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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-01-12
Senator Francis Marion Cock

Senator Francis Marion Cock
rell, after continuous public SER
vice of thirty six years, is again q
private citizen. In 1874 he was
elected United States Senator from
this State and was elected and
served for five consecutive terms,
being succeeded by Senator War
ner in 1904. Upon the expiration
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-01-12

Mrs. Elizabeth Gagnepain of Perry
county died on the 30th ult., aged rs
years. She came from France with
her parents in 1882 and had always
lived since that time in Perry coun-
ty. She was the mother OF fourteen
children, ten OF whom are still liv-
ing.
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Is a
very valuable medicine for throat
and lung troubles, quickly relieves
and cures painful breathing and a
dangerously sounding cough which
indicates congested lungs. Sold by
4, NJ. Laakman.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-01-12

+. H. Janis of St. Louis went
down to Piedmont on the 4th for
the purpose of committing suicide
by taking laudnam. He stopped at
at n hotel and swallowed an ounce
and n half of the poison, when he
was discovered by the landlord,
Medical aid was called and the man
Is out of danger. His wife was Miss
Rhoda Murphy.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-01-12

Of his fifth senatorial term Presi.
dent Roosevelt appointed him a
member Of the Interstate Com
merce Commission, on which he
served six years, his term expiring
December 81. 1910.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-01-12


him under its wing and shelter.
GRAFT and corruption in pub
~ lie office, in registration and
voting in the slum wards of
the big cities, have long been sub.
jects of popular belief, but that
the great majority of the people
especially in the rural districts
are honest at heart and hold that
the voting franchise is a privilege
too sacred to be bartered, has
never been seriously questioned
Isolated questions occasionally come
to light where some voter has pro-
famed his patriotism and his honor
by selling his vote or betraying his
party ticket for a few paltry dol
lars, but they are usually so linn
tied in number aud the individuals
thus purchased of so little impOr.
lance that it is doubtful that they
have much material effect upon
general results. But even this
confidence in the all-pervading
honesty of the great composite
mass Of voters has been rudely
shocked by recent revelations in
Adams county, Ohio. The voters
Of that county have made prac.
tice, dating back fifteen years or
more when Mark Hanna introduced
his peculiar brand Of commercial
ism into politics and the blocks
OF five became n menace to hon.
est politics and honest elections, Of
selling their votes with little or no
secrecy, until two. thirds of the
voters of the county are vote. sell
crs. They embrace men of busl
ness, farmers, even preachers,
clerks and laborers Of all degrees.
An honest, uupurchasable
Judge, \. Z. Blair, came upon the
scene, aud he determined to en-
force the law against this rape OF
the ballot. He ordered a grand
Jury and placed the whole vicious
question up to them, The upshot
of the grand jury's investigation
is. that between 1900 and 1900 in
dictments have been returned and
others under the stern warning Of
Judge Blair have come in and con-
fessed in order to secure the mini
mum fine and punishment, show
ing an almost universal condition
of political putridity. The condi
ton of Adams county is said to b'
but a duplicate of other counties il
the State which only need Judg,
Blair to turn on the search light
Over $1,000 have already been col
lected in fines. the fines in mos
cases being only nominal sum
but the Judge impresses upon eacI
the Nervousness of his otfense b.
DISTINGUISHING him for a number o
years; and from the way the in
dictmeuts continue to be grouu
out and the fearful ones come in t
confess, it begins to look as If fey
voters will be left in the county o
men qualified to hold Office. Blu
the Acknowledgement Of such voter
is a just judgment. Any man VIII
will barter away his vote as if
were commercial commodity Q
the counter, the shop or the farm
is not worthy the privilege of
sovereign voter and should b
shorn of that privilege, for whe
the source of political power
reeking with putridity and the bar
tering of individual honor and in
dependence, the government can
not be other than corrupt and pro
fligate and is far on the road t
decay.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-01-12

