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Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-03-13
Speaker Cannon.

Speaker Cannon told about ii at q din
ner, at which lot of new congressman
Were present. First term | was here, .
he said, Il got awfully disguised. and
one day. Wandering oyer 10 the corner Of
the smoking room, | saw Representative
| Hale of Maine, then serving his thirt..
term IN the House and now one of the
oldest senators. | was little afraid of
him, but he seemed friendly.
" Cannon he said, IN bet S. | can
tell what you're thinking
" Taken said /.
You're wondering, he said. whether
you'll resign right now or just write a
letter home and say if YOU live through
this session you'll not be a candidate
again
- You win,' l replied, handing over
the s.,
Now, Cannon, went on Hale. let
me tell you about it, You're in the same
frame of mind that the rest of 'em get
at first. They all have it, But pretty
soon word will come from the district
that some chap is out as a candidate for
your job. You'll get mad and decide to
run again, just for vindication You'll be
elected. Then, after two terms, some
other chap will announce that you've
been hopeless failure, just at a time
when you're about ready to retire volun-
tarily.
'rhat'll get you mad again and you'll
go after the nomination once more After
that y II the notion that. being
pretty v O.. up. ON the committee of rev
dictionary claims, you'd like TO stay long
enough to feel the sensation of being
chairman. And so You'll fight whenever
it's necessary and stay right along-if
you have luck.
And it came out that way" declared
the speaker. To-day my highest ambi-
ton is to be member Of the House of
Representatives as long as l live, to die
during the session of Congress and to be
buried at public expense. while all YOU
fellows Mt the funeral are talking under
your breaths about who'll likely succeed
me-"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-03-13
TALES OF PUBLIC MEN.
Edward r. Emerson.

Edward II. Emerson. the president NJ
the American Wine Growers associa-
ton, came from Washingtonville to New
York the other day and lunehed in a
broadway cafe with an editor.
Mr. Emerson. naturally, is a connois-
seur of wines. The editor deems himself
something Of connoisseur, TOO. and in
troduced Mr. Emerson with some pride
to Rhine wine presumably Of the fam
Gus % vintage.
We'll" he said, how do YOU like This
Rhine wine, Mr.. Emerson: Delicious.
don't you think?''
Not bad said Mr. Emerson: only |
fancy there's tritle too much Rhine
in it,
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-03-13
The Relic Mill.

The veteran, stroking his long white
whiskers looked oyer the landscape with
glittering eve.
Yes" he said excitedly. here's
where we fought and licked 'em. Have
Sure" replied the guide. "John 90
back to the forge and mould the gentle
man pound of bullets, and tell the
blacksmith to hammer out one of them
broken officers swords"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-03-13

earnestly. you know that collar pin he
gave me for Christmas. He swore to
me that he paid SO for it, but today |
saw its exact counterpart for So.
"'Ah, but my child said the mother
with true charity, you must remember
how very religious George is. Undoubt-
edly he bought the pin at a church
fair. .
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-03-13
Jacob H. Sch;f.

jacob Ii. Schiff on the way to Egypt.
en- the Caronia, was criticising in the
smokeroom the tenor singing of a young
man who gave, all by himself, a little
musicale every night after dinner
with voice like that" said Mr..
Schiff. zone is apt to meet with extra
ordinary experiences.
Il have a friend with voice like tnat,
a young broker. For his Christmas holi-
days my friend made a little tour of New
England. visiting many quaint old
houses, many picturesque churches.
One Sunday he went to church in
Salem or Gloucester, or some such place
and lifted up his tenor voice in the
hymns and responses with a fervor and
force that made the congregation stare.
Pleased with the attention he at
tracted, my friend threw back his head
pulled out his chest, and, abandoning
the last yestige of restraint. sang with
all his might and main. A high note
was approaching. He collected his pow
ers to meet it. They were staring now
well, he would give them something to
stare for. What Il glorious thing this
congregational singing was. He must
have more of it every Sunday on his re-
turn to New York.
"A heavy hand fell on his shoulder
He turned with start and saw the sex
ton, an old, bent man, glowering at him.
Here, young Teller, hold your noise,
said the sexton, in a wheezy whisper.
audible all over the building We pay
people to do that here.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-03-13
He Didn't Ride.

