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The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1914-07-09

An Indiana woman sent her baby
from Stillwell to South Bend by parcels
post for II cents. At that price some
Of our politicians will be trying to
break into heaven by the p. p. route.
Some people are born great, some
achieve greatness, and others have
greatness thrust upon them. We are
too modest to catalogue ours.
Before punching the other fellows
jaw you should politely express your
regrets at the necessity for taking such
drastic action,
II Csics &c y +, female owner Of a
small animal show promised to many
her trainer, and the lions promptly ate
him up.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1914-07-09
Feeling Good.

A neighbor dropped into our Office
this week with a grin on both sides of
his face and impaired the very evident
and superAuous information that he
was feeling good"
Said he had been reading the ads
in our paper more carefully than usual,
and found that he could actually save
money by doing his trading at home
instead continuing his contributions to
the mail order mill!onaies.
OF course ae was feeling good.
How's YOUR ieel2
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1914-07-09
Important Railroad Decision.

The case OF State eH rel. the MISS
ouri Southern Railroad Company VS..
The Public Service Commission oi the
State Of Missouri, which was decided
by the Supreme Court in banc, on
July 2, in an able and exhaustive
opinion delivered by Chief Justice
Lamm, grew out Of an application
which was fled by the Missouri South
ern Railroad Company with the Public
Service Commission in the summer Of
1918, for permission to charge rates
for the transportation Of passengers
and freight higher than those fixed BY
the maximum passenger and freight
rate statutes Of Missouri, which were
in effect at the time the Public Service
Commission was created.
In making this application the rail
road company contended that section
AZ Of the Missouri Public Service
Commission act, which was approved
March II, 1918 conferred authority
upon the commission to authorize rail,
road companies operating in Missouri
to charge higher rates than those fixed
by the maximum rate statutes whenever
the commission should find that the
rates fixed by such statutes we're I'm
renumerative and insufficient to give
the railroad companies reasonable com
pensation for service rendered, and to
pay fair return upon the value Of
their property used in public service
and 10 enable them 10 make proper
provision out Of their income for sur
plus or contingencies. Alter consider
ing the matter for sometime the com
mission, on April 29, l9l4, dismissed
the application upon the sole ground
that the commission had no power or
authority to raise rates above those
fixed by the existing maximum rate
statutes. The railroad company then
applied to the Supreme Court for
writ Of mandamus to consider its appli-
cation.
By its opinion, fled July 2, the
Supreme Court has now ordered the
commission to rsipstate the petition Of
the Missouri Southern Company and to
consider and pass upon its request for
increased rates. In other words, the
Supreme Court has unanimously de-
clared that the Public Service Com
mission has authority under section Al
OF the commission act to raise both
fares and freight rates in Missouri,
and 10 permit railroad companies to
charge higher fares and rates Of freight
than are prescribed by the maximum
rate statutes whenever it finds that the
statutory rates are unremunerative and
insulfc ent to afford the railroad com
panies reasonable return upon their
property, and enable them to provide
for surplus and future con'ingencie'.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1914-07-09

What shame to keep congress all
this time.
We believe in the man who believes
in his own town.
The white winged dove Of peace Is
huttering over Niagara, but it is some
weary.
Chicago pulled off its hen con-
vention" without the plucking Of
single feather.
High society is casting around des-
perately for new fad. Why not try
milking the cow2
Caruso is a world benefactor. He
has reduced the cost Of breach Of prom
ise suits to 5000.
The senate has voted to repeal the
Panama canal toll exemption law.
Now, let's change the subject.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1914-07-09
Ths HARD for Cndidaesto Around Think of the Makes
Development Of 0zarkS is Rapid

