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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-25
LEAP FROM WINDOWS
WHILE HOTEL BURNS
WeStheld House Guests Barely Es-
cape Death-Fire Loss
$4,000.

JAMESTOWN, y. Y. July "a
score OF guests Of the Westfeld House.
at Westheld. near here. barely escaped
death today. whel the structure was
burned to the ground
From every window OF the three-story
building guests leaped through flames TO
the street. and FIVE were badly burned
The loss was $1,000
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-25
DOWN IN KANSAS.

The raspberry crop is now ripe. but
the chickens are picking them. The
hawks are catching the chickens. the
people are shooting the hawks. the CITY
marshal Is after the shooters. the pub
lie Is after the city marshal al ali times.
and the wet weather is doing the pub
lie up generally.-American (Kan.)
Greeting.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-25
Three Jump Overheard.

Coming across the indian ocean three
OF the crew. Chinese fremen. jumped
overheard and were drowned in the
nighc. Captain Fenton believes the
men were crazed by the intense heat
The steamship arrived with Is poly
glot a crew as was ever here. there
being twenty-one Chinese. twelve Las
cars. one Cingalese, one japanese, two
black men from Colombo and two
Arabs. taken on al Alden. while The
engineers are ScotChmen and the navi-
eating officers British
Mr.. Kerr said that a marine fight be
tween a huge sperm whale and thrash
er was seen in nid-Atlanttc ten days
ago and as the steamship passed the
whale seemed 70 be getting beaten
The smaller fish would jump six feet
clear Of the water and strike the whale
with its tail. making a sound Ike the
report Of a gun
The Hudson has as cargo $50 tons OF
sugar. from the Philippines, in l0I,l45
baskets. one Of the largest sugar car
goes ever brought here
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-25
APPEAL
TO THE PRESIDENT
Seek Enforcement of Rate
Decree Against the
Railroads.

CINCINNATI, July Z5.-Brushing
aside all intermediate modes Of action,
the Receivers and Shippers Associa-
ion OF Cincinnati has carried its war
against a general increase in freight
rates directly TO the President
\ communication was forwarded 10
President Roosevelt last Saturday at
oyster Bay and made public here to-
night. asking him whether he intends
10 enforce a decree issued several year=
ago against certain rzaroads forbidding
increase in rates.
Urge Contempt Charge.
If so, he is asked at once TO cause
the attorney General to bring proceed
ngs for contempt against the MIssou-
ri Pacific railway and the Chicago.
Rock Island and Pacific railroad. It
Is denied that politics has anything 30
do with the letter al this time. and ex-
planned that because Of the fact that
certain general increases in freight
rates are to become effective on August
10 on certain roads, prompt and positive
action became necessary. In conclusion
the letter says:
This association stands for a square
their property rights should be pro-
tected the same as the properly tights
OF individuals. But we are unalterabIy
opposed 70 any policy Of the carriers
which has for its purpose the ignoring
OF cur courts and the placing Of them
selves above the laws OF the Iand>
Regard for Law.
III they expect the protection Of the
laws and che courts they must show
wholesome regard [pr the law and re-
spect 20 DEGREES Of the courts. II the
Missouri Pacific and the Rock Island
deliberately ignore this solemn mandate
Of the courts and continue in an IN
lawful manner to burden trade and
commerce among the States by cOntinu-
ally Increasing rates. the question
arises.
Is there no power in this land sutE-
GENTLY strong to reach railroad COM
panies that reckIessly brush aside the
DEGREES OF our cOurts2'
This association believes that you
viii. I'm carrying out your policy FOR
the strict enforcement Of the law. see
TO il that these two railroad Compa niles
are required IN the future TO observe
this decree"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-25

