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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-12-20

formal parliamentary manner In
which II was conducted, and they
were soon discussing the various sug.
gestions offered with the enthusiasm
and abandon Of lot OF school boys.
While there was no posing as phil
anthropists. there was whole-souled
spirit OF consideration shown for the
worthy unfortunate, that gave them
a much deeper insight into each 9th.
ers. characters and drew theiu into
closer bonds Of sympathy than would
a year of ordinary intercourse.
1t was found that after they had
all pledged themselves to the fund in
accordance with the rule laid down,
as to ability and percentage of or.
binary expenditure, there would be
something over a hundred and fifty
dollars available
II being essential to the carrying
out of their plan that their families
should be interested, meeting was
called for a subsequent evening at
the residence of Mr.. Curwin, at which
all were represented.
The ladies and other members Of
the families entered into the move
mcnt with even more enthusiasm than
the orriuators. Before the labor was
completed Of making out the list Of
those to be aided and the various
things TO be contributed to each one,
several meetings were required More
enjoyment came from these meetings,
twice over than II the money OK.
pended had been for gifts for them
selves
The organization was kept secret
from the public but at the laughing
suggestion Of Mr. Scott, adopted IN"
name, The Associated Santa Claus
with each basket, delivered late on
Christmas eve, at the door Of various
homes, was an envelope addressed to
'he recipient, containing a postal di.
Toctcd to The Associated Santa
Claus" Box GIG, City; requesting that
Tho receipt ~ the basket be ackuowl.
ud'nd so thar it might be- known
.Hat 10 had not gone astray.
II Is NOT the province OF this story
20 lujI of the joy of the little children
% these 80 ur 80 homes. over the re.
cuipt of some cherished toy and the
ever welcome candy and nuts. or of
'hn heartfelt gratitude Of the parents.
that for thar one day of all others,
hoir families had been permitted to
uartako OF the comfort and luxury Of
% well filed table
At tho final meeting of the year
held the night after Christmas. at
which the acknowledgements were
read to the association. more than one
woman's eyes were brimmiug with
lcars, and more than one man had
a lump in his throat that was difficult
to swallow. as he listened 10 the
burning words of gratitude, for the
JOY that had been brought to their
homes. Some we're expressed In un.
couth and some in the most refined
language, but all bore the impress Of
sincerity.
There was not dissenting voice.
when MI Wilson presented the fol.
lowing resolution:
Resolved. That the Christmas Just
passed has been the happlest one Of
our lives. and that we continue, as
permanent organization, The Asso.
cinted Santa Claus. Ohio Magazine.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-12-20
Only One Crop of Land
Don't Forget This and Don't Forget to Buy
Your Share Now Before it is All Gone.


St. 10, Texas April
to
RAINFALL adapabihty
and
found conditions I
n to he of hncu
such make diversified farming and profitable
Fenchna
patur |
that which
home perfectly satisfied that have the best
Southwest Texas.
On farm, adjoining ranch fine crops growing without iga
this consider remarkable drought
n m he entr
for and
certainly proved by the flowing
You hearty endorsement Of
DR. f. E+koSTER
Remember-ou a L in
finest country the world and lots
Write o neal
DR.. CHAS. r. SIMMONS,
2i5 Alamo Plaza SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-12-20
WAYS Of William Pam.

Simeon Ford recently said at a ban
quet in the course of eulogy on VII.
liam Penn:
Penn was n man OF peace and a..
ways got the biggest one. He be.
lieved in doing right by the Indians,
and when he did them he did them
right.
The Puritans extinguished the In.
dian title by the simple exped!ent of
eXtlnguishing the Indian; but the
pious Penn, instead of shooting them.
got them half shot, and accomplished
the same result. Hence the saying,
Penn is mighter than the sword"
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 If proper attention was
given to starching, the first essential
being good Starch, which has sufficient
10 stiffen, without thickcning
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, 1907-12-20

With a smooth iron and Defiance
Starch, you can launder your shirt.
waist Just as well at home as the
steam laundry can; II will have the
proper stiffness and finish. there will
be less wear and tear of tte goods,
and II will be n positive pleasure to
use Starch that does not stick to the
iron
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-12-20
Insult Added 70 Injury.

