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The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1904-05-13
Crime and Criminals
BY MATT W. PlNKERTON.

HE reformation of the criminal generally speaking, is az,
mpossibi The main effort should be for the refora-
ton of the who already given to life of crime but for
the prevention of the development of the criminal This may
be done by the education of the child in the way proper
moral influences and through the suppression of evil
fuence that bring about the moral downfall of many honest
Gambling is the most nsidous of influences and one
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1904-05-13

RACE, like individual, that learns to EXAMINE
frankly into the weak and strong points of its life is tn
race that will succeed. We must face the~fact tina
is child race partially developed, when com
pared with some other races. This statement carrie
with it nothing discreditable.
For myself, have the most profound belief tina
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1904-05-13
The Autbo'''s Responsibility
BY PRESIDENT THEODORE ROOSEVELT.

1t seems to me that we of the United States cam
not keep too fresh in minds the fact that the men
responsible for the government are not the
taves of the people, but the people themselves, and
that therefore heavy is the responsibility that lies
upon the people and upon all those who do most
toward shaping the thought of the people,
Now, in the days of my youth was literary
man. have recently in reading book been inn
mensely struck by the thought deveoped in il hv one
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1904-05-13
Pogver' o1 The Saloon
BY BISHOP SAMUEL FALLoWS.

ONE of the most eminent Of the nation have been
patiently and thoughtfuly investigating the reasons
why the saloon maintains its hold upon the community
Many cities have been selected by them for special
study. Among them were San Francisco, Denver ST.
Louis, Minneapolis, St. Paul, Chicago, Cincinnati,
Cleveland. Buffalo New Haven New York Rosto,
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1904-05-13

the
burning question do both ndurialm?
Has she fair chance? 81.
Employers home cares cannot do
her who free makes difference the en-
Iployer who unable to earn cent for
Therefore, when doing two
inside and outside the hon and besides making struggle
this Of depreciation ought TIE
10 step in and support the children?
really appreciate show It il
something than words Until reaches point where
willing family, hands married
business
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1904-05-13
Motbexbo0d Us. lndM51,zaI,nu

HERE is love- there is poetry, there is glory in mother
hood but you know well do that there isn't any
money in it. Is the tendency in the presentday business
and professional life to discriminate against women
who are handicapped with theas Of helping support
families right? .s
Women much obliged to care for their chill
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1904-10-29

Report of Condition at Close OF Business
Tuesday, September 9. 1904.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-11-10
Log Cabin Philosophy.

De sayin' is. we'll git on de
brighter side wen de worl turns
roun', but it's my opinion she
gifts ter de brighter side wen
we all fast asleep!
Dey amt enough wisdom in de
worl' ter set de woods on fire,
en- it's a good thing fer de tim.
Der interests dat dey amt.
It's one thing ter preach dat
Poverty's a blessin', en- anuther
ter set down en- hol' hans wild
him, on d rainy night. under a
leaky shed, wild no fire in de
chimbly, en- de winter win
wailin'!-Atlauta Constitution
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-11-10

For SALE-A 159 acre Fruit,
Poultry and Dairy farm, 1 mile
from Elsberry, SO miles from
st. Louis, 9 houses of 8 and 5
rooms each. 60acres clover, 40
acres in Orchard-120O apple
6 years old; 500 peach, 6 years
old; 700 apple 5 years old; 1900
peach, and 2 years old; pears,
plums, cherries, berries, etc
All trees in splendid condition
All good land. There will be
50, 900 worth of soil sproduct:
sold from place this year-liv'
stock not counted. UnimprOv
ed land adjoining this sold last
spring for 500 per acre. Owner
going away and will sell at $6(
per acre. A great bargain In
quire at Office.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-11-10
An Animal of Old DAYS.