the weather conditions remain good. II
Is also possible that the South American
coast and even the coast OF Cuba viii
Draw the health seekers. While the
management Of the Sanitarium will try
70 Keep IN climates Of even temperatures
II VIII be necessary also 20 stay near
the shores Of lands affOrding nutritious
meats and fruits
instead OF carrying its stock Of meats
and other foods for several months 1t
Will be the plan 10 serve nothing more
IMAM week old In the treatment OF
phlhlsis and diseases to which the SAM
tarlum VIII cater, IL has been found that
iresher foods give better results.
A system little short or military FAC
tics will be in vogue on the vessel, aad
each patient VIII b. required 10 Per
iorni certain duties IN order 10 get the
proper amount Of exercise. Standing
guard and other requirements will be
found on the lists for the weaker pa
ucntS, while those IN better health viii
have charge OF the more arduOus duties
Teams VIII De organized for athletic
games, and contests will be held at
stated intervals. A library, stocked VITA
all the choice literature and reference
books and magazines and periodicals IS
specified in the plans.
Patients VIII Work
II is the plan OF the builders Of this
unique hospital to have a run on d.
inexpensive a plan as possible, and wher-
ever expenses can be trimmed down or
the patients given any benefits II VIII
be done. II was for this reason that
a sewing room, equipped with all the
necessariez for making clothes. will be
installed for the free use Of the travel
ers- They viii be allowed also 10 do
work fov one another, and IN this way
viii be able TO pay q part Of their ex-
penses.
II is estimated that the cost OF board,
treatment. etc, on the vessel will be
about SO a week, and this may be e
dUced 10y patients performing certain
duties Cor the company The walters
IN the dining rooms. maids and other
similar work Of a light nature Will be
from the Lists or patients.
The plan has been discussed widely
IN the United States since IL was an
nOunced, and q is probable that the
LIST OF guests viii contain many Ameri-
can names. when the vessel starts on ITS
initial cruise. Physicians in New York
end Philadelphia have given their ap-
prOval 10 the scheme. and success IS
predicted for the undertaking.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-25
WITH HONORS.

Mis- Blivens-My. but amt tibet a
handsome crazy quilt WHere'd YOU get
MIS- ska gs-Wal. YOU see, nv dauzh-
ter Lucindy, took a course in fancy
work IN a correspondence school an
Ln mat was her Yaledlct' ry.-The Bohe-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-25
SNAKE
ENDS LONG VOYAGE
The Largest Python Ever
Brought to America
Reaches New York.

NEW YORK. July 25.-With the
largest snake ever brought 10 the
United States, the Hudson. one OF the
Anglo-American Oil Company's steam
ships, anchored on Stapleton yesterday
afternoon from the Far East
His Snakeship, taken on at Singapore
by Capt. G. y. FentOn. commander OF
the Hudson. is thirty fee three inches
long. and weighs o. pounds
am FentOn would not say whether
the snake. which IS a magnificent speci-
men OF the Indian python, was for the
Bronx Geological Gardens. but a story
that had been told months ago OF he
snakes coming said that the big Fellow
was 10 increase the collection there.
In Small Quarters.
Under the fore peak. which had been
turned over for use as q menagerie.
containing other animals. the snake is
held fast IN a great iron bound wooden
case. with a small Melted air space cut
IN the top First officer Kerr said the
snake was in small quarters so that II
could not possibly use its great strength
20 force the sides OF the case apart.
Has he tried 10 get out?'' was asked
want 10 be around when he tries it.
While there have been snakes in
plenty under twenty feet in length
landed here, Captain Fentou carries the
palm for the largest ever brought, and
when the ship berths 20 land her sugar
cargo the snake viii be delivered 10
the cOnslgnees-
Besides the big snake there are -wen-
ty-fiz-e monkeys. z pOrcupine, a csssO-
wary. a pair of japanese silk fearherec
fowls. three japanese spdniels. and nu-
merOus small birds. There were nifty
five monkeys when the Hudson left
Singapore on Nav q. but many OF
them died A dozen nina bids also
died
on the voyage from IloiIo 10 SinEa-
pore. Hong Far Hi. a Chinese fireman
Jumped overheard but was rescued, the
boat returning 20 the ship within TWEEN
~ minutes after the cry Of Man over
hoa- I'd 80
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-25
Floating Sanitanun1 MeU Idea
Perfected by a Vienna Doctor

