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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1906-07-26

Billings. Mont, July 21.-It is
estimated from the present
number filing upon the lands of
the Grow reservation, that only
about II per cent of the total
number of those who drew num-
bers will take advantage of
their rights and select land, for
only 25 of the fourth group of
1875 persons appeared and Sc
lected lands. Land officials are
puzzled over the state of affairs
and the growing indifference to
Indian lands. II per cent of the
selections being wholly dispro.
portionate, compared with 9th
er openings of Indian reserva-
tions. The reluctance to &C
cept the lands is believed to be
due to the high price to be ask
ed by the government for the
use of irrigatlug water.
The new town of Custer was
founded upon the reservation
and is flourishing, it's popula-
ton at present being 800.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1906-07-26
BaileyS Acquitted.
Postmaster.

Edmund Bailey, who shot Jay
Lawder, at Farber last Decem-
Der, and his wife Mrs. Alva
Bailey, were tried for murder at
Fulton last week and both were
acquitted. The evidence given
by Mrs. Bailey in the trial OF
her husband was of an imprint
able nature, Bailey declared
that Lawder had ruined his
home and his wife Corroborated
his statements. Bailey and his
wife have decided to make Full
ton their home and they will
live together.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1906-07-26

Lentz q Robenson's Big Rail
road Snow will exhibit in Mon
roe on Thursday. Aug, ., after
noon and evening. Dou'l miss
the Free Street Parade.
The Republic" has conclud-
ed it's big lottery subscription
scheme, and the names of the
winners, with the number of
votes received were printed in
Sundays paper. Just why the
post office department will not
allow the loca papers to print
the names of the lucky ones 10
the Eagle drawing in Centralia,
and yet allow the Republic to
run lottery for six months
with page advertisement once
a week /, Que of The many
things that we don't under
stand. -Centralia Courier
Even as far back as nine years
ago the 2. Nj. Gen, or his rep
reseptative threatened 10 shut
the Monroe City DEMOCRAT,
out of the mail because OF a
home "a file adv.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1906-07-26
SuufIower Philosophy.

The world is terribly crowd
ed with humorists. Don't try
to acquire fame 10 that way.
Ever notice that some people
cant give a compliment without
mixing It with quinineP
The most complete book of
etiquette could not cover the
rudeness of some people.
1t you take three drinks a
day, people will say you take a
dozen. Bad conduct is always
exaggerated.
When children tear a flower
garden to pieces, a mother ex
plains with pride that her chill
dren do love flowers.
Looking backward. it seems
that man has wasted a terri
bly, big pile of money in having
little bit of a good time.
Have you noticed that you no
longer see great big ears? How
long is 1t since you saw a pair
that suggested a barn door?
The peaches have such an un-
usual amount of fuzz on his
year that eating them is more
than ever like kissing a suffra
gist.
Some people think they are
all right if they don't steal.
But there are many other things
you must do, if you want to
stand well with your neighbors.
The interest the women folks
show toward a mans clothes
shows itself ofteuer in a sug-
gestion that be have his old
suit cleaned, than that he get a
new one.
A number OF years ago faith.
err felt privileged to open and
read the letters received by his
19-year-old daughter; now he
doesn't care to if she is over 8.
A little red baby doesn't
know much, does it, but years
later when it has tried to learn
and accomplish it's share in car
ryiug the worlds burdens it
will he told that it hasn't the
sense it had when it was born
-Atchlson (Kas.) Globe.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1906-07-26

Lentz and Robertson have
come and gone and we are free
to say that this show came
nearer giving the people what
they advertised than any we
have ever seen. Everybody got
their moneys worth.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1906-07-26

The Summer Man will find all the
Correct Toggery Attachments here in
great and choice variety.
Negligee and Outing Shirts-the
very best styles, SOC to $3.50.
Smart Neckwear, 25c to soc.
Cool Underwear, DC to 7jc
Choice Hosiery, l0c to pc
Collars, Cutf-, Belts, etc, etc.
If the Man, who wants the best
that's e ing in Toggery, will come to
this store
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1906-07-26

Mrs. Mildred Bowles and
daughters, Misses Bulah and
Mae Bell, are spending a week
with their brother and uncle
James S. Scott.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1906-07-26

