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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-11-15
AN oRRis ROOT RING.
Nice Present for the Boy to Give His
Mother.

The small boy Is really forlorn when
II comes TO making Christmas pres.
ents for mother. lie wants to give her
some OF his own handlwork. but his
fingers we're not meant to sew and his
carpentering and carving usually end
In cut fingers and general distress. A
ring Of orris root can be made by any
boy or girl who possesses small GIN
let, a sufficient quantity of ribbon and
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-11-15
Miniature Work. Box.

che single strip Of ribbon forming the
bottom and ends, and extending out
further into two flaps To one of
these are tackled two or three flannel
leaves for pins ard needles. The
other is for tying over the top with
narrow ribbon, and serves as a cover
Rose Pin Cushion.
For the rose pin cushion. buy. or
mike. a small foundation-the one In
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-11-15
Soon Told.

Mr.. Trotter-I spent an entire day
with your husband last week. We
hadn't met for nearly 90 years, and
naturally he had to tell me all he
knew.
Mrs. Homer-He ought to have told
you that much in ten minutes. But
had he started in to tell you all he
doesn't know it would have taken him
the rest OF his natural life.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-11-15

the price of orris root. to be
had at the druggist. This orris root
must be in its natural state before It
is ground up into powder. A hole
is bored in each one OF the pieces and
they are strung together in a ring on
a ribbon. This Is tied into big bow
at the top. The fragrance is exquisite
and lasts really for years, which is
not always the case with the Christ.
mas sachet. The orrls ring is intend.
ed to be hung in wardrobe where II
diffuses its delicious scent long after
the Christmas festivities are thing
OF the past. MARGARET AVER.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-11-15
Carefully COMPOUNDED.

Father is in perfectly lovely
mood" remarked Clarice. Don't you
think you had better ask him this
EVENING""
Suppose you ask him?" suggested
Clarence.
ooh, can't" protested the girl
I'm too shy"
You ask him just this one time"
pleaded Clarence. 81 promise you
that in the future I'll ask him, no mat.
ter how shy am."-Judge,
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-11-15

WITH PALM LEAF FANS,
Make Pretty Decoration fer Sewing
room or Bedroom.

A very inexpensive thing to do II
one has large number OF friends
whom abe wishes to remember. and
does not mind giving them the same
rehings, would be to buy one or two
dozen calendars-just the little 12-
lsheet ones-and the same number Of
small thermometers, which may be
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-11-15

the illustration la
two inches wide
by three high
and use two-lnch
pink satin ribbon
for tho covering
The petals OF the
two little roses
at the top are
formed ps.
knotted once, OF
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-11-15

had for five cents each. Tack a calen.
dar to the lower left.hand side OF a
palm leaf fan; TO tho upper right'hand
side fasten a thermometer, and tie a
good bow OF cora.colored ribbon to
the handle, up against the fan. This
makes a pretty and really useful
adornment for a bedroom or sewing
room.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-11-15
no MAKE FOR XMAS
1iTTLE GIFTS THAT MAY BE
MADE AT SMALL EXPENSE.
a Miniature Work Box, Rose PIN
Cushion and Other Things That
VIII Prove Acceptable
TO Many.

Most OF Ut have begun to think In
earnest about our Christmas giving.
and every woman who enjoys fashion
ang her own gifts is on the lookout for
attractive little things that come with
Sn the limits OF her purse and her
needlework ability.
The designs here pictured and de-
wcribed are all easily made, and have
the further recommendation OF
daintiness, ineIponslveness aud uul'
ETY..
Travelling Work.5oS.
The miniature work.hox Ia a splen'
did contrivance to put In ono's travel,
snE bag But four inches long, there
eB, nevertheless room for tiny pair
of scissors, thimble. an emery,
needles, pins, roll Of linen tape. card
OF darnng cotton. two small wood
ehuttles OF thread, hooks and eyes
and few buttons For the case prot.
Sy ribbon should be selected, a trifie
less than two inches wide Cardboard,
Tibbon covered, does duty for the two
sides, which are neatly overcast to
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-11-15

silk or linen, buttonholing the Sits. A
spool of black silk. and one each OF
black and white cotton make "a good
combination.
NJ. II.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-11-15
Battle Creek, Mich.
Dear Sirs:

