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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1906-04-27
Some Rare Curios.

Mr.. l.. X Peers, who arrived home
last Tuesday from his Texas winter
quarters, brought with him quite a
collection of curios, presented 10 him
by his friend, Col. A. e. Duvall,
Chief Of the United States Secret Ser.
vice IN the Philippine Island, who had
collected them in his travels. Mr. c..
b. Peers, formerly Of this place, mar.
ried daughter Of Col Duyall, and
%hcn not travelling the Colonel and
bis wife make their home with his
daughter at Maverick, Texas.
Among some Of the curios were a
number Of Filipino coins, curious here
because, though coined by the United
States for use in the Philippines, they
are not current ia this country and
few Of our people have ever seen one
Of them. Tney consist of the silver
peso, the size of the American silver
dollar, II half, fifth and tenth peso,
nickel and penny and half penny.
They are ali pretty coins, and but for
the inscription on them would readily
be taken for American coins. Mr..
Peers also had two-peso Cor $1,000
paper bill, also engraved and printed
by our government, and which was
about twO.thirds the ,ize OF an ord-
nary greenback bill.
The queerest money was lot of
Chinese coins. They are made of
some sort Of metal resembling brass
and bronze, are generally round with
Il square hole in the center, and most
Of them represent in value the frac-
tional part Of our ordinary penny. He
had one large coin, which looked as if
II were made of bronze, that repre-.
sents 200 of the smaller coins men.
toned, aud measured about four inches
IN diameter. But the Chinese money
is not all round shaped; some % i
has the queerest designs. Une piece
is shaped ike the sword with which
criminals are bchcadcd, another like u
key, aud Que piece OF such a queer
shape that We don't know how to
describe 1t 4 Chinaman explained
to Mr. Peer, the value, etc, of these
coins. and told him that the larger
round piece was over four hundred
years old Among other things fro N
China was a small opium pipe.
A curiOs thing from the Philippines
is n Moro sword. 1t is made Of the
elongated upper jaw Of the sword fish.
The one in Mr. reOrs' possession
shows service, as the point is broken
and there are splotoho. Of blood stains
on il
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1906-04-27
New Frsternal Lodge

A Lodge of the Fratcrnal Order OF
Eagles was organized at Pennington
on the 18th with iorty-siS charter
members. Henry Laymsn, of Joplin,
State Organizer, was present and con-
Quoted the formal work of organiza-
ton. The following officers were
elected: Past Worthy President, Karl
II. Schleisser; Worthy President, w,
S. Anthony; Vice-President, j. j..
Croke: Secretary, c. 7. Wilson /;
Treasurer, George Meyer; Chaplain,
j Is. Patton; Conductor, George A..
Tetlcy; Inside Guard, Sam Perringer !;
Outside Guard, JOHN Bentley; Trus.
tees, Pink Sprott, II. e. Meyer and
DR.. C.. A. Tetley; Physician, DR.. j..
II. English. The Eagles is fraternal
benefit order and has had very rapid
growth since its organization eight
years ago.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1906-04-27
Just received, a variety of
nice runabouts, steel and rub
Der tired.
Jsenman & Co.
Isenman & Co.

Mr. Thomas Leech, the eldes,
brother OF Mrs. NJ K. Smith Of this
place, died in St. Louis on the 18th
inst. His body was taken to Cape
Girardeau, his former home, for in-
terment. MIR. Leech was admitted to
the bar when young man, but sban.
doned the law for newspaper work
lie occupied positions upon st. Louis,
New York, Chicago and Kansas City
papers, but of late years had devoted
bis time 10 trade journals. He leaves
two daughters, Misses Bessie and Dor
othy Leech, an aged mother, brother,
and three sisters, Mrs. NJ. x Smith
and Mrs. C. II. Rider Of Pennington,
and Mrs. J. II. Rider OF Cape Girar-
deau
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1906-04-27
II you are in the market for
a good buggy at moderate
price, 1t will pay you to see
Isenman e. Co.

