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The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-09-29

Once upon a time the "conndence
games OF the world mot 20 organize
an association for mutual Improve.
ment and the gathering was one OF
the largest ever known. The interest
unaffected was intense. and the meet
Ing promihed 70 be a great success.
But trouble arose over the selection OF
a presidlng officer Every game
present claimed the honor. The
w%rangling proceeded for many weary
hours, and there seemed TO be great
danger that the proposed organization
would fail through lack of harmony.
Finally, after nearly every game
present had presented It's claims 10
recognition, an unusually large Que ap-
peared on the scene.
Cease this wrangllng, friends" II
said. Il have but 10 announce who
| am in order to settle this contro-
versy. The mere mention Of my name
VIII convince you thai I am entitled
to be IT in this august assembly"
well. who are your" Querled an IN
usually large game"
"Sir." was the loud reply, Il am an
Infant Industry"
Recognizing the superior claim the
other games" humbly bowed aad the
infant Industry was given the seat OF
honor and c0mmand.-Wm Maupin IN
Brynn's Commoner.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-09-29

encouraging the gaze Of the man he
had wronged. The voices on the
stage sounded far away. Jessie's
innocent words. your boyhood friend.
John Burt had hurled lin for the
moment from the heaven OF bliss TO
the nadir Of remOrse. Opportunity
for his confusion. Edith called Jes-
sizes attention 20 some trihing matter.
and IN the interval he regained his
cnmposure.
The play ended. and Arthur Morris
again Joined the Blake party as they
waited for the crowd to leave. He
declined Blake's invitation TO supper.
pleading a previous engagement.
Il am chaperoning The governor. -
he laughed. pointing TO his father.
whose pouderous bulk blocked an ad.
iaeent aisle. by the way, Blake.
did you follow my tip on l. q OF
Bought a little, ala YOU That's
right; keep on buying II. It's going
up. as I said Il would. You needn't
be afraid Of a."
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-09-29
Rseord Leeomo.Iye punaIna.

The stratford works OF the Great
Eastern Railway. ia England. have the
record OF a locomotive engine built Ia
ten hours-a large frcighter With a
tender. Before the actual construc-
ton was begun the various parts were
laid close a. hand. ready for fitting 90.
gether. The workmen began early IN
the morning aud continued until the
breakfast bell rang Then the part.
ly-built engine was photographed.
After a half hours rest the wurkmen
returned 90 the task and continued
an the dinner hour. when another
photograph was taken Thus the
work proceeded ton the engine vas
completed. with the exception OF a
coat Of paint This was quickly laid
on BY a spraying machine and ln less
than half IN hour was perfectly dry.
The locomotive was then sent on a
trial Journey a foW miles up the line
and all proved satisfactory. so Il was
sent with a baggage train. Il has
been IN active service ever since.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-09-29

rival, he could enhance the chances
OF a speedy success with the woman
by his side.
DO you notice the gentleman sit
ting alone in the box opposite2" he
asked as the curtain fell.
YES" answered Jessie, raising her
eyes and looking at Blake with q
puzzled smile. why do you ask"
That's Arthur Morris. the banker.
Would you ike 70 meet him."
Il shall be delighted" exclaimed
Jessie. who could not resist the temp
tation.
Al that instant Morris directed his
o~pera-glasg for the first time at the
Blake box. The smile Of SOY when
he recognized Jessie turned 20 one
Of blank amazement when he saw
James Blake. In response 70 Blake's
signal the dazed Morris was picking
his way through the crush. Blake
led Jessie TO the roar OF the box
Miss Garden. permit me to present
my friend. Mr. Arthur Morrls.
Jessie smiled aud offered her hand.
I'm glad 20 meet any frlend Of
Mr.. Blkke'B," che said.
by JoYe. old man. this q a Joke
on you, or mo--or both OF u.s." STAN.
mered Morris. Charmed 10 meet
you again. Miss Garden, How are
you General Garden? This g. a
good one on you. Blake, I've been
acquainted with Miss Garden for
years-hYe years. Is Il not. Miss Car
denY"
Jessie's laughing eyes admitted the
truth and Blake hooked properly con
fused.
Il shall have 20 forgive you" Blake
said 70 Jessie. but you are taking
an unfair advantage Of a wild West
orner."
you have the reputation OF being
lucky" said Morris. laying his hand
familiarity on Blake's shoulder. but
! didn't know that your good fortune
extended 70 in acquaintance with
Miss Garden"
There was a shade OF insoleuce In
his tone. and an air which did not
escape any Of HIS three listeners. Il
limited that he was General Gardens
employer; that the latter was under
obligations TO him. and that Jessie
was pledged 20 pay the debt But
Blake was a good actor In the little
comedy between the acts. He held
the key 70 the solution. OF all the
figures IN this complicated drama, he
alone knew the motives which infu-
eneed the other players.
A. -. -
dear Morris" said Blake with airy
Confidence. Were IL IN good form |
~ania willingly wager 9 supper that
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-09-29

