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Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-02-18
PIacinu Him,

Papa" inquired little May, after
Sunday school, was George Wash
ington an Israelite?"
Before her father could answer this
somewhat unexpected question Mays
six ycar.Old brother broke in.
why. May, I'm 'shamed of your ig-
nance, George Washington Is In the
ans Home Companion.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-02-18

says. Attacks OF
backache and kid.
ney trouble be.
gan to come on
me, lasting often
for three weeks
at a time, and J
would be unable
TO turn In bed.
The urine was
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-02-18
virginIan Railway In Operation.

Norfolk. Va.-The first through
mixed passenger and freight train
from Norfolk to Roanoke. Owe II.
II, Rogers Virginian railway. went
Out Monday, bearing General Manager
Raymond Dupuy.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-02-18

Turkey has left her mark on Russia,
on Greece, ON Servia. on Hungary, on
Italy. on Spain, on the northern part OF
Africa and all OF Egypt, on great
stretches Of Asia, and even the Mo.
hammcdans OF the Philippine archipel.
ago who salute the Stars and Stripes
look to the sultan as their real head.
Her armies, says the Detroit News,
Tribune, have threatened most Of tho
capitals Of Europe, Just as her diplo.
macy has done In latter years, and
though she Is now II OF the weakest
powers she holds In her cunning hand
the keys to the situation.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-02-18

French courts hay" decided that tn"
children. This is likely to lower her
In the estimation 81 her present hus
band.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-02-18

Because h" stole eight cents, an
Oakland Cal) man has been sen,
fenced TO the ~pcnit"ntiary for eight
years. An important tact In cOnncc.
iion with the ease Is that he has been
pMt IN prihOn.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-02-18

a Baltimore paper says San Fran.
cisco Is worse than pittsbnrg, and
PittsburB haStcnS TO regard this AZ q
vindicaiiOn.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-02-18

Uncle Sam Ii trying to get back 90.
600 acres Of coal lands alleged TO have
been taken fraudul"ntly from him in
Utah. Uncle Is getting good and tired
Of being an easy mark.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-02-18

Mark Twain has incorporated him.
self Into a company, but IT, IL not
thought that he will ever be prescott.
ed as "A trust.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-02-18

Chicago is to have IA psychic rest
room" where worries may be laid
aside. If II proves "A success we look
for anxious Inquiries from "a number
ton
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-02-18

Twenty eight Wright acceptance
having been sold in France for do.
livery next March, there ought 10 be
money In the a"rOpIanc repair bust
ness about Anril |.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-02-18

a Connecticut farmer boasts a hen
that will say "hclIo," but In these days
II Is deeds. not words. that man wants
from hens.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-02-18

New York has only ten m~illIunaircs,
according to the official tax figures,
The rest .f New Works. milliOnaigcs
are altogether too modest.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-02-18

Shoe dealers threaten 10 print the
real sizes on wOmcn's shoes. IT would
be "A brave move, but wha, would b"
the use?
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-02-18

a cable from London SAYS the queen
opens and reads all of King Edwards
letters. What does It avail "A man to
br q king?
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-02-18
STATE or ONO CRY OF TOLEDO.

FRASK J. CHENEY makes oath that no " ssninR
partner of the hfm Of +. j. tnLSEY n Co, doing
business IN the CITY 81 Toledo. County and State
AFORESAID. and that said nrm VIII pay the sum u
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each md every
case ~ CATALAN that cannot b. cured by the use VI
HALLS CATAHHH CURE.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn 10 before me and subscribed IN my prescnoo,
this 9Th day Of December. a. H.. 1850.
A.. W. GLEASON.
NOTARY PuBLic.
HAIRS CAtarrh Cure IL taken internally and acts
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces Of the
system. send for Testimonials. tree.
F.J CHENEY Il Toledo u.
Fold by all Druggists. &c.
lake Halls Family PMS Tor constipation
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-02-18

The United States viii have tw0
81 900 ton battlcahips. We may *
pcct any day now to hear that Eng
land Is going to build a f"w $4,000 ton
ships.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-02-18
Unknown TO Science,

