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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-04-09
NO WAR TAX ON
CANADIAN LANDS
UntruthfuI Reports Circulated by
Interested Parties.

Defaming a neighbor at the expense
Of the truth does not help those who are
guilty Of the practice, and 1t may be
said that those spreading false re-
ports about Canadian lands, in the
hope that they may secure customers
for their own, will certainly fail OF
their purpose. False statements so
maliciously circulated will sooner or
later be disproved. And, as In the
case Of the lands Of Western Canada,
the fertility of which is now SO well
known to people of every state in the
United States, the folly of this work
shows an exceeding short sighted
ness on the part Of those guilty of the
practice.
The present war has given some of
these people the opportunity to exer-
else their art, but in doing it they are
only arousing the curiosity of those
who read the statements and trifling
investigation will only reveal their I'M
truthfulness.
A very foolish statement has re-
Gently appeared in a number of pa
pers, reading In part as follows:--
1T is believed that as result of the
war tax on land imposed by the Cana
dian Government number of former
Dakota farmers who went to the Brit
ish Northwest will be compelled to re-
turn to the United States. Informa-
ton has been received that the tax
will amount to about $500 for each
farm of 100 acres, which In the case
Of many Of the former residents of the
two Dakotas would practically amount
to confiscation."
To show that the public has doubt
ed, hundreds of inquiries have been
made the Government at Ottawa,
Canada, only to bring out the most en-
phatic denial. A full-hedged lie of this
kind has, Of course, only short life.
and win tell in the end against those
who forge it and spread 1t, but, as
Winnipeg paper points out, 1t is most
complimentary to the agricultural pos
sibilities of Western Canada to find
that rival farming propositions need
audacious mendacity of this descrip-
ton to help them.
What is the truth? The Saskatche-
wan Government has authorized levy
Of $40 per quarter section on unculti-
waited lands owned by non-residents.
The Alberta Government has imposed
Provincial tax of 10 mills on the as
sessed value of all uncultivated lands.
There are some special applications of
these taxes, but the main provisions
are as above. Those vacant lands
held by non-residents in Western Can
ada form grave problem. They are
making for poor communities, poor
schools and poor social and economic
conditions generally. By having them
cultivated the owners as we'll as the |
districts in which they are located |
will benefit alike. 1t is for this reason
that the Government has recently
asked the cooperation of the non-resi
dents. The high price of grain for
some years to come, and the general
splendid character Of Western Canada
land will make the question well
worth consideration.-Adv
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-04-09
The Unexpected.

Did you hear about Scootleigh?"
No"
He woke up in the night and went
to the cupboard for the bottle of
Jamaica ginger. He was in such a
hurry he didn't stop to feel for the
electric light button, but CHANGED it."
Dear, dearl"
He grabbed bottle that he thought
was the right one and took swallow
of the stuff"
my, myl"
1T burned him painfully"
ooh, that's too bad! What was it?"
"The Jamaica ginger"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-04-09

Mr. ]. M. Sinclair. ed for four years
and was in a nervous state and very
much depressed. The doctors medi-
cine didn't help me, so l decided to
try Dodds Kidney Pills, and cannot
say enough to express my relief and
thankfulness, as they cured me. Dia-
mond Dinner Pills cured me Of Con.
stipation."
Dodds Kidney Pills, soc. per box at
your dealer or Dodds Medicine Co.,
Buffalo, N. Y. Dodds Dyspepsia Tab
let's for Indigestion have been proved.
Soc. per box.--Adv.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-04-09
PREMATURE BADNESS
Due to Dandruff and irritation, Pre-.
vented by cutIcura.

The Soap to cleanse and purify, the
Ointment to soothe and heal. Daily
shampoos with Cuticura Soap and
occasional applications of Cuticura
Ointment gently rubbed into the
scalp skin will do much to promote
hair-growing conditions.
Sample each free by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura. Dept. ky,
Boston. Sold everywhere. ADV.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-04-09
No Uncertainty.

