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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-02-19
Fair.minded Men viii Agree.

Upon this point We conceive that
fairmindcd men will not disagree In
many respects the proceeding Is nm
fortunate For one thing. il may be-
suggested that the United States gov.
eminent Is not so unstable that II In
liable to be Ovcrthrowu by what any
two or a dozen newspapers may say
about It. The public looks with we'll
grounded suspicion upon anything
Whatever that can BE- interpreted a.
an attack upon the freedom Of the
press All Imaginable IN consequences
from excessive license are as nothing
compared with he evils Of a press
which has been hGrried into suhscrvi.
cnCc and government which has
freed itself from the restraint Of criti.
cism. This is the outcome 10 which
Mr. Roosevclt's libel suits tend though
he may not know 1t or wish II. II
might interest him to recall the pun.
ishmcnt which The country inflicted on
the old Fcdcralist party for passing
the alien and BCditi0n acts Adams
pruvOCation was greater than tn"
world gave Nj. Roosevelt but the
people wrecked the party which sought
10 muzzle the press--Portand Ore
CONAN (RcpJ.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-02-19

The navy department IL In for an
investigation, this time on the iinan-
cial side The recent charges as TO
waste In naval expenditures are too
startling not to have some basis Of
truth and Senator Ilalr's resolution
Of inquiry Is expected to uncover in.
tcrestinr and valuable material The
Washington Herald says.
Whatever may De IN" upshot Of
Senator Hul"s investigation It IS oyl.
dent before It begins that congress
shares responsibility with the depart
ment for the expenditures alleged to
be extrayarlnr The political iunu.
ences which sustain navy yards I'm i'm.
possible locations ar" all Cuugregsi0u.
al; the various plans for making work
for government employees are strongly
supported AZ the capitol So that any
inquiry directed exclusively TO depart.
mental methods will fall short Of die.
closing the whole truth, whatever else
II may discover And when the mat,
ter Of naval expenditure is consider.
ed in its broader aspect # will be- seen
that an immense waste Of public
money not necessarily an improper
waste, is inscparablo from the policy
Of naval expansion to which all civil
lied nations are committed The prog
ress OF naval science yearly converts
costly war machinery into useless
junk, the life Of guns and ships Is
brief, and the mad race OF naval con.
structors to produce bigger and bigger
battleships necessarily reduces the
fighting value OF Lesser Yrqsrls."
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-02-19

the one touch of style the Hill
boosted.
At supper that night Marion caught
herself in time TO check the question
that arose to her lips. She had been
disappointed over the chocolate cake
she had baked the last thing before
going out, and had been dreading to
see It come to the table, but now ap.
pearcd delicious white mountain
cake. credit tn any cook.
u knew at once that Mrs. Gray had
sent IT, she said to her mother, after.
ward mo one makes that as well
as she does. and she knows how much
| like IT, Did you notice Mr. Willis
was helped twice? He probably
thought ! made It. for ! once told him
baked all the cakes"
with two maids, of course. every.
thing went like clock work Hida was
competent and could 80 ahead with.
ont instructions, so Marion was re.
liavcd OF all responsibility, and could
give her whole time to her guest.
Katie was n good cook, but she always
grew excited when there was company
and could never be counted on for
help outside the kitchen. Now she
could work undisturbed, and every
meal was n culinary success.
Mr.. Willis had delightful time
those three days. He thought he had
never been in house where every.
thing moved so smoothly, and he could
not help admiring Marlon's ease and
grace in her own home. He had been
attracted before. but now he saw her
in a new light The touch OF dainti.
ness everywhere showed true artistic
taste. and he wondered how IL would
be IL she had plenty OF means to graft.
~ all her desires. AS the time grew
near for him to depart he began to
realize how interested he really was.
If few well.chosen plants could add
so much, what decorative possibilities
might not be developed with a good
conservatory to draw on? II one care.
fully selected rug could give character
TO a whole room, what might not be
expecred In an establishment to be
furnished from the best stores In the
city? And II two maids and one man
could be made to serve a family so
comfortably, how perfectly managed
would well-equipped household be.
with plenty of servants at command?
The problem grew more and more
Interesting as he thought about 1t, and
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-02-19
Census Of uncmpIoYeh.

