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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-11-12

John Wood was here from
Hannibal the first of the week.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-11-12

The Kansas City Journal says
$500, 900 worth of official war
rduts of the state of Kansas
which were presented to the
State Auditor for payment
were stamped as follows: Not
paid for want of funds. The
Globe Democrat should immed-
lately send an expert QUO there
TO examine the books.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-11-12

Taimage once SAID. "Between
the ages of 6 and IS years, the
masculine nature is a mixture of
mischief and sepsitiveness,
spunkfun, pugnacjty, cruelty
and kindness, which the chem
istry of the world has failed to
analyze,"
A Colorado editor who does
not seem to be carried off his
feet by our strenuous president,
declares that if every armed
crank that haunts the White
house were locked up, there
would be a vacancy in the pres
idential chair.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-11-12

Highest prices are paid for
poultry and eggs, hides, etc, a
& DIRIGO'S.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-11-12

The list of subscribers to the
Bdttleship Missouri fund as
published last week by the
DEMOCRAT contained two err
rors. The typo caused us to
give two gentlemen credit for
90 cents each when they were
entitled to % cents each.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-11-12

"Do not grieve for him
In sorrow to bow;
If he'd lived any longer,
He'd have died anyhow!
"ae went in his youth
Was cut down like the lily;
He will never grow old
And be grabbed an chilly.
LET us all learn the lesson
Before Life's December:
Folks have been dying
Since | can remember.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-11-12

IBIS here vacant law" said
Brother Williams, lis resin de
mischief all roua'"
You mean, 'vagrant' law. "
well, whatever you calls it.
1t keeps me a preachi' ever
night in de week, en- Sunday;
but. bless God, 1t gives de fines
opportunity in oe world fer
takln' up collections. De whole
congregation done gone to work
en- maxim money!"
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-11-12

What made Bre'r Williams
Jump so high IN meetin'?"
Dreamed dat de devil had
him by de two foots, en- an angel
was liftin him by de hair er de
haid."
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-14
TO TEACH AGRICULTURE.
Ell Up at Albany to Provide For
 County Schools.

ALBANY, N. Y., Feb. 14.-County schools of agriculture and domestic economy to furnish instruction in the elements of agriculture, in methods of farm fertilization, tillage and manage ment and care of live stock and in do- nestle economy are proposed in Assem- blyman Plank's bill just introduced.
 Under it's provisions the board of su- pervisors of any county may establish the schools, the school commissioner of each school district in the county and three members to be appointed by the supervisors to constitute the board of management, the members of which must serve without compensation. The expenses of the proposed schools are to be a county charge.
 The commissioner of agriculture is to select the teachers, fix their salaries, which are to be paid by the state, and prescribe the curriculum. The period of instruction is be from one to six months, and the schools are to be free to the inhabitants of the county. Spe- cial classes are to be formed forSper- sons beyond the school age. The col lege of agriculture at Cornell and its teachers are required to assist the county schools under the direction of the commissioner of agriculture, who Is to supervise them.
 The project passed the assembly last year, but failed to pass the senate.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-14

TIMELY TOPICS

The prices Jones, Morgan X Go have put on their goods will set the town buying during their sale.
 Mems mocha g oves will be 69c to- night at Grieye, Bsset & Hollands Outing sl4rts 35c; good hose 121sc.
 Hosiery, underwear, corsets and gloves marked low at Conlon Bros for to-night and Monday.
 Any valentine up to 35c will be sold to-ni Int at Reid X Hughes's for 5c. Popular music 15c copy.
 Cloaks are advertised to go at half price at ll1er & Peck's tonight and bl onday.
 Attend the alteration sale at the Bos- ton Family shoe store. Everything in the latest and r liable footwear. Monuments of appropriate design and moderate prices can be found at ! Thomas F. Jackson's yard. [ A shoe sale of great import:.aco be. gan this mornino at Allen & Bradley's Look over big ad tonight for some low prices.
 { Dinners for 20c at Avery's restau- Eant. Six dinners for $1; 236 South Main street
 Nice line of decorated cups and sau. cers. plates platters and bowls, at Fen. ners. 7S South Main street.
 Mems madras negligee shirts, separ- ate cuffs, new designs. 44c at Currans. Blue flannel shirts, double. or single breast, 79c.
 Full line of pruning shears at P. J. Bolan's. New lot of seeds just re. ceived. Agricultural supplies.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-14
WEATHER OBSERVER ARRIVES

New York, Feb 14.--Among the pas sengers who arrived today by the steamer Prins Willem from ports in South America and Hayti, were Ar thur D. Kinsman, United States weather observer, who has been sta- toned at Curacoa, and W. Nephew King, newspaper correspondent, who has been in Curacoa. King said the conditions there were very bad when he left as the people were quite out of flour. The city gas was giving out, but the electric plant was run by wa ter power.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-14
The southerners are coming.
MUST NOT BE ADDIcks.
Regular Republicans In Delaware
 Make q Proposition.

