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

The Times was pleased last Satur-
day to receive a call from Henry c..
Bell, the genial, hearty editor of the
Potosi Independent, one of the oldest
and staunchest Democratic papers of
Southeast Missouri. Mr.. Bell motor
ed over, coming through the Lead
Belt, and while he had heard of the
prosperous condition prevailing there
he was really surprised at the activ-
ity he saw on every hand. 1t was be-
yond his expectations, and he had oc-
ular evidence of the liberal wages, the
miners were receiving in the checks
that had just been paid them and
which they were cashing. He thinks
that such evidences of good times
ought forever to silence the old stock
in-trade campaign song of Republi-
can spellbinders that a Democratic
administration would depress and
ruin business. The people are enjoy
ing a practical demonstration of the
fact that the reverse of this is true,
and our miners and the people gen
orally will give it the "ha-ha"I when
sprung upon them in the present
campaign. No more intimidation ov-
er rumors that the mines will close
or wages be cut if the Democrats
carry the election. 5e
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-05-12
WHY NOT INCORPORATE?

There is much complaint of "boot-
Logging" and "blind tigers" in the
Lead Belt district, especially in the
towns of Bonnie Terre, Flat River
Desloge and Leadwood. All of these
large towns are unincorporated and
the enforcement of the law in conse-
quence devolves wholly upon the con-
stables of the three townships in
which they are located and such law
respecting citizens as take the re-
sponsibility of reporting, cases of vi
olation coming under their immediate
observation. With only one constable
in each township and such deputies
as he may be able to employ, it can
be seen at once what disadvantages
he labors under and how impossible
it is for him to apprehend all cases.
Why don't these towns incorporate
and elect efficient officers to help en-
ofrce the law within their limits?
A large majority of the people of
these towns, are law-abiding and anx-
ious to see the law enforced. Only a
few refuse to submit, but they are
active enough to stir up considerable
trouble. We don't know from actual
observation, but have been told that
"bootlegging" and discreditable
joints where intoxicants are surrep-
titiously sold are common, They
must be stamped out.
There were a number of arrests
and convictions at the February term
of the Circuit Court, and their fines
and Jail sentences it would seem
ought to have been sufficient to dis
courage men engaged in this nefa-
rious business, but we are. disposed to
believe that too much leniency was
shown in parolling them under prom
Use of good behavior. at the instance
of members of the Civic League and
interested friends. 1t was calcu-
lated to encourage rather than dis
courage the practice. Leniency for
first offenders in some cases of crime,
is perhaps a commendable policy, but
it won't work with "bootleggers" and
"blind tigers" Their offense is will
full and defiant and they should be
handed the full penalty of the law,
made to pay their fines and serve out
their sentences.
If the local option law is a bad one
and contrary to the moral sense and
public good of the community, its
rigid enforcement is the best way to
make it unpopular and get rid of it.
But it is not bad law, is not against
public sentiment, but wholesome and
has the approval of a large majority
of our best people. Then it should be
enforced, and the towns named can
do much for its enforcement by incor-
porating and establishing a good city |
Let the law-respecting |
people of these towns agitate the
question, put down the joints in their
midst and protect the good name of
heir communities.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-05-12
BELLVIEw TOWNSHIP
AND ST. FRANCOIS

The .h Republic is glad to give space
to the following letter:
10 the Editor of The Republic:
am very much pleased to see VOC
give such ample credit in your news
columns to Wayne and jefferson conn
Ties Tor their fine bond issues for
roads. IVA
however, your map showing these
ozark counties in the amounts voted
is incomplete. 'e
A short time ago Bellview Town
ship, Washington county which -
cloaed the irondale and Caledonia dis
srlcts, voted sgt 900 for road improve
mentS, divided thus: Irondale district
$Sado'OOO; Caledonia district, S12.O0
ms will put the southeast corner
roI washington county in fine condition
as to roads. N''iVi'
ot. FRANCOIS, another Ozark county
mas put several hundred Thousand doi'
iars OF current revenue into roads
during, the last few years. and has
more flne roads than any rural conntv
IN the State, with the POSSIBLE eycaE,
t t.on Oh Jasper There are other dis
,,oa"14I gu ny your map which have
recently bonded themselves for good
amounts. SUN
w JOHN H. CURRAN.
we are anxious to make our renort
On tne good roads movement in the
0zarks as complete as possible. We
a, golt our hat to Bellview township. in
washington county, with its farsiehted
ana progressive citizens. We request
information as to expenditure for
good roads in other districts, either
~ means Of bond issues or appronri
atlon from current revenues.
missouri is the best State in the
onion unlon, but is not always advertised
according to its deserts. This state
Of things the Republic labors to cor
rect: Let US have the facts.--9t.
Louis Republic.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-05-12

