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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1909-10-14

The size OF the pond which is to
made at the Fair Grounds depends
largely on the amount of dirt the
people desire to haul away. You
can get all the dirt you want free
if you will see John w. Stephens.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1909-10-14

The Standard has many friends
who would like to know why
breakfast bacon sells at so cents a
pound when hogs sell at 6 to 8
centsS- Milan Standard.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1909-10-14

Mrs. Frank Little and Miss Mar
tina Utterback went to Hannibal
Sunday afternoon to spend several
days with their sister, Mrs John
Shay. n
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1909-10-14

Winchell See, of near Hunnewell
returned Thursday from Kansas
City, where he had taken his wife
to have a large cancer removed
from the muscles of her upper left
arm.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1909-10-14

Mrs. Thomas Proctor, of Chicago
arrived Saturday morning to spend
a month with her husbands parents
J. M. Proctor and wife
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1909-10-14
Call E. Y.

When you want your sales cried
and want Col. W. T. Youell, call up
Ebert Yates at the F. & M. Bank
and he will give you dates. Re-
member and call E. Y.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1909-10-14

Most people who pose as martyrs
because they are "hopelessly mis-
unstoOd" are merely smarting from
the discovery that somebody has
seen clear through them,-Quincy
Herald.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1909-10-14

The DEMOCRAT does the kind of
job work that pleases consequently
does not have to take snap Judge
ment to get work.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1909-10-14

j. c. EnsOr has purchased the
pretty home of J. w. Johnston
corner Chestnut and Court Streets
for $500.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1909-10-14

W. D. Barnes and daughter, Miss
Maurine went to Bushnell. Ill. Sun
day to spend several days with rel
atives. aE 81 '"oiria
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1909-10-14
What the Missouri v
Editors Are Saying
Is a Real Lunatic.

A Missouri man has been put in
to Jail for having married thirteen
wives. He's not a criminal; he's a
lunatic. - Howell Co. Gazette.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1909-10-14

Dudley Watson has been spend
ing several days with relatives in
Kansas City.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1909-10-14

Mrs. Eugene l. Anderson has
gone to Pittsburg. Pa, to spend a
month with her sister, Mrs. G. A,
Grassell.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1909-10-14

Misses Susie Burditt and Carrie
Smith went to Ely, Sunday to visit
their friend. Miss Clara Frazier who
was quite III. '.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1909-10-14

J. L. Hayden and wife spent a
portion Of last week with friends in
Hannibal a fHv ahI ss
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1909-10-14

Frank Ryan was q business visi-
tor In the City Of Flowers. Satur-
day. a,C m .-g 1b w
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1909-10-14
Taft Repudiated All.

Elected as a progressive Repub-
lican, Mr.. Taft now repudiates ev-
cry platform promise, attacks those
Republicans who stood by their
pledge and attempts to vindicate
the Cannon-Aldrich gang. The
people are learning a lesson, but it
will cost them dearly. johnson
Co. Star.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1909-10-14

j. W. Mahan, wife and babe, of
Shelbina have been the guests Of
their friends, Vincent Huebsch and
wife.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1909-10-14
Ask the Trusts!

This paper wants to know why
fresh eggs retail in the large cities
at 80 cents dozen while the farm
er's wife gets only is cents a dozen.
1t also wants to know why break
fast bacon sells at rs cents a pound
when hogs sell at 6 to 8 cents a
pound. Camden Point Home Bee.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1909-10-14
Is a Might Good Law.

1t is complained that the new
Missouri "gun-totin' law is unnec-
essarily severe and occasionally
works a hardship. This may be
true, but there is a very easy way
to avoid conflict with it. Don't
carry deadly weapons on your per-
Kansas City Post.
Outlook Stockholders Not Pleased.
The stockholders of the Out
look" are now finding that dollar a
word contract with the African
bull elephant murderer is a liabili-
ty and not an asset. The outlook
for dividends until this contract ex-
pires is growing gloomier and gloom
Ter as the Cook-Peary controversy
continueS.-Boonville Advertiser.
New-York tribune., 1909-02-03
ACTRESS IN BELLEVUE.
GOngIess ambulance KNOCKS DO7Cn
WOmaa on the Wau.