Berlin, German. A house to house
census which has been taken under
thy auspices Of the trades unions,
shows q total Of unemployed persons
IN HrrIin Of $780,, In addition TO 1888
unemployed in the suburbs. The mum
cipuIIry will carry out a similar census
but has called upon the unemployed to
repart at various Centers.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-02-19

Columbus, Oho.--Colonel Thomp.
son Burton, aged 70 former member
board of penItentiary managers, is
dead at Cheboygan. Mich, according
to a telegram received here Monday
night. His home was at Youngstown,
Ohio. For many years Col. Burton
was associated with Ohio papers.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-02-19

from irregulari-
ties, terrible drag
ging sensations,
extreme nervous
ness, and that all
gone feeling In my
stomach. / had
given up hope of
ever being well
when / began to
take Lydia T.. Pink
hams Vegetable
Compound. Then
| felt as though
new life had been
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-02-19
Viruinian Railway In Operation.

Norfolk, Na-Thc first through
MIXED passenger and freight train
from Norfolk to Roanoke over II
II. Rogers Virgiuian railway, went
out Monday. bearing General Manager
RAYMOND Dupuy.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-02-19

Starch, Ike everything else. ts be-
Ing constantly improved, ;ho patent
StarChes put on the market 2j years
ago are very different and inferior 20
those Of the present day. In the lat.
est discoycry-Dcnance Starch-all in.
furious chemicals are omitted. while
the addition Of another Ingredient. in.
vented by us. gives to the Starch
strength and smoothnesB never ap-
preached by other brands
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-02-19

Columbus, Ohio A telephone mes
sage from F'indlay received here
Monday night was to the effect that
the Phoenix Inn. a lyargc hotel in
that city. had ben destroyed by fire as
n result Of an electric light wire hay.
iur broken during the storm The
loss is $50 900 No one was hurt so far
as Known hoTe
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-02-19

1t looks as Il the speaker were not
inclined TO permit the admission Of
Arizona and New Mexico as states.
This, OF course. would settle the ques.
ton. as In the house the majority rules
and under the rules the speaker con.
stitutes the majority.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-02-19
Favors Separate Statehood.

Washington, d. C.--The house OF
representatives late Monday passed
the bill providing for separate state
hood for Arizona and New Mexico
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-02-19

Papa" inquired little May. after
Sunday school. was George Wash
inGton an Israellto?'
Before her father could answer this
somewhat unexpected question Mays
ycar.old brother broke in
why May, I'm shamed Of your liz.
nance George Washington is IN the
New Testament not the Old Won.
ans Home Companion
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-02-19
WITH THE HELP OF THE NEIGHBORS
BY OLIVE HYDE FOSTER

Copyright. by Bobbs- Merrill co.,


he finally decided that he must settle
1t before he left One Of her friends
had given a party in his honor Sat
urday night, at which she plainly was
the general favorite; and he was very
much afraid Of one young man In par
ticular. whose attentions had been
most favorably received. lie therefore
decided to speak at the first opportu.
nifty. This, however, did not arrive IN.
til Monday noon. on the way to the
station. The cart had come a little
early. in order to take them for Ger.
tain short, pretty drive together be.
fore train time. As they started out
he spoke
Miss Marion, this is one of the
most enjoyable visits ever made. ana
/ hope / am going to be able to re-.
member It as one Of the most impor
tant in my liln"
Marion looked a, him n little sur
prIscd Tho truth was that she had
been wondering II she could get the
horse and cart back before Mrs DOUG
liA uf'b'N lil'illf anu Sil' NiA NV = ''l'
the Significance OF his words
Oh yes" she nodded her head
thoughtfully. Their she quickly re
membercd what he had said and con
tInucd somewhat out of breath. 81
mean want you to remember 1t, OF
course. but It isn't SO very important
you know"
1T is to mel have been having
such a real good time, such pleas.
mt"
oh, yes! 1t Is a lovely ncighbor
hood"
Il have enjoyed knowing your
friends"
"They are so cordial TO strangers A."
Indeed they are. but then that
wasn't all | euioved"
NO? They are"
Il know how delightful they are. but
II is your own weIl-managcd home that
made the dcepest impression on me. a."
1T isn't balf-bad-that is. | mean
II is nice"
Nice, Indeed II is. and IL is easy
TO see what makes It SO"
She gulped: Yes"
"You are the moving spirit behind
Il all"
But Won do not know how much
is due the neiphbors"
Environment and association
counts sure enough; but YOU are a
perfect mIstrc of household affairs "
"Rut-nuw. can't let you so away
thinking | baked that cake Mrs. Gray
sent # I'm because she knows | am
particularly fond OF that kind. in ap-
probation of some fancied favor had
done her"
But. Miss Marion, the flowers
we're"
Yes. they were"
They were arranged so artistiCal.
". and the selections pleased me n
whole lot"
But they are not mine We are
only keeping them for Mrs. James.
who is away for n few days. She ap.
preciated so much a few cut flowers
had sent her from our garden. and
knew would take good care of hers"
Her face was burning, and the in.
herited rectitude from Puritan fore.
fathers was fast becoming uncomfOr..
able.
THAT was kind of her, I am sure.
and she made n wise choice in the
caretaker One could see at a glance
almost at the servants how much care
and training"
Marion buried her face In her hands
oh. oh. you don't know" She
hesitatcd. and for a moment or two
there was absolute silence
of course | don't mean" he began
:, roLo,, ,hor, tbo,, eimnIv-"
conotbirg IN hor manner made him
rovso ohrrmtty
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-02-19
Bury pead in Trenehes.

