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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-03-11
CENTRAL ELEEMOSYNARY
BOARD BILL ENGR0SSED

The administration bill consolidat-
ing the eleemosynary Inscriptions of
the State, under the management of
one central board was engrossed by
the senate last Friday. 1t was amend
ed to except from the provision of
the bill the Federal Soldiers Home
at st, James and the Confederate Sol
diers' Home at Higginsville. Senator
Howard Gray, who offered this
amendment, said that sentiment as
well as other considerations prompted
this action. The bill provides that all
eleemosynary institutions shall be
governed by one board composed of
three Republicans and three Demo-
Gratis. The board will select physi-
clan as supervisor at $1,000 year to
pass upon the qualifications of the
men selected for superintendent of
the various institutions.
This proposed bill appears to have
some strong features, which would
seem to strongly recommend its pas
sage. The principal consideration, as
The Times sees it, is that it would re-
move the eleemosynary institutions
from the arena of political strife and
turmoil, which has resulted in several
scandals and Investigations among
some of them in years past. If the
mentally infrm and dependent in
mates of such institutions cannot be
kept free from the ravages of politics
and politicians, then what chance have
those of US. who so far have escaped
confinement therein, against such
heartless and cold-blooded methods.
We had as well burn the Bibles and
school houses, and revert back to bar
barism without further delay, :,
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-03-11

said Betty, when she found Frederick
and Miss Adams seated in a hammock
at the party that evening.
sCan't you guess what 1t is7' she
held both hands behind her, and sud
denly Frederick became alarmed.
4 ibid you want to see me aloneT
he questioned anxiously.
"Can't you guess who sent 1t, thenT
she Queried; but Frederick did not
dare reply and Miss Adams suddenly
exclaimed, "Why, it's diamond ring !!
See II sparklel" 81
yes" said Betty, dropping 1t in
Miss Adams lap. Miss McGrath re-
turns 1t with her compliments to Mr..
Newhall and wishes to terminate her
engagement"
When the noise Of Betty's little
heels had ceased, Miss Adams handed
the ring to Frederick and rose from the
hammock. -,
''You know, Of course, that / knew
ndfhing Of your engagement. am
somewhat Of a stranger here and had
not heard" And the man was left
alone gazing at diamond whose beau
ty did not cheer him In the least.
Meanwhile Betty was busy telephon-
ing to Bob Hastings to come to the
party.
"Tn be there. You can count on
me-" Bob assured her over the phone.
That evening, early In the night, a
disgruntled man carried his empty
schemes and himself up to his room.
Early In the evening, too, Bob i'm
proved his opportunity.
~ understand you have broken your
engagement" he said. glancing at
Mazies unringed fingers.
Eyes. we had SO little in common
that IT seemed best to terminate our
engagement"
@Then will you marry me, Maize? l
never knew until your engagement
was announced that I loved you" His
hand touched that little left hand,
naked Of jewels, and the thrill Of that
touch inspired him to take her In his
arms. vi
but do love you, Bob7 You've al
ways been a friend, the best boy
friend ever had, and missed you
SO much when you didn't come any
more. Is friendship love" and she
gazed wonderingly into his kind eyes.
"It's near relation II it's the kind
I have for you dear"
Tum. tum, te, tum, te, tum pealed
the organ and Maize shivered In her
bridal satin as she entered the church.
II can't do II. ! shall cry or some
thing her frightened senses told her.
Then through the haze Of expectant
faces, she saw him waiting for her, and
all the panic, the uncertainty subsidized.
for she knew that whatever the future
hAigiit hold, she would be happy with
the man abe loved.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-03-11
CITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

For Mayor:
DR.. C. A. TETLEY. ,
For City Marshal:
JOHN E. HOUGH.
WALTER E. BURGESS.
CALVIN ]. RATTY
FOR ALDERMAN:
First Ward
ANDY HAWN.
Second Ward
A. B. MCKENZIE.
P. G. HUNT.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-03-11

