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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-13

Mems Rice & Hutchins Hub Bicycle
Shoes elk seies. russet and black.
JOHN THE SHOEMAN'S price S.i9.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-13
Saved A Boys Life.

Mrs. Captain II. Hubbard, OF Milford,
Del, says: "Drazilian Balm saved my
boys life. Tie began Just like the one
we lost with Group. We gave him few
doses. lie quickly dropped 10 sleep,
and was all right in the morning."
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-13
CENTRAL CLUB LADIES' NIGHT.


There was Ladies Night" at the
rooms OF the Providence Central club
last evening. and the wives and friends
of the members were present in large
numbers. The rooms, always cheerful.
were prettily decorated, and there was
an informallty about the entire affair
that made It particularly delightful.
Every branch OF recreation that the
club affords was placed at the disposal
of the ladies, ana In the rooms on the
second floor, those opened for the first
time to the ladies night, were placed
numerous small tables, at which re-
freshments were served. The music
furnished by Reeves orchestra added
20 the enjoyment OF the event, and the
entire affair was one OF the most social
of it's kind. the committee OF arrange
ments having left nothing undone that
could contribute TO It's success.
The guests were received by the exc
cutive committee OF the club and also
by President Hunter e. White and
Mrs. White. so that a cordial welcome
was assured each one present. While
the visitors kept coming in at inter-
walls during the evening 10 is probable
that at least $50 availed themselves OF
the opportunity afforded them 20 in
spect the club rooms of the Organiza-
ton. a large Gil painting OF Gen. Hun
ter g. White. the first and present pres
ident OF the club. the work of II. Cyrus
Farnum. which was shown FOR the first
time last night, Is a two-thirds length.
the artist having succeeded In catch
ing 90 a degree that is remarkable the
features and expression OF his subject.
An ostrich can not kick backwards
When the time has come for the bird
90 be despoied OF It's feathers. It's head
Is inserted I'm q bag and the nlnrkcr
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-13

An ostrich can not kick backwards.
When the time has come for the bird
90 be dcspoiled OF It's feathers. It's head
is inserted In bag and the pluckcr
stands behind his victim. a blow from
it's foot has vigor enough TO kill a man.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-13

Ladies' High-cut Russet Vici Kid BIZ
cyle Boots. special drive. JOHN THE
SHOEMAN'S PRICE sl9S. Sold every
where for three dollars.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-13
N EW SLETS

like the man who faces what he must.
With step triumphant, and a heart Of
cheer;
Who fights the daily battle without
fear;
Sees his hopes fail, yet keeps unfalter-
ing trust
That God is good; that somehow. true
and just
His plans work out for mortals; not
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1899-12-21
HAHN.

Not seeing anything in your
valuable paper from this place, |
will try and give you some Of the
news.
Health is reasonably good.
Cutting and hauling bolts is the
order Of the day.
Our little grlst and sawmill is
running on full time.
John and Rufus Green went to
MarJuand last week on business.
]. W. S. Hahn, our hustling mer-
chant, is filing his store once more
with groceries.
Minar Deck is recovering h,s
dwelling house.
ID. i. Shell, our fruit grower, has
ordered a stump puller. Dave is II
hustler.
q. Wiseman continues to carry
the mail from Hahn TO Zalma.
Jesse NJ, Shell is building himself
o new house.
Prayer meeting at Palmore chap
el on the night Of tho lst and 4lh
Sunday. Preaching every All,
Sunday and Sunday school regular.
Ily.
If this misses the waste basSet
will come again. Buster.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1899-12-21
Pointed Paragraphs.

All men believe in dreams while
asleep.
A plagarist is writer who collects his
thoughts.
The whir-r-r of the alarm clock is an
eye-opener.
The luxuries of life are the things we
don't really need
He is busy man who does half as
much as he intends to do.
Poverty may be blessing, but only
when it clings to our enemies.
It's said that model woman earns a
living by trying on cloaks.
A physician says the outbreaks of hui
rnanity are always more or less rash.
Ii you would live to a ripe old age
don't try to live more than one day at a
time.
Boston is contemplating an elevated
railway on which to run its trains Of
thought.
Many mans reputation forgoodness'
is founded upon his ability TO conceal
his badness
If a man realizes how careless he is
about paying back what he borrows he
seldom lends anything.
Women are queer creatures. One
may laugh at you If you are rich and
smile on you If you are poor.
A traveller says ham plays about the
same part in a railway sandwich that
truth does In horse trade.
An enterprlsing dime-musoumm manager
advertises for henpeolSed husband to
complete his poultry exhibit.
A apinlster Of uncertain years who re-
Gently married aman named Hope speaks
of him az the Hope long deferred.
When the first baby appcars on the
aeene the happy parents forgot that there
are about ton million more IN the world
about the same age and Just as cute
Chicago MewA
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1899-12-21
There Was Sorrow There.


