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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-01-04

hal In other words. It was suggested that as
n sequel to the earlier effort there sho"'u
now be international cooperation for the plao
ing of the production and frame IN opium u"
der international law.
The elimination of the long fight Is no" IN
sicb, An international conference was held
recently at The Hague, the capital oil 'he
Netherlands. TO arrange for measures that
win rm up the bars against opium and other
babit.Iorrring drugs all over the world. Many
nf tho men who attended the Shanghai con
feranca were appointed by their respective
Governments 10 represent them nj The hague
Tho mower and significance OF the TWO galA
arinEs was vastly different however. Al 'He
Shanghai conference those In attehuah
could only advise and recommend. AZ l"0
Hague conference the delegates were e'NP""-
orpd bv their respective governments 10 "E''V
unon definite measures. After proohE'a sea'
siore measures were decided upon which, II
&c cxppcted will fully carry out ana put 'i't"
effect the objects Of the conference. lh'se
measures will be reported to the various gov
n-rr,ents rcpresented. to be followed by legis-
lative action on the part OF their Ia"'mah'he
hodtoa putting into execution the regulations
arread mon. This is supposedly mere mat
tor Of routine. as all the powers have given
their pl'lll''''
Foremost OF the regulations agreed upon
ore those for uniform national laws and regu-
lotions TO control the production, manufacture
and distribution of opium and its derivatives
Almost ms important will be the regulation
nv the universal postal union Of the transmits
sion of opium through the mails. Going yet
further in the direction OF complete control
Will be the restrictions that are to be placed
upon the cultivation of the poppy, from which
opum is derived and limiting the number OF
norris through which the drug may be shipped
by opumprodncng countries. There was
adopted also uniform marks OF identification
for packages containing opium in interra'
tional transit.
The nations that are interested in this
worldwide crusade and we're represented at
the conference include the United States,
China, Great Britain, France, Germany, Italy.
Japan The Netherlands. Persia Portugal Rus
sTa asd Siam. Some of the other powers.
notably Austria.Hungary. were not directly
represented because they are not much affect
cd by the opium evil. but they have given as
surance that they will abide by the regula.
tions which have been agreed upon by the
conference. When the international confer
ence. was first proposed China showed her
intense interest by appointing a strong dele
cation including such progressive men as Or.
Yen. who was educated In American colleges
and ia In sympathy with American ideas and
ideals.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-01-04

In all those months | was in the hospital
somebody ought to have warned me, | think"
said the trained nurse, according to the New
York Times. "Of course | had 1t from the
folks at home that snored little, but never
took It seriously until went on my first case.
| found then that It is a serious matter for
nurse to snore
81 took the case from nurse whose own
health had broken down. The patient was
nervous and excited over the contemplated
change. and that made my ordeal more Sc
we're: brand new case Of my own would have
been much easier Still. We got along fairly
well together the first half of the night. He
was kindly man. srd soon after midnight he
insisted that | shoul1 try TO get some sleep.
| didn't think I'd Glitch wink but by and
by | dozed off 1t vas fatal sleep for me.
The next morning the patients sister told me
about the snoring
James could not rest at ALL she said l
heard you in the next room
Before night was looking for another Job,
OF course did not have to give up nursing
Antirsv. hut the hard cases, where am re-
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-01-04

monte. scientific and political aspects OF the
opium problem, not only as existing In the
Far East but throughout the world. The out
come OF the gathering was tho unanimous
adoption of a series OF recommendations In
which the delegates and experts assembled
strongly urged that their respective countries
take action In three matters, namely an
overhauling by each nation of It's own reGu-
latons with reference tc the opium traffic;
the adoption OF measures for the suppression
of opium smoking and finally, the enforce
mcnt of restrictions upon the manufacture
and sale Of morphine.
The experts Of the different nations having
agreed upon the measures that ought to be
taken to curb the evil. It was mp to the United
States, she having iDaugurated the project.
to make the naXt move in the matter. This
she did with no loss Of time. Our officials
wrote TO the various powers suggesting that
they get together and take action on the
recommendations that had come from Shang.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-01-04

