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Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-10
WITH THE JAckAss BATTERY.
Men and Mules Required for Work in
the Mountains.

One Of the most interesting organi.
euvers ct Camp Tacoma, Washington,
Of western troops under Gen. Freder.
lex Funston was the nth battalion,
field artillery, Mai. G. 4. Bennett com
handing.
The battalion consisted of the seven.
teenth and eighteenth batteries. some.
times referred to as "jaCkass" batter.
les. says L.cslie's Weekly, because Of
the use of mules. The battery pieces
are Transported in sections on TIE
backs of mules, the guns and carriages
being divided into four parts. making
four packs for the same number OF
animals.
This enables the batteries to be
transported through the most difficult
regions accessible to troops. and the
guns car be brought into action In
mountainous country. In the United
States army these batteries are rom.
paratively new. but they received
their baptism in the Philippines and
have proved their practical value in
many skirmishes upon the cottas and
forts Of the Moros.
II Is Surprising how rapidly the
mules are uuluaded. the parts OF the
II thrown together and the gun
loaded, sighted and ready to be fired
At a test Of the eighteenth battery
the men ran the mules back fifty
PAGES, unloaded and assembled the
gun and fred in Is seconds. This was
a worlds record.
The work requires not only intelli.
gent but powerful men. The gun
itself weighs sc pounds and the trail
the same, but the men handle the
pieces with ease.
The mules, too, are familiar with
the drill and perform their parts in
a very intelligent manner They know
their respective positions, and when
the load is lifted they Immediately
jump forward, so the piece can be
placed directly on the ground.
The gun used in these batteries has
a range of from $500 to 1000 feet. II
fires a large shell. but has a lower
muzzle velocity than the larger field
pieces. In design the piece is some.
what similar to the screw gun of the
British army.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-10
Improved Wireless TeIearaphy.

A German engineer named Helm.
icke has invented a system of wire.
less telegraphy for short.distance
service which can be transported
from point to point with remarkable
EAST and rapidity. 1t Is expected that
the system will come into general use
in connection with military ~reconnoi-
tering operations, naval landing par.
ties and other similar purposes. The
transmitting and receiving apparatus
are both fitted in n small case, with
a weight Of approximately 40 pounds.
which can thus be carried on q mans
back. The weight Of the pole for the
wires and other accessories ia ap.
proximately a hundred pounds, so that
an entire station weighs approximate
ly 40 pounds. A station can be
moved from place to place by three
men. and Ave men are able to erect
1t ready for use In eight minutes. The
cost Of a station Is $500, and the
range of communication about 20
miles.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-10

gross outrage on the natural beauties
of the flowers so treated.
They know that there is no such
thing in nature as a scarlet d~affodil,
or a creme lily of the valley, carna,
ton, or pansy, and therefore are not
likely to be deceived into purchasing
faxed flowers, 1t is only those lack.
ing an intimate knowledge of flowers.
who would be tempted Ia buy dyed
blossoms and then endeavor to pro.
cure bulbs or seeds thereof.
Plant or flower taking is an old
art. One of the most familiar exam.
pies Of It is the Carrot fern
This merely consists of the crown
of a carrot cut off, fixed firmly by
means of wooden pegs in a pot OF soil,
then allowed to produce a tuft OF
green foliage and in this state palmed
of on unsuspecting folk as a rare or
choice fern az siXpenCe or so each.
Beet, parsnip and even mangold
roots are treated in the same way and
disposed of as the latest floral wonder
during the spring months.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-10
DRAINING the EVERGLADES.

After many years of discussion
without any real action, the state Of
Florida has at last commenced the
work of draining the great submerged
tract known as the Everglades. This
is to be done by cutting a series OF
canals leading into rivers on both the
gulf and Atlantic slopes. The sec.
ton to be drained comprises about
5000, 900 acres. upon which there Ia
very little timber or brush, conss-
~quently the work of reclamation will
be comparatively easy, and It is ex.
pected to have several thousand acres
ready for cultivation and settlement
by December of this year. Owing TO
the latitude and the great richness OF
the soil. this land will be Of great
value when thoroughly drained.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-10
Politeness In Japan,

Japan Is the country in which hab'
its Of ]politeness begin to be formed
with the first training of the child,
Should the children, when emerging
from school, see a stranger on the
opposite side Of the street, they cour
tesy, and, having made an exceeding
ly respectful bow, pass on. This CIV
ility ia repeated by all the pupils, It
makes a very pretty picture, and H.
illustrates the polite bearing of the
Japanese, who are thus trained to
civility from childhood. Before a
baby can speak, almost before it can
toddle along, 1t is taught to lift the
hand to the forehead on receiving a
gift. Every child will make this sig
nal OF respect and gratitude without
reminder from parents.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-10
rwentx DAVIS In Ravlne.

