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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-08-18
THE LOGIC OF CONQUEST

A recent issue of The Independent
illustrates how impossible it is for the
annexationists to conceal their inter-
est. The Independent is high-class
publication-on of the fairest in the
country. 1t is supporting Hughes,
but it is doing it in candid, clean and
honorable way.
In its issue of July 3d-page Sit
disclaims for the nation any desire
for territory: "The United States has
no hunger for Mexican territory, no
thirst for selfish ACKNOWLEDGMENT"
On page A, however, it protests
against any binding of our hands,"
"We have no purpose of conquest or
aggression" but-"BUT we do not
know what the future will bring forth.
We cannot know what our duty will
be when our immediate task in Mex
leo is DONE"
And then, on page 6 we read, under
head of Essentials of National Inde-
pendence," "We need no more room
for expansion, though we need to have
control Of more tropical territory for
the raw materials that it alone can
furnish"
Here we have it. The logic of con-
quest is very plain-"We need it." but
of course, we don't want it. Needing
it, they say we should not bind our
selves not to take it if duty" com
pels it.
1t is the old story of lust for land,
which leads to conquest, excused on
the ground of duty. If this country
has any duty it is to suppress the doc
trine Of conquest and to teach love and
brotherhood.
w. j. BRYAN.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-08-18
BIRTHDAY PARTY

Master Joe Story is "eight going on
nine." and in honor of this event he
invited in eight of his little friends to
spend few hours Saturday afternoon,
August 18th. Every moment Of the
time was full of fun, as all were wide
awake boys. Those present were Mas
ters Harry Smith, Stephen Fleming,
Allen and Fred Brewer, Joe Story and
Nicholas, Joe Douglas and Gus Phil
lips. At $50 o'clock they were invit-
ed into the beautifully decorated din
ing room, where delicious refreshments
were served, and on separating all
voted Master Joseph delightful en-
tertainer.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-08-18
A DREAM OF BALLOTS

One Of our local physicians told us
of dream he had the other night.
He dreamed that it was election day
and he was on his way to town to cast
his vote. He met some one on the
way and asked him how the election
was going, and was told that Wilson
was away ahead. He then looked up
and saw vision of the whole coun-,
try spread out before him and the air
was filled with Wilson ballots flowing
down like snowhakes. The Doctor
says the scene appeared as real as
anything he ever looked upon, and he
hoped that it was an omen of what
will occur in November. OF course he
told his dream to his wife before
breakfast, and according to an old
superstition it is bound to come true.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-08-18
A FUNNY SIGHT

A Republican candidate going up
and down the country complaining
about President Wilson's diplomatic
appointments makes funny sight.
Ambassador Herfick, whose case pains
Mr.. Hughes SO deeply, knew nothing
about diplomacy when he went to Par
is. He was president of savings
bank and an Ohio politician. Never
theiess, Herrick succeeded Henry
White, a diplomat Of long experience
who knew France because he was edu-
Gated there, Republic,
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-08-18
LAWsoN-PRICE

Lacy L. Lawson and Miss Eva
Price, both of Frankclay, were united
in marriage in this city last Thursday
August 10th, Justice VIM. Good tying
the knot hard and fast.
The happy couple are now "at home
to their friends in Frankclay, where
they have gone to housekeeping. Their
many friends wish them long life, full
of happiness.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-08-18
PAGEANT REHEARsALs

Rehearsals for the Pennington
Pageant are being held daily for the
various scenes. The director, Mrs. f.
S. Weber, has called for full re-
hearsal this friday evening at Z
o'clock 1t is important that every
one taking part be on hand, and they
are very earnestly requested to be
there promptly. If you do not know
where your scene is being rehearsed
step into the Public Library and find
out, but he there
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-08-18
THIS BABY GETS AWARD

Last October Raymond Graham
and Miss Tonia Dietring and Conrad
Dietring and Miss Grace Graham
were married. Mr.. Dietring, the
father, it is said promised to give the
first male heir $100 dollars and a
white face male calf. Last Monday
bouncing boy came to gladden. the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Gra-
ham and according to his grandpa's
promise he falls the heir to the $1O0
and calf; at least that is the story as
It was told to Times reporter.
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piled that he had been appointed At
torney General of the United States.
Well, says the disguised Attorney
General, what do the people around
here think of the appointment? The
old farmer says, "They jess laugh"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-08-18
DISTINGUISHED VISITORS

