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The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1904-12-23
SOUTHEAST NEWS.

Alfalfa is grown IN PcmlscOt
county To- Il wonderful extent.
De Soto has been bonded for
$40, 600 TO build water works.
Mrs Sarah J Barber die d at her
home in De Soto on the 9Th, ngcd
N years.
The Republican says ali the els
terms in DE Soto will soon be dry
unless there is Il rain
An old colored woman named
Alternately died in lronton last
week who was said to be 90 years
old
Mrs. Mnl II. Brant and Bert +
Fem were found guilty of slander
ing j Y touran Of New Madrid
aud fined 81 each
An eagle measuring feet, ;
inches from tip to tip was killed
IN Creek Nation, Madison county,
on the 18th, by Frank Clifton
As soon ns the membership IN
the Y NJ c. 4 at DE Soto reaches
G50, Miss Gould will present the
library with $500 worth of books
The knights of Honor have IT.
yiyed their lodge at De Soto with
the initiation of II new members,
and they have 30 new applications.
Mrs. Mcdonald, near Fruitland,
Cape Girardeau county, has two
COWS and - hens, aud sold during
the year 500 worth OF butter aud
eggs.
Elmer Couch accidentally shot
himself in the head at his home in
jefferson county on the Sth. and
his wounds are such that it is rN-
pcctcd he may die at any moment,
VIM. Gibson, who was employed
in the Iron Mountain shops at De
Soto, dropped dead on the 10Th
while at his work. He was &c
years old aud had worked for the
Iron Mountain for 30 years.
Mrs. Dora Kennedy, who lives
near kennett, attended party Civ
en- at Il neighhur'S on the 9th, and
while holding her little grand child
on her lap watching the merry
makers, she fell over dead of heart
| disease
Charlottesville has had three dis
appointments lately in regard t.
conventions. The doctors, bank
rrs and teachers were to meet Hl
different times OF the two form
er just few came, aud none at all
OF the latter.
Dallas McAllistcr, Il l5 year old
boy of Reynolds county, shot and
killed Isaac Piles, lG year old
boy, last week on account Of q
neighborhood feud. McAlIistcr is
in jail, having given himself up.
Rev. Robert Seal died at his home
in Iron county on the 9th, aged -
Years. He was preacher IN tn,
Baptist Church for II years. He
leaves six children forty grand
children and twelve great grand
children
The Southeast papers have many
funny stories to tell of the new con
gressman from the l4th district
Tyudall by name. He is the post
master Of one of the little swami
district towns, and was never IN 81
Louis until after his election II,
rode up IN an elevator in one of thu
large buildings and was 80 scarce
that he walked down the steps OF
his rpturu trim
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1904-12-23
A Guaranteed Cure for Piles.

Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protruding
Piles. Druggists refund money if PAZO
OINTMENT fails to cure any case, no
matter of how long standing, in to -
days. First application gives ease and
rest. soc. If your druggist hasn't it
send soc. in stamps and it will be for
warded postpaid by Paris Medicine Co,
ST. Louis, Mo.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1904-12-23

Columbia December 27.29. Every
teacher should usc the cheap holl-
day rates, and this opportunity, to
sec the plant of the greatest State
educational institution in in the
Mississippi Valley.
#a*
The topic on the program of the
State Teachers Association that
will attract much attention and
cause most discussion will be The
Training and Licensing of Teach
crs " DR.. Hill and Superintend-
cnt Darlington will discuss il
Tuesday n. m, Dee. 27.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1904-12-23
To Cure q Cold In One Day

Take LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE
Tablets. All druggists refund the
money II it fails TO cure +. W. Groves
signature is on each box, 2jc.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1904-12-23
EDUCATIONAL


In the last six years the number
of children Of school age has IN.
creased only 3,S2S, while the num-
her enrolled III the schools has IN.
creased f.. 81. This indicates
that the schools are getting n better
hold on the people and that the
children are in the schools more
than they were.
Within six years the number of
volumes in the school Libraries OF
the State has increased from l69,.
OOO to 4GQ 900 This is an increase
Of $50 per cent. The value of
these libraries has increased III like
proportion.
"f
The amount of money rNpcnded
60, - ,."aI.r., s,I,r;.s in Ni.souri
has Increased lnS' 30 Ia per ''"'
III the last SIX years. ! MS Is
gratifying Iurrrasc, nut II Is not III
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1904-12-23

The man who does no good with
his money, helps the devil with
every dollar he makes
Trust in God never fail, to give
rest
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1904-12-23

Every arrangement has been
made for an excellent session OF
the State Teachers Association Ia
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-01
BURTON HARRISON DEAD
Was Jefferson Davis Private seere-
tary During War Of Rebellion.