After a pleasant visit with
the homefolks at Warren Mrs.
w A Fuca' No. babe, have
returned 10 lnem nome. Green
town.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1906-07-26

Mrs. o. r, Emerson and Mas
ter Bert, left Monday for De-
cauter, I'll. to visit friends.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1906-07-26

Mrs. A. H. Green went to
Shelbiua Monday to visit reIa'
tives,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1906-07-26

James Davis, the cigar roller
and popular first basemau of
the Government Bonds of this
city has gone to New Haven,
Iowa, to make his home
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1906-07-26

Miss Margaret Latham, of
Rensselaer,, will teach the win
ter term of school. at the Here
ford school house.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1906-07-26

Roy Spiker of Bushnell, Ill.,,
has been spending several days
with the homeiolks.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1906-07-26

S. F. Dodd came up from
hannibal Saturday to visit his
parents, Mr.. and Lrs L. H.
Dodd.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1906-07-26
Didn't

The big negro game to be
pulled off in Blackvllle at the
Gem City, flickered
The Quincy team declined to
put up any dough after the Mon
roe team arrived and the
Monroe team politely declined
to play tor Quinc US amusement
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1906-07-26

if you can save a few cents by
going elsewhere-Moberly DEM.
ocrat.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1906-07-26

What the Papers Say Of Lent1 & Rob-
enSOns Show.
Here are a few extracts from
papers where they have exhib-
tied.
A good show.
Not a poor act presented.
The show drew a big crow d
and all were pleased.
1t was the general expression
that it was the best show here
in years.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1906-07-26

The music class of Miss
Tomye Ely will give a recital
at the Opera House tomorrow
at 10 a. m That means a treat
for all present,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1906-07-26

Mrs. Mamie Krum Rogers
has joined her husband, Ote S.
Rogers near Palmyra, where
they will make their future
home. Mrs Rogers will be
sadly missed by her many
friends in this city and Indian
Creek township, where she was
deservedly popular.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1906-07-26

Mesdames Leona Hawkins
and Walter Dimmitt were with
Quincy friends Monday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1906-07-26

Not a poor act presented.
The Grenada sentinel., 1906-12-22

work is not in a more advanced condi-
ton, while the others complain that 1t has
been rushed with such haste that there
has been insufficient preparation for the
hygiene and comfort of the employees.
As matter of fact neither criticism is
just. 1t would have been impossible to
gone, for such quickness would have
meant insufficient preparation. On the
other hand, to refuse to do anything un-
til every possible future contingency had
been met would have caused wholly un-
warranted delay. The right course to
follow was exactly the course which has
been followed Every reasonable prepara-
tion was made in advance, the hygienic
conditions in especial being made as
nearly perfect as possible; while on the
other hand there has been no timid re-
fusal TO push forward the work because
of inability to anticipate every possible
emergency, for, of course, many defects
can only be shown by the working Of the
system in actual practice.
In addition to attending to the health
of the employees, it is of course neces-
sary to provide for policing the zone.
This is done by police force which at
prese1. numbers over 200 men, under
Capt. Shanton. About one-fifth of the
men are white and the others black.
In different places questioned some 20
or 80 of these men, taking them at ran
dom. They were fine set, physically
and in discipline. With one exception all
the white men / questioned had served
in the American army, usually in tbs
The Grenada sentinel., 1906-12-22

American workingman in the United
States has no concern whatever in the
question as to whether the rough work
on the isthmus. which is performed by
aliens in any event, is done by aliens
from one. country with a black skin
or by aliens from another country
to dig the canal as efficiently and as
quickly as possible; provided always
that nothing is done. that is inhumane
to any laborers, and nothing that in
terferes with the wages of or lowers
the standard of living of our own
workmen. Having in view this prin-
ciple. l have arranged to try several
thousand Chinese. laborers. This is de-
sirable both because we must try to
find out what laborers are most effi-
cient, and. furthermore, because we
should not leave ourselves at the
mercy OF any one type of foreign
labor. At present the great bulk of
the unskilled labor on the isthmus ia
done by West India negroes, chiefly
from Jamaica, Barbados, and the Other
English possessions. One of the GOV
ernors of the lands in question has
shown an unfriedly disposition to orr
work and has thrown obstacles in the
way of our getting the labor needed:
and ~ Is highly undesirable to give
any. outsiders the impression, however
III founded. that they are indispensa-
bic and can dictate terms to us.
The West India laborers are fairly.
but only fairly. satisfactory. Some az
! he meI. do very well indeed: the bet
The Grenada sentinel., 1906-12-22

