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The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1903-01-29
Routes.

~ tue Cloet ut i9Q4 N~ileeobil
has a total Of $50 routes. Added
to this number Of routes now in OPP
Grafton in this state, 2I6 have been
favorably reported upon, and are
awaiting the action of the depart
ment AZ w Washington. A recent de-
6cieney appropriation OF $Ioo,ooo
by Congress wilt enable The super
intendent of free delivery to order
their early installation. When To-
stalled, the total number of routes
will be TO.
"The free delivery division Of the
post office department, under It's
efficient chief, Hon. A. w. Maeh,n
has given every possible aid for the
establishment Of routes in the state
of Missouri. This work, however,
became so overwhelming that the
postmaster general has established
what is known as the Missouri d.
vision Of rural free delivery, with
head quarters in this city, rooms
Cor TO COS, Granite block. This
headquarters, therefore. has under
its supervision the work that is now
being prosecuted in this state. |
am in daily conference with this
headquarters. Applications, petit
tons aud letters for the service
come by the hundreds day by day.
They should be sen to Mr. Charles
Lynn, special agent in charge Of
the Missouri division. have to re
quest therefore. that such CORES
pondence heretofore addressed to
me, will in the future be addressed
to Mr.. Lynn. In any correspon
dence with him relative to proposed
service in your neighborhood, allow
me to suggest that you state fully
giving him all the information that
you can regarding all features OF
the proposed service. such as the
discontinuance OF post offices, star
routes, etc. | will be IN constant
communicate with Mr.. Lynn, and
will be disposed to be as helpful
as possible. Very truly yours,
(Signed) X. {. KERENs."
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-02-20
An Ancient Fire Engine.

One of the old-time fire engines Of
England was recently discovered at
Stowmarket, and proves an interesting
relic Of the past. 1t did duty in the
town for many years, and, as shown
by the sign on the engine, was present
ed to the town by Nathaniel Gordon,
Esq, in 1874. Despite the many years
hat it was lain away unused, 1t is in
IN excellent state Of preservation, con-
sldering It's age.
we'll, six feet long by five inches wide,
and lined with copper. AT either end
are openings for the purpose Of re-
ceiving water, which was fed to 1t by
buckets. The pump itself is at one end
and is worked by ordinary hand
brakes. Four small solid wooden
wheels support the body Of the engine.
There are none of the leather buck
cts left that were used to feed the wa
.er well. but the delivery pipe. which
Ia six feet long, can still be attached.
rhe engine Is painted the usual red
color, and on the front of the pump
are printed instructions for properly
working 1t.
One of the suggestions for keeping
he pump in order reads: "The pevets
If the long iron spendil' should be
'drest with sallet oyl and tallow."
After using the hose the men are told
hat It should be liquored with heats
FOOT oyl, bees wax and tallow and
1uoiled up" Over the instructions,
says the Municipal Journal and Engi.
tfeer, was originally a covering Of horn
o protect them from injury, but of the
horn covering only a small portion now
remains.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-02-20

Decause of Its slowness In transmit
ting signals. The cables now can send
from seventy to n hundred words a
minute-a speed which he says never
can be equaled by the Marconi sys-
tenn. This limitation would not be a
serious one, as the slowness would be
offset by the reduced cost of sending.
but If there can be no secrecy there
Will be a vital defect. Marconi claims
that the tuning can be automatically
changed, as well as the codes, so that
1t will be impossible to steal the mes
sages. Time will tell which electri-
clan Is right. The cable was a crude
affair and had many defects when De
Sauty caught Its first signal forty
seven years ago.
Marconi Is % years Of age. His first
attempts at wireless telegraphy were
made In Italy, and subsequently he
went to England where he sent a wire
less message across the English chan
mel. subsequently messages were ex-
changed between ships at sea, which
were widely separated, and In this
country messages were sent long dis
tances. But the earliest attempts to
send messages across the sea, were fu-
tile, because the wind interfered with
the balloons which were used. Now
Marconi has permanent stations at Ia
Bile Head, Cape Breton and at Pordhu,
In Cornwall, England, with special
machinery.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-02-20
MARCONrS LATEST TRIUMPH.
Scientifically Important, Yet 1t Gre
ated No Surprise.

