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1ME DEMOCRAT A J ;oUSB, Editor. v i-". .1IXSON, City Editor. k l00 rtH VEAR (T.. l M niitoc L'tlf, Mo ,.. , ... ... :ni .rnui. Tu:..:-iUY. DEC 0. 1000 Fitf aiJ "Fijhiinjr Bot ' Evans Hf'.j's e. chief of a h.ml of S-se 1-iVAtis. .iw Uo'i and :'.f, t.li.Mit ! A a SOD, Ws i .v :i rolled t:ie lad is a t:-.!ei, threw him on a psy ar j tr.el to :iuke oiT .nth hits. ljt t -Picd toes cap; T.e ornef after wards t x. :.ii.-t i t .i.it l e meant no harm d l t wj- ,Mnwed to go witt; the Suake Imms up Green i liver ! r ,10 W. C. T. U. COLUMN. Through the courtesy of the Democrat this epace is reserv ed for the W. C. T. U. It id edited by Eila L. Snearman, District Press Superintendent of the W. C. T. U., who is re sponsible for all statements which appear in this column. Our Watchwords: Organize. Educate, Agitate. OUR PRINCIPLES. Total abstinence. Prohibition ttasiurie ,.:-e?sed fit- loy in j 0f ti,e liquor traffic. One stand buckskin. cr.u-ht r.i n to shoot ;ard 0f morals for men and worn arrows a.:i t:;row f e iasso andlen. The education of Dublic 1 sentiment for right. wrest e with forcea tin t younjT Indians. The small Virginian whittled a willow whistle, and when the Indians heard him blow it they kept him busy for several days 'Crusade Day cutting copies, and he was er-t tertained by t ie spectacle 01 grown men and women "walk ing absolutely, solemnly toot ing on wi low wiiisties '' The chief then offered to adopt the admiral to be, and even promised in time to give one of his daughters for his wife, But Bob hook his head and refuse t be beguiled. Oth erwise he miyht now be eating government rations on an In dian reservation. instead of commat dintr theNcrth Atlantic fleet. James Creelman, in Peai-sons. RED LETTER DAYS Dec 19., Peace Day. Dec 23, A Buster. Friday night it rained and drizzled and then rained and drizzled some more, but that did not keep Julius Jackson from going tirtet n miles for a coon dog, no- erec, Ai . Wai tuner It wa--c'ogs gav 1 brother Ev 1 :id H. A. ir.ir with hini. I Of fore the . tod then ac- cording iu uinr siory: Tbat 23 pound coon put up the greatest light you ever saw Two Birthdays. Sunday was the fifty-first t1 tal d;iy of Prank Dimmitt, Pes or the Old Bank of Shel- ia. a.' i the tifty-sixth birth ( 7 of his brother-in-law, W. R. P Jackson, Cashier of the F rmer'a & Merchants Bank of J 's city. To celebrate the event prop rr' , Mr Jackson and son, M-.ster R charci, wint to Shel Vr.a to dine with Mr. Dimmitt. Of course, Mr. Dunraitt's son, James, also had his feet under Pi's table. II. O. Ballard came home Sat urday morning. Called home by the illness of lr.9 wife. Ollie bas lots of Monroe friends that were glad to see him but re gretted the cause that brought him home After a pleasing visit with re'atives, Miss Henrietta Simp son, ot Perryvil'.e. returned to her home Monday. She was accompanied by her uncle, J, T. Lanbatn. Senator W. R. McClintic left Monday for HL,. mr.ville to look after the interests of the Con federate Home. Dr. 0. M. Brown was a pro fessional visitor in Uunnewell, Monday. The Loyal Temperance Legion next Sunday at Methodist church immediately following the Junior League. This branch aims by a regular course of study scientific, ethical and governmental to make our boys and girls intelligent, total ab stainers; to deve op an army ot practical, euthushstic temper ance workers. Let us promise to do all we can for the cause, for L T. L. ideals and aims. A public meeting will be held soon thus bringing the subject to the attention of all. SCIENTIFIC TEMPERANCE IN STRUCTION. For twenty-seven years this work has been under the direc tion of the late Mrs. Mary H. Hunt, who developed it by a whole-souled devotion and a marvelous executive ability. Mrs. Edith S. Davis, Milwaukee, Vis., will take up the work and is eminently fitted to follow her illustrious predecessor. She is an accomplished linguist and has an enviable reputation as a public speaker The study of the laws of heaith and effects of alcoholic drink and other narcotics has been made compulsory through out the United States. Graded topical courses of study have been prepared and widely adopt ed. The object ol this instruc tion is to save the individual through his own choice in ap plying the truths he learns about the laws of health. To make permanent the fruit of all temperance efforts, it is of the highest importance that this instruction be thoroughly giveu and its interests carefully guarded. The department of "moral education," report that we now have our 4000 curfew towns in the United States. The Earl of Carlisle, upon his conversion to the principles of total abstinence, closed all the public houses upon his estates and destroyed the contents of his celebrated wine cellars. Mis3 Grace Frazier, of Palmy ra, Das been spending several days with her friends Misses Bess and Lillian Marshall. Mrs. D. Hugh Stevens went to the Bluff City Saturday to visit her sister, Mrs. J. M. Boulware. List of Letters. Remaining unclaimed in post office, Monroe City. Mo., on D.-c. 3 1906. T E Hawkins, Jess Wichell, Walter Buell, John C Gosling, Mrs J J Johnson, Mrs Bill Fmey, Mr Ben Moore, Mrs A R Moss, C Wiibrey, Mr Frank Neville. Miss Mable B0 Andey Gillaspy. IVrsons cal liig for advertised letter w.ll b; charged one cent additional pcstage. R. K. Meoown, Postmaster. Th" Only Guaranteed K dney Cure is Smith 'a Sure Kidney Cure. Your di-aggist will refuud your money if after taking one bottle you are not natilied with results. 