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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-05-12
OAK GROVE

The farmers of this locality are
needing rain at this writing.
Elvis Wampler, who has been work
ing in Flat River, came home recent
ly.
Dewey Hampton of Flat River spent
few days with his parents at Oak
Grove recently,
johnny Boyd, who spent the winter
in the State of Michigan, is back Wis
iting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hen
ry Boyd.
Eva Counts of Flat River spent a
few days recently with relatives and
friends around Oak Grove.
Mrs. Walter Bowling and children
spent week recently with Mr.. and
Mrs. R. P. Loker of Forge.
Mrs. Marion Counts and son, Will
lard, and Mr.. and Mrs. David Counts
and daughter of Flat River motored
down to Mr. Thos. Counts last Sun
day morning and back home Sunday
evening.
Next Sunday is church day at
Pleasant Hill. There will be services
Saturday and Saturday night, Sunday
and Sunday night.
Willie Blackledge of Avon did some
surveying around Oak Grove Tues
day.
Miss Jessie and Dewey Hampton
spent Sunday afternoon with Miss
Elvie and Noah Wampler.
There will be box supper and en-
tertainment at the Ponca church
house the night of the 18th inst. Ex-
erybody is invited.
The Beiser Brothers of near Coff-
man are saw milling at Mr., Frank
Harter's this week.
Mr.. Joel Hammore is very poorly at
this writing.
Mrs. James Womack is on the sick
list at present.
Several of the young folks of this
community attended Sunday School at
Wesley Chapel last Sunday
1t has been reported that Elijah
Golfer of this community has an
nounced himself candidate for the
nomination for Assessor of Ste. Gen
evieve county.
Thomas Boyd, ST., of Coffman was
In this community the first of the
week.
A quilting was given at Mrs. ]. A.
Vampires on last Monday in honor
of Mrs. Wampler's 10th birthday.
Those present were, Mrs. Ely Bloom,
Mrs. John Wampler, Mrs. Thos. Greg
DRY and mother-in-law, Mrs. Otto
Wampler, Mrs. F. 7. Harter, Mrs. 7.
?. Counts, Mrs. Harry Wampler, Mrs.
G. W. Smith and children and Mrs.
James Bowling; Misses Viola Harter,
and Elvie Wampler. All spent the
day quilting, and all wish Mrs. Wam-
pier many more happy birthdays.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-05-12
BUSINESS COLLEGE NOTES

Miss Lena Beiser was a welcome
visitor last week. Her niece, Miss
Emma Herbst, is one of our indus
trious, Woodworking students, who
in time is sure to make a success of
her work.
Prof. John jenkins of Charleston,
accompanied by his brother-in-law,
Lester Presnell, of LibertyviIle were
callers at the college office last Fri
day.
The shorthand students passing
tests under Miss Lawrence last week
are Miss Lois Hunt, who made 95 per
cent then passed under President
cent then passed under President
Womack, first test; L. M. Kertz, sec
ond; Estelle Doss, first test, while
Miss Hitzman also passed her first
test in the Presidents office.
The Efficiency and Pennant Awards
arrived Monday, and were presented to
the successful contestants. All are
especially pleased, and. in fact proud
of the emblems which will act as SOU
venirs as years come and go.
L. W. Carr of Potosi has this week
enrolled in the business department.
Mr.. Carr is said to be very clever
base ball pitcher, and will add spe-
cial strength to our team.
Miss Bessie Murphy of Bonnie
Terre visited our student, Miss Min
ME Roux, Monday.
The new time table on the electric
line has made is necessary for us to
re-arrange our daily program, in fact,
interferes considerably with the ac-
commodation of our students coming
from the Lead Belt, but for the pres
ent matters have been fairly we'll adj
justed.
Miss Pauline Waller ,one of cur last
year students, is now doing office work
for the Southern Medical Journal in
Birmingham, Ala. We are glad to
hear of her success.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-05-12
LIVE STOCK MARKET

