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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-05-11
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The Outwitting of Prunella
By NELLIE CRAVEY GILMORE

consumed many perplexing hours
over circumspect, yet sufficiently
emphatic reply tc Prunella'g recent
surprising communication. Here is
what she wrote:
Dear Dlck-Our engagement is at
an end. Something awful has hap.
pened--something that makes It I'm.
possible for me ever to marry you.
DO not, | pray you, attempt to see
me: ] could not endure It. not now.
Under separate cover am mailing
to you our betrothal ring together
with the brooch, watch and bracelet
you sent me on my last three birth
days Please do likewise In regard to
different trifes | have given you.
do not care for them intrinslcally, but
under the circumstances 1t is best that
this should be done.
Il am starting for Colorado Thurs.
day, where shall make my home
with the Cahills as governess and
companion to their children
DO not try to intercept me. This is
final, and though It breaks my heart.
there is no other way but to sign my.
self, Farewell forever,
"prunella."
The letter had left me bewildered,
dumsounded, dazed 1t was q long
time before could rake my faculties
together even to think. Had Prunel.
la. In some miraculous fashion pecu.
liar to fiancees. dragged forth some af
fair out OF the past? Had my latest
escapade with chorus girl been er.
orneously reported on the evening
Dagger? Had some one OF my numer.
GUS rivals conflded to her that dis.
tant uncle Of mine had died of con.
sumption? After having cudgeled my
ingenuity exhaustively, produced the
following;
My Dear GIrl-Yours to hand and
contents noted. am shocked, startled
beyond expression. Our relations have
been too deep too tender, too genuine
to be thus lightly severed. 1t is my
blessed privilege to request an ex-
PLANTATION; and falling In that. to dc.
mand one.
III you will be good enough to In.
dictate the hour. l shall take pleasure
in calling at your home. Don't refuse,
for depend upon It. shall find way
of seeing you face to face and hearing
the worst. As ever
Dick"
This dispatched, gave my attention
to the long neglected pile OF briefs
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-05-11
$4,000 IN ONE YEAR
THE IMMIGRATION TO CANADA
SURPRISES ALL RECORD.

The returns recently issued by the
Canadian immigration branch shows
thet upwards OF $4,000 persons ar
rived In Canada during the past
twelve months. declaring their inten-
ton OF becoming settlers In that coun.
try, OF this number about 10000
were from the United States, the bal.
ance being from the British Isles and
Northern Europe 1t will thus be seen
that the sturdy farming element that
has gone forward from the United
States is being splendidly supplement-
ed by an equally sturdy settlement
from across the seas. The lure of
Canadian wheat, oats, barley and fax
grown on the rich prairie OF Western
Canada 10 constantly attracting more
and more, and year by year the tide
OF immigrants to the Western Canada
plains increases: there 10 no ebb TO
this tide The Canadian authorities
are not surprised Mt the number from
the United States being as large as 1t
Is but they did not look for so large an
Stll. they will not be found UMPIRE
pared. Reception halls are in readl-
ness at all important points In Mani
toba, Saskatchewan and Alberta, sur
veyors were at work during the past
/ season opening up new districts on
which to place those seeking free
homesteads OF 100 acres each, rail.
ways have been projecting laterals
from their main lines, and every pro
vision has been taken to accommo-
date the newcomer. A recent dis.
patch from Antwerp reads: Tho di.
version OF European emigration from
the United States to Canada is said
to be seriously affecting the Atlantic
steamship lines. The Red Star today
gives UP to the America. Canada line
two OF the best special emigrant
steamers afoat. the Gothland and tho
Samland. These vessels heretofore
in the Antwerp-New York service arc
now to be operated from Rotterdam to
Canadian ports"
On the date OF the above dispatch
word came to the immigration branch
that the Vanguard of the 191f army
of United States settlers reached Win.
nipeg ut 1880 o'clock this morning.
There was solid train load OF eff
fects, comprising Il carloads and two
colonIBt sleepers attached to the train.
which contained tho members OF rs
/ families. Every man Jack in the
party is n skilled farmer, and all have
come north prepared to go right on
the land, which was purchased last
year. They are equipped with every
thing that experience has shown Is
necessary to make u start on virgin
prairie. In addition to machinery and
household effects there were a large
number OF horses and cattle. Some OF
tho farmers had also brought along
gas tractors. which will be put right
to work on ground breaking"
One Of the agents of the Canadian
| government advises that It would ap.
pear as II each month Of the present
year would show large Increase over
the past year. Tho demand for the
literature OF the department, describ-
ing the country and Its resources. is
greater than It ever has been.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-05-11
A READER CURES HIS
C0NSTIPATI0N-TRY 1T FREE
sImpIs way any family good

