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Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-05-26
THE SIGN OF THE PATCH.
Its Location as an Index of the
Habits Of a Man Some
thing to Go By.

Mrs. Murray had advertised for a skilled
gardener to work by the day in her yard,
and, somewhat to her embarrassment, she
was obliged to choose between two APP
plicants who appeared at the same mo
ment. AS she stood on her doorstep, ques.
tioning first one and then the other, re-
lates Youths Companion, she became
aware that her mother-in-law, seated on
the porch a short distance from the men
and directly behind them, was frantically
gesticulating.
The old lady, satisfied at last that she
had attracted her daughterin-law's atten-
ton, pointed Enthusiastically toward the less
prepossessing Of the two men; and the
younger woman, supposing that her rela'
tive had some personal knowledge of the
applicant, promptly engaged him.
Has that man ever worked for you,
mother?' asked Mrs. Murray, whep the
two women were alone.
NO." replied the old lady. 81 Fever
saw or heard of either of 'em until now"
Then why in the world did you choose
the shorter man? The other had a much
better face"
Facet returned the old lady, briskly.
"When You pick out a man to work in
the garden you want TO go by his overalls.
II they're patched on the knees you want
him. Ii the patch is ON the seat, you
don't"
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-05-26
HIS INGENIOUS REVENGE.
Grocer Used lis Advertising Space o.
Picnic Programme to "Roast"
the Projectors.

Everybody knows how the average bust
ness man is worked by the managers
of picnics, excursions, festivals and the
like, gotten up for the purpose Of starting
or increasing some fund Of a semi.
charitable nature, says the Rochester IN.
" Herald. BY inserting his business
card in the programme invariably printed
on such occasions, he is expected, at least,
to assist in %defraying the expense of the
necessary advertising. He is appealed to
on the ground that all his competitors will
be represented in the programme, and he
cannot afford to be left out.
Ger, was asked to have his card inserted
in the programme Of a picnic to be given
by q local secret society at Q popular
resort 40 or SO miles away.
How much will it cost me-" he in.
quircd.
Only two dollars" replied the advertis.
ing manager.
"H'mph-only two dollars, How much
space do get for that'
"H'mph-tbe whole of an inch! I can
put any kind of an ad. l want in that
space, l suppose!"
Certainly"
The grocer took a scrap Of paper, wrote
his advertisement on it, handed it to the
manager, and in due time the programme
appeared with this card in it:
beverly Skiles, Grocer, No. 537 Spark.
land St., pays 80 for the use of this
space. He thinks it is an outrageous price,
inasmuch as all the groceries for this pic.
mic were bought at some other store"
Mr.. Skies has always maintained that
he got two dollars worth of satisfaction
out of this advertisement, if nothing else.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-05-26
The Coming Country.

The opportunity for the man Of little
means is probably better to-day in the
prairie states of the Southwest than ever
before in the history of the nation. The
chance Of pre-empting claims or of tax.
ing up lands under government laws il
gone and Will not return again. 1t is q
different kind of opening which lies before
the settler and its promise is of exceed.
ing brightness. Its best opportunity 10
shown in the great Southwest where the
Transformation is going on and where the
conditions of soil and climate are in har.
mony with the warm skies and temperate
winds. To the man who is not satisfied
with his condition, the Southwest has an
inviting future.
4 Texas Railway there are vast areas of un.
improved lands awaiting willing hands to
make them yield the bountiful crops Of
which the land is capable. There is a need
of stores, factories and new business of
every description. 1t is the finest kind
of an opportunity in the finest section Of
the United States. The Southwest is un.
excelled for the variety and fertility OF
its soils-for its climate. Its people are
educational facilities are as good as can
be found elsewhere.
The NJ, X. g. r. R'y has no lands for
sale. but is interested in building up this
productive country. 1t is believed that
the Southwest has brighter prospects and
offers better opportunities than any other
section. Seeing is believing. For that rea.
son the Southwest courts investigation OF
the conditions as they exist. Anyone de.
sirous OF learning more of the Southwest
will do well to address George Morton,
souri, Kansas and Texas R'y, Box OIL, st.
Louis, Mo,
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-05-26
Worse,

Mrs. Shrewsome-Is that the very
best excus you can put up for not
morning?
Husband-Yes, dear; If you're not
satisfied with that I'll have to tell you
the t"uth.-DetrOit Free Press.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-05-26
A CITY Stroll.