The hoard Of directors of School
District No. % (Esther) met last Sat.
urday night and elected the following
named teachers for the next school
year Prof. A. B. Young Of Farming.
ton, principal; Lee o. Vogt of Farm
ington, first assistant Miss Mollie e.
Hogan Of Flat River, second assistant /;
Miss Matte +. Boyd Of Esther, prima-
~ teacher. This makes the third year
at this school with increase of salary
for Prof Young, the fifth year for
Miss Boyd, and the third year for Mis-,
Hogan, which is surely guarantee
that they have given good satisfaction
The board voted q nine months school.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1906-04-27
Solid cabbage at klein's.
The Fox Chase

The fox chase last Friday was an
exciting and novel event here. Thirty
two fine fox hounds we're entered In
the chase. The parties leading the
fox started about an hour and half
before the dogs were turned loose, be-
ginning nj the Harlan farm. When
the hounds we're let loose they started
in full pack and the borsemen after
them. The run was about four miles,
and both hounds and horses were
pretty well winded ut the close. A
hound belonging to Mr.. Malkin OF
Bismarck won first money, $40, anI a
hound belonging to MI, Zeke Smith OF
Ste. Genevicve county secured second
moIry, 81 90
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1906-04-27
Methodist Revival Closed.

Forty-three applications for mem ber-
ship and the whole church quickened
are some of the two weeks meetings
Just closed in the Southern Methodist
Church. Thirty were received into the
church OF the morning service Sunday.
The Love Feast Sunday afternoon
carried many of the old members back
to the early day, Of Methodism Old
men, voices mingled with those Of
boys anl girls in coniessing Christ as
their Saviour
The closing service at night was an
inspiring one indeed Beautiful and
touching music was rendered in the
song service. Professor Roper gave
short address to the Epworth
Lenguers, and Rev. H. X Singleton
delivered a sermon to the largest con
gregation yet present al the meetings.
Score, pledged themselves to lead
better and more consistent Christian
lives.
Two more Epworth Leagues have
been organized this week as further
result Of the meetings, and the pastor
and members are eyerting themselves
to conserve as far as they can the good
done during the revival season.
rhc woman's Foreign Missionary
Society Of the st. Louis Conference,
Al. T.. Church, South, will hold the
annual conference of that body in
Pennington May sth to 10th A large
delegation will be present and the
Church's hospitality will be taxed to
entertain them
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1906-04-27

Mrs Carrie Lee Carter Stokes,
national lecturer and organizer OF the
Woman's Christian Temperance Tn
ion, will deliver an address at the VI
l., Church South, next Sunday after
noon, April goth, at O'Clock. Mrs.
Carter. Stokes is regarded as one of
the brightest women and best thinkers
in the South, says the Dexter Messeu-
ger; and by others she is mentioned as
one of the most eloquent, graceful and
pleasant speakers OF the W. c. /. [.
Everybody is earnestly requested to 80
aud hear this gifted woman There
will be union meeting at the NJ. +.
Church at 1:30 p. N.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1906-04-27
Buggies OF superior quality
and finish at Isenman & Co.'S.
Prices right.

The County Board Of Appeals met
last Monday TO pass upon complaints
of property owners in regard to the as
sessed valuation OF farm lands Only
one change was made in the raises
made by the Board OF Equalization.
Eight acres, part Of the Shannon
tract belonging to the Federal Lead
Company was raised from the Assess.
or's valuation Of $1,000 to 81, 900.
The Board of appeals reduced this
raise from 81 900 to 1000.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1906-04-27