"A young woman who said she was Bessie
Kerr. a theatrical performer, astonished several
members OF the theatrical organization known
the White Rats last evening by entering its
rooms. at No. 1853 Broadway, and announcing
that she under contract with Oscar Ham
merstein and was to take Mary Gardens place
In "Salome' at the Manhattan Opera House
She also asked for SO Then one of the mem
bers of the organization called up Police Head
quarters.
She was taken to Bellevue Hospital in a Roose-
Welt Hospital ambulance. At Bellevue she was
examined by DR.. Holmes and placed in the
psychopathic ward She said her father lived
at No 1898 Schew street, Allentown, Penn, and
she gave as her nearest friend the name Henry
Kerr, No. 1888 Cherry street, Philadelphia. Dr.
Holmes said she suffering from delusional
insanity, and that she would be kept in the OBJ
servation ward for five days.
While Miss Kerr was being taken to Bellevue
Mrs Christina Steiner. OF No 161 East 72d
street stepped in front of the ambulance at
Broadway and 34th street and was knocked
down. One OF the wheels passed over her. She
was placed in the ambulance and taken inme-
ciateiy to Roosevelt Hospital. She was said to
be in q serious condition. There are no gongs
on the Roosevelt Hospital ambuIances.
New-York tribune., 1909-02-03
4 ONE-MAN CORPORATION.
CHICAGO Nan Dre1c 100000 a Year
from Guaranty Com pany.
[ny Telegraph . The rrtpune.l ]

Chicago, Feb 2.-The almost unlimited pos
sbiIities of "One-man corporation" were
demonstrated clearly to-day when il was dis
covered that Charles La Tour Furey. who died
last November drew in the last three years
abcut 100000 from the American Guaranty
Company, OF which he was president NO
charges OF criminality have been made. and II
is probable the only question Of legality In
volved is that OF the validity Of claims of his
estate against the corporation.
The contract under which he prof1ted was
self awarded-made possible by FIrey's abso-
lutte control Of the affairs of the company. 1t
gave him annual commissions Of 81 on every
81 900 worth OF business added since his con-
nection with the company and of the same
amount on every $1,000 OF business gained or
renewed It was signed in 1903. but was dated
back TO 1901 II also provided for a continued
payment Of commissions TO his heirs.
This situation discovered by e. A Pot
ter president OF the American Trust and Save
ings Bank. Rho was appointed receiver for the
company here this morning. following the for
nal dissolution OF the corporation on Monday
at Charleston W. Va. in which state the cor
poraton was Incorporated.
New-York tribune., 1909-02-03
SApED 5 FROM STARVING.
Husband and Father in jail for
Stealing Bread.

The timely visit of an agent Of the Society for
the prevention of Cruelty to Children to the
home Of Michael Lombard, at No. % Floyd
street, Corona, Long Island, prevented a mother
ana four children from starving to death yes
terday. Lombard, the father, is in the Queens
County Jail. unable to get 5000 bail for his ap-
pearance in Special Sessions at jamaica on a
charge Of stealing bread
Lombard was arrested in Flushing last week
after detectives had caught him and his wife
with twenty loves of bread in their possession
Lombard told Magistrate Connolly that he had
been forced to steal to keep his wife and children
from starving. He said he had been a
prosperous contractor, but had lost his money
The charge not pressed against Mrs. Lom-
bard.
After returning to her home Mrs. Lombard
had way OF providing for her children. Neigh
bors informed the society. and an agent was
sent to investigate. He found the woman and
the four children weak from lack CT food that
they could scarcely walk He sent the children
to the rooms Of the society, IL Brooklyn, and
neighbors took charge OF the mother.
New-York tribune., 1909-02-03
VOLUNTEER AERO CORPS.
First 4djunct to Regular Forces
FORMED in Wisconsin.

