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Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1905-03-16
Senator COCkreH's Retirement.

Francis n. CockrcIl, the most
popular and the best beloved man
in the United States senate, retired
from that body after thirty years OF
continuous service. There is NO
other man in that body whose re-
tirement would cause greater regret,
both in Washington and in the
state he represents.
This is the only public office he
has ever held. In 1874 he aspired
to the governorship of Missouri and
was defeated for the demo ocratic
nomination by a small fraction OF
one vote. In the following year he
was sent to the senate and has ever
since been an important figure in
national affairs. 20 him the people
of his state had no politics. They
were Missourians, like him, and he
worked increasingly for their inter
ests and for the upbuilding of the
commonwealth he represented. No
request from his people entailed so
much of time and labor that it was
not undertaken, and none was 50
trivial that it was not given his at
tentiOn. lie entered the senate COM
paratively poer man, and he is no
richer today. His hands and his
heart have remained clean and un-
sullied. At all times he has had the
warmest affection and confidence of
his demo cratic colleagues and the re-
sspect and esteem of those who sat
ON the other side of the chamber.
President Mckinley relied upon
his coGrscl and often sought his ad-
vice. During the incumbency ofthe
1nartyred president the tall, gaunt
figure was seen trudgrng up the steps
s,f the White house. He had been
sent for by an executive Of the op-
J posite political faith to talk over
affairs Of state and discuss pending
legislation. Nor did these visits
cease with Mr.. McKinley's death.
AEfth6nsfi as dissimilar In nature and
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1905-03-16
Blue Ridge.

As | have been absent for some
time. | will come again.
Spring is drawing near but there
is not much prospect Of farming yet
awiIc.
Health is generally good in this
corner.
J. y. Strodcr and Early Conno1
are very busy clearing these days,
The Hahn school closed March
10, with very interesting program
rendered to an intelligent audi
cnce. Miss Cora Chostncr teacher.
Some of the boys from this nook
attended the entertainment at the
Gum Springs schoolhouse, Friday
night, March 10. An interesting
time is reported.
j. V. Horn is preparing to put
up some new fencing.
Alexander Propst is making
great preparations to have a log
rolling,
f. F. Hahn made a rushing trip
to Scopus recently.
Tom Jackson is making rails for
Ed. Peter.
Cornelius Hahn is q frequent
visitor of Alexander Propst.
AS news is very scarce [ will
quit. Apollo.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1905-03-16
That Stock Law BUpabOO.

On March 2, a little paragraph
appeared in Jefferson City special
to the st. Louis Republic, in refer
encc to the stock law, that made
people down here III this part Of
the state do q whole Of foolish
things.
They "chewed the rag" in great
shape, said ugly things about the
representatives, senators, Governor
Folk, and the whole law-makine
machinery at Jefferson City, and
we verify believe that some people
would have consigned them to that
country where it is said to be un-
comfortably warm and where ice IS
80 scarce that you can't get it to
make little lemonade for the
Fourth of July.
THE Press paid no attention to
the matter. being satisfied It was q
false alarm. But several of our ex-
changes did take the matter serious
II and two or three Of them took
interest enough IN it to inquire in
to it a little, and discovered that
the paragraph that gave the people
such scare alluded to the passing
of an amendment to the present
local option stock law, which is
only effective in counties that have
adoDted it,
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1905-03-16

The farmers arc all busy prcpar-
ing to pitch their crops.
Doctor Barnes and family We're
on the sick list last week.
Mrs. John Young is expecting
company from Arkansas this week.
Mrs. Thos. Young was the guest
Of Mrs. Johnson Sunday afternoon.
Louis lTarty has moved on the
Barnes place for the summer.
Joe GrihhIo is building himself
and his "bonny bride" Il new man
sion.
There IS to be an entertainment
at the schoolhouse Saturday night.
Everybody cordially invited to
attend. GLEN.
(The above reached US to late for last
Issue. .-ED.)
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1905-03-16
administrators Notice,

