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The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1903-06-25
TO KEEP THEMSELVES BE.
FORE THE PUBLIC.

Another Democratic Club, it is
announced, is in process Of incuba-
ton in st. Louis, oStenSibiy to
promote sentiment favorable to
Circuit Attorney Folk for Govern =
or, but from the names of the gen
tIcmcn who are mentioned as lead
ers of the proposed organization,
the casual observer might infer
that some statesmen out of ajob'
are anxious to retrieve their own
waning political influence with Mr.,
Folks popularity.
At the head of the list rs an act.
i've spirit of the movement is given
the name of our lOquaciOus former
Governor, Lon V. Stephens. Now,
Governor Stephens association
with the st. Louis street car con.
solidation bill, which was pushed
through the Legislature during his
administration by n thoroughly or.
ganized lobby, and about which
there has always clung a flavor of
corruption aud of trust inception.
doesn't single him ont as one par.
ticularly interested in Doodle
smashing. 1t is said that a large
sum of money was expended to
secure the passage of that bill, and
that $50 bills were almost ms plen.
tiful in Jefferson City on the eve
of It's enactment as leaves in Val.
ambr0sia. The Governor hesitated
to sign the bill, but after toying
with it for several weeks, finally
attached his official signature there.
to, and followed it with one OF the
weakest excuses for the act that
ever emanated from Missouri
Governor. We have heard it said
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1903-06-25

dncing laborcts eight hours is now in
force, and the officials of the reducing
plants are violating the law By work
ing men over eight hours. Things
are almost at a slandstill at the Fed
cral mill. The cight-hour demand and
law seem to be breeding trouble
Lead Belt laborers are stirred beyond
any precedent, and general tie up
may come soon Excitement exists,
but as yet level headed leaders are
holding things in check. Geo. Able,
master mechanic al the Federal, is
trying to get new force Of firemen,
but as YET there are no applicants for
work.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1903-06-25
FLAT RIN ER.

Mrs. George W Coyington is visit,
ing friends in the country this week
Guy Hatfield was in town this week
He and Judge Sprott are taking an
inventory.
W. +. Walker, Geo. Fraser, Jane,
Murphy and others are watching the
Crawlcy switch this week.
Joe Crockcr and Miss Rosa Sikely
were married Sunday. Monday even
ing the friends of Mr.. Crocker gave
him jolly charivari, but he soon
stopped the boys by offering refresh
ments.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1903-06-25

August IoclIncr, junior editor OF
,hc pcrryyillc sun, went to Ste Mary,
during the high water TO see the river.
and with some other men amused
himself throwing rocks in the river.
IN doing 50 hr broke hi, arm between
the wrist aud elbow, and will be dis
ADlcd for several weeks
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1903-06-25
KNITTED HIS FRIEND.
Newt Kelley, While Drunk, Cut Tom
0'keIIey Sunday Drinking at
blue Goose"

Several OF the kclleys aud o. kclleys
were canning beer near the "Blue
Goose Sunday, when Newt Kelley
and Tom O'kclley fell out and en-.
gagged in a cutting scrape out Of which
Jkcllcy came dangerously wounded,
The two men were fliends but after
drinking they fought to kill. O'KeI-
ly had his abdomen laid open and Il
potion of the visccra came out. lie
Is in bad condition and will have q
hard pull to get well.
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The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1903-06-25
Jaybird Firemen Strike.

The ircmcn at the Federal or "Jny
Bird" shaft wen, out on strike Mon.
day evening. The demand of the
men is an eight.hour days work
They claim the law giving lead re-
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1903-06-25
Final Settlement.

Notice Is hereby given that the under
signed, administrator of the estate OF
JOHN HUNT, Dec d,
viii make nnal settlement of said estate at
the next term OF the Probate Court of st
Francois county. Missouri. TO be begun and
held at the Court House In Pennington In
said st. Francois county. Mo-, on the second
Monday In July, 1903.
J. w. HUNT, Administrator.
June IL, Iy0S.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1903-06-25

Prof. Theilman, of Breckenridge,
Mo-, the Superintendent of our schools
for nett year, came In Thursday even
ing to look over the prospect. He Is II
fine specimen Of physical manhood
and splendid genlleman.--Bonne
Terre Democrat Register.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1903-06-25
Final Settlement.

