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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-04-25
SUFFRACISTS
WILL SHOW THEY
ARE GOOD COOKS
"WOman in the Home" Sale TO
be Feature of Celebration,
May 2
BIG MASS MEETING is
SCHEDULED FOR EVENING
Noted Speakers to Deliver Adj
dresses-PrOgram Also In
cludes Music and TableauX

For "the woman in the home sale
and afternoon tea which is TO De fea-
ture of the observance in Detroit or
Suffrage day" Saturday, May 2, the
vacant store at No 1876 Farmer-st.. OPP
posite the Womans exchange, has
been secured and will be transformed
into summer garden and porch by
means OF yine-clad trellises, flowers,
trees and wicker furniture. In tbs
pretty setting will be displayed for
sale home-baked cakes. bread, pre-
serves, jellies, relishes. candy. needle
work OF all kinds from the daintiest
OF infants clothes TO practical
kitchen apron, hand-woven rugs, pot
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-04-25
OAKMAN WOULD FORCE
ANNEXATION ISSUE

Mandamus proceedings have been
Instituted by Robert Oakman. real es-
tate dealer, TO compel the board OF
supervisors 10 submit the question Of
anaexing the territory between Ham
HI ton hifr blvd and fffweffth-st., north Of
the city limits. now part OF Greenfield
township.
The question came up Sept 10,
1913, when a petition asking annexa-
tion was presented to the board. IL
was put over and came up again April
Is this wear The supervisors were
informed by Corporation Counsel Law.
son and Prosecutor Shepherd that the
state act under which the petition was
filed was unconstitutional and they,
therefore. denied the petition.
The present proceedings are to
compel them to rescind their action
and 10 allow of hearing on the mer-
its OF the act. Judge Hosmer issued
show cause order, returnable May 2.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-04-25

terry, and, in fact, any article which
the deft fingers of women can fashion.
The suffragists OF the city are asked
by the committee in charge of the AFFAIR
TO send contributions OF materials for
the sale to suffrage headquarters, No
125 Farmer-st,, or 10 the store at No
1875 Farmer-st., on the day OF the sale
The proceeds from the sale will be de-
voted to suffrage educational work
and il is hoped that the shopping pub
H lie generally will take advantage OF
the opportunity 20 purchase delectable
dainties and pretty handicraft novel
ties at q moderate price. The com
mittee in charge of the sale includes
Miss Margaret Whittemore. Mrs. Fran
els Duffield, Mrs. w. NJ. Whittemore,
Mrs. William f. Reilly. and Mrs. Fred
erick Robinson
in the evening a free public meet
ing will be held in the auditorium OF
the Board of Commerce, which will be
beautifully decorated in the suffrage
colors OF yellow A program or
speeches. music and tableaux will be
participated in by Prof. Charles lube
lin, OF Boston. and Miss Harriet Wit
tum, of Chicago, noted suffrage speak.
ers: womans chorus and a wo-
mans orchestra and a representation
OF the 10 suffrage states by Mesdames
A. w Cushman. n. w. Whittemore,
Norton Brotherton, Ralph Ainsworth,
Susan Macklem Sellers. Guy Cady,
Morris White and Miss Eloise Backus.
Two women have still TO be chosen.
Young girl suffragists will act as ush-
ers. The mass meeting is under the
general craftsmanship of Mrs G. Ed
gar Allen, assisted by Mesdames Fred
erick X. Stearns, Augusta Schober,
Charles Hodges, James Whittemore,
John Trix, Max BALM, Albert Peppers.
II. c. Paterson, Eugene r. Shippen
and Ralph Dyar and the Misses Clara
+. Dyar and Mabel Cady, The follow
ing are members OF subcommittee:
Music. Miss Dyar and Mrs. Hodges;
states, Miss Dyar and Mrs. Schober;
ushers, Mrs. Paterson: decorations.
Mrs. Stearns. Mrs. Dyar and Miss
Cady banners and pennants, Mrs.
Whittemore: window decorations
Mrs BALM. Mrs. Hodges, Mrs. Ma
thauer, Mrs Stearns, Mrs. Trix, Mrs.
Bagley and Miss Whittemore.
There are plenty OF suffrage ban.
ners. flags and pennants for use on
Suffrage day for decorative purposes
on residences, business places, auto
mobiles and delivery wagons TO be
had from headquarters on application
by anyone interested.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-04-25
STEWART MAY ACT.
HIGH COURT RULES
Supreme Tribunal Denies Mo,
ton for Writ of Prohibition
In Kazoo Cases

