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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-06-02
A WEEK AT THE FAIR.

For Missouri day at Worlds
Fair, the M K & T R'y. will sell
round trip tickets to st. Louis
for $4.00. Tickets on sale for
regular trains OF JLue 2nd and
for trains arriving in st. Louis
before noon of June Bird. Rate
for children one-balf the regu.
lar one.way fare, Final return
limit seven days from date of
sale. Talk to Katy's agent.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-06-02
BIG SCRAP.

London, May 27.-The Shan
Hal Kwan correspondent of the
Daily Chronicle sends report
received from New Ch wang that
on May 90, thinking that the
japanese had retired from Feng
Wang Cheng, $4,000 Russians
from Hal Cheng and Lao Yang
marched towards Feng Wang
Cheng. They were surprised
by 30, 900 Japanese in the Tung
pass. The Russian casualties
were 1000, and over 1000 Rus
slams surrendered. The report
does not state the japanese
losses
Toxic, May 27.-After five
hours desperate fighting the
japanese captured Kin Chou
yesterday evening. Nan Guam
Ling, the stronghold of the
enemy, was taken later after a
hot fight. The artillery duel
still continues. A Russian gun
boat bombarded the japanese
left flank fromnTalien Wan bay
while the japanese warships
W orked with the army from Kin
Chou bay.
Vice Admiral Togo has now
established a complete block
ade around the southern end Of
Lao Tung peninsula. This
completely envelops Port Ar
thur from the seward, and
probably marks the opening Of
the final investment of the town
and it's fortifiations.
The Japanese have swept all
the Russians from their de-
fences west of TAlien Wan bay.
1t is now improbable that the
latter will be capable of offer
ing any further resistance in
the territory north of Port Ar
thur.
Kiuchou castle was occupied
by the Japanese at twenty min
utes past 4 this morning. Later
the Russians were driven from
their position on the southern
heights. The japanese are now
in pursuit of the retreating Rus
slams.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-06-02
KisHet.

Miss Louise Lyon entertained
the Kismet Club at six-haud
euchre Thursday afternoon.
Members and guests present
were: Misses Sue Anderson,
Ethel Dillon, Anna Boulware.
Adelaide Lear, Leuna Evans,
Bertha Jaeger, Cecilia Strong,
Ada McClintlc. Katherine Dill
Ion, Mary Carson and Mesdames
Carl Jaeger, Alex Nelson. D.
D. Nelson, Ed L. Rees, W. F.
Westhoff, Walter G. William.
son. Ferd Wood and W. T. Rag
land
And as the l0l'os are every
whit as fond vi Tue good things,
: of life as "mere man" refresh.
ments were served and every
one was happy.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-06-02
Prohibition Candidates.

Springfield, ILL.,, May 90
The Prohibition state conven
ton today nominated the fol.
lowing ticket;
Governor-Robert H. Patton,
of Springfield.
Lieutenant Governor Marion
Gallup, of Pontiac.
Secretary of State-Geo. W.
Wooley, Danville.
Alonzo W. Wilson was re-
elected chairman of the state
central committee.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-06-02
For the Ladies.

Tucks of all widths are noted
on new dresses.
Coarse laces trim the canvas
fabrics to perfection.
Elaboration is the keynote of
The season in dressdom.
Nets printed in Dresden eff
fects are very attractive.-St.
Louis World.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-06-02

The Philadelphia Record
makes the following pertinent
remarks upon the Republicans
management of the govern
ment's finances:
In 1903 when they went out of
office, the surplus was a little
over two millions, and that
had been accumulated N the
last four months of the year,
after they had gone out of pow
er. They are now trying to re-
peat that performance. includ-
ing the surrender of the sucked
orange to the Democratic party.
The surplus has been melting
away at the following rate:
1902, surplus. .......S91, 2S7375
1903, surplus. ....... 81, 297, 667
1904 to date, deficit. .132. 1873
with the payment of the Pan
anna for the year will end with
a heavy deficit. For next year
the appropriations, including
deficiencies and the claims of
of the sinking fund, are $1,000
900 more than the estimated
revenue.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-06-02
Democratic State
Conventions.

