Herald,
says II repeat what have aid several
times, that there is not the slightest
probability OF the passage OF any new
legislation to restrict or regulate the
trust sunless i: De an appropriation of
money and the authority to appoint
special attorneys to conduct prosecu-
tions under the present law" Mr..
Curtis need not imagine that he has
sprung a surprise on his readers. 1t has
very generally been understood that
there is not the slightest probability OF
the passage by the republican congress
OF any legislation that will provide the
people with relief from the exactions OF
tho fruvfS
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-02-12
ley Lumbcrman

The pension Office receives many in
teresting letters. Not the least interest
ing OF these letters was one written by II
widow and as related by the New York
Herald was in these words: "As mar
ried three soldiers, don't see how you
can git out of holding that l am the
widow of at least one OF them. l done
my duty to one and all of them, and
laid them out side by side, as you see by
visiting the sometry at Oak Hill, where
they lay at rest under their names and
dates, with one poem covering all; 80
Lord, who maketh man to live For but a
feeting dayton have it in Your power
to give AS well as take away"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-02-12
AN ELECTRIC ROAD.

The city council, in passing the fran
chise of the Grays Harbor Light &
Power Co. last evening, and its approval
bv Mayor West this morning, will meet
with general approval. The value of a
quick connection between Aberdeen and
Hoquam is appreciated in both cities !;
the numerous stages now running illus.
trate the possibilities OF profit.
That the Aberdeen Electric Co. should
have presented similar proposition to
the council, after the new company,
may be business on the part OF that con-
Germ. But, past events do not justify a
belief that this city will rot be benefited
by gentle rivalry in tie matter OF cleo
trical service. To paraphrase the Sun,
we should like to see council committee
on job printing and electricity chasing
around the p hitting offices and lightning
factories getting figures on 500 letter
heads and 5000 volts, on gilt edge rain
bows.
Seriously, it appears that the new
company, having &C auired all the rights
OF the hot air concern that proceeded it,
is in position to build the needed road,
and the terms of its franchise requiring
the building OF one mile OF road within
three months OF forfeit $2,50o.-as well
as other good features in the ordinance,
seem to make it a good proposition for
bot. Aberdeen and Hoquiam.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-02-12
THE PROPER PERSON"

!. Pierpont Morgan recently testified
in New York city concerning the sale OF
the Louisville & Nashville railroad to
the Atlantic coast line. Mr.. Morgan
testified that he paid John W. Gates a
profit OF $ 800 600 on Gates Louisville
< Nashville stock. Mr.. Morgan explain
el that he did this because he did not
consider Mr. Gates a ''proper person to
control the property: and Mr.. Morgan
added tc.at this liberal payment was also
because OF a personal interest OF my own
in the maintenance OF the general bust.
ness situation throughout the country"
The American people must feel relieved
by knowledge OF the TACT that they have
in Mr.. Morgan watchiul guardian OF
public interests, one who will see that
business concerns are in the hands OF
"proper persons.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-02-12

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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-02-12

GENTLY effectual We cannot undertake
to support every little country on this
side of the Atlantic in its refusal to meet
its just obligations, but ii we guarantee
that they shall not be absorbed by the
nations OF Europe, we ought also under
take the task of spanking them when
they need correction. Mississippi Val
ley Lumbcrman.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-02-12

In his message to congress Mr.. Roose-
welt had considerable to say concerning
tariff commission. The Dallas Tex
News makes an interesting point on this
line when it says: 1T goes without
saying that q non-partisan commission
is not going to be appointed by any par.
tisan who is willing to tolerate the pre-
sent method Of holding the consumer up.
Even ii non.partisan committee could
be raised its work would be merely al.
visory and would be promptly rejected
by a partisan congress or a partisan
president ii it did not line up with party
policy and promises. The tariff question
must be settled at last by congress
with the approval OF the president"
The News is correct. The republicans
will find it difficult to take the tariff
question out OF politics.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-02-12

The New York Com mercial Adver.
tiser, a republican paper, referring to
the notion entertained in some quarters
that the suspension OF the tariff on coal
must rend the bonds of protection, says:
"These ardent souls will do we'll to put
some restraint on their fancies. Sus-
pending the tariff for set period is a
very different matter from repeating the
duty and it lie going pretty far to suppose
that the leaders OF the majority in con-
gress however anxious they may have
been to do gracious thing, would not
know exactly what they were abou:.'
1t is going ''pretty" far to suppose that
republican leaders really intend to pro.
vide the people with relief from trust
impositions.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-02-12

continuing for 10 days only positively
Following we quote few RUS prices: W u sue