The Colonel halted his horse in
front Of a Dakota dugout and utter
ed vigorous "T[eIio!" and after a
minute tow headed girl of about
1G years of a &c showed up and look
cd him over and said:
"Now, then, what you whoopin'
fur and who be YEP"
''Can get anything to eat here?"
"Not a thing
Gard water for my horsc?n
"The springs gone dry"
"How far is it to the rivcr?"
Dunno"
"PIease ask your father to step
OUT
"Pop's BIN on drunk for a
week.
"And your mother?''
She's got the toothache. That's
her crying
Haven't you got u brothcr?''
"Yep, but he got snakebit yester'
day and don't feel we'll"
"Well, what about you?' persist
ed the Colonel. You seem to be
all right"
"Oh, but | amt" she replied, as
she made ready to disappear, 81
was to git married yesterday, but
my feIler got shot by an lnjun, and
It'll take two weeks to ketch on to
another. This ar house Of sorrow
sir, and you will please to ride on
and not ask any more fool ques
tions!' New York Sun.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1899-12-21
Also a Full Line of
Fresh Groceries and Restaurant Goods,
At Prices to suit the times. Cali early and buy
before the rush, while the stock is complete

1879 weighed first II 34 grains,
and then II 81 grains.
Nickel coins-The five,cent nick
el piece (75 per cent copper and 25
per cent nickel weighs 77.l6 grains;
the three-ccnt nickel piece (author-
ized March 3, 1865, and discontinued
September 2G, 1880, weighed thirty
grains (75 per cent copper and 25
per cent nickeD, the onecent nick
ell piece (authorized February 2l,
1857, and discontinued April %,
1863 weighed Y grains (SS per
cent copper and l2per cent nickeD.
Bronze orcopper coins.-The old
fashioned copper cent (authorized
April 2, 1922 weighed first 264
grains; 1T WAS then changed to 20S
grains, then to lGS grains, and its
coinage was discontinued February
q, 1857 The copper Cor bronze)
two cent piece authorized April 22,
1854, aud discontinued February II,
1879 weighed 96 grains (95 per
cent copper and 5 per cent tin and
Mnc). The present copper cent was
authorized April 2, 1864 and weighs
4S grains. Of which 95 per cent is
copper and 5 per cent tin and zinc.
The copper haIf.cent (authorized
April 2, 1892, and discontinued
February q, 1860 weighed origi-
naIly 1872 grains; and then it was
changed first to lO4 grains and final
ly to 81 grains.-LesIie's Weekly.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1899-12-21
LODGE.
Winter weather now.

Winter weather now.
Hunting is the order of the day.
Warren Cobb is building a new
house.
Avery and Dimes Bess and wives
visited at Lodge Sunday.
Revs. F. Il. Yount and W. II. Bpss
were the guests of Rev. J. W.
Davault the l0th.-a day for the
preachers,
Robert Alexander, Avery Bess
and Blaine Minter went h.nting
Saturday-leit the game in the
woods.
Leo Hahn was assistant P. M.
Saturday.
Rev. W. IL. Bess filed his ap,
pointment at Trace Creek on the
second Sunday.
Policy Yount returned from Bess'
vile at late hour, causing a little
worry. Some attractions for Policy.
Mrs. Alexander ST., is spending
this week at Bessvile.
Rev. j W. DavauIt returned from
holding Il series of meetings at MI
Pisgah church and is now at Round
Pond.
Wishing the many readers q
Merry Christmas and Happy New
Year. | remain, Mamie N.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1899-12-21

DR.. MARSHALL Euker has located
A. F. Watkins, postmaster Of
Sturdivunt, WIS here one day last
week.
James Seahaugh and Steve
Slmpkins shipped car load Of hogs
to ST. Louis on the 18th; also W. II.
KiIIian shipped car load on the
same day.
Louie Mayer Of Marble Hill ls do
ing some fine painting on W. w,
Grimsley's hotel.
While the American army has
been sweeping back the Philippine
forces, it did not do that here last
Thursday. Agonclllo ma de Uncle
Sam retreat in good order, and then
it WAS supposed that be disappear
ed in the mountains.
Zalma Lodge No 545, A, f. & A.
NJ, elected the following officers for
the coming year last Saturday night:
J. W. DIXON W. NJ, } w., Huff Sr.W.
J. D, Glusener Jr. w. Ramsey Sears
Treasurer, and George W. Hostlng
Secretary.
Uncle Tom Ladd Of near Green
brier has been confined TO his bed
for a week with pneumonia. He
is reporte d better at this writing.
Success to the Press and its new
managers. Aleen Aroon.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1899-12-21
Poor Richardson's.

