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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-13
The Bachelor Girl Reflects.
BY Minnie j. Reynolds.

ANaNhAS ~ 1SS hOluos
A surviving organism always
corresponds to its environment.
When woman has to be at the
office every morningat a certain
hour she learns to wind her
watch.
The heroine of every novel is
beautiful, and the hero chival.
rous-qualities about equally
common
1t is not as easy to make love
nicely as most men think.
There have been nice moon.
light and warm weather during
the month OF July; alleviating
circumstances to the poor bach
elor girl who can't get away for
the Summer, but has a roof and
men friends for her evening
consolation.
Persons truly skilled and
fastidious in love find the pre-.
liminary stages of the gam e
most exquisitely interesting. To
watch the thing grow, expand.
develop, to compare it with
other experiences at a similia r
point, is one Of the fascinati ons
of life.
When you have learned to &C.
cept men as they are and not as
youthink they should be, there
is really a great deal of ON.
fort and interest to be gotten
out of them.
The bachelor girl puts up
with jnst as much deviltry from |
men as any other woman; but |
there is species she doesn have |
to stand-the masculine bore. |
The most tichle woman is per.
haps the one who knows best |
what love might, could, and
should be.
Inferior animals must always
survive by reason of superior
management. That is the only
reason woman is still on earth.
A woman minister out in Kal.
amazoo got a bill through the
Legislature to abolish unpleas.
ant slaughter houses in her
town. The housekeeping in.
stincts OF women will crop out
no matter what profession they
go.into. Imagine a minister do
ing anything so practical!
A wise guy said that bache
lor girl was one who thought
she could get married if she
wanted to, while and old maid
was one who knew she couldn't.
He erred in his philosophy. A
bachelor girl is an old maid
who contrives to get enough
out of existence so that every
one knows she wouldn't have to
marry either tor a home or n
interest in life.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-13
Revelations

Yesterday my sister Annie
Had Teller here to dine;
All the time we was a eatin'
She was actin awful fine.
Took her fork between her fin.
gers,
Just as dainty as you please;
slipped her coffee jest that pref.
ty--
Had her napkin crost her
knees.
Wisht she'd act that careful al.
ways,
Stead of hunchin' in her
chair
Elbows stuck up on the table,
Jes' as if she didn't care.
Dick Wood.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-13

Some fellows are always tax.
lag exceptions to what the
newspapers have to say of them
says the Charlton Courier. AS
matter. of fact the man who
gets mad at what the newspa.
pers says in the way of news
and about him is generally jus t
the man who should return
thanks three times d day for
the things the newspapers
know about him and don't print
There is not one man in ten
that the newspaper man could
not print some things that he
does not want the world to
know. The idea is to be thank.
full for what the newspaper man
knows and does not tell.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-13
Brother Dickey's Philosophy.

Folks is all de time agertatin'
de race problem; but de biggest
race problem ter me is ter keep
two miles ahead er de sheriff.
Dis ole country is so great dat
even de slickest erde politicians
can't keep it fun goin ter
glory.
Folks what always growlin
at de worl' lose sight err de fact
dat dey is ez much responsible
ter it's condition\ ez snybod v
else. Atlanta Consultation.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-13

Inc famous easy washer, Map lie
City Soap, works perfectly in hard
water.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-13

Rudolph was in Monroe coun
ty last week and every indica.
ton points to a reasonable pre-.
sumption that he is for Folk
Paris Mercury.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-13

When you want 4 physic that is
mild and gentle, easy to take and GER
tain to act, always use Chamberlain S
Stomach and Liver Tablets. For
sale by All Dealers.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-13

Tink' Tooley, of Macon City,
came down Thursday for Wis
II with relatives and friends.
The Jasper news., 1903-06-18
Zion Clippings.

