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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-08

1t is with regret that we note the suspension
of the suffolk Evening Herald, after useful life
of two years and seven months. The reason for
the suspension probably is that the town is not
large enough to justify the labor encessary to
the publication of daily paper The Weekly
Herald, long established journal and model
of it's class, will be continued, as formerly, un-
der the editorship of W. j. Kendrick.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-08

According TO the New York Evening Post "the ,o~
OF tho Monitor which defeated the contsderats raj
Merrinac in Hampton Roads during tho Civ War
has been presented to the Navy Department"
Unless the log in question Ia a K,od deal more
In the government archives The beSt that can he
truthfully said for the Monitor in her famous en-
Kagement with the Merrmae 10 that It was a drawn
battle and that 10 giving her moro than she
deserves.-Norfolk virginian-Piiot.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-08

Aviator Harmon is demonstrating the feast
bility of destroying warships with bombs by
dropping oranges from height of $50 feet up
on the outlines of battleships drawn on sands
Granting that his craftsmanship would be equal
~ good under service conditions, he could be
successfully potted at that range with shot gun.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-08

General" Lee Christmas, an American, has
won great victory in Honduras at tho head of
400 revolutionists Considering the size of his
army, the revolution in that country must BE- al
most an unanimous affair
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-08

We are waiting patiently the story to the eff
feet that Alice Roosevelt Longworth is subsidized
by the tobacco trust
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-08

The railway trust" is preparing to fight pro-
gressive legislation to finish. There is always
finish to fight: Ask Jeffries.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-08

1t Is again stated that the royal opposition to
the Abruzzi-Elkins marriage is removed. Faith
is not the only thing that will remove mountains.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-08

1t Postmaster General Hitchcock really saved
the country 81 100000 on the postal deficit as
claimed, he carefully concealed the fact that he
was "on the job from the country.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-08

The Spanish priests of San Sebastian showed.
at the appearance of the soldiers, that gowns do
not necessarily diminish speed.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-08

Esperantists are to produce CAS- You Like IT.
in the universal language. The play is well
selected for so SOFAS you-please lingo.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-08


Yesterday we read in one Of our exchanges thu
story of the death of devoted minister OF the Meth
odist church He had long life In the service
OF his Master and when the time for him to
leave he calmly set about arranging his affairs
making arrangements for his funeral.
Facing death, this gallant soldier OF said
Il am patiently awaiting my transfer the best
appointment have had
few weeks said a few words for the
overworked and underpaid ministers OF the Methodist
and Baptist churches. and the beloved FROZEN"
buked mildly. saying, In effect. that he and his
brother ministers We're the happiest Of men,
when living lives Of hardship and enduring prva lions
that would try the souls of other men
Trojan right about II. The who has
so lived to be able TO face death with the com
and calm assurance OF this old minister
be envied--not pitied.-Durham Sun.
Trouble Looming Up.
Seeming trouble ahead The High Point Enterprise
observes: THE fight between the friends of Simmons
and Kitchin for the United States Senate WILL 1T is
conceded in advance be of the greatest
waged In this State. 1t Is being seriously
sidered by many of the leading Democrats that 1t
will be the best that the nominations be threwn into
the State convention. This is deemed advisable and
is being agitated the ground that the
the primaries will create such feeling endanger
the next Legislature which might 60 Republican on
account Of the bitter primary feeling" 1t becomes
moro and moro evident that change IN de-
manded In the present plan of organization the
Democratic party. The danger TO which the Enter
prize alludes is not maGnary fight between Sim
mons and Ktchin under present conditions would
the State asundsr-Charlotte Chronicle
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-08

The negro pugist is still causing annoyance. lie
Is ABOUT to invade the fashionable section known as
Brooklyn Heights. being, it is said. his purpose
10 become resident of that section which has main
tained It's exclusive character for than century
Johnson Is negotiating for the purchase of house in
that locality 1t is understood that johnson, II the
deal goes through Will maintain the house in style
corresponding the prevailing fashion Brooklyns
exclusive social community. Should he be excluded
from participation in affairs the Heights Casino
MS prospective home has terraced front stoop large
enough to accommodate ordinary sized orchestra
ana leave room for cotillion cake-walk. An
other prospective neighbor Will be Rev. pr Newell
dwight Hills, who fills Henry Ward Beechers old
pulpit In Plymouth church and who said that
ne would be willing to mako Booker Washington's
bed 1t may be that some of the other neishbors.
who, with Henry Ward Beecher, fought for the eman
cipaton of the slaves will feel that their
dlcuons OF a half century ago regarding the posi-
bilities of advancement have been fulfilled
Alexandria
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-08
Irish on the Rampage.

