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The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1900-10-05
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION
Used as a snb.titrte for Copper sheath
ing ON shfps.

INK WI ~mtH-s
A Massachusetts chemist has just
patented a Upper coating for protect
Ing the hulis OF steel and iron ships
against the accumulation Ct marine
growth. The new copper coat is i'm
p%ervious " water and is applied YER
a special -liity OF red oxide. The
latter is Theoretically sealed by the
coating, and thereby strongly protects
the plating OF the ship. The new
coating Is applied after the man
ner OF paint. II is composed Of
three metals and viii last for six or
seven years with occasional docking
and repairing OF the ship Ia. (which IL
is applied. Since the advent of iron
ships fifty years age II has been
known that the submerked sur
face Of such ships Is very sus-
eeptlble TO the marine growths Of
sea water in all ATTITUDES. the accu-
mu'etion OF sixty to ninety days being
snfhcert In some ATTITUDES to cause a
loss Of n quarter to one-ffth OF the
maximum speed OF a ship. All stec;
and iron ships are usually PANT
cd. first With red lead, as a pre-
serving coat. and over this poisonous
paints OF various kindr are frequent
y applied for the purpose ~ resisting
marine growths. War SHIPS OF some
governments are constructed so as to
admit OF the lnderbody being sheathed
with wood planks. and to the surface
Of the latter copper sheetr are nailed.
in the n common among
the builders OF wooden ships. But
In the opinion OF many the para
mount question. which is the preserva-
ton OF the ships plate. is lost sight
OF by those who advocate wood sheath.
ing, as It is argued that every ship is
liable to be strained. and an ordinary
strain will usually cause a leak In the
sheathlng. which would endanger the
ships plates, because the entire sealed
surface in the location Of the leak
which. when filled with water. woulo
prevent further inflow OF circulation
II the s~heathing leaks water VIII find
It's way to the painted plates within.
which will soon be exposed TO a cor
rosive action. accelerated in part by
the acids resulting from the decompo-
sition OF organic and vegetable mat
ter of the bilge water. for practically
this pent-up water has become such.
II has been quite possible to apply
copper to the bottom Of steel and iron
ships heretofore, but nc methods are
known that would admit OF this beins
done without inviting danger to the
ships plates by galvanic action. Re
moving this danger Is a principal feat
ure Of the new method of coppering.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1900-10-05
a,esf Ss,rt q, Mail.

A Sheffield manufacturer has pro-
duced a shirt OF mail that weighs less
than twelve pounds that can readily
be worn beneath the coat. which Is i'm
p~ervious to every attack except that of
the composition bullet. His product Is
having a large sale and is likely to be
more widely used as II becomes better
known. II Is composed OF small steel
rings linked together so finely that
even the point OF a pin cannot pene-
trate through them. At the same time
they are SO flexible that they can be
worn without the slightest discomfort.
They cover the entire breast and back
from the neck TO the thighs and ex-
tend down the arm 10 the elbow, Thus
Il will protect anyone from an attack
OF dagger OF sword in every vulnerable
place. Its value as a protection against
assassination is evident.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1900-10-05
WelIsyilIe Items.

w. b. West aud son, Gorden, are IN
st. Louis this week attending the fair.
A good many from this place at
tended the Republican Rally at Mar
tinsburg last Monday. They reported
an enjoyable time. The music was
rendered by Wellsyille band who did
fine for beginners. They had some
good speaking and also a riding con
test. A good crowd was present.
Silas Brown, who has been in Roa-
noka City, Va, for several weeks, re-
turned home last Tuesday. He said
Virginia was very dry now.
A. j. Blattner il in St Lauis this
week.
Jack Hizy and George Phillips, OF
Olney, were the guest of Misses Grace
West aud Violet McQuie Sunday.
Miss Lillian Riney, who has beer
the guest of her cousin Miss Addis
Reighles, returned to her home IL
Vandalia Tuesday, after a delightful
visit.
Mrs, y. L. Kirk royalty entertained
a large humber of young people a
her residence last Friday night. Var
ious games were played and they als'
had some good music both vocal ane
instrumental by some of the hes
musicians OF Wellsviile.
ID. W. Shackeliord' Of BooAvllle
was here Saturday and made q flu
speach.
We understand that ed Updyke, o
near Wellsville, has sold bis residene'
IN town to Mrs. Moss, Of Shamrock
who will shortly move here
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1900-10-05

