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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-09-20

a cramped and apparently nervous
hand was traced the old-timcd en-
treaty, In haste"
In haste" repeated Leonard smll.
ing inyoluntarly at the innocent de.
vice. Another glance. and quickly he
noted the absence OF the customary
stamp.
Turning abruptly to the store-kecp.
er leaning idly over the counter. Leon.
ard asked, briefly
is that letter detained only for
want of a stamp"
That's all" replied the other, 30.
renely. TT was dropped in the mail
box. just as you see 1t. two weeks
ago. and | put II there, In full sight
thinking whoever mailed 1t would
probably see and rectify the mistake"
Two weeks" repeated Leonard.
mcditatively, and all for the want Of
a two.cCnt stamp! Why. man,
should think you would have put one
on yourself" he added, with fine dis.
regard of the principles of finance.
Well hardly" replied the post,
master, coolly, not If you had to
handle a dozen or 50 letters a week.
Let me begin that. and half the let.
tars would come In minus a stamp"
well, put one on now, at any
rate, said Leonard. promptly laying a
coin on the counter, two weeks, in.
decd for n letter IN haste! Why
To- fol ,tsl,u Ia, ct 4,
held from Miss DOrothca Winthrop"
II was "Wednesday on which this
little ocCurancc had stirred. for a mo
mcnt, the surface monotony OF Leon
ards existence: but by Friday II had
quite slipped from his mind, and was
not even recalled as once more he
stood at the door OF the store. serene
ly awaiting the coach. which was al
ready approaching at its own dellb
crate pace
\ moment later, and the MAILBAG
was swung into the hand Outstrctchet
10 receive 1t; but, contrary to tn,
usual routine, the driver did not a
once direct his course to the stable
for the needed change of horses
Leaving his box, he proceeded to tn,
door at the rear of the vehicle to as
slst a passenger to alight, a slight
girlish form. and a pale, timid fac,
looked anXiously about.
With tremulous eagerness markinl
voice and manner, she turned to tn,
nearest by.stander.
Can you tell me how far II is t
Rcdbank Farm. and where | can ge
a conveyance to take me there?"
The man thus addressed did no
reply uncivilly. but with the indiffer
ence common TO those unaccustomeC
To interesting themselves In the ai
fairs of others.
1T Is Ave miles to Redbank Farm,
he answered. Briefly, and there is nj
way to get there that know on"
But | must go there and at once,
she said, earnestly: cannot you hell
rne?" and with this she turned to an
other. with imploring eyes.
Leonard Bromfield had stood by.
silent listener. Advancing quickly Il
her side he said. courteously:
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-09-20
WHAT FATHER AND
HARRY ACCOMPLISHED
AN ILLINOIS MAN WRITES RE.
oARpING HIS SUCCESS IN
WESTERN CANADA.
chanpe In Homestead Regulations
Makes Entry Easily
Accomplished.

Nothing succeeds like success" is
an old and true saying having many
applications in Western Canada. The
following letter Is an illustration. The
writer, Mr.. Gerts, left Ch!Gago short
time ago and the success he has
achieved may we'll be gained by any.
one having pluck and energy by locat-
ing on the free homestead lands in
Western Canada. a change recently
made in the Canadian Land Regula.
lions concerning homesteads makes II
possible for any member of family to
make entry for any other member OF
the family entitled to n homestead.
For instance, a man may now make
entry before the local agent for his
father or for his brother or brothers,
or for his son or sons, or for a sister
or daughter who may be the head OF
the family having minor children de-
pending upon her for support. A sis
ter, daughter or mother are also en-.
titled to make entry upon q home
stead. The only fee required is $1,000
for each entry. Il great saving in rail-
way expenses Is thus made.
Read what Mr.. Gerts has to say:
Battleford, Sask., Aug, 4, 1907.
Dear Sir
Thinking letter from us Northwest
settlers might interest you, and write
a few lines and let you know we are
progressing finely and well pleased
with our new home.
When ! think OF the many hard
working, industrious men east with
families who are struggling for Nv
ing and doing the strenuous, laying up
practically nothing for old age and the
thousands Of acres of land here yet to
be plowed and cultivated capable OF
raising sixty to eighty bushels OF oats
thirty to forty bushels Of wheat, 1t GER
tainly seems a pity the two cannot be
brought together. But | will repeat
this country is only for the industrious
and thrifty; also I might add, 1t re
quires some capital to start.
A man should have at least team
OF three good horses; better to have
mares so as to have some colts com
ing along each year. II is best to bring
them with him as work horses are
high. He should be able to purchase
plow, disc and drag, harrow, drill
binder and hay rake. or course sew
eral taking up claims or buying lane
near together can divide up the pur
| chasing Of the above machinery ant
exchange work. This plan will worl
well for few years or until crops viii
warrant each individual to purchase |
full outfit.
We have $50 acres Of as good farm
land as lies In the famous Cut KNIT
district Every foot can be plowed
Last year our oats run 60 bushels pc
acre / sold them for soc per bushe
on the place.
The indications are for good crol
this year, though we were very lat
In seeding owing to the late spring
Last winter was the coolest known II
this country by the Oldest settler
(some who have been here 35 years.
but with comfortable house an
plenty OF firewood, which we haule
four miles, we passed the winter quit
pleasantly, The air is clear and dry
Some of the days | came from work
was surprised to find the thermomete
registering 400 below zero. Thong
we never keep fire at night, we ha
| oil
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-09-20
DISPARITY.

