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The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-06-08
Troublesome chndrnn.

Everything Is relative, after all.
even age; yet one might suspect that
the children Of one Of Mr.. Muzzey's
Men Of the Revolution" might have
arrived AZ years OF some discretion
and proper regard for behavior
When | saw the old soldier. says Mr.
Muzzey. no was the sole survivor OF
those who Witnessed the battle OF
Bunker hin. Al the age Of 90 years
be was attending a Whig celebration
held az Boston In 1850. and there I
met him. He was a E0od-lookiuE old
man, with a large. wellshapod head.
blue eyes and mild expression. Hts
whole -cOuntenance beamed with ben
evidence,
I asked him II he had any children
"Oh, yes. have two sons, he re.
Piled.
why did you not bring them with
you"
The old mans smooth brow wrln.
hed into a semblanee Of a frown as
he said
q dian want to be plagued with
those boys on an occasion OF this
sort"
why. how old are they" I asked.
wondering II he could mean his grand
children.
"oh. one Is 20 and the other is Y.
But ! couldn't be bothered with
them."-Youth's Companion.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-06-08
penaeer RsmaIn ponular.

The pongees are more in evidence
as the season advances. and though
they have no such vogue as taifeta.
they are the material employed In a
goodly number of the smart silk street
frocks A deep ecru shantung. with
a dash OF amber 10 IFS tone. made
quite simply with royers OF the silk
embroidered IN self lone and Dor
dered by stitched hands % the silk.
and with soft scarfs OF the silk to
fasten the PAT At the bust. Is one OF
the frocks We have chosen for illus
traitor and IN the same shop vas &
most delightful soft duh blue shan.
tung made with a plain fun skirt
plated on the hips and a short loose
holoru. whose collar and pocket flaps
showed Elimpsoa Of orange In their
blue embroidery.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-06-08

In regard to privateerlng?" And a
curl OF scorn touched Lahtte's lips.
Tell me, I pray you. sir. how many
scores Of vessels, flying the flag OF the
United States, are, at this moment.
Ireying upon foreign eommerce?"
But only upon the commerce OF
Great Britain. with whom we are al
war" declared Jackson. his grim feat
ures relaxed-but only for an instant
by a satisfied smile: and they are
acting under regular letters OF marque
and reprisal."
True; and the vessels In which |
have been Interested acted under let.
tiers % marque from the Republic OF
Carthagena. and sailed under the naE
OF that nation. Never. since I con.
trolled them, have they interfered with
the ships Of any nation excepting
Spain. with whom. as you are aware
the Republic OF Carthakena "a az war
Jackson was silent. and glanced
seowliuEly AZ Claiborne. who was tap
ping the tabled -abstractedly. and NJ.
reared absorbed By his own retec.
tions.
Il thank you general" Latte
resumed. speaking with less EN-.
phasis, for the opportunity you have
give me 10 explain these matters.
And. without going into them any far.
Their, | wish 20 assure you once more
that my former Offer was made from
legitimate and patriotic motives"
Jackson bowed, as II In acquies-
cence.
But" demanded LATTE. a sudden
rush Of indignation sounding IN his
voice, how was Il receiyed7 Ny mo-
uyes we're impugBed-my statements
branded as false; my messengers were
Imprisoned. And. as a htting sequence
10 this. IA armed expedition was sent
10 Barataria; my mel were butchered.
or taken prisoners, my vessels seized.
and my property destroyed. In addi-
ton 10 this. and harder than all else.
my foster-brother. after being NOR
tally wounded, was brought TO New
Orleans. thrown into the common gaoi,
and left there, 10 die"
Lahtte had been standing all this
time. But now, as he finished speak
ing, he seated himself and folded his
arms. while his face took an expires
sion OF stoical indifference contrasting
sharply with the impassioned words
that had Just poured from bis lips.
Jackson and Claiborne looked at one
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-06-08
TWO Quaint IDEAS.

A quaint idea is the fashioning OF a
little silk bag. embroidered 10 match
gown and parasoi, this slung over the
arm with knotted silk ribbons.
We have the lingerie waist, the lin
gerie gown. the lingerie hat. and now
Il Is the lingerie parasol made TO
match all the rest OF the lingerie pos
sessions. Tucks, hraiding. lace inser-
lions. and appisques abound upon this
smart ~sunsnade, and the wires Of the
frame are all twisted around with a
white floss SILK which gives them the
appearance OF having been euameled.
The tips. too. are enameled. or else
they are OF brass and a goodly size,
too.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-06-08
Preparatlon Of Spinach.

