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Morris tribune., 1907-04-13

The first man to whom it ever oc-
cured to find out how much rain was
represented by a given fall of snow
was Alexander Brice of kirknewton,
who in March. 1865. made simple ex-
pertinent with the contents of stone
jug driven face downward into over
six inches of snow. What he learned
was that a greater or less degree of
cold or of wind when the snow falls
and its Lying longer or shorter time
on the ground" will occasion q differ
ence in the weight and in the quantity
of water produced. but IT," he added,
Il may trust to the above trials which
l endeavored to perform with care,
snow newly fallen, with a moderate
gale of wind. freezing cold, will pro-
duce quantity Of water equal to one
tenth part of its bulk" So that fall
of snow of ten inches represents a
rainfall of one inch.
Morris tribune., 1907-04-13
What Friction Does,

Have the boys and girls ever thought
how much we owe to friction? A riv-
err Is prevented from rushing through
its channel like a torrent by the fric-
ton of the water on its banks. A tenn
pest gradually loses it's force by the
friction of the air against the projec-
tons on the earth's surface. 1t is
friction that prevents the fibers of
wool, hemp and cotton when twisted
together from slipping on each other
and giving way. Without friction
nails would be useless, for they would
draw right out, the wheels of a car
riage or wagon would turn on the
ground without moving it forward and
neither man nor beast could walk It
is the friction of our feet on the ground
that enables us to take steps. When
the friction is lessened, as on smooth
ice, we walk with difficulty. In fact,
without friction we could not walk at
ALL
Morris tribune., 1907-04-13
FOR THE CHILDREN
Real Cinderella.

Those who love the old story Of Gin
derella will be interested to know that
she was a real person, but not, as
many suppose, German or English
girl of few centuries ago. She lived
in Egypt at least 2.OOO years ago, and
her real name was Rhodome.
One day when she was bathing in
the Nile an eagle carried off one of her
shoes, which she had left on the river
bank. The eagle dropped the shoe,
which was of fur-not of glass, as the
legend has fright at the foot of the
king. who was staying at Memphis.
He was so surprised at the small size
of the shoe thus literally flung at his
feet that he sent a messenger to dis
cover the owner Of such tiny feet
The messenger succeeded in finding
the owner of the shoe. and Rhodome
was brought to Memphis to become
the queen of King Psammetichus of
Egypt.
Morris tribune., 1907-04-13
Cost Him $40.

It cost an Austin man $40 to learn
that he could not send a bunch of
tobacco tags, with letter enclosed,
through the mails. This man mailed
a package at the postoffice here and
the clerk asked the man what was in
the package. He replied merchandise
and postage for that class was put on.
The package reached st. Louis post
Office where one of Uncle Sans in
spectors opened it. He found within a
letter from the sender stating what he
wanted for a premium. The case was
reported and an officer sent here to
collect $40 from the man for violating
the postal laws. The writing on the
margins of newspapers Or inclosing of
letters, typewriter or otherwise, lays
the sender liable to fine. Don't be
amazed if the clerks at the postoffice
ask you if there is any writing in your
package. He is doing it always for
your protection.-Austin Herald.
A Morris man recently contributed
$40 to Uncle Sam under exactly similar
circumstances and found that it does
not pay to violate the postal laws by
putting writing in second Or third
class mail.
Morris tribune., 1907-04-13
The KnOcker who Knows.

The old saying, Gan the world loves
a lover" is no truer than the more
modern one can the the world knocks
a knocker." The limit of abuse, vitu-
peration and sarcasm have been ex-
hausted in holding up to contempt
and ridicule the man who "knocks."
The knocker has for genera tions been
held up to public scorn as sort of an
Ishmalite whose hand is against every
mans hand and every mans hand is
against his. He is and always has
been, represented as a clog; brake
on the wheels of the chariot of pro-
gress. Whenever one criticises exist
ing conditions, no matter how just the
criticism, he is contemptuously styled
a "knocker'' as if to- knock were
sort of an unpunishable crime. There
is class of senseless, contumacious
knockers that deserve all this censure,
but it is we'll to remember that every
reform that has been inaugurated
since the dawn of creations morning
was started by some one who was dis
satisfied with existing conditions,
knocked and knocked hard. The
Christian religion is but the consum-
nation, the crystalization of the
knocking out of the systems of
paganism and judism by knockers
authorized and recognized by divinity.
The American republic is the result of
knocking out oppression by knockers
whose knocks caused the foundations
of tyranny to tremble the world over.
President Roosevelt is the greatest
knocker of the age. Whenever he is
in doubt he sends in message to con-
gress and each one is knock or
series of knocks at real or imaginary
abuses.
The only reason the world moves
forward is because courageous knock
ers are knocking at things that ought
not to be.
Hats off to the knocker who knocks.
He is public benefactor.-SaukC Gen.
ter Herald.
Morris tribune., 1907-04-13
Dohman-Church.

