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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-08-10
Gerrymandering.

The Globe Democrat has renewed
its howl about the congressional
districts of Missouri, claiming that
they are unfairly gerrymandered in
the interest of the Democratic par.
ty. Reformers should bring clean
hands to the task OF reformation.
The truth il that Missouri's con
gressional districts are fairly formed
and the Republicans have no just
cause for complaint. The charge
that the Republican districts are
larger than the Democratic districts
is not trEe. Take districts 10, IL and
II, represented by Republican Com
gressmen, and the average popula-
ton is POS, 426, while districts !, II
and IL, for instance, represented by
Democrats, have an average of 2Si.-
GAG population, or 1000 more to the
Democratic district than to the Re
publican. Neither Is 1t true that
there is n greater difference between
the largest and smallest district in
Missouri than In Republican States.
In Connecticut the I'd district is lSl =
3O4 larger than the Sd; In Illinois
the Sth Is ll5,S23 larger than the
l4th; in Kansas the I'd is IN, 69j
larger than the lth; In Minnesota
the 9Th is III $50 larger than the I'd
these are but samples of the way
the gerrymander is worked again vt
Democrats in Republican State s.
Nor is this all, a Republican Con
gress was guilty of an outrageous
gerrymander when Oklahoma was
admitted to the Union. Look at
this:
LIST district, Republican,. .-.. ~ ,373
9th district, Democratic LOG
I'd district, Republican .,........,. 230 ,224
4th district, Democratic. ..........3O3 ,.i99
In these four districts the Repub-
lican party In Congress placed 49,
90S more people in the two Demo-
cratic districE than In the two Re-
publican districts. And yet the
Globe comes with this
unsavory record behind 1t and cries
"unclean, unclean." The Globe
should get an OK team and drag the
saw-log out of the Republican eye
before trying to find the mote In the
Democratic eye of Missouri.-Dem-
ocratic Publicity Bureau.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-08-10
A RETIRING EDITOR
EXPRESSES HIS VIEWS

Having sold his Sterling Kan
Bulletin and abandoned the newspa-
per business, J. F.. Junkin feels
that he Is now IN n position to tell
the people just how they should treat
their local paper and its editor with
out being accused Of having sell
fish purpose. He has written
communicated" ON how to make
the editor effective, in which he
says In part;
Remember, he is Il human being
with frailties like other people, al
though he generally has his natural
weaknesses under better control
than most men. Try to develop his
sunny side by just as few criticisms
as possible and AN occasional word
OF praise.
Encourage him in u business
way. Figure how much your bust
advertising and ask his cooperation
in getting the best results. Don't
greet him with Take out my udver-
tisement' when he drops in to talk
matters over with you. He may
have come with some valuable sug-
gcstion, and hostility or indifference
may deprive you Of his assistance.
HE eau be made the c0nmuuity'S
best asset The newspaper, more
than any other factor, has 10 do
with the towns welfare. 1t j. Il
buglc announcing the dawn Of new
enterprises. II is IA pack horse bear
! ing burdens when others are knock
| ing or Sinking. II is the one force
! that should always bring hOpefulness.
| No clouds should be without silver
! Innings, II the newspaper meets its
opportunity. These things and more
the newspaper can and will do for
| the town which will get behind it,
! Usually the careful business man
tries to keep his assets unimpaired.
| A town should do the same-and u
good newspaper Is its best asset.
And in the name of common de-
cency, don't talk about boycotting u
paper or starting cutthroat Opposi-
tion because the editor rs passively
or actively on the other side of a
town fight. He won't amount to
two whoops II he doesn't have prin-
ciples and stand by them. BE proud
OF him If he is good, clean fighter,
even II he is opposed to you. Then
il in his judgment he sees no real
reason for fight outside of person
al ambitions or factional differences
don't howl about him being a cow
ard. 1t takes more courage some
times to keep out of fight than to
get into one. Rather give him cred
II for having more common sense
and better judgment than you have
yourself"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-08-10
CLARK THE NATIONAL LEADER

Democrats throughout the coun-
try have been impressed by the
sound, common sense of Speaker
Clark. His progressiveness has in
1t nothing Of the headlong frenzy,
and his conservatism has no moss
upon its back. He has disappointed
those who thought that his brilliant
oratOrical qualities left no room for
closet planning and thorough exc
cution of humdrum duty. Republic
cans who expected to enjoy the
spectacle of victorious foes quarrel.
ing over the spOils, with Champ
Clark utterly unable to control his
forces, have been doubly disap-
pointed. The course OF the House
Democrats has been consistent,
united and politically wise. How
ever radically anyone may differ
from the Democratic program, IL
must be admitted that Speaker
Clark's leadership has been master
ly.-Washington %, c. Post.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-08-10
Very Proper Nonconcurrence.