Notice is hereby given that letters OF
administration upon the estate of Susan
a. Propst, deceased, have been granted
to the Undersigned by the Probate court
OF Bollinger county, bearing date 18th
day OF February, 1905. All persons hav-
ing claims against said estate are requir-
ed to exhibit them to the undersigned for
allowance within one year from the date
OF SAD letters, or they may be precluded
from any benefit of such estate and if
SAID claims be not exhibited within two
years from the date of the publication of
TINS notice, they will be forever barred.
w. K. CHANDLER,
administrator.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1905-03-16
<1irlla.
Here | come again.

| IlCfc ttlilt again.
/ Wheat is getting green.
Farmers arc making preparations
for work after a long rest.
The editor Of the Lutesvillc Ban
ncr was on our streets last week.
Sheriff Conrad was here inviting
people to attend court recently.
Several Of our citizens are at the
county seat this week attending
CO urt.
Mrs. William Strattman is rccov-
ering from 3, severe attack Of pneu-
moria,
"Cncle' Sam Cox lett for Indiana
last week to stay with his relations.
This was the first news nc received
as to their whereabouts in 35 years.
Zalma is to have Il canning fac
tory and work viii probably begin
next on the building.
'I'l ~ 1uttS u INC lCW hitler
at the flour mill.
James CargIe has his house com
plcted and is fencing his new home.
Dan Corbin has a fine barn com.
pletcd and is laying the foundation
for a fine dwelling house near the
schOolhOuse.
Marion Corbin IS able to attend
again to the business of Corbin &
COrbin.
Judge Charles Bruihl who has
been in very poor health since his
return from Washington, is slowly
improving, although not able to be
up.
Rev. Butler filled his appointment
at the Baptist church last Sunday. !
The river was quite flush last
week,
Prof. w. Brazier as Principal |
and Miss Belle Hahn assistant, |
closed a successful term of school |
last Friday, a good many visitors
being prcsant at the closing cerc-
monies.
Nv p4-..x-o~l 7 Q: ty~j ~.gE
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1905-03-16
Increasing Missouri Corn Yields
important Publication of t!.e Missouri
Experiment Station.

Experiment Station.
Recent Investigations ut the Missouri
Experiment Station indicate that the
average corn yields in Missouri may be
increased ten bushels per acre by mex
pcnsive methods. The information on
how to accomplish these results is con-
tanned in circular Of information Number
10, by NJ. T. Miller, copy Of which can
be had by addressing the Director Of the
Experiment station, Columbia, Missouri.
The most common cause OF low corn
yields is a poor stand OF corn. a poor
stand Of corn is usually the result Of
planting seed tha" viii not grow or dis
tributing the corn unevenly in the hills.
The Experiment Station has carefully
Investigated seed corn taken in f'cbru-
aIy, 1905, from the cribs of Missouri corn
growers and the result shows that only
63 per cent Of such corn viii grow. To
get good stand at least 95 per cent
should grow vigorously.
The above indicates that seed corn can
not be safely selected from the crib, but
field as follows: Select from desirable
stalks only those ears which show dcsir-
able characteristics. Place the ears at
once in small pilcs or in shallow LAYERS in
some dry room or crib where they will
become thoroly dry before hard freezing
weather. Corn must not lie allowed to
freeze before it Is thoroly dry. Corn
stored in large heaps or II tight boxes be-
fore being thoroly dried tends to heat
and injure the vitality. Dr. corn quickly
and keep it dry that the vitality may be
preserved.
Plant good varieties of corn. On the
Experiment Station fields some ears Of
the Boone county white variety yielded
at the rate Of forty-five bushels per acre;
other ears on the same soil, treated in the
same way yielded ninety bushels per
acre. Pure bred seed corn is much more
productive than ordinary sorts.
Whatever the variety OF corn farmer
may grow he will always profit by very
careful selection of seed. He should
practice system OF corn breeding; that
is, he should always grow his seed corn
in part OF the field or in a plot by itself.
This plot should be planted with the
most perfect ears obtainable and seed
corn for the next year always selected |
from this area. He will, in this way,
improve his corn, both in yield and quail |
ity, and he will find it pays handsomely |
for the time and trouble necessary.
This valuable bulletin describing the |
best methods Of increasing corn Yields in
Missouri may be had free by addressing
the Director of The Experiment Station, |
Columbia, Missouri.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1905-03-16
Southeast News.