On Tuesday morning of this week,
Rev. Fr. Wegan, of Chokio, united in
marriage at the Assumption church
here Mr.. Peter Dohman, of Chokio
and Mrs. Mary Church, of this city.
Many friends and relatives attended
the ceremonies and later extended
congratulations and best wishes to
Mr.. and Mrs. Dohman. Those who
attended from abroad were the
groom's sister, Mrs. Deton, of Vic
toria and her daughter, Katie,
also several relatives and friends
of the bride from Chokio and
Stevens, including J. H. O'Brian, W.
J. O'Brian, Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Ritter,
Mrs. Mat Ritter, Mrs. Henry Ritter,
Mrs. John Ritter, Miss Katie Ritter,
Miss Theresa Helsper and Mrs. II. F.
Earn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dohman will make
their home in Chokio, where Mr.. DOH
man is engaged in the saloon business.
Morris tribune., 1907-04-13
Fire Burns 100 Years.

On the premises Of brickmakins
firm situated on the Surrey canal.
North Canberwell, London. the kiln
fire has never been permitted to go
out since it was first set alight 10i'
years ago, although during that tim
it has been subjected to many heavr
rainfalls. 1t consists Of lime and col,
only few feet deep. which has been
constantly renewed in all the many
years.
ITEMS OF INTEREST.
Nearly per cent of the students III
German universities are foreigners.
There are no apples in China beyona
the small crab apple. The commences
native fruits are the mango, lichee anu
mangosteen.
Morris tribune., 1907-04-13
Overpolite.

Bellamy SIorer at dinner in Wash
ington said of an overpolite person:
HE is like waiter who looked aft
er me in an old English chop house the
other day.
after l gave my order there was
some delay l said to the waiter as he
hurried by me:
: waiter, where's my chopg
cts on the grid, SIR he answered
politely. will you have it now or
wait till It's doneT"
Couldn't Deliver the Goods.
II have here one of the most valu.
able books that has been placed on the
market this season." said the agent.
1T is collection Of the best speeches
delivered in the United States senate
since the first session of that remark.
aple body of statesmen"
III buy ton one condition. said
the buoy man.
And what's that?"
THAT it contains at least one speech
by Tom Platt."
The vanquished agent grabbed his
hat and fed
Morris tribune., 1907-04-13
LADY QuARTETTE.
Last Number of Citizens Lecture
Course Monday Evening.

The Chicago Lyceum Lady Quartet,
the concluding number of the Citizens
Lecture Course will appear at the M.
E. church next Monday evening April
18th.
The bureau in their announcement
say of this attraction "For several
years the concert tour of the Chicago
Lyceum Ladies has been limited only
by the number of dates available in
long season. They have appeared in
more than a thousand lecture courses
and Chautauqua in the United States
and Canada and everywhere the YER
dict is the same: "the most popular
quartette that has ever appeared in
our city," The personnel, always so
satisfactory, is stronger than ever be-
fore. Effie G. Palmer, manager, con-
tralto and reader, has been for years
a most popular vocalist and entertain
er and none surpass her in the art of
pleasing an audience. Miss Evangeline
Weseman, first soprano, possesses
highly cultivated voice, remarkable
for it's sweetness and power. Miss
Elizabeth Walker, second soprano, is
endowed with exceptional musical tai
emit, her voice is rich in quality and of
unusual strength. Miss Ella May
Hobbs, first alto, has strong, we'll
trained voice of the best quality. She
is also skilled accompanied.
"The program of the Chicago Lyce-
UNI Ladies is of popular class with
just enough of the heavier selections
to give strength and variety. The
Ouartette is carefully coached each
season by one of Chicago's best pro-
fessional teachers. This gives finish
to it's program, grace to it's platform
appearance and adds to the effective
ness of the ensemble work.
awe have sought quality in the
selection of this now celebrated COM
pany and have spared neither pains
nor expense. Each member is an art
ist delightfully."- fitted for her work.
They are bright and happy company
and give delightful evening of song
and story"
Morris tribune., 1907-04-13
Water Puts Them to S.easa