The editors of Health Hints" and
Questions and Answers" have ono CUES
tion that IL put TO them more often than
they fine the most difficult TO answer.
That is How can / cure my constipa-
tion7"
DR.. Caldwell, an eminent specialist In
diseases Of the stomach. liver and bowels
has looked tho whole field over. has prac-
tised the speciality for forty years and is
convinced that tho ingredients contained
In what Ia called DR.. Caidwells Syrup
Pepsiu has the best claim to attention
from constipated people.
Its success in the cure of stubborn con-
supaton has done much to displace the
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-05-11

bloated and swollen and at night | had
to gasp for breath. Kidney secretions
were In terrible condition and to bend
my back was agony. Life was one
constant round OF suffering and | re-
ally thought death would be a relief.
began using Doan's Kidney Pills and
today am n well, happy woman"
Remember tho name-Doan's!'
For sale by all dealers so cents a
box. Foster.Milburn Co.. Buffalo. N. Y.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-05-11

use of salts. waters, strong cathartics
and such things. Syrup Pepsin, by train
ing the stomach and bowel muscles to
again DO their work naturally. and with
nerves. brings about lasting cure.
Among Its strongest supporters are Mfr.
John Graveiine OF ss Milwaukee Ave,
Detroit Mich, Mr.. J. A. Vernon of Okla
homa City and thousands of others. 1t
can bo obtained of any druggist at fifty
cents and ona dollar a bottle or II you
want to try II first q FREQ sample bottle
can be obtained by writing the doctor.
For the free sample address DIR. w. p.
Caldwell. 2oi Caldwell building, Monu-
cello. Ill
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-05-11

| banged the receiver on the hook,
grabbed my hat and few down stairs.
Elevators were too slow for my pres
ent frame of mind
My runabout stood at tho curbing.
| sprang In and shot frantically
through the scattering procession OF
vehicles, arriving at my destination In
eight minutes.
went at once to the ladies' wait
Ing room. Prunella vas not there.
Full of alarm I hurried out into the
corridor Less than ten feet away a
girl, slim and graceful in a dark tray.
cling suit, was pacing up and down.
"Prunella!"
She sat down weakly on bench
nearest her. her face scarlet
Dick" she said reproachfuliy. you
shouldn't have done this: you
shouldn't, indeed!'
sat down beside her and forced her
to look into my eyes.
Tell me now" said, why you are
trying to run away from me in this
fashion"
Il am not running away at all. | told
you | was"
But you said Thursday To-day Is
only"
Il was afraid knew you would
try to see me. Dick. And / was de.
termined that-that--"
looked at her with savage re-
proach.
You certainly couldn't have loved
me very much" | Interrupted, staring
ahead, IF you were willing to give me
up like this"
You have It reversed. l love you
too much TO stand in the way of your
interests"
| looked at her curiously a second;
then burst into downright laughter.
You are quixotlc little idiot.
Prunella"
I'm nothing OF the Sort" she con.
tradicted. with pink cheeks. I'm just
simply proud. that's all"
Pride be-dashed Come out Of
this stufy place. anyhow"
"But-but you don't understand,
Dick. | must wait here TIL my train
is announced. I've already accepted
this position and bought my ticket"
I'll take charge of that" inter.
posed, holding out my hand. When
she gave II to me, quite deliberately
lifted 1t up and tore It In two.
a.
la. Il paid"
hy runabout is waiting outside.
| Well take a spin out to the park.
There's a fine new church Just finished
out that way The minister livcs next
door he is an old chum OF mine.-nice
| fellow. IL you need fresh pair OF
gloves or a hook and eye or--or any.
thing" I stole a twlnkling glance at
her. 'oh. mean to loan you the money
II you do"
Quite INCREASINGLY. she found her.
self walking by my side. and out into
the street; and the next thing. We
were skimming dizzily over the CLEAN.
ing asphalt.
Immediately after tho ceremony"
| told her, as we slid to n standstill In
front OF the rectory, 81 shall drive to
my lawyers and make over every red
cent OF the blamed money to some.
body else. III not be responsible q day
longer for such menacing element In
my life"
Half an hour later, as Mr. and Mrs,
| Richard Allison, we we're whirling
down Fifth avenue
Prunella glanced at me trine un.
| easily.
Dick" she questioned. in a little
tremulous voice. who is 1t you are
going to settle"
why, on you. OF course. my dear.
Shall we go to the Waldorf for din.
ner?"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-05-11
DisTEMpER

