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The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1908-03-12
IRt nEYIr,S ROMANCE.

AZ the members Of the Ro
mancer's Club are all busy thia
week Watching The dredge boat
and getting material for new
yarns, the Tribune devil decided
10 take advantage Of the hull in
hostilities and almost killed the
stat by relating the following:
The other dry, so the yarn
goes, / told the editor that ny
grandma was dead, and I wanted
to 80 to the funeral. After he
had excused me and given me a
lot of sympathy and a quarter, I
borrowed a shot gun and went
hunting. rode the blind bag
gage to Ath0l and then headed
for the lake in search Of game.
I sat down on a log By the lake
to watch for ducks and went TO
sleep. I don't know how long l
slept but when 1 awoke / was
aware that tho log I sat on vas
quivering and a rustling eOund
! caused me to think il was haunt
ed or alive.
was scared worse than when
the bank exploded down stairs.
Just as I was about to cut and
run 1 saw the head OF a huge
snake waving out Of the end Of
the log. To say that I was
frightened nov is foolish, be-
cause being the devil l recOgniz-
ed a fellow in the Satanic service
but the snake didn't seem to
recognize me and showed signs
of rage. / picked up the bor-
rowed gun and at that moment
he began to pun up in anger. 1
remember there was a terrific
explosion and felt myself raised
into the air and then deposited in
the lake. While l was in the air
the gun went of and the recoil
knocked it out Of my hands.
When l reached the susface OF
the water 1 was surrounded by
struggling ducks. and l gathered
81 of them in as l swan to shore,
all shot in the back Of the head.
When my gun exploded in the air
| had shot into a bunch Of ducks
flying before me. When I went
back to the log, l found that
when the snake began to puff up
he had caused the log 10 explode
as il filed with dyuimite. My
gun had dropped back and struck
the snake in the head, the Darrell
cutting a hole in the snake SINH
lar to the way a tin can cuts a
hole in a lot Of dough, when the
cook is making biscuits. This
snakes skin viii be on exhibition
at the worlds fair to be held in
Japan in 1909.
After the devil told this yarn
he was voted into the Romancer's
Club and made president for life
OF until bis yarn is equalled.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1908-03-12

The neighbors and friends Of
Jas. Young and family rendered
them a surprise at their home in
the north part Of town last night
and q very enjoyable evening is
reported. Mr.. Young recently
purchased property in Rich Hill
and viii leave within a few days
for that place 10 make that their
home. Butler Dem.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1908-03-12

Tribune subscribers who are
ia arrears viii confer a favor by
calling and settling their ac'
counts at once. We are trying
70 improve the paper and il
takes money to do this. Please
call at once and sou as well As
us will be benefited.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1908-03-12

Little Miss Oracle Yoakum
celebrated her 9th birthday Sat
urday by entertaining a number
OF little folks, who certainly en-
joyed themselves playing games,
eating cake, pop corn balls, etc.
The following were present: Iva
Aims, Jessie Copeland, Lefhe
Quick, Elsie, Fritz and Earnest
VnnErdsmondorf Floyd Terrell,
Nelson Prowell, Jessie, Matte
and Oracle Yoakum.
Gins Marquardt Is about the
hap 80 mani in Keith the roud
plpa Of hne baby boy, which
arrived Wednesday, Mar 4 The
youna nau Wil no doubt o,ersee
ile -A clasps this
spring, and as this is his dad's
first year a. farming, the help
just ~ time,
James Woodson LEFT wednes
DAY fr Corona Kas where be
ha. a pa a. night watchman ct 4
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1908-03-12
PAIRING "

Those who have added thei
names to the Tribune list thi
week or have renewed their sui
scription are:
I'd. Crabb.
Henry Hooper.
II. P. Robinson.
John Grill.
J. NJ. Wheatley.
G. w. Weinenger.
Mrs. Mary Chatterson.
John D. Moore.
Susan Griggs.
J. @. Biggs, Hume.
Clark Wix, Butler.
], Ed. Jones.
]. G. Rae.
w. r. Vanvoorhis.
c. f.. Beard, Butler.
Mrs. Nora Maupin.
8. Humeston, Garnet, Kas.
Jake Hirni.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1908-03-12

Miss Abbie Barnett came up
from Nevada Saturday evening
and spent Sunday with her
friend. Miss Alice Francis, at
the Talmsge Hotel.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1908-03-12

The Democrats seem TO Le
trying to pour oil on party poll.
tics for fear they will be stirred
Up BY Stone and Folk. Whether
oil win stop friction in this case
remains TO be seen.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1908-03-12