Hon. Edward +. Goltra, National
Democratic Committeeman, and A. j,
Meyer, prominent stakeholder in one
of the lead companies operating in
this vicinity, both of st. Louis, were
guests a few hours of Judge E. e.
Swink and family, of near town. These
gentlemen are old friends Of Judge
Swink.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-08-18
BARN AND WHEAT BURNED

The large barn of A. S. Krekel, some
miles north of town, was struck by
lightning last Tuesday night and set
on fire and completely destroyed.
Besides the barn, he lost about 500
bushels of wheat, a lot of hay, farm
implements. etc. Insurance in the
Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Co.
only partly covers the loss.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-08-18

You will save money by buying a
season ticket to the Chautauoua. Ten
splendid entertainments for the small
sum Of s1.50.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-12-09
CHAPTER X.
The Long journey

INV sOssts vDoshOy
Gonzales was as good as his
word. Yeager, his hands tied be-
hind his back, was In the front
row of the crowd which lined the
short walk between the headquar-
tiers of the general and the little
adobe church. At distance he
saw Farrar and Threewit, but he
could not even wave hand to his
fellow prisoners.
Captain Holcomb passed In front
of him once.
Morning, Steve" he said, with
out stopping.
"Mornin', captain" answered
his friend.
The prisoner observed that the
Texan was wearing the khaki uni
form of an officer in the United
States Army. Looking at him
Steve thought he had never seen
finer figure of q man.
From the other end Of the line
there rose shout:
viva Gonzales! Viva Coma
les!"
For once the general was in full
uniform. He had evidently just
passed through the hands of a
barber. He was smiling broadly
as he bowed to the plaudits of his
men.
Then he turned and Steve
caught sight of the bride. As
they moved closer he made out
that she was trembling violently.
Behind them walked Culvera
and the other officers of the army.
They. too. we're dressed as for an
occasion.
From out of the line along which
the procession passed a man
stepped. It was Adam Holcomb.
He stood directly in front of Con-
zales and his bride.
This wedding doesn't go on I'M
til I hear from the girl that she
Is Wiling" he announced to Con-
gales.
Ruth tried to run forward to
him, but the Mexican's grip tight
ened on her wrist.
Save mel" she cried.
''I will"
ARREST that man." cried the
general sharply, at the same mo-
ment reaching for his revolver and
pushing Ruth from him into the
crowd.
Here's where I go on q long
journey" cried the Texan, with
the whoop of his cattle-days.
He dragged out an army.45. At
the same instant he and Gonzales
fired. The Mexican clutched at his
heart and swayed down into the
crowd. Holcomb staggered, but re-
covered himself. He folded his
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Saturday, Dec. 9, 1916.

prise. Slowly she rose. and
stretched her arms toward him
with little cry OF wonder.
In two strides he reached her
and swept her into his arms. He
kissed the tired eyes, the soft
cheeks into which the color began
to flow. At last she spoke.
Y 1T is you, isn't it? thought
They told me"
He laughed softly with delight.
That's what I've been thinking
too, Ruth. But it's true. We're
going home today-back to Gods
country, to friends and life and
love-"
They made no count of time, SO
that neither knew how long 1t was
before a denim-clad soldier stood
saluting at the doorway.
Over his shoulder Steve fired q
question at the man:
What do you want?"
"The compliments of General
Culvera, senior, but I was to re-
mind you that dinner had been
served for twenty minutes"
Steve and Ruth looked at each
other and laughed. He tucked her
arm under his and they went down
stairs together.
THE END.
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still steve doubted.

