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The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1903-08-20

/ sihility would You he more SO with all.
| II every citizen were To leave the rem
edying of these conditions To someone
els" then nothing would be accom-
plish"d. No citizen who loves his state
can N this time afford not 10 take an
active interest in public affair The
word politician has come to have An
unsavury meaning, by reason ut those
who make their living out Of politics.
1t is unfortunate that this Is So In a
republic such as ours every man should
he Il politician in the sense that he
participates in promoting the public
welfare by the selection OF competent
and honest representatives The rcyc-
atiuns OF corruption In Missouri viii
be of no avail unless the people do
something about H.
There is an cmbclllcmcnt of power
as well as an embclZIcmcnt ol money.
The official who uses his public func-
lions for personal ends or repay
private obligation cmhcZalcs 10 his own
usc tho power the people gave him 10
be exercised for the public good one
in public Office who does thing for
policy sake or reirains from doing
that which he ought to do is an cm-
bczzler of the trust rcposed in him BY
the people. There are some who would
prevent the prosecution OF crime for
fear of hurting IN" party" am
democrat who believes the party has
too glorious history TO De used as a
shield for villainy. We should get back
% the old-fashioned doctrine an
lounced by Samuel J. Tildcn. that "he
who plumbers the people. though he
steal the livery OF Heaven to serve the
levi in, is no democrat" Those who /
'ay that 1t will injure party to pun
sh rascals. SANDER that party. If =
'arly can not get along without ras-
ais, the people should get along with
nj the party, The statutes Of the state
10 not exempt members of any particll-
mr. party from responsibility for crime
me who violates the law Is no less n
riminal by reason Of claiming to be
or republican No party has
monopoly OF the yirtuuus. neither are
he vicious confined 10 one party. Cor
upton knows no politics, neither
nould Justice. There Is no politics in
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1903-08-20

nrasa Tho, ,ranhlo ,ou n. ,h,y boa
with over increasing dis,inc,pes. IN,
dis,a,t rumhli,g n, puhIic INDIGNATION
I'm, ,hei, homo Is tho neon,. viii, soor
forso. Noy ,hose who nlsco civi,
honor above sordid ora.d ubo desn,os
wrong and hate corruntio, march in
soI,J rba,ar, o,,,rs, tho ,orces NJ or.
ror md Loeniny s,e, IN tho n,,tc ~,
,gh,.ousre.s mali. ,his ,h.ir h.t,is
cry.
"tor, COD -, ,Io.,. J., .,,, ,,,
Lao, .,o co.ao, loo, a.. ,arn., :,
Marion, hails, monroe, plke, Sheloy.
Scotlahd' Macon ana NUMBER OF ON
or counties were well represented.
members OF FOLK CLUBS OF nclghborins
towns were IN attendance In large
numbers.
senator Nockrell spoke on the same
INES as Mr' FOLK, ana IN support OF
MS arguments in part as follows:
me great mass OF cltizens are nom
est men ana they are entitled TO
honest government lhey are entitled
10 othcials VINO serve the public ends
ana NOT selhsh purposes ana II rests
WIN thcn 10 get snch.
we nave Deen appalled, ana hunili-
a'ed NJ tue bribery ana corruption that
nave ne"n exposed III the administfa-
'loh oi National state ana city govern
meh'' we nave FOUND corruption and
bribery where II had no right TO exist.
we nave seen the officers OF the state
ana nation using the powers entrusted
10 theh TOT seIhSh cnds. nut THIS does
NOV mean 'hd' our CIVILIZATION Is rciro-
sFa"lhE' OF 'hal our people are Decom-
ing uepased' mat Is not so
what II does indicate is that the
people nave not been careful III per-
forming lheir poil'lcal duties Inc
people OF ms country nave 1t in their
power TO make their government hon
"'' II lhey use care ana perform their
unl'eS' Ih're are TWO duties OF every
'l'I"'h'
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1903-08-20

