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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1909-06-10

large income, would be set aside as
if in favor of a man of small in
come. And this seems reasonable
enough provided the element of
suffering endured and the penalty
imposed by means of damages, be
given equal weight regardless of
the wealth or poverty of the person
injured. But in the New York case
a step has been taken toward class
determinations as to suffering. In
cidentally, the case happened to
turn upon class differences between
negro and white man; but the prin-
ciple is broader. 1t embraces ana
logOus class differences between
lower" class and upper" regardless
of race, color or previous condition
of servitude. = The Public.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1909-06-10
Close Game Between Paris and
Shelbina.

The Paris ball team was defeated
at Shelbina last Friday by the mar
row margin OF 6 to /. The Ma
rooms had no pitcher when they
reached the scene Of hoStilities
and used a Monroe City man who
happened to be in town, thus con-
firming the suspicion that they real
ly did not intend to win. They got
8 hits and Shelbina four. Having
allowed Shelbina to have the initial
game as a visiting courtesy the
MaroOns will show up in their old
time form during the remainder of
the series. Two to one, with no
takers. is being offered on Paris for
next Wednesdays game.
P.S. This explanation of how it
happened is not very satisfactory
but is the best we can do under the
circumstances. 1t is very ill-man-
nered in those Shelbina papers to
mock at our calamity. We didn't
crow about Paris victories over
their team last year. Appeal.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1909-06-10
A Belated Confession.

An elderly farmer up in Maine
lost his wife, and his nephew was
taking the old man back to the
empty farmhouse.
Well" said the old man, after a
long silence, "forty-six years. ]
suppose she was a good wife to me.
She was a good cook and a good
housekeeper, and she kept me well
red up; but, do you know" he add
ed, Il never liked her. Success
Magazine.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1909-06-10
A Club.

The Palmyra Commercial Club is
a Club in more than one sense of
the word.
1t does not only profess to look
out for more business for the town
but is club to hammer its own
business men with.
For instance: 1t notified one bus
mess man who was not a member
of the club to join it or it. the Club
would start competitor in that
mans line of business.
Talk about reStaint of trade and
coercion. if that does not come I'M
der the ban of the law, then what
is it.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1909-06-10
Free Speech on Trial.

The attorneys for the Government
in the criminal libel suit brought
against the editors of the Indianap-
oils News, on account of Panama
Canal publications. were disappoint-
ed in their effort to railroad de-
PENDANTS to trial in the District of
Columbia. The Federal attorneys
expected that the United States
District Court would decide the
question of removing the defend
ants to Washington without a hear
ing on the merits of the case. They
commended that it was not essential
for a committing justice to hear ev-
idence.
But Judge Anderson declared
otherwise. He insisted that evil
dence must be introduced to prove
the guilt of the defendants of the
Offense charged and expressed as
constituent that the prosecuting at
torneys should have had a differ
ent view and should have neglected
to summon witnesses. Judge An
dersOn made it clear that he would
require proof of express malice on
the part of the accused editors. In
criminal actions it was not suffici,
ent to prove malice upon which
damages might be collected in civil
, actions, the Judge said. but the
malicious intent and the direct per.
, sOnal responsibility of the defend
, ants must be established.
Judge Anderson commented or
the refusal of William Nelson Crom
well to give information concern
, ing the Panama transaction to In,
Senate investigating committee
He said it had created publ,
! impression that there was some
sl.hiaa. "a cnvernd aud testified 1,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1909-06-10
Undesirable" Citizens.

A number of colored people and
a few whites, who seem to have No
means of support, have beeen in
Memphis for several days, and one
day last week the following bill was
ordered printed and posted in con-
spicuous places: Notice: Ameet-
ing having been held by the citi-
zens of Memphis, it was decided
there are too many strange colored
people in town. both men and wom-
en-, and it was decided that they
had better leave town at once
Committee" The marshal says if
this does not have the desired eff
feet, they will be arrested and pros
ecuted as Migrants if no other
charge is preferred against them
Memphis Democrat.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1909-06-10
An Important Decision.

The United States Supreme Court
has handed down an opinion in the
case of,the Adams Express Co., VS.
the Commonwealth of Kentucky, in
which it was decided that the ex-
press company had the right to ship
liquor into dry county, the trans
action being interstate commerce.
Moberly Monitor. H't.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1909-06-10
The Money Value Of Personal Re
putation.

