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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-11-06
SUICIDES, MALE AND FEMALE
Three German Men TO One Woman
XIII Themselves, According to
Prussian Statistics.

II Prussian statistics give any idea
OF the relative proportion. then women
must be much fonder OF life than men,
for more than three men commit sui
eide for every woman who takes her
own life.
According to the Berlin correspond.
ent of the Lancet, the number OF sui
cides In Prussia showed n slight de-
crease during the year 1911, when Fl
cases were registered for each 100000
of the population, as compared with 20
In 1910. The actual number OF per
sons who took their own lives was S.
1872. of whom 1894 were men and 2,O2S
were women.
The relatively highest proportion OF
uicides-namely, So for each 100000
occurred In the province OF Bran
denburg; next came Berlin. with 80
per 100000.
The tendency to commit suicide In
creases with the age, tho proportion
per 100000 at various age periods be-
ing as follows: Between fifteen and
twenty-five years, 26: between thirty
and forty years. %; between sixty and
seventy years. So; between seventy
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-11-06

Two centuries have passed since
the Scottish Judge Lord Monboddo
was born. In his Origin and Prog
ress OF Language he argued that hui
man beings should be studied like
other animals; but this doctrine SEEM
ed to tho contemporaries OF DR.. John.
son so ridiculous that the wags based
many a Jest upon It, His belief that
men got rid OF their tails by sitting
upon them would now scarcely raise
smile among anthropologisth Among
his more startling propositions was tho
earnestly maintained one that the ou-
rang-outang was class OF the hui
man species, and that It's want Of
speech was merely accidental"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-11-06
Glass In Japan.

1t Is only during a comparatively
short time that the japanese have
glass as occidentals know It. When
the first railroads were built, passen.
gers in the coaches often put their
heads through the glass, supposing
the frames OF the windows to be
pasted pictures on the glass TO call
attention to the fact that solid sub.
stance was behind them. The masses
OF the Japanese today do not know
the mirror as 1t is known In the
west The richer people have one
mirror, indeed, but usually the glass
used in the mirrors sold to the popu.
lace Is not quicksilvered. being mere
ly well polished. As for cut glass. Il
is practically unknown In the island
and glass drinking cups are rsrA
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-11-06
Only William.

At singing contest at Frankfort re-
Gently Kaiser Wilhelm, who attended,
was served by several high school boys
as pages. According to Jugend, he
was attracted by the bright face OF
one OF them and asked his name.
"korner, your majesty" said tho
boy.
And your first name is Theodore7"
said the emperor, thinking OF the pa.
triot-poet Theodore Korner, whose GEN.
tennial year this is.
I'm sorry," replied the uncourtier-
like youngster but It's only VII.
liam.
When Kaiser William broke into a
hearty laugh ut the answer the page
realized his missed opportunity.-New
York Evening Post.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-11-06
SPEAKS FOR ITSELF
Experience OF Southern Man.

please allow me to thank the origs-
nator OF Postum, which In my case.
speaks for ITSELF" writes o Fla. man.
Il formerly drank so much coffee
that my nervous system was almost q
wreck" (Tea is Just as injurious be-
cause 1t contains caffeine, the drug
found In cofree.) "My physician told
me to quit drinking It but I had to
have something. 30 tried Postum.
ITO my great surprise saw quite
change In my nerves In about 10
days. That was year ago and now
my nerves are steady and don't have
those bilious sick headaches which
regularly had while drinking coffee.
Postum seems to have body-build-
Ing properties and leaves the head
clear. And / do not have the bad
taste In my mouth when get up morn
ings. When Postum is boiled good
and strong, 1t Is far better in taste
than coffee. My advice to coffee drink.
ers is to try Postum and be con-
vinced."
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek, Mich. Write for copy of the
little book, "The Road to MELVILLE"
Postum comes In two forms:
Regular Postum-must be well
boiled
Instant Postum is a soluble powder.
a teaspoonful dissolves quickly In
cup OF hot water and, with cream and
sugar, makes delicious beverage
Instantly. Grocers sell both kinds.
There's reason" for Postum.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-11-06
CHAPTER XVII.
Shall the Secret Be ToId7

