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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-03-16
MEXICO OBJECTS TO
U. S. WARSHIP PATROL

Washington d. c. The diplo.
matte situation growing out of the
massing of 10000 troops near the
McEicau government has lodged a pro.
test with the state department against
the proposed activity of American
naval vessels in Mexican waters and
the United States has modified its
pIps, which contemplated the patrol.
ing Of the Pacific and gulf coasts OF
Mexico by American war vessels. Tho
vessels will touch Mexican ports for
coal and will then depart.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-03-16
Her Wedding March.

A young girl who had never heard
Of Mendelssohn's Wedding March,"
but was familiar with the more popu-
lar parody on II, was witness to a
wedding ccrmony in an uptown
church recently As the betrothed
pair walked with dlgnfled tread to-
ward the altar to be wed. and the or.
gan pealed forth Mcndnlssohn's insplr-
ting march. the young girl was plainly
shocked When she arrived at her
home she told her mother OF the cere-
mony and iunocontly exclaimed:
What do you think. mother, they
played Gee Whiz, I'm Glad I'm
Free"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-03-16
Missouri River Bill Passed.

The Busby bill, creating a Missouri
river commission and appropriating
$4,000 to be used in collecting data
on the needs OF Missouri streams.
passed the senate. In urging the pas
sage Of the measure Senator Busby
said It was drafted by James A. Reed,
United States senator, who has an.
nounced he is going to seek a record
in the upper branch of congress fight.
ing for large appropriation for the
improvement Of the Missouri rivers
and hnrbors.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-03-16
Dare 70 Be Happy.

Let ms never be afraid Of innocent
Joy. God Is good and what he does is
well done; resign yourself TO every.
thing, even to happiness; ask for tho
spirit of sacrifice, OF detachment, Of re.
nunciation, ami above all, for the spirit
Of Joy and gratitude. that genuine and
religious optimism which sees in God
o l"'hur aud asks mn uarIon for his
benefits. We must dare to be happy
aud dare To confess IT, regarding our.
selves always as the repositories, not
as the authors Of our own joy
Amiel
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-03-16
Joy.Riding Act Signed.

Gov Hadley approved the Hume an
t-ioy.riding and lnterinsurance acts
both Of statewide interest. The Hume
bill revises the present automobile
law, Increases the speed limit to 81
miles an hour under certain conditions
and makes reckless driving a felony
The interinsurance bill was passed al
the request of merchants and manu-
facturers who desired that the state
sanction, without supervision. sssocl.
atoms formed for mutual protection
against Are.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-03-16
EDITOR BROWNE
OF The Rockford Morning Star.

About seven years ago | ceased
drinking coffee to give your Postum q
trial
Il had suffered acutely from various
forms of Indigestion and my stomach
had become so disordcred as to repel
almost every sort of substantial food.
My general health was bad. At close
intervals would suffer severe attacks
which confined me in bed for week
or more Soon after changing from
coffee to Postum the indigestion
abated, and in short time ceased
entirely. | have continued the daily
use OF your excellent Food Drink and
assure you most cordially that am
indebted to you for the relief It has
brought me.
Wishing you a continued success, I
am Yours very truly,
]. Stanley Browne,
Managing Editor"
or course, when a mans health
shows he can stand coffee without
trouble, let him drink It, but most
highly organized brain.workers sim
ply cannot.
The drugs natural to the coffee ber
ry affect the stomach and other organs
and thence to the complex nervous
system, throwing 1t out of balance and
producing disorders In various parts
of the body. Keep up this daily pois.
oning and serious disease generally
supervenes So when man or woman
finds that coffee is a smooth but dead.
ly enemy and health is Of any value
at all, there is but one road-quit.
1t is easy to find out II coffee be the
cause of the troubles, for II left off 10
days and Postum be used In its place
and the sick and diseased conditions
begin to disappear. the proof is un.
answerable.
Postum is not good II made by short
boiling. 1t must be boiled full Is min.
utes after boiling begins, when the
crisp flavor and the food elements are
brought out Of the grains and the bev-
erage Is ready TO fulflll It's mission of
palatable comfort and renewing the
cells and nerve centers broken down
by coffee.
There's a Reason"
Get the little book, THE Road to
MELVILLE" in pkgs.
Ever vsad the above Ietterf A new
one appears from time 10 time. They
are genuine, true, and full of human
Interest.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-03-16
Martial Law Declared

