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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-09-18
THE OLD PLOTTERS

BY
AUGUSTUS GooDWiS sHERWIN.
why. Arnold, this Is simply tyr.
anny!"
Think so?" said Arnold Preston
lightly.
IT'S more-it's positively barbaric!
What! Coerced into marrying a girl
you have never seen? Forced to live
with a woman you don't like? It's
dreadful, unheard of, abominable!"
Now, don't get excited, Chester, .
said easy-going Arnold, AZ he went
on with packing his valise. Pm the
one most interested, and I'm not com.
planning. My good old uncle, and he
has treated me like a prince all my
life. is bent on what the novelists call
"a marriage of convenience under.
stand II is based on an old.time com
rade friendship. Well, why not? If
the girl isn't blind or crippled. and
reasonably sweet tempered, it's all
the same to me-
Horrors! have you no ideals?"
None" freely confessed Arnold
blankly. 81 was brought up to regard
all girls as angels, and | believe they
are. never saw one, though, that at
tracted me more than another, so |
trust to the good taste of my whimsI-
cal relative and go like a lamb to the
slaughter"
who is she? What is her name?"
81 have not the least idea in the
world"
And she?"
Equally as ignorant as to my iden-
tity, | assume, and apparently OF the
same flial obedient mold as myself.
In the same 'equable frame Of mind
as that in which he had thus con
versed with his close college chum,
our Indifferent hero arrived at Twenty
Lakes the next day for two weeks
outing.
Uncle Ramsey had arranged It all
outing. introduction to the predos.
tined bride, afterwards a partnership
In his extensive business, after that
the honeymoon.
Easy as falling off log - why
should : wCrry?' Arnold indolentlyask.
I'D himself the next day, as he start
cd out to enjoy himself in his iayoritc
sport, rowing.
There was, indeed, a fine chain OF
lakes connected by little channels and
full Of prime FISH, and the weather
was sublime. At the end OF two days
however, Arnold began TO feel rather
/ lonesome.
"A new boardcr down 1T Smiths on
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-09-18

the next lake" he heard his hostess
tell her husband at the supper table.
THAT so?'
yes, a very pretty young lady-a
Miss Hope Raymond, my ne!ghbor
tells me. Mr.. Preston, you must meet
her
Arnold uttered something about "a
lack Of interest in girls" but was out
IN his yawl q trifc earlier than usual
the next morning. lie was all eyes,
too, rs he passed the channel into
Smiths Lake. LG. and behold n dain-
ty gprlio of maiden was skimming
the water In a light skiff.
Just because I'm lonely I'll culti-
yate her" Arnold cheated himself into
saying. "I'd welcome anybody in this
dreary solitude"
Two days after that the skin was
not in much use. Pretty nearly all
day long the yawl held two, and a
happy, careless. merry pair they were.
Arnold fencied he had never met so
artless, ingenious, attractive n girl ms
Miss Hope Raymond. The young lady
did not express an opinion, but her
manner betrayed a full appreciation
of the kindly, friendly way in which
her chevaliey helped her put in the
time.
They boated, they took long drives
along the charming lanes. Their host
esses gave one or two dances, with
the rural population filling in, At the
end Of ten days Arnold Preston voted
that he was having the most pleasant
time of his life. Pretty Hope was
gay and smiling all of tho time, so she
must have shared his delight In this
ideal outing.
IT'S getting dangerous" confessed
Arnold to hiIs5elf, one evening neal
the end OF HIS prescribed vacation. 81
fancy had best get back to Uncle
Ramsey and n strict sense OF duty be
fore / am too far gone. oh dear!'
and rather longingly Arnold recalled
what his ohum had said about
ideals"
Miss Raymond had told the little
there was to say about herself. Hel
father was a widower. They had 1
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-09-18

