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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-03-23
Lost =One Life-Sized Railr ad En-
CINE.

Lost =One Life-Sized Railr lad En-
CINE.
Hidden away somewhere in some
out-of-the-way spot in St. Louis is a
big railroad locomotive that has
been lost or misplaced ever since
the Worlds Fair. The engine is the
property of the Chicago & North
western Railroad Company. and
efforts are now being made to find
trace of it.
The locomotive is named the
Pioneer, and that it is not misnamed
is evidenced by the fact that it was
the first steam engine to run out of
Chicago, at the beginning of the.
railway era.
The Pioneer was retired from
active service many years ago. 1t
was kept as mementO of the early
days in railroading, and occupied
prominent position in the TranspOr-
tation Building at the Columbian
Exposition in Chicago. 1t was
then turned over to the Field
Museum, and was kept there until
the Louisiana Purchase Exposition
in St. Louis in 1904, where it once
more took a place among the RAIL
road relics.
1t was not removed promptly at
the close of the exposition, and re-
Gently W. A. Gardner president of
the C. & N. W.. thought of the
Pioneer, and he directed the general
agent of the road in St. Louis to
find the lost locomotive.
President David R. Francis search
ed himself and found he did not
have it. He referred Gardner to
J.F. V. Skiff, who was the director
of exhibits,
Skiff referred him to the Chicago
Wrecking Company, but W. G. Ben
nett, who5had charge of the wreck
ing of the exposition, did not re-
member the engine, and now a
systematic search for the Pioneer is.
On.-Times.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-03-23
The White Way.

Two sample posts for the White
Way have arrived and are to be put
in at the First Baptist church in
order that the people may see how
they look. When these are up it is
almost sure that the business dis
trict will all be lighted in that way
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-03-23
Demonstration.

Mr.. Walker, of the Heinz 81 vari-
ties will be here at my store Friday,
March "a. | want every body to
come and sample these good things
Mark Hawkins.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-03-23

The Gem Theatre gave an eX-
ceptionally fine number Monday
night. Owing to the short time to
advertise the crowd was not so
large as it should have been. How
ever it was very well patronized The
story was a late Vitagraph from
Dickens, "A Tale of Two Cities" in
three parts. The play is well stag
ed and is a vivid portrayal of the
string events in France in r1757
between wealth and poverty, which
finally resulted in the fall of the
Bastelle. The story and pictures
were intensely interesting from
start to finish and held the audi
ience in deathly silence throughout
the entire exhibition. Such a
feature as. "A Tale of Two Cities"
is not often put on in a town the
size of Monroe, but the Gem people
consider that there is nothing too
good for their patrons. We under
stand the idea now is to fill their
house with pictures and nothing
else, as it seems that good pictures
are what the people want, so here.
after they intend to use nothing but
first class pictures mostly features
by the best companies. So you
will see a program worth your
money any night you attend.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-03-23

Our soldier boys down on the
border are probably not doing much
fighting but they are experiencing
some.of the hardships incident to
warfare. Measles, humps and 9th
er diseases have broken out in the
camp and the field hospitals are
getting busy.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-03-23
There's some one

who would rather have a good
picture of you than a portrait
of the most beautiful women
in the world.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-03-23

Ray Jett, who has been attending
William Jewell College at Liberty
came in Saturday and is now hold
ing a position in the Carpenter
restaurant.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-03-23

c. L. Carpenter has bought a new
soda fountain to be installed about
April /. 1t is of the iceless variety
but he guarantees to serve the best
of ice cold drinks however.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-03-23
Lowest prices and best lettering
n the state on Monuments at ReiGs.
Lid Put On at Hot SPRINGS.