State Auditor Gordon estimates
the State revenue for the next two
yeart at So, $50, 900, or over a mil.
lion less than the demands that
will be made upon the Legislature,
which indicates that appropriations
will have to be cut down or the
Legislature provide means for rails
ing more revenue.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-01-12

Hon. Jeff d. Poston, Represent
alive OF this county. has been
placed on the following Legislative
committees: Mines and Mining,
Elemosynary Institutions and Fire,
Marine aud Tornado Insurance.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-01-12

Hon. Joseph II Dunklin of this
county was elected enrolling clerk
OF the Missouri House of Repre-.
seutatiycs. JOS many friends here
congratulate him. lie will fill the
place all right, all right
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-01-12

100 Acres-Seven miles from Liberty
Vile, about IS acres in cultivation,
room house, good barn. Price
5000; half cash, balance on long
time.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-03-18
VIII Send More Troops.

San Francisco, March 1S.-That
the defenses at Pearl Harbor, in
Hawaii, are insuffciently manned at
present, was admitted by artillery Of
lcers at the Preside today 1t was
stated that in all probability the war
department would issue order for the
dispatch of additional coast artillery
companies to the islands
THE move to increase the forces
in Hawaii comes at time when it is
regarded as particularly significant" F."
said one officer. However at the
time General Berry relinQuished
command of the department of Cali
fornia, in which Hawaii is included,
the war department decided to make
"a separate department of Hawaii, and
establish brigade there The pres
ent movement of troops is in line
with that plan. There has been no
unusual transfer of troops to the
Presidlo."
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-03-18
Artillery to Honolnln.

Washington, March 1S.-The war
department today officially announced
that two battalions of the Second in
fantry, from Fort Thomas, Ky, are
now en- route to strengthen the de-
fenses of Hawaii.
The third battalion of the Second
regiment, which is now at Fort Rus
sell, will sail for Honolulu in June,
Reasons for War.
Washington, March 1S.-A high
government official today furnished
the United Press with three reasons
why military maneuvers" might be
necessary-first the purchase of bat
tleships by South American coun-
tries at Japans instance; second, ia
pans activity in Mexico, and, third,
MeXico's friendliness for Japan.
Continuing, this official said:
"There is every reason to believe
that Japan is preparing for war with
the United States and eXerting her
diplomatic wiles to strengthen her
position in Mexico. Within two years
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-03-18
TROOPS BEING RUSHED.
CONTINUED nOm page ~

day that additional coast artillery
companies must be sent here to man
the rifles of the forts. The present
compliments are insufficient. They
consist Of only 20 companies. when
twice that number are needed.
The Second infantry will arrive
here Sunday morning. The troop
train comprises three sections-the
first for baggage and freight, the re-
naming two sections for the officers
and men.
The first section was due at Los
Angeles this morning, and the other
two sections at Beaumont, Cal.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-03-18
A CHANGE
IN PLANS
OF ARMORY
IF APPROPRIATION CAN BE
LEGALLY MADE AN ARMORY
BUILDING TO COST 100000
WILL BE BUILT IN SALEM.

An armory building, which, to-
gether with the site, will cost the
round sum of 100000, and which
will be the headquarters of the Ma
tional Guard of the state, is the plan
now under consideration by those
having the promotion of the enter
prise in charge, but whether these
plans will be consummated will be
dependent upon the opinion of Attor
ney-General Crawford upon one
phase of the proceeding, and also
upon the fact as to whether the peO-
pie of the county are willing to con-
tribute $1,000 in addition to the
$4,000 jointly appropriated by the
city council and the county court.
Two Sites Considered.
Various sites for the buildings
were inspected several days ago by
officers of the general staff, and two
were considered suitable, one at the
corner of Cottage and Court streets,
and the other the east half of the
Marion Hotel property The officers
were all favorably impressed with
the site at the corner of Cottage and
Court, and if the additional sum can
be raised that will no doubt be the
site selected. The location is an
ideal one, as 1t places the building
near the other state institutions.
Should the additional sum not be
raised, then the Marion hotel site
will probably be selected.
Will Appropriation lie Legal?
To raise the total sum necessary
for the erection of the armory and
the purchase of the site at the corner
of Cottage and Court, it is planned
to appropriate $4,000 from the
general fund, and, with the view of
determining whether such proceed
ure will be legal or not, the ques-
ton has been submitted to Attorney
General Crawford for his opinion.
The general staff, in addition, agrees
to contribute the sum of $1,000, but
that Is made contingent upon like
amount being raised by the people
of the city and county. The state
has already appropriated $4,000
and the city and county jointly ap-
propriated a like amount. and should
it be possible to raise the conditioned
$1,000, and the encouragement
rule that the $4,000 may be apprO-
priated from the general fund there
would be a total appropriation of
$6O,OO0-the sum really needed.
Will Be Handsome Structure.
The building is to be modern in
construction and equipment and
handsome in architectural design. II
will be of reinforced concrete with
white pressed brick trimmings, and
be provided with basement. Arch
itects are now at work preparing
plans to be submitted to the general
staff for confederation.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-03-18

