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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-06-26
Like a Thousand OF Brick

Years ago. In city and country, a
common phrase to indicate retribution
for wrong, real or fancied, was, ''Ill
come down on him like a thousand OF
brick" but this threat seems insig-
nlicant In the light of an assertion by
Jeffe oon Middleton of the United
State. geological survey, that during
she year 1912 more than n million
thousand brick were used in Greater
New York. and that nearly all we're
manufactured in the kilns along both
sides of the lower Hudson river.
The total production In this region
was 1,0l9,259,000. valued at 1914 a
thousand. total OF s5,S50.770, as
against 926.O72,OOO valued at $500 a
thousand in 1911, total OF $4,717, 1913,
making an increase OF production in
1912 over that OF 1911 Of 92,187 900
brick and s1,I33,f37 in value.
For several years before the use OF
cement or concrete In construction ap-
peared to be dlsplacing brick to some
extent, but now according to Mr.. Mid
dleton, there is a distinct movement
back to brick" caused by large a6-
vertlsing by brlckmakers, the failure
OF some concrete buildings and Inn
provement IN the quality of Hudson
river brick.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-06-26
Red Tape In France.

A curious little monument to French
red tape is to be seen at the Petit
Palais. Tho clock In the building has
marked the same hour for the last
10 years. although 1t is in perfect re-
pair, The explanation borders on the
ridiculous.
At the close Of the Paris exhibition
Is years ago busybody OF an of,
fetal stopped the clock for no other
reason than that the exhibition was
closing its gates. Since then It has
remained stationary, for the simple
reason that 1t does not appear on the
fist Of clocks which the official clock
winder to the municipal council has to
attend to. and until some particularly
energetic member of the council at
tends to the matter the present state
of affairs is likely TO continue.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-06-26
Got Leo First.

Profiting by past experiences, Mrs
Annie Boloski OF Chester Pa. saved
herself severe beating at the hands
of her husband, she says. resorting &c
tactics that had been used by Bolosk
on previous occasions.
When Mrs. Boloski was arraigned
before Alderman Carter on the charge
Of assault and battery preferred by her
husband, John Boloski, she admitted
that she was guilty OF the charge, but
she acted in self-defense.
III she hadn't yanked Off my wood
en- leg and beat me over the head with
1t wouldn't have had her arrested
Boloski declared.
Mrs. Bolosh stated that her hus
band had been in the habit OF chastis
Ing her with his wooden leg. and that
on this occasion she simply beat him
to It."
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-06-26
Wireless Lighthouse Stations.

We have the horseless carriage,
wireless telegraph, smokeless powder,
etc. and now we are having the light.
less lighthouse. Should the wireless
lighthouse stations installed at Brest.
France, which automatically send out
warning messages to ships every few
seconds without the help OF man,
prove u success, rs they arc report
ed to be, It will mean that the old
system of lights, bells, horns and 9th.
er danger warnings at sea will be rem.
dered unnecessary. The lighthouse in
each case would act as an aerial mast.
BY simple clockwork arrangement,
which only needs attention once a
week or so, distinctive messages are
sent out by each station every few
SECONDS. One set OF signals are sent
OH. by each station every few seconds.
One fet Of signals are sent out every
ten seconds and another set every 30
seconds. 30 that ships may positively
identify the lighthouse that is talk.
ing."-Patbhnder.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-06-26
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RINGW0RM ON CHILD'S FACE

Stratforde Iowa-"Three years ago
this winter my seven-year-old son had
ringworm on the face. First 1t was In
small red spots which had a rough
crust on the top. When they started
they looked like little red dots and
then they got bigger. about the size
OF birds egg. They had white
rough ring around them. and grew
continually worse and soon spread
over his face and legs. The child suf.
fered terrible itching and burning, so
that he could not sleep nights. He
scratched them and they looked fear.
full. He was cross when he had them.
We used several bottles Of Imminent,
but nothing helped
II saw where child had a rash on
the face and was cured by Cuticura
Soap and Ointment and / decided to
use them. used Cuticura Soap and
Ointment about one month. and they
cured my child completely" (signed)
Mrs. Barbara Prim, Jan. 80, 1912.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample OF each
free. with 32-p. Skin Book. Address
postcard "Cuucura, Dept. L. Boston"
Adv.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-06-26
That Was Mike, Sure Enouqhl


