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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-09-08
HARRINGTON PAGEANT
WILL BE GREAT SUCCESS
Perhaps Greatest Event in City's His
tory viii Soon Take Place for Which
Great Preparations Are Being Made

occasion for even an extra effort on
the part of our people; every effort
must be exerted to give all visitors
the best time possible while in this
city, in order that they will be forced
to carry away with them the pleas
antest possible memories, which will
cause them to commend this excep-
tional city to their friends, and which
will continue to linger in their mem
ory, and possibly bring them back at
some later date as residents of Farm
ington.
While there was nothing Interior
in the minds of the originators of the
"Farmington Pageant, this occasion
can be made to serve as the best pos
sible vehicle in carrying the beauties,
resources and opportunities of Farm
ington and St. Francois county 10 the
outside world, where are countless
thousands of people who are looking
for just such opportunities as can be
found in abundance here. And of
these countless thousands, very
large percentage would be most de-
sirable citizens, who would bring
money, intelligence and industry, to
make happy homes in this city and
county filled with happy homes
1t is estimated by conservative
business men, that there viii be from
5000 to 5000 visitors drawn to this
city by the Pageant, and it should be
the aim and effort Of every citizen that
all who come will carry away with
them nothing but agreeable and pleas
ami rocollpctione Of their visit here.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-09-08
Too Much Speeding

VIM Giessiag, Robert Kahn and
w, l.. Beuehrd, prominent business
men of Dcsloge, were in Pennington
last Tuesday to ask the County Court
il sometime could be done TO stop
the fast driving Of automobiles
through their town. They say that
some people drive their machines
through there at q reckless speed of
so miles an hour or more, There is
too much JOY riding in the county, not
only through towns but along the
highways, far exceeding the speed al
lowed by State law. If the officers
cannot get them-and Of course the
few constables over the county cam
not be expected to see all that is go
ing ONT might be a good idea for
the citizens Of our unincorporated
towns to watch out for these speed
ers, take the number Of their ma
chimes and report them to the Pros
ecuting Attorney and have them ar
rested. A few arrests and fines to
fit the cases might have wholesome
effect.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-09-08

One of the greatest events in the
entire history of Pennington will be
consummated during the middle OF
the present month September 14th,
18th and 10th are the dates that have
been selected for the Harrington
Pageant" The question of "What Is
a Pageant? ?" was fully and completely
answered in The Times last week, so
that the purpose of this article will
be to tell what its successful perform
ance will mean-at least in a meas
ure-to Pennington and st. Francois
county.
Conceding that the truly wonder
full theme of Farmington's Pageant
is successfully presented-which must
be conceded if it were known how much
labor has been expended, under the
direction of geniuses in such work,
and the unstinted expenditure of
money for anything and everything
that promises a more ideal present
ment of the superb work that will be
put on-this event will doubtless mean
more for the future growth and de-
velopment of Pennington and st.
Francois county than any other event
in the entire history Of the county,
since its organization.
In the first place, it viii mean that
every visitor to this city during the
Pageant period. will be afforded en-
tertainment we'll up to their eXpec-
tations, no matter how high such eX-
pectations may be, so long as they
are in the bounds of reason. This
portrayal will not only be educational
and instructive, but it will also be
edifying and entertaining, Its gran
deur will be such that it will have to
be seen in order to be fully appre-
ciated.
In the next place, the thousands OF
visitors that are confidently expected
to be here on this gala occasion must
be profoundly impressed, not only
with the Pageant, but with everything
! in our splendid, dustless city Of beau
tiful homes and hospitablc people
The favorable impressions that they
win doubtless carry away with then
viii serve assam endless chain, which
twin 6u 80 lch 70 the uttgrmos
/ parts os the eafih.
But this Pageant period must be tht
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-09-08
Public Schools

The Pennington Public Schools
opened on Monday morning with t'TS
largest enrolment in its history.
One hundred and sixty-five more stu
dents have already enrolled than did
the first week last year. There is a
large increase in all departments cx
cept in the colored school, and every
department is crowded to its full ca
pacity.
The enrollments by buildings is as
follows
High School building, geades, 142;
High School department, 139.
North Ward building, 205.
South Ward building, 228.
Douglass school, 64.--Total IT'S.
The High School enrolment is 28
greater than last year and much larg-
or than ever before. This increase
necossitatcd the election Of new
High School teacher, and on Tuesday
night the Board of Education met and
elected Miss Sue Watts. Pupils, pa
irons and teachers are rejoicing be-
cause she has returned to work in the
Pennington High School after a va
cation Of two years. This addition of
new teacher in that department
makes High School conditions more
favorable than ever before and is in
line with the recommendation of the
State Department of Education for the
past two years. The community is
very fortunate to secure Miss Watts
again as teacher in the High School
1t is a significant fact that Farm
ington now has more students pur-
suing studies above the grades thar
she ever had at one time, even wher
both colleges and the Seminary were
in operation. FarminGton's impor.
tance as an educational center is in.
creasing in spite Of the fact that three
Of The older private schools have
| closed.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-09-08
HULL sKIPs AGAIN