Fran had expected Robert Clinton's
return In four or five days, as had Grace
Noir, but secrets that have been bur
led for many years are not picked up
In day. However, had the chairman
Of the schoolboard returned the day
after his departure, Abbott Ashton
would have met him at the station
Twice, In the opinion of Fran. the
young man had failed her by allow
ing Gracc'a mind to fash to Impor
tant discoveries along the path Of his
insulated remarks about the weather
This third test was moro equal. since
he was to deal with no Grace NOR
merely with a man
AS Littlcburg had only one railroad
and It branch" II was not difficult
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-11-06

to meet every train; moreover Miss
Sapphiras hasty notes from her
brother kept Abbott advised. At FIRST.
Miss Sapphira said, II will be- Il
week" latcr-"Thcn days more and
the business left like this!" Then
came the final bulletin: q may come
tomorrow. Look for me when you see
me-"
What the secret was that Abbott
must prevent Clinton from divulcng.
he did not care TO guess; douI ess
the picture Of Grogory's past, with its
face to the wall might be inscribed
Some other woman" For surely
Grace Nolr was some other woman.
With these thoughts, Abbott met the
evening train, to see Robert Clinton
hastily emerge from the solitude he
had endured in the midst OF muuy.
Robert was In no pacific mood and
when he found himself almost in the
arms of Abbott, his greeting was bols-
ferrous because impatient at being
stopped. Abbott, knowing that Robert
was not ordinarily ELUSIVE, thought,
"He has the secret"
Robert shook hands without delay.
ing progress toward tho waiting hack.
bearing Abbott along on waves o.
greeting.
But surely you are not going to
rde!" Abbott expostulated.
Business pressing-see you
later"
But have business with you, Mr..
Clinton, that cant wait. Come walk
with me to town and I'll explain; it'll
delay you only few minutes"
Like a FESTIVE horse on finding him.
self restrained, Robert Cllnton lifted n
leg without advancing. "Oh, very
WELL" he agreed in fact, I've some
thing important Tor you, old fellow.
and I'll explain before I--before the
yes, before" he ended, turning his
back with n smothered growl.
Lucky was at the station" Alb
bolt exclaimed, since you've seine,
thing to tell me, Bob What is it,"
In thus addressing his old friend as
Bob" the young man was officially
declaring that their relationship as
teacher and school.director was for
ever at an end, and they stood az man
to man.
Clinton spoke rapidly. with his
wonted bruskness: Guess you know
I've been knocking about the country
for the last three or four weeks-saw
a good many old friends--a fellow can't
go anywhere without meeting some
body he knows-curious, isn't It? Well,
I've Just got an opening for you You
know how sorry am because VIC had
to plump another teacher on to your
Job, but don't you worry II Fran did
hold your hand-just you keep your
hands in your pockets after this. when
there's danger-Say! I've got some.
thing lots better for you than Little
burg. School out In Oklahoma-rich
private man behind it--he owns the
whole plant. and he's determined to
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-11-06