Hot Springs, Ark, March 20
The gambling lid was clamped here
tonight, all clubroomS being dark.
The action is in view of the Grand
Jury sitting next week. Sensation
al disclosures are expected then
1t has been predicted that the
wide scope given the clubs recently
was merely for accunuIative evil
dence, which detectives from the
Prosecuting Attorneys office have
collected. If this proves to be the
case hundreds of indictments will
result.
So open has gambling been re-
Gently that the clubs have been
frequented by hundreds of women
from the hotels on sight seeing
trips, many of whom took a chance
at the games.
R. H. Starrett, after several days
visit with his parents in this city,
left Tuesday for Kearney, where he
operator for the Burlington. Mrs.
Starrett and babe will remain in
Monroe for some time before re-
turning to their home
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-12-15
S277,5S2.O3
LIABILITIES
Cash PRIZES FOR COTTON

We are offering the following cash
prizes for cotton:
For the nrsr pale or cotton brought
to our gin in Ocala we will give Sis
in cash.
To the person bringing the most
cotton to us through the season we
viii give SIS in cash.
We want all of the cotton that IS
grown in Marion county and as much
of that grown in adjoining counties
as we can possibly get brought to ouI
gin. No better facilities for handling
cotton in the state than we possess
We pay the highest market price in
cash for cotton at all times.
Remember the prizes. Haul the
cotton to our gin or ship it to us by
rail, it does not matter which.
Respectfully, George Giles & Co
Local and long distance prone ITO
Ocala, Florida. S-13-18t
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-12-15
Her FRIENDS
GOOD ADVICE
The Results Made This newburf
Lady Glad She Followed
SUGGESTION.

Newburg. Aia.-"For more than .
year." writes Myrtle Cothrum. Of this
place, II suffered with terrible pains IN
my back and head. I had . sallow
complexion. and my face was covered
with pimples. Our family doctor only
gave me temporary relief.
A friend Of mine advised me 70 try
Cardui. so ! began taking Il. at once.
and with the best results. for I was
cured after taking two bottles. Ny
mother and my aunt have also used
Cardui and were greatly benefited.
shall always praise Cardui 70 sick
and suffering women"
Cardui is a purely vegetable, per.
fectly harmless, tonic remedy for wo-
men, and will benefit young and old.
Its ingredients are mild herbs. hav.
ing gentle. tonic effect on the wo-
manly constitution.
Cardui has helped a million women
back to health and strength.
Have you tried IL? II not, please
do. It may be Just what you need.
y. B.-Write 20: LADIES' Advisory Dept. Chafta-
npoga Medicine Co.. Chattanooga. Tenn. for Special
Instructions. and 64-page book. Home Treatmsns
sof Women. sent In plain wrappm. q reauest
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-12-15

/ the same time we regard his decision
to keep out of the contest at this
time as eminently sound, and charac-
teristic of the wisdom that has al
ways marked the course of the Nestor
of the Florida press.-Bartow Cour-
|ier-Informant.
We are just in receipt of an article
by Hon. Frank Harris in which he
tells why he cannot make the race
for governor. 1t is not surprising
that the paper is masterpiece. COM
ing as it does from that gifted man.
In it he reflects the highest principles
and holds true to those high ideals
which belong alone to the great. And
when we ponder on the man, and
think of his ability, we cannot help
but wonder why men like him should
have been neglected while pigmies
have been advanced to positions they
could not fill. The better one knows
Frank Harris the better they like
him. Such men need no public po-
sition to endear them to the people.
No history of Florida could be truly
written with his name left out. 1t is
a pleasure to us to remember him
among our friends.-Fort Lauderdale
Sentinel.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-12-15

We wisht call your attention TO
the fact that most infectious diseases
such as whooping cough, diphtheria
and scarlet fever are contracted when
the child has cold. Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy will quickly cure a
colda nd greatly lessen the danger of
contracting these diseases. This rem
edy is famous for its cures of colds.
1t contains no opium or other narcot-
ic and may be given to a child with
implicit confidence. Sold bya II deal
ers. m
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-12-15
Letter from Governor GiIchrist

Tallahassee, Fla, Dec. 6, 1911.
Hon. Frank Harris, Ocala, Fla:
My Good Friend have just re
ceived your circular announcing that
it is not your intention to be a candi-
date for governor. / know of no one
who would make a better governor,
or who would more conscientiously
perform his duties, than yourself.
You knew me when l was a little
child in Quincy. l have often heard
my mother speak of you. 1t is a
source of much satisfaction to me to
know that our relations have always
been friendly.
The office of governor is far from
being sinecure. It represents much
hard work. 1t is not all sunshine and
roses. 1t is almost impossible to con
duct yourself but that someone will
rattle his rattles at you. However,
the people and the press of the state
have been mighty good to me.
With best wishes.
Very sincerely your friend
ALBERT w. GILCHRIST,
Governor.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-12-15

