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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1908-09-03
Troubles Of the Country Editor.

Every once in a while some
cheerful individual remarks to US,
well, now that the paper is out you
can take it easy for three or four
days" Yes, how delightful it is
that a country editor has practi-
cally nothing to do between press
days. Business runs along autOmat-
ically. When paper bills become
due money drops off the tree with
which to pay them. Subscribers
vie with each other to see who can
pay the farthest in advance. Ad-
vertisers beg for additional space.
And the way the news hunts mp the
editor is also pleasant to contem-
plate There is something really
peculiar about the way news items
act. When the paper is out the ed
itor simply goes to his desk and
leans back in his easy chair and
looks wise and waits for next weeks
press day. The day before press
day the people line up iu front OF
the office door and then they file
past the desk and tell him all the
news of the week. He writes it up
in fifteen or twenty minutes, takes
1t back and hangs it on the copy
hook. The compositOrs take the
copy, shake it over the type cases,
say few mystic words, The type
files into place and after a few
passes by the foreman the forms
are ready for the press again. And
the editor goes down and deposits
some more money in the bank.
Hits the greatest snap in the cata-
logue Now ifthe editor could on
by do away with the press day, his
10y would be complete. Marion
R(Kansas) Record.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1908-09-03
A Jolt For Mr.. Hearst.

The Hearst papers are now in
duleing in a systematic course Of
abuse Of William Jennings Bryan
and the Democratic party. Hearst
believes that he is a great man and
he demands that all others bow
down and worship him. When a
man refuses to wear his collar he
damns him until he is black in the
face. He cursed and maligned the
late Thos B. Reed in shameful
manner, but strange to say his
course only served to increase
Reeds popularity. He abused Nc
Kinley in an outrageous manner,
and, in fact, predicted that the
president would be slain, Then,
when a few days after the publica-
ton Of particularly bitter attack,
the assassins bullet laid Mckinley
low a wave of indignation against
Hearst swept over the country says
the Peoria Star For a time Hearst
was so frightened at the manifesto
ton of the public's disapproval that
he was half decent in his comments
on public men, but since then he
has grown bold and arrogant once
more. The chances are that his
present attitude toward Bryan will
only make more votes for the lat
ter. Quincy Herald.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1908-09-03
The Country Press.

We should take off our hats, and
the country as well, to the newspa-
per fraternity and never forget the
invaluable service they have rem
dered ourselves and the entire ma
ton. Don't forget it, you country
bankers, and in the future remem-
Der how your struggling local Pr per
and its poorly paid editor stood by
you like a brother in your hour OF
trial, Loyalty and steadfastly, and
hereafter see that he gets the sup
port and encouragement which he
usually merits but seldom receives.
Give him your printing, your job
work and your advertising, and
don't send somewhere else for it,
because with better facilities, they
may be able to do it a little cheap
er. Patronize your local paper and
try to show him that you appreci,
ate the local support he has so dis.
interestedly given you on every
occasion without expectation of re-
ward other than the consciousness
of having served his community
best and well and in which expec
tation he has, to his credit, too of
ten not been disappointed. -Presi
dent Bergman of the Kansas Stat,
Bankers Association.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1908-09-03

y Augusta, Ca, Aug. q. Last
night was a night Of darkness and
terror in Augusta. The town was
cut off from communication with
the outside world by telegraph or
telephone and was in total dark
ness. The Savannah river is 40
feet out Of its banks and Broad
street. in the heart Ofthe city, Is a
racing river with water FIVE feet
deep down It's entire length Prac-
tically the entire city Of Augusta Is
under water
John w. Greenhouse has been
fishing with Hannibal friends
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1908-09-03

Condemn mob violence as we
will and deplore riots as we may,
the fact remains that if the bad
nigeers" OF Springfield. Illinois, had
not successfully defied the law for
many years, largely through the in
tiuence Of republican politicians.
there would have been no such
horrors as Springfield has witnessed.
Hannibal Journal.
\ To a man up a tree, it looks as
tooueh there must be a change
soon or Hannibal will have troubles
other own. \
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1908-09-03