The Democrats, constituting the
majority OF the House, acted wisely
in declining to give their assent to
the amendment which the Senate
has added to the deficiency appro.
priation bill This amendment pro
poses to give a sum equivalent t.
ON" months pay to each employee Of
the House and Senate, including Of.
fetal reporters, Capitol police, mes.
sengrrs. clerks, and scrubmen, for
extra services" rendered in con
n"ction with IA" present session 81
Congress.
The nnc-houOrcd custom of Civ.
ing the Capitol employees AN extra
months salary without the slightest
Justification ought to be stopped. In
this particular instance Sll0,OOO
would hc diSbursed as an absolute
gratuity To- employees VIII" are al
ready well paid, and who work only
"A few months in the year. An cN-
animation of deficiency bills in tn"
past will show scores of beneficiur-
lcs Of SIMILAR gifts. Clerks who
happen to have little influence get
their names upon an appropriation
bill for sums ranging from a few
hundred to several thousand dol
lars, the payment being made for
alleged extra services" which
might have been performed, and
probably were, In the time covered
by their regular salaries.
The extra months pay is graft,
pure and simple. II is ineXcusable
and unwarranted. The House ought
to go emphatically on record against
it Washington Herald.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-08-10
Disappointing Republicans.

Mr.. BryHu's latest utterance ON
the wool schedule must he keeuly
disappointing to the Republicans
The great Nebraskau was SO earn
cstly In favor of free raw wool and
50 insistcnt upon the Democratic
house going tn" limit in dealing with
that article that protectionists had
hopes be would refuse to accept the
Underwood programme. Such oX-
pcctations fall To the ground. Mr.
Bryan accepts tn" ruling Of the
Democrats in the house. He says
in reply to an inquiry Of his opinion:
1.-THE bill is better than any Republi-
can bill we have ever had, The
only objection that have to it is that
il does not 90 far enough. believe
IL would have been better If they
had put wool on the free schedule
and made a greater reduction in the
rates on wooden goods than they
did. A Democrat can criticise IL for
not going far enough while rejoicing
that IL went as far as Ii did" Mr..
Bryan Is not quarreling with the
party, and the party can not quarrel
with him for thus expressing him.
self Columbia Is. c. 1.-THE State. -
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-08-10
Texas Woman Near Death.

Wills Point, TeX.-ln a letter from
Wills Point, Mrs. Victoria Stallings
says: 81 was afflicted with wom-
anly trouble, had dreadful cough.
and suffered awful pains. Ger
tainly would have died If had not
been relieved by taking Cardui.
Now ! am stronger and in better
health than ! ever was in my life. |
can't say half enough for this great
medicine" Do you need relief?
Cardui will help, you. Try 1t for
your womauly troubles. Its age is
its guarantee. 1t cures.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-08-10
Coffee Statesmen Wanted.

An experienced coffee salesman
wanted to sell to the retail trade in
the following counties: Jefferson,
Ste. Genevieve, Perry, Madison, st.
Francois, Bollinger, Wayne, Rey-
nolds, Iron, Washington, Crawford,
Dent, Phelps, Pulaski. Only ex-
perienced statesmen will he consid-
cred. Our line is extensive and
growing, Our prices are right. Ad-
dress with references the JOHN.
SON-ALLEN COFFEE CO., I'll
2l3 Vine Street, st. Louis, Mo.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-08-10

The Republicans of Congress
have for years been including in
their deficiency bills an extra
months salary each year to the
employees of the Senate and House.
The present Democratic House
omitted this little piece of graft
from the deficiency bill and the
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-08-10

Arbitration peace treaties were
signed on the Sd inst. by repre-
sentatives of England and the
United States and by representa-
tives of France and the United
States, and the pacts were sent by
the President TO the Senate for its
ratification or rejection, These
treaties look to the settlement of
differences arising between the
nations concerned by arbitrrtion
and the final elimination Of war.
The purpose is great and worthy
one, and if all the commanding
nations would enter into general
peace pact and stand by the agree
ment to settle all disputes by arbi-
tration, then might we begin to
see the dawn of the era when there
shall he no more wars nor rumors
of war. War is murder and should
cease.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-08-10