LANSING, Mich, April 25.-(Spe
cial The supreme court last night
denied the motion for writ of pro
hibition to prevent Judge Stewart
from acting in the cases Of the Il
men indicted by the recent Kalama
zoo county grand jury.
Attorneys for the indicted men al
legged that Judge Stewart was dis
qualified because OF the fact that he
was attorney for some of the cred
itors OF the defunct Michigan Buggy
Co. and because of prejudice against
the indicted men.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-04-25
HOTEL KEEPERS ORGANIZE
ATKALAMA7on MEETING

KALAMAZOO, Mich. April 25.--
Especial Michigan hotelkeepers, In
session mere, Friday, organized the
Michigan Hotel Mems association with
the following officers: r. r. Green,
GreenYille, president; e b South
worth, Monroe, vice.president; l.. G..
Pearson. Albion, secretary, and
Charles Clements, Detroit. treasurer.
Executive and legislative commit.
tees were appointed.
IL became known that the hotel
keepers will fight the eight-hour law
Reno g. Hoag. Of Detroit. was the
chief speaker. outlining legislation
which would be OF benefit TO the hotel
men OF the state and making sugges
tons for the benefit Of the business.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-04-25
WAR INTERRUPTS
ANNUAL BANQUET
Secretary Daniels Informs Build
ers & Traders That He Will
BE Unable to Visit Detroit

The annual banquet OF the Builders
and Traders exchange has been call.
ed of owing TO the fact that Score,
tary OF the Navy Daniels will be un,
able 10 attend, and the time is toe
short TO arrange for another speaker
on account of the acuteness OF the
Mexican situation, Secretary Daniels
has informed the officers OF the ex
change that he could not give any as
surance that he would be in Detroit
on May Z, the date selected for the
banquet. and IL was decided 10 indef
initely postpone the affair.
Arrangements are now being made
for the annual outing. which will take
place some time in June. A number
OF weekend outings will be held dur
ing the spring and coming summer.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-04-25
ERUPTTONS ON
YOUR FACE OR BODY

Dry. moist. scaly letter. all forms
OF eczema or salt rheum, pimples
and other eruptions come from hu-
mors. which may be either Inherited
or acquired through defective diges-
ton and assimilation.
To treat these eruptions with dry
ing medicines is dangerous
ASK your druggist for Hoods Sar-
saparilla. II helps the system dis
charge the humors. and improves the
digestion and assimilation. II goes
to the roots OF diseases. Get IL today.
ADV.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-04-25
WEATHER GIVES
IMPETUS TO WORK
Hundreds of WOrkmen Will
Soon be Employed by De-
trOit Contractors

Awards stillscontinue TO lead in the
information coming from the Offices OF
the architects, according to the week.
ly report OF the Builders and Traders
exchange. bids asked being in much
smaller proportion
The contracts let cover wide
range OF structures. but none of them
unusually large. Residences, apart
ments, stores and fats occupy the
most important position I'M the list.
The figures being asked for are
largely on structures OF housing ma
ture
The more favorable weather has
given good impetus TO spring work.
and while the excayators are now
busy all over the city, as soon as they
have finished their work. the other
trades Will step in. This means that
scores OF workmen who are now idle
Will find work.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-04-25
YOUNG MAN MAY DIE FROM
USING DANDRUFF "6BRE"

