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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-06
Masonic Hall at Kilmarnock.

The cornerstone of Lancaster Union
Lodge, No. SS, Order, of Ancient Free
and Accepted Masons, was laid yesterday
at Kilmarnock, with Masonic ceremony
ceremony. The building, which bad
been completed several weeks ago and
only needed the laying Of the corner
stone, is BY far the bsndsomest Masonic
temple In Underwater Virginia outside Of
a city, costing nearly $4,000. The ad.
dress Of the day was delivered by Grand
Master Thomas N. Davis, Of Lynchburg.
The attendance WAS large. A sum OF
81. $50 was raised in 20 minutes.
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RAILROADS
Washington, Alexandria &
Mt. Vernon Railway.
In effect July Is. 1905
LRAvR ALEXANDRIA.

LEAVE Al~EaANDblAs
For Washington, fro,1 corner Prince and
Royal streets, week days. at As, l0x, 6 20,
s S5x, 6 IS, COX, 10, 2Ox, z 80, z 50x, 90,
/ Is and II 40 a. m, IL 90 1245, leo, 20,
l As, 10, PAS. 800, 3 81, As, 10, 4 IS, 450x,
5 10, 5 20, s. 80, 5 As, $50, 6 10, 6 80, 9 50,
Is, $50, 8 80, 9 10, 9 so, 1890, IL 10 and II so
p. 10,
Sundays-7O0, $40, s Is, 900, $50, 10 10.
10 A. IL Is and IL AZ a. m, II IS, ~ 49, los,
l 20, 40, 2 80, 220, 2 40, 3 90, 20, 8 40. 400,
20, 40. 5 90, 5 70, So. 6 90. 81, $40, 90,
100, Z 40, $50, 40, 9 10, $50. $50 and IL 10
I'm.
LEAVE WASHINGTON
For Alexandria, from the corner Of PenIsyl
yania avenue and 18th street, week days, 6 20
6 45x, So, 10, 2Ox, 7S5, Z 45x, 7 So, S25
$50, go, 40. 1000, 10 C5x, 1890, 1l00
IL 80 a. m. IL 10 noon. II Is II 35, 100, l %
1 IS, 2O0x, 2 80, 3 0, $50, 400, 4 Is, ASK
44O, 455x, sos. 5 TX 5 %, 5 45x. 90, 6 l6x
$50 645x, 200 7l0, $50. $50. gle, $50,
10 80, II 10. II so q. m. and u 80 "a. m.
Saturdays only, 30x, COX and IL COX p. m.
sundays-7S5, 40. go, 9S5, 10 10, 10 40,
HOO 30 a. m, 1900 noon. $50, 100,
12O, 1 40, 200, go, 2 40, 800, 20, s 40, 100,
4 20, A 40, 500, 52t, 5 40, 500, 20. 6 40, TO-,
720, 740, s 90, 5 80, $40. $50, 1890, IL 10
an l. so D. m.
FOR MOUNT VERNON.
Leave Alexandria for Mount Vernon, wees
days, 5 45, $50, $50, 10 80. II 80 a. M, ~ 80,
/ s., 2 so, 3S2, p, 447, 40 705 and 9O5
p. m.
/ 40, go 3 40. Az, 05, 8 % and 10 25 p. m.
FOR ARLINGTON.
Leave Alexandria 10, 735, s 20, 900
so, 10 90, 10 rs, IL Is, IL 40 a. m, IL 90 90,
/ As, 210, 2 40, 3 90, 3 As, 80, 10, 40,
s 80, SIS, Z 50p m.
Sundays-s 10, 9 80. 10 10, 10 45, II 10, II As
a. ~, IL 10, IL 40. %, / 20, 2 90, 2 20. 40,
SO, 8 20, 8 40, 90, A 20, 500, s 40, 6 20, W
and 40p m.
FOR RossIYN
Leave Alexandria for Rosslyn, week days
40, 735, $50, eco, 1000, 1925, IL 40
a. ~, 90, 24S, 345, 425, 10, 545,
6 80, 80 and 7 90 p. m.
Sundays 10, 9 80, 10 10, IL Is q. N IL 10,
20, 220, 20, 400. s 40, 200 snd 40 p. IN.
Baggage checked and carried on the follow.
ing trains from Alexandria for Washington
week days: $50 and 10 % a. M, / 10, 90 and
6 10 p. m.
Sundays IL a. m. and go p. m.
Parcels carried.
Freight carried daily, morning and evening,
in each direction. No freight accepted unless
delivered at the station at least 30 minutes be-
fore the departure Of the freight trains.
CLARENCE p. KING, j. CoLvIN,
President. Superintendent.
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Friebtful sufferine Relieved

