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Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1896-12-24
OUR CORRESPONDENTS
DRUM
Santa Claus isl"

give you another little budget
of news.
Judge Millar has bought out
Steve Bunker and the latter is GO
ing south. Drum regrets the loss
a good neighbor, but we like to see
Judge John A. hustle.
F. G. Clippard was buying hogs
in this vicinity the last few days.
He drove out a fine lot and intend
ed to ship Monday.
Prof. A. H. Slagle is giving en-
tire satisfaction as teacher and our
school is doing finally.
Millar & Carleton's sawmill is
turning out a fine lot of lumber,
while the grist mill does big busi-
ness Saturdays.
]. J. Chostner is teaching the
Scott school TO the entire satisfac-
tion of patrons and pupils. Jackson
don't put on any friIls, but is one
of those young men who will "get
there" and stay.
Joseph Moore of Dry creek has
leased land near Drum, on Judge
Mlllar's farm, and will clear up a
lot Of it and make corr. He knows
the process and isn't afraid Of work.
J. w. Laird wants The PBEss to
say that he is in the Santa. Claus
trust with lots Of Christmas
sweetness, as well as toys and other
goods, all suitable for Christmas
presents.
R. B. Moore has been wrestling
with jaundice, ind was very sick,
but is better.
7. D Scott and W. H.. Baker,
two jolly good fellows, are still
holding down jobs at the mill.
William Thacker is building a
house for William Carleton.
! Mr.. Wampler is keeping the iron
hot in his blacksmith shop. He is
q thorough workman.
Wishing The Press d merry
Christmas and a long life,
SPANGLER.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1896-12-24

Bloomfield Vindlcator: Sheriff
Patterson gives us an account of a
serious fight which occurred at
Moorehouse Thursday nighta week
ago. The dispntants were Geo.
Snider, on the one side and Carshon
Weckley and two other parties on
the other side.,e The trouble began
in a house where it seem, drinking
was being INDUCED in. Snider sus-
tained bad cut over the eye from
a beer glass while Weekly was cut
in number ofplaces with a knife.
The other two parties made hasty
retreat through the, back door,
locking it behind them and escaped
injury Snider smashed the door
and left for parts unknown. Week
ly is said to be in a precarious con
dition, though he is reported to be
some better. A reward Of $3.50 is
offered for, the apprehension of
we are informed.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1896-12-24
Mrs. Cynthia 2. Bowman.

Another dear one has left this troubled
shore and crossed to the realm of heavenly
bliss.
Mrs. c. R. Bowman died at the home of
her son, Miles w. Bowman, in Cape Girar-
deau Friday Dec. II, 1896, after brief III
ness. She was born June ., 1929; daighter
of.Daud and Cynthia Kinder. who emigrated
from North Carolina. She was converted to
God and joined the M. E. church at an early
age. She was married to Groves W. Bow
man in IS4qand they lived happily togethertill
the beginning of the greet civil war, when
her husband was taken away. Left with a
family, she led her children to God by her
prayers and example. She leaves two sisters,
two sons and eleven grandchildren to mourn
for her.
TIE funeral was preached by Rev. M. T..
lw, grandson Of the pioneer preacher who
aplized her in infancy. They laid the de-
Ceased e rsstin the Union cemetery, near
Bessyille, within, 4 few miles Of her birth
place. and childhood homei
The departed was consistent Christian,
fnd. for more than 6ii years shs shIrked
from no duty. faltered before no difficulty.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1896-12-24
Bloomfield Vindicator: Dan s.

Bloomfield Vindicator: Dan S.
Brown, the genial president Of the
M. S. E. R'y and the Brownwood
S. W. R'y and as we'll president of
the. Pioneer Steam Keg Works,
with his able foreman, Mr.. Foley,
were here several days the latter
part of last week, looking up the
business of the company and get.
ting every line in proper running
order. They expressed themselves
highly pleased with the business at
this place. In future this place will
be headquarters for all railroad busli-
pess for both roads and will be un-
der the able management of J. G..
Haydock.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1896-12-24
Christmas.


