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Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-19
PASSING F~LEASANTRIES.

Il suppose your remarks in congress- Fil
be listened to with great interest?"
My friend" said the statesman, in con
gress a man is lucky to get a chance t.
make a speech without expecting people
to listen to t."-Washington Star,
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-19

Mistress 0hiring ~servant.) 1 hope you
know your place.
Servant-Oh, yes, mum. The last three
girls you had told me all about it.-Boston
Transcript.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-19

Said the teacher of a public school in
the Bronx: MY children have discovered,
or invented, a new game, which is al
times more exciting than entertaining.
"A stake is set up I'm the center of the
playground, and becomes the north pole.
One boy personates Peary, and another
Cook. The other little fellows are Eskimos
and dogs.
a given signal the two boys race
for the pole. The one who reaches it first
yeIls Nv found it, Then the other one
jumps upon him. and there is a free fight;
the Eskimos and dogs usually taking part
before it is concluded.
Il feel responsible for the disorder that
ensues, as 1 have told them the story
several times, but have been very careful
not to take sides. l hardly expected, how
ever, that their application of it to the
Fairgrounds would be so realistic"
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-19

Darling" he said, you are the only
woman 1 ever loved. l swear it,"
George she rejolned, you talk like an
Attic eXploIer."DChicago News.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-19
TERMs OF sUBsCRIPTIoN.

Entered at Omaha postofnce as second
class matter.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-19

Whirling a lasso in genuine cowboy fash
the distance to be covered and by the aid
of the illumination of the river. G. l.
Leray, a driver OF one Of the ambulance
Of Bellevue hospital, early today cast the
line over the head of a drowning mar far
out In the East river at the foot of East
Twenty-eighth street, and, drawing him
ashore, saved his life. John Robertson, 81
years old, Of Kansas City, No, the rescued
man, was carried to Bellevue hospital.
Robertson walked into the river while in
glare of the lights. A stranger in the city,
he declared he did not know where he was
going and tina the many lights had blurred
his sight. His cries for help attracted
Charles Duffey, a Waterman on the old
States island ferryboat %Southfield. now
used by Bellevue as a tuberculosis ward
Duffey, who weights 300 pounds, called
Leray and Charles Mccullough, both
ambulance drivers. He pointed out the
struggling man fighting for his life in the
river with the tide carrying him further
away every minute. From the stable Leray
procured a long rope, which he formed
into a lasso. He took good aim and threw
the rope. 1t landed over Robertson's head.
He pdlled and It frightened around the
drowning mans shoulders. Robertson was
then pulled ashore by Leray and McCul-
Tough.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-19

1t is too bad that Peary did not know
before his last dash for the pole that Cook
mas been there ahead Of him."
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-19

Because he would have been hot all the
way there and back again. "-Houston
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-19
THE OMAHA DAILY BEE

oUEDED BY EDWARD RosEwATER.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-07-01
SCOUTS IDEA OF MARRIAGE.
Crusty Massachusetts Bachelor Of
Eighty Years Has Most Decided
Views on the Matter.

Eighty years of single blessednCss Is
the record Of Moses Z. Stowe. one OF
the oldest residents Of Grafton, Mass
Not Il woman crosses the threshold
of his coy home
ut makes no difference who or what
the woman is: she wouldn't get inside
OF this house" he says. Even wom-
en- poddIers create different atmOs.
phere when they only knock at the
door
Marry? Well, | should say not. You
don't know what that word means
Why, look at all OF the men in this
country who have fastened them.
selves to women whom they profcsscd
TO love, and now want to get rs far
away from femininity as they can. !
wouldn't marry the best woman that
ever lived. | tell you. they are trou.
BILE brewers; they always have been
and always will be.
81 had lots Of girl friends whom
was young fellow, but when there
was any chasing to be done they were
the ones who did it. ! never allowed
myself TO become infatuated with n
girl, as knew it would be my end"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-07-01
WANTED TO MEET HIM AGAIN
Patriarch Had Something to Say TO
Man Driving Big Red
Automobile.

