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Yukon Valley news., 1907-01-30
FRANK ROGERS
 SAYS 'TWASN'T so

Frank Rogers, the teamster, says the story printed with regard to himself and fire which started in his cabin, last week, was false. He says that he was not in drunken stupor and that no one dragged him out and put out the fire
 Rogers says he had been drinking a little, but knew perfectly what he was doing. He went home and lay down on the bunk while smoking and accidentally dropped asleep. When he woke up the clothing he had on and the mattress on which he lay were afre and the cabin was full of smoke. He smothered the fire in his wearing apparel until he thought it was thoroughly extin guished. and then ran outside to get fresh air Then he discovered that his clothes were burning again, and as soon as he could put them out he ran back and got the burning mattress and the danger was all over. Rogers declares that the men who happened along cut very little figure other than as onlookers.
 He says that he came near being suffo- cated, but that there is nothing the matter with him now except some slight burns on his belly.
Yukon Valley news., 1907-01-30
Theorizin8
Distinguished Editor Would Have Us Believe the Earth Does Not Revolve in Space, but Rests on Solid Foundation at the Poles.

M. N. hNall, euitol ol NiNl LhSHi- eering, the Big London monthly, star tied the British scientific world with q little editorial paragraph in the October number, which reads as follows:
 ''It is not generally known, even to the engineering public, the develop ments which have taken place during the past few months in arships of vari ous kinds, and space does not permit me to enter into details. Suffice it to say that arrangements have been made to manufacture them in large quantities during the coming winter, and next season ballooning trips will be nothing unusual. The explorer who first arrives at the north pole will, expect, do so in some form of airship and will probably discover the foundations of the earth and dispose once for all of that rdicu lous and absurd theory that the world is revolving in space
 Right here 1 will state that do not think for moment that the editor was in sober earnest. The squib was doubt less intended to ridcule some of his compeers on account of what he consid cred their absurd ideas.
 But, however it was intended, it has been taken seriously, and to interviewers Ia way removed from accepted truth.
 ''To get from London to New Yolk in three hours time is a possibility accord ing to present-day science,' said he. Scientists, both of the present and the past, tell us that the earth revolves at the rate of seven miles minute. If this IS fact, all a man need do is to go up in balloon in London, keep it sta tionary in the air and let the earth revolve for, roughly, lS2 minutes, and then come down-in New York"
 Mir. Ryan was asked on what he based his theories. He counter questioned: "On what proven facts do astronomers and other scientists base their present. day theories? l have as much right to put forth a theory as they have. 1 have studied the sciences, and particularly astronomy, for years. l contend that the world is on a solid foundation. If it is moving there must be force to make it move. Then that force should be the force of gravity outside the earth. There fore the force of gravity outside the earth would be greater than the force inside. Astronomers tell Us point in the equa- tor is revolving at the rate of seventeen miles a minute, but that we are going so fast that we don't appreciate it UT are not sensible to it. They tell us that they are kept on the earth by the force of gravitation. If a man k then stand ing on the equator, could he be held there by force of gravitation if there was a greater force of gravity outside the earth? We are also told that the reason we do not feel ourselves passing through space is because the atmosphere is carried around wish the earth. It you go up iew thousand feet tn hal- t.. s.kar.. tk.. .sentstftf f.,r,sss af th..
Yukon Valley news., 1907-01-30

mosphere, you need only wait there un- til New York came around to you and then descend.
 "Giving astronomers the advantage of their arguments that we are held on this world by force of gravity, the centrifugal force of the earth would yet be much greater and we would be thrown at once into space.
 "The foundations of the earth, con- tend, are situated at the north and south poles. Nature has never allowed us finally to explore these regions. The first person that comes within range with a telescope will see the solid foun- dations. It may, perhaps, be a founda tion of rock, and if followed up might lead to the discoveries of other hem ispheres. Who knows? We can mere ly thcorize as we have done for the ages past and gone.
 My theory, also is that the move- ment of the sun is not an optical delu- sion, but that it revolves around the earth, else we would have arrived at some destination or have received some evidence of motion. It can also be easily shown that the centrifugal force of the earth does not carry the atmos- phere with it, as the wind blows in all directions. If the earth revolves, it is absolutely certain that there is a force which makes it revolve''
 l myself make no pretense to scientific knowledge. However, to those who feel an inclination to accept MT. Ryan's theory as true 1 would recommend that they experiment little on their own account.
 If they will let plumb line down into deep vertical shaft, in my opinion the lead will hang directly downward and mark the spot immediately beneath that from which it is suspended. Now, if they will detach the lead and drop it from the center of the mouth of the shaft it will not strike the center of the bottom: it will strike the wall, or at least go considerably to one side
 Again: If a long-range rifle should be pointed straight upward and fired, in my opinion there would be no danger of the bullet wounding the experimenter at its return to the earth it might fall so far away he would not even hear it strike
 The released lead in the shaft and the bullet fired into space above the earth would each, partially, do the very thing Mir. Ryan says balloon would do if accepted theories are correct: while passing through the air they would fail to fully obey the law of gravity but be directed in part by mere momentum, just as rifle ball, if fired horizontally into space, will neither drop straight to the earth nor fly straight in the direc- tion the rifle is pointed.
 have not tried the experiments al- luded to above, and freely acknowledge q lack of education on such matters; but if l should demonstrate beyond possi- ble doubt that the lead in the shaft and the rifle ball in overhead space would actually behave as think they would, then l would accept it as finally proven that the earth does revolve.
 HUB SYKES.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-03-29
Rev. J. 3. Fiske Dead.