Dir. and Mrs. W. c. Barron Of
O'tallon came down last Saturday on
visit to the latter's sister, Mrs. j.
" Dunlap. Mr.. Barron returned
home Monday and Mrs. Barron re-
mained over for a short stay.
RrRAYLD, on Saturday, April u,
from Bouneterrc, a large bay horse,
lj hands high, 10 years old. crea' ed
boulder. fine looking animal. Any
information leading To his recovery
vii be literally rewarded by Clarence
L. Norwine, Bonne,crre, Mo.
Rev. Chss, f. Deyinney, patient
at state Hospital No. 4, died last sat.
urday He had spent the most Of bis
lie IN Southeast Missouri preaching,
aud was widely known in this section.
His body was taken 10 Manchester,
Mo, and buried there by the MethO.
dist Church.
Mr. John 5 Zeran, evangelist
singer of the Christian Church, writes
Us IRON Palestine, Texas, that be- is
assisting Elder II. A. Northcutl 10 Il
big meeting just begun at that place
He says the church building seats
l,2OO, and there were 1000 persons
present las; Sunday night.
Elder Edward Overs has been in
yited to preach at Msplewood, st.
Louis county, mex, sunday and has sc-
cepted the invitation Judge &. o.
Nations will preach for him here sun
day morning, and there will be no
service, at the Christian Church sun.
DAY evening on account OF the union
temperance meeting at NJ. L Church.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1906-04-27
EXCELLENT SERviCEl
81. Louis and Return In u Day!

The new night service inaugurated
to and from ST. Louis on the Belmont
Branch Of the Iron Mountain Route
affords the travelling public opportunity
to reach st. Louis, transact business,
and return the same evening. This is
just what the people OF Southeast mis-
souri, have desired, and the officials of
the Iron Mountain have been quick to
recognize their wants, aud have done
and are doing everything possible and
consistent to give them quick and
efficient service.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1906-04-27

Al ball game at New Madrid on
the 22d, during a difficulty among the
spectators, John Mcmillan, marshal OF
Maiden, was sho, and instantly killed
The Elks of Poplar Bluff are pre-.
pairing To present "Mrs. Wigs of the
Cabbage Patch" by the best local
talent.
All the latest music in songs and in.
1trumenlal pieces, lOc, l5c, and 2jc
at Spradling's Music Store.
Seed Corn at Klein's
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1906-04-27

The thirtieth semi-annual meeting
OF the Southeast Medical Association
will meet at Oran on May /, 2 and s..
Herbert Wright, a boy working at a
mill in Dunklin county, had three
fingers cut off by an AK on the 10th.
You will always find full line of the
best make of Shoes at Herzog's.
The DeSoto Republican has several
columns printed in German.
Purity, horse aud cattle feed at
Klein's
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1906-04-27
karsch Ssckmann.

Frederick NJ. Karsch aud Miss
Emma Sackmanu were married We'd
nesday evening at O'Clock, at the
home OF the brides parents in Farm
ington, Rev. G W. Harlan officiating,
1t was a quiet affair, only the relatives
and near friends Of the families being
present They are both excellent
young people, aud Tin TrMEs joins
their many friends with best wishes for
their happines. and prosperity.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1906-04-27
Tfsil Party.

Mrs. Philip s. Cole entertained last
Friday afternoon complimentary to
Mrs. l.. 6. Simmons of Denver, Colo.
with trail party. There we're pres.
ent Mrs. W. 5. Anthony, Mrs. NJ. P.
Caycc, Mrs. A. J. Zwari, Mrs. Logan,
Mrs. G. +. Blanks, Mrs. Chas. K.
Fleming, Mrs. w. T. Halle, Misses
Nellie and Virgilia Conway, Gladys
Rozier, Grace Highly, Irene Nixon,
Anna Butterfield and Edith Halle. The
prizes were won by Miss virgila Con-
way, first, and Mrs. Logan, consola-
ton.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1906-04-27
ST. Francois County Medical Society

Besides the election of officers, etc,
of the St Francois County Medical
Society last Tuesday, mention Of which
is made in our Flat River corrc,pOn.
dence, Drs Fleming, Poston and Bar
ber were constituted committee to
prepare and publish in the county pa
pers a memorial Of the late greatly
lamentcG and loved DR.. George W
Williams, the first president of the
society.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1906-04-27
Reduced Fare to Stock Show.

