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The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1909-08-20
County Superintendents Meeting
THE COUNTY SUPERINTEND

49, tSAH
ENTS.
The county school s%uperintend-
ents' convention at Jefferson City
last week was pronounced the
most notable meeting ever held
in Jefferson City. 1t was SO be-
cause of what it meant FOR edu-
cation, and consequently for the
boys and girls of Missouri.
At this meeting We're studied and
discussed the work and duties of
the county superintendent. Under
the efficient direction of State SUI
pe~rintendent Gass, plans We're
made for the years work, and now
the county superintendent have
set themselves about the task OF
carrying on the great work of
county supervision.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1909-08-20

The colored old settlers picnic
held here Saturday was the most
quiet and orderly affair held here
in many years. And the colored
people I to be congratulated
for their sobriety and good con-
duct.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1909-08-20
FRIDAY, AUGUST 20, 1909
THE COURTS.

CIRCUIT COURT.
Montgomery City first Monday in May and
second Monday In November. Danville. 4th
Monday in April and first Monday in Nov.
COUNTY COURT
Montgomery City. First Monday In March,
June, September and December, Dauville,
FIRST Monday in February, May. August and
November.
PROBATE COURT.
Montgomery City. third Monday in Janu-
airy, April. July and october. Danvillc, first
Monday in March. June, September and De-
cember.
The Washington times., 1909-01-18
WILL CROSS OCEAN
TO SEE SICK FlANCE
Bride-to-Be of Young Westing-
house Distressed at
His Illness.

LONDON. Jan. 17.--Miss Evelyn v.
Brocklebank is so disturbed over the
illness Of her fance, George Wrestling
house. Jr.. that unless there IS an im-
provenent in his condition she viii visit
the United States She Is now in Liver
pool.
Word OF Mr.. Westinghouse illness
was received here IN December. and for
the second time there was an announce
ment Of the postponement of the we'd
ding. which was TO have taken place
December 10.
The first postponement was due TO the
young mans request. It being his desire.
Il was said, 70 see his fathers financial
troubles at an end before he married.
The Americans engagement 10 Miss
Brocklebank is q love match. She first
met him a year and q half ago while ne
was wearing oVeralls IN his father
works. He fell in love with her at
sight, and began an ardent and success
ful suit.
The Washington times., 1909-01-18
QUALITY OF CELERY
IS NOT SATISFYING
California Product Far Be
low Grade Usually Sent
From That State.

California Is falling down on her celery
crop this year Not that the shipments
are lighter, but rather that the quality
Is Tar below the average. and dealers
are not finding such q heavy demand for
il as IN former seasons.
The celery business always presents
Interesting, speculative problems. This
year is proving no exception. When the
market opened IN the fall, with the nrst
shipments from New York. the outlook
was unusually bright, and growers in
the Northern state appeared 20 have
set q new market IN the culture Of the
plant The large, tender stalks were
disposed of so rapidly thToughout the
season, that the market could hardly
be kept supplied
Now, New York celery has disappear
ed, and the California product is TAX
ag Its place. Usually, Californiaus
know a thing or two ahe54t celery rails
ing but this year they seem to have
lost the 6ne points Of the art. The veg
etable IS tough has very little flavor,
and, as result, Is not proving very
marketable.
WashingtOnians. however, viii have
til the latter part Of March Vs1en tie
Florida season opens. AS the plant from
this state hasn't any more consistent
recCCd for quality than that from Cali
lorna, ii IS stiu a toss up as to what
kind OF celery win be on the market
between now and the opening of the
New 10rk season next fan.
The Washington times., 1909-01-18
MISS CLARA DREW WILL GIVE
SERIES OF INSTRUCTIVE
RECITALS.