Are you frequently noarse? Do
you have that annoying tickling in
your throat? Does your cough an
noy you at night, and do you raise
mucus in the morning? Do you want
relief?. II so, take Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy and you will be
pleased. Sold by all druggists.
Get it at DIR. Stones Drug Store
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-03-18

the diplomatic interests of Mexico
and Japan have more than doubled
1t might also be said that close in
timacy has sprung up between them,
Our administration is thoroughly
familiar with the facts and has been
familiar with them for some time 1t
also knows. that Mexico in its heart
of hearts hates America and its peo-
pie. 1t Is because of this hatred that
Mexico is willing to ally herself with
Japan. ft
A Stitch in Time.
knowledge of these facts makes
action necessary before the alliance
shall have gone too far. Mobiliza-
tion is one way of using a check.
America is aware of the facts that
certain South American republics
have BEEN buying large battleships
which they could not possibly use.
Converted yachts would answer the
purpose rof the republics that are in
vesting in the big fighting machines,
1t is possible that my suspicious are
unfounded but | believe that certain
members of the administration sus-
pect that these ships were really
bought for Japan.
Altogether, while protection of
American interests in Mexico un-
doubtedly had something to do with
the mobilization, that reason alone
could not have caused the orders,
Japanese situation was big factor,
If not THE factor"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-03-18
$40 down, and
$40 per month

The prices range from $3.50 and upward per lot
payable $40 down and $40 per month"; you seldom
have the opportunity to purchase first-caSS property
on such reasonable terms, When this addition IS sold
out and we predict will not be long, your opportu-
nifty of owning high and slightly building lot right.
on the car ine is gone forever,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-03-18
Sewer Assessments are All Paid

Sewer mains are now laid through every block in
Mob Hin and the price of lots includes all assess
mentS
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1911-02-17
EOuTH EAIRI.EE

Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Daily from
Derby, VT, visited their nephew
Selah George, last week Thurs
They also visited Mr.. Daily's sis
ter, Mrs. d. Fl. George, in Fair
lee, who is in very poor health.
Fred Chase visited his parents
in Bradford Friday.
z. E. Whitcomb is saving wood
for George Clogston.
Mrs. Fred Emerson and daugh-
ters Leona and Alice from West
Lebanon were at her fathers, May
nard Prescott's, Saturday and Sun
day.
Mrs. Mary Slack has returned
from her visit with her son and
family at East Thetford, and is
now with her daughter, Mrs. W.
z. Young.
Mr.. Melinday is pressing hay in
Warren, NH, this week.
Mrs. Williams Bond visited her
mother and sister in South Royal
ton over Sunday.
Hawley George, Floyd and Will
liam Young attend the Knights Of
King Arthur in Fairlee last week.
Carol Bragg began work for
John Kingsman at North Thet-
ford Monday.
Miss Hooker from Bradford,
spent Wednesday with Miss Beat
rice Ware.
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EAST THETFORD.

