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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-03
AT ITEM TON
FARMERS

Why remain in the north
and stay in doors six months
in the year consuming what
you raise during the other six
months?
Go south where you can
work out doors every month in
the year and where you are
producing something the year
round II you are a stock
raiser you know your stock
is now "eating their heads of"
and besides have to be pro-
tected from the rigors of win
ter by expensive shelter.
Economical stock feeding re
quires the combination of both
fesh-forming and fat-forming
foods in certain proportion.
Alabama and Florida produce
in abundance the velvet bean
and cavassa, the first a flesh
producer, the latter a fat pro-
Queer, and they are the cheap
est and best fattening material
known to the world.
More money can be made
and with less labor. in general
farming, fruit and berry grow
ing and truck gardening along
our road in the south than in
any other section of the Union
If you are interested'and de-
sire further information on
the subject, address
G. A. PARK
ien'l Immigration & Industrial az
LOUISVILLE EVANSVILLE R.R
Louisville, Ky.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-03
GOOD LUCK'S VICTIM.
BY Barry Pain.

well now" said the philan-
thropist, when the criminal had
finished his tea, "let US see
what Can be done in your case.
You struck a policeman engag-
ed in the execution of his duty"
Il did" said the criminal,
with something rather near to
an air of self-satisfac tion. Il
struck him hard"
You are poor and in rags.
Yet your pronunciation of the
aspirate, yonr manner of TAX
ing tea, andseveral other points
about you. would seemed to
indicate that you were once in a
better position"
J. Il was"
And what brought you to
poverty? What maddened you
to crime? The answer is but
too obvious. Drink. o my
dear friend! o my poor broth.
err
lone moment" said the
criminal, rather emphasizing a
slight drawl; "you have be-
haved in a friendly way to me
in Offering hospitality, and 1
have shown equal friendliness
in accepting it. But when it
CONES to brother it seems to
me that you are Introducing a
family complication which is
-er-unnecessay. Now let me
put one question to you. You
assign, correctly enough, my
downfall to drink. To what
do you assign the drink? Why
did | take 10 it?"
Our natures are frail and
sinful. Even for the best of US
it is constant struggle with
the power Of evil. We can
but"
Eyes, yes" said the criminal
"all very true, 70 doubt. And,
while granting it, l may tell
you that l assign my downfall
to my natural generosity and tc
a quite exceptional stroke Of
good luck"
Il don't think" said the phil
anthrUplst plaintively, that
you should treat me in this way
and make fun of d well-meant
effort to help you on the"
"My dear sir" said the crimi
nal, accuse me ofanything elst
you like, but not an error o
taste. l speak IN all serious
ness, and 1 will prove it by tell
ing you my story. But let mt
first inquire if you are acquaint
ed with the American game
Of draw-poker, for the story
turns upon that"
The phllanthropist was quite
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-03
Letter 10 A, n. Green.
Monroe City, Mo


Dear Sir. You give full
weight Of good coal.
So do we-23l inches to a
gallon of paint that lasts twice
as long as old fashion painters
paint, lead and oil; and allow
our agent to sell it on this
guarantee:
"Ifyou have any fanlt to find
with this paint. either now in
putting it or, or hereafter in
the wear, tell your dealer
about it."
I'VE authorize him to do
what is right at our expense. +"
We know a dealer in coal,
who delivered his coal with a
public weigher's ticket 0ull
weight), invited complaints,
and actually exchanged the
coal when complaint was made.
He had half the business; a
dozen firms had the other half.
We are 149 years old, but not
too old to sell paint as that
dealer sold coal. We like to
pay damages-when there are
any.
Yours truly,
IN IU n-,,1- O. ~
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-03

In remote corner of the park
the criminal examined the pair
of sugar-tongs and the teaspoon
that he drew from his pocket.
Plated" he said to himself;
Il Was afraid so at the time"
Black and White.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-03
Monuments.

Before buying that monu.
ment for the grave of depart.
ed friend see Thomas 81 Shear
man. They will make the
price and you will be pleased
with their work.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-03
A St. Louis Worlds Fair Free
information Bureau

has been established at Union
Station, Moberly, Mo-. in
charge of Mr.. H. e. Watts,
where information will be cheer
fully furnished.
All letters of inquiry will be
given prompt attention.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-03