The StranEer-Th That's n singular
looking old fellow sitting out there
on the fence. He seems quite n patri-
arch.
The Native-Yep. He's been sittin'
thar fer three years
Three years. Good gracious!
There must be an interesting story in
yolycd in this, Is he waiting for
something"
Yep He's waiting fer q tall Teller
drIvin' a big red autymobile lie came
by bout three years ago an ruined
over tn old mans calf. The feller
stopped an said What's the dam.
age? an the old man said, Bout
levcn dollars and the Teller gave him
n twenty an drove on. An tn old
mans sittin over there waitiu' for
him to come back"
Eth, Poor old chap Forgot TO
thank the man, suppose. But what's
he got that shotgun for"
The twenty tn feller gave him was
bad"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-07-01

woman, and l shall recommend it as
long as | live" Mrs. MAY FRY,
Lindlcy, Ind.
One of the greatest triumphs of
Lydia L. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound is the conquering Of woman's
dread enemy - tumOr. If you have
mysterious pains, Inflammation, ulcera-
ton or displacement, don't wait for
time to confirm your fears and go
through the horrorsofa hospital opera
ton, but try Lydia T. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound at once.
For thirty years Lydia i. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound, made from roots
andherbs, hasbeent estandard remedy
for female ills, and such unquestion-
able testimony as the above proves the
value of this famous remedy, and
should give confidence and hope to
every sick woman.
If you would like special advice
about your case write n confidcn-
tial letter TO Mrs. pinEham, Mt
Lynn, Mass. Her advice Is free,
and always helpful.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-07-01

them aside to drain. Do not wipe
them until they are nearly dry and
then polish with clean towel. Clean
tissue paper is excellent for polish
Ing glasses. They are more apt TO
break II you dry them while they are
wet and they are also more inclined
to be cloudy.
Mat for Umbrella Jar-lf you dread
your umbrella Jar will be broken from
careless handling. try putting a rub'
her mat in the bottom. One house
wife has inside OF hers n circle Of
rubber tubing, IN top Of which IS a
fiat tin plate with slightly upturned
edge The tubing keeps this from
resting on the bottom and It can east.
ly be emptied of drippings
Popular Short Curtains.-The short
sash curtain grows more popular tor
the private residence. although It was
FIRST used in physicians Offices
The original idea Of heavy linen or
crash stIll obtains; for the very use.
fulness Of this little screen depends
upon It's weight.
1t is only 90 inches long. and fulled
on to n brass rod placed against the
lowest part of the sash.
The richer or more delicate quality
of the inside drapcry has made no DIFF.
ference in the outer curtain, whose
sole excuse is its Opaque quality
To Mend Broken Crockery.-When
plate or dish is broken, bind pieces
together with strips of soft cloth. GOV.
or with skinned milk and boil four
hours This VIII make good rs new
and 1t can be used In hot or cold wa.
ter ever after.
The Kitchen Waste Basket. -
Though the average housekecpor
apparently isn't aware Of the fact that
waste basket in the kitchen Is
useful thing, the fact remains that It
Is. Try one under your kitchen table,
in which to throw all wruPpings from
parcels and other odds and ends that
cannot be placed in the garbage or
in the ash pail. It is also a good idea
to hang a small bag over the kitchen
table and use It as receptacle for
odds and ends Of string and cord
Alcohol Better Than Suds--Do not
wash the windows with soap suds.
A little alcohol rubbed on quickly will
leave the panes bright and shining II
they are wiped dry Ammonia IS
equally good II put in the wash wa.
ter or rubbed on with channels
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-07-01
Sponge cake-cheap. Delicious.

The following recipe for a light soft
sponge cake with but four eggs was
passed along the line by capital New
England house.muther As II differs
slightly In proportions from any other
sponge cake recipes that have ap.
poared in print, and gives exceptional
satisfaction, it is worth making a
note on" Any amateur can use 1t
with success: One cup sugar beaten
with four egg yolks and thrcc table.
spoonfuls of cold water, one cup flour,
one teaspoonful Of baking powder
(sfted), four whites OF eggs beaten
stiff, juice of half u lemon or any fla.
voring preferred, Have n pan Of water
under the cake in the oven. Bake
ten minutes in hot oven, then reduce
the heat one.half and bake As min.
utes longer. Don't open the oven door
until the cake is done by the clock 1t
cannot burn. owing to the water In
water in the pan.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-07-01
Frozen Ginner Puddinn.

