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Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-19
HORSES THAT WOULDN'T DROWN
Remarkable Deeds Recorded by Two
veracious Chroniclers.

An Albanian who has just returned
from the east, where freshets have
been the rule, tells the following about
a horse which had been attached to
a foot bridge crossing a brook. to
keep the structure from going adrift.
The food finally swept horse and
bridge down stream. Later, the
bridge was discovered lodged against
the bank, with the horse sitting quiet
ly on the former.
A bystander who had listened In
tently to this tale, remarked quietly:
81 see suthin', similyar oncet."
Indeed? What was it?" asked the
story teller.
"Ye see," was the reply, "arter the
boss | see was took down stream, no
buddy ever 'spected to see him alive
agin. But he was a pow'ful sort O
brute, an bout a hour arterward we
see him a comm up a stream a.pulin'
the blame ole bridge arter him!"-Al-
bany Evening Journal.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-19
DRANK WITH HIS FEET.
Clergyman Knew the Best Place 20
Put the Whisky.

There was no fire In the smoking
car and everybody was blue and trem.
ulous with cold.
my feet fairly ache" said a clergy.
man..
Then a drummer, winklng at his
neighbors, pulled out a flask Of whis.
ky.
Here's the best thing going for cold
feet, friend" he said.
And the clergyman extended his
hand for the bottle eagerly.
You bet It is" said he.
He poured a huge drink into the
glass. lifted It toward the drummer
with n Here's looking at you, SIR and
then, slipping of his boots. emptied
the whisky into them.
in two minutes my ice-cold feet"
he said, will be in a warm glow.
Whisky poured into the boots warns
the feet like a hot stove"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-19
,z5r R1zzzNSw ToNMt1CUYEeS

ever, that congress appropriated $780,
900 with which to build six frigates.
Among these were the Constitution.
now the Oldest ship afloat under any
flag, and q training ship for appren.
tees at Portsmouth. With this fleet
and its later auxiliaries Decatur
taught the rulers Of Algiers and Trip
oil a stern lesson, and America soon
took her place among the naval pow
ers Of the world, q place which none
disputed after her victories over Great
Britain in 1%s12-1816.
Quick Work Of Preparation.
The president issued the orders for
the sailing of this feet on August 23,
and since then coal mines. railways,
provision dealers, and manufacturers
Of heavy ordnance and ammunition
have known the busiest season they
have had since the Spanish-American
war. Altogether So vessels. go to San
Francisco, and when all have as.
sembled In the waters of the coast Of
California, Fighting Bob" Evans will
have under his command the largest,
most invincible, the most perfectly
equipped meet that mas ever mopihhed
In n place since the history OF the
world oegan.
Inc aggregate displacement OF tne
vessels saiiing IL nearly fI,ooo IONS.
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hat carry snnnIias alone tbs c,acis,
and CuIooa and thev Will carry man
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-19
A Noble Animal.

The Rajah Dowlah, with a large
train Of followers, was once going
hunting In the neighborhood of Luck.
now. On their way they had to pass
through a r~ayine. In which several in.
valids we're lying to receive what
benefit they could from the exposure
to the sun and air. When their at
tendants saw the approaching party,
they ran away leaving their charges
to their fate. The Grand Vizier, who
was riding his favorite elephant, saw
the invalids were right in his way,
but was determined not to alter his
course for their sakes. As long as
the elephant had a free path he went
on at full pace, but as soon as he
came to the helpless persons he
stopped, and would not go on In spite
of all the goards the driver inflicted.
Stick the beast in the earl" cried the
rajah. becoming furious. It was done
but In vain. The noble animal waited
some time. but as no one came to
remove the invallds, he carefully car.
risd each separately in his trunk to a
place where they would not be In dan.
ger Of being tramplsd to death " the
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-19

