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The Jasper news., 1907-12-12

sylvanfa, clerk Of the house, will be
the acting speaker when the Sixtieth
congress meets, and will WELD the
gavel until de facto speaker has
been chosen.
The salary-increase law enacted last
winter raised the compensation Of the
speaker to $4,000 a year. Since the
adjournment Of congress Mr.. Cannon
has been receiving the salary paid
every other member OF the house
$625 a month. The difference between
this and $1,000 a month-the speak.
er's stipend-has gone into an account
which is placed to the credit Of the
speaker.to-be.
When congress meets there will be
approximately $4,000 in this fund For
the month Of December Mr.. Cannon's
compensation win be $1,000, so that,
in round figures, with the $4,000
added. he will receive $4,000 as salary.
at season when most mems ex-
penditures exceed their incomes.
The Jasper news., 1907-12-12
BIG CHECK FOR CANNON
WHENcoNGRESScONvEN

A LTHOUGH Speaker Cannon may
"A not realize his ambition to sue
coed Mr.. Roosevelt in the White
House, he will soon have an oppor-
tunity to appreciate how 1t feels to
walk up to the desk of the paying
teller at the end Of the month and re-
ceive a salary nearly as large as that
paid the president. Mr.. Roosevelt's
compensation for running things is
$4,166.66 month. In December Mr..
.Cannon,s check "for services" will be
only $166.66 less than that of Mr.,
Roosevelt. = y
1t comes about in this way: For
several months 1t has not been en-.
tirely accurate to refer to Mr.. Cannon
as speaker" of the house OF repre-.
sentatives. AS matter OF cold statute
law he has been plain Representative
Cannon of the Eighteenth Illinois dis
trict since March 4, and the house has
been without speaker since that
date. Alexander Mcdowell Of Penn
The Jasper news., 1907-12-12

OF the government Ciever-there is
no ono like him. There's nothing he,i
doesn't know. The government cannot
run as we'll without him. / wish you'd
see him. He Ii as hale and hearty as,
he ever was. He's q fine man. fine
man. i tell you, and the government
Is greatly indebted to him. II ha
had been an offlcer Of the army or the.
navy they would have pensioned him
.tifteen years ago. Many OF the army
and navy officers he taught their busi.
mess. And now he's dropped because
they say he's too old. !" 4
Cases like this wiring the hearts Of
departmental heads. There Ia, how
ever, nothing to DO but; to order dis
missAls when clerks become too old.
The work must be done. 1t Is piling
up more and more every year and
congress ~ niggardly about making
appropriations Tor CLERICAL help. y
The Jasper news., 1907-12-12

n
WI ASH1NGTON The tide Of trunks
" is still coming, Iii and the city III
|, waking up In consequences. The influx
sof residents has brought show of
white curtains In the, windows that Is
most encouraging. Al week ago even
the houses that were occupied pre-
sented a disheveled Appearance. with
withered flower boxes, curtainless
windows and only clean shades to
protect the privacy OF home. Now
lace, muslin and ribbons predominate
and indicate that. many have returned.
I Many streets are gay with carriages,
although there Is little done in social
way. The dropping in at Ave o'clock,
with gossip over the tea table, has al
ready begun and every day brings an.
addition to the circle of those who
have come to stay. for, unlike New
York and Boston. there are no nearby
suburbs to Washington, SO that visits
over Sunday to the country are almost
unknown.
Sunday amusements are almost en-
tirely confined to the country clubs,
which are always gay at luncheon
time, and the house oil Mrs. John r..
Mclean, who continues her midday
The Jasper news., 1907-12-12
The end Of Her Visit
By Violet Etynge Mitchell
N&pys,!ghtns


eyes meditatively on little closet, the
/ door Of which stood einSitihgly open,
revealing shelf after shelf of neatly
arranged dishes and glass Jars con-
tanning, preserves. She arose, and
walking to It, stood for some time ex-
aiming the labels on the Jars, finally
pausing with her hand on one which
was marked "Caraway seeds" Taking
1t down with hauf smile on her
lips, she glanced over her shoulder
through the door into the next room.
Then crossing the floor she noiselessly
closed it, and after rolling UP her
sleeves opened all the draughts In the
stove.
When Josiah came in to ask his
wife for a pair o. scissors about an
hour later, he was surprised to hear
her voice singing, while with deft
fingers she was taking from the oven
a beautifully Drowned cake.
That night at supper Josiah lifted
the snowy cover Of the old-fashioned
silver cake-basket and pushed 1t to-
ward his mother Pride shone in his
eye.
IN bet cent there amt woman
in the country can beat that" he ex-
The Jasper news., 1907-12-12