Prof. II. NJ. Aulsbury, school
commissioner Of Madison county
and who is well known and has
many friends in Bollinger, won the
medal in the annual oratorlcaI con-
test at Cape Girardeau March G..
This is an honor Of which any
student may be justly proud
A negro, known as "Sport, J"
charged with murder, and a man
named John Middleton. charged
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1905-03-16

cd the most exciting times Of the
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Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1905-03-16
e., 1866.
Cur Correspondents.
Panther. Creek.

Health is Very good.
The school in the Strodcr district
closed March /. with 4 fine entcrtain-
mcHt.
Miss Cora Chostncr closed very
successful term Of school i'll the
Hahn district March 10. y nice
program was rendered by the pupils
and 4 splendid dinner was served
and enjoyed by all.
ANT CHOLY.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1905-03-16
A DeSof0 Woman On Gambling.


Ever since Eve handed Adam the
forbidden fruit and he partook oft,
woman has played Il leading role up
on the stage Of human experience.
She has been clothed in the garh OF
pure innocence at times and agaln
She has worn the mask Of satan him
self. She has worshipped al the
shrine Of purity and mingled with
the lowest dcbauchery Of earth, but
she has never yet been able to outdo
the Lord ofcrcatl0n, man. She gets
up even with hrm many times, but
scarcely ever outwits him. \ few
days ago this city had q sample Of
woman pluck when one Of her sex
smashed upa gambling room. Her
husband, she claimed, bad lost his
money At cards and she becoming so
inccnsed ovcrit She went forth fully
determined to get revenge and from
what we learn she did. With one
blow She opened the portals that led
to the room of vice. After making
klndling wood Of the furniture and
filling the air with the reds, whites
and blues, she left the scene, and
silence like gentle spirit breeding
over the den of vice. Fresh air
came through the shattered windows
and famed Iazily the blackcned cob
webs upon the wall. The curIs Of
blue smoke from the pcrfccto havan-
as had vanished and the aroma of
hops and booze had at last cot
chance to minglc with the pure
ozone and was waited away by the
wintry breeze. The thermometer
registered I below, but the woman
who was wreaking vengence upon
the vice Of gambling, was 90 in the
shade. AK was trump and Mrs.
Brewster led. She made high, low,
jack and the game and rakcd in the
jack pot. No arrests were made,
but there IS talk of ''squealing" and
turning states evidence, in which
even, there will be something doing
and the great American game of
draw poker will receive another
blow.-DeSoto Republican.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1905-03-16
w. NJ. COlIeoe.

The following students entered
school Monday: Hugh Site, Bess-
vile; Scott Eckrldge, Blodgett; B.
C. Seabaugh and G. G. Critics. Sedge-
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1905-03-16
FerfiHZcrSs

Swift's Superphosphate and Swift;s
Complete Fertilizer. Best spring
fertilizers MAJ. Co. ,-1.4s al
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1905-03-16
The Whitewater Vallev Stock Farn,

fIrst-ciass stock bought and sold
at all times. Fancy herd of Short.
horns always on hand, md thorough.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-06-17
saves Money. Not TING.

Economy in the use of electric eleva-
tors is carried TO a fine point these
days. There is one of these elevators
In five story Office building in New
York. which has hanging in it sign
that reads:
This elevator will remain on the
first floor for one minute"
The curious man who wanted to
know what the purpose of the sign was
asked the elevator boy for an explana-
ton. That's to save money" was the
reply. 1T cost about 5 cents a trip to
run this car"
Although all the persons the eleva-
tor could carry had crowded into the
car the boy held it at the first floor I'M
I'll what he mistakenly Judged to be
minute of time had elapsed.
1.-The boss saves a dollar day by
that rule" said the boy.
Maybe he does" replied an indig-
nant passenger. but no live man
would rent an Office in this building.
I'D fret myself to death If had to
wait like this more than once month.
New York Press.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-06-17
EpwOrth League Tour to
Denver.