Regular Republicans In Delaware
 Make q Propositions.
 DOVER, Del, Feb. 14.-The regular Republicans have held a caucus and framed a proposition which was pre- sented to the Addicks faction agreeing to the election of one regular Republic an senator and one Addicks Republic an senator. The proposition states that The union Republican senator must not be J. Edward Addicks.
 Henry O. Ellison, president pro tenn. OS tEe senate, said: We want to settle this matter. We don't want the respon- Eibility to rest on us if senators are not elected.''
 Strong pressure will be brought to bear, upon the Addicks Republican as- sernblymen between now and Monday morning to accept the proposition made to them by the regulars. An element is at work to have the unions end the snarl of two years by nominating Sec retary of State Caleb R. Layton, an Addicks adherent, for the long term senatorship and accepting Colonel Hen- ry A. Dupont for the short term va cancy.
 Colonel Dupont would be the senior senator, and Dr. Layton, who is sever al years his junior, would, it is con tended, have every opportunity of bringing about what he is now proph- esyfng, a sweep of the state for Ad- dicks next year. The regulars under their signed manifesto would be bound to support him. This is considered by some of the leaders to be the only solu- ton of the wrangle.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-14
FAIR AT CITY HALL.
St Thomas's Parish Put On Very Cred
 itable Program Last Night.


 There was q very large attendance at the opening of the annual fair of St Thomas church in the City hall last night. The hall was prettily dec orated for the occasion The differ ent booths, which are tastefully ar ranged, attracted much attention. Pre- yious to the opening of the fair q street parade was given by the St Thomas drum corps. The stage pro- gram furnished much pleasure for those present. My Foolish Bonnet ,' by Miss Margaret Dooley. was we'll re- ceived A topsy-turvy drill by twen- ty-tive boys of St Thomas school was i rather pretty. 'The Gypsy Fortune l Teller" as presented by thirty pupils | of the Convent de Notre Dame under the direction of Marie Gertrude Mac donnell, was one of the features of the evening. Dancing was enjoyed. To-night's entertainment will consist of selections by q sextet consisting of Masters Calvin, Doran, Mcfarland, Fleming, Horrigan and Timms; a conn., ic sketch by the two Bradlows; sing ing by the boys of St Thomas school, and a drill entitled "The Hunters" will be given by twenty girls.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-14
Another Railroad For Phf1ippines.


 WASHINGTON, Feb. 14.-The most important franchise yet granted in the Philippines is conveyed in an act by the Philippine commission, a copy of which has just reached here, granting to the Manila Railroad company the right to construct branch road forty miles long from station named Gull guinto to an important Philippine town now without railroad connection known as Cabanatuan, lying northwest of Ma nila. Up to this time the backbone rail- road from Manila straight northward to Dagupan has constituted the entire railway system of the Philippines, and this connection marks the beginning of an epoch of railway development which is expected to open up the agricultural resources of the interior.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-14
LITERARY SOCIETIES ACTIVE.
Up ill Arms at Attempt to Remove Spanish Archives.


 San tranc4scu, ' eD I1.-Ane NaflotS hlslorlcal, SclcAtinC and ltera. SOc4- elivS anu aLl ota4of o1 AutAaL4onS eSaeI- IIaIAy CdIlLOfAIlu Iii cAd1 acieI, are up Ill afIuS at lne attenlpt u Ine SecIetafJ or lue luLerlOr to cause tue feuloEal UL SpdnlSn arcnIYeS HOW Ill the custody OF Surveyor General 1ranaln to the con- greSslonal nDrary at W asnlnston., me attempt to deprl,e CaIlrornla Of What is almost the record or It's existence Will be resisted by the ploneels, the academy of sciences and kindred or ganizations.
 Communications have been addressed to Senators Bard and Perkins and the representatives ot the state ill congress urging them to secure a suspension Of the order of removal recently issued by the secretary of the interior.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-14
- Watch for the Southerners.
Ajax Brings Dead Sailors.