further, report the wiscst measures for better.
ing the situation
II required year and half OF letter writ.
ing. back and forth. before the governments
concerned could be induced to meet each
other on common basis. In explanation OF
this reluctance It may be pointed out that
number OF the countries. notably Great Britain.
and her colonies. France Holland and siam.
derive large revenues from the opium traffic,
and In some instances opium production
Is government monopoly. should the
traitc In opium be virtually abolished, as
It Is likely 10 be IN time, these various powers
stand to lose revenue to tho enormous aggre.
gate Of one hundred million dollars a year
No wonder they hesitated. However. In the
end the common cause of humanity trl-
umphed and ( was arranged that an interna.
uonal opium commission should be created
This commission, which took up its work at
the city Of Shanghai. China early in the year
1909, discussed all phases Of the moral. eco
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-01-04
TIED DOWN.
20 Years. sIaVery-tiow She Got Free.
dom.

A dyspepsia veteran who writes
from one OF England's charming rural
homes to tell how she won victory In
her 20 years fight, naturally exults In
her triumph over the tea and coffee
habit:
Il feel II duty to tell you" she
says. "how much good Postum has
done me. ! am grateful, but also de.
sire to let others who may be suffering
as | did, know OF the delightful meth
cd by which ! was relieved.
Il had suffered for 20 years from
dyspepsia, and the glddiness that usu-
ally accompanies that painful ailment.
and which frequently Frustrated me.
never drank much coffee, and cocoa
and even milk did not agree with my
impaired digestion, so used tea, OK.
clusively, till about year ago. when
/ found in package of Grape-Nuts the
little book, The Road to Wellville.'
After careful reading Of the book.
let was curious to try Postum and
sent for package. ! enjoyed It from
the first. and at once gave UP tea In
its favor.
Il began to feel better very soon.
My giddiness left me after the first
few days use of Postum, and my stom-
ach became stronger so rapidly that II
was not long till was able las still
AMI to take milk and many other ar
ticles Of food OF which was formerly
compelled to deny myself. I have
proved the truth Of your statement
that Postum makes good. red blood
"Ihave become very enthusiastic over
the merits OF my new table beverage,
and during the past few months, have
conducted Postum propaganda among
my neighbors which has brought bene.
ut to many. and shall continue to tell
my friends of the better way in which
] rejoice" Name given by Postum
Co., Battle Creek. Mich.
Read the little book, THE Road to
MELVILLE" in pkgs. There's rea.
son."
Ever rend the above Ietterf A new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true, and full of human
tnterest.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-01-04
The BacktePiolouist,

A Richmond darky CHANGED TO meet
on the street friend who complain
ed Of much Misty" Indeed the af-
ficted one was In despair, so tucker
cred out" was he.
"Wot seems to be dc matter?" asked
the first negro.
Jim" said the other with q moan
Of his anatomy that was giving him SO
much trouble, Use got sech awful
pains in nah back heah!'
Jim assumed an air OF great solem-
nifty and wisdom. I'm dat case" said
he. "dere's only one thing TO- you to
do. Jes 20 put yo'se'f in de hands O.
dat Doctah Blank. hears dat he's
de finest bakteriologist In de whole
souf."
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-01-04

The suffragette was conversing with
the eminent African traveller.
And you don't believe in woman
SUFFRAGE" said the lady.
mo, madam" the hunter OF big
game replied. Il believe that the femi-
nine traits. gentle. humane, tender. fit
Your sex for the home rather than for
the sterner duties of life, or the posi-
BILE necessities OF the state"
Yes" the suffragette replied. II
have heard those arguments before.
And now may | ask how you received
that deep scar on your choek?'
ut was given me by a lioness,
madam"
The sufiragette smiled
Good for the lady Hon" sho said
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-01-04
Unintentlonal Truth.

