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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-23

to the public, who numbered some 40,- GOO souls, collected from Persia, Arabia and Ceylon. The pearl is, as is we'll known, diseased condition of the oys- a parasite, believed to occur in rays and other similar fish The oyster is usually at its best for pearl production between the ages of five and seven years. The boats, in fair wind. are supposed to take from two to three hours to come in from the fishing ground, but sometimes it is very late indeed when they come in. The oysters are then counted out in kottus. and of fered up for sale in a special shed. The sale is superintended by the govern ment agent of the northern province. A brisk bidding generally takes place, and some of the Tamil Chetties buy as many as 500.000 oysters each. the oys- ters fetching, on an average. about 60 rupees per thousand The competition for the oysters was very keen among the natives, several thousand pounds changing hands daily. That the de- mand is brisk is manifest by letter from Ceylon, dated April 25. stating that the last sale of pearl oysters came of the previous day, and the prices were higher than any previously reached in the island Life in the camp was distinctly not bed of roses; and a fish-like smell. caused by mil lions of bivalves left to rot and open upon the sand, was strongly in evil dence at a distance of six miles out at sea, while myriads of blue bottle flies almost darkened the air. and must have rendered the sojourn of the gov ernor and his party anything but agree able In addition to this there was night robbery under arms, when an Arab merchant was footed of f2.000 in cash and pearls by a gang of dacoits, who cut up hali dozen rich merchants and left them severely wounded. one in as many as 90 places. This occurred about three a. m. and there was no more sleep after that for anyone. Some of the supposed thieves were caught later in the jungle. The next night I had retired very early. as I had to embark at four a m on steam launch to take me out to the government bark anchored in the midst of the fishing ground. when about midnight a power ful and unusual light illumined my hut and on opening the door I found that part of the native camp was ablate. Fortunately the wind was seawards. or the whole camp would have been burnt. The handful of policemen. who gre too few for grave emergencies such as might arise al any time under such conditions. handled by their young burgher captain vith extraordinary foresight. very soon cut away the sf fected regions. and only about POO huts. soon rebuilt the next day. finished the incidents O, this second sleepless and exciting night
 Mir. Hornell. the marine biologist of the Ceylon sovannent. lives on the government bark Rengasvamy. year in and year out He vas most kind in dispensing hospitality and showing rare shells and specimens of his deep sea researches. and explained his theories az to the parasite which pro- duces the pearl
 an told that I am the first lady. other than the wives of relatives of EDvernnent officials. 10 have visited the aahsry.
 MRS PHELPS wATTs
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-23
Anticipating a Touch.

The two strangers who had accident ally met in the hotel lobby were dis. cussing friends.
 No" said the tall, thin man, very Sc riously, I'm looking for the friend who is friend in need"
 The fat man rose hastily and con suited his watch.
 By George!" he exclaimed. "You'1 have to excuse me. almost forgot that engagement. Brooklyn Life.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-23
EAsIY MADE ROAD scRAPER.

while the untreated portions of the same road, as well as many other earth roads of the county were SO rough and rutty as to make it impos- sible to drive over them faster than q walk. The soil in that part of tho county is clay loam or in some places nearly pure clay.
 Our illustration shows the drag Mr. Markley used on this road. The tim- bers are six inches square and about nine feet long. The lower rear edge of each timber is beveled. The back timber is shod with a strip of iron and where the road is hard the front timber should be shod also. MT. Mark. ley does not claim that this drag is an improvement over the King drag. nor does he think it could not be im- proved upon. He realizes that it io not so important that the drag bo made just so as 1t is that some similar tool be made and used.
 The length of the road which Mir. Markley treated last season was . lit- tie less than half-mile. As 1t was quite rough to begin with 1t required more work last year than 1t will this. At first two rounds were made each time, but as the road became smooth CT one round was usually all that was necessary. During 1904 the road was dragged not over IF times. and this season it has received four treatments up to April first. It takes about an hour and half to so over the road twice; thus the cost of keeping this hslf-mlle of road in good condition the year round can easily be figured out
 There has not been a year previous to the last in the ten years sinee Nr. Markley has lived on this farm. when the grass at the sides of the road has rot been cut up badly by vehicles be- ing driven on it during the muddy season. Last year. owing to the good condition of the road. no teams vers driven on the sod at any time during the year. although it vas unusually wet during the spring and early part of the summer. The supervisor has agreed to give credit for time spent in dragging the road. and Mr. Markley's success has prompted several of hh neighbors to follow his example in road making
 Some of the advantages of this drag over the sio0 road scraper are. nrst. the cheapness of construction. every farmer can own one. second. the fact that but one man and one team aso needed to operate its therefore the roads can be gone over more frequent ly and more nearly at the proper time: and third. the roads may be vorked when very ret and thus at . time when 1t viii interfere the least with the regular farm work It must be borne in mind however. thss thb method of road making is sot sdapts1 to all kinds of soils. Frum proosnt knorletxe 1t seems to be best o1aDf- ed to ciayey and leass to sa8dy D11A The h>ss vay to defsrDhs vhote . can be used successfully is to ofvo ' . trial There can be bat Iift1e DD - sny case and taers ny - eunoeow~ sh;e eain.-c. w- Wai1- o1io nxDut ne.x sxstsoa. wayna. Cuunay. O
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-23
Trouble.

