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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-02-09
FOR WIFE ABANDONMENT

Sheriff Chas. H. Adams returned
Tuesday noon from Webb City, having
in charge Noah Fl. Mathes, who had
been arrested there on the charge of
wife abandonment. He is now in jail
to await trial at the next term of
court.
His wife and seven children are liv-
ing in Elvins, and The Times is in
formed. are in destitute circumstances
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-02-09

Judge Gardner was. a bushes visi-
tor in ST. Louis the last Of the week.
Our former townsmen, Marvin
Young and Russell Doss, who have
taken, up their domiciles at Miami,
Okla, and are in the mining and real
estate business there, are keeping up
their end of the business rush out
there. Marvin has just completed for
himself comfortable six-room bung-
allow, and Russell 7-room dwelling
both said to be equipped with all mod
fern conveninces.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-02-09
MONDAY CLUB ELECTS
OFFICERS, MONDAY

The Monday Club held its annual
election last Monday afternoon at the
home of its President, Mrs. Hugh
Porter. The new officers elected are:
Mrs. Frank S. Weber, President Mrs.
A. L. Rozier, First Vice President;
Mrs. c. o. Nelson, Second Vice-Presi-
dent; Mrs. Geneyieve F. Logan, Secre-
tary, and Mrs. J. H. Jones, Treasurer.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-02-09

]. S. Clay reports the sale of Ia
acres of land, being part of the Dr.
Keith Homestead, on Big River, to
Clarence Weible, for the sum of Sl400i
Postmaster. J. F. Aubuchon and E.
C. Papin of French Village were Far
mington visitors Wednesday and the
Times is indebted to them for a
pleasant call.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-14

call the memories of Frances great
naval epoch, a century of famous sea
captains from Gantheaume and Ba1lly
de Suffren, the admiral, who was seat
ed at the desk at which the great Col
bert. founder of the French merchant
marine. used to work out his calcula.
tions for realizing the vast schemes OF
his royal master, seemed himself
living link with this great past. FOR
his features are cast in a mold when
seems to have served for creating the
most characteristic type Of great
Frenchmen.
Admiral Lacaze began by pointing
out that the Germans had inaugurated
the new submarine campaign by sink
ing on February ), at midnight. the
Danish vessel Lars kruse, chartered
by the American Belgian Relief Com
mission This was the first time. he
said, they had attacked a vessel Of the
relief commission. Now, he added. 1t
only remained for them to carry out
their threat of sinking hospital ships
to leave nothing undone in the way OF
outrage on the high seas.
THE new German submarine men
ace" observed the admiral, has not
taken any of the Allied governments
by surprise. We are fully prepared
to meet the new situation. PERSONAL
~. L DelieNe we STttll IldNe " ldSS q
period of exceptional submarine ac-
tivity, but this period will he short
one. We know that certain German
submarines are able to remain at sea
for six weeks on end-there has even
been one which exceeded this PERIOD
though whether or not it relied main
ly on its own resources We are unable
to say. At the end of six weeks limit,
at most, the submarines are forced to
return to their base to renew their
stores and rest the crews. 1t has been
noticed that recently there has been
Il slight relaxation of submarine ac-
tivity. from which it may be argued
that a number of German U-boats re-
turned to port so that as great a force
as possible might be on the high seas
at given moment, thus creating an
impression of a new great submarine
fleet following the German declara-
ton.
There have been various estimates
of the number of submarines now at
Germany's disposal. Personally l do
not believe 1t exceeds $50. My con-
viction also is that the emperor is the
moving factor in carrying out the new
naval campaign. perhaps even more
so than as regards the land campaign.
The German program as announced
bears the imperial hallmark-the the
atrical touch is there.
THE German nation has been led
was great German victory, whereas
of course it was the reverse. In the
view of this conviction, that the Ger
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-14

man fleet was able to get the better OF
the British, the German people. who
are now suffering severely from priva-
tipns. are naturally urging that a su-
preme blow on the sea be struck with
out delay. For this reason among
others 1 am convinced that the Ger
man High Sea Fleet will issue once
more to give battle. The new sub
marine campaign Is probably the pre-
cursor of a great combined blow on
land and sea.
Some naval critics urge that the
allied fleet should attack the German
naval bases. but whoever studies the
situation Of the German ports should
realize how hazardous would be this
undertaking. Nature has favored the
German naval situation in an excep-
tional manner. / also recognize that
the emperor has considerably con-
tributed to Strengthening these ma
tural defenses. His idea Of the Kiel
canal was most practical, and has
rendered very great services.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-14
BFAR|Sn FEELING
IN THE WHEAT PIT