Dear Sirs:
am. this morning. in receipt OF the
enclosed mighty good letter from one
OF my subscribers. which | forward to
you, and which | am sure you Will be
glad to use am personally acquaint.
ed with this lady, and know that she
has no object in writing, other than
to do good.
Cordially
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-11-15

Going to lunch now? Why. it's
only IL o'clock"
"Wel?"
We'll, surely you're not hungry SO
early as all this"
mo; but | will be by the time
che walter condescends to serve me-"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-11-15

HHEHIIy naTFoWer dOubIo laced satin
ribbon yellow artificial ccnters are
used, and either bit of green foliage
or bow OF pink ribbon completes the
gift An additional touch is given by
placing few fancy.hcaded pins on
tho cushion
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-11-15

alits, or eyolets,
through " hiC b
narrow ri b h on
may be run to
hold the spools
In place. Cover
she shapes with
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-11-15

Shortly after she marries again a
widow begins to tell victim No. 2
what good man her first husband
was.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-11-15
Sheer white goods, in fact, any fine

Sheer white goods, in fact, any fine
wash goods when new, owe much OF
their attractiveness to the way they
are Numbered. this being done In a
manner to enhance their textile beau
ty. Home laundering would be equal.
ly satisfactory II proper attention was
given to starching. the first essential
being good Starch. which has sufficient
strength to stiffen, without thlckening
the goods. Try Defiance Starch and
you will be pleasantly surprised at the
improved appearance OF your work.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-11-15
Fancy Bodkln Holder.

eat insertion and beading Tie a bow
of ribbon at each end. and put 4 bod
hin through each strip Of beading.
A Thread.Holder.
For the thrcad.holder cut two
hearts OF pastcboard. making tiny
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-11-15
Cordially,
John w. Pritchard, Pres.
Brooklyn. N. Y, Oct. /, 1907.

Brooklyn. N. Y, Oct. /, 1907
Dear Mr. Pritchard:
Noticing Postum Food Gomez adver-
tIsed each week in your reliable pa
per, I concluded to try II, and feeling
II a duty towards those who may have
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desire to state what wonderful bene-
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though using only short time, and
not do alone realize and appreciate
its good effects, but friends remark,
How much I have improved and how
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Postum every time, for since using
It have not had one attack OF indi'
gestion. II is invigorating, healthtul;
does not affect the nerves as ordinary
coffee, and II properly made, most
delicious drink Although / have not
had much faith In general advertis'
ing, yet, finding Postum has done so
much better for me than I expected |
am more inclined to Prove all things,
hold fast that which is good" | am
80 thankful for good health that |
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Very truly yours,
Anna S. Reeves.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-11-15
Bodkin Holder.

For the fancy bodkin holder, cover
"a small cotton roll with ribbons and
then with eliminating rows Of narroX.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-11-15

Enthusiastic Amateur Sailor-Let
go that lib sheet! UnenthusIastic
"Landlubber" (who has been decoyed
into acting crew)--l'm not touching
the beastly thlng!-Punch.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-11-15

PTS McDonough St. Brooklyn.
Coffee hurt her, she quit and used
Postum She didn't attempt to en-.
alyze but she enjoyed the results. Uri.
lerneath It all There's a Reason"
POSTUM CEREAL CO., LTD.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-11-15

J. S, CRAWFORD. las ". Ninth ST.. Kansas City. Hs.I
c. j. BR0U0HT0N. aesm 80 Quiner sldf.. chieaso. III.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-16
Y4LU4BLE LACES SEIZED.
Customs officials Say They Belonged
to Backbone Collection.

As a result of a seizure by special agent OF
the United States Customs Service OF laces
valued at about $4,000 forfeiture proceedings
have been instituted by the United States At
torney's Office against Arthur Backbone, the
owner OF the laces. who is a London dealer with
a place OF business at No. 80 South Audley
street. An investigation has been conducted by
the customs authorities for several months past.
but not until yesterday, when their investiga-
ton was completed. the United States At
torney's office called into the case.
II appears that the seizure Of the goods which
were at No. $40 Fifth avenue, was made on
March 8, but information regarding 1t was with
held Prior 10 the seizure an auction sale OF
laces was extensively advertised by James p.
Sllo, the auct!oneer William Powers, special
agent Of the Customs Service who made the
seizure obtained about seven hundred pieces Of
lace at the gallery. more than six hundred OF
which were Of the so-callcd Backbone CoNec-
ton. which was advertised as the feature OF the
auction sale. The Backbone collection II is
said by the customs authorities. was the prop
erty Of Arthur Backbone. of London and 1t
is further alleged by these officials that they
were imported into this country in violation OF
the customs laws and consequently proceedings
10 secure their forfeiture have been brought
against the owner.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-16
FEARS SERIOUS FLOOD.
Dir. Letchrcorth's Representative
Opposes SchOeneck Bill.


