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Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-09

How typical the Williams-De Ar,
mond set-to! Democrats appear to get
more fun out of fighting n another
than in saving their strength to OPP
pose Republicans!
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-09

The Democratic national committee
has received 5000 in cash, and there
are certain members of that party who
begin to feel already hat they have
swept the country in 1908.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-09

The Democratic national convention
may not turn out as tame and perfume
tory an affair az il predicted. There
IL talk Of sending Grover Cleveland
as a delegate.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-09
Quite SO.

Nimrod-Are you fond of huntingf
Gyer-It all depends.
acknowledgements on what? :.
Gyer-FoYes or collar studs.-lllus
trated Bits.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-09
Not Prudent,

Patience-Do you believe there ia
anything in a name, after all?
Patrice-No; that girl Prudence has
Just eloped with her fathers chauffeur.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-09

FITS. st. Vitus Dance and all Nervous
Diseases permanently cured by DIR. kline's
Great Nerve Restorer. Send for Free S2, on
trial bottle and treatise. DR., h, IL, Kline.
Id, 93l Arch St., Philadelphia. Pa.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-09

Judge Alton b. Parker is not saying
much about the Bryan boom; but that
does not prevent his thinking thoughts
that burn.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-09

SO may heavens grace clear away
the foam from thy conscience, that
the river of thy thoughts may roll
llmpid Observation-Disclosures
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-09

Great beauty and great virtue are
always inaccessible except to those
who strive, who learn to accept, I'M
derstand and enjoy them.-S'Srne.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-09

Denver plans to keep the Democrat.
lie convention cool by using many tons
OF mountain snow. Alton b. Parker
had tb'" lob In st. Louis.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-09

Sheer white goods, in fact, any fine
wash goods when new. owe 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 t~hickening
the goods. Try Defiance Starch and
you will be pleasantly surprised at the
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-09
Both Worked Well,

A correspondent sent this "pome"
to the New York Sun: Jack Spratt be.
meath his hat concealed a shining
pate; his wife she wore a budding
beard. most foeful to relate. Apothe-
cary shops they sought in interest
despair. Sure Hair R~estorer" Jack
then bought; his wife bought Anti.
Hair" One night some sprite In dire
delight the bottles did misplace, and
Mrs. Jack applied. alack, Jacks lotion
to her face. While Jack, alack, took
from the rack a bottle on which read:
"Depilatory, Use with Care" and
doused 1t on his head. Jack Spratt
beneath his hat nov sports a lions
name, his wife is happy, for her face
is soft and smooth again.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-09

The Peruna Lucky Day Almanac has
become a fixture in over eight million
homes. It can be obtained from all
druggists free. Be sure to inquire early.
The 1908 Almanac is already published,
and the supply will soon be exhausted.
Do not put II of. Speak for n to-day.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-09

Lewis Single Binder straight &c. Many
smokers prefer them to l0c cigars. Your
dealer or Lewis Factory, Peoria, Ill.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-09

Drink Garfield Tea at night! 1t insurss a
normal action of liver, kidneys, stomach
and bowels, and overcomes constipation.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-09

Mrs. Windows Soothing syrup.
For children teething, softsns the gums, reduces Tn
nammstion, allays palm, cures wind colo. 2oe . bottle.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-09

Too many people feather their nest
with borrowed plumes.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-09
Inevitable.

$50 Nelson Is dead. What killed
him?"
you know he had n foot in the
grave?"
YES"
"Well, some one pulled his leg
Harper's Weekly.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-09

Lewis Single Binder straight SC cigar
made Of rich, mellow tobacco. Your deal
er or Lewis Factory, Peoria, III,
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-09
VIRGINIA MERCHANT RID OF A
VERY BIG GRAVEL STONE.
Another Remarkable Cure Of Serious
Kidney Trouble.

c. L. Wood, a prominent merchant
OF Fentress. Norfolk Co.. Va. was suf.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-09

Sometimes the man who was born
q fool gets brayely over It,
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-09

Starch, like everything else. is be-
Ing constantly improved, the patent
Starches put on the market 20 years
ago are very different and inferior to
those Of the present day. In the lat
est discovery-Deiance Starch--all In
furious chemicals are omitted. while
the addition Of another ingredient, in
vented by us, gives to the Starch a
strength and smoothness never ap-
preached by other brands.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-09

Every woman thinks she has q right
to make a fool.o some man.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-09
TRUE AFFECTION.