As you start to cross the street look
out for the automobile that is ap.
preaching in front Of you; also the
one that is approaching in your rear,
and those that are thanking you. And
look cut at the same time for the
cars and the wagons and the bicycles.
If you have any spare time you might
look out a little for the fire depart
ment.-Rochester Union.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-05-26
Dresden Crematory.

A complete and most up-to-date
crematory will be exhibited at the
forthcoming art exposition at Dres-
den, Germany. This model crematory
will be equipped with the latest scien.
tifc appliances, and is to cost about
$25, 900. The number Of crematories Is
steadily and largely increasing
throughout Germany.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-05-26
Curious Old Law,

Many curious instances of old laws
may still be found in England. In
Chester the nan who fails to raise his
hat when a funeral is passing becomes
liable by ar old law to be taken be-
fore a magistrate and imprisoned.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-05-26
Not Heavily Populated.

Only three cities in the Russian en-.
pire contain a population of more than
half a million people-St. Petersburg
1,267. 900, Moscow 9SS, 600, and Warsaw
6l4,S00. Odessa comes next with 402,.
900. There are 35 towns containing
between SO, 900 and 100, 900 inhabitants,
and So towns with populations ranging
from 10, 900 to sc, 200.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-05-26
The Cold Shoulder.

Johnny lover the 'phone)-I'd like t.
talk to you about your daughters hand
What time shall l call at the bank?
Bank President-Any time after three
o'clock.
What time does the bank close?"
Three o'clock."-Detroit Free Press.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-05-26
Women and Cremation.

Feminine conservatism seems to
show itself even in the matter of crema.
ton. In Germany, during the first three
months of this year, the bodies of 139
women we're cremated, as against 307
bodies of men. There was an increase OF
80 per cent. in the total number of easel
over the same period last year.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-05-26
Something Poached,

A tourist at a hotel in Ireland asked
the girl who waited on the table If he
could have some poached eggs. I'VE
haven't any eggs, sor,' she replied;
then, after a moments retlection-,'but
l think | could get you some poached
salmon"
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-05-26
New Mexian Industry.

Interest in Mexico is increasing in
the guayule shrub growing on the
northern plateau of Mexico, from
which rubber is being extracted. Sew
eral companies have been formed to
construct factories and exploit the
product.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-05-26

She-WhAt would you do, George,
you were left q widower!
He-Oh, | suppose pretty much the
same a. you would do if you were left .
widow.
ooh. you wretch! And you always told
NE You could never love anybody else."-
Pick Me.up.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-05-26
Poorfarm Supported by Grapes.

The Geary county poor farm has a
vineyard of II acres, and the inmates
pick eLough grapes in a good crop year
to ma. ntain the entire institV- ion
Kansas City Journal.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-05-26

Lewis "Single Binder" straight Sc cigar,
made of extra quality tobacco. You pay
lOc for cigars not SO good. Lewis Fac
tory, Peoria, Ill.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-05-26
undisturbed.

"Dc you feel at all worried over the
yellow peril?"
mot now" replied the man who has
hay fever. Il don't borrow trouble. The
eoldenrod won't begin to blossom for
two or three months."IChicago Record
Herald
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-05-26
Given Awav

on receipt OF 20c to pay cost Of postage an
packing, a full-size 500 box of DR.. Nov
rey's "Stomach Tablets" They cure ind
gestion. STOMACHlC CO Sturgis, Mich
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-05-26
Back at Work Again.

