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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-09
Hatch.

Our merchant was trading
with your city merchants Sat.
urday.
Mrs. Matilda Hogan and Miss
- Bland were laid to rest in
the Brush Creek cemetery last
Wednesday. Rev. D. F. Sui
Ivan came down from Monroe
City and conducted the rites of
the church
Some farmers are through
sowing oats.
Manning Elliott Of your city,
was buying cattle in this vicin.
ity last week.
Quite a lot o. hogs were taken
from this place to Hassard last
week and sold TO John Kendrick
A letter from Uncle Henry
Bombeck who is at the bedside
of his brother in St. Joseph,
states that his brother is in a
critical condition.
Watson Bros. have moved on
d farm near Hdssard.
Elliott Bros. have car load
of steers
John Watts is feeding a fine
bunch of cattle and hogs.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-09
School Report.

SShuOt NCpOt'
Report of Monroe City Public
Schools for the month ending
April 3, 1908.
ROLL OF HONOR.
Names of those perfect in at.
tendance. department 95, aver.
age scholarship IS, with no
grade below 95 in more than
two studies.
High School-Edith Smith.
Ruby Martin.
Grade 8-Blanche Green,
John Jayne.
Grade Ethel Baynum, Ell
ma Smith, Ada Shryack, Henry
Green.
Grade 6-Marguerite Reid,
Cleo Patton, Nina Megown.
Grade 5--Fannie Jayne. Ed.
ward Jayne.r Carson Eakle,
Amy Green, Edith Jarnsn
Grade 4-Ethel Bruner, Ben
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-09

An effort was made by the
Baking Powder trust to bribe
Lieut.. Gov. John A. Lee. 1t
failed and now the maker of the
check is to be brought to Mis-.
souri, for trial. The check is in
the hands of Attorney General
Grow.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-09
Bazaar or Easter Sale.

The ladies of the First Bap
fist church will have a Bazaar
or Easter Sale on Saturday,
April 18th, at the Rhodes
building, beginning at 10
o'clock. Lunch at all hours.
Trimmings for Sunday dinners
at actual cost, freight added.
The P. e. O's will meet with
Mrs. Laura Boulware at the
usual hour.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-09

The DEMOCRAT was favored
with a call from it's old friend,
A. Floss Barr, of Enid, Okla,
Monday afternoon. Oklahoma
loses none of its beauty by his
syrene song. We were glad to
have the old Monroe boy with
US. J
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-09

trading in Monroe City last
week.
There will be preaching at
Oakland church next Sunday.
Services will be conducted by
Rev. Trower.
Mrs. Rouse was visiting her
sister in this vicinity Saturday
and Sunday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-09

Il. Russell Crigler orders his
paper changed frnm Florida,
Mo, to Freewater, Oregon.
Good luck to him.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-09

You can find the best Northern Grown
Garden Seed and T. J. Sharp at the
Corner Grocery Store north of the F. &
M. Bank
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-09

Pillow Shoes $1.00, $1.25 and
S1.5O-BoULWARE's SHOE STORE
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-01-22
MOUSE STOPPED TRAIN.
Interfered with Operation of the
Electrical Apparatus Which
Controls Railroad Service.

Did anyone ever imagine that a
mouse could stop a railway train?
1t seems to be impossible; neverthe-
less, it was done at the town of Carpi,
near Modena, in Italy.
On the Italian railroads an electrical
apparatus upon the departure of a
train from any station rings six
strokes upon gong in the next sta
ton.
The station master at Carpi, hear
ing the gong ring three strokes where
there should be six, Immediately came
to the conclusion that something was
wrong on the line, and ordered up
the electric signal of warning.
The train, which by this time was
under full Roadway, came to a dead
stop.
Then began transfer of telegraPhic
messages.
The passengers were anxious to
know what was the matter. They
waited while the messages went back
and forth.
The inquiry established the fact that
everything was right on the line, and
the train was ordered forward after
considerable delay.
The station master about this time
thought it might be well to look into
his gong, and there he found, stuck
fast between the cogs of the electrical
apparatus, a poor little mouse. The
unhappy little animal had happened to
be in the interior of the clock when
it ''struck one" and down he attempt
ed to run, but was caught between the
murderous wheels.
His little body was big enough to
stop the whole apparatus, and, conse-
quently, the train as well.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-01-22