Whle all the town watching Bloomer Girl
game two weeks ago Petersburg concern, evidently
irish from the names scattered several thousand or
more sheets and slips of advertising matter in our
streets and front yards and they have been blow
ing ABOUT ever since. except when some citizen mas
gathered them and burned them.
me present Council evidently VIII stop this lit
terins up the streets in this manner, Their atten-
ton has been called to it several times but we hope
better things of the Council, and trust that one
OK their hfst acts viii be put tax ON out-ef-
town bill boards and poster circular distributors
and make throwing them in the street ball and
chain ofense.-Sussex Standard.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-08
Virginia Comment
Anotl,er street Car Traxe,ly.

me violent death OF Conductor w J. Porter last
night while in the discharge of duty has shocked
tne entlre community. He young man In the
Vigor OF youth and of the most popular conduc-
tors on the line. 1t IL heartrending this valuable
young life should have been crushed out, and the
Tragedy Is the more startling because II is the third
accident on the line this week. another of which
suited fatally
Inc handling of electric is necessarily attend
ca with more or less danger But the rules and regu-
atons and the safety appliances should be such to
reduce the hazard to the minimum. The public does
not respect excuses 1t judges by results, and three
acc4asnts, two fatal in one week is record which
no public service corporation afford.
Inc company has surely had warning enough, and
II here Is any defect in the system time should be
lost In applying the remedy it matters what the
costs and pains may be.--Newport News Press.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-08

ways has Flossie Evers waiting round with a picnic
basket for the game to end. Townsend fusses after
maude Forest What can you expect? It's the end
home engaged"
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1910-12-15
West-Greeves.

Mr.. Fred West of near Green
Lawn and Miss Hattie B. Greeves,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. T.
Greeves were united in marriage at
the home of the bride last Sunday
afternoon at 2 o'clock.
j. H. Coil. pastor of the Chris
tan church read the marriage GER
emory. Refreshments, delicious
and appetizing were served.
Besides the immediate family
the following relatives and friends
we're present: Mr.. and Mrs. Cecil
Greeves. Mr., and Mrs. Chas Carlson,
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Greeves, Mr..
and Mrs. John West, Willard and
Pearly West, Mr.. and Mrs E. D.
Long, Okla and Alta West, Mrs.
Fannie Yeager. May happiness
and prosperity bless Mr. and Mrs
West during their coming year.
Perry Enterprise.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1910-12-15
known rOmanCeS.
Published by The Macmillan Co.,
New York. Price $1.50,
Ny Brothers Keeper.
By Charles Tenny Jackson.


An American novel dealing with
the social and industrial life today
Herford Rand is the son of a
millionaire and his mother on her
death bed dedicated him to the
ministry. The boy entered the
work under protest and made a
failure OF it, H dis8raced himself
in the eyes Of lis father and the
world which made him cynical.
There are many strong charac-
tiers in the book and it gives one
food for thought.
Published by DooJs-bIerriIl Co.,
indianapolis, Ind. Price $3.50.
AS Far as The Est is From the West
BY Daniel D. Bidwe!l, A. B. ..
If you want a splendid descrip-
ton of that part Of the world far
out of the line Of general travel
told in so simple a manner that ii
will prove as fascinating to chill,
dren as a fairy story, and equally
as interesting to maturer minds
you will find it in this book.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1910-12-15
Marjorie Moxie.
By Maud Morrison Huey.


