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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-11-13
Inverse Ratio.

Julia-Can Johnny come in for half
prlce2 He's only got one eye.
Hattie-You'll have to pay double
for him. 1t takes him twice as long
to see the show.--Judge.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-11-13
Sell 1eo Muler and GO Horses.

Warrensburg.-A the monthly sale
In Warrneburg under the auspices OF
the Commercial club, 100 mules and
GO horses were sold, netting $iS,OOO
Buyers attended the sale from Illinois
Tennessee, Georgia, Texas and Okla,
homa.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-11-13
Durlnn the Spat.

John, there's just one thing l want
to Say to you!"
Whats the matter, Mria2 Arent
you feeling well?"-Puck.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-11-13
Civil War Chaplain Dies.

Springheld-Rey. Greene W. Plum
mer, an old circuit rider in the OZARK
mountains in pioneer days and civil
war chal lain, dropped dead while
driving 20 his home in this city He
ans 20 years of age.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-11-13
Diplomatic.

Tommy-say. mamma, Pm playin'
there's a little boy calm on me an
I'd like a piece of cake for him
Puck
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-11-13
PEACH CAKE,

Skin and stone good tender
peaches, cut into quarters and press
the round side OF fruit well into
dough. sugar and bake plain or with
custard.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-11-13
FROM ALL OVER THE STATE

Clarence. NO., Has $4,000 Fire.
on.-Ffre at Clarence, Mo-, near
Macon. caused $4,000 damage. a
lumber yard and three livery stables
were burned.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-11-13
Farmer Stays Old Friend.

Caruthersville-- Young shot
and killed Brad Meatte at Hayti, six
miles west of here. The men had
been obi friends and neighbors.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-11-13
pawnbroksr Shoots Joplln Man.

Springfield William Taylor OF Jop-
lin was fatally shot at Springfield In
a quarrel which resulted over the
aawning OF suitcase. g. c. Walters,
his asaailant, Ia o pawnbroker.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-11-13

The most effective, yet simplest remedy
for coughs is Deans Menthoiated Cough
Drops-5c at Drug Stores.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-11-13
Every guest who cannot play always
:I1es the hotel piano.

An English insurance company Is
sues a policy covering damage done
By militant suffragettes.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-11-13

WHEN RUBBERG BECOME NECESSARY
And your shoes pinch Aliens foot Ease, the
hntlsep!lc powder 70 BIO shasen int tho shoSs,
Ing In new sh0es. Sod every whoIo, 2bc. Eampls
FREE. Address, A, =. Olms ted, 10 Roy, N. \.
Don't accept any substitute ADV.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-11-13
Warrensburs 90 Hold Bond Vote.

"HF'VIT"SU'H % 'FVFN S0''5
Interchangeable city council OF
Warrensburg called an election for
December lG to vote $4,000 in bonds
for street improvements.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1913-05-16
THE OLD ROMAN LEGION.


Principles Upon Which Its Military
Strength Was 6uildsd.
The Roman military unit was the
legion Of frum 1000 to 6UO0 men. al
vided Into ten cohorts The strength
of Roman arms lay 10 three things
The first Of these was a careful seier
tion Of men from among such citizens
as were practiced in arms The see
nnd dependence was upon discipline
Wariike youths accustomed themselves
TO the use Of arms rs recreation. 81
that it was said that their sports were
battles without bloodshed and their
battles bloody sports The third poim
was the prompt adoption Of all i'm
provements suggested by the expert
ence Of foreign wars
The Roman legion was practically
never defeated so long as these three
principles remained In force. The Sc
cret Of Its strength was the spirit Of
the men. who in their perfect disci
pline expressed their glory IN Rome
and their confidence In themselves.
He Hnst uliultui dchieNelhfiiS "
this military instrument were attained
by Caesar. who aroused the devotion
Of his troops 70 the highest point BY
making common cause with them in
the pursuit Of valor As plutareh says.
''He showed them that be did not hean
up wealth from the wars for his own
luxury or the gratifying of his private
pleasures. but that all be received was
but n public fund, laid by for the re-
ward and encouragement Of valor."-
Edward Jones in Engineering Maga
zine
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1913-05-16