The two .oung women, who had not
met for a long time embraced each
other with much fervor.
"Hows this, Kate? hear you have
gone and married a rich wldower. Ia
he much older than YOU"
We'll, there's considerable differ
ence between our ages, Clara. In fact
hes a war veteran"
Spanish war;
ooh, no; he wasn't In that"
civil war, then, Of course"
"No-cr-MeNican."
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-09-20
Product Of the Lowly Hen.

Washington's monument is 555 fee
high. The eggs shipped from so coun.
ties in this state, leaving ca yet to
hear from, II placed end on end would
build a monument 221,SS2 times higher
than the Washington shaft.--Kansas
City Journal.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-09-20
Many Bullets Had Gone Wild.

Recently four tons and a half OF bull
let's were dug out of a hill behind n
rife range at Yarmouth, England, the
accumulation of two years shooting
by the local volunteers. They sold for
$l22. so a ton.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-09-20

FITS, st. Vitus Dance and all Nervous
Diseases permanently cured by DR.. Kline's
Id. 93l Arch ST.. Philadelphia. Pa.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-09-20

It makes the mind very free when
we give up wishing, and think only
OF doing what is given us to do
George Eliot.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-09-20
ANARCHY by Injunction" ia II

Anarchy by Injunction" ia the
heading which the Darlington (Wis.)
Democrat places over an article on
Judge Pritchards doings in North
Carolina. Pretty good name for It,
To call It government by injunction
would be a misnomer.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-09-20

How far" asked the first automo-
bilist as they met at turn in the
road. SIS it from here to the next town
where there's a repair shop?"
Eleven hills, three bad bridges, one
long stretch Of deep sand, and two ar.
rests" answered the second automo-
bllist.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-09-20

A girl isn't necessarily peach be-
cause she has stony heart.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1907-09-20
With a smooth iron and Defiance

WIN SmUOtH lrUH HHu DUIdHCb
Starch, you can launder your shirt
waist Just as well at home as the
steam laundry can; It will have the
proper stiffness and finish. there will
be less wear and tear of the goods,
and 1t will be n positive pleasure to
use Starch that does not stick to the
iron,
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-02-09

made for defective cans, all of which
are removed.
Finally, they are dipped into LACQUER
to prevent rust, and after drying are
labeled and cased. Each case of tall
cans contains 4S one pound tins. One
pound flats and ovals are also packed
48 to the case, while cases for half
pound flats and ovals contain either 4S
or SO cans.
Tall cans of salmon are much pre-
ferred to other shapes and sizes, as
they are processed in the most hygien-
ic manner entirely by machinery. All
this machinery is cleaned three times
a day, in the morning before starting,
at noon and in the evening after work
is over.
Each time the machines are taken
apart, wiped and secured and then
submitted to an air jet under high
pressure. All fish docks, cannery floors,
ETC., are washed daily, first with brine
or I've, then rinsed and dried and final
ly sprinkled with coarse table salt
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-02-09

