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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-12-02

richest townships in South Russia.
have been there, so | am an authority
on the subject. am on my way
home from Taganrog at this moment
and mighty glad, too. shall never
30 there again: that Is perfectly Ger.
tain. | have seen many ports which
should like to visit twice. but Ia.
ganrog is not one OF them. Taganrog
ugh! The sea OF Azov-ugh!
Brr.rr.rr.rrh: it's coldl
To call Taganrog a port Is to be
ultra-polite. We anchored in the port
of TaganroS when we were % miles
from the coast, and never yentured
any nearer. For those poor creatures
on that fishing.boat. who spend years
end to years end tossed hither and
thither on these ill-tempered waves
"All the voyage of their life
Is bound In shadows and in mis-.
cries"
Both the miseries and the shadows
are literally true. The miseries my
own shivering can vouch for; the
shadows are eloquently testified by
the chart which lies on the table be.
side me. It is mass of wavy lines
and figures signifying soundings and
depths--or absence of depth. And at
Taganrog, by the quayside, the depth
ia two fathoms!
Think of it; six feet Of water, only,
in the harbors of one of the busiest
ports Of the czar? Isn't It ludlcrous?
Ludicrous--yes; and very sad.
Look out at the portfolio for a min.
ute or two. There. Did you see Il?
A forlornlooking stick, peeping from
the waves within q stones throw Of
your eyes. Cast a glance at the chart,
now, and see where the captain
licked off our position half an hour
ago. We are plump In the middle of
a patch Of ocean q hundred miles
wide: practically out of sight of land,
80 or 40 miles at least from the near.
est cape. Look out at the portfolio
again. VOLTA: we have Just forged
past another of those lonely, sea
splashed sticks. How would you like
to descry sticks poking their heads
above the swell In mid-Atlantic?
Wouldn't II seem trifle risky. steer.
ing big ship through a puddle in
which 12-foot pole. planted In the
mud OF the bottom. emerged at the
surface? But that is what you must
do everywhere in the Azov. The
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-12-02

house My back ached all the time and
/ was utterly weak. unable at times to
walk without assistance The kidney
secretions were very irregular. Doan's
Kidney Pills restored me to good
health, and am able to do as much
work as the average woman, though
nearly eighty years old"
Remember the name-Doan's. Sold
by all dealers. so cents box. Foster.
Milburn Co., Buffalo. N. Y.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-12-02
Pathetic Pride.

Willie had had tumble when he
was n baby and his hip was so hurt
that ever afterward he was obliged to
use crutch. On one occasion. when
his mother had bought him new
cru'ch OF the latest and mos. ap.
proved style. Willie expressed his en-.
thusiasm and delight In the roundest
terms And oh, mother" he ex.
claimed In conclusion. referring to n
little friend Of his who having the
use Of both legs had no need of
crulchcs. wont Johnny Knowles be
jealous!"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-12-02
The Cost OF Politics.

In his "reminiscences of Grover
Cleveland, George F. Parker tells a
story concerning prodigal expendi.
lures in politics. A rich man who
had been nibbling at the Democratic
nomination for governor of New York
asked William C. Whitney's advice.
This is the advice: "Of course, you
ought to run! Make your preliminary
canvass. and when you have put in
100000 you will have become 80
much interested in It that you will
feel like going ahead and spending
some money"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-12-02
By WARD MUIR
Copyright. by Short Stories Co., LtdJ

1t is possible that the Sea of Azov
sometimes glitters bravely beneath
sunshine; but clouds have hung low
over its grayish-yellow vastness ever
since we first felt our way three
weeks ago through the Straits OF
Kertch; and as far as eye can reach
II Ia dreary-oh. so dreary A cold
wind whistles in the rigging and
there is ice on n pool of water In the
scuppers, Nasty. fractions, little
waves slap our sides, as though try.
ing their best to make us roll and
heaye like yon pigmy fishing-boat on
the port bow. The coast is supposed
to be In sight 10 the northward. but
1t Is low-lylng and the mere passen.
ger cannot perceive anything more
than n deepening in the heaviness Of
the sky. The captain tries in vain to
make me catch sight of Berdansk
lighthouse and tells me that over
yonder" lies Mariupol. Br.rr.rr-rrh!
It's cold, cold! What do | care for
Berdiansk or Mariupo? The names
are enough for me. | go below and
endeaYor to comfort myself with a
paper'back novel In front OF the sa.
loon stove.
Wat brings me to the Sea OF
Azov? Heigho. the same demon of
unrest which urges one anywhere
else, / suppose. Why do you. dear
sir or madam. CAD OFF to Cairo or
Nice or Munich? Love of change,
you say? Good call 1t love of
change, and I'm with you. But you
are rich and | am poor.
| never heard of Taganrog till u
month ago, and don't suppose you
have ever heard Of it either. Permit
me to enlIghtcn you. Taganrog is
the --LATEST, the dullest the frigidest,
the least interesting and one OF the
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-12-02
The parkY,s Idea Of Il.