Mexico City--The entire republic OF
Mexico Is under martial law. Without
awaiting the assent Of the permanent
commission Of congress to the setting
aside Of constitutional guarantees the
government has begun the movement
Of additional troops 10 Chihuahua and
Coahuila
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-03-16
MISSOURI NEWS
White Man Slain by Negro.

Poplar Bluff.-An alteration occur
red between Henry owens, white, and
j. Lynch, negro, at Neelyville. ten
miles south OF Poplar Bluff. resulting
in the death Of Owens In the fight
Owens hit the negro with scale
weight. The negro seized an axle and
hit Owens on the head. the blow re.
sulting in his death. The negro es'
capped
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-03-16
Acts of the Missouri
Law Makers.
Senate Bills Passed.

The following senate bills have
been passed:
BY Senator Busby: Authorizing the
incorporation with a capital stock OF
not less than 100000 OF chatter loan
companies in the large cities OF the
state. This measure 10 designed
against loan sharks.
by Senator Buford: Making all rail
ways and electric lines two miles in
length common carriers.
BY Senator Buford Empowering
sherlffs and constables to enter build.
ngs and confscate liquor that Is
shipped into local option counties for
the purpose of being sold in defiance
Of law.
BY Senator Humphrey: Providing
for three grades of school certificates
to teach in the public schools to be Is
sued in the future. The first and Sec
ond grade certificates are to be issued
by the state superintendent and the
third by the county superintendent.
The first grade entities the holder to
teach anywhere In the state; the sec.
ond TO teach in his own and adjoining
counties, and the third only in the
county where obtained
BY Senator Phillips: Requiring itin.
Grant merchants who have no settled
place Of abide TO deposit $500 with the
secretary OF state and pay s25 annual.
~ for license to do business in this
state, the deposit to be held for any
debts they may incur due citizens OF
Missouri
BY Senator McAllister: Making II
obligatory upon railroad companies to
furnish the railroad and warehouse
commissioners and what office force
they desire free transportation for Of
flcial inspections OF railroads
BY Senator Busby Increasing the
salary Of the secretary Of State Poul.
try association from 81 200 to 81 500 a
year.
BY Senator Humphrey: Empowering
the State Horticultural society TO
make inspections Of nursery stock and
forbid shipments OF diseased fruit
trees.
BY Senator McAlllster: Providing
for the election OF circuit attorneys in
all circuits OF the state comprising
more than one county. Such circuit
attorney is to receive a salary Of 81.
800 year.
Gy Senator Wilson: Requiring the
president of joint stock companies to
annually furnish the assessor list
OF all stockholders and the amount Of
stock each owns.
BY Senator Hawkins. Allowing
treasurers In counties under township
organization compensation for back
taxes collected.
ny Senator buchanan. Making II
prima facc evidence OF fraud when
one draws a check on n bank whore
he has no dposit
Pv Senator Krone. Increasing the
salary Of the state librarian from ST.
900 10 $4,000 a year
BY Mr. Gillespie Of 81 Louis Max.
ing II misdemcanor 10 lease proper
ty to parties who Illegally deal In
opium in any respect This IS a dupli.
cate Of a senate bill introduced by
Senator Brunk Of ST Louis. and Il Is
intended b. forever close the opium
joints In the large cities by applying a
penalty TO the property owners ms well
aa the opium users or dealers.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-03-16
Law to Bar False Hair,

Austin, Tex.--Representative Pat
Dunn of Corpus Christi has introduced
q bill in the legislature prohibiting the
use, sele or manufacture of false hair,
false teeth, wooden legs and hobble
skirts within this state.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-03-16
VIII Harvest U. S. Coin

London-Wealthy Americans arc
making high bids for furnished houses
In the West end during coronation
days. Our Liberal peer is reported to
have refused $4,000 for his London
residence for six weeks
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-03-16
Missourian Einhta Duel.