Travellers in India report thmG On cor
tain parts of the Himalaya mountains
the native women have singular way
Of putting their children to- sleep In
the middle Of the day. The ch1lGg is
put near stream Of water, and by
means Of a tin scoop or palm leaf the
water is DETECTED so as to run over the
back of the chi,d's head The water
pouring over the child's head sends 1T
to sleep and keeps it so. while the
mother proceeds with her work 1n the
field. No one seems to fear that the
baby may be drowned, and perhaps
many one does perish in that way.
Morris tribune., 1907-04-13
CHANGES TO ANY POSITION.

mattress is divided into several Sec
tons, one Of which can be raised to
any height desired, to be used in case
the invalid desires to be partly raised
Supporting the part of the mattress
thus raised is pivotal frame, the
height being regulated by bars register
ing in rachel in the lower part of the
frame on the opposite side of the bed
The upper part of the mattress is cut
out entirely and is separately attached
to double pivoted frame By this ar
rangement the patient can sit up in
bed exactly as when in an ordinary
chair, the change being made without
disturbing the patient unnecessarily.
Rachel bars are also employed to sup
port the framework.
Morris tribune., 1907-04-13
"Pneumonia's Deadly Work

had so seriously affected my right
lung" writes Mrs. Fannie Conner, of
Rural Route 1, Georgetown, Tenn,
that coughed continuously night and
day and the neighbors prediction
consumption-seemed inevitable, UNI
til my husband brought home bottle
of DIR. Kings New Discovery which in
my case proved to be the only real
cough cure and restorer of weak, sore
lungs" When all other remedies
utterly fail, you may still win in the
battle against lung and throat troubles
with New Discovery, the real cure.
Guaranteed by J. R. Kruger, drug
gist. SOC and $1.00. Trial bottle free.
Morris tribune., 1907-04-13

$1,000 to prosecute the hunt and the
governor of the state took personal
charge of the forces engaged.
On Monday, March II, Horace N.
Marvin, Jr.. four years old, was missed
from his home, farm at Kits Ham
mock, near Dover, Del. His father.
DIR. Horace n. Marvin, after fruitless
search ON the farm and vicinity mott
fed the police Of Wilmington. From
thence a description of the missing
lad was sent to every police force in
the country. Then the hunt began.
DR.. Marvin had recently removed
from Sioux City, Ia, where he had
practiced as a physician for more than
twenty years.
While in comfortable circumstances,
DR.. Marvin by no means considered
himself wealthy. and when he decided
that absolute rest from his profession
was necessary he bought a farm, first
in Maryland and later moved to Del
aware. The boys mother died few
months ago.
Morris tribune., 1907-04-13
India Relish.

Chop fine a small head of cabbage.
six onions, twelve green peppers and
two quarts green tomatoes. Sprinkle
with one cupful of salt and stand aside
overnight. In the morning drain off
the liquid and put the vegetables in a
kettle. Barely cover with vinegar
Add one-half cupful mustard seed, one
teaspoonful celery seed and half a cup
from the fire and pack in glass or stone
jar. You may add more sugar if you
like it sweeter Lastly put in one
tablespoonful English mustard.
Morris tribune., 1907-04-13
To Cure a Cold.

Anything that will set the blood into
active circulation is good for cold
Battle the feet in hot water and
drink hot water or hot lemonade on
going to bed. Take a salt water sponge
bath and remain in warm room.
Battle the face in very hot water ev-
cry five minutes for an hour or So
Snuff hot salt water up the nose ev-
cry hour or two.
Four or five hours exercise in the
open air is often effective.
Morris tribune., 1907-04-13
Riddles.

Why is an egg like a colt? Because
1t IL not fit for use until broken.
What does a young lady become
when she ceases to be pensive? Elk
pensive.
Why. are laws like the ocean? The
most trouble is caused by the break
ers.
Who was the fastest runner In the
world? Adam, because he was first in
the race.
In what place did the cock crow so
loud that all the world heard him? In
ire ark.
Morris tribune., 1907-04-13
FOR THE HOUSEWIFE
To Color Brown with Gum cateehu.

To Color Brown With Gum catechu.
For five pounds of goods take two
pounds of gum catechu, one table
spoonful of alum and six ounces of BIZ
chromate of potash. Dissolve the gum
In water enough to cover the goods.
Put the alum in with the gum. Wet
the goods, then put them in the dye
and let them remain two hours over a
slow fire. airing and stirring frequent
~. Then take them out and dry part
ly. Make new dye of the bichromate
Of potash with plenty of water in
which to dip the goods. Dip several
times, after which rinse we'll. Iron
while damp. 1t will give fast color
for wool or cotton. 1t has been thor
oughly tried.
Morris tribune., 1907-04-13
Bitten by a Spider.