Mrs. Hiram offen-Insert this ad- vertisement for girl. but, for goodness sake, don't put Help Wanted" over 1t Clerk-No7
 Mrs. Hiram 0fen-No. that implies that expect 10 do most of the work my self The last girl got this way held me to that-Philadelphia Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-23
Just Discovered It.

'Shmarkable thing" asserted Mfr. McSosh. how li'l liquor'll sharpen mansh powers v obs-obsh'vation. Now. know that tn worlds been whirlin' roun' al frigh'ful rate O speed for m-m-milIionsh O years-but thish first time I ever noticed it f-m'selfl"- Cleveland Leader
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-23
Prices Reduced to 20 percent From June to August L
Out of Debt.
don't owe any man a penny

SNo. don't owe any man penny
 You don't"
 No; why did you think did?"
 Well, you stood for an hour yester- day while Jcaes told you the smart things his little boy said"
 "Oh, that wasn't because I owed him money; I was just trying to get an opportunity to tell him what smart things that little boy of mine said. Last night said to him"
 "Good-by, there's my car."-Hous- ton Post
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-23
A Friendly Tip.

wedderly-You look worried. old man Watts the cause thereof.
 Singleton fuith sishD-Oh, several things.
 wedderiy-weIl. take my advice and rarry one of them and let the others go. I've been there nyself-Cincinna- ti Enquirer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-23
No Failure About It.

Bosh-Do you think marriage is fail ure?
 Josh-Mine wasn't. I've tried every way could think of to get out of it, but can't. It's the hardest knot that ever was tied.-Detroit Free Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-23
Looks That Way.

McFlub-So you don't believe in in- dieting the trusts7
 sleeth-No sir. I do not
 McFlub-And why not7
 sleeth-lt only reminds 'en of what . einch they've got and they imrie- eisfeiy boost the prices another notch Chicago Sun
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-23
Enduring Love.

She fwith emotion)-Do you really care for me just as much as when we were first engaged?
 He with conviction)-Yes, lovey every single bit as much.
 And at the time this conversation took place they had been engaged just fourteen hours. eight minutes and twen- ty-five seconds.-Tit-B Bits
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-23
Willing to Do the Correct Thing.

Lawyer = There is your divorce. madam. You are free, of course. to marry again, if you like. but as mat ter of propriety I suggest that you wait awhile.
 Fair Client-How long do you think ought to wait. Mir. Shsrpe-a week? Chicago Tribune.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-23
Furnishing an Object Lesson

The teacher of the class in biology who was standing before the black board. crayon in hand, became impa- tient.
 T want your attention, children" he said, sharply. T am showing you the principal points in which the anthropoid ape differs from man. If you wish to understand 1t you will have to watch me closely. Tribune
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-23
Great Painter Stuck.

Great Painter Stuck. Holbein had just painted the fly on the portrait.
 That's all right said his customer: but can't you paint some ly-paper to catch that fy?"
 The great painter admitted that he was stuck and threw up the job.-Judge
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-23
Downward Road to Success.