50 cents by L. J. Yates. After iin alienee ot several months as Knighi or the grip, C. S. Rouertshaw took a ten days lay off to vi-.it his familv and to enj )y the society of hi-, friends. Al Arnold, of Chicago, was with Monroe friends Saturday. Agents mistakes do not occur when you buy monument? from ReiJ & Shearman, as they do not employ an agent. Shop South of News office. How about your Barn? Have you a valuable horse, or a number of them? Fine horses and cattle are subject to colda, rheumatism and other ailments which frequently result in serious losses. You know that a damp barn is at the bottom of much trouble. You may think your barn is dry, but Is it? If you have a barn, roof it with Huttig's Rubber Roofing Non-abBorbant, unlike any othr rubber roofing known then coveJ th" sides with it and you will It vn a barn that will be as dry as pow der and absolute proof agafn.it ur loss. I uttig's Rubber Roofing, non-ab -orbing, hence Impervious to frost i d dampness. Cool in the summer, warm in the winter, alway ju it 1 if bt for your tine stock. At the end of the year the actual ex pend vou have saved in the health -and condition of your stock, not to api : k ot worry, will more than pay for all the Rubber Roofing you hav 1 ed. As experienced lumber dealers In Mill Work, Interior Finish and Building Material of every description we mrl the assertion that no roofing will accomplish the same pur poses .- ' Huttig'i Rubber Roofing" and think of the price compared with others You can't afford to buy the other If you can buy Huttig's F W, HUSTON, Lumber Dealer Monroe City, Missouri, J. R. Dawson VETERINARY PHYSICIAN, SURGEON AND DENTIST Office at Melson's Livery Barn MONROE CITY, MO. D. K. Yowell was a business visitor In Macon Monday. Think it Over A NICE SUIT.... Will make an Xmas gift that's sure to be appreciated Popular goods for now an the rest of the season at Conway's THE TAILOR H HM IIH HM H-H I I X 1 1 H-. Jailbirds Contented. Macon, Mo, Nov. 30 Macon prisoners are not complaining over their lot. Indeed, they are very thankful, as shown by the letter they sent to Governor Folk and signed by all the in mates of the county jail. It is entitled "Why We Are Thank ful" and is written by George O'Brien, who is spending the fall here pending trial. The letter reads: "Dear Governor: We have read jour Thanksgiving procla mation with interest and will abide by your suggestions as well as we may be able ia our limited environments. Al though unjustly shut out from the world at present, we have much to be tbannful for. ' The papers are not pitching into u and calling u" hard names, like they do Mr. Rocke feller, Senator Piatt, Willie Hearst and othr-r men with a larger measure of liberty. ' Our appetite is of the never get weary kind, and we don't have to take treatment for in somnia Wf re not nervous concern ing tmrijars and hold-up men, tod our diamonds are the least of cur worrif-.. Nobody cotn-s round and tries to work us on wild cat min ing stock or to sell us gold bricks. 'The coal man hasn't come after bis money, and we don't look for him. "Saow, ice, sleet and wintry winds means nothing to us. "We don't have to get up ear ly Sunnay morning and tlx for Sunday school. "Three times a day, week in and week out, we get beans, corn dodger and well water, ex cept on holidays, when there's a double dose of water. "In looking over these mat ters, we feel that we are blest far beyond the common run, for which we are deeply thankful, governor. We are satisfied. We don't care to get any nearer where you live, much as we like you. Your ways are not our ways, and we wish to be particular and lead a quiet, or derly lite." lulliplica- V rtt T tot A Thank heaven the mi tion table doesn't change. the only thing a mo'her knows that is the same as when she went to school and which she can speak of without being cor rected. Atchison Globe. Mrs. Ella Eddy reports her neice, Miss Alice Clark, student at Howard Seminary, West Bridge Water, Mass., as being in the condition that several other young ladies were this season, homesick. You are right Miss Alice, there is no place like borne, especially if tbat boms is ia Missouri. Do You Suffer Prom Kidney Troubles? We guarantee one bottle of Smith's Sure Kidney Cure to benefit or cure, or your druggint will refund your money. Price 50 cents. L. J. Yates. Curious Advertisements- "Annual sale now on Don't go elsewhere to be cheated come in here." "A lady wanted to sell her piano, as she is going away ia a strong iron frame." "Furnished apartments suita ble for gentlemen with folding; doors." "Two sisters want wash ing." "Wanted A room by two gentlemen about 90 feet long and 20 feet broad." "Lost A collie dog by a man Saturday answering to Jim, with brass collar around bis neck and a muzzle." "Wanted By a respectable girl, her passage to New York; willing to take care of children and a good sailor." "Respectable widow wants washing on Tuesdays." "For sale A pianoforte, the property of a .nusician with carvedulegs." "A boy who can openoy3tera with reference." "Bulldog for sale; will eat anyting; very fond of children." From the Journal of a Railroad Train. The public seems to think that where there's so much smoke there ought to be some fire. I could have got innon time yesterday, but I was afraid that the shock would have been fatal to the public. While I was running; slowly along yesterday, six rabbits and a cow walked ia and scar ed some of the passengers, who were fast asleep, dreaming that they were getting there. There is one thing to say for the slow schedule business: The rolling-stock is tired and needs rest. But the public keeps cry ing "Ler 'er roll!" Atlanta Constitution. I)t95. The young gentlemen of the South Side wound up the grid iron season and the North Side gentlemen, Thursday afternoon, to the tune of 10 co 5.