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El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-03-20

Because Ramona Viscaya refused to
marry Antonio Florez he endeavored
to stab her to death, yesterday, and ii
was through no fault of his tnat the
woman was not killed instantly. for
che was carved in q most fiendish and
brutal manner, once in the breast and
twice in the abdomen.
She was reported to be dying early
this morning from the wounds.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1899-12-14
AS True As Gospel.

Learning mapplied is like seed put
away to decay slowly on the shelf of in
dolence.
All man has to do to obtain so-called
social success is to puta fair value on
himself and live up to it.
Humor is the electric light in the halls
of literature. Wit is the flashlight, and
sarcasm a torch darkened by the smoke
of prejudice.
Success is the crown that transforms
a murderer into hero, especially if the
shield of patriotism protect him from
the law
A touch of humor makes one a keener
critic even of his own work. He that
hath the salt may flavor lifo's stew as he
pleases, and humor is the salt of life.
Suspicion is the attribute of a weak
nature. Respect all you meet till you
have cause to do otherwise, and then
avoid; do not condemn
You cannot judge a man by his clothes,
but Woman's are the expression not so
much of her circumstances, as of her
mind, mood and individuality
A wrong unropented is always weight
on our self respect, hut one atoned for
is a height in whose shadow we may
view with broader, nobler tenderness,
the fanlts of others, extending them a
help untriod goodness could never give
uD,
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1899-12-14
Marble Hill. Missouri. Thursday. Decenaber 1900.

have to do is TO ask Yourself why
the advertiser does not avail him
self of the marvellous methods which
he advocates, instead of so
generously Offering to share his
wealth with perfect strangers. Most
of the schemes are worked on the
principle used by the man who ad-
vertised that be would send a hand
some portrait of George Washing
ton for 10 cents. He received
multitude of orders, and each and
every one he filled by sending two
cent stamp. Another party offered
to disclose a secret method to quick
wealth for the consideration of %
cents. When answers came, he
wrote the numerous applicants, say
ing "my prescription is, to catch
suckers like | am myself
Let the average newspaper reader,
then, beware of these mythical ad
vertisements. Let him use the
same common sense which he would
employ in every day business in
fathoming such Midas schemes, and
the willy parties who are rolling IN
wealth at the expense Of the credu-
Ions will decrease and ultimately
disappear from the business world.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1899-12-14

A certain grocer on the hill has for
some days been hunting for the owner
of a voice that claimed his attention at
the telephone one busy morning, When
he finds his man the meeting will furnish
material for an interesting item, and the
following dialogue explains why:
The Voice--"Hello, is that you,
CharlesP"
Grocer---"Yes."
The Voice--"Well, how are you?"
Grocer--"F'irst-rate."
The Voice--"You're looking WE'LL"
Grocer-'T'm feeling better than
look"
The Volce-"That's good; glad to
hear IT.. Have you got any salt fIsh9"
Groeer--"Yos."
The Voice-''Is II froshp"
Grocer--"Yes, came In this morning. y
Tho Voice--"Cod or pollockP"
Grocor-"Got both. Which do you
want9"
Tho voicc--"woll, | don't know; Is
tho pollock good aud dry9"
Grocer -nYea.p
Tho voico--"Woll why don't you give
n 4 drink, ihon2"
A. thia point NE giooer brought the
colioquy " . sudden termination with a
ronark lhai would ba aai n place III
polllp NocIeiy and therefore unit ~
publication Portland, Me-, Argus,
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1899-12-14
DuNGOLA.

George Winchester was able to
be in our town Friday. His mules
ran away with him Thursday, hurt.
ing him some but not very badly.
Thomas PheIn made trip to
Lutesville and back Friday
The Press failed to reach US on
on Thursday again but it will al.
ways keep until Saturday
A young republican has recently
stopped with Thomas G. Revelle
He will likely learn enough about
the gold standard and other matters
in twenty one years to change his
views.
S. S, Stuckey has traded his farm
TO J W. Laird for his store and
town property. 1t is rumored that
Mr.. Laird will go back to Drum
and begin the mercantile business
again. We hope he will conclude
to stay on the farm for we need
such men in our community as well
as they do at Drum. Dr.. Thrift
and Esq Works are invoicing the
goods in the store just traded for.
Luclan Barrett is repairing his
dwelling house
can't see for the life of me why
any man who has the interest Of his
party at heart can advocate a
primary election Itinvolves need
less expense upon the candidates;
it creates factions which nothing
can entirely harmonic, and in short
it simply places the party in posi-
ton to be beaten by its opponents.
RAYMOND.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1899-12-14
Wise and Otherwise. .