Newrocks-It's a big advantage rot
to know French
Mrs NewrOcks- How?
Newrocks-W Why. 1t saves you from
wasting lot Of time trying to MAKE
yourself understood by these people IN
their own language Brooklyn Life
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1903-08-20

Have you decided on a name for rh,
baby yet. Tanksley?"
Yes, we've named him for my new
automobile"
What"
Fact. We call her Gasolena. Phi
idelphia Inquirer
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1903-08-20

do YOU believe there is any truth IN
signs" he asked.
"Oh, yes, firmly, she answered point.
ing to the one that said delicious II,
cream soda. ten cents a glass Chira.r
Record Herald
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1903-08-20
Too Far Advanced.

What tiny egg you've got there.
she exclaimed, over the breakfast tahi"
Isn't 1t cute?"
Cute" he replied, when he ha,
broken It; Il should say. rather. ii s
chic. Philadelphia Ledger
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1903-08-20
Aud Pay the HiIIs.

This shopping business is an aUl1
nuisance"
why Henry You have no reason
10 complain I'm doing the shorpue
All you do is to carry the parcels
Chicago American.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1903-08-20
Pats Load.

Mike-Hello. Pat! Plat be ye workin
at now7
Pat with a hod OF bricks or liz
shoulder -Kape away furninst thot
ladder Dim carryin knockout drops
Y Y. Weakly.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1903-08-20

He-I love you Miss Peach, ardent.
lA,sionately, madly!
She Nonsense. Mr.. dc Sever; you axe
hardly acquainted with me.
He-I know; but then-why, perhaps
hats he reason -Tit-Bts.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1903-08-20
The Charitable S.N.

Phylis-That young millionaire too,
O great fancy to me at the ball last uiri'
He danced with me FIVE times
Elvira-Oh. that doesn't prove any.
thing. 1t was charity ball, you know
Cincinnati Enquirer
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1903-08-20

Il am striving" said the poet "to
write my name on The scroll Of fame.
oh. heavens" his sad-Cycd wife re-
piled, Il wish you could write it on n,
back of good. big check just once.
n Y. Herald
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1903-08-20
In Frozen Dog.

Tourist--Did you-cr-cver shoot
nan?
Bronco Bill-No. lady. I've plugged 4
few Indians, greasers, an dudes, but
never killed human,--Puck.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1903-08-20

lam n sclfmadc man. said the proud
individual.
We'll. you are all right except Ms 10
your head" commented the other part
u the conversation.
''How'G ;hat?'
''rho part you talk with is out Of pro-
portion to the part you think with. ~
San Francisco Wasp.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1903-08-20

Parson Johnson-Does yo' take lis
man for better or worse?
The Lady-No; simply for worse, Is
been marriol befo an knows what men
am, -.JndS.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1903-08-20

Henri-lf hised you. would you gIvc
II away TO your father?
Marie-Of course not, What would
he want with your kisses? La Vic Pa
rscnuc.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1903-08-20
In No Great Hurry.

Fiibbert--Your rich uncle says he
wants to be cren,sted.
Gangleigh-Ies: but he is In no hurr,
about it.-Tit-B Bits.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1903-08-20

ST LOUISPOPuLAR CIRCUIT ATTORNEY
Tolls Thorn That Issue Between
Good and Bad Government
Ia Clearly Defined.

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WIZ '"' I'''''p"' S'""N''' ~ NC
"'N Ut Ih' meeting uHd'r me auspices
WI '"' on ''''a'' monument Ns7'''a
''" u' Amy ia %" N''"'"a!' AuEu7'
'' rom I"i ''''Ih"I was the N'E
"'"' W '"' i'''''"A' ana WIS eNhr'S'e''
NY ''" h"''"h. ana badges worn b!
.hn"1andr ana 100 me greetings given
TO-" circuit aInrr"N n the next gov
' u"'
Nr Folk declaration. i am dem
oa' Wa the most vigorously ap-
uIand"d of any ~ The day
Nr Folk speech lasted for an hour
UG half and was rs follows.
Won have asked me tu tp'k 10 Won ON
good go.,ru.rul mr h,tIrc We enter
.uto that subject % t- r,'l io call TO
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The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1903-08-20
Limited Agreement.