Laundry work at home would be
much more satisfactory II the right
Starch were used, In order to get the
desired stiffness, 1t is usually neces-
sary to use so much starch that the
beauty and flneness Of the fabric is
hidden behind a paste of varying
thickness, which not only destroys the
appearance, but also affects the wear.
ing quality Of the goods. This trou.
BILE can be entirely overcome by using
Defiance Starch. as 1t can be applied
much more thinly because of its great
err strength than other makes.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-19

found that the boy was doing no more
than other civilians ashore at the
same time and seemed TO have been
singled out for attack by the police
man because he was a seaman Turn
Ing to the executive oflcer OF the
flagship Rear-Admiral Evans said:
"Pick out so good husky ones. give
them a baseball and send them
ashore"
An hour later a boat came along
side and a chief Of police came aboard
wearing a disturbed look.
admiral, your men are beating up
my policemen"
"Are theyH Well. I'm - glad to
hear It. That's what / sent them
ashore for"
The so husky ones had gone ashore,
tossed their ball about, and when the
confident police descended upon them
they found a very different reception.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-19
Ways Of William Penn.

Simeon Ford recently said at a ban.
quet in the course of a eulogy on VIII
liam Penn:
Penn was a man Of peace and al.
ways got the biggest one. He be-
lieved in doing right by the Indians,
and when he did them he did them
right.
"The Puritans extinguished the In
dian title by the simple expedlent Of
extinguishing the Indian; but the
pious Penn, instead Of shooting them,
got them half shot, and accomplished
the same result. Hence the saying,
Penn IL mighter than the sword"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-19

There 10 more Catarrh IN this section Of the country
than ali other diseases put together, aud until the last
few years was supposed To be incurAble. For q great
many years doctors pronounced TIA local disease and
prescribed local remedies, and by constantly failing
10 cure with local trealmen pronounced II lncurable.
Science has proven Catarrh u be . constitutions dis
ease and therefore requires constitutions treatment.
Halls Catarrh Cure, Manufactured by FED. Cheney
a Co, Toledo, ohio,i 10 the only Constitutional cure on
the market. 1t Ia taken internally in doses from 10
drops 10 q teaspoonful. 1t acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces Of the system, They offer one
hundred dollars for any ease It falls to cure. senf
for circulars and Testimonials,
AddressI r. j. CHENEY d CO., Toledo, Ohio
Sold By Druggists, $50.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-19
Sheer white goods, In fact, any fine

Sheer white goods, In fact, any fine
wash goods when new, W much OF
their attractiveness to the way they
are Numbered, this being done in a
manner to enhance their textile beau
ty. Home laundering would be equal
ly satisfactory II proper attention was
given to starching. the first essential
being good Starch, which has sufficient
strength to %stiffen, without thickening
the goods, Try Defiance Starch and
you will be pleasantly surprised at the
improved appearance Of your work.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-19

The extraordinary popularity Of fine
white goods this summer makes the
choice Of Starch a matter Of great i'm
p%ortance. Defiance Starch, being free
from all injurious chemicals, is the
only one which is safe to use on fine
fabrics. Its great strength as a stiffen-
er makes half the usual quantity Of
Starch necessary, with the result Of
perfect finish, equal to that when the
goods were new.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-19
Husky Bee.

"Ah! the old days!" sighed Granger.
Here's that old poem about husking
bees. / always did like that"
"Husking bees?" queried Townley.
"What do you mean?"
Weren't you ever In the country
during the season of husking bees?"
mo. l never heard Of anybody husk-
ing q beel"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-19

A young lawyer with political as
pirations was about to make the first
important speech of his career. He
knew Speaker Cannon, and ventured
to ask his advice In the matter of adj
dressing an audience.
p my son." said the veteran, find
out what interests your audience and
talk to 1t on that subject. II you
find you can't strike the oil Of its
attention, stop boring it.'-Success
Magazine.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-19
Good Workers lily Rewarded.

