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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1905-07-13

Benz, McAllister, of the Gem
City spent Saturday in the city
with relatives.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1905-07-13
Her Terrible Dreams.

Senator Dubois was lament
ing the decay of oratory among
American statesmen.
with only few exceptions,
he said, 1--WE have in Washing
ton no orators worthy of the
name. On this account l had
to accept in silence during the
last session an acid criticism
from a clever woman.
" L attended 4 meeting Of the
senate the other day she said,
and that night l had terrible
dream.
What did you dream?' said
l.
1.-The lady smiled.
I dreamed, she said, I went
again. '"-Philadelphia Bulletin.
Chiu>mpI hest for floors ard
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1905-07-13

Col W. T. Youell was 1T al
Hunnewell. Saturday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1905-07-13

Chinamel is the only finish
for floors and furniture recon-
mended by paInters-Wood
Bros.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1905-07-13

Chinamel will not ! scratch
white-Wood Bros.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1905-07-13

Judge Jasper Turner, of
Hannibal was with Monroe
friends Saturday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1905-07-13

r. a. Hagar was q business
visitor in Hunnewell. Satur-
day.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1905-07-13

CHM mel best for floors art
furniture-Wood Bros,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1905-07-13
Railroad Tin? m!>! Tables;
MISSOURI, KANSAS & TEXAS.

WABASH, at Moberly, Mo,
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1905-01-11
SHOWS ON BIG RIVER
Thea .rlcal sarees on the Mississippi
Unique in Amusement World
Follow the Spring Up the Faith
er OF Waters-cood Crowds.

Aaaieue position in the amusement
world is occupied by the travelling
theatrical barges that are Just now on
che lower Mis- issippi River There
are perhaps dozen Of these moving
purgeyors Of fun. and the originator
Of the plan have made SO much
money that they have met the usual
fate of ucky-ideafellows-c capital is
beginning to be attracted 20 the bust
ness.
No haunting fear Of the syndicate
mars the existence of these travelling
shows. Gays the Newark News. They
have no advertising bills 70 pay, no
opera house o renf, no advance man
to maintain in all mis- glory They
follow no route. aud no bookings are
necessary. when business gets poor
in one town they move on to the
nest
With them the season never ends.
In the GUNNER the circuit" takes
them mp the river into the towns of
Iowa. Minnesota. Wisconsin and Ill
nos. As winter comes on they he
gin % slide down the river until the
cold snap at the North is far behind
and the South finds them enjoying
the balmy breezes Of that section. As
the mercury rises the boats re,rac'
% the Missi i0pl ia July and Au
gust
At the months of ire Red. the Mis-.
sorri. The Ohio. ami iho Illinois ,here
is chance 10 make few towns ~
THE tributary rivers. and this gives
tn n new territory and asoids a mo
noonous repetition. In many of these
rlxar towns It some time during tho
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1905-01-11

deck floor is given up 20 the theater
X. is not a very large one but the
stage and scenery are rather good.
The company is never very large,
and members of the band are expect
ed 10 double mp in the cast The
talen: Is not of a higA order. East,
Lynne. The Fatal Wedding Morn"
typify the character Of the drama.
Dance on the River.
The advent of the travelling theater
is big event for most of the towns,
and it Is novelty that all take ad.
vantage of and enjoy After the
show is over the barge is at the com.
mand of any social club that wants
to take moonlight ride up the river
ami dance a few hours. The motive
power is furnished by the tug behind,
and in the lower deck of hold there
is storage capacity for freight. The
captain is not ayerse 70 turning a few
pennies by carrying ctuif frof< one
town to another, or for longer dis
tances. if the consignees are in no
particular hurry. Usually few negro
Toustabouts accompany these ship
ments, and they add to the old-time
glamour with their songs and juba
patting, as thcy alternately work AMI
play
Some of these boats are owned and
run by old-time river captains-men
who nave made their pile and yet
cannot rid them selves of the desira
y be on me Mississippi" Some of
them have fine homes in ST. Lonis
bdt thy spend more time on the wa.
Ter than they do at home. II Is the
fascins ion of tle Old life Some |
comfortable incomes are made Gus of
these boats. The actors aud actress
es are falsly well paid. and thers Is
10 danger at any time of their heing |
compelled tu walk ties to the neSt
.aWn There are no angrY Landlords |
u attach tranlzs ana ther,er- rent and !
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1905-01-11