A middle-aged woman Of Berne,
Switzerland, has been rescued from a
raylne on the Dala Gorge, after hav.
ing been missing for 20 days. Some
time ago she set out alone from
Loeche to visit the place, and fell into
the ravine, \ search was made. but
she could not be found. Her dlscov-
cry was accidentally made by a shep-
herd, recently. She had lost her voice
by shouting for help, and was deliri'
Gus when found. During the 20 days
OF her Imprisonment she had lived on
moss and grass. Her body was ter
rihlY emRaClated.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-10
Death Recalls Ocean Duel.

The recent death in France OF Vice
Admiral Franquet recalls the fact that
he was the hero Of the only naval en-
gagement in the Franco-Prussian war.
The scene VA Havana, where Fran
quet commanded the Bouyet, which
kept watch on the Prussian ship Ne
teor. The latter was well armed,
though the Bouvet had only light ar.
tillery. Franquet challenged the Ger
man captain Il a naval duel, and the
offer was accepted. The boats sailed
from the harbor, followed by Span,
ish ships as umpires. The Bouvet at
once rammed the Meteor. Both ships
were badly damaged.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-10
HOW PosIEs ARE FAXED.
All Sort Of Tricks Played on Unsus
pecting Customers.

The gentle art of taking flowers Is
fiourishing exceedingly. and one may
purchase at many of the florists
shops green carnations and lilies OF
the valley, White flowers readily alb
sorb the dye, and so perfectly natural
are the green tints that only al ex.
pert well yersed in the natural colors
of flowers could possibly detect the
deception.
The flowers are cut just before they
are fully developed, and their stalks
are then placed in a solution of ami
line dye.
Flowers so treated readily absorb
the solution, and pass it upward into
the cells of the petals, thus convert.
ing the neutral white surface into a
green tint.
Scarlet and green shades Of color
seem so far to be the most popular,
but other tints are produced in the
same way.
Genuine lovers Of flowers taboo this
culgr taking and regard 1t as a
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-10
AlWaYe In Mind.

TIE sight-seers marveled at the
beautiful green lawn Of the multimll
lionaire.
But why is the lawn in such an
odd shape?' queried one of the tour
lists. 1T appears to be about ten feet
wide and 200 feet long"
Yes replied the guide, the null
timIilionaire had it fenced of that
way so he could sit on his veranda
every evening and keep in mind the
n desire of his life"
And what is the one desire Of his
life?"
"Why, the long green"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-10
"Tell yer ! did"
Much in a Name.

Western Man Cooking at a sailing
crafD-What keeps the sail out
straight?
New York Host-lt is held taut by
the gaff and the boom. That heavy
piece of timber at the bottom is called
the boom. When the wind is fair the
boom swings out and stays there:
but If the wind should change, 1t
might swing back with terrific force,
and knock everybody overheard"
Western Man-Ah! ! see now why
1t is called a boom. We have booms
in the west, you know.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-10
MAscoTS FOR BRIDGE.

Toy mascots are the latest favor
ties as luck briugcrs at the bridge
table in England, \ player who
has a pink velvet cat at her elbow
feels assured of playing a winning
game. A rag "gollywog' is another
charm which is claimed to bring its
owner phenomenal good fortune and
a curious figure known as Sunny
Jane also ranks as q mascot. The
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-10
Goats Feed Baby nHIpno.r

A baby hoppopotamus has been born
in the Jardin des Plantes-the Paris.
ian ZOO" 1t is the fourth offspring
of an immense African hippopotamus,
which has been in the gardens for
ten years, The mother has always re-
fused 10 feed her young, and this
time the management of the Jardin
des Plantes has called in the services
Of goats to feed the little ~hippopota.
mus. He drank the milk OF goats the
first day, ten goats supplied him the
next. and he Is doing very well.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-10
AVERAGE Corn Yield.

The average yield OF corn in the
United States is 20 bushels aud the
average value per acre Is eight dol.
lars, from which the coat Of produc.
ing the crop must be deducted before
it can yield a profit. There is not a
cent OF profit in the average crops of
any kind. Average crops do not pay,
and average farmers are not content
with the average crop; they want the
best, The fault Of an average crop
often lies in the cultivation. Some.
times 1t Is in the land, and again It is
in a season, but it more often lies In
the farmer himself.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-10

manager of a London store says:
"The curious thing is thst the more
hideous the toy the greater its value
as a luck bringer, Bob a white
dog with a long neck, and Jum,'
an elephant with a brilliant scarlet
coat, are most popular"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-10

"Ya.as," said the man from south.
ern Kansas, II reckon that year was
what you might call a banner year
with a bumper wheat crop. wy do
yu know that Sile Edwards-neigh'
Dor o mine. Sile was-had SIGH a
stand o. wheat on a ten-acre field o
his'n that he had t rent tn field next
{ i'm t. shock about half of it-wasn't
room fer tn shocks on tn ground 1t
growed on.'-Judge.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-10
First Use Of Saddles.

