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Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1898-01-20
Paragraphs with Points.

A Kentucky di>tlIcr failed for
375O,OOO. lie viii not be able to
liquidate for some time.
The tombstone is about the only
thing that can stand upright and at
the same time lie on it's face.
Frances E.WilIard says the wo-
men need, among other things, larger
shoes. And sure they do; more
shoe leather and less feathers.
Millionaire Burden of Rhode Is
land left $G,oOO,0O0 to his widow.
She need not remain un-Burdened
long with fortune like this.
A man who gets left need not de-
spair. Every day women are on the
streets, and in the stores, looking
anxiousIy for remnants.
A Pennsylvania judge decided
that female witnesses need not tell
their ages. Thus do law and fact
and ficuon agree when they have to.
In old times students used to saw
wood and do other work to pay col
lege expenses. They got better ed
ucatlon than rich mems sons now
get playing football.
1t is said a ST.. Louis man is turn.
ing to stone from drinking Missouri
spring water. He might just as we'll
have stuck to the hard drinks he had
been in the habit Of taking.
Kansas is declaring that her next
wheat crop is safe. Crop predic-
tions, however, should be withheld
awhile. Delaware will begin to ag-
itate her peach crop first thing you
know
Thorn says he is going to a better
place than New York. This state.
ment seems to support the theory of
the Rev. Thomas Dixon, Jr., that
hell would be an Improvement on
New York.
The whiskey trust of Kentucky
fell through about the time the bat
tleshIp,christening incident broke
ont. Kentucky celebrated this great
issue while the market and the liq-
uor went out of sight.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1898-01-20

A liniment for rheumatism is made
by mixing Tour drachms of oil Of pep.
permint, four drachms of oil Of sassa.
fras and four drachms of sweet oil.
A good gargle is made of equal
parts of potash and tannin, a table.
spoonful in a tumbler of water. Dis.
solve an hour before using. If white
patches appear in the throat doctor
should be called.
A bad cold or sore throat may be
broken by taking a foot bath of hot
water and half box of strong
grouud mustard. BE sure that the
patient Is well wrapped up while
taking the bath and IL well covered
when getting back in bed. II the
perspiratlon is checked worse cold
will follow. The mustard stimulates
the ~ stem and seems ~ burn ont
the cold.
Blow on the iIead--If child falls
aud gets n bump on hs head, do not
resist hiS inclination to sleep, nature
and his BRAIN require II, and N nine
cases oal of ten II will sure him, bat
II prevented from sleeping, some
serious trouble may result, Many
children have been injured by that
old wife notion that a child mnst be
kept awake after . blow on the head.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1898-01-20
Adam a Chinaman.

The famous Psychologist, Prof.
'J. de Morgan, who stands at the head
of the antlquarians of the whole
world, says the Chicago Tribune, has
just made startling discoveries in
underground Egypt, winch prove
that the founders, not only Of Egyp.
tian civilization, but also of the civ
ilization of the whole world, were
Chinese. His astonishing discover.
les show that the Chinese were the
first civilized race to inhabit the
earth, and therefore the Garden of
Eden was in China, and that Adam
and Eve were Chinese.
M. de Morgan has been for many
years director general of antiquities
of the Egytian Government. He
claims in his great work, which has
just now been brought out In Paris,
"Recherches sur les Origlnes de
PEgypte Page de la Plerr ct les
Metaux' ("Researches Into the Ori-
gin of Egypt-the age of Stone and
Metal), that the boasted civiliza.
tion really comes from the Chinese,
and not from Assyrla and Egypt, as
has been generally held heretofore
by scholars
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1898-01-20

Linlment-The common may weed
blossoms put in alcohol are said to be
superior to arnica.
Burns or bruises may be relieved
by binding the smooth side of peach
leaves to the hurt.
An invalid may be stimulated by
rubbing alcohol on the wrists and
ankles with gentle massage.
The white skin lining the shell
of an egg is a useful application for
boil or bonefelon, but it is very
severe.
Blackeye or Bruises-To prevent
dlscoloration apply cloths wrung out
Of hot water; fresh beef is also good
applied in the same way.
Sprains-Make lotion ST sal am.
moniac one half ounce, rose water
one half pint, cologne water one
tablespoonful, saturate cloths with
it and lay Oh the injured part, re-
newIng the wet cloths as fast as
they dry.
Wounds From Rusty Nails
Smoke such wound or any inhamed
wound over the fumes of burning
wooden cloth, wool or sugar for 10
minutes; Or make a poultice Of grated
beet root and apply.
A little EPSON salts mixed with
the beet is said to be an improve,
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1898-01-20
As True As Gospel.