An exchange truthfully says
that when enterprises are knock
ing at the gates Of a city, the
nrst thing to do is to knock the
knockers inside the gates.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1908-03-12

Rich Hill merchants are to be
commended for their window
displays. They are a good sign
Of enterprise.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1908-03-12

The editor Of the Kansas City
Post has committed the most
heineous crimes possible for an
editor-He has started a spring
poem contest.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1908-03-12

What about Judge WalIacef is
the question that is bothering
aspirants for the Democratic
nomination for Governor.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1908-03-12

A reward Of 500 has been Of.
fered for the body OF J. w. Trow.
er, who was drowned last Thurs
day.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1908-03-12

Hes a happy fellow" more
often means an honest fellow
than it does a careless fellow.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1908-03-12

Even Fighting Bob" Evans
has been spreading peace on his
trip around the Horn.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1908-03-12

Kansas City seems to have for
gotten her depot.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1908-03-12
LMHOUHGEnEMIS.
ron aHEnEr.

I hereby announce myself a candi
date for sheriff. on THE Republican
ticket, OF Bates county, subject to
che decision OF the Republican, cleo
tors at the primary ia August
CT. BEARD.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1908-03-12
Frisco Time Table.

A1A9 aAnAN AR
TRAINS DEPART,
No. il2, Passenger, ..-...".i2.0l p. m.
No. ia. Mixed ............. $50 y. m.
TRAINS ARRIVE.
No. li3, Mixed .,.....,..~...-8.@O a.. ~
40. III. Paasenger...,....p..3.80 .. IN
No. Ii2 connects at Linton With
day trains for Texas aud oklahoms
paints.
No. ia connects at Pleasantoi
with fast trains for Texas and on
lahoma points, and for Memphis
and the southeast; also with local
passenger for Kansas City, arriving
u Kansas city l0.O0 p. m.
q. n. CONovER, Agt.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1908-03-12

Do you read the TRmUNE'
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1908-03-12

w. w. Ferguson, president OF
the +. q NJ Bank, attended a
meeting Of the Bankers Associ.
alton at Butler Tuesday.
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Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-04-21

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Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-04-21

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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-07

and that they succeeded IS shown by many spec
mems of their combined skill that have survive.
Relations of cause and effect were veil
demonstrated by the popularity OF fans n
France during the gayest era Of that country
history. Their widespread favor aroused the
makers to their best efforts, and the beautiful
products Of their skill made such fans all the
more in demand.
Indeed, the woman who went out without
her fan was regarded as having failed 70 rec
ognize the most elementary notions OF gooa
taste. , IL
Favart. famous Partisan actor OF the
middle of the eighteenth century, was a noted
authority Oh fans and was skilled IN their man
,,foat,,ro Il was fortunate for him that such
was the case. IL
Domestic difficulties brought him under the
displeasure of the powerful Marshal SAKE ana
the ACTOR was compelled to conceal himself IN
coIIar There, for a long time, he managed to
secure enough money fcr MS needs by painting
beautiful fans by the light Of a lamp.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-07

prove in inc art, until, by the middle Of Tie
eighteenth century, the beautiful creations such
as are now preserved so carefully in museums
were evolved.
At that time the master fan-makers zeal
ously guarded their trade. There was a guild OF
such workers, who formed an exceedingly close
corporation In 1853 this select class numbered
only $50 members. and their monopoly was a
profitable one.
In the decorative schemes of the period
pastoral scenes and the human figure occupied
the principal place
Themes were treated with more or less bold
ness. according to the prevailing sentiment Of
the day. the stretness laxty f the moral code,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-07
GENIUS EVOLVED NOVELTY

In the decoration Of the fan, for example.
a lover might be seen in the act of serenadug
his sweetheart By pressing a button the
beauty for whom the serenade was intended
could be made TO appear at a window, or on a
balcony, with true Romeo-and-Juliet effect
Or, the picture might show a shepherd lean.
ing against a well and mournfully playing
flute. 4 touch Of a spring. and a pretty shop
herdess would arise from the well, with a smile
Of welcome on her face and a bouquet IN he-
hand.
Sometimes the fancy Of the artist would de-.
pict the interior of a convent, showing the som
berly CARRIED sisters IN meditation or some quiet
pursuit possibly to impress the more frivolous.
minded among the young women Of the world
For the mask balls so popular at that time
fans we're made with a mask IN the center
These could be used with charming effect by tbs
coquettish bellies of the day
The imagination of painters and the genius
of inventive mechanics worked together
continually to produce novel effects.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-07

