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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-28
RUNCIE OF HAVANA,
Most Important Witness in Wood
 Case on the Stand.

Most Important Witness in Wood
 Case on the Stand.
 v WASHINGTON, Nov. 2S.-The Sen. ate committee on military affairs heard Major James E. Runcie of Havana, probably the most important witness that will be offered by the opponents of General Leonard Wood in, their at tempt to prevent his confirmation to be major general.
 Major Runcie was on the stand sew eral times during the day, telling the committee of dinner at Santiago, Gu ba, attended by himself. General Wood and Ray Stannard Baker, newspaper man, at which, it is alleged, was planned the magazine article attacking Major General Brooke that has figured conspicuously in the Wood case.
 Major Runcie was stopped more than once during the course of his testimony and told to give nothing but facts of which he had personal Knowledge. This did not exclude his story of the dinner incident, which resulted in the issue of subp9nas for three other witnesses, among whom is General Brooke. Major Runcie explained. that he had acted as the confidential adviser of General Wood for nearly two years and that they lived together at Santi- ago. 1t was while they were living in the same house that MT. Baker went to Santiago in search of material for magazine article. A meeting was ar ranged between the three men, and a dinner followed, at which was dis cussed the plan to have published an article which would exploit the success of General Wood in dealing with af- fairs at Santiago and draw a compari- son with the situation at Havana unfa- vorable to the administration of Gen. eral Brooke. ....
 Major Runcie declared that General Wood asked him to write the article and that he did so. The article was given to Baker and published in Feb ruary, 1900, over the name of Major Runcie. He asserted that General Wood knew what the article contained and that they had correspondence about it as the result of the furor ere ated by its publication. He offered to produce copies of letters which he had written to General Wood concerning his own defense. It was not until after General Wood succeeded General Brooke that the article was published. The effect was a severance of the rela- tions between the witness and General Wood. Major Runcie then began the practice of law at Havana and, accord ing to his testimony, has been there ever since.
 The committee notified Major Runcie that he would be called again some time next week.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-28
ROAST SWAN THE LATEST
Served atLondon Banquet to Accom-
 paniment of Lohengrin's Song.

Served atLondon Banquet to Accom-
 paniment of L0hengrin'S Song.
 Roast swan is the latest innovation in the culinary art to tickle the palates of London gourmands, says the New York Herald. A we'll known restau- rant introduced young swan at recent banquet at which Lord George Hamil- ton was a guest. The swan, about a year old, had been brought from Nor wich, where it had been specially fat tened with maize. It was served roast ed and pasted on spit in front of the open fire.
 No feathers were served with the bird, but by an ingenious device part of the gracefulness of the live bird was produced, n stout wire supporting the head and neck in their natural curve. The swan song from "Lohengrin' was played by the orchestra as the bird was carried triumphantly to the table. It is said that the flesh, which is rather dark, has much the appearance and flavor Of verison. Birds sir months old aye said to be the best for the fabls. When nEoEe mature they are ant fo be
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-28
NEWS / FROM / THE SUBURBAN / TOWNS
WATERFOWL JOTTINGS
Ice Four Inches Thick on Heminway' s
 Pond-Skaters Out.