a floating sanitarium. with all the
conveniences Of a modern ocean liner
and Offering additional comforts for the
welfare of invalids likely 10 derive bene-
mt from a sea voyage. is being built
for a Vienna firm Of specialists, and
wiz start on its cruise around the world
early next spring.
The construction IS in the hands Of
Swami. Hunter and Wigham Richard
son & Co. builders Of the Maui
retania. and they will I'll in the require
ments not found on an ordinary vessel.
Where ordinary vessels are obliged to
follow pre-established course. and 10
take storm ard sunshine as they may
come, the floating sanitarium will go
in search Of good weather. seeking shell
ter from the intense heat or cold AMI
consult solely me welfare Of its pas
sengers.
The ship wiz contain 4 swimming
bath. interchangeable institutes and
a hall for gymnastics and other exer-
cises. as we'll as long promenades and
recreation spaces. The cabins Will be
constructed so as 10 afford plenty OF
fresh salt air for the patients and an
abundance of 2atural light, and all
Hobbies and salons viii be built after
tho same plan.
To Cost Half Million.
The cost OF the vessel will exceed
500, 900. and the additional fixtures neces-
sary because Of the hygienic conditions
10 be obtained will add 10000 more
The idea OF floating hospital for the
treatment Of chronic and tubercular
diseases is that Of a young German
specialist. and the organization Of the
company folio -ed suggestions by him.
During his several years course at
Heidelberg he arrived at the conclusion
that salt air. in abundance. and plenty
OF rest and good food constituted the
proper treatment for tubercular dis
eases He made several experiments
and. after finding the advantages Of
which he had dreamed 10 be real. he got
in communication with members Of the
medical fraternity in Vienna and the
formation of the company resulted.
The AdTiatic and Dalmatian coasts
Will be the principal cruising grounds
OF the floating sanitarium. and stops viii
be made at different places as long as
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-25
STORM SWEEPS OVER
WASHINGTON COUNTY
CloudbuTst and Lightning Leave
Thousands of Dollars Dam
age in Their Wake


WASHINGTON. Pa. July 25,-Hur74-
cane. cloudburst. and lightning left
many thousand dollars damage in their
swept over the northern portion Of
Washington county.
Shortly before o'clock. the storm
struck Mcdonald in all its fury There
was first a hurricane, which Ieveled
oil derricks and small buildings. This
was accompanied by lightning. several
buildings being struck The loss IS esti-
mated at $4,000.
The town Of Primrose. one male west
of Mcdonald. and Midway. four miles
west. are both practically under water.
thousands Of dollars worth of damage
being wrought.
CONNELLSVILLE, Pa, July 25.-
During a fierce electric storm last even
ing, John Condren, fourteen years old,
son Of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Condren,
of Dunbar, was instantly killed by
lightning while standing in front OF a
dresser in his bedroom. a sister. Eliza
beth COndren, in the same room was
knocked unconscious
At Ruble. a small country village,
George Walls was struck dead. and his
father seriously shocked by the same
bolt.
FRANKLIN. Pa, July 25.-A heavy
rainstorm, accompanied by a high wind
and much lightning, caused heavy dam
age TO crops IL the country and the
telephone lines in this vicinity are badly
crippled
FINDLAY. Ohio. July 25.-IightnIng
set fire to two huge tanks Of oil in the
Cygnet field, containing 25 .OOO barrels of
second grade oil. belonging to the
Standard Oil Company Loss $50 600.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-12-18

here aud suggested some form Of
legislation 10 remedy the effect
which he claims to exist, all might
have been well. This, however.
he did not do, but goes on to say
that the chief argument in favor
of the provision was that Congress
men did not themselves wish 10 he
investigated by the secre, service
men; and then, as Il reason for
this, points out that the work Of
the secret service agents was partly
responsible for the indictment aud
conviction Of a Senator and a Con.
gresham for land frauds in Oregon.
l do not believe, - says the Presi-
dent, that it is in the public in
terest to protect criminals in any
branch of che public service and
supplements this with the sugges-
ton that Congress might, If COnsld.
cred desirable, make a special eX.
cepllon in the law prohibiting
the use Of the secret service IN in
veStlgatlug members Of Congress-
This broad insiuuation that it
was fear Of having its crimes un
covered that deferred Congress
from subjecting its members to the
espionage of secret detectives, was
no less an insult to its honor aud
dignity as Il coordinate branch OF
government, than n reflection upon
the virtue. integrity and patriotism
Of its members. II is natural that
every Senator and Representative
should feel keen resentment ut the
indiguity thus recklessly thrust in
their face, and a movement was
started to administer a rebuke to
the President in the shape of
singing resolution and the expung-
ing of the President 5 Objectionable
language from the records; but
they don't seem to have the cour-
age to go ahead with it, and the
committee appointed for this pur-
pose by an unanimous house is
hanging fire. So, after all, if
Congress is not tainted with the
criminality at which the President
hints, it seems to be made up of
mollycoddles. "
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-12-18
llbERTYVIllE ITEMS.