~
They stroiied into the conservatory.
For the first time he was alone With
Jessie Garden. and a sense OF exalted
happiness surgcd 0yer him.
Blake had formulated no plan OF
campaign for tho conquest Of Jessie
Garden. The light OF her eyes and
the radiance Of her beauty we're to
him as ignes fatui. snd drew him On.
He talked Of California and OF
Rocky Woods. but his eyes spoke
love and his deep rich voice was
tender. Fair mi is seldom blind
70 the spell cast by her charms. and
ii Is probable that Jessie was aware
Of Blake's admiration; but she Meth
er recognized nor took advantage
OF it.
Though he knew that the odds
were overwhelmingly against him.
and that a false step meant ire
trievable defeat. he shut his eyes to
the perils. which encompassed him.
he knew the risk he ran in appear
ing in public with Jessie Garden, but
he did not hesitate to secure a box
for the Booth performance.
There were four in the theater
~party-the general and Edith, Blake
and Jessie Garden. Blake escorted
Jessie 10 the front Of the box and
took his place by her side. The
boxes were thronged with fair WON
en-. but al eyes were turned on Jes-
sic Garden and her handsome escort.
She had been absent from New York
for two years. and only a few rscog.
nized her. James Blake was even
less known. though his name had
been made familiar by the name OF
Wall street achievements with which
he was publicly identified.
The first act was nearly over when
a thick-set young man. with a soft.
ford face. sauntered into the box
directly across the orchestra from
Blake and Jessie. Both recognized
the newcomer as Arthur Norris. and
both felt a secret JOY that be was
present Like a fash the thought
came to Blake that. by means Of his
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-09-29

met Miss Carbon before you did.
Have your permission. Miss Cav,
den. 70 challenge MIR. Morris to such
a wager3'
tYou have" laughed Jessie.
General Gardens face was a study,
but Morris was too dumfounded to
notice a. Blake's words had remind
ed him Of the night he first met the
Young niagnate from California. He
had only one card q play.
I accept your wager he said.
When | was a boy | lived in
Rocky Woods" began Blake. Miss
Garden probably has told you that
she spent the summers with Mr.. and
Mrs. Bishop. who still have a country
place near there. Miss Garden was
then a little girl. but I remember her
distinctly. That's all. II you demand
evidence. ] have not the slightest
doubt that Miss Garden or the gen
eral viii furnish il"
To Jessie's amusement and Geaer-
al Gardens relief Morris declared
that he did not doubt Blake's word.
me hreS OF leAtoueA bNihtu nSaSe4s
ia him. but he concealed his rage.
y admit myself done, old chap be
declared. We shall have a jolly
dinner in honor Of my defeat. Say
Tuesday. ST sherry's? VIII that be
convenient. Miss Garden? Goodl
There goes the curtain"
Norris smiled sally and excused
himself. and Blake and Jessie re,
sumed their places.
You have a wonderful memory.
Mr.. Blake. said Jessie. behind her
fan. Il could not help thinking.
while you were e~niightening Mr.. Nor
ris, that perhaps you had uncon-
sciousiy confused your Rocky Noun
tain career with that Of your boy
hood friend, John Burt"
The smile on Blake's lips died and
the color mounted TO his temples.
"Perhaps-perhaps I did, he said.
after an awkward pause. a thousand
thoughts and fears came to him. He
dared not lift his eyes for fear Of
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-09-29

DANDY" Matthews. sunin,iaw OF
Senator Foraker. ard ono o. tho hosi
known men Ia Cincinnati. want 20 be
a private policeman. and has made .
formal application 90 Secretary Clif
Lakeman. ~ the board of public
safety, His application will IN al.
probability be granted Matthews "a
superintendent Of che street lehtluG
system Of the ClRoinnau Gas and
Electric company. and wants The rlghl
10 arrest offenders who have been wor
rying the company With their depFedn
lions.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-09-29

The late Hugh stowell Scott. IA
mou al Henry Seton Merriman. au.
thor Of The Sewers" The Vultures"
and other novels, was a man OF extra
ordinary reserve and selfcommand.
The following story Is told Of him:
His father. who was a director OF
the London Graphic. had an unac.
%countable objection 10 his sons FOL.
lowing a literary career. and tried 20
make a business mar Of him. His
son wrote IN secret under a pseudo.
nym. and. although his work was sue.
cessful. he never betrayed his literary
Identity 20 hia father.
On D occasion his father placed
before him one OF the young authors
~ stories. saying. Now. IL you could
write d book like this. Il would be an,
other thing altogether
And Etiil the p kept silence
HarperE
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-09-29
African King Coming.