WANTED-Young men and young
ladies to prepare themselves for posi-
tons paying from $50 to 800 per
month. Graduates in bookkeeping
and shorthand Combination course),
and graduates in bookkeeping and
telegraphy combination course)
guaranteed positions. Old establish
ed college. Been placing graduates
since 1905. Board in private families
and in hotel. Special rate for stu
dents at $3.50 to SIS per month. For
particulars write Southern Business
College. Live Oak, Fla. 1861.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-12-15
Letter From w. Hunt Harris

Key West, Fla, Dec. 6, 1911.
Hon. Frank Harris, Ocala, Fla:
My Dear Mr.. Harris-Your circular
letter is just at hand, and has been
read by me with great deal of in
terest.
was particularly impressed with
two things that you say:
Il am reminded that the way to
the gubernatorial Office by the pri-
mary route is an expensive luxury-so
costly, indeed, that the poor man is
almost entirely eliminated from the
race"
That the foregoing statement is
true cannot be denied. To run in 4
state primary a man must spend 1T
least $4,000 or $4,000, or be already
a state official, with lots of time and
Ia few stenographers at his disposal.
We speak of the Standard Oil,
Meat, Tobacco, and other trusts, but
most of us lose sight of the fact that
CACA ID OllSA q tAAA1S do dI4 OAACC u uSL
in this state, and it has been in exist
ence for some time.
Speaking of primary expenses, 1
have heard of one for governor that
has been said to cost nearly $4,000
There are many of us that would
like to round out our career with a
seat in the governors chair, yet we
might not care to buy the chair and
the state house in order to do it.
The other statement is the one rel
ative to tearing a shirt or two for
the other fellow and subsequent ST
lence where your interest was con-
cerned.
1t is too true to need comment If
one-half of the energy had been dis
played by me in my own behalf that
l have put forth for others, possibly
would have had one of the state hon
ors.
When Archer Harmon is president
of the United States you must not lie
too modest in making your claims.
incidentally, will be a candidate
for member Of the next democratic
national convention, and propose to
vote for Harmon in case | am elected
Either Harmon or Wilson would make
an ideal president, bur my first choice
is Harmon.
Sincerely your friend,
W. HUNT HARRIS.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-12-15

and although wealthy friends have
offered to advance funds to defray his
campaign expenses, he is too con-
scientious to accept such assistance.
Mr.. Harris has done much for The
state-we doubt If Florida has ever
had a governor who has rendered her
greater service. He admits that to
become governor of the state would
crown his life's ambition, and it is,
indeed, to be regretted that this
worthy and honorable ambition may
not be gratified. Whether he may
yet enter the political arena or re-
main in his present sphere of great
usefulness, he will continue to be re-
garded as one of the states first citi-
zens-one of Florida's grand old men.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-12-15
Letter from Robert McNamee

Jacksonville, Fla, Dec. z, 1911.
Frank Harris, Esq, Ocala, Fla:
Dear Colonel read with much
meditation your public letter of with
drawal from the race for governor,
and l never found myself out of har-
mony with your manly sentiments. I
agree with your philosophy from the
beginning to the end. would wish
to see you clothed with public honor,
but is the fame worth the outlay of
mental, physical and financial dis
turbance? The path you choose is
the one that will have the happiest
environment.
Your friend,
ROBT. McNAMEE.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-12-15
A Fault of the Primary