Receipts-Cattle, 1000; Hogs, o.
600; Sheep, 600.
Choice heavy hogs very scarce and
bringing a premium; top, $40 per cwt.
Good weight hogs 160 pounds up
fully steady today.
Very little demand for pigs. East
ern markets low and but few buyers
were bidding today. What bids plac-
I'd We're about so cents lower than
yesterday.
Bulk Of the good weight hogs 100
pounds and up selling at $3.50 to So
IS. Rough hogs steady at 1926 to
$3.50, Pigs 100 to $50 pounds, $8.25
to So; lighter pigs, 81 to SO.
Ten pounds difference in the aver
age weight of load of hogs means
q good deal these days in the price
obtained.
Killing cattle of all kinds are sell
ing fully steady with yesterday, or a
week ago. Stockers and feeders slow
and 10c to 15c lower.
Compared with a week ago, sheep
md lambs are bringing comparative
Y firm prices. Best wool lambs Sill
IS; clipped lambs $9.75 to $685.;
Tipped sheep S8.25 to 1885.
National Live Stock Com. Co.
May 8, 1916.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-05-12
House Kills SEN
ate Amendment
to the Army Bill

Washington, D. c., May 8.-By two
overwhelming votes the House today
declined to agree to the Senate amend
ment to the army bill providing for
a standing army of 250,000 men and
volunteer army of 261 900 pledged
to 80 days intensive training yearly.
The first proposal was rejected, PAL
to 142, and the latter 251 to 100.
A discussion followed the votes on
the Senate's nitrate plant amendment
favored by President Wilson, which
was opposed by many Democratic and
Republican members.
Majority leader fKitchin and most
of the Democrats voted against the
100000 army proposal and Minority
Leader Mann and most of the Repub-
licans voted for it. There were 81
Democrats who voted for it, includ-
ing Chairman Fitzgerald of the APP
preparations Committee. A majority
of the Progressives voted for it. 40
Republicans voted against it, as did
the lone Socialist member.
Debate on the conferees' report be-
gan with speech by Representative
Kahn, ranking Republican of the Mil
itary Company, providing the larger
force and opposing the provisions of
the House bill to increase the Nation
al Guard. He said it would be i'm
possible to recruit the guardsmen pro-
posed and Endorsed sections of the
Senate bill authorizing an army of
100000 men and for volunteer army.
Kahn Points Out Need
"These two provisions" said Mr.
Kahn, fare up for a separate vote.
Under the Senate bill, if the $50 900
men are not needed the President
will not enlist them. In the final
analysis Congress holds the purse
strings. They will tell you that it will
cost lot of money. 1t will not cost
dollar more than is needed.
Foreign nations will look to us
not to poor, impoverished Mexico"
he said, "for the lives and property of
their citizens destroyed in Mexico.
We must be prepared to meet these
problems. We have learned in recent
months that unless you have force
behind your proposals to a foreign
nation you are not apt to command the
lSDPSSS 1Sl youI plOpoodIo CHdC AiilSI-
leans would like to see."
He pointed out the necessity of
American vigilance to protect Haiti,
Panama, Nicaragua and other Latin
countries.
"Let's not fool the American people
into sense Of security when the Sc
curity does not exist" he said.
Representative Gordon (Dem) said
a permanent establishment of more
than 100000 men meant compulsory
enlistments. Representative Anthony
(Rep.) commended the House should
not change its position on the size of
the army.
Representative Mckenzie (Rep.)
assailed Representative Kahn for
urging an army of 100000 men.
IF we are going to have an army
of 100000, let us really have it," he
said "The present plan is fraud
and deception. 1t does not mean an
army of 100000 men, but only the Of
ficers for this number"
Representative Mondell (Rep.) told
the House that if the Senate bill be-
came law the President would be be-
sieged by those interested in big
military establishment. He ridiculed
the Senate plan for volunteer army
as a rival of the "discredited and re-
pudiated continental army idea.1
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-05-12
:: COUNTY CORRESPONDENCE =

The school board met Saturday
night and elected Luella Welty as
teacher.
Mr.. A. ]. Kennon and family spent
Saturday night at Mine La Motto the
guest of relatives there.
Mrs. Geo. LEM and sons of Womack
spent a few minutes in this commun-
ity last Tuesday.
Miss Connie Wright closed very
successful school at Higdon last week
and returned to her home here Thurs
day.
Mr.. L. B. Meredith and son have es-
tablished a store at their home. 1t
is great help to the neighborhood.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-05-12

Mr., John Parker and Bud Riddle
were at Tunnel Sunday morning.
We notice that H. E. Carter has 6
new saddle horse.
Lee and Ural Hammock and Fentol
Thurman Of Silver Springs speni
Sunday at the home of Mr.. Fran
Hammock.
Mrs. II, E. Carter and little son
Homer, spent Tuesday in Bonnie Terre
Mr.. and Mrs. Lon Hammock arc
moving to Tunnel this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will WALES of st
Louis are moving to Silver Springs
Mr. ]. F. Carter and little son, Leo
spent Tuesday Of this week in Bonnie
Terre.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-05-12
Only $500 the year
Do You Knou That