Natl oual Convention-S t..
Louis. July 6.
State Nominating Convention
Jefferson City July 10.
State judicial Convention
st. Joseph, July 81.
State Convention to Elect
Delegates to the National Con-
vention-JopIin June 90.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-06-02

Bred in old Missouri, where
meadow grass is blue" was Ell
wood, the famous winner of the
Kentucky derby. Missouri and
Missourians, men and horses,
always win or deserve to win.
-Brookfield Gazette.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-06-02

1t is barely possible that a
lawyer of Hemp Whitecotton's
caliber does not know that even
the Supreme Court dares not
take from or add to the records
single figure. word or punctu-
alton mark. His plea cannot
be ignorance.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-06-02

Melvin Hayden writes us to
change address of his paper
from Kansas City, Mo, to
Shreveport, La. Melvin is
now weighmaster of the Kan
sas City and Southern Ry. at
that Point.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-06-02

Mr.. aud Mrs. Earl Caldwell
came down from Paris Thurs
day, to spend several days with
relatives and friends.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-06-02

We acknowledge favors from
Paris Appeal last Wednesday,
but they arrived too late to be
used. Many thanks just the
same.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-06-02

Orvil Brown has returned
from the State University for
the summer and Geo. P. John
ston came over for a few days
visit.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-06-02
Charity Bazaar.

Conducted by Williamson,
Hawkins and Yates proved a
success for the house and the
churches participating in the
rake Off" We give them in
the order as they bad charge of
the store, and the amounts net
ted by them: First Baptist
$40. Presbyterian $26, Chris
tian $50, Methodist $43, Holy
Rosary $50, Grace Baptist $40.
The house presented the
ladies' with 5 per cent of da Is
sale when they had charge.
The ladies also sold refresh
ments. The largest days sales
for the house, was captured by
the Grace Baptist.
The firm is pleased with the
experiment and so were the
ladies.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-06-02
To See the Worlds Fair.

get a Katy Album containing
views of all the principal build
ings, reproduced in colors. The
leaves loosely bound, suitable
for fra ming. Send % cents tie
Katy, Katy building, st. Louis,
Mo. Liberal commission to
agents and neWsdealeas.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-06-02

Martin and Marie Muldrow
are the guests of their grand
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Il. l..
Martin at Monroe City.-Torch-
light.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-06-02

Miss Roosevelt charged ad-
mission to the fair, is the
startling head line in the Post.
Dispatch. Well, why should
she not pay the same as Miss
Smith, Brown or Jones. Miss
Roosevelt is the daughter of
an accident and an American
citizen, nothing more, nothing
less.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-06-02

Dim world, nv dearie,
o. pain and of pride.
But here is shelter.
Aud l. We by your side!
Roses and thorns, dear,
And deserts so wide.
But ever that shelter,
And Love by your side!
Singing in sorrow,
And blessings denied,
Heavens light you borrow
With Love by your side!
Brother. Dickey, they say
the devil is not as black as he's
painted.
II know dat, sub; but de good
Lawd save me fun gittin' up
race problem wild him."
Life is riddle
OF thorps an Of roses;
Tune up the tiddle!-
Well dance till it closes!
And even if then
There's the devil to pay,
Well shout "Halleluia!'
And sing him away!
81 will jump on the devil next
Sunday" The minister announc-
ed from his pulpit.
"Amen" shouted a deacon,
EFF yer feet don't ketch fire,
hold him down till 1 git thar
|tWbere is the old manF'
''Gone to school,"
''Wbat, at his age?"
Yes; You see they're a-goin'
10 run him for Office. an he
wants to larn how to countw
Johns home from college
An got lots O. knowledge
been loafin' around here a week
He makes a good shown,
But amt much on hoein',
An he don't pillow the ground
up in Greek!
This here eddication
Is good fer the nation
Iarns people how to write an
to speak,
But I'll tell all creation
On this here plantation,
You can't make the craps grow
with Greek!
"Were you raised in Geor.
gia?" asked the stranger.
mo; in Kentucky, and the
Heller had four aces, and l
thought he was trying to bluffw
said the other, sadly.
Here is an expressive Georgia
obituary on a deceased candi-
date:
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-06-02

We find the greatest pleasure
in furnishing you the best meat
at the lowest prices TOR cash.
JOHN L. OWEN & Co.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-06-02
Bright Jewels Worth
....Reading....