Notice Is hereby given that the under.
derslgned. Executrlx of the estate OF
JOHN NJ. sPAUGH, Decd,
VIII make final settlement of saId estate
at the next term OF the PROBATE Court OF 81.
Francois county. Missouri, to he begun and
held Mt the Court House In FnrmInpton
Missouri, ON the second Monday in JuIy'
1908. EVA l.. sPAUGU Eyec,,tr,v'
June I, 1858
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1903-06-25

The public school library of Perry
vile is open to the students of the
public school during the summer,
books being changed every Saturday.
Good for Perryville.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1903-06-25

the county Jail, where he will serv,
his sentence on the rock pile.
The cause of Blcdsoc's rage is this
He had a vngraut boy, twelve year,
old. For years the boy tramped
the streets OF Flat River aud begged,
sleeping in the furnaces and in good,
boxes like a wait The Orphans
Home, represented by J. II Fielder,
made efforts To get the boy. Rev,
Lamb and Mr.. A. DcGrant simply
acted rs agents, out Of christian
spirit, desiring to get the boy decent
home. They asked BIrdsoc if he
would sign The adoption papers. lie
said he would, and went before a
notary and chcerfulIy aud willingly
signed his boy away. Now he comes
back in rage on Rev Lamb aud
Mr.. DcGrant, claiming he unw!lIingly
gave up his boy
He (BIedsoe) SAYS he wants the
boy and will have him or Kill the man
who refuses To return him from the
Orphans Home. Rev. Lamb has no
authority 10 get the boy; in fact, had
nothing to do with his adoption He
simply did what he was asked to do
because the home and the father
sought him. Mrs Lamb has the sym.
pnthy of the entire ncighborhood
A party of Flat River Woodmcn
visited the new camp at Owl Creek
Tuesday night. and assisted in the
imitation of two candidates. The WIS.,
itors were accorded Il hearty welcome
by the Owl Creek boys, and after the
lniliatory work Il splendid lunch was
served. The Owl Creek camp, al.
though quite small, is starting with
bright prospects. 1t is said that the
company has already promised to
erect lodge hall for their use. A,
rapid growth of membership is ex-
pccled for the Woodmen in that pros
peons and growing mining town. The
following were in attendance from
Flat River: j. W. Covington. C. l..
Norwine, j. j. Bradley, Wan. II.
Lewis. ID. j. Fray sher, Warren Park
er, Clay Parker, Marvin Norwine,
Howard pinkerton, Chas. Arnoldy, |
Wcldy Cow gton. The occasion was
in every way success, except for
break down of one of the rigs on the
drive home Lead Belt News.
Mrs. Anna kccblcr of Kansas City |
recently horse whipped her son.in-
law. j. Bartlptt Pare. youpo socie,v
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1903-06-25

Mrs. Anna Kceblcr of Kansas City
recently horse whipped her son.in-
law, j. Bartlett Page, ayoung society
man, just after he returned home with
her daughter, whom he had married.
The marriage was the result of an
elopement, and Mrs. Keebler objected.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1903-06-25

Don't become discouraged. There 10
cure for you. IL necessary write Dr. Fenner
lie has spent life time curing just such
cases as yours. All consultations Free.
IL had severe case OF kidney disease an.
rheumatism. discharglng bloody matter
Suffered intense pain, My wife was seriously
affected with female troubles. DR.. Fcnncrs
Kidney and Rackachc Cure cured US both.
+. N. WHEELER, Randolph, la"
Druggists soc. 81. Ask for Cook Book Free.
ct UlTllc,nhNnE Sure Cure; Circular. DR.
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DR.. FENNER'S
KIDNEY and
BaCkaChe

s AZ sI'' 1siss q f S4Sss: OIDE
Also Rheumatism, Back
ache, HeartDisease, Gravel IvlN u,
Dropsy, Female Troubles. w Ell
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-29