Thru blood poisoning caused by a
spider bite, John Washington, of Bos-
aueville, Tex, would have lost his leg
which became mass of running sores
had he not been persuaded to try
Bucklen's Arnica Salve. He writes:
ssThe first application relieved and
four boxes healed all the sores"
Heals every sore. 25c at j. r. Krue-
GERS druggist.
Morris tribune., 1907-04-13
Ted.


/ have a little brindle dog,
Seal brown from tail to head:
His name, l guess, is Theodore,
But / just call him Ted.
Hes only eight months old todays
I guess he's just pup.
Pa says he won't be larger
When he is all grown up.
He plays around about the house,
AS good as he can be.
He don't seem like a little dog:
He's just like folks to me.
And when it is my bedtime
Ma opens up the bed.
Then / nestle down real cozy
And just make room for Ted.
And, oh, how nice we cuddle!
He doesn't fuss or bite;
Just nestles closely up to me
And lies there still all night.
We love each other dearly,
My little Ted and me;
We're just good chums together
And always hope to be.
Our Dumb Animals
Morris tribune., 1907-04-13
PEOPLE OF THE DAY
Case of the Marvin Bow,

The mysterious disappearance of lit
tie Horace Marvin. who suddenly van
ished from his home in Delaware,
aroused the sympathy and interest of
the whole nation. Spurred by the large
rewards offered. thousands of persons
exclusive of police and private detec-
tives sought the missing child. 1t is
estimated that at the height Of the ex-
element no less than 100000 persons
in various parts of the country were on
the trail of the supposed kidnapers.
The state of Delaware appropriated
Morris tribune., 1907-04-13
A. M. and p. M.

A thinking girl asks the editor to
the letters a. m. and p. m. In comput-
ing time, says the Chicago News. The
letter NJ means meridian, or midday.
The meridian is a great imaginary cir
Gle drawn through the north and the
south pole of the heavens and there
fore directly overhead. When the sun
reaches that line on its way from east
Morris tribune., 1907-04-13
Stains on Tables,

IL whitish stain is left on a table
by carelessly setting on a pitcher of
hot water or a hot dish, pour some
lamp oil on the spot and rub it hard
with soft cloth, then pour on little
cologne water over the white mark,
and rub it dry with another cloth.
Morris tribune., 1907-04-13
WASHING Socks.

New socks should be rinsed in salt
water to set the color. They are never
boiled. Black socks are better when
washed in separate water from the
others. They are also improved in
color If, after rinsing, they are put
through a deep blue water. This helps
to preserve and restore the black dye.
Morris tribune., 1907-04-13
Worms In Children.

The mother who wishes remedy for
her children having worms will find
peaches a good cure When raw
peaches are out of season, canned
peaches may be used. The acid of the
peaches kills the worms without injur-
ing the child.
Morris tribune., 1907-04-13
Clearing Silk.

The water in which potatoes have
been boiled is excellent for sponging
out the dirt from silk. The stains of
sea water on silk or any delicate ma
terial are very difficult to erase. and
in some cases sponging with soft wa
ter and then with ammonia water will
act we'll
Morris tribune., 1907-04-13

ian'-that is to say. it is then midday
The letters a. m. stand for ante marid-
ian, before the meridian" or fore
noon, and the letters p. m. for post
meridian, after the meridian" or aft
ernoon, Nc~n is expressed by u m,
and midnight by l. p. M. AS the day
ends at Il p. M, the next hour aa ]
q. N. .~.. 80
Morris tribune., 1907-04-13
Bed For an Invalid.

The care of an invalid is always a
great burden on some member of the
household, and to tighten this burden
as much as possible Pennsylvania
man has designed bed which has sew
eral unique features. The head of the
Morris tribune., 1907-04-13
TO Remove Iodine From Linen.

To remove iodine from linen soak the
stain with sweet milk occasionally rub
bling the spot If the stain is fresh.
wash in warm water with plenty OF
soap. Alcohol is also considered good
for white Materials.
Morris tribune., 1907-04-13
Care of CIothinu.

Air your dresses well and they will
never seem stuffy. Clothes never
should be shut up in wardrobe i'm
mediately after they have been worn.
Let the bodice of dress hang over the
back of a chair for at least half an
hour before putting it away. The old
est clothes can be kept fresh and odor-
less if they are treated this way.
Morris tribune., 1907-04-13
Card of Thanks.