Sweynheym and Pannartz, the two
Germans who were the first to print
books in Rome, used paper and types
of excellent quality. Their ink on
pages printed more than 400 years
ago can vie in blackness with the best
of the present day. Yet with all their
labors they often lacked bread. In a
petition to the pope they informed his
holiness that their house was full OF
proof sheets, but they had nothing to
eat
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-19

With a smooth iron and Defiance
Starch. you can launder you shirt
waist Just as well at home as the
steam laundry can; 1t will have the
proper stiffness and finish, there will
be less wear and tear Of the goods.
and it will be a positive pleasure to
use a Starch that does not stick to the
N.n.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-19

To prevent that tired feeling on
ironing day-Use Defiance Starch
saves time-saves labor-saves annoy.
ance. will not stick to the iron. The
big 16 OF. package for 1Oc. at your
%grocer's.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-19

please hold up your hands!"
When the pedestrian heard the form
OF request he knew the woman foot
pad vas upon him.
I'D much rather have yours to
hold" he responded, gallantly.
well, I must say you ara a rude
thing" she rejoined. and lowered her
weapon, thus closing the incident.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-19

Hampton Roads, Va, Dec. 16.-The
departure to-day Of the great Atlantic
squadron for the Pacific is only an
other of the many great proofs Of the
nations marvellous growth and devel-
opment. The iron clad warship is only
As years old, yet, passing through a
process of swift evolution to Its pres
ent perfection, this American discov-
cry has revolutionized the science of
naval warfare throughout the whole
world. There are now 270 vessels In
commission In the United States navy
where at n time, in 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's
first and only "commanderin.chief Of
the navy" Esek Hopkins, might easily
have hidden his disgraced head when
an outraged continental congress sum.
marily dismissed him.
II was In Hampton Roads that the
first chapter in the worlds history
Of iron clads vas written. It was
In Hampton Roads that the nation
gathee ed 16 Of her finest sea fighters
ready for a trip Of nearly 10000 miles.
Where the Merrimac swung clumsily
across the channel long ago and drove
terror to the hearts of seamen who
had never yet seen such a monster,
iron clads as graceful and as swift as
g%reyhounds have come and gone all
hummer until they have become a IA.
miliar sight. Among these is the
Minnesota, the largest of Uncle Sans
big battleships, and next only in size
to the Dreadnaught, which King Ed
ward of England launched with such
ceremony a year or so ago, and to
the Satsuma, Japan's new monster OF
the deep.
History Of American Navy.
The first appropriation made for a
navy for this country was that Of the
continental congress i. ITS, and the
sum of 100000 was expected to pur.
chase, equip and generally outfit 13
ships. For the present year, ending
July, 1908. the navy will have needed
$125 041 500, an increase Of 5000. 900
over lost year.. Nine million alone go
fur ordnance stores. The last appro-
priation of congress for the building of
ships was $40, 900, 900 to be expended
on two big ships, each Of which Is to
measure $40 feet in length, IS feet
beam, and make 21 knots an hour.
Three million dollars was appropri'
ated for submarines OF the Holland
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-19

Give Defiance Starch a fair trial
try 1t for both hot and cold %starching.
and II you don't think you do better
work. In less time and at smaller cost,
return It and your grocer will give you
back your money.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-19
Training the English Young Idea.

In accordance with a suggestion
made at the annual meeting Of the
Hunt the other day the Bedale Hounds
met near a village school, the object
lesson In hunting, and to inspire In
their minds a respect and regard for
both hounds and hunters.-Yorkshire
(Eng.) Post.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-19
Equal to the Occasion.

Pal caught young Smith hugging
our Maria the other night.
Ma-Goodness gracious! What did
you say?
Pal said: you are getting on
fast, young man." And what answer
do you suppose he made me?
Ma-Dear knows! What did he
say?
Pale said: "Well, I'm holding
my own"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-19
All the Earmarks,

First Tramp (readlng advertise
ment)-Man wanted to chop wood.
bring up coal, take care of garden.
mind chickens and children.
His Pal (groaning)-Oh, these mat.
rimonial advertisements make me
tired!-Illustrated Bits.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-19
A Delicate Job.