o. w. Hull and Sam Yarbrough,
under jail sentences, while at work
in the Jail yard yesterday afternoon,
made their escape. Hull, who is in
for "bootlegging," took French
leave" once before. He was to have
been paroled tomorrow by Judge
Huck. A life sentence, it seems, would
be a more suitable reward for such
rascality as this. Yarbrough was
convicted yesterday morning before
SQUIRE Good for wife abandonment
and was fined $50. In default Of pay
ment he was committed to Jail.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-09-08
County Court

, IA rTr,oel,,.
County Court meo las' ~ ,'''li,y ~
pursuant to adJourhmenl El'i lo
following officers present., =, /; 1,Stl &al-
rett, Presidmg Judge; T. . Wasl9 VIZ
and Chas. +. Hale, Associate Juugcs'
j. G. Williams, SheiiH' ana -AIoeL'
WuiIart, CLERK. ,,-.
j. w. HopEiins hieu, SeIyleinSH' .'.il..t "
Appropriation toE improvement, VI
Perine road, ~hlch was aPploNeu'
Warrants Issued
D. s. McGlasnon' support Lar .i...i... l;lil.'
WigG.ns, I2ylot ana yl. ileLLliis ,,,,,, eor''
$50; Robert Boswell treasurer, SUP
port poor persons N LaimlnsIJll aI"
vicUi.y, "2O; MFs. q. M horton
tTeeaarer, support 81 poor persons NV Nv
F'a5 kiyer and vicinity, - ,..l,l,,. 1li5,
QUO Slaggs, suPpo!rt! o. o. poor e5 pel q Soiia
of De5logc ana Vlci9'ty' @zoi " l. l.
Garrett, one cay sel ICES ,y. - i' Nps'1 ~
Of equaiization, 20; u D waits, vs., 7"'II' ~
S5i Chas, /. Hale, same 3o' mos ~ ~
lloiLhaii, same P' 10" 80, III
Wells, same, s2i ot2ge litluSI,i5i 81, ,it,l
honie Tor Glrl8' county l3ItlavJS; n i, pI-V
}. CLYDE, AEers, county 5chqoi q, ,ouger- per
i1lendent, postage @noz' d. .. JaL- l.I.-
nagin, SUBSCRIPTION ana aPptoPrl'1lloi,'
Tor improvement OF JaIfe'I Ioeu'
Sl34; Geo. HeIzog q pom 'sl9eS 10.
lali prisoners, @z'0O, ocl,i1Ilhl ~ D. q e. =
MIG; GO? zee Tor couFI iLou2e' @o'
MT. vernon SanlIoIluhi, SIppUI,!I pyy,!,,. Go.'il-
W patents, 9Zz'41; o -: ~ - " w illlaiiis
boarding prisoners, So''99V; farming
Times GfITlOnGTV a
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-09-08
Splendid Opening

The Ozark Business Colleges of this
city, Flat River and Bismarck open
ed Tuesday for the 1916-17 term, and
we are informed that the attendance
at each of these schools is surpris-
ingly large. The Pennington College
had 40 pupils on the opening day,
which is almost double the amount of
any preceding opening.
In view of the fact that the man
agement OF these colleges have ad-
vanced IN tuition, such increase in at
tendance is a splendid compliment to
the thoroughness and efficiency Of
these schools.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-09-08
Edison Says mo
Reason for Change"