An orgau.g"inder had been playing
before the house OF an irascible old
gentleman, who furiously and amidst
wild gcsticuIations ordered him to
move on. Tho Italian stolidly stood
his ground and played on. and at last
was arrested for causing disturb.
anCc. At the court the magistrate
asked him why he did not leave when
he was requested Me no understan'
mooch lngIesc. was the reply Wei.
but you must have understood by his
motions that he wanted you to co."
said the magistrate, II tiuk he come
to dance, was the rpj0iudcr
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-12-20

~ ELLO, George. what's the matter
iii with YOU" asked VIII james,
rs George johnson stepped into
his Office in one Of the sky.scrapers,
and sank YEARLY into chair
I'm clear tagged out" was the
reply. 'Do YOU know, this Christmas
business is something awful"
James laughed Are YOU finding
that out for the first time"
NO but It seems worse than usual
this time 1t appears that my folks
have nearly every little thing they
need and. when find some particular
thing that strikes my fancy, It costs
so much. by the time ! even mp all
around, ! can't afford it,"
We'll. il misery loves company,
you've got plenty Of IT, We're all in
the same box. confess it strains me
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-12-20

"Ah! the old days." sighed Granger.
Here's that old poem about husking
bees. always did like that"
"IIusking beos?" qucricd Townley.
what do you mean"
Weren't you ever in the country
during the season Of husking bees?"
mo, never heard Of anybody husk-
ing a bee!"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-12-20
Cruel.

boo, hoo!"
What's the matter John?"
Got caught stealth apples at Mr..
Binx's"
Did he thrash you?"
no; made me eat the apples. Boo,
hoo-hoo!"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-12-20
Too Much DELAY,

Miss Gibson Girl-~liow long before
you can let me have this gown?
Drcssmaker-TwO weeks. miss.
Miss Gibson Girl-Hcaycns, In the
meantime he may propose to some one
else.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-12-20

There is nothing moritorious but
virtue and friendship. and friendship
itself Is only a part Of yirtue-Dr.
johnson.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-12-20

The extraordinary popularity of fine
white goods this summer makes the
choice of Starch a matter of great i'm.
portance. Defiance Starch. being free
from all injurious chemicals. is the
only one which is safe to use on fine
fabrics, Its great strength as a stlffen.
er makes half the usual quantity Of
Starch necessary. with the result of
perfect finish, equal to that when the
goods were new.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-12-20
Charming an Audience.

a young lawyer with political as.
pirations was about to make the first
important speech Of his career. He
knew Speaker Cannon, and vcntured
to ask his advice in the matter of ad-
dressing an audience.
My son." said the veteran, find
out what interests your audience and
talk to It on that subject II you
find YOU cant strike the oil of its
attention, stop boring it"-Success
Magazine.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-29
NOT ALLOW COUNSEL
TO- EXAMINE RECORD.
So Declare Counsel for Southern
in Petition Regarding Set
ting of Case.
Especial to The Times-pispatch.

RALEIGH, N, c., August 2s.-In the
Supreme Court this morning former
Governor Aycock, as counsel for the
State, made a motion that the appeal
OF the Southern Railway Company from
the $4,000 fine imposed in Wake court
by Judge Long. violation OF the
Ia cent passenger rate act be set
for a hearing some time during the
week beginning September 10th, this
motion being. he declared, to carry out
an agreement made with counsel for
tine Southern that the case be hurried
through its hearings to the United
States Supreme Court On the other
hand, Colonel W. b. Rodnlah and James
II. Pou. representing the Southern Rail.
way Company, appeared and filed a
certiorari, in which the demand is
sent UP from the clerk 81 the Wake
court be verified with the official
stenographic record of the case before
the hearing before the Supreme Court
IL had, and that the case be set for
argument on September nth, the rec.
ords to be verified in the meantime.
The petition for the writ of ,certiorari
Is a document OF ten pages, and reviews
the history of the case, and charges
that the record has been made up and
certified to the Supreme Court without
the counsel for the Southern being al
lowed the opportunity promised to ex-
anime ana verify It. The Supreme
Court took the whole matter under adj
yisement
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-29
WEDDING
AT BOSTON MILLS
Miss frankie Smith Becomes
Bride of Mr.. Frank G.
Edmiston.
Especial to The Tlmes-Dispatch.,