the largest in the village. Some child
in the household left the doll in the
corner of a sofa in the parlor as she
scampered away at the approach of
the officers. During the signing of the
papers Dollie sat up as well as she
could, clad only in a sort of sleeveless
shirtwaist of faded calico.
When the conference was over and
the generals had left the room, some
of the younger officers, exceedingly
full of spirit now that the long war was
ended, discovered the rag doll and rec
ognized in her the silent witness"
Though this scarecrow of rags had
done nothing to warrant the familiar
ity, young Custer, afterward killed III
an Indian massacre on the plains,
taught her up and threw her at the
head of mike" Sheridan. He in turn
used her as a playful missile with an
other officer as target. So she suf-
fered the terrors of war, though she
had been a witness of the peace confer
ence.
When the rush for souvenirs came
Col. L. W. {. Moore, of Sheridan S staff,
secured the doll as his portion and
carried her off to an honorable captiv-
ity in his northern home. She is now
the highly priced possession of T. Chan
ningMoore and dwels in a safe in the
city of Hartford, Conn.
There is not the least doubt of the
rag dolls authenticity. She seems to
have made a strong impression on the
young officers who romped with her
on that memorable afternoon in the
quiet little Virginia village. At one
time Col. Sheridan wrote to the dolls
owner: 81 well remember the rag doll
obtained from the room in the McLane
house at Appomattox where the sur
render of Lees army to Gen. Grant took
place. The relic was unique, and
though much fun was made over it at
the time, as years go on the silent wit
ness will become more and more val
liable. Do not let it get out of your
possession as l foolishly did the ink
stand l obtained as a relic of the same
occasion. IN. Y. Tribune
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-01-22

You have shown us the life and in
terest in such subjects, but where IS
the difficulty that adds zest to the
artists pursuit? These are all easy
enough subjects and evidently friend-
ly; where are the difficulties?
All, my friend, there are difficulties
in photographing or painting Indi-
ans, as everyone who has attempted
it well knows. Some time ago | was
talking to E. a. Burbank, whose In
dian pictures are so pleasing, and he
said that one of the most interest
ing of the many memories connected
with each picture was the series of
difficulties he had had to overcome
ere the picture was completed. To
get the Indian to sit anyhow is diff
cult. His fears, his superstitions, his
nervousness at everything you do
that is new or strange to him; his
dilatoriness when under the inhu-
ence of those who would seek to dis
suade him from returning, and all
these were real obstacles that had to
be overcome The same kind of diff
ticulties meets the photographer.
Then, when one comes to the chill
Gren, there subjects galore, and all
are bewitching and appealing. The
other week, when at Oraibi, | saw a
little child watching me through a
tiny back window 1t was the only
opening in that house wall, and the
baby face framed there at once ap-
pealed to me. But knew the moment
the camera appeared a score of chill
dren and parents would warn the pa
rents within, or would forcibly carry
the child away. So here was difficulty
enough to give one the hunters zest in
outwitting them. | sent one of my
friends with candy and calico to keep
the mother interested, and then sent
off another to make a diversion with
handful of candy among the children
who were watching me. To get out
camera and adjust it was quick
work. To focus quicker still, all the
time swinging the camera down
street as if l were taking in a scene
there. Then, with a piece of candy
in onS hand and the bulb in the
other l attracted the attention Of
the child, pressed the bulb, prayed
that he would keep still for a time
exposure, and let the sun do the
rest. The result appears in the
heading of this article.
GEORGE WHARTON JAMES
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-01-22
EVE NURSES A FOX.
Little Reynard Thrives Amazingly
on the NOurishment Given by
His FOster-Mother.