NEW YORK, Feb. 14.-The bodies of ten sailors, nine of whom were killed by the explosion ill the battleship Mas sachusetts off Porto Rico several weeks ago, have reached the Brooklyn navy yard. They were brought from San Juan on the United States collier Ajax, which reached Tompkinsville on Thurs day. The yard tug Traffic was sent down the bay with guard of honor to bring the bodies to the navy yard
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-14
25 BELOW ZERO.

Cheyenne, Wyo, Feb 14.-The bliz- gard which has been raging over south ern Wyoming for the past three days is over but has been followed by weather so intensely cold that stock raisers, especially sheepmen, are very apprehensiye. The mercury has fallen below zero all over the state and in some sections has dropped as low as 9 degrees below.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-14
Watch for the Southerners.
EXTREMELY COLD IN DAWso

Seattle, Wash, Feb 14-The weather has been extremely cold at Dawson for the past fifteen days, the thermometer going as low as 66 degrees below zero The country is covered with a thick, dry fog, making it almost impossible to see even In the middle of the day. A fuel famine adds to the discomforts of the situation. There IS plenty of cord wood near Dawson, but steamsters will not haul it in during the hard weather.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-14
The Southerners are coming.
Three r,rovvnea .n n ua,e.

RALEIGH, N. C., Feb. 14.--A special from Washington, N. O., says that dur ing the heavy gale of Thursday night the skipper Manco was capsiZed in Swan Quarter bay. Captain Robert Wcstcott, master, and two white men were drowned. Reports are conflicting One rumor is that five negroes, also of the boats crew, were drowned
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-14
MRS NATIONS PRoTEGE,

Smashed Plate Glass in Drug Stores
 and Saloons at Topeka.
 Topeka, Kan, Feb 14.-Plate glass window fronts in four of the finest Kansas avenue saloons and those of two drug stores were smashed to bits early this morning with an axe in the hands of Miss Blanche Boise, disciple of Mrs Nation. The damage will amount to hundreds of dollars.
 Miss Boise some months ago horse whipped Mayor Parker and she was in several raids with Mrs Nation. She gives as her excuse for her hatred of saloons that liquor ruined favorite brother. She was arrested and placed in jail.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-14
Hurricane at Bue,anest.

BUDAPEST, Feb. 14.-A terrible hurricane has visited this town and done enormous damage. The roof was blown off St. EliZabeth's church, five statues of saints around the church were thrown to the ground and other works of art were shattered All the bridges are impossible and sixty per sons were injured.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-14
Doer General. Refuse Honor..

PRETORIA, Feb. 14.-It is announced that the government offered seats in the legislative council to Generals Bo tha, Delarey and Shuts. The Boer gen. erals unanimously refused to accept giving as their reason the manner in which the council was formed, which in their opinion was not in the best in. terests of the country.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-14
GRANTED WAGE INCREASE.
4,O00 Brick1ayers and Stone Masons of
 Chicago.

Chicago.
 Chicago, Feb 14.-The 1000 members of the Bricklayers' and Stonemasons' union have been granted q wage in crease that will approximate in the az gregate about $490,00O a year They encountered no opposition from the ma sons and builders association-the or ganization of employers-and their demands were ratified last night.
 The bricklayers have been getting $4.4O day for eight hours work and the asked for $4.SO, or 60 cents an hour. In many cases they have been receiv- ing the amount asked. From now on it becomes a scale to remain ill force for three years. The men demanded half holiday on Saturday for at least six months i'll the year and it was granted.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-14
ARCHBIsHoPss WILL LOST.
Has Not Been Determined Whether It
 Was Stolen or Mislaid.

Was Stolen or Mislaid
 Chicago, Feb 14.-The will of the late Archbishop Patrick A. Feehan, filed in the probate court Augustel4 last, has been lost. Whether it was stolen from the files in the office of the clerk of the court or was mislaid has not been de- termined. Hope of finding the instrut- ment was not abandoned by the ottl- cials of the court until two experts had made a two months search of the files in the vaults. It Is probable that. as there is no contest among the several legatees under the will. which disposed only of the archbishop's private fortune to members of his family and old ser wants, one of several copies which were made of the original will be offered i'll oo11r.t
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-14

], It certainly must be picnic for mothers i'll U. s. x Cos opening sale. Boys suits, ages 3 to 16 years, from S1.69 to S3.69. for great choice.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-14

