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Marble Hill press., 1897-07-15
Our correspondents.
To ]. q. Finney.

This is the season Of the year. according tt
our exchange, when the conscience stricker
"perfessor" causes the small class to "reso-
lute."-Bollinger County Times.
The above, as referring to a clip,
ping from The Madison County
Democrat, doubtless has moro di
rect reference to the "training
school resolutions" which appear
cd in both the MARBLE HILL PRESS
and Lutesville Banner not long
since.
Among other things specified in
the above named resolutions, thanks
were rendered John S. Hill Of The
PRESS and Z. R Green of the Ban
mel for notices given, also recon-
mending their respective papers as
worthy mediums for obtaining the
county news, disregarding both the
Times editor and his dirty sheet.
This of course put to naught the
better nature, if such he has, Of the
"bad Times editor, hence the
above clipping.
Now | wish to state to my pre-
tended friend, Finney, that | was a
member OF the committee who
framed the above named resolutions
and as such could not conScien-
ciously commend "a man nor recon-
mend his paper who, seemingly,
by his every act was seeking TO
bring reproach upon the character
and qualifications of the man who,
by virtue of his position, was to be
the standard bearer in the teachers
profession; thereby bringing re-
proach upon the profession itself,
and, as a necessary consequence, in
iuring the educational institutions
of the county at large.
Although l am one of the "small
class" yet I have rights that should
be respected, and greatest of all, |
have soul, hence l have feelings
and emotions, and by the way, ]
have as much Of that kind known
as egoistic as my friend Finney.
But, like Lincoln, l have "forgive-
ness in my heart and on my PEN"
and will here promise Mr.. Finney
that this is not only my first, but
will be my last effort to reflect any
insinuations either on him or his
paper so long as he keeps silent
and refrains from burlesqueing me.
For the past offence can and do
freely forgive him, and pray God
that he may correct the error of his
way and make peace with his fell
bowman and with God ere he shall
have succumbed to the inevitable.
S. NJ. DuLANEY.
Marble Hill press., 1897-07-15

the Little Big Hornl There had
been an uprising of the Sioux In
dians. Exciting chases and brushes
had been many; lone troopers out
as scouts had been foRnd dead on
the secretkeeping plains; black
ruins of isolated farm houses fur
nished further proof of Indian dew
iltry, and gave the troopers oppor-
tunity to guess the fate of the in
mates. They saw and felt it all.
But they were brave-and light
hearted.
A June sky was over them, and a
June sun turned all the metal tran
pings Of horse and man into stream
ing silver and gold, as they de-
bouched into the plain from the
fated ridge. Below them the Little
Big Horn lay mass of winding,
flowing sheen, specking the spen-
doris and bliss of peace. The last
man had not left the nights forever
before fate arose in the shape of
hundreds of redskins, leaping out
Of the long grass, bowling like
fends. Custer died standing up,
cheering on his men, lying full
length behind their horses, using
the animals as rest-pieces for their
rifles. The next day Maj. Reno
saw field of corpses, faces toward
the unheeding sky, the silvery Lit
tie Big Horn flowing gently past
their last resting place.
This year, at some convenient
point, the men in the army who
were in Clusters last campaign pro-
pose to hold a reunion. Eleven
years ago such a reunion was held
for the first time, just ten years af-
ter the massacre, on the battlefield
itself. At that meeting, when hun
dreds Of soldiers were present, it
was decided to hold similar rcun-
ions every ten years. Last year,
however, when the second anniver-
sary was due, the presidential cam
paign prevented its holding. AS
the survivors are fast passing away
it is feared that wait until 1906
will find no one of those interested
alive. So the western soldiers are
trying now to arrange for 9 reun-
ion this year, which is a triAe late.
In case the effort fails, June rs,
1901, as the halfway point in the
decade, has been selected. At that
time men now scattered from Maine
to California will be expected to be
present and contribute by anecdote
TO the fund Of information concern
ing the battle.-Pittsburg Dispatch.
Marble Hill press., 1897-07-15