for the good and steady men OF course
continue at the work. Yet astonish-
ing progress has been made in both
cities. In Panama 80 per cent of the
streets that are to be paved at all are
already paved with an excellent brick
pavement laid in heavy concrete, a few
or the streets being still in process of
paving. The sewer and water services
in the city are of the most modern hy-
gienic type. some of the service hav-
ing just been completed.
In Colon the conditions are peculiar.
and it is regards Colon that most of
the very bitter complaint has been
made. Colon is built on n low coral
island. covered at more or less shallow
depths with vegetable accumulations
or mold. which affords sustenance and
strength to many varieties of low
lying tropical plants. One-half of the
surface of the island is covered with
water at high tide. the average height
The Grenada sentinel., 1906-12-22
Sends Special Message to Congress Giving Re-
suits Of His Observations in Canal Zone--
Replies to Critics and Makes
Recommendations.
Recommendations.

The following Is the text of President
Roosevelt's special message to congress
on the subject of the Panama canal:
To the Senate and House OF Representa-
tiveS:
In the month Of November I visited the
lsthmus of Panama, going over the
Canal Zone with considerable care; and
also visited the cities of Panama and
under the United States flag. but as to
which the United States government
through its agents, exercises control Tor
certain sanitary purposes. chose the
month of November for my visit partly
because it is the rainest month or the
year. the month in which the work goes
forward at the greatest disadvantage.
and one of the two months when the
medical department of the French Canal
company found most unhealthy.
Following the introduction to the mes
sage the president gives a resume of his
programme during the days he was on
the isthmus, and then says
At the outset l wish to pay tribute
to the amount of work done by the
French Canal company under very diifl-
cult circumstances. Many of the oulid,
lngs they put up were exceilent aho .ho
are still in use, though, naturally, the
houses are now getting out of repair ana
are being used as dwellings only until
other houses can be built, and much OF
the work they did in the Culebra cut
and some of the work they did in, dig
ging has been of direct and real benent
This country has never made DetteT
investment than the $4O,OOOOOO when II
paid to the French company for work
and betterments, including especially the
Panama railroad.
An inspection on the ground at the
height of the rainy season served to con-
vince mo of the wisdom of congress In
refusing to adopt either a high-level or
sea-level canal. There seems TO De a
competent to judge that the Panama
route, the one actually chosen, is much
superior to both the Nicaragua ana
Darien routes
The Grenada sentinel., 1906-12-22
PRESIDENT ON PANAMA.

fhis honest romnlaipt was tvpjcal of
what occurred when Investigated most
of the other honest complaints made TO
were not made wantonly or malicious
failure to appreciate the fact that
and completion of this titanic work in
tropic wilderness. It is impossible
to avoid some mistakes in building a
giant canal through jungle-covered
mountains and swamps, while at the
same time sanitating tropic cities, and
providing for the feeding and general
care of from 10000 to 10000 workers.
The complaints brought to me, either
of insufficient provision in caring for
some of, the laborers or of failure to
finish the pnvements OF Colon, or of
failure to supply water, or of failure
to build wooden sidewalks for the use
of the laborers in the rainy season,
on investigation proved, almost with
ont execution. to he due merely to the
utter inability of the commission to do
everything at once.
Unjust Criticism.
Care and forethought have been exer-
cised by the commission, and nothing has
reflected more credit upon them than
their refusal either to go ahead too fast
or to be deferred by the fear of criticism
from not going ahead fast enough. 1t is
curious to note the fact that many of
the most severe critics OF the commission
critcise them for precisely opposite rea-
sons, some complaining bitterly that the
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1906-09-14

