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The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1903-11-19
Administrators Notice.

Notice is hereby given that letters OF nd
ministrution were granted to the under.
signed by the Probate Court of st. Fran.
co.'s county, Missouri, dated september l6,
1905, on the estate OF
MARY A kINzER. Deceased.
All persons having claims against said es.
tate are required to exhibit them to the ad !.
ministrator for allowance within one year
from the date OF said letters, or they
may ba precluded from any benefit OF said
estate: and n moi exhibited for allowance
within two years from the date OF said LET
tiers, they will he forever barred.
A. y. GOING, Admin Istrntsr.
october ], 1903.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-12
The Usual Way.

A Man had a Piece of News.
A Reporter heard of it.
The Reporter called on the
Man.
And asked him about the
News.
The Man PLAYED Balloon wi tn
the Reporter.
He swelled no,iceably and
said:
"You Fellows never get any.
thing right So [ won't tell
you"
The Reporter did not get an
CRY.
He knew the Man was Fool.
He had seen Them before.
He knew the real Facts could
be had from no one else.
Yet the Reporter did the very
Best he could to get at the
Truth.
And published the Story as
he got it.
Then the. Man who had re
fused to give the Facts arose
early and bought a Paper to
see if the Facts were distor ted.
They were.
And he said:
Il told you So
Query: With whom should
the Public yearn to get even?
The Reporter, who did his best,
or the arrogant Fool, who de
liberately refused to help him
st. Louis World.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-12
Shaver. TurnbOugh.

A ripple of excitement and
curiosity passed over the city
at noon Thursday when the re
port, Mart 1. Ely was married
to widow this morning.
1t proved to be fake for Mr..
Ely didn't do a thing, but,
phone for the parscn for the
other Teller.
The contracting parties were
Art Shaver and Miss Lavenia
Turnbough who were married
that morning at ten o'clock al
the home of the brides parents
in the Little Kingdom. Rev. 1,
w. Read officiated Lfor the hap
py couple and gave them the
start i n the new lane of life.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-12
MUD MUD.
Bad Roads, In Places impossible. Have
They Put You In IlumOr To
Work F or Good Roads and
To Help Build En-?

Since the snow banks melted
the wagon makers of this city
have been kept busy making
new single and double trees.
Why? Because the frost went
out of the dirt roads aud the
water in.S
The combination made the
dirt roads knee deep in mud in
some place and bly, deep in
others Inafact a lmost impas.
sable for a man on horse back
and wholly so for loaded
team.
What was the result? A dead
loss to farmers. Why? The
stock market has been taking a
tumble to itself and stock could
not be marketed. And then
there are hundreds of thous-
ands of bushels of corn to be
sold and gotten out of the way
before spring work is crowding
the farmer for time and labor.
The men who sell cattle,
hogs or sheep knows what a
decline means to him, espec.
tally so, if the stock fed has
been bought at good prices as is
the case with many.
Now what are you going to
do about it? The Arkansas
man could not patch his root
because it was raining and
didn't when the sun shone be,
cause it didn't need it. Are
you uns going to be like weunsi
A tow headed Indifferent, hap
Ply go lucky.out fit, two power
ty stricken to do any thing but
count yall2r headed young uns
and cur dogs?
Bad reads means busted We
hlcles. strained, sore teams
soured tempers, light pocket
books and sheol generally.
Again we ask the interested
parties, are you going to lei
1908 slip into 1904 and leave
the roads so they may become
again as they have been foI
weeks?
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-12
Those Kansas Girls.

There is a shortage of school
ma ANS in Kansas; so much of a
shortage that one county su.
perintendent has advertised for
young women to take places in
the public schools.
The women teachers are said
to be "deserting the ranks" for
more lucrative employment. No
doubt they are doing what the
girls everywhere else are-and
we say it reverently, though
advisedly-that is, chasing hus'
bands.
This is the Datural business
of womankind, and womankind
takes to it just as naturally as
mankind does to making mon.
ey, or as Grover Cleveland does
to hunting dux.
Many a man will sit still and
allow himself to be buncoed or
lbulldozed by Fate, but not so
with gentle woman. That is why
the women of Kansas are out
hunting husbands, instead of
teaching school at the rate of
$18 or $50 a month. Any kind
of man makes at least that
much, they figure, and with the
inspiration of their sweet COM
partnership, to what heigh t OF
riches may he not aspire?
Half of the men on earth
would never get married or be
worth a cent, were it not for
the girls to urge them on. They
wouldn't have the nerve. What
made Caezar great? Why, Mrs
~Caezar, of course. The exam
pie of the Kansas girl is a good
one, though by no means new
P.D.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-12