Buffalo, N. Y, May 22nd.-(Speciul)-
Crippled by Kidney Disease till he could
not stand on his feet for the hours re-
CURED at his trade, f. X. Mclean, 80
East Ferry St., this city, had to quit
work entirely. Now he's back at work
again and he does not hesitate to give
the credit to Dodd's Kidney Pills.
Yes" Mr.. Mclean says, 81 was too
bad, l had to quit. l could not stand on
my. feet for the necessary hours. 1t was
Kidney Disease had, and a friend ad.
vised INC to try Dodd's Kidney Pills. l
did 90 and after using six boxes am COM
pletely cured and am working as steadily
as before l was sick. l recommend Dodd's
Pills to- anyone afflicted with Kidney
trouble"
There is no form of Kidney Disease
always cure Bright's Disease, the most
advanced and deadly stage of Kidney
Disease.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-05-26
O~verworked People

and those who are suffering from Rhen-
matism, Pains, Weakness, Blood or Merry
Gus disorders, Indigestion, ETC.. should
take Pusheck's-Kuro. 1t is unquestionably
the best medicine to-day for these dis
eases, also for Nervous Debility, insomnia
and Stomach troubles. Try it. Insist upon
your druggist always keeping Pusheck's-
kuro on hand. Dr.. Pushcck. Chicago.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-05-26
Clean House Dav

Don't wait till tomorrow, but clean
house to-day, with DR.. Caldwell's Qaxative)
Syrup Pepsin. Of course we mean your
house Of flesh and %bone-your body. This
is the best house you own, and should get
the most care. Yet most people neglect it
liver, and bowels soon get out of order, and
cause great pain, distress, and dangerous
internal diseases. The only safe, sure
cure, is DR.. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. 1t
clears out all causes of sickness, cures con-
stipation and indigestion, cleans house,
and makes You well. Try it. Sold by ali
druggists at SOC and 100. Money back
if it fails.
Some men spend SO much time in get
ting ready to die that they make a dismal
failure of life.-The Commoner.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-05-26

The less money n man has the more
polite he has to Ben. Y. Times.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-05-26

II you feel like starting n little argu.
ment at home just spring that s~tat,sti.
Clans views about a woman being able
TO clothe herself with $G5 u year.-Albany
Times. Union.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-05-26

Some men even hire others TO do their
kicking for them.-N. y. Times.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-05-26
It Cures While You Walk.

Aliens Foot Ease is a certain cure fol
hot, sweating, %callous, and swollen, achinl
feet. Sold by all Druggists. Price 25c. Dom
accept any substitute. Trial package FREE
Address Allen s. Olmsted, lie Roy, N. Y.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-05-26

The way some people have of being goot
is worse than their way of being bad.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-05-26

More flowers for the living would not
rob the dead.-The Commoner.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-05-26

Il is well enough to profit by our own
mistakes, but it is a good deal more
profitable to profit by the mistakes Of
0thers,-Puck.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-05
GOVERNOR CARTER Of HAWAII
TO TALK WITH PRESIDENT

San Francisco. Cal. July 5.--George
Carter, governor of the territory of
Hawaii, was a passenger on the steamer
Alameda, which has arrived from Homo
lulu.
Gov. Carter. who recently rendered his
resignation, is on his way 10 Washing
ton to consult with President Roosevelt
With his formal resignation he forwarded
a request for permission TO visit Washing
ton and lay before the chief executive
certain matters connected with the gov
ernment OF Hawaii
Carter resignation followed closely the
announcement OF the result of the terri
torial elections.
The full reason for sending I'm my
resignation is a long story and I do not
feel at liberty 10 tell IL at this time" said
Gov. Carter. IT will say this much. how
ever. as territorial governor ! represent
in Hawaii the president OF the United
States. The president is a man of de-
cided views. ! have views Of my own IN
regard TO Hawaiian matters, and | feel
that In some things my views differed
from those OF President Roosevelt am
going TO Washington TO have long talk
with the president. and my real reason for
placing my resignation in his hands was
10 avoid any embarra ssment I'm the event
Of his deciding TO place somebody else
at the helm in Hawaii"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-05
FOXY PEOOLER
Killed P'sssthosk W'man Had Dropped and
Hid II Under a Car.