nc SER 'h'ue 'l'al' always Nehel
crates o'S creator
oe' " va" eA""' p'e '"o II VII
""'c" "u' 'i'H'"'ei'
courage IS 'oe 'h'ng 'haO eHao'eS
US 10 l"rSe' our leaFS'
Inc I"A"r'eS oi ''lc are '''e '"'"ss
we ooh' 'eai'y neeu'
N"''"" ''''N'' ''e''"oN " '"'' !
''olo ACT ""o search 'o' '"e '',o''N7'
0o'ac people are never ~ ""PPY
az "o'" 'o'> nave ia" news " 'e'''
u" '''''"'S "'@'' - Il ""'n"" '''''
''','' "''"'' '''N'' S'S''P '''"''
a ''ol may o' "oie 10 answer
q"e'''ooN ''A' " WISE ''''' "''''o " !
ASK
Inc 'n'S' S"'0'SS'"' ''''o"'"'0
he''S are h"'' Or"'' a"" o"'l l"'se
nooo
l''"' """ Po'''"c' VIII e""o'e "
person 10 c'"qner almost any oo-
N'aclc
l''he ma&h'ueS our S'ou u'eos
and dlmnIShes the size OF our mis-
deeds.
MANY a man,s ability TO oct
....,;. r,., ,.,.,,,.,,1 ,,a, f,o,a 80
y - '''' :, y W. ~ ''
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1899-12-14
A Chance to Make from SO to $5 q
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 The Prairie
Farmer. Big money can be made by
our special plan of work. Many are now
making from So to 81 day and will
double this after the subscription season
fairly opens up. Our plan of work gives
clear field. We want only two good
men for this county. The first reliable
application will get the work. Send re-
ference and write at once. The Prairie
Farmer has been published for near v
sixty years and is we'll known to every
good farmer and:stock- raiser. Write at
once. Address The PRAIRIE FARMER,
1866 Adams Street, Chicago.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1899-12-14
sEDGEWICKVILLE.

Health is very good in this
vicinity.
r, B. Drum made trip to Marble
Hill last week.
viii Bolllnger and wife visited
the family OIL. NJ WillsI Liberty
Vile last week.
Mrs. 7. b. Drum and Mrs, Cora
Harris visited friends and relatives
at Daisy thanksgiving and helped
to eat tho turkey,
Died-On the 9th, Of consump'
ton, Miss Cordia Jaco,
Scabaugh, Hahs Il Co., have NOV.
cd their sawmIll 10 town where they
will saw the remainder Of tho WIN
ter
W =. Smith IL having The frame
work sawed for his new honse,
Oar toxin continues 70 Improve.
Deed Wills ~ near Dpisy WIS IN
our iown d few days ago looking
for sheep,
W. n. rriles elill continues % lra
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1899-12-14
ZALNIA.

Health is tolcrable good.
We are having some very wet
weather.
The wheat looks fine.
DieJ-Near Greenbrier, Nov. 26,
th e wife of J. f. Hirnbaugh.
W. A. Pollock of Ill is here vis:
lting relatives and friends.
J. V. Sinkard butchered some
fine hogs few days ago.
}. I'll. Watkins Of Glen Allen was
in this ncighborhood last week trad
ing with the boys.
. Died-The wife of Cliff Gouge,
one day last week.
A bunting party of Marble Hills
jolly boys, S. J. McMinn, Drs. Wit.
mer and Sander, Joe Caldwell and
Lewis Thucker passed through
Zalma one day last week on their
way to the swamps to lay in their
winter supplies. Leo Slinkard and
Andy McMlnn joined them.
often hear the expression made,
who will be the next democratic
candidate for county judge of this
district. Your correspondent offers
the name of August Nenniuger, our
present sheriff for the next county
Judge Of the Southern district.
b. Ii. .Bolllnger is making some
fine flourut his new mill.
q. W Hastings clerked for j. V.
Slinkard x 60, lust week.
Mrs B. II BolIinger is confined
to her bed with pneumonia,
Mrs John King visited the fami.
ly of A, O, King Of Grcenbrier on
the 9Th OF Nov.
b j. Cory has moved his family
to Poplar Blulf.
Died---On tho 10th G. l.. Green.
wood.
The boys had a fine time last
Sunday at q. w, Tuck'a. They only
had one light
Burn Watkins Of Glen Allen was
90 our streets Sunday
j. y. Randolph returned from
Glen Allen sunday.
All Intelligent hcpnhllrans who
honor The name of Lluooln, must
fepudlAlo Nelkinley aud bla party
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1899-12-14
Wildcat Schemes