A capital story of a little girl of
twelve. The child is full of life and
her experiences are many and var
led. She is miscellaneous but never
mean.
She never does a wrong but she
wants to square up and always
gives good measure when doing
penance.
Published by Rand McNally &
Co., Chicago, Ill,
J The Rhymine Ring.
By Louise Ayres Garnett.
A beautiful volume for the tiny
tots. Almost every page has a
beautiful illustration and the
rhymes and jingles are new and
catchy.
The book contains GA pages 9x12
and will be sure to delight the little
ones.
Published by Rand McNally &.
Co., Chicago. Price SIPS.
Songs of Home.
BY James WhitcOmb Riley.
Riley has been for years favor
lite with both old and young. Each
new volume is hailed with enthu-
|. siam and we take pleasure in an
nouncine his latest Songs of Home
10 say that the selections are all
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1910-12-15
lew DOOkS
Princess Polly.

Bv Brooks
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the ,avn and ,arular author
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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1910-12-15

Mrs. J. D. U.t2gback and Miss
Vallie Utterback were with Hanni-
bal friends last Friday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1910-12-15

Mesdames Edwin Walker and
Gardner Wade were visiting in
Quincy one day last week.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1910-12-15

Miss Margaret Patton was d
Palmyra visitor Saturday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1910-12-15

The people who borrow their
home paper when it can be secured
fifty-two weeks in the year for one
dollar, are about as much use to a
town as a tin can in an alley, with
the bottom knocked Out.-Ex.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1910-12-15

The book is we'll printed on good
paper and well bound, making it a
serviceable volume
1t is one that should be in every
library especially where there are
young people
Published by S. S Scranton & Co..
Hartford, Conn Price $3.50.
MaSOns Elect.
Last Friday evening Monroe
Lodge No. "a, A. F. & Am =, elected
officers for the ensuing year as
follows:
L. II. Wood. w. M.
Roy Mariwether, S. w.
A. Lee Ely, J. W
W. R. P. Jackson, Secy.
J. 6. Wade, Treas.
These with the appointive officers
, are to be installed Dec. 81.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1910-12-15

Mrs. Tom Dawson left Saturday
for a short visit with relatives in
Liberty.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1910-12-15
DEMOCRAT
SOS aE, Editor
Ii Bt,OO oaR yHAs

En5,r., IT, the posJufiice at Monroe
q , Do, a. srcouG.3lass matter.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1910-12-15

1t is deliberately illustrated with
Hoos!er pictures by Will Vawter
Published by 8obbs-Merrili Co,
Indianapolis, Ind. Price SIPS.
A Royal Tragedy.
By Nat Wilder Jr
The scenes and incidents of this
historic romance were taken from
letters and manuscripts found in an
old trunk i'll the garrett of an old
home at Wiscasset, Me.
The story is rather Overdrawn
but it makes very interesting read
ing
Published by The Fireside Pub
Co, New York.
Aeroplane Express
by Ashton Lamar.
Roy Osborn, the hero Of this, the
first of a series by the author, was
certainly ready to answer where
opportunity knocked at hi door.
He goes to Arizona to operate
dying machine for a com any of
rospactorS, using this as a means
Of communication al3 terms. l..-
zion between grougs # m.tso To-
Gated in almost in acc ssable
regions. His adventures are many
and exciting.
Published by Reilly & Britton Co.,
( hiCagO, Ill. Price 60c.
The Annals Of Ann.
By Kate Trimble Sharber.
The story is written in the form
of a diary. Ann is a very romatic
miss at the gawky age but she is
decidedly original.
Her quaint sayings and ideas are
very amusing.
The reader that is not moved to
laughter many times surely has
little sense of humor. 1t is simply
fine.
Published by Bobbs- Merrill Co.
indianapolis, Ind. Price $3.50.
The Lesson Handbook of 1911.
By Henry II. Meyer.
This is a concise commentary on
he International uniform Sunday
school lessons for the entire year,
yased on the text Of the American
standard Bible.
Published by Eaton & Mains
New York. Price Leather Csc net
cloth Zoe net.
The Uncrowned King.
By Harold Bell Wright.
This differs from anything the
author has previously written. It il
easily recognized as one Of hi,
books. 1t is more of an allegOr!
than romance.
His descriptions are wonderful.
| Published by Book Supply Co.
Chicago, Ill. Price Use.
Jimmy.
By Julia j. Adams.
|, Jimmy is a lOvable lad abou
five years old. The story open
with him making a visit in Boston
He goes out sight seeing with an Olde
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1910-12-15

Misses May Mesown and Lillian
and Ethel McNutt, went to Hanni-
bal Saturday to see Graustark.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1910-12-15

SnhI. DEC. IS, 1910
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1910-12-15
By Julia j. Adams.