That the Ozarks Of Missouri have
developed more rapidly than almost
any other section Of the country is
shown by records and statistics com
piled at the Office Of J. H. Bowen, re-
ceiver Of the local land office, says the
Springfield Republican. The growth
has been little short Of phenominal. In
1900, the figures at the land Office
show that there were 325, 900 acres
Of land in the district subject to home
stead. To-day there are ! 100.
There has been no public land in
Greene county since the civil war.
Outsiders generally are not acquainted
with this fact, however, judging from
the number Of inquiries that are re-
ceiyed daily by Mr.. Bowen. Several
years ago it was discovesed through
accident that there were few acres Of
public land in this county. The owner
had not homesteaded the tract, the
authorities thought the land was on
record and it was years before the
mistake was finally brought TO light.
In many Of the counties where IA
years ago public land was so plentiful,
not an acre is now available. A steady
influx Of population has settled almost
every foot Of ground in the Ozarks and
to-day there is but one cnunty in Mis-
souri, that can boast Of any public land.
That is Ozark county, which has 100
acres.
At the same time Ozark county has,
according 10 the figures at the land
Office, developed more rapidly than
any Of her rivals. In 1900 there we're
for homesteaders 100000 acres, while
to-day there are 100 acres.
Taney county has not had any land
subject TO homestead for several years.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1914-07-09

One OF our friends wanted to lick US
yesterday when we accused him Of
kissing the cook. And when we told
him he ought to be ashamed Of him
self for not doing so he saw a great
light and rushed home and embraced
his wife for the fast time in ten
years. Don't ask us.
A Wall street robber who steals
millions from a railroad is politely
termed gentleman Of high finance"
The poor devil who steals loaf Of
bread is only thief.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1914-07-09

Dodging a London sufraget is like
walking on tacks.
Roosevelt dined with the King Of
Spain, and the King got in three words
edgewise.
Just think Of a police guard for
Colonel Roosevelt to save him from the
London suffragets.
Yesterday it was the tango. today it
is talk Of a new Chinese dance, and
tomorrow it will be Adam and Eve.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1914-07-09
For You To Answer.

A startling question has been opened
up for puplic discussion by the Rev.
S. Fraser Langford, Californis parson
and ex-reporter. Here is the thriller:
If snail can't raise hair. in 1000
years, how was it that monkeys lost
all Of their hair and became men in so
short timer"
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1914-07-09
Gets $4,000 DAMAGES.

Fort Smith, Ark, June 29.-After
celebrating nearly all night, jury at
Van Buren awarded w. C. Riley Of
Bonneville verdict Of $4,000 against
the Frisco railroad for injuries sus.
tained in a wreck.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1914-07-09
One Dies In Hotel Fire.

Greensboro, N. c., June 26.-J. Col
lum, travelling salesman Of Phiiadel-
phia, was killed in a fire which de-
stroyed the Guilford hotel. Four
guests were injured.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1914-07-09

Chicago business men are flooding
Washington with letter, requesting
congress to quit and 60 home. Good
stunt Let's push it along.
Margaret Wilson, daughter Of the
president, says that il you wear a smile
hot weather wont bother you. UNI
Rather an inexpensive way Of dressing.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1914-07-09
Ennl BALL Killa a nnu

Chicago, June 29-Joseph D. Adams,
IL years old, spectator at corner
lot baseball game, was killed the other
day when foul ball struck him over
the heart.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1914-07-09

A rich mans son is to be tried for
murder in New York. Is this to be
the latest form Of summer sport1
Every time a private bank goes TO
smash we read Of gang Of politicians
having their fingers in the pie. The
banking laws Of some states are so lax
that, like the donkey, we are pro-
crossing backwards.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1914-07-09
Minister Of VenszueIa pies.

Washington, June 26.-P. Ezequiel
Rojas, 20 years old, minister from
Venezuela, is dead at Atlantic City,
N. ]. He was appointed minister In
1909. i,
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1914-07-09

A connecticut couple for twenty
years have abstained from eating the
morning meal. AT thirty cents per
that would amount to apout S2,190.
90, Some economy, that.
Up in Marquette, Mich, there is a
mau in prison who can not be per.
suaded 10 leave, although his time has
expired, He prefers the bars to his
relatives.
We wouldn't think Of questioning
Roosevelfs claim that he discovered a
new river" in Brazil, but really the
colonel ought TO record the age OF the
infant.
Two airships collided in Germany
and all on board we're killed. That
settles it. Well take ours jogging
along behind the old gray mare.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1914-07-09
ANARCHIST KILLS
HEIR TO AUSTRIAN
THRONE,AND Wife
Bullets from Automatic Pistol
Fatal to ArChduke Francis
Ferdinand and Spouse After
Escaping Bomb Earlier in
Day at SerajeVO, Bosnia.
ASSASSIN AND THR0WER
OF BOMB UNDER ARREST