Gu IL gnu uCdt DuI uC was q
little ashamed of admitting it.
1T is part of my duty" he
said. Ito be acquainted with
the so calledsrules of these de.
plorable gambling games. My
knowledge is superficial. of
course, aud very much a matter
of hearsay."
That's all right" said the
criminal. Il wasn't asking'you
to play. In the days of my
prosperity l was in the habit of
playing poker every evening
at the club. 1 neel not say that
by the rules of the club poker
was most strictly forbidden; in
fact, we always called it Cali
fornia whist in consequence
The play was never outrageous,
but it was fairly high some
times. However, we could all
afford to lose, except one-a
mere boy. He was a nice boy
in many ways, but a fool. SO
far as the game went he was
not in our class. He ways in
sisted on playing, and he invari
ably lost
Naturally, if you're playing
too high for your means you get
nervous, and that means that
you get frightened out when
you ought to stay with it, and
you altogether override the
bluff yourself. At last" the
philanthropiSt added. so l am
informed"
Correct. Well, we were
playing one night, and pot of
about EGO was opeueI for a
sovereign, and the opening was
raised tWice-tbe last time it
was by the boy, and l could see
easily enough by his voice and
manner that he was very good.
/ had not hing that l could keep.
However, l had won more OF
the boys money than wanted,
and | thought l would help to
make the pot up for him. So I
didn't mind buying five cards
for three sovereigns and put my
money IN"
"You were dealing, of course,
being the last 10 speak?"
Quite so. The opener on my
left took two cards. The next
man had stepped out. The first
raiser also took two, the boy
stood pat, and l helped myself
to five. The opener bet, was
seen by the next man and rails
ed the limit by the hoy. l
picked up my cards as a matter
of form; had no expectation of
getting anything, and l had on
ly come in to lose. And there
in my hand was a straight
fush-the first and only time l
ever held one. Naturally, |
raised the limit again. The 9th
er two dropped out and the boy
and l went at it ding dong. l
didn't want his money. | I'M
plored him to see me aud stop
it,"
why didn't you see hun, if
you wanted it stopped?"
Il held a straight flush, and
| am poker player
the temptation was great, l
admit. "
Temptation? Why it was
an absolute necessity to play
that hand for everything there
was. The boy saw me at last,
when he stood to lose a couple
of hundred. He had four kings
and it was hard work for HIM
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-30
Mrs. AIdTiCh to Entertain
 In Com 1Iimenf 10 Miss Lanier.

Mrs. Truman Herbert Aldrich Jr, has issued invitations for Friday afternoon November G. when she will introduce her cousin, Miss Mary Lanier, at a tea, to which about one hundred and fifty of the married friends of Mrs. Aldrich have been invited The receiving hours will be from to 6 o'clock On the same even- ing from until II Mir. and Mrs. Adrich will entertain about one hundred and fifty of the unmarried set, invitations be- ing issued yesterday Their artistic house at Ill Thirteenth avenue, south, will be thrown open for the first time on this oc- casion Miss Lanier is one of the most attractive young women to enter society this winter. and owing to the prominence of her family and her own charming per sonality a great deal of social interest will center in her debut.
 Enclosed in the invitations Is the card of Miss Canister, who was the guest of Mrs. Aldrich last winter. Her father is a United States army officer and she is always the belle of the post
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Notes and Personals.

There will be an entertainment at the N. A. c. college at Owenton this evening at o'clock D. m. for the benefit of the Athletic club and the Woman's Home Mis- sion society. A cake will be given to the most popular young lady. A splendid pro- gramme will also be rendered. Miss Isabel Sylvester, after visiting friends in Boston and New York during the summer, returned home yesterday
 
 Mrs. George Blnn, Jr.. will entertain the Edgewood club this afternoon at 3 o'clock
 Mrs. F. w Wood president of the Ala bama Daughters of the Confederacy. will arrive Wednesday to be the guest of Mrs. J. A. Rountree during the reunion. Mrs. Wood will be en route to Charleston to attend the annual convention of United Daughters of the Confederacy
 
 Mrs. Lulu Lee Wood Francis has taken a house at the corner of Sixth avenue and Twentieth street and has postponed her departure for Washington for the pres ent.
 Mir. and Mrs. William Hardie have is- sued invitations for Tuesday evening, No vember 3, at o'clock, when they will n- troduce their daughter, Miss Grace Har- die.
 Mrs. c. c. Heidt Is visiting relatives in Texas.
  Miss Gregg will entertain informally at tea on Saturday in compliment to Miss Morris.
 MT Exum gave a box party yesterday at the Jefferson to see Miss Thurston. Mrs. F. G. Alexander will entertain the Quest club this afternoon.
 Mrs. George Ball Allen will return to St. Louis today.
 Mrs J. Richard Coleman will return to her home in Sheffield today.
 Miss Anna Green of Atlanta is visiting Miss Ballard at l105 North Twenty-fifth street.
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until the little stage door was reached. Not until then would she say goodbye.
 Among those who met Miss Thurston yesterday was one of Birmingham's brightest young school girls, who is an enthusiastic admirer of this charming &C., tress. A trivial incident that showed the adoration that every one feels toward Miss Thurston was illustrated when this young girl told her goodby. On the stage lay the rose that brought "Poly's' sweetheart back to her.
 Miss Thurstons young friend picked it up to keep forever"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-30
MIR. TAKAHIRA SURPRISED.
Gen. MacArthur's Telegram About ln-
 surqents News to Him.

