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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-04-17
Truth and
Quality

appeal TO the Wcll-Iniorned In every
walk Of life and are essential 10 permanent
success and crcditablc standing Accur.
ingly, it is not claimed that Syrup OF Figs
and Elixir OF SIENNA is the only remedy of
known value, but one Of many reasons
why it is the best Of personal and family
laxativcs is the fact that it clcanses,
swcctcns and relieves the internal organs
IN which it acts without any dcbilitatine
after effects and without having to increase
the quantity from time to time.
1t acts pleasantly and naturally and
truly ms n laxative, and its component
parts are known to and approved by
physicians, n, i, is free from all objection
ahic substance 70 get its beneficial
effects always purchase the genuine
manufactured 10y the California Fig Syrup
Co., only, and for sale by all leading drug
Cists
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-04-17
Hearing on, Aldrich Bill.

Washington-There We're fonr rep.
rescntatives of large commercial in.
tcrests before the house committee
on banking and currency, all Of them
opposing the Aldrich currency bill
which they declared would do no good
and might result in much harm to the
business interests of the country Vic.
tor MorawetZ OF New York made an
extended argument against the bill.
The other speakers were +. w. Clark
Of Detroit. Frank De La lame OF
Philadelphia and Horace White Of
New York. The hearing will be re.
sumed Monday
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-04-17
Would Change Houss Rules.

MISUNDERSTANDING thar 1t Is
the consensus Of opinion of the high.
est authorities that the present pro.
codurc OF the American house Of rep.
roscn'ativcs has become 50 compli.
Gated. arbitrary and cumbersome that
most II its business has to be trans.
acted under unanimous consent, sus.
pension Of the rules, or through rid,
ers on appropriation bills, procedure
so hCwiidcrng that comparatively
few members Of the house itself much
less outsiders, have any real knowl.
edge Of the rules" Representative
Nelson CWisJ introducctpa resolution
Of the establishment within ten days
committee TO reform the parlia
mcu'ary practices Of the house. The
committee is to consist Of 80 mem.
bnrs. one from each OF the states.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-04-17
DRUcE WITNESS SENTENCED.
Woman Who unprecedented Daughter
OF Vlrgintan Never Was There.

Loudon-Miss Mary Robinson was
sentenced Friday to four years
imprisonment for perjury in the
bruce case She pleaded guilty and
her counsel raised the question Of her
sanity The court considered her re.
sponslble and refused 70 spare her on
account OF any supposed mental in.
trinity.
Miss Robinson professed to he the
daughter OF a Virginia planter, who
lost his fortune. she said. during the
civil war Her story was that she
then went 20 England and got a posi-.
ton as secretary to the Duke Of Port
land. who told her he spent much time
Incorporating as T. {. Druce, a small
trad smRn.
She proves to be the daughter Of an
English policeman and never was In
America
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-04-17
$1,000 WILL GIVE UP STRIKE.
Ohio Union Head Says It Is Probable
Settlement viii Come Tuesday.

Columbus, Ohio-'It is probable
that the 1900 miners who are
now Idle III Ohio will resume work
about April - or lG, following the
conference OF the miners and opera.
tors at Toledo next TUESDAY. de-.
clarcd William Green. state president
II the miners Friday He added
ut is probable that the operators
and The miners will reach an agree.
mCnt at Toledo and that the old wage
scale that was in effect up to April /
will be rcadoptcd"
President Green said the miners
and operators had had several con.
ferences and there seemed to be no
hcsitancy on the part of the opera.
tors to sign the agreement
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-04-17
LOSS PLACED AT 100000 IN
CHELSEA. HALF COVERED
BY INSURANCE.
3 BODIES FOUND, MANY HURT
Area Of 4ei Acres Swept by Flames
Which Destroy Public Build
rngs--TrUops and
Police Out.

Boston H. Chelsea river Mon
da. MH.a. checked the l2.hulr
march oD %. Hr which laid in ruins
more than @D'HEl OF the city u
Chelsea.
Ta. property Ioss Is estimated a.
t,o"Du.. 10000 person. aro hum.
J. 'mtr dead bodice have boon
.p.a. a .Uu ruins it is Wopaul, Iln
'v,..l.gs have peri -h,I. between goo
aud 600 arc injured and nearly loo
Missing.
The heart of Chelsea. q cts Of 10000
Inhabitants, with q large majority ~
ifa churches aud schools and public
bindings and If. rf'.. han. WAS a black
pu,d smoking ma.. of wrechapo as
uI, sun lo.r.
Troops GUARDING N. Honel.ss
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-04-17
Couldn't Spare O'connelI.

