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The Washington times., 1905-12-10

Something new in knitted afghans IS a rosebud de-
sign in every other block-the well-known block de-
sign, o hve-inch squares.
The Washington times., 1905-12-10

Pale pink slippers embroidered with gold and pink
beads dainty bit of footgear any could
want But you've got to have mighty pretty foot TO
wear them.
The Washington times., 1905-12-10

Some walking shoes with cloth tops. that buttor
with fiat buttons-nstead Of the usual round ones-ar
shown The buttons four holes pierced in them
through which they sewed 10 the shoe.
The Washington times., 1905-12-10

The new sleeves grow more fascinating al the
while Some of them are just pus TO the elbow
the fuIlness between pas rid Of in little per-
pendicuar tUcSs
The Washington times., 1905-12-10

black evening gown. made in the Inevitable pris
cess style was set OF by the black scarf and ran cal
rted with it-hoth of them embroidered with tiny sh'
,,,,e, .s,a,,eles She knew she was stunning too,
The Washington times., 1905-12-10

Fans made Of pumes-bIaek or Whhe-rnountsS
no rno1her-of-pearI sticks. STOW larger aad larger
The Washington times., 1905-12-10

"a, b,1tir~ ,orrcs for the girl who Likes strong
color combinations Red and blue ziszagsine across
Zach other from one wide silk braid so soft that II
crrshes down into a mere line.
The Washington times., 1905-12-10

Black gloves dong ones> grow more ald more
The Washington times., 1905-12-10

More and more furs are seen upon ehildren-every
ort Of fur device from rich box coats down TO the
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-12-01
MuntZel Drug CO
1S1SsSSSSSSSSsWSSsxSSsSS,
LOCAL NEWS. :
"ON
THANKSGIVING
WINGS"
RSSWSSSsSSWSsSsSvWSSSSas,

Private money to loan by c. W.
Kavanaugh.
A good line Of overcoats for men at
the FAMOUS.
Gen'l J. X. Hudson was in Kansas
City several days this week.
Well, we don't know about being
thankful for this shivery wave.
Now that Thanksgiving is over,
turkeys should drop limb or two.
Miss Sallie French visited friends
in Boonville Saturday and Sunday.
Sims and Hughes shipped three
carloads Of hogs to the St. Louis mar
ket Tuesday.
Mrs. Geo. H. Hubbard who had
been a visitor in Sedalia several days,
arrived home Tuesday.
Charles Goodman and wife spent
last Sunday with Charles parents in
the vicinity OF Florence.
Och, are you hurt9 Then trade
where you will be treated righ, and
you will stop squealing.
Mason & PRICE.
J. L. Reubart and wife OF Excelsior
returned last week from an extended
visit with relatives in the State of Call
itornia. Il,
No pumpkin pie this Thank giving
with eggs at q cents per. 'Sposc
we'll have to do without "donuts"
for Christmas, TOO, il the hens are pos
tipped.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-12-01
We pay 24c for Eggs this
week. Carl w. BierSach.


Ben Shank shipped load of mules
and horses to the St. Louis market
via the Rock Island Tuesday.
W. w. Noyes left yesterday for
Olathe, Kansas, and will spend sew
eral days with his family Her..
Capt. !. {. Legere, accompanied
by his wife and mother-in-law. spent
Thanksgiving with friends in Kansas
City.
]. +. Carter and family of Grundy
county were the guests of his brother
+. NJ. Carter and family several days
last week.
To get the best value for your
money in Lumber, lath. Shingles and
other Building Material go to Ant
weller & Hardy.
Editor Hannay of the Leader was
sick with an attack of fever for several
days the past week, but is again able
to be in his office.
The Street Fair was success. If
you are not, then right yourself by
buying Meats from MASON & PRICE,
The Only Butchers.
f.. M. Duff has a Santa Claus adv.
in this issue that should attract those
in search of Christmas toys for the
children. Read it.
]. F.. Morelan of Buffalo, Wyoming,
! arrived here last Saturday and will
remain several weeks the guest of his
mother, Mrs. NJ. M. Morelan, and
brothers Doc and Bev.
A. l.. Ross, President OF the Bank
of Versailles, departed Tuesday after
noon for Washington, Mo-, to attend
the meeting Of the District Bankers
Association in session there.
Chas. P. Brownfield VINO recently
traded bis residence property in this
city for the Tom Bryan farm several
miles northwest of town, moved to
his new possessions this week.
Potter g. Son have established a
Feed and Sales Stable at the Kava-
naugh barn. They also have the bus
line and will give all calls prompt and
careful attention. Phone 40.
Miss Eva Wassung, accompanied
by her father, John Wassung, went to
Kansas City Wednesday and spen,
Thanksgiving with her sister and hus-
band, W. +. Crawford and wife.
c. y. Sims loaded his household
goods Monday evening and departed
with his family Tuesday for Webb
City, Mo-, where they will reside in
the future. He also shipped load
OF stock to St, Louis.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-12-01