Myrtle Frazier of Maple Grove vicinity
spent the last week with Ollie johnson,
visiting friends
Miss Emma Koener and Mr. Ock Schell
attended Uhildrrns' Day exercises at
Grace church Sunday evening.
A large crowd attended Children S day
exercises at Zion Sunday evening. A
very interesting prrgram entitled The
Arch of Pron Use" Was well rendered by
the school. Rev Palmer delivered an
address on."Why we observe Children q
Day." which was very instructive.
Golda Palmer and Mia Follmer took
dinner with Miss Ethel Earl Sunday.
A number Of Zion young.people atten-
ded the ice cream supper at Liberty
Wednesday evening aud reported a
pleasant time.
The Jasper news., 1903-06-18
A Surprise Party.

There was u surprise party given to
Miss Libbie Keltnor, Saturday efening
June l3. Some Of her friends met at
the home Of her parents, Mr. aud Mrs.
s. A. Keltner on east Seventh street at
Carthage where good supply Of ice
cream strawberries ard cake were serv-
ed. The surprise was in honor of Miss
Libbie's 18th birthday. The most at
tcactive scene OF the evening was when
Rcv. Toomay 10 an appropriate speech
presented the $50 watch which her par
eats had given for being good obedi-
ent girl until she was ls. The follow
ing were among those preseni;-Rev
aud Mrs. Toomay, Mr.. and Mrs. Abbott
Mrs, Davis Hill, Misses Lillian Gould,
Sarah .Lenhard, Inez Mason, Hattie
bennett, Emma Abbott, Messers Frep
ard Erwin Gyzart.
From A FREINp.
The Jasper news., 1903-06-18
SCHOOL AND CHURCH.

The law library of the University
of Michigan lacks but S73 volumes of
having 10000 books on its shelves.
Stephen NJ. Griswold, bank presi-
dent, ex-state senator and church.
man, will soon complete 50 years az
an usher in Plymouth church, Brook
lyn.
Columbia university has nearly 200
more students enrolled this year than
last, the final total for the year be-
ing considerably more than 5000.
Jewish parents in the East end,
states Lord Reny, set an example to
Christians in all parts of London by
the way in which they insist ON the
punctual and regular attendance of
their children at the board schools.
The archbishop of Canterbury, now
in his eighty-iirst year, has been maxi
ing his annual tour through his prov
lice, delivering three or four speeches
day and otherwise showing remark
able mental and physical agility for
one of his years.
President q. Stanley Hall of Clark
university, has been studying the al
most total absence of insanity among
negroes. lie believes it is because,
being new to civilization, the race has
not run through so many different
and crucial experiences as the white
race.
In five years the number of pa
tients registered in the university
hospital, University of Michigan, has
increased nearly GOO. During the
year ending June 30. 1898, there were
LIS patients registered, and during
the year ending June 80, 1902, there
were 2,3O7 registered. In the same
time the average number registered
/ increased from 81 30 to ll2.5.
A unique mems club has recently
been organized at La Grange, Ore.
which will without doubt be produc-
tive of great amount of good. One
! Of the members OF the club has do
/ mated piece of ground which each
member agrees to help to cultivate.
! A days work is counted as being
worth $3.50. Those who find that
they are not able TO fulfill the pledge
OF so many days work upon the
farm, pay some one else to take their
place. The profits of this venture
are to be devoted to the Lords work
in various directions. In addition to
this, there are to be club meetings.
with addresses from men on various
helpful topics.
The Jasper news., 1903-06-18
Lynnland Notes.