especial TO The Times-Dispatch)
CULPEPER. VA, August 2s.-A
beautiful marriage was solemnized
this afternoon at o'clock at Boston
NILS, Va, the home of the brides
mother, Mrs. Molly Smith. Miss
frankie English Smith becoming the
bride OF Mr.. Frank G. Edmiston,
Inc bride was given In marriage By.
her brother, Mr.. Walter Smith. The
groom'se best man was his brother.
Mr.. CHARLES Edmiston. The maid OF
honor to the bride was her sister. Miss
Rebedca Miller Smith The attend
ants were Mt. A. L. Good,oe, with
Miss frankie Taunt; Mr.. Monett
4i5piiiman, with Miss Lee Dowdem;
rev. 1. M. Mathis. with Miss Hattie
Yates; Dir. S. e. Booker, witt, Miss
Minnie Smith; Mr.. c. s. Bruce. with
Miss Mary Hughes and Mr.. Hugh N.
Smith. with Miss Reva Burgess The
ring bearer was Master Grimm Du-
rant, Jr., and the flower girl little
MISS Helen Menefee. The Rev. S. w
Cole performed the ceremony. The
marriage was followed by a most
sumptuous wedding dinner The
pride is popular and accomplished
young woman, and the groom is o.
young business man OF Crockett. Tex.
immediately after the marriage the
bride and groom left Culpeper for an
extended tour of the Northern States
AFTER which they will reside at Crock
ett Tex
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-29
RICHMOND MAN
BUYS COT TON MILL
Milestone Property Knocked
Out to Mr.. John M. Miller,
Of This City.
Especial to The rlmes-Dispatch.l

CHARLOTTE. N. c., August 25.-The
milestone and Vermont Cotton Mills.
at Eesserler City. were to-day sold un-
der the hammer by order OF the court
at Bcssemer City.
The milestone Mill was bought by
Mr.. John NJ. Miller, of Richmond, Va.
at the upset price OF $4,000. and the
Vermont Mill to Mr.. j. II. Mayes, of
Charlotte, for $4,000.
According to the terms of sale these
bids VIII remain open for thirty days
in order to get an advance of 10 per
cent. In accordance with the order OF
the court. The bidding was spirited
!sndNnany cotton mill men from around
this section attended the sale.
The MILESTONE Mill manufactures ia
BILE idanask and has AZ broad looms.
The Vermont Mill makes heavy shirt
Ing and has 90 looms and 5000 ring
spihdles. employing 1000 operatives.
Mr. l. l.. jenkins has served In the
capacity OF receiver for the mills since
they went into bankruptcy, seyera'
months ago. 1t Is understood that
Mr.. Mayes win continue the opera,
ti0n OF the Vermont Mill. but the dis
position OF Mr.. Millers property could
not be learned.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-29
BRINGS MAN FROM OREGON
FOR TRIAL on FORGERY CHARGE

Especial TO The Times. pispateh.)
GREENSBORO. N c.. August 2s.--A
United States Deputy Marshal from
Oregon arrived here yesterday bring
ing with him j. G. Brewer, arrested in
Weeen an os the Tdaens court
leging that he forged pension checks
OF Mrs. Mary webster OF Wilkes.
Brewer was captured in Oregon. He
was placed in jail here In default OF a
$3n0 bond.
This morning his attorney. Major
Charles NJ stedman, obtained from
Judge Boyd an order remoying the
case from Wilkes to Greensboro court.
and 1t will be tried next week. An
ordsr was also obtained permitting
Brewer to deposit cash In lieu OF a
bond. He then deposited 5000 In cold
cash and was released.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-29
Yndkin VALLEY Fair.

SALISBURY, n. c.. August 2s.-The
Yadkfn Valley Fair Association. re-
Gently organized at this place. has Just
issued an elaborate catalogue descrip-
tive OF the fair to be given here Oc-
tober 2sth to s1st. inclusive. Every
phase of industrial progress has been
given close attention. and the opening
fair for Rowan promises to be big
success. Large and attractive grounds
Capable managers have been named
for each department. who will sec that
the numerous exhibits are properly
made
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-29
JUDGE WATSON HAS TO
LEAVE BENCH FROM ILLNESS
fspscia, to The Times Dlspateh.l

AMELIA VA, August 2s.--Though quit.
lndispossd fudge Walter A. Watson held
court here Monday. Feeling worse Tuesday
mtrnins he left for his old home In Motto
way on the morning train. hoping to be back
and reopen court to-day, but he did not
come, aud It Is feared he Is. worse.
NIrt Herbert F. Green. deputy treasurer
Of the county has returned from an eS-
tended pleasure trip to New York and other
Northern points.
Miss Sadie Southail. who for the past two
seasons won Times Dispatch outing trip,
has Just returned from a trip to the White
Sulphur and the Hot Springs. She vas ac-
cempanied by her aunt. Mrs. Cora Motley.
Pastor T. o. Edwards Is conducting revival
services day and night in the Methodist
Church here. This Is the second week Of
the serv!ces and there have beel number
ST professions. He. has also conducted suo-
cessfu meetings ut Moores and tabernacle
churches. ..s4.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-29
MOT USE CITY money
E0a entertainment.
Member of Norfolk Council Gets
Injunction-No Right to
Ernplo yCity Funds.
Especial to The rimes-Dispateh.l