Miss clara Drew has arranged a
series OF instructive recitals, the first
OF which VIII be giver tomorrow
evening at S15 O'Clock, contrasting
arcIent and mo6ern songs. The recttais
win be given IN Mis- Drew's studio and
the first viii be on the works Of Rus
sian composers. Miss Drew will be as
sisted by Miss Pearl Waugh.
The following program will be pre-
Folk songs of the nation--"O tbs
Merry Frost Time. Crossing the
Bridge" The Nightingale .'Krasni
Sarafau, Look, Pretty Maiden,
''Volga," compiled by Rimsky- Ko.rsakov.
CIinka. 1S03-1S5I '''Fise Skylark-
Dargomyzsky, 1S13-1S69, ''Bayooshkee
BEyoO,"
Rubinstein, IsZ9-1S94, Der Asra."
Balaklrew. 1896 Faded Leaves From
Under the Mask.
TschailSowsi<y, 18a0-lSes, "ob Heller
Tag
ceska de. RiminI.
Arsnsky. 1852, but Lately IN dance.
page in an album
Moussorgslty. 1S36-1S81, Beyond the
Don a Garden Grew" Hopak
The Washington times., 1909-01-18
Care Of Cananes

Birdie-Canaries are easily cared for.
almost the only essentials being oleanH-
ness, food aud water The cage and
especially the food and water vessels
should be kept scrupulously clean, q
bath should be provided every day. aud
occasional freedom from the cage in a
closed room IS a real benefit TO the bird.
Care should be taken not 20 expose the
bird to draughts, as they are extremely
sensitive TO cold. nor should 1t be kept
in a very hot room during the day and
q cold one at night, but at an even
temperature Of about so degrees. at
night the cage should Toe covered. The
principal articles of food are seed. the
right varieties and proportions or each
may be bought ready mixed az any bird
store, and ripe but green leaves. such
as chickWeed. Lump sugar Is greatly
enjoyed by canaries. and lime. best
provided IN the form OF cuttIedsh
bone, is essential TO their health
The Washington times., 1909-01-18

For the washing Of
blankets, lace curtains
and fine laces; for the
washing of dishes, cut
glass and costly bric-a-
brac; for the toilet, nur-
sery and bedroom, this
excellent soap Ivory
never fails.
And the woman who
discards all the other
soaps and uses Ivory
in every department of
the home has gone a
long ways toward max
ing homework a pleas
ure and a pride.-7he
American H0zSekeeber.
Ivory Soap
90 800 Per Cent. Purs.
The Washington times., 1909-01-18
Statutes in Navy.

John Kiplicg.-The national salute OF
twenty-one guns is accorded the Presl-
dent on his arrival or departure from an
ANY post or naval vessel, no other per
soral salute being allowed I'm his pres
c--ce. The number Of guns fired differs
according TO the rank of the officers
honored. For the Vice president, nine
teen are fired, ambassador. nineteen:
Secretary of War. Secretary OF Navy.
or other Cabinet officer, Chief Justice.
governor general. or governor of a
State. Territory, or island, President OF
the Senate. Speaker Of the House OF
Representatives. committee OF Congress.
admiral or general. seventeen: Assist
ant Secretary OF the Navy, envoy ex-
traOrdtnary, lieutenant general. fifteen:
minister resident. rear admiral or ma or
general, eleven. consul general. nine.
consul seVeni vice consul or commercial
agent. Sve. When q man-of-war fires
q salute 10 a foreign vessel or fleet
the salute is returned gun for gun.
The Washington times., 1909-01-18

Swinging round the cir
che was a phrase By which President
Andrew Johnson described hts We Germ
trip in 1876 during his quarrel wfish Con
gress, The ostCusibie objective point
was Chicago, whittier he had been in-
vited to attend the laying OF the corner
stone or monument TO Stephen A
Douglas. He was attended bv a large
party and made stops az all the larger
cities delivering political speeches. not
always In good taste or sufficiently 7ood
temper according to his advez sarles.
The phrase was turned against him BIZ
his opponents. who used his own words
in a condemnatory way OF describing
ais tour
The Washington times., 1909-01-18
Postage Reduced.