Suffering frightfnlly from the virulent
poisons of undigesied food, c. G. Grayson, If
Lula, Mrs took DR. Kings New ] life Pills,
with the result" he writes that | was
cured" All stomach and bowel disorders
give way to their tonic, laxative properties.
25c at f. s. Leadbeater q Sons, drugstore,
utaad
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STEAMERS.
MARYLAND, DELAWARE AND VIR.
GINA RAILWAY COMPANY.

The Steamers of This Line Will Leave Alex
andria
EVERY SUNDAY, TUESDAY and THURS
DAY at 4:30 p. m.
FOR BALTIMORE AND ALL THE
USUAL RIVER LANDINGS.
Cuisine and appointments unexcelled.
Freight for Baltimore, Philadelphia and
New York solicited and handled with care,
Through rates and bills Of lsding issued.
Single fare to Baltimore, 81; round trip, IS;
Staterooms, one way, $3.50. Meals, 5oc.
WIN. NJ. REARD0N, Agent, Strand.
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FOR OVER SIXTY YEARS

An OLD AND WELL-TRIBD REM EDY.-
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been
used for over sixty wears by millions Of
mothers for their children while teerning
with perfect success. II soothes the child,
softens the gums, ailays all pain, cures wind
collie and is the best remedy for DiarrhGa. Is
pleasant TO the taste. Sold by druggists in
every part Of the world. Twenty-Five cents
bottle. It's value is iucalculable. Be sure
and ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
and take no other kind
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-06
Faith Not Necessary.

You may be just as skeptical and pessimis-
tic as you please. Kodol will digest what you
eat whether you eat or not You can put your
food in bowl, pour little Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure on il and il will digest it the same as it
will in your stomach. II can't help but cure
Indigestion and Dyspepsia. It IS curing
hunereds and thousands had faith and
some didn't. Kodol will cure you if medicine
can cure you. whether you have faith in it
or not. Sold by W. F. Creighton, d Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-06
A Pleasure To All.

No Pill is as pleasant and positive rs De
Wits Little Early Risers. These Famous
Little Pills are so mild and effective that
children, delicate ladies and weak people en-
Joy their cleansing effect, while strong people
say they are the best liver pills sold. Sold
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-06
TUMoRs CONQUERED
SERIOUS OPERATIONS AVOIDED
rrnousliaed Success Of Lydia 4 Pink
hams Vegetable Compound m the
Case OF Mrs. Fannie d. Fox.

One Of the greatest triumphs of Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Is
the conquering Of woman's dread en-
envy, Tumor.
The growth of a tumor is SO SLY that
frequently its presence isnots suspected
until ii is far advanced.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-06

LEADBEATER's EMULSION of PURE
NORWEGIAN COD Liver OIL, cs mbined
with hypophosphites Of lime and soda. -Four.
teen ounce bottle 81 cents. For sale by
e. 8. LEADBEATER 4 HONe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-06

II S. ENGINEER OFFICE, 1000 22d
-. St. n. w, Washington. d. c., Sept.
81, 19C5.-Sealed proposals for dredging in
Breton Bay, Md, Occoquan and Carriers
Creeks, and Mattaponi and Pamunkey
Rivers, Va will be received here until IL
n, October q, 1905. and then publicly open
ed. Information ON application. K. L.
HoxIE, Ii. Col. Engrs.
Usep2l 20, "a, %, oct19, POI
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MEETINGS.

