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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-01-01

The greatImomentS of life are but
moments like the Hothers. Your
doom.is. spoken in a word or two.
A single look from the eyes, a mere
pressure of the hand, may decide
it; or of the lips though they can
not speak.-Thackeray.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-01-01
Usual Climax.

Children, children, what in the
world is the matter?"
I'VE is playin' comic supplement
andsEJoey won't stand up so al |
kin hit him on the head with the
cuspidor. Judge.
HIN Wheeler the splendid gen
tlemanslat the helmsOf the newsy
and well edited Quincy Journal is
being asked to make the race for
Congress. next year. Mr.. Wheeler
would make splendid representa-
tive.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-01-01
WHO Will GET
NEXT MONEY
The Democrat Contest Causes
Excitement.
Next Count Takes Place jan
uary 3, the Last Before
the Final Count.

hlCliIly Oh' anu iIlSlSol III llC OuI'
come is growing more intense every
day. There will be two more
counts-the next one on Jan. 8 and
that will be for 81 SO to one making
greatest gain and $3.50 to second,
the money to 90 to the contestant
who makes the greatest gain in
votes from the time of the last
count, Dec 4, to Jan 3.
Previous votes will mot count for
the gold, but simply toward the
piano, and that being the case
every contestant has an equal show,
as the one who makes the greatest
gain will be the one who will be
awarded the gold.
1t will be remembered that the
first prize went to Miss Lucy Zeiger;
the second prize to Miss Agnes
Mudd; the third prize to Miss Lizzie
Miles. sr. Who will get the fourth and
fifth prizes?
We desire to call the attention of
the contestants to this fact: The
bonus votes, other than for the
merchants coupons, will be reduced
after the next count. This being
the case the contestants should get
in every vote possible between this
time and Jan. 3. as the bonus votes
will not be so large thereafter.
What you want to know is. how
you can win the gold and the piano,
too. Get new subscribers; get old
subscribers to pay up and renew;
trade with the merchants who are
offering prizes; follow the rules and
get in every vote you can between
now and the 3rd of Jan.
Try hard and win these last spec
ial prizes we offer, and you will be
in a good position to make the high
vote on the piano count which will
be the last count, the result of
which will determine who gets the
piano
The following bonus offer will
continue and remain unchanged up
to Jan. 3; so take advantage of this
splendid opportunity to secure
votes, as this will be positively the
the largest bonus we shall give on
any seven years subscriptions at
any time
For every seven CD new one
year subscriptions 10000 extra bo-
nus votes, making a total of 14,200
votes.
For every seven CD one-year re-
newal subscription 5000 extra bo-
nus votes, making a total of 1880
votes.
For every seven Cd one-year
back subscriptions 5000 extra bo-
nus votes, making a total of $500
votes.
For every bunch of 40 merchants
coupons we increase the bonus from
500 to 1000 extra votes, making a
total of 1000 votes. Now is the
time to rush in the votes.
Do not forget the prizes the mer.
chants are giving. If not fortunate
enough to secure the piano, you
may receive one of the merchants
prizes, and they are all worth work.
ing for.
These coupons may be collected
from any and all merchants whC
are IN the contest.
The names of the merchants who
are giving handsome prizes AM
helping to make this contest BIZ
success are as follows:
Southern & Spalding
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-01-01

Advertise your wants in the
Democrat.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-01-01

Harry Scheetz. wife and Miss
Cornelia Green spent Cnristmos
with relatives here.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-01-01

j. w. Cox and wife spent Friday
with her parents in Palmyra.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-01-01

= Pay what you owe the Farmers
& Merchants Telephone Co.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-01-01

Carl McKinsie, of Kirksville spent
Christmas with a special friend in
this city.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-01-01

A. Brownell of Shelbina has been
the guest of his son, F. A. Brownell
and family.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-01-01

DR.. Hornback Oculist and Aurist
Hannibal, Mo.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-01-01

Jamie Hanly and wife spent
Christmas with his parents at Shell
bina.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-01-01

j. R. Leake and wife spent
Thursday with her relatives in
Hunnewell.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-01-01

NJ. L. Aye and family spent
Christmas with his brother at
Wheeling.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-12-01
WHERE ETIQUETTE is, STRICT
Ceremony Of European Courts Simple
Compared With That of This
African King.