Paris Two Americans were in.
injured in a revolver duel over q wo-
man in the Cafe Ritz One cOmba'ant
was a wealthy Missouri man named
Lee, while the other was an American
dancer named Morris.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-03-16
SHORTAGE In Funds CHARGED.

Observation-Disclosures aggregatiug
almost $4,000 are charged against
seven officials Of Greene county by
the Audit and Bond company, which
has reported the result of its month 5
examination Of the books of the vRri-
Gus officials.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-03-16
Schools Get More Money.

The senate amended the house odu.
cational appropriation bill by adding
$4,000 to the total amount allotted TO
the educational institutions The
Kirksvlllt normal appropriation was
increased from s19l,sOO to so0l,SOO,
and the amount allotted TO the Mary.
Vile normal was raised from si00.523
TO s102,523.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-03-16
Grocer Accidentally Kills Self.

Jefferson Clty.-Whilo cleaning a
revolver, Harry Norman. grocer &C
cidontally shot and killed himself. the
bullet going through his heart. This
IL the second death from this sort
OF accident In jefferson City within
two weeks.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-03-16
Tlmb.r Man Die, In Rowboat.

Cape Grardeau.- Eugene Woods. a
timber man, while crossing the river
in n skin with his young nephew, died
Of heart failure. The boy rowed to the
Illinois shore with hts uncle's body
and the coroner notified.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-03-16
Grain Dealers Aaalnst LOrImer.

Springfield The Illinois State
Grain Dealers association went on
record as opposing the manner in
which William LorImcr was elected
to the United states senate. It also
favored the election Of senators by di.
rect vote.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-03-16
Girl browns In Well.

Marine.-Ceclla Red!ng, aged s
years, fell into well ON her uncle's
farm and was drowned. Her aged
grandmother was the only other per-
son near by. and when help arrived
the girl was dead
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-03-16
WsynesvilIc Has Heaviest Family.

Waynesvllle.--The family OF four at
Concordia weighing 79s pounds and
claimed by their friends to be the
heaviest in Missouri is beaten by a
Waynesyile family OF the same mum.
Der. Mrs. ]. o. X. Reaves, widow OF
the late J. o. r, Reayes, and three
sons by former marriage, total S54
pounds.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-03-16
kIrksvI!Ie Band Organized.

Klrksyllle. - Kirksville musicians
have recently organized a Kirksyille
Military band. OF 35. Prof. w. A..
Rowland is instructor. Tho business
men Of Kirksvlllo raised a bonus Of
$500 for expenses.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-03-16
Anti.BaHey Candidate in Field

Austin, Textile formal announce
ment by Representative Randell OF
Sherman OF his candidacy for United
States senator. to succeed j. W Bal
ley. caused considerable discussion in
political circles.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-03-16
Girl Swallowa n Ruby.

Chicago.-ln u struggle on a street
car with Edward Schultz, her fiance.
over a ring given her by Timothy Con-
nor, former admlrer, Lillian Egger-
ech, IS years old, swallowed the raby
setting, valued at s25.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-03-16
Convict Escapes From jail.

jefferson CIty.-Joseph Vail Of Kan.
sas City, one of the convicts accused
Of making counterfeit money in the
peniton'iary. escaped from the coun.
ty jail Vail was under indictment by
the federal grand jury and awaiting
trial
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-03-16
Fruit Crop In Good Condition.

