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Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-12
Took ADVANTAGE Of Cars Hobby.

Peter the Great particularly delight.
ed in drawing teeth, and he strictly
enjoined his servants to send for him
when anything Of that sort was to be
done. One day his favorite valet de
chambre seemed very melancholy;
the car asked him what was the mat.
ter. "Oh. your majesty" said the man,
my wife is suffering the greatest
agony from toothache, and she OBJ
stinately refuses to have the tooth
taken out" IF that is all" said Peter,
I'VE will loon cure 1t; take me to her
at once" When they arrived, the wom-
an declared that she was not suffering
at all; there was nothing the matter
with her. THAT is the way she talks.
your majesty" said the valet; she Is
suffering tortures." Hold her head
and hands" said the car: II will
have 1t out in a moment" And he In
stantly pulled out the indicated tooth
with great dexterity, amid profuse
thanks from the husband. What was
Peters indignation to discover a little
later that his valet had used him as an
%executioner to punish his wife, who
had eve had al nnsound tooth in her
bead.-San Francisco Argonaut.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-12

Remove the bone and tough part
from six chops. Make a dressing OF
stale bread crumbs, highly seasoned
with salt and red pepper, and a little
powdered sweet marjoram, or thyme
and mustard. Mix with melted butter
or a well beaten egg and a little hot
water. Lay the chops In a dripping
pan, with a little fat under them.
Spread the dressing smoothly all over
the top OF each chop, place 1t In a hot
oven, and bake 20 minutes; divide the
chops nearly through to the bone and
put the stufing between the layers of
meat.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-12

The Oldest Photographer.

Mr.. William Hardy Kent, who died
the other day In Eastbourne, In Eng,
lish Sussex, had the reputation of be.
ing the oldest photographer in the
world, He died at the age of Ss. He
was of New England birth, and New
Bedford was his home. until about
1916 he learned the art OF photog.
raphy. and In lS4s he opened a small
studio in New York. where by the
year 1854 he had gained a consider.
able fortune. He then went over to
London, where he opened three pho.
tographic studios, one In Oxford
street, n In Regent street and an.
other at Knights bridge. At the
time Of his death he was still op-
Grating a photograph gallery at East.
bourne. and he had similar studios at
the seaside resorts of Brighton and
Hastings, at New castle and Harro-
gate.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-12
A Nasty Trick,

IAN amusing but nasty trick was
played in the early autumn at George
w. Vanderbilt's Biltmore estate, near
Asheville," said a Pittsburg florist. "A
friend OF mine. one Of the Biltmore
gardeners, wrote and told me about II
the other day.
1T seems that at the entrance OF
Biltmore there was a sign that read:
Please do not pluck the flowers with.
out leave Well, one visitors day,
some joker added an I. to the signs
last word. AS a result, every visitor
left Biltmore that day with a delighted
smile and an enormous bouquet"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-12

with his heavy blanket wound about
his throat holding spear and lantern.
Around his waist was a huge leathern
belt, with rows Of narrow pockets
filled with keys. The old keyhole
joke has found no place in Spanish
humor, for. when a householder an.
proaches his home In the quiet, chilly
hours, three sharp claps OF the
hands brings the serene. He peers
into the face ofshe senior for recog.
milton, looks down into the key pocket
for the right key, gently leads him to
his domicile and, quietly opening the
door, with a low bow ushers him in
and with softly spoken "Buenas
noches' relocks the portal and mourn.
fully calls out the hour-"Dos horas,
Observation-Disclosures.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-12
HAD TO KEEP DATE
METHoDlcAL MAN WAS DUE TO
THRASH ENEMY.
And His Friend, q Man Of Peace, Ae.
eompanled Him to the Scene
Of Combat, Greatly to His
Discontinue.

