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Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1899-11-30

can read what we want in fraction of
the time that would be consumed if we
had to sit still and hear ii"
This is all true enough, but is there
not something lost in having the custom
of reading aloud lapse so entirely? As a
sign of the times, the change is another
proof of the rush and hurry Of life, and,
in the family, it is more or less to be
considered an evidence of the tendency
to independence" on the part OF the
younger members. Common interest
in a good book, read aloud by father
or mother, is a factor in the home that
is important enough to have some atten-
ton paid to it. The opposite OF "skim-
ming'' book, it develops certain mental
faculties thatit is well to have developed,
and as an exercise in elocution for the
reader it has distinct advantage. Books
so read are remembered, and their influ-
ence on character far exceeds that of
many avolume whose pages are turned
in desperate effort to reach the last.
Reading aloud is salutary check on the
habits of reading too much and reading
too fast.
1t would certainly be worth while to
take up the practice in families, where
conditions favor it, as an experiment.
The winter evenings are long, and as one
looks back on them he can find at least
a few hours that could have been devot-
ed to reading or to listening. Reading
aloud is quiet enjoyment, to be sure,
but it is an enjoyment.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1899-11-30

coming was convicted 100 times tC
woman's eleven.
In France women are summoned
before the tribunals four times less
than men.
In France in 1883 women delin
Quepts We're fourteen to 100 men.
In Italy in the same year they
were only 8 per cent.
In Algeria we have ninety-six
male dellnquents and only foul
women.
10 England and Wales between
1884 and 1912 there were twenty
four women to 100 men, all for the
more serious offences.
In 1871 Dr. Nicholson found in
the prisons in England S,2lS men
and l ,217 women
In Bavaria from 1862 to 1866, IN
a population consisting solely oI
peasants, the women who were con
demned were in proportion twenty.
nine to 100 men.
In the prisons of Turin from 1871
to 1884 the women in respect tC
men are represented by figure Of
1867 per cent.
Taking the whole Of Europe,
women are, the professor says, five
times less guilty than men.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1899-11-30

when an acquaintance Of his, holding
up a glass OF beer, said:
"I tell you, Woodworth, nothing can
equal this on hot day."
ooh, yes, there Can," replied Wood
worth.
"What is it?"
"Well, a drink from the old oaken
bucket that hangs in the well at my
home"
Mrs. Woodworth happening to over
hear her husbands words, said:
"That would be a good subject for a
poem, Samuel"
+ $50 it would" he replied, and making
a note Of it, the poem was written and
became Immediately popular, as well it
might. 1t is the true Interpretation Of
life on a New England farm.
Summer visitors are very numerous at
the famous spot, but their numbers
would be greater had there been more
widespread knowledge Of the place.
The young miss in the scenei is Miss
Kathleen Kip Marshal, of Detroit,
Mich, no relative Of "Kathleen
O'Moore," OF that tender poem by
Woodworth.
Greenbush is part of Scituate, the
town in which Woodworth lived, is a
typical New England town, noted for
the number Of and beauty Of its mighty
olms. The visitor to the town may still
see
tNrhe denn- -tancclnd wildwood y
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1899-11-30
ANYTHING TO Please.

She sailod into the telegraph Office,
raped oa the counter. The clerk re-
membered she had been there about ten
minutes before as he came forward to
meet her. He wondered what she want
cd this time.
"Oh," she said, "let me have that
telegram | wrote just now. forgot
something very important Iwanted to
underscoro the words perfectly lovely,
in acknowledging the receipt of THAI
bracelet. Win il cost anything eStra?"
"No, ma'am," said the clerk, as he
handed her the message.
The young lady drew two heavy lines
beaoash the words and said;
otis awfully good Of you TO let me dc
that. 1t win please Charley so much"
"Don't mention ~" said Che clerk.
"lf you would liko Y, | win drop a few
drops VI nico yiolet extract on the tole-
gram at The slina fates."
"0h, thank you, sir. You don'tlnow
how mitch would appreciate Il. I'm
going % send al my telegramB through
tDig oidoa, sou arc No u1lignN.h
And tho smile sho gave ltn would
h'ye aoue aayono good, with Tho po4si-
bio e<cepslon Of Charley CollleFe
Week..
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1899-11-30
The Old Oaken 8ucket