The fat colonel, who had received or
ders 70 take horseback iaunt, came
ont of his quarters and looked nj The
horse.
win he stand without hitching?" lie
asked
Yes. colonel" the orderly replied as
he touched his cap.
The colonel looked at the horse again.
Then let him stand" he said and
went back and filled out his resigna-
tion.-Cleyeand Plain Dealer.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-03-13
Hoke Smith

When Gov. Smith of Georgia was
secretary of the interior in Cleveland's
cabinet, he was once called home To At
lanta on business The duties incident
to his leaving had thoroughly wearied
the hrawny secretary, So he retired early
to his berth for a good nights rest Nh.
Smith never does anything by halves.
and the sonorous cadeuces Of ever in
creasing volume which proceeded from
his apartment gave evidence that his ut
terances Of the day did not greatly ex-
coed in forcefuiness those of the night.
But after about two hours his tranquil
slumber was disturbed by the persistent
nudging of the porter. That official was
asking, BOSS, is You awake"
"Of course | am awake" Mr.. Smith
replied. what do you want?"
Boss, | hope dat you will pardon me.
sab, but | was jest goin' to ask you 10
be so kind as TO stay awake for Jest
about fifteen minutes tell de rest of de
passengers can sit TO sleep. '-Lippin-
colts.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-03-13
His ONLY Habits.

80, you think his intentions are Sc
rious, said the father DO You know
anything about his hahitsg"
Ncs, replied the girls mother.
that's why | think his intentions are
serious
How do YOU mean?"
Ills principal habits seems to be cali
ing on May and writing to her."-Cath-
olice Standard and Times
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-03-13
Wrong Business Princinles.

Here's good news" granted Gobso
Code, That roll of notes / lost hos
been found by clerk out of work"
He thrust the letter in his pocket and
fell upon the ham and eggs more hearth.
~ than before.
Better give him job" said Mrs.
Code, as she rehlled her husbands cun.
Huh, not much said he Don't
want any fools in my business"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-03-13
Representative Lands.

The manner in which Representative
Charlie Lands of Indiana. bell wether
of the Lands flock. receives any and all
public mention by has colleagues OF those
other two pure white sheep, Freddie and
kenesaw Mountainy, is one of the most
touching things a.scoverable anywhere
Champ Clark of Missouri, while in the
throes of his big speech recently. men
toned, in a casual sort Of way that John
y, Rockefeller hadn't yet paid that
S29,0O0000 fine imposed upon him by
kenesaw Mountainy. That wasn't a
piece of news. The fact has been mem
toned before. And yet if Champ Clark
had named kenesaw Mountainy for the
presidency it couldn't have had d greas3r
effect on Charles. For Charles swelled
all up. He beamed on Champ and acted
as if he wanted to hand him a chaste
salute. Then he stunck his thumbs in
the armholes of his vest, glanced around
the House three or four times, still beam
ing, and finally composed his face to a
handsome mask denoting gratified fam
lily pride. And a moment later, above
the eloquent Nominations of the Honor
able Champ, could be heard the pitter
patter of the Lands vest button bounc-
ing enthusiastically off the opposite wall
of the chamber.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-03-13
Appearances Being Deceitful.

Small Boy--Do your glasses magnify
things. Granrie?''
Grannie-Oh. yes: dear.
Small Boy--Then | wish you wouldn {
wear them when Won help me to jam.
don't aXually get as much as you thins-
Punch.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-03-13
H. 0. Havemever.

OF the late III. o. Havemeyer this
story is told by sugar johber of New
Orleans: He possessed in a marked de-
gree the kindly virtue of charity. On
my last visit TO New York spoke
harshly of a millionaire who had been
accused of double dealing in connection
with a bank. Well now said Mr.
Havemeyer. let us not condemn this
man unheard Remember that his guilt
has not vet been proved. nor has he yet
told us his own side Of the story Then
Mr.. Havemeyer laughed and said that
in the most untoward conditions ac-
cused men were often able to clear them
selves.
He said that a young girl a week
or 50 after Christmas complained bitter
" to her mother: Mamma. | doubt If
| shall be happy with George. fear he
is deceptive and false Why. darling
what do YOU meant the mother asked.
Wen, mamma said the young girl.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-03-13
For Similar Reasons

Nov. mother dear. doa't he angry
with me for falling in love with her.
you first met the governor"
es, my dear sen. Bat SO Wa. your
father And | married him because !
knew be would succeed"
Wei. mother and she is going to
marry me because he did-don't you
see2'-Iife
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-03-13
Multum in Paryo.