From the Atlanta Constitution.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1904-10-08
SENATOR HoAR DEAD.
Close of the Career of the Vener.
able States1nan-Short Sketch
Of His Life.

Worcester, Mass, Sept. 30.-George
Frisbie Hoar, senior United States SEN
ator from Massachusetts, died at his
home in this city at 1885 o'clock Friday
morning. The end followed period of
unconsciousness that had continued
since early Tuesday and came so gently
that only the attending physicians were
aware of the exact moment of dissolu-
ton. The attending physicians de-
SPARED of the senator's life six weeks
ago, but such was the vitality exhibited
by their distinguished patient that even
they were surprised and the public was
at times led to cherish faith in an
ultimate recovery.
George Frisbie Hoar was born in Con-
cord, Mass, August 20, 1926. He was
educated at Concord academy and at
Harvard college, from which he was
graduated in 1876. He studied law at
Harvard Law school and was admitted
to the bar at Worcester, where he was
soon chosen as city solicitor and as pres
ident of the city library trustees. In
1851 he was elected to the Massachusetts,
legislature. and in 1856 to the state sem
ate. In 1868 he was sent to congress and
was reelected to the three following
congresses, but declined renomina-
ton finally. He was chosen senator
from Massachusetts in 1877, and has
been In the senate continuously since.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1904-10-08
HENRY C. PAYNE.

rotary Hay had called at the Payne
apartments few minutes before the
president made his visit Neither en-
tered the siclroom AS Mr.. Roosevelt
was leaving about six O'Clock he spoke
feelingly of Mr.. Payne to the newspaper
men gathered in front of the hotel as
"the sweetest, most lovable and most
trustful man ever knew"
Washington, Oct. Sin succession to
Mr.. Payne, George Bruce Cortelyou, for
mer secretary of the department of com.
merce and labor, and now chairman Of
the republican national committee, will
become postmaster general. Mr.. Cortel-
you's appointment as head of the post
office department was determined on sew
eral months ago by President Roosevelt.
when Mr.. Payne indicated to the presi-
dent his desire to retire from the de-
partment on account of the precarious
state of his health.
1t is the understanding now that Mr..
Cortelyou will assume the duties of post
master general as soon as he convenient
ly can after the close of the pending cam
paign. 1t is probable that he will enter
the office about the first of December.
although no date for the assumption Of
his new responsibilities has been deter
mined upon, even tentatively, since after
the election it will take him some time
to wind up the affairs of the campaign,
and he also may desire to take at least a
brief rest. In the interim the RESPONSE
bilities of directing the affairs of the
post office department will devolve on
Mr.. Wynne, who has just returned with
Mrs. Wynne and their two young daugh-
tiers from an extended trip to Europe.
He will continue as acting postmaster
general until such time as the president
may designate formally the successor to
Mr.. Payne. Under the law the president
is required to make such an appointment
within 30 days.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1904-10-08
FAMOUS SCULPTOR DEAD,
Consumption Claims M. Bartholdi.
Creator of the Statue of
Liberty,

Paris, Oct. 5.-Frederick Augusts
Bartkoldi, the sculptor, died at
eight o'clock Tuesday morning. Hope
was abandoned Monday, but the pa
tient fingered through the night,
gasping painfully. His wife remained
at his bedside constantly, and three
physicians alternated in attendance
Bartholdi had no blood relations,
but two of his wife's relatives were
with her at the bedside when the
sculptor died. Tuberculosis devel-
oped three years ago, and showed VIC.
lent symptoms during the last few
months, but Bartholdi insisted on con-
tinuing work in his studio. During thu
last days of his work he fully recog.
nized the fatality of the disease, and
began to design his own tombstone.
This will show an allegorical figure
holding out a laurel wreath. 1t was
completed the day before Bartholdi
took to- his bed.
Since 1875 M. Bartholdi's name has
become familiar to the people of the
United States, and his statue at the en-.
trance to New York harbor, Liberty
Enlightening the World" has given
him a worldwide reputation. The
idea Of this colossal work was first
conceived early in the '7Os, and was en-.
Enthusiastically received by those to
whom he conf1ded it.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1904-10-08
HONOR ACCEPTED BY DAVIS.
Synopsis of Letter Written by DEM
ocratic Nominee for Vice
President.