Slayer Of Royal Pair a Servian Stu
dent Only t8 Years Of Aee-Man
Who Hurled Missile a Printer
Francis Joseph, the Aged Ruler Of
Nation Shocked by News Of Assss.
sination--New Heir 27 Years Old
Two Aides and Several Spectators
Wounded by Explosion.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-04-23

A man in St. Louis Saturday in
making an address before a large
crowd on the value of persistent
advertising answered the saying of
some merchants that everybody
knows them and the goods they
carry, by telling the crowd that the
people were forgetful of the things
that were not kept constantly be-
fore them and offered a prize to
anyone in the audience who could
tell the name of Tait's running mate
in 1912. The audience studied
awhile but no one could give the
answer. Finally one man asked
the speaker if he knew who it was,
and with a laugh he said no, that
he had intended calling up the
newspaper office and finding out
before he came to the speaking, but
forgot it. Can you tell off hand
who it was?-Fulton Telegraph.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-04-23
Monroe H. S. Graduates.

Stone School closes April oath.
James Uumstattd, teacher. Anoth-
er one of Monroes High School
graduates, is giving excellent salts.
faction, to one and all, and wishing
for him back again next term.
Franklin School closed Friday
April 3rd, with an Arithmetic and
Spelling Match, many visitors being
present that afternoon. Thus end
ed one of the best terms of school
ever taught in Franklin District.
George L. Hicks, teacher, being a
graduate of Monroe City High
School. Thus it goes to show that
Monroe City's High School gradu-
ates are making our very best
teachers. Hurrah for M. H. S.
**
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-04-23
Railroads as Creators Of Wealth.

We cannot count our wealth and
greatness in terms that do not point
for their significance to our lines of
transportation. We say that we
take annually out of the soil six
billions of dollars. But these fabu-
lous values result not so much from
the fact that millions of bushels of
corn and oats and wheat, of tons of
hay and of bales of cotton, are
grownsand harvested, as from the
circumstance that a system OF
transportation, unequalled on the
globe for efficiency and cheapness
of charge, is ready to carry these
products to profitable markets.
Our marvellous crops would count
for nothing if forced to lie in the
fields where they grow, or driven to
seek such markets only as the
farmers team could reach. The
cotton crop, which brings TO our
shores annually nearly half a billion
dollars of foreign gold, would be bu;
a fruitless burden on southern
winds if there were no railways to
carry it to the seaboardS. We take
from our mines and forests and fac
tories twenty billions of dollars
each year. but without means Of
transportation these costly products
would be worthless junk. Robert
Mather: The Railroad Problem
Address before Chicago Association
of Commerce, October 18th, 1907.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-04-23
Old Fashioned Things

There is a charm about old-fashion-
ed things;
Grandmother's spinning-wheel,
her Paisley shawl,
Her candle.mOlds,. her quaint, old
fashioned rings,
The tall old clock that used to
guard the hall,
The andirons and the old blue will
low ware,
The highboy and the Old carved
rOcking-cbair
And grandma, too, we feel was part
of these,
AS charming, quaint, and yes, as
antiquate:
Forgetting mid our new facilities,
That grandma, in her day, was
up to date
And used her candle-molds and
GOose-quill pen
In lieu of better tools undreamed
of then.
And we forget our own grandchil-
dren may
Smile in superior fashion at the
sight
Or many Things of which we're
proud today;
Our telephone, steam heat and
Tungsten light
And sigh bit and wonder as they
laugh
At our dear, quaint old. fashioned
phonograph.
Waiter G. Doty in Farm Journal.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-04-23

Two innovations were introduced
at the first meeting of the new
city council at Fulton, One was
the meeting was opened with play
err The other the mayor read an
inaugural address in which the
mayor made suggestions as to what
he hoped to see accomplished dur
ing his term OF office.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-04-23

There is no danger of OVERRIDING
this cleanup business. Streets, al
legs. barnyards, backyards, 'front.'
yards, homes, business houses, all
should be kept clean and sanitary.
This is no one day job, 1t will take
some part of each of the S65 days
of the year
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-04-23
One Proper Turn.