Palmyra, Mo-, Nov. g. Yes
terday while some men were at
W ork on the farm of Jos. G.
Sams,', in Warren township.
they sunearthed a portion of
S omespre-historic animal. The
end of a large tooth was dis
covered protruding from bank
on North river and an investi-
gationS resulted in unearthing
the half of a jaw bone which
evidently belonged to some
m ammoth animal. The bone
W eighs about 65 pounds, meas
ures three and one-half feet
in length, and contains two
large teeth.
The'largest tooth is loose in
the jaw bone, and it was lifted
out, measured and weighed. II
is nine inches long, eight inches
wide and weighs seven pounds
Mr.. Sans will bring the jaw
bone to Palmyra and have a
pi cture taken of it, to be sent
to the state university in an eff
fort to find out what kind of ar
animal it belonged.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-11-10
Notice of Final Settlement

Notice is hereby given to all credit
ors and others interested in the estate
of Isaiah Jones, deceased, that l, the
undersigned Administrator of said
estate, intend to make a final settle
ment thereof at the next term of the
Probate Court of Monroe County, to
be holden at the court house in Paris
in said county, on the second Monday
of November next.
PERCY ID. JONES, Administrator,
of Isaiah Jones, Deceased.
Octo Der ID, 1904
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-11-10
Reflections of a Bachelor.

Few women, are any uglier
than they paint their faces.
Some men are so lucky they
can even get engaged and have
it broken.
A widow seldom holds more
than a pair of deuces, but she
plays then as if they were a
royal flush.
When a man kisses a girl
against her will she doens't
scream, because her mouth is
t 90 busy doing something else.
A woman attaches more i'm,
portance to asking three PEG
pie to afternoon tea than ar
admiral does to taking battle
hips into action.-New YorE
Press.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-11-10
Two Pets.

Ferd and Phil Wood have two
pets that an average citizen
would think anything but de-
sireable. In a box with a glass
top to it is nasty looking tar
antula that ]. fl. Grady brought
from Arkansas, and a brown
snake about 5 inches long and
and as large as knitting needle
The tarantula seems to be
afraid of the snake.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-11-10

Grifith's dinners are the best.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-11-10

"A woman lost two little
charms, the joint gift of God
and a good man. She hunted
long for them She searched in
parlor and ball room and in
theatre. She crowded men from
the great gaunt buildings where
they earned their bread and
hunted there for her jewels.
She did things that made
the world take a quick little
breath and then call her a
"good fellow" But she found
them not. Weary and worn
she went back to the beginning
and there, in nursery and kitch
en-, she found the two white
stones aud written on one was
happiness and the other
'love.' Chicago Record. Her
aid.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-11-10

WANTED Quickly, few persons to repre-
rent long esta rlished wholesale J Ouse among
retail merchants Hnd agents. Local territory
Of few COZ mites SlS salary and expenses paid
weekly. FApense money advanced. Com
mission extra Permanent engagement. Bust
ness sUccessinl Previous experiehce not es-
sential. Enclose self.addressed envelope. Ad-
dress. sUPFRIHTENDEET TRAVELLERS,
225 Dearborn st., Chicago.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-11-10
THURSDAY, NOV. 10, 1904
The Greatness of a Great State.
From Walter Williams book on THE
State of Missouri

from w alIef w lllldInS DOOh vi AhS
State of Missouri"
Diverse industries, an extend
ed crop season and unexamp-
led fertility of soil make, be.
cause of skill, intelligence and
energy of the people prosper
ous community. The Missouri
River bottom is like the Nile
and for area and richness. The
prairies afford abundant harv-
.sts. The uplands are unex-
:elled for fruit. Missouri is an
agricultural state, but it sup
ports three cities of over 100, 900
people, a larger number than
any other state save four. 1t
leads in general agriculture, but
t also randks foremost ,or in
the front rank in all other in
dustries. In consequence its
people are prosperous. On the
first day of May they had on
deposit in banks an average of
H36 for every man, woman and
child in Missouri, a larger
amount than IN any neighbor-
ing state. There has never
been a general crop failure in
Missouri. There are no lean
years to eat up the years of fat
ness. Labor has its due. The
hours of labor for the average
toiler have decreased IN year
from 9 5 to 1926 while his wage
has grown from $25. 80 to $27. n.
The wealth in home and bank
is evidence of material prosper
ity. The Missourian does not,
however, neglect those things
that make for the higher life,
School, church, the press, are
encouraged. The largest circu
lation in proportion to the pop
ulation of any city in the world
is that of a Missouri newspaper
Massachusetts is properly re-
garded as center of literary
culture. There are more mag
azines and other periodicals
circulated in proportion to pop
ulation in Missouri than il
Massachusetts andumore book
used from the public library il
Kansas City than in Boston.
The government of Missouri
is well administered. The stat
has an assessed valuation o
81, 1927, 962, 237. and a tax rate O
IL cents on the 500. This i
the lowest of any state. l
1902 the tax rate in Nebrask
was CD cents, in Kansas
cents, in Iowa 40 cents and i
Illinois 40 cents. Despite thi
phenomenally low rate Nilsson
ri supports its State Institl
tions literally. Its laws are Ell
forced, property rights hel
sacred and administration {
State affairs conducted wit
economy.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-11-10