Jimmy is a lovable lad about
five years old. The story opens
with him making a visit in Boston.
He goes out sight seeing with an older
cousin who, meeting a friend, for
gets the little one. He meets a
man who is very much interested
in him and to him he confdes his
longing for a skin face" father.
His saying and doings make a
charming story.
Published by the author Julia j.
Admins, 5544 Page Ave, St. Louis,
Mo- Price rs.
The Little King.
By Charles Major.
A number of fascinating adven-
lures of Little King LOUIS XIV,
some of them portray him as a
royal person. others, as a plain
every day boy without a crown.
Sweet Mam'selle" his sympathet-
ic, loving friend, helping him out Of
trouble and ready to do all she can
to relieve him of the monotony o.
Court life.
Charles Major has added anOtheE
i -. - - a a. -. a - - IN
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-27
Stolen
FROM DANCE HALL
Performer Reports Theft From
Dressing Room, Estimating
His Loss at SITS

A. McPhail, a performer at the Mid
way dance hall in Pacific street, had
collected enough plumes to make a mill
liner jealous, when some envious per-
son slipped into his dressing room at
the resort and removed the best of
them. He reported to police headquar-
ters yesterday the theft of three blue
ostrich tips, a white one, large French
plume and a cream plume. He valued
them at about $175-
While sight seeing along Pacific
street Saturday night Fred Weisderber
of SO Fourth street was entertained by
some chance acquaintances. When he
awoke yesterday morning he was con-
vinced that he had fallen in with the
wrong society He reported the loss of
s35 and gold watch.
Josie Williams and Addie Wilson,
mattresses, were invited out with Cap
tain T. Green. The captain escorted
them TO several resorts and finally to
the Chutes Saturday. Somewhat ex-
hausted from the heat, he fell asleep
on a bench where he was sitting with
the women. When he awoke his purse.
with $50 and his wife's diamond ear
rings, was gone. AS the women were
a absent he reported the matter to the
police. Both were taken into custody
yesterday.
During an argument in a saloon at 81
stockton street John Cody, a bar tend
er. struck Thomas Williams in the face
with a glass. Williams was treated at
the Central emergency hospital and
codv was taken TO the city prison and
cha rged with assault with deadly
weapon
Peter Daskalwa, residing at the
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-27
VOTERS TO CHOOSE
CALIFORNIA queen
Mrs. Luke Bolger Named as
Candidate for Carnival Ruler,
Admission Day

Ba1loting will begin July 9 for the
election of a queen of California and
her ii maids of honor who are to
lead the frolic of the celebration of
the sixtieth anniversary of admission
day. under the auspices of the Native
Sons and Daughters of the Golden
West, September s, 8. 10. the first
candidate for 1.-THE honor being Mrs.
Luke d. Bolger.
While the point has not been de-
cided definitely the probabilities are
that the candidates viii be limited TO
girls born in the state. There was a
sentiment at the outset that they
should be restricted to those belong
ing to the order, but a general opinion
seems to be that. inasmuch as the
celebration is to be one for all Cali
fornians the choice should be open.
Mrs. Bolger, who is a bride of a
few months, was the first to be sug-
gested she being a typical California
beauty She is marshal of Dolores
parlor and prior to her marriage was
Miss Jeanette Darrah. She is a grad
uate of the Mission high school.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-27
STEAMSHIP fire
COSTS THREE LIVES
Excursion Vessel Burns and
Sinks in Mississippi River
Near La Crosse
1900 Panic Stricken Passen-
gers Saved From Drowning
by Few Cool Heads

