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The Farmington times., 1912-04-11

Probate Court is in session this
week. .t ...y
Miss Audrey Chaney NJ Boulder
Colo, is visiting Mrs. Mollie Long
Mrs. Sue Taylor and Miss Mel
Taylor went to st. Louis this week
to spend several weeks.
Mrs. Gordon Frierson of Jones.
boro, Ark, is the guest of her sister
Miss Myra Clardy.
Miss Helen Chenault Of Cape Cir.
ardeau is the guest of her niece,
Mrs. w. NJ. Harlan.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Swink of Liber-
tyville attended Easter service at
the Presbyterian Church.
DR.. Eugas of Doe Run was Farm
ington visitor last Thursday and
paid his respects to The Times.
Miss Lavinia Rozier, who is at.
tending the Sacred Heart Convent
in st. Louis, spent Easter holiday
at home.
Mr.. Howard Washburn came up
from Fredericktown Sunday. Mrs,
Washburn and the children returned
home with him.
Plenty of sweet pea seeds left for
free distribution to the ladies from
Rieger, the California perfumer.-
f. M. Laakman, druggist.
j. S. Clay has all kinds of houses
aud lots for sale, ranging in prices
from $500 to %,750. Easy terms.
Office In Farmers Bank Building.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Mccormick,
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Morris and
Linn Clardy attended the Easter
dance at Fredericktown Monday
night.
Mrs. Charles +. Clardy and son,
Elgin, have returned to her home In
Nevada, Mo-, after "a short visit to
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. J.
Leathers.
Mr.. +. NJ. Matkin of Pendleton
township, one of our progressive
farmers and live stock men, was
transacting business in Pennington
Friday.
About u dozen members of the
Fortnightly Club attended the reoep- |
tion given Friday by the Mothers
Club of Flat River and report most
time.
Painters and all others wanting
Berry Bros. or Standard Varnishes
will find bargain here in these
goods. We are closing them out
f. NJ. ,Laakman, druggist.
st. Francois county has five post
offices within radius Of three miles
square, and three of them are presi-
dential Offices. They are Elvins,
Flat River, Desloge, Rivermines
and st. Francois,
The Farmington times., 1912-04-11

Three old citizens of Ste. Gene
We've county died last week. An
drew Muessig died at Weingarten,
April =, aged 81 years. He was one
of the pioneer settlers of the county
and had lived In the same house
fifty years. Mrs. Mary Badler, aged
80, died on the 18th ult., leaving a
husband, six children, 50 grandchil.
dren mad 2 great-grandchildren
Felix HoRenmiller died at Vein
garten April /, aged 81 years. He
taught school in the same district
for 5l years and had been married
30 years. Six children, 20 grand.
children and IL great-grandchildren
survive him.
The Farmington times., 1912-04-11
TOWN and VICINAGE

On another page of The
Times you will find an excel
lent account of the disastrous
flood daily making thousands
homeless and causing great
suffering throughout a large
portion of the Mississippi Val
ley.
The president has been APP
pealed to- Congress has been
asked to appropriate means;
and all possible efforts are be-
ing made to alleviate the suf-
fering of the thousands of ref
ugees.
BE sure to read 1t. You want
to keep posted on all import
ant happenings. You will find
them In The Times. Don't
fail to watch for them.
The Farmington times., 1912-04-11
A Kansas Road Machine

A machine destined to revolution
ize the whole process of road max
Ing is under construction at lola,
Kansas. This mammoth machine
takes up portion of the dirt road.
heats and subjects II to chemical
mixes 1t with a solution
OF oil and asphalt and returns 1t to
the surface of the road ready for
In one operation.
The Farmington times., 1912-04-11
Candidates Announcements
Primary Election Aug. 8, 1912
For Sheriff

j. {. WILLIAMS authorizes us to
announce him as a candidate for
Sheriff, subject to the Democratic
primary.
l.. GEORGE WILLIAMS authorizes
US TO announce him as candidate
Tor sheriff, subject to the Demo
cratic primary.
Nj. a. PATTERSON authorizes ua
to announce him as IA candidate for
Sheriff, subject to the Democratic
primary.
The Farmington times., 1912-04-11