The elght.ycar-old son OF a scientist
showed a sudden interest in pho
Biography.
Dad" he said, they photograph
comets and mcteOrs and flying birds
and lightning flashes and all sorts OF
moving things without any trouble,
don't ,hcy?"
yes, my son"
"Thcn how is II they cant pho.
tograph Il boy without putting his
head In an iron France"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-02-18

Chicago has sounded the doom OF
the large hat. but getting rid OF 1t IL
another matter.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-02-18

There IL to be an advance in the
price of brOOmS, but we are glad to be
able to say that III" carpet sweeper
trust has not decided that It needs
more money at this time.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-02-18

Blind bees make the best honey.
That what ono Of these modern sci.
cntistB hands MS. Catch your bees and
put their eyes ont.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-02-18

Brooklyn church IL to be made
sound proof, AT great expense. Con.
gregation must get some sleep some
way.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-02-18
EN- REST.
A Back That Aches All Day DIsturbs
sleep at Night.

Thomas N. Mccullough, 321 So.
Weber St., Colorado Springs, Colo,
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-02-18

AcrOplanes are only $1,000 apiece
now but they will be going up next
spring, according 10 the printed dIrec'
lions.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-02-18

Every once In a while Carnegie
takes n few hours off from golf to
think up something new.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-02-18
MANY CRUSHED At EXITS AND
CHOKE THE WAY TO ESCAPE
FOR OTHERS.
VICTIMS ARE ROASTED ALIVE
Many Of the Dead are From the
Wealthiest Families and Some
Instances Whole Families
Are Wiped Out.

Mexico City, Mex-Bctwecn $50
and 300 people were burned to death
and many were injured in a fire which
destroyed the Flores Theatre in the
city OF Acapulco Sunday night.
The new OF the disaster reached
this capital Monday afternoon, tclc-
graphic communication with Acapulco
having been destroyed, owing to the
fact that the telegraph office adjoin.
ing the theatre was burned and all
wires put out Of commission.
The Flores theatre was a wooden
structure and last night over 1000
people crowded into II OF witness Il
special performance" given In honor OF
Governor Damian Flores, Of the stat"
OF GucrrO, who was visiting the host
al the time.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-02-18

Will they permit just common water
To flow in that $500, 900, 900 Panama
canal?
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-02-18

Wise men make proverbs that fools
may misquotc them.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-02-18
A DomestIc Eye Rcmedy

Compounded by Experienced Physicians.
Conforms to Pure Food and Drugs Laws.
Wins Friends Wherever Used. Ask Drug
gists for Murine Eye Remedy. Try Mu-
rinc In YOur Eyes. You WIN Like Murine.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-02-18

You always get full value in Lewis
Single Binder straight Sc cigar. Your
dealer or Lewis Factory. Peoria, i'll.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-02-18
Moving Picture Starts Fire.

One Of the numbers Of the program
consisted of q series Of moving pic
lures. While III" operator was OK.
hibiting these, a film caught fire aud a
blaze was quickly communicated to
some bunting which had been used for
decorative purposes.
In an incredibly short time the
flames spread TO all parts OF the struc-
tur". There w"r" but three narrow
exits and the panic stricken audience
rushed 10 them, many persons falling.
10 be crushed to death, their bodies.
choking the way 10 escape for others
Tn" screams Of those imprisoned
were terrifying. Owing TO the rapldity
with which the fir" spread and It's in.
tense heat It was impossible TO at.
tempt rescue work and those impriSOn.
ed were literally roasted alive, as the
fire burned with little sinok" and few
were g~uifOcatcd.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-02-18

PILES 'KE IN q To "a DAYS,
PAIO OINTMESTi Is guaranteed To cure any cas-
81 ltrbinx, Blind, Bleeding or Pn,fuding PILES n
. 10 IL days or money refunded. Hc,
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-02-18

Happy Is the frugal citizen who man.
ages to make his interest money pay
his taxes.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-02-18

Characters strength Is not In doing
what "A sclf.will would have us do, but
what the conscience dictates 10 oug
duty.-ROystOn.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-02-18
Reminded.