Was jefferson Davis Private Secre-
tary During War of Rebellion.
Washington, March S0.-Burton Nor
will Harrison. a lawyer of New York.
and husband Of Mrs Burton Harrison,
the authoress, and father Of Congress
man Harrison, of New York city, died
here. aged IS years. Death resulted
from q general breakdown, due partly
to old age.
Mr.. Harrison was born in New Or
leans. and graduated from Yale in 1883.
During the war Mr.. Harrison was pri-
vate secretary to jefferson Davis, the
president of the Southern Confederacy,
remaining with him in the relation al
most of a son. as well as Of a secretary,
to the end Of the war He shared in the
capture of Mr.. Davis, rather than for
sake his fortunes at their fall. When
Mr. Davis was carried to Fort Monroe
for Imprisonment, Mr. Harrison was
sent to prison in Washington and was
finally sent to Fort Delaware, where
he remained in solitary confinement
until 1866. when he was released. Mr.
Harrison during the latter months Of
his Imprisonment studied law and later
went into the office of former Judge
Fullerton in New York, where he has
since continued in the practice.
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-01
OAKLEY.

Fruit buds are backward; and happily ths
prospects for fruit OF all kinds are as good as
growers could ask for.
There was a light fall of snow here last
week. hut it soon disappeared.
MIR. Victor Carmean,of Laurel, spent Satur-
day and Sunday with Miss Eta Russell.
The young people are preparing for an Eas-
ter service at this place. We don't know II
Il will meet with success or not, but we trust
It will.
Mr.. Walter Coaaway is to leave Thursday
TO canvass the Holy Bible and the Russian
war
Marshall Webb and william Sweeney
spent Saturday in Milford.
Miss Cora Bussell has been visiting in Ell
lendale for the past week.
Warren Moore of Harrington, spent Satur-
day and Sunday last with Edwin Lord, OF
near Union NJ. f. Church.
Fred Russell spent Sunday with Green
wood friends.
Paul Clifton and family spent Sunday with
Staytonsville friends.
A B. Conway and wife, spent Sunday with
Marshall Webb and wife, Of this place.
Walter Conway spent Sunday with Harry
Redden, of Milton, who is very low with ty'
phoid pneumonia, but at this writing is a
little better.
Ernest Deputy, who is student OF Millers'
Vile state Normal School, is visiting his
father John Deputy.
Miss Laura Calhoua and Arther Derrick
son, OF Lincoln City, spent Sunday with the
Misses Ella and Cora Russell OF this place.
A Boy.
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-01
JERSEY LEGISLATURE TO MEET
Governor Murphy Issues Call For
Special Session on April IL.

Governor Murphy Issues a Call For
Special Session on April II.
Trenton, N. J., March 30.-Governor
Murphy has issued a proclamation con
Fening the legislature in special ses-
sion on April 12. The governor in his
proclamation gives two reasons for his
Rction. He recites the fact that re-
port was made to the legislature by
the Norris Canal commission and that
no action was taken thereon. He men
tions also the fact that the anti-pigeon
Shooting bill failed to become a law.
These matters are both of sufficient
Importance in the governors view to
Warrant the special session proclama-
'tion
It is probable at this special session
.the governor will send in again the
names of the five nominees for state
prison inspectors who were not con-
hrmed the last day of the session. 1t
rs not thought that any other matter
Will be taken up, although it will be
the privilege of the legislature to con-
slder any matters that the members
may desire TO bring up.
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-01
PROBING eRAWs STRENGTH
Cleveland Men May Favor Jurist AS
Cnrond Choice.