HUTCH, HUTCH, HUTCH.-Try HUTCH
for indigestion. 1t will cure you. 70 cents
per box. For sale only By
WAKEFIELD q HALL,
Conner Prime and FairfsI streets
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-06
Arlington Institute,

No. 215 North Washington Street,
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
The seth session of this School for Girls
opens September q, 1905. Great attention is
paid to the work iE the Primary Department
as well as the higher grades few resident
pupils received. Catalogues at Leadbeater's
drug store and after September LIST at resi-
dence. also. MISS A. NJ. CITANDLFE,
au1F Pm Principal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-06
SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES.
ST. MARY'S ACADEMY.

Select Boarding and Day School for Girls.
Courses in English and Music thorough
A Business Department will form a special
feature If the school during the coming year.
Daily lessons in Physical Culture pri-
vateiy or in class by resident teacher.
BOYS under twelve years are received into
Day School Terms moderate. Advantages
many. Call on or write,
aug1 3m SISTER SUPERIOR.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-06

CAMPBELL'S SOUPS cases Tomato
Chicken, Vegetable, Clam Chowder, and
other varieties Of soups just received By
J. c. AILBURN,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-06

Genuine ARABIAN MOCHA COFFEE
just.receivsa byszE J. G. AILBUBN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-06

s, That the said - -, It's SUCCESSORS
or assigns, in the equipment Of the poles,
wires, fixtures or other works will use such
appliances as are best designed to prevent
injury by electrolysis to the wa
ter and gas mains and pipes or other public
improvements of the city, and will pay 70 the
City Council all damages to gas mains and
pipes oceasioned by electrolysls caused by the
failure to use such appliances and will also in.
demnify and save harmless the City Council
from ali claims ofdamages occasioned to person
or property growing out finjury from the
failure TO use such appliances. The said =
-, its successors or assigns, agree and bind
themselves to hold the City Council free
and harmless from liability from any and
all damages, except as herein otherwise ex-
pressly agreed, that may accrue TO any
person or persons or corporation or cor
porations on account Of injury or damage
to person or property growing out Of the
construction, improvement, maintenance,
repair or operation Of the works and fixtures
hereby authorized, and whenever the city is
liable therefore and shall be sued for
such damage either independently or jointly
with the said - It's successors or A.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-08-25
9UIIE - OoOhL.

The largest wooden statue in the
world is to he seen in Toxic, Japan
1t is s. feet high. and the head will
hold 90 people.
A Kansas City hotel charged up
several telephone messages to n deaf.
mute. There's such thing as going
too far in making out bill.
Returning to his house ut Argen-
teull In France Mr. Hugh Goodine
was shot at by a discharged cmploye
the bullet natten!ng itself against a
silver cigarette case. which he car
ried just over his heart
Luther Burbank. the plant wizard
of California. is evidently not the
only man alive who conjures with ma
ture. 1t Is reported that w. Bell. OF
Mumby. Louth, ireland, after expert
menting for Ave years. has produced
tomatoes and potatoes. grown on the
same plant from the same tuber.
Paris has a dwarf elephant about
the size of Shetland pony. Its keep
er Ia a Senegalese. who has to sleep In
a cot where the elephant can see him
The captive's favorite dish is six
pounds of rice stepped In four pints OF
milk. He can also enjoy nice two.
pound salad.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-08-25