NORFOLK. VA. August 2s.-The ex.
penditure of the $4,000 voted by the
City Council and Board OF Aldermen for
the entertainment OF several large
conventions to meet here before the
exposition closes has been held up by
an injunction granted to-day by Judge
Hanckel on motion of George l.. Arps.
member OF the Council from the Sixth
Ward. The Injunction was obtained on
the ground that the city Is forbidden
by law to make such appropriations.
All city officials and Councilmen and
Aldermen who would have anything to
do with the release of the money are
enioined from doing It.
When notice Of the Injunction was
served on Mayor Riddick that official
Immediately turned 1t over to City At
torney James F. Duncan. The Mayor
had not approved the ordinance MAX
ing the appropriation when the notice
was served on Him, and probably would
have permitted 1t to become a law
without his signature.
The injunction Is retufnable TO the
October term OF the court, but a Disco
luton might be asked for at any. time.
City Attorney Duncan said this at
ternoon that he would await instruc..
tons from the Council and Board Of
Aldermen, before taking any action In
the ease.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-29
Miss Swan .veds.

Especial to The Times Dispatch.l
,PxAMPL1N CITY, August 2s.-Mr.
Richard Ray Young, Of Prospect, Prince
Edward county, and Miss Jennie
swan, an attractive daughter Of Cap
tain a. s. Swan. We're married to-day
at gao P. NJ. at the BRIDES residence.
I 10. Tn, miles Is from here BY Rev. p. T.
groom, together with the BRIDES broth
er Mr.. Hugh Swan, and her sister,
Miss Collier Swan, of AppowaftoX
county, left on visit to the jamestown
EXposltion and will return the first
of next week to their home.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-29
CAROLINA FARMERS
in ANNUAL SESSION
Governor Welcomes Them to Ra-
leigh and Urges Them to Co
operation for Their Benefit.
DISCUSS PRACTICAL TOPICS
Propagation OF Fruit Trees. I'm.
DISCUSS PRACTICAL TOPICS
Propagation of Fruit Trees, In
proved Methods OF Farming
and Subjects Elaborated.
Especial to rhe Times.Dispatch. /


8 RALEIGH. NJ. c., August 2s.--The
nth annual session of the North Caro-.
lima State Farmers Convention assem-
Abled at the North Carolina College Of
Agriculture and Mechanic Arts this
morning, President Ashley Horne, OF
Clayton. presiding and DR. Taitc Butler,
state Veterinarian, as secretary. The
address of welcome was made by GOV.
ernor r.. b. Glenn. who reviewed the
splendid part North Carolina is taking
IN the Industrial progress OF the coufl.
try. emphasizing especially the impor-
lance and magnitude of the agricul-
tural interests. He besought the farm
ersi to take special interest In matters
OF education. Industrial development.
cooperation for keeping up the prices
OF farm products. and In the construc-
ton and maintenance OF good roads
He WELCOMED the farmers with all his
soul and body" and declared his love
for everybody and desire to take them
all In his arms and hug them, espe.
cialIy the women and children"
Candidates Present.
There was further address of well
come by President George II Winston
OF the college. and the response was
male by Hon. II. +. McRae, OF Robeson
county. who Is a prominent candidate
for the Democratic nomination as Com.
missioner Of Agriculture. MIR. Ashley
Horne, the president too, Is a promi-
nent candidate for Governor, to sue.
coed Governor Glenn.
Mr.. McRae represented Robson
county In the last session OF the Leg
islature. and has since announced his
candidacy for the Office of Commits
sioner OF Agriculture to succeed Hon.
s. j.. Patterson.
lie declared his faith in the farmers
OF the State and their ability to pro-
measure up to their fun duty in shap-
ing the affairs of State. Neither he
or President Horne made any refer
ehce TO their candidacy for Office.
Practical Talks.
This afternoon and tonight the con-
vention got down to regular work.
namely, the study and discussion OF
methods OF farming. The ptopa gation
OF fruit trees was discussed by Prof.
F. G. Reimer. and the general care e
orchards by w y. HUT, state horti-
culturallst. Wheat culture was treat
ed by r. 7. Mcacham. superintendent
OF Iridell State test farm Others
Joined In the general discussion of the
subjects.
Tonight there was discussion of
farmers Institutes and their purposes.
The convention Will continue In SEES
sion tomorrow and Friday. T,iA st.
tendance is already gratifyingly large.
and many others are expected from all
parts of the State during tomorrow.
Most OF the farmers arc being enter
tanned ar the college.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-29
Lnbor pnx cclchratlon.