Fhe recent bursting Of the gigan.
tic commercial bubbles in New York
and other large cities Of the country
has demonstrated the almost unbe-
lievable credulity aud thoughtless
avarice OF large element of our
population. We call them 'suckers'
in this section, and while the south
did not furnish "a considerable quota
of these innoeents, past experiences
have shown that we are no. exempt,
says the Antlanta Constitution.
1t is astonishing to remark how
easily people are deceived by big
figures and stories of mythical
profits on miniature investments
TIE mind Of man has ever inclined
to the miraculous, and when an ad.
vertisement, SKI llfully worded with
due regard to human susceptibility,
appears setting forth the "deud
suren methods Of securing untold
wea th through insignificant invest
ments, the INSCRIPTIONS agent is
overwhelmed by applications for
stock aud money from kindly people
showers itself into bis Golfers. lie
has only To give the scheme some
appearance Of plausibility and to
pay one or two Of the promised
dividends and The sucker has renew.
cd faith In tho optimistic plans Of
the batter.
Itle perfectly safe 10 assert ibnt
any scheme iorrapId money getting,
which doea not embraco tho old,
tried and conventional methods, II
worth steering oleAr of ifany
stock broker Or lhe agent Of cor
p0rallpn offers huge profits on Che
luguaiment VI hllm snma. al Won
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1899-12-14
New Road Law.

On the first day of January, 1900,
the new road law passed by the
legislature goes into effect. Under
the new law, the road overseer is
dispensed with and in his stead the
roads will be under the supervision
of three road commissioners in each
road district who hold office by APP
pointment. The missioners
will be appointed for terms of three,
two and one years, and each year
thereafter one commissioner will
be appointed for three year term.
The law makes no provisions for
q compensation for the commission
ers except the one who serves as
clerk. He receives ten dollars per
year for his services.
The law provides that during the
the month the new road law goes
into effect, the county courts of the
different counties throughout the
state shall divide the counties into
road districts. each one of such dis.
tricts shall be not less than nine
miles square and not exceeding one
township. We make the following
extract in regard to the matter from
the DeSoto Press:
The board of commissioners each
Of whom TO be qualified forappoint-
ment must be voter, free holder
aod have resided 10 the district for
one year prior to bis app ointment,
will meet on the first day of March
in each year to confer in regard 10
the work TO be done on the roads
for the ensuing year and to let con
tracts for same. The organization
Of the board shall consist of presi-
dent and clerk to be elected by
themselves from their number and
their term Office begins February l..
All work on the roads is to be done
by contract or otherwise as the
commissioners see I'll. Notice OF
the time and place Of tho yearly
meeting of the commissioners must
be posted in five public places not
less than ten days previous to such
meeting. The law prohibits the
employment Of any member Of the
board on any road work; the letting
ofany contract or road work or
material in which he 10 concerned;
or the purchase Of apy machinery
or materials directly from him. II
also provides That the board shall
not use the funds 30 that any mem
ber will become q beneficiary from
The disbursement OF them, The
funds for road work will be obtain.
cd by q poll tax levied by the
county court Al tho time that other
taxes are levied OF not Ieas than
ei.bO nor more than es.O0 On each
male lnhAbilanl OF The several dis
iFlela, between The age " twenty,
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1899-12-14
II they would maintain their own
selfrespeot. ALIEN ARoox.

"Your police force Is q fine, woll built
lot of men,"
"Yoe, they don'lvary ten pounds either
way from 40 pounds In weight"
"1'hat'a strange. Are they picked
inon2n
nN0. This Ii the OH force made over.
Tho chief has d system. Ne put ail lha
Ia men 0n tho long boats and nll tha thin
men On the short beats. Then he watch
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1899-12-14