Nashville.-Prospects for a large
fruit crop never were better. Super
visor J. w Stanton. president Of the
American Apple Growers congress,
says the fruit buds have not suffered,
with the possible exception Of plums.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-03-16
p'chis~nsI

Prof. Stork-And how are we get.
ting on with our studies, Ernestinef
Have you been promoted to the fly
ing class yet?
Little Miss Quacker-Oh, no, pro-
fessor. Mother has decided that l
shall not take that course. She says
anybody can hy-but only the best
families take to water naturally.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-03-16

Montgomery. - The Montgomery
Ledger. new county Republican pa
per. appeared here. owned and edited
by Judge Leslie Ellis 1t will take the
place of the Tribune, which suspended
recently, the editor. Charles W. Cur
ney, moving to St Louis.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-03-16
Straw Stack Yields Gold.

Dlxon.-Cows eating from straw
stack near Walnut, ILL.,, qpcoversd an
iron pail containing a quantity OF gold
and silver coins thought to be a por-
ton OF the plumber from the Bank of
Walnut, recently robbed
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-03-16
cruz's Body at Valparaiso

Valparaiso, Chli-Thc body Of Ami.
bal Cruz, who died recently at Wash.
ington, whore he was minister to the
United States, was taken from the
battleship Delaware and delivered to
the CHILEAN officials.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-03-16

Ravenna, O.-Three men, one law.
yer OF this city. are dead as the re-
suit of fire that destroyed one cot.
tage and part Of another at sandy
Lake, a summer town near here.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-03-16
Stenourapher is Heir.

Aurora.-Miss Emma Nicken, stem
ographer for the late Louis NJ. Grif.
fifth, Batavia coal dealer, has fallen
heir TO $4,000 Of his estate for faith.
full service rendered her employer
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-03-16
River Now Navluable.

Plttsfleld.-TSe Illinois river row is
open for navigation. The steamer Bald
Eagle has resumed regular service be-
tween Peoria and st. Louis. Pike and
Calhoun county depend largely on the
river transportation.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-03-16

Boston, Mar. 1i,-Curtis Guild, Sr.,
founder and editor of the Boston Com.
nercial Bulletin, and father OF former
Gov Curtis Guild. Jr, is dead. He was
81 years old.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-03-16
Landslide on Vesuvius.

Naples, Italy.--A severe earthquake,
accompanied by strong detouations
from Mount Vesuvius, frightened the
populace. Investigations showed that
q great landslide had dropped from
the upper part of the crater.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-03-16
DR.. Hawkins is Reelected.

Warrensburg.-Dr. W. ]. Hawkins.
who has been president of the War.
rensburg Normal school for four
years, was reelected for = term of
two years.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-03-16

Observation-Disclosures assembled In
the circuit court room decided 10 re-
quest designations OF United States
Senators William Lorlmer and Shelby
M. Cullom by vote Of 175 to {.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-03-16
AL Over.

The What's the matter With
IN" giraffe? lie ducsS't look we'll
The Lion No, he says he feels sick
all over.
The Tigcr-lIas a suic throat, / sup
pose.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-03-16
1oe Chickens from 11s Euos.

Sedala.-Doctor +. r. Morley. cor.
oner OF Pettis county. hatchod log
chickens out of 11G eggs. the record in
central Missouri.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-03-16
Condemn Senate Vote.

Jollet.-The ministerial association
Of this county adopted resolutions
condemning the action of the United
States senate In voting to seat WI.
liam Lorimer.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-03-16
ImmIaration Measure Enorossed.

The Democratic legislative caucus
measure relating to the state board OF
immigration was called up in the SEN
ate at the instance OF Senator Ms
Allister and adopted.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-12-07
SAWDUST CONCRETE.