year he busine. men get up a car
nivalDr fair to advertise the place.
and is the custom t. arrange for
one othese water theaters to tie up
for arew lays. This has 20 be ar
range in advance, Of course, and
comeshe neare-t to any route book
ing he is in the business.
Cliore Heralds Approach.
The dvent of one Of thee barges
into pwn is usually heralded by the
striden tones OF a calliopa Before
II swim into view around the bend
most Mississippi towns are built just
aroundthe bend-the echoes are
walked Y the piercing notes Of Be
della. "Meet Ne at ST. Louey.'
groundut Of an instrument that is
certaino startle everybody-for ten
miles aut. Its arrival is the event
OF the eason. The ca.liope signal
brings citizens rushing to the riv-
n banE And It Is a pretty sight that
greets en-.
Moor TO the bank is a brilliantly
lighted arge. of an outline so dis
tinctivehat it is easily recognized.
Along top of the deck. and close
to the ater's eige. g, cams welcom-
/ ingly of the windows. and a
cearchht from the upper deck
brings idly into view the river and
all the il contains Back Of the
/ barge a small tug. and from its
spuiter depths come the me.allic
shrieksf the ca'iope.
/ Wheit has served its purpose in
/ ,lrawinihc crow ]. the nsnd on he
/ barge FL begins and the ticket Of
I fee Is on. twenty-five cents is the
price any scat in the 'hou.e.
The Is Of play presented matches
lac pr
The rye is almost Invariably tied
end 1ond few feet OF a walk
/ lringste pleasure seeker inside a
neat lie playhouse The entire
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1905-01-11

A dispatch from Vincennes to tho
Henderson Journal says,
Mr.. Farnbakcr, the present sec.
rotary. is a candidate for both preai-
dent and secretary. II is his desire
to combine the two Offices and make
himself car OF the kitty league.
President Thompson will not be a
candidate for reelection It is more
than likely that the offices will go tc
Paducah for president. Henderson foi
secretary and Vincennes for treasurer
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1905-01-11
HOUSE CONSIDERS
CURRENCY BILL
FuSEkH< ---- Ws.
Senate Still Considering The
Statehood Bill
AMENDMENTS ADOPTED
SENATOR cuLLoM REPORTS THE
APPROPRIATION LII
WHICH SHOWS AN IN
CREASE OVER THE
II. HOUSE BILL.
fsy the Associated Press.


Washington, Jan. 10,-The session
Of the house today was given over all
most entirely to discussion OF the
bill reported by the committee on
banking and currency to improve
currency conditions. A sudden in
terest in the. measure seemed TO de-
yelop, as evidenced by the large men,
bership present throughout the day.
Democratic opposition mainly was
dissipated by the adoption Of an
amendment offered by Mr. Williams
Of Mississippi, providing that govern
ment deposits shall be made only on
competitive bids. Final action on the
hill was not taken.
The Swayne impeachment.
Impeachment charges on which
Judge Charles Swayne win be tried
we're presented just before adjourn
inent and notice was given by Mr.
Palmer Of Pennsylvania, chairman
of the committee which prepared
them, that he would call the matter
up on Thursday next
Senate on Statehood Dill.
The senate today continued eonsid'
GRAFTON of the joint statehood bill, the
chief accomplishment being the ac-
oeptance of most OF the amendments
suggested by the committee on In
dian affairs, Speeches were made By
Senators Stewart and Newlands, the
former advocating an amendment for
the protection Of the interests of the
Indians in the Indian territory and
the latter favorlng a limitation Of
the area of lands to be sold individu-
ais. The bill for reimbursement of
American sealers for losses under
seizures in the Behring sea also was
considered, but was not reached.
Consul Confirmed.
The senate today confirmed Harold
II. 1syony of Aainnoanta tn he consul al
Chung King. China.
The Appropriation Bill.
Senator Culiom today reported to.
the senate the legislative, executive
and judicial appropriation bin as
amended by the committee on appro-
priati0ns. The total carried by the
bill is s29,i92, 926, net increase of
ss34,772 over the amount appropriat.
ed by the bill passed by the house,
Items of increase are distributed
among the various departments, the
largest single item being $4,000
granted to the bureau Of corporations
under the department of commerce.
and labor.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1905-01-11
BASE BALL DOPE
FOR CAIRO FANS
To Kick Thompson Out.