Eighty-two years have passed away
since "The Old Oaken Bucket" was
written by Samuel g. Woodwork, but
its universal popularity seems to increase
with time. Year after year the good Old
song does its part in the pleasurable en-
tertainment of social parties, for always
will it's wealth Of tender sentiment ap-
peal TO the human heart, And yet how
few thore are WHO seem to be aware OF
the historic place which is commemorate
cd in its lines
The visitor to Greenbush, Mass,
alighting from the train there and turn
ing to the right, will find on Pond street
the residence of NJ. Henry II. Northey,
on whose premises the original well is TO
be seen. The bucket in use at the time
the poem was written is on exhibition no
more. II is held for afa-ceeping by
friend Of Mr.. Northey, who expects that
some day it will find its way into a
museum. The origonal poles, however,
which constitute the hosting machinery,
remain, and when the watoris in its nor
nal condition there is bucket attached
which was given by the Richmond Cedar
Works, Virginia.
Woodworth wrote the poem in the
city Of Now York in 1917. He was a
root OF no mean order, and his poetical
No.lSs have been compiled in two vol
umes by q relative. He shows the spirit
Of exalted patriotism and intense affec-
ZION, combined with great nobility Of
character. His life had been mainly
Jpent in literary pursuits, aad during the
var with Great Britain, IN 1872, he edit
cl Tho War, in Now York city. Born
III Seltuate, Mass, in 1875, his boyhool
days were spent there; but although
imsalfand dilther very evidently resided
Ut wnt 10 row tho rosl1oneo Of Mr..
Northoy, they did not own The property.
Mr. Noahay's grandmother mafrlod the
paet@ iaehor.
rlcclGum3tanee4unlsfwh which Wood-
worth wr1l9 "rhe 0ll Oakcn Bucket
ae igisrosiiOg. Ha was IN New York
asa iiyel, oao ee. y warm az,
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1899-11-30

can keep this place? How can I
increase the usefulness that has put
me here? A little hard work done
hitherto has got me here. What
har der work can | do to get still
further al0ng?"
The tenth gets on, goes ahead,
The nine look at him out of their
poor big heads" and call him lucky.
Artists, actors, clerks, men in
every walk of activity, and news
paper men especially, are ruined
by the curse Of egotlsm easily ac-
quired,
The young writer temporarily
successful through his description
Of the people takes up his perma
nent abode as far away from the
people as he can get. His chosen
atmosphere is that of drawing
room, or u Bohemian table d'hO'c,
or whatever he cOnceivcs to be
society. In that society he fades
away. The Young lawyer who
makes a hit ceases to study law.
rhc succGs3fuI actor ceases to study
hrs art Each thinks that it is time
for the world to study him.
Young men, remember this: Moth
ing is realty worth while unless
achieved through the hardest labor
and most prolonged industry.
Can't be satisfied with anything
that you do or can do. Keep your
eyes far ahead.
Then make up your mind that
what was none too good for other
men CT humble beginnings is oone
too good for you. If You don't
achieve a great success, you will at
least live free from the "swelIed
head' disease and earn in that way
u right to selfrcspect,
Individual reader, if you chance
to indorse any part ofthjs utterance,
don't apply it approvingly to some
young man you know-appIy it to
yourself There is nothing gained
in applying sermons to others,
= New York Evening Journal.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1899-11-30
DDNGOIA,

Health is improving.
"E,Qulrc" Lambert has st1ricC
his sawmili again. lie has a con
tract to furnish some hickory lum
Der to firm in Cape Grardeou.
DR. Biggs' drug store, in charge
of A. H. Jones, is doing Il good
business ALREADY.
Miss Rosa Stuckey has been visit
ing relatives at FreGerlcktown, bu'
is to return home Saturday.
Persons desiring anything in the
way Of drugs, drug sundrleS, etc
will find good stock at DR.. Biggs
D0ngola house,
Our school is progressing nicely
and pnpjisarr very much interested
in the work.
At Dir. Bj@gs' drugstore Won will
find fruits OF all kinds and an elegun
stock Of carefully selected coufec
tionerres, Call on Mr.. Jones.
Marion Stuckey tried the sawmil
about week, but concluded that
the location was unhealthy. 1t is
good for young men to learn that
there are worse places than home
J. W, Laird is sUiI doing Il COCO
business in the mercantile line.
A II. Jones will move INTO hi,
new residence in Il few days.
Gid Baghy viii soon move into
&. w. Reye les new home.
RAYMOND.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1899-11-30
It Is Very Comfortln .