! run 1t TO suit the new Ideas. This
rich man-chum of mine-went West
bought land, sat on It, got up with his
jeans full Of money. Wants you to
come at once"
Abbott was elated. What kind OF
new ideas. Bob" he asked joyously
of that impractical nonsense OF
teaching life instead OF books. You
know what ! mean, but | don't think |
do. Don't worry about It now-some.
thing terrible's on my mind-just aw.
ful! ] cant think OF anything else.
What you want to do is TO scoot out
10 Tahlelah, Oklahoma, to this ad
dress-here's his card-tell EN- Bob
sent YOU" lie looked at Abbott fe-
ycrishly, as II almost hoping Abbott
would bolt for Tahlelah then and
there. His broad red face was set
detcrminedly.
This news is splendid" Abbott
declared enthusiastically. 81 had al.
ready applied for a country school;
was afraid had lost out whole
year, on account of-cverything. |
must thank"
Abbott, don't want to be thanked,
haven't got time to be thanked.
ionder's Hamilton Grcgorys house
and that's where I'm bound good
night"
but. Bob, ! haven't told you my
business
I'm hear It later, old fcllow-dcar
old fellow think heap OF you, old
Abb. But | must 20 now"
NO. you mustn't Before you go
into that house, we must have little
talk. We cant talk here people arc
coming and going"
81 don't want to talk here, bless YOU!
want to 70 In that house. My bust
ness Is private and pressing" The
gate was but a few yards away: he
looked at it tiNedly. but Abbott held
his hand upon the agitated arm.
Bob. what I have to toll you can't
walt. and that's all about It, won't
keep you long, just turn down this al
ley with me, for it's matter of life
and death"
"Confound your life and DEATH My
business is life and death, too"
At that moment, a light was turned
on In Gregory's library, and Grace
Noir was seen to pass the window.
Abbotts hand frightened on the 9th.
crs arm as he urged. Down that al.
ley, q nice dark place for talking"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-11-06

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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-11-06

however. That's what I'm going to
DO, as soon as ! reach that door
take your hand on. man, my blood s
up, by George! Can't Won see my
blood's up7 It's a-boillng, that's what
It's doing! So all you want is to
ask me not TO tell that secret7''
Not exactly all"
We'll, well-qulck What else?"
ITO see that you don't tell It."
How do you mean to see that l
don't tell it,"
You will listen 10 renson, Bob"
said Abbott persuasiycly.
'No, WON'T" cried Robert mot
mel No sir! I'm going to tell this
minute"
you shall mott" said Abbott, in q
lower and more compelling tone His
manner was 70 absolute, that Robert
Clinton. who had forced his way al.
most to the porch-steps, was slightly
moved.
See here, Abbott-sny Fran knows
all about it. and you pretend to think
n good deal OF her. Wen, it's to her
interests for the whole affair to be
laid open to the world"
Il think so much Of Fran" was the
low and earnest reioinder, that II
were better fixed, I'd ask her to marry
me without n moments delay. And |
think enough Of her, not to ask her
to marry me, until have a good 20
sition. Now It was Fran who asked
me to see that you didn't betray the
secret And | think 80 much OF her,
that I'm going to see that you DON'T"
For Il moment Clinton was silent;
then he said in desperation where
is your nice dark alley? Come on.
then, let's get in IL"
When they were safe from Interrupt
ton, Clinton resumed: You tell me
that Fran wants that secret kept? I'd
think she'd want It told everywhere.
This secret is nothing at all but the
wrong that was done Fran and her
mother. And since you are so frank
about how you like Fran, III follow
suit and say that | have asked Grace
Noir to marry me, and ! know I'll
stand n better show by getting her
out Of the hypnotic spell of that mis-.
cradle scoundroI who poses as n blcat.
ing sheep"
Abbott interrupted. The wrong
done Fran? How do YOU mean"
Why, man, that-that hypocrite in
wool that weed that infests the
ground, that"
In short, Mr.. Gregory? But what
about the wrong done Franz"
Amt | telling you? That worm.
eaten pillar OF the church that's made
me lose so much faith in religion that
] amt got enough left worth the post
age stamp to mail It back to the re.
viyal meeting where It came from"
For heavens sake, Bob, tell me
what wrong Mr. Gregory did Franz"
Didn't he marry Fran's mother
when he was n college chap in Spring.
field and then desert her? Didn't he
marry again, although his FIRST wife
Frans mother-was living, and hadn't
been divorced? Don't he refuse to ac.
knowledge Fran as his daughter, max
ing her pass herself off as the daugh-
ter Of some old college chum? That's
what he did. your choir.leader! I'd
like to see that baton OF his laid over
his back; I'd like to lay It, myself"
frO BE CONTINUED
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-11-06

and eighty years. 81, and over eighty
years, 63.
About 25 per cent. of suicides arr
said to be caused by insanity. In S79
cases bodily suffering, in 600 cases al
coholic excess. in 942 cases sorrow
and in 6O4 cases remorse were the
causes assigned. In 1856 cases the
cause was absolutely unknown.
The smallest number OF suicides
happened on Fridays and Sundays,
and the highest number on Mondays
and Tuesdays.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-11-06
Pastor TO BIame

The church choir had resigned, and
the parson asked what was the cause
OF the trouble.
Well" replied one of the officers,
you have yourself to blame. You
know you said, Providence having
seen fit to afllict all OF our choir with
bad colds let us Join in singing,
Praise God From Whom All Bless
ings Flow"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-11-06
Previous Enhancement.