The manufacture OF paper from
the fiber of the cotton stalk is one
of the latest inventions which are
said to have passed the'experiment-
al stage. 1t is asserted that all
grades of paper, from the best form
os linen to the lowest grade, can be
manufactured from cotton stalks.
In addition to this, variety OF bv.
products, such as alcohol, nitrogen,
material for gun cotton and smoke
less powder can also be secured in
paying quantities. Mills for the
use of cotton stalks in that way
become general in the cotton-grow-
ing states. is estimated that on
an area Of land producing bale of
cotton at least ton Of stalks can
be gathered. Upon this basis, from
100000 to 100000 of raw
material could be secured for the
production of paper, which would
increase the value OF the South's
cotton crop nearly $1O,OOO,OOO.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1906-09-14
Phone 636
What Women Will
Wear This Winter

Discussing suitable costumes for
business women in the New Idea
Woman's Magazine for October, the
writer of the article remarks: "The
reaction to very dark colors which
distinguishes this season from its
predecessors will have the full ap.
proval of all those women who
have to consider the practical be-
fore all else. 1t NAV lie said, how.
ever. that in spite Of the profusion
of lace and furbelows lavished on
summer styles, there always is an
undercurrent Of simplicity and SEM
sibility sought by the conservative
element, to which in great measure
the best business women belong.
Not only deep navy blues, ruby
shades Of red, and the old fashioned
bottle greens, which are being re.
vived, but black in combination
with myrtle green and autumn col.
ors produce effects which are in
keeping with the somber color
scheme. Among the mannish
suitings that are very nnobtrusiye
stripes which are very attractive,
and have almost superseded abe
checked materials in popularity
The plaids are also very dark, the
newest ones showing combination
Of brown and bronze greens. One
characteristic Of the novelty plaid
materials is o satin stripe, general.
ly in black, which recurs regularly
in the pattern. The separate plaid
skirt, particularly in the shadow
plaids, is feature of the season. 1t
is invariably accompanied by a
waist Of the predominating shade
in the plaid. vi
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1906-09-14
Another Ra ilrOad for Durbin

A charter was issued by the
secretary of state recently, to an
organization known as the Hamp.
shire Railroad Company, who pro.
pose to erect a terminal at Green
Spring Bun, Hampshire county,
and build railroad through to
Romney bv the nearest possible
route. The propose road will pass
through the towns of Moorefield
and Petersburg. Grant, and connect
with the Chesapeake and Ohio ut
Durbin, and the Western Maryland
in POcahontas county. The com.
.pany is capitalized at $4,000.
The incorporators are Jno T Nc.
Graw. of Grafton; Duncan Sinclair.
Raymond Acbaticchio and W b
Corn~ell. of FaTmont, and John J
Cornwell, Of Romney.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1906-09-14
Tomato Catchup.

Peel one peck of ripe tomatoes,
and cut in pieces. Put them in a
preserving kettle, bring to the boil.
ing point, and let simmer until
soft; then force through a sieve.
Add three cupfuls Of sugar, one
fourth Of a cupful Of salt, one ia.
blespoonful' Of black pepper, one
teaspoonful of ginger, one tea.
spoonful of cloves, one eighth of a
teaspoonful Of cayenne and one
quart Of vinegar. Bring to the
boiling point and let simmer until
Of the right consistency, the time
required being about two and one
half to three hours. Turn into
bottles, filling the bottles to over
flowing, cork and seal. 1t must
ALWAYS be remembered in filling
glass jars or bottles with a hot
mixture to place them on a cloth
wrung out of hot water.-W oman's
Home Companion for September.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1906-09-14
SPECTACLE LENSES.
How the Glasses Are Ground, Polish-
ed and Finished.

How the Glasses Are Ground, Polish.
ed and Finished.
In the manufacture Of spectacle
lenses the bit Of glass to. be formed
into lens Is fastened by means Of
pitch to small block of hard rubber,
SO that 1t may be held. 1t is ground
by being pressed against rapidly re-
volwing cast iron disk on vertical
spindle and with curvature equal and
opposite to that desired In the lens.
This, is the trough tool" and is kept
moistened with emery and water. Sew
eral grades Of emery are used In sue
cession, changing from coarse to fine
as the grinding proceeds.
The glass is then transferred to the
zine tool" made Of brass, and com.
pared from time to time to standard
curve in order to insure accuracy. In
this second grinding the abrading ma
terial is rough.
Finally, the lens Is polished by being
pressed against piece Of cloth pow
dered with rouge and fastened to the
rotating tool. The glass is now loos-
ened from its block, turned over and
the reverse side Of the lens ground.
When this has been accomplished the
lens is placed OH leather cushion and
held firmly in position by rubber
tipped arm while diamond glass cut
ter passing round an oval guide traces
q similar oval on the glass below. The
superfuous glass Is removed BY steel
pinchers and the rough edges are
ground smooth on Scotch wheels. -
Pearson's Weekly.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1906-09-14
Neutrality-suspicious.