Does your husband forget to mail
the letters you give him
Never. | put them in his cigar
case"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-02-18

Diamonds come highest when sold
At cut rates.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-02-18

Riches without charity are nothing
worth. They are a blessing only to
DEMONSTRATING.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-02-18

Sore throat leads to Tonsilitia, Quinsy
and Diphthcria. lIamlins Wizard Oh
used ns u Rirglc upon the first symptoms
all three OF these dread diseases.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-02-18
George and His Wad In Demand.

1.-THE young wife answered the
phone.
That's another call for George" she
said to her mother. Somebody wants
him to come somewhere and play
bridge. It's the third Invitation he's
had this evening"
THAT would seem to Indicate" said
the mother. that George Is very popu.
lar"
The young wife shifted.
at unquestionably indicates" she
said, that George Ii an easy loser"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-02-18

There arc four advantages in taxi
Ing Munyon's Homeopathic Remedies.
First, they are positively harmless.
Second, they are pleasant to take.
Third, they relieve quickly. Fourth,
they cost nothing unless they give sat
isfaction.
Prof. Munyon has just issued a Mag.
azinc-Almanac, which will be Sent free
to any person who addresses
The Munyon Company, Philadelphia.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-02-18

bronchial TruolI"s'' are wonderfully Of
f"ctivr. n cents n box. Samples sent free
by John j. Brown IL Son, Boston, Mass.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-02-18
Morgan County Republican.
v. W. kINLOCr, Publisher.

VERSAILLES. MISSOURI.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-02-18
Property Loss is Small.

The efforts of the fire department
were confined 10 attempting TO save the
adjoining buildings and tn" iir"men
s~ucccod"d 80 well That tn" property
loss was small.
The telegraph office, post Office and
custom house were damaged and many
of the governments records were
saved.
Today pitiful scenes Of grief we're
witnessed on the streets Of the city.
Many won"n and children wander.
ed about hunting for relatives or
friends.
Many OF IN" dead are from the first
families Of the state, the affair at the
theatre being a social event Of on.
siderable Importance and calling out
the w"al,hicsr and oldest families for
miles around. In some instances,
whole families were wiped out.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-02-18
Bury Dead In Trenches.

The municipal authorities caused
large trenches TO be dug and into these
the bodies were laid. Identification
has been impossible, most OF the bodies
having ben burned to a crisp.
Kilograms sent to the American
consul at Acapulco by The Associated
Press, asking for the names Of the
American dead have % been an.
swcrcd.
Acapulco on the west coas OF the
state Of Guerrero IL one OF the three
important ports OF the Pacific coast
OF Mexico. Nearly all Of the steamer
lines max" it a port Of call, and the
harbor IL accounted the best In
Mexico.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-12

coins mother was a woman OF uneom-
mon force % character, ana Whatever
greatness Lincoln achieved, 10. In
measure, ascribed 10 her.
When Abraham MAS eight Yeats old
the family moved from Kentucky 10
Indiana. tiere. Injured To the mart
ships OF \pionser farm ne, Llnc"ln
grew 10 manhood. Ills educational al,
vantager had been few In quantity aud
poor In quality. but Lincoln was pos
sessed of a burning thirst Tor know i
edge and the educat ton which cirCum-
stances had denied him. he obtained by
his own unsided efforts.
His earnest and self-denying work
finally gained hSn admission 10 tho
bar lie ,.ss,eed rs,siSr 'sW 1.pu, tGi
tor incorruptibie honesty and wise
Judgment His tastes, however, led
him 10 seek political sdvsnc~ment' and
state legislature and once 20 congress.
Upon tho organisation OF the Repub-
lican party. ne became one ar its lead
ers. and in 1850 was its nominee Tor
the presidehcy. Bitter dissensions IN
the Democratic party brought about It's
defeat, and Lincoln was elected. The
secession OF the south followed. and
when Lincoln was inaugursted. ~ was
e, nfronted with n divided country. and
d.ned constitution.
The war which followed was one ~
the most extensive and disastrous on
record Tho central ngure OF this. the
da rkest period OF American history. was
Abraham Lincoln. Toward him every
eye WAS turned. in him every hope
rested. and he never failed His cool
ness. courage. and judgment never de-
serted him. For every emergency, he
was ready. and in the end gained the
victory and laid down his life upon
the altar OF his country
Such valuable services are not soon
forgotten by the nation for which he
sacrinced so much. What wonder then.
~ In solving the problems which con-
front the national government today.
az years and once more become the
willing subjects OF Abraham Lincoln.
THE time confronted by the numerous
questions which today are agitatins
the country!
For q man who loved honor. duty and
upris htness; for one 80 persevertng as
Mr.. Lncoin undoubtedly ms nrst re-
vsrssl civil service system. Michigan's
own official history OF late. shows tho
advisability OF such reform. Daily
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-12
Bertha lahey, of ST. Vincents
Academy, Is Winner of
The Second Prize.

