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The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1907-12-19
MIssagrfs D. - -.

Nodaway county this year raised
more corn than all six New England
states. according 10 the December re-
port Of George b. Ellis. secretary OF
The state boarl Of agriculture The
yield iu this one county vas s.400 900
bushels. Ten leading counties raised
SO. 100000 bushels, practically equal 20
the entire crop o. either Arkansas.
Pennsylvania Michigan, Wisconsin or
Minnesota The total crop of the
state Is 232 500. 000 bushels almost
the same as last year. no-tgithstand.
ing the adverse weather conditions
that heset the crop Taken as a
whole 1907 has been a very profitable
year for the farmers Of Missouri.
saws AR Ellis
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1907-12-19
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well lst her panic. remarked a
coatented Marion county farmer 10
the Palmyra Spectator man Cellar
fun % potatoes bins ful OF wheat
cribs fan Of corn. pleay q Fat hoss
aud good cattle Sod Pile hish as
the house and money 60 the hank
Guess those Wan street fellows who
have beea pokins Tan AZ us hrmers
Win SIC up ana take notice o. our
food spppty hefore tag Nlatcr ) overt
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1907-12-19
" R17ZEzzD UnYECucUYIe9

ever. that congress appropriated $780,,
600 with which 90 build six friEates.
Among these we're the Constitution.
now the oldest ship aGoat under any
Gag. and a training ship for appren-
tices az Portsmouth With this feet
and It's later auXiliaries Decatur
taught the rulers Of Alglers and Trip
oil a stern lesson, and America soon
took her place among the naval pow.
ers Of the world. a place which none
disputed after her victories over Great
Britain in lSt2.lSI5
Quick Work Of Preparation.
The president issued the orders for
the sailing of this feet on August 90,
and since then coal mines. railways.
provision dealers, and manufacturers
81 heavy ordnance and ammunition
have known the busiest season they
have had since the Spanish-Americnn
war, Altogether So vessels go TO san
Francisco. and when all have as.
scmhled IN the waters on the coast Of
California. Fighting Bob" Evans viii
have under his command the largest
most i~nvincible. the most perfectly
equipped fleet that has ever mobllized
Ia ono place since the history OF the
world began
The aggregate displacement of the
vessels sailing Is nearly $4,000 tons.
and The aggregate power Is 66i guns Of
four inch esNbre and over The four
divisions Of this feet win carry 5St Of.
Accrs and n. 800 enlisted men. as hne
au array of jaokigs as ans navy has
ever known, and an earnest and eager
set. too. for as soon rs tho news OF
the cruise was nolsed abroad enlist.
meuts Increased rapidly throughout
the navy and deseriions became prac.
ideally unknown
The moaern wife who puzzles for
days over tho packing Of her nus.
hands grips and lunch basket whom
be is on for a weeks hunting trip.
can never begin 60 appreciate the
enormity Of Columbia's task In fitting
cut hor 1880 sons for an outing OF
itb days, Ga which they are not ex.
peCted TO set foot on land at an. BE.
sides all the stores that each ship
a carry when her capacity Is taxed
10 lis fullest, there win be two ships
that carry supplies alone. the Glacier
and Culgos, and they viii carry many
novel ioodstunS that have never yc,
been carried by any navy OF the world.
immense supply Of Coal.
The item OF coal alone Is not in,
considerable. On October ~, contracts
were let FOR $4,000 tons 70 be dellv.
cred at the six seaport towns where
the heet viii stop. Trinidad. Rio
Ianerio. Punta Arenas. Carao. Mas.
dalena bay and San Francisco Il Is
mined in West Virginia. shipped BY
rail TO -four tide waite cities OF the
Atlantic. and whom there Is handled
by five American companies Ia so for.
elgn steamers 90 the ports named.
where ID is piled on the piers ready
FOR the hattleships Fifteen OF these
steamers so an the way to san Fran.
cisco with their cargoCs. The cost OF
the coal win De- about S. a ton. and
the cost of transportation win como q
over S5s5.000.
Eight colliers accompany the leet
The Marcollus. Hannibal Leonidas
and possibly the sterling accompany
the heet 10 Trinidad. and thea ~
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1907-12-19