Mrs. J. j. Croke was taken to
Bonne Terre Hospital yesterday to
be treated for appendicitis.
We still have few cans Of floor
paint left which we will close out at
a reduced price. e. NJ. Laakman,
druggist.
Mrs. NJ. Il. Blanton aud daughter,
Almeda, of Fredericktown, were up
this week visiting her aunt, Mrs.
Reuben Fugate.
Born, April s, 1872, to the wife of
Finis +. Counts, near Bonne Terre--
twin boys. This is the second set
of twins for Mr.. and Mrs. Counts.
Mr.. j. w. Doss, who has been iii
for about four months, went to st.
Louis yesterday to consult a spe-
cialist. He was accompanied by
his son, Vernon.
Rev. l.. II. jenkins will give an
address on 1.-The Tricks of Modern
Short Stories" at the NJ. f.. Church,
South, Friday evening, April 10th,
Everybody invited; admission free.
Mr.. George $. Matkin of Bismarck
was in town on business Monday.
Mr.. Matkin has been n constant
reader of The Times for thirty years,
and called 10 renew for the current
year.
Dir. G. A. Tetley and Fred NJ.
Karsch were in st. Louis this week
in the interest of the Air Dome
Company and contracted for the
chairs and other equipment of the
air dome, now in process of cree
tion.
Mrs. j. Nj. Bailey received word
last week that her mother, who lives
In Kentucky and who has been in a
serious condition for some time,
was very low and liable To pass
away at any time. Mrs. Bailey left
Saturday for Kentucky to be with
her.
Mrs. George Rickus, daughter of
Mr.. Lott Griffin, and Mrs. Peter
Rickus, who live In Mississippi
county about five miles back from
the river, had to abandon their
homes on account of the food, and
arrived here last Friday to remain
until the waters recede.
Mr.. +. A. Benham Of Bonne Terre,
the only candidate so far announced
for the Democratic nomination for
Prosecuting Attorney, was In town
this week. Mr.. Benham is a young
man who has given practical evi.
dence that he possesses the quail.
ties that make for success. He Is a
graduate OF the Law Department of
the State University.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert l.. Beal and
heir little son are still detained In
Jackson, Tenn, owing to the illness
,f the former. Three weeks ago
hey started from Birmingham, Ala,
or Pennington, stopping at Jack
ION for visit with Mrs. Karl Goe-
,el, where Mr.. Beal was taken sick.
rs soon az he RECEIVERS sufficiently
o travel, they will come to Farm.
ngton for an extended visit and
to locate.
A "Y" party was given by the w.
:. 7. U. at the NJ. +. Church Tues
ay evening, at which branch OF
he w. &. T. U. was organized with
he following officers: Miss Ro.
erta Tetley, president: Miss Wilma
)enman, vice president; Miss Susie
'ucker, corresponding secretary;
ius Nations, treasurer. About 75
fere in attendance. Mrs. l.. 9.
,entley OF Forest Green, NO., de.
ivered an interesting address, and
he evening was otherwise enlivened
y two guessing contests. Refresh.
lents of punch and waters were
erved.
John w. Brooks of HolcOmb shot
nd killed Sidney Winston over
ONE wire fencing.
The Farmington times., 1912-04-11
IRISH CROCHET.

This beautiful work IL all
the rage for neck and dress
garniture. Miss Nettie Rudy
will give lessons to those who
desire to learn the work. Or
ders taken for piece work.
Call or telephone 32l.
The Farmington times., 1912-04-11
judge County Court-Second Dis,

NJ. 4. MOORE authorizes us to an
nounce him as candidate for JUS
tice OF the County Court in the Sec
0nd district, subject to the Demo
cratic primary.
The Farmington times., 1912-04-11
CHURCH NOTICES.
PrashYterinn Church