News was received here few DAYS
ago of the sudden death Of Rev j. Il.
FIskc at his home in Bear Lake, Mich.
on Friday, March 10Th. MIR Fske
was for more than fifteen years pastor
Of the Congregational Church at Bonnc
Terrc At the prayer moeting We'd.
ncsday evening action was taken by
the church and plans made for a me.
mortal service which was held Sunday
evening. Talks were made by Mr.
MaIugen, MIR. SellorS and the pastor
A letter of coincidence was read by the
clerk aud adopted by rising vote and
ordered sent to Mrs. Fiske. The
Messenger, Bonne Terrc.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-03-29
Matron S Contest

The Opera House contained fair
sized audience Friday evening to listen
to the contest arranged by the W. c.
+. L. The program as published in
1HE TIMES last week was given with
the addition of some Instrumental
music by Misses Nerna FoDtaine
and Lora Lee Murrill and Ruff.
ner Lloyd. Rev. Edward Overs
pronounced the invocation and Miss
Ethel Morris opened the regular pro-
gram. Misses Pipkin aud Buck fol-
lowed with duet and Mrs. +. NJ.
Brauing opened the contest by rccit-
ing Little Blossom. Mrs Dunlap
sang solo aud was followed by the
second contestant, Mrs. Samuel let.
ley. Prof. McFcrrin Of Carleton
College played couple of beautiful
selections and then Mrs. Leon Thomp.
son rcctcd "rhe Maniac Wife. -
Miss Clark of Elmwood Seminary sang
two beautiful songs, aud Mrs. Preston
Tucker finished the contest by "llow
Jamie Came Home. Mr. Edward
! Barroll played violin solo and OF
course had to repond to an encore.
Mrs Dunlap, the president OF the W..
c. +. L., made little talk in regard
to the contest, after which the judges
announced that the gold medal went
to Mrs. Thompson. The receipts
were very satisfactory
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-03-29
Death Of Mr.. J. S. 0outhit.

A telegram w0s received by Mrs. Toll
man last Sunday evening from Sweet
water, Texas, giving the sad inteIli-
gencc of the death of her brother in
law, Mr.. Jasper 5. Doulhit, aged "A
years, which occurred Sunday after
noon Mr.. Doulhit was formerly q
resident OF this county, and Il brother
of Mr Thomas l.. Douthit, Circuit
Clerk Of this county in 1909, and
who also now lives in Texas. Mrs
Elgin Of ills place, sister Of Mrs.
Douthit, was with her sister at the
time of her husbands death.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-03-29