Norris. vt.
Elmer Dalton, of Pennington, waa
here Sunday visiting relatives. @
Mr.. and Mrs. Bryan Parker, Of St.
Louis, were here Saturday visiting
relatives. ma - -
Edwin and Carl Norris went to
French Village Saturday to visit rel
atives. They returned Monday.
Edwin Norris was a Flat River
Monday.
John Swofford and wife, of st Louis,
came here Monday to visit relatives.
returning home Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alpher White. of st.
Louis, were here Monday and Tuesday
visiting relatives.
Theo. Graves was a Leadwood vis-
itor Tuesday.
C. E. Clenond moved his family to
st. Louis Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Yves Mccoy, of Flat
River, were here visiting John Ply
male.
Miss Mary Lee Dunn was at Farm
ington last Friday transacting bus
mess.
Edwin Norris was Leadwood WIS.,
itor Tuesday.
Arthur Bergman and Bryan Gelt-
ner were Flat River visitors Wednes-
day.
Miss Lucille Wood. of Flat River.
came home Thursday for a visit of
few days.
e. L. Bessinger was Pennington
visitor last week.
Mrs. Fred Schek, of st. Louis, is
here for visit.
Edwin Norris was Flat River
visitor Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Cooksey, of
Bonnie Terre were here visiting friends
few days this week.
G. E. Meyer went to Salt Lake City,
Utah, Monday to visit relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. Bergman and
son, Arthur, went to Doe Run to at
tend Mrs. Dave Dix's funeral
The X. of P. Lodge gave spuper
for the Pythian Sisters Wednesday
night. and quite a number Of men,
bers from Flat River were present.
Mr.. Cameron of Flat River visited
relatives here Wednesday.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-03-11
WITH ASSISTANCE
BY RACHEL BAKER.


't@ 1891. by Mcclure Newspaper syndicats)
sand SO think 1t best to terminate
our engagement for the time being at
least. If by and by find we have
made mistake, then we can become
engaged again. Until then l see no
reason for 1t. Kindly return my ring.
every truly,
FREDERICK NEWHALL."
Maize sat staring at these lines until
they blurred before her eyes.
Terminate our engagement" ]
thought that was wOman's privilege.
How could he do III What an embar-
RAISING position to put me inl How
can I explainT" 9r
A knock startled her, and a voice
confident of welcome called: Its Bet
ty. Please let me In" And in she
came. She had just put her hair up a
new way and wanted Mazle's approval
as she posed before her.
TITS marvellous, Bettyl You'll be 4
sensation at the party tonight"
"You really like 1t, then? wasn't
sure" said Betty, selling the hand
glass to look at the back Of her hair.
II do WISH" adjusting hair pin,
'that you would take more interest In
yourself, dear. You've slumped ever
since your engagement"
mot reallyf' protested Maize.
"Yes, really. Why, then you were
the most chic Of anyone In our set.
Your dresses--do you remember that
yellow one you wore to the military
ballT
"Frederick didn't like 1t, l remem-
/ bef."
y, "No. l can imagine that Frederick
didn't. He doesn't like anything that
draws attention away from himself. l
hate him and I always did, even before
you were engaged to him."
sim not engaged" said Mazle slow
ly, ''any More"
mot engaged3 What's the trouble,
dearT' and Betty's arms went swiftly
about her friend.
"Why, we just decided that we
wouldn't be engaged any more" STAN
mered the. girl,
1--WE did7 And when did we decidef"
questioned Betty sternly.
aIust this afternoon"
@But you haven't been out Of your
ROOM objected Betty.
Il know but I've been thinking
things oSer and 1 thought 1t best"
ryou little wretch You never
thought 1t up at all. You aren't that
kind. You're too scared of hurting
peoples feelings. Frederick did itp'
proclaimed Betty triumphantly.
Maize produced the letter for Betty,
who perused it, fFewning as she read.
II wonder why he insisted on having
the ring2 It's my opinion that he's
after that rich Miss Adams" said
Betty. 'I'll make; him sorry for 1t, but
it's the best thing. Maize, that's hap
(, pened for long while. Bob will have
q chance now. I'll see to that my
saif. I'll return the ring"
4 7 have something for you. Freddy
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-03-11
COUNTY NEWSPAPERS

1t has often been brought to our
attention that St. Francois county
supports more tirst-class newspapers
than any other county in the state of
equal size. We believe this statement
to be a fact. 1t is not an easy thing
to publish a, paper that is interesting
and full of news each week, neither Is
it possible to publish one that will ex-
actly suit the taste Of everyone, y, but
it is possible to publish one that will
pass the censorship of those who are
really interested in the county and
state. 1t is no trouble to find critics,
but in most cases the critics have
nothing substantial to offer lot the
M 1 4
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-03-11
THE

Subscription, $50 a year, in advance
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-03-11