A correspondent of the Walker
County Messenger tells this one:
"A darby was on trial in the GRIM
inal court last week on n charge of
bigamy. After the jury has returned
a verdict OF guilty Judge McReynolds
remarked
THE best | can do. Crum, Is to
give you the minimum
Lordy, mercy me ledge. don't do
lat! I'd rather go to the pen, said
Crum. Atlanta Constitution.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-12-02
Joy OF THE WILDERNESS
Small Piece Of String Would Have
Rendered ProspecSor's Long
Journey Unnecessary.

There are situations worse than Gail
HGmiltons famous Twelve miles from
n lemon" The man In this New York
Telegram item seemed to have found
one of them. A party was encampcd
on the Bear river in eastern Utah,
when a prospector came along one
morning on a mule He had his jaw
tied up, and at first seemed inclined
to pass on without n word. On sec.
ond thought. however. he halted and
grunly Queried:
How fur to Salt Lake,"
Three hundred miles"
"Humph,"
Travelled far?"
About coo miles"
Get your jaw hurt?"
NO. It's Just an Internal toothache
and I'm riding 500 miles to get It
pulled"
We Invited him down and one Of
the crowd got n piece of string round
the tooth and jerked II out as slick as
you please. After the overjoycd man
had ceased dancing about | Queried:
Why didn't you try the string be.
fore starting on such long ride?"
Best kind Of reason, sir. hadn't
nary string. Youths Companion.
In the oninion Of the boautv doctor
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-12-02

All through the markets of every
Turkish city and village are little
shops where the fez can be pressed
and ironed for few cents. At his
prayers a Moslcm could not use hat
with brim, as his head must press
the prayer rug certain number OF
times during each prayer. As the head
must be covered at all times. a fez or
some other brimless covering must be
used.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-12-02
WANTED CORRECTNESS.

Customer-Myes, that's better, but
you'll have to alter II little over the
hips, for I'm taking up q new appoint
ment on Monday. and the principal
informed me that his firm was very
particular as TO correctness in figures.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-12-02
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS. rs they cannot reach
the scat OF tho disease Catarrh Is blood cUnst
tutonn disease and IN order 10 cure II you must take
internal remedies. Hairs Catarrh Cure Is taken In
tcrlaiy. and acts directly upoa the blood and mucous
surfaces. Halls Catarrh Cure 10 not Quack med-
cine, II was prescribed by OF the best physicians
In this country for years and regular prescription
II Is composed OF the best tones known. combined
with the best blood purifiers. acting directly the
mucous surfaces Tho perfect combination OF the
two ingredients Il what produces such wonderful
iults IN curing catarrh. Send Tor Testimonial free
y. J. CHENEY & CO.. PTops. Toledo, o.
Bold by Druggists, price 75c.
Take Halls Family Pulls for constipation.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-12-02
Reslnol, the Best Healing Ointment
That Can Be Found.

| have used Resinol Ointment now
for two years and shall never give II
up. l wouldn't be without 1t, being
the best healing ointment have
found yet. John d. Dain, London, Eng.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-12-02
Marks on SiIverware.

Sterling" as used in connection
with silyerware means genuine silver.
The addition Of the word patent" is
to indicate that the particular design
OF the article on which the word ap.
pears is patented and that the article
is genuine silver.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-12-02

not tell what Doan's
Kidney Pills have
done for me. Fifteen
years kidney trouble
chung to me, my OK.
istence was one of
misery and for two
whole years | was III.
able 70 20 out OF the
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-12-02
Nevnr.

Mrs. Benham-You still insist that
woman has more curiosity than manT
Benham-Sure; did you ever know a
man TO want to find out If he could
get Off n street car backwards with.
out committing suicide?
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-12-02
The Sad and Splendid.