In all lie forms among all ages of horses,
as well as dogs, cured and others in same
table prevented from having the disease
With SP0HN'S DISTEMPER CURE.
Every bottle guaranteed. Over coo, 900
bostles sold last year ESQ and 81 90. ANY
se<d druggist, or send to manufacturers.
hEynts wanted. spohn Medical Co., Spec.
Contagious Diseases. Goshen. Ind.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-05-11
Now He Doesn't Believe II.

A Cleveland man was reading some
Jokes about how the English weren't
so slow as they are supposed to be
to get joke He believed It. too. So
he tried his theory on British guest
Of his.
Did you ever hear Mark Twain's
joke about how the report of his
death had been greatly exaggerated?
he asked.
NO" answered tho Engllshman,
eagerly. but I'll wager II was good.
What was lt?"-Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-05-11
a Classic Note.

"ArchiEedes," read the pupil.
''leaped from his bath, shouting. 'Eure-
kai Eureka!'"
"One moment, James" the teacher
says. What is the meaning of 'Eu.
rekai"
Eureka means I have found IT, "
Very well. What had Archimedes
found7"
James hesitates q moment, then
ventures hopefully:
The soap. mum."-Christian Intel.
ligencer.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-05-11
Horrorst

"she Ii always doing something orig.
inal."
Yes, but her latest stunt, II II be
comes fad, will upset society"
why, what Is itf"
she has employed a nurse to look
after her poodle and insists on looking
after her baby herself"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-05-11
His Effort.

Nov. Johnny" said the teacher.
you may try your hand at writing q
short story"
A. few minutes later Johnny handed
up his slate on which was written.
us boys all loves our teacher
qarper's Bazaar.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-05-11

matter Is ABSORBED
causing diseases and
symptoms. To attain
perfect health keep
your filters right. You
can use no better rem.
edy than Doan's Kid
ney Pills.
Mrs. o. w. Erwin,
sos Third ST., Little
Falls, Mimi, says: MY
whole body became
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-05-11
A Monopoly.

Urbanite-What did you come to
the city for7
Country Boy-To earn an honest
living.
Urbanite-Tbat's all right You'll
find no competition.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-05-11
BETTER DavA.

He with little sIgh)-This is the
year.
she-Well. but dearest, summer
will soon be hero now.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-05-11

Sincerity transforms all things. The
greatest fault. II 1t Ia avoided in q
loyal kiss. becomes verify more
beautiful than innocence.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-05-11

You cannot step twice into the same
stream. for as you are stepping in,
other. and yet other. waters flow on.
--Heraclitus.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-05-11
HEALTHY KIDNEYS ESSENTIAL
TO PERFECT HEALTH.

When healthy, the kidneys remove
about 500 grains of impure matter daily
from the blood when unhealthy impure
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-05-11

He that is not sensible of another's
happiness In living stone.-Beau.
mont.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-05-11

DO You Use Eye saIvef
Apply only from Ascptic Tubes to
Prevent Infection. Murine Eye Saive In
Tubss-New Size ESQ. Murine Eye Liq-
uld 10000. Eye Books In each Pkg.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-05-11

Coloma, Wisconsin. -" For three years was
Troubled with female weakness, Irregularities
lbackacho and bearing down pains. i saw an adj
lvertisement of Lydia Il. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound and decided to try 1t. After taking
isevcral bottles found 1t was helping me, and
must say that am perfectly well now and can
not thank you enough for what Lydia Il. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound has done for me-"
1 - Mrs. John Wentland, II. +. d., No. 8, Box 60
lColoma, Wisconsin.
] Women who are suffering from those dis
ocular tn their sex should not lose SIGHT of
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-05-11

