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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-01-08
Why WELLS WAS wRATHv.
Al Things Considered, He Had Some
Excuse for Anger.

Charles e. Wells, who has been
called the grounding senator OF West
Virginia, because he once introduced
bill advocating the changing OF
grounding day from February to
July 4. was staying over night at the
Grand hotel of budding West vir-
ginia village not long ago.
He was awakened In the morning by
heavy pounding on his door. and the
voice OF the old man night clerk say
Ing Five o'clock! Better get up or
you'll miss your train"
Mr. Wells didn't intend TO catch q
morning train and hadn't given any
instructions that he should be called
at the unearthly hour OF Ave O'Clock,
30 he paid no attention to the old
mans early morning greeting and was
asleep again almost Immediately.
In about is minutes he was again
awakened by the pounding on his door
and heard the voice OF the old man
saying apologetically: Don't get up.
raped on the wrong door."--Lippin.
colts.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-01-08
GINGERBREAD THAT ALL LIKE.
DeIleacy Popularity Supposed to Have
Originated In Nuremberg.

Break five whole raw eggs In large
bowl. and whip them for five minutes
with an egg beaten, then add eight
powdered cloves, a pinch OF ground
cinnamon, half grated nutmeg, quar-.
ter of an ounce of ground ginger. ten
ounces Of sugar. and work all togeth.
ed for about ten minutes, then add
four ounces Of candied lemon and or.
ange peel cut In small dice shapes, six
ounces OF flour sifted and warmed.
three ounces Of creme de rlz, a pinch
OF salt. and three teaspoons Of baking
coWder should be mixed with the dry
-four before II is stirred in. When
these are well mixed add half pound
Of sweet almonds. blanched and split
In halves. and half teaspoon OF soda
dissolved In two tablespoonfuls Of
cold single cream.
Brush over a deep baking tin with
warm butter, and paper 1t with pa
per likewise brushed over. sprinkle
II with chopped almonds. and pour
In the mixture. brush the top over
with a little cold milk. and bake in
moderate oven for rather better than
half an hour.
Then turn II out and cut II In any
fancy shapes, such as rounds, squares,
diamonds, etc.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-01-08

The scrag end of the neck of nut
ton, say two and a half to three
pounds, can be used for this dish. Cut
up the meat in neat pieces and season
with paprika and salt, put II into 4
creased stewpan with six or eight
large onions cut mp small, and fry for
Ia to 20 minutes (but II button onions
are obtainable fry the meat separately
and add the onions about one hour
before servingl, then sprinkle over II
a tablespoonful of -four and cover It
either with cold water or light stock,
and add large bunch OF herbs, and
simmer for about one and half to
two hours.
Within half an hour OF the meat be-
ing cooked add two and a half to
three dozen blanched olive potatoes,
and season with a little paprika and
salt; when cooked skim of the fat
and dish the meat Mp in pile. and
arrange the onions and potatoes with
q little chopped parsley and serve.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-01-08
MISSOURI NEWS
INSTITUTIONS ASK ss,4s,,aso
s2.327,o so Increase Over the Amount
Paid Last 2 Years.

Jefferson City.-various state edu-
cational. eleemosynary and penal In.
stitutions tthe penitentiary excluded)
will ask the new legislature for an
aggregate appropriation for main
tenance and improvements that are
deemed absolutely necessary Of S.
b3.2S0.50 for the years 1909-l0.
This Is ali increase over the amount
paid by the state for the last two
years of s2.327 ,09050, and is a straw
showing how many heavy demands
win be made upon revenue fund
that has been perilously low for the
last two years. The biggest item In
the list Of the institutions is the State
University, the total amount asked
for being $1,604 900.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-01-08
LAME BACK Prescription


The increased use OF "Toris" for
lame back and rheumatism is causing
considerable discussion among the
medical fraternity. II is an almost In
fallible cure when mixed with GER
tain other ingredients and taken prop
eriy. The following formula Is effec-
tive: ITO one-half pint of good
whiskey add one ounce of Toris Com
pound and one ounce Syrup sarsapa-
rilla Compound. Take In tablespoon.
full doses before each meal and be-
fore retiring"
Toris compound IL product Of the
laboratories Of tho Globe Pharmaceu.
teal Co.. Chicago. but 1t as well as tho
other Ingredients can be had from any
good druggist
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-01-08
Upton BANKER CAUGHT.
Roy Rane 10 Charged With Embexx.
ling $4,000.