Make a rich smooth custard from
one quart milk, Ave eggs. three heap.
ing tablespoonfuls Of sugar Add when
quite cold one quart of sweetened
whipped cream, few drops OF vanilla
and one scant pint Of preserved gin.
ger syrup. Turn into a chilled freez.
er and when half frozen pour in half
pound of crushed macaroon crumbs
that have been soaked in sherry, one
and half cups Of chopped preserved
ginger, little candied orange peel
and freeze till firm and creamy.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-07-01

Why, once, do YOU know, found n
bear inside a hollow log Well OF
course, / couldn't get at him to shoot
him, and the log was too heavy to
move | didn't know what to do. So at
last thought of cutting four holes
in the log, about where the bears
feet must he, and | got his paws
through slick Then I tied a rope
about the log and made him walk with
10 into camp. And-wOuld you be
licyy tive had all our food and all
our fuel for the winter out Of that one
deaf, Outing.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-07-01

Laundry work ut home would he
much more satisfactory If the right
Starch were used. In order to get the
desired stiffness, 1t is usually neccs.
sary to use so much starch that the
beauty and fineness of the fabric is
hidden behind a paste Of varying
thickness, which not only destroys the
appearance, but also affects the wear.
ing quality of the goods, This trou.
Bile can be entirely overcome by using
Defiance Starch, as It can be applied
much more thinly because Of its great.
or strength than other makes.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-07-01
Oriental Tea Cakes.

Break white of one egg in a bowl,
add one tablespoonful of sugar. stir a
moment and then add one tablespoon
full of flour and one-half tcaspoonful
of softened butter; beat to the thick.
ness of cream. Pour a teaspoonful OF
batter on the reverse side of large
baking pan, slightly creased. and with
back of spoon spread II until II is
about four inches In diameter and al.
most rs thin as tissue paper. Bake
in n moderate oven until brown and
while still warm roll around a curling
stick.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-07-01
INT0LERABLE ITCHING.
Fearful Eczema All Over Baby's Face
professional Treatment Failed.
A Perfect Cure by cuticura.

when my little girl was six months
old | noticed small red spots on her
right check. They grew 30 large that
| sent for the doctor but, instead Of
helping the eruption, his ointment
seemed to make 1t worse. Then
went TO a second doctor who said II
was eczema He also gave me an oint.
ment which did not help either. The
disease spread all over the face and
the eyes began TO swell. The itching
grew intolerable and 1t was a terrible
sight to see. | consulted doctors for
months, but they were unable TO cure
the baby. paid out from $40 to $50
without relief. One evening | began
10 use the Cuticura Remedies. The
next morning the babys face was all
white instead of red | continued until
the eczema entirely disappeared. Mrs.
=. L. Gumbin. Sheldon, la, July 10, '0S."
Potter Drug s Chen. Corp, Sole Props, Boston.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-07-01

Judge Halcom was talking TO n
crowd on the street u few days ago,
telling them the proper way to put
shingles on Il house. lie said
The old rule was to allow six
inches Of the shingles to show TO tho
weather.; but that IS TOO much You
should allow not more than four
inches to show"
Some wag remarked in a matter Of
fac, tone to the Judge. How would It
do not to let any show The judge
replied: I've seen roofs made that
way; but It takes great many
shingles"
Then the judge wanted to get mad
when the crowd aughcd.--Twiggs
County tGa) Citizen
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-07-01
MISSOURI NEWS
Mayor Sues Kansas City Star.

Kansas City.-Through his attor
neys, Reed, Yates, Atwood, Mastin
and Harvey, Mayor Thomas T. Crit
tenden, Jr., brought suit for iibel
against w. II. Nelson. editor and own
or Of the Kansas City Star, for $3.50.
900. The mayor asks $4,000 actual
and 100000 punitive damages. The
suit is based upon n communication
printed in the Kansas City Times OF
June 90. The article charges the
mayor with dupliclty and an unholy
alliance with Il public service cor
poratlon.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-07-01
Governors Father Dies.

De Soto, Kas.-Major John NJ. Had.
Icy, father of Governor Hadley, of Mis-.
souri,. who was stricken with apoplexy
on June O., is dead. For sccvral days
he had ben unconscious. The funeral
services were held at the residence OF
Mr.. and Mrs. b. +. Snyder. with whom
the major had made his home for
twenty-seeyn years services were con.
Quoted by the Reverend W J. Mitchell,
an old soldier and personal friend Of
Major Hadley.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-07-01
Says Jail is Unfit For Hoa.