81 like a methodical man." said an
uptown rounder, but my friend
whose den Is opposite to the one
where I loiter is excessive In this
line.
HE asked me to dine with him, and
accepted. We went at It leisurely.
We got down to the foot OF the menu
loafng all the way. AS usual he was
placid. We had Just reached pie and
demItasse when he asked me rather
suddenly the day Of the month,
had It handy.
"'And the day OF the week?' he
asked. And ] handed him that. Then
he looked at his watch.
You won't mind, old man. he
said, II I tell you that I must CO.
81 told him II 1t was a matter OF
any moment I would consent. but
with regret. I knew he was absent.
minded.
This is the day. he continued,
showing back his glass and using his
napkin hurriedly, when I promised
to give Blinky a good t%hrashing. I
had forgotten II when | asked you TO
dine. You'll excuse me, old man,
won't your
For his own sake, as well as my
W pleasure, | asked him II he
couldn't postpone the fistic affair until
later.
at can't be put on he replied. I
know exactly where he will be within
40 minutes. and l prefer to lick him n
that place.
Then l replied, I'll 60 with
you
HE got Under Roadway first and
was on the sidewalk before ! got my
a motor car and giving the chauffeur
the number he told him to take a
back street and let out at top speed.
"On the way he talked about nea
ly everything except fighting. He
even told me Of a contemplated trip
to the far east. He burned up a box
Of cigarettes before the car halted in
front Of the place in which he said the
enemy had his office.
II asked IL I had not better go in
with him. He thanked me, but de-
clined the offer.
"'It won't take long, he said, and
II might not be pleasant for a third
party. You hold the car till I come
out
las he disappeared I felt a clammy
ooze gathering on my brow, and re-
moved my hat. I looked at my watch
every minute. l never knew time to
drag as It did while I sat In that
car. l will never know how long I
sat there.
II remember a figure coming out Of
the doorway. It had changed some
since 1t had gone in. leaped out Of
the car and approached my friend.
HE said he wasn't hurt, but I
quickly saw that he had been up
against 1t. II ever concoct a strik-
ing transformation scene for a stage
I'll put In a scene like that for q
thriller.
would you like to see him-the
other fellow asked my friend.
81 don't know what made me say
that l would dote on such a sight.
Quicker than a wireless message he
D me by the arm n rushed
me up the stairway to the office of the
enemy.
my friend opened the door. l
stuck my head through the aperture.
Bin! Just like that! The next thing
l remembered l was in the car. My
friend was holding something under
my nose.
HE a%pologized for the suggestion he
had made and which resulted In my
emerging from the situation in q
worse plight than himself. No more
methodical fracas for me, thank you"
IN. Y. Sun.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-12
All Mapped Out.

II suppose you are going to make
some speeches?"
YES" answered Senator Sorghum.
81 shall deliver a few timely and ssg.
nifcant utterances."
Have you thought out what you
will say2"
yes. shall follow my usual for.
mula. TO a few extemporaneous re.
marks about what I have done for the
good of the country ! will add q hu.
orcus aaecdote and conclude by as.
8 my constituents that | rely on
If The plain people,"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-12

aasESasss lin VS.
MOTOR CYCLES FOR FEET.
Wheel Skates Which Can Be Used On
the Ordinary Roads.

Attempts have been made from time
to time TO extend the sport of skat.
ing to ordinary smooth roads. The
reason that roller skates cannot be
used on macadam roads is because
the rollers are of such small diameter
that they drop into every depression
and of the road and
check the progress Of the skater.
What is necessary, then, Is a
skate with large wheels. But these, II
placed directly under the skaters feet,
will raise him dangerously high. How.
ever, the difficulty seems to have been
solved by a Swiss inventor, Mr.. NJ.
Roller. Of Winterthur, who has de-
signed the skate shown in the accom-.
panying illustration.
It will be observed. continues the
Berlin correspondent of Scientific
American, that the skates are each
provided with a single wheel which is
about a foot in diameter. The skaters
foot is supported below the center OF
the wheel, and in order that the tread
may come directly below the center OF
the skaters foot the wheel is set on a
slant. The wheels are dished. compris.
Ing a disk of corrugated metal con.
Meeting the hub with the rim, and also
a series OF tension spokes which serve
TO stiffen them. The foot support is
suspended on a hanger attached to the
wheel axle, and 1t Is provided with a
pair of braces extending upward to
support a strap which is fastened
around the skaters leg above the
ankle. To prevent the wheels from
rolling backward a brake is attached
to the foot support and bears against
the inner periphery of the wheel rim.
This brake is normally out Of action,
but is automatically set as soon as the
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-12