Dull bteSo uouutoQ.
Lets understand this, general
Are my friends free to walk out of
that door and keep going till they
get homer"
Ramon waved his hand in q
large, inclusive gesture.
Gree as the air. Not only they,
but you, too. Yet | hoped for the
pleasure of dining with you before
you CO."
We can all three go-now-
any time we like?" Farrar asked.
"All four, you mean, Frank"
Yeager looked very steadily at
Culvera. His eyes were like
swords, but he spoke quite gently.
The Mexican bowed.
THE lady goes with you, of
course"
Steve leaned back with a deep
breath of relaxation.
IF Pm sleeping please don't let
any one wake me-" he implored,
smiling.
Il confess your amazement sur
lprises me. gentlemen" said Gull
vera suavely. did you think all
of us Mexicans were like Gonzales?
He was great man. He made a
free Mexico possible. But between
you and me, gentlemen, he was a
savage.
From today you shall see new
policy. I mean to cultivate friend
ship with the United States. In
freeing you l ask only that you
will put this matter clearly before
the people of your country in the
newspapers"
Steve grinned at his friends.
What about 1t, boys? Any OBJ
jections to that proposition? The
ayes have 1t, general"
Then YOU will take dinner with
me before you leave-that Is, II
you feel you must go today"
Sure we will. Yes, | reckon wa
better go today, general. The Mex
lean climate kinder gets on our
nerves. We like your people fine,
but"
Exactly" Culvera met his smile
| 6Suidiiy. AIS DldCh eyes tWluhltu.
"And now, Senior Yeager, may !
appoint you a deputation of one to
step upstairs and tell the senorita
that General Culvera will be YER
much delighted to have her join us
at dinner? l think you know the
lady's room"
The eyes of the range-rider were
bright as he hobbled out.
The door of her room was open.
Ruth sat huddled in a chair look
ing straight before her.
Steve had come up so quietly
that evidently she had not heard,
for she sat without moving, a pa
thetic picture of grief and despair.
A man had died for her that
morning; others we're soon to die
The tragedy of life had carried her
beyond tears.
When he moved forward a step
she turned. Her lips parted in sur
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Gonzales house. He broke care
fully half dozen twigs that in
terfered with the free play of his
rifle. Then he placed his revolver
beside him ready for action. After
which he waited. tense and watch
full.
Mexicans were swarming about
the back of the house. Random
shots were thrown toward the riv-
er and into the grove. But nobody
headed the pursuit.
Then Gonzales burst furiously
into sight around the house. Gull
vera, Ochampa and Holcomb fol-
lowed. The general flung himself
into an excited group, tossing to
right and left those who were in
his way. He snapped out ques-
tions, and gave orders.
Order began to evolve out of the
mob. Gonzales himself organized
the pursuit. He spread out the line
so that as 1t advanced it would
sweep the whole space to the river.
There was no longer any wild fir
ing. Men brought from the stables
eight or ten horses for the officers.
Gonzales drew his sword.
Take the girl alive. Shoot
down the traitor dogs with her,"
he cried savagely., Zone hundred
pesos to the man who kills either
OF them or captures her."
Steve answered this by firing
twice, once with his revolver and
almost Immediately afterward
with his rifle. Ochampa sat down
suddenly. He had been hit in the
leg.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-12-09
ssMen In the Raw
By VIM. Macleod Raine Copyright, F. A. Munsey CO
NEXT WEEK CONE CYLINDER SAM" BY Ell RATH
BY VIM. Macleod Raine. Copy

CONTINUED From Our Last Issue
AS soon as Ruth had reached
the shelter of the store her friends
moved to join her. They were half
way across the open when the cow
puncher plunged to the ground
again.
The camera man turned and
ran back.
what is 1t, Steve? Have they
hit your" he asked anxiously.
Plugged pill into my leg.
Gimme q hand up"
Frank put an arm around his
waist as support, and they
reached cover Just as the leg
failed for a third time. Yeager
crawled forward a few yards on
his knees into the underbrush.
Soft arms slid around his neck
and shoulder as some one
pumped down beside him.
You're wounded You've been
shot" Ruth breathed TREMENDOUSLY.
YES" assented Yeager. Hand
me your rifle, Frank"
They exchanged weapons. Steve
had already made up his mind
what to do.
Il am going to stay here a while
and hold them back. You go on
with Ruth, Frank. Leave a horse
for me. I'll be along later" he ex-
planned.
We're not going away to leave
you here" protested Ruth, indig-
nantly.
His voice was so matter-of-fact
and his manner so competent that
she had already drawn back. half
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"Tie him hand and foot. Ocham-
pa, l hold you responsible. II he
escapes"
He won't escape" answered
the major.
Gonzales swung to the saddle
and galloped off at the head OF his
troop.
The prisoner was dragged into
the house where Ochampa was
staying. A doctor presently ar
rived and took care of the majors
wounded leg. After he had finish
ed dressing it he turned to Yeager.
No use bothering with mine.
I'll have worse wounds soon," the
man from Arizona told him calmly.
The little doctor smiled genially
because his heart was good.
"Quien sabe, senior? Yet 1t is
my duty" he reminded his pa
tient gently.
Dawn rolled up. The prisoner
was drinking cup of coffee the
doctor had brought him when the
sound of horses hoofs came to him
through the open window.
The voice of Gonzales rang out,
and at the sound of it Steve's
heart grew chill.
Take these horses, boys! Let
the girl go to her room, Ramon,
but see she is watched every min
ute. Garcia, attend to the grin
gos."
He strobe into the place where
Yeager was detained.
"Ho, no, amigo! Who laughs
now?" he jeered. 81 found your
friends-stumbled on them in a
pocket of the hills while we we're
returning. They had lost their
way, of course, since Senior Yeager
was unfortunately not able to go
along. So I brought them home to
breakfast. Was l not kind?"
He threw back his head and
laughed. Steve said nothing. His
heart was sick. He had thrown
the dice for his great chance and
lost.
First, to breakfast" repeated
the Mexican. And afterward-
the young lady shall have love.
Por Dios, you shall be at the we'd
ding" decided Gonzales on ma
licious impulse, hammering on the
table with his great fist.
Yes, you and all her friends.
You shall be there to wish her Joy
even Holcomb, who wearies me
with his protests. Maldito! Is
Gabriel Gonzales not good enough
for a kitchen wench from Arr
1ona?"
Steve turned his head away and
looked through the window at the
sun rising behind the distant hills.
There was nothing to be said.
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By Ahern
rms and looked toward the other