An old fashioned home wedding
took place in Lexington, Va, last
evening. when Miss Anne Aylett
Anderson. daughter Of Attorney
General and Mrs. VIM. A. Anderson
became the bride Of Mr.. Charles S.
McNulty, Of Roanoke,Va The
Impressive marriage service Of the
Episcopal church was read bv Rev.
j. NJ. McBfvde. who was for many
years the brides pastor, and who
returned to Lexington for the pur-
pose. There were no attendants,
the bride entering with her father
and being met at the altar by the
groom with his best man. Only
the near relatives of the bridal cou-
pie were present, making little
over one hundred in all.
The rooms and halls were appro-
priately dressed with the flowers of
the season, and lighted by many
old candalabra. In the background
and lining The wide staircase were
the old family servants, who had
served the bride since earlies child.
hood, and were now waiting to bid
her God speed. They alone saw
her off, for she left very quietly
without seeing the guests.
Mrs. McNulty is descended on
her fathers side from many illus.
trious Virginia families, while on
her mothers side she is entitled to
enter the society of Colonial Danes
through nine ancestors, all promi
nent in making the history of their
country since early colonial days
Mr.. McNulty, medallist of
Washington and Lee University,
graduated first in nearly all OF his
classes in the academic and law de.
partments, and since going to Roa-
noke he has won for himself an
enviable position in the legal pro.
fession. He is connected with
many prominent and wealthy fami.
lies of Southwest Virginia.
Mr.. McNulty is native of
Highland, son Of the late Frank
McNulty, and has two brothers in
this county, Messrs. P. H., of Mead.
ow Dale, and J. F., of Crabbottom.
The Recorder joins his Highland
friends in hearty congratulations.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1906-09-14
STRAIGHT CREEK ITEMS.

Sept. 10-The farmers have beer
very busy since the fair weather
set in, shaking hay and preparing
for fall seeding.
Mrs. Dellah Propst remains i'll.
Mrs. John Sponaugle is spending
sometime with her daughter, Mrs
Mertie WEIGH, of Staunton.
Miss Mamie Blagg, of Doe Hili,
is visiting her sister. Mrs. Josiah
Wilson.
Misses Sadye and Kate Rexrode
returned Wednesday from trip to
Staunton.,
Fronk Hicklin. Of New Salem,
was in our midst Saturday.
l. M.Wagoner and family, of
Barlow, VIVA, are visiting relatiy es
in the neighborhood.
Wbooping cough is raging in
the community.
J. B. and C. L Hickin, of the
east side, spent Saturday and Sun.
day on the creek, guests of their
andfather.
HAPPY HOOLIGAN.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1906-09-14

As result of the passage of the
bill allowing the sale Of alcohol
without the internal revenue tax,
the Department of Agriculture has
decided to publish a bulletin on Jan.
/. 1907, when tue laws goes into
effect, giving the public collec-
ton of the best Obtainable data Oh
the use of alcohol in small engines.
For this purpose Professor Charles
E Lucke has been retained by the
department as expert to conduct
these Investigations at the labora.
tories of Columbia University.
New York City. This bulletin will
contain all of the work done on
the subject here and abroad, a COM
plete photography, together with
the results Of experiments and con.
illusions drawn therefrom on Amer
lean engines. Professor Lucke is
DESTROYS of securing the co.opera-
ton of everybody interested in this
matter and invites the contribution
of any data or suggestions concern
ing the existence of such data.
ANY patents relative to this subject
on vaporizers, carbureters or com.
plet4 engines will be investigated
and apparatus tested in the labora-
tory These tests will be conduct
ed without expense to the public,
except the transportation OF the APP
paratus. The reports will be pub
lished in the bulletin. Data Or
shipments should be addressed to
Professor Lucke at Columbia Uni.
versity, and thev will be returned
when the work is completed, due
acknowledgment being given for
the assistance rendered.-Americ
Inventor.