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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-01-21
WOMAN FIGHTS TAX CASE

DeSoto, Mo-, Jan. 1.-THE first
case of tax lodging ever tried in JEFF
ferson county was heard in the Circuit
Court today. The defendent was Mrs.
Margaret Hemme, wife of Charles
Hemme, former Recorder of Deeds.
The jury failed to agree on a verdict,
standing 8 for conviction and four for
acquittal.
The indictment against Mrs. Hem
me was returned by the Grand Jury
last September.
All others indicted on similar charg-
es pleaded guilty, but Mrs. Hemme,
who is about IS years old, stood trial,
contending that the Assessor failed
to ask her to make list. The Assess
or swore he did.
The case of r. B. Munroe, indicted
DeSoto banker, will be called Tuesday
morning. More than 70 witnesses
have been called by the State. Num-
roe was assistant cashier of the JEFF
ferson County Bank when it closed
its doors last April following the
death of his father, o. M. Munroe
cashier and owner of the bank. Bank
Examiners Duley and Eaton will tes-
tify.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-01-21
THE TINES BIRTHDAY

With this weeks issue, The Farm
ington Times enters upon the forty
third year of its existence, feeling
perhaps stronger and more fit to make
successful fight than at any pre-
vious time in its existence.
This paper has had varied expert
ence during the past forty-two years;
it has met with sorrows and disap-
pointments, while, at the same time,
it has enjoyed many of the pleasures
of existence; on the whole it has no
complaint to make, as the splendid
courtesy and friendship of some have
Offset the dereliction and thankless-
ness of others.
But beginning with this birthday
The Times proposes to throw off and
leave behind every memory that may
possibly retard the future growth and
prosperity of this paper, so that it
will be handicapped by no dead
weight.
From this time forward The Times
proposes to press forward with ev-
cry energy possible, until it is safely
in position in the forefront among
the leading county papers of the
State. Such a proud position The
Times formerly occupied, and we pro-
pose to again place it in such exalted
place.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-01-21
Astrologer Neith's
War Horoscope

Washington, D. c., Dec. 26.--Ga,
briel Meth, described by a local
brielbriel Meth, described by local
newspaper as foremost among the
astrologers of America" today made
forecast of events in the European
war zone. He strongly advised rulers
of the Old World to guard against
assassination. A synopsis of Neith's
predictions follow:
War probably will continue until
1918, although March, 1916, may
bring strong hopes of peace.
AS the subcycle of Mars continues
until 1914 this will net be the last con-
flict of the nations of the world.
March>and June will be memorable
months in the United States because
of internal trouble as we'll as external
dangers.
Germany may suffer adverse con-
ditions in January and March, death
of person of rank, possibly a mem
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-01-21
A LIVE WIRE"

We are pleased to see in the Pub
fishers Auxiliary of January Is,
which is a publication devoted to the
interests of the printing business, and
sent out by the Western Newspaper
Union from Chicago, a splendid COM
plimentary and deserving write-up of
our young friend, w. L. Bouchard, ed
itor of the Desolge Sun.
The Auxiliary carries a good pic
ture of Mr.. Bouchard, together with a
rather lengthy mention of this young
publisher, telling how he assumed con-
troll of the Desloge Sun less than three
years ago, when that paper was abso-
lutely nil, being looked upon as sure
starvation for anyone who might at
tempt to revive it.
The Auxiliary tells in most credit
able manner the manner in which Bro.
Bouchard has made good in his first
newspaper venture, and heads the ar
ticle "Has Made Good In Big Way"
During our brief acquaintance Bro.
Bouchard has impressed us that he
is thoroughly deserving of the many
good things said of him in the Pub
fishers Auxiliary. 5te+ II
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-01-21

We have received No. 3, Vol. l CT
the Ste. Genevieve Democrat, W. NJ
Austin, publisher and editor. 1t is
creditabls looking paper, specially
edited, ami as its name implies is
pointing in the right political direc-
ton. We wish the Democrat much
success, and that it may grow in in
fiuence and power throughout our
neighboring county and lap over the
borders.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-01-21
ACCIDENTALLY SHOOTS SELF