do you and your husband agree ."
"In name only. "-Town Topics.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1903-08-20

OF principle transmitted to him by his
fathers, all doubts must disappear. for
with that reservoir of virtue to draw
from, the result OF the fight for good
government can not he in doubt
In the history Of civilization. first
ono nation rises and becomes the torch
bearer Of civil liberty. then another
takes its place. Wealth can not pre-
serve a state only the integrity of the
citizens can. If VIC do not cherish that
civic character our forefathers left us
we Will so down as the other republics
have gone, during the flight of time
through the ages. Man has more than
n passive destiny. All things human
must either advance or retrOgrrade
and the same is true of governments
resting on man. Civic righteousness
carries them forward; civic dcpravit, +
destroys them. The breaking of span
may wreck bridge; the track of an !.
earthwOrm may destroy dam; the
sting of a miCrobc may deyastatc a
city. and the unseen mysterious agen-
nies of corruption will. If tolerated, un-
ierminc and destroy stateS and ma
lions. The power is with the people TO
preserve our institutions. All true re-
'Orms come from the masses The
of the Lowry Christian of
'arly ages has had more influence upon
than hundred kings with
I'll their pomp and power.
The stronghold OF the corruption
SITS in Missouri has been shattered by
he shafts OF the law and riddled by the
mighty power of an incorruptible
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-07-01
Why Iney sell.

Is it strange that a lot 80 by 90,
containing 500 square feet, sells
without agents when compared with
one 100 by 40, containing only 1000
square feet, or less than one-hali as
much?
Our streets are 40ft. and alleys l6
IT,, while alleys on other plots are
only 10 f., useless for teams to pass.
Every 4 lots face on two streets,
and have two alleys. No lot with
out street or atley.
When we sell lot, vein fact, give
one, 1.-THE size of other lots away to
the purchaser. In the past ten days
we have sold more lots and we still
have more to sell.
We furnish perfect title, without
any conditions or restrictions.
Terms to suit reliable purchasers.
You can huy these ! eautitul lots
in BelIeyiew ouly OF,
c. 4. hEeK
L. Y KICK.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-07-01
SAND !! SAND! SAND /!

The undersigned is ready to supply
to responsible parties, the best bank
sand, regardless of quantity, the larger
the order the better Transfers can
get sand, at the bank, each load 10 be
paid for as taken. Persons having de.
llYered large amount, will be expected
TO pay for 1t, as soon as order is filled
Will have it hauled any place, in
reason.
Prices for same quality, lower than
others. L. Y. KICK.
Peoples phone 800.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-07-01

For cut flowers and floral designs
call on w. S. Taylor, Chestnut St,
opposite NJ. E. church, agent for the
leading Pittsburg florist and Web
ers, of Oakland, Md. Both phones
10I.
HAVE you seen the line of chill
dren's dresses at Werner, Foftney
d Co.'S? They will sell you made
up dress for about what the material
would cost.
THERE is no more convenient pic
ture taking machine than a kodak
a pocket kodak is the most easily car.
ried Of any, The prices of these are
S10-$15 and $3.50.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-07-01
Save Your Money.

