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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1908-07-09
What Texas Has Done.

The attorney general of Texas
has whipped the Oil trust to a
standStill in the state courts and
the supreme court of the United
States. Missourians are putting up
money with lavish hand to enable
this state to do just what the state
of Texas has already accomplished,
but aside from acquiring sort of
Peruna reputation for a certain
transplanted jay-hawker the money
expended might as well have been
scattered to the four winds. Lex
ingtOn News.
Some of Governor Folks overzeal-
Gus supporters are spouting hot air
because Senator Stone does not
deem it good party policy at this
time to enter into political debates
with Mr.. Folk. Democrats who
have the interest of the party at
heart know full well that these con-
tests would result only in harm
There is no ADLER debater in the
country than Senator Stone and the
charge that he is afraid to speak
from tie same platform with Mr.
Folk is absurd. However, he says
that if Mr.. Folk and his friends
persist, he will arrange to crafty
their wishes. -Farber Forum.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1908-07-09
KEEP 1T BEFORE THE PEOPLE.

How The Republican National Convention Voted
When Required to Toe the Mark" Reform
Propositions Submitted by Reformers
ELECTION OF SENATOR BY THE PEOPLE.
The plank providing for election of United States by
the people defeated by of 866 Nays ia Yeas
PUBLICITY OF CAMPAIGN FUNDS
The plank providing that campaign managers publish from
time time during the campaign the of all contributors
and the contributed promised and the
purpose all disbursements and to whom paid defeated by
vote of $50 Nays to 81 Yeas
PHYSICAL VALUATION OF RAILROADS
The plank providing for LaFolettes plan for the physical
valuation of railroads basis for the fixing of railroad
defeated by a vote of GIT Nays to 63 Yeas
LAFOLLETTES PLATFORM GENERALLY.
The entire minority report offered by Representative Cooper
of Wisconsin, and embodyng Senator LaOette ideas generally
was defeated by vote Of $50 Nays to % Yeas
HOW OHIO TAFTS HOME DELEGATION VOTED
On all these propositions election of by the people
valuation of railroad property publication of campaign funds and
the adoption of LaFolettes deaOho Mr. Tas home delega
ton voted in the negative and unanimously each instance
with the exception of the proposition for the election senators
by the people in which TWO VOTES FROM OHIO were cast
in the afirmative.-The Commoner.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1908-07-09

North T. Gentry, of Columbia
was here Monday with relatives.
Mr.. Gentry is a Republican candi-
date for Attorney General. AS a
lawyer he stands at the top. is in
every way a gentleman and his
failing is in being a Republican.
He has been assistant to Attorney
General Hadley but Hadley asked
him to resign because he would
persist IN being a candidate without
Boss Hadley's consent
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1908-07-09
Do Your Best.

Girls and women who are start
ing out on a business, professional
or industrial career, each and every
one of them would do well to en-
brOider motto in large letters up
on their inner consciousness, says
the New Idea Woman's Magazine
for August. The words to be elabo-
rately emblazoned where none else
may see, are these: Whatever
comes to you to be done, do it
with the best within you"
There comes a time to all when
we have to perform big and little
tasks that are distasteful to us.
The girl who has college or even
a high-school education, in starting
out upon a business life, will fire.
quently be called upon to do things
that she may consider beneath her
dignity But that is no excuse for
not doing them well. The stenog-
rapher often may be asked to do
the errands of the office boy; the
teacher may find that she will have
to sweep the school room floor a
duty that the janitor has carelessly
failed to do; or the girl in the libra
ry may have to carry large arm
full of books, a work which obvious
ly belongs to the porter. None of
these duties were included in the
bargain when the girl or woman
sought employment For this rea-
son the performance of the hated
tasks is done with a careless hand
and no interested thought. But
whenever a task comes to your
hand to be DONE. no matter what
it is, do it with the best that is in
you, for every task has its useful
lesson.
1t is just as honorable to wash
dishes well as to run a bank sue
ceSsfully. The girl. who can paint
beautiful picture should be as proud
of her ability to dust a room thor
oughly as to portray a sunset in
brilliant colors. The prophets of
the Bible told us to do all things to
the glory of God. 1t does not mat
ter whether dishes are to be wash
ed, floors to be scrubbed, a dinner
cooked, poem written or a marble
chiseled. One act of service is as
good as another. All depends on
its performance.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1908-07-09

Shipments for week. Clay I'm
derhill 1 car of hogs; Barger and
McClintic 1 car of lambs; T J
Yates 1 car cattle; Hayden and
Yates 1 car of horses and mules;
Pond Poultry Co 900 lbs of feath-
ers, 1900 lbs of poultry, 60 cases of
eggs, 200 lbs butter, 60 gallons of
cream; Henderson and Son car
of chickens, / car dressed poultry
and eggs. Total 7 cars.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1908-07-09
Ingenious Johnnie.