Chicago, Feb. 1s.-Bearish senti-
ment regarding wheat received i'm
petus today from Washington reports
that were taken to indicate growing
likelihood Of extensive ,forcible meas
ures to protect American interests on
the high seas. Largely in conse-
quence, early advances in prices were
more than Offset. and the market
closed "a to / i-2 cents net lower,
with May at $1.7s 7-s to $1.74 and
July at $1.4S 1-2 to $1.4S SIS. Corn
lost "a to cent; oats, 1-2 to 3-4
and provisions IL 1-2 to 25 cents.
The inability of the roads to re-
ceive or ship grain from Chicago
tended to chill enthusiasm on the
buying side. Weakness Of values, es-
pecially in the final hour, was due in
part to the absence of any new ex-
port buying either for neutrals or
the entente allies.
Corn gave way with wheat and as
a result Of mild weather that would
naturally lessen demand for feed.
Oats sagged. owing chiefly, to the
heaviness of other grain.
Lower quotations on hogs pulled
down provisions.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-14
GERMAN PLANS
WERE SPOILED
Break With U. S. Keeps
Neutrals in Port Says
Paris Paper.

Paris. Feb. 14.-"The rupture with
the United States forestalled the plans
of Germany" says the Temps, land
Germany is now working to delay the
consequences. The imperial govern
ment wanted by terrorism to stop the
maritime communication of the allies
and it has succeeded in OBTAINING a
large number of neutral ships in port
TT is a partial satisfaction, which
it seeks to prolong by the activity Of
its pirates against allied ships and by
noisy affirmation that no one will be
spared. Perhaps Berlin also wants to
find out the real efficacy of its sub
marine war before going to the limit
Of it's defiance.
"The results thus far are not up to
all expectations and that is why Ger
many is seeking to gain time and to
maneuver opinion in the United States
and other neutrals."
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-14
MARKET NEWS

Chicago. Feb. 14.-sentiment Of the
grain trade last night was a little
bearish. Traders expect something
sensational is likely to happen which
may involve this country in fresh
political troubles They believe that
it Will depress values for the time be
ing. Ultimately they say higher
prices are expected. Those who sold
oats yesterday said they regarded the
advance as sufficient for the present.
Ihey want to see the oats moved out
of Chicago and out of the country
faster before sticking longer to the
bull side. Custom officials at New
York have placed a ban on all news
OF shipping and clearances. 1t is be-
after will be considerably delayed.
Crop reports on winter wheat are
generally unfavorable.
Cincinnati. Feb. 14.-Apprehension
OF damage to growing wheat is in
creasing. especially the section west
Of the Missouri river and in Missouri,
and windy weather. However, it is
impossible at this time to say with
accuracy how much If any damage
has been done or that condition will
not be better In the spring with the
coming Of normal weather and warm
rains.
Chicago. Feb. 14.-The New York
Central reports that it is cleaned up
east of Buffalo, trouble is at Cleve-
land, Toledo and Ashtabula where
thousand cars are tied up. Mild
weather will help the roads to remove
congestion.
Chicago. Feb. 1.-THE worlds
available surplus decrease was $780,
600 in January. compared with de-
crease Of 13,s04.00O last year. Great
reductions for the month were in the
United States and Australia.
Liverpool. Feb. 14.-wheat firm
and dull with buyers waiting. Ship
ping is difficult and this restricts busi-
ness. Corn firm with arrivals limited
and consumption liberal. Argentine
clearances light and American offers
firm. Oats steady but dull. Recent
purchases have been liberal and trad
ers waiting more favorable shipping
conditions before renewing buying.
Spot position dull-BrOmhall
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-14
CUT IN KILLING
Cattle PRICES

South st. Paul, Minn., Feb. 13.-Es-
timated receipts at the Union Stock
Yards today:
Cattle. $500: calves, 500; hogs o.
900: sheep. 500.
Cattle-A 10 to Is cent cut was
made in prices on most grades Of kill
ing cattle. Veal calves regained a Ia
of the half dollar lost yesterday and
the top was $12.75.
Hogs-The first downward shuttle
Of prices in the hog division since
February 2 was reported in the trade
today. Quotations were lowered to
1Oc.
Sheep-Prices paid on the small as
sortment Of sheep and lambs here to-
day showed no variation from Mon
days levels. The early trade today
showed no s14 lambs.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-14
WHEAT DROPS MORE
THAN TWO CENTS

Minneapolis, Feb. 14.-May wheat
7-8 cents lower, July wheat 1-8
cents lower. The wheat market has
ruled weak during today's session:
Prices were lower at the opening and
has been rather featureless. There
was sharp decline early with a re-
covery later in the day but the ad-
vance did not hold and the market
sagged one cent afterwards. The car
situation continues acute and this is
having bearish effect on the market
The international situation showed no
change.
Trade has not been large and the
tendency seems to be to limit opera
tions until the situation clears little.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-14
FOREIGN CROP CONDITIONS.