Solomon was in despair.
My wives gave me 700 samples to
match on my way down town this
morning." he cried.
Herewith he became color blind.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-12-02
What the Name Means,

"Pa, what Is a pony coat?"
Something I've got. to work like a
horse for to keep your mother peace
Detroit Free Press.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-12-02

A woman would rather suspect her
husband than distrust her preacher.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-12-02

Lewis Single Binder straight 5c--Many
smokers prefer them to l0c cigars.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-12-02

A wise man suppresses fully two
thirds OF his opinions.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-12-02

The less a man knows about won
en- the more no thinks he knows.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-12-02

Pa, what is n football coach?"
The ambulance, | guess"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-12-02

WHEN YOU'RE AS UDARSEnsa crow. Who,
You're coughing and RaspinR. When you've nm ald.
tabhoned deep seated cold. take Allen Lung Hal
san. eold by all drugglss. 2c b0c and q U bottleE
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-12-02
FREED AT LAST
From the Awful Tortures OF Kidney
Disease.

Mrs. Rachel Iyie. Henrietta, Texas.
says: Il would be ungrateful II | did
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-12-02

In the opinion OF the beauty doctor
many homely woman has fine face
for business.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-12-02
important to Mothers.

Examine carefully every bottle Of
CASTORlA, safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that 1t
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-12-02
WERE STILL SUPPLIED.

Have you given some fresh water
to the gold fish, Anna?"
mo. maam, they have not finished
what ! gave them the other day"
The Washington herald., 1909-07-18
SCORES ARE DEAD
FROM EARTHQUAKE
Towns Wrecked aud Hun
dPedS Hurt in Greece.
MOLTEN LAVA ADDS TERROR
Many buildings I'm Village OF Upon
sisti Torn 90 sDiinters and Great
Crack Left in Earth-RepOrts from
Many Localities DcIayed-Fears
Entertained for Residents.

Athens. Greece. July Earthquakes
brought death and destruction again TO
day in the Grecian province OF Els.
Two persons were instantly killed and
fifty injured. OF whom several have died.
IN UpousistI Almost all the houses in
that village collapsed and the earth is
cracked open Molten lava Is flowing
from the fssure.
-Four persons were killed and twenty
four injured at Damiza. which is in
ruins
Other villages. including LIopesi and
Msrinski. were badly damaged. but Il IS
not known yet how many were killed or
injured in them The terr0r-stricken VII
layers have taken refuge in the fields and
have no shelter. Relief trains are being
rushed FROM here.
Reports from the projects show that
the casualties IN Thursdays earthquake
were not 50 numerous as was first feared
Il is known that twenty-six persons lost
their lives
TWenty-three bodies have been recov-
cred from the ruins of Havari. where
more than y houses were demolished.
Eighty persons were injured AZ that
village. Three persons were killed al
Ponhiou and tsa were injured al Ana
laiva.
TIE qUakes caused more or less dam
age al other points
The Washington herald., 1909-07-18

only occasionally. but he was my pro-
tector-my patron. If you willard
loved him more than / ever had any
man or woman IN my life, my mother and
father not excepted.
And right here, before we get 10 the
rest Of IL. let me say IL was not easy
what I forced myself 70 do on that Wit
ness stand. DO you think I followed my
inclinati0us when 7 SAT- there and looked
at thar grinuing Thaw down below me,
that miserable man whose life 7 was
soaring my heart 20 save and told secrets
I would have kept from the world az the
cost OF mv own lifs2
1T wasn't easy But IL was following
Oua a determination I had made with the
fash OF his revolver that night on the
roof garden. That's ALL
The Washington herald., 1909-07-18
MISSISSIPPI DUEL
COST TWO LIVES
Three Others Seriously Hurt
and Two Nay Die.
CATTLE SALE CAUSES FIGHT
Participants Are said to Have
Borne III Feeling for Some Time
Because Dress Worn by Relative
Of One of the Men Was Compared
TO a sheath Gown.