Philosopher-Young man, in order to succeed in life you must begin al the bottom and work up.
 Young Man-That wasn't my fa- iher's motto. He began at the top and worked down.
 And made failure. suppose?"
 Not at all: he made fortune coal mining ''-Tit-Bits.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-23
Big Contract.

Baoon-Is your friend working on any new inventionz
 Egbert-Yes. hes trying to get up a sachet powder that will make an auto mobile smell sweet-Yonkers States man
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-23
No Escape for Binks.

Winks-How is it Binks doesn't get along better?
 Minks-Poor Binks. He's enslaved for life.
 'Eh? How?"
 When he was young he let good many people do favors for him. and now it keeps him poor paying 'en back. ."-N. I. Weekly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-23
In Trimming a Tree.

In trimming trees it should be re- membered that the wound made by cutting off a limb close to the trunk of a tree will soon heal over, while
 the wound made by cutting orf the limb two or more inches from the trunk leads to decay and sometimes causes the ultimate loss of the tree it.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-23
Sfunted.

What's the matter with that littls Cuban baby, He looks below par = "Yes: modern science did 1t" "Hov's that?"
 "Oh. he was brought up on sterilized cigars. rs."-Iife.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-23
Holding His Own.

What became of that young man .who used to have such beautiful. mind?" asked the sentimental girl.
 Married" replied her chum. and you ought to see the beautiful mind he has now"
 Tndeed?"
 "Yes. wins."-Chicago Daily News
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-23
He Had Reformed

There ras a time when you bought ny poems and paid . good price for them rhined the parsy with the un- harhered hair. Why Co you decline to purehsse then BsvC
 I've suis arinkfns.- szpIaise1 tns uownsy s1taBr.-c1fs1Us pnlny NsuA
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-23
Mean Thing.

Miss Pepprey is just as spiteful as she can be Did you hear about what she said to May on her wedding day?"
 You mean May who married old Mir. De Sember?"
 "Yes She said she wished them both long life. e."-Philadelphia Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-23
Deformed Eggs.

Never set a deformed or ill-shaped egg. It is a waste of time. Select the best-shaped eggs and be sure that they are from strong. vigorous stock.-Com. mercial Poultry.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-23
Bluebeard Explained.

Tt vss the only vay 10 keep her from housecieaning that room" hs said
 Retrestinz to the Forbidden Cham Der. b. enjoyed a little peaca-N. Y. Sun
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-23
prospecrfne.

Pztience-I hear VIII is out pros pecti1z for eold-
 Pafrioe-Yes. he's down ia Florida looking for . rich ~i5ov.-ronkers Statesman
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-23
Caught.

q dreamed last night that pro posed to the most beautiful girl of my acquaintance. and am going to make that dream come true"
 "oh. Harry. this is So sudden!"- Houston Post
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-23
Homer in Arabic.

An Arabic translation of Homer's ''Iliad' has been published at Cairo by Suleiman Vistani, Mohammedan stu dent at Khartoum college Moslem circles have received it enthusiastic ally.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-23
ScarAd Out.

He sold a little block of stock; Now sorrow fiils his cup, For from the moment tha. he did. Up.
 Right Went
 Thing
 Blamed The IN. Y. Sun.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-23
A Question.

Tommy-I want some chocolate cara mels-
 Dealer - How much do you want. sonny?
 Tommy-I want enough. How much will that come to?-Philadelphia Press
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-23
His Notion.

Little Enoch-Urcie Anzi. ho- does . nan run an autonobiIe.
 Crcie Anzi-By isssfn' borts [ guess from what I've read Of the oust o( keeriz' 'en h rsDair@Psck
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-23
A uu.se.1 c.shs~

T bear the cashisr of yoar bank is very musical
 Try -orkins of . faise note oa him. an1 yosn think so---J1dse.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-23

When man reaches the end of his argument he offers to bet. but he is seldom willing to put IF real money.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-23
Eaafv nas>~5

one a the Bssk ss1csssfsl crops fhaf the suo1f1ani1e fa1Des b hh gnr1sa is b1n.fM-csmW 0A
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-23
As It osnetines uappos.

sYn. thsy were zarrssd is hssfe.- =. -Anl FuDea<et sf le6euFN. eA<
 ~No. fAeJ ruDenfe< o1msw -
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-23