Today is always the best day to clean up?
Fresh air food rest-these three combat tuberculosis
The o. S. Public Health reduced vpboid fe On
cent in some communities? $50 " PER
produce headache? - V" may
Polluted drinking water many deaths?
An efficient health officer is good community investmentY
Bad teeth handicap children?
Insuffeent sleep endangers health?
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-05-12
GOVERNMENT CROP REPORT

Washington, D. c. May s, 1916
A summary of the May crop report
for the State of Missouri and for the
United States, as compiled by the Blu
reau of Crop Estimates (and trans
mitted through the Washington Bu-
reau), U. S. Department of Agricul-
ture, is as follows:
Winter Wheat
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-05-12
CROSS ROADS

We are having some beautiful wea-
the
NJ and Mrs VIM. Lenz were Fred
erc'+town visitors last Friday.
Several Of the people from here at
tie TIA church at Rock Greek Sunday.
NJ and Mrs. RIDDEN Fraysher
sp lit cunda with their son.
ran,as te rusou was a Libertyyilie
v 80 j ~ evening.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-05-12
CHESTNUT RIDGE AND ROUTE

Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Bowling of
Colorado. who have been visiting tbei
parents and other relatives here, went
to Flat River last Monday even
whore thew will mata shot -ias4a
with the formers brother and sister,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-03-11
FAMILY AVOIDS
SERIOUS SICKNESS
By Being Constantly Supplied With
TheGford's BIack-Draught.

McDuff, Val suffered for severa
years" says Mrs. ]. b. Whitaker, o.
his place, with sick headache, and
stomach trouble.
Ten years ago friend told me TO try
Thcdford's Black-Draught, which | did,
and found il to be the best family medi-
cine for young and old.
I keep Back-Draught on hand all the
Time now, and when my children feel a
little bad, they ask me for d dose, and IL
does Them more good than any medicine
they ever tried.
We never have long spell Of sick
ness in DIR family, since we commenced
using Black Draught."
Thedford'S Black Draught is purely
vegetable, and has been found 70 regli-
late weak stonachs, aid digestion, re-
teye indigestion, collie, wind, nausea,
headache, sick stomach, and Similar
symptoms.
1t has been in constant Use for moro
than 10 years, ard has benefited more
tran million people,
Your druggist sells and recommends
Black-Dlaugat. Price only &c. Get &
package to-day. NC na
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-03-11
SAFEGUARD RESOURCES.

Conservationists are alarmed at the
possibility of Congress surrendering
to the water-power and other natural
resources grabbers. They feel that
the Shields bill now in the senate is
going to open the door to a flood Of
ill-adivised public grants in which the
public will not only get its share
revenue. but wi be virtually given a
way for all time valuoble power sites
ownership of which it should retain
Secretary Houston of the depart
ment of agriculture and others take
the very proper position that nothing
is so vital to a just relation between
the people and their natural resources
as restrictions against monopoly and
perpetual ownership That this view
is sound is apparent in the thought
that already the nation has given a
way for nothing or a song valuable
lands and grants which should have
never left federal ownership
Any grant which gives in perpetuity
public lands to private individuals is
to be condemned. This is particularly
es As has been pointed out, water
true with respect to water power sit
falls will alone furnish the country
with the nitrates it may need for
ammunition, in case the Chilean supply
fails, and it would seem to be the
height of folly to surrender this Vi
tai resource which the country may
need so urgently at some time.
Any movement which would regard
natural conservation as any but of
the highest Importance to the notion
would be retrogression and those who
take the backward step will never be
forgotten to their country.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-03-11
THE NEW SECRETARY.

