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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-11-27

masters in the caliphate They next appeared in the
worlds history allies Of the Scukian Turks early In
the thirteenth century They fought and defeated the
MonGos and for their efforts received grant of lands
In Asia Minor. Their leader Osman became powerful
ruler and Immediately after The death Of the Scljuk sui
tan he proclaimed himself sultan in his right That
late In the thirteenth century. He died natural
death in 1926.
Thus the Turkish empire founded upon the
ruins Of the Scljuks Monpols and Saracens. Passion
for military honors and religious fanaticlsm flowed
through the reign Of eight princes who followed
the possession Of power and result the period be
tween 1900 and 1866 the Turkish empire raised to
the position of one of the first military powers of Eu
rope That was probably the reason that the world to
day called the rule of the sultan yranncal he ruled
with military discipline to which the remainder OF the
inhabitants OF the earth have grown unused
The constitution of 1876 was brought about through
rebellion in various parts OF the empire which started
in much the manner that the revolt of the Young
Turks party of to-day did. It was the stand taken by
the latter only few months which caused the
sultan the constitution hand historians
bit of history to add to the checkered OF the
country
1t was in 1875 the year before the granting of the
original constitution that the people of Herzegovina de-
claCd they longer able to bear the oppression
which they had been subjected. They rebeled and
year later were followed by the servians and Monte
negrins The Servans few months later abandoned the
war, but the Montenegrns fought
The powers OF Europe, tired of the tactics taken by
rulers OF Turkey kept pressing the Ottoman sultan strong
and stronger in the direction of reform Toward the
latter part of the year 1876 big conference convened
at Consantinople with view towards making some sort
of settlement. The recommendations of the confab
unceremonionsly rejected by the Turkish govern
ment. Then Russia became wrathy and issued n sensa
toual manifesto telling the Turk that the Sav bear was
about to consume him great war followed and the
Turk beaten. In order to hold what few subjects
he had left bis cause constitution was granted by
the sultan.
A few years II said that the great powers
OF the world aching to lay hands upon certain parts
the Ottoman empire which suited to their
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-11-27
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tons which occurred in the vicinity OF The grew
to be mcnacing character it being the belief of
many experts international affairs that sooner or
later of the demonstrators would shell the sacred
city and take hererom their dues.
Latest developments in the Turkish situation pointed to
war For a while II looked like n in which all Eu-
rope would take part In the anlehellum talk Servia,
Austra.Iungary Bulgaria, Greece and a few OF the
others apparently prominent movers. The trouble
of the present year with Bulgaria announcing its
Independence from Turkey.
OF course that made the sultan awfuly mad and his
people having recently become his friends, became equal
Is sore on the proposition The Turkish minister's then
held cabinet session the monarchs settec and de-
cared that Bulgaria should not become independent
So forthwith the daily papers summed up the fighting
strength the nations in time of war and In time
OF peace and found that Turkey had about l,OOOOOO
men ready into the field Bulgaria had far less at
that time.
When that had been decided Crete announced its in.
dependence also and as protective measure united
with Greece which declared would protect Crete to the
best of its ability Then the Aunauts OF Albania pro
claimed that they longer servants OF the Turkish
government With everybody prOCaimng independence
began look If there would remain little OF Turkey
with the exception of Constantinople and the danger
existed that some of the eycrready powers would pc:
haps devour The Porte Itself
The BE IN treaty of protective measure which
experts took as plan of Turkeys to keep from losing
lots of it's small territories bothered Russia, France.
Germany. England and several other signers. Now
that there was likely be nobody wanted TO be the
alguy so the revision of the articles OF the document
was strongly suggested by st. Petersburg
America was only looker-on in this trouble and
not likely to get mixed up in 1t at any time But the
other powers who have always had itching of the
palm when Turkey mentioned said To
chance OFF yard or two of the Ottoman map for
themselves.
Austria Hungary the first TO make move in that
direction The people OF Servia simply ached for
The farmers merchants and citizen promised to
contribute the expenses OF war and those who had
no cash contribute went out the streets late at
night and rioed for the purpose of calling attention to
the that they demanded war and the sfest kind OK
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-11-27
WALKERS OFTHEPAS7