The girl with the kangaroo
walk has been put out of bust
ness and the maid with the mil
itary stride now holds the GEN.
ter OF the stage.-Quincy Her.
aid.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-11-10
BOhOn - MCEIrOy

Wednesday evening 2ld inst,
a swell wedding took place in
the little church at Benbow.
The contrac ting parties be-
ing E McElroy and Miss Bohon.
After the ceremony about $50
guests attended the bride to
her home where an elaborate
wedding supper was served.
Mr.. and Mrs ! 9. Kincaid,
of near Warren, took in the
Pike last week.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-11-10

Robt. Sharp was a Quincy Wis
itor Friday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-11-10

Ground Oyster Shell.-Wood
Bros.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-11-29

1t has been suggested that the
next legislature amend the char
ter Of the city Of Corvallis to
raise the limit Of taxation for
general purposes so as to permit
the city council to levy a tax not
exceeding ten mills instead Of
five mills as now limited. The
proposers Of this, change say that
such action may be proper on ac-
count of the late prohibition vote
making the town dry after next
January and which will thus cut
off the revenue about $500
| heretofore paid into the city
treasury by the saloons. It has
been contended by the friends of
prohibition that the expenses of
government by the existence of
the saloons is largely increased
over conditions where there are
no saloons and prohibition exists.
If this is the case there will be
no necessity of raising the tax
limit. The financial condition of
Corvallis will not be injured
materially in this regard by per-
mitting the present limit of tax
alton to remain. The legislature
will meet again in two years and
if the burdens of taxpayers shall
increase under the benefcent
auspices of prohibition it will
then be time for the legislature
to afford its timely interference.
The saloon traffic and it's conse-
quences and effect on society is
regretted by many and although
the trials and tribulations at
tendant upon the enforcement
of prohibition is hoped will not
be worse or more burdensome to
taxpayers.
One Of the great arguments
for many years has been against
the saloon business that it made
men intoxicated and while in
that condition they committed
offenses which engaged the at
tention Of courts and officers,
and largely increased matters of
taxation. If prohibition can
overcome these evils and do
away with the continued increase
in already high taxation, the
heavy burdened taxpayer will
accept it as a ortunate remedy
early applied in this twentieth
century
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-11-29
Yesterdays Court Proceedings.

Circuit court met in regular
session Saturday morning, but TO
date nothing of importance has
been decided. Although the
docket is comparatively light,
there are several jury cases that
will occupy some ilttle time.
Perhaps the most important case
Of local interest is that OF Kola
Neis VS.. JOHN Whitaker and son
Frank, 1nenti..:i Of which YVES
made in previous issue of sh:s
paper. The case will be tried
;oetore jury.
James L. Lewis VS. John Nc
Gee ST., is case in which Lew
is IS suelng for a commission CT
500 for the sale Of Mr.. McGee's 5
farm to r. w. Fisher. This
case was Oh trial before a july
yesterday afternoon.
In the case OF Palmer Hyres VS.
E. w. Strorg, which is dispute
respecting some timber bought,
the parties may consent to con
tinuance for the term for the
reason Mr.. Hyres who lives in
Lane county, may not arrive in
time for a trial.
The attorney for the parties ii
G. R. Farra VS. A. Wilhelm, ar
gued a demurrer in the case yes.
terday. and the court took the
same under advisement.
The District Attorney moved a
dismissal in the case of the State
of Oregon VS. James Guier, which
motion was allowed by the court.
In the matter of w. J. Shipley
ct al, VS. M. E. Farley ct al, the
pleading was submitted for ex-
animation by the court.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-11-29