Congress refused to allow Mr..
Roberts, polygamous Congressman,
to take the oath Of office, Now let
us see what will be- done with our
pOlygamous chiei purchased from
Spain with 50 much blood aud treas
are. We clip the following from
the Cash Book, which is to the
point. A great many good people
allow their zeal etc:
TUESDAYS Republic contained u
letter from Congressman VaDdiver
10 a prominent minister in St. Louis,
who, it appears, had corresponded
with Mr.. V. in regard to the polyg.
amous Congressman from Utah
Mr.. Vandiver, after assuring the
St. Louis minister that 1T had been
his purpose all along to unite with
the other members from this state
in opposing the seating of the Nor.
mon member, calls attention to the
inconsistency of many prominent
church people in opposing the Utah
member aud at the same time say
ing amen to the administration s
PHILIPPINE policy Of trying TO con.
vert the PHILIPPINE at the point o.
the bayonet, robblpg them of their
country and paying ten thousand
dollars year to support harem
and also slavery in one of the islands.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1899-12-14

and hunt and seems to be getting
along reasonably we'll.
John A. Seabaugh has been com.
planning of beng afflicted with
rheumatism for some time.
J W. FuIbright is visiting his
mother at LibertyviIe,
W &. Wilson, tie hnsting dry
goods drummer, was in town few
days ago. K ELF
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1899-12-14
The Great Campaign of 1900.


The policies of the great political par
ties are now being formed and the can
didates discussed. The voice of the peo-
pie as recordedb 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 obtainable.
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. Its 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. Its 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. w..
The subscription price of the SEMI
weekly Republic is $t.0O per year. The
Republic Sunday magazine $t.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,
M
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1899-12-14

one and sixty years The poll tax
may be paid in cash or worked on
the road under the direction of the
road commissioners, The court
may also levy a tax of not less than
five cents nor more than twenty on
every hundred dollars worth of
taxable property in the district,
such taxes to be credited to the dis
trict in which they are levied.
-Fredericktown Democrat News.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1899-12-14
Cd them closely and obanood tbom obo,

cd them closely and changed them about
every time they varied either way from
the average"
"And tho lawbfealgers? What about
thom?"
"Oh, they were affected too. Out In
The suburbs where The fat mon were they
didn't dare 70 commit any depfodaiionh,
because i the tat policemen chased lheni
thry would get thin, ard thua 10 enabled
70 run 'em down fiesf limo. And On the
downtown beats. tho short beats, thG thin
policeman would overhaul them III no
tim0, Oh, li'a haaullfni system,
CleYplana t'lHlH pealaf
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1899-12-14

TEE people know that Bryan is
honest and brave and that they can
trust him. The money kings and
mouopolies know that he is honest
and brave and that they cannot con-
troll him. The money kings and
trusts propose to fight his nomina-
ton and election to the death. But
the money kings are powerless if
the people arouse themselves, throw
off their Iethargy and do their duty.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1899-12-14

Ira D. SANKEY said the other day
that he first sang "The Ninety and
Nine" 10 Edinburgh twenty-six
years ago. The verses he had
seen in a newspaper, and never had
time to put to music. 1t was case
of emergency; he didn't know what
to sing, but seemed inspired TO at
tempt "rhe Ninety ana Niue
without music. Ike started to play,
then t" sing, each notr coming l."
him until the song was tiorShed.
The music, he addcd, n@> not bcen
altered to This day
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1899-12-14
IN taking charge of THE Press.

In taking charge of THE PRESS. l
believe l realize the importance of
the undertaking. and, all the more
following as / do, one with so much
ability, and veteran in the work.
Ny only request is that the friends
and patrons of The PRESS bear with
me until the harness becomes adjust,
ed. My only promise is to give
whatever of energy and ability /
possess to the work. D. B. HILL.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1899-12-14
What ROYALTY Costs.