The telegraph wires buzzed last
week with reports of a shocking
judicial discrimination. A Negro
porter of a Pullman car had been
arrested at the instance of a pas
senger upon a false charge of steal
ing a pocketbOok. Being released
he brought suit, and jury award
ed him $500 damages. But the
trial judge set the verdict aside as
excessive. The reasons the judge
dave were that the Negroes loss OF
income from the arrest was only
two or three dollars; and as to
humiliation and mental anxiety
that a Negro could not suffer the
shame a white man would. Hav'
ine been sustained by the appellate
court, this decision is circulated as
an instance Of Judicial discrimina,
ton against Negroes. But it is moi
quite that. Courts have been Ions
accustomed in cases of damage
for personal wrongs, to discriminat
inc in favor Of the rich and poor
DAMAGES for personal injuries which
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1909-06-10
Katy Meets Competitor.

Yesterday the Katy road began
selling one way tickets to St. Louis
at &c per mile, making the rate the
same as that charged by the Mis-
souri, Pacific, it's competitor. A few
days ago the Katy put the &c rate
into effect.
The old schedule for the local
freights into Boonville was also re-
instated, giving Boonville two local
deliveries a day, one each way
Moberly Monitor.
No one, not even the Railroads
have ever charged them with being
in business for fun, therefore the
above is practical evidence that the
two ca cent rate was a just one.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1909-06-10
THURSDAY, JUNE II, 1909.
Apple Blossom Weather.

Apple Blossom Weather,
1t is apple blossom weather,
Just the fragrant, .Vagrant kind
Petals like ring doves feather
Drifting down the wind.
Sunny, sunny, oh, how SUNNY
(Set the golden cup to lipD
Honey bees are boarding honey,
You can almost hear it drip.
1t is apple blossom weather
(Boles a thrill from tip to rooD,
With no thralling Gyve or tether
For the gypsy foot
Thrushes tuning, finches INVITING,
Bluebirds breathing liquid VOWS,
And the OriOle a-flitting
Like a flame amid the bOughs
1t is apple blossom weather
Let us share it, you and |,
Earring forth afar together
Underneath the sky!
Sloughing every wintry burden
("Joy," the winds and waters sing)
Garnering-O precious guerdOn!-
All the glamour of the spring.
Clinton Scotland, in New York
Sun.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1909-06-10

his own personal impression that
those who knew all about canal
matters (persons in Washington
had a very quick. sudden change of
heart from the Nicaragua to the
Panama route"
There is gratifying evidence in
Judge Anderson's attitude that
neither the right of free speech nor
law will be overridden in the effort
ordered by President Roosevelt to
punish editors whose publications
were displeasing to him. 1t is ap-
parent that the Judge must be
convinced that there is justification
in the facts and the law for the
trial of the defendants and for their
removal to Washington for trial.
There is ample warrant in the inn
portance of this case for Judge An
derson's determination to sift it
thoroughly before taking action.
Free speach, free press and the
right of trial where the offense is
committed are at stake in the suit.
- Post Dispatch.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1909-06-10

W.. L. Ely. wife and daughter,
Miss Lillian, left Thursday for their
annual boat trip. This trip being
from st. Louis north.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1909-06-10

L. j. StockwelI, Of Paducah, KY,
arrived Friday to visit and accom-
pany his wife, who has been visit
ing her mother. Mrs. 7. j. Sharp,
home.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1909-06-10

Charles L. Elzea and daughter,
Miss Alpha. left Friday for Bolivar
to visit Mr.. Elzea's brother, John
and family.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1909-06-10

After a pleasing visit with the
homefolks Mrs. j. A. Reilly and
Master Mack. have returned to
their home. Fulton.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1909-06-10
Sometimes

1t is amusing sometimes a little
bit provoking to find matter
written by the MONROE CITY
DEMOCRAT, in the editorial COL
umn of an exchange, and no ear
mark on it.
Use it brother if it is worthy, but
if worthy why not give credit
for it?
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1909-06-10

S. A. Stone. Of ChilhcOthe, has a
Jersey cow that gives seventy-fiye
pounds Of milk per day. He OUGHT
to Get another and start a 4dairy,-
BrOokheld Gazette.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1909-06-10