turn FOR more coal. Others vii 60
as FAR as Rio and return 10 Join the
fleet again at MaEdalena bay, and al.
that have free space tween decks VIII
carry general supplies for the Mare
Island navy yard. The Connecticut
carries $50 tons Of hriQuettes made
OF slack coal and pitch 70 test them
as a suitable fuel for use In the navy
The cost az coaling. exclusive Of the
amount OF coal carried By the ships
from Norfolk 10 Trinidad. viii be
&i.229.e $50, a sum more than equal TO
the bonded debt Of the state OF Idaho
or the state Of Washington.
Provisions in Plenty.
As 70 provisions, Columbia must
pack enough IN the giant hampers 20
feed her sons for the long rs days.
aud have enough extra goodies for
Christmas. New Years and Washing
ton birthday dinners. and the list
shows she has not been niggardly tn
her selection. Five million pounds Of
provisions are carried on board the
l6 ~battleships and the supply ships.
the supplies from The attending YES.
sells being transferred 20 the battle
ships when they stop az the ports for
coal There are 10000 20 IS 1000 pounds
Of fresh meat in the -refrigerators OF
each ship. and for the first time there
viii De a widely varied bill Of fare
where the meats are concerned
There are a variety OF foodstuffs. 10.
Guiding tons of cereals. salt meats
dried fruits and canned goods. and
5e3. 500 pounds Of -four for making
fresh bread to lieu OF long anatho
matizcd hard tack. There are tons Of
dessicated foodstuHs that have al
ready boon tested and found good. and
the moro recent additons-dried egga
aud dohydrated vegetables There are
5000 pounds OF dried eggs. an equiv
aiont OF q 5000 dozen fresh eggs. and
when the Christmas baking Is on and
the 10000 fresh eggs also carried ara
not available. the mixer OF cakes viii
md that the dried product when
naked with water viii froth as easily
as the fresh
New methods OF communication be-
tween the ships have bceninstalled. aud
new methods OF controlling the IRE
from the guns. So new Is this system
Of fire control that a retired naval Of
hcer was heard 20 remark when the
news came 90 him. That Is a good
idea. a good idea I am glad 10 hear
a. indeed. for hne is a most dangerous
thing aboard a ship" The Colorado
vas hrst In this experiment Wireless
telegraphy has been a part OF a bat
tleship's equipment for 80 many years
now that q Is quite an old story but
he leot decided it must have wire
less telephony TOO. 90 the past few
weeks have Witnessed "A busy scene Ina
Hampton Roads and 90 New YORK and
Brooklyn harhors. where experts have
been busy patung IA the appliances
connseueut ls Flagship.
Admiral Evans chose the Connec
ueut az his dagshiR Capt lngprsol IL
her commander and chief o. stan %
the Atlantic feet Upon the shoulders
ot RearAdmiral nrovnloW al Wash
lngton. much oi the work 90 prepare
uon zen The splendid condition 81 tho
neet when Il LETT its anchoraEe hero
TO-DAY shows how well be has done g.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1907-12-19

Hampton Roads. Va. Dec. 16-The
departure to-day OF the great Atlantic
squadron for the Pacific S. only an.
other 90 the many great proofs OF the
nations marvellous growth and devol-
opmout The iron clad warship Is only
IS years old, yet passing through a
process OF swift evolution 20 its pres.
ent perfection. this American discoy-
cry has revolutionlzed the science OF
naval warfare throughout the whole
world There are nov go vessels in
commission ia the United States navy
whore at % time. % Washington's
administration. there was not one.
OF these there are 10 battleships OF
the FIRST and second class. carrying
guns into whose mouth this country
first and only -c0mmanderin-chief OF
the navy. Esek hopkins. might easily
have hidden his disgraced head when
an outraged continental congress sum.
marily dismissed him.
q was in Hampton Roads that the
first chapter in the worlds history
Of iron clada was written. 10 was
IN Hampton Roads that the nation
gathered 90 OF her finest sea fighters
ready for a trip of nearly 10000 miles.
Where the Mefrimac swung Clumaly
acfoa the channel long ago and drove
terror Go the hearts OF soamun who
had never yet see such a monster.
iron clada as graceful and as swift as
greg houHda have come and gone an
summor until they have become a "a.
mniar sight Among these Ia the
Minnesota. the largest OF Uncle Sans
big hatueships. and next only Ia size
20 the nreadnaught, which King I'd.
ward o. England launched with such
ceremony a year or 90 ago. and 10
the satsuma Japan'a now monster of
the deep
History Of American Navy.
Tho nrst appropriation made for a
navy for this country was tna OF the
continental congress- Ia l715. and the
sum Of 100000 was expected TO pur.
chase, equip and generally outht rs
ships For the present year. ending
July. 1905. the navy will have needed
1926 or s99. an increase OF 81. 1000. coo
ovCt list year Nine million alone go
for ordnance stores. The last appro.
nriatlun Of congress for the building Of
ships was $40. 900. 600 TO be expended
on two big ships. each Of which Is to
measure $40 feet In length. 50 feet
beam. and make "a knots an hour,
Three million dollars was appropri.
ated for submarines OF the Holland
type. aud en- September ave torpedo
boat ~desiroyers were contracted for.
Think nf this ia comparison with the
100000 that cost the continental cor.
gross SO much thought and which was
furnished by the people Of the colo.
mics after 90 much %privatou.
if we are 20 have a commerce We
much have a navy to defend H. wrote
Col, Humphreys from the narbary
States in 1888 after he had been seat
a. see ii there were means e. stop
pins the piracy Of Alglers and TrlpolI
ON American trading vessels Fol
yo0rs the nation had endured The hu
initiation OF paying tribute 20 THESE
countries. and after Washington had
Incorporated this sentiment Ia hil
message o. 1894 the United States atill
paid tribute, because there was ns
navy % prove her Independence iiOW
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1907-12-19