On account of the weather and
other unfavorable conditions Mr..
Jopson's lecture was not given
last Wednesday evening as re-
ported. 1t seems to be indefinite
ly postponed. Mr.. Jopson made
friends here on his former visit
who will be glad to hear him
again. II some were disappointed
in his lecture, it may be regarded
as a compliment rather than
| otherwise. One "Ruben who did
not attend, had an idea that he
saw "The Passion Play" or might
have seen it, at Sherbrook fair.
Mrs. Slack, who has been visit
ing her son George, returned last
Thursday to Bradford, where she
makes her home with her son, c.
d. Slack.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. T. Presley made
flying trip to Andover, N. H.,
Thursday to attend the wedding
OF a sister of Mrs. Pressey.
Vern t. Presley was home from
Piermont Station Thursday to at
tend store and postoffice.
Frank Bacon drove to Norwich
depot Thursday evening to meet
NIL IICbSGN.
"If you would have a happy day
give some happiness away" Last
Thursday must have been chuck
full of happiness for Geo. Dove.
He hitched his spanking grays to
his new 3-seated travers sleigh
and took all the children he could
find for long, long ride,
or our sick ones, Mr.. Sloan and
Mr.. Willard are reported gaining.
Mrs. T. B. Sanborn has been on
the sick list Mrs. E. c. Waterman
continues quite poorly. o. S. Saw
yer not much improved. Little
Morton Davis has been under the
doctors care. Leavitt Sargent is
laid up with the measles.
The snow roller appeared again
Thursday and explored a little
further than it did on the first
trip. The big storm of Tuesday
came very near tying up traffic.
Our r. F. D. man hired Wilson's
broncoes and put in a strenuous
day breaking roads for the towns
of Thetford and Norwich.
F. c. Pushee is confined to the
house and under the doctors care.
Chauncey Moulton, while chop
ping last Friday, cut his foot quite
badly.
The Ladies' Benevolent Society
will give apromenade in Roberts
hall Feb. 22d. Music by Mayo's or
chestra. Admission soc a couple.
Cake and coffee free.
Mr.. and Mrs. Seth A. Maxon of
Andover, are guests of NJ. T.
Presley and wife.
Mr.. Roberts of Bradford visited
his sister, Mrs. E. c. Waterman
last week.
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WEST FAIRLEE CENTER.

In reading the account of the
storm at Haverhill Feb. End, il
seems that was the place fop the
outburst. In this vicinity the tele-
phone bells rang in every house,
and some saw the flash of light
ming and heard the thunder, and
there was electricity in the air as
in the summer time.
All will be sorry to hear of the
illness of Miss Remington of Buff
falo, NY, who has been at the
head of large mission school in
that city for many years. She is
woman of great ability, with
zeal and ambition far beyond her
endurance, and is obliged to give
up the work and is in a sanitarium
for treatment. She spent her va
cation at times with Mr.. and Mrs.
Calvin Morse, and many will re-
member her inspiring words to
the Sunday school.
The accident to Charlie Craig at
Bradford is very much deplored,
he having been connected with
the mill for more than forty years
and he will be very much missed
there.
Mrs. Julia Kimball is spending
a few days onfBlood Brook.
The snow has settled somewhat
so the roads are in better condi-
ton, which will be appreciated by
those who drive to Union Village
for the choir union.
W. ~ Lon R1x.xuxuxy1
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1911-02-17

at the CHURCH next Sunday even
ing the lantern views of "The
Lights and Shadows of the South"
Fl. E. Morrison is gaining very
slowly.
The selectmen are busy settling
accounts this week. The school
board has also been quite busy.
Don't forget the drama, "The
Corner Store" to be given at the
town hall Friday, Feb. "a.
The lecture by Rev. Mr.. Babb
was one of the best things ever
in this town. Don't be afraid to
come and hear something that
will make you better.
The Grange is in a flourishing
condition. Sin candidates ready
for the Sd and 4th degrees, and
several more applications to be
read at the next meeting.
Mike Fisher is on the sick list.
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Lee c. Andrews, Fairlee, vt.
NORTH THETFORD.