Ralph Graham and wife went to
Quincy, Friday. Mr.. Graham to en-
ter Blessing hospital for treat
ment.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1909-06-10

We'll" said Cassidy, its too bad
that none av us kin liver be as
good as some people think we
sh'uld be-"
"Ayel" replied Casey, but It's
consOlin' to think that none av us
kin iver be as bad as some people
think we are"
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1909-06-10

N. A. Drescher has been q BUSH
ness visitor in Rock Island, III.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1909-06-10
tes~. SI.OO pes ynAv

Entered at the postofiice at Monroe
City, Mo-, as second-class matter.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1909-06-10

W. W. Longmire and daughter,
Mrs. Harry Wood, of Clinton were
with Hannibal friends Friday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1909-06-10

pU SL, Editui
, l1lXSON, City EditOr.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-07-14

If you have pains in the back. weak
back, or any other indications OF a
weakened or disordered condition Of the
kidneys or bladder, you should get De-
Wits Kidney and Bladder Pills right
away when you experience the least
signs of kidney or bladder complaints,
but be sure that you get DeWitt's Kid
ney and Bladder Pills. We know what
they will do for you, and if you will
send your name to E G. Dewitt & Co.,
Chicago, you will receive a free trial
box of these kidney and bladder pills.
They are sold here by Kaufman Drug
Co.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-07-14
SOME COTTON FACTS
FOR THIS STATE.

Commissioner Watson has issued a
statement on the cotton crvp for the
year 1908.
The 1908 crop was 1,242,012 running
bales, including linters and Sea Island
or properly, exclusively of linters, L.
215, 5,84s-comprising S.S per cent. of
the cotton ginned in the United States.
The production exceeded that in 1907
by 50, ,991 bales.
South Carolina has now fallen to
fifth place, her fourth place, attained
in 1907, being taken by Alabama.
It is estimated that there are $3.50
bales still unginned. The average
weight per bale was 4S3 pounds against
4S1.S pounds and linters 47O.6 pounds.
The South Carolina Sea Island sold
in 1903 at an average price of $3.50
cents, while that grown in Geargla
and Florida averaged 1892 cents. In
1906 South Cardinals average price
was 36.7 cents, and in 1907, $50 cents
those being the best prices since 1901.
This year it was lower than in 1902 or
in any year in the seven year period.
The South Carolina crop was ginned
in 3.4S1 ginneries, about the average
number.
The aggregate value of the South
Carolina crop was SCI, ,564,522, against
S72, ,657 ,S17 in 1907 and $40, $40 in
1906. The 1905 crop was the most
valuable in money the state has ever
had save the two crops Of 1907 and
1905.
Of actual cotton and !linters the
total value for 1908 was S52 329, ,4SO,
representing 553, 762, ,491 pounds of up
land, worth s51 ,l67 ,654, and 4,961. $50
pounds of Sea Island worth 81, 161, S23.
Of cotton seed there were 321 ,G59
tons worth 50, 9,635, ,O42-the largest
since 1901 with the exception Of the
1907 crop.
The acreage was the largest in the
history of the state-2 ,545, GOO, the
next largest being 2,531.S75 in 1901.
ST ice 1894 more than 100000 acres
have been regularly planted il Gotten.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-07-14
Programme Of Sunday School
Convention.

The following interesting program
has been arranged for the Sunday
school convention to be held at Sardis
Baptist church, beginning on Satur-
day before the third Sunday in July:
10 to 1880, Devotional exercises by
the convention.
1O:30 to II, Enrolment Of delegates.
II to 12, Introduction by J. D.
Moore or S. R. Bass.
II to 1, Recess for dinner.
to 2, First query, methods of in
creasing the attendance in Sunday
School," Opened by w. R. Lowe.
2to 3. Second query. ''The Sun
day School, what it is, it's Importance
and our attitude towards it," Opened
by r. J. Fallaw.
Third query. "What does it take to
make teacher in a Sunday School?''
Opened by A. W. Rogers.
Essay on Sunday school work by
Miss Sue H. Corley.
Miscellaneous business.
Sunday.
10 to IL. Sunday School work by
the convention.
II to -. Sermon by J. D. Moore or
L. S. Shealy:
T. J. Cupstid,
w. T. Smith,
J. H. Laird,
Com ittoa
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-07-14
Barbecue.

