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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-02-23
Death of W. B. Hampton.

His mysterious works are beyond
our understanding. There must be,
there is, worthy purpose in all
things he may do.
Possible never before in the his
tory of Jones County has reality
in death been as universally puzzl-
ing and regretted as upon the an
nounceme of the death of our hon
Orable County tax collector, William
Bush Hampton. Indeed, only few
hours ago Mr.. Hampton, was met
at his Office by so many friends who
were coming in to pay Tax, and in
each instance they we're greeted by
that friendly, good-natured smile
and words of cheer that were ever
his in life Large, portly, jovial and
seemingly in the prime of health,
with a true disposition to make his
fellow associates feel more happy
III navl'is iilel iii'ii'
On Tuesday morning, February,
7th, 1911, Will Hampton was at his
oiiice do usual Ooc ia.el IL 'ii0 Jay
he complained of feeling badly, and
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was sent u 'lie o'alll'oio 0aiii'"I,-
um' "here ah operation Oh 'ne Iol-
lowing Gay clearly ul'clo9eu me
awful ia'e' ell'oiii''o iau 0o'i''o,
Oh Tue system, anu ealslene lau
SET up VII Nlolludy iHo'l'iis a'
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oclloaoIe asollleo Vi pam Ieliel llo'H
lurIheF suffering was sent from 'Ile
great huier ol heaven anu Vi ea''"'
ana the Splrt Vi "liilaIn D. nam p
ton look us night 10 d nome ol rest
Inc Oouy was elIlOdi'iieu anu Seh'
PACK 10 ALSoh OH the carry ihorii-
ih9 tralh' Ill Charge Vi lhe MdSonlc
FraterlllIy' tHeilce 10 Ihe nome
: Fuheral services were conducted
at the ilrSt bapuSI O'lutcu Oh AIlSoII
MONDAY AFTERNOON aI QUO ciocA Dy
e KEYS j. H. Lui-l~-.~S ana >. Farh
S ana the remains transferred IliiIlle
n dlateIy 10 Mountain nope cemetery
IS ana Inferred DIT + Cloch' unue'
o directions OF a f & - NJ Louse
D. with appropriate ceremonies
/. Inc MASSIVE CROWD mat came L
A the funeral was evidence Oh III
is high esteem IN Whlch ne was heil
al "liiIdul Dusl lIaliip'oll was po'
P. near Monroe Clty' NO. oep'' zotI
in 1871. Moved 10 texas ABOUT l
H. years ago. loca'lng at !ru 10y, Jon5
county ana on NOV D. l9Ol' Wa
united IN marriage 10 MISS LII
or CTanStOn, from when union lOl
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-02-23

W. B. Arnold, Node Green, A. E
Meyers, Joe Lyell and C, L. iced
departed Tuesday for Kissimee
Florida, on a prospecting trip.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-02-23

The William Gupton farm near
Warren was sold at partition sale
at Palmyra, last Thursday, and
brought $10,480 or Sal per acre.
Pike Gupton bought the property.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-02-23

The Democrat is pleased to an
nounce that Eugene Brown is great
ly improved and is now on the
road to full recovery.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-02-23

T. B. DamTeI (Dode), the Shelby
vile stockman, attended the Bell
sale Tuesday and bought one stallion
four Jacks and nine mules. Dode
knows good stock when he sees it
and is not afraid to buy when the
stuff suits him.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-02-23

Fire destroyed the plant of the
Lawrence Journal at Lawrence, Kas.,
Sunday. The Journal was the old
est newspaper in Kansas, having
been established in 1858.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-02-23

Mrs. j. S. Starrett, is visiting rela-
tiVes and friends in Shelbina.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-02-23

Mrs. j. D. Hart and daughter,
Miss Gussie of Ashland. have been
visiting Rev. w. P. Wynn and wife.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-02-23

The gold medal to be given Fri
day evening is now ON display in
the window Of r NJ Walkers Jew.
=lry Store.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-02-23

A 80 acre farm one half mile
from Palmyra, sold at public auc-
ton recently, for 5000 per acre.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-02-23
King.