---
Thomas A. Edison, the great in
ventor, lifelong Republican and a
supporter Of Roosevelt, has come out
nnea1livocallv for the reelection of
President Wilson. In a formal state
mont oiven ont last Monday he says
"Nof since 1860 has any campaign
made such a direct call on simon-pure
Annrieanism The times are too Sc
rions 10 fall, or think in terms Of Re-
nuhljcanism or Democracy. Real
Gn7nricnnisln must drop parties and
Get down to big fundamental princi-
nIos.
"NTore than anv other President in
INV memory Wilson has been faced
bv a succession o. tremendous prob
lams. anv one of, which, decided the
wrong way. would have had disas-
trors conseouansas. Wilson'S deci-
sions so far have not got us into any
soyious troubles. nor are they likely
10.
Has Preserved Peace.
oHe has given US peace with honor.
The taUl about the United States be-
ING despised is nonsence. Neutrality
is a mighty irving policy, but back Of
4 it are international law, the rights Of
humanity and the future of ciyiliza-
zion.
with reference to Mexico, / think
( that the President has acted wisely,
/ Justly and cuuragcously. 1t was right
that the United States should not
have recognized such murderous
personality as Huerta. do not be-
iicve that we should have interviewed,
nor do | believe that we should inter-
vene NOW. Mexico is a troublesome
neighbor lust now, but war and con-
quest are not going to make ner q
better one. Both against England
and against human slavery the Unit
ed States worked out its salvation
through revolution, and il was a pret-
ty slow, trying process.
at has been said that Wilson al
first was against preparedness, Per-
haps he was, but when convinced that
intelligent public opinion was over
whelmingly in favor of it he changed
That is the proper thing for our Pres
idents to do. A President defiant OF
public opinion would be a dangerous
man in our system of government.
"His attitude on the tariff shows al
equal openness of mind. A Tariff
Commission will take the whole prob
lem out of politics. 1t is my hope tha
experts will be named and that tn,
body will be continuing and vested al
most with the dignity Of the Supreme
Court
''They say he has blundered. Per
haps he has. But | notice that he un
usually blundars forward. You can
get 100 per cent efficiency in a democ
racy. don't know that we ought t.
want it. We would be machines an,
we would have to sacrifice too mucl
of freedom.
Opposes Change.
"As | said at the start, it has bee
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-09-08
Great Bargain

220 acres Z miles east of Ironton;
$50 acres good land, 65 in cultivation,
of which 40 acres is rich bottom land.
Good five-room house and other inn
provements. Good orchard. Will sell
for 81, 400 if sold in next 10 days.
Apply to Pipkin & Story,
Pennington, Mo.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-09-08
Still Coming!

The following new subscribers have
baen received at The Times office the
past week: Father ]. r. Morgan, Mrs.
Ortha Davis and Jacob Day of Farm
ington; P. S. Cole Of Valparaiso. Ind,
aad J. Z. Marshall of knoh LACK.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-09-08
PAGEANT TICKETS

Season tickets for adults $1.O0;
seaAsa tickets for children under Ia,
60 esnts; aiRgle admission, adults so
cer'ts, single admission, child 25 cents
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-09-08

Gasoline has been reduced in Farm
ington from 20 cents to 20 cents
gallon, which will be a considerable
saving to automobile owners.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-09-08
For Sale

One new huckster wagon, buift pur-
pcsely for the business. Come and see
It, at ISENMAN & co.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-09-08

Let us arouse Pennington, keep her
aroused, and make her shine forth for
what she really is--the best little ras-
idence Guy IN the United States.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-09-08
100000 Deal

"A. p. Mackley, Cashier of the Des-
loge Bank, representing several st,
Francois county investors, has just
returned from the Oklahoma mineral
fields near Miami, after closing deal
for 40 acres of rich mineral land, with
one shaft down and fine ore dumped
on the ground and plenty more in
sight, The 40 acres adjoins the min
eral property Of Watson, Marbury
Smith and Graves. The price paid is
in the neighborhood of 100000.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-29

n HE losses in dead and permanently
L ineapacitated in proportion to popu-
lation are estimated at OF per cent for
the entente countries and Ia per cent
for their enemies. which leads Golfers to
the conclusion shat talk about a blasted
Europe is not warranted by the facts"
and that the belligerents will have
strength enough left after the war for
rapid economic revival.
Hunanitys remarkable ability to re-
cover from greater disaster is well estab-
lished. but the killing and manning do
not. by any means. represent the economic
loss in war.
There is also tremendous loss In the
efficiency Of men who return from war
unhurt.
This will be found to be particularly
true Of the present war with It's new
methods of impairing the minds and
spirits OF men.
And there must be some loss even
among those who don't directly partici-
pate in the war
Cheapening Of human life does not
tend toward general efficiency because
II IS deterioration Of human aspirations
and ideals.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-29