The recent walking matches at the stadium take the
memory back to the late TOs, when similar long distance
competitions hourishcd amazingly under the aegs OF
Sir John Ashley and when T. p Weston Howes Vaughan
and Hibberd were the heroes of the hour.
Though Weston the pioneer, accomplished fine
performances, they ecpsed by our own walk
whose feats created great sensation the time
One of the best Of them all Billy Howes little
eyed athlete who walked 100 miles in the truly marvellous
time of is hours. minutes. 10 seconds record which
still remains unapproached Hbberd covered 80 miles
in hours 81 minutes l6 seconds aud without stopping
lowered all existing records up to 20 miles for which
distance his time Ii hours SO minutes 35 seconds.
Even more wonderful was the performance of George
Iittlewood, who at Sheffield tramped 531 miles In 1873
hours IS minutes 30 seconds average of not much
less than four miles hour night and day. between
Sunday and Suaday.-Westminster Gazette.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-11-27

immediate purposes, The
sick man of Europe"
didn't pay his debts as
quickly as the powers
thought he ought to and
tba fr,,r,rt Jap,nnatra.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-11-27
TURKEYS LAST CENTURY OF TROUBLE.

1903 to 8t2-ars and the Christians
isl2Peace Of part Of ModaWa and eeb'r
te17-Loss Of mouth Of Danube 70 Russia
1s2f-War OF Independence.
1s26Massacre Constannople after revolt
Turkish fleet Navarno by powers
162g-Capturu OF hdranopIc Russians.
Adranople recognition Of Greeces freedom
1881 70 fs33-W1r against Sultan by Pasha Of Egypt
Mehcmet ALL who forced 10 deslst
1S53-Star o with Russia
1s55-Deicat o Russia; treaty Of Paris.
1875-Rcvouon Herzegovina Montenegro and se'an prov
Nd
s7oGantno less conference at The Porte
AUTHORIZATION independence by Roumana war win HuS
Stephano, Turkey getting small emo
lggf-Freuch Tuns treaty With Greece
1872 o. Thcssaly and Of Eplrus.
1ss5-Revou5n q Phrlppopols; loss Of Roumanis
1a86-RecognIuon o Roumania
1e91-hnnuing Of constitution Of 1876
19O8Regrantng constitution Of 1875 political amnesty oer
igOs-Loss Bulgaria declaration Of independence
bc- with Greece and loss OF Al
bana declaration Of independence Prospec
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-03-20
DULCE

March l3.-Looks like We will have
an early spring this year.
All the old officers were reelected
at tx q annual town meeting Tuesday
Cutting logs on the back forty has
ceased here, as it is net safe any
more.
VIM. Polinsky was in Royalton
Tuesday.
Lewis Larson aud Ivre Isrselson
were in Foley Monday.
The Mt. Morris hotel IS crowded
to its full capacity at present.
Sheriff Long aud twin city man
were here last Monday looking into
the log stealing affair.
Charley and Eddie Sterr hauled
lumber to Ramey Monday.
G. G. Olson bought some hay from
Frank Sterr.
Rebscca Israelson was visiting at
Larson's Thursday.
Roy Talberg was at Thoen last
Friday after some feed.
A. j. Nelson has purchased saw
mill.
Frank Vondra of Ramey was at
Storms Monday after his lumber with
five teams.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-03-20
COME AND GONE.

Rev. M. B. Milne returned last
Friday from st. Cloud, where he was
in attendance at the evangelica]
meetings at TIE Baptist church o.
that city.
DR.. F. h. Nero went to Mime
apolis Saturday, where he will open
up dental parlors.
Frank Armstrong of RoyaIton was
in the city Saturday and while here
dropped in and renewed his subscip
tion to the Herald.
George Armstrong of Royalton was
business visitor here Saturday.
Messrs. A. and T. Anderson were
business visitors here Saturday.
Postmaster Leon Clouss OF Fit. Ripley
wa q business visitor here the latter
part of LAST week. ~
Barney Burton went to Interp atlonal
Falls Saturday for a short business
<sit.
Ralph Nichols returned Sat friday
froma short BUSINESS visit to Randall.
J. Fl. johnson Of Flensburg made q
BUSINESS visit here Saturday.
Mr.. aud Mrs Vauloon are on q two
weeks visit with friends in ALBANY
Freeport ana Melrose. -
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-03-20
Miss Mary Bryant underwent an
operation tor appendicitis Tuesday at
tho local hospital.
West Darling