Washington, October 29.-Mr. Takahira, the Japanese minister expressed great surprise at the statement in General MaeArthurs telegram of December 2S' 1900. published yesterday that evidence has been discovered of dealings between an lofficial of the Japanese consulate at Man. ila and the insurgent leader Trias
 This is the first intmation Of such an occurrence that has reached me lsaid Mir Takahira, and while General Macarthur statement was undoubtedly made in good faith. l cannot but think lahat he was mistaken"
 Marquis Yamagata, a warm friend Of the United States, was premier at that laime and it is ridiculous to suppose that he or any one associated with him in the movement would have sanctioned such q treacherous breach of friendship as that attributed to this petty quarrel in lAlanla.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-30
New Cabinet Being Forme ;

Rome october 29.-Signor Gillit today formally accepted the task given him by King Victor Emmanuel of forming a new cabinet. The indications are that this cabinet for the first time in the history of the new Kingdom of Italy, will bring the radicals into power in the person of Signor Sacohmi, their leader, and some of his followers. The only minister to be taken from the conservatives seems now to be Signor Luzzatti. who will probably get the finance portfolio. He is consider ed the most competent man to effect the reduction of the interest rate on state bonds from four to three and half per cent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-30
Wedding Invitations.

MT. and Mrs. Henry Augustus Sharpe have isued invitations to the marriage of their daughters, Ethel Hansell to MT. Albert Maxfield Lynn and Caroline Belle to MT. Paschal Green Shook on Wednes- day evening. November Il, at o'clock, at the Church of the Advent
 There will be no reception but preced- ing the wedding there will be a series of entertainments, including luncheons and dinners in compliment to the Misses Sharpe and one or two bachelor dinners in honor of MT Lynn and MT. Shook
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SAlESME.J WANTED,
6OARDERS WANTED.

TWO gentlemen or couple can secure
 board. with home. comforts. private
 family; references required. Peoples
 phone 734. or call 223O 8 ave. 1o-l4-tf WANTED-At AS North Twenty-first St.
 both room and table boaraers; all house comforts; fare first-class; rates reason- able Mrs. w. M. Garner. 10-29-7t EXCELLENT room and board can be
 had at 2102 Humboldt avenue; walking distance from city; one block from car line. Bell phone 300. lO-s-f ROARDERS WANTED-The residence on northeast corner of Fifth ave. and
 Twenty-frst street. north side. will be operated as an up-to-date boarding
 house beginning Nov. l. Terms reason
 able. Bell phone 123I. 1O-25-7t
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Arguments in Turner Casa.

New York. October 29.--Judge Itacombe in the United States circuit couf today listened to arguments in the habeas cor pus proceedings in behalf of John Turner, the English anarchist. whose, deportation has been ordered by the government. The attorney for the goverunnent requested permission to submit a brief to which Judge I.acombe asscnted. He named Fri day as the day for the filing of the pa- per. Meantime Turner is remanded with out bail
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-30

York, MT. Goodwin of Anniston, MT. Snow. MT. McEachin of Tuscaloosa.
 Mrs. Bowron, the brides mother, was very handsome in a beautiful gown of blue crepe de chine and lace and the bridegroom's mother. Mrs. McLester, was elegantly gowned in black
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-30
Bazaar Committee.

The Hillman bazaar committee of the Episcopal church, including those of the Advent, Woodlawn and Ensley parishes, will meet in the chapter room of the Advent at 10:30 o'clock this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-30
Erie Reducing Exoenses.

Susquehanna. Pa, October 29.-To re- duce expenses. the Erie Railroad com pany has discharged 10 per cent of the working force in it's various shops on the system One hundred and twenty-three men were discharged in the locomotive shop here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-30
Homeseekers' Ex,ursion Rates.

To Southwest, first and third Tuesdays of each month until April l9. 1904 Tickets will be sold at reduced rates via Queen and Crescent route to points in Arkansas.
 Indian Territory. New Mexico Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas. For information apply to agent. or A. B. Freeman. T. P.
 A., Birmingham. 10-9-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-30
Boys Confession Was Coerced.