Sometimes beggars make mistakes
in their calls as the following Incl.
dent shows.
BY mistake q tramp knocked at a
wayside cottage In Scotland inhabited
by policeman, and was astonished
when that official answered the door
himself. With evident alarm the man
blurted out, Does Mike So-and-so stay
about here?"
What is he like7' said the police
man, and receiving q very vague de-
scription In reply. he made pretense
OF going inside to ask his wife. Re
appearing in q minute or so with his
hand held behind his neck. he said:
Would you know Mike II you saw
him?" YES" replied the tramp. as
this anything like him7" asked the
sood-natured policeman, and he held
out substantial buttered scone. With
q broad grin of relief and satisfaction
the tramp said, That's the very
chap"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-06-26
Exact Copy Of Wrapper.
hIahest Tower In the World.

Should Buenos Ayres carry out a
project now under contemplation the
city will erect the highest tower in
the world, overlapping that OF Ethel
by 1s9 feet II is planned to put the
steel structure up a height OF 1,l73
feet, and n statue at the top Will be
surmounted with an electric light OF
100000 candlepower, The tower. as
plans have been drawn. will have IA
cllities for social gatherings. cafes,
restaurants. library, billiard. rooms,
gymnasium. as well as a wireless tele.
graphic station and meteorological
observatory.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-06-26
Looked Dangerous

III you kiss me again" declared
Miss Lovely firmly. Il shall tell ia.
Their"
That's an old tale replied the
bold, bad young man. Anyway, it's
worth II" and he kissed her.
Miss Lovely sprang to her feet 81
shall tell father" she said, and left
the room
Father" she said softly TO her par.
ent when she got outside. Mr.. Bolder
wants to see your new gun"
All right, I'll take 1t in to him,
said her father, and two minutes later
he appeared in the doorway with his
gun In his hand
There was n crash OF breaking glass
as Mr.. Bolder dived through the win.
dow and departed in all haste for the
railway station.-Ladies Home Jour.
nal
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-06-26

me to go right on doing my duty In
Mr.. Thorpe's interests until the os.
tate Ii settled. Mr.. Thorpe left me
only enough money TO cover the regu.
lar expenses, and fear l cannot af
ford to entertain 30 much company"
Thereupon the lazy young man
growled out something about mig.
gardly treatment, the lady In mourn.
ing hounced out Of the room in hys.
terics. and the fussy old maid fared
up like an offended pussy cat. The
young legal sprig walked out on his
dignity. There was no dinner that
day.
The tribe thereafter got their meals
at the village hotel They by no
means deserted the old homestead,
however. There was too much envy
and suspicion among them for that
They watched one another as though
afraid that some one was going TO
carry OF the estate-house, farm and
all.
Never would the faithful. persever-
ing Nellie forget one bright afternoon
as she went about the house attend.
ing TO her manifold duties. The young
limb OF the law was smoking q pipe
In the sitting room, the other male
watcher OF the slow development OF
the estate was asleep with his feet
on the table. In the parlor the SNUFF
fling relIct and the fussy old maid
were chattering away like magpies,
when Nellie heard roar.
She dropped the plate she was hold.
ing, and 1t was smashed to smither-
Gems at her feet. Then with a scream
OF delight she darted into the sit.
ting room, gave one glance at a
sturdy, wrathful figure filling the
doorway, and bounded straight into
the arms of--Jabez Thorpe.
"Oh, uncle! uncle!" she cried. ~
am so glad-so glad"
Yes, and the only one who is re.
piled the old man, as he placed a
sheltering arm about her. You young
sprig of insolence!" he shouted at the
uobOhioAlcu binphtl, Oul VI ubIt Win
that vile pipe OF yours! Here, wake
up and march," he added, pulling the
sleeper from his chair. AS to you,
ladies'" he sang out to the occupants
of the parlor I've heard In the vii
lage of how you've all fiocked here
like a set Of crows after a carcass
Well. old Jabez is alive and kicking
after all, And before the day is over
he's going to save you tho expense
and trouble Of coming to any more fu-
nerals by leaving what he's got, when
it's ready to leave, to the only one
among the crowd Of you who is worth
two pins-and that's Nellie"
1t was after the detected, disap-
pointed mob OF fortune seekers had
left that Nellie proudly exhibited her
bookkeeping. 1t ended by the old
man manifesting real affection for his
loyal and faithful housekeeper in the
words:
You have proved what you are,
dear child-true and good, with q
heart OF gold. We will have Evan
Pearson down here Saturday evening,
and make n new deal all around"
Copyright. 1918, by W. @. Chapman.)
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-06-26
MILK CRUSADE SAVES BABES
Stations for Distributing Infant Food
Are Constantly Increasing In
Various Cities.