The alaks 81 AbeakutA. a muscular
African King who created a sensation
4 month or 20 ago Ia England. heard
70 many wonderful things about Amer
lea while ~ kiag EDWARDS realm that
he has determined. after returning q
hia native home. to pay q visit q
America, His majesty ia very biach
aud worry ugly. bot the bsrharlo mag
nincenes % his garments made a Erogl
sensation Ia London tie viii aTrivs
somo time before the end OF Noyum
Der.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-09-29
Great Catch on Whales.

From some unknown whale,
are unusually plentiful GA the wesi
coast Of Shetland. and the steam
whalers are reaping big harvests. u
Is only a few days since a bis drive Of
whales. resulting in the slaughter 81
fifty. was recorded. ana nov d is ne
ported that the weeks operations have
resulted In the killing OF DO fewci
than l04. Among those killed wCr,
one sperm whale and one humphacs
both very scarce In that region.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-09-29
oyster. pont &c. pl,sa,,.

The FraBktnrter zolmng u August
I. 1904. contains correspondence from
Paris stating that last year a veritablt
campaign was wagci agalnHt oysters.
which were said 10 especially TRANSMIT,
typhus aud various other bacilli. The
Journal Oficlel nov publishes the r..
port OK Prof alfred Giard, IN The name
OF the e fishery commission. ap.
pointed by the secretary Of the navy.
which clears the oyster 81 all charges.
and expressly declares that they arc
eatahie az an seasons. as they cannot
transmit any disease 10 human beings.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-09-29
CHAPTER XIV.
40 MantIe of charIin.


u was late on Sunday morning
when Blake aWoke, Fur years be
and John had dined a. four O'Clock
On Sundays and they had continued
the custom On New York. Blake
looked forward 60 what had ever
been r pleasure. with an aversion not
uumiad with fear.
He rang a bell and his valet re.
Eponded.
"hr. Burton viii dine with me Al
four O'Clock. he said. Until he
leaves I'm not AZ home 20 anyone.
Make no mistake about this. Roberts.
! want a light breakfast"
Blake carelessly glanced over a
newspaper. With a yawn he was
about to lay the paper aside. when he
noticed q headline descriptive Of the
Booth performance Of the preceding
evening. Il was a long article. but
Blake was 5 % e~ngrossed In rs reading
that he paid no attention 10 the
Wallets announcement that his bath
was ready.
To the AFFECT ast0nishment Of that
trained and sedate servant Blake
gave q cry OF terror and sprang from
his couch. upsetting a small liable az
he rushed towards the window.
In the full food Of light be again
read a paragraph which had hozen
the blood in his veins. Il was as FOL
lows;
Among the bo1-hOlders az this
notable performance Was james
Blake. the famous Wall street oper
atOr and hnancieT whose recent al
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-09-29

Every -houseseepHr should know
that Il they will buy Defiance Cod
Water Starch for laundry use they
viii save rot Only time. because Il
never sticks 20 ire iron. but bocanss
each package contains Is oz-one full
pound-whils all other Cold Water
stsrches are put up in g pound pack
ages. and the price is the same. 10
cents. Then again because Defiance
Starch Is free from al INJURIOUS chem
icsls II your ROGER tries 10 sell you =
i2oE package q Is because he has
a stock on hand which he wishes TO
dispose Of before be pats 10 Defiance.
he knows that. Defiance Starch has
printed pn every package IN large let
tors and figures "ts a Demand
Defiance and save much tine and
money and the annoyance u the iron
sticking Defiance eve silcks
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-09-29

T. boy % "a Who lives 40 Hamlltoa.
ont, wrote 70 the ezar askins for
come Russians postage stamps Re-
Gently DC received from b clar a
complete collection 81 Russian postal.
departmental and local stamps 10 a
maea}aCcnlly bound album The cor
lection Is said 20 be worth several
thousand doliara.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-09-29

chemist

Hermann B~odeuhelm. chemist
laughs at p%olsons. Il VIII eat any
thiug you mention" he says. You IN.
vito him to make a meal OF cyanide
Of potassium He consents. CarboHe
acid Is like nectar. 1t Is safe 10 take
such ~polsons.' he explains. IN you
take the antidote first That Is the
whole secrot.'
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-09-29

Only one heap
ing t%easpoonful
is needed for one
quart Of -four.