Doctor-The increasing deafness Of
your wife is merely an indication Of
advancing years, and you can tell her
that.
Husband--Hum! would you mind
telling her that yourself, doctor3-
Philadelphia Inquirer.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-19
Those Delicious Lemon Pies.

Thu kind that make your mouth wa
ter are easily made with no fussing and
at least possible expense II you use OUR
PIE" Preparation. Don't hesitate. Try II
and tell our friends, At grocers, 10 cents.
Everybody Is pleased with "OUR-PIE."
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-19

was in a terrible condition, but Doan's
Kidney Pills cured me and | have en-
joyed perfect health since"
Sold by all dealers. 80 cents a box.
Foster.Milburn Co, Buffalo, N. Y.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-19
Too Much Delay.

Miss Gibson Girl-How long before
you a let me have this gown?
Dressmaker-Two weeks, miss.
Miss Gibson Girl-Heavens! In the
meantime he may propose to some n
else.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-19

Real success is often achieved after
many failures. An active man builds
success upon a foundation Of failure.
Russell Sage.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-19
NASTY.

He-Do you think glasses would
make me look more intellectual?
She-Well, II | were you I'd try
them. They certainly couldn't hurt
any,
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-19

The depth from which our words
are spoken is the measure OF the
depth at which they will be heard
Julian Hawthorne.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-19
Baseball In Arizona.

Arrangements have been made in
sunny. sandy Arizona for baseball
straight through the winter-six
games O week.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-19

ONLY n "BROMO QUININE"
That Is LAXATIVE BROMO QUlNlNE. Look for
the signature of E. w. GROVE. Used the World
over To Cure u Cold in one Day. 25c.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-19

Lewis Single Binder straight &c. You
pay loo for cigars not so good. Your deal
er or Lewis Factory, Peoria. III.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-19

We cannot bear ourselves ignobly
that others are not helped.-Scovil.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-19

you'll be too old to sit On peoples
knees soon, Dolly"
"Oh, no, l won't, auntie! I'm not
half as old as sister and she sits or
Mr.. Wilson's knee. I'm never going
to be too old for that sort Of thiug!"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-19

with kidney trouble
that could not
%straighten up after
STOPPING with
sharp pains shooting
through my back. |
had dizzy spells, was
nervous and my Eye
sight was affected.
The kidney secre-
tons were irregular
and too frequent. l
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-19
And n Make. No pInerenoe.

A girl needn't feel hurt because her
sweetheart can't tell her why he loves
her. He doesn't know himself
Young's Magazine.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-19
Ip,portapt 10 Motbs,s.

Examine carefully every bottle OF
CASTORIA q safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that 1t
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-19

Mrs. Haymowe-What do you wear
that mask for?
Chauffeur-Well, I'll tell you. I
wear 1t so that the people I run over
won't be able to recognize me.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-19

Wise is he who kicks only at the
things that can't kick back.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-19

When a man is full he isn't fully
responsible.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-19

PILES CURED IN O To IL DAYS.
PAZO OINTMENT Is guaranteed To cure any case
Of Itching, Blind, bleeding or PrOtrudlng Piles in
to u days or money refunded. b0c,
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-19

Justice. It would seem. is both blind
and deaf.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-19

A woman can keep a secret II no.
body cares whether she does or not.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-19
XoItAIre

The superauous Is very necessary.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-19
A TERRIBLE CONDITION.
Tortured by Sharp Twinges, Shooting
Pains and Dizziness.

Hiram Center, els South Oak Street,
Lake City, MINI, says: II was so bad
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-05-24

day and badly sprained her back.
She's tried everything the neishbors
recommended, but continues to suf-
fer terribly. -. a.
Sorry, old man, but let me give
you a bit Of advice. Quit trying all
the things advised by your neighbors.
No need to get doctor. Just 90 to
w. e. Pelham and Son, Newberry, S.
e., and get bottle Of Andes Great
Oil. One rubbing with that will fix
her all right, and it costs but fifty
cents-enough to cure dozen sproin.
ed backs" -
Andes Great Oil carries the open
formula on every package, and is the
modern wonder for relieving all
kinds of aches, pains, bruises, scalds,
cuts, burns, cramps and stiff or drawn
muscles. Such little things as head
ache, toothache, neuralgia and inter-
NAL cramps are relieved in two to
i've minutes, and if, after you have
tried the remedy, you are not pleased
with results, the manufacturers will
return your money. Get a bottle and
keep it in the house for emergencies.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-05-24