Cleveland Men May Favor Jurist AS
Second Choice.
New York. March 2S.-Judge George
GRAY of Delaware, is an important
factor in the Democratic presidential
situation. -Four persons high in Demo-
cratic politics said that there has been
in progress for the last week a syste-
matte investigation. in which promi-
nent Cleveland men have taken part
TO discover just how much strength
Judge Gray would develop as candl-
date.
Among those mentioned as having
shown an interest in Judge Gray can
didacy are Charles F. Murphy, Mayor
George B. Mcclellan, James Smith,
Jr. of New Jersey; w. F. Harrity OF
Pennsylvania, and Police Commls-
sioner McAdoo. of this city. The in
yestigation has covered various states.
Il was said that they will favor Judge
Grav as second choice if for any rea'
son Mr. Cleveland's name should be
eliminated.
The movement for Judge Gray as
second choice has reached the ears
Of Judge Parker's managers in this
CITY. Two of these said they regarded
the movement as simply an effort to
widen the scope of the Cleveland
movement. considering it as settled
that delegates for Judge Gray would
cast their votes for Mr.. Cleveland If
occasion should arise.
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-01
TRAGEDY IN LONELY WOODS
Father, Daughter and Newborn In
fant Found Dying In Cabin.

Father, Daughter and Newborn In
fant Found Dying In Cabin.
Scranton, Pa. March 30-In a little
cabin in lonely woods near the state
line, far removed from habitation, is
the scene Of the latest tragedy that has
startled the residents of Wayne county.
There William Hull, a "squatter," was
found dying alongside the unconscious
form of his 14-year-old daughter Mat
tie and the dead body of a 3-days-old
infant.
The awful discovery was made by
neighbors. whose suspicious had been
aroused by the non-appearance for
weeks Of anybody from the lonesome
house in the woods. The cabin is hid
den away in the woods half way be-
tween Duck Harbor and Reillyville.
Both father and daughter died before
a physician could be summoned. Hull
expired without making a statement
of any kind. and his daughter never
regained consciousness. AS to who is
he father of the child is a forbidding
surmise.
A physician who afterward examined
the three bodies declared that the man
had died of pneumonia, and that the
mother and child had died of neglect.
Hull himself was a strange character
For years he had lived in the unpre-
tentious cabin with his wife Three
years ago his wife, who could not bear
his hermit life any longer. left him and
went to the home of relatives in Pike
county. Since that time Hull lived
with his little daughter, who was borr
in the cabin IA years ago.
What disposition will be made Of the
bodies is not known. The county au
thorities were notified, but they hav'
as yet failed to take any action
Investigation of the house failed tt
unearth a morsel of food. and there il
every indication that nothing in tn
way of provisions had been in tn,
| house for some days past.
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-01
BRYAN FIGHTING
FOR $4,000
Hearing of His Appeal in the Ben
nett viii Case.
SEALED LETTER" IN DISPUTE

New Haven, March 3O.-Philo S.
Bennets will was admitted as a COM
petent document for a probating by
Judge Edwin B. eager, of the superior
court, as the result of the first days
hearing in the appeal of William Jen-
nings Bryan from the decision OF the
probate court which disallOwed the
sealed letter" found with the will
giving Mr.. Bryan s5O,0OO. The chief
contention-the admissibility OF the
sealed letter" as evidence-was be-
ing argued by counsel when court ad-
journed. Former Judge Stoddard, who
appears as senior counsel for Mrs.
Bennett and the other heirs. fought
every inch of the ground over which
the appellants moved in their efforts
to introduce evidence and at times he
directed bitter invectives and sarcasm
against the opposing side.
Practically the whole day was taken
up in effort of Henry G. Newton, coun-
sci for Mr.. Bryan. to have admitted as
evidence the will, the sealed letter"
and a type written copy of the sealed
letter" and this necessitated a repe-
tition of the probate court proceedings
only with greater legal details. -Four
times Attorney Newton asked the
court to admit the sealed letter" and
on final refusal he said that he would
have to put in testimony as a whole
skipping that which had to do with
the main point at issue. Judge Stod-
dard firmly refused to abandon the po-
sition he had taken and asked the
court to allow him an argument on
this contention.
Although counsel did not insist on
1t the court thought it well to excuse
the jury and allow arguments at this
time.
Judge Stoddard said in his argument
that the main question was whether
the testamentary letter or paper con
veying any part Of the estate and
claiming to be a part OF the will can be
a part of the will when not in compli-
ance with the statutes and which Is
not signed by three witnesses accord
ing to law He said no paper or codl
ell can be any part OF the VIII uhless
signed by three persons in the pres
ence OF the testator. He argued that
the language was prohibitive and eX
elusive and that no will drawn up in
this state shall be valid to pass unless
so witnessed. He said it was the
law and practice of Connecticut
New York. Massachusetts, as well as
in England. and quoted from severa
authorities sustaining his statements
! He said: There is absolutely no au
thority that a paper executed as this
is and coming into existence as this
| does that was ever admitted to pro
| bate as a part of a will"
He said that the paper must be a.
complete III every detail as a will it
self and has the same jurisdiction il
the statutes as any regularly draw
/ testament.
Mr.. Newton will make a reply t'
Mr. Stoddard.
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-01
FOUR lead IN MINE ACCIDENT
Three Fell 1000 Feet Down Shaft and
One Had Neck Broken.