"The Eskimos have a very peaceful
life"
Eyes. They know pretty we'll what
kind OF weather 1t is going to be with
out waiting for any tips from the
ground hog"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-04-09

What do you think of the way
that upstart Binks gives himself airs?
Here he was talking the other day
about the delights of his salad days"
We'll, could have reminded him
that they were not chicken salad
days"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-04-09

ALIENS FOOT-EAsE for the TROOPS
Over 100000 packages of Aliens Foot-Ease, the
antiseptic powder to shake into your shoes, are
being used by the German and Allied troops at
the Front because 1t rests the feet, gives I'm
slant relief to Corns and Bunions, hot, swollen
aching, tender feet, and makes walking easy.
Sold everywhere, CSC Try 1t TODAY. Don't
accept any substitute. ADV.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-04-09
One of Several.

Little Lemuel--Say, paw, is that a
wild man across the street?
Paw-Something like that, son. He
is a member of the state legislature
who voted against free lunch, and to.
day he had to give up real money for
the food he consumed between drinks.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-04-09
So PAW Saws.

Little Lemuel--Say, paw, what is
the difference between an optimist and
a pessimist?
Paw--An optimist, son, is man who
is happy when he is miserable, and
pessimist is man who is miserable
when he is happy.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-04-09
Final onInion.

Il see there is an exodus OF foreign
ers in Mexico"
We'll, instead OF them fool for
eigners joining in any such nonsense,
think they ought to get out"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-04-09

inflammation Of
the bladder. La.
ter / became so
much worse that
/ consulted a
doctor, who said
that / had Dia-
betes and that
my heart was az
fected. / suffer-
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-04-09
He ought to Know.

Adam complained.
The early bird may get the worm.
but if you are too early you get .
snake" he cried
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-04-09
SUFFERED FOR -FOUR YEARS.

Mr.. J. M. Sinclair of olivehill,
Tenn, writes: 81 strained my back,
which weakened my kidneys and
caused an awful bad backache and
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-04-09
Ita Result.

What do you think Of this bust.
ness Of the Germans taking Fryer"
They are apt to find themselves in
a broil."
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-04-09

Superstition is what prompts a per-
son to believe horseshoe over the
door has more virtue than a lock and
key.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-04-09
Not The Same.

Have you caught any of the di.
vine afflatus from the coming of the
spring."
mo; all I've caught is the influ.
enza"'
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-04-09

Keeping mans nose to the grind
stone doesn't sharpen his wits.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-04-09
Proofs Of II,

THE author of that work hasn't a
leg to stand on"
How about his footnotes?"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-04-09

YOUR OWN DRUGGIST WILL TELL YOU
Try Murine Bye Remedy foE Red, Weak, Watery
just Rye comfort. Write for Book of the Rye
By mali Free. Murine Bye Remedy Co., Chicago.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-04-09

If you want middle-aged woman
for homework you should advertise
for girl.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-04-09
Exclaimed.

Mistress-Are you married?
Applicant--No, ma'am. / bumped
into door.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-04-09

Many man burns his bridges be-
hind him without carrying any fire in
surance.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-04-09

New York will conduct special
school for the instruction Of street
sweepers in their duties.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-04-09

The ice cream consumption of the
United States is estimated at FIVE
quarts per capita annually.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-04-09
Method in His Madness.

do you realize that your long SER
mons are rather tiresome?" asked the
young parson who was new at the
game.
Il do" replied the wise parson, who
was beginning to carry weight for age.
That is why my congregation gives
me such long vacations"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-04-09

The wise man bottles his wrath and
then loses the corkscrew.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-04-09

Its all right to put your best foot
forward, but let the other one catch
up with it.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-04-09
The War Geography.

Knicker-What is an island?
Bocker-A body of land entirely sur
rounded by war zone.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-04-09
OF Two Evils.