his deputies leaving a true and attested
copy Of such description and statement
with each of such persons personally or
at their last and usual place OF abode IN
this state with some person living there;
and In case any of such persons are alb
sent from this state and have no last and
usual place OF abode therein occupied by
any person, such copy shall be left with
the person or persons. II any. In charge
or or having possession OF such land
taken OF such absent persons, and an
other copy thereof shall be mailed to the
address OF such absent persons II the
same Is known TO said officer; and after
the filing of such description, statement
and plat, said commission or the chair
man thereof, shall cause a copy of such
description and statement to be pub
lished I'm some newspaper or newspapers
published In said city at least twice a
week for three successive weeks; and if
any party shall agree with said com
mission for the price of the land so taken.
the same shall be paid to him forthwith
by the state auditor drawing his order
on the general treasurer for said sum up-
on the receipt of n proper voucher au-
thentcated by the chairman of said COM
mission.
Sec 3. Any owner of or person entitled
TO any estate in or interested in any part
OF the land so taken, who cannot agree
with said commission for the price of the
land so taken in which he is Interested
as aforesaid, may within three months
attcr personal notice OF said taking or II
ne have no personal notice, may within
one year from the filing OF the descrip-
ton, statement and plat referred to In
section two OF this act, apply by petition
10 the common pleas division OF the SUI
preIne court In the county Of Providence
setting forth the taking OF his land and
praying for an assessment OF damages by
a jury. Upon tho filing OF said petition
the sald court snail cause twenty days'
nouce OF the pendency thereof 10 be CIV
en- 10 said commission by serving any
member OF said commission with a certi-(
ned copy thereof. and may proceed after
Slch notice to the trial thereof and such
trial shall determine all questions of fact
relating to the value of such land and
the amount thereof. and judgment shall
be entered upon the verdict OF such Jury
ana execution shall he issued therefor In
case OF conflicting claims TO such land by
any two or more petitioners. said court
NAV set down the petitions or such peti-
TONERS for trial at the same time by the
same jury, and may frame all necessary
Issues for the trial thereof
sec. A. Upon the filing OF said descrip-
ton, statement and plat I'm the Office OF
the recorder OF deeds of said CITY said
land or any part thereof which IL n pubIic
hghway OF part thereof shall trereupon
become and be abandoned and dfscon-
unued as q public highway or part there
or, and the public shall have no further
interest In the same from the time OF the
plat
Sec. :. This act shall take effect from
and after It's massage.
| certify the foregoing 20 he true copies
Attest: CHARLES p. BENNETT.
Secretary of State.
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CHAPTER vi.
PROPOSAL TO SELL sHoxToN HALL

The sete was over. The gray dawn of
another day spread its mantle over
scene of dischantment Long strings of
gaudy paper lanterns swung wind
wrecked and candleless I'm the sharp,
dcwy air The smart little pavilions
where Tom had felt as II the nectar and
ambrosia of the gods were pressed TO his
Lips while Ollie was their presiding deity
showed themselves but tawdry. fiimsy
make believes in the unsympathetic light
OF day A universal desolation of stem
less flowers. juiceless fruit rinds. melting
1ellies and broken fans strewed the dis
mantied Observation-Disclosures every
where; no, not quite.
The fete had been prolific OF dreams
Reality had not yet touched all those
tired young eyes with her dlsillusoning
wand.
Olivia still dreamed Of her short and
wondrous reign as absolute sovereign. For
. whole radiant evening she had been
exalted to q princess royalshp. All OF
her small world had done her willing
homage, and the pretty thing had
Queened IL right graciously.
Clarence Westover dreamed OF girl
who to the most winning manners.
loveliost face and brightest of minds
added the comfortable allurements of
eubstntial wealth. The Westover cof-
fers needed replenishing, and Clarence
was the hope OF the family.
The last OF the Broxtons dreamed Of
the girl he loved and OF the pleasure it
would be 10 him 10 bestow upon her In
pcrpetuity the old home, with all It's
roodly furniture his all. which had af-
forded such a ht setting for her fresh
young beauty that night.
. IL had been arranged before his guar
Clan had left him that he was to dine at
the cottage that day. Jess could furnish
him some sore OF breakfast, he had said.
prefsrring not 10 intrude upon Ollie's
much needed rest too early.
While waiting next morning for jess 10
flilH her promise I'm this respect he had
had waking visions. pleasant visions,
which had ministered 10 hts innocent
vanity and made him rejoice for the first
time with n frankly impersonal pleasure
IN his possession OF great wealth.
For fellow all alone In the world, he
cold himself magnihcentiy. houses and
1snde mattered little, but for her sweet
nake. the soft, dlmpled darling. he re-
1oiced that there were nc roughnesses 10
ke emoothed away, no dreary waiting 90
>c imposed, no bowling OF the wolf 20 be
dreaded.
with morning thoughts Of olivia came
hack midnight reflections upon her iath-
~ and his distinctly antagonieilc att-
dude toward possible and Inevitable woo-
or< for her hand.
Ia~vsr Matthews had fingered The
oixhf before until the last carriage had
fo:ied across the bridge which spahned
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-29
IN SOCIETY

Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Stetson Washburn
go to New York on Monday from which
port they will sail for Europe on Wed
nesday.
Mrs. LeBaron b. Colt, Miss Colt ard
Miss Mary Lewis returned on Tuesday
from fortnights stay at saranac Lake,
New York
Mrs. Joseph Fletcher left this city to-
day for brief soiourn in New York city.
Mrs. William w. white gave a very
handsome yellow luncheon" at her
home, $50 George street, yesterday after
noon.
Mrs. John II. stiness also entertained
az luncheon yesterday.
Mrs Benjamin Harris gave charming
dinner party at her home, A Adelphof ave-
nue.. last evening. The decorations were
exceedingly attractive the centre piece be-
ing of white hyacinths. while violets and
white hyacinths combined made charm
ing favors for the ladies' OF the party.
Mr. and Mrs. De witt Talbot gave a
small dinner party last evening to cele-
brate the first anniversary OF their mar
riage.
Dr. and Mrs. James r. Sullivan gave a
box party for Captain and Mrs. James II
Frier. at the Providence Opera House on
Mrs Charles o. Read OF Pawtuckst
gives large party TO the young society
people OF Pawtucket In Masonic hall, on
Monday eN ening next. In honor OF the list
bin hthoay Of her son.
Invitations have been sent out today 20
the Daughters OF the American Revolu-
tion throughout the state. bidding them
to the Ninth Annual Conference. which
IL 10 be held all day February H. 1898,
with n luncheon at noon, In the assembly
rooms OF the Mathewson Street church.
The program OF the conference Will be
found I'm another column of this issue.
Gaspec Chapter. Daughters OF the Am
erlcan Revolution, will give luncheon,
In honor OF washington's Birthday, AT the
Trocadero on the I'D OF February.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter =. Ballou gave
dinner TO the directors OF the American
wringer company at their residence on
Tuesday evening
Those present besides the host and
hostess were Mr. Ritter. Mr.. Hemenway.
Mr.. Beardsley and Mr.. Mills. all from out
OF town; also Dr. and Mrs. James y. Sui
livan and Mr.. and Mrs. John Banigan.
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hardly had a word with YOU yet. II you
good cigar before mounting broIsht
some pretty fair ones I'm my bag
His guardian ageDted the invitation
somewhat suffly. Tom led the way TO
his fathers study. and Matthews follow
ed. The lawyers stiffness was largely
due to the fact that Tom had been lead
ing the way all evening and he following
with docility. The conspicuous homage
which he as giver of the feast and faith
er o. the fair debutante had looked for
ward to as his own share Of sweets had
been frankly transferred 60 Rufus BroN-
ton son as master OF the house.
Toms unexpected appearance on the
sce1c had given his guardians temper the
hrst rub the wrong way. His snbsequcnt
effusive reception by the old neighhors
had not proved modifying
lie had been hailed by his fothcrs 0ld
friends as n coming social factor " con-
siderable local importance and had
divided the honors Of the evening pretty
evenly with Olivia, O. that young lady q
smiling content. while he tMatthcwG),
the maker Of tho feast. had been showed
quite into the background.
Apart from these minor prlcks. tho law
yer realized with n start of discomfort
that from n sad listess. plant boy his
ward had developed into vigorous.
handsome young man. alert. Intelligent
and the rossessor ~ decided views Of hls
own on various subjects. Disagrceable
vistas were opening ahead
lie should have liked very much indeed
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CHAPTER 1O49.