Jefferson City.-Roy Bane. former
cashier Of the Peoples Bank of Tip
ton. vas arrested at Upton, Moniteau
county, on complaint of the State
Banking Department on the charge OF
embezzling $4,000 of the funds of the
bank.
Later, Bane was released on $25 900
bond. He 10 about SO years old and
had been cashier OF the Peoples Bank
for thirteen years. During the greater
part of that time II was one Of the
most prosperous institutions OF Cen.
trial Missouri.
In 1904 the controlling interest was
sold TO parties said to be living In
Kansas City. No banker ever enjoy.
ed a better reputation for honor and
integrity.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-01-08

Boil ~ heads of caullflower In salt
water until tender then beat five eggs
add five cups brown sugar. two cups
mustard, two red or green peppers;
boil mixture, then skim out peppers,
add one-half teaspoon of turmerlc.
one-half cup black peppers, butter size
Of an egg; add this to five quarts vine.
gar, aspics 20 taste. boil, and pour
over caulihower. Turmeric can be
bought at the drug stores.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-01-08
Mean Inslnuation,

He was brand.new milkman, and.
lacking the wisdom Of more expert
enced members of the species, knew
not that on certain subjects he should
al all times maintain frigid silence.
1T looks like rain this morning. num-"
he said pleasantly, gazing skyward. as
he poured the milk into his customers
jug. 1T always does" was the curt
reply. And the millsman was so dis
satisfied with the remark that he
strobe away and sayagely kicked
lamp post.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-01-08
A PUZZLE FOR PA.
EIectrleItY's Beginnings.

The term electricity" was derived
from the Greek word meaning amber
Electricity itself is earliest described
by Theophrastus tS21 Il. c. and pliny
GO A. d., who mention the power Of
amber to attract straw and dry leaves
DR.. Gilbert of Colchester, physician to
Queen Elizabeth G54o.16oS) may be
considered the founder OF the science,
as he appears to have been the first
philosopher who carefully repeated the
observations of the ancients and ap-
piled to them the principles of philo-
sophical Investigation.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-01-08
Supporting the ArIstocraey.

Senator Tillman, discussing interna-
iional marriages the other day, said
pertinently;
"'What are we coming to- A friend
OF mine. an arrant foe to monarchles
roarod out in n speech last week;
'Downtrodden as they are abroad, |
still fail to understand how they can
endure TO be taxed to support idle, ex'
travagant and dissolute royal families.
Then my friend wiped his heated
brow, and, hurrying home. sent in o
stock assessment OF $4,000 in order
TO help the president Of the Dash rail.
road purchase titled son.in-law."
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-01-08
Springfield Banker In Trouble.

Observation-Disclosures was filed
in the criminal court here by Prose
cutting Attorney West against W. o.
Oldham, vice president Of the State
Savings bark, charging him with
carrying concealed weapons and with
exhibiting and flourishing a pistol in
the corridor of the Union National
bank December Z. The trouble which
led to the filing of information against
Mr.. Oldham occurred on the day chat
the doors of the National Exchange
bank were closed.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-01-08
FOR ROAST SUCKING PIG.
Dish Well Repays Time Needed In
its Preparation.

Prepare stuiflng for the pig as fol
lows: Cut ~ thin slices OF well-but
tered bread, sprinkle each slice with
very finely-chopped sage leaves, sea
son with paprika and salt, and place
the slices one on the top OF She other
and cut them across into four parts
then put them inside the pig. and or
the top of the slices place layer OF
sausage, then fasten by means OF Q
trusting needle and string; then
brush the pig all over with salad oil.
and truss Il up. wrap II In double
fold OF brown paper that has been
well oiled or stepped In warm butter.
tie 1t up, and put It to roast for two
and a half to three hours, according
to the size OF the pig, care being
taken to keep It thoroughly basted
while cooking.
About half an hour before the cook.
ing is complete remove the paper and
brush the pig all over with thick
cream, and return Il to the fire TO get
nice deep golden color and to get
crisp; then cut OF the head and split
the back, lay the two halves of the
pig on the dish with the head at the
top.
Serve with brown sauce and apple
sauce in sauceboats, and hot currants
on a napkin. The pig must be served
very hot.
Wash .he currants, dry them, and
put them on tin in the oven foi
about ten minutes, then dish up and
use.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-01-08
HANDS RAW AND scALY.
.tcncd and Burned Terrlbly--could
Not Move Thumbs Without Flesh
cracklng--sleep impossible.
cutIeura Soon Cured His Eczema.