Ice Four Inches Thick on Heminway g Pond-Skaters Out The regular monthly meeting of the Watertown fire department will be held on Tuesday evening. All mem bers are requested to be present and make returns for the tickets sold for the annual ball. The ball was well attended and after expenses are paid the department expects to have A goodly sum ill the treasury.
 The ice on the Heminway pond is four inches thick and the skaters are enjoying themselves these moonlight evenings.
 Miss Corinne Davis is spending the Thanksgiving holidays with her sister, Mrs Frank Noble.
 Raymond Cunningham. who is sperd- ing a short vacation with his parents, will return to Parkville Monday morning.
 A large storm door has been put up at the postofice drug store.
 The Watertown boys are contem- plating playing q game of ice polo with q team from Oakyille in the near future.
 The Taft school opened this morn ing for the winter term, after a vaca- tion of two days.
 A large picture, t'The County Fair" the property of Fred Bowers. will be auctioned within few days The picture was painted by R. N. Deland.
 The expert continues at work on the snH Tor 1an has been discovered as yet
 Miss Mary Dunnigan, who now re- sides in Boston, is home on visit to her mother.
 Miss Sarah Hallock is spending her vacation in Hartford. Mrs Lydia Weller is seriously i'll with pneumonia. On account of her advanced age her friends have grave fears of her recovery.
 Mir and Mrs Mclean of Pennsyl- ,yania are visiting their daughter, Mrs Vernon Grammar.
 John and Benjamin Curtiss of New York and Samuel Curtiss of California are visiting at Dr Jackson's.
 Mrs John Buckingham and her son Mclean are visiting friends in Hart ford.
 The outside work on the Catholic church in Woodbury is nearly com pleted. The tower, which is 96 feet high, is considered one of the hand somest in this section of the state and reflects credit on Father Loftus, who chose the design.
 The Misses Caroline Thrall and Elizabeth Nichols left Friday morning for the warmer climate of Florida, where they will spend the winter.
 A very good rehearsal of Christmas music was held last evening by the members of St Johns choir.
 Miss Louise Malone has opened q studio in the Atwood block, where she will receive her pupils on Saturdays.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-28
WATERVILLE.

The condition of James B1oss, who has been quite sick with pneumonia for about a week, was still less prom ising this morning and little hope can be entertained for his recovery.
 Lewis Corbey of Newark, N. J., spent Thanksgiving with his friend, Harry Slade. at Oakville. They went gunning on that day in the vicinity of this locality and brought home several game birds, rabbits and squirrels.
 MT and Mrs T. D. Shannahan re- turned from Torrington yesterday where they enjoyed Thanksgiving with their relatives and friends.
 Miss Edith Coon of Springfield, Mass, is a guest att the home of her uncle, E. J. Coon, of Newton Heights.
 Mrs Charles Graham. wEo underwent sfn operation at Dr Cheney's hospital New Haven, few weeks ago, has re- turned home Her sister, Mrs James Eagny and also MT Eagny of that city accompanied her back to Oakville and are spending a few days here.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-28
HOW to care For nonlSa.

Books last and look new when care. fully treated. but soon become shabby and worn when neglected. They should never be piledson on the top of the other or be allowed to stand leaning diagonally or the binding will become weakened and the edges of the book worn and soiled. When cleaning them, remove them from the shelf and dust each one with soft cloth Clean the shelves carefully and wash with car bolic soap. Moths, spiders and other insects infect bookshelves, but a thor ough cleaning soon gets rid of them. Do not put the books back until the shelves are thoroughly dry. If leaving home for long period, it is well to cover each book with brown paper
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-28
TO HARDEN ARCTIC SEED.

Plan of Swedish Authority to Grow
 Grains Able to Resist Frost.
 In view of the scarcity of seed grain inured to the arctic climate of the norr- land and of the fact that Canadian and other foreign grains sown in the viein- ity of Stockholm, Sweden, have not produced seed, Paul Hellstrom, chief of the government biological institution at Lulea, has projected a method of hardening oats, barley and other plants to frost, says the Chicago News. His plan is to grow the plants in a green house.. where the temperature can be regulated by means of q refrigerating machine. The lowest Temperature the plants will stand without being frost bitten will first be ascertained The temperature will then be lowered slightly below this point and the hardy plants that survive left to mature seed for next year. r-
 Seed obtained in this manner will be sown and subjected to a temperature slightly lower than that which the parent plants survived. The seed pro- duced by the survivors of the second years freezing will be subjected to the same Urea tment, and so on for five or six years, when, it is supposed, plants grown from these seeds will be able to withstand the night frosts which so frequently destroy the crops in the norrland. The government has decid- ed to bear the expense of the experi- ments, which, if they succeed may avert recurrence of famine in the northern province.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-28
NAUGATUCK NUGGETS.
Bethany Farmland Imbibed Too
 Freely Yesterday.