Columbia would not sentence
n hog to six months imprisonment in
the Galloway county Jail" said Judge
n. b. Thurmond in his charge to the
Boone county grand jury. The con.
dition Of our Galloway county jail Is
most unsanitary and filthy and II
your Jail is In such plight It is your
duty to so report. You must inspect
the Jail at once and report upon its
condition"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-07-01
"Good.By, Grant"

\ western Kansas editor was recent.
~ told that the head OF Lincoln ap,
pears on the new silver half.dollar;
that the bust Of Cleveland will be on
the new $40 certificate, and that OF
Grant on the $50 one.
is that all so?" he asked
you don't suppose I'm lying to
you replied his informant,
Not at all, not at ALL was the edi-
tors reply. Il wasn't thinking along
that line at all | just wanted TO be
sure, I'll probably get sight Of
Lincoln now and then. and II may be
my rare and wondrous good fortune
to occasionally scrapc up ilceting
acquaintance with Cleveland. But
Grant dear Grant, Good.by, and God
bless you!"-Kausas City journal.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-07-01
Georue Harris's Trial Begun.

Moberly-The circuit court Of Ran
dolph county Is trying George Harris
who was indicted in connection with
young Irwin Carter, by the last grand
Jury, for the murder Of young Bagby
in June 1908. Young Carter, the prin-
cipal In the indictment committed
suicide a short time ago in the pres
ence of his mother and sister. Miss
Beulah Carter, the young lady who
was the prime cause of the killing OF
young Bagby. There are over fifty
witnesses.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-07-01
Escane Nicely Timed.

\ German shoemaker left the gas
turned on in his shop one night, and,
upon arriving in the morning, struck
a match to light 1t. There was ter.
rifle explosion. and the shoemaker was
blown out through the door almost to
the middle of the street.
a passerby rushed to his assistance,
and. after helping him to arise, in
Quircd II he was injured
The little German gazed In at his
place OF business, which was now
burning quite briskly, and said:
40, aindt hurt But | got out
shugt in time, eh?"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-07-01

Jefferson City.--The county court
of Cole county has extended an inyi-
tation to the saloon men to meet with
it when it convencs on July to take
up the question of making an increase
Of 500 in the license annually paid
for state purposes, as proposed by
Gov. Hadley. that the threatened
deficit in the states revenues may be
ayertcd so far as possible
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-07-01
Tries to XIII wife and Self.

Scdalia.-Jamos Pruitt. 50 years
old. attempted to kill his wife and
commit suicide here. He shot the
woman as she lay sleeping in bed.
Then he turned his revolver on him
self, innicting 4 wound In the head,
from which he has been unconscious
since. and which probably viii term.
mate in death. The wife is expected
to recover.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-07-01
inrnaan Ealls Ia Death.

ST. Louis.-hndrew Dickson n line
man for the Union Electric Light g.
Power company. while at work at
Euclid and I.aclede avenues Wodncs.
day, was shocked by the crossing OF
two wires, and fell 30 feet to his
death. He was 3S years old.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-07-01

Take OF your coat. lIcrkimer,"
said the boss, in kindly tones, as he
directed the electric fan a little more
toward himself.
Ilcrhimcr Hoskins blushcd furi.
ously
"ThanE you, sir" he said, "but--or
the fact Is. my wife makes my
shirts"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-07-01
Rellolous Fanatic Appeals Case.

Kansas City.-James sharp, known
as adam God" under n twenty-five
year penitcntiary sentence for killing
Patrolman Michael Mullane during a
street riot last December, has filed
an appeal to tho Missouri supreme
court 1t will be a year before the
higher court passes upon the case.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-07-01
Lies Down Before Enaine.