A constantly increasing number OF
cities OF all sizes are establishing milk
stations and dispensing milk. whether
pure whole milk. certified, modified.
pasteurized or sterilized milk TO
mothern of babies that must be bottle
fed Some OF the cities In which such
Institutions are maintained are: Al
bany, baltimore. Boston, Buffalo, Chi
cago, Dayton. Detroit. Hartford. Homo.
lulu. indianapolis. Kansas City. Mo,
Lawrence, Mass, Louisville, Lowell,
Milwaukee. Newark, New Bedford.
New Haven, New York, Peoria, Pitts.
burgh. Providence. Rochester, St,
Louis, Springfield o., Waterbury,
Wilkesbarre. Worcester, Yonkers,
Utica.
The milk station is simply room
sufficiently large to accommodate the
patrons and equipped with large ice
box. a desk, some chairs and table
Az ordinary store is suitable for a
station and sometimes, as in the case
of the station at Utica, N. Y, a school
room may BIO used for the purpose
The station is usually under the
charge OF nurse, and a physician is
In attendance at stated hours.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-06-26

lover, who was filling clerkship in
another town. "A sister OF the man
who rents the west farm Is seeking to
restore her broken health through
sunshine, garden work and good food.
She helps me with the milking and
chickens daytimes. and stays at the
lonely old homestead nights. Uncle
Jabez does not know that | am keep
ing right on with my little business.
want to prove to him what a busy
housekeeper ] am when he returns.
Besides that, must fit myself for our
own home--long, long ahead, dear. but
sure TO come II you long for 1t as /
do"
Nellie's business" was selling milk
and eggs. Her exacting relative had
cut her down to minimum as to
household expenses. but the economi-
cal little housekeeper had managed
to save something even out OF that
AS 20 the eggs and milk, at the end
of month, Neilie's bookkeeping
showed such splendid results that she
worked with added pleasure and inter
est.
Then there was an Interruption
tad, sudden and overwhelming The
steamer In which Abner Thorpe had
sailed on his homeward trip was re.
ported lost of the Canada coast. Only
a few OF the passengers had been
saved. The name of Jabez Thorpe was
not among the list A week later
II was generally accepted In the vii
lage that he had met a watery fate.
Nellie went to his lawyer. who was q
sensible, kind-hearted old man. He
told Nellie to remain right at her post
of duty. So far as he knew, no viii
had been left. This being true, the
nearest OF kin would inherit Nellie
was not in that list, but he encouraged
her to believe that the heirs would
make some provision for her.
And then. much TO the discomfort
OF Nellie, the heirs apparent began to
arrive. There was the relict OF q
brother of Jabez Thorpe, in weeds.
and always snufiling and plying her
self. There was q fantastic, fussy old
maid cousin who entertained great
hopes because Jabez Thorpe had once
sent her birthday gift. There was
q callow youth studying for the bar,
who claimed near relationship. and a
vast deal Of knowledge as to the To-
gal phases OF the estate. There was
a shiftless youth, besides. and all
these planted themselves about the
premises For two days Nellie welcom-
cd them. Then she thought the nit
uation all over She went modestly
but firmly before them one morn
ing.
Il nave only the directions OF the
lawyer, Mr.. Randall" she said, "as to
being In charge here. but he has told
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-06-26
ALIVE AND KICKING
Jabez Thorpe's Manipulation Of
Real Affection for the De-
serving One.
BY VICTOR REpcLlFFE.

