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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1905-11-17
Rural Route No. 3.

Your correspondent, owing to other
engrosslng cases, has been somewhat
dercIict in furnishing items; not that
she did not have plenty to write about
for you we'll know, MIR. Editor, that
we women always know about nearly
every thing that transpires, even IL we
have to put on our sunbonnets and
skip out to our neighbors to gossip.
Ben Marks is on the sick list.
Several Of our farmers are losing
some of their pork hogs.
Wheat looks promising and very
large acreage has been sown.
MIR. Rue, on the Jessie Marks farm,
lost fine young mule last week.
Our farmers are having trouble
rounding up their cattle on the range.
"Unclc" Newt Hammer and son
have some very fine pork hogs for
sale
The corn crop is not yielding as
much per acre as our farmers had ex-
pccted,
Luther II. Hurry, l understand, will
move to Hurryville soon, where he is
building.
Joseph Rudy Of ST. Louis is to
move to bis new home near Chestnut
Ridge shortly.
Ed. Bloom is erecting a splendid
cottage dwelling on some land he has
lately bought.
passed through Cook Settlement
recently and found The farmers hustling,
happy and contented.
The school at Chestnut Ridge seems
to be progressing nicely under Prof.
Young, late of Illinois.
Philip Westmeyer of Vale Forge is
making a valuable addition to his
residence. Ben Marks is doing the
work.
"Uncle" William Getiiugcr has
had his differences with the Illinois
Southern railroad adjusted to his salts
faction.
Rev. Ferguson will preach at Chest
nut Ridge church next Saturday ut 2
O'Clock p. N aud on SUNDAY at IL
a m. Everybody Is invited. Come!
DR.. Presnell, son-in- law Of Uncle"
John Marks, il not expected to live
on account of consumption. He is
now with his father, DR.. Presnell, Sr.
at Charleston.
The Carrier Of Route No. 5 con.
tinues to distribute sample copies Of
the News and solicit subscriptions, not
withstanding Uncle Sam is paying
him 10 carry the mails.
John Stephens eloped this week
with the l6.ycur-old daughter Of John
McBlien Of south Of town. Mrs. Nc
Brien followed aud overlook them at
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1905-11-17
CONTRACT WITH A SULTAN
How an American Woman Put
Through a Five-Million- Dol
lar Deal

The story of an interview that once
TOOK place between Mrs. Reader ana
the sultan OF Johore. india, 10 thus re.
lated by Juliet Wilbor Tompkins IN
Eyerybody's:
she named her conditions; the
right to issue $5,000.OO0 worth of SIX
rer cent bonds; 10000 acres Of lsnu
extending along the 1870 miles OF
track: tin mines-but here royalty de.
INJURED q little; he thought he would
keep all the tin mines For the first
time the young contractor slipped into
feminine processes OF reasoning and
set aside for a moment the urgent
business-full enthusiasm OF the pro
moter for the display of the human
girl who sees her pet project In dan
ger of failure.
But You are 80 rich, you know
you don't need all those mines. she
argued, and we dot
THE sultan conceded the mines
From an oriental point Of view tho
experience was perhaps cheap at the
price. He conceded the s5,000,O 900
worth OF bonds. the 100000 acres OF
land. At the end OF their three hours
talk Ella Rawls had in her possession
100000 contract to build a rail
road across the state OF Johore, and its
ruler had secured on fair terms
means to wealth and civilization, the
need Of which could no longer be liz.
nored. She had come to him at the
psychological moment, when the con.
tract was ripe for giving; she had
shown herself clear headed and reso-
lutte master OF the facts and frankly
open in her statements; she had de-
manded much. knowing the value OF
what she gave. put there had been no
sign of sharpness, Of trying to steal an
advantage. No doubt to one accus-
toned to be approached by indirect
methods, by gifts and batteries, there
was q wholesome CONTINGENCIES In
this novel experience, welcome
promise Of good faith. AT all events
he accepted freely and wholly"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1905-11-17