The lottery of honest labor, drawn
by time, is the only one whose prizes
are worth taking up and carrying
home.
Hearts may be attracted by as
sumed qualities, but the affections
can only be fixed and retained by
those that are real.
If you have built castles in the
air, your work need not be lost; that
is where they should be. Now put
foundations under them.
From this life, as from dungeon
bars, we look to the skies, and arc
refreshed with sweet visions of the
home that shall be ours when We
are free.
Let us be content to do little, if
God sets us at little tasks. 1t Is but
pride and self.will which says, "give
me something huge to fight, aud
should enjoy that; but why make mt
sweep the dust!'
How much to be priced and es
teemed is friend on whom we can
always with safety depend. Oul
joys, when intended, will always in
crease, and griefs, when divided, are
hushed into peace.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1898-01-20

No man was ever blamed of be.
ing gentleman, but many have
been falsely accused OF it.
When a man turns over new lea f
he is never satisfied until he gets IT
blotted up worse than the old one.
When a woman's friends refer to
her as being of uncertain age, it
means that she Is getting pretty well
along in years.
Wrestling IS the favorlte sport
among the natives Of India.
Third.class railway fares in India
are less than half a cent a mile.
Seattle has voted for free books
and supplies for public schools.
Commerce in Persia is still car.
ried on almost entirely by caravan.
Remorse and economy are always
faithful followers of the races.
Surgeons always make their bulls
out according to the cut.rate sched
ule.
HOW the weeds would laugh II the
farmer were to strike for eight
hours a day.
There il no duty on the wool the
candidate pulls over the eyes of the
voters.
The hon il good example 0I
perseverance,, but an example you
can always set.
The bicyole skirt comes rather
high, but opera gown never fails ID
get II In the neck.
Little girls should never tell stories
They are apt TO grow up and be-
come lady lioyellsls.
In olden times people multiplied
upon the face OF tie earth, Now
lppy use Alalee,
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1898-01-20
GLEN ALLEN.

After a good long absence I will
come again with few items for the
only newspaper iD>Bollinger county,
or perhaps | should have said the
only reliable<one, which amounts to
about the same thing.
Everything is very quiet in our
town at present.
We are in proud possession of two
BARRIERS, and have a fine prospect
for the third one in the very near
future.
Miss May Green was on the sick
list last week.
Miss MoIlie McManus went to
Cape Girardeau last Saturday,
where she will spend some time
visiting with friends.
Santa Claus continues to stop
around Glen Allen. He presented
Mr. and Mrs. Dover a fine boy baby
the other day. They are seemingly
under ten thousand obligations to
the old man.
John d. Green, that all-round
good citizen and clever gentleman,
is at home with his family this week.
Johns holiday vacation arrived a
little late, but he is enjoying it
heartily all tine same.
On account of a~caye-in at the
tunnel trains were considerably
disconnected for couple of days.
Rev. Mr.. Bess preached here
Saturday evening and Sunday.
Sunday evening Brother Pinnell
preached an interesting sermon for
us.
Mrs. George Moore has been
very sick, but is improving.
Say, can you explain the visits OF
the deputy county court clerk to
this place? They are as regular,
rain or shine, as case of chronic
ague. 0, he's got it bad!
Wishing THE Press and its many
readers a happy and prosperous
year, remain, ToPsY.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1898-01-20

FHE Republic of the 18th says:
Judge James D. Fox Of Freder.
icktown Mo-, has become GONZALES.
cent from his serious illness at the
Mullanphy Hospital and returns to
his home to-day. His hosts of
friends throughout the State will be
glad to learn Of his complete res
toratioa to health. When the Judge
entered the hospital several weeks
ago he was in very poor health and
his life was despaired of, Under
the care of an eminent physician
and the Sisters Of Charity, he grad
ually recuperated until now he is
able to resume his duties upon the
circuit bench. He will take o rest
however, before again assuming the
duties of his office. During his ill
ness Judge Fox was accompanied
by his wife. Yesterday they par
took ola farewell dinner at the new
homo of Judge Shepard Barclay
Mrs. Fox is an entertaining and
charming woman.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1898-01-20
against
John Smith, defendant.