Henry A. King was born on the
Atlantic Ocean Sept. 25. 1853. Was
born and reared in the Lutheran
church. He was married to Miss
Mary f. Curry, Feb. 8, 1888. To
this union were born ten children.
Died of pneumonia, Feb. 10. 1911.
being 81 years, 3 months and "a
days of age. He is survived by his
wife and nine children. Funeral
services conducted by Rev. W. P
Wynn at the Methodist church in
this city, Feb 21St at 1 p. m. In.
terment in St. Jude'S cemetery.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-02-23
Beenan.

Mrs. Hiram Underhlll mas recelV-
ed the sad news that her brother,
Richard Owen Beeman died sudden
Iv at his home III Boone Co. KY,
last Friday. Deceased was about
70 years of age. He married Miss
Mallie Vowel. a daughter OF the
late Gilmore Vowel, of Santa Fe.
He was a brother of'Ben Beeman
of Florida and John Beenan OF
Santa Fe. He made several visits
to this vicinity the last time in
1904. He was a most excellent
gentleman. A devoted wife, daugh-
ter and many friends mourn his
death.
A bill appropriating $4,000 for a
Mark Twain Monument at Hanni-
bal, has been endorsed by a joint
session Of the Missouri Senate and
House.
Hannibal will possible have a
new afternoon newspaper. 1t is to
be Republican in politics.
The Fayette $4,000 public school
building was burned Monday.
The McAllister boom for attorney
general is growing. No man in the
state has more loyal friends than
the senator from Monroe. Hanni-
bal Journal.
Bert Bull and wife, returned
Tuesday morning. from their trip
to the South. They report very
pleasant time.
Mrs. Lunsford, of St. Louis, ar
rived here Tuesday to attend the
funeral of her brother. Henry King
Wanted-A good farm hand, lib,
eral WAGES to the right man.-E. W
Williams, Hunnewell, Mo. 2-23
Fire destroyed the plant of the
Lawrence Journal at Lawrence, Kas.
Sunday The Journal was the old
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-02-23

G. W. Newman, of Hamilton, Ill ,
attended the Bell sale and bought
the highest priced jack sold at the
sale, paying $685. for same.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-02-23

Wanted-A good farm hand, lib
eral wages to the right man.-E. W
Williams, Hunnewell, Mo. 2-23
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-02-23

There is to he dance at the
opera house next Tuesday evening.
Those who attend will spend a
pleasant evening.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-02-23

Hannibal will possible have a
new afternoon newspaper. 1t is to
be Republican in politics.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-02-23

The Fayette $4,000 public school
building was burned Monday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-02-23

Bert Bull and wife, returned
Tuesday morning, from their trip
to the South. They report a very
pleasant time.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-02-23

Mrs. Lunsford, of St. Louis, ar
rived here Tuesday to attend the
funeral of her brother. Henry King.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-02-23

DR.. C A. holland writes that Mrs.
holland, who is in the Mayo Bros
Hospital at Rochester, Mimi, is in
a very serious condition. She is
suffering with d complication Of
diseases Her friends hope for her
recovery.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-02-23

Mrs W. E. Leake AMI daughter
Miss Virginia, Of Hannibal visited
the family o;C = Orsborne, near
this city several days las. week.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-02-23

Miss Laura Bell, left Friday for
St. Louis, to spend a week with her
sister, Lucille. She will also visit
relations at Vandalia and Mexico.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-02-23

Miss Olivia Gray, returned to her
home in Farber, last Friday, after
spending several days in Monroe.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-02-23

Remember the contest next Fri
lay night at the Christian church.
No admission will be charged but a
silver offering is asked at he door.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-02-23

Mrs. F. Fielder, was with Quincy
friends and relatives, part of last
week.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-02-23

For Sale spans coming 4-year-
old mare mules, broke. R. E. Jack
son. If
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-02-23

Mrs. George BedwelI, of Shelbina.
was the guest of Frank Murphy and
family, latter part of the past week.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1911-09-12
NORTHERN PACIFIC
SHOPMEN FORM
FEDERATION
QUIETLY MEET IN LIVINGSTON
TO FORM ASSOCIATION OF
ALL EMPLOYEES.