ated no SURPRISE
The world of science was not
amazed by the fact that wireless mes
sages were received from Cape Breton
by the Kings OF England and Italy.
Marconi had previously demonstrated
the practicability Of his system, and,
while the recent transmission Of mes
sages proves that perfection has been
reached and that wireless trans-ocean-
ic dispatches are to be eventually part
Of the worlds method OF communica-
ton, this Is no more than scientific
men have looked for ever since their
confidence In Marconi was established.
One Of the messages was In Italian.
Neither the sending nor receiving OPP
orator understood a word Of Italian,
yet every word was accurately record
ed. This the inventor considers an
evidence Of the perfection of his work.
Officials Of the Marconi Wireless Tele-
graph Company intimate that they are
practically ready to accept public
transatlantic messages.
II Marconi Is correct In his state
ments wireless telegraphy is now as
practical as cabling. More than this,
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-02-20

coolly, knocking the ashes from his
pipe. I'm sorry 1 said he was a fool,
Molly. Perhaps it is only his manner
and appearance. He certainly has good
taste"
Molly bit her lips and watched the
self-possessed young man with Curl
osity not unmixed with modification.
Her coquetry had no effect Oh him this
morning. A short time ago he would
have raved at the mere suggestion of
her marrying any one else; only six
months back he was at her feet himself
suffering the agony of a first refusal
and declaring that life was hencefor-
ward a blank without her. 1t was
strange, certainly, and just a little ag-
gravating. Molly was not used to in
difference.
You see, Molly; you would never do
for a poor mans wife," went on Jack,
In a practical voice. "You have eX-
%travagant tastes, and are of a nature
that requires little affection. The adora-
ton of one would not suffice you. You
want admirers by the score"
Molly's surprised eyes fell, and there
was a little reproach In her voice
when she next spoke.
How long have you been of this
opinionT she said, thinking of that
wonderful evening six months ago,
when the stolid young man in front of
her was TRANSPORTED with love and
desperate in his attempts to win her.
20, for some time," Jack answered
thoughtfully, then his eyes Travelled to
the pretty face underneath the shady
hat. 81 hope you have forgotten all
that nonsense six months ago, Molly.
have been ashamed of 1t ever since. /
think l was mad!'
"O!' said Molly.
There was silence for a moment.
Molly took her hand from the water
and dried 1t slowly, and Jack took up
the oars again to help him out. OF an
awkward p~redicament.
You see, Molly" he began again,
splashing the oars in desperation; most
fellows have a failure in love, and It's
a splendid thing for them. After one
rebuff they are more chary of bestow'
ing their affection, and when they do II
is generally a different thing altogether
the real thing"
"O!" said Molly again, without look
Ing up.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-02-20

nothing can divert the electromagnetic
ic waves from their course across the
ocean. At present a speed Of fifteen
words minute has been reached.
When Marconi's sending apparatus Is
perfected he expects to exceed thirty
words Il minute. and distance will
make no difference In speed. as 1t does
with the cable. He will multiply mes.
sages by multiplying stations. As to
the expense Of transmitting. he Is al
ready under contract with the Cana.
dian government to send ordinary mes
sages across the Atlantic at 10 cents
a word and government and press
messages at not more than ) cents n
word. and In time he expects to send
4 dispatch from New York to London
low be sent from New York to Phlla.
!elphia. Finally. Marconi says he can
iend wireless dispatches over land as
,asily as over sea.
!. These are the claims made by Mar
.oni which are nov attracting the at
tentlCu OF nnanclefS ana scientists. or
curse some allowance must be made
for the enthusiasm OF Marconl over
his belief that he has at last brought
this old discovery Of wireless tele-
graphy into practical operation. FL
nanciers also will be shy Of investing
until Its commercial advantages have
been thoroughly demonstrated.
In the meantime a serious limitation
to wireless telegraphy has been point
ed out by Sir William Preece, one Of
the most eminent electricians in En-
gland. He has never doubted the pos
sibility Of wireless telegraphy. but he
doubts Its practical value, because, as
he asserts, 1t is possible to intercept
every wireless message. Besides this,
he says the nov method Is defective
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-02-20
CElLINI'S DOG.
~Ungrateful Thief Brought to Book by
His Sense and Courage.