only at intervals, having been away
from the city several times endeav'
oring to recupereate.
Senator Harris had almost com
pleted his seventy-nlnth year, hay
ing been born in February, 1918.
and first became member OF con
gress in l849. His congressional
career thus began earlier than that
of any member of either house and
antedating Senators Morrill, and
Sherman seven years and Hon.
Galusha H. Grow, now a member OF
the house from Pennsylvania, by
one year. Mr.. Harris had when
he was elected to the national house
of representatives already become
a man of state reputation in Tenn
essee, having the year previous
served as presidential elector on
the democratic ticket and two years
before been elected a member of
the legislature of the state.
Marble Hill press., 1897-07-15
Senator Harris Dead

Senator Isham G. Harris, of Ten
nessee, died at his residence in
Washington a few minutes before S
O'Clock Thursday afternoon July 8.
The senator had been growing con-
stantly weaker for several days
past, thelntense summer heat which
had prevailed greatly debilitating
him and no doubt fastening his
end.
There were times when he would
rally slightly, which gave his fami-
ly hopes that he would be able to
regain strength sufficiently to be
removed ffon the city, but his vi
tality bad beccme toomuch exhaust
ed to withstand the strain.
Marble Hill press., 1897-07-15
Twelve Reasons why.

The St. Louis Republic gives dozen good
reasons why newspaper readers should read
this paper. Here they are;
l. The Republic is the greatest newspapel
published.
q Ithas cable news service over the en-.
tire civilized world, which no other St. Loui.
paper can secure.
g. Special correspondents in all the large
cities and capitals Of Europe
4. News Bureau in New York City and
Washington, D. C.
5. Special correspondents in every city and
town in the Western United States.
8. Member of the Associated Press, the
greatest news gatherer in the world.
7.sPublishes daily the market reports Of
the world.
8. Issues magnificent colored magazine
cover with the Sunday paper.
9. More noted writer's and artists contrib
ute to the Republic than any other paper.
10. Issues an unequaled four page comic
weekly with each Sunday paper free.
II. Publishes pages of interest and value
to womankind.
IL. Its Io-cent dress pattern department is
the most popular feature ever introduced by
newspaper. Thousands patrouizc it.
The daily and Sunday St. Louis Republic
is So year, So for six months and SLIGO for
three mohths. The Twice-a-W Week Republic
is 81 year--Io4 papers, two each week,
Marble Hill press., 1897-07-15
The Missing Word.

The Weekly Constitution, published at At
lanta, Ca, has announced its fourth missing
word contest.
Ten per cent Of the money received from
subscribers who enter the missing word con-
test during the months ofJune, July and Au-
gust will be paid to the person or persons
naming correctly the missing word in the fol-
lowing sentence:
"WE HAVE NOT. ENOUGH
AND ARE PUT TO VERY AWKWARD
SHIFTS FOR WANT OF SOME"
There is not much doubt in the mind of
the editor of this paperas to the word ex-
pressing that of which he has not been able
to secure enough, and he realizes the very
awkward shifts he is put to for want of the
same, but the point is to find the very word
the author Of the sentence used in writing it..
Byspecial arrangement of the Weekly Con-
sttution, that great paper and ours can be
obtained for one year at almost the price of
one paper. Not only that; but under our ar
rangement with the Weekly Costituton every
person who takes advantage Of this clubbing
proposition. subscribing for both papers,
will be entitled to guess at tn missing
word. All clubbing subscriptions should be
sent TO this paper with each subscribers
guess at the missing word plainly written.
The guess and the name and address OF each
subscriber will be forwarded by us to The
Constitution.
The Constitutions first missing word
contest closed on the Ist Of January, and
but one person Nh. NJ. +. Britain, hard
working school teacher, guessed the missing
word, receiving therefore, check for ST ,a3s. 90.
It's second contest closed on the ist Of March,
its third contest closed on May Ist, and the
Weekly Constitution Of Monday, September
9th will contain the announcement Of the
awards in which the cash is to be distributed
among the successful guessers in his.new
Contest.
The readers Of our paper who subscribe
jointly TO it and to the Weekly Constitution
have free access into the fourth contest just
opened; and II may be that some Of fthem will
get the money to be distributed on the Ist Of
September.
THE Press and Weekly Constitution Stag.
Marble Hill press., 1897-07-15
A Clear Case.