Sunday, January 2, Noah Dennis,
second son of Henry Dennis, while out
looking about his traps, took his gun
along to kill his prisoners, if such
there be in his traps. He had to
climb down a ledge of rocks to reach
a log where he expected to cross the
creek, and in doing so slipped on the
ledge. Realizing the danger he re-
leased his gun to catch to something,
whereupon the gun struck the ledge
of rock and was discharged. The con-
tents entered his hip, inficting IA
tai wound, from which he died Mon
day morning.
After being shot he ran for home
but he tainted from the loss of blood.
He regained consciousness lates and
called for help but could not make
any one hear. Late in the evening
when he did not appear his father and
brother went in search of him finding
him in dying condition from chill
and loss Of blood. AS his father and
brother drew near Noah said: "Dad,
[ am awfully glad you found me, l
didn't want to die out here alone"
Noah was 10 years old, tall of sta
tue and straight as an Indian, of
which blood he could boast. He leaves
father, brother and sister.--Potosi
Independent.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-01-21

Carranza, defacto chief of the Mexi-
can Government, is trying to carry
out his promise to the United States
to capture and execute the Villa BAN
dts who assassinated nineteen Amer
leans at Santa YsaBel last week. Jose
Rodriguez is said to have been caught
and executed, and his body brought to
Ell Paso. On the train which brought
his body was also Col Miguel Baca
Wales, said to be Villas most relent-
less executioner, who was promptly
executed by firing squad at Juarez
last Tuesday morning. The bodies of
both bandits were then exposed at the
Mexican customs house.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-01-21
President Wilson it is said contem

President Wilson it is said contem-
plates making several speaking trips
within the next few months, to lay
before the country his preparedness
program. He will not make, any con-
tinuous "swing around the circle"
but trips of two to four days each, to
different points on different dates, as
Congress is In session and he has
many engagements at the Capital
that demand his attention. He has
received invitations to visit more than
-FOUR hundred places from oil sections
of the country. He will deliver an
address in New York on January 9th
and one in Washington City on Feb
ruary 10th, but it is said that the
most of his speeches will be made in
the middle West and the South. He
believes that in some sections of the
country the necessity of strengthen
ing the army and navy is not fully
recognized.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-01-21

Senator Kenyon of Iowa has rev.
enue bill up his sleeve which, if adopt
ed, would make our expatriates in
Europe pay considerable sum into
the United States treasury. In pro-
the United States treasury. 1t pro-
poses an increased income tax on the
incomes of all expatriates from their
American properties. Incomes rang
ing from $4,000 to 100000 he
would tax at from 4 per cent to 25
per cent. On this basis w. w. Astor,
who foreswore his allegiance to the
United States to become British SUBJ
ject, and has been made baron for
big financial consideration, it. is
said would pay an annual income tax
to the United States of $4,000, 900.
The bill also proposes to tax all dow
ers given to American girls who mar
ry foreign titles. The list of these
is large.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-01-21

Secretary of State Lansing believes
that international law should be con-
structed and interpreted to favor neu-
trail countries instead of belligerent
nations at war. The warning nations
of Europe assume to make rules ia
voring their respective sides and try
to enforce them irrespective of the
rights of neutrals or non-warring ma
tions-in fact they have shown little
or no regard for the rights of neu-
trails, Mr.. Lansing thinks that this
should be reversed, and that the rights
OF nations at peace should come first
and be paramount to those at war.
He has drawn up a memorandum of
his views, to which space is given in
another column, and submitted it to
the members of recently organized
American Institute Of international
Law, composed of eminent publicists
from each of the 81 American Re-
publics.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-01-21
THE TINES PLATFORM