and prefers q good full.cream Amer
lean cheese TO the decayed and germ
infested importations from abroad,
He's q plain man and makes no pre-
tensions"
Mercy" exclaimed Aunt Jane.
"He has several relatives but he
doesn't like them and makes no bones
of saying So" Mrs. Merriwid pro.
ceeded, disregarding the interruption.
He doesn't see why tho accident OF
relationship should give one person
any special claim on another. A man
is what he is. He ought to be able TO
stand on his own merits. Mr. Eigh.
NEE stands on his own merit and he's
got q fairly firm footing, IL you ask
him. His favorlte color Is red-some.
thing about the shade Of this dress
| think. He used TO be subject to
rheumatism. He likes the country
once in while as n change from
town. but he wouldn't care to live
there He has the social instincts and
likes to feel himself force among his
fellow men. What he wants and
what he intends is to go into politics
and rattle up some Of these dry bones
that have been fattening on the life
blood Of the nation. He isn't opposed
TO trusts, but he would control them
In such n manner that would prevent
the accumulation of colossal wealth
to the individual. That is his idea
There may be people who disagree
with him, but that's the way he looks
ut the subject"
rs there any more?' inquired Aunt
Jane.
Lots, honey" Mrs MorriwId an
awered HE is a little puicktcm
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-09-18
BOON FOR OCEAN VOYAGERS
Authority Says GeastckHeso Can Be
Done Away With and Predicts
That II viii Be.

At q meeting OF the Royal so
c.Gy recently Sir John Thorucy-
croft, the wcllEuovu naval architect
AMI engineer, exhibited an arrange
u,ut OF moving rods and discs which
o.. GscriBpd as "a model to Illustrate
t!a effect OF a compound cross sea on
". els Of various rolling periods
The surface OF the sea was repre-.
s.Htcd by q plato of glass rocked by
H. NOUS mechanism, and the ships by
rolling discs.
u certainly believe that the time
Will come when rolling will be done
away with on the best passenger
bolts," Sir John said. Some years
ago | experimental pretty succeRsiul'
~ with moving ballast and the idea
has now been embodied in one or two
OF The most up.lo date liners.
81 hear that the captain Of one Of
these vessels holds that the arrange,
munt intorfcres with speed. but speed
Is not everything, Then ! see that
an American scientist claims to have
solved the problem by the use Of the
gyroscope. Scientifically there is no
doubt that the thing can be done
but the question is, can 1t be done in
such a way as to make II CONNER
cially worth whlle?"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-09-18
GROWING STRONGER
Apparently, with Advancing Age.

At tho age OF 30 years | collapsed
from excessive coffee drinking" writes
a man in Mo, For four years | sham
bIcd about with the aid of crutchcs or
cane, most Of the time unable to
dress myself without help.
MY feet were greatly swollen, my
right arm was shrunkep and twisted
inward, the fingers OF my right hand
were clenchcd and could not be ex.
tended except with great effort and
pain. Nothing seemed to give me more
than temporary relief.
Now, during all this time and for
about 80 years previously, ! drank
daily an average OF 6 cups of strong
coifee-rarely missing q meal.
My wife at last took my case into
her own hands and bought some
Postum. She made it according to d.
rections and ! liked 1t fully as well
as the best high.grade coffee.
Improvement set in Mt once. In
about 6 months | began TO work lit
tie, and in less than year ! was very
much better, improving rapidly from
day tc day. ! am now In far better
hoalth than most men of my years
anu apparently biO"'hb SHNh6'' wan
advancing age.
II am busy every day ut some kind
Of work and am able to keep UP with
| the procession without a cane. The
arm and hand that were once almost
useless, now keep far ahead in rapidly
Of movement and beauty OF penman
ship"
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
| Creek, Mich. Write for copy of the lit
| tie book, "The Road to Wellyillo."
Postum comes in two forms:
Regular Postum-must be well boiled
instant Postum is soluble powder
A teaspoonful dlssolves quickly in
cup of hot water and, with the add!
ton Of cream and sugar, makes dc
| licious beverage Instantly.
"Jhere's a reason" for Postum.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-09-18