"Don't question anything you
hear about the administration of
justice in the early days of the
west" advised the man who had
dug and prospected over q large.
part ofit in search of afortune, says
the Detroit FREQ Press. "Pve seen
men out there acting as magistrates
that could neither read, write nor
talk with an approach to correct
ness IN any language"
II recall one instance up near
the head Of Bitter creek. While q
miner was down at the saloon one
night enjoying himself after the
manner Of such men, some one
stole into his tent and dug up the
bags of dust he had buried there.
Upon discovery of the theft there
was q great hue and 'cry raised, u
sheriffs posse was called in and a
young fellow from the east, little
better than tender-foot, was ar.
rested for the crime. He didn't
look guilty or act guilty and there
was a good deal Of sympathy for
him among the boys. Otherwise
the regular formula Of justice might
not have been observed.
HWhen the trial came on the
young man had lawyer that be
had sent for and who made it inter
esting for the prosecutor, who re-
lied largely upon lung power and
sledge.hammer blows. Inside Of
two hours it was proved by evil
dcnee that could not be questioned
that the accused had spent the en-
tire night with q friend at his shan.
ty three miles from camp, Outside
of what the friend swore to o num-
ber bad seen the prisoner going out
III The evening and returning In the
morning. Even the prosecution
was gracious enough 10 admit 1T
last that perfect aIIbi had bcen
proved.
HsThar'ano mistake about w
reared the court In order 10 en-.
phaslze bis indIgnaiIone'It hos becn
proved TINT this snonkln slick.
tonxuad hyporoflt has committed q
alafbl, ! ennlcneo him 10 six
|launIh's hard labor
shnd Il lpok Ialfa iny 70 got
the ashlenea apnHl|edp
Marble Hill press., 1897-07-15

TIE Dingley tariff bill, after
weeks of discussion and innumer
able changes of policy passed the
senate last Wednesday. The bill
as it stands is a curious comprom-
Use between the effort to provide
high protection and the necessity
Of raising sufficient revenues. The
further course of the bill is as un.
certain as is the question of its
final form. 1t was referred by the
house at once to the joint confer,
ence committee, which will have
it under consideration for two
or three weeks. 1t will then be
referred back to both houses for
concurrence, and u few more DAYS
will be allowed for the democrats
in the house to express their dis
approval. About Aug. l, it may
be expected, the new law will be
presented to the country, although
whether it will resemble the senate
bill or the Dinglcy bill more close
ly is matter of mere conjecture.
If for any reason the house refuses
to accept the Incidental features of
revenue raising, such as the tax on
stock transfers, the whole bill is
likely to be reeast.
Marble Hill press., 1897-07-15
Southeast Swamp Land.