March 16.-No town hall will be
built as set, as the school house can
be used for that purpose
The telephone company sold out the
lines going south and west. New
officers were elected a. follows:
President, Chas. e. Anderson; vice.
president, Gust Nelson: secretary,
John Thelsnder; treasurer, Frank
Rendahl Those elected will take
Office April Snd.
Rev. Edward Olson, of Princeton,
MinD., held srevices at the school
house in district SO Sunday, and on
Monday evening held services at G.
A. Swanson'e place. He will return
home after few days here.
A leap year so:ial was held at
Spring Garden last Sunday. Not
many we're present, but a good time
was had
Three livery teams now take people
to Little Falls every day. but if the
young men don't show up in time
Is BOY they will have to take tie
midnight train for home.
There will be a meeting Of the West
Darling Telephone company at John
kegnell's next Fridsv. All who want
telephones should be present. The cost
will be very low.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-03-20
SULLIVAN Lake

March I to 14.-Chris Christianson
gave dancing party in his new house
on the river near Platte town. There
were some fifty people present. All
enjo. ed the party: also the sleigh
ride. Music was furnished by Messrs.
Walters and sons. F. Tumerliu aud
Jay Rucker.
Mr.. Wallmark, ST., came home last
week from an extended visit with
relatives at Hoffman. He came home
with Mr.. Christianson.
D. W. Sims has purchased q horse
hundred dollars.
Miss Mszie Look, who has been
visiting with her grandmother, Mrs.
Ford. returned home this week.
Mrs. T. S. Look visited with Mrs.
Waller Tuesday.
Messrs. John Boser, T. 8. and G..
e. Look have gotten in come good
loads of logs, twenty seven logs on
the load Friday. It was photographed.
VIM. Lynn was very unfortunate
Thursday. In some way while ct the
mill saving, the carriage ran over his
foot and ankle. tanning him but not
breaking any bones. Fortunately the
saw mill is still running on time at
Peter Adkins.
Ray Sims is hauling lumber to
Onamia.
There will be . dance and oyster
supper at Peter Adkins tonight,
the LIB. A birthday party for the
Messrs. Haskins.
Miss Razel Cook is visiting Mrs.
Taylor this week. -
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-03-20
TWO RIVERS

March 17.-Miss aazel Themes
from Staples is spending a few weeks
at her uncle, j. S. Themes at North
Prairie.
Nick Schaedler and Joe Janek took
a walk up to the 500 line bridge
Friday.
Miss Mary Burgruff, who is en-
ployed at Staples, was visiting at her
parents last week.
Frank Klein of Rice was a visitor at
Joe Klein's Sunday.
Nick Burgra6 raised the cable last
Sunday so that he may use the ferry
next Summer again.
The town supervisors held meeting
at Anton Barton's last Saturday.
Mrs. J. Browski and her daughter,
Anna. were st. Cloud visitors Wednes-
day and Thursday.
Rev. Plachta from Royalton and
Rev. Renkoshiak from Little Falls
assisted Rev. A. j. Gosp 3dar at a
solemn high mass which he said for
his father who died.
Mrs. William Shauble, who was
visiting at her sons at Sartell, re-.
turned last week and she will make
her future home at Sank Rapids.
Paul Knopp attended church at
North Prairie Sunday.
Nick Bargrsh was Little Falls
visitor Friday.
r. &. Kuschel was q caller at j.
Themes last week Thursday.
Rev. E. Steinach was visitor at
Rev A. J. Gospodar's SuDdry and
both left for Bnckman, where ,ey
will have forty hour devotion.
.. Wiener is busy saving logs this
week
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-03-20
RICE Lake

March 18.-H. Israelson went to
Little Falls Sunday to geo his dough
ter. Jennie, who is attending business
college at that place.
Hs;3y Love and son, Richard, were
county seat callers Saturday.
Mrs. Thomas Lamb of Little Falls
was at the farm at this place few
days with her husband, who makes
his homo ut Rice Lake.
Little Richard Love entertained his
little friends, Edwin and George
lsaacson and Earl and Searle Love,
Sunday last.
Leo Kutzman came down from On
anna Sunday where he has been during
the winter, and Is now at 81. G..
Loves.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Lamb were
callers at West Buokman Wednesday
where they went to visit their daugh
ter, Miss Ethyl, who is teaching at
that place.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-03-20
BEMIDJI FORCES AHEAD.