Tourist-You want another sov- sreign each! Why. paid you your fee before we came up.
 The Guides-Yes: but that was be- fore there was view. Don't you think Shat this view is worth at least two pounds?
 fThe tourist looks. shudders, and pays.)
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-23

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The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-03-23

a vote. a suggestion has been
made by the Democrats iha, a Com
mission be appointed aud sent to
San,o Domingo to investigate the
character OF the claims aud the sta
hility OF the government and il is
likely that the Republicans will ac-
cede to this suggestion, having as Il
does a precedent in the commission
sent out during Grants adminisira-
ton. The responsibility for the de-
feat Of the treaty is attributed to
both the friends and opponents OF
the administration. Il is assured
that Senator German has drawn the
party lines close but the Democrats
are no less positive in placing part
of the blame on the Republicans
who, they say have been half heart
ed in working for it, in tact desiring
to go on record as voting with the
administration while they in reality
opposed the treaty.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-03-23
Washington Letter.

The Mothers Congress is still in
session in Washington and has up
to the present time discussed all
known subjects that can possibly
bear upon the good of the family,
the state, the nation, or the cosmos.
Designed originally for the good Of
children and as an aid to Mothers
who are rearing children il has
gradually extended ITS work to in-
clude legislation on divorce polyga-
my juvenile courts. purity of the
press, patriotism, compulsory edu-
cation, and a host of other more or
less alien subjects. The conven-
ton in Washington has been highly
successful both as to numbers and
the amount Of talking done and
there is every reason to believe that
many other societies will be formed
during the next shree years and ma
my more subjects Tor discussion and
debate thought of. -Four hundred
out of town members have come as
delegates TO the convention and
though there Is a model kindergar.
ten and nursery connected with the
Congress there seems to be eonsid-
cradle trouble TO scare up enough
children TO keep 1t going. Children
which are 4 drug on the market in
other sections seem TO have cut out
the Mothers altogether. This may
be only typical Of the race suicide
with which the Nation Is threaten
cd or il NAV be that Mothers OF the
Mothers club are just like ordinary
mothers who want a holiday once
in a while and are willing TO trust
the children 10 a spinster aunt OF q
eolored nanny nurse and proyi.
denee, while they take II.
The me citing Of the Congress has
been very interesting and the speak.
ers have been men Of National rep
utation. Prof. Stanley Hall ad.
dressed the Mothers Saturday and
Senstor Dubois. Of Utah, spoke
Tuesday on the menaee Of Nor
monism and won the sympathy Of
the delegates one Of which replied
by thanking the senator and send
ing cold ehills down the spine Of
mormonism by declaring that 1--WE
women can never hold our hands
we have heard what Senator
Dubois has told us"
The delegates and members Of
The Congress are thoroughly salts.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-03-23
Try Them Yourself.

Do you want some very good
tongue exercise: You can get
it by reading or attempting to
read rapidly the following sen
fences, recently published in the
Atlanta Constitution. For those
who may have in future life to
read or speak in public, there
is more in such exercises than
mere fun;
Six little thistle sticks.
Flesh of freshly,fried fish.
Two toads totally tired tried to
trot to Tedbury.
The sea ceaseth but suficeth
US.
Give Grimes Jim's great gilt
gig whip.
Strict, strong Stephen String
er shared Sticky six sickly silky
snakes.
She stood at the door of Mrs.
Smiths fsh-source shop welcom-
ing him in.
Swan swan over the sea; swim
swan, swim; swan swan back
again; well swan swan
A paddock, a haddock,a black
spotted haddock, a black spot on
the black spot of the black had
dock.
Susan shineth shoes and socks
socks and shoes shineth Susan.
She ceaseth shining shoes and
socks, for socks and shoes shock
Susan.
You know the tongue twister
Peter Piper, but there are others
which are harder. One Of the
worst is. mixed biscuits" Try
saying that rapidly, and if you
succeed say this, Stop at the
shop ut the top of Sloane street. "
Christian Intelligencer.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-03-23