Mother had a bright red apple
which she wished to give to the
children, at the same time teaching
the little brother a lesson in gener-
osity. Johnnie had a peculiar
fondness for apples.
Calling him to her side, she said,
Now, dear, mama has a nice, rosy
apple to give you, and she wants
you to be generous" That word
was not in Johnnie's vocabulary, so
he said, Mama, what do you mean
by being generous?"
oh, dear, that means you are to
divide the apple into two parts, and
give sister the larger"
Johnnie was silent. Suddenly
his face frightened as he handed
the apple again to his mother, say
ing, Mama, give it to sister and
tell her to be generous" The Au-
gust DelineatOr.
There is reasonable ground for
believing that the withdrawal of
Whitecotton and Evans from the
eubernatorial race was due to press
ure exerted by Governor Folk, who
wanted his senatorial skies cleared.
AS we have previously remarked,
Governor Folks chief concern is
himself, the aims and ambitions of
others being'made secondary. But
if Mr.. Whitecotton or Judge Evans
think they can lead their friends
where they choose, they must
have a poor opinion of their follow
ing. Glasgow Missourian.
Mrs. Carl Bower of Bethel, form
erly Miss Ella Vestry of this city,
and daughter, Miss Vivian, were
with Monroe friends Monday. 1t
was Mrs. Bowers first visit to the
city in thirteen years, but there was
still many friends of yore ready to
pFeet her.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1908-07-09
WhitecOtton is of,
Evans is gone,
Stapel is waning
Wallace, catch on.
Salisbury Democra
Bum.

Yes, Shelbina had a crowd and
the bumest of the bum ball games
ever given the public in exchange
for its (eate receipts) $245.O0.
Hello yes, they put up an 1S to 10
score game.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1908-07-09

The weeds" says the Sarcoxic
Record. ARE like the trusts. All
they need to grow into a menace is
to be left alone"
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1908-07-09
Ievy's
Dry Goods Store.

Earl Fish left last week for Tay-
louisville, Ky. His mother will visit
in Illinois and Observation-Disclosures
Democrat Leader.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1908-07-09

D. H. Stevens bought Of j. j.
Brown the south one-half Of lots 1.
2 and 5 in Block $ original town.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1908-07-09

Miss Vallie Utterback left Tues
day for a visit Of asmonth at Okla
bona City. Ok, and other points
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1908-07-09

Every merchant in Monroe City
should advertise every week. Keep
ing your name and business con-
tinually before the people is the
surest trade winner.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1908-07-09

William Lewis and wife are the
guests Of Mr.. Lewis aunt, Mrs.
Julia Lewis.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1908-07-09

Mrs. A. Donley, of Hannibal is
the guest Of Misses Jennie and
Lena Donley.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1908-07-09
Card Of Thanks.

We desire to express our thanks
to friends and kind neiehbors for
the kindness and loving sympathy
shown us during the sickness and
death of our dear daughter and
sister, Sula Riddell Also. for the
beautiful floral offerings. The be-
reaved family.
r. F. and Jennie Marshall.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1908-07-09

Ennis D. holland who is a mail
clerk on the Sante Fe between Chi
cago and Kansas City, while here
last week visiting his mother re-
ceived the good news of his promo
ton and an increase in salary.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1908-07-09

Hon. Ben. M. Anderson, the first
name on the Democratic ticket for
Lieutenant Governor was here from
Columbia, Friday, meeting the DEM
ocratic voters and while here he
made several votes. Mr.. Anderson
has served his people as county
collector, as county judge and two
terms in the State Senate. He is a
business man and knows the needs
of the people. He is a man of
ability and should he be elected
would make a good officer.
The many friends of Miss Beatrice
Elliott will be glad to learn that her
ankle is now doing nicely and that
it will not be necessary to amputate
the foot nor take bone out Of the
ankle She is resting easy.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1908-07-09

J.J. Brown sold the property that
he recently bought of Mrs. Ira
Stephens to H. Q. Fuqua.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1908-07-09
ITEMS FROM FARMERS
OF Farmers, For Farmers and Per-
tanning to Farmers.
For Sale "A lot of extra good

For Sale "A lot of extra good
clover with little timothy.
John l. Green.
Five thorough bred Hereford
bulls ready for service.-J H Nc
Clintic. II.
During a terrific hail storm Fri
day evening Jack Crawford of near
Hunnewell lost 200 acres of corn.
S G Stoll, of Bloomington, ILL.,,
has been over and looking after his
fathers farm Occupied by Walter
Boarman) northeast of the city,
and must have been greatly pleased
for he said: Crop conditions over
here are far and away ahead of
them in our vicinity.
Henry Behne, of Des MoineS,
Iowa, has bought the William
Richter 70 acres s miles southeast
of the city in the hills at $40 per
acre and expects to move to it Aug.
list.
The Creamery report of butter
shipments since March 10 and of
cream and milk bought for month
of June ought to interest all farm
ers. 1t will be found in another
column.
Jack Rouse caught the S mark
by bringing the first load of 1908
wheat to the Monroe mills.
Charlie F Straub has finished oat
harvest and Tuesday told us: My
100 acres of corn is in excellent
shape.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1908-07-09
For Ssle

A good mich COW and a calf and
thoroughbred POland-China boar. j
L Hayden south of city.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-18
FOR A MILiT ARY COMPANY
Martinsburg to be in State Ma
tional Guard.
FORTY SIGN THE APPLICATION
Company VIII BE Mustered Into Ser
vice With Sixty Young Men In
First Regiment.

That Marvinsburg will soon have d
military company now seems assured.
The young men in charge OF the
movement now have about forty sig
natures to the application, the desire
being TO get sixty names. This will
be accomplished. 1t is thought, in the
course OF few days
AS soon as the quota Is obtained
the first step viii be to make applica-
ton to the adjutant general 70 be-
come member OF tile Nationa Guard
OF West Virginia. Then All officer
will be detailed to come here and
muster In the company. which X Is In.
timated, will be assigned 70 service
in the First Regiment. N. G
1t has been good many years since
this place has had q military COM
pany. and at this time IS Justly en-
titled to one In the State National
Guard in view OF the fact that the
eastern section Of the state II not so
represented 1T all. The nearest MIL
larry company to this city Is at Terra
Alta. Preston county, while the ad-
Joining county Of Marion has one az
Fairmont.
Furthermore Martinsburg has the
size, wealth, commercial standing and
the young men to justify the claim,
hence the movement is highly com
mendable and should be encouraged.
Let us ere long see the handsome
soldier boys.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-18
After z3 Years.

gTter an absence OF tweray-three
years, Mrs Blanche Lamden wife Of
Rev. Mr. lsamden, of Keyser, ". Va.
returned 10 Martansburg TO spend a
few days with Old friends. She sfs the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. r. d. S6aley
North Queen street
Mrs. Lamden was before marriage
Miss Blanche Difrendefer. the only
child OF Mr.. and Mrs. John NJ Diff
fenderfer, vino will he remembered as
school teacher of this city. MRS
Lamden leaves for Charles Town
where she viii meet her husband who
will be IN attendance there upon the
sessions OF PresDytery.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-18
Mrs, Chas. J, Custer Burned BY
Explosion.
CHILD DIES FROM BURNS
Played With Matches and CLOTHING
Caught on Fire--Woman is
Improving.

Mrs Charles J. Custer, West
Stephen street, made narrow escape
from being, perhaps. fatally burned
Friday evening.
About four O'Clock she noticed that
the IRE in her dining room stove was
very low, and thinking TO hurry It
up, she poured some kerosene oil in
the stove from cup, Instantly the
OH ignited and the flames leaped up
into her face badly burning the left
side of 1t, but fortunately not injuring
her eyes.
Had her Clothing caught fire she
would, undoubtedly, have been hor.
ribly If not fatally burned as she was
alone in the house at TIE time.
DR.. Eagle was Summoned and dress.
ed the burns. RE reports Mrs. Custer
is getting along very nicely today
This case very Fortunately did not
have the sad ending that came *
little Madeline Mclaughlin, whose &C
cident and resultant death are noted
below
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-18
ELkINS CALLS A HALT
ASKS PRESS TO WITHHOLD Ru-
MoRs OF ENGAGEMENT.
Senator Says Reports Of His Dauuh-
ter's Engao ,ment Have Occupied
TOO Much Attention.

Senator Stephen h. Elkins. in view
OF the reports from Rome that the ru-
mored engagement OF Miss Katherine
Elkins to the Duke OF the Aburzzi had
been confirmed there and that mat
tiers had progressed so far that the
royal family have placed orders for
the wedding gifts, sent TO the Assoc
ciated Press a statement deprecatory
OF current reports as follows
IF you can consistently do so Will
you kindly close the publication OF
dispatches and rnmors of the report
ed engagement OF my daughter. The
matter has occupied the attention OF
the press so long and to such an ex-
tent that feel called upon to make
this request.
while making 1t, wish to state
that appreciate the kindly express
sions that have appeared concerning
my daughter in connection with the
reported engagement. Whenever there
shall lie any reason to make an an
nouncment about the matter will
be glad 20 give II 10 the press In an
Authentic FORM
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-18
Chic Dies From Burns.

Madeline Mclaughlin, little Gaugh-
ter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Mclaughlin.
Center street. died Friday afternoon
at I O'Clock as the result of burns. She
was aged three years and one month
The funeral was held this afternoon
at four O'Clock at the house and inter-
rnent in Green ELL cemetery.
The child was playing with matches
Dn Thursday and her ignittng them.
She was terribly burned about the
body ard face. DR.. Mccormick, the
attending physician, did all In hi- pow
er to alleviate the sxffermgs of the
child and. If possible. save her life.
She fingered IN great agony till Fri
Gay whpn death came to her relief.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-18
HEARNE OUT OF THE RACE POURED OIL ON THE FIRE.
Withdraws After Marshall County
Goes Against Him,
is A SURPRISE TO The PARTY
WansSa the Solid Pan Handle Dele
cation Before Seeking Delegates
In Rest OF the State.

Wheeling, April ia politica4 SEN
sation was created Sunday when the
Hon. William H. Hearne announced
that he had Withdrawn from the fight
for the republican nomination for
governor, leaving the field open to
Arnold Scherr and Charles Swisher
Mr.. Hearne made the announcement
after considering tire returns OF the
primary held by the several counties
on Saturday The failure to secure
Marshall county, which he had count
ed upon all through his energetic cam
paigr, was largely responsible for his
decision to withdraw.
Mr. He2rne entered the camT align
for the gHbernatorial nomination last
fall. His first serious difficulty waz
encountered WREN he en- tered coanties
OF the middle and lower portion of the
state, where he was but slightly
known. Introducing the novel fsa-
lure of an automobile in pold1ics he
toured the state up till weather pre-
vented. Practically sail PORTIONS of
the state were visited and in the win
ter and early sprins Mr.. Hearne con-
tinued his campaign. AT al points he
received an enthusiastic reception,
whirn at times bcTdered On an ova-
ton No place was this more marked
than in Marshall county and as re-
suli the returns rom that ssaction
were naturally surprise and a dis
mt to hzn.
When MFR Heane began hisgaight 1t
was upon the understanding that his
continuance in Inc race depended
upon his securing the support of the
entire fan Handle and when ne fail
e1 in Marshall lie Thought ii unwise
to go before the remainder of the
Estate seeking support.
In explanation of has acthon Mr..
Hearne, last might, issued the follow
/ ing betber:
"The republicans of Marshall coun-
by on saturday, in refusing to en-
dorse nay candidacy by I'm expressive
vote or aany majority, render it futile
for me 10 remain longer in the contest
EtUr the nomination OF governor, as
cannot expect support from outside
counties when my party in,c ne of my
home aeounties repudiS1es my candi-
|dacy therefore desire to state that
III am ma longer a candidate. I wish
kaiso to thank the republican voters
of Ohio and Brooke countieseHsho gave
nes a sraanimoms endorsement and
those VINO supported me in Marshall
and my well washers and supporters
all over the state.
81. take this step early, so tire repub-
laoan county committee of Ehio and
Brooke pIay select delegates which |
;ana authorized 10 do. bat whren now
empower them SO far as i have any
authority Yours trmlg,
WILLIAM A. HEAR Me-
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-18
A NEW SEWER PLANNED
City Council Hesfkens to Com
plant 81 Citizens.
STREET COMMITTEE GETS BUSY
West King ard West Burke Streets to
Be Properly Drained by zxad-
tionai Sewer.