Sillicus-Some men are sorry they
are married, and some are sorry they
are not.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-04-09

r Wan OF HIS Word.
Don't worry about James, old manf
He'll pay up. He's man of his word"
"Yes, and his word is wait"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-04-09

Why 1t fiatters woman to be told
that she looks like an actress is more
than man can understand.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-04-09

The best way to get along with some
people is to get along without them.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-04-09

Cynicus-Well, it's better to be
sorry you are not than sorry you
are.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-04-09

A man must indeed by mighty busy
when he hasn't time to stop and watch
dog fight.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-04-09
INTERNATIONAL.
SUNDAYSCIlOOL
LESSON
LESSON FOR APRIL II
DAVID AMOUNTED KING.
By E. o. SELLERS. Acting Director OF
Sunday School Course. Moody Bible In
stitute Chicago.)

LESSON TEXT Samuel 1s:i-13
GOLDEN TExT-Man looketh on the
outward appearance. but Jehovah looketh
on the hearth Samuel 1877 r. v.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-04-09
lu,portant a MotI,ers

Examine carefully every bottle Of
CASToRIA, safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that it
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-06
GERMANS PLAN TO RESTORE AUTONOMY TO The OLD POLISH NATION
RUSSIA PLANS TO
USE REFUGEES TO
MAKE MUNITIONS

Petrograd. Aug. 6, Cvia London.)-
Prince Shahkovskowy, the Russian
minister of trade and commerce. to-
day presented a report which was ap-
proved by the council Of ministers
suggesting the intensive utilization Of
such refugees as are skilled laborers
in the production of military stores.
According TO the plan Of the minis
ter employment bureaus will be opened
in the important centers east Of the
evacuated zones, to distribute hands
where they are most needed.
City administrations and public
spirited citizens are expected to assist
in the distribution Of workmen and
to care for the women and children.
A large plot Of ground near Moscow
has been assigned as sites for muni-
tions factories. military and indus
trial committee and the Zemstvo's mu-
nicipal league will share with the gov
ernmenu the expenses Of rebuilding
and reopening the factories,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-06
OKLAHOMA MOB
LYNCHES NEGRO
Suspect Taken From Deputies Con
fesses 10 Number Of Grimes Be
fore Death at Shawnee.

Shawnee. Okla. Aug. SD Berry.
negro. charged with two cases of
criminal assault and suspected in con
nection with 10 others that have oc-
CURED here in the last three years,
was taken from officers early today
and hanged to a telephone pole, at the
scene OF one of his alleged crimes.
Berry was brought here from the
peniteuuary at NcAlester. surrepti-
tiously for trial When the train ar
rived and the deputy sheriff and his
prisoner aIighted they were covered by
pistols in the hands OF q dozen mask
ed men and the officer was disarmed.
Ten or twelve automobiles loaded with
masked men then appeared and she
negro was conveyed to the Beard street
bridge. When the rope was adjusted
around Berry's neck he was question
ed about the crimes and asked IL he
was guilty In each instance he
nodded his head af7rmatively. In every
case the uegTo's victim was a white
woman.
Following the confession, the negro
was strung up in the presence of about
seventy-hve men, all masked, after
which the crowd dispersed.
After daylight the body was cut
down and removed TO an undertaking
establishment.
Kansas City, Mo, Aug, Ga section
seven miles square in the southwest
corner OF Clay county, across the Mis-
souri, river north from here, is sur
rounded by 500 armed men today in
the search for the negro who vester-
day attacked Mrs. Henry Stafford. wife
Of a young farmer near Liberty, Mo.
The posses have followed the negro's
trail from the Stafford home into the
wooded hills of the southwest corner
of the county and the leaders believe
he has had no opportunity to escape
from the district surrounded
Trilby. Fla, Aug. Ga mob attacked
the Jail at Dade City last night. over
powered the jailer and lEnched VIII
Leach. a negro. charged with attacking
a white girl
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-06
FRENCH REMOVE
THEIR LEADER AT
THEDARDANELLES