Every time you see an old maid you
turn green with envy, and you have
told me a million times that woman
sacrifices her liberty and independ-
ence the minute she inveigles a man
to the altar, and VOWS to love, cherish
and protect him. You have said In my
presence that the spinster is the only
woman who is her own boss.
at doesn't take the ingenuity of a
Sherlock Holmes to deduce from your
remarks that you consider natrlmony
a total loss. Why, then, Mrs. James
worthy, are you forever trying to be-
guile your friends into that condition
Of misery2 OF course, you can't ex-
plain; neither can any woman explain.
Matchmaking Just comes natural to
all Of you.
"When l am looking for all kinds Of
plain and fancy trouble, I'll begin
matching up the young men and wom-
en- Of my acquaintance. But not until
I am suffering for an Invoice Of grief.
I might persuade my friends to invest
In a western silver mine, or buy patent
rights in a revolving churn, but you'll
never see Elijah JameswOrthy boost
Ing matrimony in your indiscrlminate
way. II two young people got married
through your ring generalship, and
they found that each had drawn a gold
brick, they would hate you as long
as they lived, and would always speak
Of you as an old busybody with nose
too long for legitimate purposes, and
they'd make faces at you whenever
you met them on the street.
''Do you ever think OF your respon-
sibllity when you try to boom the or
ange blossom market2 Does 1t ever
occur to you, at such times, that you
are rushing In where angels fear to
tread2
"Now, just consider Sarah Jane Fa-
vorite and Charles Augustus Terwil-
Tiger, who will be railroaded to the
altar If you have your way. / admit
that they make q handsome pair.
Sarah is blonde with pug nose,
and Charles Augustus is a brunette
with a nose like a Roman senator.
They afford pleasing contrast. But
appearances count for little, Mrs.
Jamesworthy, when the real business
Of married life begins.
SARAH has basked in the lap Of luz
ury all her days, and she has the idea
that money grows on vines like GU
cumbers. I don't suppose she ever
knew what 1t means to need fifty cents
or dollar. When she wants anything
shs goes to the store and gets II, and
has II charged to her father. II there
Is one word In the dictionary she isn't
familiar with, that word is retrench-
ment.
"Charles Augustus on the other
hand, had hard shedding all through
his boyhood. As result Of his ex-
perience he has an exaggerated idea of
the value Of kopeck. He is the sort
of man who will walk eight miles
through a thunderstorm rather than
cough up carfare. Whenever he parts
with a nickel he has to take a bromo-
seltzer to steady his nerves. His rev
erence for money increases every day,
and it will keep on increasing as long
as he lives.
"Yet you, Mrs. Jameswofthy, in your
feeble-minded matchmaking enthusi-
: asm, would use your vote and infiu-
ence to join these two people in the
| holy bonds. Just take the advice OF
your swaybacked husband, and let
such people work out their own des
TIMES, and everybody concerned will
be happier" eF5
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-03-11
ELvINs

Mrs. Bell Langley and two chill
dren, May and Eugene. went to Doe
Run Sundayto attend the funeral Of
Mrs. Rose Dix. Of St Louis. Others
attending the funeral from Elvins
weres VIM. Reeder and little daugli-
ter, Mrs. Emma Hola&ay, Mrs. Geo.
.Townsley and Mr.. Swinford.
Gus Miller visited home folks il
Doe Run Saturday and Sunday.
M. IS, Norris, Of Plattin, was here
Saturday visiting his brother, Chas.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-03-11
bette l1rfysli Of the paper. Much crit

betterment of the paper. Much crit
icism is just a habit, The town does
not suit, the government is poorly
managed, the laws are wrong, the Of
ficers are crooks, the churches are
dead, the state is the worst in the un7
ion and the newspapers are not worth
reading, according to the chronic
kicker and critic. All these things are
part of your own making and if they
are not what they should be, it is
probably because of your negligence
of duty.--Desloge Sun.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-03-11

FROST PROOF CABBAGE
PLANTS We have millions of the
finest open field grown plants ready
now. Early Jersey, Charleston Wake
fields, Flat Dutch. Parcel post paid,
800, s1.00; $780, $3.50; 1000, $3.50.
Express, 1000, $3.50; 5,000, $3.50;
10000, $3.50. Send for price list Of
sweet snatatses, and tomato plants.
Parker Farms, Moultrie, Georgia.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-03-11
MATCHMAKING

IGMToW that Miss Favorite is COM
IN ing to spend few days with
rs, think I'll invite Charles Augustus
Terwilliger to dinner" said Mrs,
Jamesworthy. II have always thought
they we're intended for each other, and
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-03-11

they should be
b e t t er a c.
quainted."
IL never could
understand W ny
married women
are always match
ing up the young
people Of their &C
quaintance," re-
marked James
worthy. IN 0 s t
W i es inSiSt-at
least to their hus-
bands-that mat
rimony Is a pro-
nounced failure.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-03-11
"a Modern courtshlp.
he--One more question.