For account of Stock Show to be
given under the auspices of the Busi-
ness Mems Club at Pennington on
May l4th, the NJ. X. q b. +. Railway
will have in effect rate of one and
onc-third fare for the round trip be-
tween all points on their line and Flat
River, Mo, where connection will be
made with the Electric liue for Farm
ington.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1906-04-27
Fruit Prospects Good 4.

During the severe weather of March
the fear was general that all or prac-
tically all Of the fruit in this section
was killed, but now the apple, peach,
cherry and plum trees are radiant with
blossom, and give promise of one of
the best fruit seasons we have had in
years.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1906-04-27
LOCAL BRIEFS.

Bulk garden seeds al Kiein's.
Union made shoe, at Hefzog's.
Lemon pie al the Busy Bee pie sup
per
Typewriter supplies at Peity'' Book
Store
Chocolate pie at the Busy Bee pie
supper.
German mllei and stock peas at
Kleius
snrET Muac-All the latest songs
at spradling's.
Goosebury and other pies at Busy
Bee pie supper
60 10 the Busy Bee ple supper next
Tuesday evening.
Vor a uice Ham or Breakfast Bacon
see Klein Grocer Co.
Extra fancy Northern Burbank Seed
Patstoes at kleiD's.
For baseball and Leuni, goods 90 to
Pelty's Book Store.
ollie Byington and Marvin McDaD-
iel are IN 81. Louis.
Born, April u, 1906, 10 the wife
of Max Mcclure, 4 son.
DR.. and Mrs. fugate are spending
the week at Fredericktown
Capr, S. /. ASbury was in Bonnie
terre this week on business.
Born, April ~, 1906, to the wife
Of Dr. L. b. Barrow, u daughter.
Mics Jennie Simmons visited rela-
tiyes in Fredericktowu this week.
Mrs. A. +. Bond Of Ironton visited
Nrs j. II. Jones for several days this
week.
Mrs. Maggie Gray opent Sunday at
Arcadia, visiting her daughter, Miss
Gienda Gray.
=. Louis YeargaiD and Martin Wes'over
left Tuesday for three days stay on
Black River.
The Baldwin Pianos are the best in
tone, quality and action. see them
at sprad!ing's.
Mr. j. u. Merritt and wife Of Bonne-
terre visited Mr. aud Mrs Russell
boss sunday.
Have you told Miss Petty that you
would DIN the proposed library; See
OF telephone to her at once.
The ST. Louis papers are beginning
10 speak Of Bafney Petty Of the Browns
as "tbe lucky boy from Pennington. a."
Mr. Luther X. Peers arrived home
las, Tuesday from Galveston, Texas,
where he has been spending the winter. /.
About one hundred persons from
Pennington attended the Odd Fellows
celebration at FredericktowE yesterday.
l.. ]. Mckinney, Bon Btune and
Psrkhurst Hough left Monday for q
camping trip on the ST. Francois river.
Mrs. jamie Taylor, who has been
visiting Mrs. George j. Cole for sever
al weeks, has returned TO her home 10
Columbia.
Mrs. +. A. Rozier and Mrs. j. H..
Jones spent several days in St. Louis
the latter part Of last week to see Viola
Allen and Mexicana.
See aud hear the Hamilton Piano,
the best piano fOr the price. Special
cut price on few styles. see Sprad.
ling, the Piano man.
Misses Ayra GLADDEN. and Blonnie
Hale, pupils at Elmwood, returned
Monday from few days visit to Miss
Hale's hume at Cardwell, Mo.
Those who have joined the new libra
Iy at the Petty Book Store are request
ed to call and register the titles Of the
two books they want 10 the library.
The Busy Bee Society Of the Bap-
tist Church will give pie supper in
the store room Of the Farmers Banks
rev building on Tuesday evening,
May lst.
At its meeting last Saturday night
st. Francois Lodge No. 4s l. o. o. T.
donated s25.0e. for the relief of its
brethern in San Francisco and other
stricken towns in California.
Sporting Goods, Base Balls, Gloves,
Mits, Masks, Bats, Tennis Goods,
Rsckets, Balls, Nets. Also handle
sralding's Sporting Goods, and are
guaranteed by us. Send for catalogue.
--Pelty's Book Store.
Eu -
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1906-04-27