The way to be safe is never to secure.
Silk, scarlet and velvet have put out
the kitchen fire.
Let not your tongue give evidence
against your understanding.
Mend your faults before telling me
mine.
When friend deals with a friend let
the bargain bo well ponnel that they
may continue friends TO the end.
Lazinesa tlayelo SO slowly that Poverty
soon overtakos him.
He that aows thorns should never go
barefoot
A wisc man will desire no more than
what he may get justly, use soberly, DIS
tribute choorfully and leave contentedly.
Be civil to all, sociable TO many, fam
iliar with o few, friend toonc and enemy
TO mono.
Neglect mending n small fault and II
will soon be great ono.
Diligence oYercoinea difficulties, sloth
makoa them.
The honest man takes painaand he en-
Joys ploasuroa; tho lrnave lakea ploas-
uroa and then suiiesu pairs.
Think Of three things, whnnoo you
cams, where you are going and % whom
yot mast aaMaa
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1899-12-21
Weight of American Coins.

The weights of American coins
are important things for any one
to know who has the handling OF
any great quantity of coin, for
weight is one of the best wrys to
detect counterfeits. 1t is very
difficult for counterfeitcrs to get
the weights of their spurious coins
exactly in line with the legal
weights Of the genuine coins.
The weights Of American cclns
now in circulation are as follows:
Gold The,$20 gold piece
or double eagle, wetghts grains;
the $40 gold piece or eagle, weighs
25S grains; the $5 gold piece or
half eagle, Weighs l29 grains; the ~
gold piece (authorized February
2l,lS53, and discontinued Septem.
Der 2G, lS0O) weighed ia grains;
the 50 50 gold piece, or quarter
eagle, weighs 81 5 grains, and the 81
solu piece, (authprlzeu Mhrch Q,
l84o, and discontinued September
2G, 1890 weighed 25S grains
Silver coins-The silver dollar
weighed originally 4l0 grains, and
then it was reduced TO its present
Of 4l2.5 grains. The trade dellar,
(authorized February I2,l673, aud
discontinued February 10, 1880
weighed APO grains, The silver
half dollar weighs 1929 grains; the
common silver quarter-dollar
weighs 96.l5 grains; the silver
twenty.cent piece weighed 7llO
grains (au,horized March ., 1915,
and discontinued May 2, lS7s)i the
silver dime weighs sS6S graihsi the
silver halfdimc (authorized April2
1902 discontinued February IL,
1879 weighed first 20 8gralns, lbeu
changed TO 2OG2b grsins, end ilnally
10 l9.2 grains, and The silver three
rent piece tanthorixad March y
1851; discontinued Fpbruary III
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1899-12-21

In last weeks Issue Of the Lutes-
vile Banner, the editor attacks
Gov. Stephens for the manner in
which he answered the Iron County
E9giStcr. Now we wonder If Mr..
Allen really thinks Gov, Stephens
would go 200 miles to lick an insIg-
njicant country editor! No doubt
he would take pleasure in so doing
and such things as firearms would
bc unnecessary in this case. Now
Joda, don't get gay. Woulin't you
feel title cheap if Gov. Stephens
were to consider your proposition
and act accordingly.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1899-12-21

THE price Of every commodity
controlled by trusts is rapidly ad.
rancing. Many articles not the
product of trust but composed Of
raw material that is under trust con-
troll have also greatly advanced.
But farm products such as wheat,
oats, barley, mutton and tobacco do
not share in the advance. Our
prosperity should be labeled: "For
TrnSt OnlN.ii
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1899-12-21
The Great Campaign of 1900.