claimed; then, less assuredly, LESS it's
yourself, mother"
The old lady Strengthened her
glasses and lifted out piece OF the
temptingly Drowned delicacy. -
"Caraway seed!" she cried suspi-
ciously; 1--WE my doubts about eatin'
it. These rich cakes used to make me
sicker'n dog, especially when the
butter amt sweet and the seeds is
from a man who don't know em from
hen corn"
Phoebe smiled. She seemed to have
regained her usual sweet temper.
'Ill guarantee the butter" she said,
land as to the seeds, the man bought
them from is pretty good ways from a
fool. How does 1t taste, mother?"
Fair to mddlin'," grunted Mrs.
Penny. I've tasted worse and I've ct
better. You young folks put in too
much shortenin' Give me another
piece, Josiah. Some one must eat 1t
up or you'll be feedin' it 10 the pigs.
When breakfast was ready next
morning Josiah and Phoebe were much
surprised to see his mother enter the
room dressed for journey, and her
head crowned by funereal looking
black bonnet.
| Il want you to hitch right up, 10.
siah," she exclaimed, turning her back
on the table and throwing herself in
the cane rocker. II amt feelin' cell
this mornin', and think there's o. ri
them sick spells of mine comm on. !
The Jasper news., 1907-12-12

meal Tor SO or thereabouts, and Is only.
happy when she has large numbers to
enjoy her waffies and bot sausages.s
Then the races in the autumn bring
Representative persons from all over
the country to unite at Bennings to-
Witness the steeplechases and hurdle
races. The hotels are overlooking
with the racing crowd, especially from
New York, and dinners and suppers
follow fast.
Many members OF the official family
are bacl1-~Mrs Root, Mrs, Metcalf,
Mrs. Straus and Mrs. Cortelyou. Mrs.
Bonaparte runs over when necessary
from her country place near Baltimore
to be present at the meetings that
Mrs. Roosevelt holds to discuss the
arrangements and dater OF the win
ter's official entertainments, as these
are made long In advance. n
Several more debutantes have been
added to'the Hst-Miss Eleanor Ridge.
", daughter of the controller of the
currsncy, who appeared first as maid
'of, honor at her; sisters wedding re.
Gently. Miss Constance Hoyt, daugh-
ter OF the solicitor general: Miss Jane
Sands and Miss Yulee Noble.
The Jasper news., 1907-12-12
PATHOS IN DISCHARGE OF
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

nNE OF the sad features Of depart
" mental life here Is the number OF
old people who are dismissed because
of inefiiciency due to old age. The
other day It was necessary to drop
from the government pay roll a clerk
who had attained the respectable age
of "a years. AS long as possible the
secretaries take care OF those who
have had long government service.
shifting them to easier work, but Of
course. reducing their salaries. :.
An old woman came out Of one OF
the departments one day not long
ago. There was despair printed upon
her countenance. Il went In and asked
that my husband be restored to his
position" she said. HE Is only n
and he is just as efficient as any OF
these young men around here; Why,
think OF his experience He has been
"a years taking care Of the interests
The Jasper news., 1907-12-12
Fate Of Great Rulers.

Extremely early marriage seems to
be the fate of Korea's rulers. THE
latest sensation in Seoul is that
measures are being taken to find a
consort for the prince imperial, al
though he is only II years OF age.
There is talk of the daughter of the
present prime minister. but whether
that is by. the desire of the prime
minister himself or at the suggestion
of Lady ON seems to be. uncertain"
The Jasper news., 1907-12-12
All Help to Build Church.

At Marlpit Hill, near Edenbridge,
England, a new mission church is be-
ing constructed on remarkably eco
nomical lines. Ladies' dug out the
foundations, and the villagers are de-
voting their spare time to, the work
of building, the gerater part of the
materials being the gift Of friends
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-06-21
Dorothy Blanks Badly Hurt.