"One foot In the grave and the
other on q banana peel-that's Jabez
Thorpe, TO my way OF thinking
Exactly my opinion. A man Of his
age crossing the ocean! Never was
a hundred miles away from his
own hearthstone before. It's a ter
rible risk he Is taking"
Thus the gossiping neighbors OF the
reputed wealthy proprietor OF Thorpe
Farm. II was an echo OF the current
chatter OF the village. When hard.
listed. misery old Jabez Thorpe an.
nounced that he was going to Eng.
land to settle the estate OF dis.
tant relative, II had been nine days
wonder. 1t had been reported that
the interest of old Jabez In the estate
was uncertain. He was a fighter, how
ever, and strenuously declared that
he was going TO see II that he got
his rights.
Thorpe Farm was not the pleasant
est place in the world. 1t had q pref
ty fair house on ii. but poorly furn.
ished AS Thorpe grew older he had
enclosed three acres near the house.
and rented out the rest OF his land.
Ten years previous he had adopted
the child of second cousin. Nellie
Thorpe. She had grown into his life
more OF comfort, guide and support
than he realized. 1t was when he
came to give up to Nellie the entire
charge OF his business during his abb
sence, that he began to understand
how much he depended on her. II
Nellie felt that he was loading down
upon her vast responsibility, she re-
Elected upon the gratitude she owed
him. Jabez Thorpe had given her a
shelter when she was homeless, and
she took up her new duties seriously,
but with her bright little heart full OF
confidence and cheer.
TT is not so hard as ! fancied,"
Nellie wrote to Evan Pearson, her
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-06-26
RAILROAD SURGEON DISCOV-
ERS WONDERFUL REMEDY
For Man and Beast. the Old Reliable
DR. Porter's Antiseptic Healing Oil.
Relieves Pain. Stops the Bleeding,
and Heals at the same time.

Thousands Of Farmers and Stockmen know
1t already. and trial will convince you that
DIR. PoRTER'S ANTISEPTIC HEAL
ING OIL Is the most wonderful Remedy
ever discovered for Wounds, Burns. Old
Sores, Running Sores, Warts. Carbuncles,
Felons. Sore and Tender Feet. Corns, Bun
ions. Itch. Ivy Poisoning. Hives. Rash. Ring
Worm, GRADUATED Eyelids, Sore Throat.
Sore Gums, all Skin and Scalp Diseases Al
so for Barbed Wire Cuts. Calls, Sores
Thrush. Scratches, Cracked Hoof, Shoe Boils
Warts, Mango on Dogs. Capker. etc. Contin-
ually people are finding new uses for this
famous old Remedy. Guaranteed by your Druggist
We mean IL. asc. SOC, 800. The large bottle
contains about times as much at the small bottle
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-06-26
Surprised Her.

The stout party had been In the
bootshop for over an hour. and the
patient shop assistant had had half
the shop down for her inspection. She
found fault with them all. until bis pa
tience became quite exhausted.
These should suit YOU" he said,
taking another pair down as the last
resource.
Still the lady was not satisfied. II
don't like this sort, she said; they
have tendency to get wider when
they are bit DID,
"Well. madam" retorted the cxns-
perated assistant politely. didn't
you?"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-06-26

"a trolley car is easier to dodge
than an automobile" "of course 1t Is,
A trolley car can't follow you around"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-06-26
The Rest Hot W.atbe, TonIc

GROVES TAsTELESS chill TONIC enrichet
the blood and builds up tho whole system,
and II will wonderfully strengthen and for.
uty you 10 Withstand the depressing effec,
Of the hot summer. boc.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-06-26

New Orleans requires all bread Of
fered for sale to be securely wrapped
to protect It from flies.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-06-26

Many a good fellow has turned over
n new leaf and reformed.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-06-26

Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces innammA-
son, nliayp pain, cures wind collie, sc botsieAS
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-06-26

The fellow who can lie with q
traight face IL generally crooked.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-06-26

Some men are living refutations o
the existence OF fool killer.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-06-26

Virtue 10 it's own reward. but even
an angel may blow his own horn.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-06-26

Cure Tor High Cost Of living.
whats q barmecide feast, old
chap TITS a meal where there is
no waiter to be tipped"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-05-12
STEEL OUTPUT HEAVY BUT THERE
WAS SHRUNKAGE IN NEW BUSINESS

NEW YORK. Nav %. Tho steel
output during jhr last week has been
heavy. hut Their, las been "a shrinkac..
~ th' N"lum" co. new business. This
f''- been Htc"mPaui.d bt th,. diSap-
l'aidn "f premiums. althougp prices
''Htiud'd stead. While there has
D. IN NOR" plentiful suppl, uf semi
uLi>h'd steel. there Is - duarth az
structural business particularly around
Sew York.. contracts awarded for
structural steel have been generally
small.
'u" "r the iar..st contracts lot dur
inS the w-'k called for $500 tons for
i-' ttG -Four railroad. \ considerable
amount OF pending railwa, con~truc-
'i'n work viii Gail Tor further con-
i,acts ar IN carly date.
ElIlptu'H business has been mod
crate. TIL" Baltimore n ohio ordered
30 locomotives ana - passenger cars
aud tn" cuban railroad - locomotives
J u" f'HnSl lVduid placed the con
strutii"n Of Nv" f.rr' boats with N"
Harlan n HollinEsworth COMPANY and
&c.. steel hsrEcs With Pussy a Jones
= freight and four Iacifr passenger
locomotives bt Tn" BcSScrncr 4 Lake
Fri" railroad. tsn switching engines
each hv IN" Michigan Central and the
Bic -Four. and ny" Mikado engines bV
u" southern Pacific.
The market for pig iron remained
Quiet AMI N. only sales reported were
in small tnnuag-s
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-05-12
PROSPECTS FOR EUROPEAN PEACE
BENEFITS NEW YORK STOCK MARKET