St. Louis, Aug. 27.-Two negroes
seized Mrs. Ida Bassett in her home
at 1885 Laclede avenue at AS a
m. yesterday, locked her in a pam
try closet, ransacked the house, set
fire to it and fled with the money
and jewelry, according to her state
ment when she was found half
conscious in the rear yard.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1908-09-03

u. G. Robson, the political
blatherskite who has been at the
head of the anti-saloon league in
Missouri, has resigned. 1t would
have been better for the anti-sa-
loon league If this fellow had been
kicked out Of the league a long
time ago. as it is conceded by many
of the ablest advocates Of temper
ance in the state, that this fellow,
Robinson, injured the cause by
dragging the league into politics. GO,
Paris Mercury.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1908-09-03
Mack Is Out for Stone.

New York, August %. - Affairs
from a democratic national stand
point perked up somewhat yester-
day at the Hoffman House, when
National Chairman Norman E.
Mack arrived from Washington
These national headquarters were
to have been opened two weeks
ago. The delay was caused by Mr..
Mack's frequent trips to Chicago
and Lincoln, and his visits to Indi-
ana and other states, and more lat
terly by his conferences with Sam
uel Gompers in Washington.
Lon Stephens had a good deal to
say of the perfect harmony" that
now prevails in the democratic par
ty in Missouri while acting as one
OF the temporary advisers of Chair
man Mack. Once upon a time
Stephens, when he was governor,
and Stone, now United States sena-
tor from Missouri, were at daggers'
points in politics. When asked
yesterday if he had made peace
with Senator Stone, Stephens said:
"Oh, yes, I'm friendly with Stone
We are now good friends and
shall support him for reelection to
the senate"
Gov. Folk and Stone have upset
the Missouri democratic organiza'
ton by a factional fight for the
United States senate National
Chairman Mack was elated t
learn that former Gov. is will
Stone in the present fight
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1908-09-03

An Indian once described a white
man riding a bike: "A heap-foOl
walk sitting down" Well Emmett
Vowel Of the Vowel Saddlery Co.,
has quit that. They have put in a
nice l 1-2 horse gasoline engine
to run their big harness machine,
so instead Of peddline. all he has 70
do is to sit still and watch the tugs
and other harness almost sew itself
up.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1908-09-03

DR.. Hornback Oculist and Aurist
Hannibal, Mo. If
Miss Eta Williamson has been
with Quincy friends.
William Cranston went to Perry,
Thursday to visit a sister.
Geo. r. Wilson left Thursday for
a two weeks trip at the lakes.
William Montgomery transacted
business in Hannibal, Friday.
Miss Myrtle Longmire spent
Thursday with Gem City friends.
Mrs. Cora Turner was with Bluff
City friends a portion of last week
Miss Anna Finks left Thursday
for a three months stay at Litch
field, I'LL
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1908-09-03

Miss Mary Nickel, Of Hannibal,
has been visiting her sister, Mrs. T.
M. BOulware.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1908-09-03

Miss Eta Bodkins left Friday for
a visit of several days with friends
in St. Louis.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1908-09-03

Mrs. ADDISON Vaughn was with
Bluff City friends.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1908-09-03

Ralph Wood has gone to Denver
TO attend the Colorado University.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1908-09-03

Miss Sadie Hagar left Friday for
Batesville. Ark, to put in the mil
linery season.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1908-09-03

N. A. Drescher and wife spent
the latter part Of last week with
relatives at Ely.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1908-09-03

Miss Edna Smith has been with
Palmyra friends.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1908-09-03

- Mrs. Stephen ToOley and children
lef Friday for Lancaster. Wis. to
visit her relatives.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1908-09-03

Mrs. c. A. GrisselI and son. War
ner. Of Philadelphia. Pa. and Mrs.
G. NJ Patterson, Of Fort Worth,
Texas are the guests Of their kins-
people T. l. Anderson and wife
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-23
ON THE RUNNING TRACKS
WRterspeed winE B~rOOkwOOd steepIe-
chase ut Gravesend.