Elkins, w. Va, Oct. 3.-Hon. Henry
G. Davis, democratic nominee for
vice president of the United States, has
forwarded to Hon. John Sharp Williams.
chairman, and other members OF the
notification committee, his letter for
mally accepting the nomination. He
says the times are propitious for the
reinstatement of the democratic party
in control of the government, and de-
clares that thoughtful and patriotic peo-
pie are becoming more and more dis
trustful Of the heady and personal ele-
ment OF the present administration, and
are more than willing to see it replaced
by one that better recognizes constitu-
tional and other lawful restraints. He
charges the administration with eXtrav-
agance in governmental expenditure.
With reference to the Panama canal,
Mr.. Davis deprecates the action of the
present administration, which inflicted
a wound upon our national honor by its
disregard of the rights of weaker ma
ton in order to gain doubtful credit
for energy in forwarding that great en-
terprise.
On the tariff question Mr.. Davis says
that many of the existing tariff rates are
undoubtedly too high upon such
articles as enables the manufacturer to
sell his products abroad cheaper than
at home. The existing tariff rates are
excessive and enable powerful combi-
nations to eXtort unjust and oppressive
tribute from the people. Relief from
these conditions will only come through
the success of the democratic party,
which stands for wise, conservative
and gradual change in the tariff laws.
which will equalize the burdens of tax
alton and make honest competition pos
sible. But in making such changes it's
purpose will be to legislate with a due
regard for the labor and capital in
volved in industrial enterprises.
Mr. Davis points out the evils which
come to the people through combina-
lions of capital and corporate interests
which are so conducted as to be per-
nicious and harmful to the general inter-
est. He heartily endorses the declara-
ton in the ST. Louis platform in favor
Of arbitration. He declares the revival
by the republican party of the race
issue must of necessity retard the de-
velopment of the southern states, and
will seriously interfere with the indus
trial progress of both sections. He de-
nounces the evidences of fraud in the
public service under the present admin
stration as disclosed by the investiga.
tons of the post Office and land depart.
meDts.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1904-10-08

SWEPT BY FLOODS.
Great Damage by High Water in'New
Mexico and Colorado-Twelve
Lives Lost.

Las Vegas, N. NJ, Oct. 3.-Half the
town of Watrous was destroyed by the
flood and at least IL persons were
drowned. Among these were the three
children of j. E. Stevens, Felix Viii
lirael, his wife, two sisters and several
children, and D. F. Porter. ]. E. Ste
vens and his wife escaped and have been
brought here. They are in critical
condition. Many persons were rescued
from trees and housetops. The great
est damage was around the junction of
Mora and Sapelloire creeks. The rock
crusher, the great iron bridge and much
track at Watrous were washed away.
Trinidad Col, Oct. IA terrific food
struck the city of Trinidad and the whole
valley along the Las Animas river,
devastating wide section and causing
money loss which at present cannot
be estimated. but which will reach fully
$l.O00,00o So far as known there was no
loss of life, but there were many narrow
escapes. Every bridge in the city of
Trinidad is out, the Santa Fe station is
demolished. all of the railroads are tied
up and the telephone and Geographic
services completely suspended. More
than 80 city blocks in the residence and
business portions are from two to four
feet under water.
Santa Fe N. NJ, Oct. 5.-Reports re-
ceived from different points in the terri
tory show that the loss of life in the
floods that have occurred in the past
week was greater than at first thought.
At least 20 persons persisted and all Sec
tons have not been definitely heard
from.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1904-10-08
With Intent,

A report of bloodless duel between
two Frenchmen has the following in
teresting conclusion:
Monsieur Lelache having fired his
shot, it was now the turn of Monsieur
Boboche to discharge his weapon. He
waited calmly for a moment, brought
up his pistol, awaited the woodland
fred in the air.
'This was not, however, so great an
act of magnanimity as might be sup
posed, for his antagonist has climbed a
tree!"-Cassell's Journal.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1904-10-08
Music by Wire.