A this day comes the plaintiff herein
by his attorney, W. K. Chandler, ant
files his petition and affidavit, alleging
among other things, that defendant, Johr
Smith is not a resident of the state O.
Missouri.
Whereupon, it is ordered by the clerk
in vacation, that said defendant be mott.
fled by publication that plaintiff has com.
menced suit against him in this court
the object and general nature Of the petit
tlon ii lied is the enforcement Of the lien o
the state upon the real property in the
petition described, situated in said c0un.
ty, viz:
Lots number one (D and two (2)
northwest quarter, section one (U, ir
township thirty.two (32), north OF range
eight (8) east containing one hundred
and ninety nine (l99 05-lO0) acres.
Aud that unless the said John Smith
be and appear at this court at the next
term thereof, to be begun and holden al
the courthouse in the town Of Marble
Hill. in said county, on the second Mon.
day OF March next. and on or before the
third day of said term, if the term shall
so long continue-and if not then on OF
before the last day CT said term answer
or plead to the petition in said cause, the
same will be taken as confessed, and
judgment will be rendered accordingly
And it is further ordered that a copy
hereof be published, according to law, in
The MARBLE HILL Press, for four sue.
cessive weeks, the last insertion to be Ut
least fifteen days before the first day ot
said term. HENRY NJ SMITH,
Circuit Clerk,
A true copy from the record.
Witness my hand, and the seal of tn;
lsEALl Circuit court of Bollinger county
this 18th day Of January, 1898
HENRY NJ. SMITH, Circuit Clerk.
w. X. CHANDLER ATTORNEY for nlaint;tf
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1898-01-20
Jedge Waxem's Political Proverbs

Some women has an idee that be-
cause the GODDESS NV Libberty amt
rockin' a cradle she ought to be
wearin' pants.
hain't much use for a popullst
unless it to use him for a fertilizer
in ground that amt very pertickler.
A man that will try to break down
the patriotism market ought to be
hil in :he head with a fence rail-
and hit hard.
Apolitical party never gifts fat on
a platform that is showed down its
throat. a.
When a man in office swells mp
blggern them that made him, it's
about time he wuz pumped out.
Civil actions speak louder than
words; judgment is worse than a
dun.
The American Eagle needs to
scream every now an :hen sos to
keep his lungs in good fix.
A politician has got to walk
mighty wobbly when he's tryn' to
straddle split in his party.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1898-01-20
Senator E'fa!tna.

The election or Mr.. Hanna, on
the 18th inst, to the United States
senate by the republican party of
Ohio is not an event over which the
democratic party can afford to
mourn. His defeat would not have
been so substantial a democratic
victory as his election, by the meth
DDS by which it was brought about.
In the first place, it would have
been impossible for the democrats
to defeat him, and the moral victory
resulting from his defeat would
have gone entirely TO the credit of
the republican contingent which
was arraycd against him. That
much is certain.
1t is impossible to give Mr.. Han,
ma s republican opponents any cred
it for speciaI political virtue. They
are Of y piece with Hanna himself
no better, and certainly no worse.
They did not oppose Hanna be
cause he is a republican, or because
he is boss, or because he resorts
to corrupt and corrupting methods
to carry out his ends.
He was opposed by the Foraker
crowd for none Of these things.
They objected to his election be-
cause he had thrust himself some
what rudely between their own
plans and the consummatlon thereof.
The opposition of Foraker, Kurtz
and the rest was based on the fact,
that Hanna, a mere business man,
had intruded somewhat violently
on their schemes for managing the
republican party Of Ohio. The little
bosses always resent the interfer-
enco Of the big bosses, and Mr.. Han
mas Interference had no element of
politcncss in it. He stepped in,
brushed Foraker out of the way,
and then the opposition began.
So far as Governor Bushnell is con
cerned, his opposition to Hanna at
this time is puerile in the extreme,
says the Atlanta Constitution. He
had the game in his own hands
when he was asked to appoint Han.
ma to the senate as the successor of
John Sherman. He had it in his
power then to snuff Hanna out as a
senatorial possibility. If the gov
ernor had refused to appoint him in
the first place, he would never have
been elected by the republicans,
ms being so, there Will be found
few to sympathize with tins gov
ernor whose mind is like u weather
cock ointing one way today and
another tomorrow. lie had an op
pormnity to put an end to the Han
ma scandal 80 far as the senate is con
ccrncd; but he appointed the boss
and now he has been moving heaven
and earth TO defeat him when defeat
considering the willingness OF ro
publicOns TO be corrupted, was next
TO impossible.
The position of the democrats Ia
improguable. They opposed Han
M no less on account Of his polit
ieal principles than on account o
his corrupt practices us n politician
lIo has been elected In spite OF thoil
opposition, bui The moral victory
Is with them. Moreover The mni
aud bIu molhods will bo IN The
senate 10 fall view Of the publIo-.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1898-01-20
Revolutionary Scholars.