Albany, May 15.-Vigorous protest against the
Schoeneck bill amending charter the Genessee
River Company entered to-day before the
Senate Judiciary Committee by Adelbert Moot.
representing William Pryor Letchworth. who re-
Gently his beautiful property Glen Iris to the
state for public park Mr.. Moot declared that II
the bill passed. the country need not be sur
prised some day TO hear OF a flood there worse
than the JOhnstown disaster
The Legislature, he said had neither the legal
nor moral right TO pass this bill. which would
sanction encroachments on Letchworth Park by
this power company The state had accepted Glen
Iris. he asserted. with the provision that II never
should be encroached on but under this bill he
believed the power company could build a power
house. dams or anything else the property.
The dam proposed. Mr.. Moot went on would i'm
pound 100000 cubic feet OF water. on
property which the state geologist had said was
filed with Quicksand II this dam ever washed
away all the villages between tho falls and Roches-
ter would be swept before the food and even
Rochester would suffer.
John T. Conner, District Attorney OF Livingston
County, explained this Schoeneck bill. which he
drew up. He maintained that instead OF validating
doubtful powers and adding others to the original
charter, fl limited the powers OF tho company
granted by that original charter and that the
company had tho right. granted by the state TO
build It's dam abutting on the LetchwOrth property
which was not public property when the grant
wGS made.
would take all the responsibility for the Schoeneck
bill, which he believes Is protection TO Glen Iris
measure the power company could build dam
below Portage Falls and back the water up against
the falls on the LetchWOrth property, spelling its
beauty or dam above the falls and cut of all the
water. This view disagrees entirely with that OF
Mr.. Moot who holds that the company has
right under the charter 10 operate in Letchworth
Park.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-16
CANAL BOND BILL PASSED
Would Erempt Certain Holders
Paying State Franchise Tar.
ny Telegraph to Tho Tribune. ]

Albany. May 15--The Senate passed to-day by a
OF IS TO 10 the bill OF Senator Hin which would
exempt savings banks. life insurance companies
and trust companies from the l per cent state
franchise tax in proportion TO their holdings OF the
states per cent canal bonds
Bitter debate greeted the bill. Senators Arm
strong and Cassidy fought hard against the meas
IRE. and endeavored 10 amend ii to meet their own
views. but their amendments were voted down by
the canal
This measure, which was the subject Of numerous
conferences between the state officials and the
heads of the finance committees Of both houses
designed facilitate the sale of the cent
canal bonds. 1t would by the rebate system make
these bonds 4 per cents to the favored classes.
Senator Hin has declared on numerous occasions
that In this way only could money be obtained to
continue the canal work In advocating his bill to-
day. he declared that instead of creating favored
stitutions affected by It had to pay per cent tax
on their bonds and so now really received only 2
the canal bonds per cent for everybody.
r6 bat 80 m ecored
that unless It were the bonds outstanding would
decrease so per cent in value
What fine piece of sophistry." declared Mr.
Armstrong. What difference does it make If the
They are worth 100 cents on the dollar to their
noders II we "a are 10 fonsiaer such thi Is we
the interests Of Wall Street The Senator may
know some reason-I know none-why such con-
Senator Hi protested that he hoped the highway
So 600 Thereupon Senator Armstrong declared that
this another sophistry. and jeered the
Buffalo captains Of finance"
You keep what you haven't got and save what
you have not got TO pay" he commented. He Of
fered one amendment making the bill apply only
to savings banks which would be. he said u kind
of rough Justice. though the principle would be
wrong, and another striking the retroactive
feature. These were voted down 50 to 10.
incidentally Senator Grady who advocated the
bill, took Senator Armstrong to task for the
asperty of his language. In phrases little less
biting he expressed his opinion Of the Rochester
man, who replied by asking tartly what GRADY
would do about IT, Grady retorted that he sun
posed he'd have to listen but he was speaking
for some part of the state and deserved a little
courteous treatment. ''0
The vote the bill follows:
Ayes-Ackroyd, Agnew, Boyce Burr Carpenter
Cobb Cohalan. Cordts. Cullen Davis Fmersott
Fancher Foelker, Franchot. FrawIey Gates Gil
christ Grady. Grattan, Harte. Hasenfiug Ueaco+k
Hlll Knapp, McCarren, McManus, Mulaney o. Neil
Owens, Page. Ramsnerger, SAKE, Sohmer TavIor
Thompson, Travis Wempe. Wilcox-3S 49,
i N9eSIAiIds Armstrong; Cassidy Human Hooker
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-16
HARMONY IN ILLINOIS.
State to Support Connon-Deneen
and Hopkins To Be Reelected.