Union, Miss, July I'D. J. Mcdonald
and Peter Mcdonald are dead, Cornelius
Chisholm and Joseph Miller are fatally
wounded. and Murphy Mcdonald danger
ously wounded as the result Of a general
shooting that occurred on the streets of
the town this morning at 9 O'Clock, as
the elimination OF an old feud.
D. J. Mcdonald, a wealthy cattle raiser
Of this place. sold lot Of cattle in Merid-
ian yesterday and Chisholm claimed that
some Of his cattle had been included In
the lot
He went TO Meridian to investigate and,
returning here. met Mcdonald on the
street in front Of the Union Bank.
While they were engaged in an argu-
ment. Peter Mcdonald and Joseph Miller
got into fight and Chisholm interfered.
II is said Chisholm killed Mcdonald in
stantly. D.-J. Mcdonald took a hand.
and he and Chisholm had a duel at short
range. resulting in D. J. McDonalds in
stant death and Chisholm being fatally
wounded.
Joseph Miller and Murphy Mcdonald
were both wounded in the melee, KILLER
getting several bullets The town was
wildly excited over the tragedy and
every business house was closed Up.
Physicians and friends OF the dead and
wounded were summoned from Meridian
and Newton and arrived here this after
noon. A call was sent to Gov Noal FOR
troops, but the soldiers are not necessary.
Friends Of both parties say II is an
open secret that remarks made by Miller
in reference 10 dress worn by a rela-
tive or the McDonalds. comparing It with
a sheath gown, IS responsible for the
trouble
Both Chisholm and Miller made state
ments in which they declare they were
not armed. They charge that the Nc
DOnalds shot each other and that they
were the only parties in the trouble
that were armed.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-18
GIRL HELD Hin PRISONER.
Proposes Boat Ride. Pulls Revolver
on Man She said She Loved.

Proposes Boat Ride. PuILs Revolver
On Man She Said She Loved.
Council Bluffs. Iowa. July II Henry
Droge told the police to-day that he had
been held a prisoner IN a boat in a lonely
part Of Lake Manawa by Mss Myrtle sizer.
a stenographer from Austin, Tex Drogs
says the girl had made love 10 him for
days. and that he could not get rid Of her
She begged for a final interview yester-
day. and proposed a boat ride About
three miles from the house she pulled the
sparkling plug from the motor and took
a revolver from the folds OF her dress
From 3 o'clock in the afternoon until
early to-day he declares he was q prisoner
and feared 10 call for help
Seizing a chance finally. he sprang upon
the girl and grsppled with her. The re-
volver was discharged. but none Of the
shots struck him
The Washington herald., 1909-07-18
NIGHT RIDER CONVICTED.
One Guilty I'm First Degree. but
Other Defendants Acquitted.

One Guilty I'm First Degree, but
Other Defendants Acquitted.
Clarksville. Tenn. July 1.-THE jury
In the Turner night-rider case. which has
been on trial in the Montgomery County
Criminal Court for the past twenty-three
days. returned a verdict to-day finding
Marion Ringhart guilty OF murder in the
first degree and acqultting the other three
defendants, VIII and Jesse Nicholson and
James Davis
They were charged with being mem
bers Of a band Of night riders who
called Rufe Turner to his door on the
night Of June g. 1903. and shot him.
Seven other prisoners are confined in
the jail charged with being accessories
to the murder
The Washington herald., 1909-07-18
MRS. SAYLoR MAY TURN.
Believed She VIII Tell How Husband
Was Killed by DIR. Miller.

Watseka. H.. July Z-ScOrned BY The
man who slew her husband and FOR whom
she sacrificed her honor. Mrs Lucy sayior.
widow Of Banker John B. saylor. was re-
ported to-day to be preparing 70 turn
against Dr. William Miller and 10 reveal
10 the States attorney the secrets OF the
death chamber
II was said she would tel all that trans
pired az the time that her husband was
murdered by DIT. Miller
Mrs Saylor made no attempt 70 conceal
her feelings when Informed that recon
ciliation was expected between DR.. Miller
and his wife, and that the latter was
journeying from Blairsville. Pa. 10 aid
him.
Mrs. Saylor was aware % the expected
arrival OF Mrs Miller. and she elenched
her hands as she paced back and forth
in her cell and denounced Miller.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-18
TRAIN DISPATCHES STRIKE.
Mexican Railway Officials Say Little
Inconvenience Is Experienced

Mexican Railway Officials Say Little
Inconvenience Is Experienced.
Mexico City. July 1.-THE strike OF
American train dispatchers and telegraph
operators upon the lines Of the National
Railways Of Mexico. which went into
effect to-day. has not yet tied up the
train service. except on two divisions
where the places OF the strikers have not
yet been filed
The railroad management claims that
it will not be difficult 10 get well-trained
operators TO take the places Of strikers
Oficial denial was made to-day OF the
report that the government had issued
orders for the displacement OF all Amer
lean employees upon the National Rail-
ways. and the employment Of Mexicans
as conductors. engineers, and telegraph
operators. II is announced that no
change in the policy Of employing Amer
leans is contemplated.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-18
LOSES HIS HOTEL.
Kentuckian on Vacation in Sad
Plight at Atlantic City.