Daniel O'Connell had got man of
al one time for highway robbery and
at another for burglary; but on the
third occasion, for stealing coasting
brig, the task Of woodworking the jury
seemed too great for even his powers
of cajolcry. However. he made ont
that the crime was committed on the
high seas and obtained an acQuittal
The prisoner lifted up his hands and
eyes to heaven and exclaimed: May
the Lord long spare you, Mr.. O'Connell.
to me-"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-04-17
RoeeER MURDERS AGED WOMAN.
Throat Cut W;h Dull Knfe Which
Assassin Hid in Crate.

- 1ouu Vn-,, t..f 70
..rr. r +. U......f after sim. had
...Y Killed and r...n,d Nh, lnr, Of
Mn. Hus.i, vrn.r. ,fnr, .- ,..,rs
,.r WAS r,urd CARL. lr,rt.. n-,r In
p... front r,nua, IN .r,. srrrrl ...r,.
,, tho nnp, ur,r.. sh. ra5 ,n..l .p.n
., r,r,rf, for " ,.ar. GA. n sop,r rfr
mn s,r.,, I!.r ,tr,,. ,.,. ,.,,
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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-04-17
More Troops Out In Florida

Pensacola, Fla-Additional troops
were ordered TO the city Mon.
daN as result OF rioting in con.
h'ction win tho strike Of street rail.
way employos. The city was Monday
thoroughly patrolcd but no attempt
was mad" during the early hours TO
run cars, street railway officials de.
cIhlhE to or rat" until the additional
troops gave further guarantee Of the
snloty Of The s,rikchronkers
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-04-17
No Visible Sinnals.

"Ycssum," said Sandy Pixies, as he
deyoured the wedge of pumpkin pie,
Il stcrnly object to the ncfarious prac-
tice Of clipping of de tails of dogs"
An, am glad you are so tender.
hearted. my poor man." sympathized
the good housewife
We'll. it amt exactly 1at, mum but
when a dog hasn't any tail can't tell
b. de wags II he is in good humor
or not and it makes me skoery about
approaching de house.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-04-17
The QUARREL.
Hone.

Walter Damrosch tells of q matroni
in Chicago who, in company with her
young nephew, was attending q.
musical entertainment.
The selections were apparently en-
tirely unfamiliar to the youth; but
when the Wedding March" of Men
delssohn was begun he began to evince
more interest.
THAT sounds familiar" he said.
I'm not strong on these classical
pieces, but that's a good one. What is
IT."
That" gravcly explained the
matrcn, us the 'Maiden's Prayer. -
HarpeIs Weekly.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-04-17
Ballots 70 Be Recounted.

New York-Before Justice John
S. Lambert and Jury in the
supreme court Monday proceedings
were begun for a recount OF the ballots
cast at the mayOralty election Of 1905.
The actual opening of the ballot boxes
will be begun as soon as the jury is
selected
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-04-17
An announcement which will be well

An announcement which will be wei
come TO all friends of temperance has
come from the Pullman company,
which declares It's intention Cf per.
hitting the sale OF no more liquors
on its cars after certain date. The
action, saya the Youths Companion.
is admittedly due 10 the spread Of the
prohibition sentiment and movement
10 many states during The past year or
.wo. Changes in state laws have
made It possible for liquors 10 be sold
only during small portions Ct Ions
runs. so that the company has decid"
70 discontinue the sale entirely.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-04-17
Postoffice Safe Blum

New Athens, Il!.-The safe in
the pos'oihce at Lenzburg four
miles south Of here. was blown opcn
with nitroglycerin Sunday night. and
~, all the money in the vault taken
No one was aroused by the explosion.
Postmaster William Muser found the
safe wrecked when he opened tho Of.
nee Monday morning. There is no
ciew to the identity of tho craftsmen
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-04-17
NEWS or CONGRESS
ooINGs OF PEOPLES REPREsEN
TATIVES AT WASHINGTON.
BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED
Concise Report Of Measures intro
duced and What Action Is
Taken on Them.
Would House Our Representatives.

Washington-Thc proposed policy
on tn" part Of the United States OF
ings in the chief countries of the
world, which has been considerably
urged during the present session Of
congress was given definite form Mon
day by Representative Cousins lIaD,
chairman Of the committee on for
cign affairs He introduced,a bill au
thurizing the secretary Of state to eX
pend $1,000 900 in the purchase Of
erection of suitable buildings for the
American diplomatic and consular
representatives in China, Japan, Ko
rca, Russia, Austria, Germany and
Mexico.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-04-17
Advance Price Of Graves.

Suffolk. Va.-OwIng to the congest.
cd state OF Cedar Hill cemetery, which
is owned by the town, the council in.
creased the price Of burial lots 20 per
cent TO residents and 100 per cent to
non.residents
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-04-17
Claims &c Be Christ.