Hon. Frank Harris, editor Of the
Ocala Banner, will not be a candidate
for governor. He has not the money
necessary to make the race in a pri-
mary, and he cannot conscientiously
accept the several offers of wealthy
friends to finance his campaign. What
pity that such honest, capable, 1e-
serving men as Frank Harris are de-
prived of trying to crafty a laudable
ambition on account of the expense
entailed in going before the people
in a primary. But state offices seem
to be for the wealthy only under the
primary system, for if poor man ac-
cused of having bartered his soul 10
the interests" and this would have
been the case had Mr. Harris entered
the contest. 1t would have been al
outrageous lie, but that would not
have kept certain scoundrels from
making the charge Gainesville Sun.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-12-15

FOR SALE-we have several thous-
and secondhand sacks for sale cheap.
They are splendid for velvet beans,
cotton, potatoes, peanuts or anything
coarse. We will nearly give them
away. They are good sacks. but can
not be used for fertilizer. Ocala Fer.
tilizer Co. 1O-2s-tf.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-12-15

You will find that druggists every
where speak well of Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy. They know from
long experience in the sale of it that
in cases of coughs and colds it can al
ways be depended upon, and that it
is pleasant and safe to take. Sold by
all dealers. m
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-12-15

Rev. Charles H. Sturgeon one day
remarked to one of his sons: "Can
you tell me why the lions did not eat
Daniel?" no, sir, why was it," BE
cause the most of him was backbone
and the rest was grit youths Com
panion.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-12-15

The Mallory Line is going to put on
q new boat to run to Tampa. That is
right. The steamships are taking
care of their own. They set pointer
for our railroads.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-12-15
Sincerely your friend,
W. HUNT HARRIS.

Editor Frank Harris of the OcaIa
Banner, in an open letter to the
friends who have for a long time per-
sistently urged him to become a can
didate for the governorship, thanks
them for their good will and offers
of support, and gives his reasons for
declining to enter the race. There is
no man in Florida who would serve
the state more faithfully and eff
ciently as its chief magistrate than
Mr.. Harris, or whom we would prefer
to see in that responsible position; at
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-12-15

Thomas Edison will decline the No
bel prize of $4,000. If offered to him,
on the ground that Nobel's idea was
the prize should be given to an IN
ventor who did not have financial re-
sources to carry on his work.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-12-15
THE STATE PRESS ON MIR. HARRIS AND THE
GUBERNATORIAL OFFICE

For many months the newspaper
fraternity of Florida have been urp.
Ing Hon. Frank Harris. the editor OF
|, the ocala Banner. to announce his
candidacy for the governorship O,
Florida, at the coming primaries
: They have said some very pleasant
things about the Nestor of the press
= OF the state, and much of what has
been said was the genuine expression
OF the writer's of their esteem and
confidence in him.
These sayings of the newspaner
boys have been treasured by Mr.. Har.
ris, and he has given them added pub
hcity in the columns of his paper.
heretofore without comment.
But in the last issue of the Banner
its gifted editor states that he will
not be candidate for the high office,
and gives his reasons why.
The two principal reasons assigned
are the cost of campaign, and the
iact that the politicians of the state.
the ones who are indebted to Mr.. Har-
ris for many past political favors,
have not responded to the demand Of
the press, and have uttered no word
OF encouragement, nor have they ex-
pressed their desire that he become a
candidate.
In treating of the latter reason, Mr..
Harris reads the ungrateful politi-
clans, who have been the constant re-
cipients of his favors political, Sc
we're lesson, one that seems to be
we'll merited. on the question of in
gratitude.
1t is unfortunate that the times are
not propitious for the election of Mr..
Harris. In the event that he could
become the governor of the state,
4 Florida would be assured of having
in the executive chair a man of IN
doubted probity and of high honor.
Not only that, but it would have for
governor one who has shown great
fitness for the high Office.
The office would, however, shed no
additional honor on the man who has
won a unique place in the hearts Of
his elbow citizens, and whose worth
+ and character are universally recog-
nized. Such man as Mr.. Harris
would adorn the office, but the office
could add nothing to the esteem in
(which he is now held by his state
Miami Herald.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-12-15

FOR SALE OR Magnolia
Stock and Truck Farm. Four miles
southwest of Ocala, 1900 acres all
under fence, good dwelling, good
water, good oak, hickory and pine
land. On hard road near railroad.
One third cash balance easy terms.
Address F. B. Turner, Ocala Flor
ida. 1O-13-3ms
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-12-15