For the sum of only sl.25.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1906-04-27

So 90
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-09-11
LIQUOR DID IT.
Republican Slump in Maine Due
to Prohibition.
Normal Plurality Of $4,000 Cut
Down to 5000.
CONGRESSMEN SAFE.
But by Greatly Reduced MajOri-
ties in All Districts.
Working Control of Legislature
Remains the Same.

Portland, Me, Sept 1.-THE result Of
the election in this state yesterday when
the Republican plurality for governor,
which usually approximates $4,000 was
reduced to about 5000 while at the same
time the total vote was greatly increas-
ed over the figures of four years ago, is
attributed by leaders of both parties to
popular feeling over the operation of
the prohibitory liquor laws. Although
the Republicans elected Governor Cobb
and all the four congressman and will
have a working control Of the legisla-
ture, the pluralities were so generally
reduced as to cause surprise.
Governor Cobb and Congressman Lit
tleheld, in whose district the most Wig
orous battle of the campaign was waged
and whose majority was reduced from
sand are Of the opinion that the Sturgis
law providing for the enforcement of
the existing prohibitory law by state
liquor deputies was the leading factor IN
the result. The Democrats made resub-
mission of the liquor prohibitory amend
ment TO the people part of their plat
form while the Republicans stood
squarely for endorsement of the pro-
hibitory plank and its strict enforce
ment.
The city Of Lewiston was one of the
most important factors in reducing
Littlefelc's plurality. for it gave to
McGillicuddy a vote of 1,430 in excess
of that given to Littlefield- Four
years ago Littlef1eld divided votes
evenly with his Democrat opponent.
OF more startling nature was the
vote for governor. Mr.. Cobb failed TO
carry his home city, Rockland, where
Davis received a plurality of II. Au-
gusta, the capital of the state went
Democratic by small margin- Six
teen out of the 20 cities in the state
went Democratic, Hallowell, Gardiner,
EasfDort and Calais being the only
ones to remain Republican. Two years
ago. when the candidates for COVER
nor were the same as this year, Cobb
carried eighteen Of the 20 cities. Wat
eryifIe, the home of Davis. and Lewis
ton. being the only cities IN the Demo
cratic column.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-09-11
TROUBLESOME CHINESE
They Are Insisting on Carrying on
Their Own Business.

Washington, Sept. 11.-Mau advices
received here from China are dtsqutet-
ing to Americans having financial inter-
ests in the Orient There Is no abate-
ment of the anti-foreign feeling and the
animosity Is no longer confined to
Americans but includes all foreigners
except Japanese. A formidable party
has arisen and is conducting an active
propaganda. 1t is known as ''restorer
of rights" and its purpose Is to drive
the foreigners out of business in China
and to that end begin by rendering val
ueless the foreign investments. In some
quarters the Chinese government is al
legged to synpathize with the move
ment; and at any rate, capitalists inter-.
ested in important concessions are COM
planning that the Chinese officials are
deliberately destroying their holdings
and violating their agreements at every
turn. More than any other nationality
the English are said to be injuriously
affected by this attitude of the Chinese
government.
The movement to destroy or regain
control of concessions held by foreign
ers is said to have begun when the fam
Gus HankOW-CantOn railway concession
was regained by the Chinese govern
ment by purchase from the American
cOnceSsionairies and since then every
new enterprise in the way Of public
utilities in China has been Differed and
experience and direction being utilized
only to the point where the Chinese
were able to acquire the knowledge nee
essary to operate them.
The English are complaining that in
violation Of an agreement, the Chinese
government is constructing a railway
from Shanghai southwark with the de-
liberate purpose of destroying the value
Of an English concession and greatly in
juring Hong Kong and there are ale
cations that mining concessions granted
to British subjects have been held up
and the concessfonaries embarrassed.
Some of the great British business
interests are uniting in strong appeals
to their government to adopt a strong
er attitude and protect them in their
Chinese enterprises.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-09-11
HOUSES RANSACKED.
Troops search for Terror-ists in Homes
of Warsaw.