GRAVESEND, N. Y, Sept. 22-Th4re
was n fairly good attendance today though
the card was an ordinary one. The feat
ure was the Brookwood steeplechase over
the short course, which resulted In an easy
victory for Waterspeed. She took the lead
the last turn OF the field and steadily in
ereasins her advantage won by ten
First race, handicap. all ages, about six
turlongs: Demuud ul5, Notter) won, Fort
johnson Q03, Mccarthy second, Delirium
Ounce, Lot McGrath, Jeanne Dare, Per
juice, Explosion and Gewan also ran.
Second race, the Brookwood steeplechase,
selling, four-year-olds and up, about two
miles: Waterspeed dS2, Davidson won,
Pirate U43, McKenney) second, Stella LAID
qS2, Henderson, third. Time: S:4s. Locked
Third race, two-year-olds, five and one
half furlongs: Wise Mason ul3, Notter)
won, The Gardiner U12, Mccarthy second,
County Fair 1l2, f. Dugan) third. Time:
1SfS. Mauviette and Dandy Dixon also
ran.
Fourth race, handicap. all ages, mile and
one,sixteenth: Moonshine (SS' b. aasS Enr
West Gus, SWEET third. Time; las. Brook
dale Rymph, Tourenne, Mayfleld, Mara
thon and Live Wire also ran.
and one-eighth: Whip Top (9S, Mccarthy
won, Samuel H. Harris QOl, Mccarthy
second, Gretna Green Ql0, Notter) third;
Time: 1854. Colonel White, Okenite, Wild
Sixth race, fflles, maidens, two-year-olds,
five and a half furlongs' Golden View
QOS, Upton) won, Lazy Selma QOS, Nc
Carthy) second, Rosslare u0e, Schilling)
third. Time: los. Tattling, Sententious,
Nature, Hiltop, Blue Grass, Harlem Maid,
Blue Tie, Merry Widow, Merise and Emily
LE%INGToN, Ky, Sept. 2l.-summary:
First race, five furlongs: A~rconettee Q0l,
Franklin, straight, $3.50 won. Jolly lOo'
Walsh, $10.S O second, Alice Bair Q0O, But
Ter. n R0l third. Time. l.Ol. BlnlOn, CaHbO-
wary, White Face, Robin Grey, solicitor
Sempronium. Rosenberg ii and Tom Hol'
land also ran.
Second race, seven and a half furlongs:
selling: Mainezel 1O6, Cole, straight, 1898
won, TopBy Robinson Ql1, Taylor, $50
place. second, Beau Brummel QO6, Butler,
1896 show THIRD Time; 1884. Dunveagan
Meada, Carew, Bonebrake, Washakler
Whisk Broom and Leta Duffy also ran.
Third race was declared off.
Fourth race, mile, selling: Dark Night
Plckens, $40. 1O) second, Albert M. $50, Nc
Gee, S49.50) third. Time: l:4l. Banrlda
severus, Palamon, Stone Street, Lady Bal
dur, Frank Bird and Nanen also ran.
Fifth race, six furlongs; Dainty Damt
OO4, Butler, straight, Sll.S5) won, w. I
Overton QS, dlasner, place, Sl5.2O) second
Beth Goodwin (l, Hicks, show, SlI.to,
third. Time: 1;lSN. Gold Proof and Or
Sixth race, mile and one-eighth, selling
Harting Q02, Butler, $l5.S5 straight, S.r
place and $3.50 show won, j. IL. McMlllal
uO7. Walsh, Sis place. second, Believer
DR.. Lee Huffman and st. valentine alst
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-23
2:11 class. pacing, three in five, sec
diVfsinn nurse $500. unfinished:

PataIma, b. h., by Pat l. (A1lenJ go. l
Ruby Lack, br. m (Tallmadge) ...... 2
Shamrock, CHI. &, (Loomis) - .,....... 3
Miss Syracuse b. n, CRathbdn) ..,..... 5
J. B., ch. x. (Bosworth). -, $500. 8
Miss Peeler. b., m. lMerrifieldl- ....... 2
Alice b., blk. m. (Squiers) ............. 8
Time: 2.O7A.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-23
Gosaip of the Diamond.