Paul NJ s.-The act 81 Congress Of
March 3. 1888, enacted that "upon al
matter OF the first class. as defined by
chapter $50 Of the laws of Congress, ap-
proved March $. 1873 entitled an act
making appropriations for the service
Of the POst0nice Department for the
fiscal year ending June 80, 1880, and for
ither purposes, and by that act declared
subject TO postage 81 the rate Of cents
for each half ounce 3r fraction thereof
ljostage shall be charged, on ana after
the fi-st day Of October, A d 1855, at
the rate Of cents for each half ounce
or fraction thereof
The Washington times., 1909-01-18
FLOWERS IN AUTOS
NOW THE FASHION

fashion which Is growing apace ISL
the use of flowers in small motorcar.
Women who so about In a motor coupe
for shopping or visiting have small
silver and glass vase attached TO the
front inside, in which IS always a bunch
OF fresh flowers.
These may be gafdenians, violets. and
orchid, ferns or slender pink roses It
IS quite @ pretty touch
The Washington times., 1909-01-18

Letters 70 The washington Times
Inquiry Column are invited Cues
tions which are not Of general IN
terest VIII be answered By mall
rush inquiries. By telephone. Can
Main S2s0 Names ana addresses OF
writer's must Dc a6Ixed 10 their
questions as an evidence Of good
faith. and q stamped and addressed
envelope must accompany eaesa IN
auiry which is not - public interest
The Washington times., 1909-01-18
FRICK DISGUISED
WITH PITTSBURG
Rumored That Steel Man Is Angry
at Lack of Interest in
Daughter s Debut.

PITTSBURG. Jan. 17.-Real estate
men of Pittsburg have heard that clay
ton, the Pittsburg house IF III. c.
Friclz, on ITomewood evenue, s for sale
81 the right price can be obtained and
that the steel man is DESTROYS Of quit
ting Pittsburg forever so far as his
family is concerned.
According to those close 10 society
Mr.. Frick Is angry at the lack of in
terest which was shown in the coming
out party oe his daughter, Helen, here
some time since, and he has decided
that hereafter his family VIII take
chances -iG New York or Europe only.
only dfteen young men scarcely
enough TO perform the figures Of the
dances, were in attendance at the big
coming-out party at Clayton, according
to some OF those who attended
The Washington times., 1909-01-18
Exposinons of Psyeho-Phys-
ical Culture Are All
the Rage.
ENTHUSIASTS COME
IN DROVES TO HEAR
Washington Woman Demonstrates
10 Smart Set Advantages of
the Beauty Rhythm

CLEVELAND. Jan. 1S.-Mrs. Eli Shell
by Hammond, Of Washington. ID. c.. a
student of psycho-physicsl culture, has
stirred the entire feminine population
here by her expeditions on the subject
OF the Importance Of this study
Mrs Hammond, who Is the widow OF
Judge Hammond. of Memphis, Tenn. is
an exceedingly beautiful woman, md
her novel lectures have set the whole
city talking.
She has been here a week. but left for
her washington home today. IN that
time Mrs, Hammond has been lccturing
to women OF the exclusive smart colony
here on "BeGuty Rhythm, and Illus
tratiuE her talks iH q very, very simple
Grecian gown and lavender sandals,
while an accompanist pays selections
from Rubenstein. Mendelssohn, and
other great composers.
Was Nervous Wreck.
a year ago, Mrs. Hammond says, she
was . nervous and physical wreck. She
began the psychical and physical de-
velopment she IS now advancing. and
now never even feels fatigue, she de-
clares
She has heen giving her lectures in the
drawing rooms of her patrOueS5es, RE
women come I'M drOves-tne waiting
room al her private consultations is as
crowded as an Intelligence office during
the dun season only " tmcn are adj
mitted TO her lectures. If they come
with escorts. the escorts must wait out
side.
Breathleas and spell-bound her au-
dieuces drink every word she utters.
Every eve is on her as she stretches
her bare arms high above her head ard
waves her BODY from sid e 20 side, Illus
trating her methods Of storing up We
tahty muscle and blood.
'In Touch With Mature"
Get In touch with Nature, is her
doctrine study the animals. With
opr hfeher gilt Of reasoning power We
have lost what they know by instinct
Mrs. Hamm0nd's favorite IN the ami
NAL Kngd0m is the cobra she oIten
demonstrates its movements.
The Washington times., 1909-01-18