Il. +. Mile is in Jonesburg assisting
in the post office this week.
II. j. Fleihmau aud IL. f. Kruger
went TO ST. Louis last Sunday to see
the sights of the fair and exposition.
Mrs. II. Q. Reed OF Mexico is visit
ing her sou aud family this week.
l.. T.. Miller was III New Florence
last Tuesday on business.
Mrs. Strict Is having her house re-
built. MIR. Schneider of Jonesburg
began the Mork Monday.
G.. l.. Dryden aud j. L. Reeds went
to ST. Louis Tuesday to take in tho
fair and attend to business.
Mrs. j. ii. Miller returned Tuesday
from Mexico where she had been for
acme time with her child for medical
treatment. The child is reported
much improved.
Joe Buche anu wife Went 10 war
renton the first of the week 10 visit
friends and recesve medical services.
MIR. Barker OF Danville the republic
can candidate for Treasurr, was In
town wedneday interviewing the
yeople.
Our town is coming right TO The
front with good side walks. A much
needed walk is beirs put down from
the station TO tho walk Oh main street
due to the efforts Of James Shearmire
and S. Lusby who prevailed on the
Wabash r. n to furnish the material
which they did, while other enterpris'
ing citizens are furnishing the labor.
Mrs. Kate Yates, Of Williamsburg
visited Miss Emma Hamilton Tuesday
euroate TO st. Louis.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1900-10-05
COUNTESS cAsrELLANE.

r.rfu.s. Bsr ras<sss ~1sA os~&A u&e
"A Fer YARD.
The Countess az Cakka}lhne. via a.
rsid 70 out-Paris ParinAanr IN her *
pendttnres for perfnmes. has caryied
an idea OF French perfumers 10 a fan
cInal extreme. M sixfern fuur-sfory
trunks. which accompanied h count
ess on her recent visit 60 New York.
were lined with perfumed flannel. and
through the gowns and lingeries were
scented amulets stamped with the Cas-
tellane crest. Eastern chemists have
prepared similar perfumed flannel at
SIP and SIC a yard. An order for thir-
ty yards from n fashionable woman
Is not unusual. Closets, cedar chests,
hat boxes. and every compartment
containing dainty toilet belongings are
lined with it, and everywhere the pun
gent amulets are scattered lavishly.
While violets continue the distinctive
perfume of the ultra-fashionable. the
Duchess of Marlborough has created a
for jasmine in London which
has been taken up by certain women
in the east.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1900-10-05
A RARE BARGAIN.

A COON 5-room house and lot e.
LIZ AN 2 cisterns of fine water, good
stable for 5 horses, COW shed, good
large chicken house, quarter of an
acre in strawberries, and other small
fruits. This place is situated only 8
blocks from the business part OF
Montgomery City and ii taken soon,
cal be bought at a very low figure.
Call on or address. ID. w. MAJOR,
Montgomery City, Mo-
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1900-10-05
n,rs n,nsr.s.. ar,a.ar..

Amongst the treasures prescr sed
from the Coincide Franchise when It
wes burned. there 10 one whica Is
looked upon as It's sacred book "Le
Registre De Lagrange, which is the
record of the aftatrs OF the theatef
during the interesting period from
1853 10 1855. by Charles Varlet de la
Grange, mi OF the Kings comedians.
Although insended only as a business
collection of programs, receipts. and
other details. the author virtually kent
a diary Of the Mollere troupe, mark
ing the joyous episodes with blue ink.
the deaths With laek diamonds. and
the BIRTHS with crosses. The style Ii
simple, and the value Of the MSS. Ia
in~ealculable.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1900-10-05
THE TRIBUNE,
panvIiIe Items.


II. G. Kite is making preparations
to build a wareroom on the west side
Of his store,
Miss Media and Dave Hart we're
visiting at Morgan Whites near Mid
dletown last Saturday aud Sunday.
Miss Lizzie White returned to her
home near Middletowa last Saturday.
A.. ". Lafierty, of Mopigomery City,
was Ia town Monday shaking hands
with bis many friends.
Thos. Scott delivered q load Of hogs
at Montgomery City Monday.
Isham McMahan bought a mare
from Judge Elicit last week.
Wheat is looking fne and some
fields are 80 rank they will have to be
grazed.
The largest sweei-potato we have
seen this year grow In Geo. Morgan's
garden; IL weighed 3 lbs.
Mrs Il. j. Powell aud daughter we're
in town a short while Tuesday.
Stock of ali kinds in this section are
bringing good prices.
Hartigan and Peery who have been
Occunyiup the ~Shackelford propertv.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1900-10-05
New Florence.