You can get Sweet Orr X Co.'S we'll made business pants at cut prices. Something very unusual. Go and see them.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-14


 These kettles are made from "A oz. copper and are triple plated. The body is made from one piece of Dnetab and the spout is double scanned to the body. The ear is strong and with handle rest. In short, we know of no better Tea Kettel in the market.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-14

Our complete stock of Ladies' Misses Mems and Boys Ready-to- Wear Garments, also Furs and Millinery Of all descriptions will De sacrificed at the re- duction of B l-3 off on each dollar. Our win ter stock must and will be disposed of, and this great reduction will surelymove them quick, so don't tarry, but come at once, "money or no money and secure some of the great bar gains at
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-14

Watch for the southerners-
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-14

"ANTED-OlD SOLDIERS AND WID- OWS of Soldiers to know that [ secure PENSIONS without delay. Pension vouch- CTS executed. George Roboins 63 Center street, tPost 49. G. A. R), Insurance. Notary Public
 l2-31-ly
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-14

" OST-A small, brass box lined with white AA silk. Finder please return to Democrat office. It
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-14

Y GST-About February 1. a sum of money. @A Reward if returned to Spencer X Pierpont, 352 East Main. 2-l4-3
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-14
altS-F0r Salo ID R9n

XNT ANTED-A cook at S43 Bank street. New w York Duck Lunch room. It
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-14
TIvERTON.

A new industry has been started In
North Tiverton, dye house, large
two-story house has been erected on
Hooper street. fully equipped with mod
ern machinery and ample power. It
promises to be an important addition to
business in this part OF the town.
Patrick Crosson is the manager, he has
passed the greater part OF his life I'm
this business and understands II in all
its branches.
An artesian well has recently been
sunk on the premises. formerly owned
by James w. Connell and now the prop
erty OF Samuel Hyde. The well has n
plentiful supply OF water A large tank
has been erected. and Il Is proposed to
supply water TO the neighboring houses.
Fishing steamer Spy. which was burned
TO the waters edge In Tiverton a short
time since, the wreck OF which was taken
to the Newport shipyard for repairs, is
beginning TO look like boat again.
She was bought by Capt Walter Lor-
ing OF Newport. who will use her in the
harbor for towing. and In the summer
as n pleasure boat,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-14
PORTSMOUTH,.

At st. Mary's church Sunday morning
the subject OF Rev. Mr.. Jacobs discourse
was Ministers and Stewards" and I'm the
afternoon at the Church OF the Holy
Cross, Middletown, his subject was THE
Fullness of Faith"
The ladies Of the Methodist church will
have a sale OF fancy articles, cake and
ice cream, Tuesday, In the vestry of the
church. The Ladies' society held at Mrs.
Timothy p. Durfee's Thursday afternoon
and evening was a very successful af-
fair.
Mr.. ID. A. Bennett of Woonsocket was In
town the latter part Of last week.
News have been received OF the death
OF Mrs. Eliza Fowler of New York, a ma
tive OF Portsmouth, and one of nine chill
dren of the late Clark and Anna Borden
Chace, OF whom one brother survives, Mr..
Alfred Clark Chase OF Portsmouth.
The Ladies' Benevolent society Of the
NJ E. church met with Mrs. l.. u. Ma.
comber Thursday afternoon and evening.
supper being served TO q.
Mr.. Otis Lockhart, who has been se--
rdously III with pneumonia, is progressing
towards recovery.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-14
NJ. Coyas Obj3cted to Setting Of Poles
Baf0r0 His Gate.
Woodmsn Elected 0ffCars- Malicious
Mischief at RumfvTd.
East Providence branch of The News
Telephone IIa-a, East Providence.

but the perpetrator Of the mischief has
not as yet been discovered.
The people on whose property the de-
predauons are committed do not see
the Joke and II the guilty party or par
ties are caught there VIII probably be
demonstration that such acts are not SO
much OF joke as they appear to the
perpetrator.
SPECIAL MEETING.
Wednesday evening a special meeting of
the town council will be held In the ad.
ministrative chamber in the town hall. A
hearing on the petition OF Joseph McCor-
mick for permission TO locate a steam
boiler on Taunton avenue will be given
al that time and other business will be
transacted.
MORE GRIP.
There seems TO be no abatement in the
prevalency of the grip in the Rumford
than there were few days ago. IL any
thing. Many OF those who were afflicted
with IL few days ago have recovered.
but there has been a large number OF new
cases reported. and IL Is thought that
these more than outnumber those which
are reported as recovered
AN ACCIDENT.
A man who went out in a skin yester-
day to rescue piece OF timber which
was drifting down the river, and which
looked TO him as though IL would make
good fuel, had a narrow escape from be-
Ing drowned In the cold water OF the
Providence river yesterday afternoon.
The stick was a pretty good-sized one.
and instead OF taking II IN tow the fell
low attempted to haul II int ohis boat.
While making the endeavor he tipped
the boat too far to one side. and before
he could realize what had happened TO
him he was swimming in the river. He
finally managed to get a grip upon the
boat again. and after bailing Il our sue
ceeded I'm getting ashore with IL again.
half frozen and soaked TO the skin
He went to his home. and after getting
warmed UP and fresh suit OF clothes
on him seemed none the worse for his
involun tary bath.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-14
WARREN,