vitality to the political organiza-
ton to which they belong.
If the Democratic party were
made up of the men who would
desert their principles aud their
policies simply because an honest
Republican had undertaken TO put
those principles and policies into
effect it might, in truth. be said
that the Democratic party is dy.
ing.
Rut at This time when the
masaes of the people are hopefully
turning to Democratic policies and
when those Republicans who nre
honestly striving for reform find
their efforts thwarted by the pow.
erful hold which monopoly has
upon their own organization, there
is every reason for the Democrat
to have faith in his party's vitality
and hope for the ultimate adoption
by his couutrymen of the principles
for which his party has fought. -
The COmmoner.
All orders over the phone (No
,l4O) for meats will be promptly a.
tended to 10y the City Meat Market.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1905-11-17
Champ Clark on the Elections.

Congressman Champ Clark Of
Pike county, says an interview
with that intrepid Democrat in the
Republic, takes a most roseate
view of the political situation in
the United States as far as the
Democratic party is concerned.
At the Laclede Hotel Congress
man Clark talked at length Of the
chances Of Democracy in a national
way. IT looks mighty good to
me-" sums up the view of the
Missouri Representative, who was
temporary chairman of the last
National Democratic convention,
in speaking of last weeks cleo
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1905-11-17

DeSoto Y. NJ. G. A. celebrated
its fourth anniversary on the 7th
ms. by an interesting program of
speeches and music aud feas,s of
good things. They have a mem
5ership of Coz.
The authorities in Reynolds
county will bnild n stockade nine
feet high Of oak lumber around
the Jail during the trial of the
Spaughs, which begins Nov. 81.
Extra guards will be put on duty.
The post-ofiiee at Ciarkton was
entered on the night of the 9th and
the safe entirely blown to pieces
About $40 was secured.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1905-11-17

down.
Second, the independent voter
who was SO largely in evidence
last year was more so this year.
That recent exposures OF extrava.
gance, recklessness and crime by
divers persons holding fiduciary
positions of vast Importance has
much to do with swelling the army
of Independent voters is beyond
cavil.
Democrats will eat Thanksgiv.
ing dinner this year in a much
more cheerful frame of mind and
with much better appetite than
they did in the melancholy days of
last November"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1905-11-17
tions. THE result suggests to
to mo fmo loadinn thnnnhtS

lions. The result suggests to
TO, me two leading thoughts.
First, the Democratic party is
recovering from the trouncing it
received last year aud is beginning
to sit up aud take notice. History
has a way Of repeating itself. In
1872 Horace Greeley was defeated
even more decisively than was
Judge Parker, vet in 1874 the
Democrats elected a House of Rep
resentatives by an overwhelming
majority, and in 1876 elected Til
den by large majorities Of the cleo
toral college land of the popular
vote. If there had been general
election last week we would have
elected a Democratic House hands
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1905-11-17
Store Building And Lot For Sale at
Elvins, Mo.

Two store rooms, one 1898. one
22x53; five living rooms upstairs; two
room cottage IN rear; lot 50x105:
can be used as restaurant, grocery,
furniture store, etc. rents for $50 90
per month. Price SO, 200 90.
MARVIN A. YOU'VE.
Phone 1871. Pennington. Mo.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1905-11-17
Impressive Sermon.

Wife returning from church to her
husband. who had stayed at home)--
You should have heard DIR. Does ser.
mon this morning. my dear. | don't
know when anything has made such
d profound Impression on me. | think
1t will make a better woman Of me as
long as live.
Husband-Did you walk home?
wife-O. no: took a car, and. do
you know. John, the conductor never
ssked me for my fare. and SO l saved
nickel. Wasn't l lucky?-Stray
Stories.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1905-11-17

The Editor--What have you written
about the death Of that bright young
Jenkins?
The Irish Notwithstanding nate,
sir, windin' up with these words: "Hs
leaves brilliant future behind him."
It'll Bits.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1905-11-17
Administrators Notice,

Notice is hereby given that letters OF al
mlnlstratiOn were granted TO the under
signed by the Probate Court OF st Fran,
co.'s county. Missouri, dated october u
1908, on the estate CT
\. h. HARRIS, Deceased,
III persons having claims against said es
tate are required 10 exhibit them to the All
minlstratOr for allowance within one year
from the date of said letters, or they
may he precluded from any benefit OF said
estate; ana II not exhibited for allowance
within two years from the date of said let.
tors, they VIII he forever barred
u, NJ. TAIBERT, Administrator.
october u, l'Ni.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-17

a GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES
Itching. Blind. Bleeding Protruding PILES, Your
druggist will refund money IL PAZo OINTMENT fails
70 you in TO ia days. 5Oc-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-17
HEARST WON'T DEBATE.
Refuses to Meet IUinS-IndOrSed
bu Street Cleaners.