A few criticisms have already reach
ed The Times because the editor of
this paper has seen fit to act like a
human being, and has mentioned the
fact that different gentlemen are can
didates for different offices-county,
district and State. In view of such
early criticisms, which we feel are
entirely unjust and unfair, we have
decided to make the following brief
statement as to what we believe is
the duty of party papers previous to
the nominating primary:
We believe it to be the duty of a
party paper to take no pronounced
stand in favor of any party candidate,
before the nominating primary, (un-
less it should be in the interest of a
home man who may be a candidate
for a District or State office.)
The editor of this paper may have,
and doubtless will have, personal pref
erences among the Democratic candi-
dates, before the Democratic primary
is held, but we do not propose to press
such preferences through the columns
of The Times, which we propose shall
be kept purely a party paper, and
not personal organ, Except as above
indicated in regard to local man for
District or State office.)
Previous to the nominating primary,
this paper will treat candidates SIM
ilarly to other citizens, giving them
personal, and perhaps complimentary
mention through these columns, when
ever occasion presents itself to do So
These columns will also Always be
open to any articles or advertisements
that may be in the interest of any
Democratic candidate, at the regular
advertising rates. But such articles
cannot be accepted except at regular
advertising rates.
A little thought along this line, we
believe, must convince anyone of the
soundness of our position in this mat
ter. In all sincerity, how can anyone
expect The Times to turn over to any
candidate for Office large space (which
is our stock gratuitiously, any more
than they could expect merchant to
turn over to them, without the price,
the goods on their shelves. Our space
is offered for sale, at fair margin of
profit, the same as the merchants
goods.
After the party nominations are
made is when The Times proposes to
get busy with its best work for the
Democratic party, and then will be
the proper time for anyone to COM
plain if there is any dereliction of
party duty on the part of this paper.
Then is The time that this paper pro-
poses to work zealously, in season and
all the time for the good of the ticket |
that will be nominated, and we do not
anticipate that there will then be any
just cause for complaint from any
Democrat of lack of effort on the part
of The Times to safely land the entire
Democratic ticket at the November
election.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-01-21

Assistant State Treasurer John C
Russell is an aspirant for the Demo-
cratic nomination for State Treasur-
er. Mr.. Russell is a Charleston mar
and brother of Congressman Jc
Russell of the Fourteenth district
We believe he is the only avowed can
didate for State Treasurer, and his
friends say that he possesses all the
qualifications for the position to
which he aspires.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-01-21

Der of the royal family, is indicated.
England should expect peril from
February to Z; personal danger for
the King or one of his sons in March
Italy has a forecast of alternate
victories and reverses. Trouble for o
member of the Cabinet in May.
Belgium has little hope of escap-
ing from its overshadowing cloud Of
calamities until 1918 or 1919.
France may suffer areverses in
March and April, followed by heavy
losses in July and August. President
Poincare should safeguard his life.
Russia will uncover long train of
treachery. Personal injury to the
Gar is probable. April will be IN
lucky, with adverse direction until
August.
Holland has the forecast of much
trouble and possible invasion.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-01-21

W. II, Lewis, who was once asso-
ciated with The Pennington Herald
later with The Lead Belt News, and
still later with other Southeast pa
pers, now holding down clerkshir
at Jefferson City, has bought the
Benton Democrat and will again en-
gage in the newspaper business. Bill
ly is a genial, bright fellow. Well
meet and welcome him back to the
fold with many wishes for his sue
cess.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-01-21
YOUNG DEMOCRATS
TO MEET MARCH 8
Arrangements for Big Rally at Mexico
in Progress--"Second Gun
of Campaign

o. L. Munger reports to us that he
is in the race for Congress to stay,
and that the rumor that he is running
in somebody's interest is false. He
does not oppose Mr.. Hensley in this
race for any other reason than that
it has long been his ambition to rep
resent this district in Congress. Mr..
Munger's party loyalty cannot be
questioned, his honesty cannot be i'm
peached, and his ability is known to
all. He has never been mixed" in
any political entanglements that might
react to his detriment, and for this
reason we believe he would poll far
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-01-21

1t is rumored that Judge H. B. Led
better, of this city, will be in the race
for the Republican nomination for
Judge of the Twenty-seventh Judi
cial Circuit. It also seems that the
Judge has excellent prospects of Sc
curing such nomination, and while it
appears to US to be an empty honor,
if the Judge is DESTROYS Of it, we trust
that his wish may be gratifed, as he
is an excellent man, splendid citi-
zen, and is a thoroughly capable law
yer.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-01-21

more than his party vote. He is one
of the leading lawyers of the State,
forceful speaker, a man who will be
credit to this great Thirteenth dis
trict. He informs US, too, that his
campaign will be along egntlemanly
lines and that no word of his will be
uttered against Walter Hensley. Mr.
Munger, reared in the Ozarks of Rey-
nolds county, bare-footed boy who
has worked and fought for his little
worldly possessions, will finance his
own campaign in the best way he
can. He tells us that the outlook is
bright-DeSoto Press.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-01-21