'Jes' little bit O. feller-I remember still
Ust to almost cry fer Christmas, like a
youngster will.
Fourth o Iuly's nothin' to ii! New Years
amt smell!
Easter Sunday-circus day--jes' all dead in
the shell!
Lawzy, though! at night, you know. to set
around an hear
The old folks work the story off about the
sledge an deer,
An Sanity skootin' round the roof, all wrapt
in fur an fuzz-
Long afore
7 knowed who
Santa Claus wuz
"Wisht the yarn was true about him, as it
'peared TO be-
Truth made out O. lies like that-un's good
enough for me!
Wisht | still wuz so con6dn' | could ies' 20
wild
Over hangin' up my ste ckin's, like the little
child
Climbin' in my lap tonight, an begin me
to tell
Bout them reindeers, and 'Old SANITY, that
she loves SO well.
Pm half sorry fer this little girl sweetheart
Of his -
Long afore
She knows who
Santa Clans Isl"
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1896-12-24


and never doubted the religion she SO much
enjoyed. But her work is done, and she is
reaping her reward; she is living with loved
ones gone before, and with Jesus. "There
is one less on earth to love, but one more to
meet in heaven" 1t seems that we can heat
her faint but cheerful voice floating back
from the Golden Shore through the mists Of
Death to those who mourn for her, and the
voice seems to say:
Oh, friends. am happy now
Come be happy ever!
am waiting for you all
Just across the river
l. Bowman.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1896-12-24
Try Ii and Ser.

Whatever may be said about the pub liea
tons of Rev. Irl R. Hicks by those who do
not fully understand the facts, there is no de-
nying the truth that his paper and Almanac
have come to stay. His splendid journal,
WORD AND Works, is now entering its tenth
year, largely increased in circulation and in
every way improved, until it deserves the
national reputation it has attained. His 1867
Almanac is now ready and is by far the finest
and most beautiful he has yet issued. Ii con-
tains IoS pages, including cover artistically
printed in coiors, and IS filed from back to
back with Just what is wanted in every shop,
office and home in America. One feature Of
the Almanac for 1897 Is a series Of IL original
beautifully engraved star maps. with explain
atory chapters, which could not be bought
for less than five dollars in any work on as
tronomy. AS Mr.. Hicks has so correctly aud
faithfully warned the public, Of coming
dr6ughts, floods, cold waves, billiards.. tor
nadoes and cyclones, ip the years passed,
aside from the other varied ans, splendid
features Of his paper and Almanac, these
considerations alone should prompt every
femily to subscribe at once for 1907. rhe
Almanac Is only sscts; copy. WoRD AND
WoREs is one ddllara year, and copy of
the fine Almanac goes as a premium with
every yearly subscription. Write to WORD
AND WoRKs Publishing Co. ST. Lodis, No.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1896-12-24

not be voted for as president of the
United States until Monday, Jan
uary IL, 1897, and the electoral
votes wilt not Be officially counted
and the result, officially declared
until Monday, February l0th} less
than month before the fnaughra-
ton.
The constitution leaves it to con-
gress to determine the day on which
the presidential electors shall give
their votes. The law of 1S45 pro
vided that the electors for each
state should meet and give their
votes on the, first Wednesday of
December. This date stands III the
Revised Statutes, edition of 1879
and that is what has probably
misled our contemporary and pro
duced its premature announcement.
The law Of lS45, however, has
been superseded by the act of Feb
ruary 3, 1887, which will be found
in volume | of the supplement to
the Revised Statutes, on page 525.-
This provides that the electors of
each state shall meet and give their
votes on the second Monday in the
January next following their ap-
pointmenr, at such place in each
state as the legislative of sucb state
shall direct.
In New York, for example, the
capitol at Albany is designated by
law as the place of meeting, and.
noon on the second Monday Of
January as the time. In New York
each elector gets SIS and mileage
The certified returns for each
state are transmitted by messenger
to the president of the senate, or to
the secretary of state, in case the
president of the senate is not in
Washington. On the second We'd .
nesday of February, at ! o'clock,
the two houses Of congress meet il
joint session in the Hall ofthe house
of representatives. The president
of the senate opens the certificates,
and, after the votes have been count
ed by tellers, two for the senate
and two for the house, the result is
declared by the president of the
senate. Then, and not until them
will Major Mckinley and Mr.. Hob
art be elected.
The machinery of, presidential
by the electors of the sew
eral states is not very complicated.
Part Of the process, however, is.
prescribed by the constitution Of
the United States, part is regulated
by the federal statutes, and part de-.
pends upon state legislation, and to
this circumstance, perhaps, is dne
in measure the extraordinary
confnsion 10 the minds Of many
Intelligent American citizens with
regard to the WHOLE business.
7 That Major Mckinley win be
declared elected on February 10th
Il d matter Of moral certainty
merely. !. Technically and theoreti:
,ally there Is nothing to prevent
ne AL presidential electors from
voting unanimously for John Sniff
of 0shkosh.-New York Siifi.'
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1896-12-24
The FaVOTite Home BenedQ.