Mrs. Hammond occupies an apartment
la the RoChambeau and Is widely known
here. She was one OF the leaders or
the social set in Memphis during her
late husbands term Of office and was
in charge of the arrangements there
upon the occasions Of the visits of the
late President Mckinley and President
and Mrs. Roosevelt She is a woman Of
great mental pOise and has attracted
wide attention by her views on psyche
physical culture.
The Washington times., 1909-01-18
Leaving Cards

IrVie S.-The reason is simple the
man calls upon the wife and husband
both; the wife calls upon the lady only
3,ou should leave one OF your own and
Cwo Of your husbands cards in return
ing the first formal call: afterward it
is not necessary, leaving your own is
quite sufficient
The Washington times., 1909-01-18
Dark Horse

SpOrt-The custom of referring TO the
unexpected winner OF a coveted honor
as a dark horse" probably originated
from the practice Of certain horse
jockeys who not unfrsqUently by color
ing or painting some celebrated horse
were enabled 10 bring him into the race
under another name, but large sums OF
money upon him. and thus win the race
AS these horses were usually painted
The Washington times., 1909-01-18
Coeoanut PUDDING.

Fails Church-Three 1o-cent packages
OF shredded cocoanut, eight eggs Preserve
whites of hve), 0ne-half pound OF butter,
two cups OF sugar. nix an together
and bake for few minutes iu "a bot
oven. Beat one-halE cup a. sugar and
return TO the oven and brown
The Washington times., 1909-01-18
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS

1 3 SLY came into use. Vie dark horse
+ in politics Is applied - the successful
10 mlnee # q party who Is little known
or thought 81 as e nominee, President
The Washington times., 1909-01-18
Appointment Of Guardian.

~ H--Residenea and not citizenship
Is considered IN appointing a guardian
Exactly what IS meant by the question
rs 10 appointing a man as guardian
over his wlfe's estate is not clear
The Washington times., 1909-01-18
In Mourning

Widow Satin-hnifhed crepe de chine,
dull-nuished india silks. chiffon cloth
ard wolfe NAV all De used by one IL
mourning All white is worn Dy people
ia mourring, AMI if yo=J like 10 vary enc
monotony of ali blaeE there are many
beautiful. son Wnita materials shows
in the shops where such Things are rold.
The Washington times., 1909-01-18
Panama Canal

David j. Gitt-The Panama canal Is
ABOUT fifty miles ia length from deep
water in the Caribbean sea TO deep
water pa the Pacific ocean The bottom
width VIII vary from 30 feet in Culebra
tuI 10 an indefinite width IN the deep
waters or the lake The canal viii have
q minimum depth OF forty-one feet.
The Washington times., 1909-01-18

BeFens Bakery Rye Bread IS as far
superior % an other breads u digestive
value as it is superior I'm eating quail
ties. The fact that it COSTS no more
than ordinary breads IS another reason
why YOU should Insist on Bereus' Bakery
Rye Bread when ordering frorn your
grocer.
The Washington times., 1909-01-18
Supreme Court Salaries.

AfcGregor-Th CHIEF Justice or the
supreme Court or the United states re-
ceives $4,000. the associate justices
81. SEQ each.
The Washington times., 1909-01-18

Y At. c. A.-John Howard Payne the
author of Home. sweet Home IS
buried in Oak Hnl Cemetery, George
town
The Washington times., 1909-01-18
Georgetown University

Blue and Gray-Georget0vn Univer-
sity vas founded in 17Ss by Bishop car
ron.
The Washington times., 1909-01-18
LOCAL MENTION.
Have INK Bread Delivered

Have INK bread Delivered
fresh and clean from the oven 20 vour
table every day. Best and most delicious
homemade bread TO be had. 81 loaf
ITomemade pies. soc Holmes bakery. list
and IL SITS Phones I1ncn. lt0 and 1fH.
The Washington times., 1909-01-18

Halls Market, Third and C Northeast
IS the place 70 get fresh dressed poultry
highest grade meats, Southern yeFe-
tables etc. at rock bottom always.
The Washington times., 1909-01-18
Brooklyn Tax Rate.