Pluck and draw the chicken, truss
as for boiling, cut In two down the
middle, fiatten the pieces; spread the
chickens lightly with a layer OF mus
tard. pepper and cayenne, sprinkle
them with breadcrumbs, and place on
a gridiron. When they become a lit
tie dry put them upon a plate, haste
them with butter, and strew a little
salt and pepper over the inside. the
part which is laid frst upon the grid
Iron; haste frequently, and let them
broil for about half an hour, turning
occasionally. Serve very hot with
either clarified (oiled) butter poured
over them, or with plenty OF stewed
mushrooms.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-12
Crumpets.

Take one quart OF dough from the
bread In the early morning, break
three eggs. separating whites from
yolks, whip both to a light froth, mix
into the dough and gradually add luke
warm water till the consistency OF
griddle cakes, Beat well and let rise
till breakfast time, then have the grid.
die hot and well creased, pour on the
batter In small cakes and bake brown.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-12
Care Of House pIanta.

Don't be afraid to scrub the plants
brought In for the winter. With a
brush. water. soap and an infusion OF
tobacco every leaf and stem should
be scrubbed to remove insects. The
bathroom spray is excellent to use in
rinsing. which should be thorough. A
frequent drenching and occasional
meals OF flower food will make up to
the plants for the loss OF outdoor life
and they will repay with vigorous
growth and bloom durisg the winter
months.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-12
Roof NentIlators.

One can hardly look out OF a win.
dow in contemplation Of the roofs
without seeing a number OF metal
hooded ventilators. which have come
into general use for the purpose OF
creating an air current in lofts or air
chambers. The only disadvantage con,
nected with their use is that In case
OF fire they act as a chimney and aid
materially in the spread OF the flames.
In q recent improvement made in
these ventilators. the hood is held in
an open position by a lever movement
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-12
A Good WAY 70 Bin.

l found In ripping the worn facing
from the bottom OF a dress skirt that
had several rows of stitching that
accomplished the task with greater
ease and speed and less danger of
cutting the goods when | pinned the
skirt to my knee and held the facing
firmly with my left hand, and with a
sharp knife ripped from instead OF to-
ward me.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-12
New Treatment for Old MattInn

When the mating has faded or be.
come worn, II a be restored TO new
and interesting life or usefulness by
painting first with regular floor paint
and then vanishing after the paint
has thoroughly dried. When rugs are
used over the mating the mating
can be painted any desired color. II
makes a beautiful background for the
runPs
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-12
Sailed Almonds-

First put the almonds after they
have been shelled into boiling water
until the skins can readily be removed.
Dry carefully. Put a piece OF butter In
a pan and while melting stir In the al
iuonds glaze. Then place the pan In
tire oven. Be careful and stir often SO
as to color the nuts without scorch-
ing. When slightly brown take them
out, spread on white paper and
sprinkle with table Salt. They should
be eaten cold. A plain salad OF let.
tuce with French dressing may be
served before the dessert.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-12
Yea! Outlet In Tomato.

Beat two outlets and fry them In one
tablespoonful of boiling lard. fry on
both sides until a light brown, cover
the steaks with water and let 1t stew
for an hour; cover the pan tightly,
then add one and a.half dozen toma.
toes, which have been skinned, strain
of the seeds and water. Let this stew
for n hour slowly. Season with two
bay leaves while cooking and remove
when served, add pepper and salt and
a few slices OF onions.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-12
Lemon PuddInu.

Beat the yolks of four eggs smooth
with two large tablespoonful castor
sugar, then stir IN the juice and part
OF the grated rind of a large lemon;
d two tablespoonfuls boiling water,
and cook in a double boiler. stirring
occasionally until like a thick cream.
Beat the whites Of the eggs to a stiff
froth, then beat into them two table
spoonfuls sugar. When this is light
beat 1t into the yellow mixture while
the latter Is hot. which cooks It suf-
ficiently to keep the whites from fall
ing
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-12
THE PARENT OF RApluM.
Prof Boltwood Of Ysle Announces an
important Discovery. -.