Naturally Martnsburg feels deeply
interested in the appointment of Hon.
Newton D. Baker. OF Cleveland. o.,
by President Wilson as his War Sec
rotary. The announcement came as
surprise, but il was welcome.
\ son of the late Dr. Newton Baker
he early fitted himself for college,
completing his education at Johns
Hopkins and Washington & Lee Uni
versities While at the former school
he was student OF President Wilson
Who was a professor in that institu.
ton.
II is more in the work of municipal
reform that Mr.. Baker is known than
that of national government. How
ever. he has brains and common sense
a-plenty, and there is no doubt but
what he will measure up to all re-
quirements. AS mayor of Cleveland
ne made a great executive. His fight
ing qualities were shown during the
Democratic convention. in 1912 at Bal
timore. He is a clear thinker and
talker, and there is no doubt as to
his administrative ability.
Mr.. Baker will be on trial in his
new position, but as he is in sympathy
with the Presidents preparedness
plan there is no doubt as to his sue
cess. Martinsburg people will watch
his cabinet career with intense inter
est and all will rejoice to see him
prove worthy of his high calling.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-03-11
Mr.. SWEARINGEN.

In this issue will be found the an
nouncement of Hon. Charles A.
swearingen, Of Parkersburg, in which
he says he is a candidate for state
treasurer. Like many Republicans
in 1912, ne believed that President
Taft could not be reelected. and
cast his lot with the progressive par
ty He feels with thousands of 9th
ers that the time has come for a
united party, and to that end he is
eXertfng his energies, pointing out
that with all in the fold there can be
no doubt of victory, and that the
great Republican party will be Civ
en- the reigns of government which
ii has demonstrated many times that
it is competent to hold.
Mr.. Swearingen has never held or
aspired to hold salaried office, hav-
ing been content with serving in the
ranks and doing what he could to
insure success at the polls He is a
progressive and wide-awake business
man of his city, being regarded as a
leader. While not we'll known in this
section he expects to pay us visit
ere long, and get acquainted
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-03-11
RUTHERFORD MI. KlTTLE

(By E. P. WiiIis.)

Rutherford NJ tte is the of pioneer parents His fore
fathers settled in Barbour and Randolph countless then Virginia
years before the civil during that memorable conflict
ympahzers with Lincoln and defenders of the Union Ii
1876 his father mother moved Phlpp There he born
year later and there he still lives
Mr. Ktte attended the Phpp graded schools In 1898 he
began apprenticeship the printing trade with the Phpp
paper During the number of years he editor
could have the West
gina and of the Republican party.
He has been candidate for political Office but first
called to the public service 1903 Of the
make complete audit of the financial records of the
Virginia in connection with the famous Virginia debt suit
In 1910 he appointed examiner the auditing department
of of the state tax commissioners Office present deputy
inspector of public offices in the department. He
lasting West Virginia assisting the
lie offices of the state the uniform system of accounting
place Of the old anquaed FORMS has received the highest
compliments his work from the county officials who always
pleased to arrange their doors him with the string
the outside 1t is his privilege pride enjoy the absolute
trust and weWon confidence of his fellow coorers
cordial sympathy and high regard of those
duties bring him contact Pr0mptness thoroughness
eiciencthese his WachWord and the of his
is Characteristic which always strives with little
conquer position in which he bring into full play
for the best that is in him.
Mr. Kitte member Of the Masonic Fraternity Loyal
der OF Moose and the Printers Typographical Labor Union
bare recital of the facts concerning his life is in itself impress
sve introduction 1t certies citizen he has
been through the school of experience and good
In announcing his candidacy treasureshp Mr. Ktte
enters the political with filled with pioneer memories
and traditions of the Republican party stands on the plain
broad principle that the public welfare best
est brains that think honest hands that work. honest hearts
that love.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-03-11
MAY LOSE SIGHT AS
result Of ACCIDENT
Frank Weir Sustained Severe Iniur-
les at the South Quarries This
Morning.

Frank Weir, an employe at the
West quarries, sustained severe in
juries this morning Will at work
lie was standing behind a hosting
engine when a blast was discharged.
and looking around from his place
Of safety a small rock struck him I'M
der the left eye, breaking his nose
and perhaps destroyed the sight of
the eye. He was brought to the
Kings Daughters hospital, where Or
Sponseller dressed his injuries, and
he went to his home in Albert street
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-03-11
Mr.. kfTTLE.