Some OF our young married people
conceived the idea that camping
would be delightful this October wes-
Their; as a result, party consisting
of L. l.. DeVault aud wife, Will Gar
ret aud wife. and Bert See and wife,
started Friday for st. Lonis. Another
party which Included Horwar Ellis
aud wife, win Knox aud wife, Charlie
Wilson and wife aud sister, Mrs. Bast,
left Sunday morning. Both parties
went in wagons fully equipped for
comfort aud will visit the Exposition
and other attractions during fair week.
We hope they will enjoy TO the utmost
the outdoor life such an excursion
will afford them.
Mrs. John Knight and daughter
we're in town Saturday, the guest Of
Mrs, q. M. Locke aud daughter.
Charles Owen, of St. Louis, spent
Sunday with relatives here.
John Jeffers aud Isom Gardner
were delivering cattle to VIII Graham
at this place Monday. lie will feed
them at his Mineola farm.
Mrs. Maud Green of Cisco, Utah.
who has been visiting her parents at
the Central Hotel, left Sunday to visit
other points as she returns home.
Barton Ford, who has been employ
ed IN East ST. Louis since Jan. LIST,
came in Saturday night and is enjoy
ing rest aud recuperation with his
parents aud sister vast Of town.
Hiram Kenny and wife who have
been whiting the formers mother re-
turned to their home in Iowa this
week. Ola Kenny and wife of III.
who are also visiting Dr. and Mrs
Coates z iil remain for q time.
Miss Hattie Hunter OF Americas 4
here wishing sel4tiyes aud friesds-
Born % a :. Nesi and wife sept
a daughter.
Mrs. John DeVault nee Miss Sophi
Fullipgton, accompanied bp her onIl
son Carl, arrived here Friday amer
noon from Denizen Texas to visil
relatives aud friends.
Olin Long left Saturday morning
for Americas where he will teach the
ensueing winter. His enforced absence
created a vacancy in the Methodist
Sunday School where he has held the
Office of SECRETARY. The school al
once elected VIII See to fill the vacancy
John Knox who has been assisting
our Depot agent this summer IS now
filling an excellent position In Kansas
City. His quite gentle manly de
meanor and strict ottention to bust
ness while with us won from our peo'
pie the prediction that he will succeed
PUELLA.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1900-10-05
wINTER OCEAN BATHS.
Three Bath Beach Residents. One n
Woman. Take Daily Plunge.

The fad OF taking a plunge In the
waters OF the ocean and bay during
the winter has. 1t seems, taken a hrm
hold on some OF the residents in the
suburban sections OF Brooklyn, espec-
tally those along the shores of Graves
end Bay, at Bath Beach and Benson
hurst. These two hamlets now a
of three residents who never fail 10
take a cool dip in the bay every day In
the year. All those who doubt II can
go down to Bensonhurst and make in
qulries for John Richmond, a good-na-
tured Englishman, who owns a little
place on Bath avenue, near Thirty
fifth street, where he conducts a flor
lists business. His wife prides her
self on being the only woman In the
city who takes the icy plunge. 1t has
been said that a mysterious woman
did make her appearance a short time
ago at Bath Beach, and, after prome-
nading the beach for a time, she
plunged into the water. This woman,
however. was apparently satisfied with
that one dip. and has not been seen
along the shore since. while Mrs. Rich
mond is there every day. Rich
mond was for years the chief gar
dener on the estate owned by the
late DR.. s, Fleet Spier, which fronted
on Gravesend Bay, between Cropsey
avenue. Bay Thirty-serond and Bay
Thirty fourth streets, Bensonhurst. II
is directly in front Of the old mansion
on the beach that the unusual feat
Of diving into cold water is performed,
The bather calmly walks on in the
water as 1t were in July. Dur
ing the last few weeks Graves
end Bay has been pretty well choked
with the ice foe from the East and
North rivers. and at times It was a diff
Rcult thing to see any water at all. un-
less II be on Sea Gate, on the ocean
side of Coney Island Mrs. Richmond
however, managed to hnd a vacant
space. and. therefore, did not miss th'
hath.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1900-10-05
Rue,,. s,or, Of Twins.