THE latest agony" said a spendthrift to his
dlssipated companion, lis the way felt this
morning My wife asked me for Gi0 note
and clt the matter short by ceiling her that 1t
could net DO done. for the simple reason that
| had only a matter of bob or SO in my
pocket
"I knew you'd tell me that she said, and
it's true. too. And as looked up in amaze
ment sts added. I looked in your pockets last
night I've got the E10 note
Fancy how felti But what could DOR
London Tit Bits
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-01-04
Gentle Correction Needed.

Mr. Littlerest-Doctor. what did you
tell me was your special treatment for
sleeplessress?
Medico--We strike at the cause or
the origin OF the trouble.
Mr.. LittleTest--You don't say sol
Well. you will find the baby in the
other room. Only. don't strike at him
too hard
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-01-04

share OF my findings Otherwise | would have
to buy the property"
Anderson Is civil engineer. lie en-
gagged by the government for some time In
work on the Panama canal. but has left his
employment to search for the treasure which
he maintains his father has hidden IT, the old
placer mining fields of California.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-01-04
Those Dear Girls.

Maud am told | got my good
looks from my mother.
Ethel i wouldn't repeat that II
! were you.
Maud-Why not7
Ethel-People will think your moth
or was ptlngy.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-01-04

spondence that family by the name OF Scott
occupies the tavern as n farmhouse and that
the country around 1t is devoted to the rails
ing of citrus fruits.
No one has disturbed the original lines OF
the building The adobe blocks are heavy. /
have obtained permission from the owners to-
prosecute my search and win give them n
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-01-04
fearful Pair,

I'm the saddest thing there is-the
ghost OF lost love"
Huh! I'm worse than that! I'm
the ghost OF a vanished bank &C.
counti"-puck
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-01-04
Plausible.

''Braggs Is up in Maine hunting. He writes
me that he's shot the biggest bear on record
Don't doubt IT, 1t would have to be a mon
ster for Braggs to hit it-"-Ba1ton Transcript,
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-01-04
Trained Nurse Who Shores

CURED to keep awake every second, are open
to me- All those soft snaps that give yon n
chance to sleep half the night are beyond the
reach of the snoring nurse"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-01-04
Could Eat Without changlr

Gerald-A man becomes what he
eats.
Geraldine-But suppose he is a lob
ster at the start?
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-01-04
In Chicago.

In Chicago.
did her husband die or resign?"
81 believe he merely failed OF re-
election"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-01-04

having possessions In the
Far East 10 ascertain II II
would not be possible TO
form a distinguished inter
national commission that
would study the opium
problem as It then appeared
in the quarter OF the globe
where Il had proven the
greatest menace. and would.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-01-04

heaval Of the machinery OF government THIS
late development is a crusade to free the
Chinese. and, Incidentally, other peoples OF
the world, from the bondage Of the opium
habit which has for so many years been
drag upon their intellectual and material
progress,
We, ms Americans, must feel m especial
pride and interest in this breaking Of the
grip Of the derdllcst drug habit because It
has been brought about largely through the
efforts Of the United States. or. in other
words, Uncle Sam set the ball rolling Al
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-04-12

The United States Commissioner OF
Education gives the following stats
tics as to the illiteracy among the
whites:
The illiteracy among the native
white population $500 census) was
five in a thousand in Washington, six
in South Dakota, six in Montana, six
in Nevada, seven in Wyoming, eight
in Massachusetts,, eight in Minnesota
eight in Nebraska, eight in Connecti'
cut, eight in Oregon, eight in the Dis.
trict of Columbia, nine in North Da'
kota, nine in Idaho, ten in Califor'
MIA, twelve In New York, twelve in
Iowa, thirteen in Wisconsin, thirteen
in Kansas, fifteen in New Hampshire,
seventeen in Michigan, seventeen in
New Jersey, eighteen in Rhode Is'
land, twenty.ene in Illinois, twenty.
three in Pennsylvania, twenty-four in
Ohio, twenty -four in Maine, twenty.
FIVE in Oklahoma, twenty-seven in
Colorado, tIenty-nine in Vermont
thirty-six II. Indiana, forty-one in
Maryland, sorty-eight in Missouri,
f1fty-six in Delaware, sixty-one in Tex.
as, sixty-two in Arizona, eighty in
Mississippi, sighty-six in Florida. lou
in West Virginia. Ill in Virginia, liz
in Arkansas, 119 in Georgia, 1913 in
Kentucky, 1876 in South Carolina, 142
in Tennessee, 14S in Alabama, 173 in
Louisiana, 1876 in North Carolina and
2a4 in New Mexico.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-04-12
Some Odd Schools.

