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The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1905-12-21
SHORT CUTS TO WEALTH
"Get.Rich-Q Quick" Schemes That are Prac.
tical and Honest.
BY T. S. POWELL, NOTCH, MO,

When man has money TO burn and
charges two per cent q month for 1t
we call him a skin
EIberts Peaches. flint, a Shylock and
other terms OF that
sort, but when a common farmer in
these rough Ozark hills makes much
more than that on his investment we
say: "Well, he has worked hard tor it
and he deserves it," The writer has
been the pioneer of Stone county in the
raising of the Elberta peach, and all
that is here written will be from cx-
perience.
In regard to almost all varieties OF
peaches the objection is made that
they are short-lived--do not live more
than eight or ten years. You set out
two.year. old trees. In two years they
begin to bear, generally bearing u crop
every other year, begin to die when
seven or eight years old, and rarely
live to be more than ten years old, SO
that il you get about three good crops
from tree you are considered to have
done well.
Not so with the Elberta. II is still
in full strength and growing when Is
years old, and is not an old tree at 20
years In our directions we will be
brief to offset our long-winded observa-
tions on other things, Set your Ell
berta peaches rs feet each way. They
will need the room. This is about
eighty to the acre. Set them on The
ridge, as high as you can get them, |,
matters not how many rocks or how
much gravel there is. Dig big holes
and draw in lots OF top dirt Cultivate
for the first four or five years In corn
potatoes, stock peas or navy bes ns
Keep the soil we'll stirred and keep the
weeds down. After that you can Sow
to clover il you wish They will begin
to bear in two years from setting, und
average two bushels each the fourth
year. They will gradually increase up
to ten or twelve years: but when tree
is making its five bushels a year it is
doing u royalty good part by you, and
it deserves good care and good feed
Be sure and top-dress the ground
around each tree for radius of ter
feet or more, either with coarse ma
nure ur with straw. In case you have
neither cut the growth from around
the trees and mulch with that.
You will not get crop every year
nor reliably every other year, but
when you do get a crop it will be iroul
800 to 400 bushels to the acre, which
means just that many dollars. We
have been offered that price dozens OF
times. Well, at the beginning your
land was worth S5 an acre. 1t cost you
IL hired done q cents hole for dig
ging and setting, or 81 an acre. Youi
SO trees cost $500. Incidentals, per
haps 81. 40. All told this is an invest
ment OF $l5 an acre. When your 81
Elberta peach trees are in full bearing
five years after setting that acre il
worth $500 OF any mans money. Tit
same ratio will apply to 5 acres, II
acres, 20 acres, or 100 acres. Nov
: what about the two per cent? AM
. what about this little get rich.quick
t scheme?
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1905-12-21
CHURCHES.

STONE CHAPEL FORSYTH.
M E.-Seryices first Sunday in each month
morn ing and yening REv. =. B. GRIFFIN.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1905-12-21
81 a Year in dvance.

idea of a queen, You do not think Of
Catherine of Russia, or Of Anne of Eng
land, or of Marie Theresa OF Germany;
you think OF the plain woman who sat
opposite your father at the table, or
walked with him arm-in.arm down. life's
pathway; sometimes to the Thanksgiv-
ing banquet, sometimes to the grave,
but always together-soothing your
petty griefs, correcting your childish
waywardness, joining in your infantile
sports, listening to your evening pray
ers, toiliug for you with needle or at the
spinning wheel, and on cold nights
wrapping you up snug and warm. And
then at last on that day when she lay in
the back room dying, and you saw her
take those thin hands with which she
had toiled for you so long, and put them
together in dying prayer that COM
mended you to the God whom she had
taught you to trust-Oh, she was the
queen. The chariots of God came down
to fetch her, and as she went up all
heaven rose up. You cannot think of
her now without rush of tenderness
that stirs the deep foundations of your
SOUL and you feelas much child again
as when you cried on her lap; and if
you could bring her back again to speak
just once more your name, as tenderly
as she used to speak it, you would be
willing to throw yourself on the ground
and kiss the sod that covers her, crying:
Mother mother" All, she was the
queen-she was the queen.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1905-12-21

Union Sunday School every sunday morning a'
10 O'Clock. You are welcome.
Lama JoHssoS, Sec. W. II. PgICE, Sup.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1905-12-21

u s.-Cnupter No. 81, meets first and third
Thursdays In each month ~ NJ
Mrs, S. A. WEATHERMAN, W. NJ.
r. G. FoRp. W.P. A II. PARRISH, sec
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1905-12-21