Hon. Rutherford NJ. Kittle, of Phil
ippi, this week makes his announce
ment fer the Republican nomination
for state treasurer. Mr.. Kittle is
a member of the state accounting de
partment, in which capacity he has
made an excellent official, displaying
strong executive ability and rare bust
ness acumen. He was entrusted with
the difficult task of making an audit
of the financial records of West Vir-
ginia in connection with the famous
Virginia debt suit, and proved that
he was well qualified to handle intri-
cate matters.
Mr. Kittle began life in the office
Of the Philippi Republican, where he
learned his trade" So suficien.
did he become in the art that he was
soon promoted to manager and editor
and during that time was strong
advocate al Republican principles and
a booster for West Virginia.
He comes before the voters of the
state on his record as examiner in
the auditing department of the state
tax commissioners office. In his
travels over the state he always
finds the latch string hanging out
because he has won the affections of
all through his honest and fair deal
ing. Mr. Kittle is a staunch Repub-
lican, but does not allow politics to
interfere with his official duties a
vote for him will be a vote for an
honest man. and one competent TO
perform the duties OF the office 10
which he aspires
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-03-11
HON. ALvA 3. MOORE.

Hon. Alya b. Moore. Of New Mar
tinsville, is said to be considering the
matter OF entering the Republican
primaries for the nomination Of AUDI
tor, and will likely make a definite
announcement OF mis- candidacy in d
few days. Mr. Moore is one Of the
best known Republicans in Northern
1West Virginia aud with large &and
iirsendly acquaintance in other sec
tions. He is man OF ability and
force, and has been trusted with inn
portant public matters, notably tho
initial prosecution Of the gas case be
fore the Public Service Commission
on behalf OF the people Of Wetzel
county. His business qualifications
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-03-11

/ hereby consent to The use Of my
name as a candidate for the presI-
dency oodrow Wilson to Charles
Q. Hilderbrand, secretary Of state OF
Ohio.
We favor a single presidential
term, and to that end urge the adop-
ton of an amendment to the consti-
tuition making the president of the
United States ineligible for reelection
and we pledge the candidate of this
convention to this principle From
the Democratic party's platform.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-03-11
Editorial Thoughts

st would be too much to expect
that Senators and Congressman real
ize that speeches made for domestic
only have a way of being
read in the European capitals, where
the nice political distinction is not
recognized Wall Street Journal.
Lord Newton sets an example to
England by taking a post in the For
eign Office without pay.-Springfield
Republican.
Senator Fall. Of New Mexico, who
makes it no secret that he has min
ing interests in Mexico. wants the
United States army increased to 500,-
900 for the purpose of policing MeXi-
co, but not of anneXing it. Would
he compromise on a special force to
stand guard over his property New
York World.
The fire in the plant OF the ProYi
dence Journal excites a suspicion that
somebody must have spontaneously
combusted indianapolis News.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-03-11
FOR PROSECUTING ATTORNEY.

To the voters of Berkeley county
l am a candidate for the nomination
for Prosecuting Attorney on the Re
publican ticket, subject to the action
of the voters al the primaries to be
held on June 9th, next Your support
aud influence is earnestly solicited.
/ I'd HARRY A. DOWNS.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-03-11
EOR ASSESS OR.

! hereby announce myself a candi
date for the Republican nomination
for the office of assessor of Berkeley
county subject to the action of the
primaries to be held on June 9th. In
view of my past record as a lifelong
Republican and my promise to con-
duct clean but determined campaign
for election to the office if nominated,
solicit your support now and at the
primaries JOHN Ii. RINlSR.
MSDH % Id
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-03-11

GRAFTON-President Northcott,
of the West Virginia Public Service
Commission. has announced that the
commission has suspended the propos-
ed increase in manufacturing gas rates
by the Pittsburgh and West Virginia
Gas Company. recently announced TO
become effective on April l.
The commission has set March q
for heating. on the application Of
the company for increased rates. The
minimum industrial rates on the old
schedule here was "a cents for 1000
cubuc feet. while the lowest rate IN.
der the new schedule would have been
10 cents.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-03-11

CHARLESTON.-The West Virgin
ia Penitentiary will no longer be us
ed as a prison for Federal convicts,
according to an order received by the
United States district attorney here
from the attorney-generars depart
ment at Washington
The order says that males convict
ed in the Federal court in the South
ern district of West Virginia here
after will be committed to the Fed
eral prison at Atlanta, Ga. and fe
male prisoners 10 the prison at Jefler
son City, No.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-03-11
FOR a SCISSOR.

! hereby announce my candidacy
for the Republican nomination for the
Office of county assessor, subject to
the primary to be held on June 9th.
]. WILLIAM MILLER.
. p w mo.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-03-11

are of The highest order. and his Re
publicanism is and always has beer
unimpeachable. Wheeling Iuteligen
Ger. November 29th.