There was much ceremony observed
at the kings court, says John H.
Weeks. No one approaches him with.
out first seeking his permission, and no
one is allowed to sit on a chair in his
presence except his sons and nephews
Up to 1884 no native was permitted to
own European chair, even for private
use.
Ordinary men, approaching the king
had to kneel three times, once just in
side the last entrance to the kings in
closure, then near the door of the
palace" and lastly Immediately in
front of his majesty. And the last time
they knelt they put the palms of their
hands together rubbed their little fin
gers in the dirt, and then transferred
the dirt from their little fingers to their
foreheads or temples and clapped their
hands. This ceremony they repeated
three times at the last kneellng place,
and the king answered by putting the
palms of each hand across each other
with the fingers of the right hand well
above the thumb and index finger of
the left hand and waving them. If
the king did not answer thus, or If he
thrust out his foot and waved his toes
which was an insult-the sooner the
man retreated the better for him.
If man omitted to send or take the
king share of his trading products he
would not be favorably received, and
might expect to see his majesty's toes
wave, instead of his fingers. Well-to-do
chiefs who failed to send him occasion
al presents were also coldly received,
and the waving toes reminded them OF
their delinquencies. No written ac-
count was kept; but the king, like all
natives, had a remarkable memory for
what was owing to him, and never for
got when a debt was to be paid or a
present was due. Chiefs and noble.
men had to render homage to the king
the same as ordinary men, but not
every time they went into his pres
ence.-Among the Primitive Bakongo,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-12-01
Fatal Fire At InWOOd

Shortly after noon Saturday fire de-
stroved the evaporating plant, owned by
the Interstate Evaporating Company at
Inwood, Berkeley county. One person
was killed and several others sustained
serious injuries.
The second story of the building was
we'll filled with apples and while the
force was at work the floor gave way
under the heavy weight and the con
tents, catching the force working OF the
first floor.
fobson furley. son Of Mr. and Mrs.
Theodore Furley residing nearby, was
caught and crushed to death
Mrs. Hannah BratLwalte suffered the
fracture of three RIBS. Several girls were
also slightly injured.
When the floor fell the wood work came
in contact with the stoves, and instantly
the flame leaped high, Those who were
not Injured Immediately began to rescue
the injured. and sounded the alarm fol
help. The entire town turned ont to fight
the flames. but they had gotten such
Roadway that fighting awaited naught
and in short time the building fell q
mass of ruins,
The building occupied was two-story
frame affair aud together with its con-
tents is total loss. About so people
were employed.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-12-01
Ben Hurr In Baltimore Week Of DeCem
Der 7.

When the curtain is drawn at the Acad-
envy of music. Baltimore, on Monday
evening. Dec. 7, the most elaborate. mag
nifcent and historically correct produc.
ton will be displayed that has ever
charmed and enthraled Baltimore thea
tire patrons. 1t will be the premiere IN
Baltimore of the Worlds Fair Produc-
ton of ''Ben-Hur" especially arranged
for this. the sixteenth year of Gen. Lew
Wallaces mighty play.
Messrs, Klaw and Erlanger are this
| season sending out through the country.
with san Francisco and the Worlds Fair
as its ultimate end, new production of
General Lew Wallace's drama Ben
Hur," which in view of its long engage
ment on the Western coast IS styled the
Panama. acihc- Exposition production
of "BenH urr. 1t is expected that this
presentation of the Wallace play will run
through many months in San Francisco
and as that center will be the local point
for foreign travellers as we'll as those of
our own country. Messrs. Klaw aud Err
LANCER have prepared what they believe
to be the most splendid of their several
productions of -Hur." Prior to its
Western trip, Ben Hur' will be seen in
few of the Eastern cities. The engage
ment in Baltimore at the Academy of
Music covers the week of Dec. 9TH. with
matInees on Wednesday and Saturday.
During the past fifteen years Ben
Hur" has been seen by more than twelve
million people, and, it is still the most
potent attraction offered to the American
public, II is as fresh and new today as
on its first production. Dealing with
the period of the worlds most marvellous
military grandeur the time when Rome
with her superb system Was supreme in
the known countries of the globe the
play presents much of its history, much
of the romance of the time. and yet is so
reverent and so plentiful in its illusions
to the central theme of its story it is ac-
/ clalflcQ DN Az WHO SEC II. 1HC SHdliOl
race the most thrilling picture ever seen
on any stage employs twenty racing
thoTougeoreds and is unquestionably the
pinnacle OF twentieth century stagecraft.
! Nothing more exciting to the b.ood'
more enthrallng to the eye, more power
full in its dramatic significance. has ever
been evolved by author or creator of the
atrlcal speetacles. Il Is the epitome of
effort in the range ofuramatic dynamics.
/ The sale of prices for the engagement
| is as follows: Lower floor. 81 and $I,5o,
Balcony soc, 75c, and 81; Gallery 25c.
Seats for the engagement will be placed
on Sale Thursday, Dec. 8 The manage
ment will give special ate ntion to all
mail orders for seats.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-12-01
p,,.s Value on sneezina.