0. L. Munger, candidate for the
Democratic nomination for Congress
in this district, was in Pennington
Wednesday, and was announced to
speak that night, but on account of
the Public School entertainment the
same night he called off his speech.
As he had another engagement Thurs
day he left yesterday morning to fill
it, but said he would return in short
time to address the people of this
county. While here he met number
of old friends and acquaintance, and
expressed himself as we'll pleased
with his reception and the encourage
ment he received.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-05-12
RETURNED MISSIONARY
TO SPEAK HERE MAY II

Mrs. S. S. Harris, returned mis-,
sionary from China and Field Secretary
of the Woman's Missionary Council
of the M. E. Church, South, will speak
in that church on the evening of May
18th at 8 o'clock. Everybody is most
cordially invited to hear her. 4
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-05-12
OPTIONS $50 ACRES TO
DOE RUN LEAD COMPANY

Frank Dunn last week cptioned his
4SO-acre tract, about half way between
Pennington and Fiat River, to the
Doe Run Lead Company for a good
bonus. Drills will be placed on the
land at once, we understand, and if the
prospect proves favorable the company
is. to take the tract at stipulated
price that will net MIR. Dunn a nice
little fortune.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-05-12

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Announcements

We are authorized to announce the
candidacy of the following for noni-
nation for the office and by the party
named at the General Primary to be
held on Tuesday, August 1, 1916:
DEMOCRATIC PARTY.
For Congress:
EDWARD ROBB,
of PerryviIle.
For Representative
G. w. MOOTHART.
For Sheriff:
M. A. PATTERSON.
C. J. SUTTON.
B. A. EATON,
of Flat River.
L. GEORGE WILLIAMS
of Bonnie Terre.
CHAS. ADAMS. (
For County Treasurer: ,
W. T. HALLE.
H. W. COFFIELD.
For County Recorder: /
c. E. PORTER.
THoS. v. BROWN. !
J. H. (JOHN) CLAY. |;
j. A. LAWRENCE.
HENRY M. O'BANNON ,
For County Assessor: /
LAWRENCE Q, WELLS. +
For County Judge First District:
w. A. MITCHELL. !
w. J. HOBBS !
of Bonnie Terre.
JOSEPH A. THORNTON
of Bonne Terre.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-11-23
ASK PAY FOR STUDENT RIOT
Claims Filed by Owners of Property
Burned in Celebration of
Football Victory

Iowa City, Ia, Nov. 22.-Claims to-
falling several hundred dollars will
be filed with the University of Iowa
today. 1t is expected, as the result of
the celebration by students early Sun
day of the victory of the Iowa eleven
over Ames Saturday.
More than 1900 students participat-
ed in the celebration. Stores were
were broken into, it is charged by the
police, wagons and boxes burned, and
valuable property destroyed or damag-
ed in a bonfire. The police force join
ed in the fray and repealed some of
the students with drawn reVolvers.
The students refused to dispense, how
ever, until the arrival of Prof Robert
Rienow of the university. An attempt
also was made to enter Svend hall,
a young women's dornaitory, but the
students were repulsed by Miss
Mayme Prosser, the matron.
The loss, university officials believe,
will amount to not more than $500.
A searching Investigation is to be
made of the affair by the faculty. Thus
far, it is said, the police have been
unable to learn the names Of any par
Elephants
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-11-23
LARGE HOSPITAL SHIP SUNK
Eleven Hundred Lives Saved, Fifty
Drowned and TWenty-eight
Seriously Injured.

London. Nov. 22.-The British hos
pital ship Brittania, formerly the
White Star liner, probably the largest
ship afioat. was sunk in Zea channel
of Aegean Sea yesterday, the admi-
rally officially announced today.
Eleven hundred lives were saved.
Fifty were drowned and 2S seriously
injured. The admiralty announce
ment declared the vessel was struck
by mine or torpedo.
Presumably the Brittania was
bringing back wounded from the Sa.
lonika battle front She was a steel
triple screw steamship Of 4S,158 tons.
She had never been placed in Trans.
Atlantic service but was no more
than finished last year when the i'm.
mediate requisition by the British
was made as hospital transport.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-11-23
.ADAMSON Law
To HIGH COURT
FEDERAL JUDGE DECLARES 1T is
UNCONSTITUTIONAL TODAY.
APPEAL TAKEN TO US. SUPREME
APPEAL TAKEN TO US. SUPREME
Judge Says He Made Decision
Merely to Get it Before
High Court Rapidly.