Wash two pounds OF spinach and
boil II TIN tender. with Just a little
water In the bottom OF the saucepan
then press out the water and rub Il
through a sieve.
Dissolve an ounce OF butter IN a
saucepan and fry n In one onion mine.
cd finely, a dessert spoonful OF -four
and then rub into II the same quaint.
~ OF curry powder Stir well; then
add the spinach. two dessertepoonfuls
OF cream, some picked shrimps. a NJ,
lie salt, and II too thick, n little gravy.
Cook the mixture ali together for q
few minutes and serve very hot on
squares OF bntiered toast.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-06-08
cHAprER xxvu.

Early In December. 1914. Gen. Jack
0 arrived at New Orleans.
LATTE had, come time before this,
at Shell island. seen a copy Of the
proclamation Issued by Jackson while
yet AZ Mobile. after the general had
received from Gov. Claiborne a full
statement OF the proposition made to
LATTE by the English. together with
the barbarian leaders oner OF serv-
ice on behalf OF himself and his fol-
lowers.
Between s and 3 O'Clock OF an even
ing toward the middle OF December.
jackson and Gov. Claiborne were seat
ed in the library Of the latter's resi-
dence. engaged in an earnest discus
sion OF some OF the many perplexing
questions with which they we're con
fronted.
I'VE T too weak, by far. ! tell you.
Claiborne" Gen. Jackson was saying
with irascible emphasis. and without
anything like q s~uficient strength to
meet what is row at our very doors.
/ feel-to be frank with you-some
doubt Of our ability to sustain the
present enthusiasm OF these people
who talking so lately Of capitu-
lAting to damned Britishers.H
~Capitulatingl" echoed the governor.
Surely. general at this late day, and
in the face of the pledges they have
made. neither the legislature nor the
citizens would return TO any such
idea
Il am not so sure OF that. II they
we're forced, as are you INF |, to real
Ire that the enemy outnumbers us ten
or more TO one" growled Jackson.
Before the governor-whose back
was TO the door-could reply to this
outburst. he became aware that a
third person had entered the room:
end he glanced over his shoulder to
see who It might be. while his face
showed the irritation he felt al any
one presnming to interrupt him at
such a time.
But his expression changed to one Of
mingled anger and CONSERVATION; and
Jackson. who had been sternly re-
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-06-08

DO not empty pots aud put them
away dirty, Tor the chances are that
they noyer viii set cleaned. and when
cold weather plants will be
hustled into them, with an their pores
ologged with old dirt and absolutely
undt for use when the plants are
bedded out. put the empty pots in d
tub OF water, let soak a few hours.
scrub with an old whlsk broom and
drain dry. Il takes but a little time.
and the plants do enough better In
them 10 pay for the trouble.-National
Magazine.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-06-08
MILK v ON aAsY.
Lost All Hls Hair-seratehed TIN
Blood Ran - Grateful Mother
Tells Of His Cure BY Cut.
cura for Use.

when our baby boy was three
months old he had the milk crust very
badly IN bis head. so hat all the hair
came out. aud IL itched 50 bad he
would scratch until the blood ran. I
got a cake Of Cuticura Soap and a box
OF Cuticura Ointment I applied the
Cuticura and put a thin cap on his
head. and before ] had used half Of
the box Il was entirely cured, his hair
commenced TO grow out nicely again.
and he has had no return Of the trou,
Bile. (signedl Mrs. H. p. Holmes.
Ashland. or"
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-06-08
y AFITVTE n
u @
~ BY MARY DEvEREUx
NTH ILLUSTRATIONS BY Oon G. WILSON
Qagwrrx nas q kss 4asz ~ c3vao0
~ Rhaa Nanrnl
MARY DEVEREUX