Ethel-Jimmy, do you love me?
Jimmy-Great Scott, girl, do | love
you! Amt l kept my hands and face
clean for more than a week all on &C.
count of you?
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-09

Only a stupid woman doesn't know
when to act stupid.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-09

That Dry Hacking Cough
needs attention. Ask your druggist
for Browns Bronchial Troches which
will quickly relieve the cough.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-09
HE kNEW

F~ather-Yes. you're a regular little
pig! Wouldn't give your brother any
Of that candy. Do you know what a
little pig is?
Kid-Er-er--sure-er-pig is--er
hogs little boy.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-09

No man is born without faults. but
he lives best who has the fewest
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-09

Political conventions seldom 20 ur.
bossed.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-09

PILES CURED IN o TO IL DAYS.
PAzO OINTMENT Is guaranteed 10 cure any osse
Of itching, Blind, Bleeding or Pfotrudlng Piles In
to II day or money refunded. to-.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-09

1t does not require an experienced cook
20 make good pies from "OUR-PlE." Just
are In the package ready for immediate
use, At grocers, 10 cents per package.
Order a few packages to-day.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-01-09
Pa Was Bald.

Say, maj"
well, my child?"
why doesn't pa gild his dome?"
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1908-12-02

to God did. She isn't under my pro-
lection as you insinuate."
That's lie:" burst out my lord,
fiercely.
Good God!' cried Sir Charles, step
ping forward menacingly.
''Charles,'' said Darlington with a
sudden change of manner, you were
once my best friend, for Gods sake,
tell me where my wife is?"
you've insulted me publicly" cried
Seton, man OF slower temper, but OF
quite as hot disposition, once
aroused, as his former friend He
rocked nothing of my lords appeal
He saw only the fearful insult that
had been hurled upon him. Draw
your weapon!" he exclaimed, extend
Ing his own blade so that the point
almost touched Carrington's breast
My lore suddenly seized SetOn's
sword by the blade with his naked
hand, and although the sharp edge bill
into his palm, with a quick jerk he
tore it from the surprised baronet
who was naturally not expecting an
act of that kind.
Tell me, tell me-" he cried. you
may kill me after that, or l you il
needs must be, but where is my
wife,"
BERNARD, you're beside yourself,
said Parkman, picking up Sir Charles
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1908-12-02

ever I get free from this cursed Ar
rest, but l cannot 90 away easy in
my mind without any apology"
mo apologies" cried Sir Charles.
ARE adequate to such situation"
Il suppose not" returned my lord.
i've just done for Strathgate yonder,
perhaps fate'n get even by giving you
chance at me. You know what
Strathgate said to me?" he continued
with one of those quick changes of
manner to which he was subject. AS
he lay on the grass with half fathom
of my blade in his breast, he cried out;
Darlington, you're a damned fool!
It's true, Charles. Drive on, McLear."
he said, sinking back in the cushions
and turning his face away
The two carriages rolled out of the
park rapidly leaving Seton staring in
amazement at the remarkable and
contradictory remarks of his former
friend
When he recovered his equanimity
in some measure at least, the baronet
turned and walked toward the two
still busted about Strathgate. His
situation was so critical and there was
so much to do that they had paid no
attention whatsoever to the exciting
incident which had just taken place
within earshot
(TO BE CONTINUED)
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1908-12-02