Wayside inns in Hungary generally
rejoice in very quaint titles This one
was called the Dropperin and had the
usual sign outside-viz. long pole
with a wooden ring and gigantic
wine bottle suspended from t. The
system OF keeping the scores is primi-
tive. but practical The regular ens-
toners and the innkeeper have each
bit Of wood called rovas. with the
name of the person written on 1t. and
every liter of wine consumed is mark
ed by each making notch on his re-
spective bit of wood. When the score
Is paid of both the rovas are burned
Consequently you bear the peasants in-
viting each other to ingyonroyiasmora,
literally drink on my "knotch stick"
which sounds most comical.-"Wander-
ings In Hungary"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1913-05-16

IN the ancient times there lived a
wonderfully wise man. Of whom il was
said that he could answer correctly
any question put to him. There was
one. however. who thought himself
clever enough to outwit the sage. This
man took a poor, captive bird and
clasped II so closely In his hand that
only the head and tail were visible.
"Tel me- said he to the renowned
guesser Of riddles, SIS the bird which |
hold In my hand alive or deadY"
II the answer were Dead" thought
this artful plotter. he would just open
his hand and let the bird fy. II the
answer were ALIVE" he would with
one little squeeze crush the poor bird
to death
But the wise man proved himself
equal to the occasion and replied. 1T
Is as you please"
Each one holds within bis or her
grasp the fair bird Of life. Which is it
to lbe--a blessing or a bane? 1t is ''as
you please
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1913-05-16
AUTHORS BLuNDERs.


French Writers.
NJ Tlbcrt Gin published In In Re
vue Dc faris an amusing series of
howleis perletraied. not by shool-
boys but by the great panwnGnunis
Of French literature Il appears that
hardly one Of the great men In lie
phalanx Of nodding Tlomers escapes.
First comes Theirs himself with
Throughout the day torrents OF rain
poured down. and twenty thousand
Austrians bit the DUST.
The weighty and erudite lawyer. N.
Tropiong. proeiaims in one OF his SOM
Der tones that In the midst OF many
crunbling Institutions that of property
stunds erect on its feet. seated uunn
justlceg'
The pen Of the famous critic. Fran
cisque Sarcey, had rs frequent lapses-
"On his helmet waves missing
plume. ana In the tones OF Nile.
Ugalde one recognizes her mothers To-
miliar hande' for example
NJ. Toussenel, journalist. naturalist
and historian. has sentence. no doubt,
Of profound ethnographical interest
which might perhaps have been
phrased otherwise; The English aud
Russian nations. the two greatest pow
ers In the world. are precisely those in
which the man makes the greatest ef-
forts to resemble the woman-the Eng
iishman by shaving himself daily. the
Russian by putting out bis chestg
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1913-05-16
WHITE RAINBoWs.



and Low Sun.
Though ralnbows are generally asSo-
cinted with colors. there Is such a Pile
nomen0n. very rare. it Is true. as a
white rainbow. The circumstances nec-
essary for It's formation are fne rain
and strong sun. The phenomenon il
due TO the optic principle known as in
reference. II the drops Of water lie
very small. the interference OF the rays
causes such complete overlapping Of
the colors that the bow appears white.
That Is to say. the various prismatic
colors. instead Of being thrown ont
separately. as in the ordinary prism.
are thrown one on the top Of the other.
and the light Is thrown by the SUI. as
1t were. on a sheet Of rain The fine
close rain produces the same effect as
woven texture. This result is still
more noticeable where fog takes the
place Of the rain.
The phenomenon Is not often noticed.
because the conditions absolutely nee
essary to fhe formation of white
rainbow are a strong light. a close rain
and a sun lying near the horizon.
These three conditions are not often
present at the same time.-W Westmin-
ster Gazette.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1913-05-16
THE Losr FALCON.
It's Curious Recovery and a Test to
Whicr u Responded.

Whicr u Responded.
A curious story about a falcon Is told
In Game Birds and wild Fowls" A
colonel IN the English army on visit
to Canada foiS with him two pere-
grimes. During the voyage across the
Atlantic one WAS missed. and the own
er made on his mind that it was IRE.
trlevably lost
While 10 Halifax some weeks later
he happened 10 see In a newspaper a
paragraph to the effect that an Amer
lean schooner Just arrived in port had
on board Gnc hawk TINT lad come
on board during The passage from Liv.
erpool It at once occurred to the colo
mel that It might be his falcon. and he
lost no time In visiting the schooner.
The capain Of the craft was inclined
to doubt his story. but the colonel sug-
gested that his claim 10 the ownership
Of the bird be aut 70 test He was to
be brought into the presence Of the
hawk. aud u the bird was his be felt
sure that Il would show signs Of recog-
milton that would convince the by.
ISLANDERS TINT he was Its owner. The
trial was agreed upon. and the hawk
was brought into the room.
The door was hardly opened before
it darted for the shoulder Of the colo
mel and evinced by every means in
It's power It's delight and affection. II
rubbed It's head softly against his
cheek and taking hold Of the buttons
Of bis cont champed them playfully
between It's mandlbles
The proof was sufficient. and the
bird was promptly given over to the
righifui owner.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1913-05-16