Pine Bluff, Ark.-Thrce negroes,
barefooted and thinly clad, claiming
to be Christ and His apostles. we're
put In Jail here for creating demon.
strations on the street. They marched
20 jail singing psalms and crying
hallelujah.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-04-17
Farmer Slays Two.

kennett, Nov r. Rel. single
Al years old, recently from Sha-
ron, Tenn. Was brought here "a iaIl
Monday by Deputy SN'rin Darb;.
Fa"ghn Of Campbell. he having shot
ana killed two men. Marion Bridges
ana Eph BTitgcman. Il! miles south.
ives; OF Campbell
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-04-17
Boat capsizes: Youth browns.

Mount Vernon. lnd-Mark Leon.
ard aged 10, son Of Attorney F.
p, Leonard. was accidentally drowned
while fishing in McFadden's creek, Il
few miles east of this city Leonard
and William St.uson were in boat
which capsi2ed in 30 fee, Of water.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-04-17

Firelcss stoves, or selicOOkcrs. us
they are variously known, have been
in use in Germany for number Of
years These cookers are used as
follows: After a thorough heating the
food to be s;ewed or boiled Is placed
inside the box. sealed and left for a
sufficient time. when It Is opened and
the food. cooked by the retained heat,
is ready to serve.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-04-17

a policeman in New York has been
sentenced TO Sing Sing for burglary
committed in full uniform and while
on post He deserved the punishment
for the crudity OF his methods, which
certainly reflected on the metropolis,
with all Its up-to.dgte advantages of
uuing the job more artistiCally.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-04-17

The steamship Oklahoma, one Of the
largest tank vessels ever constructed
IN an American shipyard was launched
recently at the yards Of the New York
Shipbuilding Company The vessel is
owned by the Guffcy Petroleum Com.
pany. and when completed will ply
between Philadelphia and Port Arthur.
Tex
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-04-17
More pouahobors Arrested.

Fort William Ont.-The forty
Doughohors arrested a fortnight
ago for appearing naked in the street
were joined in jail Thursday by an.
other squad members OF which had
repeated the offense Thursday.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-04-17

WashinEton-The house committee
on mines and mining Monday agreed
TO recommend the passage OF bill.
drawn by a subcommittee for tho es
adjustment of a bureau OF mines In
the department OF the interior.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-04-17
a Gentle Request,

Charley. DEAR" said young Mrs.
Torkins, Il wish you wouldn't pay SO
much attention to the personal popu
larity of horses this year"
What do you mean"
You have n dreadful habit OF pick
Ing out animals who are fayorites be
fore the race and absolutely friend.
less after"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-04-17
American Consul Beaten

shanghai--Far mere serious thar
first advi,es indicated. was =,
attack on the American t0nsr'.
al Mukden. Not only was the
dence invade, but the consG! ......s
wls beaten
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-04-17
Harais Arguments for Bail End

Lexington. Ky.-The taking OF test:
mony on the motion of counsel for
Beach Hargis. who Is charged with
the mui der of his father. Judge Har.
gis, for bail, closed Unexpectedly, and
decision was reserved until later.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-04-17
Morton Not TO Be santa e. Ex.ru.l..

Chicago, Ill.-"Therc is absolute
ly nothing in the gossip that am
TO become the head of the Santa Fe or
any other railroad" declared Paul
Merton Of New York at the Audito-
rum Annex hotel Sunday
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-04-17
French Cruiser pamaned.

Rio Janeiro-The British steam.
er Noltaire. while leaving the
port of Santos Sunday. collIded with
the French cruiser RepubliQue. caus.
ing considerable damage The Vol
taire continued on her voyage with.
out stopping. There was no loss OF
life
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-04-17
Wind Levels "unclc Sam

Sydney-Australias largest tree,
Uncle Sam" has been blown down
by gale that swept the Black Spur
above Healesville. Its trunk was 4
feet in girth and its height over 2Oi
feet.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-04-17
Served -Four Terms in conoress.

Grand Rapids, Mich.-Gcneral
Byron N Cutchenn, member Of
congress from Manisieo. Mich. for
tour terms. died Sunday at Ypsilanu.
Mich aged - Years. Death followed
lingering illness from 4 compiled.
ton OF diseases.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-04-17
In a Pinch. Use ALLEN,s Eoor.EAsE

A powder. II cures painful. smart
ing, nervous feet and ingrowing nails.
It's the greatest comfort discovery Of
the age. Makes new shoes easy A
certain cure for sweating feet. Sold
by all Druggists, Csc. Accept no sub.
stitute Trial package, FREE Ad-
dress A. S. Olmsted. lie Roy. n. Y.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-04-17
American Consul Beaten.