Cleveland is certainly making those
T,Sers cnrls their tails. STILL. you better
keep your eye on those ire treai Rnawl
Towns like Pittsburg and Detroit, where
tho average attendance Is about 5000, doh
deserve to have a winning team anu . ~
the Pirates and Tigers lose us all rlsn'
to hoIler Murray,
Perring is batting EOS and schipke 1871.
Stin they are big league timber ana then
some. Walt till that other Omana t9lI1
baseman, Jimmy Austin gets INTO last
Cy Y~oung-old Cy, of course-Frank
smith of the Sox and Christy Mathewson
are the only pitchers who have got away
with two no-hlt games under the present
rule, Young, however, still holds the rec
ord, which neither Smith nor Matty mas
reached He pitched Il no-hit-no-run game
some years ago, when only twenty-seVsh
men faced him. Smiths feat against me
Athiatcs Sunday was nearly up 10 that'
he was faced by twenty-nine men,
New Orleans, with its galaxy Oh Dig
isssne pennant. The flag was won by
Nashyille, of which Bill Bernhard. the OLD
Athletic and Cleveland pitcher Is man
aaer and star pitcher. Lord, cross, NH
and Rhoe from the majors are With the
New orleans team. The race was one OF
he closest: in fact, the closest OF an
lea z Nashville quit with a percentage
al -b7s and New Orleans .5Il. Memphls anu
MONTGOMERY came close on their heels'
As the cubs entered this final series at
New York with the Giants the base pan
world caught it's breath, and u probably
will hold II for a while. The Giants have
been seriously baked In their mad race Tor
the flag, and the Cubs are going at thelr oln
clip and may take another fall or TWO out OF
the chesty Giants. The Chicago pitchers
ali except Jack Pfeister, are IN GOOD shape.
Lacks arm is lame and Brown has a slighl
soreness in his pitching wins He forgets
about II, though, when he gets warmed
no Reulbach Is pitching the game of his
Nfe and Coakley Is working fine WINE
overall is effective, II unlucky.
New York OF course, had the advantage
over the Cubs In this final series because
il is to be played on New York grounds
where the visiting team has no police pro-
lection and where an umpire takes long
chances on letting tho Cubs win a game
vet Chicago now has a good fighting chance
Tor the pennant. The Cubs, under the sched-
ule, have nine games TO play, while the
Giants have thirteen more scheduled ane
some 10 play off-perhaps two. They stay
al home for all those except three at Phila-
delphia. The Cubs stay away from home
for all Of theirs except one with Pittsbure
at Chicago, October 4.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-23

Two Complete Teams Int for Practice
Make Good showing.

Two complete foot ball teams were out
for practice on Monday afternoon ana
both showed up fine. The men are gettins
down TO signal practice in less time than
ever before.
on the first squad Payne and Sears are
doing well on the ends. This is Payne's
first year with the Omaha High school.
Sears 10 playing for the first time since ne
was hurt two years ago. wilson on
tackle, is working hard. Nevells. who was
laid out last year, is working hard LOT
tackle, Carlson, a sub-tackle on last, year 5
team, is doing good work as guard; An An
for guard. He is heavy and over SIX teei.
McWhinney is doing his usual GOOD worR
at center, as is Mckinney. Bob thompson
is showing up in fine shape, and Win ms ms
forward pass has more than a flghtinS
chance, Lehmer is playing quarter in Zine
style; Hoppe else looks Ike q 5000 Gq pnT
better and shows up pretty wen. IN the
second team, Andrews, a slx,tooleI. bo"'"'
Turkey and Wickman are doing Wei -,
The SQUAD as they stand now are omIy
temporary, SO every man VIII nave 10 "oiN
The schedule for the Omaha High school
has not been made out but VIII De pu'
lished as soon as 1t Is completeo'
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-23
WESTERN ATHLETs IN ROW
John J. O'ConDOr Is Elected President
After Lively dispute.