Elder Edward Overs eft Thursday
for Poplar Bluff to take part in II meet
ing of the American Christian Mission
ary Society and Sunday School ln-
,rilutc. He will return home Satur.
day.
Mcssrs. Edward A. Rozicr, George
NJ. Wilson and John Hill attended
the X. of f. celebration at Ste, Gene
We've last Tuesday under the auspices
OF the Southeast Missouri X. of r.
Association.
Former Mayor and Prosecuting At
torney George NJ. Wilson is a candi.
date for Mayor, as will be seen by his
announcement in this paper. Mr.
/ Wilson needs no introduction, for
everybody knows and personally likes
him, as Pennington has been his home
, since his youth.
Latest styles in mems hats just re.
ceivcd. They will satisfy. If you
want the genuine Stelson we have that
M well as other brands, prices rang
ing from 81 90 to $500.
fIsCHrR MERCANTILE Co.
Mr.. O. w. Bleecl, is a candidate
for Mayor of the city of FarmlngLon,
having been urged by his many friends
to run for the position. Mr.. Bleeck
is one of our most prominent real es-
tate aud abstract men, being associated
with the Smith Bleeck- Forster Land
and Abstract Co. Tie is a gentleman
of pleasant address and would make a
good Mayor.
We have had some remarkable re-
coveries from pneumonia in Farming
ION the past winter. During the months
of January, February and March, the
following aged ladies have been striok-
en-, and we are glad to say have all
recovered; Mrs. Mary Carleton and
Miss Eliza Carleton, both over 80
years of age, Mrs. Henry c. Rudy,
about so years, Miss Mary Perkins,
"A years, and Mrs. Jennings, 90 years.
Miss Blonnie Hale entertained q
number of her friends at Elmwood
Seminary last Friday evening. De.
licious refreshments we're served.
Among those present were Misses
Edna Beard, Cora Hoy, Ruth Huff,
Nellie Breckenridge, Augusta Law.
renee, Leana Cole, Ruth Spaugh ant
Messrs. Fred Buttcrfeld. Cnrran Nc.
Cormick, Van Cloud, Herbert Asbury
Yancey White, Lee Mitchell and Elmo
McClnlock-
Rev. W. j. Heys and Rev. j. s
Murphy of Bonne Torre were here
Wednesday combating the grantin!
of a dramshop license to Henry Owen
on the ground that number of thu
names on the petition for license wert
placed there without the knowledg,
or consent of the parties named
Among the witnesses attending then
were Messrs. Guy Evans, Guy Fatchett
Richard Thurman, Clarence Chandler
Earl Mcdonald and w. j. Edwards
On the hearing the County Court re
fused to grant the license.
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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-03-29
0oSs-lewis .

Vernon Doss Of this place aud Miss
Alice Lewis of Leadwood were married
in st. Louis last Tuesday, Vernon
has been conducting barber shop in
Lcadwood for some time, but recently
said out his business there. We don't
know where he contemplates making
his home in his new relations, but we
congratulate him and wish him and
his fair bride a realization Of all their
fondcst anticipations.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-03-29

MIR. Ben l.. Rickard Of Fairfield,
H., and Miss Cora Campbell Of Yer.
sailles, Mo-, were married at Versailles
on March 23, 1907, Rev. Polstop Of.
iciating. They will make their home
in Pennington. Mr. Rickard was the
captain aud a star player of Farming
tons last .raSou's base ball club and
will bake for Mr.. T.. j. Mckinney in
the future. He Is most worthy
young man and ho, many friend, here
who welcome him aud his bride to our
town.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-03-29
Marriage Licenses.

March q, +. II. Byinglon Of Bonne
Terre and Miss Hattie Mosreller Of
Hazel Run.
2lst, Harrison Ste. Gcmmc and
Miss Ollie Womaok of Mine la Motto.
2lst, Louis G. Perry Of Flat River
and Miss Alice Piles Of Fredericktown.
2lst, Marion A. Philips and Miss
Stella AuBuchOu Of BOnnc Tcrre.
22d, Louis Henson and Miss Maud
Thurston of DcsIogc.
2Gth, John W. Merritt and Miss
Jessie l.. Eads Of neslogc.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-03-29
Revival at NJ. {, Church, South.

Rev. O. G. Fontsinc, the pastor,
has been conducting services every
evening since Sunday, March Il, at
the Southern Methodist Church. Mr..
and Mrs. j n. Long Of the Cross aud
Anchor Orphauagc at Arcadia have
been here the past two weeks, and
Mr.. Long conducted the song service
up to last Tuesday evening. A grow
ing interest in the meeting is reported,
and the services will continue ovel
Sunday, when it will be announced
whether the meetings will be continued
LONGER.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-03-29
Meeting OF Business Mems Club.

Very little was done at the meeting
Of the Business Mems Club last Mon
day evening. There was some dis.
cussiOn over the problem of furnishing
houses for people desiring TO make
their residence here. Every house in
town is occupied. The following
new members were admitted: ".
n. Fleming, George G.. Forster, c. A.
Buuerfeld, Emile Klein, James j.,
Croke, Philip Good, j. W. l@ck and
K. =. Taylor.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-03-29
Prizes Not in Sight.