Norfolk, October 29-Thirteen year old tgohn Key was found not guilty today of the charge of killing his stepmother. Mrs Ohn Key, by administering strychnne mixed with salts. The verdict was given at the request of the state attorney. The court ruled out the alleged confession of the boy on the ground that it was secured by coercion
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-30
ANNOUNCE MEN IS.
Enr Board of Revenue.

The Age-Herald is authorized to an- nounce John T. Reed as candidate for board of revenue. subject to action Of democratic primary.
 hereby announce myself a candidate for reelection 10 the Board of Revenue. subject to the action of the Democratic party. j. K. P. LAIRD
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-30
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-10.000 feet Linen pipe. also 30 tons 20-pounds steel relay rails. all in good condition. Write J.~ P. Weller,
 Birmingham. Ala. 10-17-tf FOR SALE-Horse and carriage; bargain. i13 N. Fist.
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w. B. LEEDY 6 cc

NEW BARGAINS FOR SALE. $25O0-Neat Groom cottage on 25th street. near 5th avenue: this home is In fine To- cation; is modern in every way. and is leased for s25 per month; # you want a bargain, see this.
 $75O will pick up three lots at Roland sta- tion. on the East Birmingham car line; fronts 1440 feet on car line; is high and dry and well worth 5000; owner going away; must sell at once; hence this low price; let me show you this property. $2G0-5O-foot lot near Cain station. Avon dale
 8. E. THOMPSON 6 CO.,. Phone "A 223 Fist Street
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-30
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT-Modern furnished house, t South Highlands. Rent very low De-
 cupant leaving city. Address Immediate. care Age-Herald. 1N-s0-2t
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FOR SALE.

3S50-Residence, Humbolt avenue. s25OO-Lot Ave. and l6th street. s4500-Lot 11th ave. south. s5750-Residence. Avenue K. s45O0-R Residence. 11th ave. south. s5750-Residence 12th ave. south. 39O0-75x240, 12th ave. and 2Srd street. $5oO0- 18th avenue. south. S2500-Lot 18th ave. near south 20th street. s15O0-Lot 18th avenue. south. s420O-Residence. 18th street. south. s6O00- Residence 18th street. south. S3150-Cor. residence. 18th street. s420O-Residence. South 17th street. s2500-vacant lot on Highlands 5O00--Residence. 12th street. south. s165O-Cor. lot 10th avenue. south. s3150-100 it. lot Sycamore street.
 w. B. LEEDY & co,
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MONEY TO LOAN REAL. ESTATE

in amounts from $25O to s10,OOO upon terms to suit borrowers and at lowest market rates.
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UNDERWRITERS REAL ESTATE &
 RENTAL CO.,,

HEN AL SOsy A. D. Smith. President; w. N. Malone. First Vice President c. L. Stickney. Second Vice President; Henry Hiden, Sec retary.
 FOR SALE. Four nice residences in Avondale; various sizes; all cheap; liberal terms. S-room residence; Sth avenue. north, near 1eth street. modern. 7-room modern home. Avenue J. near 17th street. south. 4-room cottage; modern; 11th street. near Avenue H; very cheap. Lot 60x235, with Groom modern cottage on car line at Woodlawn; price is right. Nice 7-room house; 18th street, south, near Avenue c; see this and you will buy. Corner 17th street and 14tn avenue. north; 7-room house; very large lot; liberal terms
 FOR RENT. Ofice ground floor First National Bank building. Storehouse; Avenue A. running back to tracks. Good store on 1st avenue. We have named only few of IT, ,'ep- critics listed with us for sale or cent. Come and see us; we will make ,s your interest. All kinds of insurance UNDERWRITERS REAL ESTATE 6
 RENTAL CO.,, Both phones SIS. 2017 1st Ave.
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DRS. FRAZIER & LATHEM,
 DENTISTS,

Have moved their offices to the ninth floor First National Bank BuIldina.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-30
ROOMS FOE RENT.