For all diseases caused by ietangemenf'
of the Liver, Kidneys, and Stomach.
Keep it always in the house and you
will save time and Doctors Bills, and
have at hand an active, harmless and per.
fectly safe purgative, Alternative and tonic.
fyoufeel dull, debilitated, have frequent
headache, mouth tastes badly, poor appe'
tite and tongue coated, you are suffering
from torpid liver or biliousness. and SIM
MONS LIVER REGULATOR will cure you.
If you have eaten anything hard to
digest, or feel heavy after. meals or sleep
less at night, dose Of SIMMONS LIVER,
REGULATOR will relieve you and bring
pleasant sleep.
If at any time you feel your system
needs cleansing and regulating without
violent purging, take SIMMONS LIVER
REGULATOR.
J.H. Zeilin & Co., Philadelphia.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1896-12-24

This surprising piece of news is
supplied by The Minneapolis PEN
ny Press;
"Nov. 3 William Mckinley was
duly elected president Of the
United States by the action Of the
different state electors"
Not yet. Major Mckinley will
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1896-12-24

W. VI Sample has reduced she price
q clothing, esptlemsn's iurniahlh foods,
9 q, for his thirty-day cut price sale.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1896-12-24

&. O; sander has again taken up the
watch, clock and jewelry business. Sat,
istaction guaranteed.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1896-12-24
A Remindsf of Other DAYS.

Peter Hartle of Sedgwickville
was il the city one day last week
He il about 85 years old, and came
a distanceof 20 miles in wagon Of
ancient type. 1t is an old linch-pin
tar wagon with a half scoop bed
painted red. That style of wagon
was quite common in ante-bellum
days.
Mr.. Hartle is active and we'll
preserved for a man of his age.
Several persons came in with him
in the wagon, but he did the driv-
ing himself, returning home the
ssme day, the entire trip being a
distance of 40 miles or more
Jackson Comet.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1896-12-24

W. w. Sample carries an immense
stock Of groceries he will close out for
thirty days at astonishingly low prices.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1896-12-24

NOta single 4rticlaip. ". w. Samples
big store .Nill b. held back in his thirty
day cut-rfice sale.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1896-12-24

\ The Steel trust has apparently
gone to pieces. Trusts hnd sooner
or later that they are unpopular in
that country.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1896-12-24

The PREss has made arrangements by
which It can offer Rev Irl R. Hicks
great almanac free to every subscriber
who renews his subscription BY the list
Of January, This is acknowledged the
best almanac,and most correct toreuas:sr
Of the weather that Is published.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1896-09-26

Since succeeding the above-named firm,
whose entire stock, fixtures and good will we
have purchased, we have remodeled the cee-
brated Braddock Distillery in all Its APP
purtenances, until it now stands without
rival as one of the most complete plants in
the United States for the manufacture of a
perfectly pure all-rye Whiskey for medicinal
or other purposes, free from fusel or other
poisonous oils so frequently found in less
reliable goods.
We have testimonials from leading phys
icians IN all parts of the country commencing
the Braddock for its medicinal properties
Among the latest is one from Professor
]. H. Mallet. the distinguished chemist of
the University Of Virginia, who, at our re-
quest made very careful analysis of it, and
writes as follows:
The sample of Braddock sent me upon
analysis contains no sulphates nor heavy
metals such as copper, lead or zinc, and APP
pears to be a sound, genuine whiskey, free
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1896-09-26
Satolli's Successor.

Most Rev. Sebastian Martinelli, who
is to succeed Cardinal Satolli as papal
nuncio to America, is at present prior
general of the Augustinian order. He is
native of Italy, having been born in
Tuscany Aug. 20, 1S4S. AT an early age
Sebastian was sent to Rome to be edu-
Gated for the priesthood. After years OF
study, during which he was steadily
advanced in the order, he was chosen as
the head of the Augustinians, and in
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1896-09-26

opher to the old merchant. When the
latter died, Hilton was given the vast
business i'll lieu of the 81, 100000 left
to him in the will. This was in 1876,
and since that time Judge Hilton and
his sons have been trying to conduct the
business, but they have made a dismal
failure of it. In 20 years the profits
shrank from about S., 600, 900 annually
to'less than nothing at all, and for sew.
eral years at least the store has been run
at loss.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1896-09-26
Don't Stop Toba!
How to Cure Yourself While Using