NEW YORK. May Il.-New York.
III common with all world markets.
felt the benefit of the smoothing OF
difficulties I'm the way of European
peace by Montenegro's submission
cf Scutari 10 the disposal of the
powers. but that this particular step
was not considered conclusive was
shown by the moderate effect pro
ouced Oh markets. and by the re-
newed hesitation later
Other symptoms proved that the
financial strain. whether due to the
political situation. to preparations for
increased armam"nts or 10 credit in.
flation in business. was unrelieved.
Engagements of gold In New York for
shipment To Paris were made to the
amount OF 100000 The Bank of
frances holdings. despite New York :
shipments earlier in the year still re.
main lower than in January
Restricted Money Supply.
These indications of restricted
money supplies in tho future are little
calculated to relieve the prostration
oi investment demand for new Sc.
Curity issues. which is keeping I'D
with the difficulty for railroad and
corporations Of procuring needed
capital. Thus urgent necessity also
spurred on the railroads IN secure
increased freight rates. which as
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-05-12
CIRCUIT COURT
Orders Entered In Both Branches Sat.
urday-HUmsne Society
Case Up.

In Part ] OF Circuit Court. Saturday.
Judge ~. G. Hervey entered an order
fixing the date for the trial Of Andrew
~ S"amon IS. James DYSON as Nav
j.. This date was agreed upon by
attorneys FOR both sides The slain.
TN sues 10 recover $50 600. which sum
he alleges he lost through Fraudulent
.prculations furnished by the de-
PENDANT
IN the suit OF the belmont brewing
company vs Najo lvosevic and others
the defendants failed to appear FOR
'ridl yesterday and Judge Newman on.
tered an order granting the plaintiffs
judgment in the sum ~ S2.O47 90 In
~" suit ~ tho same Company W "
" Jefferson. The plaintiff was awarded
damages IN tho sum % S51652 In
both cases the defendants will be 70.
CURED 70 pay the costs o. the pro.
ceedinRs
Attorney $ n Royce appeared be
fore Judge Newman and stated that no
had never had IN his custody Zora
and Enle Anderson. Tho two minor
children FOR whose Possession tho IN.
name Society has brought suit against
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-05-12

sumed definite form during the week.
Besides the adjustment of prices to
the basis OF increased investment re
turn. various stocks are affected by
the question raised of ability to main.
tain dividends even at present rates
Relations Of government TO business
were kept in view by the explanation
given for closing down of textile mills
and for some industrial dividend re-
auctions. This explanation was the
uncertain conditions under prospec-
tive tarif changes. The trouble over
the Union Pacific dissolution plan
came under this general topic. as did
the measures directed against the
New Haven system and the an
nounced intention of the Department
or Justice To take further steps un.
der the antitrust law against certain
coal roads
Decrease in Specifications.
decrease in specifications on
steel contracts TO a rate considerably
below shipments was reported A
FALLING on in the United States Steel
Corporations tonnage. disclosed in
the monthly statement. had been gen
orally foreseen. although the shrink
age was Unexpectedly large. Coppers
were helped by the April decrease in
stocks Of the metal
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-05-12
BENWOOD
Repairs on City BuiIdino.

A force of carpenters will start &c
work this morning on a few minor re
pairs on the city building which de
mand attenSon as the result OF the ex
posture TO the recent high waters
The flooring has become badly
warped in some places. and this will
be removed and new flooring laid
The wainscoting was also badly dam
aged by the waters. and new mate
rial will be substituted The large
safe In the council chamber has been
removed so that repairs could he
made In that room. AS soon "a the
carpenters have finished the painters
and plasterers will continue the work
OF remodeling and renovating the
building.