flannel next to his skin. winter and
summer"
"Mcllssa!" exclaimed Aunt Jane, in
horror.strickcn tones
q couldn't help it, dcarie," protest.
ed Mrs. Mcrriwid. 81 didn't ask him
for the information. lie thought ii
would interest me so he naturally and
simply told me-"
IL don't see how he could possibly
consider It a matter Of interest-to
say nothing Of the improperly" said
Aunt Jane
TITS a matter intimately concerning
him. isn't it?" said Mrs. Merriwld.
VERY well, then. It ought TO interest
anybody. I'm surprised! l suppose
when | tell you that he has had two
of his back teeth filled, you will fail
TO realize the Significance and i'm.
purtanco of It. Keeping ones teeth
in proper condition is necessary for
the proper mastication and subsequent
assimilation of food. II there is any
arrangement of Mr., EiGhmees diges'
tive apparatus, 1t affects his energy
and his mental faculties and the world
Is loser by just so much"
81 should imagine that something
had affected his mental faculties, "
said Aunt Jane, rubbing her nose.
Say not so, dearie," begged Mrs
Merriwid. "Mr. Eighmee is particu,
larry sane. He prides himself above
all things on his sanity. He is a
modest man, but that Is one thing he
insists on. The trouble with most
people is that they allow their views
to become distorted by prejudices OF
one sort or another. Mr.. Eighmee has
no prejudlces. Convictions he has
firm and unalterable convictions, but
no prejudices,"
That's very nice, I'm sure" re
marked Aunt Jane.
isn't IT." said Mrs Merriwid. ETC
continue this interesting subject, Mr.
Eighmee rises punctually ut half-past
six O'Clock In the winter and at i've
O'Clock in the summer He believes
in regularity--in system. He taSes q
cold bath. He hasn't missed taking
his cold bath once In ten years. He
finds it stimulating and he attributes
his immunity fyom colds and his gen
eral good condition to this and the
few simple gymnastic exercises that
he takes after the bath. Then hi
takes a light breakfast and arrives al
his Office clearhsaded and fit and able
to cope successfully with any OF the
difficult problems that invariabl,
arise. lie is not capricious in hii
fcs. lie likes his roast beef rare
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-09-18
NAVY Fashion,

Some of the officers and men of n
vessel anchored in the harbor of Fun
chal. Madeira, went ashore for horse
back ride round the island. About
half way up the mountain two officers
encountered a foretopman. evidently
very warm, riding q spirited little
horse, which had stone tied up in a
silk handkerchief slung to its tail.
What are you doing with that hand
kerchief, Brown" asked the lieu.
tenant.
Why, you see. sir" said Brown,
that when first hitched her up she
pitched badly, being too much by the
head, 80 I just rugged this stone on
aft and brought her down to her bear
ings. and now she sails like clip
per-"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-09-18
MELISSA WOULD RATHER EN-
PLOY HER OWN FACULTIES.

Mrs. Merriwid paused in front Of
the mirror that panelled n section Of
the wall space from floor to ceiling
q satisfactory mirror in a good light,
She was attired in a crimson morning
gown and her hair was still in its
braid
quite say and girlish!" she muir
INJURED.
who ISL" demanded her maternal
maiden aunt Jane.
You are, dearie," replied Mrs. Mer-
riwid, turning herself half around to
get the effect of the back.
You know perfectly well you
weren't thinking Of me-" said Aunt
Jane. severely. you were thinking
of yourself
DO you know how my thoughts
could be better Employed" demand
ed Mrs Morriwid with a brilliant
smile. "Of course | might have been
thinking of Mr.. Eighmee," she contin'
uod
You will have to be giving him n
little consideration pretty soon" re-
Piled Aunt Jane.
lies a most remarkable mar, y
said Mrs. Merriwid, reflectively. mot
an ordinary man, by any means"
"IIe impresses one" assentcd Aunt
Jane.
Like boot heel on n pet corn, I"
said her niece. Put I've learned
more about him during the short pc.
riod that he has been calling than
would about most men in q lifetime
] even know that he wears indicated
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-09-18
Not the CulprIt.