THE tobacco habit grows on q NJ.
i his nervous system is seriously q
impairing health, comfort and ha :
To quit suddenly is too severe shoc]
system, as tobacco to an inveteratsn
comes q stimulant That bis sYSten
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1896-09-26
DAVID r. FRANCIS.

fore he branched out for himself and
was singularly successful. He became
an operator in wheat on Change and in
Il few years accumulated a fortune OF
$3.50, 900, which he has since then more
than doubled. He was successfully
elected director, vice president and
president of tho st. Louis Merchants
Exchange. He first became prominent
in politics in 1884, when he was a dele.
gate to the convention which nominated
Grover Cleveland for president. The
following year he was elected mayor Of
st. Louis and in 1883 was elected gov
ernor, proving to be a vigorous executive.
He has Oh several previous occasions been
mentioned as possible cabinet officer.
Six months will be the length of the
term he will serve as secretary.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1896-09-26

from all deleterous foreign substances and
free to more than usual extent from anylic
alcohol"
Ask any physician his opinion of this
analysis.
We take great pleasure in recommending the
Braddock Pure Rye to all seeking or desiring
to obtain an absolutely pure rye whiskey as
beverage or for medicinal uses Ask your
dealer for it; don't be induced to take some
thing else. If he does not keep it, order di-
rectly from us.
prominent physician of Macon, Ga,
writing us a few weeks ago. says:
In point of purity, flavor, strength and
delicate tone, l have never seen your Brad
dock Pure Rye equaled, and shall take great
pleasure in recommending it to my sick.''
To those who are so unfortunate as to be
sufferers from indigestion, dyspepsia or any
pulmonary trouble we beg to recommend
our own Braddock Pure Barley Malt, dis
titled from Canadian Barley Malt and noun
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1896-09-26
PEOPLE OF THE DAY.

The fall Of the great commercial
house of Stewart, which came with the
recent failure of Hilton, Hughes & Co.
of New York, marks the disastrous end
of the attempt made by ex-Judge Henry
Hilton to continue the magnificent bust
ness left by the shrewd Irishman who
came to be known as the merchant
prince" Hilton was an ex-judge' OF
common pleas and the member of a
prominent law firm when he first made
the acquaintance of Stewart. He became
frst the legal adviser and afterward the
Intimate friend, social guide and philos'
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1896-09-26

THE tobacco habit grows on NJ.
i his nervousl system is seriously
impairing health, comfort and ha
To quit suddenly is too severe shoe
system, as tobacco to an inveterata
comes stimulantfhat his systs1
| Graves. "BacO, Cfro'' is a -
the tobacco habit in al
compounded after the furiSll
Berlin physician who has used it IN MS
vate practice since 1874 without failure
harmless, You can use ali the tobacco
want while taking "Baco- Curo" 1t
notify you when to stop. We give writ
guarantee to cure permanently any case W
three boxes, or refund the money with 10
cent. interest. "Baco-Curo' is not sub
tute, but cure that cures without the aie
| will power and with no inconvenience.
leaves the system as pure and free fir
nicotine as the day you took your frs Oh
| or smoke.
From hundreds of testimonials, tlx.a
inals of which are on file and open to
ton, the following is presented:
CLAYTON. NEVADA Co., ARK, Jan. %,
EUREKA CHEMICAL 4 MFa. Co., La q
WIs.-GENTLEMEN-Fo forty years I
| tobacco in all it's forms. For twent'
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general debility and heart disease. Fo
teen years tried to quit, but couldn
took various remedies, among others IN
Bac," 1.-The Indian Tobacco Antic
Double Chloride of Gold" etc but nd
them did me the least bit of good. Fl
however, purchased box of your
euro" and it has entirely cured me
habit in all its forms, and have inc
thirty pounds in weight and am I'd
from all the numerous aches and pa
body and mind. l could write al
paper upon my changed feelings am
| ditlon. Yours respectfully,
P. H. MARBURY
Pastor G. P. Church, Clayton,
Sold by all druggists at 81 per box:
boxes Thirty days treatmenD $3.50
iron-clad written guarantee, or sent
upon receipt of price. Write for book
proofs.
EUREKA CHEMICAL & MFG.
La Crosse, Wis, and Boston,
April 4-6m
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1896-09-26
The New Secretary of the Interior.