Kansas City, Nov. 22.-The Adam
son railway law was declared to be
unconstitutional and invalid by FEEDER.
Ial judge Wallace Hook in district
court here today The court refused
the governments application for dis,
missal of an injunction against the
law.
The government attorneys immedi-
lately appealed the case to the United
States supreme court, hoping to OBJ
tain a decision from the highest court
by January to avoid national rail
way strike.
"My Decision was made merely to
rush the case to the supreme court as
rapidly as possible" Judge Hook said
after his decision.
Judge Hook gave no detailed reason
for holding the law unconstitutional
but in his decision explained he mere
ly made the decision to expedite the
final decision by the highest court in
the land.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-11-23
EMPE Error JOSEF
OF AUSTRIA DIES
SUCCEEDED IN AUTHORITY BY
ARCHDUkE, AGED 90.
IS UNVERStO IN STATEC RAFT
New Emperor is Expected to be PHI
/ ant to Prussian Wishes. No Com
! pIete Plans for Funeral of
Dead Emperor Made.

London, Nov. 22.-The eyes of Eur
ope We're turned today on Archduke
Charles, Franz JoseRh, 29 years old,
now to be emperor of Austro Hungary
Franz Joseph, aged Sc, an emperor
for 6S years died Tuesday night, at
500.
One immediate result Of his death
is expected to be German domination.
The new emperor, a mere STRIPPING,
IMMERSED in statecraft, is expected to
be plant to Prussian wishes.
Franz Joseup was apparently in
fairly good health Monday night, but
Tuesday afternoon he was suddenly
taken critically i'll. He complained Of
pains in his throat Just before death
he suddenly gestured to his throat,
seemed to strive for utterance and
died within a few moments. Kaiser
Wilhelm of Germany and the Arch
duke were notified.
No complete plans for the funeral
have been made. The Vienna court is
the most formal in Europe and many
medieval ceremonies attend official
announcement of death, which is still
withheld, and preparations of his body
for burial, interment and proclaiming
his successor.
The Empcror's heart will be re-
moved and placed in a separate re-
cepticle, although this later will be
buried with the body. If custom is
followed the body will lay in state
and not buried by his forebears for
a week.
According to the dead Emperor's
wishes the coffin will be of plain oak,
lined with white satin, covered with
royal black velvet and placed finally
in a large metallic coffin in the imperi-
al crypt with the remains of 131 9th
err rulers of Austro Hungary.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-11-23
100000 BLAZE
At SPENCER IOWA
DEFECTIVE FLUE CAUSES LOSS
OF BUSINESS BLOCK.
HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING BURNS
Fight at Iowa City Proves Fatal
Centerville Man on Trial for Muir
der-knoxvilie Woman Bitten
by Rat May Lose Life.

Spencer Nov 22-Fire starting
from a defective fiue destroyed the
Union Black building, a two story
brick at Spencer, yesterday. The
Larson G. White Grocery store, C. &
X. variety store and a new dry goods
store that just had part of their stock
on hand occupied the first floor, while
the second was used by DR.. Collister
the conservatory of music studio, and
the Union Lodge hall.
So much water was used that the
supply was exhausted in one hour and
Mason City was asked to send chem
zeal equipment but the fire was con-
trolled before it was started
The loss will be about 100000.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-11-23
MANY TRICKS ARE EMPLOYED
interesting information Brought to
Light in Chicago Car Short
age Probe.

Chicago, Nov. 22.-Hrfcks Of the
trade by which car consignees are
able to avoid demurrage charges were
described to the state utilities COM
mission by j. f. Porterfeld, general
superintendent of transportation of
the Illinois Central railroad, which
is leading the fight of Illinois roads
for permission to increase demurrage
charges.
The present rulings allow one days
grace after receipt of loaded cars be-
fore demurrage is charged, he eX-
planned. BY transferring the cars
from one ne ghbOrhOOd station to an
other, just before the expiration of
the day. consignees are able to hold
up cars as long as sixty days with
out paying charges, he said.
The use of cars for storage pur-
poses, he said was an important fac
tor in causing the car shortage. Many
large dealers, especially in the east,
are without adequate warehouse ia
ciIities ana find it cheaper even to
pay demurrage on cars on the tracks
than to pay warehouse charges.
Charles A. Shanks, traffic manager
of the National Brick Manufacturing
association, testified that brick ship
pers are supplied with only 30 per
cent of the actual number of cars
they need at present.
The hearing was continued until
December II.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-11-23
MEXICANS LIVING IN HOLES
Terrible Suffering Results From Snow
Storm. Children Barefoot.