1 Bethany Farmland Imbibed Too Freely Yesterday.
 The Thanksgiving Souvenir Demo- crat will be on sale tonight and to- morrow by newsboys. Secure one be- fore they are all gone.
 A man who is employed as a farm hand in Bethany came to NaugatTck yesterday and imbibed too freely of the elixir of tanglefoot and when he started for home he had a good load of old Naugatuck whiskey aboard When he reached the Straitsville school his horses gently dumped him out into the road and proceeded on their way. home. Word was sent to Chief Schmidt of Naugatuck that q man in an intoxicated condition was freezing on the New Haven road. The chief went to O'Brien's livery stabla. where he procured 2Oth century pa trol wagon, that is. a business wagon, and fast horse. and drove as quick ly as possible to gather the culprit in. He brought his man to the police sta tion. where he was given good toast ing before the fire and then placed in a cell to thaw out.
 The St Cecilia T. A. B. society's whist party and dance at Columbus hall tonight promises to be great success. Already a number of tick cts have been sold and a large crowd is sure to be present. After whist playing Is over dancing will be en- joyed.
 The funeral of Roland Dalton took place this morning at S;30 o'clock from his late home on North Main street and at 9 o'clock from St Francis church. Tnterment was in St Francis cemetery.
 Humane Agent Thrall of the Connec- ticut Humane society was in town yes terday on business 4
 Get your souvenir copies of the Dem ocrat from James Duffy this evening.
 Following is the Reliance football team's record for the past season: Naugatuek 10. Reliance 0; Reliance B. Thomaston 1.-the latter promised q return game, but evidently were afraid Of the locals, because they re- fused to live up to their word; Scorch- CT Juniors of Seymour o, Reliance 30:1 Scorchers of Waterbury 10, Reliance il; WatervilIe o. Reliance Il; Scorch- CTS of Seymour 5, Reliance 5.
 An effort is being made to organize whist tournament between the Y. M. c. I. of this town and the Young Mems c. l.. A. fo Waterbury.
 Colonel John Healy of New Haven was the guest of M. P. Coen yester- day.
 The Starlight A. c. team and the High school team will play on Hotch- kiss field next Tuesday afternoon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-28
mt to be sure to try those p otatoes
 3S SCoViIl Street.
 Next to Engine House
The City sportsman.

The City Sportsman. He purchased a dog and a hunting suit, brand new gun and lot of shells He wrote for terms to a farmer friend. elllisting trusty guide, And the day the hunting season began he hustled away. happy man. Loaded down with sportsman things. none of which he had tried,
 And there he found, , Upon the ground, Others, like him, full of hope and pride, They took the field like an army corps, marching through stubble and brush. The guide was brave, though he faced their guns and promised that he would stay,
 But each man knew the danger that lies in wait for q man who closes his eyes When he shoots. they kept theirs open wide and marched with joy to the fray.
 i. And then at last, .
 As the morning passed, A quail rose up and whirred away. Each gun went up. and the guide dropped down: the dogs stood still in their tracks;
 The triggers were pulled, and the guns reports resembled cannon's roar, The poor little quail turned a somersault twas shot clear through to heavens s blue vault,
 And they gathered around to jollify at their glorious gunshot score,
 Though none could tell
 Whose shotted shell Had spilled the little fowls gore! And that was the only bird they saw but, nevertheless, today They have him stuffed and placed in a case in a club not far away, And they point with pride to this patent fact-they hunted with so much care They shot neither guide nor friend flor dog, and that is record rare! ~7Jack Appleton in Cincinnati Times Star
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-28

Let me put nyour winter potatoes-ooc bushe sin gle bushels 85c per bushe in 10 bushe lots Excellent po taoes If you know where belong not like the farmers whom you don't know Send your order before November 9 [nex sunda for the next load will be dearer by five cents.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-28
FOR A BAD COLD.

If you have bad cold you need a good reliable medicine like Chamber lain's Cough Remedy to loosen and re- lieve it, and to allay the irritation and inflammation of the throat and lungs. For sale by all druggists.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-28
sam Craig Won Hanatcap.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2S.-This was the coldest day of the season at Ben- nings, and none but the regulars turned out Only one favorite, and that odds on, won. Sam Craig won the handicap at mile and furlong handily from River Pirate
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-28
Horse Thief Is In Jail.

CASPER. Wyo., Nov 2s. Tom O'Day, the bandit, is safe in jail at Casper. Reports regarding plots to res cue or to lynch him gre 'discredited Deputies from Natrona, Fremont and Converse counties have. recovered half the stolen horses that were in the handa of O'Dav.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-28
How to Beat 2 Carpet.