ST. LOUIS, Sept. "A heated meeting
OF the western division, Amateur Athletic
union, was held here tonight. Two candi-
dates for the presidency were In the field
and the contest became so bitter that a
ruling was obtained from National Presi-
dent James L. Sullivan of New York. as
to the eligibility of Edward Cochems, for
merly Of the University of Wisconsin, for
the office. John J. o'Connor. present head
of the division, had ruled that Cochems
was ineligible to office in the Amateur
Athletic union because he is now a pro-
fessional coach at st. Louis University.
At the meeting tonight Cochems and
O'Connor were nominated for the presi-
dency OF the division and Cochems exhib-
tied a letter from President Sullivan con-
tanning a ruling from the legislative COM
mittee Of the national body to the effect
that there Is no rule of the union prohib-
iting a professional coacn from serving as
an officer of the organization.
Cochems Immediately charged that un-
fair methods had been used and declared
he would appeal to National President Sui
Ivan. Later the new board reinstated to
good standing the Kansas City Athletic
club, but Martin Delaney, representative
Of the organization. refused to accept this
action and resigned from the board. The
club was under the ban for allowing un-
registered athletes to compete in a recent
meet.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-23

WHEN wrianE to advertisers. kindly men
eina Ths Bee.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-23
Chicago Cubs Take Two from New York in National Cleveland Americans liner

now lives there. Because OF his brilliant
kicking ne has received considerable at
tention from large schools and now has
on hand several tempting offers. lie pre-.
fers, however, TO continue his foot pall
coaching and his instruction IN music un-
less he should again play the game Tor
his own college.
coach Cronk continues whipping new
material into shape. Most OF the new men
seem TO find college foot ball somewhat
more strenuous than anticipated from their
experience with the high school game.
A new set OF signals is being put into
use by Coach Cronk. These are probably
permanent. Hamblin, the manager, has
on hand the request Of Amity college for
two games this season, one at each college.
IL IL possible that one game Will be played.
Coach Crow OF last season, now coaching
Drake, asks for a game to be played early
In October. Manager Hamblin desires a
game with Drake, but not SO early in the
season.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-23

back. Graham at guard, Fred Smith and
Todnew at tackles. Morse, Allison and G.
Smith Of the subs are back to try for the
team. OF the new men, five Of whom
come from the championship team of the
Mitchell High school eleven Of last year,
much can be expected, for they made good
against some hard teams last year. The
new men are Sheeks at halfback;N Nolt,
quarter; Wallace, end; Cook at end and
Lauritz Smith at halfback. Strong over
lures were made to Sheeks and Nolt to
have them go elsewhere, but they decided
TO remain at Mitchell. They are both top
players and very fast and active through
out the game. 1t is expected they will
show up we'll In their work during the sea-
son.
The schedule that has been arranged for
the wesleyans is as follows: Mitchell at
Huron. October 10; Mitchell at Yankton,
October 10: Vermilion at Mitchell, Novem-
Der 2; University of North Dakota at
Mitchell, November O.; B~rookings at Mitch
ell, November %, and Mitchell with Rapid
City at Deadwood, November 26.
Before the first game of the season
Mitchell will have several practice games
with Redfield and the Aberdeen Normal.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-23
PbundelphIa wants Lewis.