Rev. George Charming wrote an
account of the school of his youth,
which he attended just after the
revolution. Girls and boys attend.
ed together the primary school, ,and
sat on seats made Of round blocks
Of wood of various heights, which
were furnished by the parents. Chill
dren bowed and kissed the teachers
hand on leaving the room. The
teaching of spelling was peculiar
1t was the last lesson Of the day.
The master gave out a long word,
say multiplication, with blow Of
his strap on the desk as a signal
for all to start together; and in
chorus the whole class spelled out
the word in syllables. The teach
er's ear was so trained and acute
that he at once detected any mis-
spelling, If this happened he de-
manded the name Of the scholar
who made the mistake. If there
was any hesitancy or refusal in ac-
acknowledgement he kept the whole
class until, by repeated trials Of
long words, accuracy was obtained
The roar Of the many voices of the
large school, all pitched in different
keys, could be heard on summer
days for II long dlstance.-The
Chautauquan.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1898-01-20

EVERY Missourian ought to be
proud of some things in regard to
our state. 1t may be true, as is so
often asserted, that we are slow
people, non,progressive and behind
the times, Out it is certainly true
that this very conservatism has
saved us from many Of the follies
of our ncighboring states that have
brought them into deep debt and
discredit. The annual report of
the state auditor Of Missouri shows
that the States financial condition
is remarkable good one; that in
deed there are few states in the
union that can show as good, says
the st. Joseph News. The taxes
are not high in Missouri, and yet
the revenues Of the state far exceed
current expenses, interest charges
and other items. The total rev,
enucs for last year were 81, l66, ,49O.
The current expenses were met,
half million Of bonds were can
celed, interest paid up and bal
ance Of ST. ,543 left over into the
general balance, which at this time
amounts to $649,000. Some of our
enterprising neighbors may note
that Missouri Is a slow state, but
let them also note that she has a
splendid financial standing and the
highest credit, We may be moss
backed in politics, but the people
have not yet seen their officials run
away with funds, as IN some of our
neighboring states; in fact, the dem
ocratic party in Missouri has fine
record for honesty in state affairs.
We have been saved from such scan
4
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1898-01-20

The feature of the debate in the
house Representatives on the civil
service law was the speech of "Cy"
Sulloway, ofNew Hampshire, a typ
ical "Down East Yankee" with chin
whiskers, a rasping voice and wind
mill gestures. Although repub-
lican, Sulloway declared himself in
favor of absolute, unconditional
and immediate repeal of the civil
service law. After arraigning the
supporters of the law as the ecu,
Muchs of politics." he said: "Why,
if st. Peter was ON earth today as
an Official of the United States gov
ernment and wanted to hire gate
keepers for some of the golden
streets he would have to apply tc
this commission to got list of eli
gibles, and when the list was sub
mitted, if it was like the average
List, the good ST. Peter would be i'm
PEELED to say: MY God, ] have moi
seen such a gang since the day
was crucifed"
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1898-01-20

These Indian football players prob
ably trayel on soalpers' tickets.
It's enough TO make the pot boil
when the kettle calls it black.
The man with the most sand is
the one who gets the girl with the
rocks.
No man ever respects n woman
who does not respect berselG.
/. Talk IL oheap--especialIy whei
YOU make use of yonr nelghbor'
telephone,
There is room for everybody II
this big world; but we can't oil hay,
front rn0ms.
The man who makes the best OI
everything is always sure Of a mar
kei for his products.
lps The man who has the will pow
erio Stop drinking when hc sees "
that never sees u,
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1898-01-20