To the many friends who extended
neighborly sympathy and attention
during our recent sorrow in the death
of husband and father, we extend our
sincere thanks.
Mrs. G. I'll. Hollenbeck and Family.
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Bigbend.
II. A. F.
90

Corn planting is now the order
of the day.
Miss Carolyn Smith has been
transferred to an other field of
Home Mission work, by the
Presbyterian Board of Home
Missions. She will be greatly
missed, as she has made many
warm friends while here. Our
best wishes go with her and
may God bless her in her noble
work.
Kissiah Petit has gone to
Pittsburgh to make her future
home.
The Tray supper at the M. E.
Church last Saturday night
was a very pleasant success.
Master Jim" Silcott of
Cabot Factory, has been attend
ing the Select school, taught
by Miss Artie Ralston OF
Gilmer Co.
D. M. Walker, a pedagogue
of Roane county, was over to
attend the tray supper Cd or to
renew acquaintance.
Decoration Day will be observ.
ed by our people on May Both,
O'Clock, at the Big Bend M. F.,
Church.
Mrs. H. S, Knight and Mise,
Mary Fling and Lillian Moore.
head were among those who
attended the show at Parkers
burg last week.
A. J. Psttet and daughter
Ona, we're visiting at Mr.. Aaror
Pettit's last week.
Mrs. j. N. Petit and children
of Pittsburgh, who have beer
visiting her parents, Mr.. ant
Mrs. Hiram Terrell for som,
time, returned home this week.
"W'
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Sam Barr is dead"

Sam Barr is dead"
Over the wires flashed thi,
sad intelligence Friday forenoon
and whole county is in mourn.
ing. And while all of his
friends deplore deeply his UNI
timely death. yet to his immed-
late family, altho they had been
expecting it, this message was
a terrible shock.
Death came after a short but
terrible siege of suffering, at
$50 o'clock Friday morning, last
at the Spencer Hospital.
The remains were brought
to his home here and Sunday
morning at 10: o'clock funeral
services were held by Rev.
Burnes, Immediately afte r
which the Masons took charge
of the body and bore it to Mt.
Zion where 1t was laid to rest
Masonically, in the presence of
one of the largest crowds of
sorrowing friends ever gathered
together in the county.
Mr.. Barr has asked us many
times not to print any enlogies
of his life, after his death. He
was peculiar in this respect.
But for all that, we could not
refrain from saying as we look
ed into his honest, pallid, dead
face, that he was an honorable,
honest, able man, and his life
has been filled with many acts
of kindness that were to make
the lives of others happy.
The deceased leaves q wife,
one of the most highly respec-
ted ladies in the county, and a
daughter and son to mourn his
death. All of these have the
heartfelt sympathy of every
one.
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. ommlSsioneES Notics

To all persons holding lieas By Jude-
msnt OF otherwise sgainst the real estate
or any part thereof Of w. r. Low
deceased, to the creditoys of W. r. Low
deceased and TO all parties to the chSr-
Gerry suit now pending in the Circuit Courb
Of Calhoun County, Wet Viralhia:
wherein u. r Wilson e. adIninistratOr
with the will annexed Of said w. R. Low
deceased and Thomas Hoskins are plain
tias, and T. A. IIolbeTt, G. N. ClellAud.
Molly Low, Joy A. Low, Chester A. Low
and Ruby +. Low. she last throo being
infants and heiD At law oT the said W. X,
Law deceased, are defendants
Take notice, that upon the request q
the said w. +. Wilson as such admins
traitor aAd pursuant to . decree Of the
said Circuit Court heretofore made In
said suit, shall proceed to settle The 60
counts OF the said u. K. Wilson a. such
administrator aud otherwise execute the
requirements Of said decree Of references
aud 70 that end 1 hereby appoint the zOth
day Of June, 1907 As the time, and my Law
Office at the town Of EVANSVILLE In Calhoun
County a. the place, Whon and SWheSs I
shall receive proof Of debts or demands
against the said decedent or his estate, and
you arc required 10 the and there pre-
cent your claims whether liens % other.
wise to me for adjudication.
Given under Ry hspd Ibis les day a
May, 1907.
AI.pHRTt SHILH,
Commissioners Of Calhoun County.
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NIOtiee to cFeaitor'.

To the CREDITOR Of W. r. Law. deceased
In pursuance Of decree OF the Circult
court Of Calhoun County, West virginia,
made in cause therein pending, 70 suhjeek
the real estate Of the said w. r. Law To the
payment OF his debts, you are required "a
PreSeut your claims against the estate
the said w. K. Law, tor adjudication to
Albert Smith CommisSiOner, at his Office
in the town Of EVANSVILLE, in said County
on or befor, the Goth day OF June, 1907.
Witness G. G. StArdher. Clerk q
the said Court, this lSt day Of May, 1907.
c. c. StArchsr, Clerk.