An itching humor covered both my
hands and got up over my wrists and
even up to the elbows. The itching
and burning were terrible. My hands
got all scaly and when scratched, the
surface would be covered with bills
ters and then get raw. The eczema
got 80 bad that I could not move my
thumbs without deep cracks appearing.
went TO my doctor, but his medicine
could only stop the itching. At night
/ suffered 80 fearfully that 1 could not
sleep. / could not bear to touch my
hands with water. This went on for
three months and l was fairly worn
out. AT last got the Cuticura Rene
dies and In a month ! was cured. Wal.
ter II. Cox, 16 Somerset st., Boston.
Mass, Sept. rs. 1905"
Potter Drug & Chem. Corp, Solo Props, Boston.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-01-08

For light. delicious poultry dress.
ing toast the bread in the oven until
crisp. Put 1t through the food chop.
per and moisten with water. then add
a beaten egg. three tabiespoonfuls Of
melted butter, one-half teaspoonful OF
baking powder, salt and pepper An
onion and four or five of the outer
stalks Of celery run through the chop.
per is pleasing addition for these
who like that flavor.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-01-08
Royalty on Exhibition.

In the eighteenth century the Lon
doner could look at royalty on Sun
day for modest fee. In guide to
London. published In 1867. It was said:
AT ST. James' chapel royal by knock
ing at the side door and slipping a
shilling for each person into the hand
of the yerger who opens It. you may
have admittance and stand during di.
vine service in presence OF their
majestles. and for one shilling each
person more. you may sit in their roy
al presence. not in pews. but in turn
up seats on the side of them"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-01-08
Farrls Quits Trust Cases.

jefferson City,. G. Ferris, as.
sistant attorney general, who has been
prominently identified with the gather.
ing of evidence in the insurance and
lumber trust cases, has tentered his
resignation to Attorney General
Hadley. Mr.. Ferris is to be an as
sistant under Circuit Attorney Jones
In st. Louis.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-01-08

Starch. like everything else, is be
Ing constantly improved. the patent
Starches put on the market 20 years
ego are very different and inferior to
those OF the present day. In the lat
est iscovery-Defance Starch--all in
furious chemicals are omitted. while
the addition OF another ingredient, in.
vented by us, gives to the Starch n
Strength and smoothness never ap-
preached by other brands.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-01-08
omeIet with Peas.

Wash. drain, heat and season one
can of peas. Make plain omelet with
elk eggs. When the omelet Is done
put two tablespoonfuls Of peas in the
center. fold over one-balf and turn the
whole on to heated platter. Pour
the remaining quantity of peas around
the edge. Cream sauce may be poured
over the peas II desired.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-01-08
Michael Taken 10 Huntsville.

Montgomery. - Sheriff Huston OF
Randolph county came TO Montgomery
and took Fred Michael, alias Hender-
son, who killed Officer Elmer
Magruder and wounded City Marshal
Cain, at Higbce. back to Huntsville.
where he win be placed in jail with
Bud and Jim Anderson
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-01-08
A plhtlnctlon.

When Bill Burns first struck Wash
ington he stopped at one of the hotels.
Finding the expense would not be so
great at boarding house, he packed
up his belongings and set forth.
A couple Of weeks afterward, Muir
ply of the Athletics said he heard he
was living at boarding house.
You heard wrong" replied Bill.
I'm boarding in boarding house,
Washington Star
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-01-08
WAITING for HIs LIttIe AlrsIilp

The birds were flying south. Pres.
emily they espied lone robin perched
on lofty limb.
Come on" they cried, "and join the
bunch"
But the robin ked his head on
one side and shook 1t vigorously,
what are you waiting for?' they
cried.
I'm waiting" replied the robin.
"for one OF these daffy little airship
chappies to blow along and then meb-
by can sneak ride"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-01-08
sneer white goods. I'm fact. any nm

Sheer white goods, in fact, any fine
wash goods when new, owe much of
their attractiveness to the way they
are laundered. this being done in
manner to enhance their textile beau.
ty. Home laundering would be equal.
ly satisfactory II proper attention was
given TO starching. the first essential
being good Starch. which has sufficient
strength to stiffen. without thickening
the goods. Try Defiance Starch and
Sou will be pleasantly surprised at the
improved appearance Of your work.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-01-08
How's This?