His Sense and Courage.
The intelligence of dogs is no new
subject, but it is one which never
ceases to be interesting, Benvenuto Gel
llnl, the sixteenth century goldsmith,
whose work is still one of the riches of
Italy, records In his Memoirs" an
anecdote which shows that the dogs of
that day were as faithful and as in
telligent as are those of to-day. He
speaks of the animal as a Zine large
shock-dog."
1t happened one night, says the au-
thor, that a thief, who had been at my
house pretending to be a goldsmith,
and had laid a plan to rob me, watched
his opportunity and broke into my
shop, where he was prying open the
caskets when the dog flew at him. The
thief found it a difficult matter to de-
fend himself with a sword.
The faithful animal ran several times
about the house, entered the journey
mems rooms, which were open, as 1t
was then summer time; but as they did
not seem to hear him barking, he drew
away the bedclothes, and pulling the
men by the arms forcihly awakened
them; then barking very loud he show
ed the way to the thief, and went on
before. But the men would not follow
him. They were angered at his noise,
and drove him out of the room.
The dog, having lost all hope Of as
sistance, undertook the task alone, and
ran downstairs. He could not find the
villain In the shop, but came up with
him in the street, and tearing off his
cloak would certainly have treated him
according to his deserts If the fellow
had moi called for assistance. With
great difficulty the dog was driven
away.
Some days later, as 1 was passing the
square of Navona with my dog, he
barked very loudly and flew at a young
man, and made such efforts to tear this
young man to pieces that he reused the
city guards. The guards told me that If
did not keep off my dog, they would
kill him. l called off the dog with some
difficulty, and as the young man was
retiring certain little paper bundles fell
from under the cape of his cloak, which
Domino Immediately discovered to be-
long to him.
Among them 1 perceived a little ring
which l knew to be my property,
whereupon l said, This is the villain
that broke open my shop, and my dog
knows him again."
l therefore let the dog loose, and he
once more seized the thief, who then
implored my mercy, and told mt he
would restore whatever he had of
mine. On this l again called off my
dog, and the fellow returned me all the
gold, silver and rings that he had rob-
bde m Of, and gave me five and TWEEN
ty crowns over, imploring my forgive
ness. l babe him pray for the divine
mercy, as II for my part, did not intend
to do him either harm or good.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-02-20
TWO SOURCES OF GERMS.
MotsteninR Load Pencils with Lima
and Biting Church Fans.

""ninR Aoau fencfls with Lips
and Biting Church Fans.
Great attention should be given to
two apparently unimportant things
which l assure you can and frequently
do cause no end Of trouble" said one
or Washington's best known physl-
cions one day last week. THE trouble
Is seldom traced to Its source, VIZ, the
lead pencil evil and the biting at the
rim OF the fans which are placed in the
pews of churches for the accommodate
ton or the congregation. The lead PEN
Gil evil seems to be principally confined
to women and children. In a ONE of
hurry a woman will borrow a pencil
from an unkempt man whose pencil.
for the most part, occupies the space
behind his ear.
AT the request for his pencil out Il
comes. and the fastidious lady who
breads the street cars, and will ride on
the open cars all winter because she so
fears close contact with the passengers,
will stralghtway moisten the lead with
her lips, and proceed to write In a per-
fectly contented frame Of mind. max
Ing repeated trips to her mouth with the
pencil. Children seem to be of the be-
lief that 1t is next to impossible to
write with a lead pencil until they have
wet the lead in their mouths.
And about fans, have you ever no.
ticed how most people will bite and
bite on a fan that in every way bears
the evidence Of old age. and having
been bitten many times? 1t seems to
make no difference In the world-the
fact that the fans are common prop
erty, and that they as much belong to
the tobacco-chewIng men as they do to
the sweet-faced, refined, dainty women
does not matter. They seem to be hap
Ply in the pastime Of biting on indefn-
itely.
when sores appear that do not come
from fever, were | to suggest such a
source as ! have just described, nervous
prostration would be the result In many
observation-disclosures Star.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-02-20
4 SECOND LOVE
70OW dull you are" said Molly.