FuTIndSeS tHe lUNd AIN 81 LUuiS'
Macon, Mo, March 5-The
Iowa and ST. Louis railroad has
been sold to the Burlington.
Mr.. A. L. Cooper, attorney for
the Iowa and 81. Louis, is in
Macon getting the title deeds
in shape for the transfer.
In the deal the property of
the Manufacturers Coal and
Coke company, consisting of
seven developed mines in Adair
county, goes to the Burling ton
road. The Iowa and st. Louis
road is completed from Center.
vile, Ia, to Novinger, Mo.
Eight locomotives are in opera
ton, and regular trains are run
ming daily between the points
mentioned.
Grading forces are now at
work south OF Novinger, and in
the rock cuts this side of Elm err,
Macon county. 1t is pretty
definitely known that the Bur.
lington will complete the road
as far as Macon, where con.
junction will be formed with it's
main line. The projected route
by way of Paris and st. Charles
to st. Louis will probably be
abandoned, as the Burlington
already has pretty direct line
from here to the metropolis.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-12
What the German Navy is For.

From the Springfield (Mass.l Re
publican.
The German navy, If directed
against any other navy in the
world, is directed against the
British, which can easily con-
troll the North sea. under pres
ent conditions, blockade every
German port aud absolutely de-
stroy the great German trans
atlantic commerce which has
grown up under the German
flag in the past 25 years.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-12

II brand of soap runs ralong
month after month, showing healthy
and permanent growth in the number
of friends won. it will be generally
admitted that it possesses unusual
merit. For fifteen yesro Maple City
Self-W ASKING Soap has been recog-
nized as the leading hard water soap
in the world.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-12
Hunnewell, Mo.

MONROE DEMOCRAT:
Last Thursday James Jewell
and family moved from their
old home to Marion. We
regret to lose them. Althoug b
an invalid, there never was
a more kindly or charitable
woman than Mrs. Jewell,
whose kindness was extend ed
to rich and poor. No beggar
ever left her door with hunger
unappeased, a neighbor never
asked a favor that was not
granted. Our best wishes go
with them. ~
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-12

Geo. T. Sidener has been
painting the inside wood work
and papering the T. F. Bottorff
residence Southeast of Rensse =
laer during the past week.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-12

Hannibal is having trouble
over the condition of its side.
walks. Some 20 notices in one
bunch have been, ignored by
property holders. That will
mean the city will repair or re,
build the walks and then fore S
property holders to pay all
expenses besides repairs.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-12

Chas. Elzea of Monroe town
ship was here Wednesday set
Ting with the court. He is one
of the most enthusiastic gravel
road men in the county and has
done much along that line forl
his section. Let us all catch
the fever.-Mercury.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-12

Charles M. Lasley is flying
high now days. He is the man
ager of the Equitable Life In.
suhance Co., for the territory
between Hannibal and Kansas
City.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-12

Uncle John Blue Settle paid
the DEMOCRAT an appreciated
call Thursday. There isn't an
island in the seas nor a town on
earth that he cannot now put
his fingers on, for he now has
one of those maps.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-12

Melvin Hayden has returned
from Kirksville and accepted a
position in the ]. ]. Rogers de-
partment store. Mr.. Hayden
has many friends in and south
of the city where he was rails,
ed.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-12

Rob Ray Crjgler and Arch
Ball have gone to San Francis.
CO, Cal. AS soon as they get
Strengthened out there. their
wives will follow them. Posi-.
bly, the ladies have already
started to join their hus-
bands.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-12
A Thought for the Day.