Livingston, Sept. 1i.-(Speclal.) For
the purpose of forming a federated
trades union similar to the Hartman
lines federation. to be composed Of all
shopmen on the Northern Pacific sys-
TEN, delegates from Tacoma. Seattle.
Spokane. Ellensburg. Helena. Living
ston. Billings. St. Faui, Brainerd,
Staples and Duluth gathered here to-
day. Thomas Van Lear. the promi-
nent Minneapolis socialist leader, is at
tending the meeting and will no doubt
be elected president OF the federation.
At the meeting this afternoon the con-
ton were drawn up and other routine
business was transacted. Tomorrow,
officers will be elected. The sessions
will end Wednesday night or Thursday
morning.
In an interview here today. Mr. Van
Lear declared that the federated trades
had been contemplated for some time
and that he had only succeeded In get
ting n meeting here today after three
years labor The organization Is an
amalgamation of railroad employees, ac-
toIuIiS w van Aos
the purpose OF protecting It's members
In my opinion" said Mr.. Van Lear
"the federated trades will prevent
MANY strikes. FOR when the railroads
know that the various trades are ANAL
gamated they will concede to their de-
mands. II they are reasonable, and thus
prevent strikes"
When asked why the meeting had
been kept secret until today, Mr.
Van Lear declared that II was neces-
sary to do this In order to "forestall'
any objections to a successful meeting
which might arise. BY this It is evi-
dent that Mr.. Van Lear believes the
railroad officials would have attempted
to prevent the various delegates from
attending the convention.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1911-09-12
YOUNG GRANDMOTHER
HOLDS THE RECORDS

Atlanta. Ga. Sept. 11.-A grand
mother of two children at the age q
20 and three at 30 years, Is the rec
crd OF Mrs. e.. w. Bender OF this
city. II Is claimed that Mrs. Bender
is the youngest grandmother on rec
ord Mrs. Bender. who Is 81 years
old. was married to T.. w. Moore at
Columbia. s. C.. In 1892. She was
only II years and 3 months old when
her first child was born, This chil1,
q daughter. was married In 1909 to Ed
ward Sinclair and In January, 1910,
gave birth to twins. the mother being
barely l6, and the grandmother not
yet 30 In January Of this year. Mrs.
Bender's daughter gave birth to an
other child.
Mr.. Moore died when Mrs. Sinclair
was an infant. Later his widow mar
ried T.. w. Bender
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1911-09-12
NORTHERN PACIFIC
GRANTS LOWER
RATES

Bozeman, Sept. 11.-Thomas 3
Quaw. the Gallatin county grain
dealer. who spent months In an en-
deavor to get cheaper freight rates
on hay and grain from Montana to
eastern points, was elated today on
receiving letter from high North
crn Pacific officials saying the re-
quest had been granted and that a
81 rate per ton would prevail on
hay from points as far west as
Townsend and Alder. and that 1t
would be 50 per ton from Red
Lodge and intermediate points.
This opens the markets of st.
Paul. Minneapolis, Duluth and West
Superior to Montana shippers. the
old freight rates OF SO to st. Paul
being prohibitive.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1911-09-12
POPULAR RULE IS THE ISSUE
OVERSHADOWING THE TARIFF
is SENATOR DIXON'S OPINION