as fierce and bloody as that between
the north and south
lie having tried the newspaper bust
ness In Chicago. his Wit aud humor be-
ing hundred years ahead OF that age
he didn't take: but were he at the head
or the government today, he would not
stand for senators and representatives,
having long speeches. thar were never
made. printed i'm the Congressional Rec
ord. and sent To the people who elected
them I'm the different states. to show
how hard 90 they are working in the
Interests ~ each community ana
Thanking at the expense or the gov
eminent.
President Lincoln would have IN
course OF completion the canal across
the state OF Michigan that was started
hair century or so LONE ago which
was TO connect the Saginaw bay with
Lake Michigan. And as IL was one OF
his desires TO have the Sangamon river
navigsble tor large boats. he would
have ocean-faring steamers running up
the Mississippi river. and through the
Hernepin carel from New Orleans TO
Chicago and Detroit.
As he once knew the beauties ~ our
beloved city OF Detroit he would not
listen 10 the agitation being wsEed In
military circle. 10 rob II Of one OF It's
beauty spots by the abandonment OF
II Lincoln were president today. he
would wish to see everv woman citi-
zen an elector. with full privilege In
voting at ALI. elections
AGNES McHUGH
No so Marsntette-st
Age - years months B-sth. Tap
pan school.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-12

graft scandals are being unearthed. and
briberies discovered. whereas the adop-
tion OF the merit system would do much
20 secure tried and qualified appoint. e~.
LlECOlNs energies would also I've III
rected steward the suppression OF un-
lawful corporations. though his enmitN
would not be so extensive az 10 include
all corporations, for not onlS would the
clause IN the constitution. To which Iln-
coin was n Arm adherent. approving OF
"ioint sssocia lions" deter him. but the
fact that corporations are the life OF
country without which railroads
could not be built. improvements made.
or the progress % the country assured.
What attitude Lincoln would assume
Nevada. in passing the alien land and
seciusion bills. 10 east 10 ascertain, but
what action he would take 10 prevent
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-12
FIRST PRIZE. s75.
by Agnes McIIuGh. Aged ~ Wears and
Three Mosthsi Tsppas school, r.
9Th. Miss Blenuerhasset,
Teacher.

ON the eth Of February. 1909. there
was born IN the wilds OF Kentucky 10
the Lincoln family, son whom they
named Abraham. Ills chances to
achieve an education were meager.
there being no schools in that section
OF the country then and his opportuni-
ties for study were no more favorable
as lac grew To manhood.
When 81. lie went 10 Ssngsmon
county, Illinois where he learned to
read Being person OF strong mind
ana "A retcntiNe memory, lac made the
best ~ his chances. and worked hard
for. and walked miles TO borrow books.
that he might advance himself A man
OF the determination and will-power
~ Abraham Lincoln, IL ne were alive
today. would be as frm in his ideas
while at the head OF the government.
a. he was in those days when fathers
fought against sons. and brothers were
battie-arrayed against brothers His
keen sense OF human justice would not
permit him 10 stand by and witness the
gigantic, plots that the great fnanciers
and men OF large business interests
concoct To fleece the common people.
II ne were president he would advo-
cate the election OF presidents and sen
Rtors by direct vote OF the people: he
would have government ownership Of
railroads, telegraph. telephones. mines
and water power OF our rivers and
streams and the worlds nations would
today he paving tribute TO the United
state. for the use % tho Panama canal
ly-mixed races OF the Philippine ISL
ands. but he would sell them to china
or Japan. and evade those entanRlinK
alliances with foreign nations which
will surely happen when those two
countries become thoroughly modsrn-
tied. He would advocate the buii5ing
OF great floating and land fortresses
the whole length OF our Pacific coast
line. with the proceeds from the ssle
OF those islands. Il
As President. lincoln. he would nct
permit n handful OF Yaqui Indians 10
go. marauding and numbering on our
southwestern border. but he would
chase. capture and subdue them ev~f-
in the land OF the Montezuma. the
would not oppose the people OF Tia
treme western states IN their trot
and disputes over the school and
questions against the Japanese
other AsiatiC races. rs the penDle -
tho west know 10 their SORROW
menace that the yellow peril; r.
beer 10 both men and women OF ~
Pacific states: but he would lot or
sons OF the west settle theft own p
fairs ~ they only know best. 7
would he able 10 see that smother w
would arise I'm the distant future In this
country between the east and the west.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-12