For some year past water has back
ed upon a portion of West King ana
West Burke streets, flooding some OF
the cellars and houses thereon at
the time of extra heavy rains. This
condition arose from the inadeQaacy
OF the sewers in that section of town
and has very naturally caused much
complaint from residents in the neigh
borhood.
At the last meeting of the CITY
council a deputation of citizens APP
peared before the body and asked for
relief from the situation Indicated
which was regarded as little short of
nuisance. The matter was efesrel
to the street committee TO look into
and with power to apply the remedy
On Friday the street committee
went over the ground and decided that
the best thing 10 do in the case was
to put IN another sewer of "a inch
terra coI1a pipe. At present the sewer
draining West Burke street, west of
Church street and the one draining
west OF Church street. both empty
into one sewer pipe OF the same Size.
namely "a inches, at the corner of
King and Church streets 1t is OBJ
vious that fhis would sometimes cause
an overflow and the streets beNcever-
ed with water.
The new sewer pipe Will be about
a thouand feet in length. Ii will
start back of the residence of S. S.
Felker, corner of West King and
Church streets. thence across Maple
avenue and back of the Y. M. c. A.
building it will cross West King
street at the Gerling property and
empty into the large sewer leading to
the Dyewater run. This sewer will
carry off the water while the present
one will drain West Burke street, so
that the trouble heretofore existing
win be obviated.
Work on this sewer will be COM
menced in about two weeks and push
ed to completion. The cost will be
nearly $1,000 and will be one Of the
most notable improvements here this
year.
The street committee has also pian-
ned to Ray about $50 feet of 24-inch
sewer pipe on South Raleigh street be-
yond Stephen street to drain the
water into ravine that leads TO Dye
water run. At present the water runs
into anrcld sink hole whfchssometsmef
overfiows and causes trouble.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-18
TUCKER FOR GOVERNOR
Formal Announcement Made BY Him
AT Leesburg.


Leesourg. Va. April Hilary St.
George Tucker formally announced his
candidacy for governor OF Virginia in
a shurt address delivered before a
large audience composed OF represent.
ative men of the county. His am
nouncement was wen received and the
Indications are that Mr.. Tucker win
receive large wife from Loudon and
adjuxning counties. where he Is per-
sonally known
Mr.. Tucker spoke IN highest terms
of mis- opponents and their merit, and
announced hfs purpose to conduct
his campaign by methods fair TO them
and withoua discredit to himself. He
stated that 1t was not now opportune
TO discuss the issues that would be
|6TvDlved I'm the gubernatoria1 contest,
hut that as they arise he would meet
then and present his views for &C.
ceptance. Hesreferred TO his work in
congress and lis efforts TO defeat the
F'owce Bill
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-18
BIBLE A BANK FOR 1o0oYEARs
Nearly $1,000 in Colonial Money
Found In II.

Bellvilfe, H., April I4.-Walter
Kraft, 10 Pine street, has nearly $1,000
worth of Colonial money that was hid
den. in a family Bible for 100 years
without being discoverea.
When Kraft came into possession of
this Bible a short time ago he glanc-
ed through it out of curiosity. 1t had
been the property of his greatuncle.
John Fl. Dennis, one of the early set
tiers of Illinois In the Book OF
the Exodus he found several Colonial
bills. Some of the money had been is
sued in the thirteenth year of the
reign of his Majesty George III of
England by the colonies. Each bin
bore the imprint of the printer, and
one of them came from the press Of
Benjamin Franklin.
In the New Testament Kraft found
other birls, ana in the Book OF Revela-
ton corpon from a bond issued for
the construction of the first water
works system in America. The cou-
pom is dated 1885 and calls for shill-
ings. On the back of each note is
the warning, ITO counterfeit is
death"
Kraft now keeps his old money in
"a safe-deposit box.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-18
BOY DISAPPEARS HERE
sAGERsTowN LAD COMES HERE
AFTER HIS FATHER.
Fails TO Find Parent, Then Leaves
For Parts Unknown; Now Father
is Hunting Son.


Leslie Snider. the thirteen-year-old
son oil Mr.. John B. Snider. of Hagers.
town, came here Saturday evening
with carpenter who was looking for
work, white the boy came to see his
father who is here on few days
business "trip.
The man didn't find work and re-
turned home, leaving the boy in the
postoffice. Later he went to the police
headquarters and enquired concerning
his fathers whereabouts.
The hoy went to several boarding
houses as directed but failed to Ind
his parent. 1t is thought he was seen
at the C. v. depot Monday afternoon
and probably left ON a freight or
went to the country in search Of work.
He has light hair and is large FOR his
age.
Any information as TO the boys
Whereabouts will be Thankfully receiv.
ed by his father, John p. Snider, Ha,
gerstown. Nd, The Evening World OF
the Darlington boarding house on
West King street, near the c. ". rain.
road.
Naturally Mr.. Snidsr feels very un-
easy about his young son. but vino
may smTn mp after awhile.