Ex-Gov. John p. St. John and wife
will arrive here to-day from trip of
several months in California for the
benefit of the Governors health. 1t
is hoped by his many friends here
that he has fully recuperated through
a much needed rest and the laying
aside for a time of active business
cares.
A surprise party was given to Ruth
and Margaret Villmoare at the home
of their grandparents, J. II. Rankin
and wife Saturday night by a crowd
of their young friends, and fine time
was the result. The two came here
recently from Kansas City to spend
the winter and will attend our public
school.
Robt. Stephens and George Oliver
while out on the Versailles and Eldon
telephone line making repairs last
Saturday saw large sized grey wolf.
Hunters attempted to capture the an
imal, but he led them merry chase
for time and finally disappeared.
He is roaming in the neighborhood
of Marvin.
Doran Bakewell, formerly employed
in the Democrat Office, departed last
Saturday for Scdalia, where he will
take shorthand and commercial
course at Hills Business College.
This was a judicious step on the part
of Doran, and we hope to see him
profit in a substantial way after hav-
ing taken it.
Attorney X. NJ. Livesay has been
interesting party OF Virginians here
during the past week, who came to
this county to look over our industrial
resources. They all seem to be well
pleased with our country and it is
more than probable that several Of
those desirable eastern families will
become residents of our county.
Mrs. VIM. Forman returned home
last Friday, accompanied by her three
children, from a visit of three months
with her husband, Attorney Forman,
in Tonopah, Nevada. Mrs. Forman
speaks in high terms OF the healthful
climate of Nevada, and says it is in
deed the land of sunshine, the air dry
and pure and the country inviting.
They are very much elated over their
visit and the many interesting features
OF the great mining region.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-12-01

For the next 80 days we
will give a 10 per cent Dis
count on all Cash Sales lex
cept groceries.) This means
lOc paid to you on every dol
lars worth of goods bought
from US.
CARL w. BlERSACH.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-12-01
Sewing Machines.

Dom fail to see them. at the FA-
NOUS CLOTHING HOUSE.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-12-01

WANTED TO ExCiIANGE---A S75 cot
tagc Organ for cord wood or pole
wood. Organ in first-class condition,
suitable for home, church or lodge.
Price $50. Apply at Democrat oftior
for particulars.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-12-01

Don't forget to visit the Bazaar and
inspect our goods and get prices.
Mrs. OLIVE A. CmLD, Manager.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-12-01
See our line of Roc Kin 9
Chairs. We can save you
money On them.

SPURLOCK 4 KIDWEII.
Do you want to see all of the late
styles of hats for men, in Colors and
shapes, also for boys? Then 60 to
the FAMOUS.
Our Boots and Shoes and
Rubber Goods are the very
best, at the lowest prices.
CARL w. BIERSACH.
For an up-to-date Hat, visit the
Bazaar. Prices to suit. Mrs. Olive
A. Child, Manager.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-15

a mans chance and he is no socialist He
inclines the other way. He IS too capable.
too fun of the spirit of individual endeavor,
TO want to effaee HIS personality and urge
that everything go into a heap. He holes
his own well against the keenest competi-
ton, and contributes no little to the new
suggestions that from time to time are
adopted in the changing phases of business
affairs He Is all for the individual initia-
tive.
In America we have found the Jews not
only shrewd in their private affairs, but
sound in their judgments respecting public
policies. In the two great crises of the
money question,-in 1896 and 19Oo-they
threw their weight into the scale for the
gold standard and were potent factors in
what was accomplished for the preserva-
ton of the public credit In what at the
time were considered close states-Mary-
land. Delaware, Kentucky and Indiana
many of them courageously broke away
from the political affiliations of a lifetime
to record themselves as they considered the
duty of the hour demanded.
How many of the Russian Jews now pour
ing into this country are socialists Is not
known. But the point is not important. We
may safely trust our institutions and the
opportunities under them to do their work
with members of a race which. as we know
1t. easily becomes prop of free state.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-15
Hearst's Contest.