There will bc an ice cream social at
the school house, Saturday evening, for
the benefit Of the Sabbath school. Every
one come and spend u pleasant evening.
Several from our neighbornood at
tended the convention at Rose Bank
Sunday.
Mr.. aud Mrs Roberts and Oscar, Nab
el and Beulah Gather spent Sunday
with Mrs. |. Y, Byors. Ice cream was
served during the evening,
Jake Byers and wife weIo the guests
of Mr.. aud Mrs. Miller Sunday after
noon.
Homer Robetrs and wife spent Sun
day visiting frieuds in jasper.
Misses Julia Milton, Mabel and Oscar
Gather ate supper with Mrs. Press Rob
erts Saturday evening an attended the
Band concert.
Most Of the farmers are cut,iu e
wheat.
Mr. Wescottis giving his house a
coat OF paint.
Mrs. Elliott spout Monday aud Tues
day with her parents.
Mr. b. Cline ate dinner with Nr. By
'ers Tuesday.
Jake Wine and wife spent Wednesday
at Mr.. S. Wines in Jasper.
FAM Milton is staying with Mrs.
Lewis.
LUX Milton aud family took dinner
with Mrs. Pace aud Miss Fletcher Sun
day. Mrs Miltun's health is SLOW ly i'm
proving.
The Jasper news., 1903-06-18
THE SCHOOL QUESTION.
A Lamar Paper Discusses Dixie
Districts Troubles.

The Lamar Democrat discusses Dixie
School districts difficulty 10 regard to
school childr, q and says:
"The Carthage Democrat prints an in
teryiew With W. u. Lewis, "a wealthy
farmer, who lives CO Moth Fork, in
which 1t is made manifest and clesr that
the race problem in the Dixie school
district no. 9 is getting to be quite seri-
Gus one There are only twenty
enumerated in the district aud as result
the supply Of state moneys received Is
insufficient TO run ask month school.
The farmer says they are trying 10 i'm
port some large families into the district
in order to swell their enumeration list.
"Of course this would probably be the
quickest method of enlarging the mum.
ber OF school children in the Dixie
school district, provided it was practi.
cal way. But before large families could
bo imported, somo sort Of provisions
would necessarily have to be made for
them; may be some Of the excellent peo-
pie OF North Fork would have to move
out in order for the imported families to
h I'VE housrs. This they would not want
To do, for they would be adverse to going
into community in which children
were prolific, and as a sort Of sympathy
seems TO exist among those who have no
children, il would be difficult to effect q
reform on these lines. Indeed, the race
problem is serious one, and the good
people of North Fork, especially of the
Dixie school district, are now confronted
with 1t"
The Jasper news., 1903-06-18
Millet, MiIlet, Millet,
Big German Millet Seed
at Webb Bros.
startling Evldsnss.

Fresh testimony in great quaptity is
constantly coming in, declaring Dr..
Kings New Discovery for Consumption
coughs aud colds TO be unequal,d. a
recent expression from N. }. McFarlane
Beunerville, Va, serves as example. lie
writes; 81 had Bronchitis for 3 years aud
doctored all the time without being be-
netited. Then / began takiog Dr..
Kings New Discovery, and few bottles
wholly cured me-" Equally effective in
curing all Lung and Throat troubles,
consumption, Pneumonia end Grip.
Guaranteed by Webb Bros. Trial bottle
free, regular sizes 5oe, aud sl.oo,
The Jasper news., 1903-06-18
COLUMN
Conducted by the W. Q. 7. U.


Matthew Z, 20. "1he rain descended,
and the floods came and the winds blew.
So it has happened again aud the papers
are full of descriptions Of wrecked
homes and hungry children and loss OF
life and its a strong plea for aud forci.
bie object lesson Of the safety Uf hu-
mauity. The mayors of our stricken
cities during the foods ordered all the
saloons closed and for ten days prob BIZ
ton prohibited in Kansas City. A plea
comes from Kansas City, Kan, for the
mayor to continue the order. The reas-
un given for closing was that men wou!u
spend their money in saloons that was
needed by their families.
This is always the case whether in
time OF floods oridrouth or famine, the
drunkard's home is always desulatt, aud
il took thunder and rain and foods to
awaken the public to the fact that the
saloon robbed the home. We greivr
over the loss the flood has caused and
its right we should but let US also
gfieve over our homes made desolate by
the liquor traffic.
We are not TO blame for the floods but
we are to blame for the drunkard 5
graves, for criminals made 50 10y whisk
ey. For ill-born humanity for the
suffering and dcsolation caused by
our black curse and we'll have to answer
for this share in the "Race-suicide".
NJ. S. M.
The Jasper news., 1903-06-18
Dewey.