LA CROSSE. Wis. June 26.-Three
three score were injured in the de-
struction by fire of the Acme Packet
company's excursion steamer j. s. be-
tween Victory and Genoa, "a miles
south of La Crosse on the Mississippi
river late last night
THE DEAD:
Mrs. Emma Randall, New Albanion,
Ia, drowned
John Plane. waukfon. Ia, burned TO
death.
Unidentified woman. drowned.
SERIOUSLY INJURED:
Joseph CoyIe, Lansing. Ia. both
hands burned and severe injuries
about the body.
Mrs. Meyer, Lansing, Ia. leg broken.
Mrs. John Joseph, Desote. seriously
injured about the head and shoulders
and possibly internally injured.
Archie Bailey, Victory. ankle
smashed
Mrs. Gus KaeppIer, Victory. ankle
sprained and severely bruised about
the body.
Fifty estimated to have received
cuts and bruises of minor nature.
The escape of all but handful Of
the 1900 passengers who thronged the
decks of the big boat when the fire
broke out, is regarded as the greatest
miracle in the annals of the upper
Mississippi. Prompt work, by the crew
and by cool headed passengers in con-
trolling the frantic throng is all that
prevented hundreds of people from
jumping into the river in midstream.
Mrs. Randall was the only one who
of the decks and 20 men had arms out
stretched to grasp her when the
plunged into the water. Her body has
not vet been recovered.
John Plane was locked in the hold
for disorderly conduct and In the eN-
citement no one thought to release
him.
It was late this morning before the
last of the stranded excursionists
were removed from Bad Axe island,
on which the boat was beached 10
minutes after the fire broke out.
Norman Fox of Victory, Wis. who
could not be found Saturday and who
was thought to have been burned in
the boats jail. was located in La
Crosse Sunday. He had missed the
boat here.
The loss to the Acme Packet COM
pany Is estimated at $4,000. Practi-
caIly every passenger on the steamer
lost clothing, bundles. money. jewelry
or other valuables. and it is estimated
that this combined loss will aggre gate
$4,000.
1t stin is possible that other excur-
sfonists are missing
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-27
CaIifOrnians on Travels
TSeeeiaI Diseoieh 10 The Cali

NEW YORK, June 2s.-Californians
are registered at hotels here as follows:
Prom San Frsncisco-V MesDey. 6ilsey; j: r
Gillette Holland house: W. Irving. hotei Bel
mont: s. r. Lundy. Herald Square: r. hafkef,
Neyy Amsterdam: Mrs. J. Frssier King EDWARD !
= ~ Cleinshaw. Mrs. II. C. Clemsnaw. Dr.
NJ. G.. Clemshaw Hotel Girsrd; Mrs; j. barratte,
Herald square; Mrs. A. J. Godboid. ~ Dsnls'
H. ~ NsrJin. j. :. Martin. Hotel SeFiile: Nfs
X. J. Norey. Hotel Latham: g Munter- 6foa9-
way Central. Z. J. Porter. Mrs. L. J. Hofter,
Hotel Navarro; Miss n. POwers. Wellington.
J. T. Boyd. Mss Boyd. Hotel Belmont : IS
Fox. Mrs. Fox. Grand Hetel; IL ;. Han. Bel
mont. H. +. kixford- !. T. Smith, Grand bnlons
a. A. Belden. Mrs. Belden. Hotel Seville; Miss
A. COIN Hotel Woodward Mrs. r. NJ Hutchn-
son Martha Washington: J. J. Marfhx- Long
acre; Mrs. Martin. J. Nestran. Hotel Seville; B.
Roscn. Hotel Cadillac.
To- Angeles-Aiiss Gearhart. Grand Union;
" r. Mcintosh Mrs. Mcintosh. Hotel Cadillac:
I r. Marion. Mrs. J. r. Marion. Hotel York; {;
n ! Barker Bartholdi; G. b. Booth. W. f.
I5oIiander Hotel Belmont: Mrs. NJ ). CasneIl,
W-s r Knight Hotel Seville; DR. r. J. Battle.
Ms Battle. Grand Union: H. Morris. Hotel Bel
r1iaaf. " Fisher. Mrs. Fisher Grand Jnien.
Oak1apd-W. J. Lane Mrs. Lane. ST. Denis;
-. A. Richardson. Navarro. ". " Carruth,
pasa.lena-D. C. Nronan. Park Avenue: T. ".
- Tssuer Hotel Latham. p RothenburE. Mrs.
], Rofiianburg Hotel Algonquin.
san Diego. :. Parker Mrs ParkeT. Hotel
Saats ,,,,ss' Darlara-G. s smith Hetel Ducking-
ham.