The State of Oregon has cause
to be proud Of its record in the
last National election. The
plurality given to President
Roosevelt was AZ, 988. These
figures are large, and represent
a majority Of 3O,693 over all the
combined candidates in .oppo-
sition, but they represent much
more. It means more than forty
seven and one-half per cent. of
the total poll Of the State, a
better showing than is made by
any of the 45 states of the
Union. For this result fshe has
to thank two most important
factors in the contest, the Republi-
can press and Frank G.. Baker,
the chairman Of the Republican
State Committee.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-11-29
Editorial Comment.
TIE PRESIDENTS DECLARATION

On the night Of the election of
President Roosevelt he issued the
following statement.
4 am deeply sensible Of the
honor done me by the American
people in thus expressing their
confidence. in what | have done
and tried to do. l appreciate to
the full the solemn responsibility
this confidence imposes upon me,
and | shall do all that in my
power lies not to forfeit it. On
the 4th of March next | shall
have served three and one-half
years, and this three and one
half years constitutes my first
term. The wise custom which
limits the president to two terms
regards the substance and not
the form. Under no circum-
stance will I be a candidate for
or accept another nomination" "
By this declaration the Presi-
dent means without any ques-
ton of contradiction that the
term for which he has just been
elected will be his last. There
are none who have studied his
administration of the affairs Of
this high Office who would for a
moment doubt that he would
take the first favorable oppor-
tuMity to express his high regard
for the substance of the long
cherished tradition which for
bids a third term in the presi-
dental Office. He may, hence
forth, devote his every effort to
regulating the trusts; to build
ing the Panama canal; to guard
ing the interests of our country
and of humanity in the Philip
pines and by his every effort
give the Democratic critics much
10 base adverse criticism upon.
We're he the kind of a man Dem
O&ratic partisans have endeavored
to make Of him, ne would not at
this early date have appointed a
time to end his political career.
Under this declaration Of inde-
pendence there is no politician
who can present to him, in the
next four years, any partisan OF
personal reasons to induce him
to depart from what he believes
to be the best possible conduct
far the interest of our common
country, and certainly no politi-
cian can approach him with any
suggestion Of what might hap
pen should the President disre-
gard his wishes. This will en-
enable the Republican party to
choose a nominee for president
in 1903 from other eminent
men in the party without any
tsotlbt IS to Roosevelt's position
in the matter.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-11-29

There vii! be quite a number OF
fowls shipped from points in Wash
ington and California for entry
at the poultry show next NORTH.
Student Ira Barrett spent the
Thanksgiving holidays with his
parents in Hi!lsboro, returning to
College Monday.
Virgil A. Carter, of Wells, our
recent y-elected representative to
the state Legislature, was in the
city on Sunday and remained oyer
Monday, on business.
On account of the very low stage
Of the river, Capt Graham has not
deemed it advisable to try to reach
Corvallis regularly with his steam
ers just yet. Although the Oregona
could make the trip through, it
would take SO log for her to make
the round trip that it would not be
profitable as the river has fallen
considerably since her first trip last
week. 1t is hoped, however, that
the water will soon come up to a
higher stage, as there is considera-
BILE freight to be moved just as soon
as boats are able tc make the regu-
lar run.
The ladies of Ellsworth w. R. G..
will give an entertainment and sup
per Wednesday evening at G. A. R.
hall, corner of Adams and Second
streets. An interesting program of
speeches, recitations and music will
be presented, after which a boun-
teous supper will be served in the
dining-room. The object is to
secure additional funds for tie
benevolent work of the Corps, so
an admission fee of 25 cents will BE-
charged. This admits to both the
entertainment and the supper.
Exercises will begin at 7:3O, and in
view of their purpose, the ladies
should be literally patronized.
The Local Union met at the Bap-
tist church Sunday evening at 6
o'clock. This union is composed of
the Christian Endeavor societies of
the Presbyterian, Christian, Congre-
gational and United Evangelical
churches, the Baptist Union OF the
Baptist church, and the Epworth
League of the Methodist church.
The meeting was led by Mise Ethel
Hollister, Of the Congregational
church, and representatives of each
of the above societies appeared on
the program, and a very interesting
meeting was the result, The first
part of the evening was devoted to
a Thanksgiving service. while the
subject, 'How Intemperance Hin
ders Missions" was discussed dur
inp the remainder of the evening.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-11-29