Miss Glascock aud James and Messr
Brown Of Carthage spent Sunday with
Mable Jones.
MIR. Alliscn's little daughter was visit
ing Mrs. Jones.
Mrs. Gsddis' daughter from Webb
spent the week with her.
Mr.. and Ms Forbes aud MIR. and Mrs
Tom Flowers OF Carthage were out Sun
day.
Frank Deering OF Joplin is home on
short visit.
Miss Dresback from Kansas City is
home visiting
Grandmothsr Greenwood is at present
boarding at Muma's.
Mr. Balm had runaway but no seri-
ous damage doue, In driving a team q
m1.es past Dewey the bits broke and he
could not control them 50 they ran u
couple Of miles aud turned in at MIR
Johnsuns.
The little bridge across Dey Fork is
much missed ty the community. a
couple from Carthage we q fishing 90
the north side when their horse made up
his mind he'd go home. lie broke loose
aud crossed the stream and his owner
had 10 20 after him by crossing on Mr..
q lddis' horse.
A complai Vt of petty thieving is made
in the neighborhood. Small quantities Of
cyrn are being taken also chickens are
missing.
Little Herbert Hart from joplin is
visiting his great grandma Mrs. Gof.
Mr. Cline has his elevator at Cary town
done and 10 care OF James Golf.
Vernon and Howard Matthews are
expected homo this week. Mail is
received from there now. The danger is
over aud all is well at Manhattan.
The Jasper news., 1903-06-18
WANTED.

We would like TO ask, through the
columns Of your paper, IL there is any
person who has used Green's August
Flower for the cure OF Indigestion,
Dyspepsia, aud Liver Troubles that has
DOT scen cured-aud we also mean their
results, such as sour stomach, fermenta-
tion OF food, habitual costiveness, nerv-
Gus dyspepsia, headaches, despondent
feelings, sleeplessnoss-in fact, any trou-
bic connecIed with the stomach or liverf
This medicioe has been sold for many
years in all civilized countries, and We
wish TO correspond witn you one OF our
books free Of cost. II you never tried
August Flower, try % cent bottle first,
We have never known Of its failing. II
so, something moro serious is the matter
with you. The % cent size has Just beeo
introduced this year. Regular size 70
cents. St Webb Bros,
The Jasper news., 1903-06-18
Mrs. DR.. Mcdavran.

Face and XRay specialist, superfiu
Gus hair, birth marks, moles, pimples
aud all facial blemishes permananently
removed by electricity. Special atten-
tion given to X Ray pictures. Best
Office outfit OF electrical instruments in
Southwest Mo, come in aud see them.
Consultation free. Odice west side
square Lamar, Mo. Hours 10 TO or
others by appointment, 4O-l
The Jasper news., 1903-06-18
Our Specials.

Lace Curtains, Trunks, Window
Shades, Carpets, Wall Paper, and Fur
niture, lots Of it.. Iron beds, Wood beds
and Special Inducements on Special or
ders at the South Side, Brick Front
Store. Always fair dealings.
ID. w. TEErER.
The Jasper news., 1903-06-18
A PUBLIC Meeting.

A public meeting will be held at the
Merhodist church Friday evening june
% at O'Clock. Tue following program
will he rendered.
Song.
Prayer Rev. o. z. Palmer.
Report from W. &. L. U. Mrs. Mat
thews.
Chorus Children.
Recitation -GoldiI Palmer.
Northumberland Tillman.
Song
Recitation, Kathryne Dray.
Recitation Rufus Sheets.
Ten minute talk MIR. Matthews.
song
RecitatioH Mrs. Lee.
Address Rev. jones.
Solo-Miss Niua bray.
Paper--Mrs. Tiilman.
Solo-Charlie Spencer.
Song Union
The Jasper news., 1903-06-18
Morning Session