We know of no other medicine which has been so sue
cessfu in relieving the suffering of women secured
many genuine testimonials, has Lydia Z. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound.
In almost every community you will find women who
have been restored to health by Lydia E. Pinkham Veg
eable Compound. Almost every woman you meet has
either been benefited by it. or knows who has,
In the Pinkham Laboratory at Lynn Mass are files con-
seeking health, in which many openly state over
their signatures that they have egained their health by
taking Lydia Z. Pinkhams Vegetable Compound
Lydia E. Pinkhams Vegetable Compound has saved
many women from surgical operations.
Lydia E. Pinhham's Vegetable Compound is made ex-
cusivcy from and herbs, and is perfectly harmless
The why it is successful is because contains
ingredients which act directly upon the female organism,
restoring it to healthy and normal activity.
Thousands of unsolicited and genuine testimonials such
the following prove the efficiency of this simple remedy
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-05-11

tressng ills peculiar to their should not lose sight of
these facts doubt the ability Of lydia E. Pnkhams Veg
etable Compound to restore their health
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-25
TO CUT SUNDAY
POSTAL WORK
To Be CurtaiIGd in All Post.
Offices

Washington, March 24.-Sunday
work in postotices throughout the
country is to be dis ontinued so far
as consistent with the faCilitation of
the transmission of mail, in cOnse-
quence of the success of the move
ment recently tnaugurated in Wash
ington.
1t is proposed practically to close
important postoffices on Sundays Ger
tain work to prevent congestion and
delay of mails must be done Mails
will be received and dispatched as
heretofore, and arrangements will 5e
made for limited delivery througu
the general delivery windows, and the
distribution of mail to boxes will De
continued Special delivery letters
will be delivered, and the patrons u
any office will be afforded the privil-
. eye of having their mail delivered on
Sundays by deposiJing the required
for special delivery service.
Postmaster General Hitchcock yes
terday issued instructions designed to
carry into effect these ideas and
afford employees Of the postal service
one days rest in seven. The orders
are in line with his general policy 70
improve conditions of employment in
the postal service, in respect both 10
increased compensation and shorter
hours.
Sunday work in postoffices, so far
as clerks are concerned, has been re-
duced to the minimum. Mr.. Hitch
cock believes in compromising them
by time allowances on week days for
their work on Sundays.
To afford the letter carriers similar
time for rest, the present system Of
delivering mail through the letter
carriers windows, which requires the
attendance of about half of the car
riers for three or four hours on Sun
days, will be discontinued.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-25
WILL EXTEND The Line
EAST FROM CORDELE
Extension Of S. & G. Railway
Assured

Cordele, Ga, March PA special
sCse on of city council was convened
this afternoon at which w. NJ. Legg
president and general manager of the
Georgia Southwestern and Gulf, with
the chief civil engineer of that road,
We're present to make application for
right-of-way privileges through the
city with view to extending their
Iine to Hawkinsyille Considerable
interest is felt in this proposed extern
sion by COrdeleans and residents all
along the route which traverses one Of
the best farming sections of South
west Georgia and it is believed work
will start right away When all the
proposed connections are made by the
road it will give CCrdele a dire ct out,
let to the Gulf by way of Albany, New
ton, in Baker county, Dothan, Ala, and
Chipley, Fla, to St Andrews.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-25
BOILER EXPLOSION in
AUGUSTA KILLS TWO
Bodies Have Not Yet Been
Recovered

Augusta, Ga. March PA boiler
explosion at 4 o'clock this morning,
caused the death of two negroes and
seriously injured two white men
The Southern railway is placing a
draw in its trestle over the Savannah
river here, and while the night force
was working the boiler exploded be-
cause of the water being too low in
it. Harry Trap, colored, was blown
into fragments; Press Somers was
also killed, but his BODY has not yet
been recovered, and d. c. Wike, d
white man, and w. A. Vowel, of Co
lumbia, s. c., superintendent of CON
struction, also white, were injured
The boiler was blown two hundred
feet from the trestle and landed a
the rive"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-25
AMERICUS TO FEAST IN
PLENTY ON PEACHES
Some Varieties Have Escaped
Blizzard