"a sneeze is the automatic bouncer
of unwelcome guests" said DR.. wal
ter A. Wells in an address before the
members of the Keep Wells, wom'
ems organization for the study of good
health at Washington. Doctor Weiis
had reference to the nose and throat
as highways for disease.
"A great many people" he said, be
ueye that the important function OF
the nose is the sense of smell, ana
they seldom think of this organ as
one of respiration. The sense of smell
is only of secondary Importance when
its chief functions are considered
The nose is the organ of respiration
second only to the lungs in import
ance."
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-12-01
The Anti.Mnsnuito Raid.

The crusade recently launched IN
many cities to exterminate the mos
quito should be taken up all over the
country. While more formidable ID
some places than others, it should not
daunt a people who have made sucn
definite inroads against pests and pur'
veyors of disease in general as we
have in late years. Indeed, we nave
included even the mosquito in our con-
quests to such an extent as apparently
to wipe out that particular species that
spreads the germs of yellow fever. Vi
course. the American people nave
learned the primary lesson in all sucn
crusades. namely, the relative value
of modern sanitation. Cleaning Out
the breeding places, doing away with
standing water or marshes and remov'
ing the cause of notwithstanding Is
the first step to be taken, and that, as
we say, has been taken to a large ex
tent
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-12-01

1t Is announced that the U. S. Circuit
Court Of Appeals of Richmond, Va, has
advanced the hearing of the cause of the
state of West Virginia against the Adams
Express Co. and has set the hearing for
Dec. 9. This is the case appealed from
the decision of District Judge Benz. F.
Keller, and involves the question of
whether o. not a nonresident LIQUOR
dealer can solicit orders for liquors in
West Virginia by letter, circular or order
blank.
1t also will stipulate the degree of care
that must be observed by common car.
rier IN delivering liquors into the state.
II the court uphoids the contentious oil
the state it will determine largely how
far the legislature may go III creating
legislation under the Webb Kenyon act
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-12-01

VIM Kahn The Leading Clothier an
,ssnces Id This issue that he IS now Of
t.,.og hi, great stock of mems and boys
r,,r at b,resin prices. This well,known
Establishment has occupied an enviable
.,,i,ion in local mercantile circles for
~, 10 veal, aud has the reputation of
a.,y5rg one d the largest stocks OF high
,,as merchandise in This part of the
',gn,rv ". K4hninforms US that owing
o,be fac. TIA, he is heavily overstocked
\ has COZ. aided to convert this surplus
sock into sash AT prices that will be
,nopev saving opportunity seldom pre-
.,.ed people of our community.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-12-01

The Baltimore and Ohio and other
a,.esds whlcl nave been transporting
.s.g5 Shipments Tor European War suf
#-rg.s ar- notifying those who tender do
nations Cha. at the request of the British
and French governments, articles con
signed lot English sufferers should be
addressed to the British War Association
25s Ft-a Avenue, New York. and ship
meuls for France should be marked to
the French Benevolent Society, $50 w.
Thirty ourth street, New York. Pack
age offered to the railroad companies
mus. Be delivered at regular terminals
and plainly marked War Relief Dona
ton Trey are then transported free
ct charge to the proper authorities in
New York who have been delegated to
receive them IN the name of the foreign
people.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-12-01
Program For Farmers Institute
To Be Held at Nippon, Tuesday and
Wednesday, December | and 2.