Peggie Newton had been faithful
household drudge for years and had
not grumbled much when her wages
were occasionally passed over. But as
time went on and her salary fell more
and more into arrears she ventured to
ask for something "on account
why. haven't paid you your wages
lately. Peg? How careless of me-.
her mistress said. I'm sorry have
no money in the house just now. but
here's smart cloak which I've ceased
to wear and which is only wee bit out
of fashion. You'll take it In lieu OF
wages. won't you?"
mo. ma'am. I'm sure shan't." said
Peg. wratbfully eying the faded old
cloak. "A Peg ! may be by name. but
won't be the sort of peg that peopl'
hang CASTOR clothes on-not If l know
il. it.r-London Globe.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1913-05-16

The largest bug known to the ole
world entomologists is the gigantic Go
Hath beetle. which is found along th'
Kongo river IN Africa. Goliath is up
ward of six inches In length from thu
tip Of his nose to the neither end Of hi
hard sheIled body and has a pair oI
gauzy wings folded up under his arms
either Of which is as large as lady,
face veil But Goliath Is pygms
when compared with the elephant bee
tie of Venezuela an chronological gi
ant which weighs nearly a pound ant
which has wing spread equal to tha'
Of a mallard duck. Both of these bug
are rare.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1913-05-16

The bankruptcy court can boast some
delightfully."- naive rejoinders. Flow.
sir. is 1t possible" angriiy demanded
the opposing counsel Of the bankrupt.
ito live in the Injurious style you have
affected on S200 a year?" The witness
replied, with an air Of iustiiable pride.
that rhat was problem to which be
had devoted considerable time in the
interests of social economy. and the
results of his humble efforts were now
before the court
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1913-05-16
IHt
BALTIMORE AMERICAN
Established l773
The Daily American


The Cheapest and Best Family News
paper Published
ONLY ONE DOLLAR A YEAR
Six Months, 80 Cents.
THE TWICE-A-WEEK AMERICAN
is publ shed in tive issues, Tuesday and
FRIDAY mornings with the news OF the
week in compact shape. Il also cen
tails interesting special CORES pondence
entertaining romanees, good poetry,
local matter Of general interest and
fresh miscellany suitable for the home
circle. A carefully edited Agricultural
Department and full aud reliable
Financial and Market Reports are
special features.
See clubbing arrangements in other
parts Of paper.
Entersd at the Postofiice at Baltimore
Md, as second-class matter, April ~
904.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1913-05-16

Il live to eat." ehirped the glutton
Years passed
DO you still live to eat?" inquired a
friend one day
The glutton sighed.
Il merely live" he admitted. ito take
Kansas City Journal.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1913-05-16

"You are charged with going forty
niles an hour" said the rural justice,
-and you are fined $40.'
Judge sald the motorist, Il have
only got So
well. you've got a nerve going forty
miles an hour on a reserve Of 81 Hand
me the money Kansas City Journal
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1913-05-16

DO you think animals feel pain as
deeply as we dor
1--WE never studied the subject. but
It is safe to say that they don't worry
as much as we do over pains that have
not yet been felt" Chicago Record
Herald.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1913-05-16

Miss Literary Are you very fond Of
Bacon. Mr.. Saphead?
Mr.. saphead- Ya-as. especially in the
mawning with eggs
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1913-05-16

Mrs. Timid Did you ever find a man
under the bed? Mrs Blnff-Ye the
night we thought there were burglars
In the house. ! found my husband
there.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1913-05-16

We ought either to be silent or speak
things better than silence = Pythago-
,as.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1913-05-16
MARYLAND DELAWARE
4 VIRGINIA RY. co.
Patuxent River Line.
In addition to Regular Schedule of
Steamer Anne Arundel the following
schedule will De run.
In Effect Sunday, Aug. 4th, 1872.