We mentioned some time since that
Il number of ladies of Princeton, Mo. ,
had been arrested on charge of
gambling for playing progressive whist
aud other card games for prizes. They
were recently tried and acquitted.
They laid their case before shrcwd
attorney, to whom they acknowledged
they had played the games all right
and for prizes, but wanted him to de-
feDd their cause He had them to
testify that the prizes wore not brought
out and exhibited until after the game
was over, and of course they didn't
know what they were playing for
On this ground they were acquitted of
the charge cf gambling and had the
laugh on the Prosecuting Attorney.
Moral-When you play cards for
prizes, keep the prizes in hiding until
the game is over.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-03-29
Christian Church

Easter Suuday-Special combine
exercise commencing at 10 Il. IN. In
the evening at $50 a number Of stere-
optican views will be shown ilustrat-
ing the work of the c. W. Il. NJ.
An offering will be taken for orphan
age work.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-03-29
County Ministerial Alliance

The next meeting of the ST. Fran
co.'s County Ministerial Alliance will
be held in the Congregational Church
at Bonne Terre on Thursday, April
4th. Following is the
PROGRAM:
10 4. NJ, Devotional Exercises-R A..
Carroll.
IO:l5, Paper. "The Minister'S Read
ing"-W. J. Heys.
ll;OO, "The Bible School Church -
Edward Overs.
.1l:45, Adjournment for dinner.
1880, p, M, Devotional Exercises
f. II. Maynard,
l:45, Paper, "Thc Influence of Lit
erature on Character w, b
Hays.
2:lj, 1.-THE Rising Tide Of the Ten.
pcrance Sentiment. - Il. NJ.
Thompson.
2:4j, "Ordinary and Extraordinary
Methods in Church Work'.-J,
S. Murphy.
Fifteen minutes will be allowed for
each paper and ID minutes for dis
cussion.
Some important business will be
brought before the Alliance during the
day.
A mass meeting will be arranged
for the evening It is hoped every
minister will stay to it. Free enter
tainment will be provided.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-03-29
This May Interest You.

Attention is called to the old reliable
abstract office of Merrill Pipkin, es'
tabished In 1878. He has n full and
complete set of abstract books and
prompt and reliable service is assured.
Mr.. Pipkin has just finished making q
number OF abstracts of property, To-
Gated north Of Bonne Terre, optioned
by Carthage people. II you want re-
liable work done promptly, give him 9
call.
Mr.. Pipkin is associated in the rea
estate business with Mr.. Marvin A.
Young, the hust!ing young real estate
agent. Mr.. Young has sold number
of places the past year, and is yer,
successful in finding buyers.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-03-29
Money to Loan-Real Estate for Sale

Parties wishing to borrow money
can get all they want by calling on
me and furnishing good security. II
they want to buy real estate, ] have u
number OF fine farms and city prop
crty. II you want to sell real estate,
call and see me
". 4. KENNEDY,
Pennington, Mo.
MackercI, herring, salmon, sardines
and Goldfish at klciu's.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-03-29

MS once:
Clarence Wood BraXton Scott
Andrew Salote Frank Powell
Jas Murray John Morgan
Clarence Marler Gus laamondirr
Frank Harris Hale Cowlcy
Jos. Gavin George Wigger
ChaS. Carey jess Level
Charley Sutton Jacob Link
Chas. Meadows Wm. Dooley
Jeesc Rickus Linn Mueller
George Smith kossu,h Mitchell
Jake Moore VIM King
W. NJ. Anderson Jake Fry ct al
Fannie Schcck Robert Bryan
Oliver Gunon Buch Steel
John johnson James Darlcy
Wm. Nolcathe John Carroll
Mrs. Brown Pearl Cox
Il. b. Jennings Clarence Wigger
James Robinson VIM. House
Luther Wright Chas. Jennings
+. l.. Pratbcr Job Meadows
Alvin Blcdsoe T.. L. Bender
Wm II. Miller Fred Pratt
Ed Wright jerks Allen
Wm. GOiorlh Wm. Fatchett
Richard Murphy j. b. Byers
George +. Wigger VIM. Davis
Simon Jones Edith Brown
Wm. Anderson Pin Blackwell
Wm. Literal G. + Martin
Sam Doss Bart Patterson
John Haley Lee Willis
Edward Canter G.. e. Hand
George Gam Andrew Huff
c. 4. Martin Lawson Moore
John Stevens Peter R0sener
II. c. Meyer
Sarah Delaney and James Bass
Also money to pay off costs in tht
following inquest cases:
Henry Mayes John K. Harper
Harry Lett Wm. Patrick
James l.. Parker Unknown Baby
Dobb's Baby Mrs. Ben Link
VIM. Welsh Unknown baby
Jane Leslie.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-03-29

Mr.. j. N. Long, who has been con-
ducting the singing at the Southern
Methodist church for little more than
week, will remain here several days
in the interest of the Arcadia Orphan
age.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-03-29

We want everybody TO look at our
new line Of shirts. You will find here
just what you have been looking for.
Shirts Of all kinds--negligee, dress,
etc, nj prices ranging from 30 cents
to - 90.
FISCHER MERCANTILE Co.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-03-29
INTERESTING LOCAL PICK.UPS TERSELy TOLD.