but now the admirars WORD goes
"And did you, Sir Charles, provoke
this quarrel knowing that was bound
and fettered?'
"Damnation!" cried Seton. You
insult and insult and insult me! Give
him five minutes, Mr.. McLear?"
"Nine!" said McLear with especial
emphasis
Squad, attention." cried the ser
geant
Darlington knew that the game was
up. Without another word, he seized
his sword by the blade and rendered
the hilt to Mclean.
That's WE'LL" said the lieutenant,
quickly, now, if you will enter the
carriage with me. And you, Sir
Charles"
Il wouldn't ride In the same car
| rage with him, curse him!" returned
| the baronet holly. Leave me here
shall get away. l have some &C.
Quaintance with Blythedale, and"
VERY good" said the officer turning
away
Tell me one thing" said my Lord
| Darlington as McLear approached the
carriage which my lord had already
entered, ''is my wife-are there any
women aboard the Britannica"
''She is not there. she hasn't been
there"
Was there anyone taken from that
merchant ship?'
NO one was aboard Of her. I heard
Collier say that those they sought
to seize from her had escaped
Carrington's face lighted and then
fell, lighted at the thought that his
wife was not with Seton, fell that her
whereabouts was as much a mystery
to him as ever. He had wronged Sc
ton dreadfully. He was proud man,
my lord, but something must be done.
Sir Charles Seton!" he cried and
Seton turned and stepped toward him,
his face black with passion, but his
manner cold and composed. Il did
you al injustice. I'm ready to atone
for it in any way you may decide il
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1908-12-02
THE WR/GHT BROTHERS. HHCHINE IT ~ HAHcs

The death of serdge was blow to the cause
for it was hoped that would give appropriations
wards the work However Wright brothers hoped to over
come the setback by brilliant feats later
The aeroplanes which recently tried at Fort Myer
in the United States and at lie Mans
variety and who have of the contr
vances declare that as aerial machines tho dovio n
the height of presentday inventions in that line
The French governments contract Wrghts called
for flights of SO klomeers EACH carrying one passenger
ton the brothers scheduled
being turned over to France.
They learned call Wright "birdman" over in France
because of the grace with which his machine through
the air and was able to land at the point from which
Just about the time that Wilbur in France making
with his at the Les course his young
er brother Orvile started in things Myer select
Ell as the ashp experimental grounds by the United States
government.
Wilbur Wright declared that he had
of making his contract and experimenting with his arship
france IMAM ne ever wants to experience 1t
that Wilbur Wright asked the government purchase
his machine for $2ooooo the officials replying
machine had it's would bought One of the
brothers went France understanding
during the time of his visit The following year a committee
selected to act as mediator between the Wright brothers
and the government.
A time later Wilbur Wright was handed $4,000 as
guarantee which aided in defrayng Again
established with the minister and Wilbur
agreed to make flight between two different
Of 20 meters and at speed of GO klomeers
chine to return to the point from which
gaced the efforts Of the inventor,
the invention arrangement through
Il short time later, set forth above.
months Wilbur Wright to up his machine
after had transported France It was near
~ that the inventor was
his into working is the in.
venon the Wrgh themselves the degree of decacv
imagined when length of time taken
it correctly is taken into consideration.
The machine catapult and it has
after leaving which raised
feet from the ground in order that the delicate
the may be brought into
which their bothered Wright
extent in France but his brother orle
where he made number of successful tests declared
trouble whatever with curious The
inclined keep their machine as much Of secret possible
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1908-12-02

palace, but would get him considerable
food in some places that he and I
knew further down town.
And he didn't look at this coin the
instant I gave it to him, to throw off
the mask. when he had got the money.
In fact, he didn't look at it at all, and
that impressed me favOrably; he
simply closed his hand over it so that
it wouldn't get away, and he smiled
a little and said thank you, meaning
it, as it seemed, and then as moved
on l heard him coming after me an
other God bless you!' which may
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1908-12-02