StockhOlm-rho body of King os
ear OF Sweden. who died Deeomoer
s, Was ElnE IN state In the CHAPEL OF
che royal castle Friday The b0dy
was clothed In an admirars uniform.
The c~ataialquo has been made ins0
"a bower % beautiful flowers
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1907-12-19

A Put Pole established omces 10
Webb CiU and announced that be
could cure anything He cured a
number of coaading people Of lending
and check cashlng habits Go a short
time his whereabouts Is nov an
known
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1907-12-19

Two Aunstrcns boys who aro goo1
shots couldn't figure out what was
wrong when thay dre1 ~ scots a.
squirrel vigAout hrlnsias "a doen
TIE sQa.rrcl had already been kIlled
ana Vas ladsca b. a fora q ne tree
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1907-12-19

Ners collected ay the state iasur
anee department Cor TIE month %
November taFne3 into the state
treasury amonnted 10 St.gs250 as
agalnst u.estlo Tor me same moath
last rear.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1907-12-19
- poIeaatIen ~ canmln.

Des Molnes loWa-kn effort viii
be made 10 get the delegation from
Iowa for Cummins for president THIS
was learned FRIDAY from close friends
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1907-12-19

Buus,arS blew open the safe en- the
Greenddsc postomce ~ miles south
west % Sedalia racCntg aa3 took SsQo
In cuuvncy ana $500 worth o. stamps
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1907-12-19
70 Prevent InIunetion
The southern sultan Retreats

Parls-In a dispatch frsm Casa
Blanca. General nuude the French
military commander In Morocco ~
ports that Mulai Hand. the ~Soathea
sultan. had Withdrawal Ia the dipec
ton OF Morocco city and az the sane
time ordered his forces near Sidiassa
and Mogador also 90 retire
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1907-12-19

Washington President Roosevelt
Friday appointed Cen Wilasm C.
Gates 10 succeed Col Eilioit as a
commissioner % mara confederate
graves
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1907-12-19

John Camming and Ena Goan are
tNo Hickory ooune Soung people Who
ought O. meeL
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1907-12-19
RestrIetina az offeers

Washingtou-A bill making It a
felony FOR a national bank or any OF
its officers TO speculate with funds Of
the bank and making 1t a high mis-
demeanor 20 borrow from a national
bank with which 10 speculate, was in
PRODUCED Thursday by Representative
DeArmond OF Missouri The extreme
penalty provided under the felony
clause Is ten years Imprisonment. and
under the misdemeanor clause. 81 600
gua
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1907-11-02
FurS

High GradeF urs are
here in unending variety,
and are bound to meet
the approval of every
one. They have not been
here very long, AID al
ready many wise Uvors
have taken their nuN;
but there are many T.
ments still to be had that
will surely please you.
The $3.50 and $4 SO
Ties, Scarfs and Muffs
are durably made of good
'Possum and Mink. Very
handsome pieces at these
prices.
For So to $15 we offer
really beautiful sets in
Mink, Squirrel and Pos
sum. Well made and
Satin Lined. Exception
al values.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1907-11-02
HIGH GRADE CLOTHING
For Men and Boys