bic toward Cen. Jackson, who was still
staring az him, as II ia wonder at his
youth and appearance.
Il ask, general" he said, that you,
and you, also, Gov. Claiborne, will &C.
cord me the honor to read the original
documents | received some time ago
IRON your enemies, and in respect to
which I understand my statement was
condemned as false
BE seated. Capt. Lantte." said Gov.
Claiborne. with rather reluctant court
esy.
The former bowed slightly In recog-
milton of the invitation, but remained
standing as he continued, with In
creased emphasis. The statements |
made were true. and my former offer
was submitted in perfect good faith,
inspired by earnest desire to fulfil my
duty to the country in which l have
made my home, and whose laws /
have never been found guilty OF trans
crossing. All / asked in return IA
that the names of myself and follow
ers should be freed from the obloquy
which has u~njustly become attached
to them"
Lahtte's words and were full
OF stern dignity, and Claiborne made
reither reply moi comment Jackson.
however, accepted the implied chal-
lenge.
Have you new been accused OF
smuggling. and slave-trading. Capt.
LATTE. and of being a privateerg" he
asked. ia a tone OF dry sarcasm.
Accused. yes; but never convict.
ed" was the quick reply. Il was
Cnce. as Gov. Claiborne will tell you,
Indicted; but l was tried before an
impartial Judge, and acquitted by a
jury composed OF the foremost cid.
Gems Of the state"
Jackson's face expressed surprise.
end he glanced inquiringly at Clai-
borne, who nodded, as il in Affirmation
OF the statement. Then the former,
again turning his stern eyes upon La
ftte, asked. How is IL with you In re-
gard to -privateering?"
let me ask how ii Is with you, Gen.
Jackson, and with your own country,
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-06-08

garding the intruder. started to his
feet,
After bowling respectfully. the new
conner stood silent. while his black
eyes searched with curious intentness
the stern face OF Gen. Jackson. whose
right hand had stolen into the breast
ct his coat
The governor. who had risen when
he saw the key turned In the door,
low made a step or two toward the
chair where lay his sword: but the
stranger, picking up the weapon be
fore Claiborne could reach Il, present
cd Il to the latter with a graceful bow
coupled with a courteous Permit me.
cir"
Then. turning quickly 20 Jackson.
he added, extending both arms 70 their
FUN length, either side or him. sure
" Con. Jackson viii not IRE upon an
nrarmed mail" And he advanced 90
the table.
Gov. claiborne's face had reddoned
sngrily as he took his sword from the
strangers hands and replaced Il ia the
chair; and %Jackson's expression
changed somewhat. as. with "Assar
edly not. sir" he Withdrew his hand
from the pistol.
Il BEG. gentlemen. that YOU viii par
don my intrusion. said the unknown
visitor. until you shall hear the OBJ.
ject OF my mission. And ! pray YOU
10 believe that come here for no
ether reason than a desire 10 be Of
use to you, and 10 the country both
Of you serve"
May we know your name. sir?'
inquired Claiborne, stifiy. and with q
haughtiness of manner Ia which there
was no sign OF ~softening
II am the man whom your excelien
cy has been pleased to proclaim an
outlaw. and for whose capture you
have offered a reward OF ave hundred
dollars; the maB"-now fixing bis
piercing eyes upon Jackson's face
whom. with his followers. you, sir
have branded as 'hellish banditti' and
nc the pirates Of Baratara' an
Jean Lahtte."
You are a bold man, Capt Lahtte
TO venture into New Orleans, 20 say
nothing OF presenting yourself here,
was the governors unconeiliatory 70
fp0nse.
La1tte bowed. as II acknowledging
compliment. and drawing a package
from his breast held Il across the "a
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-06-08

daily about the Rough Riders who
descended on Washington for the tn
.aguration. One of the cowboys while
In the DON Of a Washington ON
rade. who had grown prosperous since
the Rough Rider" days fell to looking
At his hosts evening things, which
we're spread out. and he espied an
opera hat compressed into itself, and
picking Il up began TO regard it cur-
iously from different angles. While
poking il the hat sprung open. Young
Arizona regarded HIS handiwork with
amazement and delight "A hiatt" he
commented admlringly. "a self-cocklng
hat! Now. don't that bet hell!"
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-06-08
In WODoRS
INTERESTS

those OF soft plain patent leather
which are fashionable are two inches
vide, and the fancy ones OF gallon or
elastic are the same width. but the
buckles which fasten them are yerl.
table works Of art, figures In dull gold
and oSidized silver being wrought with
q master hand. Many ladies are uui.
hing family relies for their belts, large
old buttons Ia gold and enamel as we'll
as buckles being requisitioned 4 fast.
en- them.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-06-08

Thomas DinoK. Ir. the author %
~The Clansman. has had a great
many queer. as well as interesting let
tiers since bis last book was brought
out Just now he is telling his friends
about a postal card that be has just
received from a man IN Ontario. Va.
Dear MIR Dixon. az a picture Of
your home. Elmington Manor. Ia the
paper Please let me know II you
take boarders In summer. aud what
your prices are per month and week
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-06-08
Details IN press.