Regarding the meeting Sunday the
Vincennes Capital says:
The most. important part of the
meeting was the financial part of the
report submitted by Secretary Farm
baker, and found correct by an audit
ing committee consisting of zimbro
Keller and Gosnell. II showed tina.
with all debts OF the organization
paid off their was a balance of $2015
in the treasury. All clubs, with the
exception of Henderson. had money
coming to them and this club was
indebted to the. league in the sum OF
Ss.25. yineennes received sa7.5o.
ana the other clubs amounts esf
than $3.50. Each club would have
received more had it not been that
each was assessed for money Illegally
used by President Thompson Of Hen
derson, which cannot be collected.
The amount of this was alleged to be
more than 5000, bat the exact
amount could not be learned because
of the absence of several books. 1t
may be larger. and If this is the case
the six clubs agreed to make good
his alleged illegal doings." From
information that leaked out at the
meeting, President Thompson is re
sponsible for much of the trouble
that has occurred is the league, and
will likely be kicked out when the
next election of officers occurs.
plans for Coming Season.
The circuit of this coming season
If yesterdays meeting expressed the
opinion of the magnates, viii consist
of Cairo, GAINESVILLE, Henderson
Hopkinsville. Paducah and Vincennes
aud probably Princeton, this state
and Marion, H., or Owensboro. Ky
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1905-01-11

the town license are both avoided.
as the Mississippi River is the free
highway for every pcrosn on peaceful
mission bent.
These boats leliom stop az tae big
towns, although toward March, when
the Southern winter is on, three or
four of them may be seen along The
river front at New Orleans, wing
successfully with the cheaper thae.
tiers in a business and professional
way.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1905-01-11

In extending an invitation TO the
league representatives TO attend the
Paiucah meeting Mr. Keller stated
thar all would be entertained at his
ekpen.e and that the entertainment
would consist of a big Kentucky lin
ner. a drive to his country home. ana
xiew Of some of the best horses
and dogs in the state. The represent
atlves in body exclaimed, Wen al
be there
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1905-01-11

The Full Back-Football is a harm
less game.
His Father-But you had your arm
and nose broken.
The Full Back know, but you
see. ! was careless.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1905-01-11
consnmntlon Of aananas

The inhabitants Of the United States
ate mere than ss.s0o,O0e worth Of ba.
ranas last year.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1905-01-11
SENSATION IN THE
MISSOURI LEGISLATURE
Niedrinehaus, Nominee for Senator,
Said 10 Have Been Paid Money
to Influence Legislation.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
Jefferson City Mo- Jan 10.-Repfe-
sentative Grace of ST. Louis today in
tfoduced a resolution in the house.
calling for an investigation of the re-
port that ST Louis brewers had given
S21 900 to O. X. Niedringhaus, chair.
man of the state Republican cammit-
tee and caucus nominee for u. S.
senator, to influence legislation during
the present session of the legislature.
The resolution created sensation.
In an instant a dozen representatives
we're on their feet clamoring for rec
ognition. The motion to lay the res
olution on the table was lost after
the roll call had been demanded.
There's pretty girl in an Alpine hat,
A sweeter girl with sailor brim,
But the handsomest girl you'll ever
see,
Is the sensible girl who uses Rocky
Mountain Tea.
Paul g. Schulz and Son
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1905-01-11

Tommy-say, pa. what is food fod
the gods2''
Pa-For the gallery gods its pea
nuts and apples.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-08-17
GERMANY BACK OF
RUSS 0BSTINACY
Continued from First Page.

nothing but a British sideshow.'' 'EThe
face is that Of little brown monkey,
but the body is that of big lion, only
the body is as yet out Of sight.
The meaning Of these mysterious
hints, these bitter asides, is now clear.
And if this theory is correct, it ex-
plains why the car refuses to pay
indemnity-if he actually does refuse
and why Mr.. Witte stands out hero,
ically against the cession to Japan of
an island which is already Japan by
right Of conquest. ~
If this theory is correct it explains
much that otherwise remains inexpli-
cable, and it indicates that the labors
of this conference are to end in fail
ure; that the war is to 20 on, and that
ere it is finished the full fruits of the
kaiser's talk with the car may be-
come known to all the world in momen-
tous fashion.
do not say this theory is correct. I
do not know. I give it as it comes to
me. 1t is worth thinking about; it is
worth while to watch events as they
come along with it borne in mind.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-08-17
BJORNSON IN CHRISTIANIA
Grand Old Man Visits Capital-Mich
elsen Returns.