William Randolph Hearst replied yesterday to
the invitation sent him by Mr.. WINS to meet
him and Mayor Mcclellan to debate the issues
OF the campaign, declining to do so. Mr.. Hearst
replied that he did not consider the time OPP
perfume for talk since there was much to do
that was needed by the people. After a severe
arraignment Mr. Hearst closed his letter by
saying:
II you will pardon me for being frank. think
a contest between the candidate OF the Repub-
lcan machine and the candidate OF the Demo-
cratic machine as to which could promise the
most and perform the least would be highly
edifying and diveTtinS.
But If there is anybody who believes that a
corporation lawyer nominated by a corporation
boss in accordance with a corporation compact
between the two machines is going to represent
anything but bosses and corporations If elected
such believer would not be open to any reason
or argument that could submit
Mr. Hearst intends to start his public
paign Thursday night with a whirlwind trip
through Brooklyn. speaking at the Palm Gar
den in Hamburg-ave.. Williamsburg; Schaben
Hall, Observation-Disclosures, near Myrtle-ave.. and
in Congress Hall. in Atlantic-ave. He will be
accompanied by Senator Ford and ]. G. Phelps
Stokes. who will also speak at these meetings
Clarence J. Shearn and Bird S. Coler may also
be with them.
There was to have been Hearst meeting the
same night in zeltner's Hall. The Bronx, but
because of this Brooklyn trip it has been post
poned until next Tuesday night. Mr.. Hearst
will make his first speech since his nomination
tonight at Carnegie Hall. There will be no big
meeting tomorrow night but the Hearst work
ers will hold probably about forty district meet
ings in Manhattan, five or six in The Bronx ana
between thirty and forty in Brooklyn.
Senator Ford and ]. G. Phelps Stokes both re-
ceived letters yesterday from the organization
Of the Street Cleaning Department employees
pledging the support of the organization
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-17
COLER IN ACTION AGAIN.
Throgs Hot Shot Into ". B0urke
Cochran on RamapO "Steal."

That w Bourke Cochran. that great Democrat
and trust killer, the counsel for interests
which are trying to revive the proposed Ramapo
steal" and that he had recently had conference
with Mayor Mcclellan proposition to sell the
rights of the Ranapo company along Esopus Creek
the city for 1852 0OOOO0 asserted by ex-Con-
troller Bird s. Coer at the meeting of the Munich
pal Ownership League, of Brooklyn. held in the
Johnston Building, for the purpose of ratifying the
city and borough and county ticket last night.
Mr. Coler who is the candidate OF the league for
Borough President. loudly applauded. He
asked Mayor Mcclellan to deny, If he could. the
assertion about the renewed activity of the Ramapo
company.
THE right to grant franchises has been taken
from the Board of Aldermen and vested in the
Board Of Estimate and Apportionment" he con-
tnued Senator Patrick Henry McCarren would
If this had not been done. been willing to
high toned righteous gentleman for Borough Pres
ident one who would have given to him the pa
tronage and the other half honest favors-the
perqusites of leadership. But now. seeing the pos
sbilites confronting the Borough President ne has
chosen James w. Ridgway to represent him in
the board and, II anything gets by my Democratic
opponent Mr.. McCarren will hold him responsible"
Other speeches made by Alfred j Bouton
Charles Frederick Adams and ex-Congressman
Baker.
In address accompanying the platform Nc
Carren severely denounced for his connection
with the trusts. 1t said in part:
We ask Brooklyn to do its part In the great fight
now wagtng for municipal ownership and operation
of all public utilities This Is impossible however
so long Patrick II. McCarrer has the power TO
serve the gas. traction and other trusts by dra-
gooning Democratic officials, legislative and ad-
minstrative. into serving these interests.
AS no man can serve two masters demand
that the legislative agent of the gas and the Stand
ard OIL trusts be driven from every position where
he can serve the franchise exploiters and thwart
the peoples demands for relief from their extor-
ton
AS a public office s a public trust, we further de-
mand that the District Attorney criminaly prose
cute the man charged by Thomas w Lawson with
having. while state Senator betrayed his trust in
accepting bride of Ss0000 a year TO the gas
and other trusts Albany and in Brooklyn We
further demand know the reason why those
other employers OF McCarren. the Sugar Trust
have not been criminally prosecuted for the theft
OF more than 100000 worth OF water from the ctys
mains
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-17
THE CANDIDATES RECORD.