Manager Of Touring company ito pro-
prietor of small provincial theater)-
Now, mind. we renearse nj 3. and |
want you to have your stage manager.
carpenter, property man, limelght man.
and all the stage hands at the theater
sharp to time.
Propristor--That's all right, my boy:
he's never late.-The Tatler
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-03-13
Wanted Him Protected

What are you going to name your
boy"
Il think we will call him Peter
Don't do that. Name him Paul"
What is the diference?~
a whole lot. have always noticed
that Peter is the unfortunate one who is
eternally robbed to pay Paul."-Nash-
vile American.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1908-08-20
School

The Monroe City public schools
will open Monday, September 7th
with an excellent corps of teachers.
Every child in the district should
be present the first day and every
day of the term and should strive
to make this the best school year
in Monroe City. The teachers
should have the hearty co-opera-
ton of every one in the district.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1908-08-20
Don't Answer.

The following card was picked up
Saturday morning on the Joe depot
platform: Walter Flournoy, Sovoy
Hotel, Kansas City, Mo-, wants a
wife. Blonde preferred. Please
write" The girl that would answer
would not be much brighter than
he. " 10
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1908-08-20
ABOUT THE CHURCHES.
Interesting News Concerning the
. Different Denominations.
This Column Closes Promptly at 9
.... a. m. Each Wednesday. 80.

Rev. Fr. Noble left Thursday
morning for Pike, Lincoln and
Audrain counties to remain with
friends until Sept. S. t-' t'''.'
Rev, L, NJ McReynolds has been
visiting his son Pearl and wife near
Palmyra. ......
Rev. DR.. w. A. Hatch and daugh-
ter, of St. Louis, have been the
guests of Monroe relatives and
friends. ".... tl.
Rev, Charles King of Louisiana,
pastor of Bethlehem church south
east Of the city, assisted by Rev. DR..
Cecil Cook of Louisville, KY, began
a protracted meeting Tuesday night.
Rev. J. ". Trower of Lagrange,
filled appointments at Little Union
Sunday,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1908-08-20
The Mail Order Habit,

" FTl-F
Persons who are possessed of the
mail order habit frequently have
experiences that shake their faith
in the system A business man
cited these instances that were
called to his attention: =" 1-
/ have some personal acquaint-
ances and friends with the great
mail-order houses af Chicago, and
they told me of a man working in
a carpet factory in Philadelphia
who, through reading the attractive
advertisements, sent to Chicago yfor
a carpet which came out of the
mill in which the man worked, and
before he got his carpet on the floor
it had cost him more than double
what it would have done had he
purchased it. fpom his employers.
IN another case woman ordered
a food product and when it arrived
found it was an article produced BY
her husband two blocks away. A
relative of New Orleans merchant
sent to New York for a fabric, and
her husband was. secretary, of the
company that .wove .theS' goods
Courier ost x :. .a s.y s5,,
Andlth wife of d hardwareman.
in this city once. bought a pairsof.
new tangled scissors from 3 peddler
and paid him dime more than
her husband sold them for
William Burditt left Tuesday Cor
Elvaston. ILL.,, to cut meat for S. H.
Miller who formerly resided north
lof this city. :
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1908-08-20
Second Hand Compliment.

Many country people are shop
ping in Quincy. Hannibal and Barry
these days and many more are
hauling furniture from the depot;
we suspect from the department
stores in Chicago. Hull pike
County, lll,) Enterprise
If the Hull business men have
quit telling their patrons through
the press what goods they have for
sale Gas most country merchants
do in hot weather. then they are
merely getting what is comm to
'em. are reaping the harvest sown
by neglect of opportunity,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1908-08-20
Welded.

I. Jones and Miss Pearl Great
house have given the old folks the
slip and here is the story: ...
Thursday they decided that they
just couldn't get along without
each other, so went to Paris and
were married. ...
May the warm summers sun Of
love always be with them.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1908-08-20
PRESBYTERIAN

The communion of the Lords
Supper will be celebrated next Sun
day at II a. m. All members are
requested to be present if possible.
Sunday School at $50 a. m. .-,..
Services at the park at $50 p. m.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1908-08-20
For Sale.

Mrs. Katherine Lear will sell all
of her household goods at private
sale. She is going to leave the
city Sunday.h 3
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1908-08-20
ITEMS FROM FARMERS
OF Farmers, For Farmers and Per-
tanning to Farmers.

