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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-09-17

1t is our desire to have collected
all that is due us to Sept. so. as that
is the close of our fiscal year. Please
give this your earliest attention.
l. L Owen, Mgr.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-09-17

Strayed from my farm west Of
Monroe City, q dark bay 2-year old
horse mule. Any one hearing of
this mule will please advise mel
W. 7. Vowel.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-09-17
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to Palmyra Sunday to take her
place in the school there the follow
ing day.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-09-17

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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-09-17

Mrs. Bert Wood Of Macon. spent
Friday afternoon in this city. She
accompanied Master Albert Wood
who has been visiting his grand
parents the past three weeks, home
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-09-17

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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-09-17

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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-09-17

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-15
UNCLE SAM ID FIND REASON FOR REPORT Will Investigate Charges of Neutrality Violations in
 South America

Washington. November 14-In an effort to determine the extent to which neutrality laws. particularly with re- spect to the use of wireless telegraphy. have been observed by South Amer ican countries, the state department, it was announced today. has directed diplomatic and consular officers in those countries to institute inquiries. Their reports are expected to disclose the foundation on which rest charges by British and French authorities that German ships have received supplies and information from shore
 The inquiry has been ordered it is understood. as a preliminary to what evor representations this country may decide to make to Latin American re- publics on the whole broad subject of neutrality.
 Argentine has suggested uniform rules as to wireless stations to be adopted by all American countries but the subject has not met with much ia : vor at the state department The Uni ted States prefers to keep free of gen. eral agreements or treaties. It believes each country should proceed independ- ently in framing regulations.
 Should the inquiries disclose de partures by southern republics from the true spirit of neutrality, 1t was in- timated today, the influence of the United States would be exerted prompt ly to remove all basis for threats by belliGerents of punishment for neu- tra1ity violation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-15
F BACK HURTS
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Flush your Kidneys occasion ally if you eat meat regularly


 No man or woman who eats meat regularly can make mistake by flushing the kidneys occasionally, says well known authority Meat forms uric acid which clogs the kidney pores so they sluggishly filter or strain only part of the waste and poison from the blood, then you get sick. Nearly all rheumatism, headaches, liver trouble nervousness. constipation dizziness sleeplessness. bladder disorders come from sluggish kidneys.
 The moment you feel a dull ache in the kidneys or your back hurts, or if the urine Is cloudy. offensive. full of sediment, irregular of passage or at- tended by a sensation of scalding, get about four ounces of lad Salts from any reliable pharmacy and take a table spoonful in glass of water before breakfast for few days and your kid neys will then act fine. This famous salts Is made from the acid of grapes and lemon juice. combined with lithia and has been used for generations to flush clogged kidneys and stimulate them to activity. also to neutralize the acids in urine so 1t no longer causes irritation, :hus ending bladder dis orders.
 lad Salts is inexpensive and can not injure makes delightful effer- vescent Whitewater drink which all regular meat eaters should take now and then to keep the kidneys clean and the blood pure. thereby avoiding ser- tous kidney complications
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-15
GORMAN REPORTS ON DEPT. OF HISTORY Says Director Owen Is Striy- ing to Meet Public
 Expectation

Montgomery. November 14.-(Special) ) No department of the state government is striving harder to meet public ex- pectation, or is doing more to justify it's existence than the state department O. archives and history, according to J. T. German, examiner of public accounts Examiner German today submitted a re. port covering his examination of the books and accounts of Dr. Thomas M Owen. director of the department. He declared the directors books to be ac- curately and correctly kept
 Disbursements of the department for last year amounted to ss,51s.24, which in- cluded salaries and operating expenses. The disbursements of the department for the past four years were $40,916.S5.
 While this department is not source of revenue to the state, 1t Is of incalcula- ble historical interest and importance, '' said Examiner German, in commenting on the work of the department. Con- tinuipg, the examiner comments on the numerous activities of the department the excellent collections, which have grown during the past year, and the diffusion by the department of the great resources of the state.
 Examiner German refers at length to the reference and extension work carried on by the department. For the use of the approaching session of the legisla- ture there has been brought together a most interesting collection of materials covering practically every subject now before the public. or likely to be brought up for consideration during the coming session." says MT. German. "The re- sources of the department have already been drawn upon by a number of tn. legislators"
 In concluding his report, Examiner Cor man commends Dr. Owen and his entire office force for the efficient manner in which they have performed their many and exaeting duties.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-15
WORK BEGUN FOR BELGIAN RELIEF
Appeal to People of State Is
 Made Public
MEETING HELD HERE
All Sections of Alabama Represented on Committee Which Is Working to Extend Aid to Stricken
 People