The isolation of n new radioactive
chemical element, which appears to be
the immediate parent" OF radium, or
the substance from which that element
is derived, is announced by Prof. Der
tram u. Boltwood Of Yale In The
American Journal Of Science. over a
year ago Prof, HOLLYWOOD announced
that his experiments indicated the
separation from uranium of such a
substance, and he has now been able
to prove that II is identical with none
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-12
Sweet Potatoes, Mexican style.

Boil them until tender, peel and cut
In halves longwise. Put one table.
spoonful Of butter and two of minced
onion into a saucepan and brown. Add
one heaping tablespoonful each of
green and red peppers, minced, two
tablespoonfuls of tomato catsup, one
Of vinegar ana a teaspoonful Of brown
sugar. Stir well and pour over the DO
tatOes,
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-12

The North German Lloyd Steam.
ship company contradict the
report that they intend build.
ing q boat several knots faster
than the "Lusitania," Such a speed Is
impracticable In steamships; and
moreover. the company has sufficient
boats for present requirements.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-12
Own Much Mexican Land,

The Rocha family, Of the State of
Durango, Mexico, are among the larg.
est, If not the largest, family owners
of land In the world, They count their
wealth by millions Of dollars. and are
In supreme control OF a mountainous
territory embracing about 10. 900. 900
acres.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-12
GoInp Some,

II didn't get to the field sports In
time" said the hare. Was there any.
thing particular doing?"
Yes" replied the tortoise, that
big kangaroo fellow from Australia
broke the record In the 10O-yard
jump"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-12
Government Builds Good Boat

The government,built ship Con.
necticut" in her test trials proved her.
self better than her sister ship
Louisiana" built by the Newport
News company. The "Connecticut's''
average speed was 1873 knots for her
FIVE best runs, and the "Louisiana's''
1859 knots.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-12
BIsached Flour,

Every housekeeper should beware
of -four that has been bleached by
nitrous acids. While such -four is pref
tier and whittier than other more whole
some -four, It contains a poison that is
more or less dangerous for human con.
sumption.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-12
The Cantaloupe.

The c%antaloupe derives its name
from the papal palace Cantaloupe, In
Ancona. long famous for its melons.
The melons which grow wild in some
southern countries lack the luscious
flavor of the cultivated melon.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-12
To Amuse ChIIdren.

Pictures from magazines make OK.
cellent puzzles for children IL they
are mounted on pasteboard and then
cut into triangular shapes. Putting the
pieces together will amuse children
for q long time on a stormy day,
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-12

controlled by a fusible link. In case
OF fire this link Is melted, and the
hood is allowed to fall OF Its own
weight, and in doing SO II closes the
air passage and cuts of the draft.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-12
REPAIRING TIRE CASINOS.
How Considerable More Wear Can Be
Got Out Of Them.

An old tire casing that may not be
in a condition to warrant the repairing
by a regular repair man can be put In
condition to get several hundred miles
OF service from 1t, says The Motor
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-12
Quite Probable.

Howell-These liners are get.
ting pretty speedy.
Powell-That's right; the time will
come when a man can 60 TO Europe
70 spend Sunday,
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-12
The Colin In Place.

to be inserted. This will make four
points of paper. two OF which, A and b,
are raised up, aud the coin inserted,
as Is shown in the sketch, and the
other two points remain back of the
coin, holding It firmly In place.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-12
House-Cleanlnu Hint.

When renovating the house or apart.
ment, all polished furniture should be
carefully wiped yer with a cloth
wrung out Of lukewarm v~inegar.and.
WATERFALL a t~eacupful to a gallon.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-12

Elmore's island, between Hinsdale.
N. H., and Vernon, VT. in the Connec.
ticut river, has been washed away by
a freshet. The island was several
acres in extent.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-12
SENDING COIN BY MAIL,
How II Can Be Enclosed In Letter
Securely.

Cut through the writing paper with
a knife a cross, making the cuts no
longer than the diameter of the coin
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-12
Road 70 Wealth.

Knowing how to make other people
work is a more valuable accomplish.
ment than being able to work your,
Selt.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-12
Wind Stops Trains.