HILLSDALE, Mich. April rs
Especial "A. ]. Gordon, 22 years old,
may die as a result OF using single
dose OF an alleged dandruff cure"
While at work at Pleasant Lake,
Ind. he bought a bottle OF patent
dandruff preparation, and, after using
one shampoo, became violently i'll.
He came home and summoned physi-
clans, who say he is suffering from
blood poisoning.
He has a high fever and Is not ex-
pected TO live
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-04-25
II AMENDMENTS
TO CHARTER GO
TO VOTE JUNE 26
Committee Plans For Submis-
sion Of Propositions in
Special Election
N0N-PARTISAN BALLOT
SCHEME is HELD UP
Lawson Says Supreme Court
Has Held Preferential VOt-
ing Feature Illegal

The following eleven amendments
to the city charter will be voted on By
the people OF Detroit in a special cleo
ton, June 20, II the report OF the
charter and city legislation commit
Zee, drawn up Friday afternoon, is
adopted by the common council, next
Tuesday evening:
1. Spring election for the city tick
ct, and four-year terms for city Off.
GERS.
2. Abolition OF the Board of Esti.
mates.
9. Creation OF three new wards,
dividing the Eighteenth in half and
the Seventeenth into three parts.
4, Establishing recreation com
mission of 10 members.
3. Raising the legal limit OF inter
est on city bonds TO five per cent.
8. Providing that all appointive
officers, except members OF the
civil commission, hold office at the
will OF the mayor.
grant no special privileges for street
distractions.
S. Establishing a department of
arts. TO be provided fot by an appro.
priation OF 100000 a year.
3. Providing certain LIMITS for the
salaries OF city officials, salaries TO be
fixed by the council within those fig,
=urrS;-=-=-
20 Ha5slnr tbe,Youed paving it1a'.
fr0te.- ry:.c.~,voV Nos poSv,Ooyv.
II. Providing for pensions for re-
tirel and disabled firemen.
Corporation Counsel lawson refus-
Ell to prepare an amendment provid-
Ing for the non-partisan preferential
ballot. on the ground that be believes
it TO be Illegal
The supreme court has twice held
that tie cumulative ballot is illegal,
he said. IL shall not prepare that
amendment. even II the council di.
reefs me to do So"
The committee decided TO hold up
the matter until ii hears from the
initiatory petition which is being cir.
culated, in favor OF the preferential
ballot, with May II as the time limit.
The question OF reducing the coun-
ell To one alderman from each ward
was held up. until the question OF the
proper representation on the board
OF supervisors is decided.
Aid. Rutter was the only member OF
the committee TO oppose submitting
the abolition OF the Board OF EST.
mates to the people.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-04-25
With the Politicians

Aid John G. Lodge is being men
toned as candidate for congress in
the First district His friends figure
that he would have a good chance 10
defeat Congressman Doremus, as the
east side, since the great growth oil
the Seventeenth ward, is Republican
territory and only needs a strong can
didate To hold the vote. Aid, Lodge
however is a lazy campaigner He
does not like to seek office. His pres
ent Office came to him without effort
ON his part ana he has repeatedly said
that he will not run for any job that
entails great deal OF disagreeable
vote-soliciting
The Seventeenth Ward Republican
club will hold a banquet, Saturday
evening, in Wurm's hall. Sheridan and
Gratiot-aves. The speakers will obe
Alex j Groesbeck and Frederick G.
Martindale, candidates for governor;
Senator f. j. Curtis, OF Flint, candi-
date for acknowledgements: Aid,
Dingeman and Schultz and Chief AS
sistant Prosecutor Charles Jasnowski.
Jack f. Cremer will be POSTMASTER.
The special committee, of which Al
ton T. Roberts, OF Marquette. is chair
man, appointed by Chairman Groes-
beck. or the Republican state central
committee, to secure, IL possible, Sen
ator Borah, of Idaho. as the principal
speaker at the harmony meeting OF
the Republicans. in Detroit. on or
about May 81, will leave for Washing
ton. Sunday. Senator William Alden
Smith has arranged for an interview
with Senator Borah. Monday. II ne
cannot consent to come, the commit.
tee will go to New York and try to
secure Comptroller Prendergast.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-04-25

matter what
ails your feet
or what under
the sun you've
tried without
getting relief,
lust use "TlI
tn draws
out all the poi
sonous eXuda
lions which
puff up the
feet: "TIZ" Is
magical; "TIZ"
is grand "TlZ"
will cure your
f,ot trn,hIac an
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-04-25
TWO TRIPS WEEKLY
NORTHBOUND.