arms and looked toward the other
Officers.
Ramon was the first to fire. The
others, too, crowded forward and
poured bullets into the straight,
erect figure. The Texan gave a
|sobbing sigh and fell dead.
The suddenness of the tragedy,
its unexpectedness, held the crowd
with suspended breath. What was
to follow? Was this the beginning
OF a massacre? Each man looked
at his neighbor. Another moment
might bring forth anything.
Ramon Culvera swung to the
saddle of horse standing near so
that he could be seen by every
body.
Brothers of the legion! Let
none become excited. l have kill
ed the traitor Who shot our below
ed leader. Gabriel Gonzales Is
dead, but our country lives. Viva
Mexico!"
viva Mexico! Viva Culvera!"
Culvera took instant command.
He quelled the excitement of the
soldiers by giving them something
to do. The body of the dead gen.
eral was carried to his house,
where the doctors were hurried at
once. The Americans were thrown
back into prison and large guard
set over them.
The other officers accepted the
leadership of Culvera without
question. He was more popular
than Gonzales. Ii had been his OBJ
ject to make friends against the
possibility of just such an emer-
gency.
At the instigation of Ramon, q
council was held within the hour,
at which he was duly elected gen.
eral-in-chief of the Northern Lee
gion.
Meanwhile the prisoners had an
anxious time of it. They feared
the worst. Even Yeager could find
little hope in the situation.
Nobody came near them until
afternoon. About two o'clock a
sergeant with file of soldiers
came for them.
Where are you taking us?"
asked Farrar.
ITO the general" answered the
'noncom, brusqueiy.
Culvera received them. He
bowed politely to each one In turn.
He hoped the wounded leg of
Senior Yeager was not troubling
him greatly. Each of them was
urged to take a seat.
Watching him closely, Yeager
wondered what this unexpected at
tention implied.
Are you ready. to take a long
journey, gentlemen" the new gen.
eral asked, smiling blandly.
What journey? The same one
that Holcomb took?" asked the
range-rider bluntly.
Culvera showed q face of panied
surprise.
NO, indeed! Am l barbarian?
Do you thing me another Gonzales.
gentlemen"
Whore, them"
Across the line-to Los Robes
or Arixico-wherever you choose"
81 expect my friends would like
to go fine." replied Yeager dryly.
What are the terms?"
There are none"
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500 REWARD
FOR DRIVER