Notwithstanding the sho wing of ascer-
tained frauds and errors In the counting
and recording and returning o. the votes
New York city, the state court of appeals
Eas ruled against a general recount of the
votes, on the ground that the statutes do
rot contemplate such degree of judicial
Interference with the election process. This
decision greatly lessons the chances OF
Candidate Hearst for overturning McClel-
lan's apparent plurality. although there
successive moves in single cases of pre-
clnct frauds he may wear down the Nc
Clellan margin. That. however, is certain
10 be a long process, and consequently the
next move of-the Hearst forces It is an
rounced, will be an appeal to the legisla-
ture for the enactment OF law authorIz-
ing general recount OF all the votes cast
IN November. and meanwhile the courts will
be besought TO grant such orders as may
be proper under the latest decision.
Tt IS true, as the court of appeals has de-
clared. that II IS not wise to open too widely
the opportunity for defeated candidate to
throw obstacles in the way OF his honestly
successful opponent taking the oath of Of
flee and proceeding upon his administra-
ton. But there surely should be some
easily invoked method Of coping with self
evident frauds. else the party IL power
has fun opportunity to manipu ate the
returns through the corruption of an &C.
Casional inspector and ballot clerk.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-15
Hazing Must Be Stopped.

Secretary Bonaparte announces his inten-
ton to proceed promptly and drastically
against the hazing evil at Annapolis, which
has just been brought into public notice
once more. He is having the law on the
subject examined. That law, passed two
years ago, provides a punishment of dis
missal from the Academy for all cadets
proved guilty Of hazing in any form. 1t
is plainly evident that the cadets have taken
little stock in the statute apparently be-
leving that there was no intention on the
part of the naval officials to enforce it. The
chance is now at hand to demonstrate to
them that law is a law and that 1t Is
enacted for the purpose of enforcement.
These cadets have run out of bounds
too far to permit their misconduct to be
viewed merely as boyish pranks. sufficiently
punished If visited with reprinands, tech
nical confinements and reductions In grade.
They have reached the point where 1t Is
necessary that they be taught by a severe
lesson that they are amenable to the
statutes and the regulations, The recent
outbreak of hazing, following upon the heels
Of the Branch fist fight must
be regarded as a deliberate challenge to
the authorities. and it must be promptly
accepted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-15
"Moral sensitiveness' in America

The New York Sun having remarked on
"the moral senstiveness" of the people
with respect to the Corey matter, the Har-
risburg Patriot replies:
I'm connection with the point made by
the Sun. ii Is proper to recall Il 2 fact that
the greatest minister in the cabinet of Pres
ident George Washington, In printed
pamphlet, publicly confessed personal mis-
conduct OF the same character as that
which is only by implication charged
against Mr.. Corey, but that cabinet min
lister continued to hold his portfolio, and,
so far as history shows, his social standing
was not seriously affected"
This is remarkable reasoning for news
paper printed at the capital of the great
state of Pennsylvania. Suppose Alexander
Hamilton had proposed to divorce his wife
the accomplished daughter of General
Schuyler. in order to marry the woman
with whom his name was then connected
In terms of scandal, how long afterward
would the President of the United States
or the public, have tolerated his presence
in the cabinet? Amatory misconduct in
men In high Office, or seeking high office,
has been condoned since Hamiltons day,
but never at the expense of an innocent
wife.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-15
The President and the Merit System