Madison. Wis, Feb. 2.-Articles OF incorpora-
ton were fled to-day Of a military aeronauuc
corps the first In the United States The name
of the corps is the wisconsin National Aero
mantle and Signal Corps. Among the incorpora-
tors are DR.. A R. Rudolph Silverston, John E.
Hansen. O. J. Hansen, F. ]. Matchette and DR..
Louis Fuldner all of Milwaukee.
General James Allen chief signal officer Of
the United States army. says in a letter to DIR.
Silverston:
Il trust you may meet with success in the
organization of the aeronautic corps. as troops
of this character will be of great value In time
of war in expanding the small body OF regular
troops which Will be available for this outY.
The uniform and equipment will be Identical
with those of the United States Signal Corps.
(,o,,e-ess will he urged 10 provide the equipment
and a dirigibIe airship for practice work.
New-York tribune., 1909-02-03
PATRICK GETS CHANCE.
Justice Gaynor Grants Wrt to AP-
pear Before appellate DiUision.

Justice Gaynor granted yesterday writ OF
habeas corpus calling for the appearance Of
Albert T. Patrick now serving a commuted
sentence Of life Imprisonment in Sing Sing for
the murder of William Marsh Rice. before the
full Appellate Division March l.
William L. Mcdonald. counsel for Patrick,
asked for the writ on the legal proposition that
the Communication of the death penalty to life
imprisonment by Governor Higgins Vas not
warranted in that 1t change to punish
mert not provided by statute for the crime for
which Patrick was convicted. and that the
change was TO the prisoners disadvantage. in
that it was an imposition OF a different and
greater punishment
New-York tribune., 1909-02-03
REVIVAL SWEEPS BOSTON.
Manu- Thousands attend Numerous
Meetings-Mr. La1cson Impressed.
[By Telegraph to The Tribune


Boston Feb. 2-The Chapman Alexander
evaneelistic movement Is sweeping over greater
Boston. Nothing like it has ever been known
before in the history Of New England Stimuli
taneous meetings are held three times day IN
the twenty -four largest buildings OF the CITY,
and scores of thousands throng the downtown
streets where DR.. Chapman holds his personal
meetings. They are jammed for blocks hours
before the time scheduled foV the meeting.
Dr. Chapman said to-day that he and his
workers stood appalled, at the magnitude Of the
increasing movement. In all my experience
have never seen anything like It," he said.
Thomas W Lawson was one OF the most con-
spicuous figures among the business men who
filled the lower floor of fremont Temple at the
Chapman-Alexander noon meeting to-day He
listened with keen attention to a sermon on
Judas Iscariot" preached by DR.. Chapman.
at was worth fighting that crowd outside to
get in" said Mr Lawson, who was IN his seat
at 10 o'clock and waited two hours to hear the
sermon. "It made me shudder. can't account
for It; but with such meetings as these going
on don't wonder at the religious wave sweep
ing over Boston. can't account for the power"
New-York tribune., 1909-02-03
FIND NAPOLEON'S HORSE.
Stuffed Hide of Visir Discovered an
the L0uUre.

Paris. Feb. "A straw-stuffed' white horse
which has been found in the cellars of the
Louvre turns out to be Napoleon's famous
charger vizr. presented to him by the Sultan
of Turkey. An examination Of the records
shows that the horse died in 1926 on the es-
tate of De Chaulaire. the Emperor's equerry.
The latter was forced to fee for political
crime and his effects were sold Napoleon's
horse which had been stuffed was acquired
nv an Englishman, D. W. Clarke, who pre-
sented il TO NJ J. Graves, of Manchester. who
in turn gave II to the Manchester Natural
History Society At the dissolution of the So
cietv in 1853. the horse was forwarded TO
Napoleon III and was relegated to the cellars
If the Louvre 1t was forgotten during the
critical period preceding the downfall of the
second Empire.
New-York tribune., 1909-02-03
BELLEVUE FIRE HOSE CUT AGAIN.
Lives of Three Hundred Patients in Surgical
Wards Endangered