Now for one "get-rich-quick" scheme
more and, as the typical preacher says,
81 will relieve your
All About patience" I now re-
tomatoes fer to the tomato in.
in Few words. dustry. The market
for canned tomatoes
Is very extensive, and their use is be-
coming almost universal; therefore the
price of the product is not likely to be
any lower than now. One acre Of the
most gravelly ridge-top, (which, by the
way, is the place to obtain the best
results, will raise two thousand tomato
plants. Give them plenty of room &c
do their best. On these two thousand
CONCLUDED ON THIRD PAGE.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1905-12-21
Lead Hill High School
Cheapest Reliable School in the Cou

Regular opens September H. 1905; closes June o. 1906
including lights be had at from 81 to IS
a month
Pupils and take subjects they choose ncud
Ord either Missouri or
road certificate higher grade cerf
hold will lead directly the Lead Hill school, keep
he path and come right
this school both board and tuition terward
few good steady girls find light housekeeping to their board
hall the Second certificates
half Third grades held who
have been pupils Of this school
further particulars call address
A. j. HICKS, Principal.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1905-12-21

NJ W A,-Forsyth Camp No. $3.50 meets on
Tuesday upon or first following the fuii moon
in each month. ~, ca,,r,
c. H. GRooM, Clerk.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1905-12-21

The same can be done just as surely
with apples, only that the borer often
kills the trees when neg.
Apples. lected, and man to make II
complete success with ap-
pies must have, not one acre, nor two,
but enough to engross his whole time
during the warm portion OF each year.
Then bis success is sure, and good
acre Of bearing apples is worth $500 to
any man.
Plums do splendidly here, but grow.
ing them for profit is yet in the expert
mental stage.
These lines are directed to and in.
tended for such as honestly intend
becoming citizens OF Stone or Taney
counties. All our citizens know these
facts from observation or experience.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-25
MANS TERRIBLE DEED
SHOCKING TRAGEDY AT ROSS VALLEY,
 CALIFORNIA.
raward steppens Kills Wife and Five Cbildren. Tries to Murder Passing Miikman, and Then Takes
 His Own Life.

San Francisco, May Awkward step pens who lived at Ross Valley, Marin Couh- ty. today murdered his wife, shot his five children. three of whom died instantly at tempted to murder a passing milkman. ana then ended his own life
 steppens, who was 35 years of age, was formerly book agent, but later was said 10 be connected with rubber goods house or San Francisco The family also conducted a chicken ranch at their home In ROSS Valley. x,
 Early today steppens emerged from his house. revolver in hand, and fired upon . passing milkman. The milkman Wnlppeu up his horses and Steppens pursued nm for two hundred yards firing as he -o- lowed. steppens halted in the roadway, placed the revolver to his breast ana dis| charged the weapon. The bullet did not . end his life, and he sent second through his brain.
 When neighbors and officers entered the home of Steppens, they came upon shock- ing scene The members of the family each q with a revolver wound in the head, were fonnd in their beds. The wife and threeIof tbs children were dead. The children ranged from one to eleven years in age.
 There is no known reason for the traseoy, hut the theory advanced is that Steppens became suddenly Insane.
 The two wounded Steppens children died at a hospital this afternoon
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-25
WILLIAMS, TRIAL.
Slayer of Senator Hip. want. a Change


 In venuea
 Cullman, May 24.--(Special l--Slow progress is being made in the Wiliiams murder trial, though the grand jury went into session Monday and found a bill against the defendant for murder in the first degree. His attorney, how ever, filed a motion yesterday for a change of venue, claiming that the newspapers had preJudiced the minds of the people to such an extent that his client could not get justice in this county. About seventy-five newspaper clippings were attached to the bill. The petit jury will be called to hear the motion tomorrow. It will be re- membered that Williams was the slay- CT of the late Senator R. l.. Hipp, and the attempted slayer of Deputy Sheriff
 In a runaway yesterday afternoon about o'clock near Logan, a small town in the western portion of this county, Dr. B. M. Kinney, druggist at this place, was badly bruised up and a Mir. Dunwoody, travelling repre- sentative for Parke, Davis and Co, had the misfortune of having his jaw broken and being otherwise seriously
 By an accidental discharge of his gun yesterday afternoon young man by the name of Herman Warnkey, liv- ing two miles north of this place, suf- fered the misfortune of losing his right arm just above the elbow. The yonng man was out hunting and had set his gun up against the fence and rested his arm on the rail. when through some means unexplainable by him the weapon discharged with the above result.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-25
Be sure to see the beautiful Floral Aquatic Pageant At Electric Park
 Today and Tonight.
HUDSON INSTITUTE.