Especial to The -Dispatch)
SALISBURY, n. &c, August 2s.-Ex-
tcnsiye preparations have been made
for the celebration OF Labor Day here
next Monday when score or more of
the various union organizations in
Salisbury and Spencer will Join In a
big demonstration, giving n grand pa
rade as the opening feature. A nuns
Der of handsome prizes are offered to
the successful contestants In the vari-
Gus games and tournament contests.
Baseball and other sports have been
arranged for, and a large number of
visitors are expected.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-29
TAKES IDOL. TO HUNTINGTON
FOR TRIAL ON SERIOUS CHARGE

Especial to The Times-Dlspntch.)
GREENSBORO, N. c., August as
United States Marshal Joe Y. Ahllikan
to-day carried to huntington, ". Va,
T. e. Idol. who mas been in jail here
for some weeks waiting to be taken to
to be tried on the charge
of opening the safe in small post
oflice In West Virginia, where he was
assistant postmaster, and taking soma
of the stamps md money therefrom.
The larceny of the stamps and money
took place some months ago. but it
was only a few weeks ago that Idol.
who was suspected of the crime, was
arrested in the western part of the
State and brought to Greensboro
to being taken to his home
for trial.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-29
IlLAW AND ERLANGER GET
CONTROL OF ASHEyILLE HOUSE

Especial to The Times DispatchI
AsHEvILLE, N. C., August 2s.-Final
Arrangements were completed today
between Mr.. S. A. Schloss, represent
Ing the Klaw & Erlanger theatrical
combination, and the Executive Board
Of the Asheville Auditorium, whereby
the thea trica1 managers obtain control
of the Auditorium for a term of years
ending June /, 1911.
The lease Is to become effective Sep
TENDER LIST, and the terms agreed on Is
for rental price Of s1,T0O for the
first year and $1,000 per year-fo the
succeeding three years. 1t is st.pu-
lated in the lease that the Auditorium
is to be available, as heretofore, for
convention purposes.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-29
TRUSTEES OF REFORDIATORY
MEET TUESDAY no ORGANIZE

[Special to The Tines-Dispatch
nor Glenn has directed that the trus.
tees OF, the State Reformatory, Stone.
wall Jackson Manual, Training and IN
dustrial School, appointed yesterday,
Thereafter the trustees are to solicit
sites Of not less than 100 or more than
500 acres for the institution ana On
the site selected necessary buildings
are to be erected with the SIS, 900 given
by the State and private subscriptions.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-29
bride Accomplished Musician.

.INPtCIHI 10 TIC T1HeS-Dlsp atCh, q
FORK UNION. VA, August 5s.-
Miss Agnes Sadlsr. of this place. and
Mr.. William B. Perkins, of Baltimore.
to-day. The Bride Is a very cultured
young lady and a gifted musician She
Is music medalist of the Fork Union
academy. Mr.. Perkins is a prosperous
young railroad man Or. G. n. Snead
performed the marriage ceremony.
me happy couple left on the evening
IRAN for bridal tour to the exposition
and other points. -
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-29
CENTRAL TELEPHONE COMPANY
: IN PROSPEROUS CONDITION
fsneelal 70 Tho Times. plApateh.1

EUREKA MILLS, VA, August 2s.-The
annual stockholders meeting OF the Central
Telephone Company was held at the court
house Tuesday. The company Is In n pros
porous Condition, and declared q six per
cent dividend. The following officers were
elected: President, Captain A. J. Terry;
secreta ry- Treasurer, w. G. Williams; Gem
eral Manager. W. q. Williams; Directors, j,
c. Darlington. F. c. Thornton. S. A. Lawson
and Lee w. Morton: Executive Committee.
j, C. Darlington. T. c. Thornton and Cap
tain N L. Shaw.
Mr.. W. Courtney franklin. OF Appomattox.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-29
WIN lsuy an Ambulance.

CSpetla1I to The TImes-Dlspatch.I
GREENSBORO. n. c., August 2s.--At
a meeting last night the Greensboro
Ambulance Association. composed OF
many of the leading ladies OF the city
who have been interested In purehas-
ing an ambulance for st. Leo's HOS
once. at cost of $500. the funds
being In hand