Atlantic City. n J. July I7--Unless
somebody finds G. Henry Boehrs hotel
before the last train leaves here for the
South tonight. the visitor who arrived
here last night from Louisville. Ky. VIII
be forced to use the stub end OF his
ticket, az present his only asset. to get
back to his home.
Although BOehl has hunted diligently
Tor the house where he Is registered since
before midnight last night. he Is stil
unable TO locate his seashore place Of
vacation residence
As further aid. the police and the want
columns OF the newspapers have been
called in. and the Boehl search for home
has become one Of the big events OF the
day and night
Within Few moments OF his arrival
here BOehl went 10 the Boardwalk. leay-
ing his bag. IN which is his money. IN his
roo mat his hotel. When he started 70
return he could not locate the house. ana
the name has entirely slipped HIS men,
ory.
Boohl has now spent a night and dav
outdoors in search for his home.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-18
LEATHER MEN PLEASED.
send Telegram 10 President Taft Ex-
pressing Pleasure at His stand.

Boston. July 1.-THE emphatic decla-
ration Of President Taft IN favor Of a
downward revision OF the tariff bin gave
great satisfaction TO the local shoe and
leather interests
The following telegram. expressing their
pleasure az his statement. was sent to
the President to-day by the New Eng
land Shoe and Leather Association:
Your statement, as published In to
days newspapers, cannot fail 10 be ex-
ceedingly helpful 70 the Independent tan
ners and shoe manufacturers and shoe
wearers all over the country. We ap-
preciate and thank you for your dis
eliminating judgment and sense OF jus
tice displayed IN this action"
The Washington herald., 1909-07-18
GRAY NAMES RECEIVER.
Mccall Ferry Power Company fla
Bonds Out for $4,000. 900.

Mccall Ferry Power Company HAS
Bonds Out for 1900, 900.
Philadelphia, July 17.-Judge Gray. OF
the United States District Court, to-day
appointed J. Z. Aldred receiver for the
Mccall Ferry Power Company. Of Penn
sylvania, a concern whose combined capi-
tai stock and outstanding bonds aggre-
gate S20OOo.0OO.
The exact amount Of its capital stock
IS not stated in the papers fled to-day.
The papers fled this afternoon give
the Knickerbocker Trust Company. OF
New York. as the complainant In the
affidavit it is stated that the company
has defaulted IN the interest on its out
standing bonds. which number g,027, and
are OF the par value OF 50. coo. OF this
amount the reorganization committee
holds S7,775,0o0 as trustee.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-18
WANTS NO TARIFF TINKERIEG.
James J. nm would Like TO See
Congress Adjourn.

Minneapolis. July Thames J. Fiu ar
rived in St. Paul last night over the Bur
hngton Route from Chicago. He VIII re-
sumo railroading at once.
DO you think the Aldrich bin has an
important bearing On the prosperity OF
the country" he was asked.
Il VIII tell you what would have an
important bearing on the prosperity Of
the country II ali the members OF Con-
gress went home right now and STAYED
home for three years"
The Washington herald., 1909-07-18
COL. E. B. TOWNSEND DEAD.

Col E. B. Townsend, one OF the best
known and most prominent OF Washing
tons real estate and insurance brokers.
died yesterday afternoon at his residence.
1914 Columbia road. after a brief Illness.
His place Of business is located at 1fs h
street northwest. No arrangements have
been made for the funeral.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-18
WEATHER FORECAST

For the District Of Columbia,
Maryland, and Virginia - FAN
to-day and tomorrow; little
change in temperature; light
westerly winds.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-18
CLOCK TOLD DEATH.
Family Relic Has Habit of Stopping
When Had News Il Coming.

EIkhart Ind. July 17.-FOrtunas Miller.
a well-knOwn citizen. received word OF
the death Of HIS mother at Three Rivers
this morning. He says he knew bad
news was coming. for the old clock which
has been in the family 137 years stopped
on Thursday night, although Just wound
Air Miller says It performed a similar
trick before the death of his grandfather
his grandmother. his father. and each OF
the FIVE brothers Of his grandfather.
The death Of a cousin was announced
by the clock striking three times at the
exact time Of his death. Mr.. Miller IS
the only member Of the family who win
keep the clock.