Farmer Nye, Of Hopbottom, Pa,
last fall discovered that something
was carrying off his poultry. He set
a trap and caught fox. He prompt
ly killed it.
Hardly had he done so when baby
fox came out from the brush and
moaned piteously around its dead
mother. The farmer took the young
ster home. Refusing the food of
fered it, the little fox was in fair
way to starve to death, when Mrs.
Nye had bright idea.
One of the ewes had been robbed
of her young by wildcats, and the
little fox was carried to the bereaved
eve to receive nourishment.
The fox throve amazingly ON
sleeps milk, and the strange FOSTER
mother formed strong attachment
for the little fellow. Before other
animals, and to all human beings ex-
cept Mr.. and Mrs. Nye, the fox is en-
tremely shy, but it sleeps side by
side with the eve, and the farmer
can handle the baby fox as he might
a house dog.-N. 7. World.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-01-22

he is mentioned by Helen Hunt Jack
son in her books and takes a prom
inent part in some of the western
scenes she depicted so we'll Tourists
are fond of bestriding the docile old
animal to have their pictures taken.
a local photographer is swiftly be-
coming magnate by selling pictures
made of visitors and the burro He
keeps on hand a supply of SOM
breros, which he loans to those who
wish to assume a wild western atti-
tude and aspect, and after the pose
is properly made levels his camera
at the subject and the work is done
Old Dick is a prime fayorite and
when he shall finally pass over the
great divide it is quite likely he will
have an imposing monument to mark
his last resting place.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-01-22
AFTER TEA.

When Sue studies, mother sews.
And father takes his evening Goze,
l shyly tie a ribbon blue
Around my neck, and then I'm Sue.
life my dress high from my feet.
And cross this muGdy, muddy street
To this large sofa-it's a store;
I've been here many times before.
want to buy some finger rings.
AnG dolls and books and pretty things;
III take whole lots of candy, too,
For little sister, am Sue.
Ihanks! here's your money, I must go.
This rocking chairs my carriage-Whoa!
There! now, at last, I'm safe inside,
AnG off l go to take a ride
whip my horses, It'll at last
They galop very, very fast;
Then up and down the streets, l go,
Until Sue says, IN tones quite low:
''Look out there, driver, you'll be killed,
And all your goods arG candy spilled"
Then jump down and hide my head
In mothers lap-then go to bed.
Mary H Flanner, in Coco Housekeeping
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-01-22
VALUABLE RAG DOLL.
She Played Quite "A Part in the Closing
scenes of the War Between
the. states.

Almost every little girl in this coun-
try has at one time or another ioiced
in the possession of a rag doll which
was quite the dearest thing she had.
just as mother ducks show the ugly
duckling the most attention, so do
make believe mothers think most of
their plain rag babies.
You would hardly believe it possible,
however, that full grown man would
care for rag doll, at least care enough
for ii to keep it always locked up in a
safe deposit vault with his gold and
most valuable papers. No, it is not
doll that once belonged to the mans
little daughter and precious on that ac
count. There are a hundred men who
would like to own it and would give
several hundred dollars for it.
Whatever makes the thing so val
uable?" you ask, and here is the an
swer: This particular rag doll is
historic doll. With its eyes of ink it
saw Gen. L. S. Grant draft the terms
for the surrender of the confederate
army, and the same black eyes saw the
courtly Gen. Lee place his signature to
the papers. All this happened at APP
pomattoX, when the army of northern
Virginia surrendered on April Q, 1865.
Except for the signing of the dec
laration of independence this is, per
haps, the most important event in the
history of the nation.
The conference over the surrender
was held at the Mcnane house. one of
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-01-22
N PHILOSOPHERS have told us that

II PHILOSOPHERS have told us that
he is a worlds benefactor who
makes two blades of grass grow
where but one grew before. He who
adds to our happiness is also our
creditor, whether we acknowledge it
or not.
l often wonder, therefore, whether
the American people, great and just
and generous enough to go to war to
befriend poor neighbor, recognize
how much they owe of late to the
Indian for the pleasure he has af-
forded so many of them. One has
but to think of the great output of
Indian blankets, baskets, pottery,
bead work. bows and arrows and
other of their handicra ftsmanship,
and then to remember how many
thousands, hundreds of thousands,
nay, even millions, of pictures of In
dams made by Burbank, Reinhardt,
jackson Tor copies of their work.,
that have been sold during the last
few years, to realize a little the
great debt the artist owes to the In
dian in which the American people
share.
But this is only one side of the
question. There are score of other
sides to look at, only one of which
! can present in the short space of
this brief article. And that is this:
There are to-day hundreds of thou
sands of amateur photographers in
America, who kodak, Montauk, POGO
or some other camera in hand, are
hunting for new subjects of life, in
terest and some difficulty To these
/ wish to say: The Indian fills all
these requirements. His pictur-
sequences everyone knows, and his
tiyeiiness is known to all who know
him, even though it is a generally ac-
cepted fact in many minds that the
Indian buck is lazy and that it is his
wife who does all the work
Bosh and nonsense! Ridiculous
falsity.
For instance. take look at Fig.
of the old Hopi Indian.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-01-22