Dorothy, the en-ycar.old daughter
of DR., and Mrs. G.. l.. Blanks, mar
rowly escaped death and was seriously
burt by being hurled from a hand or
push car last Thursday evening at
Pilot Knob, where she was visiting.
The fall bruised her badly about the
body aud rendered her unconscious for
hours, though fortunately no bones
were broken, and she is now out of
danger Of any internal injury.
With number Of other children
she was riding in an old hand car on
spur Of the Iron Mountain railroad, on
to which freight cars are occasionally
pushed They would start the car
down grade at one cad uf the spur,
aud The momentum would carry them
up the grade TO the other end The
running gear OF the car being old and
rusty, this had been successfully done
number OF times before, but some
of the boys concluded that they would
~ ~ ''' t'""'"E HcAis NthlIN
dozen children piled on to the car and
it was started. 1t gained a tremeu-
dous momentum, ii is estimated at
about forty miles au hour, and the
children all jumped or fell off except
Dorothy, who was on one corner of
the rear end. There was curve 10
the track at tho top Of the grade and
midway OF this curve stood box car.
The hand car crashed into this, and
Dorothy, being on the side of the hand
car to the outside Of the curve, was
hurled forward, missing the box car,
and thrown to the ground car with
terrible force. Had her position on
the car been different she would have
been crushed TO death. 1t is won
der tina! she was not more seriously
hurt than she was from the impact of
her fall.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-06-21
DR.. KUHN ELECTED
SUPERlNTE EVIDENT OF
HOSPITAL NO. 2
He Has Decided to Accept and Will
Rasign as Superintendent Of State
Hospital No. d.

1t was something of a surprise to The
people of Pennington and also to DR.
w. +. Kuhn, Superintendent of Stat,
Hospital No. 4 at this place, when i
was sannounced In the daily papers
last Saturday that the Board of Man.
ayers of State Hospital No. 2 at ST.
Joseph, Mo-, had elected him to bt
Superintendent Uf that institution
There has been much trouble recently
at the St. Joseph hospital, charges o.
improper conduct being made against
Superintendent Woodson, and 40 in.
yestigation was entered upon by the
Board of Managers. The board exon
Grated DIR. Woodson OF the charges,
and he Immediately afterwards ten
dered his resignation. The board then
elected DR.. Kuhn, who was not an ap.
plicant and knew nothing of the in
tention or action of the board until
after it had been taken. DR.. Kuhn
went TO jefferson Bity Sunday after
noon to see the Governor aud consult
with him There are some reasons
why ho would like to remain with
State Hospital No. 4, it being founded
upon plan and system more modern
and eGtircly different from any of the
other hospitals for the insane In the
Statei but there are other reasons that
impel him TO accept the new position,
and these have influenced his decision.
He will tender his resignation to the
board and leave to take charge OF the
ST. Joseph institution shortly after the
next meeting Of the Board of Managers.
The, Kansas City Star, in speaking
of DR.. kuhn's appointment, says: "At
1850 O'Clock tonight the board voted
unanimously to tender the position of
Superintendent Of the asylum to Dr.
W. f. Kuhn, now Superintendent OF
the asylum at Pennington. DR.. Kuhn
lives in Kansas City and until he went
to Pennington two years ago was one
of the most widely known physicians,
expert in nervous diseases, in Kansas
City.
"The board members said that they
had not consulted DR.. Kuhn aud were
not sure he would accept, but thought
he would, as the change would be
promotion. The Pennington asylum
is the smallest of the four State asy-
lums and the one at St. Joseph is the
largest, 1t is altogether probable that
Governor Folk suggested the appoint
ment, as it is known that the board
talked with him over the telephone
and Folk has unlimited confidence in
Kuhn."
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-06-21
INTERESTING LOCAL PIcK.vPS TERsELY TOLD.

MIR, aud Mrs. W. $. Anthony wcrC
St. Louis visitors this week and at,
tended the Washington University
celebration, where the British Am.
bassador, James Bryce, made an ad.
dress.
Mr., Emil Schramn purchased lot
from Marvin Young this week in Clay
& Evans addition. 1t is Mr.. Schramm :,
intention to build nice cottage on his
lot as soon as he can get some one Ia
take the contract.
Messrs. j. s. Clay, L. s. &. Evans,
C.. B. Denman and NJ. A. Young are
btilding house on Que of their lots in
Clay & Evans addition. The Counts
Construction Company is doing the
work, which is progressing rapidly,
Preston Tucker and his sister, Mis-.
Susie Tucker, left for Nashville, Tenn. =,
last Saturday, and will also visit rcla.
tives at Carter Creek. Mrs. X. c.
Tucker aud Mrs. Preston Tucker have
been visiting in Tennessee for several
weeks.
The Y. W c. A. has elected Miss
Nellie Conway as secretary for the
summe1months. A room in the Farmers
Bank building will be furnished and
used for rest room, especially during
the noon hour, for women employed
down town.
A Masonic Celebrate on in honor OF
st. Johns Day will be observed at
Bonne Terc by Samaritan Lodge No
424, on Wednesday, June 2Gth.
Prominent Masons will be present, "A
basket dinner will be spread, aud free
Masons are cordially invited.
Mrs. NJ. K. Smith aud her little
daughter Bah returned home Wednes-
day from Mullanphy Hospital, where
Bah was taken to be operated on be.
cause of an accident TO her several
weeks ago. The friends of the ismily
will be pleased to know that Bah is
about well and beyond danger of any
serious trouble.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-06-21
Mckay-Asbury.