Christian Tree Mt the Christian
church Christmas eve night.
Mrs. A. II. King, who has been
i'll, Is now improving some.
Mr.. &. y. Baker attended to bust
ness at Mine La Motto Monday.
r. w. Martin visited relatives at
Fredericktowu Thursday and Fri
day.
Mrs. g. W. Simpson, who has
been suffering with II sore hand, is
now better.
Paul Price and family and Mrs.
Mary Price, visited John Is. and =.
q, Keith Sunday,
viii and George Smith left for
Lexington, Ky Saturday. Miss
Clara Bradley accompanied them.
Some Of our young men who were
working in the Lead Belt before the
election say Taft Prosperity struck
that country after the election, and
they are humping around the old
farm now, getting up wood to roast
their shins this winter.
We met n young man in Frcdcr-
icktOwn last week who had been
working in st. Louis for several
years. He said that Taft PrOsperi-
~ had struck st. Louis since the
election, and thousands were tramp
ing the streets looking for work,
and that il any on" got work there
now 1t was not white man. This
poor young man was Il Republican
and spoke Of some of the promises
made in the city before the election,
but he was looking for work in
Frodcricktowu.
4 gentleman in FredoricktOwn,
who owns some mining land in
Madison county, said before the
election that If Taft was elected he
would sink two or three shafts ON
his land, but If Bryan was elected
there would be nothing doing with
him. Well, Mr.. Taft was elected,
and he is not sinking his shafts yet.
We suppose he is waiting now to
see who Is elected Lieutenant Coy
crnOr Of Missouri.
FELIX
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-12-18

There is much talk aud speruIa'
ton oven what is believed TO be
the purpose of the Republicans Of
th, State. 10 contest and unscat
Il sufficient number Of Democrats
elected to the lower house Of the
General Assembly to give the for.
mpr majority on Joint ballot. As
the election returns show, the Re
puhlicans have Il small majority in
the House and the Democrats "A
larger majority in the Senate, thus
making Il majority for the Demo-
Gratis on joint ballot By strict
partisan vote on the slightest pre-
text for contests, the Republicans
could arbitrarily uuseat enough
Democrats in the House to over
come the Democratic majority in
the Senate. This would mean a.
purpose to declare the Republican
candidate for Lieutenant Governor
elected. whatever a correct count
ing of the vote might show, and
the election of a Republican to the
United States Senate. such re
suit could be accomplished through
partisan, unjust and arbitrary ne
ton, but whether the Republicans
will attempt this in the lower
house, where they have the power,
remains to be seen. The rumOrs
that it is the purpose Of the Re
pubiicans to adopt such tactics APP.
pear to have some grounds, and if
they should carry them out ii
would show that the party has not
changed any in political morals
since it used such methods to-
maintain partisan advantage in the
early post bellum times between
1860 and 1870; that the leopard
cannot change its spots
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-12-18
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT.

We, the members of the Women's
Christian Temperance Union. Farm
ington, Mo-, wish to extend SYM
pathy in the following resolutions:
Whereas, it has pleased the Su-
preme Ruler of the Universe to re-
move from our ranks Mrs. p. A.
Cashion, therefore be IL resolved,
|. That while the family mourn
the loss of loving mother and
wife, we mourn the loss OF true
white ribboner.
>. That we tender our deepest
sympathy to her bereaved family
and pray that God may sustain
and comfort them in their great
sorrow.
). That we individually and as a
Union feel deeply the loss of an
earnest and faithful worker in the
temperance cause.
I. That copy of these resolu-
lions be spread upon our minutes, a
copy presented to the bereaved fam
lily and to each of the local papers
for publication.
But when the sun in all his state,
Illumed the eastern skies;
She passed through glory's morn
ing gate,
And walked In Paradise.
Mrs. o. j. MAYBERRY, !
Mrs. HARRY DENMAN, Com.
Mrs. S. f. IsENMAN,
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-12-18
OBITUARY.

Died, at her home four miles east
of Desloge, on December llth, 1908,
Mrs. Jane Kendall, wife of the late
DR.. James Kendall. Sister Kendall
had, | learn, been almost an invalid
for many years, but the immediate
cause of her death was blood pois-
oning, caused by slight wound on
the hand with fork while washing
the dishes. She was converted in
early life, ! learn, at old Randolph
Chapel, and united with the NJ. +.
Church, South, of which she re-
manned member until her death.
Sister Kendall was, at the time of
her death, 90 years, five months and
two days old. She leaves one
brother, Mr.. John Bean of Gale
donia, Mo. Funeral services were
conducted by the writer at the resi-
dence, after which her remains were
taken to the Bean Cemetery and
laid to rest beside her husband to
await the resurrection Of the just.
J. NJ. SITToN.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-12-18
SUGAR CURED BACON
FOR THE FARMER.