The policies Of the great political par
ties axe now being formed and the can
didates discussed. The voice OF the peo-
pie as recorded by ballot at the approach
ing presidential election will probably
decide the policy of the nation for the
next decade. Every citizen must study
the great questions that are to come be-
fore the people. This can only be done
through the medium of great news
paper. Now is the time, therefore, for
every voter to subscribe for the best and
most reliable newspaper obtainabe.
The semi weekly Republic covers the
whole field of political news. While it
is democratic, it publishes the news in
regard to all political parties without
prejudice. It's telegraphic and cable
news service is superior to that of any
other paper. It's special features are
the best. In fact, it is the paper for that
large class of readers who cannot offord
or do not have access to the daily papers.
Attention is called to the Republics
Sunday magazine. It's half tone illustra-
tions are alone worth the subscription
price. 1t is made up Of special articles
by the best literary talent, embracing
a variety OF subjects of current interest.
News features of absorbing interest are
illustrated and enlarged upon. For the
benefit of the ladies the latest fashions
are Illustrated The Republic Sunday
magazine is always interesting to every
member of the family.
The subscription price of the semi
weekly Republic is $t.00 per year. The
Republic Sunday magazine $i.25 per
year. Both papers are now being offer
ed at the very low price Of $1.50 for one
year. To secure this low rate both must
be ordered and paid for at the same time.
Address all orders to THE REPUBLIC,
ST. Louis, Mo.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1899-12-21

JUDGING from reports, the English are
being roughly used by the South
Africans. 1t will cost England thousands
of lives and millions of dollars to subdue
the little Dutch republic. The Beers
have the sympathy and have won the
admiration of the world, while England
is repeating her policy, that of making
her own everything in her power to do
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1899-12-21
Aunt Martha's Consolation.

We'll. its done! Ain't no help now! Old
farms got tn go
| went bail fer Henry IIowe-matter o form
you know
Him and med been frenls-Iet's see-,hir-
ty years er more-
Never done a tricky thing in his life be-
fore.
Mar'hy told me not sign; said it wouldn't
pay.
"Yes, but he's (ricpd of mine," l Says:
"any way"
There's no danger, not bit; Hen would sign
fel me'-
"Don't you do it! fycu 'do you'll reg et,"
says she.
Well, thought I'd tell him no, but there are
some m@n
That Car talk you blind, you know, and |
signed Ter Hen
Put my name bown on his bond-Marthy'd
warned me fair,
But | knew nim through and through, so
didn't care.
Now he's go.e! Wisht was dead! 1, has
all come true
Everything that Marthy said-she must
sulIer, too.
| could stand it il sae'h just jaw and scold
and blow
II she'd only boiler ont that she told me SO!
But she comes and holds my hand, and she
says, says she:
''Don't give up John, they can't take a! from
You and MT;
We've The children left, YOU know, and we're
able still
Let's ask God to he lip us through, and know
lie wilt"
II she'd say she told me so id ease my
g,icI--
could jaw her back, YOU know, and SO git
relief;
But she comes and smoolhs my brow mornin',
noon and night,
And she tells me- chat, somehow, thinss'll
still come righl.
Yes, he's gone, the mani thought jst as fair
rs day,
And sigoed er him aud they'll take the
farm away!
Lord, w,h tlat could die fore ii has TO
Or that Martha'd up an say: "Well, l told
You So!
S. L. Kiser in Chicago TimcsIIerald.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1899-12-21
A Chance to Make from SO to $5 a
Day All Winter.

We want two men to work for us dur
ing the fall and winter in this county to
take subscription orders for Tho Prairie
Farmer. Big money can be made by
our special plan Of work, Many are now
making from 50 to 81 day and will
double this after the subscription season
fairly opens up. Our plan Of work gives
a clear field We want only two good
mon for this county. The first reliable
application will get the work. Send re-
ference and write at once. The Prairie
Farmer has been published Tor near y
sixty years and is we'll known to every
good 4 rmer and stoek-rniser. Write nj
onco, Address THE PRAIRIE FARMBR,
ldO Adams Street, Chicago.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1899-12-21

then procured 4 spade and walking
over TO u mound within u low feet
Of Fries cabin, dug up over $40 Of
spurious coins
"FfIn,' said Osmer, "is que Of
The Ahrowlrsi farmers 10 southeast
Missouri. llu haa lived there over
20 yeurs, Is highly respected uhd
onec held o prominent position 10
The Masnnlc lodge"
'l'he prisoner wHa Ieeked " II
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1899-12-21