Ell Paso, Tex, Nov 22.-The first
snow of the winter blanketed the
Franklin mountains near the national
guard camps here yesterday and also
the Mexican Mountains across the
Rio Grande The snow followed hea-
Wy rainfall through the night. A drop
to 3s degrees aboxe zero accompanied
the rain and snow.
Much suffering Is reported to the
charity organizations in the Mexican
quarter of Ell Paso and in Juarez.
Along the river front on the Mexican
side hundreds of Mexican refugees
have dug holes in the ground and are
living there without bed clothing or
fires. Many children are barefooted
and are sent to the main streets to
beg money from tourists from which
to buy food.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-11-23
MAY Ask For channe.

Cedar Rapids, Nov. 22-The next
legislature may be asked to revise
the law regarding petit jury system
of sitting on account of the annual
cost under the present system.
Augusta Reps, local merchant,
stated today the state wastes thous.
ands annually through the jury sys-
TEN. He said he was summoned to
present himself for the jury ten days
ago and although drawing $3.50 a day
he has given no service in the jury.
He advises that the jurors should be
notified a day before and paid only
during the time they serve.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-11-23
DEATH CALLS MANY lOWANS
James II. Wilson, Member OF Railway
Commission Dies in Washington
After an Operation.

Des Moines, Nov. 22.--James H.
Wilson, member of the Iowa state
railway commission since 1914, died
in hospital at Washington d. c., on
Tuesday after a brief illness and op
GRAFTON. He was 20 years of age. The
remains will be shipped to Menlo
Iowa, for burial.
Pioneer Woman Dead.
Council Bluffs, Nov. e2.-Mrs. Ma.
than Dodge, wife of a pioneer and
sister-in-law of the late Granville M.
Dodge. builder of the Union Pacific
died here today at the age of IS.
Captain Messer Dies.
Hartley, Ia, Nov. 22.-Capt. Erwin
B. Messer, 76 years old, died here last
evening.
In 1861 he organized Company F.,
Thirty-seventh Illinois volunteers.
Episcopal Bishop Dead.
Topeka, Kansas, Nov. %. The
Right Reverend Frank R. Millspaugh,
Bishop Of the Episcopal diocese of
Kansas, died at his home here early
today after an illness of several weeks.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-11-23
MAHASKA GO BOY
ONE OF WINNERS
HARRY ROCKWELL or LACEY
GETS TRIP TO STOCK SHOW.
DUBUQUE MAN SHOOTS HIS WIFE
Legislature May be Asked 20 Revise
Law Regarding Petit Jury sys-
tem.--Plans of Federal Com
mission Not Acceptable.

Ames, Nov. 22.-"Best baby-beef
feeder in Mahaska county" was the
title bestowed yesterday upon Harry
Rockwell, aged 10, of Lacey, Iowa.
when 1t was announced that he had
won first prize in his county in Iowa's
great baby-beef contest conducted by
the Iowa Beef Producers association
in cooperation with the agricultural
extension department OF Iowa State
College.
This boy wins a trip to the Inter-
national stock show at Chicago offer-
ed by ]. M. Doud & Co. He and 80
other baby beef winners will meet at
Ames, December 8, and from there
travel to Chicago for a weeks visit
under the guidance Of E. G. Bishop
of the agricultural extension depart
ment at Ames.
The lad won his prize by feeding
a steer from an initial weight last
November of 600 lbs. to final weight
of 1889 lbs. in 1854 days. The calf
made total gain of $50 lbs, an aver
age daily gain of 1.59 lbs. at cost
of 1888 per hundredweight of gain,
On the basis Of the amount of gain,
which counted 40 points, the cost OF
gain 80 points, and the boys story
and report, 30 points, the boy was
given ranking of 1871 points by the
Judging committee of which r. r.
Harrison, secretary Of the Iowa Beef
Producers association, was chair
man.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-11-23
GOTTLEIB Won JAGOW QUITS
Dr.. Alfred Zimmerman, Under-seere-
tary Will Succeed Him.

Amsterdam, via London, Nov. %
Gottlieb Won Jagow, the German min
lister of foreign affairs, has resigned,
according to a Berlin dispatch. The
condition of his health is given as the
cause of his resignation.
Dr. Alfred Zimmerman, under-secre-
tary of foreign affairs, the dispatch
adds, probably will succeed Herr Won
Jagow.
The Tageblatt prints a rumor that
Herr Won Jagow will become ambassa.
dor at Vienna.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-11-23
Murder 10 Attempted.