am rather loath to speak about another mat
ter That IS the question of my own record
But In one way or another, and in one form or
another have been before the people of this
city; nrst In Brooklyn and afterward in New
hork' since 1872. I don't believe that there is a
nv man VINO has watched my career and pub
nc ire VINO dare say that have ever followed
any one dictation. and who can say that ] am
NO. 9s thoroughly familiar the next with the
teihs OF municipal government-not as a
tyro In an academic way but through actueI
~; ous win tnat business. feeling its pulse know
m-s III" u beats realizing every possible feat
uiS' hhno~ins what municipal government means
think that counts for somatbtn+ 80 axnari
en- en- GUMS LOT anything in any business what
eE 49,, t@alpp iS Now, to the agencies
shall make my appointments onIy from the
NUMBER OF nose men whom believe to have
gence, experience, character and bsst -, "a ~ nP
Gge aHd ana bavn shall look for men who viii
not he SCARED and win appoint nj my my man viii
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-17
Mr.. TEALE NOTIFIED.
Republican Candidate for Controller
to Make Vigorous Cam paign.

Charles E. Teale Republican candidate for
Controller. was notified of his nomination at the
Brooklyn Club, Brooklyn. at 40 o'clock yester-
dav afternoon The address of notification was
made by William Halpin. of the committee
chosen to fill vacancies. Mr.. Teale accepted in
a brief address.
Among the others present were Edward I.au-
terbach Smith Pine, Borough President Cromwell
Of Richmond L. L. Fawcett, William H. Ten
Eyck William Berri Jacob Bremen. James
Conneu and John f. Smith. In notifying Mr..
Teale Of his nomination. Mr.. Halpin said in part:
The party is to be congratulated because in
YOU il maintains the high standard set by the
nomination of William NJ. WINS and James l..
Wells. The Office of Controller is a most i'm
portant The Republican party may be
relied upon always 20 maintain high standards.
During the last forty-eight hours a change
has come over the situation because of the
There will be large vote cast for Mr. Hearst.
and the Republican party will be victorious.
In replying to Mr.. Halpin Mr. Teale said:
kind things you have said about me personally.
I consider this nomination so high an honor that
1 shall never be able to properly repay you.
feel the Importance of this office, feel its great
Importance. If am elected, shall endeavor to
I'LL the office in the interest of the people; shall
do the work so faithfully that those who have
taken part in my nomination and election shall
never have to blush for me.
I am proud to be associated with such men as
Mr.. WINS and Mr.. Wells I not a trained
campagner but I shall do my utmost to elect
the entire ticket. Gentlemen, / thank you.
After the notification Mr.. TeaIe said that he
should at once open up headquarters and make
an active campaign. He is much pleased with
the situation and believes there is an excellent
chance for the success of the Republican ticket.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-17

TO CURE COLD IN ONE Dan
Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quinne Tablets druggists
refund money IL II fails cure L ". GROVES sigma
is on each box &c. 49,.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-17
The Oy1bestygMe

IN Instrument Which Af0rd5 Means Of Enjoying IN fb
ome tbe the Orchestra qvitb True Orchestral COo
An Interview with E. B. Proudht
Manager of Aeoian ComPany Orchestrene Department
from Saturday,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-17

didate for Borough President. who Is ..-sr i
against Borough President Cassidy MT NI 'a,,s5
a resident of Glendale and has alWaEs 81 Queens
prominent part I'm the political ana1rs % - TAM
buring Richard Cookers reign as Ieduv1 .,orter OF
MANY Hall Mr. Gresser was a nrTn su ~ Queens.
Cassidy and Wissell. Crokers Ie'ie' a.
rennred him for that fact.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-17
MCCLELLAN 2 TO / FAV0RITE.
First Campaign Bet Made in Wall Street fa-
vors the Tammany Ticket.