Paris. Aug 6.-Oflcial: at the Dar-
danelIess since the beginning Of Aug
ust, there has been no striking devel-
opment to report. the activity being
confined TO intermittent artillery dueIs
and much movement en- the part Of
our troops.
The government has decided to re-
place General II. j. E. Gouraud, com
mander Of the French expedidonary
forces at the Dardanelles, by General
Sarrail. who has been named com
mander-in-chief Of the army of the
orient.
General Gourand was appointed
commander OF the French forces al
5he Dardanelles in May of this year. a
dispatch from Paris on July s said Il
had been found necessary to ampu-
tate one Of his arms He was de-
scribed as suffering also from frac,
lures of the right thigh and the LETT
leg.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-06
NEW REVOLUTION
INWESTERN HAITI
Admiral Caperton Dispatches Marines
III Osceola 10 Quell Fresh Dis
turbance on Island.

Philadelphia, Aug. 6.-Orders were
received at the Philadelphia navy yard
today to send goo additional marines
to Port Au Prince. Haiti, and the men
Will leave here on Monday on the
cruiser Tennessee. The cruiser is at
the Brooklyn navy yard and will be
under command Of Major Smedley D.
Darlington and will reinforce 500 sea
soldiers sent TO Haiti d week ago on
the battleship Connecticut.
The orders received today will clear
the navy yard of marines and it is ex-
pected that detachmenJs viii he as
signed for duty here from other sta
tions along the Atlantic coast
Washington, D. c., Aug. "a new
revolutionary disturbance at Co
navies. on the western coast of Haiti
has been reported TO Admiral Caperton
and he has despatched the naval tug
Osceola with forces 10 protect the Gus
toms house.
The admiral today reported the oc-
cupation of Fort Rationale in Port Au
Prince by the American forces without
resistance. The American marines are
quartered in the barracks.
Colonel Cole, commanding the ma
rines landed from the battleship Con-
nectieut. is in military charge Of the
town and Captain Beach has been as
signed to handle civil affairs. A ses-
sion Of the Haiien parliament to Sc
lect a president has been called for
Sunday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-06
THOMPSON MODEST;
EYE ON VESTS JOB

Chicago Aug. 6.-The widely adyer-
tised booms at the Aurora love feast
tomorrow is not a presidential affair at
all. It is the formal launching Of the
Frank 0. Lowden gubernatoriaI cam
paIgn out in the state, coupled with
Mayor Thompson's candidacy Tor ma
tional committeeman to succeed Roy o.
West
Lowd-a campaign leaders said the
Aurora meeting Is the hrst big move
out in the state in lining up the clans
in behalf Of Thompson and Colonel
Lowden. Plans are under way for a
roundup of workers Of Egypt, and
another al East st, Louis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-06
SUIT
ENDED;
TRIAL BEGUN
Lucey Drops Motion and
Arguments on Bills
Are Started.