LlllN Lh"lchSO ""' :"
Sunday.
Books for Easter at Pelty's Book
Store.
Dried and evaporated fruits at
Klein's.
Gilbert Lorcnz was in St. Louis
Sunday.
Isaac Weie was in St. Louis the
first of the week.
Just received new line of Easter
hats at Mrs. 7. Taffc's.
Buy your tickets early at Laakman's
for the National Flower.
A town clock is being discussed as
being town necessity
MIR. A. T. Nixon was in St. Louis
this week buying goods,
White llacs in bloom in March is
novelty of the present year.
Mrs. Laura McCrcary of Hazel Run
is visiting Mrs. A. Lassource.
Mrs. A. Lassource visited friends in
Bonne Tcrrc a few days last week.
Edward c. Barrol and Elmo Ne
Clintock were ST. Louis visitors this
week.
Remember Saturday March 3Oth
will be Easter opening at Mrs. I.
Taffe's
xuo.oL ,or tho r,ogr,r in this
paper next week Of the National
Flower,
ALL oh :. ,Lo l,r ,or yo, ,o ro.
anlhar rno NatonS, rlowor -, tho
Opera House.
,q.Lo,. e., rho National EIovor
III, 81, -, Io.l,,,an,. So,rr.
Ia, ,,.n
ni..os So,,,o and TInb. Andrews
NJ Frcdericktown visited Miss Jennie
Scimmn,s l,a w.ck
be sure TO see 'he h"e Ilne Oh Easter
r.n,,. S,,,,d,, ua,ob qn
Mrs. E'la Long VIII lecture 10 'he
Urls Clno AT lhelr room 10 lno fa'th'
crs BANK puIIulhg tn'S (lhurSuh9)
MI ball Hch"''u'' ouc Vi ie"u'''
ION township s'eii'"S young ia''n'
ers' transacted BUSINESS III Farming
ION MONDAY
IL VIII DC nara 10 luuge "h'ch
should be the NauohaI fio"ef' they
WIN al DC 50 oe"u'mu' oh 'hc ''" Vi
AprlI at 'he opera Ho''Sc'
Mrs. |. C.. Besch will leave Satur.
day Tor hef nome IN san francisco,
Cal.' alter VISIT oil several months
WIN iiieh"S anu te'"'Nes hcre'
There is work for the civic improve
ment committee in clearing the main
street of the papers that blow up and
down Horses are easily frightened
at 'hinsS Ike 'ha''
Miss Irene Nixon and John McCor-
mick visited Mexico friends for sev.
eral days. The latter returned home
Tuesday. but Miss Nixon went to
Fulton to visit for short time.
Doesn't the weather of the past
week make you think of summer un.
derwearp You ought to see the splcn-
did assortment at Fischer Mercantile
Co. .'s; % cents to 81 90 a garment
p.r ,,,. . Al
-. ,,,,.l .. NJ T..
is one of our enterprisng young busi.
ness men, and will take an active int
crest in the. affairs of the city
A,r.o,ivo limo If odios, shir,
Waists ,i Fisher Mercantile Co.'s
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-03-29

Easter novelties at Pelty's Book
Store.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-03-29

County Treasurer W. i. Halle now
has the money in the treasury to pay
off the costs IN the following criminal
cases, which witnesses and others hay-
ing fees in them may get by calling at
bis nllirr:
Graham guardian., 1907-10-25
ACADEMY NOTES

The rain of last week gave a
record of 3.04 inches, the largest
register on record.
The academy picnic and excur-
sion to Cuffs ranch last week,
ended in most enjoyable banquet
and game party in the building
An order has been given for a
set of historical novels to add to
our library.
Members of the faculty and
students will organize an orchestra
arrangements having been made
Monday evening.
This week adds to the enroll
ment the names of Milton McRea
of St. David, and Ether Mcbride
of Matthews. This completes a
normal high school enrolment OF
as earnest students as the academy
has ever had.
HOME MISSION APPOINTMENT rs FOR
-. OCT. 9TH
Layton-Samuel Beebe and f.
NJ. Layton. =,
Thatcher-Thos. Kerby and M
p. Stinson.
Central-Peter A. Norton and
John Mattice.
Pima-Charles Ferrin and Hy-