A shipload of food supplies. cloth ing and other necessities for the war stricken and starving people of Bell gium, to leave the port of Mobile at the earliest opportunity. is the expec- tation of the Alabama Belgian relief fund committee. which held it's initial meeting in Birmingham yesterday. l. will be recalled that the governor named a committee of the Belgians with a membership representative of each section of the state, of which James Bowron of Birmingham was chairman.
 MT. Bowron issued a call for a meet ing of the committee for yesterday afternoon at the rooms of the Cham Der of Commerce, which was attended by practically every member of the committee. By invitation of the chair man, pr. Morris Newfield. Judge s. D. Murphy, B. F. Ezekiel, John Sparrow and others were present The chair man briefly stated the purpose of the committee and in the discussion which followed not a word was said antag- onistic to any of the warning nations, but the terrible plight of the people of Belgium was portrayed and the necessity of speedy relief to help les sen the sufferings of the noncombat- ants was realized.
 On motion of the chairman, Mrs. c. P. Orr of Birmingham. head of the woman's Belgium relief committee of Alabama was added to the committee. John Sparrow was elected secretary and B. F. Ezekiel assistant secretary. The committee was in session for near lv three hours and the methods of collecting the donations and shipment were freely discussed It was the COIL sensus of opinion among the commit tee that Alabama should send such re- lief as she might give to the people of Belgium in an Alabama ship and from an Alabama port. and it was so decided.
 Appeal Is Drafted
 The committee drafted the follow irg appeal to the people of Alabama and earnestly request that it be care- fully read and that a ready response be made by the people of the state: ITO the People of Alabama
 ''Whatever grievances may mutually have existed as between France, Rus sia, Servia, Japan, Montenegro, Tur- key, Germany and Austria, and what
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-15

ever equities may be as betwee, tbs.,
 warning nations, every humane and
 liberty loving Alabamien must sym
 pathlze With the desperate plight of the
 people of Belgium. Against that coun-
 try no accusation has been made. If
 mas sur1ered all the horrors of a des- perate and terrible war. It's industries
 arc prostrated, it's methods of com
 munication are destroyed. the daily
 aFocations of its people are substan-
 t'ally suspended. great numbers of it's
 breadwinners have been killed. wound .
 ed or taken prisoners and the plight of
 the aged, the women, the children. and
 or noncombatants generally, homeless,
 starving. bereaved, on a stupendous
 scale, represents a climax of distress
 that must touch every heart in Ala
 bama.
 How much does it touch you who
 read this article? Will you send at once
 check for what you feel you can spare
 to the treasurer of Alabama Belgian
 relief fund, Hon. w. D. Jellxs, Birming- ham. Ala
 'The undersigned committee have been constituted by his excellency, Gov ernor O'Neal, with a membership rep resentatfve of each section of the state
 and each member will be available as center for counsel and assistance in all local effort. The proclamation of the csof VI ioi dSSii cc tittt dll pTODdle JuuReS of counties, mayors of municipalities and chairmen of city commissions, will assist in giving publicity to this appeal and promote Its purpose, and, whilst effort will be made to reach individu- ally heads of education, philanthropic fraternal and patriotic societies it is requested and respectfully urged upon each one of these that, without fur ther notice, they will cooperate to the fullest of their ability in stimulating | the collection of funds locally for re- mittance to the treasurer above named. Subscriptions in kind of clothing and foodstuffs are solicited and 1t Is requested that notice thereof be given to the nearest committeeman pending l the completion of arrangements for Ltheir collection and transportation. "The realization on Thanksgiving Day of the comfort and happiness of our own families may ind a suitable exrression in local meetings of cities, | counties or congregations, at which local oreanization may be accomplished Subscriptions of money, food or cloth- ing may be there announced and pub llshed as a stimulus aiding our patri- otic men and women to vie with one another in the uplift of humanity James Bowron, Birmingham, chair man.
 "Charles Henderson, Troy, vice chair man.
 william D. Jelks. Eufaula, treasurer. George A. Searcy Tuscaloosa. .. George H. Craig, Selma. "J. J. Willett, Anniston. Laurence Cooper. Huntsville. ''M. V. Joseph. Birmingham. "W. M. Tresslar, Montgomery. John c. O'Connel1. Mobile. IS. s. Broadus, Decatur. Mrs. c. P. Orr, Birmingham. Alabama Belgian Relief Fund Com mittee.
 "John Sparrow. secretary"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-15
WASHINGTON AND LEE BEATS WEST VIRGINIA

Charleston, w. Va., November 14.--(Spe- cial)-ln gruelling struggle Washing ton and Lee registered victory over the University of West Virginia, to S. AL though outweighed by six pounds Wash ngton and Lee outbattled West Virginia in three quarters A safety scored by the Generals in the first quarter gave them the decision.
 The game was marked by hard. vicious tackling. which necessitated frequent sub stitutions, and two great rallies by each team.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-15
GADSDEN