Rev. Vaughan S. Collins, Secretary
of the Fourth General Conference Dis
trict League, has made arrangements
to take personally-conducted party to
the great International Epworth League
Convention, to be held in Denver, Col. !,
July SO.
Mr.. Collins is well known to the
Epworthians of the Peninsula, having
served as President of the Conference
League, and held the same office for
several terms in the Second and Sixth
General Conference Districts.
The party will go via Pennsylvania
Railroad on a special Pullman train,
leaving Broad Street Station July 3,
1925 A. NJ, and arrive Denver 1890 p.
M. July 5.
This will be the ONLY WILMINGTON
CONFERENCE party, as that planned by
Rev. X. X. Stephenson has been merged
with this, and Rev. and Mrs. Stephen
son will be members of Mr.. Collins
party.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-06-17
An Awkward situation.

Congressman Morrell of Philadel-
phia said in the course of an address to
national guardsmen:
"As colonel of the Third regiment of
Pennsylvania / once took part in an
odd and amusing episode
MY regiment was marching down
Broad street i'm the van of an immense
and magnificent parade. when. near
Walnut street. it became necessary to
push the people back little. The ropes
had broken ut this point. and the peo-
pie. quite unintentionally. encroached
on the line OF the parade.
II assigned handful OF young pri-
Yates to help the police handle the
crowd. and one private. stationed near
me. kept my eye on. He got every
body back except fat man. This per-
son did not move.
Private said I. put that fat man
back
ale says he can't get back. the
crowd is pushing so.' the private an
swered
"'Put your musket butt in his chest
said l, and force him back. You are
the stronger
YES said the private. I know I'm
the stronger. but he's the foreman Of
our shop"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-06-17

Judge Peter V. Voorhees, has con-
cluded that the world isn't so large
after all. While In Nagasaki. Japan.
on recent tour he and Mrs Voorhees,
wished to make some purchases. They
made their way to an English empori-
UNI which bore quite reputation for
quality In gents furnishings. The
judges eye was soon upon an assert
ment OF attractive cravats. and he
made up his mind to lay In a good sup
ply. Imagine his surprise when the
clerk who was waiting upon him called
him by name and suggested another
and better style which was more suit
able to Mr.. Voorhees, taste. 1t devel-
oped that the clerk had been employed
In a Philadelphia establishment and
that the judge had been one OF his best
patrons.-Philadelph Record
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-06-17
TOUR TO THE CANADIAN ROCKIES.
LEWIS AND CLARK EXPOSITION,
AND YELLOWSTONE PARK.

On account of the convention of the
American Medical Association, to be
held in Portland, Ore. July IL to IA,
the Pennsylvania Railroad Company
will run personally-conducted tour,
visiting the beautiful resorts in the
Canadian Rockies, Seattle, Tacoma,
and Portland, allowing four days in the
latter city for attending the sessions of
the convention and for visiting the
Lewis and Clark Exposition, and five
and one-half days in the Yellowstone
Park, a full and complete tour of that
wonderland. Tickets covering every
necessary expense ea route, except hotel
accommodations in Portland, will be
sold at the very low rate of $2l5 from
all stations on the Pennsylvania Rail-
road, except Pittsburgh, from which
the rate will be 1910. A special train
of high-grade Pullman equipment will
leave New York, Philadelphia, Harris
burg, and Pittsburgh, Monday. July 3.
The route will be via Chicago and st.
Paul to Banff Hot Springs, Laggan,
and Glacier, in the Canadian Rockies,
thence to the Pacific Coast. Returning
the route will lie through the States of
Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Mon
tana, to the Yellowstone Park, and
thence via Billings and Ohama to
Chicago, reaching New York on July
26. For further information consult
Pennsylvania Railroad ticket agents
A descriptive itinerary will be sent on
application to Geo. w. Boyd, General
Passenger Agent. Broad Street Station,
Philadelphia, Pa.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-06-17