via ID. & c. steamers to Mack
mac Island and way ports
every Monday, $3.50 p. m, and
Friday, $50 a. m, beginning
Monday, April 81. Freight re-
-reived for shipment, Second
street warehouse, Saturday,
April %, and every day there
after.-Adv.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-04-25

you'll never limp or draw up your face
in pain. Your shoes won't seem tight
and your feet will never, never hurt
or get sore, swollen or tired.
Get a 25-cent box at any drug or
department store, and get instant re-
lief.-Adv.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-04-25

-Hydrophobia has attack
ed pike IN Rhine tributary They
rise TO the surface and swim about
with their mouths high in the air until
they die, according TO the German
Fisheries association.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-04-25

NEW YORK-Raymond Hitchcock
was sued for s96.75 for food bill
IT'S all poppy cock" ragged the com.
edian, 81 never even saw that much
food. Besides. who'd ever trust me
for that much food?"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-04-25

The Rev. w. n. McGlaufin, super.
intendent OF the Universalist church,
arrived in this city Saturday TO finish
mis- canvass OF Mlchr-rTS- which he be-
gan some time ago. LIE Will be a guest
Of the ReF. W1II-,k--noore. pastor
OF Church Of Our fathe r.-SnRday aft.
ernook.--The Rev. Mr. McGlaufiin will
preach IN Farningtoh Sunday morning
and, IN the evening, will occupy the
pulpit Of the Plymouth church.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-04-25

BAYoNNE, n. J.-Bayonne has a
policewoman by accident Mayor Albert
DAILY decided 10 appoint K. Meade. a
policeman. The r. stands for Ruth
and Mayor DAILY says he'll stand for
the appointment.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-04-25

WASHiNGTON-Mfss Caroline Lee,
one of the prettiest society girls In
the capital. has made application to
be sent TO Mexico as a nurse.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-04-25
"TIZ" SOOTHES SORE,
TIRED, SWEATY FEET

All! what relief No more tired feet;
no more burning feet, swollen, bad.
smelling, sweaty feet No more pain
In corns callouses or bunions. No
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-04-25
The scores In the ladies' night game
Thursday evening

NORTH AND SOUTH.
Mr. and Mrs y, r.. Slick. plus g.
Mr. and Mrs. $. A. Commons. plus l
Mr.. and Mrs. A c. Stellwagon aver
age
Mrs H. NJ Towne and E A. Tread
way minus I.
Mrs. NJ. r. Bennett and w. l. Bloom
minus 2.
Mrs. c. F. Niles and r ]. Memo
minus 8
ers minus 4.
EAST AND WEST.
Mrs. A. r. Sage and c. F. Blelman
plus 8.
Mr.. and Mrs r. + w Bright. plus 8
~ Mrs r. j Memo and G. p. NilyS
plus 8.
Mr-and Mrs. r. O Bates minus I.
Mrs W. II Speaker and DR. T s
Pratt, minus
Mr. and Mrs - b simmons. minus &
Mrs W y. Ellsworth and Mrs Scott
minus 3.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-04-25

Job Printing Done Right. Times
Printing Co.. - John R.-sL
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-04-25
With the Minister'S