Above the writing table in her
nephew's library Aunt Maria found a
framed New Years resolution: "On
the first Of the New Year resolve &c
stop smoking cigarettes" How
shocking" said Aunt Maria. Harry
Is 1t possible that the habit of smoking
these odious things has fastened Itself
SO strongly upon you that 1t takes q
New Years resolution TO break II
OFF," "Oh, It isn't that have sworn
off," said Harry. TITS my wife"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-09-18

pcred. but not n man to sulli or bean
a grudge. He is rather inclined TO
be reckless about spending money
and little foolish about lending il To-
people who never pay him back; sim
he makes 4 point of living we'll with
in his income He uses Brissols
shaving soap and thinks Ecsta Tilly n
really remarkable actress. Finally,
and most important OF all, he Hikes
brunettes--not the blue.hack ravens
wing variety, but the softer and less
decided type to which | belong
There's one thing though-ho doesn't
know just how decided | can be when
set my mind to IT,"
Il infer that you have arrived al
decision In his case" said Aunt
Jane.
THE surest thing you know, sweet.
heart said Mrs. Mcrriwid, returning
to the mirror and smiling ut her own
reflection. You know I'm quite a
little Interested In myself, and admit.
ting that Mr.. Eighmeo is interested
in me. too, he is 80 much more inter.
ested in Mr. Eighmee, Another thinG.
no woman wants n lot of accurate
and reliable knowledge about her in.
tended that she hasn't found out by
her little lonesome"
"But they always tell about them,
selves, I've understood" said Aunt
Jane.
II know" admitted Mrs. Merriwid
but believe that most of this stun
he's told me Is quite true, and that
makes a difference"
Copyright 1913. by W. G. chapman.)
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-09-18
Novel Pendulum.

In the show window Of typewriter
concern stands a clock over six feet
high. What attracts the attention OF
those who look at It to ascertain the
time is the pendulum bob. Tha bob IL
n typewriter. The suspended type
writer swings TO and fro oil day long
and judging from the clock, II does Il.
novel duty faithfully and wen
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-09-18