The mar who is satisfied he made a
mistake In marrying is uot satisfied.
There Is nothing Ia a name. No
river thief has ever stolen a river.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-09-29

No modest glrl wtli sit on a MAS
lap unless she can hide her blsshes In
the dark
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-09-29

ElTC fsF~aeEefF rarea - fea - Ea~sezsnsrs 49,
NFiS hfa Nsfs Em q tes kaars uFess saFsa nrs =
.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-09-29
Morld,, Falr Nltltor

rersnns attend ~ the great Exposition
ths Fair ana in > nfe bri-k n1fihE He-
Gel Epaufth has al fhf CQuFFulfnrtf nf A
nrst.giaas madsrm hutel. atfhln four min.
ufaa wntk of Convention ans hiuin4affa-
lion ENTRANCE ka1mr uuQ paY tHF ara 90.
Meals al reasonable usinra. ifHm Union
station. 40 o. otIer street tFkr ufimaf
Garden car EainE West tp on oaf buys
meet nff care
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-09-29

An old man who dyes his Whlskora
Is a. had as the old maa who Wears a
Wis.
Mower County transcript., 1904-09-14
Likes q NNosey,' Clerk.

"That new salesman" remarked q
foorwalker in Broadway haberdash-
er's store to the proprietor, seems to
be an inquisitive sort of fellow. When
business is slack he noses about, look
ing at everything on the shelves, ex-
amining tags and peeping into boxes
that are not strictly in his department.
I think I'll speak to him."
''You will please do nothing Of the
sort" answered the proprietor. "Clerks
who nose about, as you express it, in
stead Of posing by the door, are the
young men WHO know exactly what
goods we have in stock and where to
find them. They do not keep a Gus
toner waiting while they run to you
or me and risk losing a sale. There is
nothing about my stock that 1 don't
want my clerks to know. Iwou1d rath-
er they find out for themselves than
go running to you for information."-
New York Press.
Mower County transcript., 1904-09-14
TELEQRAPH!C BREVITlES,

The International Electrical con.
gress convened Monday at St. Louis.
Louise Sterling, alias Cleo Page
committed suicide at st. Paul Monday
night by taking carbolic acid while
despondent.
Major Charles H. Gardner of Water
town, Wis, aged sixty.two years, was
found drowned in La Belle lake, Ocon.
omowoc, Monday.
Secretary Of the Treasury Shaw ad.
dressed a large audience at Denver
Monday night. He touched on all the
issues OF the campaign.
Anti-Jewish disturbances occurred
Sunday at the frontier town of Sosno.
vice, Russian Poland, On the occa.
sion of the celebration Of the Jewish
new year.
C. G. Bloomquist, Minneapolis
grocer, was shot in the hand by a
man who tried to hold him up Monday
night Bloomquist had $1,000 in his
possession, but retained it.
The thirty-two barns on the livestock
grounds are overtaxed by the 2,4OO
entries for the St. Louis worlds fair
cattle show, which commenced Mon.
day to continue until Sept. "a.
John NJ. Biegler, a young lawyer,
was found dead in hi, Office at Chica.
60 Monday. A revolver shot through
the temple had ended his life, and the
police declare that he committed sui
eide,
Mower County transcript., 1904-09-14
A Courageous Soldier.

Admiral Wilson Of the British navy
won his Victoria cross at the battle Of
Ell Teb in 1884. There was a gap in the
square, and five OF six of the enemy
made vicious rush forward, attempt
ing to get inside. Captain Wilson, who
was present with the naval brigade,
advanced to meet them alone, but his
sword broke in the endeavor to cut one
Of the intruders down. Hereupon the
officer, instead of beating a hasty re-
treat, stood his ground and began
bowling over the enemy with his fists
Either from the nature Of the ground
or, as the record puts It, "the surpris-
ing nature Of his attack Captain Will
son escaped with a few wounds and
was rescued by the square closing up
round him. Sir Redvers Butler de-
scribed the act as the most courageous
he ever witnessed.
Mower County transcript., 1904-09-14
FIGHTINGWASFIERCE
TOTAL LOSSES LlAOYANG CON-
sERvATlVELY ESTIMATED
At FIFTY THOUSAND.