Great attention IS paid to the small
details In dress such as belts, buckles.
collars and meek accessories. There
Is nothing startlinEly new in belts. the
latest novelty. however, being that
made Of striped patent leather such as
RED End white and blue and white. the
stripes being about q quarterback IN
width and the buckles quite plain and
generally Of dun cold These belia and
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-06-08

Doan's Kidney Pills act very effective
~. very promptly. relieve the aching
pains and all other annoying dimcul-
ties"
Foster llburn Co. Buffalo, N. Y.
For sale by all druggistS Price 50
cents per box.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-06-08
White Jet Jswslry.

White set h the jewelry novelty Of
1905 ia Europe, Il Il like ivory. but
sparkles, and when Il has been care,
fully cut the effect II said 10 be daz.
zling, Old Jet, both black and white,
Is being unearthed and reset. Queen
Victoria had a magnificent collection.
which Princess Victoria OF schles
wig Holstein Inherited.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-06-08

developed without lace OF embroidery
into a generally useful dress. or, u
desired, the disappointed collar can
be so trimmed as to give the frock a
very dressy appearance. The three
tGcks on skirt, waist and sleeves give
a very stylish look to this frock.
which a also be finished with round
neck and elbow puH sleeves.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-06-08

A'Nh 9toNh huutttA
With terrible pain in
my back. l did not
know what II was 20
enjoy a nights rest
and arose ia tho
morning feeling tired
and unrefreshed My
suffering sometimes
was simply inde-
scrlbable. when /
finished the FIRST box
OF Doan's Kidney
Pills / felt like a
different woman. 1
continued until | had
taken FIVE boxes
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-06-08

the wider ones broadening the shout
der line, SIX poplln has replaced
brilliantlne 10 a great extent this sea
son, as Il Is softer and more lustrous.
while equally desirable and inexpen-
siye. This material IN a shade OF gray
would make a charming waist for
spring and summer after the pattern
illustrated.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-06-08
How's ThlsP

We arsf ono HunafrA Dollar Rrwufa faF snF
ease ef tsAefrA MA4 saahat Dc Cared ~ NaHa
EstArra Care
~ CHENEY A co, Ta3esa. o..
We. the undartigaf1, Base kauWa o. J. JbFsrT
ff tbs isst a. TnaFa Aaa hs.lrfF htm psffertT ban-
prabir lee AL hAsugsa Granaaen Nt ana haa4efaUI
able s. rarFg uuf auY aNliEaNanaW ate ~ ne Gras
WALntNal EthuAH a hAEfih.
NbeicaAlr prsEEltss. TaieAo. d..
Haira Cafarfh Eatr 4 taken tEternaIVs stiaH
dIrarIy updn he blond ana wuEaas surfaces o. tas
Uyatem. fesunoniais sect free. Euca - g1uu ~
GsAtia. satd - al urgE3iftA
TSka HAZE fsnfy FhIs fr cousipauoa.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-06-08

An unusual and pretty result has
been effected In this model by com.
hining tucks in two widths Both are
stitched 90 yoke depth. the narrow
cluster giving a becoming fulineas and
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-06-08

A scieqtist claims 10 have discover.
ed liquid sunshine. bat this discovery
is hardly likely TO be hailed with Joy
Gus acclaim by the Kentuckian who
has long been familiar with liquid
~moOnshlnc.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-06-08

Il wal entirely proper hat the latest
bull" added 60 the House OF Commons
collection should be contributed BY
the member from Donegal He IN.
nounced hts Intention. while cross
questioning the attorney general for
Ireland OF putting another question
which distinctly srises, Mr.. Speaker.
out % the answer which the right
honorable gentleman has not eiyeh.-
The house roared.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-06-08

Thirty thousand women are employ
cd by the government OF England. OF
whom five thousand ara posimis.
trosscs
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-06-08

The official sighed. observed that he
had known Il all along. and Miss Pot
ter was admitted in spite OF her few
years.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-06-08

The Emperor II Japan is always az.
tended by physicians. despite tho fact
that he Is Ia excellent health. -Four
eminent medical gentlemen are attach.
ed 90 the imperial household and "a
is within call al an hours OF the day
and night. Tho pulse and temperature
OF his majesty are taken four times
each day aud the results are carefully
recorded.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-06-08
COMPLETELY REsroRso.