great lonely home in the city, and he
had Sent her to Twenty Lakes for
quiet and rest after graduating year
OF hard study.
"Tho last day" rather mourned Ar
mold, as he started forth with his
yawl 1T looks cloudy. but Hope
that is, Miss Raymond-isn't one Of
the kind to shy at u wetting The
mischief"
With the words he gave the
yawl just leaving tho channel that
connected the two lakes great
swing forward, leapod to his feet, tore
of his coat, and swan like one frantic
toward IN overturned skin and form
just sinking beneath the water.
Hope had come to meet him in the
skiff An adverse breeze had upset
her frail craft. When he reached her.
going down for the last time, she was
insensblc. He bore her ashore TO
where tlere was rustic bench. She
recovered, shrinking back from his
protecting arms and deyouring
glance Then, with trembling hands
chung to his arm, her face expressing
the gratitude she felt.
Il an so glad you saved me" she
broathod-"oh, so glad that it was
you"
The words inspired him. All! If Ches-
ter could have seen him now. In Il
torrent OF eloquence, though sad.
vain cry, he told her of his love. and
then that they must part He was
bound TO duty but he should never
forget her
And Am bound tool sobbed
Hope, g,iHgng to his hand, but face
ayertct aud tear.stained. "Goodby--
goodby."
That evening she went home, The
day following Arnold also left Twenty
Lakes lie tried hard to forgot-hard-
er than ever when his uncle an
nouncrl that they were going to the
city next week Arnold understood
what that meant. lie smiled amid
his heart pain, ready to face the
rack.
1t v.a dusk, and the lights were low
that ygyutful evening when he and
his uncle were ushercd into the draw
ing loom Of palatial home in the
city Arnold knew it to be- that Of
the bride picked out for him
A identified, imprcssiyo-looknE gen
tlemaa entered the apartment as
uncle and nephew arose from their
seats
My dear old friend Ramsey" he
spokJ heartily and moved aside cour-
| teous.g 10 advance a charming young
lady ug his side. My daughter, Mr..
Ram g. Aud this, ! presume, is your
nephu. MY daughter Hope, Mr..
| Preston
oh uthar!"-and Hope Raymond
tottcr.u 4lmos. iuto his arms.
Ms. Raymond Eaapyd the as,
/ toni bed Arnold
Nj. J.for.-ha' ha, Raymond we
,are to old pIo,tcrs Look at Thorn,
oXcla ed Mr. Ramsey
Nc leave them 60 ,la.r happiness
suppl Mouted Ma Raymond
Aud there, in perfect silence. Arnold
and Hope with clasp2d hands stood
/ looking into each others eyes.
A vague suspicion Of the truth
na he'd into Arnold mind as he heard
M- uncle cnucNiug IN tho next room
They sent ms to Twenty Lakes pur
pus ~ to meet" said Arnold.
Was there need, do sou think?
asked Hope, ana then bmshed and
rmblod al her own tcmCrlty
From sense Of duty said Ar
mold with mock Golcmuity, Il mus
ush YOU to become my Wife
because Of the mandate Of 4 Cruu
father, l will have 10 accept smiled
! Hope. "Oh! life is SO beautiful, Sc
s.,'t,' and the next moment she was
y. ing in his loving arms
copyright, ml by ". C. DH4pm1n)
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-09-18

When a woman suffering from form Of feminine
disorder told that operation necessary it of
frghtens her.
The very thought of the hospital operating table and the
surgeons knife strikes to her heart and wonder
1t quite true that of these troubles may reach stage
where operation is the only resource but thousands of
women have avoided the necessity of operation by taking
Lydia E. Pinkhams Vegetable Compound This fact is
atesed by the grateful letters they write to after their
health has been restored.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-09-18
Already Converted.

mo man can serve Two masters
observed the good pargon. VIII" was Wis.
ting the pcnitouiary
% know IT," replied Convict 1913.
I'm In here for bigamy."
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-09-18

Norway Is TO have enc OF the
worlds greatest hydronlcctric plants,
developing 21GO00 horsepower.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-09-18
These Two Women Prove Our Claim.

Nanc'I feel 1t all Of
suffering l
Pnkhams
Compound did for Mrs. Me.
] found myself terrible sufferer
n.
Hchcd had sides
lifted chair would
cclld would Ihad which
could said
would
would E.
gladly
ton commenced taking Lydia enjoying fine health and
Pnkham Of baby
could St, Charlotte,
Now answer this question if you Why should wo-
submit surgical operation without first giving Lydia
Z. Pnhams Vegetable Compound trial1 You know that
it has saved many otherwhy should it fail in your case2
!.
30 years Lydia L. Pnkham's Vegetable COTTON
the standard remedy g5S%Slp
male ills. sick with woman's ailments M 81 Sa\M
Justice if does this VI a. TA(p
medicine made from roots and herbs, IL II " - vi
has suffering health II ~ II
LYDIA E.PINKIAM MEDICINECC. C\ NJ3 ~
CONFIDENTIAL LYNN, MASS, advice.
will he opened read and answered ~ NdNS
" u aud held in strict confidence,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-11-30