Trains IN the Scottish highlands
have been occasionally stopped by
the force OF the wind.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-12
John Burns Library.

John Burns is said to have the best
working library OF any member Of the
English house Of parliament.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-12

The coat and skirt costumes are the
universal wear of the moment, and
will be for the next few months, and
hence the shirtwaist is an i~ndispensa,
BILE part of every woman's wardrobe.
The trio of waists illustrated above
are made after the same pattern, but
are of different patterned cloths. The
first is of a pretty striped flannel cloth,
no~nshrinkable and durable, while the
second is of a more elegant material,
the new and beautiful shadow-striped
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-10-16
PRICES HERE AND AsRdKD.

While prices here are rapidly ad-
vacing it is comforting to know that
in the Panama canal zone there Is
a reduction in the price of various
articles, This interesting informa-
ton is given in The Canal Record,"
the official organ of the Government
of the Isthmian canal zone. For In.
stance, granulated sugar in fivepound
sacks in August was go cents, now it
is 20 cents; yellow sugar was cents,
now it is 3 cents; Jamaican cigars
have fallen in price from l5 to lG
cents. Currants that were IL cents
now can be obtained for 10 cents per
pound. The best grade of Central
American coffee, formerly 20 cents per
pound. is now "a cents, and another
grade that was % cents has been re.
duced to II cents per pound. Why
prices are declining in Panama and
advancing here, the editor of The
Canal Record" does not venture TO
say. Can 1t be possible that the
sugar trust, the tobacco trust, and the
other corporations that plumber the
people of the United States by virtue
of the trust protecting tariff that our
Republican trust,loving politicians re-
fuse to revise, be selling cheaper in
the canal zone to the Jamaica negroes
and other foreign laborers than to
our own people? We pause for a
reply.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-10-16
A NEBRASKA OPINION.
reply.

From Nebraska comes John f. Coad,
a Democrat prominently identified
with various industries OF Omaha who
declares to a reporter of The Wash
ington Post that William Jennings
Bryan stands just as we'll with the
people OF Nebraska today as he did
when he was the Democratic candi-
date in 1896, but the Democrats OF
Nebraska do not believe he could be
elected In 1908, and hopeto see some
other man chosen Who the Ne
braska Democrats. who believe that
Mr.. Bryan cannot be elected, would
select as the candidate for President,
Mr. Coad did not say, as he no doubt
felt that until Mr.. Bryan declares that
he will, or will not, be candidate, 1t
would be ineXpedient to bring forward
some other man. 1t Is understood,
however, that many Nebraska Demo.
Gratis, and those OF other Northern
States, think Governor Johnson of
Minnesota best represents Democratic
policies and would poll more votes
than anyone else mentioned
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-10-16

One of the best stories ever sent
out from Washington followed the
departure OF President Roosevelt for
the Louisiana bear hunt. A day or
two after he left II is reported that
two large bulls visited the White
House yards and took look around
it and the MONUMENT grounds. 1t was
even reported that they chased a
negro up a tree and kept him there
all night This is a verified fact.
But no bulls or any other animals
ever dared to take liberties in the
White House grounds with Teddy on
deck. II Is a wise bull that knows
his dangers
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-10-16
800 REWARD, 500.

The readers OF this paper will BE-
pleased TO learn that there IL at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able 20 cure In all It's stages. and
that IA CatarTh. Halls CaiarTh Cure
IS the on,v positive cure known to the
medical fraternity. Catarrh being a
con stitutlonai disease. requires a con
stItutional treatment Halls CAtarrh
Cure Is taken internally. acting direct
" upon the blood and mucous sur
faces OF the system. thereby destroy
ing the foundation Of the disease. and
giving she patient strength By build
Ing up the constitution and assisting
nature In doing L. work The pro
prietors have 30 much faith IN les
curative powers that they offer One
Hundred Dollars for any case that u
fails 70 cure. Send for list % test
moniRla. Address
>. CHENEY 4 CO, Toledo. o.
Sold By Druggists. Tic
Take Halls FSmiiy Pills foF eOnsti'
pAtion-