FOR RENT-Two furnished rooms. one up and one down stairs; easy terms;
 new and up-to-date 2109 Sixth ave,
 north, 10-29-2t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-30

 new and up-to-date. 21O9 Sixth ave-, north 10-29-2t ELEGANT room for rent; new brick house; everything new and up-to-date iE every respect. 2426 5th avenue 10-29-2t FOR RENT-Three unfurnished rooms, 2o231k 1st ave. Sd floor. Apply to Car penters Business agent. 1O-2S-3t-eod FOR RENT-Two furnished rooms. one small. for light housekeeping in brick residence. 1911 Park avenue. S39 Peoples phone. 10-24-tf FOR RENT-Large well furnished room, 2O12 5th avenue. Phone 19l9 10-2S-tf FOR RENT-Front room, furnished 2OSO 9th avenue. 10-2S-tf FOR RENT-Nicely furnished front room in new brick residence facing park; hot and cold baths. 1911 Park avenue. tele- phone S39 Peoples. 10-24-tf FOR RENT-Nice front rooms with board Also for day board. Apply to 1920 Fifth ave 10-30-3t FOR RENT-A room with board, hot and cold bath. Address GO5 North Twentieth street 10-30-7t
 SPRAYED OR STOLEN. STRAYED-From my place. miles west of Wylam. one dark bay horse. 16 hands high; fore mane cut off; brand on left h.p: about 9 years old so reward for delivery of horse to me- '. A. Mcdonald. 10-27-7t
 $5OO-1OOX14O: fronts car line; 4-room house. B. F. Eborn, 113 N. Fist.
 MONEY 70 LEND.
 
 MONEY furnished salaried people with out security: easy payments. Southern Discount Cp. BOP Cnalfoux. 4-l3-tf
 MiSSE Dt-s> ESJS.
  CREDIT to reliable parties. Diamonds and watches. jewelry, siiverware and clocks. on small weekly or monthly pay ments: lowest prices; best quality; goods guaranteed; will call If desired. J.. Lowinsohn. 1921 ind avenue. I-H-f S1OO EACH-Two choice lots. 50x1i0; each fronts car line near fair grounds. B. F.. Eborn. 113 N. Fist.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-30
REAL ESTATE.

FOR SALE $1S00-Three beautiful lots, 150x160 feet; northeast corner of Tuscaloosa avenue and Owenton street: fronts on car line at Kennelworth; fine for improving. S2850-7-room two-story house; lot 45xs5 feet; 26th street. near 7th avenue; $1250 cash. balance easy. $6500-s2500 cash, balance and years; splendid corner. 50x190 feet; good 7-room z-story house; also good Groom cottage; well located on 7th avenue. $200 per front foot for two business lots, 25x140 feet each; 3rd avenue. near 18th street; ought soon to go to $500 per front foot.
 sS5O-Basy terms. $500 house and s40o lot: one block of cars; North Highlands. $4000-Pretty South Highlands home: Humbolt avenue. near goth street.
 FOR RENT. 10-room house; 22nd street, near Avenue G: $30.
 5-room house; West End; on car line; s15.
 SMITH & STILLMAN.
 200lh First Avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-30
SITUATIONS WANTED.

WANTED-Position by expert book keeper, also audited books opened and closed on short notice. Address W. l.. Carter. care E. E. Forbes Piano Go.
 10-29-2t FOR SALE-Bargain-10 n-10Ox20o-fronts car line; 9-room residence. Easy terms. South Highlands B. F. Eborn.
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Alabama
 Trust and Savings
 Company, 2OO7 First Avenue.

NORTH BIRMINGHAM l. s11OO.0O, elegant new cottage and aot, 150 feet from car line. fronts south, splendid bored well, soft water. Terms, S250.00 cash, balance $e5.0O per month. See this. L. M. GREEN & Co.
 Seventh Avenue and Car Line.
 Both phones.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-30
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE. s41o0-South Highlands home; half block of Avenue K; very neat and attractive: beautiful lawn. s5250-Excellent Avenue K house; a bar gain. $7O0O-Large furnace-heated house; near Five Points. $1S00-Neat cottage; e5th street. near Ave- nue G. s2750-West End place; very attractive. $5500-Big bargain in an 11-acre tract; im- proved; only miles. s3500-New Groom cottage; Fountain Heights. Special bargain in Magnolia Heights lot. s3150-75x150; 2-story; Fulton station. s1oo0-4 roor s; Woodl~ wn; 100 feet front. s5250-New bricks; close in; rent s6a monthly.
 FOR RENT. $65-14 rooms; Northside. $S3 1-3-Corner 9th avenue and Fist street. $115-Large new house; close in.
 MCCONNELL & CARTWRIGHT. Both phones 46 220 North Fist St.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-30
SPRAYED OR STOLEN,
MONEY 70 LEND.

MONEY furnished salaried people with
 out security: easy payments Southern
 Discount Co, BOP Cnalifoux 4-i3-tf
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ONE GENT A WORD.

E. N. Cullom. J. H. Tayioe Smith cullom.
 President. Manager. Sec. & Treaa'