Miss Mary Asbury, youngest daugh
ter Of Capt. Sam'l l.. Asbury rnd Mr.
Elmer A. Mckay of Knox City. Mo
we're married at 10 O'Clock n. m. or
Thursday, June 20, 1907, at tn,
home OF the BRIDES parents, in Farm.
inglon, Rev. o. C. Fontaine ofliciat.
ing. The bride is one OF Farmiugton'
most popular young ladies, and Mr..
Mckay is prominent young stock
man of Knox City. The BRIDES many
friends here wish her much happiness.
They left at noon for Knox City, where
they willsmake their home.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-06-21
Camp Meeting.

Arrangements are being made
for big camp meeting at Irondale
which will begin August ID and
last until August %. Tents can be
rented for terms as follows; 10x12
feet, So 90; 12xl4 feet. So so; AK
l6 feet 81 90, Orders for tents must
be received not later than August
5, and must be accompanied by
the cash. For other information
address C. f. LIMA, Irondale, Mo.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-06-21

Mr. ard Mrs. l.. j. Howard of Sut-
ter county, Cal, formerly residents OF
ST. Francois county, celebrated their
golden wedding on May l.. They
we're married in Warren county, and
afterwards removed to this county. He
went to California in 1868, aud his
wife followed him in few months.
He is now u wealthy farmer and
prominent citizen of Sutter county.
Mr. b. +, Hill and number of our
older people remember them well, and
Mr Hills sister.ln law, Mrs. James
I. Hill, and her daughter, of Santa
Rosa, we're present at the golden wed.
ding.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-06-21

The following friends of pupils came
for Miss Eiseuberg's concert Tuesday
night : Miss Annis Choatc, Friedrich
town Mr. and Mrs. Frank Thomp-
son and Mrs. llighley, Flat River;
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Trauernicht, Mr.. VIM
Trauernicht, Walter Trauernicht,
Misses Selha and Gertrude Jones, Mrs.
X. Dobbins, Esther; Melville Shaner,
Miss Pearl Phillips and Louise Porter,
Bonne Terre; Miss Clara Daffrou,
Piedmont, and Miss Roxie Barron,
Mine la Motto.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-06-21
Baptist Concert.

The Ladies' Aid of the Baptist
Church feel very much gratiied at the
result of the concert which they gave
last Friday night at the Opera House.
The program as published in The
TIMES of last week was carried out iu
manner which greatly pleased the
friends of the participants. The re-
ceipts were a little over SO.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-06-21

Persons wishing to buy lot, or a
house and lot, will do we'll to see DR..
Haw; he has laid the Alatkins proper
ty, lying along the car line just across
the street from the Fair Grounds, off
into lots, and offers them at very
reasonable prices, These lots ere
selling, several already having been
purchased. Besides these be has two
houses and lots in the town that he
will sell at bargain to any one de.
string them; and also house and
good barn with nine acres Of land just
outside the corporation line.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-06-21
Wo. There!

OFF with the "Wagoners" of the
Catholic School! Friday evening, June
2l, at the Opera House. Everybody
is going. The fun there'll be in that
photograph gallery" And oh, my!
those Vestal Virgins, how graceful aud
pretty in their drills! Laakman has
the reserved seat tickets.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-06-21
Miss Elsenberg's Recital.