Commissioner Petit Friday
gave formal notice of a reward of
500 for information leading to
the arrest and conviction of the
automobile driver who ran down
and killed Mrs. F. c. Bean on the
night of Nov. 20.
Police Chief Harry M. Smith
announced that he would also ask
the county commissioner for @
cash reward.
The crime was one of the most
vicious that has ever occurred in
Tacoma" said Chief Smith. "The
driver ran over a helpless woman
and sped away"
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ternately, so as to deceive the en-
envy into believing the whole party
was there. His object was merely
to gain time for his escaping
friends.
Each time he fired his revolver
he called aloud softly to himself
the number Of the shot. 1t was
essential to his plan that there
should be one bullet left the mo-
ment before they took him.
He could hear them tumbling
toward him through the brush and
could make out the dark figures as
they crawled forward.
-Four" he counted as he fired
his revolver into the air and cut
off twig.
His rifle sang out twice. He
waited, listening. Bushes cracked
q few yards behind him. Snatch
ing up his revolver, he turned.
1t was too late. The Mexicans
were closing with him. They flung
him down and pegged him to the
ground with their weight. He made
no attempt 10 struggle.
When Ganzales found that only
an Insignificant peon, Pedro Cab
enza, had been taken in his drag
net, he exploded with fury. He
ordered the man shot against the
nearest wall at once.
Culvera turned the prisoner SO
that the moon fell full upon his
face. The young Mexican looked
searchingly at him. Yeager knew
that he was discovered. He spoke
in English.
Good evening, Colonel Culvera.
You've guessed right, but you've
guessed it a little too late"
What is this? Who is this
mani" demanded Gonzales harsh
ly.
THE man Yeager, who escaped
from you two weeks SINCE" ex-
planned Ramon. HE has been in
camp with us over a week arrang-
ing this girls escape"
The old general let out below
of rage. He strobe forward to
make sure for himself.
Sorry had to leave you so
abruptly last time, general
tainted Yeager. II see you haven't
been able to get anybody else to
assassinate your friend Culvera
yet" -...
The American had given up hope
of life. He was trying to spur
Gonzales into such an uncontrol-
liable anger that his death would
be swift and easy.
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Copyright, F. A. Munsey CO

ASHAMED. from the caressing sup
port to which her feelings had
driven her.
He turned on her eyes that
were cool and steely.
You're going to do as say.
Take her, Frank"
The bullets of the Mexieans
were searching the grove for them.
Any moment one might find a
mark. The range rider made a
gesture Of angry impatience.
you obey orders fine. don't
your" His face flashed sudden an
ger. "Get out! l know my plans.
don't II"
"And you'll be along later. will
your"
"Of course l will. I've got 1t all
arranged. Hurry, or it'll be too
late"
Ruth half-guessed his purpose.
She began to sob, but let herself
be hurried away by Farrar.
Hes going to stay there! He's
not coming at ALI" she walled as
she ran.
But, though Frank treasured
her, he could not still his own
fears. Still. there was the girl to
be considered. Many good man
of the Southwest would have done
what Steve was doing, given the
same circumstances. It was up to
him, Farrar. to back his friend S
play and see It through.
Yeager crawled on his hands
and knees into a mesquit thicket
from which he could command a
view of the open space back of
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Lambert says he remembers
having had q corn extracted, but
denies he associated with Mrs.
Cornell.
Col. Lambert says he will not
pay 100000 for extraction of a
corn.
The former Mrs. Cornell was
her husbands sparring partner
during their welded life and even
after their divorce.
Cornell charges a romance be-
tween Col. Lambert and Mrs. Cor
nell took place before their d.
vorce. After the divorce he mar
risd Miss Therese Ewald OF Law
renee, Mass.
Cornell says his first wife was
lured by Lamberts wealth.
Col. Lambert lives with his wife
and daughter in New York. He Ia
said to be worth $4,000, 900.
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CHAPTER TX
Prisoner

Gonzales changed his tactics
Having located his prey with fail
accuracy, he spread his men SO as
TO converge upon the fugitive as
the spokes Of wheel do toward
the hub.
From his mesquit thicket Yeag-
er kept up as rapid a firOas pos
sible using rifle and revolver al
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Newspaper Enterprise Ass0ciatiOn)
MRS. LILLIAN CORNELL
JOLIET, ILL.,, Dec. z. - Col.
John Lambert of New York, onoe
a coal HEAVIER and now . multi
millionaire, IL the central figure in
nm alienation suit here IN which IL
h promised there win be reyela-
lions.
Roger B. Cornell, former pugi-
list and trainer of Jim Jeffries.
has sued Col. Lombsrt for $780,
900, charging Lambert alienated
the affections Of Mrs. Lillian
Cornell.
An odd part Of the affair is that
Cornell IL divorced from the wom-
an, following suit brought by her.
Cornelps charges date back to
the extraction of . corn from toe
of Lambert in Pasadena. CAL, by
Mrs. Cornell who was = chirop-
odist,