Springncld-An unidentified man,
about 20 years old, committed suicide
here by lying down with his neck on
the rail in the Frisco yards. An en-.
CINE passed over him, scycring the
head from the body. The youth was
smoking cigarette when the engine
approached. and non.chalautly cast It
aside as he lay down before engine.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-07-01
Allecsd Bank wreokor in Mexico

Kansas City L, MARCEL, the
Kansas banl, wreckci who recently 10
alleged to have swindled Kansas City
bankers out of $4,000 and fed is in
Mexico, according to a physician OF
this city, who went with him to the
union depot and saw him buy q ticket
and board train.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-07-01

the kidneys are sick
and cannot keep UP
their ncver-cnding
task OF fltering the
blood. Lame back,
b n C k n c he, dizzy
spells and urinary
disorders are warn
ings that must not
be overlooked. a.
G. Smith, 4O5 L.
Mills St, Liberty,
Mo, says: Il was
racked with pain,
stiT and lame. had
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-07-01
Farmer Kills Renter.

Leavenworth. Kan.-Bruce Moore,
a farmer near Platte City, Mo, was
shot and killed by George Johnson
who has been living on the Moore farm
for several months The murder was
done in the presence Of Moore's wife,
and was without any apparent cause
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-07-01
Good Wor. DONG in France.

For the past three years a porsis-
tent crusade has been wagcd against
consumption among postonlce en-
ployes in France. Under these Cf-
forts the number Of cases has dimin.
ishcd 80 per cent, having been in
1906. 1,04S; in 1907, sos cases, and
last year the number fell to sos
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-07-01

uILHy bptIIS HHU IpTTIDID tunuIUUH OF
the kidney secretions. got so mis-
cradle went to bed, but the doctor
did not do anything for me and no
one expected me to recover. Doan's
Kidney Pills first relieved. then cured
me and have had no kidney trouble
for seven years since"
Sold by all dealers. 80 cents box.
Foster.Milburn Co., Buffalo, n. Y.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-07-01
soonyllle Elevator Burns.

Boonyille-The north wheat elcva.
tor, belonging to the Boonyille Eleva.
tor company of this city, was de.
stroyed by fire, The sombart Elec.
trio Light and Power company was
damaged.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-07-01
Broth for Invallds.

Cut in small pieces one pound Of
beef or mutton. or part Of broth. "a
preferred. Boil II gently in two quarts
of water; take of scum and when 70.
duced to a pint strain 1t Season with
a little salt and take teacupful at a
time.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-07-01

With n smooth iron and Defiance
Starch, you can launder your shirt.
waist Just as well at home as the
steam laundry can; It will have the
proper stiffness and finish, there will
be less wear and tear of the goods,
and It will be a positive pleasure to
use a Starch that does not stick to the
iron.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-07-01
What Did He Mean7

Mr. Brown and his family were
standing in front OF the lions cage.
John" said Mrs. Brown. ''if these
animals were to escape, whom would
you save first. me or the children"
Me" answered John, without hest.
tat!On. -Everybody's Magazine.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-07-01

Opportunities are dancing on every
mans desk!" shouted the highbrow
lecturer.
Yes; but they amt half as liable
to bite ye as the spring fever or FISH.
in germ" echoed the chronic crouch.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-07-01
Stone Companies Plan Merger.

Joplin.-The stone quarries of the
Carthage district are negotiating with
New York capitalists, and merger
involving $1,000 Is pending.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-07-01

Little Nose Lamblack-De teachch
done sent me home, nanny, cause
you didn't wash nah face.
Mrs. hanback, (angrily) You fool
chile, what TO you done tole her /
didn't?-Illustrated Sunday Magazine.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-07-01
That Wheezy Sound.

Say" inquired the boy next door
of tae little girl whose father suffered
from asthma, what makes your IA.
Their wheczc so?"
Il guess it's one of his inside or
gans playing Puck.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-07-01
Just as Well She Didn't Know.

Palmist Ito man and his wife pass,
ing)-Haye your future told, sir.
The Man twhispering) IN be
around later don't want my wife to
know it.--Life.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-07-01

Slice the bacon very thin. Cut the
rind and hard parts before slicing
Fill O shallow pan with cold sweet DO.
tatoes with the bacon and bake until
the pork is crisp
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-07-01

II tried ALIENS FOOT EASE recent
~, and have just bought another supply.
II has cured my corns, and the hot burn
Ing and itching sensation in my feet which
was almost unbearabe. and ] would not
be without II now.-Mrs. w. J. Walker,
Camden, N. j." Sold by all Druggists, sc.