No matter how far you go or how long
you look, you will nowhere else find such
superior clothing for Men and Boys.
In fit and finish our Mems Clothing has
no equal. All popular weaves of materials
in Brown, Olive Gray and staple black
Thibets.
Many most attractive Worsteds and
fancy Cheviots in single and double breast
ed styles We have seen custom made
clothes that were tailored no better, sell
at double our prices, and as to service,
we're sure you will be completely satisfied
with any suit you buy from us.
The distinctiveness of our Youths,
Boys and Children's Clothing is revealed
in many ways. Its excellent wearing
quality, superior workmanship, and good
comfortable fit are asserted in every gar
ment, and the prices are the lowest con-
sistent with quality.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1907-11-02
SOUND SHOES
For Men, Women and Children

Constituonay soundbui we'll that their looks last
ing Best rock soes durab sewe and
of solid everything in fact that makes them good
and hold their shape.
1t make soes this way but figure satisfy
ing customers.
For Men carry such welknown makes the "Setson"
Douglas and "Dee Vee in all Sizes shapes and at all prices
"Ihe Drew Seby and Godmen shoes for ladies have
equal good comfortable fit is guaranteed everywhere
line of Chdrens Shoes embraces the durable
that will not fail to give satisfactory service
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1907-11-02
Attractive Outings

We've been looking over our line,
and were pleased to find many good
values which were bought before the
recent advance in prices; consequently
you will find our quotations below most
other places.
These materials will be found to
wear extraordinarily we'll. A few of
special interest we mention below:
The best quality of Dark Outing of
heavy weight in all the new and dainty
patterns. Sold everywhere for lOc,
our special price 1-3c.
20 pieces of Light 25 pieces of heavy
Outing, in small Outing. Made for
checksandstripes, wear, worth 8 1-3c
very good quality our special offer
at ....... 10c. at ......... &C.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1907-11-02

Cotton Plaids--just the thing
for children's school dresses.
Hard to tell from wool combi-
nations, in all the shades-at
II 1-2c, 15c and. 25c.
Apron Ginghams--eXception-
al qualities, fast colors, &c and
7c.
Heavy Kimona th--bright,
pleasing patterns. Superior val
ues at 10c, IL 1-2c and 15c.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1907-11-02
Special Prices on Cotton Flannel

small line of Cotton Flannel that intend closing
We haven't had shelves very long, but like to keep
things moving
ought to go in hurry.
Is pieces hean reg regular la M 9c The best qualities you buy
White and Red Flannel of good heavv weaht at Oc and
quality very closely priced at - - ~ ~
12 1-2 to I5c.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1907-11-02
Smart haberdaShiery

TIES "A nobby line of the bet
ter kinds in the latest color eff
fects at 25c. and SOC.
SHIRTS An attractive assort-
ment of comfortably fitting, du-
rably made shirts at lowest
prices possible.
GLOVES - Hasn't autumn chill
illness made you want hand
coverings? Here you will find
fashions latest fancies at prices
to please all purses.
HOSIERY IL of the most durable
quality in all weights and sizes.
Black and all fancy styles and
colors.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1907-11-02
Big Hat Values

Our showing is now at its
best. All the new blocks in soft
and stiff hats in the popular
brown, gray and conservative
black. We know they will wear
so we'll that we do not hesitate
to guarantee themto give entire
satisfaction.
The values are remarkablefor
never before have we shown
such superior Hats at these
prices, SOC to $500.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1907-11-02

S 40
We most lucky having ordered early on time
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1907-11-02
COTTON DRESS GOODS

We any trouble satisfying people with Dress
Goods of kind quality but least of all trouble it to sell
materials they to sell themselves Of
these qualities good every regarding prices
well leave that for you to decide when you CALL
The following merely few pleasant reminders that
offer you into store after you're there will show
you many equally inviting.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1907-11-02