1t is very comfortin'
When your hair is gettin' thin,
And the crow feet in your eyes have come
to stay,
just to feel her little hand
Smoothin' back each silver strand,
While you meet her lovin' look and hear
her say:
"My dear, it seems as tho
Every year you live you grow
Handsomer thau in the olden days."
Then you look up at your wife
And you think in all your life
You never heard sweeter word OF praise.
But the tear drops will arise
To your dim old fadin' eyes,
And you kiss the gentle hand, still white
and small,
While you try to tell her how
You loved her then>love her now,
But bless me if the words will come atall;
For just then there comes to you
The trials she's gone thro',
And borne without a murmur for your
sake;
You can only bow your head
At the lovin' things she's said,
While your poor old heart will only ache
and ache.
But she knows what ails you then,
And she kisses you again,
While you hear her gently whisper,
sweet and low:
"Life has brought more hopes than fears,
We have known more smiles than tears,
And the years seem ever brighteras they
CO."
Yes, It's comfortin', you know
When your step is gottin' slow
And you're slidin' down life's hill
almighty fast,
Just to feel her little hand
Smoothin' back each silver strand,
While she tells you that she'll love you
to the last.
Los Angeles Herald.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1899-11-30

man in my employ who deemed it
sufficient excuse for having neglect
ed an important task to say 4 for
go:.' Itold him that would not
answer; if he was sufficiently inter-
ested he would be careful to re-
member. 1t was because he did
not care enough that he. forgot. I
drilled him with this truth.
ale worked for me three years,
and during the last year of the three
he was utterly changed in this re-
spect. He did not forget thing.
His forgetting, he found, had been
lazy and careless habit of mind,
and he cured it,"-Country GeAtfe-
man,
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1899-11-30
A Chance to Make from SO to $5 10
DnY 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 50 to 81 a day and will
double this utter 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 well known to,Avery
good farmer and stock-raiser. Write at
once. Address The PRAIRIE FARMER,
1853 Adams Street, Chicago.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1899-11-30
Reading Aloud

Reading aloud to the children and in
the family circle--how fast II is beoom-
ing ono Of the lost arts. What multi
tudos Of children Of former days were
entertained and instructed by this prac-
tice, and how fow thore are who are 80
entertained and instructed nowadays,
says wrltcr in the Hereford Courant
Children now, after being taught TO road,
join that great army which takes IN the
printed word swiftly aud silently. Mo3t
parents, doubtlaa', arc TOP BUSY toaparo
time to olucasa thalr s9aa and daughters
~ Eaing % than, anl aa tao ehlldrsl
grow ollas thoir hpuaate zoo crowded
10 dsflte AM oi snsn ,iaply y listen-
iHg. "Wlal ia lhe uasY' they would
sngb \ ssaga. "fHs li..r, anl wo
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1899-11-30
SCOpUS SKETCHES.

Not seeing anything from this
vicinity thought | would give a
few items to. the only democratic
paper in the county,
Health is very good in this section
at present.
Wheat is locking very fine
d NJ Newell and son Doe made
Il flying trip to Cape Glrardeau on
the 25th.
AUNT Martha Talent is very
feeble at this writing.
Uncle" Jeff Hewitt, with the
assistance of his nei ghbors, rooted
his home he 22d.
Newt Nanney attended the min.
isterio meeting at Hahns' chapel
and his mule attended dance ear
Gravel Hill. Newt star ed home
on foot but met dear friend who
sheltered him till morning.
"Uucle" John WeIkeris carving
the mail from BessvilIe to Scopns.
IL. }. Lincoln is painting Mer.
chant George Maylirlds' residence.
Henry is an excellent painter.
Miss Sadie WeIker has returned
home from DunkIin comfy,
S. II. Dewitt, Jessie Page +. NJ
Newell and }. B. Chandler, with a
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1899-11-30

A Ian caster county man once
came 10 Philadelphia portrait
painter with Il request that he paint
Il picture Of his father.
Very we'll, sand the artist, "have
the old gentleman come in when
next in town and [ will give him a
sitting" The man replied: she
CANT do dot; he is DAFT
ooh, well, then, you have photo.
graph of him?'
"No. | don't got 20 tcuograf OF
him elder"
"WeIl, how do you expect me
to paint the portrait Of your father
when | cannot see him, and have
nothing to give me an idea fins
appearanccY
"YeIl' he replied, Il djnked
maybe Of | dolt you aboud him you
gan baint him from dot.'
"All right" said the artist,
"descrIbe HIM.
"VeII, my ladder was not so dali
und not so short he vas not fat und
not so din," and so the honest feI.
low proceeded to describe his father
AS he recalled him.
The artist undertook to paint the
the picture and in due course 1T
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1899-11-30
"The deep-tangled wildwood. u
Cure For Forretfulness.