One Rad Neck Broken.
Wilkesbarre, Pa, March 2S.-FouT
miners were instantly killed at the
Dorrance shaft, operated by the Le-
high Valley Coal company The ac-
cident was caused by the overhoist Of
the mine carnage.
The dead are: Joseph Kano osky,
miner. neck broken; Bud VanhorA
blacksmith, instantly killed; Peter
Cavalesli, laborer. instantly killed;
Joseph Pipava, laborer instantly
killed.
Abraham Price. who has been the
stationary engineer with this company
for the past % years, ard VINO never
before had an accident Of any kind,
was hosting the men from the pit OF
the shaft to the surface, which is over
1000 feet deep. The carriage shot mp
out of the shaft at great speed, and
running to the head of the sheaye
where the wire cables broke, and the
massive carriage tipped over and be
gan to descend. 1t caught at the sur
face and lodged there, but by that time
three Of the men had slipped from the
carriage and plunged to the bottom OF
the mine.
The fourth man. Kanolosky, was
caught in the wreckage of the cage
and his neck was broken.
The engineer. who is a sober and re
liable man, is so overcome that he is
unable to explain how the accident
occurred. 1t is feared that he may
lose his mind.
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-01

and forever be prohibited from holding
and office of public trust. Each count
institutes a separate Offense, and SEN
ator Burton could receive a peniten-
tary sentence of two years or $4,000
ane on each count.
Senator Burton's recourse Is an ap-
peal to the United States circuit court
of appeals. which body is the final ar
bitter in his case.
Senator Burton went d,rectiy from
fhe court room to his hotal after the
vardict was rendered. He spent some
tine in the lobby talking with friends.
when asked if he had anything to say
concerning the verdict, he said: Il re-
fsr ali inquiries to my attorneys. have
uothing to say
The evidence adduced against Sena-
tor Burton may be summarized as fol-
lows:
In November, 1902, he accepted a
proDosal to become general counsel Of
the Rialto Grain and Securities Com
pany. q concern whose operations at
the time were under the scrutiny of
the postofIice department. Burton de-
manded $25OO for his services, but he
was satisfied to be paid in monthly in
stalments of $500 each.
Soon after his employment 1t devel-
oped that the federal grand jury was
Investigating the Brooks Brokerage
Company. with which Major Hugh c..
Dennis, president of the Rialto Com
pany, had been associated. Numerous
letters written by Burton showed that
BE senator was using his influence to
preyent the issuance Of a fraud order
against the Rialto Grain and Securities
Company.
Burton submitted regular reports to
the Rialto people, telling them how
matters were progressing at Washing
ton. advising them of complaints filed
81 the postofiice department, and clos
ing with the assurance that IF you
look after things at your end of the
line, l will attend to matters here"
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-01
Woman Arrented For Forgery.

Philadelphia, March 29-Miss Nellie
Mcguire, daughter of Mrs. Richard Ma
guire, wife of a former ink manu-
1acturer of New York, was arrested
here and held in $4,000 bail, charged
with forgery. She will be given a
further hearing on April 5. Her &C
euser is Mrs Henrietta e. Crosby, at
whose home Miss Mcguire had apart
ments along with her mother 1t is
charged by Mrs. Crosby that Miss Ma
guire represented herself as Mrs.
crosby and forged her name to sew
eral mortgages, on which she bor-
Iowed money to the amount OF nearly
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-01
marlns confesses Double Murder.

Philadelphia March 8O.-William E..
Church. alias Buescher the marine
who was arrested at the League Island
navy yard last Friday, charged with
numbering his foster parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. H. w. Yeater, near Warrenton'
Mo. last August, has been turned over
to the Philadelphia police by the gov
ernment. and the prisoner confessed
TO the murders. The local authorities
will turn him over to the sheriff OF
Warren county, No, who will imme-
diately leave for the west with the
prisoner.
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-01
Min. conolllators piaaarce.