rrst before the board of trustees of Bellevue
ana Allied Hospitals met yesterday afternoon it
,,-.s dscovered that the nozzles had been removed
from eight of the lines Of fire hose In the nor'h
-. of The old building at Bellevue. In this wing
60 eli bte surgical wards, and ia case of a serious
gre the three hundred patients, most Ct whom are
heInless would have been ia The gravest danger
,rrere are GO patients in the hospital
A month ago twenty OF the hneS OF nose were
= - ~. ,,o1zlee takei, rendering them worthless
rlree davs later a fire occurred in the sleeping
quarters of two doctors. Il was said that II the
,ira had occurred while the hose was out OF com
mission ,he result might have been very serious
- l. believed that The hose was cut in the
night and the brass couplings removed NJ ].
Rtekara. the acting superintendent has arranged
for a suecial guard to watch the corridors
New, stylish eyesass esea .. Maiden IareoAivr
New-York tribune., 1909-02-03
RAID PITTSBURG NEGROES
arrest 200 IN Effort to Stop attacks
on Women.

Pittsburg Feb. More than two hundred
negroes were arrested tonight in effort by
the Police Department to render the Heron Hill
residence section of the city safe. In the last
few weeks numerous attacks have been made by
negroes upon young women and girls The CT
tenders have invariably escaped.
The police force was increased, but the at
tacks continued. and tonight a raid was made
through the negro quarter and every negro who
could not show that he was employed was ar
rested as a vagrant. An effort will be made to
send all Of them TO the workhouse tomorrow.
New-York tribune., 1909-02-03

Railroad Policeman Vas Beng
Beaten to Death by Negro.
rBv Telegraph to 1hs Tribune.

30 TeIegraph
Af;ddle+own N Y. Feb. 2.-In desperate
battIe with a negro whom he had arrested for
stealing coal William Kane OF the Erie Rail
.oad noIice was forced tonight to shoot and
kin his prisoner in order TO save his own life
7 lieutenant Kane was walking along the railroad
near this CITY, when he came On the negro TAX
tne, coal from a car and arrested him.
The negro walked along quietly for short
distance Then he suddenly jerked away and
knocked the policeman down. jumping on him
and heating him with stone. The officer man
aqed 10 get his revolver half out of his pocket
and shot the negro in the stomach
New-York tribune., 1909-02-03
OPENED FIRE IN COURT.
Girl Kills Nan She focused and
Hounds Three BgstanderS.

GatesvilIe Tex. Feb. 2-Using an automatic
revolver, Miss Verna Ward, daughter OF a
farmer. fired repeatedly into crowded court
room to-day, killing John Hanes, merchant
of Jonesboro, for whom the bullets were IN
tended and probably fatally woundins James
Smith and David Ross bystanders: A. r.
wiley. tr.. another bystander, was Seriously
wounded.
Hanes was being tried on a charge preferred
in behalf of the girl.
New-York tribune., 1909-02-03
TRY MONKEYS KNOWLEDGE OF COLOR
Baltimore Professor Hides Grapes Behind
Red and Green Electric Lights.
rBy Telegraph to The Tr!bune-l

TBy TeIegfaph 70 NC LfEUlIe+I
baltimore Feb. Professor John b. watson
formerly Of Chicago University, now head or tho
Department OF Experimental Psychology at Jchns
Hopkins University. is making interesting eNpeli
,s nth r,onkeys in testing their power 10 dis
tinp,,sh between colors and different degrees OF
light
The monkeys are tempted to make this distinction
through Malaga grapes. one or whicn is piacea
erst behind a red electric light and then behind
oreen one When monkey distinguishes right
he gets the grape.
New-York tribune., 1909-02-03
MILLIONS FOR FRENCH NAVY.