FOftILIN1N VTCOF VVNDIIIONS.
United Observation-Disclosures unfav-
orable and crop outlook causing ap-
prehension.
France e. Outlook not favorable.
Weather against crop and labor
scarce. Crop estimates are low.
Spain-Prospects generally favor
able but rain is wanted.
Balkan States-Prospects not good
tary invasion.
Russia-Weather very cold, with
light snow cover.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-14
DULUTH FLAX.
WINNIPEG CLOSE

Great Britain is planning to de-
velop two million acres of land in the
four big grain provinces of the Can
adian west after the war. This is
only one of several lines of effort to
be used in meeting the needs that will
come with the changed conditions OF
this nlan the Chicago Herald saws:
Under ordinary circumstances the
billions of dollars. which would be
added to the value of the land by the
would go to, individual owners and
to spectators But by exercising
foresight and using national initiative
the empire can retain this sum, esti-
mated at $4,000. 0.000,0 900. the amount
Of the war debt. Conditions are ap-
parently' favorable to the successful
prosecution OF this astonishing pro-
posal."
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-14
GRAIN OPINIONS.

Thomson McKinnon Couture
market action seems dependent upon
outward movement and at the mo-
ment there is no indication of any
relief in the railroad situation which
is the important thing now.
Chaplin & Co.-Believe ultimately
rail conditions will improve and when
this occurs look for more influential
and confident buying of wheat.
Bartlett Frazier Co.-Prefer the
long side Of wheat on setbacks like
that Of yesterday. Advise purchases
of corn on breaks. Oats can be
bought on recessions.
O'Brien--It looks like the bulls
have too much against them to get
higher prices at present. Embargoes,
car shortage. strikes. and investiga-
tions will hold prices down. Better
wait for clearing up in conditions.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-14

South st. Paul, Feb. 14.-Hogs a.
900, steady; range, $11.15 to 11.95;
bulk $11.7O to 11.s0. Cattle. $4,000;
killers, Is to % cents lower: steers,
$5.15 to 11.50; cows and heifers, $5.15
to 900; calves, steady $500 to 1916;
stockers and feeders 25 to 35 cents
lower. $500 to $50. Sheep 500,
steady for week: lambs $3.50 to 400;
Ok
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-14

This country is not lacking in pa
triotism as much as some people
thought There Is a much smaller
percentage now of nnpatriotic men
than there was at the time of the
great Civil war in this country, and
patriotism then won, and it will win
now, If the test comes.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-14

Agents Of the German government
are said to be melting the Mexicans
against the United States. 1t may be
true. and may not. 1t Is better to not
believe all rumors in times Of public
unrest. The president is right in act
ing only on full information.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-14

Airplane manufacturers state that
10000 airplanes per month can bs
made In this country, and such ma
chimes are effective in war.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-14
SAYS GERMAN
FLEET PLANS
A BIG S0RT|F
French Marine Minister Ex-
poets Big Blow on Land
and Sea.
U-boat War as Prelude
Only 200 Submarines
Available, He Says.

Paris, Feb. 14-Admiral Lacaze.
Minister Of Marine. received today
the correspondents of the leading
American papers. In the vast salon
overlooking the Place de Ia Concorde.
and of which the rich, graceful fur
niture and allegorical tapestries re-
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-14
CHICAGO PORK.

MINNEAPOLIS WHEAT.
May-.Puts $1.69-1. $50.
Calls ISL. .78,
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-14
SO SAY WE.

gro cleaning the yard for her. His
wit had been dead for several years
and he might be fairly regarded as
on the market once more. So his
employer seized a favorable moment
and proceeded to sound him.
John" she said. you're a good,
steady man, and ought to have a
home Of your own. Lots Of women
would be glad to have you. Why
don't you get wife,"
John leaned on his rake and
scratched his headf reflectively.
well, tell you" he replied, you
know, I was married seven years, and
I've got to have a est."-Indianapolis
News.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-14

Chicago, Feb. 14.-HOgs, 43,UUU,
firm. 10 cents above yesterdays aver
age: bulk, $t2.25 to 1880; light.
$11.65 to 1910; mixed $12.10 to
1850; heavy s12.o5 to 1855; rough,
Cattle $4,000. firm; native beef cattle.
s7.S5 to 1915: western steers, $7.S5 to
1925; stockers and feeders, $6.1O to
9.15; cows and heifers, $5. 20 to 10.40;
calves $1,000 to 1925. Sheep, $4,000,
strong, wethers s1O.S5 to 1900; lambs
$11.35 to 1870.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-14

1t is understood that Germany has
in service about 900 submarines. Many
have been destroyed, but 1t is believed
that about 800 are now in use
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-14
LIVE STOCK MARKET.