The following scores were made in
the regular handicap game Of the De-
troit Whist club. Monday. evening:
East and West-W. y Edison and
Harry Wyma. plus 5 w w Kurtz and
A. G. Stellwagen. plus 3; W. d. Ellis
worth and J T.. Koran, plus y: H. r.
simmons and j. w McCauscy, minus
y J, a. Burbank ana T.. A. Treadway,
minus g.
North and South--W h, Battelle and
f. O. Bates. plus y T. :. Pratt and
+. T. Slick plus I Clarence u. Clark
and 5. A. Commons, plus 3 r. u
Balkwill and Mr. Miller. minus 4 w. !.
Bloom and r f.. w Bright minus 7.
The April series was won by Walter
J. Bloom and r r.. w Bright.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-04-25
The scores IN The saturday game:

The scores i'm the saturday game:
North and South--Mrs. : A Com
mons and Clarence H. Clark, plus 16;
Mrs c. r. Bielman and w. y Edison
average. Mrs A. r. Sage and Mrs. l.. ].
Callahan. minus j. Mrs j. w. MCCaus-
ey and r. A. Treadway, minus l6
East and West-Mrs NJ II Bennett
and j w. McCausey. plus 4 II. Il. Sim
mons and f. T.. w Bright plus 4;
Mrs. J W Steiner and Thomas Watson.
plus Mrs y. r. Slick and S. A. Com
mons, minus 8.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-08-06
THE BIG MONROE CITY FAIR AUGUST IS, 19, 20; q
Two Brothers Found Dead.

Saturday, July rs, Thomas G.
Moutaw was found dead in his bed
at his home near Victor. When
found the body was badly deCom-
posed and he had evidently been
dead for several days. He was a
bachelor about so years of age, eccen-
trio and lived alone. The coroner
viewed the body and decided that
hi death was from natural causes.
Tuesday morning Of this week G.
B. Moutaw a brother of Thomas
G. Moutaw was found dead in his
bed at Stoutsvile. Mr. Moutaw
had been in poor health but was
not considered to be seriously ill.
He leaves a wife, two daughters, one
son and many friends to mourn his
departure.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-08-06
Nav Be No Strike.

Washington, D. c., August s.
Western railroad managers have
agreed to accept mediation propos-
al of Federal Board to avert strike
of employees. Board will arbitrate
solely on question ofmen's demand
for increase in wages.
Efforts to mediate had failed and
a strike had been ordered involving
seventy-eight western roads. Sat
urday President Wilson held con-
ference between representatives of
the railroads and the employees and
urged them on account of the war
which would impose extra condi-
tons on this country for both sides
to be patriotic and try to avert the
strike. The railroad managers had
refused to accept mediation, but
after talking with the President
agreed to confer with each other
and give an answer Monday. That
the answer was favorable is anoth.
er victory for the President.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-08-06
CHRISTIAN
Grady.

James Hamilton Grady was born
in Rails County a few miles south
east of this city, Nov. Is, 1S46; was
married to Miss Matte H. Shear
man, Oct. 80, 1873.
For some time he has been in de-
clining health and went to Quincy
about three weeks ago expecting to
undergo an operation, but on arriv-
ing there it was thought that he
could not recover and the operation
was never made. He grew much
worse and for days it was; not
thought he could live. He. died
Tuesday 2:10 p. m, was fully pre-
pared TO go and freQuen tly spoke of
going
He came to this city in early
manhood and engaged in the drug
business and most OF the time since
has been in some line of business
here. He was quiet and unassum-
ing, ever looking to do good for his
fellow man. He was a splendid
christian gentleman and faithful
member Of the Methodist church.
Mr.. Grady numbered his friends by
his acquaintanceS. He will be great
ly missed by all our people. He
was a devoted husband ever looking
for the comfort Of his beloved wife
who survives. OF his family only
one brother, Joseph Grady, at
Nevada, survives.
Funeral services will be conduct
ed by Rev. j. H. Hubbard from the
Methodist church at 2 o'clock this.
Thursday, afternoon.
For many years Mt. Grady has
been a member of the Independent
Order of Odd Fellows and he will
b. laid to rest with the rites Of this
Order A good man has finished
his work on earth and gone to his
reward
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-08-06
Brush Creek Picnic