Couldn't want more complete evidence,
could they, Smithers?"
Smlthcrs tongue refused TO answer.
And what was his manner" Excite
meut ran high
George Albert Smithers"
Tho words came as thunderbolt
Johnson paused for moment to enjoy
the effect You didn't know you we're
entertaining a burglar unawares, did
you?"
Miss Rogers crossed the room hasti.
ly. "Oh, Georgel can't believe It
There must be some mistake"
Impossible. He sits convicted He's
got them on now" johnson broke into
a hearty laugh.
"ls this really true, GeorgeH"
ut H. lie tried TO stand. but his
legs failed him.
But Why"
Yes, that's what want to know"
said Johnson, chuckling.
My tailor failed me. knew you
were at Margate, and ! thought you
wouldn't want your suit 30 yentured
to borrow IT, I'm awfully sorry"
He looked ready u weep.
Cheer up, old chap" said Johnson,
kindly, pattlng him on the back Let
bygones bo bygones You've had my
clothes and I've had my revenge"
but what about the police"
Yes, and tho other robberIes?"
chimed in Mrs Rogers.
I'm afraid borrowed them from my
own imagination"
Smithers grew almost hysterical with
relief.
Nothing else you'd like to steal.
Smithers. my boy?" asked his host
Genally.
With all the sudden daring OF a shy
man Smithers rose to the occasion. He
drew Miss Emily'B arm within his own
Yes, sir. Your daughter"
Miss Emily blushed. y. A. Hammond
In Chicago Chronicle.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-08-25
CHINESE NEVER WHISTLE.
Story of American Snake Charmer
May Explain Celestial Su-
perstition.

Did you ever hear Chinaman
whistle?
It's better than 10 to that you neveI
did and about the same odds that you
never paused to wonder why No mat
ter how brightly the sun shines or how
the hop market iluCSuates the celestial
never whistles note, says the Butte
Miner
Hop Lee Sing, a member of Buttes
Chinese colony, when asked to explain
the phenomenon told the following
story:
Many years ago snake charmer went
TO China from this country. he
charmed the reptiles and compelled
them 10 go to sleep by peculiar whistle.
Tn" simple Chinese had never before
witnessed such q wonderful perform.
ancc and looked upon the stranger with
awe.
one day a pretty Chinese girl left her
huusehoat home and ran away with tho
snake charmer The oricntals believed
that the American had capuyatcd the
girl with his whistle in the same man.
Err that he charmed the reptiles.
After long search the foreigner and
his bride were found. The man was
locked up and the girl restored To her
folks He was ordered TO be killed.
The next morning when the eXecu,
TONERS came to the prison their captive
had escaped. The jailer was lying In a
stupor near by and the Cinnamon i'm
mediately decided that he was a victim
of the mysterious whistle
Within short time the snake charm
or was reCaptured and again sentenced
ia death. Three guards were placed
over him 10 prevent second escape
All night long the American sat in his
wooden cage and cumforted himself by
whistling songs OF his native land Just
before dawn he closed his eyes and
whispered prayer.
With brisk step he walked out the
next morning to meet his fate, whIstling
as he went.
As he was about to kneel before the
exeCutioner a whistle sounded In the
harbOr and a moment later an American
gunboat steamed in. The Cinnamon
were dumfoundcd at the unusual sight
and thought that the snake chnrmor
must be an agent Of the devil IN"
whistle. they believed, was his method
of communicating with he'll.
shortly aftcrward there was pun
If smoke and a shell whistlcd over the
heads Of the Celestials. exploding In
Josshouse near by, The temple was dc.
struycd and two priests killed
This was enough The cxecutioncrs
fled and the snake charmcr made MS
way safely TO the Eunhuat and escaped
shortly aftcrward the emperor dcliv-
cred an cdict making II a crime for any
Chinaman 10 whistle.
or course American Chinks don't
place any faith in the power Of a whistle.
| Jut the average celestial would jus;
! about As soon cut of his queue as indulge
in the timc-hunorcd Yankee pagtimc
They think it would bring them bau
uck.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-08-25
ABOUT JOHNSON GRASS.
When II Was introduced in Louisiana
IT Soon Became n Pulling
Problem.