The Heating bill to regulate child
labor similar to the measure which
passed the House in the last Congress
has been favorably reported by the
Labor Committee. 1t will be pressed
for passage.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-01-21

Albany, N. Y.-The population Of
New York State is 9,6s7,744, accord
ing to the report of the State census
taken last June and submitted to the
Legislature. OF his total, 5,O47, 221
are residents of Greater New York.
The census shows S,O59,515 are cit
liens and 1,62S,229 are aliens.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-01-21

Toledo, ohio.-Six hundred en-
plcyes of the Boss Manufacturing
Company, mitten manufacturers in
this city, are to get an increase in
wages of from s to ~ per cent, an
aggregate increase of 100000 a year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-22

selection Oh the progrs mme was dis
pensed with when 10 came the turn OF
DR.. Magnes to speak. Mr.. Schiff said
only few words 10 the audience:
"The man of the hour Or. Magnes,
your own DR.. Magnes."
The last words Of the aged philan-
thropist were drowned IN the thunder
Of cheers and applause A slim,
straight-fgured man rose from his seat
in the centre Of the platform. He
talked first Of the children in the east
ern war zone.
Peace, Peace" he said. 81 bring
you greetings. Jews OF America. from
the Jews of Poland, of Lithuania. Of
Galicia. | bring you greetings from
the Jewish people almost about to die.
| bring You greetings from starving
nation, yet from community that is
invincible and full of hope.
1--WE know not what is Transporting
this night in dark and mysterious Rus
STA. where 100000 of our brethren stiii
live. We know but very little of the
misery that is overtaking our people
in the lovely land Of the fathers in
Palestine; but we know that where
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-22
ARE BABIES FOLKS
OR BUNDLES? TO BE
DECIDED TO-DAY
Court Will Settle Whether ln-
fants May Use Front or
Side Doors

Are babies bundles. or are they peo-
pie? 49,, .,I.d
unon TO admire them. has wondered
and now the issue has come up IN
CONT II Justice Greenbaum decldes
in Supremc Court to-day that baoles
are folks. Margery Reese, four months
old of 200 West l60th Street, may use
The front entrance Of her apartment
bopse hereafter But z babies are
naInsook-wrappod. ribbon-ued ouhuleS
she must continue 70 be hanued 'h anu
out the side door, just as she was pc
fore her father. Albert Reese, went 10
Law about II.
Margerv herself, interviewed upon
the snbiect Yesterday. blinked and
gurgled engagingly and made II clear
that she was not proud. what she
really desired. she minated, was 70
try the dumb-waiter as a means OF
exit. But Margery's father and mother
declare that il is absurd and neon
venient" for their first baby TO use the
side door, as if she were ice or a maid
or something.
81 haven't got anything against
babies" Albert J. Schwarzler, president
Of the Roger Morris Realities Company
and owner OF the apartment house. eX-
blamed Yesterday. But folks don
like TO have baby bugges climbing up
their shins in the elevator. II had 10
do IL over again ! wouldn't let the baby
carriages come in at all. I'd have them
left at the door or in the basement.
As for the objection the Reeses have
made that l let dogs go out the front
entrance and won't let babies, 1t isn't
so. But. at that, dogs take up less
room than baby carriages
believe me. the rules Of this house
are going 10 be lived up TO- said Mrs
Frank Langenstein, wife Of the super
frtardou+
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-22
Appellate Division Re-
verses a Ruling by Com
missioner AdamsOn
BUILDING CHANGES
CANNOT BE FORCED
Compulsory Installation of
Safety Devices All That
Law Requires