~ MOTHER tariff reduction bill
~ has been passed by the
House aud sent to the Sen
atp-a revision downward OF the
cotton schedule. This bill reduces
the average customs duties on cot
ton goods from lS.l2 per cent ad
valorem to 2GOj per cent. It
passed the House by Il vote of 2O2
to 81. It il doubtful whether the
Senate will take up this measure
and pass it by combination of
Democrats and insurgents, AS was
done with the wool and farmers
free list bills. There is DISPOSE
tlOn among some of the Democrats
TO force its consideration, while
others prefer to wait and see what
the President will do with the wool
and free list bills. II be vetOes
them, as it is expected he will, an
attempt may be made in the House
to pass them over his head, but
even if the House should succeed
10 doing this-it requiring a two.
thirds vOte-it is not at all likely
that more than a small majority in
the Senate could be mustered; 50
many Democrats think that moth
ing more is to be gained by fur.
ther tariff legislation during tn,
extra session. The Democratic
majority of the House aud tn,
Democratic minority of the Senat,
have demonstrated to the peOpl,
their faithfulness in carrying on
campaign pledges, as an earnest o
what they will do when they com
into possession of both branches o
Congress aud the Executive, whicl
they hope to do in 1912, and to
wards which the political outlool
points.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-08-10
~HE Farmers Free List Bill
~ passed the Senate last week

~HE Farmers Free List Bill
~ passed the Senate last week
with q few amendments. In
Committee of the Whole of the
Senate a test vote was taken on
the bill as it came from the House,
resulting in tie-39 to 80, But
for Senator Bailey Of Texas desert
iug his party it would have re-
ceived Il majority OF two. Senator
Kern then offered M amendment
to the bill which was adopted, add
iug 70 the clauses putting meat pro
duets and cereals on the free Inst
the words, coming from any
foreign country with Which the
United States has a reciprocal
agreement, aud which shall al.
nj, from the United States free Of
daty cotton, corn, whpnl oats
burses, cattle and hogs This
amendment, which gives free trade
10 the products affected only with
Canada, was a bid for msurgcut
support and was the result Of IA
Democratic conference the night
before. Several amendments add
lug few other articles to the free
list were agreed to, and number
Of amendments offered 10y RepublI-
cans aud two or three 10y Senator
Bailey were rejected. The Com
ml,tee OF the Whole then passed
the bill as amended by vote Of 40
to %, and the Senate passed it la
ter on by a vote Of as to 30. 1t is
generally conceded that the House
and Senate will get together on
both this aud the wool bill, and that
they will be put up to President
Taft for his approval or rejection.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-08-10

-Four thousand people were in De
Soto last week on Booster Day.
Prizes were awarded to the number
Of 80. Coupons were given by the
merchants for the prizes. The af-
fair was so successful that Septem-
Der has been set for another
Booster Day.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-08-10
NOTICE TO AXPAYERS.

Notice is hereby given that the
City Tax Books of the City Of
Pennington, Missouri, for the year,
1911, have been placed in my hands,
and that on and after the first day
of August, 1911, | will proceed to
collect said taxes ms the law directs.
This July 9th, 1911.
OSCAR l.. HALLE,
Collector City Of FarmingtoR.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-08-10
81 THOUGH President Taft
~ stands committed to the pa

90 THOUGH President Taft
~ stands committed to the pa
tent fact that the wooden
schedule of the Payne. Aldrich tar.
if is indefensible, it is given out
with confidence by those nearest to
him, and it is generally believed,
that he will veto the wooden tariff
reduction bill passed by the pres.
ent extra session of Congress.
His excuse is that he will not ap-
prove any tariff legislation until
his packed tariff commission has
reported. This is a poor excuse,
but it is applauded and approved
by all standpatters and high pro-
tectionists. However, this is rep.
resentative government, and not u
government by commission, and
the Representatives of the people
know better what the people need
and demand than any few men ap.
pointed on commission to advise
them what to do. Many of these
Representatives of the people
elected to carry out their behests
have made Il special and as search.
ing q study and investigation Of
the tariff question as any of TIT
Taft-appointed tariff commission
ers, and there is no faint of stand.
patism and special interests attach
ing to them, which probably can
not be truthfully said of Mr.. Taft'i
commission. Whatever he may dc
with the farmers free list bill, b,
cannot veto the wooden reduction
bill without stultifying his owl
expressed convictions.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-08-10

A well known Des Moines woman
after suffering miserabiy for two
days from bowel complaint, was
cured by one dose of Chamberlain
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Rem
edy. For sale by all dealers
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-08-10
NOTICE.