Washington. May 15-Speaker Cannon's Pres,-
GENITAL boom was discussed to-day by Repre-
sehtatlVes Prince and Chapman. who came to see
the President about other matters
Illinois will to the next Republican conven-
ton with solid delegation for Uncle Joe
Cannon. said Mr.. Prince. our state is not in the
habit Of supporting candidates for the fun Of the
king or for the purpose Of tockeying for somebody
else, so you can rest assured that in the
hight fer the Speaker, first and last and all the
Tine T11 We have just reached harmony in illinois,
] ne IeoeralS ana the state people the factions OF
the Republican party that have been at outs for a
long time, have finally come together. The
result is this: Uncle Joe Cannon for President
governor Deneeu to succeed himself Senator Hon
klns 10 put on his toga once more Harmony for II
corners." " -
The federal wing Of Illinois Republicans has for
q number u years been headed bV Cannon. Cullon
and HOPKINS: the faction has recently been
controlled by Governor Deneen. The final agree
neent VIII be greeted with considerable satisfaction
for II means victory al the polls. with an increased
majority.
Speaker Cannon is due to reach New York to-
several DAYS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-16
OHIO DEMOCRATS HAPPY.
BeIieUe They Haze a Chance to
Elect FOraker's Successor.

Cleveland May 15-The resembling of the call
for the Republican conference at Columbus and
the consequent failure Of the Taft and Foraker
factions TO get together have greatly encour-
aged Democratic leaders throughout Ohio. They
believe that they will have an excellent chance
Of elect1ng Senator Foraker's successor II the
Republican fight is not ended by the time the
next Legislature is elected.
No claims are made that the Republicans are
already beaten. The Democrats simply assert
that they have strong fighting chance and
cite the figures of the existing legislative make
up as proof The present Ohio House of Rep
resentatives consists of 60 Republicans. 81 Dem
ocrats and Independents. The Senate COM
prises IS Republicans. IS Democrats and in
dependent, who is classed as a Democrat This
gives the Republicans, on Joint ballot, so votes,
against as for the Democrats and independents.
The present Legislature viii not choose the
next Senator. He will be elected by the men
chosen at the next election, and there are so
many districts throughout the state now repre-
scented IN the Legislature by Republicans in
which the vote is exceedingly close that il may
safely be said, using the result of the last
legislative election a guide, that the Demo-
Gratis have at least, as fair prospect of over
coming the present Republican lead on joint
ballot as the Republicans have Of increasing it
Five of the present Republican representa-
lives were elected by pluralities of less than
100. One Of them had a margin Of votes
only, one was elected by votes and one by
Il votes The man elected by plurality OF
3 votes voted for himself and he has three
sons who voted for him. His plurality was.
therefore, less than the voting strength of
his family. Three Democrats had plurali-
lies of less than 100, the smallest being IL
IN the Senate the Republicans have one mem
Der who chosen by a plurality of 30 while
the smallest plurality for any Democratic SEN
was 252.
The Democratic leaders declare that any cleo
ton giving a plurality Of 100 less to the
successful candidate is anybody's fight when
the next election comes around. and they believe
that while they have excellent chance Of
beating five Republicans for the House and one
for the Senate the Republicans have an equal
chance at only three of their men.
Tie possibility Of a Democratic Legislature
after the next election is admitted by the Re-
publicans but they express themselves as con-
fident Of electing Senator Foraker's successor
spite of the Democratic claims
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-16
YUCATAN SUICIDE WAVE.
SeUen Leading Men Kill Themselves
an Three Weeks.