The Appellate Division has unani-
mouslv sustained an appeal by Will
lam II. Browning. of Browning. King
4 Co, reversing the Supreme Court
which required Mr.. Browning to obey
m order from Fire Commissioner
Adamson directing him TO treprooi a
light shaft in one Of his buildings
The higher court in an opinion by
Justice Bowling, held that the flre
Commissioner had no power under
the law. to make the order.
The decision Of the Appellate Divi-
sion will be Of farreaching Importance
70 owners and lessces Of property f.
Crosby Kindleberecr, Assistant Cor
poration Counsel. represented the Fire
Commissioner. and Alexander c. Mac
Nulty was counsel for Mr.. Browning
Mr. Browning was ordered by the
Fire Department last February. among
other things, to provide within thirty
DAVIS an Enclosure of approved fire-re-
tardinc material around the light SHAFT
at the west side Of the building IN
question. which was used as factory
LEADING from the second floor TO the
roof.
Refused to Obey Order
Mr.. Browning refused 10 obey the
order. denying the right OF Cominis-
sioner Adamson TO make the same. The
latter asserted his right under the
provisions of the city ordinances.
"Realizing the importance Of up
holding the jurisdiction of the re
Commissioner whenever possible.
Justice Bowling wrote in his opinion
"and the propriety Of respecting ms
discretion when exercised in matter
so vitallv affecting life and property
as fire prevention, | am unable 10 ma
i'm the ordinance. any power conferred
unon him 10 order anv STRUCTURAL
changes i'm a factory building.
'It Will be noted that the power IS
civen the Fire Commissioner to d.
rect the installation Of specific artl-
cles enumerated in the section, which
are i'm the nature of implements or
phvsical aids 10 the extinguishment OF
IRE or the prevention of its spread,
VIZ. fire hose. fire extinguishers,
buckets. axes. and fire hooks; the. only
other articles mentioned are fire doors
which can be easily hung on existing
walls or surfaces, adjusted to present
conditions and involve no structural
changes in the building"
Not According TO Fire Law
The court held that the freprooang
Of the light shaft ordered by the Fire
Commissioner was not Of the same
General character as the furnishing OF
the implements enumerated in the Sec
ton referred to by Justice Bowling.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-22
Approval of Treaty by
Denmark'S Parliament
Clears the Way
CONGRESS TO SPEED
S25.OOO,O0O PAYMENT
Acquisition Is Considered
Necessary as Naval Base
and COaIing Station

Washington. Dec. 2l-Approvai TO-
day by Denmark's Parliament OF the
treaty by which the United States Will
ACQUIRE the Danish West Indies opens
the way for prompt contamination oil
negotiations that have been I'D ptosi
internationally since the Oivii "aI.
The United States Senate already
has given its approval, and as soon As
the formal exchanges have taken plsoe
the Administration will press mess
ures in Congress appropriating inc pui
chase price. 25,000,0OO, and pro'lulns
for the institution OF an American Ter
ritorial government on the ISLANDS
American naval strategists Tor year.
have regarded possession OF this llt'le
archipelago, lying fifty miles east oil
Porto Rico, as absolutely necessary 10
prevent any European power from &C
curing It. and, moreover. to estaoii9h
there a great naval base and coaling
station for the United States Meet
Commercially Of Little Value
Commercially the islands are re
garded as of comparatively little value
There are three of them, ST. Thomas
St. John and st. Croix, and on theN
142 square miles live $4,000 persons
nine-tenths OF whom are negroes, en-
ployed on sugar cane plantations.
Foreign interference having been
credited with upsetting at least once
in the past plans for acquiring the
islands. negotiations this time were
conducted with the utmost secrecy.
The first definite intimation OF what
was in progress came last May in Co
penhagen press dispatches. Then the
White House announced the status OF
the negotiations. Later, when copies
of the treaty were sent 10 the senate
Foreign Relations Committee for us
information, one OF them disappeared
and its substance was published. On
August 4 Secretary Lansing and Min
ister Brun, OF Denmark, met at Ne"
York City and signed the treaty.
Ten DAYS later the Danish lower
house voted ratification. but strong OPP
position developed in the upper house
and the treaty became the centre Of
political upheaval. A referendum to
the people eventually was ordered, re-
sulting in approval Of the sale by q
large majority.
The United States ratified the treaty
September 9. the only question raised
being the large purchase price. Re-
rublicans agreed with the Democrats
on the desirability Of taking over the
islands.
Copenhagen. Dee. 2l.-Both houses
of the Danish Parliament have APP
proved the sale of the Danish West
Indies to the United States. The
Landsthing. or upper house, voted ia
vorably upon the proposition to-day,
40 10 10.
The bill ratifying the treaty provid-
ing for the sale was adopted by the
Folkething yesterday.