Mukden, Sept. 8, via Peking, Sept.
"a correspondent of the Associated
Press who has just returned to Muk-
den with the Russian rear guard, after
having accompanied the army the
whole time since the battle OF Lao
yang, says the losses on both sides
were ENORMOUS AS moderate esti-
mate he places them at $4,000. He
confirms tho reports that the fighting
at Liaoyang recalled In iereness the
battles Of the American Civil war.
General kurokis flank movement east
of the Russian position precipitated
the retreat from Liaoyang.
When the Russians left Liaoyang
the town was strewn with corpses OF
the slain. The Japanese shell fire
continued until Sept. 4, when the
bridges over the Tattse were DE-
stroyed. The Russians admit that
their positions at Liaoyang were too
extended for their army to hold.
The greater portion OF the Russian
forces crossed the Taitse during the
night Of Sept. and engaged General
xAuIOAA "AhA C"O SoAH 20. AO AS3AtAAAe
on the first day was favorable 10 the
Russians, out che conditions changed
at night time. The Russian infantry
suffered heavily from shraDnel and
rife fire.
The lighting was continued Sept. 3
and 4, the Russians successfully pro-
tecting the east side of the railroad.
When the Japanese approached Yen
tai they Immediately commenced to
attack it. The Russian transport be-
gan to retreat at midnight Sept. and
was attacked three miles from Yentai
on the mor--ing of Sept. S along the
Mukden road. The Russians pushed
out two corps and much artillery to
protect their right flank.
The condition OF the roads rem
dered the retreat slow and the troops
and hozses were tired out. The jap
anese seemed to lack enterprise and
failed to recognize the serious situa-
ton OF the Russians, the morale Of
their troops having been severely
tried.
A Japanese army Of 10000 men is
reported to be west of Mukden and it
is considered likely, in view of the
condition Of the two armies, that hos
tilities may be indefinitely prolonged
unless the Japanese are able to push
on and force the Russians to give bat
tlo
Mower County transcript., 1904-09-14

Some one asks what H. w. Lightley
accomplished in the last legislature in
the interests of his constituents. A
hasty glance through the journal of the
house shows that the agricultural in
terests owe much to him. Among the
bills he introduced and pushed through
were: One for maintaining farmers
Institutes, one for including glandered
horses in the bill covering contagious
diseases of cattle, the live stock sani-
tary board bill, the appropriation for
the enlargement and improvement of
the state agricultural school, the bill
providing for the remuneration of fire.
men in towns where the companies are
unsalaried, the bill to make packing
house receipts on par with grain
warehouse receipts, the amendment of
the hail and cyclone insurance law to
protect mutual companies, etc. We
question whether any one from this
county has made better showing in
the history of the county. The man
who, as chairman of the committee on
agriculture, can. accomplish SO much
Mower County transcript., 1904-09-14
LATTER ARE SAID TO BE MOVING
NORTH BUT THE REPORT.
NOT CONFIRMED.
CASUALTIES ON BOTH SIDES At
LIAOYANG ESTIMATED AT
MORE THAN $4,000.
WAR SITUATION SUMMARIZED.

Reports are still current that the
Russian army Is making a retrograde
movement from Mukden, though ST..
Petersburg officials say they are un-
able to CONFIRM them. Only brief dis
patches have been received during the
day from the seat of war and they
leave the situation rather vague. No
fighting has occurred beyond Occa-
sional contacts Of outposts, condition
probably due largely to the heavy
rains, which dispatches say now pre-
vail, preventing any extended move
ments of either army.
No official figures on the losses Of
the battle OF Liaoyang have been
given. but estimates still place the
casualties ON both sides at not far
from $4,000 to 10000.
The news silence continues un-
broken from Toxic, no advices bear
ing directly on the operations having
been received from that source for
several days.
Mower County transcript., 1904-09-14
TWO DOLLAR WHEAT.
Bulls on the Chicago Booard Of Trade
Predict That Price. r..

Predict That Price. I...
Chicago, Sept. 13.-:"Wheat at 50
bushel before next May" was roared
by the bulls during the day on the
board of trade. At the opening of the
market there was an excited demand
for wheat, with few traders venturing
to sell. The price for May delivery
was from. s1.1lk to SLIP and for de-
livery for the present month from
$1.075s to $1.0S. Those who wished to
buy shouted bids of 2 cents bushel
above the prices prevailing at the
close OF the market the previous day
and the Quantity that any one would
sell even a. such tempting advance
was extremely limited.
The agricultural bureau at Wash
ington, through icio1n,ot;ca furnished
by it's army of crop reporters scattered
throughout every wheat growing coun-
ty5 in the country, issued a report that,
according to the bulls, confirmed the
worst fears regarding the lamentable
loss to the spring wheat crop by the
black rust.