A public meeting will be held in
Union church Friday evening, Feb
18th, at 7.30, in the interests of the
proposed pageant for the cele-
bration of our one hundred and
fiftieth anniversary of Thetford's
settlement. Mr.. William Chauncey
Langdon of New York is to be
present and will address the meet
ing, with some suggestions as to
how, when and where the desired
celebration may be best effected.
Mr.. Langdon is an expert in his
line, and the meeting will be in
teresting to you. All are cordially
invited to be present.
Mr.. Smith of Hanover, and Mr..
Frank H. Parsons of Brooklyn, N.
Y, were guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Geo. W. Barnes last week and ov-
er Sunday.
Mrs. William L. Murfey was call
ed to New York state last week
by the serious illness OF an aunt.
Union church Sunday, Feb. 49,
Services at 100 and pm. Preach
ing at both services by the Pre-
siding Elder, Rev. w. s. Smithers.
Sabbath school at 1890. All are
cordially invited to join our Sun
day services and Sabbath school.
The Women's Club held its Feb
ruary meeting last week at the
home of Miss Elizabeth Cummings
and enjoyed the following read
ings: Settlement Work, by Mrs.
Bessie Palmer, and The School, a
story, by Mrs. Jessie Bond. Illus
trations on these subjects had
been collected and were shown
by Mrs. Drusilla Hadlock. A very
pleasant afternoon was passed,
during which CONNECTIONS were
served by Miss Cummings. The
next meeting is to be with Mrs.
Eugene Fl. Howe, March ~.
Mr.. J. B. Broadhead, who is to
be Mr.. Strong's successor in the
creamery, is in town for a time
to learn the ropes and meet the
creamery customers, before as
Stunning management. Mr.. G.. W.
Strong's departure is occasioned
by his having secured a more lu-
crative position in Auburg, VT,
but the removal of himself and
family is much regretted by the
many friends they have made
here. 1t is going to be hard to
spare Mr.. Strong. so say we all
of us.n
Over one hundred friends from
far and near remembered Madam
Julia Kinsman on her birthday,
February tenth. Beside a shower
of IFS postal cards, Mrs. Kinsman
received a birthday cake and gifts
of fruit and flowers, including a
beautiful Azalia, a fine specimen
in fun bloom, from her daughter.
in Monson, Mass.
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LYME.

F. L. Gibson has sold his resi-
Dental property on the plain to
Leon o. and Mary d. Melvin, who
after completing improvements
will occupy the same as a home
Edgar r. Ware has bought oil
George H. Grant his residence and
" i'll move into it in March.
David c. Fales has sold his place
to George II. Grant owing to the
continued illness of his wife, altho
improving somewhat. This place
has been owned and occupied by
Mr.. Fales and his father prior to
him since 1910. This one and the
one now owned and occupied by
p. E. Fairfield are the only ones
in the village that have not
changed ownership during this
time, so that now Mr.. Fairfield is
the veteran resident of the viii
lage. For some fifteen years Mr..
Fales has been the village milk
man and until advancing years
made it necessary to sell out his
business, passing into the hands
of ]. L. Stark. Mr.. Fales was as
regular on his delivery trips as
the town clock. Just where he will
make his home he has not decid-
ed upon.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. L. Gibson. who
are to leave town this spring will
be missed in the church and COM
munity. Both are members of the
church choir. Prof. Gibson as lead
er has done much to improve the
church music, and Mrs. Gibson's
solos at church services will also
be missed. We will be sorry to
have them go.
Mrs. Jane Wells recently died
at the home of her brother, John
Nelson, with whom she had been
living for some time. Her age was
81 years. Funeral services in the
vestry last Friday, and burial in
the village cemetery. Surviving
her are the brother John Nelson,
a son, Mason Wells, of Milford,
Mass, a daughter, Mrs. j. p. r.
of Weymouth, Mass, a
granddaughter, Mrs. Annie Bar
nard.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Lake are
guests of Mr.. A. A. Truman. Mr..
Lake is on his annual trip selling
and tuning pianos.