The swamp land commission Of
southeast Missouri is hard at work
completing its recommendations
regarding the best methods to be
pursued in reclaiming the swamp
lands in this section of the state.
In eleven counties there are with
in fraction Of 100000 acres OF
land that is unfit for cultivation on
account of its swampy condition.
This land is distributed in the elev-
en- counties as follows:
BolIinger, 35,64O; Butler, 1885,
800; Cape Girardeau, 5,469; Dunk
lin, 249,323; Mississippi, 110,187;
New Madrid, 294,96l; Pemiscot,
400, 1888; Ripley, 24,657; Scott, 49,
1856; Stoddard, 3Gl 1888; Wayne, H.
420.
1t is argued, says the Republic,
that the only practical way to drain
the land is to construct a system of
canals and remove distractions
from tho locl streams, many of
which have scarcely any current in
the low country and do not carry
off any Of the surplus water. To
geographical engineers, who have
looked into the matter, say that if
these streams are dredged they will
carry off the surplus water.
The chief difficulty in the way of
reclaiming the land is the lack Of
means and it is altogether likely
that the state will be asked to
transfer 500 idle convicts from the
penitentiary into southeast Mis-
souri, and, put them at work re-
claiming the swamp lands, There
is a large number of idle convicts
now in the penitentiary, who are
an expense to the taxpayers of
the state and no profit whatever.
Those who favor this plan do not
propose to have the state bear the
expenses Of feeding, clothing, doc
toring and guarding the convicts,
but provide a method ofsmall an
nual tax on each acre of the land
reclaimed until such time as the
state has been fully reimbursed for
all outlays.
Once reclaimed this land will
prove the most fertile in the state
and furnish homes for thousands,
and in the way of increased taxes
the state would soon be reimbursed
for any reasonable outlay.
Marble Hill press., 1897-07-15
Mrs. R. G. CIippard IS very siclZ

Mrs. F. G. Ciippard is very sici
at this writing.
Mrs. Schaeffer of st. Louis came
down to attend the funeral of her
mother.
Mrs. L. A. Anger was called tc
the bedside of her brother who was
accidently hurt at Latin few days
ago.
Farmers are very busy thrashing
wheat.
Miss Erma Petty is visiting the
family of Robert Phelps.
Alph Moore of Jackson was in
our city few days ago.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Phelps, David
Phelps and Folsom Ports passed
through our town on their way to
Mississippi county lastweek.
Big preparations are being made
for the picnic at this place Aug. 4,
Died-JulyS, Mrs. Cenia Elfrank,
aged Y years.
Died The infant child of Mr..
and Mrs. John Harl.
Mrs. j. 2. McManus was buried
at this place Sunday.
Our doctor, J. NJ. Firney, has
been confined to his room with
rhuematism.
Bud Allen of near Hog creek is
doing the blacksmithing for a few
days in the place of R. H. Phelps,
who is confined to his bed with
fever.
Rumor has it that there will be a
wedding here in the near future.
Max Schneider and Miss Mamie
Elfrank of Marble Hill attended the
funeral of Grandma Elfrank.
PINK AND Rose.
Marble Hill press., 1897-07-15

One Of the queerest reasons fol
which an injunction was ever
granted was that given in court
in Kosciusko County, Ind, the
other day, when Albert Kreiter re-
qaested the presiding judge to en-
join his wife from leaving his house
Krelter told the court his wife
spent all her time in gadding
around instead of performing her
household duties in the proper man.
ner, and that he had been unable to
persuade her to reform in this direc.
ton. The injunction he asked for
was granted, and the woman is now
forced to remain on her husbands Is
premises. This is believed to be the
first case on record when a man
took such measures to restrain his
wife's propensity for negIecting her
home duties, but it will furnish &
precedent Of which others may be
glad to avail themselves.
Marble Hill press., 1897-07-15

A NEBRASKA fanatic jabbed out
an eye to conform with that por
tion Of Scripture which reads, "II
thine eye be single then shall thy
whole body be filled with light"
His misconstruction of the sentence
will doubtless prove quite eXpens-
i've, as the physicians are quite
sure that the injury will cause him
to lose the sight of both eyes. How
ever, what is to be expected when
our most eminent divines are un-
able to agree as to just what the
Bible means?
Marble Hill press., 1897-07-15
The Mobile s Ohio
Railroad Go.
THE SOUTH'S GREAT SHORT
IINrIr ID M ntIIINrf .iN Nl