Cotton suiting, for Ladies
Skirts, serviceable material that
will give satisfaction. Many
plaid effects in brown, blue and
black and white. II 1-2c and
15.c
A most attractive line of
fleeced goods, in crepe and 9TH
er effects.
so pieces to select from, and
all pretty patterns. at 1Cc. a
yard.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1907-12-19

er patriotic demonstrations. At the
beginning of the season of band
concerts very few people troubled
themselves to observe the custom,
and those few were either soldiers
OF former members of military or
CARNATIONS i'll which the salute is
required. The lack of respect re-
celved unfavorable notice, and
Lieut.. Santelmann, director OF
The United States Marine Band,
more than once expressed regret
that the crowds at the concerts
tailed to attest their patriotic sell
tlment when the nctional anthem
was played. Ii was said by the
director OF the band that Ameri-
cans prided themselves upon be-
ing the most patriotic people on
earth, and had as a common ex-
preston, Insult the flag and you
insult each of us yet when they
had an opportunity to show re-
spect for that flag they let it slip
by. Foreigners also have made
sighting remarks about the atti-
tide of the Americans when their
national airs were rendered, ard
looked on in surprise when THE
Star Spangled Banner" was played
leiore the crowd sitting or
longing around on the grou ID
appGrailtly listless. Bur during
the past summer hundreds of for
ei%ners have freouented the city,
and the soldiers from the marine
barracks and Fort Myer, Va, who
are very much in evidence at the
concerts, have taught the plain
American citizens respect for the
colors. Their teachings have had
the effect which Lieut.. Santel-
mann has longed desired. When
the first strains of the anthem are
begun the soldiers are first to leap
to their feet, but civilians follow
Immediately. OF course some ea-
lutte with as much ease and grace
as to make it impossible for the OBJ
server to distinguish the former
soldiers from these who have never
"een nca.er battle more real than
those put on blythe moving-Diclu-e
shows. Army and Navy Life.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1907-12-19
IN ONE. MINERS HONE.

This morning l visited tn e home
Of James Flaherty, who was killed
Ill the explosion. In the small,
implanted shanty which he called
home FlGherty left a widow and
FIVE small children, stair-stepping
from 10 years old down to a baby
in arms. The oldest child scarcely
understood the nature of the dis
aster that had fallen uonp them.
The younger ones gazed in round
eyed establishment at the unwont
ed sight of visitor.
1t was as sordid a home as one
could imagine, but no doubt Flah-
erty loved it well. 1t was neat
and tidy, but filled with the un-
utterable pathos of poverty. A
pair of heavy miners boots, run
down at the heels, stood in one
corner. An old safety lamp was
on the mantel, together with a
cracked glass vase and a clock that
licked dramatically.
Through an open door could be
seen an ancient fireless stove and
bed swathed in a drapery of
ragged quilts. The floors were
bare and cherries, the entire at
mosphere of the place dismal and
empty and full of gloom.
On the wall were notices
woven in colored yarn on card
board. One was God Love
Us" and the other the simple and
ancient plea, God Bless Our
Home"
The widow stood in the middle
of the room with her thin infant
in her arms. 1t whined weakly
and drooled on its mothers breast.
She gave no heed to it.
Have you heard anything?"
she asked abruptly. 1 told her I
had not
"OhW she continued, II
thought you were from the coal
company. They are sending men
around"
Then she wiped off a chair with
her dress skirt and asked me to sit
down. Eyes, my man is in there
with the Others" she continued,
alphabetically. Il have given up
hopes of ever seeing him again.
There is no use in crying. l have
cried until l cannot cry any more,
and it only worries the children.
| will have to look after them
somehow, and l don't know how l
am ever. going TO do it. l could
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1907-12-19
OLIVER CR0MWELL'S WAY.

Oliver Cromwell, who was alb
solutely ruler of England from
1913 to 1858, although a man of
great force of will, was crude and
and uncouth. His religious fervor
amounted almost to faniticism.
He was of vigorous mold and
strong convictions. He appeared
to be equally great as a military
captain and statesman. He arose
to every occasion. His vigorous
foreign policy made England as
much feared abroad as the Lord
Protector was at home. That
this unlettered farmer could wrest
from the hands of Charles the
scepter of hundred kings, "cut
off his head with his crown on it, :"
as he expressed it and make him
self absolute, is one of the marvels
of history.
In the Long Parliament Crom-
well represented the County of
Cambridge. Sir Philip Warwick,
a royalist contemporary, gives the
following description of him.
II came into the House one
morning, we'll clad, and perceived
gentleman speaking whom
knew not very ordinarily apparel
ed, for it was plain cloth suit,
which seemed to have been made
by an i'll country tailor. His linen
was plain and not very clean, and
I remember a speck or two of blood
upon his little band, which was
not much larger than his collar.
His hat was without a hat-band.
His stature was of a good size; his