later crawled noiselessly into the room
opposite, closed the door, took off his
shoes and sat down on the bed prepar-
ed for a long wait. He listened intent
ly for the slightest sound. At intervals
he glued his eye to the keyhole and
peered out at the door across the hall.
He heard a clock strike 1. 1t seemed to
him an age later when it struck 2. He
began to wonder if he had made mis-
take in his man and as he wondered he
dozed off to sleep.
The day was breaking when Hopkirk
slowly recovered consciousness ana
opened his eyes. He was angry for
having slept at his post. His feet felt
like cold marble. When he looked for
his shoes they were gone. The carpet
had been pulled from beside his bed
until the end projected beneath the
doorinto the hallway. Sleepishly the
amateur sleuth went downstairs and
summoned the night Waterman.
There was a council of war and 1t
was decided to search John Watson's
room. Under his pillow they found
Manager Hopkirk's shoes. In the Es-
sex Market court yesterday John Wat
son was remanded for examination on
a charge of larceny.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-02-09
Mr.. MARo|s WAS LOUIS KING
Man Who Disappeared From North Va
kima Had Wife In Saginaw,
Michigan.

YAKIMA, Feb. 9.-Louis Marois,
whose disappearance from this city
about month ago, it is alleged, has a
wife in Saginaw, Mich. She is reported
to have written a letter to Miss Am
broisia Adams, the young school
teacher, who it was reported was en-
gagged to Marois at the time of his dis
appearance from this section. The
woman writes that his true name is
Louis King and that he left her two
years ago to go to Alaska, and that he
had not heard from him since. An
enclosed photograph shows that Marois
and King are the same person; the wife
stating that she was aware that his
assumed name was Marois. She inti-
mated in the letter that she would
come to North Yakima and claim his
property but had not sufficient money
to bear her expenses. She asked that
his belongings be sent to her.
He left trunk of good clothing and
a tool chest in this city and the Off
GERS believe that he is now in Saginaw
and is endeavoring to secure the prop
erty through his wife.
Marois was returning from Wenas,
where he had visited his fiancee, when
he dropped out of sight, and nothing
has since been seen of him. His horse
was found near the river ford, and it
was first thought he had met with foul
play or been thrown from his horse and
killed. Officers made an unsuccessful
though prolonged search. Meantime it
was learned he had no money in the
bank as he told Miss Adams, nor was
an expensive watch at the jewelers..
The authorities then decided he had
vamoosed and discontinued the search.
Marois was an experienced mill
wright and spent some months in Alas
ka constructing the Hames military
buildings The chaplain, when in
formed of his disappearance, wrote
Miss Adams that all the soldiers and
officers respected him greatly and he
had preached a funeral sermon for
him..
An advertisement was inserted in a
Saginaw paper by the Adams family,
seeking the whereabouts of MarOis
relatives. His wife read it and wrote
here.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-02-09
WOMAN W|ElOs A Big WAR CLUB
Unique Weapon Of Attack is Shown
in Court as Evidence Against
Mrs. Morton.

DAYTON, O., Feb. 9.-One of the
fore the attention Of Police Judge Sui
Ivan came up Tuesday morning when
the case of the state against Thaddeus
Morton and Anna Morton was called.
The ahidavit charged the two with as
with assault and battery.
It was developed by the testimony
that the Mortons rent part of their
property of the Bakers, and that they
had an argument over the payment of
the rent. The result was free-for-
all fight, and in the fight there was
introduced one of the most novel
weapons ever seen. 1t consisted of a
we'll formed club into which had been
driven nails, and these sharply cut
off, formed weapon that would be
sufficient to kill an elephant. Mrs
gagement with Mrs. Baker, cutting
the latter in the hand. Mrs. Baker
took the weapon away from her, how
ever, and produced it as evidence.
Each of the combatants showed
marks from the dangerous looking club
Judge Sullivan heard both sides and
then it was agreed that a fine of IS and
costs would be sufficient for Mr.. Nor
ton, and he fined Mrs. Morton $25 and
costs. But Mrs. Morton could not see
wherein justice was being done and
she started In to 'call' Judge Sullivan
She was locked up for contempt of
court after being warned several times
to keep her mouth shut She only re-
manned awhile, however, and then she
proceeded to fix up her fine of $25 and
costs, which amounted to about $50 be-
fore she got through with it.
The weapon she used on her tenant
is a most dangerous one. When asked
where she got it she stated that it was
made by her husband while he was
doing picket duty during a recent
strike, and that she had kept it about
use it until this affair was pulled off.
The Bakers have paid their rent, they
declare, up until the 18th of next month
and declare now that the dangerous
club is gone they will live their time
out.
The case was an unusual one,
charges and counter-charges being
made as to the chastity and sobriety
opd tho like h,If If did not last long
as Judge Sullivan saw the Mortons
had talked too much and he ended it
all with the above named fine-$5
and costs for Thaddeus Morton and
s25 and costs for Anna Morton, his
wife.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-02-09
INGENIOUS SHOE THIEF.
Steals Thousand Pairs of Foot Cover.
ings From Mills Hotel.