Wedding rings date as far back
as-well, Swinburne assures us that
the first wedding ring eyer put on a
brides finger was designed by one
Prometheus, and wrought of iroN
and adamant by Tubal Cain. He
says, further, that it was placed or
the fourth finger Of the left hand
because by received opinion OF the
learned and experienced in ripping
up and anatomizing, mems bodies
there is a vein of blood which pass
eth from the fourth finger into the
heart, called vena amoris-love's
vein. Some commonplace person
has sought to crush this romantic
explanation by suggesting that the
ring was placed on the left hand
merely because married woman were
required to do 80 much work with
the right hand.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1898-01-20

A wedding is Iife's prize-package
If eyes were the windows of the
soul there would be more people
that squint.
Marriage is lottery in which
men have to wear blanks hung
around their necks.
If some men were in business for
their health they'd take the doctor
into partnership.
The average man doesn't know
much about women; if he did he'd
think he knew more:
Babies are helpless little things;
every woman that comes along can
grab them up and kiss them,-New
York Press.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1898-01-20

THE Washington Times says: "For
the sake of President Nick .nley, it
is to be hoped that the report that
he will insist upon putting the IN,
terstate commerce commission into
the hands Of receiver is not true.
On the other hand, looking at the
matter strictly from Il political
standpoint, there is every reason
to wish that it may be true. 1t
only needs few object lessons,
like the return of Mr.. Hanna to the
Senate and the appointment Of Mr..
Paxson to the interstate commerce
commission, to make the next con.
gress SO overwhelmingly democrat
10 that the only danger to the
country may lie in its unwielding
predominance."
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1898-01-20

A Wellington paper recounts that
a man was sitting on chicken coop
in front ofa store the other day when
the wind blew the coop out from
under him and let him down on
the ground with chug. We see
nothing SO wonderful about this.
Now, fthe wind had blown the coop
out from under the man and left him
sitting in the air itmight have been
worth talkin about.-Kansas City
Journal
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1898-01-20

A REDUCTION in wages affected
$4,000 mill operati YES in New
England. A large number are on
a strike. 1t is estimated that the
reduction means loss of about
$4,000 week to wage-earners in
six New England States. So much
for Mckinley, Hanna and Dingley
Drosperity,
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1898-01-20
A Budget Of Definitions.

Pillage-The art of manufacturing
pills.
Wlndmill-A hand organ for
grinding popular airs.
Ink-A fluid used by the few to
enlighten the many.
Secret-Somethlng woman gets
some one to help her keep.
Prudery-A wig sometimes used
to cover the badness of character
calper-A ticket broker who low
ers fare or an Indian who raise hail
Synonym-A word that can be
used IN place of another when YOU
don't know how to spell the other
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1898-01-20

Cape Gazette: The case Of the
State of Missouri vs.. ]. B. Dennis
resulted in the grand jury finding a
true bill Of indictment against Mr..
Dennis for assault to kill r. e. Gan
non. The case was continued Mon
day by the State till the regular
May term, the defendant giving
bond for $500 with Sam D. Will
liams, J. G. Clippard and G. W.
Petorman as securities.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1898-01-20

When man says he is a moder.
ate drinker it is about as definite as
saying anything is the size of dog.
1t is said that matrlmony ends a
woman's existence; but the man who
acts as a motor fora baby carriage is
still in the push.
It's the custom of advertising that
brings customers.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1898-01-20

They are telling this story on
Rev. Sam Jones, the great evan.
gelist. Not long ago, at his home,
down in Georgia, he preached to
the colored people, and one old col.
ored sister was in ecstacies over the
sermon. Soon afterward she met
the evangelist and said: "Marse
Jones, l sh horely love to- hear you
preach. certainly do, for you'se
everybody's preacher. An Pll tell
you, honey, you preach more like II
nlgger den any white man | ever
SEEN"
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1898-01-20

SEND your name and address on
n postal card TO the ~, Louis Globe
Democrat, st. Louis, Mo-, and get
soyen consecutive isSuGs Of that stor,
linz Journal, either daily or weekly,
free Of charge. Tho Globe.Dem'
ocrat Is universally conceded 10 be
ana Of the few really great AWsgl'
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1898-01-20

BENJAMIN BUTTERwoRTH, United
States commissioner of patents,
who has been i'll at Piney Woods
hotel at Thomasville, Ga, several
weeks, died last Sunday afternoon.