The hrst record of saddles beinr
used on horses Is in the third century,
Leather saddles were known in Eng.
land in the year 900, One authority
states that s%idesaddles for women
we're in use in Germany in the
twelfth century and that they were
common in the fourteenth. and that
Anne OF Bohemia, first wife of Richard
II. Of England, introduced such a sad.
die in England in 1882, while another
declared that she did no introduce #
until 1888
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-10
Faithful Beast.
Unapp' eciative Master.
Often the Case.

Eva-That old saying, Marry in
haste, repent at leisure" is a good one,
isn't il?
Edna-Yes, but 1t was quite the re.
verse with Helen. She accepted a
chap who vas not working and re-
GREETED II the next day.
Eva-Ah, ! see. With her 1t was
Marry at leisure, repent In haste
Chicago Daily News.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-10
CAREFUL WHAT HE SAID.

William, the colored elevator man
Of an uptown business building, is
conservative. No word of enthusi-
asm for anything or anybody was
ever heard from him, The other
day q cheerful young typewriter per-
son who works in the building re-
marked to him as she came in from
lunch:
"lt's a beautiful day, William"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-10

Miss Ethel" he began, "or Ethel,
| mea I've known you long enough
to drop the miss haven't IL"
She fixed her lovely eyes upon him
with a meaning gaze. Yes, ! think
you have" she said. What prefix do
you wish to substitute?"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-10
New Works. Great School RepubIio,

The school budget of 31,641,3 1928,
which is now before the board Of es.
innate for approval, Is greater than
the entire revenue of Greece, says the
New York World. 1t is eight times
the income Of Harvard university. OF
the vast sun s25, 09O,571 is appropri
ated to pay the salaries OF teachers.
If the army of school children whose
educational needs require this outlay.
5i6,94l were enrolled last year. with
an average attendance of 465, 1872. The
students of all the universities and
colleges in Maine, Rhode Island, Mas.
sachusetts, New York, New Jersey
and Pennsylvania numbered only one.
tenth al many. 1t was an army larger
than Baltimore and greater than the
population of Vermont and Delaware
combined, The $4,000 new slttings
provided would alone accommodate
the common school pupils of New
Hampshire.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-10

Miss Edith Ito evening GALLERY
When I write / have to be entirely
alone and have everything quiet, so
there will be nothing to disturb my
thoughts. ! don't see how any one
can dictate to an amanuensis.
Mr.. Goodfellow-lt's very easy. |
dictate all my business letters.
You do? And don't your thoughts
often wander from the subject until
you find yourself unable to %proceed?'
oh, no, My typewriter is a rlan."
N. Y. Weekly.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-10

They met on the suburban car.
They were next door ~neighbors, but
Mrs. Snaggsley and her family were
spending the summer in the country.
Mrs. Snaggsley-Have you had a
pleasant summer, Mrs. Sassem?
Mrs. Sassem-Oh, yes, But when
are you coming back?-Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-10
ev DARKNESS MADE VISIBLE.

Parker-Stage stars to-day are
mighty small luminaries,
Winter - That's right; they
wouldn't be seen at all if it were
not for the benighted condition Of
our drama.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-10

"Some people growled Grouchey,
make me sick"
Il should think nearly everybody
would make you sick" replica Pep
prey.
why so?'
Wei, turn about is fair play you
know The Catholic Standard sad
Times.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-10
Onto Him.

Il made $1,000 out of that song"
said the writer OF popular songs.
You don't say" replied the critic.
Well, it's a safe bet that's more than
the other feHow made out of 1t.
Eth? What other fellow?"
The original composer OF the
music"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-10
Winie's C~onundrum,

Willie ~Beefenham (who has been
admitted a few moments to his moth.
er's afternoon tea-I've just thought
of a splendid condundrum. Why Is all
the silver here to-day like our new
servant?
The Guests-Oh, why. Willie?
Willie (triumphantly) Cause
they're both hired.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-10

Eyes, : acknowledge that your IA
Their did me a favor once which placed
me under a lasting obligation to him.
] cannot, therefore, refuse to lend you
the money. But come around to-mor,
row for it, won't you?"
Certainly, If YOU haven't got 1t
now"
"Oh, l have It now, all right; only
] hate on such notice to part forever
with what is near and dear to me-
Judge.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-10
Explained.

"Pop!"
Yes, my SON
why do hens get up so early in the
morning."
Because they get tired standing up
all night. | suppose, and they want to
lay a little."-Yonkers Statesman.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-10

81 hear Mrs. Smith was very bad
with that fever"
Yes, indeed. Last night she began
TO say all sorts of funny things, and
the doctor told me she was hilarious "
Baltimore American.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-10

you say your big brother is with
an opera company now?'
Yes, ma'am."
Has he a strong part?"
Yes, ma'am; why, he's one Of the
fellers that hit the anvil in the anvil
chorus.'-Yonkers Statesman.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-10
Squeezing People.