The quarterly communion will be
observed at the Presbyterian Church
next Sunday morning.
Sunday School at $50 q. m.
The Farmington times., 1912-04-11
Number Id

ed by the State Board of Education
to normal schools. 1t contains such
subjects as school management,
psychology, rural sociology, peda
gogy, etc,
The Farmington times., 1912-04-11
For Prosecuting Attorney

+. a. BENHAM authorizes us to
announce him as n candidate for
Prosecuting Attorney, subject TO
the Democratic primary.
The Farmington times., 1912-04-11
For Constable.

n. A. BUCHANAN authorizes us to
announce him as a candidate for
Constable of st. Francois township.
subject to the Democratic primary
The Farmington times., 1912-04-11
For Treasurer.

CLARENCE l.. ALEXANDER au-
thorizes us to announce him as "a
candidate for County Treasurer,
subject to the Democratic primary.
The Farmington times., 1912-04-11
FOR SALE.

Carpenters tools, second hand but
In good condition. A bargain. APP
ply to Mrs. M. Krieg, West Doss
street.
The Farmington times., 1912-04-11

Don't miss seeing the High School
pupils In 1.-THE laughing comedy Of
"One Night Only" at the High
School Auditorium tomorrow (Fri-
day night. Admission only DC,
The Farmington times., 1912-04-11

For RENT-Two or three unfurp-
ished rooms, In good neIghborhoo
on West Doss Street. Apply to
Mrs. NJ. krieg.
The Farmington times., 1912-04-11

We have everything for the baby
but It's clothes. At this store are
the 5es. Of baby foods. nursing bot
ties. combs, brushes, powders, etc.
II there IS a baby al your house get
the things he needs here. Only the
best is good enough for your baby.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-25

bond. $500: attorneys. Tucker. Kenyon
mcfarland, ]. d. Faber.
Estate OF William p. Wise; petition for
letters of administration filed; attorney,
]. D. Williams.
Estate OF Anna S. Mallett: order au-
thorizing investment; attorney, Ellen s.
Mussey.
sion ordered to issue: attorney. w. c.
In re Ann Wilson Todd; order to, pur-
| Estate Of William F. Gatchell; will ad-
mitted to probate and letters testament
tary granted to Arthur II. Smith; bond.
500; attorney, F. B. Rhodes.
Estate Of Francis r. Hamilton; order
authorizing settlement and rebuilding;
attorney w. X. Quinter.
Estate Of Aldo F. Lowe; letters OF ad-
ministration granted to Lydia 7. Lowe;
bond, 1900: attorney. c. S. Shreve, jr.
Estate Of Edwin s. Fayssoux; letters
Of administration granted to Thomas N.
Fayssoux: bond, $500; attorneys, Lyon &
Lyon. ...,.-
for reference to auditor; attorney. ]. w.
Estate Of Alice Hill: exemplified copy
Of will filed.
Estate of Nathaniel p Hill: exemplified
copy Of will filed.
Estate Of Mary F. Pool; motion for
framing issues: attorney. T. c. Taylor.
Estate Of Julia McCulloch: petition for
letters of administration filed; attorney.
F. J. Philips.
Estate Of Charles L. Hodges: will dated
February 4, 1907, filed with petition Tor
probate; attorney. w. c. Clephane.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-25
ARMY
Army Orders.