Don't you know, Emily, that it
is not proper for you to turn around
and look after a gentleman?" but
mamma. / was only looking to see
if he was looking to see if l was
looking."-Ex.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-04-23

Mrs. j. G. Jones, of New York
who has been the guest of her sis
ter, Mrs. W. M. Patterson left Thurs
day for St. Louis where she will
visit relatives before returning
east.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-04-23

Mrs. Percy Weatherford, of Han
nibal spent part of the week with
relatives. She returned home Fri
day accompanied by her aunt, Miss
Susie Ryan.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-04-23

The commission form of govern
ment is in operation at Huntsville.
The salary of the mayor is $3.50,
councilmen $500 marshal $500
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-04-23
HINKLE'S CAPTAIN 1886

This full blood English Shire stall
lion, bred by Frank Hinkle of
Prairie City, Illinois. will make the
season of 1914 at my home, better
known as the c A Lawson place,
in the cas-; part of Monroe City at
$3.50 to insure a colt to the teat
Hinkle's Captain is a bay, with
white stripe in the face and both
hind legs are W tie He weighs
close to 1000 pounds. has large fla;
bone, clean legs, splendid form and
has the action of roadster. Pedi-
gree will be shown upon applica-
ton to the undersigned.
ROBERT SIMMONS 3557
This biz black jack is Is hands
high, has big head and ears, fine
form, very heavy bone and has
proved himself to be one of the
best breeders III the state. Bob
Simmons is by Joe Simmons, one
of the best jennet jacks in the state,
BY permission we refer those who
wish to inquire as to his pedigree
and breeding qualities to Leo Bell.
who knows his history.
Bob Simmons will make present
season at the above nemed place
/ fee $40 to insure colt to the teat
See big bills. Positively no bust
ness on Sunday. 4 30
w. D. HAMMER.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-04-23

police judge $3.50, city attorney
$1,000. Quite an increase in sala-
rieS from the old plan. The COM
mission is to be in continuous ses-
sion.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-04-23

White kid gloves cleaned at
Tailor Shop
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-16
bACON'S FUNERAL
T0BE HELD TUESDAY
IN SENATE CHAMBER
Plans for Public Obsequies
of Distinguished GeOrg-
gian COmplete-Send
Remains Home

| Washington, February 15.--Pans for the
public funeral in the United States Sem
ate chamber next Tuesday of Senator
Augustus o. Bacon of Georgia, who
died here yesterday, were virtually com
peted today. Details that remain to be
fixed will be determined by special com
mittee of senators to be appointed to-
morrow by Vice President Marshall. This
committee with committee from the
| House of Representatives will accompany
the body to Georgia Tuesday night
| Cards of invitations for the state fu-
neral will be sent tomorrow to President
Wilson, members of the cabinet, the dip
lomatic corps, justices of the supreme
court. Admiral Dewey. of the navy and
Major General Wood. chief of staff of
the army. The President, who is recov-
| erlng from his recent indisposition, ex-
poets to attend.
Senators Kern and Overman, selected
informally to act until a regular COM
mlttee could be named We're engaged to-
day on arrangements for the ceremonies.
Tuesday at noon the body of Senator
Bacon will be taken to the capitol and
placed in the Senate chamber. An hour
later the funeral will begin. Members
first. Seats in front will be reserved
for the President and cabinet. the SUI
preme court. members of the diplomatic
corps and officers OF the army and navy.
After the Vice President has opened the
session. the Rev. Forrest j. Prettyman,
chaplain OF the Senate, will conduct the
service. He will be assisted by an Epis-
copal rector to be selected by the fam
lily. . s al 81. t+ssf..t al
on. few occasions in recent years, have
public funerals been held in the Senate,
but Senator Bacon's distinguished public
career led his colleagues unanimously to
determine, that this extraordinary mark
of respect should be shown him. Among
former senator's thus honored in late
years were 1sham q, Harris and William
B. Bate of Tennessee and Marcus A.
Hanna of Ohio tFfs -.rrr,
| Members of the foreign relations COM
mittee of which Senator Bacon was
chairman and the democratic. committee
on committees will take no action with
regard to the vacant chairmanship un-
til after the funeral. 1t is expected that
Senator Stone of Missouri. ranking demo-
cratic on the committee Will. succeed to
the craftsmanship.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-16
'FR|EL COMPLAINS
.OFPOWER MONOPOLY
IN THIS DISTRICT
Wants Government to Inves-
tigate Acquirement of the
American Cities by Uni
ted Gas and Electric
by c. E. STEWART.