So teach us to number our
days that we may apply our
hearts unto wisdom.
Psalm 90, -.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-12

j. F. Renshaw and Rufe
Christian, of Warren, were
business visitor in the city,
Thursday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-12

I am trying to run the Record
to suit myself. l firmly believe
in God, the angels, hell and
Democracy as laid down in the
Bible. l believe one good
preacher is worth more to the
peace of a community than a
regiment of constables; on the
other hand, l believe that one
bad preacher can raise more
hell in community than 30
polecats and summer pop
camp meeting l believe the
man who subscribes for a paper
and reads it three years and
seven months and then tells the
postmaster to stop it without
paying for it is a liar and a
horse thief, Those who do not
believe as l do have a right to
believe as they please. -Ster-
ling County Texas Record.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-12

Before Jim Smith, of Indian
Creek, had that long spell of
sickness, he came to town about
once in ten days. now its about
three times a week. No telling
what those bright eyes are
watching.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-12

B. H. West has moved from
the william Hawker farm to
the city. He expects to make
a livelihood teaming.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-12

George Mefford, a one time
Monroeite, but now Bluff
City contractor, was & business
visitor in the city Friday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-12

Hummer, of Rails County
Record fame and of Hatch Outs
the most noted of the press
correspondents of the Little
Kingdom, tertaiued us for an
hour Friday afternoon.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-12
A Thought for the Day.

A life of pleasure even makes
the strongest man frivolous at
last. BULWER.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-12

G. H. Davis, claim agent TOR
the Burlington r. r. was a bus,
mess visitor in the city Friday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-12

Hon. w. T. Ragland was a
professional visitor in Stouts.
vile Friday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-12

DR., Geo. l., Turner was a
professional visitor in Ely,
Thursday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-12
We Give Them Away.

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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-12

John w. Cox and better half
spent a portion of last week
with Shelbina relatives.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-12

It. Webb, of Lathrope, Mo.
has been the guest of his friend
w. L. Bond.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-12

The hanging of Jesse Johnson
the murderer of McRae at Rens.
selaer, was a big paying invest.
meut for Rails County tax pay.
ers. The negroes will now pay
any kind of fine III preference
to going to Jail. They believe
that Jesse's ghost walks the
cells every night from ~ to
o'clock.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-12
Hawkins. ASbury,

AT the residence. of the brides
uncle, L. j. Vandiver, in Can.
ton, Wednesday evening, Marc
4th, 1903, by DR.. d. Il. DUNCAN,
Mr.. H. A. SubIett Hubbard
Hawkins) of Canton, and Miss
Bessie Asbury, of Mon roe City,
Mo.
The interesting ceremony that
linked for life this worthy pair
was witnessed only by the i'm -
mediate relatives. Little Nell
Millspaugh acted as flower girl.
Shortly after the ceremony the
Eappy couple lett on the 6:54
train for Chicago. and were
greeted at the depot by a host
of their young friends with
warm salutations and an abund
ance of rice. After Il weeks
visit in the city by the lake
they will return to Canton to
make this their home. The
groom is the travelling repre-.
sentative of SELF Bros. Shoe
house, and is a genial and enter.
prising young man while the
bride is young lady of many
amiable traits. Both were rails
ed in Canton aud both are pop,
ular in their circle OF friends
May their life's journey be
smooth, peaceful and prosper
Gus and their days be long and
happy.-Canton Press.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-12
BURLINGTON
BUYS A ROAD.

Purchases Tie Iowa And ST. Louis.
The Washington times., 1903-04-29
STRIKES MAY COME
ON FIRST DAY OF MAY
Not Great Deal of Labor Trouble Apprehended
in Washington.

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The Washington times., 1903-04-29
HOWARD UNIVERSITY
GRADUATE EXERCISES
Degrees to Be Conferred Tuesday
Evening Next.

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The Washington times., 1903-04-29

May Day Is nearly upon us, and, as
usual. this year il viii be productive OF
turbulent times in capital and labor cir
cles- The work III almost all Industrial
establishments increases with the com
ing of spring and the worEIugman's toll
is necessarily heavier than during the
languid winter months. He knows he
has o work harder. and his employer is
making more money For thai reason
he believes he Is justified in asking for
a slight increase in his wages
On the LIST of April number OF de-
mands fell due" the workmen having
informed their employers earlier in the
year they would go out If their wa es
were not increased. April number
OF local workmen went out because their
unions were not recognized, and non-un-
ion men were employed to work beside
man who carried union membership
card in his pocket. Although the num-
beT may not have been large at the be
ginning Of April, it is understood on
May j d larger number viii refuse 10
tdhF lD LOUIS II sutu ut-lidAIS anu q
quests as they have made during the
earlier months Of the year are not ac-
ceded to. The workmen realize II the%
do not get their increases in May they
viii not be likely TO get them during
the summer. and viii consequently have
TO work for the same wages until fall
The labor question in Washington is not
a serious one at any time during the
year Strikes are not numerous. and
even when they are declared they are
of brief duration
Labor Troubles in Washington
May / is considered a great strike day
throughout the country. New York, Chi
cago. Pfttsburg. and several Of the New
England States are the hardest hit, but
yet Washington does not lag in the rear.
Throughout the winter numerous dis
putes and descriptions have taken place
between employers and employees. and it
is believed things viii be brought to a
head and matters settled May |
The electrical workers at the Navy
Yard. who recently went out because the
Government refused 10 grant them an in
crease of wages. are still ont. but the
strike viii probably be settled on strike
The Washington times., 1903-04-29
COAST SURVEY MAP OF
MAGNETIC VARIATIONS
Hundreds of Stations in Work of Commercial and
Scientific Value