Louis Ffapklin-Apply to the tax Of
nee, Brooklyn. T., FOR the desired
Information.
The Washington times., 1909-01-18

Every Day More Housewives Learn
TO appreciate the wisdom uf buying
SCHNEIDER s Malt Bread such practice
means uniformly superior bread. enjoy
able meals and healthy family.5c. Grocers'
The Washington times., 1909-01-18

Amused welsh rabbit. The reason st IS
so OXEN abused is because the neophyte
SO often fails in its connection. Some
times ever. the ACCOMPLISH cooks falls
down on this dish because the cheese
lis too fresh II the cheese Is az tne
nroDer state of rfpeness. the folloWlng
recipe is one which may be successfully
PM Is niece OF butter the size Of
hens egg ia the chahng dish ADD 2
tabIespoOnful of Worcestershire sauce
a dash Of red pepper and = saltspooh4ut
OF salt When the butter IS melted duu
q mound and a half OF cheese CUT INTO
bits .nd beGin TO stir. From this mo-
ment the movement of the spoon must
be unremitting-s When the cheese ~
dissolved add q little AT TIME. hOl 70
chill the rabbit. an egg, white and yol1
heaterl together and when this has all
been put IN hair glass Of beer also py
suO0nfuls.
Cook untu the mixture is Of the con-
sistency of boiled custard- Ihen pour
upon crackers and serve
t'EV D. b" Mayouuaise Dressing into
chilled soup plate drop the Eoik or an
egg drained free or ali the Wnites
squeeze upon IL q feasB05zltu4 OF lemon
mice aud stir In with a silver fork until
well mixed Now add gradually Few
drops OF olive oil, stirring steanuy- AS
the dressing thickens add the OIL more
freely until you have used hal1 a pint.
Season with a dash Of paprtlSas half
faaepooHfuI oil sails. "a saltspoonful NJ
mustard and a generous tablespoonful
OF vinegar.
Chicken Croquets.
Chicken Croquettes.-Cook together ia
a saucepan a tablespoonful Of -four and
one of butter until they are blended.
Pour upon this white roux cupful or
rich milk. and when you have a smooth
white sauce stir a cupful and a half
of minced boiled or roast chicken. Sea-
son 60 taste with celery salt. white pep
per and a dash Of nutmeg. Cook until
we'll heated. then add the yolks OF
two eggs and just two minutes be-
fore removing from the fire. Set aside
until cold and stiff, mold into Gro
QUOTES roll tn cracker dust iu beaten
egg and vet again IN cracker dust, and
set on the lee for two hours before
There are half a dozen ways OF using
cold sweet potatoes. SO that she rs
very foolish housekeeper who allows
those which So of the dinner table TO
Zoe thrown away. The may, for IN
stance. be cut in two and have the pulp
sCoOped cut. This may be mashed ana
seasoned with butter pepper, salt and
baked To a delicate brown IN the oven.
or the cold potatoes may be peeled, cut
into slices and fried IN butter. Or the
cold slices may have dressing OF sugar,
max then be placed in the oven until
they are nicely crystallized.
TO remove paint from linens rub with
turpeutine, then clean with French chalk
dampeued with alcohol.
LEONORE CALVERT.
The Washington times., 1909-01-18
&c 20 chlaren,s - o. Beeause

are 4ouI CmIdTen's Toes Out Because
you deal on credit? II not now, being
reasonable ere you on your family de-
% might be your pleasure to provide if
you bought for cash9 Consider this mat
ser and investigate the wonderful new
- Pyles' - stores. &c Tea zoos Every
bodysS CofIees 1859.
The Washington times., 1909-01-18
g. a. REuddiman & -

Artistic Electric and Gas Drob Lights
Natl Inverted Lights Art bomes.
S11 = 81 Go 18th St
The Washington times., 1909-01-18