Sioux City. Feb. 14.-Hogs 1880,
steady, 10 cents higher, estimated to-
morrow 10000; bulk $11.70 to 1919;
range, $11.60 to 1925; light $11.60 to
11.75; mixed $11.80 to 1910; heavy
$12.10 to 1926. Cattle $500; killers
steady, estimated tomorrow 1000.
Sheep 1000, strong.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-14
Grand Forks
Grain Market

Prices for Thursday. February Is
Wheat.
The Robesonian., 1917-11-26
|@PEPLAC Is THE TY COBB OF
MEDICINES" SHAFER CLAIM!
BASEBALL PLAYER, COMEDIAN AND SCOUT
KNOWN TO MILLIONS SAYS PEPLAC GIVES THE
"oLD PEP" WHICH EVERY PERSON SHOULD HAVE

is the Cobb of medicines.
for statement.
ball eds all
wlfor Shafer
baseball world
added to his popularity
watching the work of promising
Pepac What he thinks of
described original
Tv who
Pepac in topnocher medicines
professional inside
condition all AS
The old and lack
ind
and invigorant-ideal"
amo good.
suffer from stomach trouble Indigestion sleep
bottle
that its claimed for Sold at the following leading druf
Mcmillan Pope Drug Stores and
in Maxton at Barnes Bros.
The Robesonian., 1917-11-26
MAN POWER WILL WIN
General Crowder Predicts Perm.
anent Selective Draft System.

Man power exerted on the field of
France will bring victory in this war,
Provost Marshal General Crowder de-
clared in a statement Of the aims,
accomplishments and future of the
selective draft system addressed to
members of the local boards and made
public Thursday. After reviewing
present conditions and necessities,
General Crowder predicted that the
selective system would become per-
manent part of Americas govern
mental system for war.
Every precaution possible has been
taken with the new draft regulations,
General Crowder said, to conserve
economic interests, but the paramount
duty of the country is to raise an ef-
fective fighting force. ..
eve are committed to this war; -
the general continued, "and we ought
to fight it in the most effective fash
ion possible to us. The necessity Of
raising an army is paramount. The
decrease in the labor supply must be
adjusted in some way other than by
shutting off recruitment. That it can
be adjusted, there is no question.
''The problem is not to maintain
the labor supply Of agriculture and
every industry intact, it is to make
withdrawal of men in the most scien-
tific manner possible. I think we
have done that and what is offered
here is the basis for a nice balance
between our necessities.
"There are those who say that we
must win this war in the economic
field, with the inference that the rails
ing of an army is side issue. | say
to you that with any greater inroads
into the field of recruitment Of our
army we shall be sending inferior mer
to the field. That if this nation is
not competent to make the slight ad'
iustment necessary to compensate fol
this scientific selection, then it is moi
competent to enter this war.
The Robesonian., 1917-11-26
American Soldiers Act Like Veterans
Like the Life.

Like the Life.
With the American Army in France,
Nov. 20 (By the Associated Press)
The American artillery and infan-
try at the front are dry once more,
the rain having ceased for several
days.
The correspondents visiting the i'm
mediate front through the courtesy of
the French staff found that the Amer
leans had taken advantage of the dry
weather and were devoting all their
energies to changing, as they put it,
"Germans into casualties"
They are on their toes every minute
and are not letting a single oppor-
tunity slip to drop a shell or to send
machine gun or rifle bullets where the
enemy is seen or where he even is
suspected of being. There is no doubt
| that the men like the life they are liv-
ing. They are as cool and method
cal as if they had been doing nothing
else than fighting throughout then
| lives.
The fine group in the first line
trenches had. just sat down to theil
salmon sandwiches and coffee wher
they jumped up and cut loose witt
their automatic rifles at Germans wh(
were discovered hanging out clothe:
on a wire in battered village. They
The Robesonian., 1917-11-26
THREE MILLION
DOLLAR SEAL SALE
North Cardinals Part S4O,OOO-Must
Treble Sales of Last Year