Tho municipal authorities caused
large trenches TO be- dug and into these
the bodies were laid. Identification
has been impossible, most Of tho bodies
having ben burned to n crisp
kilograms sent to the American
consul al Acapulco by The Associated
Press. asking for the names Of the
American dead have not been an
swcrod
Acapulco on the west coast Of the
state Of Guerrero is one Of the three
important ports Of the Pacific coast
Of Mexico. Nearly all Of the steamer
lines make it port OF call and the
harhor Is accounted the best t..
Mexico.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-02-19

Murray Hill was, in its way, quite
exclusive The dozen families living
in the nelghborhood had resided there
for years, and were close friends.
None were rich, yet all owned their
own homes. and were happy in the
small pleasures of every day living.
and doing what they could for each
other.
II Mrs Bender was to entertain the
Afternoon Card club. Mrs. Gray, next
door, would bring in all her silver,
while Mrs. Douglas, around the cor.
her maid TO assist In serving the re.
frCshments, and Mrs Thompson would
run over herself to help decorate the
house.
SO It was not surprising that when
the news spread that Marion Day hut
lately returned from college, expected
young man from the city to come up
Friday and stay over Sunday, the
neiphbors took vital interest in the
aflail He was known to be the son
of wealthy people. and all Murray
Hin took a personal interest in the
success Of his visit They felt great
pride in their pretty locality, and
wanted every guest to It's hospitablo
homes to enjoy himself to the fullest
extent. Consequently, when prepare.
tons for Johnston Willis were under
way. each WED with the other In do.
ing everything possible
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-02-19

Wise men make proverbs that fools
may misquotc them.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-02-19

Diamonds come highest when sold
at cut rates.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-02-19
AFTER
FOLRYEARS
OF MISERY
Cured by Lydia E. Pink.
hams Vegetable Compound

Baltimore. Md. -" For four years
my life was misery TO me. | suffered
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-02-19

You always get full value in Lewis
Sing" Binder straight De- cigar. Your
dealer or Lewis Factory Peoria. ILL.,.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-02-19

Riches without charity are nothing
worth. They are Il blessing only to
othCrB.--FiClding.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-02-19

At foIr o'clock Friday afternoon.
when Marion was ready to 70 20 the
station. she glanced arourd with
pride. Her home had never looked so
attractive Hilda in a black dress,
with cap and apron. was moving
noiselessly about, removing the last
traces of dust, and putting everything
in place. The carriage stood at the
door. with James in his brown livery
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-02-19
Who Wouldnt7

I'VE need a man TO play the part OF
millionaire, would you care to as.
sumo the role"
I'd rather assume the roll"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-02-19
Won Il at a Rattle.

This turkey cost the only Sli."
only! That skinny. sickly lookln'
bu2Zardl"
Tut, you see, won this one In
rattle"
Sere throat leads 10 Tons.litl- Quinsy
and Dlphthcrn. lldmu- Wizard Oil
used as gnrgc upon ia" first symptoms
of sore throat VIII lnrluHhy prevent
all three OF these dread diseases.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-02-19
Moving picture Starts Fire.