sword, ''let me apologize to you, Sir
Charles, for my principal"
He bowed gravely and extended the
hilt toward Sir Charles. But Sir
Charles would not be pacified
Tell your principal to make ready
at once" he continued, cor I shall
feel justified in cutting him down."
This can go no further, gentlemen"
now interposed the naval officer who
had come with Seton
And what business is it of yours,
McLear?" cried my lord, laying his
hand on his sword hilt and quite des-
perate at the situation in which he
found himself. Il take it that you
have no interest in this quarrel unless
it is to perform a friends office for
Sir Charles Seton with whom you
came"
Have note" said Mclean, sharply.
NAY, never menace me with your
blade. Lord Darlington. I'll take
charge of it,"
He stepped closer and extended his
hand for my lords sword
And on what grounds, pray?" asked
Darlington in a high voice.
ION these" answered Mclean.
equally determined. AS he spoke he
hauled out from his pocket folded
paper. 'Tis an order of arrest from
Admiral Kephard for disobedience of
orders, failure to rejoin your ship,
insulting language to your command
ing officer. Admiral Kephard's sign
and seal, sir" He shook the paper
forth as he spoke. 'Now, your sword
LAS gentleman and l make no
doubt a man of honor yourself, Lieu
tenant McLear," continued Caring
ton, glancing at the single epaulet on
the officers shoulder, you will, am
persuaded, grant me a few moments
respite in which this gentleman and
I may continue our debate"
What, and run the chance of hay
ing to carry back dead body to the
admiral? No, SIR" returned McLear
peremptorily. Il have orders to bring
you to the Britannia in your proper
person"
And il I refuse?''
Sergeant" McLear turned to the
marine, If Lieutenant Lord Caring
ton does not hand me his sword be-
fore count ten, you will advance your
men and take it from him by force"
"Parkman, will you see this thing
done?' cried my lord as McLear, who
was man of great determination, be-
gan to count.
You're in the wrong, Bernard" an.
swered Parkman, you must obey or
ders. I've no doubt you can get clear.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1908-12-02

the shed which shielded 1t was damp spot and
the few friends he made among public declared
~ MS health was being impaired by his method guarding the
precious secret.
The aeropane with which orvile Wright expemented at
Fort Myer exact duplicate that in France
There was not single variance in few of the parts
but to the eye exactly same
part part
Regarding the Wright brothers have said little
into the conversation but from their closest the fact
has been learned that Germany
brothers. of course realize that their first dv with
the United States they
efficiency of the air craft somewhere along the Rhine
to the government hung
for successful navgators of the ether
The fact that the Wright brothers approached
of the kaiser puts Germany in the front regarding
study of aviation 1t will be remembered that the
literally to Count Zeppelin in order that might
new machine after his first airshp destroyed
orties the Teutons believe that when they
cured copy of the Wright Device they will be fair way
towards taking in affairs aerial.
Just what other countries also DESTROYS of getting
line with aeropane order known outside
Wright Wright but that there agents
Wright was engaged in making his went show
or at least strong hint that the aeropane inventors could
derive lot of the root of all evr by simply
agents, who careful when visiting to drop weplaced
remark to their identity.
be confined to the United States and France. Germany
will be next in line and is considered
England will take share in the Britons
navigation with their war de-
parmen, is probable that Orvile Wright will given
neghborhood of London
One of Orvie Wghts most successful flights Myer
washington short time before official
tests He enccled the field set experiments
times in addition going its full length Then
recy in front Of the shelter tent which provided
the aeropane. The total time needed trip
minutes and Is seconds Throughout the entire
chine under perfect CONTROL the engine losing
"kck and Wright being able to send hther
out apparent effort.
The wind blowing at rate of three threehs
hour and the speed of the device
IS miles hour Thirty feet from the
height attained throughout aerial
to experiment with his machine
when the time for the tests approached he able
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1908-12-02
CHAPTER Xxx.
A.