A successful business man sale
that there were two things which
he learned when he was Is, apC
which were ever atterwnrd of great
use to him-uamely; "Never to lose
anything, and never to forget any.
thing"
An old lawyer sent the young
man with an important paper, Civ
ing him definite instructions what
to do with it.
"But," inquired the young man,
"suppose that | should happen tc
lose 1t, what shall | do then?"
"You must not lose IT," said the
lawyer, frowning.
~ don't mean to- said the young
man, 'but suppose | should happen
tor
"But say you must not happen
to. | shall make no provision for
such an occurrence. You must not
lose it.n
This put new train of thought
into the young mans mind, and be
found that If he was determined to
do thing he could do It. He made
such provision against every con
agency that he never lost any
thing.
He found this equally true about
forgetting. lfn certain matter Of
imp. rtancc WINS TO be remembered,
he pinned II down on his mind,
lnslcded il there, and made il stay,
lie used 20 declare.
"Wbpn Il man tells me he forgot
10 DO something | toll him le might
a. well have stbl, 4 did uot care
enough about your hu-iness 70 take
the trouble 10 think Oft @,ain.'
u aaeo had 20 intelligent yoi NJ
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1899-11-30

=
Missoun's distinguished represent
atves ana chairman Of the commit
tee ON resolutions Of the Pertle
Springs convention, has recently
addressed the following self explain.
alory letter to Il gentleman in Har-
risonvjIIc, No, says the Kansas
City FINES:
"DEAR SlR:-l am in receipt Of
your letter, in which you advlse me
to take "a neutral position as re
CARDS the race between Ball and
DocIlery for the gubernatoriuI nom
nation,
Il appreciate the kind tone Of
your letter, and hasten to reply in
the same spirit as that in wajch
you wrote.
81 assure you that it would be
much against my disposition TO do
or say anything which might justly
meet with disapproval fany Of my
good friends and hearty supporters
anywhere.
at is u fact that | have expressed
myself as favoring the nomination
Of Mr.. Dockery. Why? Because
believe it IS a matter Of much mo-,
mcnt to the party to place the right
man at the head Of our STATE ticket
in the coming campaign, and | be-
lieve Docl1ery is pre- eminently that
man. | served eight years with
DoGkery in congress, aud | believe
| know him thoroughly. | regard
him q man Of first rate ability, hon
est, right to the core upon Il II the
public questions of the day, indus
trious, pains taking, thorough in cv'
erylhing he undertakes, ecoDomi-
cal, prudent, energetic, trustworthy,
with a superb record for faithful and
efficient public service, with excel.
lent habits, in robust health and the
prime Of life, superior campaign
er, and altogether the best man that
| know for the race and for the
Office after the race is won.
"Since | entertain this view Of
the matter, it seems to me proper
that | should have a choice and
that l should express it.
Il have nothing against Senator
Ball and have not said anything
against bim, nor do | expect to say
anything against him OF any other
good democrat who may aspire to
the nomination for governor. |
should be sorry indeed to say
against any of our men, in the pre-
liminary canvass, anything. which,
in case of his nomination, could be
quoted by the republicans, in the
contest between the parties, to the
prejudice of my party and its nom
inee.
"Mr. Dockery possessed the con
fdence and esteem Of such great
democrats as the lamented Bland,
and with all respect for those who
differ from me, as Is their right, /
am proud to be Que Of his support
ers. Yours very truly,
I'D. A. DEARMoND.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1899-11-30

CAPT. ALBERT O. ALLEN Of Jefferson
City, possible candidate before the
next democratic state convention for the
nomination for auditor, was a welcome
Press visitor Monday. Capt. Allen is
southeast man in every sense of the
word. His home and interests are at
New Malrid, but he has long been Chief
clerk of the auditors Office and probably
with the exception of Mr.. Seibert, knows
more about its affairs than any man in
tla state. We believe The press OF
soutl rs NJ IS uri is unanimous in his
suDnDru.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1899-11-30

THE creation of such large vol
ume of trust securities to represent
property that formerly made no
demands upon the money market
may tes the gold standard severely
at no distant day, Notwithstanding
the increased production of that
ponta
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1899-11-30