follows:
Morning Session
lo:0O-Opening Song.
Devotional exercises, led by Rev.
Johuson,
Welcome address by G. L. Morris
Response by Robert Shepard.
Song, by Keuoma Union $. s.
l0:30--'H How to get the young men in
terested in the s. S. and hold
them" Bro. Fesslcr, Usher,
Discussion.
Song, by the Mt. Carmel s. s.
lO:J0-Childrrn' Hour, Doris Valley,
+ rest Grove and Boston s. $.
Instrumental Solo, by NJ iss Mable
Ilotrmeister.
Song, by Blue Star $ s.
l1:20-"How may We get the young peo-
plr interested in the study of
Gods Wordy" Rev Lee.
Discussion.
ll;50 Appointment Of Committees.
Song, by Convention.
1900 Basket Dinner,
Afternoon Session.
100 Song, by Convention.
Devotional exercises, by Rev. Lee.
Song, by Kenoma NJ. +. s. S.
l;20 "Rcligious fitness Of u Sunday
School Teacher" Sister Berry.
Discussion.
Solo.
Song, by Doris Valley s. s.
200" stop the Leakage" A. NJ. Berry.
Discussion.
Song, by Forest Grove s. s.
2:40-"What use should be made of
Lesson Helps in Bible School
Work." Mr.. Dimmick.
Discussion.
Solo.
3:l0-"How can We secure good Teach
ersy" Mrs, Evans.
Discussion.
Report OF Committees.
Song, by Convention. Dismissal.
Come everyone with good word for
the Sunday School, and well filled bas-
kets.
L. A. SHREVE, President.
j. A. STILL, Secretary.
r. f.. WHEELER, Music Director.
MISS MATTE RINGER, Organist,
The Jasper news., 1903-06-18
Removal Notice.

| wish to inform my patrons that
have moved my place OF residence from
North First street TO the former
Schoolcraft residence at the corner OF
Main and Belle streets.
The Jasper news., 1903-06-18
Dressmaking.

Ruth Bedell will do Dressmaking and
General Sewing at her home one mile
east Of Jasper. 26--S
The Jasper news., 1903-06-18

You feel mean, cross, ugly down in the
mouth, nothing goes right. Bad liver.
Better take Rocky Mount ain Tea, Drives
away the blues. 35 cents. e. /. Lauder
baugh Drug co.
The Jasper news., 1903-06-18

Rev. Bertha Bowers will preach at
~. Morlah church Sunday night,
June2l. A collection will be taken for
the advancement OF the work.
The Jasper news., 1903-06-18
Gard Of Thanks.

The post desire to extend thanks
to the Methodist people for use OF their
church on Decoration day. Also to Bro
Ferguson for his very touching AID
appropriate address in behalf OF the old
so 'diers. Signed 10y Com Of q A r PosT.
The Jasper news., 1903-06-18
Notice.

All endebted to the TalimAn Flour
and Feed store are requested To call and
settle by cash or note before July l, 1903.
37,tf IL. l.. TALLMAS..
Monarch shirts at McCaslin
& Houck's; also a nice line of
medium priced shirts from soc
to $I.25.
The Jasper news., 1903-06-18
AT MT. CARMEL.
Richiand Township Sunday Schools
TO Meet There on the 2ztb.

20 Meet There on the 27tb.
The Goth semi-annna convention If
the Richland Township Sunday School
Association will be held at the Mt Car
mel church, eight miles northeast OF
Jasper, Sunday, June 9th. 1t will be
an all day affair and the program is as
follows:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-09
PRIVATE PENSION BILLS.
The House Engaged in Its Usual FRI
day Work