| a =
LINE REACHING
Cairo, Memphis, New Orleans, Mobile, Mash
vile, Chattanooga, Birmingham, Atlanta and
all points in Florida and the southeast, cor
meeting at Mobile with steamship lines for
South Florida, Havana, Cuba, and other
New India points, Mexico, Central and South
America.
Double daily trains between ST. Louis and
Mobile carrying elegant Pullman palace
sleeping cars with drawing room and buffet
also clean, easy riding day coaches on all
trains, making quick time and sure connec-
tions. Fastest freight service in the South.
100000 acres Of the finest farming and tins
Der lands in the South in tracts to suit pnr-
chasers tor sale at low prices and upon easy
terms. Title perfect, improved and unim-
proved farms; also government lands subject
to homestead entry. Most delightful climate
in America. For descriptive matter and full
information applyto the Alabama Land &
Development Co., Mobile Ala.
For information regarding rates, tick.
cts, time tables, etc, apply to any rail-
road ticket agent or to FL. Harris,
Passenger Agent, 10 Sixth Street, Cairo,
Ills.
+. E. POsEY,
General Passenger Agent.
JOHN G. MANN,
General Manager. Mobile. Ala.
Marble Hill press., 1897-07-15
THr new tAriff bilI aims a dead!

The new tariff bill aims deadly
blow at the hated foreign agate
button manufacturers. Incidental
ly 1T gives the Iowa agate button
factory a monopoly of the business.
The Iowa coneernis the client of
Hon. William b Allison, the dis,
tinguished expert in tariff eleva-
lion.
Marble Hill press., 1897-07-15

THE last St. Louis horror, the
murder of Herbert Cornwall by
his brother, DR.. Cornwall Of Kan.
sas City, shocked everyone who
had the nerve to read the terrible
details. Herbert, depraved young
man, the evidence before the cor
oner revealed, was in the act Of
striking his aged father with q
hammer when his brother shot him
and then beat his brains out with
q, Jug and hammer. The coroner's
jury sxonerated DR.. Cornwall, but
the prosecuting attorney.says he
is not done with the case, and il
may develop that a heinous crime
has been committed-somethine
Of the nature of the Duestrow case
Marble Hill press., 1897-07-15


Do not wait for an airship to take you
South, but try the low rate excursions
which the Mobile & Ohio railroad the
Great Southern Short Line, will rau on
June 1st aud 10Th, July 9th and Goth,
August Sd and 18th, September 7th and
2lst, October 9Th and 10th. November
% and 10th, December 7th and 9lst,
1897, to all points in Tennessee, Miss
issippi and Alabama Rate one fare,
plus $780, Ample limits and stop overs
allowed in either direction south Of the
Ohio river, A fIiome-seeksrs' Guide''
and all Information regarding land fur
nlshed free npon application to the Ala
bama Land and Development company,
Mobile. Ala For any information do.
sired AZ 70 rates, tickets, time, etc. ap.
| ply 70 n L. Harris, General Agent 2l5
North Fourth street, 81 L0uis, MO-; q
y. u. poaeY, General Passenger Agent,
MoDile, Ala.
Marble Hill press., 1897-07-15

Our neighbors in the Twenty
second judicial district are already
talking about the judgeship, and
the current Of opinion seems to
point to Hon. J. l.. Fort of Dexter
as the logical candidate. Can they
possibly find a better lawyer or
more honorable. upright gentle
man for the position? We don't
think so.
Marble Hill press., 1897-07-15
ZALMA.