The Bank OF the Monongahela
Valley has added savings depart
uent to its business and will receive
savings deposits on which interest
will be paid. Deposits of $l00 and
upwards will be received Interest
5ompounded semi annually. Saw
tngs deposits can be made at any time
Turing banking hours and the bank
will also be open from to s o'clock
Oh Saturday evenings, for the ac-
sommodation Of such deposltors
For further in ormation call at the
bank,
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-07-01

The post office thieves demanded
only forty per cent OF all the money
expended They might just as well
have taken half. In this connection
an interesting story is being told of
the flop of Congressman Sibley who
lett the Democrats aud went over 10
the Republicans. 1t has been dis
covered that he has he contract for
Furnishing nnmoney order blacks as
about three times as much as they
are worth. Its 10 wonder that he
thought the salvation OF the eoun ry
lay with the Republicans
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-07-01

There is nothing the matter with
council passing a fire limit ordl
nance. There are plenty ofsfre traps
here now without allowing any more
of them to be erected. Morgantown
long ago reached stage when more
attention should have been paid to
the regulation of buildings. She
will pay dearly for neglect if it be
continued along the lines fat present
being pursued.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-07-01
Anew Firm of Architects.

Messrs Chas. G. Badgley and Lon ..
Smith who have established quite a
reputation in Fairmont for doing a
high class of work, have opened an
Office in Morganown opposite the
poqtot1ice in the Wade Brock building.
Nj. Smith has practiced several years
IN Fairmont and Mr.. Badgley has had
Paris AMI Boston Technology train
ing, as well as ten years in the best
New Y6sk City Offices.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-07-01
SeIbY,s Ice Cream ParInrs

On High street are doing big bust
ness. They are open every afternoon
and evening, The proprietors OF the
place have A. f. Lazier's outfit and
make the finest cream to be had in the
city. They sell it by the wholesale and
retail and make speciality Of parties
and other similar events. Fraternities
and other organizations served on short
notice, If
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-07-01
KEGK HAS SAND.
He is Also in Shape TO do all Kinds of
Hauling at Short Notice.

c, 1, Keck has sand for sale in
large or small quantities, at the bank
or any where in town. He is pre-
pared to haul this as well as to haul
every thing else that needs hauling.
He has big teams and surong wagons.
No job is too big for him to success
fully tackle. Grading and excavating
also receives his attention. Peoples
phone 204-6.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-07-01

Pittsburg will be dry after this
ON Sunday and after hours. Orders
have been issued to stop disorderly
houses from selling beer. They have
been the refuge of the thirsty up to
this time.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-07-01

There are some signs that Pitts
burg intends to be paid for fran
chises instead of allowing a lot of
thieves to get all the graft.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-07-01

A few state papers are now dis
covering that Jessie Shaffer was
killed at Uniontown. The sad affair
occurred on May Goth as may be
noted from an inspection of the col
umns of this paper at the time the
accident occurred.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-07-01

vlolators of some of the city ordi-
nances are indignant at Mayor
McGrew who is enforcing the stat
utes. He thinks that laws are pass
ed to be enforced. This is novel
idea to some people.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-07-01
TRY a glass of buekeye Root Beer AT
Ream's Soda Fountain.

IF the person who was looking
for the Jewel OF Asia will ask for it
at the Acme's City Fountain it will
be produced.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-07-01
A FULL line OF patent medicines at
Ream's Drug store.

The Jewel Of Asia will do you
good. Ask for it at the CITY Foun-
tain.
ROBE & RlGnrMrRE have The finest
selection of nantes, tile cas- fires,
gas logs, CRATES and fronts ever
shown in Morgantown 1t will pay
you to go and see them whether YOU
want to buy or not.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-07-01

ALWAYS some new drink at the
City Fountain. Grape Cooler is one
of the latest. You will make no
mistake by asking for it.
MEN's summer weight underwear
in all grades at Hirschmaas.
DAKOTA flour is superior to all
others. Each sack is warranted.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-07-01
Sash, Doors ana Uuiumns.

The Morgantown planning Mill Com
pany has just received a car load of
sash, doors and columns. Builders
can get what they want by calling at
the Office IA Fourth ward.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-07-01

GIVE your order for magazines to
Mr.. Percy d. Lorentz at the Acme
He has charge of the news depart
ment there.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-07-01

Morgantown will be "a deserted
village on Saturday but that is no
sign the population won't have fun.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-07-01

A BEAUTIFUL line of white shirt
waists, at reduced prices at l.. NJ
Deering's will be one of the bargains
for Wednesday Hotel MADEIRA
Block.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-07-01
THE DAILY NEW DOMINION
MoRa ANTowN July j, 1903.