Springfield H. aug. 6.-Soon after
Attorney General Z. j, Lucey annOunC-
cd today that the state had Withdrawn
its motions to dismiss the Fergus mile
age and omnibus bills, Attorney Mum
70 announced that as his share of a
compromise he would amend the mile
age bill The newest amendment with
drew that part OF the prayer which
would have compelled State Treasurer
Andrew Russell and State Auditor
James Brady to make restitution
where money enioined had been paid
out
After Attorney Munro's argument
was completed Assistant Attorney
General Strawn indicated that the
state would make anlwer in another
bill Judge Creighton then took the
mileage injunction bin under advise
meut The hearing of the omnibus bill
began Immediately
In his argument 0u the mileage bill
Attorney Munro said If we submit
that the legislature can vote itself
S26.000. we establish a precedent; and
the next legislature viii add on Il
cipher or TWO at the right hand side
of the amount it votes itself Tor some
other reason
If all the courts should decide that
the mileage bin was unconstitutional,
according to Attorney Munro the next
procedure would be TO sue any member
of the legislature who declined TO re
turn the mileage they received Most
OF them collected mileage soon after
the bill was signed by the governor.
A few declined to draw the sums due
them. contendiug that the bill should
not have been passed.
The motions to dismiss the Fergus
mileage and omnibus injunction bills
we're Withdrawn today al the opening
of the court by Attorney General P. j.
Lucey.
"The state agreed to do this so that
f the hearing of these suits might be ex-
pedited, said the attorney general
with this question settled Fayette S.
Munro Of Highland Park. representing
John B. Fergus, the tax paving COM
plainant, said he was willing to go TO
trial Immediately on the mileage bill.
It was thought the hearing Of the
mileage bill would occupy all the fore
noon.
Judge Creighton adjourned court
for luncheon soon after the hearing
Of the omnibus bill began. It is ex-
pected thar Attorney Munro viii make
I. his statement on the bill as soon as
court convenes. It is this bill which
seeks 10 enjoin the treasurer from
paying any of the $I5000,00o appro-
priated through it that the state Off
GERS are particularly anxious to have
settled.
It is believed generally In the state
house that the state officials may con
cede some of Munro's demands in or
der 20 have him amend his omnibus
bill in such manner that most Of
the state house employees salaries
would be released.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-06
IYaterIon Wins Fair prize.

D-s Moines. Iowa, Aug. 6.-Iowa Won
another grand prize and medal OF
honor at the Panama Pacific exposition
yesterday according 10 word received
here from San Francisco today. Wa
terloo manufacturers were the success
tul contestants. The grand prize was
awarded 70 the Iowa Dairy Separator
company for separator device, and
the medal Of honor to the Associated
Manufacturers company on its gaso-
line engine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-06
TEUT0NS NEAR WARSAW
SEIZE IVANC0ROD FORTS
INSWEEP THROUGH POLAND
DATES IN SWEEP
OF KAISER'S ARMY

March 90 Russians take Przemysl,
while holding Carpathian line, the last
Russian victory in the east.
April -Austr0-Ge1mans take Tar
now, marking the beginning Of the new
Austro-German offensive.
June 3-Austro-Germans recapture
PrzemysL
June -Austro-Germaus recapture
LembeTE
June -Austro-Germaus take Hal
jcz. and Russians fall back across the
Dneister.
July Germans take Przaznysz,
July "a Germans take fortresses Of
PUltusk ard R0zan
Aug. Capture Of Warsaw officially
announced.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-06
Continued on Page Three.)
Chicago Afflnity Exonerated.

Chicago. Ill. Aug. 6-AIiss Margaret
Blttner was exonerated by the coron-
er's Jury today at the conclusion OF the
inquest over the bodies Of George H
Jones, the haywood garage owner, who
shot and killed his wife, his wife S
brother and sister, John E. Cosgrove
and Miss Catherine Cosgrove and
then committed suicide last Monday
Testimony at the inquest showed the
tragedy was the outcome Of a love af-
fair between Jones and Miss Bittner-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-06
Biz Deal In OH Lands.

Houston. Texas. Aug. 6.-One of the
biggest deals in oil lands in the south
west was consummated here today
when Jose De Soria completed the sale
to White & Sinclair of Tulsa, Okla OF
a large tract in the Panuoo, Mexico
fields for a purchase price OF over
$1,000 900 Interested in the property
with seror De Soria is George Harmon
OF Houston.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-06
0klahoma Negro Lrnehed.

Shawnee. Okla, Aug. Ed Berry,
negro, charged with numerous
crimes, was taken from officers to-
day by a mob and lynched at the
scene OF one Of his murders. He was
accused Of killing two women and is
said to have confessed to a score Of
attacks on women.