One Brown horse mule and one
black mare mule, IL hands high, 10
or Il years old, shod all round.
Owner please call and get them.
&. H. ADAMS, Marshal.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-08-10

The way Senator Bailey tries 10
balance himself on the tight rope
line separating the Democratic and
Republican parties, first down on
Que side aud then Oh the other. he
is a fair example of man without
Il party, and it won't be long until
he will be conspicuous example
of a man without constituency.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-08-10

~HE House Reapportionment
- Bill under the last decen.
NAL census, which increases
the membership of the House from
39l TO 1913 was passed by the Sen.
ate last Thursday. Not, however,
without what is known as the Bur.
ton amendment, which changes the
language of the House bill reQuir-
ing that Representatives be elected
IN all States from districts pre-.
scribed by the Legislatures there.
Of" and makes it read in the
manner provided by the laws there
Of. - This is change that had its
inception in the minds of some
Missouri Republicans in the mort
bund stages of the last Congress,
who had some sort of "A pipe-drcam
that ii would under the laws Of this
State give Governor Hadley, the
wouId-bc district gcrrymandcrlst.
an opportunity to make a Rerubli-
can puzzle map Of the congressional
districts of Missouri. But if there
is "a freak law on the statute book
of our state that supports even the
shadow of such authority, we don t
think the too willing Herbert will
be able to grasp the shadow for
the reappOrtiOnment bill dOesn' t
make any change in the number Of
Representatives allotted to this
State, and provides that they shall
be elected by the districts as now
prescribed. Commenting on this
phase of the question Speaker
Clark says, As the thing now
stands, Hadley hasn't shadow Of
authority, even under his own the.
DRY Those old State statutes he
raked mp granting the Governor
authority TO rearrangc electoral
districts, and which he has claimed
extended to Congressional dis
triets, won't apply, because the
States delegation will not he
changed. "
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-05
RYAN'S BARGAINS

S5750-New 8 room story residence, well located in one block of car line, best part of Norwood, strictly modern in ev- cry respect. Small cash payment, bal ance easy.
 sl9o0-A neat 6 room house with bath, front and back porches, well finished and in first class condition; located on large lot near junction of Gate City and Royies car lines. $l00 cash. balance s2o per month.
 f750-3 room house, lot 5ox14o street inn provements and sewer in and paid for: well located in good neighborhood; 11a blocks of North Birmingham car line. SEE THIS AT ONCE IF YOU WANT A REAL BARGAIN. = s25t0---200 acre farm, good water and creek running through farm; very good house and barn near church and school. On public road 1 mile of railroad station 50 miles from Birmingham; will make a splendid stock farm.
 SzlO0-40 acre farm, room boxed house and outbuildings, orchard. 30 acres in cultivation, on Pike road. in good neigh borhood, near railroad station, churches and school; 7h miles from Bessemer; one-fourth cash, balance to suit. $1S50-A good 10 acre truck farm, room house. well and orchard, all In cultiva- ton, practically level; 71a miles from Birmingham; will make terms, or ex- change for good city property. We have two 40 acre improved tracts near for sale on easy terms, or exchange for city propertv. t
 RYAN REAL ESTATE co.
 2026 Third Avenue.
 Bell S35. Peoples 69-R.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-05
FOR SALE

sS5lC-New. modern. room cottage; North 18th street near Martin school; small cash payment will put you In pos- session of lovely home. S57a0-An attractive. brand new, Norwood residence; one block of car; faces south; and only $500 cash.
 s100 Per Foot-Choice Niazuma avenue lot Just off Highland avenue. s73e0-Lot 7Gx150; lroquois street; this is very handsome.
 s13, ,O00-An elegant South Highlands home east of 20th street and large lot would cost S49O0 to S5000 more to duplicate. $S500-An room, modern residence; one block east of Five Points: bedrooms and in fine condition. s3650-Lot 25y140; Sd avenue, near 2oth street; this is a bargain. $40, ,000-An exceptionally desirable busi- ness corner; fine speculation. S25.000-Good business corner; one respon- sibe tenant 3 years, $190 per montR. MALONE MCCONNELL co. Real Estate, Rentals, Insurance. Loans.,
 219 N. 21st St. Phones 12S9
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-05
HOMES
Investments and Lots, Just
 A tew, But All Good
HERE'S THE BEST