the British royal family is the
poorest of the great ruling houses,
yet when one glances at the enor
nous sums of money which its liv-
ing descendants receive in the shape
of pensions and emoumcnls, one
cannot say that parllment has deem
very close tisted toward them, intl-
mates a London paper. In fact, it
has been most open,hauded; so
much so indeed, that many prom
inent politician has striven his ut.
most to cut down the yearly outlay
which our royalty costs MS.
Next to the queen the Prince Of
Wales has cost the country more
money than any other member of
the royal family, Since 1868,
which was the year in which he at,
tanned his majority, his royal high
ness has drawn from the country
nearly 93,00O,O00, When he be-
came 2l he came into accumu lated
revenues Of the Duchy Of Con
n,ugbt omounting to e6O1 72l.
Since then the average yearly pay
ment to thc Prince Of Wales from
tha du.bv rovennas has been G61 .
o21 In,Idition ntn,his ,ha o,tinn
nny. INN, ,hr .,onn,I snn Of f6 PIG
ls rownrns4tioo for tine ubol,>h hrur
of n,4lio ,r.irni 1or> on I'm coin.
.gn Anou..rh,r thr r,u,s4nl ruv.
aI,,ns nr n, ln.hv and exceed
fg2 nnn, rr,r
In lS5D ,J,rjb,r,n,n Hnusr WAS
sp,ll,d unon,ho n,tncr bv porlincnt
ths rnhIir rxnnndi,nrp IF winch
.,nonnt. to fY 2-O , vpor Hjsrov.
81 h,,,hnp.,, military annoinlmcnls
.r. or coursn n,m,rons the mai.
nr,tv ,r th.m hr,nu;nr hro in - rn.
snrr,,hln income Tbpn he draws
an ANIMAL ,ncou,n Of e1oO O0O from
hi. nriy.,n landed nronprtv Or
his m,rr,,.yn in 1SG3 ga 455 was
.,r,n,,l J., nav nvnansas ,y,,ln tine
,r;,,,s. ,I, ,runol,, mo- do,,ary
was yron,nd - life annu,tv of 40.
n0o a vo,r from the Consolidated
f,nd and sho,Id sho survive her
husband this GRANT will be increased
IN gao OOO mar onnnm
AIthonoh tha Duke Of Fdiobnroh
h.s mt of coursa drawn so mach
from tho rnnntrv &C his hrothar the
prioce Of Wales vnt hp is f,,. wool.
thipr man ow,ny mainly to his
morr;oro with tho d,nobter orAfax.
andpr Fl who hronght a private
fortune NJ goo OOO , morri,re nor.
tion amountinr ia 93OO OO0 and =
LE, nnnnitv 0f f11 25O , vo,,,
Shnnld She outlive the dnke her
roval biahnass will ,ocaiya , rr,n,
of fG 0O0 , vnar from tha Consnli.
datod fnnd Wb.n tha Dpkn nf
Edin hnrph attained mis- majority in
1sGg he allowed tna nsn, f15
400 , veor wh;nh was ;noreaeod ~
eo5 06o q veor IN nis m.rr,apo N
1911 ThiS innona wos annmentod
whon be yisitnd Australia soma
VANS lotor hv m od,I;,;nnaI ra 5nO
while in 1soS his saIarv conrnan
der.in.nhief nt Davennort amounted
~ 90 ZOO Nor annnm
HiS SUBMISSION tn tho Drohv ot
sovo.cnhnrr.Gntho inrraosed his
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1899-12-14
[layfield=Smith Academy
Marble Hill, Missouri.

The Sixteenth academic Sept 36 weeks
three terms Of II weeks
The board has the pleasure announcing T. B. Wingo has
accepted the position of principal We feel an Increased
attendance and successful school Prof Wngo established him.
self as a thoroughly qualified instructor the last
Mrs Wngo will again have charge of the department instrumental
music (ano and gutar vocaaon eocuion
suits of her instruction last year should guarantee success
complete, academic
ton in department thorough and abreast
The best teachers will be employed departments
demands Diplomas will be granted completion
of study. - f~
Tuition Per Month,
Preparatory department. $500 Intermediate department
Academic 800 i" 00
For information to board, terms, 49,
IT. B. WINGO, Principal, Marble Hill Mo-
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1899-12-14
The Cape Route,

THE SHORTEST
AND QUIZ KEST
ROUTE
To all points in the South
ard Southwest is Yis
ST. LOUIS.
CAPE GIRARDEAU,
and FORT SMITH
RAILWAY.
Direct connection made
With Cotton Belt and
Iron Mountain Rys. at
-DELTA,-
With Iron Mountain main line at WILL
LIAMSVIILE, and with Kansas citj
Fit, Scott & Memphis Ry. at
-HUNTEp.-
Tickets sold and baggage checked through
10 all points.
E. F. BLOMEYER, G. P. A.,
Cape Girardeau, Mo
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1899-12-14

W ANTED-SEVERAL BRIGHT AND
w honest persons to represent us as Man
ayers in this and nearby counties Salary
5000 year and expenses. Straight, bona
fde, no more, no less salary. Position per-
Our references, any bank in any
town. 1t is mainly Office work conducted at
home Reference Enclose self.addressed
stamped envelope THE DOMINION Con-
pANY, Dept, 3, Chicago,
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1899-12-14

The Presidents message contains
much of the claptrap ofan ordinary
Hannalte stump speech.