One of the silver cups to be given
as prize the Poultry Show in
this city December 8-9-1O, is now
on exhibition in Nolan & Gala
hans show window. It is the
Presidents cup, to be given per-
sonally by B. w. johnson, presi-
dent of the Corvallis Association,
and is a most beautiful piece of
silver, lined with gold.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-11-29

An entertainment is to be given at the
M. E. church tonight, by the Adams
Sisters, who are said to be rare artists in
their line.
Arthur Henkle, who recently recovered
from surgical operation, is again bed
fast, owing to relapse caused by going
about too soon.
In all there were about Is local Lions
attended the banquet given by the AL
bany lodge last Saturday evening and
all report glorious time.
If you enjoy music you should attend
the Piano Lecture Recital to be given by
Prof. Gerard Taillandier of the OAC.
1t will be given at the College Chapel
Wednesday, November 80. at 80 p. m.
Admission free, but children will not be
admitted unless accompanied sby adults.
The ball given by the OAC cadet Off
GERS at the Armory Thanksgiving night
was a most successful affair in every
particular. The music was furnished by
the Corvallis orchestra. From a finan-
cial standpoint it was, perhaps, the most
successful of any yet given by the stu
dents. .-.,.-
There was meeting of the sheriffs OF
Oregon held in Portland last Saturday,
for the purpose of organizing sort OF
sheriffs' association is for the mutual
benefit of all the sherifs of the state, so
that they can work more in conjunction.
with each other. Sheriff Burnett re
ceived an invitation to be present, but
On account of circuit court meeting on
that day it was impossible for him to at
tend.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-11-29
Good Health
to the
children

Children especially arefond of dainties,
and the housekeeper must look carefully
to their food.
As good cake can be made only with
good eggs, SO also cake that is health
full as well as dainty must be raised with
a pure and perfect baking powder.
Royal Baking Powder is indispensable
in the preparation Of the highest quality
Of food. 1t imparts that peculiar light
ness, sweetness and flavor noticed in the
finest cake, biscuit, doughnuts, crusts, etc.,
and what is more important, renders the
food wholesome and agreeable to young
and old.
ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO.. YORK. --+.ss-
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-11-29
In Cupid's Realm.

The marriage, of Miss jamie
Newton of this city to Robert
Brown of Oaksdale, WASH, took
place at the home of the brides
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. G. G..
Newton, Thanksgiving morning,
Rev. G. H. Feese of the First
Methodist church performing the
ceremony. About 80 guests were
present. The brides gown was
white silk with lace chiffon trim
nings. Her bouquet was caught
by Miss Eta Smith. Miss New
ton was graduated from Oregon
Agricultural College with the
class of 81. The groom is a
wealthy farmer of Washington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Brown will reside
at Oakesdale.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-11-29

The Japanese army received
orders recently to attack Port
Arthur and take the fortifca-
tions at any cost. The defensive
works outside of the parapets
have been captured, leaving the
Russians in possession of the
parapets only. The occupation
of the forts is expected soon. If
the forts are taken the capture
of Port Arthur seems certain in
a short time.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-11-29

Rev. and Mrs. w. G. Kantner,
of Salem announce the engage
ment of their daughter, La
Blanche to Owen Arthur Thomas
of Grants Pass, the wedding tc
take place Dec. II. Rev. Kant
ner is former resident of Cor
Wallis, having filled the pastorate
of the Congregational church in
this city, number of years ago.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-11-29

At the home of the officiating
minister, J. A. Watkins of Port
land and Miss Annie Walker OF
Corvallis were married by Rev.
D. R. Walker of Albany on
Tuesday evening. The bride is
a daughter of Mrs. J. c. Walker
of this city. Mr.. and Mrs. Wat
kins will reside in Portland.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-11-29

Mr.. S. B. Finnegan, of Eu
gene, and Miss Rose Newman
of Bruce, were married at tn
home of the bride Tuesday last
Mr.. and Mrs. Finnegan will re
side in Eugene.