Carpets should be beaten on the wrong side first and afterward more gently on the right. Never put down q carpet on damp floor, for this of ten the result Of hurry and inlpatience on the part Of weary house cleaners IS
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-10
Sheriff's Sale.
(Under Special Execution. J

By virtue and authority OF a special exc.
eutiOn in attachment Issued from the Office OF
the CLERK Of the Circuit Court of Monroe Coun-
ty, Missouri, againit the hereinafter described
real estate, returnable at the December eIm
1908, of said Court and to me direct
ed and delivered, in favor of Isaac
MeIptire and sgsirst W. W. Rilcoxen
l have LEVIED upon and seized all the right, til
he. interest and claims of the said w. W
Wileoxen Of in and to the following described
real estate, to-wlt: Four ~ acres in the South
East corner OF that part of the South East fourth
of the N. w. quarter of Section Thirteen 49, in
Township Fii1y-six CO. Of Fsl ge Eight (S), in
Monroe Con- ~, Missouri, !! ing north of the
right-of-way Of the Chicago, Burlington and
Quincy, formerly the Haunibal d st. Joseph
Railroad. and bounced on the east by West
Border Str, Il of Monroe City. on the South by
said right-oi-wayand on the West and North
by the land OF D. Il. Bali and being the four
(4) acres formerly owned by John W. Wilcoxen.
Also One Hundred 200 feet off the West end
of Block Thirty-eight 1851 and a tract One Hun.
bred AGO. feet, more OF less, east and west and
One Hundred and Forty Q4O) feet, more or
less north and south in the Southwest corner
of Block Thirly-nine 1897, bounded on the
North and East by St. Jude's cemetery on the
cOuth, Dy WINTER Sueeli ana on the West, by
West Border Street
Also strip of land Thirty (SO) feet wide, i'm.
mediately adjoining and extending clear acrol
the West end of said Block Thirty-eight gsl.
Said described Blocks being in the Original
Town of Monroe. And all being in Monroe
County, Missouri. And will on
Monday, The 18th Day of December,
A. D., 1908, between the hours Of nine O'Clock
a. m. and five O'Clock p. m of that day at the
west most door of the Courthouse in the city OF
Paris in the county of Monroe aforesaid, sch
the same or so much thereof as may be requir.
ed at public vendue to the highest bidder for
cash in hand subject to all prior liens and
judgments to satisfy said execution and costs.
JOHN W. BURTON,
Sheriff Monroe County, Mo.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-10

good girl this year, I seen you
at the Christmas tree last year
and hope yeuJ will, come again.
! want a harp and some candy,
nuts and some oranges. I hope
yoa will bring my little sisters
and brothers something nice,
also, my little Friend Mabel
Wilson something nice. 1t is
showing now and hope it will
continue, so old..santa can come
IN his sleigh.
Your little friend
Garnett Rouse.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-10
In the Editors Library.

The editor of The Monroe
City DEMOCRAT recently pur-
chased a set of books which
have proven so unusa in inter
est as well as beauty Of appear
ance that he considers them
worthy Of speciaI notice. Tue
set is the famous library en-
titled Modern EIu9uence,"
produced under the editorship
Of the late ex-Speaker Reed.
This work. consisting of ten
elegant volumes, which can be
secured at very moderate
price considering the wealth OF
its contents and the beauty of
its binding. AS it name implies
it consists Of words of wit and
wisdom from the leading ora.
tors Of the time. The reputa-
ton Of those who are represent
ed in this work is such that they
could not afford to give any
thing which was not good; and,
of their gool. the very best has
been carefully chosen. The
hundreds of subjects dealt with
include all those which from
time to time occupy the atten-
tion of the thoughtful. The
mere enumeration of these sub
jects would occupy a column OF
this paper. To give list of the
names Of the contributors
would i-mea n simply the tran:
scribing Of the most famous il
arms, in arts and song. who
have charmed and captivated
audiences from The lecture
platform. and who have beer
instructed and entertained by
| after. dinner speeches. Thos,
r who are interested in this worl
(which should mean an wht
care for really good reading
. should write to the publishers
, John D. Morris & Company
Cbrstnut ST., Philadelphia. 70
| a large handsome portfolio
3 containing sample, full lag
I photographers and chromatic
P plates. and specimen pages "
brilliant after.dinner speeches
lectures, addresses, anecdotes
etc. This is on the principl,
of taste and Try Before Yor
Buy" and is in itself proof pos
tive of the full confidence O
the publishers in the value o
the work which they are offer
ing to the public.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-10
Palmyra Mo Nov % 1908
Dear Santa Clause