If you are troubled with chronic
constipation, the mild and gentle eff
feet of Chamberlain's Tablets makes
them especially suited to your case.
For sale by all dealers. m
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-12-15
Has Chosen Wisely


the first page of today's paper, Mr..
Frank Harris declines the pressing
invitation of his friends to run FOR
governor. The reasons he gives are
not only good in his case, but afford
food for fought for public men gen
orally. Mr.. Harris has doubtless chos-
en- wisely. The Star would have TAX
en- great pleasure in supporting him,
knows he would have made a good
race and an excellent governor if
elected. His election would have
been more of an honor to his home
town and county than to him, but so
far as he is personally concerned, the
game would not be worth the candle.
His declination leaves Marion county
open for other candidates to figure
on. Judging from the expressions
the Star has heard, Park Trammell Is
at present the favorite. Mr.. w. Fl.
Milton, on his recent visit here, made
a great many friends. Colonel Crom-
well Gibbons is almost unknown in
the county, and Mr.. Watson, the east
coast man, is an utter stranger. They
will be better known before the cam
paign is over-Ocala Star.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-12-15

When you have a bilious attack
give Chamberlain's Tablets a trial.
They are excellent For sale by all
dealers.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-12-15

1t was mean in the Courier-JournaI
to have said that the cold President
Taft had, and which caused him to
cancel his engagements on his recent
tour, was "cold feet"
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-12-15

1t is now the time to SOW many
varieties of flower seeds, and full
line may be had at the Ocala Seed
Store. 11-Stf
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-12-15

This paper expects to print toomor-
row the full text of President Taft's
message to congress.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-12-15
FOR SALE

1900 bushels of 9O-day oats at $1.1O
per bushel.
rs tons crabgrass and peavine hay.
ANTHONY FARM CO., Anthony,
Florida 1I-I7-tf
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-12-15

/ fully lacking in the makeup of the
average person. and that big services
poured out by the hand and brain Of
the newspaper man are almost totally
unrealized and unappreciated by the
people.
Make a fight and win the day and
during the excitement of the proceed
ings Bill and John and Dick and Tom
will crowd about you with hearty
claps upon your back and words of
praise that make your heart swell
with determination to do even more
eff it makes you lifelong enemies"
and then when the count is made and
the victory is declared Bill and John
and Dick and Tom caper out into the
limelight and accept-nay insist upon
the plaudits of the audience, while
the newspaper man, left with the bag
to hold-there is always a bag to
holds left to wonder whats the
use"
And yet, the up-the-sleeve smile
is worth the price of it all. Frank
Harris has by far the best of the DEAL
I The newspaper editor, working un-
thanked and unappreciated for the
betterment of the worlds conditions,
seeing day after day the good results
of his labor in countless ways has
by far the best of the deal and the
press of Florida should join in thank
ing Frank Harris for choosing the
humble niche Miami Metropolis.
Editor Frank Harris of the Ocala
Banner comes out in letter to the
people of Florida, in the Banner of a
few days ago, and announces that ae
will not be a candindate for govern Or
of this state 1t has been, unofficial
ly, known for some time that the
venerable journalist would decline TO
run for the governorship, but this is
the first statement, at length, made
by him in reference to the rumors and
comment made public some months
ago. Mr.. Harris clearly states that
he has an ambition to be the governor
of F'liroda, but he is certain that ne
cannot afford to become a candidate
for the office, under existing condi-
lions, on account of the expense in
! volved. His letter, as published in
the Banner, and also sent out in cir
cular form, Is very interesting
Times Union Short Talks.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-12-15

WANTED-Your kodak work.
Films developed at 10 cents a roll.
Prints, to cents each. ]. W. Syl-
vester, Ocala, Fla. 7-14tf.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-12-15

The ONE REASON why we can sell
cheaper than competitors is that we
buy and sell for CASH only. G. d.
Hogan, Ocala, Fla. Z
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-12-15

All kinds of flower seeds may now
be had at the Ocala Seed Store. 11-3tf