Paris Feb 2-Alfred Picard. who was appointed
minister of Marine in succession TO II. Thomson
last wear. for the purpose of reorganizing the
French navy has presented to the Cabinet plan
of development. which, not counting new ships. in
wolves an expenditure of s45,eooeoo.
New-York tribune., 1909-02-03
LANDLADY's KISSES $40 APIECE.
Young Man, Who Says Father Is Millionaire
New Yorker, Fined in Chicago

Chicago, Feb. 2-Kisses are worth $40 EACH pro-
vided they stolen from ones landady. who
happens be married. Such the value placed
on osculatons to-day by Judge Newcomer. of the
Municipal Court, who fined John FalIon who
claimed 10 be the son of millionaire real estate
dealer of New York. $50 and costs for stealing
three kisses from his landlady. Mrs. Edna Cara
melii.
Falon said his real name is Julius Levy and
that his father is a. J. Levy, of No. Is Beekunan
Place, New York
New-York tribune., 1909-02-03
TWO AERONAUTS KILLED.
Balloon from BORDEAUX Dashed
4gdinst Rocks.

Saint Pons. France, Feb. "A balloon which
was drifting over the mountains at night was
overcome by & gale. The occupants Of the car,
two Bordeaux aeronauts tried in vain to make
a descent early this morning, but q violent gust
dashed the balloon against a bowlder and the
aeronauts were killed.
New-York tribune., 1909-02-03
DIR. ROOTS LONG WALK.
Lost an arkansas Mountains, but
FinaILy Gets Home.

Hot Springs. Ark. Feb. 2-His unfamiliarity
with the topography OF the mountains about
Hot Springs cost Ssnator-elect Elihu Root an
extra tramp OF six miles to-day.
Starting out alone for a short stroll. Mr.. ROOT
lost his way, and before he could find a path
leading back to the city he had travelled six
miles rather TO the detriment OF his injured
knee, which he spraned recently in Washington.
New-York tribune., 1909-02-03
SEVENTEEN MINERS DIE.
Killed by Explosion an alabama
Workings.

Birmingham. Ala. Feb. 2.-Seventeen men are
dead as the result of explosion in the No.
Short Creek mines of the Birmingham Coal and
Iron Company to-day. Five of the dead ara
white and twelve negroes.
The explosion occurred just before noon. and
is thought to have been caused by windy shot
The bodies were taken from the mines this
morning and the rooms and passages are clear.
The mine itself is practically uninjured-
New-York tribune., 1909-02-03
JAP. BILLS UP TO-DAY.
No Likelihood of Passage-NeUada
Attitmde BeHttled.

san Francisco, Feb 2-The anti-Japsnese
agitation on the Pacific Coast. which has been
famed into new life by the Introduction OF
radical measures in TIE legislatures OF California
aud Nevada. has been carried on quietly for
New-York tribune., 1909-02-03
PROTEST AGAINST EGYPTIAN RULE.

paris. Feb "a number CT Egyptian students
In paris have sent telegram tok Sir Edward
eesinst G eat Britaip's continued occupation OF
Egypt
New-York tribune., 1909-02-03
NO TRACE OF WRECKED STEAMER.

wireless message 10 The Tribune from Captain
Avery Of the Mallory Lire steamship Alamo. at
sea. of Key West. Fla, received yesterday SAID
that the Alamo sighted wreckage in the neigh
borfood OF Diamond Shoals TO indicate mar a
s.saroer had been wrecked as reported last week.
New-York tribune., 1909-02-03
eoyat aIUE TOURS 10 WASHINGTON

RoYaL 5IUE TOURS TO WASHINGTON
Win Baltimore & Ohio, Jersey Central and Reading
route PersonaIlv conducted LincOin's BIgthtLly
Tour February IL and Washington's Birthday
To7lr Feu'ry 20 si2 all expenses from New
York tErse days Other tours March II, p. April
3 i5 May s. Secure fun details from ticket agents
Adv
New-York tribune., 1909-02-03

ONLY so HOURS TO HAVANA.
Pound trip tickets via Penn Atlantic Coast Line
Lave 2.l0 p. n B'way cor. soth St.-Advt
New-York tribune., 1909-02-03

rcs = sas same price no Other contains SO much
= ne krenentz Plated Collar Button-AdFt
New-York tribune., 1909-02-03

,ew stylish eyegiass called .Ilikit' with Bisisht
or Toric Pebbles. sSeneer's, g. Maiden Lalies-AaVI
The Newtown bee., 1909-04-30
CASTLE RONALD LEASED. To Dr Herbert Wiley of New York.