oliver HEREFORD repeats with great de-
light a story James whitcomb Riley
tells about twins. These particular
twins live near Mr.. Riley. in lndianap-
oils. Once not very long ago one OF
them was naughty, and to punish her
the mother made her stay indoors all
day. To add 4 keener edge to her dis
grace, favors were showered on her
sister. Sister was dressed up In hes
very best. Sister was given a new par
asols and went prancing proudly up
and down the front walk in the greet
est glee. Presently one OF the neigh
bors came by, and paused at the gate
to speak to the child. You're n OF
the Brown twins. aren't your" asked
the nelghbor. "Yes'm." answered the
little girl. (which twin are your" the
neighbor inquired. The child gave her
skirts a proud toss, oh" she said,
eomplacently. I'm the good little
twin that's out walking"
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1900-10-05
A orpss -ErAnrenet.

One OF the most successful OF cvsn-
gelists now preaching In London is
GYPSY Smith. He was born in a
gypsy tent. reared In the lanes and
fisics of rural England and knew
nothing Of books when converted.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1900-10-05

Jeweler--whyd do you refer to watch
cases without movements as faithg
Pious clerk-Well, 0 see, they don't
amount to very much without good
works.-Jewelsrs' Weekly.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1900-10-05

q. M. johnson Of Gamma was In
Montgomery City last Monday aud
bopgot material TO finish his new
house near Gamma. Mr.. johnson die
the right thing by subscribing for
the TRiBuSE The new paper aud
tho new house will go well together,
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1900-10-05

M, NJ. Oliver and brother sold 20
head Of stock cattle that weighed $50
to Walter Iiill Of ca.Iaway county for
Si.z5, last Wednesday.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1900-10-05

Isssressiar Esperiment =. Bssa< rrsss
by the osvcrur mont

The United States fsh commission
recently has been getting together a
collections OF leathers made from the
skins OF fishes and other aquatic ami
mails. II is not only Of interest to the
curiosity seeker. but " IL intended to
have a very practical value. showing
incidentally what may be done with
the outer coats OF many creatures
whose hides are commonly esteemed
worthless. Already the world'a supply
OF leather derived from land animals
does not equal the demand. SC that the
utmost Efforts are being made o dis
cover or manufacture somee sort Of
available substitute, but hitherto no.
body seems to have thought OF utillz-
Ing the material afforded by creatures
that live In the water. Several
kinds OF fishes have skins that
make excellent leather for some
purposes. For example, salmon hide
serves so well In this way that the
Esquimaux OF Alaska MAKE water
proof shirts and boots out Of it-ln
fact. even whole suits OF clothes. They
also cut jackets ont OF goldfish sktns.
which are v,ry scryiceable garments.
Already froesklrs arc coming into use
for the mounting OF books where an
exceptionally delicate material for
fine blndinKs is required. Whaleskin
would maze an admirable leather
for some purposes. and II Is a
shame to think Of the countless
thousands OF hides OF these cutaceans
that have been thrown away since the
fishery for them began. Porpoisc
leather is eve now employed for razor
strops. being considered a very supe-
rior material. Seal leather. dyed In a
number OF different colors. Is Included
in the FISH commissioners collection.
Hair seals are still enormously plsa-
tiful in the North Atlantic and other
seas, and II is not difficult to kill them,
so that they AFFORD a very promising
source Of leather supply. wslrus
leather has ONE into the market re-
Gently. but II will hardly amount 20
much commercially. inasmrch as the
animals are being rapidly extermsast-
ed Another kind OF leather now com
ing into the market is that OF the sea
elephant. Up to within a few years
ago a species Of sea elephant was
found on the Pacific coast ranging as
far north as lower California. but Il
has been entirely exterminsted. A re-
lated species occurs In antarctic seas.
chiefly on Kerguelan island. and IL
was driven likewise almost TO the
point Of determination a dozen years
back. So few Of them we're left that Il
became Improbable to Eo after thcm.
and so they mad Z chsnce TO fncrs>n1
IN numbern.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1900-10-05