Merida, Yucatan. May 15.-An unprecedented
drouth which has parched this region. entailing
enormous losses In all branches OF business and
agriculture. is held responsible for a wave OF
suicides among the wealthy and prominent
classes. In three weeks there have been seven
cases of suicide. News was received to-day that
Lorenzo Ricalde. millionaire planter. had shot
himself through the heart on his estate near
Motul; Juan Maldonado. a commission mer-
chant whose business had suffered to-day killed
himself here. letting himself down into a well
and blowing out his brains there. Ramon Mo-
lima, a merchant and land owner killed himself
in his home to-day by swallowing mixed pois-
Ons
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-16
BRONX PARKWAY BILL PASSED.
No Commissioners Named in New Measure
Which Goes Through Assembly.
TBy Telegraph to The Tribune.

Albany, May 1.-THE Assembly passed the Ag-
new-D ueIl Bronx River Parkway bill to-day after
amending it. The bill. as originally introduced,
provided for the appointment OF a commission to
administer the proposed parkway along the Bronx
River and named the commissioners. In this form
it was passed by the Senate. Now commission
ers are named in the bill The Assembly Rules
Committee reported II with an amendment placing
the appointment of commissioners in the Cover
nor's hands. and in this form II passed by the
Assembly.
The commissioners originally named were Mad-
son Grant and Dave Hennen Morris, of New York
City, and James G. Cannon, of West Chester As
semblyman Cuvillier offered amendment suhsti-
tuting Harold Maggie for Mr.. Grant. This was voted
down N
The bill in its present form is satisfactory to both
OF its introductors, Senator Agnew and Assembly
man Duell. II viii be repessed by the Senate and
its ntroducers confident that il will receive the
Governors signature ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-16

willing TO appoint to the place any competent
man whose selection would strengthen Governor
Hughes's hand. provided the Governor needed
such assistance. Thus far the Governor has
not indicated that he needs assistance, and the
President is taking his time and seeking q
thoroughly satisfactory man for Sanders's place.
IL is not supposed Of course, that any I'M
prejudiced statement of the facts will serve TO
check the flow of fiction with which the rela-
tions of the President and the Governor of New
York are being depicted, but IL is believed that
such frank and fair statement may prove well
come TO those who are really DESTROYS Of know
ing the truth
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-16
TRAMP A NO. l AT MIDDLETOWN.
Has Travelled 451 900 Miles on 81 56-His
Almost Exemplary Habits.
IBy Telegraph to The Tribune.1

Middietown. n. Y, May 15.-One OF the most
remarkable tramps in the world visited this city
to-day for the second time in twenty-four years.
He is known as "A No. l." He was we'll
dressed and had plenty of money. He says he
has travelled 4J1O0O miles since 1888 with an
expenditure of 81 So Since January l he has
travelled 300 miles % cents. He is said
to have accumulated a small fortune. which
with several life insurance policies. he will leave
as foundation for prizes to be competed for.
by the public school pupils Of his native CITY
He does not use tobacco or liquor but has a
bad habit of riding on the rods underneath mas
senger trains. He has been around the world
several times N
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-16
FRED L. LARAWAY SENT TO PRISON.
Indeterminate Sentence for Ex-Employe of
Albany City Treasurer's Office.

Albany. May 15-Fred L. Laraway was sem
fenced by Justice Fits in Supreme Court this
morning to indeterminate term at hard labor
in the state prison at Dannemora, on his plea of
guilty to an indictment for grand larceny, second
degree. Laraway employe In the City
Treasurer's office. and is alleged to have appro-
priated nearly 5000 Of moneys paid to him for
taxes. giving receipts, but not entering the sums
Re was arrested and indicted, but jumped his bail
and ed London, whence he brought last
Week by District Attorney Arlington, who made
the Journey to England in person to secure Lara
WAYS eXtraditon.
eSoinst him to-day His imprisonment may not be
less than three and one-half years nor more than
Ave