New brick home to be found in Birmingham for the price of $ll.- GOO. It has every modern equip ment, slate roof. fine plumbing and electrical fixtures; has large living room, parlor, dining room. breakfast room and kitchen on first floor; four fine bedrooms. bath and sleeping porch on sec ond floor: large finished attic; good lot fronting east and GOV cred with beautiful shade trees. This house is built to last q life time and you can not do better for the above price.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-05

si0o0-7 room house, modern, almost new, in good repair, in best community, near Northside school. Lot 75X140. Terms. S2500-New room cottage, modern, well located, one block from car line. Terms. $1500-5 room cottage almost new in good repair: blocks from car line. TWO lots 50x140 each. Terms easy.
 s1500--10. acre truck farm, 4h miles north of North Birmingham. Good D room cottage barn and out houses. Fine well of water; will sell on terms or exchange for North Birmingham property. s!25o-SO acre farm, two miles from Pin son, 30 acres cleared, balance timbered. Terms.
 Sec our list of vacant lots, some excel lent bargains. as beautiful as can be had; 276 lots just put on the market by North Birmingham Land Co.,, around the new 56 acre park, from sS0o to $3oO each. Easy terms with 6 per cent in terest.
 BERRY & YIELDING
 262S 18th ave.
 Bell phone No. r. N. Birmingham, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-05
LEGAL NOTICES
ROnd Grading

Bids will be received by the court of county commissioners of Tallapoosa coun- ty, at the courthouse in Dadeville, Ala. until D. m, Friday, December 1st, 1911, foe' grading and draining eleven d1) niles of road from Dadeville to Miller's Bridge, in Talalpoosa county Ala. All bids must be accompanied with certified check for s25o
 Detailed information can be obtained from James R. Hall, ,Dadeville, Ala.r
 The right to reject any or all bids Is re-
 served. 11-5-4t-su
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-05
SIX BLOCKS sorTH

Of Five Points, new 10 room home just completed; modern in every detail; finished and arranged sim ply fine; beautiful hardwood floors. the mantels and electric fixtures are fine; servants room: think of buying 10 room house in this location for $6S50, $50 cash, balance less than rent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-05
Notice of Transfer

l, A. F. Meehl, hereby give notice that l will make application to the ex- else commission of Jefferson county for temporary transfer of license from my present stand. 2o01 Avenue F, Ems ' ley, to 51S-515 goth street, Ensley.>
 A. E. MEEHL. 11-5-2t-su
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-05
E)E;!A E)EAAA|115551fA AA|1 155fAaEhEl$s] la!zsIalzsEiiEttSif ! SifjlL-)
219 N. 21st Street
Attractive Apartment
Phones 12as

In excellent locality. Modern; pret- tily papered. Has five rooms, nice bath. furnace heat. Northsi1e. Rental s25.00. .8
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-05
LIST DEE OF

Eleventh avenue. south, in a dandy location, I can sell you nine room home that Is almost new; beautifully papered; fine floors and fixtures; every room is large and airy; lot 50X140. If you want the best home to be found in this location for S7S50, let me show you Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-05
lbs and Downs

From the Cincinnati Enquirer
 Congressman Fowler of Illinois at a din- ner in Washington, elaborated some of the points that he had made in the House in his eloquent diatribe against the idle rich.
 "rhe idle rich woman," he said" will not consent to grow old. Hence as her natural charms disappear artificial charms replace them.
 we read in the papers, of this or that function, that Mrs. Van Guelder's dress was by Paquin and Mrs Cash's cloak was by Callot Soeurs, but why shouldn't every old lady's catalogue of charms be complete-lilze this'
 And Representative Fowler laughed and quoted from an imaginary society coumn:
 Mrs A. B. Gold-Bo looked lovely In a cloth of gold dinner gown by Worth. Her hair was triumph of Willie Clark son, the famous Wardour street wigmak- CT. Her singularly pure and brilliant com plexion was by the Oriental Beauty com- pany. Her teeth by Dr. Paul''