One of the numbers Of the program
consisted Of series Of moving pic.
lures. While the operator was cx.
hibiliug these. a film caugh, FIRE and a
blaze was quickly communicated to
some bunting which had been used for
decorative purposes
In an incredibly short time the
flames spread TO all parts Of the siruc.
turc There were but three narrow
exits and the panic stricken audience
rushed TO them, many persons falling,
TO be crushed to death. their bodies,
choking the way TO escape for others
The screams Of those imprisoned
were terrifying Owing to the rapidi,y
with which the hrr spread and It's in
tcusr heat 1t was impossible to at
tempt RESCUE work and those imprison.
cd were literally roasted alive as the
fir. burned with it'll" smoke and few
were suGocatcd
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-02-19
HUNDREDS PERISH
IN THEATER FIRE
MANY CRUSHED AT EXITS AND
CHOKE THE WAY TO ESCAPE
FOR OTHERS.
VICTIMS ARE ROASTED ALIVE
Many Of the Dead are From the
Wealthiest Families and Some
Instances Whole Familias
Are Wiped Out.

Mexico City. Mcx-HctwGen 25c
and 800 people were burned to death
and many were injured in fire which
destroyed the Flores Theatre in the
city Of Acapulco Sunday night
The news OF the disaster reached
this capital Monday afternoon tcle.
graphic communication with Acapulco
having been destroyed, owing to the
fact that the telegraph office adjoin.
Ing the thoalr" was burned and all
wires put ont Of commission.
The Flores theatre was wooden
structure and last night over 1000
people crowded into II OF witness a
special Performance" given in honor Of
Governor Damiau Flores. Of the state
OF Gucrro, who was visiting the host
at the time.
Milford chronicle., 1909-08-27
WashlngtOn,s Plague Spots

lie in the low, marshy bottoms OF the
Potomac, the breeding ground Of ma
lsria germs. These germs cause chillsr
fever and sgue, billiousuess, jaundice,
lassitude, weakness and general debil-
ity and bring suffering or death to
thousands yearly. But Electric Bit
ters never fail to destroy them and cure
malaria troubles. "They are the best
all round tonic and cure for malaria 1
ever used " writes r. NJ. James, Of
LOuellen, S. G. They cure Stomach,
Liver, Kidney and Blood Troubles and
will prevent Typhoid Try them, 80
cents. Guaranteed by B. H. Matthews.
Milford chronicle., 1909-08-27
A BIT OF ADVICE.
First-Don't Delay. SecOnd-DOn't
EYnerimSnf

First-DOn't Delay. SecOnd-DOn't
Experiment.
II you suffer from backache (; head.
aches or dizzy spells if you rest poorly
and are languid in the morning if the
kidney secretiOns are irregular and un-
natural in appearance, do not delay.
The kidneys are calling for help.
Slight symptoms Of kidney trouble are
but fore-runners OF more serious COM
plants. They should be given atten-
ton before it is too late.
DOan's Kidney Pills cure kidney
trouble They are recommended by
thousands. Can Milford residents
desire more convincing proof than the
statement Of q Milford citizen who says
that the cure DOan Is Kidney Pills effect
ed years ago have proven permanent?
Robert C. WynkOop, Montgomery
St., Milford, Del, says; "In 1903 l
told my experience with DOan's Kid
ney Pills in q public statement and at
this time l wish to add that my cure
has been lasting. My kidneys were
badly disOrdered, causing my back to
ache and making it hard for me to
work The kidney secretiOns deposited
a sediment and were painful in passage
and irregular. After using a number
of remedies without getting relief, 1
procured Doan's Kidney Pills at the
Kent Drug Co. They benefited me
promptly and from that day to this l
have been in good health"
For sale by all dealers. Price 80 cents.
Foster. Milburn Co., Buffalo, New York,
sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name-Dosn's-and
take no other.
Milford chronicle., 1909-08-27
The Public Health.

The following communication has been
sent to Town Council of Milford by the
Board of Health, and it will be acted up
on by that body at its next meeting.
The suggestion practically means, that a
health physician be appointed; and, un-
der the experience of the past, it would
be eminently proper to do sc. It will
save annoyance and safeguard the public
treasury The communication speaks for
itself as follows:
Milford, Del August 11th, 1909.
To the Town Council
At the July meeting of the Board
of Health the following recommendations
were passed for the consideration of
Town Councils approval:
/. That an ordinance be passed empOw-
ering any physician memb Der Of the Board
of Health to act for the town in assuming
charge of INDECENT quarentined cases not
able tn pay doctors bills, and that the
town allow one half the usual fees for
looking after these cases.
2. That no food allowances or antitOx-
in bills for INDECENT quarentined persons
be paid by the town unless the patients
are at the time OF the sickness under the
care Of a physician member of the Board
of Health.
These recommendations were made af-
ter carefully considering the subject from
all standpoints as bringing under closer
supervision by the unpaid town officials,
cannot afford to give them time absolute
ly free, to overlooking a source Of ex-
penditure to the town which in unscrup-
ulous hands might very readily amount
to very large sums.
Awaiting a reply as to what action was
taken in this matter at the next meeting
of the Town Council l am
Very respectfully,
On WM. MARsHALL, JR., NJ. D.,
Secretary Board Of Health.
Milford chronicle., 1909-08-27
Store open Evenings.