First Lieut. James G. McIlroy, 9th In.
fantry. is relieved from treatment at the
Walter Reed General Hospital and will
resume a status Of absence with leave.
| The leave of absence granted First
Lieut.. Charles F. Codori. Philippine
Scouts, is extended one month.
| Leave Of absence for two months Is
granted Capt. Harold NJ Joss, Philippine
Scouts
| BY direction of the President and upon
the application of Private David F,
Fisher. 10th Company, Coast Artillery
| Corps, that soldier will be placed upon
| the retired list.
Leave Of absence from April 1 to July
/, 1912. Is granted Maj. William F. Flynn
cava ry.
, First Lieut.. Walter C. Jones. Signal
| business for consultation with the chief
signal officer of the army.
By direction of the President and upon
| the application of Private Adam Brom.
Company, L. 10Th Infantry, that soldier
| will be placed upon the retired list
Capt. Edward A. Stuart. I'd Field Ar
| tillery. viii proceed to the Letterman
General Hospital. San Francisco. for OBJ
servation and treatment.
Lieut. Commander w. NJ. Hunt, from
command of the Warrington to the Allan
tic fleet.
Lieut.. Commander I. F. Lands, from
the Colorado. and continue treatment in
the Naval Hospital Mare Island, Cal.
Lieut. Commander Edward Woods, from
the navy recruiting station. Atlanta, Ca,
to the South Dakota.
Lieut. J. L. Hileman. from the navy
yard. New York. to the navy recruiting
station, Atlanta, Ga.
Lieut.. B. 7. Bulmer. from the navy
yard, Philadelphia, to the Colorado.
Lieut. Gunior grade) r. w. Mathewson.
from the Warrington to the Atlantic fleet.
Lieut.. 0unior grade) Stephen Doherty,
to the navy yard, Philadelphia.
Ensign w. F. Cochrane, jr.. to the War
rington.
Naval Hospital, Newport, r. l.. to the
navy recruiting station. Philadelphia.
Medical Inspector F. S. Nash, from the
navy recruiting station, Philadelphia, to
the Naval Hospital. Newport, r. l.
Medical Inspector E. p. Stone. to the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-25
MOTOR BOAT LAW OPPOSED.
Claimed That Operation Of Small
Craft Is Not Safeguarded.

The repeal of the motor boat law
passed by Congress two years ago was
asked for today by J. A. Hall. harbor
master at Toledo. and a delegation from
great lake cities at hearing before
the House committee on merchant ma
rine and fisheries. Objection to the law
is based on the fact that all boats under
sixty feet in length, are exempted from
the necessity of providing licensed Of
hcers. About 800 small steamboats, are
affected by this provision, and the harbor
officials asserted that operation Of these
boats is not properly safeguarded.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-25
q. S. Court Of Claims.

Chief Justice Peelle Judge Lowry. Judge
Booth, Judge Barney and Judge Atkinson
Clifford E. Hay Of Sylvester, Ga. was
thew q o'Brien.
On trial:
Erick G. Lind. Demurrage: port charges
levied by customs authorities, Philippines
contract for furnishing coal Mr.. William
B. King was heard for plaintiff and Mr.
W. F. Norris for the government
Laidlow Dunn-Gordon Company. Con.
tract: Isthmian canal commission. MI
8. B. Crandell was heard for plaintiff and
Mr.. S. 8. Ashbaugh appeared for the in.
terests Of the government.
Submitted cases:
Indian depredations Nos S272 and 57O2
John p Hagler and William Metcalf
plaintiffs; Mr.. Harry Peyton for plaintiffs
and John A. Hendricks for C0manche In
dams and the government.
Cong 1880 Mingo Peters. Boyle coun-
ty. KY. Cong. 1909. Heirs OF Mary Bal
ley. deceased; loyalty and merits. Mr..
William r. Andrews appeared for plain
ment.
The court win adjourn from today un-
No. 1924. Matte w. Jackson ct al.
was heard for defendants. and argument
concluded by Waitman H. conaway fol-
No. 500. George r. Archer: Mississippi
nowage; argument begun by Percy Bell
for plaintiff.
Submitted cases:
Cong. 144O6 N. b. Ashcraft, admins
traitor, Grant county, Ark; loyalty and
merits: William w. Bride for platntin
and A. ]. McCabe for defendants.
Cong. 1903. Estate Mary r. Cammack.
deceased, Jefferson county, KY: loyalty
and merits; c. C. Calhoun for plaintiffs
and w. r. Norris for the government.
Assignments for Thursday: 15. 160.
161, 167, 1893, 201, 202. 1873, 80. 312, 318.
400, 823, 800, 327, 314 and 317.
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CANCEL|NG MACHINES
ARE BEING TESTED
Post Office Department Will
Award Contract to Company
Submitting Best One.