Harry Wolfenden and his wife. Lii
lian, who came here from Riverpoint this
morning, alighted from a car at the cor
ner OF Dorrance and washington street.
In her haste Mrs. Wolfenden dropped
her pocketbook, which contained about
$40. all the funds she and her husband
had
Hebrew ice peddler jumped from his
wagon seat seized the purse and drove
toward the West freight yard.
Mr.. and Mrs Wolden followed him and
when he had stopped I'm front OF an ice
car. the wife remained on guard. while
the husband went in search of an officer
securing the services Of Patrolmen An
thony and Blair.
The Hebrew. who gave his name ana
address as David Brier. 2e Robinson
street, denied all knowledge Of the affair
He was taken 10 the Central Police sta
tion and searched
Rolled up IN a handkerchief was found
tho money
The officers went back TO the frejeht
yard, and tucked up carefully out Of
sight upon the sill Of the car they found
the empty pocketbook where Brier had
hidden t.
As the Wolfendens did not wish 10 re-
main I'm town TO prosecute Brer and a
they needed the money 20 live on. the
peddler. after receiving a sound lecture
was released.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-05
MANY SUITS
AGAINST
RAILWAYS

Washington. July 5-The Post this
morning says: The Department of Agri-
culture has prepared and is ready TO be-
gin 1900 suits against railways Of this
country 10 secure the imposition OF
penalty Of $500 in each case for every vio-
lation OF the so-called 2S-hour law. That
statute requires carriers transporting
livestock from one state 20 another 10
unload. feed and water and rest every
head of livestock for a period Of fvc
hours after IL has been on the road not
more than 2s hours.
Nearly cvery railway from Maine TO
California Is involved. The evidence
against them is regarded as so strong
that attorneys representing the roads are
negotiating with Secretary Wilson, with
a view 10 having a minimu mpenalty, 800,
imposed, the understanding 10 be that
IL the maximum is not demanded the rail-
ways will comply with the law"
I'm a large number of cases tho Sec
retary is disposed 20 agree, because he
cares more for the future observance OF
the law than for punishment or offences
committed while the railroads thought
they could disregard the statutes with
promised will be filed i'm the Circuit
courts The suits are 10 be begun in the
name of and for the benefit OF the
United States. They are TO be civil dc-
tions for either fine or Imprisonment.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-05

ELLIOT AS
|MP0STER

Colorado Springs. Col, July 5.-Register-
ed at a hotel in this city as II. p. Bel
mont and declaring that he is a son Of
August Belmont OF New York. a young
man has been arrested for uttered forged
certified checks
The Arrest was made at the request OF
Chicago police. who referred to Belmont
as winthrop Elliot. In Belmonts posses
sion were found five certified checks for
800 each. four being drawn on the Ger
man American bank of New York and one
on the Farmers Loan and Trust company
OF New York. They are believed TO be for
geries
New York. July Sat the office OF Au-
gust Belmont the man posing as the son
OF Mr. Belmont was denounced as an i'm
poster. So far as Is known he has never
before traded on Mr.. Belmonts name.
The German American bank officials
said that forged check for 500 was pre-
sented fer payment at their bank last
week. but was at once recognized as a
forgery and thrown out. IL had been sent
by a Chicago bank. At the Farmers Loan
and Trust company II was said that no
forged check uttered by a bogus Mr.. Bel
mont had been received there.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-05

This was increased 10 n full length.
When three quarters OF a mile had been
covered the Leanders again slowed down
their stroke 10 a. but they always main
tanned safe lead. In the last quarter the
Vespers made a desperate spurt and Ex-
try uuckened his stroke rapidly. The
Americans responded and their boat grad
ually forged up until only three quarters
OF a length separated the two prows.
The effort. however. was futile. The Le-
anders had plenty I'm hand. They respond
ed 10 the squirt OF their opponents and
passed the winning post full length in
front
Both crews finished strong and rowed 10
the landing stage where they picked up
their boats
The Americans were as heartily cheered
for their plucky effort as were the victors
The latter ranged in weight from l56 TO
$50 pounds while the Vespers weighed
from 152 10 ls1 pounds.
The scenes on the banks OF the river
during the races were very exciting En-
thusiastic supporters OF both contestants
followed the boats the whole course in
droves shouting encoura cement through
megaphones. When the Americans spurt-
ed the cheering redoubled After landing
the Americans dressed and went 10 the
Leander club 10 congratulate the victors
In the second heat OF the semifnals the
Belgians beat the London Rowing club by
two lengths.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-05