The annual Brush Creek Picnic
will be held this year at Henry
Thompson's grove 2 miles west of
Shiel next Tuesday. This is an oc
casion that is always enjoyed by
those who attend. There will be
good speakers and it will be a day
long remembered. Don't fail to at
tend. The Monroe City Orchestra
of ten pieces will furnish good
music.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-08-06
Not Much

Congress passed law raising the
salary of all carriers on all standard
rural routes of "a miles $100 per
year, to take effect July /. Of
course all carriers were expecting
the increase, but the increase was
only at the rate of Sd per year on
routes /, 2 and A and $16 on route
3, while the carriers on and 6
were not granted an increase. This
was by order of the postmaster gen.
eral as he bases the salary adjust
ment on number of miles and also
number of pieces of mail handled,
Some of the carriers did not except
the small raise and hope the matter
will be adjusted and they will get
the additional 500
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-08-06
PRIMARY ELECTION
Rucker Carries All Counties of Dis
trict-Stone Has Big Lead
RAIDER and Blair Neck and
Neck-Hot Races In
Monroe County

The 1917 Democratic Primary is
history. Returns not complete and
we cannot give entire ticket. In
Monroe County Rucker won by only
rs votes. Looks like many voters
felt so sure Rucker would be nomi-
mated that they gave Jones many
complimentary votes. A phone
message from Paris says that Ruck-
er carries Livingston, Jones home
county by 400, and all other coUn-
ties of district. Stone wins by big
majOrities. Lloyd carries nine of
the ten counties of his district.
First figures are county and Sec
ond Monroe City on the Democratic
ticket.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-08-06
Want More Light.

The Hunnewell city council was
here Tuesday evening, met with
the Monroe City council and signed
up for current for lights for the
City of Hunnewell The bonds have
been sold and work constructing
the line to this city and the plant
in Hunnewell will commence at
once.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-08-06
Brockenbrough, Clerk Common Pleas
Court; Lane, Clerk County Court;
Schnitzer, County Collector; Ander-
son, Prosecuting Attorney
Mark Twain.


Maik Twain stands in RivervieW
Park, Hannibal, and looks out over
the river and bills, scenes familiar
to his youth and here is where he
played and dreamed in childhood.
He loved the river and nothing de-
lighted him more than to swim in
its sparkling water A famous
sculptor carved a human form in
purest marble. When finished, the
marble statue spoke. uttering senti-
mentS of the artist who had formed
it. Mark Twan's monum IN: see rs
20 b. filled with memories that
thrilled the heart Of the great hum.
Orist as he stood with the writer on
Holiday Hill and pointed to the
majestic river and towering hills
an said: over there | used to steal
peaches when | was a boy. They
got after Inc with dogs, but | out
ran them. Above the bridge |
swan across the river twice in one
day, The last time | took the
cramps and came near going down,
but / wouldn't give up. Down there
where the old ferry boat used to
land | dived down into ten feet of
water the got the body of boy
who had drowned | saw d steam.
boat sink out there one dav and
the water was deep and only the
brass knob on the top Of the flag
pole was sticking out of the water.
The hills were crowned with tall
tress, but the vandal hand of man
has robbed them of their beauty
and Lovers Leap stands bald and
bare. divested of its majesty" Rails.
ing his hand and pointing to the
West he said: The sun is going
down and its ray fall you and | to-
gether for the last time. To me it
is almost the close of the chapter
Tomorrow | 60 away, aud not many
years will pass until shall take the
long journey allotted to us all.
When the Sun of Righteousness
shall rise on the other shore | hope
its beams will fall as kindly as did
the suns of other days fall upon
my youthful head in Hannibal in
the days that are gone"
Mark Twain'S pathetic nature
was as deep as his vein of humor.
His strong character was tempered
by kind heart. The State of Mis-
souri, has done herself proud in
erecting a monument in Riverview
Park to his memory-Ralls County
Record,
Crooks.
Mrs Levi Crooks died Sunday at
her home 3 miles west of PhiIadel-