In Effect Sunday, Aug. 4th, 1872.
Steamer will leave Baltimore, wealth
er and tide permittii e, at ? p. NJ,
Monday and Wednesday, stopping at
Milestone, Lietchis,
Solumon's Island, Truman's Point,
Speueers's, Deep Landing,
st. Leonard's, Hollands Cliffs,
SolleTs. Magruder's Ferry,
Paiker's, White Landing,
Dukes, Nottingham's.
Returning steamer will leave Not
tingham's. weather permitting, at I so
A. M, Tuesday and Thursday, stopping
at
Ferry Landing, Parker's,
White Landing, Sotterley,
Lower Marlbor o.Solltr's,
$50 a. m. ST. Leo ards.
Magruder's Ferry. St. Cuthberl's,
Hollands cliffs, Speucer's,
Deep Landing, Solomon's sland,
Trueman's Point, $50 p. m.
Lietch's, Milestone, 600 p. m
Beuediot, y Neon, Cove Point,
Holland Point, Governors Run,
TreH all, Dare's,
D3F S, Plum Point,
Forests, Fair Maven
Baltimore Next Morning.
Steamer will also leave Lower Marl-
boFo on Sundays at u Noon, weather
permitting, stopping at all landings be-
low, except Bay Landings. Arriving
Baltimore Next MOr0ing.
This timetable shows the times at
v hish steamers may be expected to ar
rive at and depart from the several
wharves, but their arrivals or departure
at the times stated is not guaranteed,
nor does the Company hold itself respon-
sible for any delay or any consequences
arising therefrcm.
WILLARD THOMPSON,
General Manager.
T. MURDOCH.
General Passenger Agent.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1913-05-16
FARMS.

IF YOU WISH TO SELL YOUR
FARM List it with E. II. DANIELS
= X. 20l Southern Bldg Washing
ton, d. c., or Christian Jensen, Pom
fret, Nd, we will sell .or YOU ii ou
price is right. Jan. 8l-3m.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-11
ANNUAL APRON SALE
 AND DONATION DAY AT
 STERLING WIDOWS HOME

The annual apron sale of the Sterling Widows home an event which the inmates of the home as well as those interested in it's welfare, an- ticipate with pleasure, will take place Thursday of this week, between 2:30 and s pm.
 Besides the display of aprons and holders there will be on sale a quantity Of home made cake, home made candy. and still another inviting feature will be a tea room
 Inmates Of the home have made it quite custom to receive visitors on the occasion of the annual sale
 The day is also observed as the an nuaI donation day of the home Ex- tensfye preparations have been made for the day, and q large attendance is expected.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-11
snved by a cipl,er.


 The story is told of how g neatly constructed cipher saved Sir John Ire vanfon's life This cavalier was taken prisoner and locked up in Colchester castle to await his execution On the second day of his confinement the jail CT brought him letter. which, as far as the wander of the castle could dis covers was merely a note of condolence from friend. But the letter had been concocted on q cipher to which Sir John had a clew. Every third letter after punctuation mark of any kind was to tell What he made out was this: Panel at east end of chapel slides" On the following evening the prisoner begged permission to pass quiet hour in prayer in the chapel The reque8t was granted, and before the hour had passed the panel had done it's work and the bird had town
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-11
PADS AND FASHIONS

The one -buttoned coat is growing in favor.
 No matter how much deapery ap- pears on a gown. it is always arrang- ed to make the Eilhouette more slen- der.
 The tricorne h2t returns this spring. more chic and 5aunty than zxer. Us ually it has vivid brim facing.
 Solid brass totleG sets are another new wrinkle. These are absolutely plain or combined with cirGassian wal nut.
 For the debutante's evening dress es, mousseline and lace are favored for yelling satin or lowered silks.
 For day wear, the sleeve of the moment is long and rather tight, and it may be loose at both elbow and shoulder.
 Goats of brocade, velvet. panne and the new figured ratine are worn with any afternoon gown with excellent eff feet.
 Artificial flowers are as much used as ever for dress ornaments and are prettier every day. Vio1ets, espec- ialIy, are perfect.
 Cretonnes comes in such charming designs this season that 1t looks as though it would at last be in favor as a dress material.
 A charming restaurant frock is Of black and white striped chiffon with huge pink chrysanthemum tucked into the black girdle-
 The Greek draperies introduced through the winter are so charming that nobody will relfnquish them. at any rate for evening wear.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-11
V. H. NOSTER, FORMER
 BRIDGEpORTER, FOUND DEAD