n0OW u YOU are said Molly.
lF7 Say lazy" said Jack, as he
- took the pipe from his mouth
with a smile that proved his words.
1t was a lovely morning-clear and
fresh, the sun just strong enough to
give a co"'fortable sense of warmth.
The birds chirped merrily, the bees
droned, and the boat floated smoothly
along with the tide. Jack with his pipe,
the scenery, and the prettiest picture of
all to watch at the other end of the
boat, was peacefully content, especially
with the pleasant reflection of being
idle while other men were busy.
But Molly pouted.
"TO think" she said, that 1 have
given up a tennis tournament with Mr..
Staines for this"
Perhaps the day was rather too
warm for tennis" drawled Jack. Cor
no doubt you preferred the calm peace
fitness of the river and my society
ever to a tete-a-tete with the tennis
champion. He is something of a bore"
Hes nothing Of the sort" retorted
Molly, warmly. Hes nice and kind,
and"
and wealthy" put in Jack. Don't
forget that, Miss Molly Merton.
well, that's something" said Molly,
thoughtfully, dipping her hand in the
water and letting the drops run through
her fingers. "And he certainly is at
tentive. Fancy being Mrs. Staines.
No worry about money-all the dresses
and jewels, and pretty things you
want, plenty Of servants to wait upon
you, carriages to ride in, and every
body crushing and crowding to know
you"
ut certainly does sound inviting
said Jack, nOnchalantly. why don't
you manage 1t, Molly? You might sue
ceed."
Might" said Molly, contemptuously.
"His intentions are only too apparent
"Then 1 may shortly have the pleas
nre Of congratulating you," said Jack,
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-02-20

coOlly, knocking the ashes from his
pipe. I'm sorry 1 said he was a fool,
Molly. Perhaps it is only his manner
and appearance. He certainly has good
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-02-20

cried Jack. what are you doint m
my arms and what will his nibs say?"
20, jack said Molly, looking up
with a blush and a smile. II never en-
We'd his money a bit. l should be mis-
cradle as Mrs. Staines."-Chicago
Tribune.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-02-20

n ORD AND LADY CURzoN, the viceroy and vicerene of India, who
JA were TIT central figures in the big celebration in honor Of the aces
sion IF King Edward to the empire of India, we're married at Wash
ington In 1895, when the future Viceroy was n untitled British student Of
diplomacy, with only a barony in remote prospect. Young Mr. Curzon made
his reputation by hard work and considerable persistent travel and observa-
ton In the East His purpose was to MASTER the eastern question, and to do
this he was perforce REQUIRED to learn something of the people Of the East
and their psychic life. For some years he "a a visitor to Persia, Afghanis-
tan, the Pamirs, Siam, Indo-ChEna and Korea, and the fruits II this study
were embodied in books which showed the sure touches of a master hand.
marriage with the beautiful Mary Victoria Letter was & love match or
both sides.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-02-20
Children Ride Free.