Russell Sage has a perspicuous
mind" said New York broker. lie
can see through nearly everything.
doubt IL he was ever duped Oh an in
vestment yet. They say that two pro-
moters once called on Mr.. Sage TO try
to interest him In a certain scheme of
theirs. They talked to the great finan-
cier about an hour. Then they took
their leave. having been told that Mr..
Sage's decision would be mailed to
them In a few days. 4 believe we've
got him. said the first promoter hope
fully on the way uptown. I don't
know rejoined the other. lie seems
very suspicious 'Suspicious:' said the
first. What makes you think he was
suspiciousY Didn't you notice. was
the reply. how he counted his fingers
after had shaken hands with him."
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-06-17
THE EUCALYPTUS TREE.
In Rapfdity and Hardness Of Its
Growth IL Has M Equal.


Growth IL Has M Equal.
One of the most useful and wonder
full of all the trees Is the eucalyptus.
1t Is predicted by the United States bu-
reau of forestry that within few
years the different varieties of eucalyp-
tus will solve the fuel problem. both In
America and Europe. In the rapidity
and hardness of its growth this tree
has no equal. Five years from the
time Of planting groves raised from
seedlings will yield seventy-five cords
Of stove wood an acre. Three to FIVE
years from the time of cutting sprouts
that spring from the stumps mature In
to trees that produce more cords to the
acre than the original growth. Repeat
ed cuttings add to the thriftiness of
the eucalyptus. A period OF twenty
five years will develop trees the size
OF oaks known to be 300 years old In
some sections Of the southwest where
oak has been nearly exhausted as fuel
the eucalyptus is taking its place.
Some varieties thrive In tropical
swamps. Others flourish In the noun
tain SHOWS far above the timber line.
To every degree of climate and condi-
ton between these extremes some spe-
cies from this prolific genus is adapted.
Scientists have demonstrated that eu-
calyptus has wonderful effect upon
climate. From some of the swampy
areas OF Italy malaria has been BAN
ished by the growth of eucalyptus
groves. This is due both to the tonic
and medical effects OF its aroma and
to the trees phenomenal capacity for
absorbing water.
Notwithstanding the latter trait.
however, some varieties of the blue
gum will thrive on arid plains. Soil
on which not even cactus will live will
produce great eucalyptus trees.
The genus Is invaluable as a source
OF timber. The uses 1t is put to in this
regard are amazingly diverse In Aus
tralia it is used extensively in the con-
struction Of ships. buildings, bridges,
vehicles. agricultural implements, fur
niture, barrels and hundreds Of minor
articles.
Faultless hardwood logs over 200
feet long. II feet in diameter at the
top and 30 feet I'm diameter at the base
are hewn from giant eucalyptus
II is one OF the most durable of hard
woods. This Is remarkable fact
when the celebrity OF its growth Is con-
sidercd. In repairing a decayed pier
ut Santa Barbara. Cal. 1t was found
that a few piles were perfectly sound
Examination disclosed that they had
been hewn from eucalyptus trees
Maxwclrs Talisman.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-06-17
scarcit, of Church Craftsmen.

This Is busy year with u.s." said
church architect. las we have ut
present contracts to furnish plans for
forty three churches In eleven different
states. The chief drawback In the bust
ness just nov is the limited supply of
competent craftsmen which are availa-
BILE. We confine ourselves to church
work exclusively. and for that reason a
man with simply knowledge OF me-
chanical drafting Is OF no use TO MS.
'Our best workmen in this line come
from Germany. where they have taken
courses of study In Gothic architecture.
There is no school in this country which
teaches t"-Milwaukee Sentinel.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-06-17
Quality vs. Quantity.

Hard muscles and strong body do not
depend on the quantity of food you eat,
but on its perfect digestion and proper
assimilation. When you take Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure your system gets all
the nourishment out of all the food you
eat. 1t digests what you eat regard
less of the condition of the stomach and
conveys the nutrient properties to the
blood and tissues. This builds up and
strengthens the entire system. kodol
cures Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Belching.
Sour Stomach, Weak Heart, etc. Sold
by Paul Jones, Snow Hill, Lloyd &
Blaine, Pocomoke City.