Naked beauty was frequently presented -,
an atmosphere of sensuality that good taste hao
right to reprove- In those days the rgllt WIS
not frequently exercised, however.
The pastoral were often decided more
terrestrial than ce estial IN suggestion. The gods
and deinigods we e generally eziled from the
scenes,
. There were scenes of lovers meetings OF
nominees in the parks, of romping children ana
shepherd maidens, of see-saws and swings anu
playing fountains, of water nymphs and gn0mes'
of fairies, sprites and, sometimes, OF angels
cially prepared parchment, many of these crea-
tions indicated artistic genius OF high order
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be done by one painter, perhs
than ordinary distinction, whil4
back. would be the product of anocsszszs
haps. rather mediocre genius.
For such work the prominent painters o
the day were paid good .rices. at least for thoss
times.
But the world has always craved o7velt-ts
and. in time, the handles and grand DANES
whose patronage contributed TO the pros perity
of the lawmakers demanded something more
than mere beauty.
Pastoral scenes. cupids, shepherdesses and
other such ornamental devices we're al right in
their way and pleasing enough to look upon.
but, after ALL there was a monotony in gazi~1
continuously upon mere panorama Of nature.
Accordingly, mechanical genius was called
20 the aid Of art In imitation Of certain en-
tertaining pocket watches OF the period it be.
came the custom to conceal mechanism in tbs
handles of the fans, By which small figures in
the face of the fan were given notion and made
TO do amusing stunts
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men; there were serpents, too. but civilized ser
penis, graceful in appearance and seemingly
willing to be charmed by the melody OF the shep-
herds pipe. o+.
were nsed literally by the fan-makers, and many
of the delicate picture effects were beautiful
in the extreme
In fact, some famous painters used to give
their best efforts to these tasks, painting III III
- b, an eminent artist, while the border and
o otbe ~ ornaments TT we're by different hand
Sometimes. too. the face of the far MIGHT
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.2ze Gquc6eJ Gaoc -a5eozasaS6 az

OF tie relics Of Tie pasf, and are certainly
among the most beautiful.
Perhaps il svas The inspiration Of rare
Jane days that lit up the art genius Of those
old misunderstanding BY the 1Uay, formed
one of the earliest trusts of histOry-as pas
torai scenes and outdoor enjOymeHfs formed
the major part Of the decorative schemes
employed
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When stitched upon a framework representing
the highest expression of the ivory carver's skill
a fan OF this kind could well become the prize
possession OF queen.
From the ideal, artistic fancy in time.
swung to the chime rical, and he imagination
of the artists was extended throughout the
range of the great human families. and even
into the animal kingdom.
Alongside pretty shepherd -sses with their
crooks were to be found Chinese. with pointed
caps, dropping moustaches and queues falling to
the heels
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q ONE gerry beautiful fans haze been
y produced BY fhe makers art as re-
~ snlt of the recent renaissance Of that
important aid 10 evoma'5 eoqaetry. 1t IS
doubtful, hogveVer, if pVeSeHtday fan-mak-
mg genius can exceIt--sven equal in many
resbecfs-fhe scondertm French creations
of The half century or so Immediately pre-
ceding the Revolution.
Last zvinter this country sCitne5sed
remarkable revival of the enormous feather
or plume fans, with their handsome sticks of
carved ivory. Particularly acre they in
evidence at operate performances as pleas
ing adjuncts 10 costly gOggHs and sparkling
gems.
Bnt the bellies of the day of Louis Ky
had made for them fans calculated to de-
Hgit BY their beauty the heart of 10oman in
any age. Collections Of these in European
museums are among the most highly priced
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Enron ont the remote antiquity of the
East came the fan, to be the delight and
companion of the women of succeeding
centuries.
As far back as history reaches, the Hebrews,
Egyptians, Chinese and the miscellaneous pop
ulation of India could be found with the fan
"in their midst"
From the collection of Egyptian antiquities
in the British Museum, the fan, as an article of
feminine taste and luxury, is found to be as old
as the agricultural implement
In fact, it is quite probable that Mother Eve,
on warm summer days, discovered the palm leaf
to be almost as useful in the first household of
the world as was the fig leaf.
From Roman usage the fan was handed
down to the ladies of France, Spain and Italy,
and from those countries it crossed the channel,
as did the early Christian missionaries, into
England
In those early days there were walking, or
outdoor, fans as well as those for on dress
occasions. An enormous affair, usually, was the
walking fan; it was large enough to serve as q
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sunsbaS when needed for that purpose, and its use
sch NAV have inspired the invention of the parasoL
While the dress fan was considerably smaller IN 81
it was correspondingly elegant Most OF tn
used in England, it Is thought were imported tr
France.
For, centuries ago, the French became famous
Lawmakers. Each succeeding generation seemed to