possible for them to continue on a
parity with each other in either of the
two following functions:
l.. Volume OF business OF all kinds
transacted. The reasons for this are
so obvious that 1 shall pass on TO the
other
2 The control OF. and tho ability to
maintain. n uniform discount rate.
If tho regional bank in Texas, dur
ing the height OF the cotton crop-mov-
ing period. requires n discount rate OF
g per cent. and tho regional bank in
New YORK has. simultaneously. a per
cent rate, what operation other than
an unnecessary and cumbersome one
could establish equilibrium between the
two rates" Should cotton ana other
bills. owing 10 this difference. be sent
in sufficient volume from Texas to the
New York regional bank. the rates of
both institutions would. in course OF
time. be automatically brought closer
together. BY this time. however, other
Influences. between these two far-dls-
tant sections of the country and sim
larry between other separated
regional banks. may we'll prevent tho
establishment of relatively uniform
rate. Also. of necessity. London Paris.
and Berlin must do their exchange
business with New York, which must.
therefore, continue as the chief money
II can hardly be questioned. there
fore. that when this has como to pass,
the natural outcome, in order to main
tain the equilibrium OF the plan itself,
must be the analgamation of the
twelve regional banks with that ono
at The head which has attained the
highest and most important position.
Nor IS this contrary, in the opinion OF
those whom have consulted here, to
the best interests OF our country. for
timo and eNpcricncc-in this case the
best possible practical proof-wiu have
demonstrated which is tho most worthy
and nttcd TO head the amalSamatcd
regional banks. This, gentlemen
brought about by practical expcrienc
in nctual operation. brings US face 10
face with the establishment. in the
loading regional bank. of one head or
central bank. with tho other eloven
regional banks as branches, n condition
which NO see go successfully operating
In England and other countries.
The second consideration. TO which
| havo found most careful thought Civ
en- here, is the position OF our 1872 ma
tiOnal banks. and their probable atti-
tudc To the proposed currency bill X ii
becomes law IN its present form AS
YOU are aware, should the condition.
such az the abolition or their ability
To issue bank notes. the transfcrence
of their reserves from, as at present,
the reserve cities to the regional banks,
their compulsory subscription to the
capitals of tho regional banks, and tho
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-11-30
ONANCOCK
fspecial 10 The rimcs-D!spa,,

fSpecial 10 The Times Dispatchl
CAGHtc Z. ". November .H-Nr. and Mrs..
" Hhrry Rogers went 10 Richmond We'd
Nj ana Mr- william Nelson and
daughter Harriet have returned from =
ten days Visit TO NF and Mrs Oliver Il.
Nelson 81 New York
Mra William Y Thomas Of Cape charles.
Ms George II powell
MISS p1asy wilkins home from
Georgeto9'n Del Monday. having bean the
guest O; her aunt. Mrs Joseph /. Cahau.
Mr., i r Anes r.,urned rriaay from
Savannah. where she spsn, several weeks
with her -on Or. John l.. -Anies
Sire John Nisupir. after thr-. weeks
Visit a, thc F.ctofy has gone TO her home
Mrs William v.ddy. who yi,ited NJ. Ro-
bert l. Hopkins. at "Ingleside," has re-
turned 20 THstt!llc
Miss susan were With Dr and Mrs George
-" Fosque FOR Thsnksg!vinF
Robert <. Hopkins. OF Norfolk. spent tn.
Weekend with mis- parents. Mr. and Mrs.
Robert l.. Hopkins
Mr., Q smith walter went 10 Baltimore
NIi.a ia ren,res. spen, .he Th.nk,s!vinr
hoHtay with her cousin. Miss Siar!e Bull
o: Cr.td oCksv'il..
Mrs. 6 Douglas wilkins Is at the home
Dam
Misses virginia and Dorothy Hopkin. were
IL Norfolk "Wednesday.
one OF the p!"ttlest tsas OF the season
Tuesday afternoon from 20 ;. when " ISIS
Dorothy + Wise and Miss Jessie Town
send Ner. 2: home 10 their friencs. Mrs
John v Vest and Miss Edna Peters o:
A,lsa To~ nseud ass Maud Borum served
tl- EGueh