, Washington, February 15.-(Speoial) }
T. II. Friel. president of the Birmingham
Water, Light mad Power company. con-
cern organized to develop power on the
Warrior river in connection with govern
ment dams. through his attorneys will
ask the department of Justice to inter-
vene and prevent the taking over of the
American Cities Railway company, which
controls the railway and lighting systems
of Birmingham by the United Gas and
Electric corporation
The American Cities Street Railway
company controls the lighting and street
railway systems of Birmingham, through
the Birmingham, Railway. Light and
Power company. New Orleans, Little
Rock, Memphis, Knoxville and other
southern cities. The consolidation of the
American Cities company with the United
Gas and Electric company, financed by
Bertron Grlscom Il Co, of New York
creates a concern the total outstanding
securities of which aggregate nearly $780,
o0O.O0O
Mr. Friel alleges that through unfair
hitdiS ana liipiODtI inttilOuS OF L. w .
Martin. attorney for the Alabama Power
company. and j. W. Worthington, vice
president of the same organization. and
the activities of NJ. W. Dodge a director
in the firm of Bertron Griscom & Co.
legitimate competition is threatened. and
may be denied to the people of Birmlng-
ham, Gadsden, Alfalfa and Huntsville" :"
He contends that If the activities
through the various departments and
ramificatons of this combine are sue
cessful the people of these cities will
be deprived of the advantage due them
from the national resources in water
power contiguous to them and that the
corporation Is a combine in restraint Of
trade
That the combine has hold on Bir-
mingham and through the Birmingham
Railway. Light and Power company, has
successfully resisted every effort ON the
part of other and competing concerns to
enter the field and stimulate and create
a healthy competition Is one of Mr.. Friels
complaints.
With the array of facts and figures that
he proposes to lay before the department
of justice Mr.. Friel feels confident that
Attorney General McReynolds will order
an investigation and that the investi-
cation will justify his complaint
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-16
-FOUR ARE FOUND GUILTY OF
MANSLAUGHTER IN MICHIGAN

John Gronholt, foreman. said the jury
had agreed oon a verdict of manslaughter.
Charles Watson, attorney for the men,
demanded poll of the jury and each of
The II said 1t was his verdict. The four
convicted men. who have been at lib
erty under 5000 bonds. were turned over
to the custody of the sheriff
James was released. but was ordered
to report tomorrow in connection with the
killing of Aloise THAN. with which crime
the five men also are charged. The pros
ecuting attorney would not say that the
men would be tried for this offense.
Thomas Raleigh. another Waddell-
Mahon guard, who also was involved in
the Seeberville shooting, disappeared on
the eve Of the trial and has not been
caught.
The case attracted widespread interest
throughout the copper country, owing to
its connection with the strike The Wad-
dell Mahon men We're brought here to
help protect property and the lives of
nonunion men employed to fill the strik-
ers' places. The strikers have referred to
them as gunner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-16
BELIEVES HINDUS
WILL BE DENIED ENTRANCE

Washington, February 1o.-Representa-
tive Burnett of Alabama, chairman of the
House committee on immigration. tonight
Pacific coast fight to exclude Japanese
and all other Asiatics, Congress. at this
session, would enact legislation to bar
out the Hindus.
whether the immigration committee
will go further than that | do not know
Mr.. Burnett said, but there is no gentle
mans agreement and no favored nation
arrangement with Great Britain as far as
the Hindus are concerned. There should
be prompt legislation to nip in the bud