One thing that almost invariably
impresses the city man who goes to
the country for II visit is the fine fla
yOr Of the meat found on the farmers
table. II is so unlike the ordinary
packing house product that it Is hard
to realize that such n difference is
possible in meat coming from the
same kind Of animals. Take an old
country-cured ham, for instance,
can you imagine anything finer in
flavor? 1t smells good and tastes
better. such meat once eaten, is
never forgotten. No wonder the
old-time country darkies had say
ing "swect rs ham bone" Now
that "hog killing time" is again at
hand the following from George b.
Ellis, secretary of the Missouri State
BOARD of Agriculture, will be of in
terest to every farmer who likes
sugar cured meat Mr.. Ellis writes:
For thirty years | have used n
method for sailing and curing meat
that has been very satisfactory and
our meat has been complmentcd by
n great many people who have eaten
ut our table. do not think this is
the only way, but 1t is surely good
way, and | will give it to you for
what il Is worth. Some people pre-
fer dry sailing, but prefer the brine
method, and 1t keeps the meat
cleaner and | think safer in very
warm spell of weather.
at is necessary to have good
healthy and we'll fattened hogs to
start with, and to know how to prop
erly divide and trim the carcass
hut that phase of the question / will
not take up. | would prefer to
butcher when the weather is only
moderately cold, and when it is just
n little below freezing. II the meat
is allowed to become frozen hard be-
! fore 1t il put into the brine, il will
not take salt readily. After the car
casscs are cut up, spread the hams,
shoulders and sides upon table or
boards in the smoke house, but
where they will not frceze-do not
pile them up. Rub II little salt on
each piece, particularly the hams
and shoulders, and let the meat cool
out for twcnty-four to thirty-six
hours. Then pack closely in n clean
barrel and cover with brine made
as follows: Soft water, three gal
Ions; good salt, two pounds; brown
sugar or good quality of sorghum,
one pound. Make this proportion II
sufficient amount to cover the meat
well. The brine should he boiled
and skinned and put on the meat
after it is thoroughly cooled. 1t will
require from four to six weeks, ow-
ing to the size of the hams, for the
meat to be sailed properly. The
sides require less time-usually four
weeks is sufficient for them, but the
proper time to take the meat out Of
brine can be determined by sampling
| 1t.
"For curing | use clean corn cobs
or hickory and maple wood. ! hang
the meat in dark, tight closet made
in the coolest corner of the smoke
house. put the fire for the smoke
in stove and conduct the smoke
into the closet through pipe, thus
avoiding too much heat under the
meat. 1t is best to take plenty of
time to allow the meat to cure and ]
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-12-18

would like to have smoke under
the meat about half the time each
day, and it will require about three
weeks-t the meat should have IL
nice straw color and be sufficiently
cured that it may be Immediately
sacked and hung back In the same
place.
1.-THE butchering should he done
early SO that the meat may be sailed
and cured before the warm weather
in March sets in. prefer meat
cured in this manner to any Of the
packing house products on the mar
ket.n
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-12-18

A "doublc" Of John d. Rookie
Teller from New Orleans attended
what Is known as Mr.. ROckefeller's
Church in New York last Sunday,
and was taken by many to be the
oil king. But however closely he
might resemble tho oil magnate, he
couldn't "double" the Rockefeller
millions.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-12-18
ROOSEVELT AND CONGRESS-

President Roosevelt is not satisfied
to couiiue his eXtrayagaut language
aud epthets to prominent private
individuals and news. papers who
critcise his wisdom and Judgment
of matters and things. but in his
recent message to Congress he
takes that body severely to task for
legislation which was of benefit
to no one but criminals. " The
act to which the President refers
was an amendment to measure
providing for the secret service of
the government. He claims that
1T hampers the government in
detection of crime and the securing
of justice. "
If the President had stopped
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-12-18
Special Noffce.

Owing to limited window-space can
not show many articles, II You IL step
inside and look around, you will not re-
gret it. 1t is Pleasure to show goods,
and Cooking implies no obligation to
buy" Remember the place-next door
10 Rank of Pennington.