North Cardinals Part s4O,OOO-Must
Treble Sales of Last Year.
To sell three times as many Red
Cross Christmas seals this year as last
is the plan of the American Red Cross
and the National tuberculosis Asso-
citation in their efforts to meet the in
creased demands that will be made
upon them as anti-tuberculosis agen-
cies. 1t is estimated from the exper-
ience of France and other warning
nations that war more than trebles
the amount of tuberculosis unless ade-
against it.. 1t is this precaution and
agencies are endeavoring to take.
Three million dollars is the amount
expected from the sale of seals this
year. This requires that every agen-
cy work to make results three times
as large as those last year. North
Carolina will be expected to raise
near $4,000 as her proportionate
part Last year the value of the seals
was $12,063. The year before it was
S8,033.
In the Red Cross Seal campaign
this year the mail sale plan will be
largely adopted. The three-cent pos
tage rate will not seriously affect tht
plan as first-class letters mailed fol
local delivery within the territory o.
the post office where they are mail
ed will be delivered by city and rur
al carriers for two-cent postage. Ar
rangement can be made to send let
, ters in bulk to local representative
of various postoffice to be mailed
The plan may require more agents
The Robesonian., 1917-11-26
x. -. Caldwell & SON.
LUMBERTofvs LEADING DEPARTMENT STORE.

working in the fight against tubercu-
losis but so much greater will be the
amount Of money raised.
All Red Cross Seal agents and those
interested are requested to formulate
plans for the greatest sale they have
ever made.
The Robesonian., 1917-11-26
For a Weak Stomach.

AS a general rule all you need to
do is to adopt diet suited to your
ape and occupation and to keep your
bowels regular. When you feel that
Won have eaten too much and when
constipated, take one Of Chamber
lain's Tablets. - .-s---.
The Robesonian., 1917-11-26

saw the enemy dive for cover like rab-
bits and then they went on with their
meal as if nothing had happened.
The Robesonian., 1917-11-26

The assemblage includes
styles to please the critical
tastes Of both mother and
daughter. Marked slightly be-
low the prices garments of such
high quality usually sell for.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-05-19
Personal Points

Rev Samuel .C. picker. American
missionary from SIalk0t. India. who fz
occurring through the country. was
Rock island visitor yesterday enroufs
to coal Valley. where he spoke ia the
evening. de viii be here Sunday 80
give lectures in the different churches
o. W Schmidt of Thirty-efzhta
street. Rock Island, has gone % Peo-
ria on q short visit
The Misses Dorothy Malcolm and
Winifred maritime of Silvis have gone
10 Cambridge where they viii spend
SUNDAY with relatives.
6. s. Russell and niece Miss Nellie
Russell OF Woodruff. I'll were Rock
Island visitors yesterday enroute from
a weeks visit I'm Des Moines to their
home
Mrs Maggie Golden, 207 Thirteenth
street, is in Barst0w visiting with rel
atives
Mrs. E L. West of Mount Vernon
Iowa. spent Thursday and Friday ia
the city enroute to Quincy for a weeks
visit with relatives
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-05-19
FRESHMEN
IN ANNUAL OUTING

The last class function Of the year
for the freshmen of AuRustana college
took place yesterday afternoon in the
form of g picnic at the Watch Tower.
A force Of y gathered at the Augus-
tana book concern at 400 and went
out i'm a body to the picnic grounds,
where "weenies." sandwiches. dough
nuts and coffee were served hy the
girls. The boys all agreed that Angus
taua freshmen cO-eds certainly know
the way to b. man s. heart and the rapid
disappe of the lunch testified Al
once to the size Of the masculine app
petites and to the high degree of excel
Ience fn the food preparation None
0f the Watch Tower amusemeuts be-
ing open. the party then adjourned
To the inn and after refreshments. be-
took themselves to Rock Island where
an enjoyable evening was spent The
event was one of the most successful
Of the entire year and was heartily
enjoyed by an
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-05-19
SCHOOL TEACHER
ILL OF SMALLPOX

The Grant school Sixth street and
Eleventh avenue. was dismissed at
noon yesterday when Miss Elsie
Quaintance, a teacher in the building
was found to have smallpox
Pupils were instructed to be vac
einated Immediately if they have not
been. Miss Quaintance was taken to-
the municipal detention hospital
Other teachers ia the building were
ordered to take proper precautions
against the disease and the building
was thoroughly fumigated.
f. c. Fisher, superintendent of
schools. today said school would be
resumed Monday He explained that
Miss Quaintauce had not felt i'll and
il she is suffering the disease. as
there is some doubt Yet in her mind.
it has not developed to the c0ntag-
i0us stage