Bemidji is steadily forging to the
front in regard to population and IN
d0stry according to W. W. Hunter, q
former Little Falls man, who has
moved to that place and has charge OF
the accounting for the O'Leary e.
Bowser store there He was here
visiting last week. and stated that
even during the short time he has
been resident of the northern city,
he has noticed many changes being
made. More people are moving there,
and the city IS securing some wood
working plants and other manufaot.
urts that will in time give employ
1Eent to hundreds
Farmers are taking up farms iu
that vicinity and the place is fast
becoming the trade center for very
large territory. Mr. HUI ter says
prospects are very bright for Bemidji.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-03-20

'of Grow Ving. ana County Snperin.
.tendeIt of Roads Phil 8 Randall and
County Commissioner Andrew john
son, representing Nj rrison county.
relative t. the Fl. Ripley bridge
which spans the Mississippi river aud
come Is the two codntler, and whic b
Is vury much in need ct repairs. At
the time IF building the bridge no
permit was obtained from tie govern
ment, and now that more money is
to be spent on the bridge it was
thought bett.r to obtain such q
permit from he war department be-
fore preceding any further. Another
nesting will accordingly be held in q
short time and Congress man G. A.
Lindbergh will be asked to II troduce
q bill in Congress for that purpose.
On receiving The required permit thu
repair work on the bridge will bt
started.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-03-20
BRlCkYARD

March 17.-Mr. Scott is digging q
well in his cellar.
Rev. Farrell preached q very
interesting sermon Sunday.
Miss Gertrude Taylor of Little Falls
was the guest Of Miss Myrtle Sc1tt
AID Mr.. and Mrs. Mstteson.
Miss Carrie Sprandel was at hone
Sunday and was accompanied to her
school Sunday afternoon by Vern
Savage. r~.
The young folks had q party at Mr..
Chambers Friday night.
The grown young folks had a
surprise party at Mr.. and Mrs. Grey q
Saturday ni9ht. Refreshments were
served and all returned home in the
wee small hours Of the morning.
We had . fine snow storm Tuesday
night; about 6 inches.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-03-20

de1i tae ~ III
elected members and the village
officers.
DR.. Heunecke Of pierz was a
business caller here Sunday.
Hubert kelzenberg will be employed
by A. Nelson as mula driver this
summer.
John Holm made q drive to Royal.
ton Saturday.
John Hansman aud Otto Dengel
will shortly leave for Meters Grove,
Stearns county. where they will be
employed.
Kate Dengel left for Little Falls
Thursday, where she is employed by
Aug. Kaesssl.
Adolph Mohler of Hilman was ia
town with his one-minute picture
machine and all the young folks had
their pictures taken.
Joseph Froelich, proprietor of the
Brookdale farm, is caller here He
states that Chicago business is slack
and that chances are they shall return
to Minnesota again in the spring.
Anna. the 10.year.old daughter of
Peter Thommes. was buried here
Wednesday. The girl had been sick
for long time, having intense pain.
Death came as relief to her. y
Miss 0erda Mueller will soon return
home from South st. Paul, where she
is now employed.
Raymond Dives and family of South
|St Paul will soon move to this loca-
ton, whore they intend to farm.
DR.. Newman OF Little Falls was q
! business caller here Friday: 80
Edward Hortsch ia expected home
from South St, Paul by the end Of
the week. ...-
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-03-20
LINCOLN