Christiania, Norway, Aug. H.
Bjornstjerne Bjorsnon,, tn egrand old
man Of Norway, is here on visit from
his country home Of Aulestad in Gud
brandsdal. He is 70 years old now,
and seldom comes to the capital. He
spends his winters in Rome and his
summers at Aulestad. He takes the
keenest interest in the union crisis, and
altho the Nicholson ministry did not
follow the program he wanted, he &C
quiesces in the results like all other
Norwegi ans. He declares, however, that
Norway ought to be republic and that
the people if they get chance will say
so. Deferring to the demand of Sweden
that the frontier forts be dismantled,
Mr.. Bjornson pointed out that they
should be left intact so as to serve as a
defense against the common enemy in
case either Sweden or Norway is at
tackled from the outside.
Premier Nicholson returned today
from his home in Bergen, where he has
been recuperating since the adjourn
ment of the storthin. He was loudly
acclaimed everywhere and his wonder
ful popularity in Norway was attested
anew. His health, which is seriously
affected by the heavy burden CT respon-
slbility he is carrying, is somewhat i'm
proved. He said:
1--WE intend to frame a communica-
tlon to Sweden in such a way that if
she desires a speedy settlement it can
be obtained. We hope that Sweden will
not insist upon formalities which might
prevent a friendly settlement. If She
does, we can proceed without Sweden IS
assistance.''
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-08-17
TRAGEDY OF TWO
LIVES IS RIGHIED
Wife Who Eloped Fifteen Years
Ago Returns to Rema1ry
First Husband.
New York Sun Special Service.

Joliet, ILL.,, Aug. 17.-Mrs. Margaret
Wilson, who deserted her husband,
Abram Cox, fifteen years ago to elope
with another man, has returned to her
old home here and been reunited with
her family, and it is said that her re-
marriage to her former husband will
take place within a few days.
Mrs. Wilson's story reads like fic-
tion. Married to Abram Cox when she
was only 16 years Of age, against her
own inclination. she was unable to
learn to love him, and after several
years Of unhappiness, during which
four children were born to them, she
fled with Patrick Wilson and severed
all ties with her family.
Cox secured divorce and remarked.
Wilson then married Mrs. Cox, but last
summer, yielding to the entreaties of
his eldest daughter by his first wife
to return to care for his legitimate
wife in her old age, he deserted the
former Mrs. Cox.
A few days ago Mrs. Wilson, now
aged, returned to the scenes of her
girlhood. She visited the home of he1
daughter, Mrs. Peter Ambrose, who al.
most tainted when she saw her mother
Other members of the family were
sent for, and finally old Abram Cox
his second wife long since dead, was
induced to see his first spouse. A rec
onciliation was effected and now it ap
pears that the tragedy of these two
lives is to be righted at last.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-08-17
PLOT TO DEFEAT
CANAL PROJECT
Organized Fight on Panama Route
to Be Made in Favor of the
Nicaragua.
New York Sun Special Service.

New York Sun Special Service.
Washington, Aug. ia conspiracy
to defeat the construction of the Pana-
ma canal, or at least, to delay the
work, is on foot, and a fight will be
made on the floor of congress next win
ter with this end in view.
This organized fight is to be made
try and con gress that the Panama canal
route is impossible; that the canal can
not be built there, and that the diff
culties experienced by the United
States and those Of the French have
proven insuperable.
ests of the Nicaraguan route, which
such men as Senator Morgan still be-
Heve is the only practicable route.
Former Senator Warner Miller Of
New York is named as the man who
tains the belief that the Nicaraguan
route is the only feasible one, and that
the canal cannot be construc ted across
the isthmus Of Panama. He is familiar
with both routes, and will be able to
furnish vast amount Of material with
which to carry on the fight.
J. D. Yeomans, formerly Interstate
commerce commissioner, is declared to
be associated with former Senator
Miller in this undertaking. Some time
ago, Mr.. Yeomans gave out sensa-
tional interview, in which he stated that
it was physical impossibility to con n.
would never be completed. The rail
road companies are also Interested IN
delaying and, if possible, preventing
the construction Of the canal, and, it
is declared, will give their assistance
to those who will engineer this scheme
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-08-17
OIL KING TAKES
THE WATER CURE
New York Sun Special Service.