We offer Ono Hundred Dollars Reward for any
mo OF Catarfh that cannot be cured by Halls
cAtarrh Cure.
FL. CHENEY CO.. Toledo. o.
We. the undersigned. have known y. J. Cheney
Dor the last Is years. and believe aim perfectly hon
ofnblc IN all business transactions and financially
able 10 carry out any obligations made by his nrm.
WALptso. KiNSlN a MARVIN
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo o.
Halls CatArrh Cure h taken internally, aching
directly upon the blood and mucous sSrianrs OF tho
system. Testimonials sent nee. Price 10 cents per
bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
Take Halls Family Pllls for constipation.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-01-08
Contest Settled,

Montgomery.-The exciting contest
for the office of county treasurer of
Montgomery county has at last been
settled. without any solicitation on
the part of John ID. Ulrich, the Re-
publican candidate. Thomas F. Fipps,
the Democratic candidate, has with.
drawn his contest and conceded the
election OF the former by five votes.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-01-08
He Wanted to Get a Fair start.

An old citizen, who had been hen.
pecked all his life, was about to die.
His wife felt 1t her duty TO offer him
such consolation as she might, and
said: John, you are about to go. but
! will follow you"
Il suppose so, Manda." said the old
man. weakly. "but so far as am con.
cerned, you don't need to be in any
blamed hurry about it."-Argonaut
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-01-08
AToo Prevalent Idea.

Senator Beverage was discussing
the oratorical ability of number OF
stump speakers. OF rather long
winded gentleman he said:
His idea of an orator seems to be q
man who can keep on speaking after
he has finished gil he has TO say"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-01-08
South Chatham LADY FInaers.

Reat the yoiks OF three eggs until
thick. Gradually beat In one-thIrd a
cup Of sugar and grating lemon r.nd.
Then cut and fold in scant three
fourths cup of flour and the white Of
oae egg. beaten dry. Shape with
pastry bag and plain tube on waxed
paper. Bake about ten minutes.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-01-08
Mo. p. Train In Crash.

Sedalia.-Missour Pacific passeng-
err train No. 3. westbound. collided
with yard engine here. The impact
turned the yard engine completely
over. Engineer Sam Hace and Fire
man James Hart Of No. 3, both from
st. Louis. jumped. Hart suffered n
sprained ankle. Everyone else escap.
ed injury beyond a severe shaking.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-01-08

With smooth iron and Defiance
Starch, you can launder your shirt
waist Just as well at home as the
steam laundry can; 1t will have the
proper stiffness aud finish, there will
be less wear and tear of the goods,
and II will be positive pleasure to
use Starch that docs not stick to the
iron
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-01-08
OIL lnapeetor Resians.

jefferson City.-Ewing Y. Mitchell,
brothor.in-law OF the late Silver
Mck9 Bland who was appointed coal
oil inspector of Springfield about two
weeks ago, has resigned and Gov.
Folk named his successor Ernest H..
Scholten, whom Mr.. Mitchell had
originally Endorsed for the p sitiJn.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-01-08
ploneers Die New year,s pav.

warrensburg.-Three pioneers Of
johnson county died New Years Day.
They were Jacob L. Neff. aged Sc. Of
Hoffman; Henry Stark. rs, Of Center.
view. and Mrs. Rebssea Long, Of War
rensburg.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-01-08
on inspector for Lebanon.

Jefferson City.-Gov. Folk announc-
ed the appointment of Richard J..
wickersham to be coal oil inspector
for the city of Lebanon for q term OF
two years from May 2S, 1908.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-01-08
Like an Army.

Patience -she keeps an army Of do
mestics. doesn't she?
Patrice-Well. yes; they seem like
an army; they're always fighting!-
yonkers Statesman.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-01-08
HIS IDEA OF GETTING WORK.