SIOUX CITY, Ia. Sept. 2i.-lSpecial.)-
The official bulletin Just issued by John
II. Farrell, secretary OF the National Asso-
citation OF Base Ball clubs, contains the in
telligence that J. Lewis, the fast young
outfielder whom Manager Holmes pur-
chased from the Waterloo club Of the
Central association, had been drafted by
Connie Mack of the Philadelphia Ameri-
cans. The bulletin states that the draft was
made from the Waterloo club, but inasmuch
as the record OF Lewis purchase IL al
ready on file IN the office Of the national
secretary, the action OF the big league club
will ave no force. The sale Of a player
during the season takes precedence OF a
draft. II Mack wants the Central assooia-
ton star he will nave to pay the Sioux
City club $1,000 for him. The draft price
from the Central association is but 500.
Manager Holmes paid the Waterloo club
$3.50 for Lewis.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-23
LEGAL NOTICES

oVFIcE OF THE SIOUX CITY AND
WESTERN RAILWAY COMPANY.
omaha, Nebraska. August & iSA
To the Bto kholdor1:
Notice IL hereby given, that The annual
meeting Of the stockholders OF The Sioux
City and Western Railway company Wal
be held at the office OF the company in
South Sioux City, Nebraska. at ten u0l
O'clock a. M, on Thursday. October "a, ISO9
to elect directors for the ensuing year and
raiisUad property and franchise OF this CON.
pGny TO the Chicago. Burlington q Quincy
Railroad company, the railroad aud prop.
Orty aforesaid being now under Lease "a
said company. and for the transaction al
sneh ether business e. may legally Gems
before the meeting.
W. p. DURHEE
Secretary.
A4d Oot
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-23
FINE TEAM AT DAKOTA WESLEYAN
Brilliant Record Promised for Meth
odist Men.

MITCHELL. s. D., Sept. 2-(Speoial. y
Interest In foot ball at Dakota Wesleyan
university is more pronounced this year
than for a number OF seasons. This is due
to the strong belief that a higher class
eleven is promised. There will be some
changes In the lineup that will a strength
and activity to the eleven. Coach Hardy
first try-out OF the season, ana they
handled the ball and responded to the eff
forts Of the coach with great viEor. Coach
Hardy says he is satisfied that Dakota
Wesleyan will max a brilliant record for
the season, for the men show an indica-
ton to take to the work of training with
a will.
back. Mcknight at end, Holdridge at full
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-23
CROWNS.
BELLEVUE HAS OLD MEN BACK
Browne and others and Mortar OF
Lyons VIII Play,

Harry Mortar, the Lyons halfback who
made good last season, and earned mis-
prominent reputation by terrific line
smashing in the Hastings game, will work
out with the Bellevue faculty squad
Mortar is a valuable back field man. with
him Bellevue will have three OF the back
field men from the 'O7 team. With these
three men to build around some other new
men car be worked into the open halfback
position, Two OF last years sprinters are
trying for this position, Racely and Mohr.
Both are fast men. Racely represented
Bellevue last spring at the track meet held
at Wesleyan and was a close second in the
100 and two twenty dashes.
Mortar has sent foot ball stock up sew
eral points and II is stu higher at present
owing 10 the presence Of Browne, the
star punter and drop kicker on the hill.
He had formerly declared his positive in
t~entions OF not returning. but now says
the chances are about even. With this
left-fOoted wonder in the ranks the In
dams would start a mighty pace indeed.
Browne will stay for q practice OF two at
least and may yet aid the Indians through
another season; 1t will not yet be Por-
gotten how this halfback registered five
drop kicks against Doane last year and
that out OF six trials. AT present Browne
is coaching the York High school team.
Hs was a former Uaduate from York and
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-23
Grrnt CrnMd nd nnII Gnmc.

NEBRASKA CITY, Neb., Sept. 22.-(spe-
cial Telegram) There was a great crowd
present this afternoon to witness the base
ball game between the league team OF
Omaha and the Eagles Of this city. The
game was highly interesting and but for
the two costly errors made by the Eagles
the score would have been rather small
and besides the players were all hampefed
by the large crowd which was about the
grounds. 0ondlng and Hollenbeck was the
battery for the Omaha team and Rector,
Baker, Stall and Albers for the Eagles.
Score:
Omaha .............0 3 1 1 0 0 0 OF
Eagles ...........0 0 90 o l 0 0 o.