New York Sun Special Service.
Cleveland, Ohio, Aug. 17.-John D.
Rockefeller drew his bathrobe more
closely about him and shivered. He
had emerged from the kitchen door at
Forest Hill and stepped out upon the
the kitchen door, but on this occasion
ne didn' It want to be seen even by his
employees.
It was soon after dawn and the lawn
was wet with dew. John D. was in his
bare feet. That is combination which
even in August is calculated to send
chilly feeling shooting up and down
ones spine.
John D. WASH It walking in his sleep.
He had simply gone to nature for the
restoration to health which science has
denied him. It's the Kneipp cure.
John D., according to we'll founded re-
port, has taken enough medicine to
float ship: And it hasn't done him
any good. He now stepped out boldly.
here and there he stepped on. a rough
place. His feet were tender for it s a
long time since John D. was a bare
footed boy. But he only said couch y
and went on. 1t is not on record how
much space he covered, but when he
finished he was putting little and there
was stray bead or two of sweat on
his brow. He wiped these off cheer
fully for they are part Of the game.
Perhaps some day John D. will get back
the health whose loss cost him his hair,
II he does, he's got some strenuous
work cut out for him. IF John D. is
faithful he will have to walk in the
snow In winter as he walks in the dew
now.
The Kneipp cure is a special brand
OF water cure, sunshine, fresh air, water
and q definite object or routine at
g stated hours are the chief factors.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-08-17
WESTON TO GO UP AS
A MAJOR GENERAL
BY w. w. Jermane.

Washington, Aug. 17.-Announce-
ment is made here today on usually
reliable authority that Brigadier Gen
eral John F. Weston, commissary gen.
eral Of the army, is to be promoted to
major general Of the line in October,
when General Randall retires. There is
considerable opposition to- this promo
ton, based on the general ground that
it is unwise to place staff officers in
posts of high command, but President
Roosevelt wants to reward General
Weston for efficient service in Cuba
during the Spanish war, when he was
chief commissary of General Shafter IS
army.
General Weston is we'll known in the
northwest, where he served as a lieu
tenant in the Seventh cavalry under
Custer, in 1873, and later in guarding
the surveying party which laid out the
Northern Pacific road.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-08-17
WASHINGTON NOTES

Applications made D. c. Smutz of St. Paul,
o. A. Roertson, Henry c. Schroeder, J. A.
Ring, J. W. Cox and Joseph c. Wood to or
ganize the German National Bank of shakopee,
Mimi, with $4,000 capital. has been approved
by the controller of the currency.
A postoffice has been established at Murphy
Gregory county, S. D., and Francis P. Murphy
commissioned postmaster. .
Postmasters appointed: Iowa-Lawton, Wood
bury county, Guy Travis, vice John A. Smith,
resigned. Michigan-Pentoga, Iron county,
Charles w. Gibbs, vice Francis G. Hood, re.
signed. Montana-Aiidc anon. Cascade county,
Frank n. Lake, vice James P Nantz, resigned
Rural delivery ordered established Oct. 16,
M Nj breckenridge Wilkin county. length,
29A miles, population sos; Granite Falls, q.
low Medicine county, route 4, length 2sA miles,
population $50. North Dakota-Rathgate. PEN.
bina county, route /, length 81 miles, population
$50; Devils Lake, Ramsey county, route 4
length s3;A miles, population $50; Hensel. Penn
bina county. route /, length 26 miles, popula
ton $50. Wisconsin, Frederick. Polk county,
route J., length 25M miles. population 525.
Francis y. Rickert is appointed carrier Of
route 2, at Montrose. s. D.. with Mrs. Winnie
ERickert substitute. 4.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-08-17
Feather in Roosevelt's Hat.
IROQUoIs CLUBS PLAN
Provides for Rating of Policy as In
strument Of Commerce.
New York Sun Special Service.

l. ~" A|'So AoA Iont1l1S VI IOl1Cy DIS LII
strument Of Commerce.
New York Sun Special Service.
Chicago, Aug. 17.-From two authen-
tic sources it is learned that the sub
committee appointed few days ago
by the Iroquois club special commit
tee on insurance has practically ar
rived at a definite plan of action which
embodied federal control and supervi-
sion Of the insurance companies
Two prominent members Of the sub
committee declare that the plan, which
will be in the shape of a resoluti ion,
will be simple and comprehensive and,
if adopted by congress, will prove sig
nally effective in preventing unjust OPP
erations Of insurance companies and in
protecting their policy holders.
Rivers Mcneil, member of the Iro-
quois club and chairman of the insur-
ance committee, says that the plan is
similar to the resolution recently adopt
ed by the Bar association of Omaha.
1t recommends that congress pass law
declaring that an insurance policy is
an instrument of commerce. If this
should be held constitutional by the
United States supreme court, James G.
Condor, a member of the committee
says the government could then step
into the insurance arena and inspect
and supervise the affairs Of the various
companies for the protection Of policy
holders.