"''N"g S'thluSr Ouut lSlut Mis-
Elsenberg's School of Piano gave il.
fifth annual recital at the Opera House.
Miss Eisenberg has prepared herself
for her work and has very large
class. She, after studying here, went
to Liepsic, Germany, for further study,
and is thorough, as is shown by the
high grade work done by her pupils.
Miss Eisenberg is past mistress in
two regards She not only knows how
to teach music, but she also kno as
how to teach an audience promptness,
by announcing that the doors would
close at S:l5 and not open again dur.
ing the evening. At eight O'Clock the
large audience nearly filled the Opera
House and at S:l5 and but few dared
the closed door, so that the concert
proceeded with military precision, un-
msrred by the noise Of the late comers.
The large audience which gathered
to hear this recital was entertained
from beginning to end of the long pro-
gram.
1t would be impossible to speak OF
every number, but each was rich in
expression, with well rounded tech
| nique.
The numbers ranged from the
| simplest selections to some of our best
known and loved classics-from
Streabboy's "Morning Prayer to
"kronung's March from The proph-
ct, " by Meyetbeer
One remarkable feature of the pro.
gram which was commented upon by
many present was the fact that so
many OF the students had memorized
their pieces This was especially
notable in the quartcttes and sexteues,
difficult thing to do.
Miss Ethel Morris deserves special
mention for her rendition of "Ronda
Cappriccioso," " by Mendcssuhn, pop.
ular classic
Miss BesS Cover was also very ar
tistic in her Interpretation Of the
"Waltz in A Flat" by MoskOwski, and
Miss Nelia Rock in rendering Li,sz's
"Hark, llark, the Lark" showed rare
feeling in this difficult selection.
The solos by Miss Mabel Westover,
Lora Lee Murril, Lawrence Smith.
Alma Williams, Marian Guessing, Nelia
Rock, Edith McGahan aud Josie Per
ringer showed considerable talent as
well as enrnest labor.
Oothers who participated were Ro.
berta Tetley, Anna Guessing, Ida Sell
ger aud Alma Schramm, pupils of hIiss
Rock; Pauline Byington and May
Cover, pupils Of Miss Cover; Alma
Swink, Emma Trauerncht, Mary Ash
burn, Myrtle Calvird, Hugh Mayberry,
Marguerite McMullin, Blanche Fon-
tainc, Mary Herbst, Dave Moore, Bess
Garner, Bird lIensley, Vcrna Eontanc,
Lee Rariden and Sanford Rock.
Miss Mabel Jones of Bonne Terre
and MIR. Chus. GiersG were very pleas.
ing in their violin accompaniment of
"Ihe Ride by Walters and the "Ma-
Aurka" by Behr.
The entire program was much en-
joyed by all and each number was
heartily upplaudcd.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-06-21
A. :. & A. N. Notice.

There will be a regular communica.
ton of Pennington Lodge No. 1872 A,
F. & A. NJ. Friday evening, June 2lst
Degree work and election of officer,
for the ensuing year. All mem Der,
aud visiriEg brethern are requested to
be present.
w. II. HoUCHlNs, W. NJ.
J 4. COVER, Secretary.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-06-21

There was only one applicant for
the cadetship at Annapolis to be given
by Congressman Russell of the 18th
district. The examination was held
at Cape Girardeau last week and
Harry D. Draues successfully passed
with an average OF over 80 per cent
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-06-21

Judge j. $. Clay this week sold lot
in Clay Il Evans addition to DR.. L. l..
Horton. The Doctor knows a bargain
when he sees it. He expects to build
on his lot In q short time.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-06-21

DR.. Frank Harrison of State Hos
Hospital No. ! at Fulton was here
Monday looking over the grounds.
We understand that he will be an ap-
plicant for superintendent of No. 4
to fill the vacancy which will occur
when Superintendent Kuhn goes to
st. Joeph.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-06-21
Have You
been to see the
NEN NOTION STORE

We have a large and COM
plete line Of General Notions,
Glass and China Ware, Pic
lures, Books, Stationery, Pi-
amos, Sheet Music, etc.
New goods are coming in
all the time. You will have
to visit us often or you will
miss a good many things.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-06-21
Children S Party.

Mrs. l.. +. Castleman entertaiued
about forty children last Saturday af-
ternoon in honor Of the birthday ami
versary of her little daughter, Viz
ginia, who had reached the age Of six.
Miss Geneyieve Tillman of st. Louis
and Mrs. Sam lsenman assisted in the
entertainment Of the little people, and
all enjoyed most delightful time.
The following were present:
Trixic Williams Richard Williams
Mary Burks Jim Hickok
Marion Guessing Robert Lloyd
Sarah Hlckok Robert Hensiep
Rachel Murrill J.. R. Mccormick
Alma Williams Paul Denman
Caroline Zwart Alex Downing
Mary Henderson lin Croke
Margaret Henderson Allen Burks
Willette Halle John Robinson
Leila Davis Harvey Halle
Edith Hill Leman Braning
Naydine Croke Carl Good
Rowena Gillespie Bernard Matkin
Geraldine Burks Fisher Simmons
yessamine Halle Pauline Byingtou
NAV Cover Frankie Flowers
Lucille Anthony Mary Bright
Minnie Lee Johnson Buntie Smith
Lealla Ellis Leone Ellis
Emily Matkin
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-06-21
A WHOLE CARLOAD Of
FURNITURE

Was unloaded at our store on
Wednesday evening. This is
our second carload within go
days, which proves that our
store is headquarters for ev-
erything in the furniture line.
Call and see us.
COLE g. NIXON
MERCANTILE CO.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-09-04

The Prohibition campaign in the
southern states is attracting very
wide attention. The capture of the
state of Georgia was a great ach-
ievement for the opponents of the
liquor traffic, but it is only a part