Shanghai-Far more serious than
first advices indicated. was the at.
tack on the American consulate a,
Mukden. Not only was the residence
invaded. but the consul himself was
beaten.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-04-17

Ni-hu. burgess suys N,w N,,.".f
fay" ruo much greed Wall s'u.j
shows his Iut just nov 81 BIAS 'u"
greed without the cash-'.. blum
without the chips
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-04-17

To encourage the science Of aero.
nautics The American Society for the
Advancement of Aviation" has been
formed in New York, the principal
promoter being Otto Luytries Of Bal
timore. The association expects 10
raise sufficient money to provide n
large number OF cash prizes for In.
ventors and builders OF airships.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-04-17
Frisco Has Hindco Temple.

San Francisco-The first Hindoo
temple n the western world, accord
ing to the San Francisco Vedanta so.
ciety, has been dedicated here. 1t {.
modelled after the Tai Mshal OF Ind....
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-04-17

The paramount subject Of cduca.
tional interest just a present seems
tc BE- not how to get the children 10
school but how to gee them out safe
~ IN emergencies II may well alb.
sorh widespread and careful atten-
ton.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-04-17

A New York cigar dealer boasts
that sneak thieves have robbed his
store 81 times In 30 years ANY at
tempt To- hay" IA" thieves arrested, Ii"
cnUsidcrs, would be an insult to steady
customers
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-04-17

Portland Maine-Camuel l.. Carrie.
ton, one time head of the World
Organization OF Sons Of Temperance
died here. sc years old.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-04-17

Countess S2cchenyi has already
manifested her desire to take Contin.
ued interest in her former American
home by applying for transfer to Hun.
gary OF s. 900 000 Of New York city
bonds. The interest to be taken
amounts to $4,000 annually
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-04-17

II the current Century Homer
SaiurGaudcus tells all about tho mud.
de into which the new coins wur" cast
by mischicvuus meddling SO artistic
work can survive that sort Of treat.
u,ut
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-04-17

Prof Griffith declares hat man Is
more beautiful than woman iaEare
a., white hand L K uaNt. pra,u- ur.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-04-17

Club women In New York threaten
10 reform dshwushlnr IN metropolitan
restaurants They will doubtless find
this particular variety Of women 8
work" in greater need Of attention
than the feminine reforms Of politics.
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@ucal -gSablen in Sbio.

Columbus, o.. 30. Stpt. =
Gf Counties i'm Stnntc Ohio bnlten
fcute 2ocal Options NQblen ob. Der
GitigItc uO mihti8Ite &ompf iinoet
in 9ltbenS.Goulttp itntt. 9ltbcns, Ole
Gountp.SnlptitnOt nit 5000 Be-
nobncrL lit trodcn nQein Die fleine.
rem Grtidaitcn ndnentIib Die 8ru.
benO6ricr, iino nab. llnter oen betrei.
icnOen eff Counties beiuben lid ale
mclhc Den 10. GongreB0iltrift bill
Sen, ndnlid) ,Sndlon, @allia. Gam.
renee, Fitc, Sciotn lrno aoanlS. Nie.
ielben unlihlieben Den groBten Berg
mert5oiItrift oeS SodingtbaleS. 9lud
in Den Counties 8nn @ert, &oding
mo 9ioble miro bente obgeItimmt
Gle Griiten5 bon 29G 8irtbidaiter
11ngt pon Gem 9teiultat a6.
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Nns,ueiS hber srH stanb Der ,,Wlcrtnutile Ha.
tiuEal Snuf" In baltimore I'M Stantc O,nrn.
lamb brim edIluiie Der eeifdfte am %
september 1908.
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Gin iunuerdues oei(mi,te(.

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Der ae9eniiber oieienigc Strnnfbet obnnidtbtia
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2eiben geftrdit 1T. fdnn iicb BON Der aeraoeBil
iuutoertbdtiacu geirifnnieit eidi iiher5rilaeil
Ero6e miro foienfre bon y. Neuiideoer & Co.,
Dor 1915, ssciusyorf, berfanoi. (DiilIeSr)
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A6t6. 2so6ert s. Smit6
iiBrt ocn @priit.

Goniert bon bis llbr NbCnoS nurh
Snrion's Ndliiir SupelIe. slle iino einacldoen.
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Niircnu Der
l1nitch Mnillnnns 4. Nlcrtric Gn.

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ut1o pGbreno Der bon Der Snot norqcuunnenel
Repdrniur Der @nilforh s9luenllcs Bride III cS
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fiir dHitbIiehenoe 9SuaaonS crbnltcn
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Grlernen sic oas Ginarabiren

BroiiinbIe Seibiftiaufg fir bcoe Geiblcfs
ter. 8efidnoiges &erdngen odrndd ebaficr's
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cite Strafe. (Sepi22 1WiD
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Nuemris ilber ben Stauo Der ,,Scconc 9atiunal
Snut" In Baltimore in Stndte WidrNluno
bcim sdllniie Der ecid,aite NM %. scptcms
Dcr 1908.