Ia the course of an editorial discussion of
the President and his work for the merit
system, the New York Times pays high
and well-deserved tribute to Mr.. Roosevelt
for his achievements in this direction. II
says:
Nothing In the record of Mr.. Roosevelt
before or since his accession to the presi-
dency Is more creditable than his work In
promoting the permanent establishment of
the principles of the merit system
1t Is true that the recent action In the
case Of Assistant United States Treasurer
Leib empha tically demonstrated that the
President strongly dlsapproves of offensive
craftsmanship in any form on the part of
federal office holder, and particularly the
collection of money from government en-
ployes for political purposes. And the
friends of civil service reform the country
over applauded this proceeding as Indicative
of the maintenance of the high standard Of
Mr.. Roosevelt's civil service views
But strangely enough. there has been
virtually no consideration, outside OF
Washington, of the Presidents recent
weakening OF the civil service system by
the issuance of an order permitting the
summary dismissal Of clerks without
hearing and without appeal. This Is far
more important on the negative side than
the dismissal of Mr.. Leib is on the positive
side of the account. For the Leib case Is
for the present only. while the summary
dismissal order affects the future. 1t es-
tablishes a doctrine that may be invoked
by any later President or departmental
chief who has tendency toward spoils-
taking.
AS long as Mr.. Roosevelt Is President or
the Office is occupied by an equally stanch
j, A.,-fI ito ynfn
summary dismissal order is not likely to
cause injury to the merit system. However
unjust ana unfair 1t may be in spirit and
occasionally in operation. 1t will not invite
wholesale partisan misuse of the public
places unless the head of the government
is an enemy of the merit system or is In
different to the good of the. public service.
But let there once be change Of admins
tration with the opposition party in power,
and with the hungry faithful clamoring for
preferment, and with this summary dis
missal rule standing on the books 1t will
be but a short time, as human nature and
political necessities now run. for gem
eral custer of all the ms to occur, with
their replacement by tried and true "elig-
ibles" of the proper political stripe.
The great misfortune is that the damage
is done, beyond easy repair. For even II
the President were to reSclnd the CANCER
Gus, inequitable. unfair order, as every con-
slderation of good government and justice
demands, the fact would remain that he.
the great and good friend of the merit sys-
TEN, had himself proclaimed this doctrine.
The precedent, however quickly nullided,
would suffice as hint and an excuse, I'M
less the revocation of the order should be
accompanied by legislation re-establishing
by law the right of the government clerk to
a hearing and an appeal, whatever the cir
cumstances under which the charge against
him arose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-15
Justice Under Lock and Kew.

Shall we witness in time-and very soon at
that-the court house in New York plcketed
during a criminal trial by the police. or by
a squad of the state guard, and judge,
Jurors. counsel and witnesses all locked UP
until the end Is reached? Such a thing
does not seem unlikely In view of charges
and confessions with regard to the course
OF Justice that are made in that town now.
prominent member of the bar Is on trial
for conspiracy, and on motion of the dis
trict attorney the jury. in order that an
honest verdict may be made certain, Will
be locked up at night during the trial. He
fears an attempt to corrupt the members.
This same officer OF the court quite recently
denounced a certain branch OF the local
judiciary in the most extreme terms and
so far has not been called to account for
his words. The courts are expected to
reform the insurance world. Where shall
we look for q reform of the courts?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-15
Jews and Socialism

Henry slenkiewicz the author. In a public
deliverance. says:
''The socialists In Poland are very ener
getic, but the majority OF the people belong
to the national party and are anti-socialists
while the majority of the uneducated Jews
IN the Polish cities are socialists We have
not had any Jewish atrocities in Poland, for
the Poles would not he so barharous as 10
assassinate women and children"
II Is not surprising to hear that the un-
educated Jews in the Polish cities are social
lists. The wonder is that all Jews, educated
and unedueated, throughout the whole of
Russia are not OF the same political COM
piexion For the propaganda of socialism
as pushed and explained In Russia must be
very ailuring 10 men who have known only
the oppression of absolutism. Any port in a
storm: and the Russian socialists describe
harbor for which mariners In the tenn
PEST now raging In that sea must hunger.
But give the Jew q good government and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-15
In the Iime-Light.