CHAPTER 10i9
AN ACT Conferring Certain Additional
Power Upon the Providence Armory
Commission
PASSED Dec 10. 1907
1t is enacted by the General Assembly as
follows:
Section I. The Providence armory COM
mission is hereby authorized and empow-
cred in the name and behalf of the state
OF Rhode Island TO take. In addition 10
the land heretofore acquired by said .orn
mission. for site for n state armory and
the appurtenances thereof, the following
described tract of land. TO wit:
certain tract OF land situat ID in the
city and county Of Providence, In the
state OF Rhode Island. described as io'
lows: All the land included N Durfce
street from Dexter 20 Parade street. as
said Durfee street was defined and de-
clared TO be a public highway lnder rcso
luton OF the board OF aldermen of said
city OF Providence. passed March 16. 1852.
and as delineated on the plat therein re-
ferrcd to-
Sec. 2 Said commission shall. within
10 DAYS from the date OF tho passage 81
the resolution by said commission u take
said land for said purpose. cause TO be
filed In the office OF the recorder Of deeds
of said city a description OF said land aa1
also a plat thereof. and a statement that
the same ls taken pursuant to The pro-
visions of this act. which description and
statement shall be signed by the char
man Of said commission: and upon he
filing % such description statement and
plat. the title In fec simple of sai1 land
shall vcst IN the state OF Rhode Island.
and after the filing of such description.
tatement. and plat notice of the taking
OF such land shall be served upo1 the
owners Of and persons having an cs'ate
In or interested in such land ~ the
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the tiny brooklet at the foot OF the lawn.
Ollie. flushed with triumph dim eyed
with encroaching slecpinesS, but lovely
In spite OF the wan light OF early day
also Miss Malvina. who as chaperon had
crowned herself with laurels. Tom. flush
ed. handsome. incapable OF weaTiress
had sprung back up the steps. after tuck
ing tho lap robe securely about the two
his host
"It was brilliant success from start
TO finish. air I am SO glad the dear
little thing had such a nice time You,
/ suppose did most OF the planning. I've
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his sister had called him) made up the

his sister had called him) made up the
quartet.
The Westovers were of no more value
to Toms vision than the daubs of green
and brown paint the artist filings In for
a background to his portrait of a lady.
1t was the portrait of his lady. the
daintiest, sweetest bit of womankind
that artist ever limned or lover mooned
over. that filled I'm all the foreground
of Toms vision-no nebulous fancyings.
with neither beginning nor end, sense
nor substance; vision quite perfect in
all Its essential roundings. a vision which
cast n rosy glow over all the veiled Ito
come and made him feel as II he had
been taking great drafts OF some new.
strange intoxicant II was the probable
made positive the fitting final But he
would wait
(To Be Continued)
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CHAPTER 1913.


AN ACT IN Amendment OF Section of
Chapter 50 OF the General Laws, as
Amended by Chapter 545 of the Public
Laws, Passed at the January Session,
A. ID. 1898
PASSED Dec. 10. 1927
1t Is enacted by the General Assembly as
follows:
Section 1. Section 4 OF Chapter So OF the
General Laws. as amended by Chapter
5i5 Of the Public Laws. Is hereby amend
ed 40 as to read as follows:
Sec. T. All bills arising under this
chapter shall be examined and approved
by the board OF education. and the state
auditor Is hereby authorized TO draw his
orders on the general treasurer for the
payment thereof when properly certified
by the secretary of the board and APP
proved by the governor; and a sum not TO
exceed seventeen thousand dollars, or so
much thereof as may be needed, is hereby
annually appropriated therefor out Of any
money in the treasury not otherwise APP
propriated."
Sec. 2. This act shall take effect upon
and after its passage, and all acts and
parts OF acts inconsistent herewith are
hereby repealed.
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CHAPTER INfD.
AN ACT In Amendment OF Chapter 1904
OF the Public Laws. Passed at tho jan
uary Session OF the General Assembly,
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1o7

AN ACT Postponing the Taking Effect OF
Chapter 9S3 OF the Public Laws.
PASSED Dec. 3, 1902
IL is enacted by the General Assembly as
follows:
Sec /. The time when section 3 of
Chapter 9S3 Of the Public Laws passed at
the January session, A. ID. 1902 shall take
effect is hereby postponed TO the first day
OF June. A. ID. 1909
Sec. @ This act shall take effect upon it's
passage.
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Magic Hair Stain

FOR brown or black: prepared BY
GEORGE ORMSBY. Wig Maker and
Hairworker iG9 rrement street. Boston.
II is simple. safe and easily applied: con-
tAins ne lead polsons. use Il once ana
you will never use any other. BLAND
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HeNKESSEYS LAUNDRY
a. ARNOLD STREET
FRovlpENcE. r. .. Tel ss7s
ST TIE OF RHODE ISLAND.
PUBLIC HEARING
rRoviDENcs. r. ..
House Of Representatives,

House Of Representatives.
Providence January a. leS
The Committee on Special Legislation
Of the House OF Representatives will hear
all persons interested In the hill entitled
AN Act Entitled An Act 10 Restrict
Overtime work for Women and Chill
drcn. In Committee Room. No. Sag.
State House Providence on THURSDAY
January 90 1903 az O'clock y. m.
PHILlP ". WlLBOtR Chairman.
. FREDERICK A. JONES. clerk.
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