Gadsden. November 14.-(Special ) Both the Gulf States Steel company and the Gadsden Car works observed to- day as a pay day. and hundreds Of working men are spending their money with Gadsden merchants.
 Mrs. Jennie Bailey, for several years was seriously injured in an automobile accident.
 Etowah county high school yesterday defeated Disque high school by score of Ss to 0.
 carload of produce was shipped to the Baptist orphanage at Evergreen today by the DeKalb County Baptist association.
 There was an increase in the sale of cotton here this week, and the mar ket has been steady around cents.
 John Hays, well known in AttaIla. was arrested today on a grand jury indictment charging violation of the prc',ibition law. George Strickland, charged with assault with intent to murder also has been arrested.
 Dr. H. J. Hyatt of High Point, eight miles from Albertville, who accident ally shot himself in the abdomen sev- eral days ago, has so far recovered that he was able to visit Albertville this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-15
Music at Highlands Methodist

The following musical programme will be rendered at todays services of the Highlands Methodist church at Five Points,
 Morning-Prelude, Autumn Frysing- CT. Quartette-"The Ninety and Nine' Schneider. Tenor solo-"Adore and Be Still" Gounod. "Fansore, '' Dubois.
 Evening-"Prelude and Melody in F." Read. Quartet-"Come Ye Disconsolate,' '' Schneider. Contralta solo--'Just for To- day" Abbot Postlude-"M March," Read
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-15
THINK GERMANS
 TURN ID S|LES|A Leave Defense of CracOw Mainly to Austrian
 Forces

Petrograd, November 14.-(Via Lon don, $40 D. m)-Leaving the defense of Cracow mainly in the hands of Aus trians and attempting to hold the Rus sian advance along the Polish frontier by rear guard action the Germans are believed here to be withdrawing their main forces into Slesia whence many arc beng sent north to the region be- tween Thorn and the River Warthe. In this territory the Germans. taking ad- vantage of the small numbers of Rus san troops, are attempting an ener- getc advance.
 This new grouping is regarded here
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-15
NOTRE DAME TAKES
 CARLISLE GAME

Chicago, November 14.-The crippled Carlisle Indians were no match for Notre Dame today, losing to the Hoosier eleven 6 to 4S. Walsh, the Chippewa fullback, was badly injured and was taken uncon- scious to a hospital.
 The bunting and runs of Cofall and the runs of Eichenlaub, Pliska, Bergman, Kellerher and returns of punts by Berg man were features of the Notre Dame offense Captain Calac was the star for the Indians
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-15
Identify Escaped Convict

Montgomery, November 14.-(Special) Information has been received by the state convict department that Will Smith negro. in a Mobile hospital has been identified as an escaped convict, and will be returned to the penitentiary. Smith was shot by a deputy sheriff. who be- lieved he was a criminal. The negro was then identified by !. T. Irwin. state transfer agent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-15
Liner Sued for Large Sum

Boston, November 1.-Two libels involv- ing s232. 900 were filed in the federal court today against the North German Lloyd liner Kronprinzessin Cecelie, interned here Maurice Hanssens of Brussels. a passenger when the steamer turned back to America after being nearly to Europe, asks $200,0OO damages, alleging that be- cause he did not reach Brussels before the German occupation he lost all his prop erty The National City bank of New York seeks s320 GOT damages because the steamer failed to deliver in England gold bullion shipped aboard here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-15
Lecture at Amuse-U

| The Rev. s. J. Winchester will deliver
 a lecture at the Amuse-U theatre this afternoon at o'clock. His subject will be l Give the Girls Square Deal" and will
 be along the lines of social reform. The | lecturer is said to be a forceful and in
 structive speaker Admission will be free.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-15

and Twenty-third street. north-The Rev. E. H. Copenhaver, pastor will preach this morning at il o'clock and again this evening at s o'clock His subject in the morning will be ''Watchman, What of the Night?' Sunday school will begin at 9:30.
 Zion, corner Avenue B and Nineteenth street.-the Rev. H. Reuter-. pastor, will preach in German at Il o'clock tl,is morn ing, taking as his subject Coming to Jesus" The evening service will not be held, as the pastor will be out of the city. Sunday school begins at 9;S0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-15
A. & M. MAKES NINE TOUCHDOWNS IN LAST
 PERIOD OF GAME

Jackson Miss, November H-Nne touchdowns. six of them made by Jones'
 substitute player, in the last quar- ter. gave Mississippi Agricultural and e. chanical college 6l to victory over Tulane here today. Seven goals were kicked. Tulane played desperately, but was outclassed by her heavier opponents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-15
Would Auction Rams

Salt Lake City. November H-The Na- tional Wood Growers association voted today to establish a national authorized auction sale of rams, under direction of the association. The practice Is in effect in England, Australia and other coup- tries. but is new in the United States The place of the sale was left to the officers of the association.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-15
Silencinq the Batteries