While our store is we'll stocked with
large and good line Of clothing, shoes
and all classes Of furnishings belonging
to our line for men and boys, our time
will be short to close out all goods with
out big loss by the end Of the year,
when the store is leased to other parties.
We will therefore hold store open every
evening and cell all clothing at cost or
less and all shoes at a big reduction
and near cost as well as all other goods
at reduction. &. NJ. TATMAN.
Milford chronicle., 1909-08-27

Your horse does at least IS 90 worth
OF work per week. By adding one year to
his life you put an extra Sl56.OO in your
pocket. The regular use OF Fairfield e
Blood Tonic for HOrses Only adds years
Of usefulness to the life Of your horses
by keeping the digestive organs in per
feet condition and purifying the blood.
Sold under written guaranteed by A.
Smith, Milford w. F. Dawson, Lin.
coin, and w. w. Hendricks, Shawnee
district.
Milford chronicle., 1909-08-27
Sales Of Acadia Butter Increase.

Middletown Farms Diaries at Middle
town have one product that is known
almost as we'll in New York, Atlantic
City and Philadelphia as it is at home.
This is Acadia Butter The very large
increase in the sales of the butter in
this territory is ample proof that our
people know and appreciate a high
standard Of excellence in this very
necessary table article. The Farms re
Gently established local agents in prac-
tically every town on the Peninsula.
Milford chronicle., 1909-08-27
Two Desirable Homes for Sale.

l have decided to sell the double
dwelling on Second Street, opposite the
home Of Mrs. Lydia g. Jump, and the
large residence on North Street. Oppo.
site the High School, in North Milford,
and will sell either at private sale at
any time, or at public auction on Sat
urday, September 4th, at ? p, m. Both
properties are well located in good order
and well rented.
MRS. KATE FOWLER, Milford, Del.
Milford chronicle., 1909-08-27
Will Advertise Delaware.

The 26 representatives from this State
to the annual session Of the Sovereign
Grand Lodge. /. 0. o. F., at Seattle,
Wash, next month, have decided to
taKe with them small souvenirs adver-
tising the State, which will be distrib-
uted among the other representatives.
The purpose is to advertise Delaware.
and especially the city of Wilmington,
to the.rest Of the country.
Milford chronicle., 1909-08-27

FaiIfield's Blood Tonic and Regula-
tor for HOrses Only exterminates worms
without injury to the animal. II oper-
ates in a mild and gentle manner by
perfecting the digestion and purying
the blood saving feed and increasing
vim and vigOr. Sold under written
guarantee by A. Smith, Milford W. F.
Dawson, Lincoln, and W. W. Hen.
drieks, Shawnee district.
Milford chronicle., 1909-08-27
Silver Set Given Away.

The silver set spoken of in this paper
Is now on display in our window. With
every purchase of ten cents or more,
we will give you anumber and register
your name; and, at the end OF sixty
days the one holding the fortunate
number will get the set. The Pratt
Drug Store.
Milford chronicle., 1909-08-27
The New Wonder Berry.

A quart basket Of the "WOndel
Berry" was left at this offic this week
by G. H. Lefferts, which were grown
by Edward Beswick Of Milford Neck
They resemble the high bush buckle.
berry very much, and are said to be
splendid for making pies. The berry
is the result Of experiments tried by
the famous Luther Burbank at his ex-
pertinent station in California. They
taste much like the huckleberry, and
have a very tough skin, which cooks
well.
Milford chronicle., 1909-08-27

Protect your hogs from Cholera by
the regular feeding OF Fairfield's Blood
Tonic and Flesh Producer for Hogs
Only. It kills the Cholera germ by so
perfecting the digestion that the intes.
final tract is kept well supplied with
pure blood. Pure blood is the only ef
fective Germicide. Sold under written
guarantee by A. Smith, Milford w.
F. Dawson, Lincoln, and w. w. Hen.
bricks, Shawnee district.