DuvAll returned To tho deck.
keeping a sharp lookout for Yer.
non: but tho latter was nowhere
10 be seen. lio determined upon a
bold move lie Rscertnined from
the acting purser. who had replaced
Vernon at New York. that the latter
was for tho time being sharing tho
stateroom OF tho first officer. Ho
went to the room at once and
knocked.
Tn. man within was busy chang
ing HIS things. He came 10 the
door. clad only in HIS underclothes.
opened II cautiously and looked out
When he saw tho detective he
frowned. Il regret that cannot
AJAX you to \enter at present" he
said. "as you see. ! am dressing,
Duvail's eyes we're fixed upon the
Jagged scar which disfirured tho
other mans left arm near tho OIL
bow. Il beg your pardon. mon.
sieur." he said. II merely wished
10 ask you a few questions about
this man Haussman. viii call al
some moro convenient time" He
bowed and hastily withdrew.
He Immediately sought an inter.
view with Captain Bonnot whom
he found 10 be on the bridge.
Ha explained HIS discovery TO the
captain. but the latter only laughed
at him and refused 10 make tho
arrest.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-29
Speak Up, Mr.. Lee

FORGE +. LEE. candidate Tor
VI governor. i. begging the question
on nonpartisanship He critieises Gov.
Listers declaration for nonpartisanship
and attempts to cite that Listers acts
have not been nonpartisan under psrti-
san system OF government
Lister wants to make the state non
partisan.
What doe. Lee want 70 doI Does he
want il to remain partisan'
That's the question. Mr.. Lee.
THERE rs A GREAT PRINCIPLE
INVOLVED IN NONPARTISANSHIP.
If YOU SHOULD BE ELECTED
GOVERNOR, WOULD YOU RECON-
MEND ITS ADOPTION, Mr.. LEE1
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-29

CERTAIN of our grave and reverend
~ United States senator's have walked
up long enough to roar Socialism, at
the proposition 10 build a government
plant TO take nitrogen from the air for
the making OF powder and fertilizer.
OF course. it's socialism, or paternal-
Ism. or any other old ism that means the
doing OF things by the people for the
people.
So was the building of the Panama
canal. the substituting Of the transcont-
mental railroads and all the big works OF
irrigation and in his present Alaska do
ings Uncle Sam is about the rankest sort
OF a socialist ever heard Of.
But what matters what you can IL.
II IL is good thingl
Had the first rose been called onion"
we would today have just as many roses.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-29
CHAPTER XII.
lefcvre Solves n Mystery

Some ten days after the arrest I'm
Paris OF the man who had repre-
scented himself as George Vernon,
and the woman who had been his
companion, a party OF several peo-
pie gathered In the office OF Mr..
Germalne. managing director OF the
Transatlantic line.
The party consisted OF Mr.. Ger
maine himself, Mr.. Ogden Morris,
Mile Mercler and Capt. Bonnet.
whose vessel had arrived IN port
that morning.
They were awaiting the arrival
OF NJ. Lefevre. the project OF po-
lice.
At 10 o'clock tho project came in.
The project turned to Mr.. Ger
maine.
IF you wish. monsieur" he said,
Il will relate as briefly as possible
story which concerns, more or
less. nearly every one In this room. 4"
go ahead, monsieur. am eager
to hear II. and | do not doubt that
the others here share my feelings"
The project cleared his throat.
"The matter begins" he said. with
the death of this young ladys IA.
Their. Alphonse MERCER.
"On the morning that Alphonse
MERCER sent for Mr.. Morris. for the
purpose OF disposing OF his little
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-29

n HE allies have declared. from time
i to time. that the Germans were run
ming short OF most everything under the
skies, but to date they have never claimed
shortage of daylight.
Now. however. the German federal
council has passed a measure providing
that on May lst all clocks shall be set
ahead one hour. the stated purpose Of the
measure being to "lengthen the hours of
daylight and to decrease the necessity for
artificial light"
"And he babe the sun stand still"
Mighty man, that kaiserl
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-29
DRINK HOT WATER
BEFORE BREAKFAST
Says you really feel clean.
sweet and fresh inside,
and are seldom i'll.