aration OF the resolution and the way
1t was railroaded through the Mon
tana Legislature. without single
meinber having read the text of the
reciprocity treaty or knowing It's real
provisions. / have too much conf
dence In the judgment of the indi-
vidual members of a Montana legisla-
ture to believe that they would have
knowingly passed the resolution to de-
crease the cost of living In farm prod
ucts alone for the sole benefit of east
ern manufacturing cities at the sole
expense of the farmers here at home.
Our people In Montana are pretty lib
eral. but don't believe we are ready
to go that length for the benefit of
the east No. the resolution didn't
embarrass me In the least"
The reporter asked Mr.. Dixon
whether or not. in his opinion, tariff
would be the issue In the next cam
paign.
He replied: 1T will. of course. be an
issue. II always has been and prob
ably will always be. to greater or
less degree, an issue In politics. The
real live issue in politics in Montana
and the nation Is not tariff. Some
Of the politicians and some OF the
newspapers may try to overshadow
and becloud 1t in the minds of the peo-
pie. but 1t is here and will not be set
tied or set aside until 1t Is settled and
settled right.
Some of the politicians and news
papers and special interests''tried their
best so years ago to avoid the final and
Inevitable and burning issue OF slavery
and you know how miserably they
failed.
The Real Issue.
1.-THE real issue in Montana politics
as well as in national politics. Is
whether or not we are going to restore
real representative government to the
people OF this country, or whether the
government In Montana and In the ma
tion will continue to be largely domi-
mated by special interests as against
the common welfare. That is the
great, overwhelming issue and we have
got to meet 1t and settle 1t.
"Old- time partisan political allegiance
Is resting lightly on the shoulders o
the average citizen in Montana as else.
where In this country. Old, time worr
political platitudes and party conven,
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1911-09-12
COMMANDANT DIES
AT SOLDIERS
HOME

Helena. Sept. 1l.--(Special,)-
News was received In Helena to-
day of the death early this morn.
ing at the Montana Soldiers home
at Columbia Falls Of Captain H. s.
Howell, commandant. Death was
due to gallstones and an attack OF
appendicitis. Captain Howell was
born In New Jersey in 1914 and
after serving in the Union army un-
til the close OF the civil war. came
to Montana in 1855. He located in
Helena number OF years ago and
was active in democratic politics,
being at one time secretary to Gov
ernor Toole. and also connected
With the internal revenue service.
He was appointed commandant of
the soldiers home In 1901. He
leaves, besides his wife, son and
a daughter.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1911-09-12

To Missouiian reporter last even
ing, Senator Dixon talked Interestingly
regarding the work of the recent ses-
sion of congress and various matters
of public interest. both at home and
in Washington.
Il returned home by way of the new
Milwaukee road" he said. "This was
the first time | have had an opportu-
nifty of seeing the new railroad line
through Montana, and was especially
that section OF the state along the
Musselshell valley from Forsyth to
Harlowton.
1.-The new development In that Sec
tion of the state is most interesting.
The former country postoffice sites in
what was the old range country along
the Musselshell are now thriving towns,
LAvina. Musselshell. Roundup. Mel
stone and other places are rapidly de-
veloping into centers of distribution
and business activity. The upper val
ley from Harlowton down to Lombard
where the Milwaukee road has rebuilt
viz ciu Suchhaii ipdb III aiso Aupuiy
developing. They tell me the Judith
Basin country will this year produce
100000 bushels Of grain. That Is
what I call really producing new
wealth.
Farm Wealth.
1--WE talk about prosperity" he said,
but the foundation of all real pros
perity Is agriculture. Montana Is GER
tainly destined to become a great farm
ing state. Tho man on the 160-acre
grain and alfalfa farm In eastern Nom
tana, together with the mar m the 40
acre fruit farm In western Montana Is
the real factor In making our state.
More and more viii the farming ele-
ment determine the future of Mon
tana and on the prosperity and de-
velopment of the agricultural interests
will depend our future growth and in
crease OF wealth and population. The
'320-acre dry farm homestead Is
fast converting the old sheep and cat
tic ranges OF eastern Montana into
waving fields OF wheat and oats and
barley. They tell me that Dawson
county alone will this year produce a
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1911-09-12
STRIKE ON ILLINOIS CENTRAL
AVERTED BY THE MACHINISTS

Chicago, Sept 1.-THE strike threat
ened for several days by the shopmen
Of the Illinois Central railroad because
of refusal of the railroad to recognize
the Federation of Mechanical En-
ployes. was finally averted today and
the federation will reorganize. The
executive board of the International
Association of Machinists met at DAY.
export. Iowa, and refused to authorize
a strike. ON the ground that the sys-
TEN federation had no, conducted its
negotiations properly and this left the
federation without the necessary sup
port for strike.
When J. r. McCreery. president OF
the system federation, and his COM
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1911-09-12

the contracts between the interna-
tionul unions ard the railroad and q
strike for recognition on that basls
could not be enforced.
1t was concluded. therefore. to reor-
ganize the shopmen's federation along
new lines and to proceed in conforms
ity with agreements so that the sup
port OF the international unions might
be procured without jeopardizing ex-
listing agreements.
Tomorrow the COMMITTEES of interna-
tional officers and the system fedora
ton leaders will meet again to formu-
late an announcement to the Illinois
Central shopmen setting forth the ctr~
cumstanees and suggesting lines fox
future action, 49,,
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1911-09-12