Tho erst Wall Street election bet in the campaign
now under way was made yesterday T. i, hu' IN,
irsop nuttIng up 81 600 Mcclellan against 800
,y,gArad On the field by Allen, McGraw 4 co.
Later in the day j. Judge announced E sn eSd ne
Ian and 500 against 600 that the Tammany nomi-
nee for Mayor would be defeated
M IJutchinson offered to bet 500 even money
that WINS would have more votes than Hearst anu
$500 even that Hearss total vote would De less imam
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-17
a DIFFERENCE IN PROMISES.

Now. the promises that are made in this cam
paign by Mr. Hearst and by Mr.. Mcclellan are
very different from the promises which make
precisely IN this: That IL be elected Mayor
believe can carry out my promises because
believe the Republican party of this city will
put II in my power to do so. (Applause1 It
they, or either OF them. be elected Mayor, ask
II II is reasonable TO expect that they are going
TO get from the Republican party in this city
precisely the same measure and kind Of power
/ don't believe IL That is the most practical
aspect of this particular part of the campaign
and Of this particular issue Of the campaign.
That is the handle to the axe Elect Mcclellan
and you have got an axe without handle Elect
and you have got with handle.
(Applause.) II you elect me you will have an
axe that will hew to the heart with absolute
feaTlessness in this particular matter of fran
chises.
The way to assume possession Of our gas plant
is very simple. II the Legislature will pass a
law authorizing the city to do the gas business
and in that connection Will pass law, which It
has perfect power 10 do, for the city to take the
gas plant under the exercise Of the right of
eminent domain and IN a manner which now
generally prevails in this city namely, with the
right Immediately upon passing Of the law to
determine the question of value by commits
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-17
WILL STUMP FOR BERMEL.
Lawrence dresser, of Queens, Resigns from
Department of Highways to Fight Cassidy.

Lawrence Cresser cashier OF the Department OF
Highways Borough of Queens. yesterday resigned
that position to stump for Joseph Bermel, the can
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-17
CONTINUED fom Saturday

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nu.d M Proud6, Thc can appreciate IF that be
nsno can give but remincnce permanent thing like
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existence absolutely very nature evsncen ana "h
which the of the disappears as soon as e no nave
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in the home. In fact lam prepared 10
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arcVery ana Id symphony unless lie IS tile
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opportunity of hearing g. . ocon1;sb-s o-
perhaps Tor three OF 0 years You buy
Complete appreciation OF music
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In the where there times you have previously read
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be musician in the family the publisher furnishes you with the
printed book, in the The
Some time ago read the AeOian Company equips you
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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-08-04

Minnesota, North Dakota, Colorado.
Utah and Wyoming. For further in.
formation apply to w. d. Jones. T.
p. A.. 91S Park building, Pittsburg.
Pa
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-08-04

Ball score by innings at Bender'G
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-08-04
WABASH CHANGES
Titles Shifted on the W. & L. E. to
Avoid Confusion.

A number Of changes have been
made in the titles of officers of the
Wabash system. Vice President Worth
ington said that these changes have
been made to avoid the confusion that
has arisen at different times in the
freight department, because of the con-
solidation of several roads under the
Wabash management. H. ]. Booth,
traffic manager of the w. 6 l.. e., has
been made general freight agent Of the
Wheeling & Lake Erie-Wabash Pitts
burg terminal, West Side Belt Railroad
and Pittsburg Terminal Railroad &
Coal Co. w. d. Holiday was made
assistant general freight agent of all
but the Wheeling & Lake Erie, and ID.
Is. Collidge. now general freight agent
of the w. & l.. e., was made assistant
general freight agent OF that road, with
headquarters at Cleveland.