Dubuque. Nov. 22.--Matt Clemens,
Jr., of Dyersville, is in jail today and
Mrs. John Pauley in local hospital
with bullet in her right shoulder as
the result of Clemens firing on his
wife who was staying with Mrs.
Pauley. Fortified with a revolver
Clemens came to the Pauley resi-
dence to-day demanding his three
children. His shots went wild except
ing one which hit Mrs. Pauley.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-11-23
Bite of Rat May Cost Life.

Knoxville, Nov. 22.-Mrs. William
Tallerdy of Knoxville is in precari-
Gus condition as a result sof having
been bitten by rat several days ago.
The animal bit her on the forehead,
and the wound at first healed nicely.
Suddenly it developed into an Ill
Ger, which is spreading rapidly. The
sight of one eye is threatened, and
the infection seems to be extending
all over her body.
Physicians so far have been unable
to do anything to prevent the further
extension of the poisoning.
Cases are known of hydrophobia
resulting from the bite of a rat.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-11-23
Shot by Neiuhbor,

Cherokee, Nov. 22.-Joe Pruitt, a
farmer living four miles south of Au-
relia. while hauling a load of hay
and in sight of his own home, was
shot by Jim Elmore. a neighbor. FL
more, stepping in front of the team
and stopping Pruitt, told him he was
going to kill him, at the same time
beginning to fire. He shot five
times, three shots taking effect.
Pruitt was taken to Aurelia, where
he died in about three hours.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-11-23
None Are Aeeented.

Iowa City, Nov. 22.-None OF the
three alternatives suggested by fed
eral commission for solving the engin.
eering question in Ames and Iowa
City would be acceptable in the opin-
ion of Dean A. G. Raymond of the
State University Engineering college.
Beyond this, however, Raymond
woul not comment on the report.
Pres. w. Fl: Jessup, who has just re-
turned from trip, likewise refused
to discuss the report, stating he had
not yet had an opportunity to study
il
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-11-23
On Trial For Murder.

Centerville, Nov. 22.-Frank Smith
is on trial here for his life, charged
with having murdered his cousin,
Mrs Alice Gerlach, on the main street
of Unionville, Iowa, on the afternoon
of May 9, 1916.
The prosecution expects to prove
that Smith deliberately planned the
murder of his cousin, and that the
shooting was the outcome of a family
feud which was opened between
Smiths father and his brother, the
father of Mrs. Gerlach, more than
forty years ago.
The defense will not deny the
shooting, but bases its hope of ac-
quittal upon a plea of insanity.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-11-23
Examination for Teacher.

Des Moines, Nov. 22.-The state
superintendent Office has announced
that teachers examination will be
held over the state November q and
%. Some localities are short of teach
ers. In the examination to be held on
these days the requirement that aspir.
ants must have had prescribed
course in normal training will not be
enforced.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-11-23
No Movies, for Prisoners.

Fort Madison, Nov. 22.-The motion
pictures which have been the source
Of weekly pleasure for the prison in.
mates here for several years past are
barred indefinitely by an official edict
issued. There shall be no more pic
ture shows in the prison until more
adequate fire protection is provided.
The order follows the report OF the
state FIRE inspectors.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-11-23
Fire at New Hartford.

New Hartford, Nov. 22.-Fire yes.
terday destroyed the high school
building. The loss is estimated at
$4,000, with $4,000 insurance.
1t is supposed the flames were
started by spontaneous combustion
in the coal bin. The fire occurred
at noon. Only few people were
present No one was injured.
Classes will be resumed as soon as
possible in churches and halls. The
city is now without school build
ing, except small one used by the
primary grades.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-11-23
Must Be On Its Merits.

London, Nov, 22.-Lord Derby de-
clared today that any proposal of
peace from Germany would at this
time be met with the consideration II
merits. He stated, ANY proposal
giving up what We are fighting for
will not be considered for an instant,
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-11-23
Fight Proves Fatal.

Iowa City, Nov. %. - Ambrose
Tucker, of West Branch, bled to
death in hospital here following a
battle with Night Watchman Lee
Wing in an Iowa City garage. Wing
knocked. him through plate glass
%s1hdow and an artery in fuckers
thigh was severed. He continued to
light until he succumbed from loss
of blood, when he was taken to a
hospital, where he soon died.
Wing gave himself up to police. He
alleges Tucker returned repeatedly
after being elected. Coroner Hurd
will hold inquest
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-11-23
Sustained Broken Arm.

Rex Wilson, an employee of the Os-
kaloosa Vitrified Brick plant, sustain
ed a painful injury today. His arm
was caught in belt and was carried
around the pulley, breaking the bones
in the elbow. The injury will prob
ably keep him out of work for sew
eral weeks.