These Institutes have been both
helpful and entertaining to the farm
erS throughout the County and Sac.
and all who attend will get new ideas
on many subjects pertaining to the
farm. The following programme will
be given on the above dates.
TUESDAY, December Isl.
10 A NJ. PRAYER.
Sol Improvements, {. {. Hartman
Discussion.
How to maintain a Productive Or
chard, w H. Alderman.
Discussion.
II NJ. Noon.
1.30 .. m, Canning Vegetables
Mrs Florence Smith.
Discussion.
The Farmers Garden
Judge Frank Beckwith
Discussion.
Why you should spray three times
Or more, w H. Alderman.
Discussion
Boys Club Work, J. ". Shipman.
Wednesday. December End.
Disease of Sheep C c. Hartman
Discussion
Cooking the Common Articles OF
Diet, Mrs. f. Smith.
Discussion.
Question Box, Daniel Heflebower
IL NJ Noon.
Recitation.
Profits from Old Orchards =
w. H. Alderman
Discussion.
Some Suggestions for Teaching Do
nestle Science in Rural Schools,
Mrs. F. Smith.
Discussion.
Constructing Homemade SD
c. c. HarGmar
Discussion
Rural Church, Its Relation to bet er
Age--Rev C II. Cannon.
J. B. Huyett, Pres.
B. F. Yates, Sec'y.
The program for the Institute
Shenandoah Junction was received to
late for publication
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-12-01
New Method of Finding Longitude.

The novel method of finding longi-
ude lately tried by Professor Lipp-
mann. the French astronomer, is the
comparison of simultaneous photo
graphs of the sky taken at two sta
tions.
The zenith being shown by an arti-
fetal star. the difference in the places
Of natural stars very accurately indi-
Gates the difference in longitude and
If the longitude of one place Is known
that of the other can be fixed with an
uncertainty claimed to be only a few
feet-perhaps ten or fifteen.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-12-01
TtSEDLETTRRS.

@sr'e.y- 'eha ming in the Postoilice at
ssur,.r ..ltrson county. w. Va, on
anag- a ". Is l914. rersons Gazing for
aeb e,. -.aucd TO pay one, cent for
aB p. I'-' lark, Mrs. Tile Times, Lu-
SB Me- - Mrs Connie Robinson, Mrs
Gsrs p,. Miss Daisy Grabean, Mrs.
geG4r ''iss Ocie Cobb, Mrs. Chas.
hlisC,s u Co, Russell + Good, Fl, "A
en- II b. H Jones, Amos Cubb igc.
ean n. D. . Baker. Otis j. Chess
n. '''i'' ny i. kerse, Willie Frazier.
iisfeys A5'.e letters. Al not called Tor within
&c. Gp1ye, will De sent to the dead letter
Ls tb,, =, 3ns calling for chem will please
'1-' they are advertised.
d. N. BRADLEY. p. NJ.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-12-01

o.si8s1t ouis Bennett of the West
mn Board of Trade has appointed
, ,14 Committee on Agriculture:
n sanderson. of Morgantown,
Charman
Waliam -ampbell, Charles Town.
I,bn " Ensign, Huntington.
u N. Riggs, Moundsville.
\ $. Sands. Wheeling.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-12-01
A CAnturX 400.

Samuel Colt, inventor Of the re-
volver, was born 100 years ago in
Hartford, Conn. He was boy of f1f'
teen on board an East Indianman,
sailor before the mast, when he made
his first model In wood of his cele-
brated revolving pistol. At the age OF
twenty-one he took out his first patent
for the weapon. The officers Of the
government and the army and navy
declined for long time to give the
revolver their Endorsement, and the
first company formed for its manufac-
ture ended i'll failure. But the Sem
mole war in Florida demonstrated the
merits of the weapon and it was then
adopted by the army. Other wars IN
different parts of the world created a
demand for the revolver, and by the
time of the outbreak of the American
Civil war, the Colts arms works coulo
hardly meet the call for the famous
pistol. Mr.. Colt made a great fortune
out of his invention, but in 1862, ne
died at the early age of forty-eight.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-12-01
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

with LOCAL. APPLICATIONS. as they
cannot reach the seat of the disease. Ca
tarrh is a blood or constitutional disease,
and in order to cure it you must take in
ternal remedies. Halls Catarrh Cure is
taken internally, and acts directly upon
the blood and mucous surfaces. Halls
Catarrh Cure is not quack medicine. 1t
was prescribed by one of the best ply
sicians in this country for years and is
a regular prescription. 1t is composed of
the best tonics known. combined with the
best blood purifiers, acting directly on the
mucous surfaces. The perfect combina-
ton of the two ingredients is what pro-
duces such wonderful results in curing
catarrh. Send for testimonials, free.
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Props. Toledo. O.
Sold by Druggists, price 75c
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-12-01

accident l.. T. Johnson. OF the
s,II 4 Western Railroad has is
instructions disseminating the
W of intoxicants on the dining cars
- No-folk & Western Railroad oper-
Nirgiuia.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-12-01