II you are accustomed 10 wake
up with a coated tongue. foul
breath or a dull. dizzy headache;
or. II your meals sour and turn Into
gas and acids. you have a real sur
prise awaiting you.
Tomorrow morning. Immediately
upon arising. drink a glass OF hot
water with a teaspoonful OF lime
stone phosphate In II. This Ia In
tended 10 first neutralize and then
wash out OF your stomach, liver,
kidneys and thirty feet OF intes-
tines all the indigestible waste, pol
sons. sour bile and toxins. thus
cleansing, sweetening and purify.
ing the entire alimentary canal.
Those subject 10 sick headaches,
backache. bilious attacks. constipa-
ton or any form of stomach trou-
bic, are urged to get a quarter
pound of limestone phosphate from
the rug store and begin enjoying
this morning inside-bath. II Is said
that men and women who try this
become enthusiastic and keep IL up
daily. Il is a splendid health meas
ure for IL is more important TO
keep clean and pure on the inside
than on the outside. because the
skin pores do not absorb impuri-
ties into the blood, causing disease,
while the bowel pores do.
The principle OF bathing inside ia
not new. as millions OF people prac.
tiee a. Just Ms hot water and soap
cleanse. purify and freshen the
skin. no hot water and teaspoon.
full OF limestone phosphate act on
the stomach, liver. kidneys and
bowels. Limestone phosphate Is an
inexpensive white powder and al
most tasteless.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-29
CHAPTER X.
Bonnet Gets a Surprise

The Rieheiieu swung maIesticaiiy
toward the mouth OF tho Seine and
the por, Of Havrc.
DuvalI stood watching tho health
officers splash seward In their
fussy launch.
I Upon tho launch. II proved. was
Z vernet, NJ. Irfeyra's assistant
come 10 meet Duvali.
/ The vessel was just being made
fnst al her pier and tho passengers
wore crowding TO tho gangpiank. =.
vernet glanced toward the crowd
ON the dock. and presently caught
the eye OF q man who stood a utuc
Z to one aldo smoking a cigarette He
looked like q weIl.todo clerk.
/ Tho man approached. Vernet
scrthhled a few words on n card
and threw Il down TO him The
man picked u up. read Il. thon pu,
I IL into hia pocket. After that he
disappeared among the crowd.
Tho first person 20 leave the YES
sci vas George Vernon. Tho man
TO whom vornet had thrown the
no,s was now standing near tho
foot OF tho gnngplank. lie looked
up ~rpectAntiy. vcrnot threw away
his cigar. Az Vernon started up
the pier tho man who had boon
waiting strolled after him.
, In a short time tho woman who
had been veruon's companion also
went ashore. Grace was but few
steps behind her.
4 Presently Duvaii and vernet also
/ descended To tho pier. A few mo-
mcnts later they wers seated In n
smoking compartment OF tho train
I for Paris. They had already as
sured themselves that Vernon was
on board. closely watched By Yer.
nets assistant
The woman that Grace Duvall
followed down the EanEplAnk Of
tho Richelieu At Havrs was an
American. but she spoke French
without any difficulty.
| A short distance from tho pier
shs stopped = passing Eendarme.
and inquired the way 10 nm address.
Grace. as she passed them. was
unable to oyerhcar tho address, and
was Obliged 20 content herself with
following tho woman.
After q walk OF some ten min
utica she saw her ascend tho steps
of q small white house. in n quie,
side street. and rap on the door.
A few moments later she was adj.
nitied. Grace could do nothing but
wait until she rcsppeared.
Tho woman, however. remained
In tho house a surprisingly short
time. Almost before Grace re.
allied II. she hastily descended the
steps. and started briskly down the
street.
Grace hurried after her. Just as
she passed tho door OF tho house
she looked up. A young girl stood
In the doorway. Grace saw At oncs
that she was weeping.
At first she could not place her
then. all at once. she realized the
girl was Georrette. and the locket
containing her photograph was a,
that moment reposing In Grace's
Ipocketbook.
She turned back and called "a
the girl as she was about 10 close
1.-The door. "Mademoiselle," she
lcried softly. may speak TO you
for a moment
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-29
New Business Opening

MR.. BRYAN. in the last Commoner.
AVA under the hypoeritieal heading,
The Duty OF Friend" shoots Presi-
dent Wilson and his policies as full Of
holes as is the nozzle OF sprinkling pot.
What liberal patronage would be the
lot OF an insurance company game enough
to insure a man against his friends in
these United States OF oursl
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-29

" z WOULD respectfully suggest to
w some Of our wealthy philanthropists
that the time Is about ripe TO start
movement to erect a monument over the
ruins OF Verdun TO be inscribed:
The tomb OF France and Germany.
Here rest their bravest in peace and
pieces"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-29
The Bad Boy

M HEN Johnny slaps Mary you tell
W him he is bad boy"
But you don't really think he Is bad
boy. You don't believe that your child
could be bad boy Something in your
heart says it is impossible. But you tell
Johnny he Is bad" and soon he begins
to believe Il. and to act according to his
besief.
Wouldn't Il be better to tell Johnny the
truth: That he is a good boy who some
times does bad thingsi