Erb-"Got a job for you at last, Bill.
Must see the boss at nine tomorrow
morning, sharp!" Bill-"Can't go. I've
promised to carry tho flag In the I'M
employed John Bull.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-11-06
Marks on Lies Pathway.

We've have been married twelve
years, and not once have missed bak-
ing you a cake on your birthday.
Have J. dear?
Hubby-No, my pet. l can look back
upon those cakes as milestones In my
life.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-11-06
Rlaht Place TO Calm Down.

Editor-What's the trouble out
there2
ONCE Boy--A woman out In the hall
has Mysteries.
Editor-Have her escorted into tho
composing room, at once.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-11-06
a Natural Inference

Johnny, did the whale swallow
jonah"
Yes. ma am"
What makes you think so,
Johnny"
That's the only way tho whale
could have carried him. maam."
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-11-06

A Aoor closed. She was gone. Greg.
Iory dropped his head with n groan.
1t seemed to Fran that the voice OF
lhis wife who was not wife, fingered
in the room. The hymn. no longer
audible, had left behind 1t fragrance,
as sometimes fingers the sweet SAVIOR
Iof a prayer. after its amen" has, as It
were, dropped back into the heart
whence 1t issued. Fran instinctively
iheld out bon erms toward the drec-
ton OF the door just closed. as u she
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-11-06

Fran looked at her father inscru
tably 81 believe. after this" she said
1T viii be safe to leave you two to
gether."
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-11-06

had been humming, broke into audible
words. Fran snntched the sheet from
the typewriter, and bent her head TO
listen. The words were soft, full OF u
Thrilling faith. dauntless courage
still all my song shall DO
Nearer my God to Thee.
Nearer"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-01-23
Try This Home.Mdde
Cough Remedy
Costs Little, Hut Does the Work
Quickly, or Money Refunded.

Mix one pint Of graduated sugar with
1a pint OF warm water, and stir for
minutes. Put 21a ounces of Pinex fifty
cents WORTH in a pint. bottle; then add
the Sugar Syrup. Take teaspoonful
every one, two or three hours.
You will find that this simple rem
edy takes hold OF a cough more quickly
than anything else you ever used. Usu-
ally ends a deep seated cough inside
of "a hours. Splendid, too, for. whoop-
ing cough, Group, chest pains, bronchi-
It's and other throat troubles. 1t slim
ulates the appetite and is slightly lax
alive, which helps end o cough.
This recipe makes more and better
cough syrup than you could buy ready
made for $500. 1t keeps perfectly and
tastes pleasantly.
Pinex is the most valuable concern
trated compound of Norway white pine
extract, and is rich in guaiacol and all
the natural pine elements which are so
healing to the membranes. Other prep
arations will not work in this formula.
This plan of making cough syrup with
Pinex and sugar syrup Tor strained
honey has proven so popular through
out the United States and Canada that
IL Is often initiated. But the old. sue
cessful formula has never been equaled.
A guaranty Of absolute satisfaction,
or money promptly refunded, goes with
this recipe. Your druggist has Pinex or
Pinex Co., TT. Wayne, Ind.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-01-23
Bankers Oppose Plan of the
Special Commits
sion
PETITION THE HOUSE
COMMITTEE
Witness Says Bankers As
ISOLATION Let
Plan Drop