"Class Night' in the Commencement at
 Marion.
 Nr.r,an May 24.-( Special. )-The rainy ,,,sstlts. fns fo an exteht interfersd with ths number of visitors to the Judson Col iege commencement this week, yet the col Ieee auditorium has been thronged with a thousand or more persons at each or the SrorIght was Glass Night" The gradu- atinr class, numbering forty-two young Iadies. presented in five acts a comedy play entitled 'The Love Chase The auditorium has in it a stage which is equal to the re quirements of such play ana the fenoltloh s,,as ,,erv fine indeed, being considered per baps the best thing in the whole week
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-25
conductors Annual Barbecue.

The Conductors annual barbecue takes place at Pickett Springs today, underline AusEtces of Order or RAILWAY
 Auxiliary. Persons holding tickets will be served with an old-fashioned Southern barbecue, cooked by experts. Tickets can be procured from any Of the conductors or on the grounds. During the day competitive matches will be contested and attractive prizes have been offered to winners by Mont gomery merchants. Dancing will be enjoyed throughout the day, and an ex- ceiIent orchestra has been engaged to furnish music. All guests are guar anteed a good time. Adv
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-25
BRYAN GETS MAD.
Nebrnskan Testihes in the Bennett
 NyfII Case

Nebraskau Testiics in the Bennett will Case.
 New Haven. Conn.,, May 24.-WiIiiam ]. Bryan appeared In the Probate Court at a hearing on the accounts of the es-
 tate of the late Philo s. Bennett or which MT. Bryan is administrator. Du- ring the examination MT. Bryan sup- mitted to a rapid fire of questions rom Judge Henry Stoddard, counsel Tor Mrs.
 Grace l. Bennett. the widow, and at
 times considerable fmpatience was
 manifested by both questioner and the
 witness.
 Attorney White was first put On the stand as counsel for the administrator
 to explain the accoaIus, but Bryan in- terrupted so frequently that Judge Stoddard suggested that MT. Bryan wait until he was on the stand before
 he attempted to explain matters. MT
 Bryan then saio:
 "Your honor. object to the insinua- tions thrown out by Judge Stoddard.
 For eighteen months I have heard these
 insinuations and I am tired of it. l am willing to testify. I want to testffy. MT. Bryan on the stand was ques- | tioned by Judge Stoddard regarding the item of sz,50o for MT. Bryan's own ser- vices. He said:
 MT. Bryan, what did you charge $2, 300 for?''
 "Tor usual and extraordinary ser- vices as executor." replied MT. Bryan. What were the usual and what were the extraordinary services7'
 '"The usual services were those per
 formed as executor and the cxtraordi- nary services were those in sontesting in defense against the attacks upon the will itself" C
 q ask you again what have you done
 In settlement of this estater' MT. Bryan replied, T have discharged the duties of executor to the best of
 my ability. and while I have allowed the attorneys to put into the account what they thought to be fair charge for my services. intend to use part of that money to carry out the desire of MT Bennett, for which he set apart certain funds. The inheritance taxes have reduced the trust funds, and l
 shall use about $1.300 to make up the deficiency."
 The wish of MT. Bennett was that prizes be given in about forty colleges for excellence in essays on the topic, Free Principles of Government, and the money for the prizes was provided for in the will.
 Afterward MT. Bryan was questioned
 as to the items included in his own fee for services of $2,500. He was asked whether it included pay for any trips | from his home in Nebraska to New York or New Haven in connection with
 the bequest of S50,OOO for himself and | family contained in the sealed letter left by MT. Bennett. He replied that he did not include those trips. Soon after the close of the session today, MT. Bryan paid call on Mrs.
 Bennett, the widow of Philo S. Bennett.  Be sure to go and tell others to go | and help out the
 Y. W. C. A. Benefit Day At Electric Park
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-25
Be sure to see the beautiful Floral Aquatic Pageant At Electric Park
 Today and Tonight.
Mersnre n Forgery.