The popularity and large sales of
graphophones and other talking-ma-
chimes has led, it is reported, to the
establishment. in Baltimore OF a COM
pany which will furnish music by
wire. Homes, halls, hotels or any
other places may enjoy the musical
treat which the company will procure
from the best talent" and distribute
daily from central stations. Turning
a switch will let loose or shut of
the flcod-a dream of Edward Bellamy
the machinery may never get out of
order to make "Hiawatha, "Home,
Sweet Home" and Dixie" pour out to-
gether in an overwhelming and foam
fecked torrent of sound.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1904-10-08
WHITE MAN LYNCHED.
Jail at Kershaw, S. c., Stoned by q
Mob, and Murderer Is
Hanged.

Kershaw. S. c.. Oct. 3.-The first
lynching of white man ever reported
IN South Carolina took place Saturday
night, when John Morrison, who killed
Will Floyd, was taken from Jail by an
enraged mob of citizens and lynched.
Morrison shot and killed Floyd because
Floyd refused to give him change for
ten cents. Trouble was feared as soon
as the crime became known and troops
were coming on special train to guard
the Jail. Morrison had bad record. He
had killed three men.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1904-10-08
TO BECOME SENATOR.
Attorney General Moody Will, It Ia
Said, Succeed Late Sen
ator Hoar.

Worcester, Mass, Oct. 5.-The Tele-
gram says: Gov. John L. Bates will, in
alt probability, at the next meeting of
the governors council, announce the APP
pointment of Attorney General William
p. Moody, of Haverhill, to succeed Unit
ed States Senator George +. Hoar.
Shortly before his death, Senator Hoar
communicated to Gov Bates his wishes
that the present attorney general might
succeed him as senator from Massachu.
sets, and it is understood here that Mr..
Moody will accept"
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1904-10-08
All Quiet at Mukden.

st. Petersburg, Oct 4.-The war COM
mission adjourned Monday night with
out issuing further news from the front.
A dispatch from Mukden filed there at
1880 o'clock Monday night states mere
ly that all is quiet there. There is in
tense interest here in developments at
Mukden, but the public and apparently
the authorities also are utterly in the
dark as to what is transpiring. The
little news received from Port Arthur
comes from abroad, but that little is
satisfactory inasmuch as it records a
further repulse of the Japanese forces.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1904-10-08
The SIOUX MEDITERRANEAN
Although invisible to Her Son-in-
Law She Can Make Him
Very "sorry."

It is one of the oldest customs of tho
Sioux Indians that the son-in-law shall
not look upon the face of his mother-in-
law, or communicate with her any more
than is absolutely necessary. This cus-
tom is probably the outgrowth of family
brawls arising from their crude way of
living, huddled together in huts and
teepees. At all events, the plan seems
to work we'll, says Youths Companion.
When, in case of sickness, or by invi-
tation from her daughter, the mother
tn-law visits the family of her son-in-
law, partition is usually made in the
hut or teepee by means of blanket, be-
hind which the mother-in-law retires
whenever the son-in-law approaches
the home.
In the case of John Night Pipe, q
young bridegroom living in Ten Horns
camp, on the reserve, the invisible
mother-in-law was the source of great
disturbance. Although he never be-
held her person, the sound of her scold-
ing voice easily penetrated the blanket
wall. John made several fruitless eff
forts to dislodge his mother-in-law and
send her to her home on the other part
of the reserve, but without avail. He
finally decided to appeal to the Indian
agent for relief This is his letter:
MY dear respectable Friend: Ihava
few words to say to you and they are
that am sorry to myself. 1t is an old
woman that makes me very sorry every
day because she talks with bad, bad
words always to me, and never gets
rested with her tongue, and 1 hate that
kind of business, the bad words, I
mean, holding them always with her
tongue that way.
Nov, if you will send your policeman
to take this woman to her camp, will
be your truly friend with good heart,
sir, and We will living happy again.
Now this is all and this is me.
Your acquaintance friend,
"Mr. John Night Pipe"
The letter proved effective. The dis
turbing mother-in-law was sent to her
nome in Black Moons camp, and the
young people were left in possession of
an undivided teepee.
The story which comes direct from
an Indian agency in Dakota, proves that
the mother-in-law joke is not wholly
the fabrication of the comic paper.