Dear Santa Clause
] don't want you to forget me
this time so ] will write you a
will write you letter and tell
you just what ] want.
You brought me so many nice
things last Christmas that , /
want to thank you for them. I
don't want much this time just a
big doll with sleeping eyes and
brown curly hair some over.
shoes and candy and lots of
nuts l don't go To school but !
am going next year You must
rot forget nv Grandpa Santa
Clause You can bring him a
pipe and some tobacco he likes
10 smoke well good by
dear good Santa Clause
your little friend
Rosa Mae Smith
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-10
Monroe city Mo
''' Nov 90 1908

Dear Santa
1 thought 1 would write You
a few lines to let yOu know
what I want for Xmas. 1 want
a doll bed and a little bell and
and a little iron aud stove. well
bring little Patsy Madden some
thing nice for he's to small to
write to you. I am 8 years and
my teachers name is Miss Anna
Ely. bring her a nice present
well please don't forget papa
and mamma we'll guess this is
all for this time SO l will close
your loving friend Opha Dodd.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-10

Node Green, the real estate
and money loaning man, is now
going it alone. His office now
being located over the post
office. 1910.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-10

DR.. HARDWOOD, of Rensselaer,.
spent Saturday in this city with
his daughter. Mrs. w. II. Rut.
ledge.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-10

We find the greatest pleasure
in furnishing you the best meat
at the lowest prices for cash.
JOHN L. OWEN & Co.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-10
Monuments.

Before buying that monu.
ment for the grave of a depart.
ed friend see Thomas & Shear.
man. They will make the
price and you will be pleased
with their work.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-10
Monroe CITY
Nov 27.,1903

Dea ksanta clause. "
l want some candy, stove,
Some oranges. a little gold
ring, ,coconut. ribbon, nuts. and,
hand kerchief. bring papa an
Mamma Summing too
Ian a little girl
8yr old.
good by old santa clause
from your frien Edith West.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-10
Stoutsvlll, Mo

u,. Stoutsvlll, Mo
Dec. 5, 1903.
Dear Santa claus.
Iwant some of the best candy
you have. l want a good sled.
Iwant a good wagon. I want
a good watch. Herman Bell.
written on a typewriter y
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-10

Bave your clothes laundried
at the Weem's Laundry and
feel comfortable. Frank p.
Christian, the barber, is the
agent here.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-10

B. Gentges and family spent
last week with friends in the
Gem City.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-10

The DEMOCRAT and Bryan's
Commoner both one year only
SLIGO.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-10

}li1f you want the very best
meats. home killed, at a low
price. buy at the John L. Owen
& Co. meat market.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-10

Misses Nettie and Mamie.
Gordon. of Quincy, have been
visiting the homefolks north
east of the CITY.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-10

Benz McElrONs Of Rensselaer,.
WAS a business visitor in the.
city Saturday.,..vnI :;
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-10
8 VIZ old

Dr.. c. G. Hampton, the dentist.
Phone 1874. T.,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-10
Monroe City Mo.

Monroe CITY Mo.
Nov Oath 1903.
Dear Santa
l am a little girl
ten years old. 1 have been a
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-10

Send in orders for premium
Bg0nzeu turkeys ubefore all are
s"Id.-MRs. M. L. KIMEs, R. F.
D No. 2, Monroe City, Mo.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-10

=" VI WAILo' HdIIIHUdI WU
1E.Mrs JH"H. ii McClfn{ic spent
Saturday with friends in the
QhNnyCUy92"| ~ "H& ;,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-10
For Sale.

At a Bargain. . IS acres of land.
adjoining Monroe City. ,'
If e. 0. ,MAYES. Hannibal, MO