He-I see the number of people to
the square mile in this country is II.
while in England it is $50.
She-And yet | imagine there is
Just as much squeezing done over
here as there is in England.-Yonk'
ers Statesman.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-10
A Description.

Teacher-Johnnie, can you describe
the spinal column?
Johnnie-Yes, ma'em. 1t is a long
bone extending up and down through
the body. Your head sets on one end
and you set on the other.-Judge.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-10
Trvino 10 Draw a pI.tlnetlon

$50 the prince was entertained al
your summer homer
Il suppose So" answered Mr., Cum.
rox. He seemed to enjoy himself;
but | can't be quite sure in my own
mind whether he was entertained or
lust amused"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-10
She Was Hurt,

Arthur-But wasn't she angry when
you called on her with a f~our-day.old
beard on your face?
Charles-Yes; she said she felt 1t
very much.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-10

Young De Style always had such
an eye for beauty that | suppose his
fiancee is something unusual. Is she
very Handsome"
No, but her allowance is,"-Pitts.
burg Press.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-10

"Hullo, old chap, you are looking
bad"
Yes, I've just got over the influ.
enza, and it's really left me too weak
to crawl
What do you want to crawl for?
It's much better to walk
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-10
Positive Proof,

John has wrote a sketch" said the
old man, and had 1t printed in the
paper"
Coin to be a literary man, is he?"
Il reckon so. He's just drawed on
me for $50!'
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-10
Was LOOKING to Her Dad.

Old Got roX-But II my daughter
marries you will she have all the com.
forts to which she has been accCS-
toned?
Young De Broque-Well, IL will be
your fault II she hasn't.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-10

Being lonesome In heaven is what
the young bride experiences the first
two or three days she 10 left by her.
self In her new house.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-10
A Speed Record,

He ran through his money in one
year"
How did he do it,"
with an automobile, "-Pittsburg
Press.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-10

"Yes'm," he replied g%uardedly,
'it's very pleasant-so far."-New
York Press.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-10
Grand Jury Kept Busy

The grand jury of New York coun
ty returns on an average sixty-four in
dictments each day.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-10

The skeleton in the closet wouldn't
be so bad II it would only stay where
It belongs.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-10
cheap Munloipa, rensmsr,.

The cheapest municipal te-ements
are those owned by Dublin, where two
rooms can be rented for two shillings
a Naak
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-10

To be obedient in time may save a
oy nine whippings.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-10-10

Jones Ito himself)-That's victory,
Is it? Then I'd like to see the other
fellow, by Jove,
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-07
SCHEME FAILED TO WORK
A BIG IDEA FELL FLAT
Manager or Children's Industrial
School in Michigan Tried to Move
II to Seattle in an Automobile
Wards Now in Whites Institute.

Wabash, Ind, Jan. 6.-(Spl)-
George f. Strong. manager of chill
dren's industrial school at Hughton,
Mich. conceived the idea of remov-
ing his school TO Seattle, Wash. and
re-establishing there big institution
He spent all he had. $4,000. To build
a big automobile like a houseboat.
In this he loaded his wards, all must
cal adopts, organized as band.
Zigzagging across the country. they
sought TO raise enough money TO de-
fray expenses by giving concerts, and
he hoped to raise a t<g endowment
by contributions. II has failed and
the children, now wards of Howard
county, where they went broke were
placed in Whites institution there.
That place now has band. The
hopes of a big industrial school have
been shattered and Strong can not sell
his big automobile house, for ii can
be used for nothing else but a travel
ing home.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-07
NEED OF A WORKHOUSE
x. " EXPRESSES VIEWS
Says the Large Number OF Worthless
Fellows Who Face Judge Converse
Would Go Elsewhere if Made to
Work a Little.

The need of work house in Rich
mond is being felt more every day.
Hardly morning comes along that
some worthless scamp is not brought
before City Judge Converse on trial
charges They gladly go TO Jail and
an expense is thus brought on the
county keeping up such characters
who would rather die than do an hon
est days work.
Every week there are several who
are thus brought before the Judge
charged with begging, lettering.
drunkenness and other charges. IL
he sends every one to Jail the cry
soon goes up, that he is filling the Jail
with prisoners who delight in having
a place to stay where they are free
from thoughts of having TO earn their
living. If they are turned loose it is
My to be brought before him again
in few days.
+ If workhouse were established IN
this city it would be free from such
worthless characters in short time
Make one of such lazy tramps work
for a few weeks and he will bid good
bye to the city forever.
by X. Y. u.