We observe that school district No.
Is, in which is located the town Of
Prosperity and the graded school in
that town, has taken steps to secure
the establishment of one Of the rural
high schools provided by an act Of
the last legislature. AS we have be-
fore remarked, we would prefer to
see these high schools established in
the rural districts, where there is
greater need for better school facili-
ties. Prosperity already has first
class school, but if it is impossible
for us to secure these schools in the
rural districts, we arc glad to know
p. that We will, at least, have our
quota under this act established in
the county this year.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-05-24

There will be % state summer
school this year We think il much
better for the teachers TO take the
time and money il would take for this
purpose and spend week al the
jamestown exposition. There vii! b.
more profit to the teachers aod no
more cost and then there Will be ~
cost to the state
The truth is We have never >hought
there was any real good 70 come
from the summer school, in the way
Of teaching" the teachers. OF course
the comm" together Of a lar.c auu-
Der of intelligent persons engaged in
the same work will always DC bcne-
fetal. The contact Of mind with
mind and the exchange Of ideas Is
always helpful.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-05-24

| =. D. g. EF 'V,s,lF
be desired but on a close examina.
tion the grain is entirely missing
not much over five per cent. of the
heads having any grains thai will
mature. Several Of the leading far
mers have about decided to cut and
use the wheat for food for stock,
This faulty grain is due 10 the cold
III April about the time when wheat
waS IN "boot." One of the practi-
cal tsermers told me he tried as an
experiment. the cutting off the dead
frozen leaves and stalks ofshis wheat
immediately after the injury and
this small plat came out and has
fully developed heads and the grain
is all right | give this that others
may profit by it. The stand Of corn
is pronounced good, for which we
are to be devoutly thankful.
The PRESLEY school, established
about three years ago and named for
one Of the honorcd citizens Of that
community. II. Preston Cromer, is in
the upper part of township IL in the
Graham settlement. Miss Carrie Bu-
ford waS it, first teacher. It was the
first school in the county to take adj
va"ta"r Of the Aull library act and
:" secure library under that law,
and copy Of each Of O'Neall's an
nails and Dickcrt s History Of Kcr-
Shaw's Brigade. generously offered
by the editor Of The Herald and
News. Within two hours after Miss
Buford read in the paper the propo-
sition Of Col. Aull the necessary
funds had been secured and the NEXT
mail carried the contribution to the
proper authorities. SO much for
striking when the iron is hot. Miss
Buford's intelligent foresight and
quick grasp of the situation cannot
be too highly commended and to 9th
ors we might say go and do likewise.
The school the last session was
taught by Miss Addie T. Bell, OF
Edcefcld, who is graduate of Win
throp From the many words of
commendation I heard she seems to |
have given general satisfaction. We
hope SHE may be induced to continue
her work in this place. Our rural
schools need just such teachers. The
pity is supcicnt remunation is not al
WAYS available for first class teach
ers. If only our country folks could |
fully realize that first class, high
grade teacher is worthy of a good
salary, poor teacher is dear at any |
price. Better teachers, better pay;
and conversely better pay will Sc
cure better teachers. Time-consum
ers and clock-watchers have no place
in the school rooms. . ~' 80 "
I was glad to note the ipcreased
number Of improved farnhs iban' j
mems on all the farms. Tha u.u
side plow and wooden tooth, V'ss!"}'~
ed harrows and the grain cradle
have given place to newest designs
of weeders, harrows, disc harrows,
two-horsc turn plows, reapcrs and
binders. This is right and is the only
way to overcome the labor shortage.
J. B. ON. Fl.