Some ones worthless dogs have
gotten into j G Buckman's flock of
sheep and killed eleven head of
them. One result of which is, his
farm is now posted against all
classes of tresspassers.
Henry Green the importer of
fancy sheep has received a buck
lamb from Oxford, England.
For Sale.
Eighteen yearling bucks, 80 year
ling ewes, 80 5-year old ewes. All
Shropshires. j S Elzea. Route 2.
+ 7 ] Yates has sold a span of
GOOD mules to. Ed Worland of Shell
bina.'
q = Horse Wanted. ...
Art Nelson offs j Nelson Co., of
Jacksonville, Fla, will be in Mon
roe City Saturday Aug. % to buy
good fat horses and mares from S
to f2.years old, Must be fat and
broke. All sizes. ..s..-.
Geo Bryant, ct Atica, Kan; is
with his friend, Dean Orsborne. II
is very likely that Mr. Bryant will
decide to return to Monroe tc
farm. egg p, p ar.t &c.
East Buffalo, N. Y, Aug. IS. A
fire early this morning destroyed
the sheep sheds of the New York
Central stock yards, About two
thousand. sheep and calves were
burned. Loss 100000.
Grant See has sold a Poland
China boar to A F Griffith. ...,.
Hayden and Yates have bought
horses of Charles L Elzea 1, H. E
Mudd 5, M N Bricker and aspan
of mules from Ralph Wood.
'" For Sale
Rye for seed..-Henry Bigley.
Isaac McIntire, has shipped his
5000 lbs wool clip. .-t..
Henry Bigley says: Say, take
my local out for every time l put
any thing in the Democrat for sale,
l sell it first rattle out of the box.
Monday j L Owen sent ID head
Of beeves to the Bluff City market.
And has bought S head from Char
les Tewell. 2 from W F Foster, 2
from Jno Kendrick and 2 from
Charles Straub,
Roy Nelson last Tuesday had
100 acree of ground broken for
wheat. ... .. ..,.
Il Lonnie Davis has rented the
'Whisker farm two miles north of
the city. ,.rs.-n,..
Well you can bet that rain or no
rain Missouri raises her share of
corn with the best of f'em and here
is a story that will make Illinois
or Iowa curl their whiskers. If the
season remains favorable lAl Cassa-
dy has $50 acres that will yield 100
bushels per acre and the neighbors
Of that gentleman says Abel c
Boarman's 200 acres will yield as
heavily. '" "f's
Market Report.
For Wednesday before date of
paper, ~ ,-'
Cattle. ..'''''.'''.'..'..''.' 'S3.UU@6 6UO
HndG HnQUU, x 2nIlk AD
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1908-08-20
Paris.

Miss Elizabeth Hays was born in
Indian Creek Township Feb. %,
1852; died in Monroe City, Aug, IL,
1908. Funeral was conducted by
Rev. Fr, T. Mullen at the Holy
Rosary church on the 18th.
She married George W. Paris
in 1872. ., RI.
She was a. consistent Catholic
christian allDf her life.
There are four brothers, j., P.
Hays of Windthorst, Texas, W. L
of Hannibal R. T., of Clapper. Sill
vester, of West Plains, Mo-, and sis
tiers, Mrs. Martha L. Paris, of No
hall, N. D., and Mrs. Nancy j. Cur
tis, of Bone Trail, N D., to mourn
their loss.
Mrs Paris was not only chris
tian by profession, but lived that
life and it made her a kind gentle
friend and neighbor. .5.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1908-08-20
GREAT
Greater Than The Greatest of Fairs
Was The Monroe Eair.
1t was a fair of fairs.

1t was a fair of fairs ..
The attendance greater than any
in the history of the Monroe City
fairs. .,,.:- ,
The stock show was excellent,
and the no flyers on the grounds
was an eye-opener even for horse
men who had made the rounds for
years and until they came here this
year thought themselves blase,
thought that there was nothing left
for them to see, but like good fell
lows admitted that they hand never
seen four days racing to equal it.
When the new amphitheatre was
built two years ago, it was thought
by the association that they were
building for posterity, but, it was
not. Three of the four days attend
ance proved that as large as it is, it
is easily rs feet short and that for
anything like comfort for another
crowd such as has been with us,
an addition of 100 feet will have to
be added. | -
There were two unavoidable acci-
dents on the track The first was
in the 2:15 pace when Beazely was
nearing the quarter post he went
down and threw the driver and
bike clear over his head. Fortu-
nately his lead was great enough to
let the other horses sheer, to
the side and, pass the struggling
man, horse and wreck Although
there was no s4riols iTjtiries, the
horse was out Of the race
The other accident was just as
frightful and more serious for the
driver. The horses got away in a
bunch in the 2:11 pace and were
pounding down the stretch at a
terrific speed with Kewanee Riley
and his driver T. R. Goodwin, of
Chanute, Kas., four good lengths in
the lead when they passed the
quarter post and struck the turn
almost at lightning speek. Half
way round the turn with 5000 peO-
pie with bated breaths watching
them, the off wheel of Kawane's
bike went down, down went the
driver and was dragged fifty feet
before the great momentum of the
horse could be checked. The horse
under the trying circumstances was
kind and gentle but could not help
stepping twice upon his driver who
was caught in the wrecked bike.
Again fortune favored the horse
man for Kewanee's lead was SO
great that the laundering PAGERS
behind could sheer into the. track
and pass by.
At first it was thought that the
driver, Goodwin, was dead but in a
few moments he revived and was
able to walk to the judges stand
where he gamely reported; l want
time to get another bike and to
drive through the race. 1t was given
him and he and his wonderful
horse won in three straight heats.
And then driver Goodwin came
to the city ands collapsed, DR..
Turner found upon examination
that the noble animal had stepped
twice on the right side of its drivers
back and that the right lung was
bruised and possibly also the liver.
Next morning the driver was con-
siderable better and considered out
Of danger,
Races. yes, such races from start
to finish, from first day to the last,
ko..- L.. :. q .,..L ,.o;,.4 l. =. , : -.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1908-08-20
Market Report.

Hens ......,....o...-." OStc
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1908-08-20
Work for Greater Monroe.

--------------------------
been seen in St. Louis, Sedalia or
elsewhere in the state and here is
the proof of the statement.
Prof. VIM. M. Ridge, of Shelbina,
for years a tutor in the New York
Riding School, for years a lover of
fast horses and for years has watch
ed the best horses on earth on the
best tracks that man could make
said:
Lexington, KY, never put up
such a four days race" I've seen
them all and know" 1T was race
from the first to the last. Races
that would warm the hearts of
Englishmen. Races such as even
Rome never dreamed of."
What did l mean by your op-
pOrtunity?" -....~ ..
Why this" .-~...
i stood at the entrance to your
fair grounds and looked at, it, and
thought, Great Jupiter" if that in
its natural beauty, location, railroad
facilities could not be turned into a
horSeman's paradise, then | know
of no place in America that could
Heavens, look at that lovely
slope, the shade, the lake, the arte.
sian water" boy do you know
what you folks are missing? III
tell you" This fair and races
through the hOrsemen will make
you known from San Francisco tc
New York, from Montreal; Canada
to New Orleans, and your Location
is ideal, half way. between .e every
where" ' a.8 ~
,.. glgr ~fsa.-a4 -.
Now just inside those. gates erect
your pavilion and establish
worldwide horse sale, and when
say that l nlean it,".ee-.-, We, ; S-''A'H 80
The only question is, wifi Mon
roe do altar it9 If .cha doac NJ &c
heFrsif fS3&3&{.a,E,gE s4.
We respectfully refer Prof. Ridge
thoughts gained from years, and 4
worldwide experience to the. fail
association for thought and We
freely, frankly ask why not?'
Why not let Prof. Ridge show the
way and now that we. see 1T grasp
our opportunity. 1ha iyifi
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1908-08-20
ST. JUDES'.

10th Sunday alter Trinity. &.
Sunday School 9!45 a. m. ...-
Litany II a. m. H 4
-. Rev. Jas Noble,
Priest and Rector.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1908-08-20
FIRST BAPTIST

Rev. B. D. Weeks will conduct
services Sunday morning. Subject
of discourse; Value of Man" ..
Sunday School 9:45 a m. ..,.
The Woman'S Missionary Society
will meet with Mrs. M. N. Bricker
tomorrow week. .. Sci. =
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1908-08-20

OIllpH1entS lot week talr. Mon
roe Milling Co 3 cars of wheat;
Barger & McClintic 2 cars of hogs
and 1 car of lambs; Clay Underhill
2 cars of hogs and 1 car of lambs;
Henderson g. Son 1 car poultry, 125
cases of eggs; Pond Poultry Co 20
bdls hides, 60 cases of eggs, 5000
pounds of poultry, so gallons of
cream. Total 10 cars.