4 Freak" schod rs were the subject re
Gently Of an 1ticle in a provincial pa.
perymd are confident that few OF
our readers will have heard some OF
these very odd educational establish.
ments. It appears that in Belgium be.
fore qualifying for a post as sexton
one must pass an examination in a
school Of grave diggers. where make
believe trials are carried out in detail
before lawyers of repute.
Russia has a school for policemen
which 1t is, we believe. the pet ambi'
zion Of the young and aspiring burglar
to join. In an adjoining museum "the
pupils make themselves familiar with
jimmies, drills, chisels and other tools
used by professional thieves"
Still more ambiguous are the mer'
its Of the course OF instruction given
in the Casino at Monte Carlo. Here ia
evolved the professional croupier
Some six months training is all that
is needed to produce finished speci
men of these useful articles, which are
turned out at the rate OF nearly 100 q
year.-University Correspondent.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-04-12
Iowa State Bystander
BYsTANDER RUB. CO.. Publishers.
oEs MONIES. IOWA
POISON BENEATH THE BEAUTY
Many OF the Most Admired Flower
Are Reservoirs Of Oeadly
Toxic Liquids.

Many species OF well-known and
much admired flowers furnish the
world with a great deal Of its poison
The laburnum. for instance, which
The poets have loved to compare to q
fountain Of gold playing in the sun
hight. 10 one OF the most poisonous
flowers imaginable. There Is poison
in every bit Of it-nower. leaf, and
seed. Even grass growing beneath II
10 rendered poisonous by reason OF ita
proximity to the beautiful, innocent
looking blossoms overhead.
Such dainty and lovely blooms as
the narcissus. hyacinth, Jonquil and
snowdrop secrete the most deadly pol
sons. while the oxalis, the monks
hood, and the foxglove conceal nox'
ious liquors powerful enough to de.
stroy life in short time.
The list might be further extended
by the addition OF certain Of the Gro
cuses, the beautiful lady's-slipper, the
quaint old "jack-in.the-pulpit," and the
prim little buttercup. The latter.
despite its innocent appearance. is
really one of the worst of the poison
GUS blooms. Even the cow Is aware
Of this and carefully avoids 1t. The
cousins of the buttercup. the peonies,
the larkspurs, and the rest all contain
toxic liquids.
Another source Of deadly poison ID
the oleander tree, while the bark Of
the superb catalpa tree contains any
quantity Of deadly doses.-Harper'a
Weekly.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-04-12
Miraculous Transformation.

A cul-de-jatte (that is beggar who
goes on his posterior seated In a
bowl. who has but one arm. may b
found every morning before daylight
at street crossing where he solicits
the generosity of the passers-by who
are moved by excess Of his Affections
Toward midday. his receipt OF cash
being satisfactory, and deeming the
moment propitious, the street being
deserted. he unhooks the false sleeve
from his shoulder. and there energies
from under his coat perfectly nor
NAL, true arm. After that he raises
himself upon his hands and unfolds
the legs that are doubled under him
and which have nothing artificial
about them, as by their aid he disap-
pears quickly. Those OF our readers
who may be interested in this modern
cripple may find him in good weather
on the stairs at Madrid and Rocher
streets. If they will hide behind the
windows of neighboring house some
minutes before noon they will see this
miraculous transformation Cri de
Paris, "
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-04-12
BEEF BROTH.