David Rowley Francis, the new Sec
rotary Of the interior, is millionaire
merchant of St. Louis, who has been
for dozen years a personal friend of
President Cleveland. He is an ex gov
ernor Of Missouri and has been promi-
nent for some time in politics, being a
gold standard Democrat of long stand
ing.
Mr.. Francis was born in Kentucky 40
years ago, but removed to St. Louis at
the age Of 16. He began his business
career as shipping clerk in his uncle's
commission store 1t was not long be-
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1896-09-26
MOST REV. SEBASTIAN MARTINELL1.

MOST REV. SEBASTIAN MARTINELLI.
that capacity he has visited every chap
ter house in the world. Three years ago
he spent six weeks in America. Mgr.
Martinelli is man of great education
and refinement. He speaks English
readily and is said to have fondness
for Americans. He is especially learned
in ecclesiastical law, which may posi-
bly, have been the chief reason for his
selection as the personal representative
of the pope here.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1896-09-26

tain spring water. Theh ,,,o.;o;
of this whskey are woIa -, fo'
In this connection a .u,
n,.:,ea 80. as sing our Barley
"The Malt Whiskeys
own pulmonary troub 49, y
that seems to e syn@ .,.,.:.
more regular ieep az "a haaI,,;o. AZ.
are the results My e. = 70 ~
better and my est all 70.
unpleasant etfi'ts td
while life lasts, will r.
its magical effect. N s;a,.
without it."
o,,. aa",a IN .,aao order, feeling cor
49, eoIal.>..a D. le you. Together
on 1900 as So lock we carry in F
-. 70 and domestic
th;na so..o;,,;na ~ hs, etc. In fact,
80 ~ ~ a well stocked
careful attention.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1896-09-26
China's Flag,

The flag of China is one of the gayest
among ensigns. The body of the flag is
pale yellow. In the upper left hand cor
ner is small red sun. Looking intent
ly at ene.sun is a fierce Chinese dragon.
~ s,llv is brilliant red and,
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1896-09-26
Special Announcement

CTERLING SILVER NOVEL;
I'D New Books by the best know
thors. Sets of Standard Works
Trade. Stationery. Fine Leather
Religious Books for all denominat
John A. Fulton q "a
Nov l6 CUMBERLAN
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-07-23
"The FOOLS Revenge"

There was once man who climbed O
tree, and he had in his hand saw And
while he was in the tree his enemy
came beneath it and lay down to sleep
in tho shade. And tho man said to him
self: "Behold my enemy, asleep and III
my powori will avengo myself upon
him by saving off limb Of this t1eo
and allowing it to fall upon him and
crush him." And as he said be cid, but
he sat upon the limb, and when it fell
he fell with it and was grieyously in
jured. But the sleeping man was not
injured.
There was once a farmer who went
in debt to banker. And values de-
c)ined and money became scarce, and
he said, II will have law passed
making my debt payable in cheap mon
ey, and thus I will be avenged upon
this goldbug." And as he said he did.
But when debts had been made payable
In cheap money, he received only cheap
money for tho products Of his farm, and
he was required to pay double the
amount Of cheap money for his necessi-
ties, and tho goldbug forcclosed the
debt and was not injured, but tho farm
er was ruined.
And this is the story Of "Tho FOOLS
Revenge. drugs, Oils and Paint.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-07-23
-
Why Prices Of Cotton Fall.

Frederick c. PenAeld, United States
consul at Cairo, has sent to the depart
ment of state q report on the estimated
cotton crop Of Egypt for 1867. He
says that the Egyptian planters have in
creased the area under cultivation about
per cent over that of last year. and
that the prospects Of large crop are
considered good Conservative estimates
place the seasons total crop at 750, 900
bales Of 760 pounds each. equal to
1850, 900 American bales or 562, ,50O,-
900 pounds.
With this greatly increased competi-
tion Of Egyptian cotton. 1t is only natu-
raj that in years in which the American
crop is up to the avearge prices should
be lower than they were before the re-
cent extension Of cotton planting in
Egypt. Yet the silverites persist in tell.
ing the people Of tho south that it is the
lack Of SO cent dollars which has reduced
the price Of cotton in this country and
promise that under free coinage Mt 18
to the value of tho American cotton
crop will be doubled. That this is de-
lusion ought to be evident to any sensi-
bic planter, who knows that the worlds
supply of cotton in normal year is far
greater than the demand. Measuring
prices in cheap silver money would not
decrease the competition Of Egypt and
the other cotton growing countries;
neither would it increase the demand
for cotton either here or abroad.