At the meeting OF Sowamset lodge Of
Workmen OF this town the following off,
GERS were elected: Past master work
man, A. w. Chaplin; master workman,
George, II. Chinard; foreman. John Brat;
recorder, A. r.. Covell; fnancier, JOIN
Hudson: receiver. Frederick Sammis;
guide, Andrew Scott. The matter re-
lating to dues. which has been before the
lodge OF this order for some months, was
discussed, and II was decided to delib-
crate on the matter a. another meeting
Dec. 81
Capt. Hart. who has oyster beds along
the shore, near Carrs bend. in the south
part OF the town, has begun the erection
of new oyster house, two stories in
height, on the shore at Cars bend.
The Royal Arcanum held their annual
election OF officers in their rooms In
Grand Army hall on State street, when
the following officers were elected for the
ensuing year: Regent, J. B. Brownell:
vice regent. T. e. Sammis: past regent
j. r. Wylie; orator. Marcus j. Mordaunt:
treasurer, ID. Henry Potter; secretary
Thomas Paine; collector, William b.
Childs; secretary. James Collamore. The
district deputy from Providence gave an
interesting address The installation
will be held Dec. 49,
Extensive improvements have recently
been completed at st. Mary's institute on
South Main street. The towers have
been repaired and overhead the stage has
been sheathed. and placed in first class
condition. Painters have also been at
work the past week and other minor im-
provements have been made to the build
ing under the direction OF Rev J. ID.
O'Keefe.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-14
CENTRAL FALLS.

There was much less building done In
1903 than In the pervious year according
to the report OF Inspector OF Buildings
George A. spalding Buildings erected In
1902 were valued at sll7.0oo; those erected
in 1903 are valued at $Ss.ooo. This loss
though Is not proportlonally greater than
in other cities and towns OF the state.
The Naturalist society yesterday dis
cussed plans for the new structure Il In
TO erect. Several suggestions we're made,
but no definite plans were decided upon
At yesterdays meeting OF Branch Will
liam O'Brien, officers who are to be
voted for on next Friday evening were
nominated. There were interesting ad-
dresses delivered by Michael Cahill. chief
ranger OF Branch Daniel O'Connell and
Deputy Chief Ranger Callahan.
John McDermott was elected chairman
OF the committee on installation OF Of
ficers OF Holy Trinity Christian Doctrine
society. Installation exercises will in
clude a banquet on Wednesday evening.
Jan s. John II. Geraghty IL secretary and
Thomas r. Feeney treasurer OF the com
mittee
License Commissioner Edward A.
Dwyer IL on the road 10 recovery from a
severe Illness.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-14
PAWTUCKET

DR.. Lyman b. sperry delivered very
entertaining address at the mems meet
ing OF the Y. NJ. C. A. held yesterday af-
ternocn. His subject was "PhySology,
Fear. Faith" There was a very large
attendance, and the speaker, who has
been heard In this city on previous occa-
sions, was In his happiest vein.
Rev. Thomas j. Gillian officiated at the
funeral services OF Mrs. Mary A. Hulme
yesterday afternoon. There were n large
number of friends present and relatives
from Taunton. Boston, Lawrence and
Fall River were in attendance to pay
their last tribute OF respect.
There were several narrow escapes at
the Consolidated railroad station Satur-
day night. While the train for Taunton
and New Bedford was at the station and
passengers were leaving II the mail train
from Boston pulled in on the adjoining
track and many folks had to get out OF
the way quickly.
There was a false alarm sent in from
box 274 about noon yesterday. A fire
I'm stove that had been set UP In the
new house OF Joseph Foley on Rhode ISL
and avenue was simply smoking.