But Lord Darlington was not to go
very far in his present path. for two
carriages which had galloped rapidly
across the park toward the one which
had brought him thither stopped sud
denly before Darlington and Parkman.
The door was thrown open and Sir
Charles Seton and a naval officer in
full uniform alighted from the first.
From a second sergeant and four
marines, completely armed, descended
to the sward.
The marines instantly fell in ranks
and stood at attention. The naval Of
ficer looked back toward them. The
sergeant saluted and declared him.
self ready for the business on which
he had come. Seton had taken a step
toward his friend. when the latter, his
pale face suddenly flushing, darted at
him.
Seton" he said in a low, fierce
voice, where's my wife,"
In tho intensity of his passion he
Seized Seton by the shoulders and
shook him slightly.
Now, Sir Charles had come there
with great pity for Darlington in his
heart and willingness to forget and
forgive the others insults and threats.
but the soldier was as quick temDered
as the sailor, and his own face an
swered the ruddy flag in Carrington's
cheek
Take your hand off me, Lord Car
rington,' he cried, wrenching himself
free and springing backward, his own
hand upon his sword.
1--WE had one mans blood on nv
hands this morning." returned nv
lord, savagely, and l don't want to
have another's, but, by heaven, if you
do not instantly declare to me what
You did with my wife, I'll strike you
where you stand!"
And l swear to you," cried Seton,
whipping out his blade, that if you
come near me again I'll run you
through without benefit of clergy"
Sir Charles Seton" began my lord,
evidently mastering his feelings with
great difficulty, little do I care for
your threats, but must have an an.
sWer to my question. Lady Caring
ton is known to have boarded that
merchant ship which was overhauled,
l have no doubt, by the Britannia.
Knowing our navy as do have no
hesitancy in believing that Lady Car
rington was taken from that ship;
that she was brought back to Ports
mouth on the Britannia, and has been,
or is now, under your care. Where is
she?"
Lord Carrington,'' returned Sir
Charles, standing upon punctilio Il
recognize no right in you to question
me and decline to give you any reply
in your present condition"
win you reply to my swords
point?" exclaimed my lord, passion
,ately.
With pleasure" said Sir Charles
proudly, but perhaps 1 may say this
much don't know where your wife
is, or Mistress Slocum. either. wish
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1908-12-02

arshp one day that decided try hit Of aerial
c mad not entered into the regular daily routine
attempted to swoop down suddenly height of about
~ eet and the left wing the
Will lcn 1oce Gripping the machine making
sry or MIN to take several his
to repair the injured part.
however the work accomplished the routine
proceeded as usual except that Wright
unt ne accomplished it each day. Then gave
the utie OF the birdman which has at
IN the foreign pictorial magazines and newspapers.
One OF the beauties of the Wilbur
IN france was the demonstration of the superiority
macnne over those which promoted
france themselves When Wright first operated in
In France there were able to
Guido his feats In French aerial navigator set
worlds record before Wrghts eyes could not
stand for long,
few days later the American his contrivance
anu renamed IN the air an hour and half
which has not been touched SINCE and which probably
not be equaled in than decade by the experts
The wreckng of the Orve Wright aeroplane at Fort Myer
near washington disaster which kirk for
ume at least in the work of the brothers.
1t is only few since the brothers exper
Hehts with the aeropane and they, themselves
their device to-day somewhat It will deveop
INTO within few Readers of newspapers
Der now few the fact that brothers
were destined to make their aeronautics
was from the eyes of possible
hVenon SO secretly was the work carried was
impossible for disineresed within sew
era miles OF the machine when action
months and even after the aeropane had been exh
bon the brothers would allow photographs to be taken
fecy justified for claimed have several points which
secured by other prospective navgaors might deprive
them OF much Of the credit great invention has
since bestowed upon them.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1908-12-02

envelopes and approached the old
man, all of which occasioned that gent
considerable surprise.
Mary" said he, what in the world
did you take that parrot out of the
room for?"
Il was afraid that you might set
him bad example," answered WHEY.
What do you mean?" demanded
the wondering husband.
Il mean," answered WHEY, handine
father the envelope, that I have JUS
received my dressmaking ane mI
Nnery bills"