mariner in a prolonged fog, when it is
impossible to make astronomical obser-
vations Nevertheless. such a chart
could never entirely supersede the as
t-onomtcaI observations. because Of the
impossibtlity OF making it entirely cor
rect and because most Of the vessels to-
day are made of steel OF contain a great
deal of metal. for which exact allow
ance can scarcely be made.
Resurvey of Old Boundaries.
In the case of a resuryey of old boun-
Diary lines q chart showing the magnetic
variations, which are large in different
Ioealifes-the compass pointing - de-
grees west of north in northern Maine
and as much east OF north on the north
ern Pacific coast-RouId be a great help.
Many OF the old boundaries were sur
veyed by means of d compass. and sur
veying by the present methods of astro-
nomicaI observations makes a great diff
ference in the lines.
The United States may be said to lead
the world in practical magnetic inyesti-
cations, though in the purely theoretical
work she is not in the same class with
France Several European countries.
however. have been thoroughly mapped.
England and Scotland have twice been
completely surveyed.
Heretofore magnetic observations
have been nearly all confined TO land.
and especially to the coast. But last
winter the Coast and Geodstic Survey
steamer Blake was fitted out with the
necessary instruments aud observations
were successfully made between Balti-
more aud Porto Rico. Should Congress
appropriate a sufficient sum for con
tinued observations at sea. the marine
chart can be made much more accurate.
Surveys on the Lakes.
The survey also carried on some in
teresting and valuable observations on
the ice in Mackinaw Strait last winter
It is hoped a comparison OF the results
with those obtained by inference from
surveys on the adjacent territory viii
show how accurate are the present ma
rine charts. The survey viii probably
continue similar observations on Lake
Superior next winter.
The Coast and Geodetic Survey has
established four magnetic observatories.
fitted out with instruments 10 detect the
slightest magnetic distur bauces. They
are located at Cheltenham. Md. Sitka.
Alaska Honolulu. and Baldwin. Kan
A fifth observatory is in progress OF
on an island near Porto
Rico
The Washington times., 1903-04-29
REBEW ORCHESTRA.

The second concert by the Rebew Or
chestEa, under the leadership of H ".
Weber was given last night in Odd Fell
lows Hall. This successful orgaaiza-
ton is composed of about fifty young
men and women.
The numbers given were Lila" BY
Harris; SanteImann's "sDebutante
Waltz" Wrightman,s Eleventh Ami
versaTy, Uncle Henry" By HopeweIl:
Won Suppe's Light Cavalry" Mendels-
sohn's caprice, Solitude, " and Meaeh-
ans american Patrol" other num-
bers were My Brethren, Let Us Pray
NJ. Z. Kahn: soprano solos. Tosu's Re
member Me- and Moore's When Love Is
Kind" Mrs, Charles J. Thurman. flute
duet, With orchestra accompaniment.
Jordan's opus 126. Henry g Hazard and
Clarence c. Church. which was one OF
the gems OF the evening; coHtraito solos.
Carl Bohms "Mein GIuck' and Greene's
sing Ne 60 sleep" Mrs. Margaret
Koontz Holland. accompanied by Miss
Mabel Raymond; cornet solo. Stein
hauser's culver Polka" Albert Lind
strom; Charles F. Weston. humorous
readings violin solo, Mozart's sonata ia
E minor. opus 30Z. E y. Hopewell. ac-
companied by Miss II. Agnes Clarke;
bass solo. selected. James H Cathen;
string quartet, DaEcla's Symphony No
3. Miss Emma Rosenbaum. Miss Nan u.
Dougherty, E. y. HopewelI. and \. IL
Eshelman. accompanied by Miss Florence
J. King, and piano solo. Lerman's "Old
Folks at Home, Miss King