T will furnish my annual barbecue
with refreshments, at my place, on
the Southern railway, one mile from.
Gilbert, (Hayes, S. CO. on Saturday,
July oath. Everybody cordially in
vited to attend. Special attention
will be given ladies and children, and
good order maintained. All passenger
trains will stop to take on and off
passengers for the 'cue. The dinner
will be cooked by one of the best
cueist. Music will be furnished by a
band. Prominent speakers will be
present to address you on the dispen-
sary and prohibition issue. The Co.
lumbia Photographer man will be on
hand to take your picture.
4w3S IGOR HAYES.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-07-14
Don't Get A Divorce.

A western judge granted divorce
on account of lll-temper and bad
breath. DR.. Kings New Life Pills
would have prevented it. They cure
Constipation, causing bad breath and
Liver Trouble the ill-temper, dispel
colds. Danish headaches, conquer chills.
25c at Kaufman Drug Co., Derrick's S
Drug Store, Sandel Drug Store.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-07-14

Foley's Honey and Tar not only stops
chronic coughs that weaken the consti-
tuition and develop into consumption,
but heals and Strengthens the lungs.
1t affords comfort and relief in tie
worst cases of chronic bronchitis, asth-
ma, hay fever and lung trouble. AL
Druggists Of Lexington and Henry Drug
Store, Chaplin, S. y.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-07-14
SOUTHERN RAILWAY CO.

SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE JUNE 20.
N. B. These schedule figures show
the time that trains may be expected to
arrive and depart, but the times stated
are not guaranteed.
DEPARTURES FROM LEXINGTON.
NORTHBOUND.
1918 A. M.-No. s, daily for Columbia
and intermediate points connecting
at Columbia for Spartanburg and
Asheville. Parlor cafe car Colum-
bia to Asheville. Arrive Colum.
bia 1880 a. m., Spartanburg 5:15
pm, Ashevllle 9:l5 p. m.
G:55 P. Mo. 13O, daily for Colum-
bia, Washington and the East also
connects at Columbia for Ashe-
vile. TIL .ough Pullman sleeping
car to New York. Pullman Sleep
ing car Columbia to Asheville. Ar
rive Columbia 7:30 p. M, Wash
ipgton 1910 q. m, New York
500 p. m.
SOUTHBOUND.
1928 \. M.-No. 129, daily for Augusta
and Intermediate points. Arrive
Augusta 1910 a. IN. Pullman car.
5:44 P. M.-No. T, daily for Augusta
and intermediate points. Arrive
Augusta 9:35 p. m.
Summer excursion tickets now on
sale. For further information call on
ticket agents, or
G. H. Ackert, V. P. & G. NJ, Wash
ington, D. G. w. H. Tayloe, G. P. A.,
Washington, D. G. J. L. Meek, A. G.
P. A., Atlanta, Ga. w. E. MCGEE, T.
P. A., Augusta, Ga.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-07-14

Delay in taking Foley's Kidney Rem
edy If you have backache, kidney or
bladder trouble, hastens the disease
upon you and make cure more difficult.
Commence taking Foley's Kidney Rem
edy today and you will soon be wei.
Why risk serious malady? All Drug
gists Of Lexington and Henry Drug
Store, Chaplin, S. G.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-07-14

The worlds most successful medi-
cine for bowel complaints is Chamber
lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy. 1t has relieved more pain and
suffering, and saved more lives than
any other medicine in use. Invaluable
for children and adults. Sold by all
druggists.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-07-14

If women and rivers could only keep
their mouths closed-but they can't,
so there's no use in stirring up fuss
about it.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-07-14
Barbecue Notice.

Twill furnish first class Barbecue
with refreshments at Anick's Ferry,
on Friday, July 30th. Prominent
speakers will be on hand to discuss
the issues of the day. Come one,
come all. B. E. Amlck.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-07-14
BARBECUE.

Twill furnish first class barbecue
and refreshments at Ethan, S. c., on
Saturday, July 18th. My many friends
and the public generally are invited to
come and spend an enjoyable day. The
meats will be prepared by J. Taylor,
the well known culst.
TT STEEIE
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-07-14
HON. JOSHUA W.
ASHLEY, sR.