Warsaw. Sept. lin search for ter
rorists here last night some geo houses
were ransacked by troops. About 1000
arrests. mostly of Jews were made.
Many children were taken into custody.
They are employed by the terrorists to
execute attempts upon government Off
cials, because the movements of chill
dren do not awaken suspicion and they
are not liable to capital punishment
All suspects have been ordered expell-
ed from the city.
It was learned here today that the
reign of bloodshed at Sied1ce had ceased,
at least for the time being. Troops are
camped in the streets. The authorities
are investigating the events leading to
the outbreak and the subsequent reign
Of terror. Medical assistance for the
wounded is greatly needed. According
to the best information the number of
persons killed in Siedlce is about 100.
A great many persons took shelter in
churches from the hail of shot. Others
remained for two Gays lying hat on the
floors of their apartment for protection
against flying bullets They We're with
out food or water. The four principal
streets Of the town have been almost
devastated and elsewhere many houses
were damaged and looted The number
of houses burned reaches q Many
Jews managed to leave the city and fee
to neighboring villages.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-09-11
INJURED INA WRECK.
one Kansan Among Those Hurt on
southern Pacific Coast Line.

ean+. Rarbara Cal. Sept 1.-THE
sacond section of train No. 10. south
bound on the Southern Paclhc coast
line from San Francisco. was wrecked
at Sea Cliff. yesterday- I"eIseS IS, ~ -,
persons were injured, two OF Wnoh
may die.
The following persons were serious
MS. Mary F. Petron, Spokane, wife
of II. z. Petron; ribs broken head cut
cash in left breast penetrating tiie
MIS-. Nellie F. Long, San Francisco; :;
shoulders dislocated and arms injured
internal injuries
julius Martini Arkansas; internally
injured, may die ...z
The following others were injured
but not seriously
P Baker Huntington, IND, scalp
wound hand broken; DR.. Thurman,
surgeon. Lorain, O., scalp wound
man. shoulder broken; W. H. Collins,
Quincy, Ill, right leg broken; ". H. R.
Montgomery, Coffeyville, Kan, head
cut, leg injured; H. L. Montgomery,
son of w II. R. Montgomery, head
badly cut; w n. GodhaIn. Los An
geles, right leg broken in two places;
George Wilson, express messenger,
right leg broken below knee: Frank
Budizill, Los Angeles, back wrenched;
Ella Wall, Sheldon, N. D.. knee brok-
en- &alOfd -. AnloAes A1eAdHdt1ds 14cl-s
arm broken, hip injured; A. J. Doolit-
tie, Greenfield, Mass, injured back and
head, G. w. Howard, Atlanta, Ga,
cut left thigh; Mrs. G. w. Howard.
right side injured; D. W. McKeen1,
Los Angeles. back injured
The following escaped with bruises:
Ella O'Brien, Chicago; Mrs. Mary
Carney. Chicago; z. J. Piper, New
York; Mrs. J. F Rollo. Boston.
The wreck occurred at a point
where the roadbed carries very near
the sea on slight embankment. Some
part of the engine broke, and dropped
to the ties, causing the engine to leave
the rails. The baggage car and four
coaches followed and all toppled over
and slid down the embsnIxnnent