THERE is good reason for believing
that the war with the Filipinos is
about ended. The president of their
congress has surrendered and Ag-
uinaldo is in hiding Congress has
an apparently easy task IN agreeing
on government for the islands and
we hope will DON restore order.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1899-11-30

The gold combination is not much
disturbed over the result Of The re-
cent election. 1t fears Bryan's
candidacy and has again become
active in democratic politics. The
friends of the Chicago platform and
BRYAN must be on the alert every
where, as the gold combination may
try to get in ITS work in places
where they would be least suspected
of so doing.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1899-11-30

If the banks succeed IN securing
the passage Of their gold standard
and paper money trust bill this
winter, after the inevitable panic
that must result from the flooding
of the market with the stocks and
bonds Of overcapitaIizcd trusts is
over, the friends Of the banks will
own the trust properties and many
Of the trust bprons Of today will!
find plenty Of time and the occasion
for serious reflection.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1899-11-30

FARMINGToN has brrn selected rs
the best location for the new insane
asylum, and several citizens of the
other "best sites IN the wortd" are
considerably disgrunIIed-in fact,
Father AXE Of the Honton Registrar
Is real mad with the commission.
He cannot see how it failed to give
Arcadia the plum, and every mem.
her of that honorable body is liable
to hear from him "ln the sweet
bY.and bN.N
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1899-11-30

XNAN fED--SEvER Al BRIGHT AND
w honeslptrons " r'preeni VI as Man-
ng,rsi tbs and nrar.by counties Salary
i9ooa year and expense. Straight. b0na-
fdv, no more, 10 lssa salary. p.el,loe psr-
'maneh. Oor references, any bank 1 any
town. ~ i mainly office sors cootaned Il
home. ksiefeAee lnelas sslfalafesssd
h'npsd si'siepc Tim DOMINION CO..
AsY Dept ! c4tAgg
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1899-11-30

In the Live Stuck Indicator a
practical iarmer, under the heading,
"I'arm l'urrowA,' gels uA some
very useful hinlai
hecenllyl wut passing by farm
Nhaee q eeoFe 81 more ol chickens
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1899-11-30
onIMIN NAVY Or wdAIrN ANn MrN.

In an article on "Womcn ard ,be
Emotions by Prof Mantegalzs,
IN the November Humnourinn,
there are some Interesting statistics
showing that those modern spciolo.
gisis who hold thal women are mems
equals ln The ilcid of erimlnality are
wrong. Hero are somn Of them,
Man bears false witness 100 lmrs
70 a woman's seventeen,
Man for forgery aud coanierlc !
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1899-11-30
rlayfield=Smith Academy
Marble Hill, Missouri.

The Sixteenth year opens Sept continue weeks
three of weeks each.
The Prof
accepted position principal confident
attendance successful school Prof Wngo established
self thoroughly qualified instructor the last term.
Mrs Wngo will again have charge of the department OF
pano gutar elocuon The gratifying
suits of her instruction last should guarantee
ton every thorough and abreast of the times
will be employed all the departments necessity
will granted completion prescribed
of study.
Tuition PEI Month,
Preparatory department $500 Intermediate department
." 300 Music
For information board, terms, ETC., address
T. B. WINGO, Principal, Marble HILL Mo-
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1899-11-30

TEXAS is having terrible time with
floods, nearly all the streams bordering
Indian territery being on the rampage.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1899-11-30
CHILL Rtl,LgR.

Guaranteed to cure chills, fever and
night sweats or money refunded. For
sale by all dealers. Price l0cts.
BANKS MEDICINE Co.,
ST. LoUIs, Mo,
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1899-11-30

The appointment Of Mr.. Bynum
by President Mckinley as one of
the board Of general appraisers IN
New York carries with 1t Il salary
of 1900, and the announcement Of
it is accompanied by the statement
that it was made because "his efforts
for the gold democratic ticket
greatly aided in the election Of Mr..
Mckinney y Then it is understood
that prominent republicans in Indi,
ana, Ohio and the east strongly
urged his appointment. TruI y the
impressionabIe democrats who per.
mitted themselves to be caught in
a movement Of this kind must feel
chagrned when they see the
"stlong" leader walk up to the
treasury for his salary for having
bunkoed them out of their votes
When the history Of the last eight
or nine years Of politics shall have
been written it will disclose a rare
story OF craftsmanship by attorney