ASHLEY, sR.
On Dispensary or No DispensaTy-
Favors Prohibition.
To the Editor of The Dispatch:
Mr.. Ashley lives in Anderson coun-
ty and is q farmer and merchant. Has
had experience with dispensary and
now they have none. Read what he
has to say about it.
E. G. Ridgeu.
+ Honea Path, S. c., June II, 1909.
Hon. E. G. Ridgell,
Batesburg, S. G.
My dear Sir:
Ireceived your most welcome let
ter. Will say in reply as to dispen-
cary or no dispensary, there is such a
great difference that hardly know
how to express myself. I know we
are much better off without the coun-
ty dispensary. We have but very lit
tie drinking in our county, especially
in the country, since the dispensary
has been done away with in my coun-
ty. There has been only one murder
that I know of that whiskey was the
cause of. Now I am in favor of no
dispensary. I don't see how any good
man can vote for whiskey' to be put
before our good men that cannot con-
troll it. I prefer no dispensary as
farmer or any other occupation.
Hoping you great success in your
future days, am,
Your friend,
Joshua w. Ashley, Sr.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-07-14
Fishing Tackle.

This is fishing time and at The
Bazaar you will find a full line of
tackles ef all kinds. Poles, bobs, hooks
and lines. Come to US for your tackle
The Bazaar
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-07-14
Barbecue.

We will furnish first class barbe-
cue at Steadman, S. c., Oh Saturday,
July 81, 1909. All who want to ENJOY
good time should attend. There
will be q game of ball between the
Batesburg nine and the Hawfield
Hustlers. Come one Come all!
Burgess, Rish & Gunter.
5W39
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-07-14
BARBECUE.

We will furnish first-class barbecue
and refreshments on Saturday, July "a,
1909, at j. B. Sox's famous barbecue
ground. Music and dancing will be on
hand for the young folks. Come and
enjoy the day.
L. G. and A. L. SOX.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-07-14

If your neighbors are unsatisfac-
tory it may be owing to the fact that
you are an unsatisfactory neighbor.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-07-14

Remember, that you will always
find the very best cakes and crackers
at The Bazaar,
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-07-14

A woman would gladly work "a
hours day if she was sure it would
give her satisfactory complexion.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-07-14
BARBECUE NOTICES
ANNUAL BARBECUE.

I will furnish my annual barbecue at
Hilton, on the third Saturday in July,
the 18th. There will be prominent
speakers to address the crowd. Every
body invited.
J. J. HALTIWANGER.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1909-12-15
FIRST THE BARN. THEN
HOUSE is BURNED.

The one-rOOm frame house OF WIN.
Kenny. at the corner of Alameda st.
and Michigan avenue, was completely
destroyed by fire at six o'clock last
night. Mr.. Kenny now i've near
Dexter and the property was vacant.
Last Friday night the barn at the
same place was partly burned, having
been set afire, it. is thought. Last
night the alarm did not reach the de
partnsent until the house was ablaZe
all over; and when they arrived after
a Icing run. the firemen found that
the house had been we'll covered with
coal oil. The property was unsightly
AID IL Is thought that some person
TAINTED to see the place wiped of the
map of the southwest section of the
city.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1909-12-15

New Mexico is not the only spot TO
wlich the finger of ridicule and scorn
can be pointed. II the world were falr
TO its neighbor We wosld take rank
away down as ninth or tenth, when
one comes 10 consider what other
conmonwealtns are doing.
Our ~neignbor. the state of Texas,
for instance, has just revealed a re
port by the legislative COMMITTEES on
the state penal Institutions. Talk
about barbarity of the kind that we
scoff at and to waich we look down
with horror. The committee furnish
es an example of IL in the great Lone
Star State
Should anything like this develop
in New Mexico-anotner death blow
TO statehood, IL you please.
IL Is well for us TO criucise our
own misdeeds and to keep on doing
so until we grow better, for We GER
tainly are guilty of them; but 10 per
init ourselves to be submissively hui
inflated by allowing the ostentatious
ridicule of such states as Pennsylva-
MIA, the home of graft. corruption and
worse, or Illinois, proud of her wealth
AID greatness, the theater recently OF
the most brutal and revolving of
scenes known to civilization. would
be an abject slavery to which we
would not submit even, Under the
heaviest load of misfortune. Eek.