Oyster supper and sale of fancy articles
IN the dining room of the Baptist Church
Dec. 3 and 4. Dinner and supper will be
served on Saturday. Proceeds benefit of
building fund,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-12-01
Christmas Cards

sfhere are Christmas Cards and Christmas
Cards. but don't buy Christmas Cards. till
you see our Christmas Cards. On sale Dec.
l. Brown & Hooff, Druggists.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-12-01
Farmers Institute At Shenandoah juno
ton, Dec. 81.
PROGRAM
First Dav.


PROGRAM
First Dav.
Morning session opens at 10 a. M. sharp
Opening exercises
The Young Orchard-Its Care and Man
agement w. HI. Alderman
Sol improvement c. C. Hardman.
nog Cholera ]. v. Shipman.
Noon Recess.
Afternoon Session $50 D, III.
appointment OF Committees
Saving and applying Manure c. c.
Hardman
How to maintain Productive Orchard
w H, Alderman.
| General Discussion
Special Session for Women At lao
Leader Mrs. Florence Smith.
Evening session opens promptly at ! D. m.
Music
The boy and the farm. What are You
Gong TO do about them? W. H. Alderman
Boys and Girls Clubs !. v. Shipman.
L
Second Day.
Morning Session Opens 10 a. m.
Opening Exercises
The Farm Garden w. H. Alderman.
Constructing Home made SIlo &C.
| Hartman
How work may be made easier for the
Women in the farm home Mrs Flor
ence Smith.
| Noon Recess.
Afternoon Session 1880 p. m,
Management and Care of Sheep &C.
| Hardmaa
General Discussion Regarding the Or
ehard, led by w. H. Alderman.
Special Session for Ladies at /: 80 Leader
Mrs. Florence Smith
| Election of Officers.
Adjournment.
Milton Burr, w. +. Mcdonald.
PRESIDENT. Secretary.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-12-01
Is Business TO Be Changpd

%4neOdore needs no introduc-
'oU0N~ to the people of Charles Town
and vicinity having been in business
Tor 20 years, catering and supplying
your wants in wearing apparel He
attributes his success to he fac.
that he started in business on homes
principals, selling reliable merchandise
&c reasonable prices and followed this
method throughout a score of years
tls business has grown from a
small store into an immense estab-
ls-m nt
The lrm Will be known as Theo dore
bl.a=gs after January I, and will be on
ne" bass altogether. Mr.. VIM, Theo-
a-ie, "ao mas been connected with the
business since its establishment, and
who is vel. and favorably known by all
oar people, will become a full partner at
thai u-
ar Theodore has after due
celebration decided to turn his en-
,9.S into cash irrespective Of
10 effect an immediate
within a period OF 10 DAYS.
9a December End. For full
tr 10 page advertisement in
-- theodore wishes TO extend
.H his patrons for their CO.
having helped to make
81 success and promises
10 lae creates bargain even.
t""o .n merchandising.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-12-01
For Sale

From April 1st. 1915 Dwelling. brick
house on South Samuel St.. harles Town.
10 rooms and bath, large lot aud stable.
Dec. 1T Frank Beckwit h
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-12-01
For Rent.

The house occupied ty Prof Wright Den
ny on y Samuel Street. Apply to Judge
Frank beckwith or Clayton L. Haines
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-12-01
Butcher Shop for Sale

We are instructed to sell QUICK. a
Butcher shop doing good Cash business,
Il you want to step into q good trade and
nave $500 or it equivels mt. come see US.
Nov 1927. ROBERTS Il SHEARER.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-12-01
Desk for Sale.

A Handsome New Roll TOP Desk for sale
Apply to JOHN W BIRKITT.
Nov, 24-tf.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-12-01

4 'ook stoves aud ranges marked down to
y make room for fall heaters. A big line,
call aud see them. w P. EA STEROAY.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-12-01

Winchester Star issued big
~ lowing and Trade Edition last
a[ which was quite an attractive
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-12-01

q.1sEs Editor and Proprietor