From the PhiladeIph1a PubIlc Ledger.
 Aren't you giving away too many seats for jay town like this, and on a one night stand?" inquired the press agent.
 Never mind about that,' said Jeffer- son de Hamni. You be sure that each produce dealer in town gets ticket I want those shops closed"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-15
Marion Books Correct

Montgomery, November 14-(Special.) Charles l.. Townes examiner of public accounts, has filed a report on his ex- animation of the books and accounts of officials of Marion county. Examiner Townes reported the books correct witil few minor exceptions. These errors were corrected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-15
Organize Tax League

Thomasville, November 14.-(Special) MT O'Conner of Mobile organized tax league here last night and the entire coun- ty will be organized. Judge T. w. Davis was elected president, J. ". Tucker vice president and A. B. Tucker secretary of the organization.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-15
NEwLANDs WINNER
 BY 3S VOTES

Carson City, New, November IA. Francis c. Newlands, democrat. was reelected United States sena- tor on November over Samuel Platt, republican. by a plurality of 3S votes. The result was in doubt until the official canvass was com pleted today.
 The complete vote for senator was: Newlands. democrat, S075: Platt. republican, S037; Miller, so- cialist. 436
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-15
Christian Churches

First, corner Fifth avenue and Twen- ty-frst street-Dr. Henry Pearce Atkins pastor. Services today at Il a. m.. and 4:5o p. m. Morning sermon by Yutaka Minakuchi Afternoon services under the auspices of the Salvation Army. Night service at s o'clock at the Princess the atre. when the pastor will preach on the subject ''The Good in the Worst of Us"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-15

Christian Science society, Chamber of Commerce auditorium-Servicas today al Il a. m., and D. m. Subject: "Moftals and Immortals'' Sunday school begins at 9:S0 Wednesday evening testimonial meeting at 8 o'clock The public is in vited to attend the services. Mrs. Louise c. Martin. first reader. Reading rooms 206-7 Chamber of Commerce building; open daily except Sunday, 10 a. m to 1. p. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-15
Christian Science

First Church of Christ, Scientist, corner Eleventh avenue and Twenty-frst street, south--Services this morning at il o'clock and again this evening at o'clock. The subject of today's lesson sermon is "Mor tals and Immortals." Sunday school at 9:S0 o'clock. Testimonial meeting Wednes- day evening at O clock. John R. Flenner first reader. Christian Science reading rooms. HI American Trust building The public Is invited to attend the services and visit the reading rooms
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-15
Carranza Buys Aeroplape

Douglas, Ariz., November 14.--Carranza official at Agua Preta purchased an aeroplane today to be used against the Maytorena-Villa faction in Sonora Aerial bcmbs also were purchased
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-15
Sweden Ratifies Treaty

Petrograd. November 14.-(By way of London, 5:10 p. m.)-A message from Stockholm says the Swedish foreign O. lice has notified the American minister to Sweden, Ira Nelson Morris, that King Gustave has ratified the peace treaty with the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-15
Altrurian Church

Dr. L.. A. Fealy, pastor. will preach this morning at 1o:So o'clock on the sub- ject Equality
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-15
Bring Back
 Your Appetite
With Little Stuart's Dsspepsi Tablet, the Secret of Perfect
 Digestion.

You should see our farmers and their boys eating in the fields. On the farm five meals day is the rule. No one ever has stomach trouble be- cause meals are digested and people live normally
 In the city we lose our pep and indigestion, dyspepsia, stomach trou- ble, etc, make us look on five meals IS an impossibility.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-15

. sandwich like this would kill him. ;,
 A majority of people have come to know the blessings which an occa- sionaI use of Stuarts Dyspepsia Tab lets confer upon the stomach. They are unquestionably the most popular remedy known, for the reason that dyspepsia is the national disease, and these wonderful little tablets have long since acquired a national reputa- tion as a thoroughly reliable and efficient cure for all forms of dys- pepsia and indigestion.
 No matter how great the excess of food taken into the stomach, one or two of these tablets will digest every particle of 1t. package of Stuart $ Dyspepsia Tablets should always be in the house. Many a person has saved himself from a serious attack of acute Indigestion by using them after heavy meals. such as are eaten Christmas. New Years, Thanksgiving and other holidays and festa1 seasons.
 After attending banquets. late sup- pers, heavy fancy dinners, after-the- atre parties. etc. wherc one has dined sumptuously and 1uxuriantly, Stuart's s Dyspepsia Tablets should Invariably be used, as they digest the food per fectly and completely and prevent all possibility of dyspepsia, which. with out their use. is more than likely to ensue.
 Go to your druggist today and buy a box. A small sample package of Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets will be mailed free to any one who will ad- dress F. A. Stuart Co.,, 150 Stuart Bldg. Marshall Mich.