In some German towns children are
allowed TO travel free on the local
tramway ears If they are under a GER
tain height. which is marked on the
doors OF the vehicle.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-02-20

There are some people who just nat
urally can't work unless their employ
err happens to be looking their way.
when they work harder than anybody.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-02-20

On n slippery morning, do you like
to see people fall? It's a bad sign, II
you do.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-02-20
A DimcuIt Style of Beauty.

"A DIHcuIt style OF Beauty.
"Red isn't at all becoming to Miss
Gimp"
Just as becoming as any other color,
isn't itT
"Yes."-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-02-20

1t is said Of every short girl that she
would be n foot taller If she wasn't
so bow-legged.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-13
stearns Found Gufrty.

CAMBRIDGE, Mass, June 13.- When the sealed verdict reported to Judge Lawton of the superior court by the jury which tried William H. Stearns of Charlestown, charged with assault with felonious intent on Annie Burke and Annie Bolton at Winches- ter, was opened it was found that the defendant had been found guilty on both indictments. The sentence im- posed was not less than eighteen nor more than twenty-two years in state prison. Several assaults on women after dark created scare in Winches- ter under the general belief that a "slugger'' was at large. Suspicion was turned toward Stearns after he had been seen lettering on the street, and his arrest came. Both Miss Burke and Miss Bolton positively identified him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-13
.NAUGATUCK NUGGETS.

Quite a Sum of Money Collected for
 Celebrating the Fourth.
 Seven hundred and fifty dollars has been collected by the finance commit tee for the 4th of July celebration.
 H. IT. Squire is in Hartford to-day attending the convention of the Broth erhood of St Andrew. MT Squires will deliver one of the principal addresses.
 The shirt waist promenade concert and dance at Columbus hall tonight by the Military band will be preceded by short street parade. ..s
 The general committee having charge of the 4th of July celebration will hold an important meeting Mon- day evening at 9 o'clock
 Tho district committee of the union city schools held a meeting last even ing and acted on the matter of hiring teachers for the coming year. Nearly all the old teachers were re-engaged
 The local firemen's baseball team and the Watertown team are schedul- ed fo play on Hitchkiss field this after moo. A young man named Grant who resides in Union City will probably play on the local team. He is said to be q strong. level headed player. If he is put into the game he will prob ably play in the outfeld.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-13
HIS LAST HOPE REALIZED

(From the Sentinel, Gebo, Mont.)
 In the first opening of Oklahoma to settlers in 1889, the editor of this pa- per was among the many seekers af- ter fortune who made the big race one fine day in April. During bis travel ing about and Afterwards his camping upon his claim, he encountered much bad water, which, together with the severe heat, gave him a very severe diarrhoea which it seemed almost im- possible to check, and along in June the case became so bad he expected to die. One day one of his neighbors brought him one small bottle of Cham berlain's Colfc, Cholera and DIarrhoea Remedy as a last hope. A big dose was given him while he was rolling about on the ground In great agony, and in few minutes the dose was re- peated The good effect of the meh- cine was soon noticed and within an hour the patient was taking his first sound sleep for fortnight. That one little bottle worked complete cure, and he cannot help but feel grateful. The season for bowel disorders being at hand suggests this item. For sale by all druggists.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-13

Mrs. Chas. Freitoy, Moosup, Conn, says: sI have taken two bot ties of Burdock Blood Bitters and am feeling better than I ever did in my life. For many years I suffered with severe sick headaches and general debility. Lost all ambftion and went about my duties in an aim1ess manner. Had tired, worn out feeling all the time, but before I had taken half a bottle of B. B. B., felt relieved and am TOW feeling like new woman"
 Mrs. A. ". Ham, Cambridge, Me, says: 1T was in poor health for long time. was unable to he around or attend to my work, was troubled with constipation, neural. gia and poor appetite, in fact. cvery trouble that attends a ruu6own condition of the system, and have taken two bottles of Burdock Blood Ritters and the Pills. The first dose set the- machinery of life to work, and can say never took any medicine that gave such immediate relief and set me gaining gs Sor which ann truAy thankful