Tests OF canceling machines are now
being conducted In the city post ONCE
by committee appointed by the Post
master General for the purpose Of ascer-
tanning the machines that will do the
work for the least expense and most eff
ficiently. The committee is composed of
Postmaster Merritt, Supt. Andrus OF
the mail box lock repair shop. Chief
Clerk Bushnell Of the first assistant post
master generals office. Chief Clerk Wood
Of the fourth assistant postmaster gen.
erals Office and Inspector Robinson.
BY n provision of Congress. the Post
master General was authorized to enter
into u Iou.-year contract for the pur-
chase or lease Of canceling machines
under certain conditions.
Five Bidders to Compete.
Proposals were advertised for some
months ago. and as a result five bidders
are now competing for the award: The
b. f. Cummins Time Recording Company
Of Chicago, the American Postal Ma
chimes Company Of Boston. the Columbia
Canoeing Machine Company Of Silver
Creek. N. Y: the International Time Re-
cording Company and the Universal Can
ceiing Machine Company. both OF New
York
The machines Of each bidder are to be
subjected to the same tests successfully.
The appropriation for the current year
for the lease, purchase and installation,
as well as operation, Of cancelinE ma
chimes amounts to $4,000. The adver-
tisement tor proposals above mentioned
provides for a contract for four years.
beginning July /. 1913. All the bidlers
have been invited to send their machines
to Washington for demonstrations under
the supervision Of the committee.
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THE COURT
United States Supreme Court.

Present: The Chief Justice. Mr.. Justice
McKenna, Mr.. Justice Holmes, Mr.. JUS
Hughes, Mr.. Justice Van Devanter and
Robert Henry Elder OF Occur D'Aiene.
Idaho: Eugene v. Boughton OF Occur
cago. ILL.,: Robert E. Leo Saner RI Dali
las. Tex. and Milton C. Gage OF Boise,
Idaho. were admitted to practice.
No. 1f2. The Atchison. Topeka and
Santa Fe Railway Company, plaintiff In
continued by Mr.. Archibald A. Lee for
the defendant in error.
Proceedings after The Star went to
No. leo The Ontario Land Company,
appellant, agt. Charles w. Wilfong ct al. !;
argued by. Mr.. A. L. Agatin for the APP
pellant. and by Mr.. Benjamin s. Gross
cup for the appellees
Santa Fe Railway Company, plaintiff in
error. agt. Timothy O'Connor; argument
commenced by Mr.. Robert Dunlap for the
plaintiff In error.
The day call for Thursday. January 25.
Is as follows: Nos 1852, 100, 1914. 165, 1876,
121. 12S (and 129). 167. 1913 and 101.
Present: The Chief Justice, Mr.. Justice
Mckenna, Mr.. Justice Holmes. Mr.. Jus
tice Day, Mr.. Justice Lurton. Mr.. Justice
Hughes. Mr.. Justice Van Devanter and
Mr.. Justice Lamar.
John +. Greene ESQ.,, OF Minot, N. y,
and Charles F. Tew Of Greeley, Col,
were admitted to practice.
No. 156. Albert w. Shulthis, appellant.
agt. D. A. McDougal ct al: and
No. 157. George Franklin Berryhill. ap-
pellant, agt. Albert w. Shulthis ct al;
argument continued by Mr.. Preston G.
West for the appellees. and concluded by
Mr.. James p. Harold for Berryhiil.
No. 159. Irene Cuebes F. Arredondo,
appellent. agt. F1ipe r. Quebas 7. Padil-
la ct al, ETC.; submitted by Mr.. Freder-
lex L. Cornwell and Mr.. N. B. K. Pet
tingill for the appellant: no brief filed Tor
the appellees.
No. $50. The Ontario Land Company.
appellant, agt. Charles w. Wilfong ct al:
argument commenced by Mr.. A. l. Aga
tin for the appellant
PROCEEDINGS after The Star went to
press yesterday:
No. 156. Albert w. Shulthis. appellant,
agt D. A. McDougal ct al; and
No. 167. George Franklin Berryhill. ap-
pellant. agt. Albert w. Shulthis ct al
argument commenced by Mr.. c. L. Thorn
as for Albert w. Shulthis, land continued
by Mr.. George S. Ramsey and Mr.. Pres
ton C. West for the appellees.
Adjourned until today at II o'clock.
The day call for Wednesday, January
"a, is as follows: Nos 156 land $50, 159.
1G0. 161. 162 1874. 165, 1876, 121 and 127
land 1881
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District Supreme Court.