Mrs. =. Brunscl. wife Of y. Brunei,
stock dealer, residence Sii1 Grand
Ave. Everett. Wash, says; "For ~.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-06-08

Failure IS the stepping tone on which
We climb
To other effofts-higher alf the time
Defeat is but the groundwork. lowly
laid.
on which the edif!ee. success, is made.
r. s. c.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-06-08

Attractive Froek for a Girl.
The illustration here shows a
dress for a girl that can be
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-06-08

Adversely is sometimes hard upon a
man: but for one man who can stand
prosperity there are a hundred that
will stand adversely,
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-06-08

It's odd that Il takes a dollars worth
OF drink 10 drown a dimes worth of
trouble.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-06-08

AiArae son package Red Cross Rall Hue. only
beont4 The Russ Company. south Bead. ln4
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-06-08
30. ElssIhle ana LastIna.

won't shake out or blow out. by using
Defiance starch you obtain better re-
suits than possible with any other
money,
The Bowbells tribune., 1905-01-13
DECREE OF TALMUDlc LAW.
Wives of Jewish Soldiers All GIVEN
Conditional Divorce.


According to the Jewish World a
very touching editorial appeared III il
recent issue of the Hebrew Dally
Hazeflrah of Warsaw. Poland, where
the editor, MIR. Sorolow, calls atten-
ton to the Talmudic law which re-
quires every married man before go
ing on the battlefield to grant a con-
ditional divorce to his wife. that she
may remarry if he does not return
within reasonable time after the
end of the war.
The rabbis of Lodz have caused all
the Jewish soldiers that left that city
for the seat of war to grant such dl
vorces, and Editor Sorolow suggests
that the example of LODI should be
copied all over Russia.
Every married soldier volunteer OF
reserve. registers with rabbi mis-
name, address, age, height, birth
marks, name of company and regi
ment he joins, and the rabbi keeps {
record of same until the soldier re-
turns from the war.
If a reasonable time after the close
Of the war elapses and the soldie
does not return, he is counted anon!
the lost and unidentified dead, and hi
wife obtains the divorce from tina
rabbi granting her the right to re
marry.
The Bowbells tribune., 1905-01-13
A HEART STORY.

Folsom, S. Dak.-ln these days
when SO many sudden deaths are re.
ported from Heart Failure and vari-
ors forms of Heart Disease. it will be
good news to many to learn that there
is a never failing remedy for every
form OF Heart Trouble.
Mrs. H. D. Hyde of this place, was
troubled for years with pain in her
heart which distressed her great
deal. She had tried many remedies
but had not succeeded in finding any
thing that would help her until at last
she began a treatment OF Dodds Kid
ncy Pills and this very soon relieved
her and she has not had a single pain
or any distress in the region Of the
heart since. She says: Il cannot say
too much praise Of Dodd's Kidney
Pills. They are the greatest heart
medicine have ever used. ! was
troubled for over three years with a
severe pain in my heart, which en-
tircly disappeared after short treat
Mont of Dodd's Kidney Pills
The Bowbells tribune., 1905-01-13
Radium to illuminate Gun Sights.

The discovery of the latest use to
which radium can be put-the illumi-
nation OF gun sights. and the like at
night time-seems to indicate that it
will play an important part in war
fare.
In gun sights. leve!ing instruments
and telescopes there is what is called
"fiducial' mark. which is used to
obtain a faithful result.
These marks of course are useless
in the dark. and, though many ways
OF Illuminating them have been tried.
nothing has proved satisfactory.
Mr.. Andrew a. Common of Eaton.
rise Falling, was the first to attempt
to solve the difficulty by the use OF
radium. and his experiments were so
successful that he applied for pat
ent. Unfortunately, he did not live
to have it granted. but the complete
specifications submitted by Mrs. Com
mon, his widow and executrix. have
just been accepted.-London Daily
Mail.
The Bowbells tribune., 1905-01-13
WHEN LIQUORS WE'RE CHEAP.
phiIadeIphian Signs at the Thought o1
Coed Old Times.


Coed Old Times.
81 seldom drink liquor myself" said
an elderly man, who was in a remin-
iscent mood, but when I consider the
prices charged for drinks to-day COM
pared with the prices asked in my
youth, can only wonder at the
change that has taken place. Long
before the Germantown railroad was
built my father used to keep a tavern
at the corner cs Ninth and Green
streets. 1t was near the old hay
market, and in those days the locality
was really suburb In looking
through some Of his papers the other
day came across some old docu-
ments, among which were several re-
ceipted bills from John Hoffman in
1926. Rye whisky was billed at '3'
cents gallon, applejack at 35, and
Jamaica rum at 371a. Another bill
shows a cherry brandy charged at Sc
cents a gallon, and French brandy.
presumably cognac. at 81. If we
could buy the same brandy to-day at
SO gallon l guess we'd be lucky
And imagine buying good rvs whisky
for SO cents gallon! Why. it almost
drives me to drink just to think Of it I"
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