March 17.-F. NJ. Goodwin and
family arrived here last Wednesday
from Tama, Iowa, and will move on a
farm on the shore of Lake Alexander,
formerly the Dickson place. Mr..
Goodwin is a member Of the firm,
Goodwin Land Co.. of Aberdeen, s.
d., and is prepared st any time to
accommodate land seekers We are GLAD
to welcome such enterprlsing people
as Mr.. Goodwin represents in our
community.
Gus Anderson returned last Wednes.
dav from visit ia Gushing.
G. L.. Gantz was Little Falls
visitor last Thursday.
Julius IckleI came down from
Staples and spent last Thursday with
his family.
J. B. Murry and family left last
Thursday morning for B ,lfield where
they will make their home if satisfied
with the country; it not satisfied, they
will move to Washington some time
daring the summer.
Mis-. N. J. Quick was a business
visitor in Little Falls last Friday.
Phil. Randall was up from Little
Falls last Thursday to inspect the road
work done by j. 6. Mcdonnell The
rosd work passed a favorable inspec-
ton and Mr. Mcdonnell will soon
recsive the amount OF his contract
in Little Falls last Friday.
L. J. Picket returned last Friday
from Fergus Falls, where he had been
to attend the fcneral of his uncle, A.
L. G le.
Miss Helma Hanson returned last
Saturday from Staples. where she has
been during the last six months.
Misses Wayne Hedlund and Pearl
Nordlund came up from Cushing last
Saturday to attend the dance
Tue dance given in the M. W. A.
hall last Saturday was largely at.
tended, and everybody reported q
good time.
Miss Lille Ickler, who spent the
last week visiting at her home in this
village, returned last Sunday to he,
school duties In Staples.
Alfred Hanson, who spent several
days visiting relatives in this village,
returned last Monday to his home neal
Little Falls.
Mike Cullen was down from Staples
last Sunday.
Miss Nanny Branegar, who has beer
staying at the home of John Randall
left last Sunday for her home il
Motley.
F. r.. Randall left last Sunday fo
q visit with relatives and friends il
Motley.
Martin Enle left last Tuesday TO,
Staples.
S. L. Staples of Little Falls waa {
business visitor in this village las
Tuesday.
g. N. Rather of Effie arrived here
last Tue sday for visit with relatives
f. L. Randall and Misses Helm;
and Sarah Hans IN were among those
who attended the danes in Phllbrool
last Tuesday night,
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-03-20
SAVE THIS ANYWAY
Put in Safe Place, for it
May Come in
Handy

Here is a simple home made mix
ture as given by al eminent authority
on Kidney dis2as IS, who makes the
statement in New York daily
newspaper, that it will relieve almost
any case of Kidney trouble. if taken
before the stage of Bright's disease.
he states that s1ch symptoms as
lame back. pain in the side. frequent
desire to urinate, especially at night !;
painful and discolored urination, are
rea lily overcome. Here is the recipe !;
try it:
Fluid Extract DandeIion, one.half
ounce; Compound Kargon, one ounce !;
Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla, three
ounces Take teaspoonful after
each meal and at bedtime.
A well-known druggist here in town
is authority that these ingredients are
all harmless and easily mixed at home
by shaking we'll in bottle. This
mixture has q peculiar healing and
soothing effect upon the entire Kidney
and Urinary structure, and often over
comes the worst forms of Rheumatism
in Just little while. This mixture
is said to remove all blood dis orders
and cures the Rheumatism by
forcing the Kidneys to. filter and
st, ain from the blood and System al
uric acid ard foul, decomposed waste
matter, which cause these adaictiors.
Try it if yoa aren't we'll. Save the
prescription.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-03-20
\ ,sculiar hIappen ming Il
Scandal Valley Town
Saturday

Star cbield Lake. in the town Of
Scandal Valley, burst its boundaries
Saturday and practically the entire
volume OF water in the lake. which
was about mile and a half long and
a half mile wide, covering quo acres,
went out. The lake was 80 feet deep
In some places.
Although the banks of the lake are
fairly high, especially on the north
side, where the brask occurret, the
water has been slowly tunnelling its
WY though the bill and weakened it
60, that with the pressure of the ice,
it gave way. The great volumne OF
water cut ont deep and wide chan.
mel part going into a large swamp
near by. and the rest raising the
water in tho Grow Wing river, and
making also . perceptible rise in the
Nlesisspipi for some distance near the
mouth Of the Grow Wing. Several
roads were flooded. but littls damage
seems to have been done. Tho ice in
tho lsAe has settled on the bottom.
The settlers in the ueighb: rhood are
sorry, because the lake vas a tine
fishing ground.
The lake was in sections I, 2. II
and IL. of township 1872, range 81. It
the lake remains dry, as is likely. the
opening being Is feet wide, and even
if the lake was fed by springs, the
water co1ld not accu mulate; the
question arises. who would own the
new land. Some claim 1t would 60
to surrounding owners, but the laka
was q mean dered or unsurveyed lake,
aud the land would probably be consl
dered government land. If the lake
remains dry. the question Of title will
soon be settled, as some one is likely
to squat on it.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-03-20

william Bastiep, son of Alderman
JOS. Bastieu, and John Plettl have
enlisted in tho army. and were &C.
companied to st. Paul Monday by
Ed ward G. Wells, n:et lieutenant,
Eighth cavalry Of United States army.
who is recruiting officer at st. Paul.
The boys will remain at Ft. Smelling
q stort time, sfter which they will be
permanently stationed In Arisona.
Their term of enlistment il for three
years.