Two and one-half pounds OF SNORT
ribs of beef with enough cold "a.e'
to cover, Put on slow fire and let slln,
mer for two hours or longer, untl.
tender. When at boiling point auu
one small onion and two sprays y.
chopped parsley. One hour oelole
done, add one-fourth cup OF rice ouo
carrot cut up and salt. There snou'a
be a pint of stock when stra'n o'l
Season and serve. Take the ~
pounds of cooked beef, spread W..
with tablespoonful Of butter anu p0'
In oven long enough to brown
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-04-12
GRAIN DIET FOR HORSES.

Horses do not absolutely demand
mixed grain diet. Feeding mixed
quantity of clover and timothy nay
with corn alone, the animals nave
been found to get along just as well
as with a mixed grain ration. the corn
fed horses were just as enduring as
those fed oats, and they worked JUST
as we'll in the hot weather as when II
was cool.
Work horses should be red WIN
feeds that supply energy in capsule
form. The use Of corn or oats alone,
without other grains, has been 1ounu
desirable. OF the two, corn seems "
be the most palatable. AS REGARDS
economy, ear corn is usually cheaper
per pound than oats. while their leeu'
ing value seems to be the same.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-04-12
make new RULES
FOR MINISTER'S
Baptist Preachers Of Pittsburg
form Alliance with Unique
Bylaws r,@
CAN'T GO INTO cLU6S-MlNIS-
TIERS WHO FREQUENT CLUBS
OR ELks' RESTS NOT ELIGIBLE
TO MEMBERSHIP.

Pittsburgh, Pa.-The leading col
ored Baptist ministers OF this city
and vicinity have organized a minis
ters' alliance, which has attracted
more than ordinary ottention because
Of some of the articles embodied IN
the constitution and bylaws. One OF
the articles directs that any minister
who frequents club rooms. Elks' rests
or uses profane language cannot be
admitted tc membership.
The preamble to the constitution
and two of the articles in the bylaws
follow:
Whereas, the New Testament clear
ly teaches the value OF Christian
unity; and the sweetness of holy fel-
lowship which Is produced by meet
ing together. We, the colored minis
tiers OF Baptist churches OF Pittsburgh
and vicinity have united ourselves
into an alliance for the purpose of ex-
changing thoughts and ideas OF how
best to conduct the work which the
great Head of the church has commit
ted to our hands.
ARTICLE ~.
A uniform rule of ministerial dig
nifty, politeness and respect must at
all times and under all circumstances
govern the members OF this alliance.
Anyone who refuses to come to order
when repeatedly requested to do so
by the president, unless he is sup
ported by the alliance, shall lose all
rights and privileges as a member,
until he shall have satisfied the body
Of his willingness to observe decorum.
ARTICLE VII.
No applicants name will be constd-
cred for membership OF this alliance
who is known to use profane Ian
guage, or to frequent club rooms,
Elks' rests, etc., or is guilty Of con-
duct unbecoming a minister.
The officers of the new alliance are:
Rev. J. H. Holder, president; Rev.
Rodney c. Fox, secretary and treas
urer. Rev. J. H. D. Welle, Rev. W. W.
Boone and Rev. R. c. Fox are on the
committee on constitution and BY
laws.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-04-12
Unidentified, but Healthful,

Dr. Mabel Howe Otis advises every
girl to stand on her head at least
twice day. She made this remark
while addressing class of Y. w. c. A.
girls, and to prove that she took her
own medicine, she Topped over, stuck
her feet In the air and stood on her
head to show how easily 1t could be
done. Standing on your head, she
said. is preventive II not cure. 1t
gets the weight OF your feet and puts
more brain in your head. 1t is better
than medicine, and If followed up will
keep girls well, strong and clear
minded.-Detroit News.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-04-12
CHOCOLATE CAKE.

Cream together two tapiespoou ...n
butter and one cupful Of sugar tnS n
add one egg. sift together tnorous
ly one and one-fourth cupfuls NV. 80
half a teaspoonful Of soda ana ~. w
teaspoonful of cream .A"tar. II pan a..
ing powder is used instea4 OF the so ~.
take one level teaspoonful. Aoo ~, Il,
ternately with half cupful Of nliS ne
to the other mixture, adding n "a
teaspoonful Of vanilla and one squa
melted chocolate just before puts
into the pan. a5 B