There are many ways In which repre-
sentative or senator III Congress can
achieve distinction. He can attack the
rules of the House or he can prevent. clo-
sure of debate in the Senate by talking for
twelve or fifteen hours at stretch He
can sing 4 song in debate or he can eat his
luncheon while discussing important issues
He can lead a forlorn hope against the
steering committee of his own party or ne
can attack the President. Some men raise
themselves temporarily above the common
level by presenting freak measures. But
a freak measure is not a stable article of
fame production. There are so many OF
them. However, when a Representative
who is a bachelor offers a Dill providing for
the establishment of whipping post IN
this District for the punishment of wife
heaters he acquires a status OF Whlch
no amount of rivalry in the way or eccen-
tricity can deprive him. This Is the happy
combination offered by Mr.. Adams of Penn
sylvania who. In addition to the qualities
of Whippfng-post advocacy and bachelor
hood to entitle him to the lime-light, pos
sesses IN addition the courage of his con-
victions and the pers!stence which courage
evo6es.
Mr. Adams says he is going to reintroduce
his whipping post bill this session And he
fortfes his position by declaring that he
has been assured by President Roosevelt
that the latter is heartily in accord with
him In this matter. There was no need OF
this assurance. The President Is on record
in the premises. He devoted paragraph
OF his annual message of year ago to 1t.
He precipitated discussion which ragged
for many weeks and which had at least the
merit of adducing the fact that the great
majority of the District people distinctly
disapproved the idea. There was some ex-
pectation that perhaps the President would
revert to the subject again this year. but
apparently 1t went into the category of the
tariff reduction and certain other items of
previous presidential Endorsement which
have been perhaps only temporarily shelved
to make space for other topics.
II Mr. Adams insists upon continuing his
bid for distinction from the common level
of congressional entities and presents his
whipping-post bill, he viii possibly be some
what disappointed in at least the refusal
of the District TO take him as seriously as
II did last year. Not that he was taken so
seriously then that there was any appre-
clable strain of the mind. Mr. Adams state
of single blessedness sufficed to relieve the
situation OF its keen edge and to give the
right touch of humor to the discussion. The
genial Philadelphia bachelor must remem-
her that it takes vaudeville act of the
very first quality to make good two seasons
in succession Many more capable per-
former than he has learned that lesson to
his grief
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-15
Winter Weather.

This IS the second snowy day OF the sea-
son. but the first to give Washington a
real touch of winter. The little folks are
giaddened. while the elders are not greatly
pleased. The snow makes going difflcut
and interferes with shopping. 1t breaks the
succession of exceptional days which have
brought heavy business to the merchants.
1t threatens to put an end TO much of the
outdoor work that is in progress in and
around the city. and thereby interferes with
the wage-earning process at an unfortunate
time. Nevertheless. snow 10 Inevitable
at this time Of the year. and It must be
borne patiently and with philosophy. The
season thus tar has been remarkably mild
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-15
Holiday Enthusiasm

Bring 'em ell out; on the counter display
them,
Things of a strange and eccentric design
Show us the prices; we're willing to pay
them,
Thankful at last to get out OF the lint
Where shoppers the bargains are eagerly
chasing.
Stepping on gowns till they're torn int
strings;
Buying queer vases with wild garish trac
ings
And all sorts of odd and unusual things
Bring out your purple embroidered sus
penders;
Bring out your neckties with stripes tina,
dismay;
This is the season of Joy for the vendors
Offer the goods and the prices we will pay
Show those cigars that are pallid and yell
lowi
Don't be afraid Of producing your wares
Kris Kringle, you know, is Jolly good
fellow,
It's all merry Christmas and nobody cares
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-15
Hazing Again.
From the Philadelphia Ledger.

News that hazing Is In vogue at Annapo-
lis Will be received just now with peculiar
regret. The practice is so senseIess and
brutal and cowardly that 1t should have no
place In body of young men being fitted
to represent their country In responsible POI
sftions. OF these cadets the least that could
be expected would be gentemanllke de-
pertinent. and among themselves a code OF
honor upheld by proper pride and the
prompting of manly spirit
The superintendent Of the academy takes
the one effective course to stamp out the
abuse by asking the summary dismissal or
the offending rowdies. Such prompt action,
repeated whenever occasion shall arise, Will
put an end to hazing and rid the service or
undesirable members. Worthy cadets would
be glad of the. radiance, and the public,
whose interest In the future officers of The
navy is secure, would with hearty approval
see the ruffians weeded out.