ings From Mills Hotel.
NEW YORK, Feb. 9.-John Hopkirk
believes he has run to earth the double
dyed villain who for several months
past has been robbing the guests of the
Mills. hotel in Riverton street. Mr.,
Hopkirk is a man of much dignity, an
expert in the conduct of lodging houses
who was brought over from London
to put the Mills hotel on a proper
footing. He says that in the past
month over a thousand pairs Of shoes
and several scores of pairs Of pants
have disappeared from the rooms over
night.
The hotel watchmen were unable tC
put a stop to the depredations. Man
ager Hopkirk finally became so tired Of
seeing his guests come down to the
desk mornings in their stocking feet OF
minus their trousers, that he decided
to turn detective.
There is a space Of three inches un-
der the door of every guest chamber in
the hotel, to insure ventilation. There
is a small strip of carpet beside every
cot After a careful study of the sit
uation Hopkirk discovered that If q
guest left his shoes on the carpet wher
he went to bed it was an easy matter
to reach under the door and draw out
the carpet, shoes and all. If the
guests trousers were on the carpet SO
much the better for the thief.
Hopkirk for several nights watched
the guests as they entered, until he
fixed upon a youth who always regis
tered as John Watson, as likely sus
pect. Two nights ago Watson regis
tered about midnight and was sent UP
to room 999. Hopkirk few minutes
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-02-09
PERSONAL MENTION

E. T. Jones of the McGrew grocery
company, is suffering an attack of la
grippe.
Mrs G. H. Johnson is recovering
from an attack of la grippe.
A. R. Gardner, who has been Ill for
a few days, has resumed his position
as telegraph editor of the union.
Fred Brunton, who has charge of the
stamp window in the local postoffice
visited friends and relatives near Dixie
yesterday.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-02-09
CITY news IN BRIEF

Harry Ackerill Of Portland, were mar
ried in the parlors of the State hotel
yesterday evening by Justice ]. j.
Huffman The bride is popular
young woman of Pendleton and enjoys
the acquaintance of a large circle of
friends. The groom is a grain buyer
of Portland. They will make their
home in Portland.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-02-09
VALENTINE DAY CONCERT.

Cavalry Band Of the Fourteenth Viii
Play at keyIor Grand.
st Valentines Day will be celebrat-
ed in this city by concert In the
Keylor Grand to be given by the, banG
of the Fourteenth Cavalry.
Mrs. B. o. Driver and Prof. A. C.
Jackson of Whitman college will also
take part in the big concert on Feb
ruary IA The band, which has rs
members, is rated as one OF the first
organizations of it's kind in the Unit
ed States.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-02-09
A Valuable Lesson.

"Six years ago learned valuable
lesson" writes John Pleasant, Of Mag
nolia, Ind II then began taking DR.
Kings New Life Pills, and the longer
I take them the better I find ehem.'
They please everybody. GuaYsnteed
at E. L. Smalley the druggis 253
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-02-09
CRONE FOUND GUILTY..
Man Who Threw Sweetheart Over
Bluff 10 Convicted.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Feb. 9.-Albert
Crone this morning was found guilty
of the murder Of Bertha Bowlin. July
10 last. While Bertha was walking
with Frank Kern. Crone's accepted RI
val, Crone attacked and hurled them
over bluff the girl being killed, while
Kern recovered.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-02-09
FRISCO MEN SEE PRESIDENT.
Conference Of School Question Begins
This Afternoon.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. 9.-The
conference on the japanese question
between the president and San Fran
cisco officials began at o'clock this af-
ternoon. 1t was preceded by call on
the president this morning by Schmitz
who in company with Kahn and Hayes
from the White House. went to the
state department. Metcalf was present
at this mornings talk. 'ifh6
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-02-09
FIND MURDER PLoTTERs.
Russian Police Arrest Conspirators II
Woman's Seminary.

ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. 9.-With
the arrest at Moscow Of eight students
of a female seminary and number of
men companions, the police believe
they have located the center of the
propaganda which resulted in the as
sassination of Gov Alexandrovski and
other officials recently.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-02-09
CALLS COURT AT EARLY HOUR.
Chicago Judge Says No More Early
Sessions for Him.

CHICAGO, Feb. 9.-Judge MoeYen
called the court at the uniquely early
hour of eight this morning, and II
minutes later signed a divorce decree
for Laura Curtice from Charles, who
is alleged to have used her head for
a punching bag. The judge says no
more cases will be heard before 10
o'clock court.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-02-09
Hunting for Trouble.

'Tve lived in California 20 W ars and
am still hunting for trouble in the
way of burns, sores, wounds, boils, cut
sprains Or a case of piles that Buck
lens Arnica Salve won't quickly cure,
writes Charles Walters OF Allegheny
Sierra Co. No use hunting, Mr.. Wal
tiers; it cures every case, guaranteed
at E. L. Smalley's drug store. price 25c
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-02-09

Francisco earthquake revealed the
sentenced here two years ago for the
murder of two soldiers. He escaped
and since has not been traced. His
name appears on the list of the earth
quake injured. The police have just
received extradition papers
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-02-09

appeal of the Great Northern from the
injunction granted by the lower court
stopping the proposed issue Of $60,000,-
OOO in Stock.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-02-09

The Ladies Relief Society wishes all
bills against the society to be pre-
sented to the secretary, Miss Mary
Gillian, by February Is. 36
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-02-09
Pro Bono PubIico.

about Senator Crafts retirement: the
reporter asked.
Under Public improvements said
the news editor
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-02-09
In Massachusetts,.

The Unsuccessful Hamlet (wipiDS
the gore from his features)
eggs feel harder than ordinary hens
eggs.
Horatio-Perhaps they were fly
mouth Rocks!
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-02-09
JAPs scoRN U. s. PAPERS.
Undercurrent Of Feeling Against Amer
lean PresA

lean Press.
TOXIC, Feb. 9.-The under current
of sentiment among the Japanese peo-
pie is contempt for the American press
that is printing sensational war talk.
The Japanese people undoubtedly trust
Roosevelt and the likelihood of a pop
ular demand being made upon the Mi
kado to open the war is not apparent.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-02-09

MURDERER CAUGHT BY QUAKE
Italian Wanted in "Sunny It," Is Dis
covered Through Injured List.
MILAN Italy, Feb. 9.-The San
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-02-09
On $50, 900, 900 Stock Deal.

ST. PAUL, Feb 9.-The supreme
court today took under advisement the
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-02-09

Piles Cured In 8 to ~ Days.
PAZO OINTMENT Is guaranteed
tn cure any case Of Itching, Blind
Bleeding or Protruding Piles In to
IA days or money refunded. soc.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1907-09-26
SENATOR RoRAH is ON TRIAL.
Charged With Conspiring to Defraud
Government of Land.

Boise, Idaho, Sept. 25.-William S.
Borah, on the threshold of a career
in the United States senate, having
been elected to take his seat at the
coming session of congress, was
placed on trial yesterday before Judge
Edward Whitson in the federal court,
charged with conspiring to defraud
the United States government out of
title to many thousand acres of tim
Der land in Boise county. Indicted
with Senator Borah are twelve other
persons. Cloaked under the legal
title of John DOe," the attorneys of
the government yesterday disclosed
in open court thn fact that Former
Governor Frank Steunenberg was in
Guided in the indictment and is alleg-
ed to have had a leading part in the
so-called Conspiracy. The announce
ment came as a complete surprise to
the community at large.
Little or no progress was made at
the morning session of court, but dur
ing an extended afternoon sitting the
government attorney passed twelve
to the jury box. All of these are sub
ject to further examination by the
prosecution.