The many friends of William IT. Kloster, about 45 years of age, and formerly a resident of Bridgeport where he for years conducted a shoe business lat the east end of the old Congress street bridge. will be Grieyed to learn of his sudden death in Siam ford, where he was stricken with heart disease He was found dead in bed today.
 For many years before removing to Stamford he was resident here hay ing started life as a horse car driver. He was more recently employed as foreman with the Southern N. B. TeIe- phone Company. At the time of his death he was connected with but one fraternal organization, the Samuel H. Harris, I. O. O. F.
 Surviving him are his widow, for nnerly Miss Maud I. Finney, a. father in-law Henry F. Ffnney. now i'll with pneumonia at the bereaved home, and three children. Ruth, years old, Daniel, 6, and William IT,. 2.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-11
hlsror.e Old Hotel.

The Golden Kreuz Golden CrosO a4 Regensburg Ratisbon1. in Bavaria, is the oldest hotel In Europe. King Fer dtnand l. halted at it on his way to his coronation in 1E31. and no other hotel in Europe possesses records of such great antiquity as the Golden Gross at Ratisbon does or can boast of having had so many royal visitors as have enjoyed it's hospitality. The existing visitors books. which date from 1919. contain the names of more than 800 imperial. royal and princely personages. The room is shown where in 1865 the late Prince Bismarck, at that time Prussian premier, slept when he came with his sovereign to hold the conference which was the last attempt to prevent war between Austria and Prussia The negotiations were held in the ''smaIl hall'' Of the hotel under the presidency Of King William of Prussia The host is equally proud of the autographs Of Schiller and other men of letters which he possesses. The author of William Teli'' wrote the words "Und cine hefmath lst es'' (ssIt is indeed a home'O in memory Of his stay there. and no landlord could wish for better advert1sement-Lon don Telegraph.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-11
REDS REFUSE BLUES

A forced march. pitched battle, a terrific repulse for the Blues; this was what happened within a few hours yesterday when gallant Capt. Steinmetz led his company of Infan- try up through TrumbuH and gave battle to the Blue Cavalry and artil- 1ery.
 When night had come and the Um- pires went over the days work, the score was counted up and it was found that by his masterly maneuver, the doughty Capt. Steinmetz had add ed 20 1-2 points to the total of the Red Army while the best the Blues could do was to get 1-2 of which Capt. Allen was responsible for sew en. As a reward Capt. Steinmetz has been brevated Major, but will still re- tain command sof his company which are indeed loath to part with him and he with them
 Tonight will be guest night at the boys rooms, and any fellow in Bridge port or vicinity is invited to come and make use of all the privileges. The score at noon today: Red Army. 122 Ia points: Blue Army. 145 1-2 points.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-11
TRUMBULL FOLKS ]. TAKE HEART, SOME
 STRANGE CARS IN
Every Body Guessing If New Danbury Line Is to Show
 Life Soon

Residents of Danbury and way sta tions take heart. There are a couple of mysterious trolley cars resting up in the Congress street barns and Old Mrs. Runor says they are for use on the Bridgeport-Danbury trolley line.
 The cars wandered in last week and folks at the barns knew they were strange cars because they weren't let tered in any way. They are still at the barns and employees of the Con necticut company are stiller about their prospective use.
 Supt. c. H. Chapman said today he had heard that some new cars were in the city. but he couldn't say that they were cars for the Danbury line, At the barns. a reporter was told that no one knew whether the acars were for the local lines of the Con necticut company or for the Danbury line
 TrumbuH folks say they will believe the cars are for the panbury line when they see them doing business over the now undiscovered tracks.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-11
TIE HowLAND DRY GOODS 60.

nuts and hot pies stand high in pubic favor, but the cry of Baked potatoes. all hotr' is peculiarly inviting. The simplest form of potato can-ssallw more like box than a can-ls of plat1s unpainted tin, not unlike that uead by the street pieman. In the central DOT lion the potatoes are kept hot, Whfis in compartments on each sida sat- and butter are kept. A large pepper boz usually stands on the Cop Of the elas A small valve lets out the steam, ana it's whistIing guides the fravsIer i1 search of a hot potato Street corner. where an omnibus stops or near places of amusement, are favorite spots for the vendors of this deIicacy. The sea- son lasts from the latter part oR sep- ten9ber until about the end of March It Is said that more than 5000 people gain their livelihood in tnls way in tine streets of London