We are having some very warm
weather.
The farmers are rejoicing ove1
the prospect of a good corn crop
A. J. McMinn made q business
trip to Cape Girardeau last week.
Adolph James returned from
East!and, Texas, last week.
John Boyd sent his wife to st
Louis on the 30th ult. for medica
treatment. DR.. and Mrs. Cubbage
accompanied her.
Quite a number of the young
folks of this place attended the pic
mic at Brownwood and Advance or
third.
Born-Qn the 10th, to Mr.. ant
Mrs. A. F. Boyer, boy,
Ed K. BEETLE was selling our mer
chants some tinware last week.
Jacob Eaker is now a resident of
Hahn, Mo.
Sam Randolph started to Arkan
sas Monday.
], B. Randolph is our tonsoria1
artist now.
J. II. Watkins and his son Berr
came up from Maiden Saturday
John likes old Bollinger county
fairly well yet.
The first new wheat of the season
was ground here Saturday. A. G.
King of Greenbrier raised it.
Epworth league elected new Off
GERS Sunday night as follows: Mrs
J. A. Slaglo, president; Misses Edith
Henley, Anna Hess and Matte
Canes first second and third vice
presidents, Erich James secretary.
Erich was elected by a handsome
majority. No doubt he had been
electioneering beforehand.
For one day Of real enjoyment
you should be in Zalma on Aug. 7.
Nothing will be left undone to make
the day pleasant.
The 40. U, W. of this splace have
organized a Fruit Growers associa.
tion and held a meeting last Satur-
day. Hon. G. B. Myers was pres
ent and addressed the people on
the subject of raising fruits and
berries. Squire Canes has named
the new organization Ancient Order
Of United Berry Workmen. The
squire doesn't like the organization
much on account of every person
joining having to obligate himself
to have one man to do all the ship.
ping. Your correspondent partly
agrees with him. | don't think it
is necessary for the poor old farmer
to appoints a guardian to take care
of his products, do his shipping or
in any manner dispose Of his hard
earnings. However, we should go
to work and raise our fruits and
berries and there will be no trouble
then toget a market for them. II,
when we get our products ready
for market, any ofus having enough
sense can dispose Of it. Ifnot, we
can then appoint q guardian and pay
him salary to manage and dispose
ofthe fruits Of our labor. ! think
the citizens Of this community who
are interested in the welfare and
unfolding ofthe country should do
something to that end without being
paid salary. ALLEN ARooN.
Marble Hill press., 1897-07-15

Wanted An Intelligent yonng
man who is out Of omployment 70
call Oh LA. Augor, who will pay
you $40 per month 10 keep the illea
on bic oldscow during tho dy aea-
Ann.
Kll, phelpsaDdllIlIe son, 1Iueh,
have boon very Nlcll The past weah
Marble Hill press., 1897-07-15

HOLDING up trains and confisca,
ting coal consigned to private in
dividuals is one of the privileges
enjoyed by the Railway corpora
tions. Such. action on the part
of the private citizen would consti-
tute grand larceny. is too bad
that there is no provision for incor
porating the individual.
Marble Hill press., 1897-07-15

THE St. Louis wheat market closed last
Monday at 67Ac c for July; 66}Sc Aug; 667sc
Sept; - Dec Corn closed at esq c bid
for July; 244c Sept. Oats closed at I7Bc
for Sept Cash wheat, sales at 673sc for No.
, red and 63c for No, 3 red. Corn, 234c;
oats, I7c. Cattle, $2.25 to $4,5o, Hogs,
$32s 10 $3.50. Sheep, $2.2s TO S4.25.
Marble Hill press., 1897-07-15
FIVE COOP FARMS

For reat. Gan suit almost any tenant n
size and price. These farms have been
under careful cultivation. ars well fenced.
with comfortable houses and good raleF-
In addition q these have several A =
farms
For Sale.
Good land--perfect titles. Call o. q
address JOHN A. MILL1n,
Latin, Ne.
Marble Hill press., 1897-07-15
H. SCH W Err | N c,
Merchant Tailor.

NASTCIIdIIL dIIOT.
Warren Building, Lutesyille, Mol
Respectfully solicits the patron
age of the citizens Of Marble Hill
and Lutesville. and vicinity. He
will keep in stocka good line Of
the best fabrics manufactured and
guarantees q perfect ft Give him
a call.
Cleaning and dyeing Of ladies'
and gentlemen's garments promptt
.ly attended to in the latest and
most improved manner.