were the result OF the rotten system in
vogue I'm the Russian navy. the bluejack-
cts being utterly neglected and the offi-
GERS living ashore except during the brief
cruises.
Capt Clado in a long review affirms
that the question OF food was a mere pre-,
text. the real cause being deeper in tho
complete lack OF sympathy between the
men and their officers, most OF whom. he
SAYS, are disgustingly incompetent. Owing
their positions 10 influence at ST. Peters
burg they care nothing for good service
or the well being OF the men.
Other writer's. some OF whom e~idently
are high In the service. but who write un-
der assumed names I'm most savage
fashion, declare that the bereaucratic re-
gime is only reaping what IL has sown
and plainly intimate that similar condi-
tions exist I'm the armX
FEAR THE BASIS OF DISCIPLINE.
Fear" says the slovo is the sole basis
Of discipline in the army and navy. and II
Will prove as poor an instrument for
keeping the rank and file loyal 10 tho
throne as IL has in the suppression of dis
content among the people
The government should learn the lesson
that the soldiers and sailors are begin
ming 10 awaken. as the people have al
ready awakened"
COSSACKS FIRE ON STRIKERS
Cossacks fired on the Putilouff works
strikers this morning The trouble was
started by the arrest of a youth who
was entering the works. The policeman
who took him into custody suspected the
young man OF having dynamite in HIS
possession. The latter. on being made n
prisoner, drew a revolver and killed the
policeman and was himself wounded by a
bullet fired by another policeman.
Thestrikers quickly congregated on the
Peterhof road and cossacks were ordered
TO dsperse them.
The soldiers charged. using their whips.
and then fired n volley. causing several
casualties among the strikers The ex-
element in the district is intense
PASSED THE POTEMKINE.
Bucharest. July 5-The captain OF
vessel which has just arrived here from
Galatz reports that he met the battleship
kniaz Potemkine going towards Batoum.
RETURNS TO SEBARToPaI,-
Sebastopol. July 5-The Black Sea
squadron, under Rear Admiral Kruger.
returned here today from its second vow
age 10 Odessa The squadron included
the battleship Georgi Pobiedonosetz
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-05

The events of the day began with the
arrival OF President Roosevelt's train at
a. m and closed with its departure at
II and IL O'Clock. The burial beins at
noon.
PRESIDENTIAL PARTY ARRIVES.
When the special train, carrying Presi-
dent Roosevelt and the members OF his
cabinet arrived at the depot Of the Penn
sylvania railroad at a. m. a reception
committee composed OF members OF the
Chamber OF Commerce, headed by Presi-
dent Ambrose Swazey. entered the presi-
dents car and greeted him. The othe-
members OF the reception committee were
then presented 10 the president and the
cabinet.
A short conversation ensued between
President Roosevelt and Mr.. Swazey rela-
tive to the funeral arrangements. and
then the president with a quick nod Of
the head. signifying that he understood.
walked from the train towards his car
riage, accompanied by Mr.. Swazey. As
soon as they had taken their seats the
members OF tho cabinet and the reception
committee entered the other carriages
and headed Sy Troop A, the procession Of
carriages moved off at a smart trot for
tho Chamber OF Commerce, two miles
away. where the body OF Mr.. Hay lay
in state.
THE CABINET ATTENDS.
In the presidential party were Leslie NJ
Shaw, secretary OF the treasury. Charles
J. Bonaparte. secretary OF the navy,
James Wilson. secretary Of agriculture;
r.. A. Hitchcock, secretary OF the inter-
Tor; Victor II. Metcalf. secretary OF com.
mcrce and labor; Postmaster General
George u. Cortelyou, Attorney General
William H. Moody; Senator l.. G. Knox
Of Pennsylvania, former attorney gener-
al; Paul Morton. former secretary Of the
navy. and Elihu Root, former secretary
OF war.
In addition there woe the presidents
stenographer, NJ. A. L3tta, and the presi-
dents secretary, William J. Loeb. Jr., apd
Dr. Rixey, surgeon general Of the navy.
An enormous crowd had gathered in
front OF the chamber 90 commerce 10 sec
the coming OF the president and the IL.
parture OF the funeral. and a strong de-
tail of police was necessary 20 keep them
I'm line Side by side with Mr.. Swazey
and closely followed by Vice President
Fairbanks, who In company with Gov.
Herrick met tne president az the depot
and the members OF the cabinet and re-
ception committee, the president passed
slowly along the hall toward the door Of
sse auditorium in which the body bay.
AT THE CAsKET
The two sentries in guard al the door