woman's Christian association hone.
adjoining the burning building .op 30
south and imperiled the pyes of pre-
mena
Flames shot FAR. out over. the street
and the $50 girls In the association
home were In terror. Many OF them
begged that they be allowed 10 rush
to safety, but the superintendent,
Miss Emma Davidson. Gained them.
telling Them they would have ample
time 10 escape With their vsinables X
the eightstory home should take nre,
I The FIRE was confined TO the Cross
man and Sturdy structure. No esti-
mate OF the loss is yet obtainable.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-12
Agnes McHugb, aged II, W/ins the
First Prize in Times Essay Contest
The WINNERS

FIRST PRIZE. s25.
agnes NcHugh, aged 10. Tap
pan school, SiRth srade. Teach-
cr, Miss Biennerhassett.
SECOND PRIZE, si2.
Bertha Lnhey, aged ~, -. Nin-
cents academy, Twelfth grade.
Teacher. Slater ". Beaedfcta.
THIRD PRIZE. tg.
Lille Deniskc, aged 40. tron
school. Ftfth grade. Teacher,
Jessie Gordon.
FOURTH PRIZE. 81.
Fred Isntx. aged IL. Crnu
school. Eighth grade. Teacher,
Emily scuIiy.
FOIR - PRIZES.
sndte Heading. aged IL, Column
bian school, seventh grade.
Teacher. Katherine Mcnamara.
Bertha Brosowska, aged II.
Mcmillan school, Sixth grade.
Teacher. Edith smith.
Nabelie Ward Lyon. aged IA,
Franklin school, SeNeatb grade.
Tea~her. bora u. TesGau.
George Fournier. aged ~. Rose
school. seventh grade. Teacher,
Caroline Staub.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-12
Best Recipe for Catarrh

The logical treatment OF catarrh is
through the blood, and the following
Is sure To One-half pint good whiskey.
add one ounce syrup sarsaparilla and
one ounce Toris compound. which can
be procured OF any druggist. Take In
teaspoonful doses before each meal
and before retiring. Results quickly
follow
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-12
FIRE AROUSES $50
Y. w. c. A. OCCUPANTS

CHICAGO. Feb. i2-Fire sweeping
through the building OF Crossman and
Sturdy. decorators. az 2s7 Michigan
ave. early today. - spreading fast
among paints. varnishes and wall pa
per. caused big scare among the
hundreds OF occupants Of the Young
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-12

eide IL ~ generally believed. Japan IL
acting in good faith, but ~ cannot re-
strain It's people under the singing In
suits OF Pacific state legislation. In
this case, the president T. powerless.
tCOntfnued Page Eighth
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-12

gent understanding OF the matter In
hand.
Following are printed the essays
winning the first, second. third and
fourth prizes:
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-12
SECOND Price. si3.
~ bertha I.sbey. No. $50 Wsbssk-ave.
aged III ~. Ntncest's Academy.
Twelfth Grader sister ".
Reu$dieta Teacher

Beuedicts. Teacher.
Exactly one century has passed since
the birth OF Abraham IAncofn. Amer
ics's greatest politician, statesman. and
preserver
small log cabin I'm Hardin county.
Kentucky. was the place OF his birth.
on Feb. 2. 1908 His father Ken
lucky planter. was very ignorant Lin