u = NAo4U S@o Nr<U txt7Eutty ~ku
with all sorrs u living creatures. First
IL was played baf1Je a gtsranfuia. "a
paid nd saataver q r. But
a nest OF scorpions became Intensely
excited and ~wrigggied frsnticaIiy. A
cobra showed remarkable rusceptibil-
lily. She WIS sleeping son1dly when
the experimenters approached her. but
the drst tone awakened her and she
raised her head. As the music swelled
she continued 10 rise until she was
standing straight as a pillar. support
ed only by her tail Every change in
tempo and pitch had effect. The piz-
zicato made her pun her entire body.
swift waltz music caused her to erect
her ugly hood 20 its fullest size. and a
sudden ~dissonance made her wind and
twist her body as IL she were in real
agony. The polar bear tried TO danre
to the sounds Of the instrument. At
least he swayed his body rhythmicallr
and made a rumbling sound which be-
trayed deep pleasure. The grizzlies
and the lions moved their paws and
the lions their tails also in time with
the music. It happened that a string :
snapped with Its peculiar smart smack
Just as the player had begun to per-.
form before the Gag OF a hyena. That
poor animal at once hunched its back
up. drew its tail between its legs and
crouohed trembling in the mrthest
corner Of the cage. The elephant and
the ostrich were delighted by soft
tones and appeared to suffer true dis
tress from loud and sharp notes. {
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1900-10-05
Married.,

In this city Oct. 8, 1900 1t the resi-
dence of the officiating minister II. f.
McQuie. John A. MillikAu aud Miss
Cora NJ. Civy, both of High Hill, Mo.
George keadle and ID. w. Major
attended Dorsey Mudd's sale Thurs
day.
Lyman Rood OF Williamsburg went
to St. Louis Tuesday.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1900-12-07

nothing but mixing and baking. A
large brick baking oven stands in the
middle of this room. Most any time
Of day, fields of pies, cakes, cookies,
bread, ETC., can be seen spread. out on
tables to cool.
The meat shop is a building by it.
self. The exterior looks like a root
house, but within it is arranged like
an ordinary meat shop, Around the
sides are iron hooks where hang sides
of beef. A large chopping block stands
in the center and there lie the familiar
cleaver and meat saw. On broad
board-like counter are piled up the cut
meats for the pans Ten men do the
work of the establishment on the day
SHIFT aud four men are employed all
night. The milk for the boarding
house is furnished by seven Jersey
COWS.
I There is one popularity about the
mess house of the Grays Harbor Com
mercial Co. wherein it differs from
any other. When any unusual dish
is to be served it is not doled out in
small quantities to each man, but il
piled up and everyone gets all he desires
One day during the past summer ice
cream was served for the entire force
The only complaint heard was, after
the meal, from those men who had in
dulged too freely. 1t is the same with
other dainties, and the reputation O
this company for taking good care OF
their men has extended far and wide
among west coast operators.-From
Mississippi Valley Lumberman.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1900-12-07
A Model Mess House.

Feeding men by wholesale is prob
lem that has confronted the Grays
Harbor Commercial Co. at Cosmopolis
Wash, and they have successfully
solved it. The class of men who work
in the lumber mills of the west coast
are likely to be migratory, but their
services are indispensable, and in order
that they may work they must eat.
Feeding fifty men is easy enough,
but when it comes to setting tables
for five hundred or more, all to eat at
the same time, it becomes quite a diff
ferent thing. Yet the Grays Harbor
Commercial Lumber Co. have tackled
the problem, and this is the way they
solved it. The company mess house
was started good many years ago,
when the mill of the concern was a
little "dinkey" affair operated by water
power. This was torn down and since
that time new and larger ones have
been built as necessity required. The
present house contains the dining OF
mess room in one large apartment
Three rows of tables extend the iull
length Of the room with ten tables in
each row. Each table seats twenty
men. The tables are covered with oil
cloth and white proclaim dishes are
used. Individual chairs, not benches,
are provided At meal time, the time
keeper is master Of ceremonies. He
maintains order, listens to complaints,
seats new men, and take care that
each man occupies his own chair.
Formerly Cinnamon did all the
cooking, but as their habits were not
all that was desired white cooks have
taken their places. The cooking is
done on three large ranges that look
! like immen sc store counters with a
stove pipe sticking up through the
middle. The large cooking utensils
are round copper affairs Of about TWEEN
ty gallons capacity. The frying trays
are four inches deep and about thirty
inches square. Adjoining the kitchen
on one side is the bakery. Here two
men are constantly employed doing