There will be plenty of fine peaches
for the homefolks, and maybe some &c
ship away as we'll, despite the recent
freeze" said Col. n A. Ray, of the
Bagley-Ray Orchard Co., yesterday
when asked by the Times-RecordeI
relative to fruit conditions here.
1T might have been much worse
and we should be thankful that even
Ia portion of the peach crop remains,
Col Ray continued cheeringly
The Hiley Bellies and the Carmens,
Col Ray says, have escaped the cold
and good yields of both are assured.
These two varieties come well in
advance of the Elbertas and are es
teemed much more highly. On fact,
the Hiley Belle is really the queen
of the orchard, being large and lus-
cious, of rich, creamy, carmine shade,
and delicious withal.
The Carmen, too, is fine peach,
both for the table and for shipping
purposes.
The Elbertas, which bloom very
early, were practically all killed by
the recent freeze here, and while the
loss of this principal crop is to be
deplored, it is gratifying to know that
all is not lost" and that at least
some of the fine varieties escaped.
What is true of the Bagley-Ray or
chard is true of others here, and
Americus will have plenty of fine fruit
after al.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-25
IMPORTANT
NOTICE!

We beg to announce to our
patrons, and the public gen.
orally thai we have arranged
to have Mrs. c. F. Harris, an
experienced and able demon
strator for the Favorite Stove
& Range Co., with us from
March the 18th to April 1st,
inclusive. We cannot a. this
time announce the program,
but suffice to state that it will
be interesting. We ourselves,
are willing to learn more
abOu5 this Standard Range.
Remember the dates from
Monday, March p, until Sat-
urday April LIST, inclusive.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-25
RAILWAY To ASSIST IN
The SALE OF TRUCK
Southern Has Issued Valuable
Pamphlet

Fruit, vegetable and melon growers
in the territory tributary to the
Southern railway are listed in direc-
tory just issued by the land and in
dustrial department of the Southern
and allied lines. The pos,office, ship
ping point and kind of fruit or yegetA-
bles are shown in each instance and
with the growers the number CT trees
or of acres cultivated.
This volume will be put into the
hands of buyers of fruits, vegetable.
and melons throughout the Unite,
States and will be of benefit to al
listed therein.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-25
SEABOARD TO MAKE
Big IMPROVEMENTS
100000 viii Be EXpGRd-
ed In Equipment

Baltimore, March 24-It was an
nounced here today that the Seaboard
Air Line is about to expend 100000
for new equipment and supplies. Bids
will be asked for twenty five loco,
motives, 1900 freight cars and 15,-
600 tons of steel rails for deliverl
without delay, it was added, to meet
the requirements of the rapid growth
of traffic in the South
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-25
DON'T BE HOODWINKED

INTO the belief that Lead and Oil hand
mixed is either as cheap or as good as
Pure paint made by modern machin-
cry
The analysis and guarantee on ev-
arv can Of
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-25
+ + \ I + + + + = = 4 = 4 + =
= PURELY PERSONAL. =


DR.. Henry B. Allen continues to i'm,
prove slowly from an attack of meas
les, which followed recent more severe
illness.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-25

Miss Ella Dietrich returned to her
home in Macon yesterday, after a visit
in Americas.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-25

J. H. Cross, of Gadsden, is in Amer
fcus for a day or two, coming over yes
terday morning.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-25

The continued serious illness ot
Miss Annie Mclaughlin is a source OF
sincere regret to the many friends u
that young lady
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-25

Joe P. Holmes, Of Columbus, was
here yesterday among others from tina
city in Americas.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-25

Mrs. James Guerry's many friends
Will be pleased to learn Of some i'm
provement in her condition, following
many weeks of severe illness.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-25

PLANTS FOR sAlsE-Peter Hender-
sons Ponderosa, Acme, Early Freedom
and Colossal Tomatoes; bell peppers,
egg plants and celery Phone 518.
Mrs. EgbeTt Allen. 24-1W
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-25

a. NJ. Childs was among the Column
bus contingent spending yesterday
here upon business
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-25

WANTED-To rent a 8 or 4-room
cottage at once. See w. J. W., at COL
Jackson street.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-25

Mr.. A. c. Gortatowsky, manager Of
the Americas opera house, was here
yesterday attending the opera per-
Torrance the night before.