Washington, Jan. 23.-0pposition to
the national monetary commission
banking and currency reform committee
by Andrew ]. Frame, president of the
Waukesha, Wis. National bank, who
submitted brief signed by twelve bank
ers of widely separated sections of the
country. The commissions plan, the
brief stated. spells monopoly, imitation
and over-expansion OF credit" and in
stead Of preventing would breed panics.
AS substitute the brief proposed a CEN
trail bonk with limited powers, or en-
largement of the Aldrieh- Vreeland act
by extending the right to issue uniform
elastic currency not only to national
but to state and savings banks and trust
companies doing commercial banking
Gold as standard for reserves and pay
ments was declared to be absolutely es
sential to sound system. Mr.. Frame
proposed in the monetary commissions
plan would be impracteable and dan
gerous. He added that he had talked
with a hundred bankers who agreed with
him.
"Then why" asked Chairman Glass,
did the American bankers association
practically unanimously indorse the
commissions plan at its 1911 meeting in
New Orleans
Because most of the members had not
read the plan and those who wanted to
speak against il were not allowed to get
on the program" was the reply. The
witness added that twelve speeches were
made in favor of the plan, and many
members voted for it simply because
they were anxious for some kind of re-
lief. Chairman Glass asked whether any
significance was to be attached to the
associations failure to again indorse the
plan in 1912.
"They got an idea that there was
going to be hot time" Mr.. Frame an
swered, "and decided to let the propo
sition die natural death"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-01-23
BURLEIGH'S SEAT
is ENDANGERED
All Postmaster Legislators May Be
Thrown Out and New Elec-
tion Held.

Augusta, Me-, Jan. Sensations
were expected yesterday when it was de-
cided that the House of Representa-.
tives should meet last night to decide
whether certain members are rightfully
holding their seats because of the fact
that they still hold postmasterships.
One man was unseated upon chal-
lenge by Democrats before the recent
balloting for United States senator be-
gan. Charges that three other members
were holding their seats illegally were
made, but the arrival of noon required
that senatorial balloting be started to
the exclusion of any other business.
Edwin c. Burleigh was elected senator
by margin of one vote.
If it is proved that any member who
cast his vote for Brleigh is not right
fully holding his seat, il will be arr
gued that his vote for Burleigh is void.
Such decision, declared Democratic
leaders, would mean that another ballot
for United States senator is necessary.
Progressives, as well as Democrats,
are deeply interested in the proceed.
ings.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-01-23
WILSON BILLS
COMMENDED
Governor Fighting To Have
Trust Laws En-
acted
CONFER WITH
THE LEGISLATORS
Hopes Bills for Corporation
Reforms Go Through
Quickly

Trenton, ~ j., Jan. Ex-Governor
Wilson Yesterday made his second move
toward obtaining reform OF the corpora
tion laws of New Jersey. Having caused
the bills to be drafted and introduced
in the state legislature, the governor
yesterday asked the legislative leaders
to call conference of members of both
houses for next Tuesday, at which he
will explain his programme for the SEES
sion and urge particularly the passage
of the corporation bills. The governor
does not expect any opposition among
the Democrats, who have a majority in
both houses, and is hopeful that the
bills may be enacted before he leaves
here to assume the presidency. Many
letters have come to the governor com
mending the bills, and Chancellor Ed
ward r. Walker, who drafted them is,
as a consequence, being suggested for
attorney general in the Wilson cabinet.
Judge Walker had been vice chancellor
until year ago, when he succeeded
Chancellor Mahlon Pitney, now asso.
ciate justice OF the United States SUI
preme court.
Governor Wilson read the reports al
leging that some members OF the leg
islature intended to block the passage
of the corporation bills by holding pub
lie hearings of indefinite length.
There's nothing to hold public hear
ings about" commented the governor.
"These are perfectly business-like bills.
They do not affect any special interest.
If hearings were to be held, we would
have to hear everybody in the United
States. There is nothing sensational
or novel about the bills. They simply
make an effort to apply in business
like way the principle that the whole
country has agreed upon"
The governor said he confidently hoped
the measures would be supported by
some of the Republican members.
There may be no Republicans who
are progressive with capital r. but
there are progressive men on the Re-
publican sde,' he remarked with
smile.