When the House met today Mr.. Hull
Qowa) chairman of the committee on mill
tary affairs, reported the military appro-
priation bill and gave notice that he would
call it up OF Monday.
The speaker laid before the House the
resignation of Mr. Lanham CTexas) from
the Judiciary committee and announced the
appointment of Mr.. Henry (TeXas) to fill
the vacancy.
This being Friday the House then went
into committee of the whole to consider
private pension bills.
While discussing of the bills Mr..
Russell (TeXasl made vigorous protest
against the haste and general lack of de-
liberation with which private pension bills
were passed. Since the civil war, he satd
about 1000 private bills had been passed,
over one-tenth Of them during the first ses-
sion of this Congress. He thought the PEN
sion bureau should be allowed to administer
the pension laws. and that favoritism by
Congress should cease.
In reply to Mr.. Russell. Mr.. Lacey Qowa)
called attention to the fact that the cases
before Congress were cases in which the
general pension laws could not give relief.
The fact that only 10000 bills had passed
in forty years he thought sufficient proof
of the care and discrimination which had
been exercised by Congress-,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-09
NO ACTION TAKEN.
Hearing in Case of Mccall, Nominated
for New Orleans Collector.


The Senate committee on commerce re-
sumed its hearing today in the case Of
Henry Mccall, nominated.to be collector Of
the port of New Orleans, on charges that
Mr.. Mccall was derelict in handling the
funds of the estate Of a colored woman,
Sukey Jackson. The meeting was held
with closed DOORS there being present SEN
ators Frye chairman; Nelson, Hanna, De-
pew, Perkins. Berry, Turner and Mallory.
Mr.. Simeon Belden, former attorney gen
eral for the state Of Louisiana, appeared in
behalf Of the regular republicans of Louis
lana, Mr.. Mccall being q representative OF
the lilly whites" Mr.. Belden made very
strong argument against the confirmation
of Mr.. Mccall by the Senate. He addressed
the committee in explanation Of the laws OF
Louisiana relative to the duty Of Mr.. Nc
Call as administrator of the estate Of Sukey
Jackson, who was declared to be an i'm
beetle when he at the time became curator
of her estate and before the will under
which he acted was made. Mr. Belden
spoke in relation to the validity of his
will as the instrument of an tmbecile and
upon Mr.. McCalIs claim that he admin
fstered the estate, but did not probate -he
will. Mr.. Belden claimed that if the record
Of the court in Louisiana were true hat
under the law of Louisiana Mr.. Mccall
was guilty of criminal offense, and while
he did not charge Mr.. Mccall with SO
being he left the committee, it Is under
stoon. to judge from the law and the
record of the case as to its merits. He
stated to the committee. it is said, that IT
was for them to Judge whether man who
had acted as the court records showed was
the case with Mr.. Mccall was the proper
person to be the collector Of the port OF
New Orleans.
At the conclusion Of the hearing, during
which, 1t is said, that Mr. Belden spoke
with great earnestness, the committee re
mained in session for some time, hut took
no action on either the Mccall or any other
matter before the committee. The regular
meeting of the committee will be held next
Thursday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-09
SEEKING vINDICATIoN.
Ex-Director General Rathbone Wants
Congressional Investigation.

Estes G. Rathbone, whe was director gen.
eral Of posts Of Cuba, is in Washington.
stopping at the Raleigh Mr.. Rathbone is
in Washington for the purpose Of getting
congressional action upon his request for
an investigation of the postal affairs of
Cuba.
To representative Of The Star this
morning Mr.. Rathbone said:
II am in Washington for the purpose Of
doing my utmost to hurry an investigation
by Congress of my conduct while director
general Of posts of Cuba. All am seeking
is a vndication, and / am working to have
Congress, through an Investigating commit
tee, go over the affairs OF the island during
my connection with tho postal service there
and give to the woktdsfhe truth.
mo, do not careSfo discuss the merits
Of the Gaze. 1t afwzya excites me when l
think Of the wrongs which have suffered.
If those people wa1csWHre $50 RnHious In the
first place to carrgrSona an investigation
which was largely e, Parte would only join
me now IN having the-fight Of truth turned
on by a congressional committee there
would be no trouble ahoutsths investigation.
AS an American citizen / think l have
right to demand an Investigation, and l
hope Congress will act sO6n.