Asheville, N. C., May 24.--A telegram tonight from w. A. Roebling at Tren- ton, N. J., says that a message purport- ing to be from the missing Siegfried Roebling, dated New York, was a forg- cry. The missing boys parents will not be notified until morning owing to loss of sleep caused by the events of the last few days.
 Inquiries at Hendersonville. N. C.. to- day confirm the special to The Citizen last night stating that youth answer ing to the description of the missing school boy had registered there at the Imperial Hotel Monday morning under the name of J. N. Roebling, Brooklyn, N. Y After his departure Monday
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-25

fist part and A. !. salmon. of Dade- ville. Each party gave bond in the sum of $fo.0o0. This shot out of the gun is no fake.
 A. Holiday Revel. one of Luverne's best young men and prominent mer- of Revel Bros, Is at his home and 1t Is very doubtful if he recovers from ap- pendicitis.
 merchant. cannot possibly recover. though he may finger for some time. He IS one of the most remarkable men of this county, for while he is seventy six years of age he has been very vie gorous, maintaining his interest in his mercantile business even now. The State would lose a good man and the county fine citizen in the event Of his death, which is probable.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-25
LOWE AND DRENNEN.
Both Gentlemen Now Trustees of Book.
 CT WashingtOn's School.

CT WashingtOn's School.
 Tuskegee, Ala, May 24.--At the an- nual meeting of the trustees of the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial In- stitute today. former Mayor Seth Lowe of New York and former Mayor w. M. Drennen of Birmingham, Ala, were elected, among others, to membership of the board.
 The annual exercises of the thirty seven agricultural and trade divisions of the school were held today. The subjects included many of the most practical nature, each being illustrated in an interesting manner.
 At the conclusion of the exercises, President Booker T. Washington an- nounced that President Roosevelt will visit the Tksuegee Institute about oc- tober 10th.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-25
BAPTIST MEETINGS.
Revival Being Conducted by Rev. Pau
 Dafn

RFices
 The revival meeting at the Adams Street Baptist Church and Highland Park, condusted by Rev. Paul Price. continue to be we'll attended. and grow in interest Several professions of faith in Christ have been made, and three have teen received Tor member ship.
 A marked and popular feature of these meetings is the solo Wnich MT. Price always sings, accompanying him. self on the piano. The song of last evening was entitled My Lord and l." a translation of one of the Huguenot songs of the sixteenth century.
 The sermon was an exposition with running comments on the rich young lawyer who went to Jesus asking ''What good thing shall do that may inherit eternal lifeT and when Jesus had told him to love God and to love lis neighbor, he asked, Who Is my heiRhbor?' Jesus answered this with Inc Parable of the Good Samaritan.
 The meetings will continue at High High lat 7.45 o'clock this evening. The topic this evening will be The Passover"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-25
Asked for Receiver.

Mobile, May 24.-Captain J. W. Black. President of the Sullivan Timber Com pany, one of the largest exporting firms in lumber and timber in the South, ap- piled in the Chancery Court this after noon for the appointment of a receiver. The company is capitalized at $100,00O and has been doing an enormous busi- ness. News of the presidents action will create a sensation in the lumber and timber circles throughout the South
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-25
Al Cnnino Thentre.

A good sized audience saw the last performance of "A Woman Against an Empire" last night at the Pickett Springs Casino.
 This strong bill was perhaps the best vet presented by the -GypZcne company at the park play house. The work of Miss Lindon and MT. Seward was appreciated. The specialties were
 The Company will tonight play still Waters Run Deep.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-25

DfontgOmery's most popular ladies ana most beautiful girls will have full charge of
 Electric Park TOday.
 You will be there, of course, to see that the day is as great a success as tbey would like to make 1t for the BuiIdinG Fund of the '. w. c. A.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-25

Frances Poker, Julia Randolph. Phe- dora Randolph, Edna Raney, Irma Rice. Ruby Rfchardson, Mary Kate Rives, Marcella Babel, Maud Shaw, Paula siebs, Mary sistrunk, Anita strass- burger. Annie Sykes, Emma Lulu Thomas, Myrtle Thompson, Willie Thompson, Annie Tyson, Bessie May Uhlfelder, Hazel Weaver, Bertie Weii, Helen Well, Jeanne Well, Lionel Well, Irna Wollner.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-25
cI,vtou street C,hurcIh.