STATE OF MIssouRTl
lnnnlN Of HnIna-

(Finl l%nscfiion hafch - t4oSl
STATE OF MfSSOuRfl =.
County OF Bates.
IN the Circuit Court OF Rates Coun.
ty, Missouri, March 9. 1906. The
state OF Missouri nc the relation and
20 the use OF c. 4. johnson, Exon.
clio Collector OF the Revenue OF Bates
County IA the state OF Missouri,
plaintin, W. Jacob $. stare, Eddie
stare. Lillian stare, defendants.
Civll action for delinquent taxes.
Now az this day comes the plain.
tin herein by her attorney before
the Clerk of the Circuit Court OF
Rates County I'm the State OF Mis-
souri,, and files her petition and afi-
daylt, stating among other things
that the above named defendants,
Eddie Stare and Lillian Stare, are
non-residents OF the State OF Mis-
souri,. whereupon IL Is ordered by
the Court, that the defendants be
notified by publication that plaintiff
has commenced a suit against them
in this court by petition and affida.
Wit the object and general nature Of
which Is TO enforce the lien OF the
state OF Missouri for the delinquent
taxes of the years 1902 and 1908
amounting in the aggregate to the
sum OF $1.32 together with interest,
costs, commissions and fees, upon
the following described tracts of
land situated in Bates county, Mis-
souri,, to-wit: East half lot 0, block
66, in the city OF Rich Hill, and that
unless the said defendant be and ap-
pear ut the next term OF this court
to be begun and holden In the city
OF Butler, Bates county, Missouri,
on the first Monday in May, 1905,
and on or before the third day there
of, and plead to said petition nc
cording TO law the same win be
taken as confessed and judgment
rendered according TO the prayer Of
said petition and the above describ-
ed real estate sold TO Sotlsiy the
same.
And IL is further ordered by the
Court that a copy hereof be pub
lished in the Rich HILL TRIBUNE, n
weekly newspaper printed and pub
lished In Bates county, Missouri, for
four weeks successfully, the last in
sertion to be at least thirty days
before the first day of the next term
of said court. a true copy of the
record.
- Witness my hand as clerk
SEAL aforesaid with the seal of
- said court hereunto affix-
ed. Done at office In But
l5r on this the 6 day of March, 1905.
j. A. PATTERSON,
Circuit Clerk.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-03-23
County Court Proceedings.

At the last meeting of the
county court the following pre-.
ceedings are "A matter Of record:
Ordered by the court hat S25
be appropriated TO J.. z. Ray,
road overseer Of district 1, Shaw
nee township, for building cul.
vert on section line, Grand River
township. Appropriation To be
paid on completion Of work.
Ordered that the order Of the
court made Dec. 9th, 1904, APP.
propriating $50 for Pleasant Opp
township for wooden bridge at
Thornburgh place, be and the
same is hereby r~cscinded, and
warrant issued for payment for
said appropriation rs this day
cancelled.
Ordered that assessment of
Mrs. T. A. Hill, on middle parts
of lots 3 and (, east of Mechanic
street, Hays addition 20 city Of
Butler, be reduced from SlOO 10
$500, same being erroneonsly AS
scssed.
The following collectors pre-
scented their statements which
were examined and approved;
G. G. Swarens- New Home.
Chas. Spillman-- Elkhart.
NJ. c.. Fortune Usage.
b. w. Davidson Spruce.
=. NJ. Allison-Pleasant Gap.
C. f. Johnson-Non.residen
and Railroad.
Ordered by court that DR.. O.
f. Renick be and he is hereby
appointed Co. Physician Of Bates
county for ensuing two years
from March j. 1905 at $50 per
year.
Ordered by court that patent
be issued r.. j. Smith for + IL
lot ., J.. sec G329I, said T..
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-03-23
uogden Medical Association
viii Meetin Butler April q

The Hogden Medical Associa-
ton, whose membership is made
up Of physicians and surgeons
residing in Bates. Barton, Cass
and Vernon counties, viii hold
its annual meeting on Thursday,
April 8, 1905.
The secretary, DR., T.. +. Lock.
wood, informs us that il will be
one of the most interesting meet
ings ever held by the Associa.
ton. Drs. Punton and ThrUil-
kill, of Kansas City, and DR.. Gil
more, Of Adrian, arc on the pro.
gram for papers, Bates County
Record.