Fairmont may consent to be lick
ed by the Morgantown lodge Of Elks
after all.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-07-01
with the newspaper war over

With the newspaper war over the
west side steps the troubles in
Breathitt county KY, and in sheph-
erdstown have faded into nothing
ness.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-07-01
A
DIFFICULT

we will bring It to successful issue
even If we have to crawl through
brick walls
But we don't despise the little jobs
and will give them all the attention
and care necessary To satisfy our own
ideas of what is right and what is due
Of customers
Don't Know OF anyone who does
Plumbing cheaper than we do.
STEWART PLUMBING 90.
CHANCERY Row
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-07-01
ma IN BALTIMORE 8 Ono
RAILROAD.
PITTsBURG DIVISION.

Departure ana arrival OF trains at
Morgantown OH and after May II, 1908
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-07-18
APHORlGM5.

Habit is the deepest law Of human
nature.-Carlyle.
Good nature is stronger than toma
hawks.-EmersOn.
Talebearers are just as bad as tale
makers.-Shcridan
Almost always the most INDECENT are
the most Observation-Disclosures
Those who complain most are most
to be complained of.-M. Henry.
True gentleneSs IS native feeling
heightened and improved by principle
Blair.
lie that thinks he can afford to be
negligent is not far from being poor
Johnson.
Persistent people begin their success
where others end in failure.-Edward
EgglestOn.
He who commits injustice is ever
made more wretched than he who suf-
fers it.-PlatO.
a friend that you have to buy won't
be worth what you pay for him, no
matter what that may be.-Prentice.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-07-18

General Alexander Mcdowell Nc
Cook had a story illustrative of readi-
ness in excuse which he used to tell Oc-
casionally Some raw troops were
drawn up for their first battle. They
were on marshy ground, under fire, and
ankle deep in slush. One Of the sol
diers was noticed to be trembling eX-
cessively. and his fear might communi-
cate itself to his comrades. An officer
approached him.
Here, you. what are you trembling
for?" demanded the officer. stop it, or
you'll demoralize the company. You
are in no more danger than any one
else. Don't be afraid"
I'LL am not-t-t a-a-afraid," chatter
ed the soldier. I'LL had the ague last
year, and-and standing still in this
m-m-mud so long has b-b-brOught it on
aga-again. W-w-wOuldn't it-t-t be
g-g-good idea to r-r-run lit-little and
get warmed up?"
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-07-18
WRITER'S THOUGHT CRAMP
The Way the Flood of Inspired Idens
Ebbs and Flows.


II the fiction writer has his delicious
moments, when he tastes the joys
which come with the excitement of
creative composition-and these he I'M
doubtedly has-also he knows distress
ing periods Of mental apathy.
He has been working away at top
speed, full of gladness in that subtle
fabric which his pen weaves in the
warp and wool of paper and ink. His
head is packed with inspired ideas, like
a gift box from the gods. His hopes
ride high. His ambitions scrape the
clouds.
Then something happens. 1t Is not a
snap, a break. a crash-nothing so tan
gible. 1t is just a ceasing. Abruptly,
Unexpectedly, all his fine thoughts van
ish. No longer is life a country Of
majestic, white robed heights and al
Turing purple toned valleys. All is
fiat and gray and bleak.
Just about now, if the writer only
knew it, is q most excellent time to go
fishing
At last, ba1lcd, discouraged, heart
sick. he sits with his head in his hands,
contemplating with foolish self pity
the melancholy spectacle of himself.
But, like drought and flood, war and
pcsilcncc and all other ills great and
small. it passes. And he knows not
how or When it goes. Days after he
wakes up 70 find himself, pen in hand,
hard at work again. OF its own ac-
cord apparently the machine has set
itself in moion.-ScWell Ford in The
LNldor.