Kind Old Lady--Have you ever
made an effort to get work?
Beggar-Yes. ma'am. Last month
got work for two members OF my fam.
lily, but neither of them would take II.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-01-08
Even and odd.

There. I've made my expense &C
count come out just even with what !
spent"
Just evenf That's odd-"--Philadel
phia Ledger. .ss &
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-01-08
Thu RuIIno passIon.

The Late Conner (anxiously)--How
FAR have they got with the program7
Mai. styme Ian ardent golfer Sew
en- up and two to play.--Harper's
Weekly.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-01-08

Temperate habits will maintain our
health In vigor, and render us equal
to the discharge Of all the active
duties OF life.-Epicurus
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-01-08
To strain Pumpkin Quickly.

To save time in straining pumpkin
use 4 perforated vegetable press In
stead Of rubbing 1t through Q colan.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-01-08

Lewis Single Binder costa more than
other &c cigars. Smokers know why.
Your dealer or Lewis Factory, Peoria, Id.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-01-08
IN self DEFENSE.

"Why, professor! Why are you
wearing ear NUTS on the street on
hot day like thisY"
20, forgot to take them of! Our
baby makes such noise all the time
at home."
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-01-08

It's always the open season for hunt
ing trouble.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-01-08

The girl who smacks OF freshness
gets a good many smacks.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-01-08

ONLY ONE "BRoMo QuIHIsE"
That is LAXATIVE HHQMo QuiNINE. Look fc4
tho signature VI u. w GtOyE. Used tho World
over TO Cure Cold In Ono Day. 20.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-01-08
TWO Years for Clark.

Cassville.-W. c. Clark. alias Bud"
Preacher. alias Tom Morgan. alias
Louis Bradshaw. alias Chambers. ar
rested In Kansas City by Sheriff
o'Dwyar Of this city two weeks plead
ed guilty on charge of obtaining
money through fraud. and was SEN
fenced to two years In the peniten.
tial
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-01-08

Poplar BIZ The transfer OF .p,0se
acres Of II, lands from astern capt
taiisis To tn i-orsginal Butler county,
owners was recorded here.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-01-08
JUST DOUBLE
$40 ACRES INSTEAD
OF 160 ACRES

Wzl{J3FTN1yWl As further inducerness
@ ! ! :: :. !! =: ! ! !
pH1ySg0N to settlement Of tho
I9INTSpA whest-rsising lands oa
tNSSoAUE6 Wes,em Canada. ,hs
~EAMES93 Canadian Covcrnmepa
VEBG332 has increased the area
CAsn that may be taken by O
home,icader to 800 acre,-l60 free and 100 70
be purchased at $500 per acre. These lands
arc in the grain-raidnc area. where mixed farm,nq
il also carried on with unqualified success. A
railway will shortly be bull, to iiudson Bay. bring
ing the worlds markets thousand miles nsares
these wheat-6eld,. where schools and churches
arc convenient, climate excellent. railways close to
ell settlements. and local markets good.
7, would take time TO asslrniiate the reveia-
tons that visit to the great empire lying TO
the North Of us uniolded nj every turn
Correspondence ofA National Editor, sldo btsfte5
Western C.t7Atz IN August, 1905.
Lands may also be purchased from railway and
land companies at low prices and on easy termA
For pamphlets, maps and information as to
low railway rates, apply 10 Superintendent
OF Immigration, Ottawa, Canada, or the
authorized Canadian Government Agent:
]. S. CRAWFORD. i25 W. Ninih ST.. Esnsa, City, Mas
c: J. Ba0u6IiroR. az Merchants Lean Trust BldGs
Chicago. Illinois.
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1909-01-01

Montana who will go to the Gap
country in the spring to invest" 1t
is men like Mr.. Methany who develop
a country: who delight in snbduing
wilderness and make it blossom as
the rose. We take our hat off to the
optimistic pioneer, who knows that
if he does his share nature will richly
reward his untiring efforts. He de-
serves all honor, for he is greater
than the cOnquerOr of nations.
Mechanical Superintendent Brock
enridge of the Great Northern, in a
recent inspection Of the round house
and shops here, pronounced them the
most convenient and up to date of
any along the entire system. Very
few shops along the line have rs late
machinery as the one here. every
thing being arranged in constructing
the buildings especially with u view
to the comfort Of the wOrkmen and
speed and first class workmanship in
every department.