The thing which every neophyte at
tempts on the chatting dish is the much
The Washburn leader., 1909-10-22

still rising from the ruins Of the old
city that city's sons and daughters set
themselves to the heart straining
task of rearing new Western metrop-
oils behind the Golden Gate.
For three years San Francisco has
worked, worked hard. For five days
she's going to play, play for all she's
worth.
70 celebrate the discovery Of San
Francisco bay by an old fellow named
Gaspar de Portola, first Spanish gov
ernor of California, back in 1769-that
is San Francisco's excuse for the Por-
tola festival, tho nail upon which the
festival is hung.
The fun started when old Don Cas-
par, represented by lineal descend
ant, Don Nicholas Covarrubius, sailed
in through the Golden Gate and passed
IN review before the American and
foreign warships in the bay, on his
way to pay his respects to the Portola
queen. no other than Miss Virgilia
Bogue of San Francisco, famous
beauty and true daughter of the West.
The programme includes band con-
certs, fireworks, aquatic sports, din
ners, receptions, balls and all tho
thousand and one other things that go
to make up real American festival.
The Washburn leader., 1909-10-22
DISCOVERY OF NORTH POLE

Dr. Frederick A. Cook, referring to
the statement iss,lcd by Commander
peary in support Of his charge that
DIR. Cook did not reach the North
pole, says: Il can only say that
the actual living human witnesses Of
my journey to the poll. will them.
selves be. able to .disprove the distort-
ed declarations put into their mouths
In the statement issued by Com
nlandcr Pcary."
Having failed in his effort to get
certain scientists to conduct an expe-
dition to ascend Mount Mckinley DR..
Frederick A.. Cook announces that he
will abandon his lecture tours as soon
as possible and himself head an ex-
petition to. ascend the mountain to
obtain. II possible, the records wElch
he says he, left there In 1906.
Commander Robert F.. Pcary has Is.
sued . statement in support Of his
contention that Dr. Frederick A. Cook
did not reach the North pole. The
document is largely made up Of the
stories u the two Eskimo boys who
ACCOMPANIED Cook Oh the trip.
Or Frederick A. Cook brands as =
'lie the aiiidaxlt Of Edward N. Barrill,
IIxhe guide MID says he did not attain
l6e tuInmit x Mount AcKlnley.
The Washburn leader., 1909-10-22
CRIMINAL NEWS.

Two Italian children, identified from
photographs as Temasso and Grace
Viviano, who were kidnapped from St.
Louis Aug. , lastsand who have been
sought since by the police of many
cities, were found wandering aimless-
ly on the streets of Chicago. The chill
dren were unable to tell where they
had been since the kidnapping.
The United States circuit court of
appeals 1T New York has affirmed the
decisision Of the lower federal court
sentencing Charles w. Morse, the
former banker and steamship capital
list, to fifteen years Imprisonment in
the federal prison at Atlanta, Ca A
stay of execution for forty days was
granted.
What might have heen II ease of
the wholesale poisoning of family
At Hcrtonville, Wis, resulted only in
the suicide Of Mis-; I.ncy Dietz, aged
twenty-six years. Miss Dietz put poison
in the coffee prepared for the family
and her act being discovered she CON-
mitted suicide.
Half starved and without ammuni-
tion to stand off the officers who had
penned him in a California mountain
pass BILLY Boy" Pinto, the Piute In
dian murderer, sent his last bullet
crashing into his own heart and fell
lifeless on the rocks.
A fashionably dressed bandi. who
robbe1 the savings bank of D. NJ.
Erskine & Go. in Highland Park, ILL.,,
committed suicide by shooting him
self In the mouth when driven to bay
by the Highland Park marshal and
posse of citizens.
George Augustinian of Pittsburg,
seven years old, resenting repri-
mand which Miss Margaret Lang,
eighteen years old, caused him to re-
ceive, raised shotgun to his shoulder
and fired at Miss Lang, killing her
almost instantly.
Philip Allen, Jr.. vice president Of
the First National bank of Mineral
with the embezzlement of $168.O00 of
the banks funds. Allen is at his
home Ill and physicians say he may
die.
II. F. Chaffee, millionaire land and
grain man Of Armenia, N. d., was VIC
timizcd out of $25.d00 by the ancient
gold brick game in Minneapolis by
two clever swindlers.
Charged with being organized into
a syndicate to steal money taken in
at the gates every gateman of the
Alaska -Yukon-Pacifc exposition has
been discharged.