When sawaust or wood pulp is used
as part Of the aggregate in mixing the
resulting concrete Is of light weight
and low tensiblc strength. but has
some special properties that commend
1t for certain indoor uses. says the
Cement World. on account OF its elias
ITCHY, combined with Its practically non
absorbent character. it is said TO be
especially adopted as "A floor veneering
for markets, butcher shops, saloons, etc.
1t may bc laid without joints In a
continuous layer one and Il half inches
deep, upon paper spread over the floor
that is being treated, In these cases the
Gus omary proportions for mixing are
one part cement. two sand and two and
half sawdust \ greater proportion
of sawdust would make 1t too absorbent.
y novel application of sawdust con-
crete has recently been made in the new
pLbii. library building in Sprin- ED,
Mass. 1t was employed there as a base
on which to lay the cork carpet covering
the floors. The object was to obtain a
layer into which nails could be driven
and which at the same time would hold
the nails.
The company that laid it states that 1t
accomplished both purposes. After sew
eral experiments win different mixtures
It was found that l:2:3-4 mix-three-
fourths of a part of sawdust--gave the
desired result; and 500 square feet OF
this mixture was laid, The thickness oil
the layer was one inch, and after fon
months Of service Indications are that
the material is a success
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-12-07
VERMONT NOTES

The town of pownal is consolidating
itself on not having any paupers Over
seer Wilson found that a family the town
had been supporting belonged in Massa-
chusetts and he forced that State TO
accept the case.
The Rev. Thomas J. Henry formerly
assistant pastor Of St. Peters parish in
Rutland, was the recipient Of purse #
$500 given him Tuesday evening Ivy the
members of the congregation al recep-
tiou in his nonor The Rev. Fr. Henry has
been assistant pastor for five years
The trustees of Goddard Seminary have
reelected Principal O. X. HOLSTER for
another year.
John Mclean, a quarrYlnan of Granite
willie, had to have his left arm amputated
because OF injuries received when n
weight fell ON his arm. He was engage
with other workmen in placing a chain
| under a large granite block when the
stone slipped.
The second show of the Connecticut
Valley Poultry association is being hello
In Bellows Falls There are about 50,
birds entered. principally the Whit,
Nyan1otte and Rhode Island varieties
The association at Bellows Falls is on,
OF the largest in New England.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-12-07
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION.

Charlotte Mac, elder daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. y. p. Wheeler, and Dr. Harry
A. Schneider of Pittsheld, Mass. We're
married Monday evcninS, The bride is
graduate of the Emerson School II
Oratory, Boston, ana the groom of the
medical department Of the University of
Vermont, class Of 1908, The father of the
bride Is the wel-knoWn proprietor Of the
Junction House, The marriage was per
formed by the Rev. G. f. Burroughs,
pastor of the I'nversalist Church, and
was witnessed 10y only relatives and few
close friends Following the ceremony a
reception was held to which several
hundred invitations were issued. The
brides dress was q white satin ana her
maid of honor was Miss Maude l." Perrin
Of White River Junction. Misses Nan
Turner of Gardner Mass, and Rachel
Wheeler, sister of the bride, were brides
maids. DR.. Earl l.. Johnson OF Pttslleld,
Mass, was best man, Ralph bennett of
Plttsheld, Fred McCulum of Montpelier.
Carl Cameron ana Garfield Miller of this
place were ushers. Among the gifts was
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-12-07
WILSON EXPLAINS REQUEST
Felt Services Entitled Him 80 Pension
on Entering Politics.

Baltimore, Dec. G.-Governor Woodrow
Wilson issued a signed statement here
/ last night admitting that he applied to
the Carnegie Foundation for a pension.
Before ] was elected Governor of New
Jersey. when I had just entered the I'M
certain field of politics" says the state
ment, II applied to the foundation for a
retiring allowance | have no private
means. man who goes into politics
bound by the principles of honor puts his
family at the mercy of the wheel Of
fortune, and ] felt entirely justified in
seeking to provide against such risks,
particularly when ! was applying for
what | supposed myself to be entitled
to by right of long service as a teacher,
under the rules of the foundation. and
not ny favor.
Il understood that upon the receipt
of my application the executive COM
mittce restricted the Interpretation of
their rule and declined 10 grant the
allowance. Why the matter should have
come up again now I do not know. I
have had nothing TO do with It since the
early autumn of 1910. | have not re-
newed the application"