Then, too, look at his axe, or, to
be more accurate. his mattock. He
looks as if he were able to use it,
lie is going out six miles over the
hct. sandy trails of Tusazan lin
northern Arizona) to cut wood for
MS family.
Nor is that all! What viii the
shouter of lazy Indians" say when
seriously and soberly assert that the
day before this very old man had
run so miles and hoed fully an acre
and a half of cornfield? There is
power for you! There is work for
you that no white man could be COM
PEELED to do. Yet this man, this lazy,
rude, ignorant and brutal savage (O
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-01-22

in her hand which she uses both as
scoop and for stirring the meal i'll
the tilted pot on the fire; the natu-
raj way the ''tedrum" has fallen over
her arms; the peculiar and simple
hood over the fireplace, and not less
than these, the intelligent face, the
kindly eyes, the full but not unpleas-
ing lips, the well shaped nose, the
well rounded chin; all these give an
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-01-22
FAMOUS OLD BURRO.
He Is sturdy and Sedate and the Most
Venerable Specimen of His Kind
in America.

Visitors to the seven falls in the
South Cheyenne canyon, near Colo
RADIO Springs, Col, always find inter-
est in "Old Dick" said to be the old
est burro in the United States. Stur-
dy, white and sedate, the animal
wags his enormous ears contentedIy
as the visitors pet and coddle him
and seems to enjoy the notoriety he
has gained. For AZ years he has been
a resident of the vicinity and in that
time has climbed many mountainous
miles. He assisted in carrying a par
ty of prospectors up the mountain
80 years ago and during his lifetime
has carried many notable people.
This burro figures in literature, for
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-01-22

''You have not taken the medicine
/ left?' asks the physician, with
some anger. Il declare, such actions
as that simply make me lose my pa
ticnce!"
We'll, Doctor" meeAy smiled the
suffering one, u was afraid if | con
tinued to- take your medicine you
would lose another of your patients"
Realizing that the case was hope
less, the physician left the house,
saying that even an operation would
be of no avail.-Baltimore American.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-01-22

"The old gentleman played a
mighty mean trick on me- remarked
the young hopeful.
What was it?"
"Wel, you know I've always car
ried an old watch that no pawnbrok-
err would even look at, and father
promised me a new one for my birth
day"
"Wel?"
well, he gave it to me, but he had
my name engraved on the CASE
Chicago Post.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-01-22

MIR. Jones'" began old SLinfint,
the boss. as he cleared his throat,
''you have been in my employ just 20
years to-day, and have proven a good
and faithful servant. / propose to
make you a substantial recognition
of your fidelity. Here's a photo Of
myself as a present"
Thanks. It's just like you" NUT
tered Jones as he accepted the val
liable gift.-Baltimore American.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-01-22
Elephant Sneezed Hard.

The sneezing of an elephant at an
exposition in Munich the other day
created a sensation in the African
Village" where it was on exhibition,
the blacks falling on their knees be-
fore the animal. 1t was explained
that the sneeze was thought ror-
tentous because it was so rare. Ele-
plants, it seems, take cold easily, but
seldom sneeze.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-01-22
Curiosity AppeaSed.

The angular passenger stuck her
head out through the car window.
why" she asked the man on the
station platform, did you speak just
now of that singular looking machine
as 'she?'"
because, ma am" replied the man
on the platform, its a mail
snatcher."
And she took her head in again
Chicago Tribune.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-01-22

does that hard work simply because
he loves his wife and his family and
wishes to provide, even at such an
expense, little extra food for them
during the coming winter.
But the women offer abundant ma
terial as well as the men.
What can be more picturesque or
form better subject for an artistic
effort than Mashongce, the Hopi
maiden, sitting by the quaint pueblo
fireplace as shown in the picture.
Her rather dishevcled whorls show
ing that she has been hare at work
grinding the corn size is here drying;
the corn itself in the basket; the
scattered corncob%. the small basket
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-01-22
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The young man in the guise of an
old farmer was consulting his par
ticular girl, who was doing the for
tune telling act at the charity ba-
zaar, and each had penetrated the
others disguise.
GU love fair maiden" she said,
inspecting his palm, ''who will give
you "a severe jolt when you propose
to her"
Good heavens!" he exclaimed.
quickly recovering himself. Then
she will accept me!"-Chicago Trib-
une.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-01-22
The Court SniSEered,