Portland. Me-. Sept. ff.-UnoffIcial
returns late tonight indicated that pro-
hibition was voted out OF the constitu-
tion OF Maine today by a majority OF
about 1.400 votes. About 20 small
towns had not been reported and tho
vote OF these. together with errors In
cident TO the collection OF returns by
telephone. still left the exact result In
some doubt. z
One hundred and twenty thousand
voters cast ballots on the question: 1
With the 25 towns missing. the vote
was 60.96s for repeal and 59.563 against
change I'm the constitution.
As had been predicted, the cities
were the chief strongholds OF the re-
peal faction, but the majority Of 1900
In the total city vote was barely suf-
ficient. according to the latest avail
able returns. to offset the vote Of tho
rural regions.
Although today's vote did not equal
that OF year ago. when the demo-
Gratis swept the state which for years
had been republican stronghold. tho
election was an interesting contest.
There was not home in any part OF
the state which was not flooded with
literature by both sides. while tho
voters were waited on by personal
workers and harangued at public gath
erings to cast their ballot for or against
repeal. The result was that hundreds
Of voters who had not visited the polls
for years with the possible exception
OF last year. were recorded today.
Little excitement marked the voting.
Although the polls in some OF tho
cities were crowded most OF tho time.
1t was an orderly crowd and gave the
officials little or no trouble.
Since 1857 Maine has had a statute
prohibiting the sale Of intoxicating
liquors. and since 1884 prohibition has
1884 the question OF placing prohibits
tion In the constitutio nwa swon by
a majority Of 45.9SS.
The democratic party last year
made the question of resubmisslon OF
the constitutional amendment a plank
In its platform. The democrats swept
the state and the legislature voted to
put the question before the people.
The apparent decision OF the voters
on the face Of the returns to take pro-
hibitlon OFT Of the constitution does
not mean that liquor can lawfully be
sold, The Legislature must act before
the present statutory law adopted In
1857 can be repealed and the question
must again go before the people.
| Whether Governor Plaisted will call
a special session of the legislature for
the purpose is not known, but among
prominent democrats 1t Ii reported
that he will take such step.
Mrs. Lillian Stevens. national presi-
dent of the w. c. II. H., issued tho
! following statement tonight:
There Is no defeat No call for re-
| treat can be blown from the bugs of
right. The result of the great battle
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1911-09-12

mittee met with w. +, Kramer and
the committee of international officers
today they received word from DAY.
export that the machinists executive
board had voted positively against a
strike. A strike without the financial
assistance of the machinists' interna-
tional union was regarded as at least
hazardous.
Irregular.
The federation officials were in
formed by the machinists' board that
the method of procedure In demanding
recognition from the Illinois Central
was irregular. They We're told that
the action they had taken was in vio-
latlon OF the 3Q-day notice clauses in
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1911-09-12
RsvoIutionists Taking Part.

st. Petersburg, Sept, ia dispatch
from Peking says that 40 men were
killed and wounded In defense Of the
viceroy's yamen at cheng Tu. which was
attacked today by mob. Revolu-
tionists are said to be taking a proml-
.nent part In the disorders.
The same dispatch says prelimi-
nary agreement between the govern
ment of Chinese Turkestan and an
American bank il published regarding
a loan for colonization and mining pur-
poses under the guarantee of the pro-
vincial resenues.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1911-09-12
CLOSE.

Portland. Me-. Sept. 1f.-unoffl-
cial and only partly revised re-
turns from 499 out OF SCI cities.
towns and plantations In Maine to-
day gave a majority OF 904 for re-
peal of the prohibition constitu-
tional amendment. The missing
22 towns cast less than ass votes
at the state election three years
ago. The vote by congressional
districts follows: