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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-03-14
Good Run.

Jack Rouse span of greys
bolted frcm the Eagan Mills
Saturday morning and ran west
to Main Street then north for
half d mile, when they were
stopped in front of the Jno L.
Evans place by a tie hauler.
For heavy horses they made a
good run, but fortunately did
no damage.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-03-14
Monitor and Merrimac.

Ioday, March 9Th, is the
forty-fifth anniversary of the
uaval battle betweeo the Mont
tor and Merrimac in Hampton
Roads. the battle occurring
about 11:30 a. M, in those now
historic Virginian waters. The
battle, unlmportant as it was 10
immediate effects. revolutioued
naval ship construction, and
those two experiments, the
Monitor and the Merrimac, were
me fOrerunners and the models
upon which all :he modern bat
tieships have been constructed
The word "lron-clad," then
rtwIy coined, was to become
it, scrlptive of all naval war
W s>eIs and thus from necessity
"Hs born the invention.
School histories differ some
what as TO the results of the sea
fight, the majority saying that
the Monitor got the better Of
the contest. The Official re-
ports, and from federal officers
now on file at Washington al
best make it a dra wn battle.
while some them show that the
Monitor turned tail and steam.
ed off after being rammed by
the Merrimac The Confeder-
ates claimed it was d victory
for the Merrimac and aside
from their evidence of the en-.
gagement point with pride to
the federal official reports now
on file in the public archives.
And the battle has d Nilsson.
ri side to it .Midshipman Heu
Iry Marmaduke of Saline county
had resigned his cadetship at
Annapolis and entered the serv-
ice of the Confederacy and was
upon the Merrimac during her
Career. Colonel G. Atkinson
OF this city was a signal opera
tor on shore duty for the Con
federacy and witnessed the en-.
tire engagement.
The Monitor was the inven-
tion, crude2and hurrledly float
ed as it was, of John Ericsson,
a Swede, and its potency IN
naval warfare gave he Norln
almost undisputed SEA >uprem4-
cy in The Civil va, Il ii upon It's
idea of coustru, IL have beer
hul'ded NEAT. ~ cry war YES
Sc in the wurid.-Kansas CITY
Post.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-03-14

Washington, March 9-Presi.
dent Roosevelt will be placed
in an embarrassing position
when he receives the petitions
in circulation requesting him to
dismiss Assistant Secretary of
State Robert Bacon. because be
was one of the guests at Stan.
ford Whites girl-in-the pie din
ner, as testified in the Thaw
case. Bacon is one of the clos.
est friends Of the president.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-03-14

No more poor old Missouri. u
The Holden Enterprise, shows
that the state is now supplying
80 per cent of the soft lead min
ed in this country; during the
last fifteen years it has captur-
ed rs per cent of all premiums
offered for fine Hereford cattle;
is the first among the states in
value of farm property; she has
the largest available school
fund of any state in the Union
except Texas; and she has the
largest stock farm and the
greatest apple orchard IN the
world.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-03-14

Miss Fannie Wimsatt has
completed her term as school
teacher at Center. She is a
Painstaking educator that will
give satisfaction in any school.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-03-14

MISS Fannie Short, of Hydes-
burg, arrived Saturday to spend
several days with her cousin,
Miss Ella Boarman.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-03-14

Farmers and Merchants Bank
Monroe City Mo
Capital $4,000.
Surplus $4,000.
Officers:
VIM r Yates, Pres
II W Ely, Vice-Pres
W r p Jackson, Cashier
Directors:
w r Yates a w Ely F Fl Hagan
w r p Jackson John Shearman
A Boulware r "A Jackson
w E Jones w w Longmire
Foreign Exchange BoIght and
Sold.
New business desired and unex-
celled Facilities offered.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-03-14

Mrs Richard Heath, of Han
nibal came up Thursday TO visit
her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
Jarman.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-03-14

Roy Meriwether was a pro.
fessional visitor in Palmyra.
Thursday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-03-14

Miss Lava Eakle has returned
from a two weeks visit with
sIhff City relatives.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-03-14

The Monroe City DEMOCRAT
Bryan's Commouer. 1.65 a
year
Miss Ella Evans now holds
the position of stenog rapherr
with st, Louis firm
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-03-14

Do You Suffer From Kidney TroubIesl
We guarantee one bottle of Smith 8
Sure Kidney Cure to benefit or cure,
or your druggist will refund your
money. Price so cents.-L. ]. Yates.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-03-14
New-Neat.

Jack Conway has moved his
ttiloring establishment from ne
room west of the Monroe Guy
Bank to the large, we'll lighte d
one vacated by j. E. Chrlstia a
under the Monroe Hotel.
Everything in the merchant
department is new. neat, up-to
date, after the metropolitan
order. In the rear of that rs
his tailoring department, whica
in appearance and work turne ed
out cannot be beaten any VIII err,
therefore he has no competitor,
} ck wants to see you an
you ought to see Jack.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-03-14

Miss Jennie Seymour was
called 10 Palmyra Sunday nv
tbt serlol illness of her hro'h
er, william I Seymour.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-10
cREAM WOLFE FRocK-55s5, 521s.

~-A~~ 'CAA-I a oSAA oS"0s S~ASE
which Is slightly surpllced. The guimpe
Is Of maltese lace; also the inner short
sleeves.
Vests are seen OF great many of
the new gowns One in a black and
white striped cloth has vest of coral
chiffon. Checks or plaid suits have
vests and collars Of black moire, braid
ed In soutache braid.
Blue Is worn great deal. 1t is n
satisfactory color and becoming to al
most every one Royal and sapphire
blue and what are known as ecclesias-
tical shades are among the popular
blues. There is also a Natter blue,
ich takes its name from color
cd In some of Matters pictures,
At Is very much liked.
Just one word more about furs before
s%le season for pelts is over. The sad
die muff is one Of the late Richmonds
in the field. The muff proper is not so
large, but the fur on one side hangs
fiat, with rounded corners like saddle
blanket. Sometimes the fat hanging
end is finished with tail fringe, some
times with a frilI of lace.
The afternoon frock illustrated is of
cream yoile. About the bottom of the
plated skirt are rows of white braid.
The lace yoke is surrounded with me-
dallions Of braid, held together with
fancy stitches.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-10

below the elbow. These bracelets are
also worn over the gloves and some.
times over the sleeves. and the beads
and ribbon harmonize with the color
or the gown. Amber bracelets are
strung on orange ribbon and worn
with a white afternoon gown. or coral
bracelets Of good sized beads are worn
with a black lace frock.
Many of the new trimmings, while
apparently expensive are so spread
Ing in design that little goes long
way. The detachable patterns are
more In vogue than ever.
The latest and most effective form
Of the plaid silk craze Is to use gay
tartan lining under u net or chiffon
waist. Silks are particularly pretty
with the chiffon in pale colors. The
result is unlmaginable TO those who
have only seen the poor imitation made
over checked silk.
Artificial flowers are great deal
worn in the hair with evening dress.
A single rose with stem is very smart
nesting In deep foliage with or with
out bunch Of feathers starting
from It,
Guerra is new aigret feather. II
has soft needle-like veins ending in
close feather tip and is most frequent
ly seen in black, spangled with crystal
drops.
The corset waist illustrated is made
Of fine sea island nainsook. 1t Is trim
med with lace and a little hand en-
broidery.
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and these are generally of the Jump
er" styles or suggest this popular
model.
Valenciennes lace is again to be worn
on summer dresses, but the imitation
point laces will be in demand and a
host of other limitations as well. Irish
lace bids fair to be just as popular as
ever and apparently will be used with
other laces on summer gowns. but aft.
er all the lace field Is an unlimited one.
Small hats are much in evidence.
and, though their shape is sometimes
rakish, their pose is usually conserva-
tive.
Hand bags in safFlan leatha". ul!lci
is soft and smooth al1 shiIu'. Is Oh
of the seasons new oeferin"G, and e.
cry kind of vanity bag. m2to" hcg
pocketbook can be made of it. A vo .
stunning bag is green sa'1&u o'lar
like huge envelope. It f"t "'i'
one has the notion that is pt~~e.a -.
limited, but 1t Is equ.NGa@ ?.;,|'i
manufacturers call bellows b0sl
and being thus enAoTeI tnr -7s
who owns one may fill it - r.!
small boys pocket.
Apricot yellow is ro'nr to he a.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-10
CANADIAN e. I. ! ! ! 2 PACIFIC

Land to Land in Four Days.
The Empress Of Britain and Empress
Of Ireland make the voyage from Que
bee to Liverpool in six days, two be-
ing spent on the majestic st. Law
renee.
Book now for summer sailings.
James F. alyson, Agent Astoria Ore.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-10

ing shade next summer II II n beau
tiful color but should never DO put
near the face OF a woman who has not
q clear skin with high color.
Tho pretty frock Illustrated Is OF bun
chiffon broadcloth and lace, The
sleeves aud vest are Of all. over lace
over chiffon. JUDO CHoLLET
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-10
UP TO DATE NOTES.

Skirts are made in very simple fash
ion for the most part Round gathered
styles, with the fronts plain or plait-
ed, are seen on the best dressed girls.
They are either quite without garniture
or have trimmings of tucks or bands
put on like tucks. II is on the bodices
that most of the trimming is lavished,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-10

does not jar with single color and is
even more fashionable this season for
evening wear than the all white coat
Unless 1t is fur lined every evening
wrap should have an interlining Of
lambs wool as far down as the waist.
Broadcloth feels heavy, but silk Innings
even with flannel interlining under
meath, do not make up in warmth the
absence of high necked bodice.
Picturesque blouses are evolved from
the pale tinted chiffon and panne vel
vets patterned with delicate flowers.
A charming draped effect is carried
out in ciel blue chiffon velvet with
cross over fronts that fall straight to
the waist bordering a vest of lace. The
sleeves are short and quite plain ex.
Z. s~~ cuff Of lace insertion bound
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-10


on either edge with bands Of velvet,
which In turn are edged With Spanish
lace ruffles.
The child who persistently throws
the bed covers or while sleeping needs
Just such a protective garment rs the
one Illustrated. 1t can be made either
with or without feet and from amy ma.
terial that Is used for nightgowns. A
pretty Scotch striped tlannel is perhaps
the best choice.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-10
CALL FOR WARRANTS.

CALL FOR WARRANTS--NOTICE is
Hereby given to all parties holding
Clatsop county warrants endorsed pri-
or to Sept. 1st, 1906, to present same
for payment to county Treasurer's Of
flee No 433 Commercial street. In
terest. ceases after this date.
VIM. A. SHERMAN
Treasurer Clatsop County, Ore. Dated
Astoria, Ore, March Z, 1907. 3-7-1O t.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-10
- : : - 'isissilsllsIassiii-i
PROPOSALS.


OFFICE OF C, @. M, VANCOUVER
Barracks, wash, March !, 1907.
Sealed proposals, In triplicate, will be
received here until II o'clock, a. M,
April /, 1907, for furnishing fuel fuel
oil, dogfood and mineral oil, at posts
In this Department, for the year end
ing June 30, 1908. Information fur
nished here or by quartermasters at
post. u. s. reserves the right to reject
or accept any or all proposals, or any
part thereof. Envelopes containing
proposals should be marked: "Propo-
r. Jones, c. Q. NJ
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-10
IN FULL VOGUE,

The very latest In bracelets are the
bead bracelets They are made OF
different colored beads strung on
piece of ribbon. The ribbon Is tied on
bow around the arm, either above or
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-10
sEAsoNARLE EANcIEs.

For long loose coats nothing Is bet
ter In the way Of material and color
than tan satin finished broadcloth.
Tan in the chamois shade Is adapted
to wear with every kind Of gown. 1t
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-10
HELP WANTED.
WANTED--A THOROUGHLY AC-
To learn printing trade Apply at
Astorian Office.

wANTED--A THOROUGHLY AND
accurate lady bookkeeper and cash
Ter, now employed In large Wholesale
house In X. c. No. desires to come TO
the Coast. Bank AMI mercantile ref
erences furnished. Ten continuous
years with one firm. Bond furnished
II desired Address 6si. care Astorian.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-10
OUR FASHION LETTER
Vests Are Seen on Many New
Gowns.
BLUE A M0DlsH SPRING COLOR
Nothing Better Than Tan Satin Finish
cd Broadeloth For Long, Loose Coats.
Pais Chiffon Patterned With Defeats
Flowers Makes Smart Blouses.

A charming theater gown is Of palest
pastel broadcloth--a chiffon broadcloth
Of the finest quality The uneven hem
is Of taffeta and joined TO the skirt
with Persian embroidery in pale shades
run with gold threads. The same EN-.
broidery is used around the deep U
shaped opening of the bloused bodice.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-10

LoST-LADlES BLACK POCKET.
book. left on last nigats train. Find.
or please leave at Imperial Cafe. Ii
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-10

MALE HELP wANTED--MEN AND
women to learn matchmaking. en-
craving. Jeweler work. optics; easy
terms: positions guaranteed; money
made learning. Matchmaking Engrav-
ing School. 1875 Fourth avenue. Seat
tie. IL
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-10
FOR RENT

WANTED-UNFURNsHED ROOM
in the Central part Of city. State
price and location. r. w. j., p. O.
BOX AZ.
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JAPANESE oooDS
HOUSE MOVERS.

FREDRECKS0N HR0S---ws make q
speciality Of house moving. carpenters.
contractors. general Iobbing, prompt st.
tsntion to all orders. Corner TsntA asd
Duane. n
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-10
LAUNDRIES
BUTTON HOLE AT THE BACK.
TROY LAUNDRY

Tenth and Duane Sta Phone ,so.
The Washington times., 1907-12-30
QUAKE RECORDED
BY SEISAOGRAPH
AT THE BUREAU
Believed Shock Occurred
in Alaska Or South
America.
DIAGRAM OF BECKER HOME.

a distant earthquake. estimated by
bureau officials as being either in
Alaska or some South American coun-
try, was recorded by the seismograph
at the Weather Bureau early this morn
ing.
The seismograph vibrations began at
1913 a. m. and lasted for more than an
hour. The first tremors continued for
minutes and 50 seconds The strongest
motion was recorded at 12:45 O'Clock, at
which time the actual movement of the
ground at Washington was about five
millimeters
The announcement was made from
the bureau this afternoon that no vibra-
tions had occurred since 2 O'Clock this
morning, and further advices are being
awaited with chances favoriny the re
port that the earthquake would prove
TO be in one Of the countries named
above.
instruments at the Coast and Geodetic
Survey Observatory at Cgeltenham
this morning also recorded a heavy
earthquake The quake was recorded
as having begun at thirty-two minutes
and thirty seconds past midnight.
The maximum displacement was
sixty-fOur millimeters.
The Washington times., 1907-12-30
VARDAAAN RETORTS
COPYING PHRASE
Of PRESIDENT
Italians are Undesirable
Aliens" Declares Mis-
sissippi Governor.

Normal. healthy italian children are
undesirable aliens. so far as the state
OF Mississippi is concerned, according 10
a letter received at the Department Of
State from Governor Vardalaan, Of
Mississippi
The governor, IN putting into circu-
lation the phrase Undesirable aliens
has come pretty close TO the President 3
undesirable citizens" Incidentally, he
has succeeded IN tying up the Depart
ment OF state in an embarrassing man
ner. owing TO the old question Of State
rights. He clOgged the diplomatic ma
chinery with a curious letter.
An Italian, whose grievance has been
the subject Of diplomatic exchanges
between the United States and Italy.
will be obliged 10 resort 70 the courts
TO secure redress for what he considers
his wrongs.
The case Is that OF an italian who re-
Gently went to Mississippi from New
Orleans. Later on he desired 10 bring
were prevented from entering the State.
Appeal was taken by the father 70 the
Italian consul who reported II 10 the
embassy, and representations were
made TO the state Department Gov
ernor Nardaman was asked TO make
ar investigation.
A short time ago he submitted affi-
dRvits and other papers showing that
the children OF the Italian were normal,
healthy. and had attended the public
schools in New Orleans. and. moreover,
were born in the United States. Ac-
cCmpanylnE the papers. which clearly Y
demonstrated the right Of the children
TO enter the State, was a note 10 the
department from Governor Nardaman,
saving. with the usual foTmality, that
II was evident the children were 'Unde-
sirable aliens"
The State Department can do nothing
further II has no authority to Ques-
ton the action OF the state, and there
fore can carry the case no further.
The only course 20 follow was TO notify
the embassy that the case could be
taken 10 the courts.
The Washington times., 1907-12-30
MOTHER Of POWERS
At PRISONERS SIDE

GEORGETOWN. KY, Dec. 3O.-when
Samuel NJ. Wilson, OF Lexington, coun-
sci for Caleb Powers. began his three
hours address 10 the jury today, the
court room was filed with spectators.
E. ]. Sherman. OF the superior court
Of Massachusetts, had a seat beside
Judge Morris.
Seated with the attorneys for Powers
was J. c. Doyle. private secretary Of
former Governor Yates, OF Illinois, who
represented Powers in his appeal to the
supreme court on a former trial
Powers aged mother. Mrs Elizabeth
Powers, and his sister, Mrs Hays
Green, arrived here today TO cheer
their son and brother in the last days
OF his trial. This IS the eighth week
Of the famous case.
The Washington times., 1907-12-30
COAL CONCERN ASKS
DISSOLUTION ORDER
Raeburn-Garner Co.'S Off
Gals Apply to Court for
Receiver.