Counsel--Go on, sir-relate the
words used by the defendant in the
libel you complain Of
Plaintiff-He said he defied me to
find a bigger liar and thief than | was.
Counsel-And what did you reply?
Plaintiff told him | should go to
my solicitor-Ally Sloper.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-01-22
She Ordered Clam Chowder.

Lady-Once last summer l saw some
boys 'treading for clans as they
called it They were very dirty-look-
ing boys; they were barEfooted-feet
unwashed most likely-and they were
walking through the mud at low tide.
When they felt clam with their feet,
they lifted it oIt with their toes. 1t
just made me SIX. l hope your CLANS
are not caught that way?
Naiter-In course not, ma'arl. The
man wot furnishes CLANS to this res
t~urant fishes for EN- with a silver
spoon.-N. Y. Weekly.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-01-22

81 hope" said the girls mother, after
the young millionaire had departed,
that you gave him proper encourage
ment."
"Oh, yes" she replied. 81 told him
was engaged to a man who was crazy
to marry me the minute he got through
college. "-Chicago Record Herald.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-01-22

HE tells me that he believes in
experimental religion"
III reckon he does. During the last
ten years he has belonged to a dozen
denominations, including Theosophy,
Spiritualism, Mormonism and the Sal
9atiOn Army. IN. Y. Times.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-01-22
All by Itself.

1t was the first time that four
year-old Willie had ever seen q
snake; and, as it writhed and
squirmed along, he ran into the
house to tell of his discovery. "Oh,
mammal" he exclaimed, come here
quick. Here's tail wagging with
out any dog."-Detroit Free Press.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-01-22

There are good trusts and bad
trusts" said the hopeful man.
Yes" answered the cheerless citi-
zen; but the bad ones are accumu-
lating so much profit and power, that
I'm afraid it won't be long before
the good trusts are led into tempta-
ton. "-Washin Star.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-01-22

Someone said the first huntress.
"told me that the government is 60
ing to stock this reservation with
game"
I'm bet" gayly asserted the sec
ond huntress, that if | were in con-
gress I'd have bill passed to stock
it with men. "-Louisville Courier
journal.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-01-22

Teacher-You say that heat ex-
pand and cold contracts most sub
stances. Give an illustration, please.
Smart Pupil-We have the longest
days in summer and the shortest in
winter.-Boston Transcript.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-01-22

Mother-Is Mr.. Kissem in the par
lor yet?
Little Son-Yes.
what are they doing?"
They are sitting good ways
apart, and talking; but sister has
taken off her Elizabeth ruff.
Very well; I'll go down at once"
N. Y. Weekly.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-01-22

PrOfessor-How do you feel about
all this New Thought" Miss Eu-
phemia?
Miss Euphemia-Oh, professor! 1t
is enough to drive one to religion
Puck
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-01-22

Though oft We complain that this life is
unkind
That too much of its hardship we get,
After all, there are very few anxious to
find
The easiest way out Of it yet.
Philadelphia Bulletin.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-01-22
FataI kiSs.

She sat close in his automobile,
And he gave her a kiss
At that very moment a rock struck the
wheel
Sup sHII p9HooI H9ql puV
Philadelphia Press.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-01-22

New Servant CATER lady has shown
here the work to be done)-I see you
want a sort of a general girl
Lady-Why so?
Servant-Well, anyway, one that
amt too particular-Broo Life.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-01-22

'Did they make much money at
the fancy fair?"
Eyes, indeed, and all because the
prices were so unfair. "-Philadelphia
Bulle IN.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-01-22
The Latest from Limerick.

Who kept all his cash in a bucket;
But his daughter named Nan
Ran away with a man
And as for the bucket, Nantucket.
princeton Tiger