1t is not given To- many countries to
boast that It's soil is too fertile. and
that plants transferred to it bloom and
grow with too great mNuriancr This.
however. Is the case In Louisiana. SAYS
the New Orleans Times Democrat,
where nearly everything lIourishcs bet.
ter than 1t does anywhere else. even in
It's native soil II viii De- remembered
how a few years ago gentleman OF
This state, pleased toy an aquatic plant
bearing q beautiful purple blossom
which he saw in Honduras, brought the
water hyaciuIh to Louisiana. he threw
few bulbs into tub In his back yard !:
but the hyacinth, which grew slowly
IN Central America Its original home,
spread 50 rapidly in Louisiana that 1t
soon became great pest, filling our
lakes and streams interfering with
navigation. with logging. fishing and
a hundred other Industries.
still later an cntcrprisinE planter OF
East Carroll parish. who had found
cotton not profitable, determined to
convert his plantation into cattle
ranch He had heard Of Johnson grass
as alording excellent grazing In the
west, and he bought quantity OF II
ana planted il on his Louisiana place
It did well. better than anticipated, bet
ter than desired The Johnson grass
encouraged by the rich alluyial lands
of East Carroll to growth it hau
never known in the west, spread with
great rapiiity over the entire planta'
ton, and to ncighhoring plantations
and one Of the leading agricultural
problems in Louisiana and the south
west ever since has been how Ia get
rid of II. When the increasing price
of cotton led the introducer of Johnson
grass to try and change his crop to cot
tn. he set TO work to eXtirpate the
grass. but his efforts were entirely un
successful. A sturdy fight against II
has been kept up ever since. with only
moderate success
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-08-25
PASTE JEWELS.

Is not all that smirches the soul
sin?
Rainbow gold hunting is harmless
exercise
An ounce of ingenuity is worth n ton
of energy
The most dangerous nets are the
Invisible ones.
No brother is perfect gentleman
to his own sister.
One cook in the kitchen Ia worth %
who promised to come.
Poverty is gaunt-eyed goddess thai
makes us hate our neighbors
A joke is never very much OF a Joke
unless 1t is on the other fellow.
No one ever wanted anything lons
enough and hard enough without get.
ting II In the end.
And II the average woman could SO.
her husbands first love no doubt she'd
quit being jealous Of her.--N. O.
Picayune.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-08-25
Shrewd Move.

Mrs. Fox--Grcat news! George is en-
gagged to Miss RoXlcy.
Mr.. Fox What! Our son engaged to
Miss Roxley? | must object!
Nonsense! Are you out OF your
mind?"
Not at all. but il we don't kick q
little the Roxloys will think We don't
amount to much and they'll probably
call It all on Catholic Standard and
Times.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-08-25
.-+.+s+s+s+s>s+s+s+s<s+s+.
NEWS FROM MISSOURI.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS


The University OF Missouri VIII soon
add to It's curriculum - course IN high
way engineering TIL" decision was
reached after a consultation between
the board Of directors Of tho institu"
ton and a n Johnson, highway en-
gnrcr Of the office Of public roads, dc
partmcnt Of agriculture. al Washing
ton THE government has decided
that It is time for the people to learn
10 cXpcnl their money for roads that
will be- Of lasting value 70 them. MT
johnson said. 1T is TO this end that
It is sending out high way engineers TO
instruct the communities how to prop
ory construct roads They are shown
how to handle the men employed, the
best materials To use, aus modern,
busincsslikc methods Of using them.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-08-25

The Willler Construction company,
OF Springfield, has secured the con-
tract to grade the Missouri Pacific
railroad from Springfield to Crane. in
Stone county. and dirt will fly in ten
days. The contract calls for com pic
ton by April I 1906. Of 30 miles Of
grading, concrete and timber work
This will take up to within n mile Of
Springfield. The contract 10 extend
the Missouri Pacific south involves an
expenditure Of not less than 81 900, 900.
most Of which will DO circulated In
Springfield.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-08-25