A petition IN voluntary liquidation,
with a request for the appointment OF a
temporary receiver and a final decree
for winding up the business Of the Rae
burn-Garner Coal Com2any was filed in
the District Supreme Court this morning
by officers of that corporation acting
under direction Of the board of direc-
tors.
The petition states that the corpora
ton is solvent; that IL IS believed 70 be
to the interest of TIE stockholders that
the corporation be dissolved as the OBJ
jects Of the corporation are impractic-
able"
1t is recited that at a meeting OF the
board Of directors held December 2S
voluntary liquidation Of the business Of
the corporation was decided upon and
the officers were directed to take the
necessary legal action TO attain that
end.
The capitalization Of the corporation
is stated 10 be $4,000. divided into
shares Of a par value of S25 each: that
of the capital stock there has been
sold and paid for LIS shares. or $4O,125
paid in as capital stock. The assets of
the concern are stated to be so. .7s4S4
which lea' es She sum OF s1O659.s4 sur
plus over and above liabilities.
The liabilities are all due to stockhold-
ers for the face value Of the stock held
The accounts receivable as stated are
Si9.13112, and bills receivable, $4SO. 20, OF.
"a total Of Sl9,561-S2 cash due the cor
pOration.
The petition requests the appointment
of Michael G.. Mccormick. president of
the corporation. as Temporary receiver
pending the final decree OF dissolution
The accounts Of the corporation are
fully shown and the request Is made
that the same Re referred to the auditor
of the court. Darr, Peyser & Taylor
are the solicitors
The Washington times., 1907-12-30
STEAMER SAVES MEN
WHEN SCHOONER SINKS

BOSTON. Dec. SO.-The fate of the
four-masted schooner Nimbus. which
has been missing for two weeks, was
revealed when her crew arrived here
on board the United Fruit Company 5
steamer. Admiral Sampson. The MINI
bus foundered OF Hatteras December 10.
But for the timely arrival of the steam
er Beatrice every member of the crew
would have perished.
The Beatrice landed the men at Port
Antonio and they were brought home
yesterday by the Admiral Sampson.
John B. Stah. OF Waldobor, Ne, was
captain of the Nimbus. Among his
crew were Rudolph Hassell. Of Provi-
dence. r. l., first mate; Patrick Mona
han, of Newark, y. J.. Albert 2. Burn
ette. of Brooklyn and William c. Steer.
OF New York
The Washington times., 1907-12-30
STRIKERS IN CHILE
DRIVEN BACK TO MINES

John Hicks. United States minister TO
Chile. reported 10 the State Departments
today that the uprising at Iquiuue,
where several hundred nitrate miners
were killed in a clash with govern
ment troops, had been entirely sup
pressed. According 10 the Chilean gov
ernment. all the nitrate workmen havs
returned 70 tie interior. and there seems
little or no lkelihoOd>Of a recurrence Of
the strife and turmoil which frightened
the entire nation of Chile.
The Washington times., 1907-12-30
POSTAL TRANPS
BACK FROM hike"
Of II LONG MILES
Covert Makes Pace and
GambolS About Like
Frisky Lamb.

The postal pilgrims have returned.
Weary Of limb. but gay of spirit the
three officials who left Washington last
Thursday afternoon at ABS o'clock for
a tramp to Havre de Grace. Md. a dis
tance OF seventy-seven miles. reported
at their offices today.
The participants in the hike" are
burdened with a fund OF interesting
"reminiscences, and talk entertainingly
of the trip. The party consisted OF Dr.
John A. Holmes. private secretary to
Postmaster General Meyer; Richard 2.
Covert. superintendent OF the division Of
supplies; and Assistant Postmaster
Allan Of Richmond. Va. Charles A
Conrard. chief clerk in the bureau Of
the Fourth Assistant Postmaster Cen
era!, who holds the postoffice record
for long walks, was to go as pacemaker,
but was prevented by an attack Of the
grip.
The Washington times., 1907-12-30
PLAYING WITH PISTOL.
GETS SERIOUS WOUND

Shot in the stomach by the accidental
discharge OF a pistol with which he
was playing, Herman A TUn. nineteen
years old. is at the Casualty Hospital
today.
TuI. who is employed as a clerk IN
the freight Office Of the Pennsylvania
railroad, and lives at 81 Seventh
street southeast. is said TO have bor-
rowed the revolver from one Of his
relatives and was handling It in a care
less manner while sitting on the side
Of his bed His relatives were startled
by the report of the Wea pOn. and found
MIN lying OF. the bed bleeding profuseiy.
DR.. Chester A. Pyles. who was hur-
riedly summoned, sent the young man
20 the Casualty Hospital. where physi-
clans believe he viii recover.