Philadelphia. March 3O.-The anthra-
cite Cancellation board held two long
sessions here and then adjourned to
meet in this city on April s. The
question under discussion all day was
whether the increase in wages granted
the contract miners as a result of the
strikes in 1900 and 1902 should be COM
puted on their gross or net earnings.
No decision was reached, and it is not
improbable that the question will be
referred to an umpire.
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-01
Aoed Man Tortured By Thieves.

Reading, Pa, March %. - William
Mcknight, over 70 years old, who lived
alone in Cumru township, and who was
supposed to have considerable money
in his home. was brought to the Read
ing hospital. Last Tuesday night ne
was attacked by masked thieves, who
bound and gagged him and tortured
him with hot irons to force him to
give up his money. It is believed they
obtained nothing. over four days
ELAPSED before Meningitis plight was
discovered by neighbors.
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-01
NATOR BURTON
DECLARED GUILTY
e..visted If Taking nlegrl Fees in
Postal Matters.
MIXED UP IN RIALTO CASE

or,s March 2s.-Joseph Ralph
. senior United States senator
l s..'t Ea3sas, was convicted by jury
W United States district court of
z. - occepted compensation to pro-
4 interests of of the Rialto Grain
~ ~. seeurities Company of St. Louis
~ s-,..s the postofice department. The
s 5eliberated Al hours. A motion
~ new trial was Immediately filed
g s. sDunsel for the senator. Judge
Z. sss9g thereupon ordered that Senator
a--.ep appear in court either in person
proxy from day to day until the
has heard the arguments for a
res trial. , So4..
psrson will lose his seat in the senate
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-01
Assistant Register Of wills Dead.

Theodore A. Polk, Assistant Register OF Wills Of
Sussex county, died at his home in Georgetown
on Thursday of last week after an illness Of about
a week, OF la grippe. Mr.. Polk was one Of the
most highly respected citizens of Georgetown and
was a son Of the late Governor Polk The de
ceased leaves to survive him widow and two
chlIdren-Albert F. Polk and Mrs. T. J. Pyle
both of that town Mr.. Polk was brother TO
Mrs John o. Truitt, OF this town.
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-01
prssidsnt Will Not Attend Fair.

Washington, March 2S.-It was Off
ciallv announced at the White House
that the president will not attend the
st. Louis Worlds Fair With the ex-
ception of the Gettysburg Memorial
Dav trip Mr.. Roosevelt will make no
engagements that will take him away
from Washington or Oyster Bay un-
til after election.
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-01
Get Your
Easter Clothes at Davis !

This is a peoples store,-planned and furn-
nished for the convenience and service of the people
We have an unrivalled stock to select from
Our Clothes look better. fit better and more
stylish than others
And besides that, Our Prices are lower than most
if not all the other stores
Suits and Spring Overcoats, Five Dollars and
upwards; Raincoats, Ten Dollars and upwards
Trousers in many styles, Two Dollars and up
wards White and Fancy Vests, One fifty and up
wards
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-01
n,,ried Alive In a wall.

Bridgeton, N. J.. March 29.-John
Aiixner, a well digger, was buried alive
in a we'll He was engaged in re-
moving bricks from the well, when a
cave-in occurred. His son Oscar dug
him out, but life was extinct when the
body was reached.
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-01
SAMUEL y. WILSON,
funeral Director and Embalmel

Twenty-Five years experience In the abqv
business with the assistance OF my SOM jobs
P. Wilson, enables me to guarantee satisiaf.
ton Everything first class WITH modesaIe
charges. Black and white heal ses- Bodies
emibalmed or preserved by the use OF ica
Mems black SUITS Bnd robes lad.es' dresses
and robes children's shroWds always IN
stock No extra charge made for my wires
services when required. All styles 81 oofnna
and caskets constantly in stock.
Telephone and telegraph com munioanonA
prom pity answered. No. extra charge Tor
1istasfce. Five per cent discount on adj bills
paid within thirty days.
We ask for an examination OF our Eurnl
ture Department when needing anything II
tlds line.
sAMpL, 7. WILSON, MILTON, DBL.
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-01

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