1t IS devoutIy to be hoped that
under the new road law to 90 into
effect next year we will be given
better highways than we have had
in the past. 1t is IL conceded fact
that nothing will prove 50 advanta
gcous to county as good roads.
They decrease the distance, SO to
speak, Of every farm 20 the town,
and vice versa; they lessen the cost
Of marketing every prod uct of the
farmer and the townSman. Hence
every one is or should be interested
in having good roads, and instead
Of the spirit Of fault finding which
some have man:icsted in regard to
the new law, let every one uphold
the law and earnestly and hon
cstly try to make it success.
Don't let there be anv more kicking
Or mutterings Of kicking because Of
the failure on the part Of the law to
provide Il salary for the Road Com
missioners. The duties of the COM
mlSsioners are not so onerous but
that they may well be performed al
ternately by our good citizens for
the sole consideration of good roads.
1t is customary, and not considered
much ofa hardship either, to serve
the public as school director with.
out pay, other than the betterment
Of the school system. Then would
it not be equally remuneratve to
Serveas Road Commissioner for the
great public benefit to be derived
directly from good highways? Let
us all work together to that end.
--DoniphaD Prospect News.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1899-12-21

w ANTED--sEVERAL BRIGHT AND
W honest ptrfons 10 represent Us as Man.
agersili this and near.by counties Salary
s0oon year and expenses. slrslghi, bnnar
fde, no mo'e, no less salary. Position pm.
mancnl., Otf ffefehees, any bank IN pny
iuwa. its mainly oihse work conducted u
home Refeieaee inrlmt aliaddrrsrd
s'mp.d snV ops Tne nvMlsiQh Con
fAsy, Dsp j aamg
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1899-12-21

THE entire property holdings Of
the United States are estimated at
$50, ,00O,O00,OO0, or about $3.50 per
capita. OF this sixty billions, 4,O45
persons, out Of seventy five millions,
own one fifth the entire amount.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1899-12-21
zALAtA.

llath Berton ~ lying very low
with consumption.
Mrs. John King visited The family
ofJ w Dixon one day last week
We had q considerable snow
',.ll'n o. lhe nlghL 0L Ihe Illlh.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1899-12-21

Two million young men will
cast thcir first vote in 1900 who
were too young to vote in 1896. A
large majority of these will vote
for BRYAN.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1899-12-21
XrlAS PRESENTS

is being prosecuted with rigor. 1t was
originally started III Copenhagen, where
the alarming multiplication of rats in
duced the municipal authorities to pay
certain sum fer each dead rat.
An official report of the statistics of
rat slaughter has been issued every week
since the opening Of the campaign. In
the first week the rat catchers, profess
sionals and amateurs, gave in the heads
of 5000 rats, in the second week 6,6l6,
in the third week G'78O The average
weekly bill Of mortality among the rat
population of Copenhagen has now
risen to about 10000,
Other towns and communities followed
the example of the capital, and the Danes
are making patriotic attempt to EXTERN
nate ''the petty wolf" ."-London News
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1899-12-21
flayfield=Sf11ith Academy
Marble Hill, Missouri

N3dTDlE IIlII, NISSOuFI.
The Sixteenth academic Sept 60
three terms Cf IL weeks
The board has the pleasure Of announcing that Prof Wngo
accepted the position
attendance and successful school Prof Wingo
self as q thoroughly qualified instructor the last
will
music pano and guia) vocazaon eocuon gratifying
suits Of her instruction last should
complete np-to- be maintained nsuc
ton every department thorough the times
The best teachers will be employed all necessiv
demands Diplomas will be granted completion prescribed
Of study.
TaitOn Per Month,
Preparatory department. 90 Intermediate department $3.50
Academic 800
For information board, terms,
IT. B. WINGO, Principal, Marble HILL Mo.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1899-12-21
PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY

ROBERTS having faced three
mothers in,law, the ordeal in Wash
ington was nothing to his past eX-
perience.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1899-12-21
Poplar Bluff, Mo where the prelim.
mary hearing will take place next
'rnesday.--Post.Diepa

Great Britain has placed mn ther
ordor for 10000 mules from this
country for Sonth Africa, which Will
De uaed 10 the war there. Orders
0ggregatlng 5000 had been Oiled
previous 10 this. Most Of these
mules VIII hepurcI'ased 10 Missouri.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1899-12-21
A Counterfe,ter Arrested.

7. A. Erie, u farmer living ut
Birds Point, Mo, Is under arrest
charged with manufacturing spurl'
ons silver dollnrs and half dollars.
llc was taken custody Wedncs
day by Deputy United States
Marshal OAmor. lilo was ordered
20 surrender the moulds and count
erfeit money, which, II Is alleged,
he waa IN poasesslon Of hni he 70.
piled ihnt llllere was any bud mon
w eIrenlaiinR around hia premlppa
n dld nVl hn0N u VINO NAIaIlal