EQUITY COURT NO. Il Chief Justice
Clabaugh.
Dulany agt. Waggaman: order Of sale
amended: plaintiffs attorneys. Maddox &
Galley.
Bowles agt Bowles: order Of publica-
ton; plaintiffs attorney J. b. Green.
Gavin agt. Philadelphia Saving Fund
Society: decree substituting trustees;
plaintiffs attorney, H. g. WEIGH.
Lieut. agt. Baruch: decree substituting
trustees; plaintiffs attorney, II. g. WEIGH.
EQUITY COURT NO. 2Justice Wright.
Hughes agt. Thompson: time to take
testimony extended: plaintiffs attorneys,
A. L. Newmyer, Lyon & Lyon and L. l.
Clark; defendants attorneys, j. 8. Elan
merry and c.. H. Cragin.
Dement, agt. Richards: order to invest
certain share of Charles s. Richards:
plaintiffs attorney. NJ. J. Colbert; defend
ants attorney. w. C. Prentiss
Hazel agt. Hazel: w. D. Quinter ap-
pointed to defend; plaintiffs attorney,
William Bradfield; defendants attorney,
r. d. Quinter.
Brunemer agt Driver; order extending
time to file transcript Cby Justice Stat
ford): plaintiffs attorneys. Happier &
Merillat, NJ. N. Richardson: defendants
attorney, II. e. Davis.
In re adoption Of Joseph ]. Smith; or.
der legalidng adoption Cby Justice Could.
EQUITY COURT. NO. 2-Justice Wright.
Ballauf agt. Heinrichs; order Overruling
motion to refer to special auditor and re-
reference to Auditor Dent coy Justice
Could; plaintiffs attorney. William Hem
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SILENT ABOUT GAS|
Company Officials Apparently
Oppose Further Reduction.
TART REPLY FROM LETTER
Suggests Commissioners Send Au.
ditor to Examine Accounts Be-
fore Price Is Lowered.

Officials Of the Washington Gas Light
Company maintained silence today In re-
gard to the District Commissioners let
ter of yesterday reminding the company
that a reduction in the price Of gas would
be acceptable to the community. and that
the company made more money under the
reduction Of a year ago than 1t did under
the dollar rate.
The only expression OF opinion on the
subject to be had in any Official manner
Is the short letter from Joseph Letter.
president Of the gas company, to the
Commissioners. That Mr.. Letter does not
believe the Commissioners are right in
asking for a further reduction Is the in
depreciation placed on the communication
at the District building. The letter is as
follows:
ct would suggest that your board send
an auditor to examine into our accounts
for the purpose of satisfying you as to
carrying out the understanding. When
this is done we will incorporate In such
report to you the basis of valuation estab-
lished by the examination made at the
instance Of the Department OF Commerce
and Labor upon which we base the pay
ment of the present dividend rate"
Reply Of Commissioners.
The Commissioners replied today as
follows:
Replying to your letter of January "a.
1912. suggesting that we send an auditor
to examine your accounts as a first step
toward carrying out the existing under
standing between you and the Commits
sioners with reference to the price of gas.
the Commissioners have to state that
they are quite willing. tentatively. to &C
cept the statements you have furnished
as q basis for proceeding, in accordance
with the understanding, toward a deter
mination of the question of a further re-
duction Of the price of gas.
I'VE therefore renew our request to be
furnished with such facts and figures
relating to the fair value Of your prop
erty as win enable us properly to review
the whole question. Without knowledge
Of the value of your property employed
for the convenience of the public we are
obviously unable to Judge as to what
would be a reasonable return thereon