Interest continues in the revival ser street Baptist Church by Rev. L. M. Bradley of Avondale.
 MT. Bradley preached an able sermon last night on Sin"
 So far during the revival there have heen seven additions to the church. The conaregations have been very large.
 There will be services every day this week at 10 a. m. and p, m. and sneciaI service for children at 10 o'clock Saturday, morning.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-25

Tuskegee. May 24. - (speciaL) - Macon County's new court house is at last under bea,Iway. For the past few days the con tractors, c. c. Tethrow & Company of Bir- IninRham, have been busy digging out the foundation so as to he 'eady to start on the building Just as soon as the material ar riVez.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-25
A New ConstItutIon.

Indianapolis. May 23.-The Switch mems Union of North America, in con vention today adopted new constitu- ton which will go into effect July l. The nrinclpal changes are the creation of third class of insurance and a nrovision that delegate and grand lodge officers must be active switch men.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-25

Ancient witchery was believed in by only few, but the true merit of De- Wits Witch Hazel Salye Is known by every one who has used 1t for boils, sores, letter, eczema and piles. tu-thu-sat
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-25
(j.E IF. PF GerstIe's Female PanaCea
Is Natures Best AssIstanf.

AS N0SuFo'S DOsE ASSHStamT'
 This remedy has proven it. self the true friend of woman. It promptly cures the diseases peculiar to women.
 It is a pleasant remedy ot great power and Natures as- sistant in the highest degree.
 Sold with Money Back Guar antee. We have thousands of voluntary testimonials from sat- isfed and Cured patrons. if ',ou wish them.
 If your ease Is not fully covered by ous free book, "HEALTHx MOTHERS MAKE HAPPY HoMEs," write in confdeucs to the LADIES HEALTH CLUB, care GerstIe Medicine Co.,, Chattanooga, Tenn.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-25

Grand Bowling Tournament this af- ternOon and night at Electric Park.
 He sure to see 1t.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-25

Largest stock of Tan shoes fin Ala hanna. Your size at Cost. Here's your chance, Bullock Shoe Co.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-25
HALE SPRINGS
tu-thu-sa

RogersvilIe, Hawkins Co.,, Tennessee. On Southern Railway. A quiet. charming resort with Red and Black Sulphur, Chaiy- beate. Iron anu Epson Springs. Beautiful scenery, excellent table: rates reasonable Address Mrs. Randolph W. smith.
 tu-thu-sun
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-25

Low Cut and High Top Tan shoes for Men, Ladies, Youths, Misses and Chti- dren, at Cost. Bullock Shoe Co,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-25

Just at the beginning of summer, and we ofTor all Tan Shoes at Cost. HOw'a thate Bullock Shoe Co.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-25
NTacon,s New Court House.

Our superb stock of Tan ShOes-new- a~t atyIes, at cost. Bullock Shoe Co.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-25

evening on a south-bound train all traces of him were lost. The police say they will follow up the Henderson vile clue.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-25

Grand Bowling Tournament this af- tcrn0On and night at
 Electric Park.
 He sure to see it.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-25

Go out early and stay out late at the Y. w. c. 4. Benefit Day Electric Park Toduy--0f course.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-25
ELECTRIC LIGHTS.
.other Improvement Is to Soon Be

Luverne's.
 Luverne May 4.-(Special )--The town officials closed a contract today bv which Luverne will have electric Jiehts not later than October 31, 1905. The contract was signed by Mayor Sikes and associates, parties Of the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-25

Be sure to go and tell others to go and help out the
 Y. W. C. A. Benefit Day At Electric Park
 Today
 Every minute will be a minute of fun and every feature will be especially attractive.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-08-26

sacred duty 10 nature.
Here are n boys In this room
before me. each ono Of them fairly
started on the road 10 serious crime
several Of them are guilty. now.
and have openly confessed 10 crimes
that would, N they were grown men.
send them 10 the state penitentiary
and condemn them TO many long
years behind prison walls II is an
awful thing 20 contemplate. when
one stops 10 think Of the tender
years Of these boys and Of what
things their criminal habits, II left
unchecked. may lead them 20 by The
time they become grown men.
II want every father and mother
here 10 think of this seriously. aud
20 make an effort 20 bring up their
own flesh and blood IN such way
that the country will be no worse
for the children they have brought
into the world"
Several OF the parents had been
closely questioned by the court. and
II was admitted negligence Of some
OF them that had called forth the
emphatic remarks.