Such was his anxiety not to he late
that he was at Rosa villa fully half an
hour too soon.
Perhaps It would hardly be good
manners TO arrive quite so early" be
observed, as he looked NJ his watch
ia better walk up an down few times"
Precisely at three and one-half min
utes to seven he unobtrusiycly pulled
the bell. 1t occurred to him after some
minutes of patient waiting that perhaps
after all he had not made himself
heard. This surmlsc was probably
correct, for the second time his hand
was still on the bell when the door
Bprang open.
Mrs. Rogers was delighted that Mr.
Bmithers had been able to come. The
Misses Rogers were equally dclIghted
And Smithcrs, catching sight OF HIS
clothes In mirror, felt that he. too
had every reason To be glad that he was
there.
The clock had already struck the
quarter and a general air OF expectancy
pervaded the room Mrs. Rogers, evi.
IDENTIFY getting fidgety, rose and held
whispered consultation with her daugh
tiers. Conversation, which hal been
Jerky. Jagged and finally stopped alto.
gether, when Mr. Rogers appetite, get
ting the upper hand Of etiquette, ex-
claimed:
My dear, don't think it's any good
waiting any longer for Johnson"
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-08-25
4 pntutu IN ~ marrow Bone.

II b MrAfco. Of ParEvlllc tool,
car Of potatoes 10 Kansas city and
among them was one with a band oi
bone around It's middle The bone
was one from a steak. and whor" III"
marrow had been the potato rr""
Mr McAfcc had photograph madn
Of the freak which he will send to the
strand MAGAZINE in London which
has q special department for such
pictures
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-08-25

The will Of Or John d Wood, FOR
merry president of the Bank OF hide
pcndcnrc who died in that city, has
been filed for probate. The six broth
erg and sisters of the doctor are named
as heir Tho home place in South
Main street. Independence, Is given
to Mis- Margaret Wood. The remain
der Of the estate b. to remain a' n
present invested for five years ana
then divided equally among the hoirs
Il Is estimated that the estate Is worth
i7i.O0O
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-08-25

The plans for the rebuilding Of the
nlanr of the Kansas CITY Milling com
ulny At Kansas city which was
mrncd AUGUST have been made
The new mill will orrupy the old sit,
# rwcntv-fuurth street aud Broad
way II will have capacity of 1000
barrels nj nonr daily The old mill
had capacity ~ 80 barrels
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-08-25

Following the decision Of United
states Circuit Judge Van Devnnter
denying an application for an injunc'
ion to prohibit the enforcement of n
raud order hy the postal authorities
lc directors Of the Peoples United
states bank, on the advice Of theII
attorneys. have voted to 20 into vol
untary liquidation
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-08-25
American to BE Knighted.

Or. Joseph Spencer Kennard is to
have the distinction OF being knight
ed by the king OF Italy at the January
Ievee. DR.. Kennard recently removed
from Philadelphia to Tarrytown, N. Y,
and his novels in tho Italian tongue
have received larger royalties than
any Italian novelist save Gabrielle
D'Annunzio.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-08-25
Newspaper ncnr- Expense OF C"nsu"

Four census takers have begun the
tasl, Of making a special enumeration
Of the population of MaryytIlc, IN or
der to ascertain the growth which the
city has made during the past hye
years and also TO furnish figures "a u
basis for determining the effect on the
population Of the establishing of a
new state normal school, haryYille
having Dcen selected as the site Tor
the northwest school for the training
Of teachers The census is n private
Undertaking. and is believed to be the
first Of the kind ever attempted IN
Missouri being the enterprise OF the
Daily Tribune
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-08-25

A. ,ho, ,ort ,,,n dIuner Smithers'
arao,,, ,.as r,aII,nl and Miss Emily fell
- I', t.,a. ,n, ,ha ,ann,Ing thnnpht Tint
- ~ ,h,s vcrv momeut Johnson
,,l,Lt lao g,orch,nr for his clothes com.
nin,a,v ro,Lnd him of his anticipated
'Ioasmr,
.....,..,,,,, ,ho ,ro,,rc roorn tho
-. 80 Nc Er,,I,, cryaced in
'..,.'' s., 20 anr,nc" Gr,l,hnra
49, ',S'h ,a.,.ar1 80 ossIs, IN turning
49,. a.. a,n,to md os ho go,cd down
~, ha. ,,,,os 30 uos he,irrInp Il. hone
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The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-08-25

The directors of the Centralia Fair
association have fixed the date for the
annual meeting. September &c to 20,
inclusive. The erection Of the am.
phIthcater and other buildings is be.
ing pushed rapidly.