Miss Elizabeth Blake, the owner of Castle Ronald, has leased the castle property to Dr Herbert Wiley of New York City, who will open at as rest cure about May 15. Dr Wiley is one of the leading physicians of New Ycrk City and is said to have a wealthy clientele. New bath rooms and furniture are to be installed. Tie lease made is temporary one. and if the venture is successful Dr Wiley has an option for long term lease. Miss Blake, who is greatly attached to the Castle, will retain a suite of rooms in the building for her own use. Miss Blake mas had a number of parties who were very desirous of securing the Castle One party in New York, who wished to Durshase. stood ready to pay $10,O00 in cash and $9J,0O0 in bonds, making the $100,000, the price Miss Blake has asked for the property. 1.-the long term lease is perfected in the fall, steam heating, electric lights and other improvements will be intro duced. Miss Blake is hopeful that ths rev deal will be beneficial to Newtown. The Castle is a stone building, with an upper veranda along the front, and two wings, also of stone, extending out to the north. Miss Blake has had the tapestries, valued at from $25,OO0 to Y40,O0O, taken 70 New Yo'k and placed on ex- hibition at French's Art Gallery.
The Newtown bee., 1909-04-30
N. 4. C. Team Wins.

Last Saturday afternoon the New town A. c. baseball team, defeated the Defenders of Bridgeport by a score of ' to 5. It was an exciting and well played game although the local boys had the best of it from the beginning. They made the game safe in the first inning by scoring six runs After that the Defenders got down to business, but it was too late. The locals played steady game and did not let the Defenders get very dangerous.
 On Saturday the N. A. c. team will play the Union Business College of Bridgeport. A good game is assured to all. To see it every one sho i'd be present, The field has been fitted with a grand stand and if the crowd of fans increases the stands will be enlarged.
The Newtown bee., 1909-04-30
COMFORTABLE FEET.

A mistake in the selection of foot wear entails greater train of dis comforts than one reckons possible, until the experience has been re- peated two or three times. Then one grows cautious in buying shoes. It depends largely upon the intelligence of the salesman whether or not a customer selects the proper shoe and secures a proper fit. In come shoe stores little attention is paid to the requirements of the customer aside from the price he or sne wishes to pay. In Meigs & Co.'S. shoe section however, it is the rule to assist the customer in the selection offootwear, and to be sure that the shoes selected fit properly at every point. The rule works out we'll, because Zenith shoes, the trade marked brand sold eXclus- ively by Meigs & Co. provide a fit for every foot, in all the newest styles and popular feathers. Thus it is that those who wear Zenith Shoes never trouble with the fit of their shoes Zenith OXfords, now shown in a series of most attractive styles, fit snugly at the ankle, heel and instep and do not rub the heel. Every man and woman ought to wear the Zenith Oxfords this season on this account alone, to say nothing of their un- usually fine wearing qualities and superb style
The Newtown bee., 1909-04-30
Lyons Plains.
NEWS HEREABOUTS.

c. E. Patchen has started to build on State Street, Westport, two cot tages for Horace Hurlburt of Nor field.
 George Brown was able to recog- nize his friends on Sunday and all hope for his recovery now.
 Frank Hawley met with a painful accident on Saturday, while blasting rocks.
 MT and Mrs Vanann of Brooklyn were guests of their parents, MT and Mrs Philip Gerhardt, Sunday.
 Miss Hattie Adams is nicely settled in the parsonage.
 A daughter arrived at the home of MT and Mrs Norman Lockwood on Friday.
 MT and Mrs Philip Gerhardt will celebrate their golden wedding on May 2.
 MT and Mrs Daniel Brown have re- turned from a visit to Spring Hill with their son George.