She-One more question. f
He--Yes. dear, / am listening
She--wlll you love me when Pm
old7 sgt3 /
HeWell--er-this is a practicat
age. you know. dear. At any rate, TIT
zee that you get adequate aiiinoay.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-02-25
Political Adventures
Warned By DR.. Simons

Berlin, Feb. 25.-Dr. Walter s~
mons, German foreign minister. today
warned political adventures" against
attempting any coup d'etat, the possi-
bility of which, in connection with
the Allied German conference in Lon
don next week. has been discussed
He declared the government was con-
scious Of its authority and would
crush any outbreak
Speaking at a primary session of
the imperial economic council during
the day. DR.. Simons declared experts
were unanimous in their conviction
that Germany would be unable to pay
the annuitfes demanded by the allies,
under the Paris agreement, or bear IL
per cent export tax provided in the
proposals framed by the supreme
council. He declared the government
was hopeful Of arriving at a. solution
which would prove even more suitable
to the needs OF the entente than the
Paris proposals,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-02-25
INCOME REPORT
MUST BE in BY
l5TH0F MARCH
State Tax Department An
nounces Extension of Time
Penalties Planned.
(By stan Correspondent

Bismarck, n. D.. Feb. 25--The
state tax department announced today
that general extension Of time for
ling state income tax reports had
been granted until March Is. Penal
lies will be imposed on all taxpayers
rot reporting by March Is. The law
requires 4 penalty of fifty per cent
additional tax to be imposed for fail
Ire to file report within the required
line. and for a fine Of not less than
$40 nor more than $1,000.
Blanks have been distributed to
all banks within the state. to all
county treasurers and to all corpor-
ations required to make report. Fail
ure on the part of any taxpayer to
secure blanks will not relieve him
from any of the penalties imposed
under the income tax law.
8. Under the state income tax law
every person of legal age having an
aggregate income in excess Of the
amount of his exemptions is required
to file an income tax report. The tax
payer is not to he the judge Of the
propriety Of the deductions which
may reduce his net income below his
legal exemptions. In the case of an
individual conducting a business, ag-
gregate income would not mean gross
sales but gross profits; that is. the
amount Of gross sales less cost of
goods sold
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-02-25
HOUSE COMMITTEE WILL END SESSIONS NEXT WEEK
Paddock Plays Many Parts In
Continuous Sh0lu Being Put
On By The Senate Committee

witness who has testified before the
house committee and made some
statements which might indicate that
perhaps the Bank of North Dakota
is not the best managed enterprise in
the world.
His Third Role
Then MIR. Paddock takes up his
third role which is apparently that of
counsel for the industrial commits
sion. the Bank of North Dakota or
any other department Of the state ad-
ministratiop that is managed by a
Nonpartisan Lacquer. In such cases
he does his best. and that is pretty
good. to make the witness admit that
he is either liar. or a fool. or both
| This is a sample Of the manner the
senate committee conducts its ''inves-
/. tigation."
In other words the committee is
not investigating. it Is simply doing its
best to whitewa.h the administration
This of course applies only to theima
jority members of the committee. al.
though even they are taking little
actual part in the affair apparently
the whole affair seemingly being left
! in the hands of MIR. Paddock who as
stated is: practically investigating
himself. or Mr.. Sinkler. who very cvi.
IDENTITY regards it as his duty to white
wash the commission, not to dig ul
any facts in regard to the industries.
AS far as the minority members O.
the committee are concerned their at
mark made by Senator Murphy. one
Of minority members:
"It seems to me-" said Senator Muir
ply, that the: house committee il
doing all the investigating. and thi
committee is doing all the rebutting.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-02-25
Seeks Donations From
Public To Appeal His
Wife's Murder Case

Denver, Colo. Feb. 25.-An adver-
tiscment in a morning paper today
signed by Richard Peete, asks the
public to subscribe fund to be used
to carry an appeal to- the higher
courts in behalf OF Mrs. Peete. his
wife. recently convicted of murder
charEs IN, Los Angeles.
Mra. Peete was charged with mur-
der Of Jacob G.. Denton. wealthy min
ing man, whose home she had leased.
II waive all sensitivencss in this
hopeful effort to save an innocent
woman, mother and wife" the ad-
vertisement says. will gratefully
consider such contributions to this
fund as a sacred loan, anticipating
my ability to repay on grounds of
promising financial returns from
several sources open to us when Mrs.
Peete's fate is definitely settled"
A local bank is named depositary
for the fund. The advertisement says
MIR. Peete and his daughter will re-
main in Los Angeles until the fight
is won or hopeleSsly lost
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-02-25
WOULD REVIVE
THE BRITISH
GOLD STANDARD
Paish Declares Finances
Cannot Be Settled With
out This.

London, Feb. S.--Need of restora-
ton Of gold standard in Great Britain
was emphasized at meeting of the
Sound Currency association recently
held here.
Sir George Paish, financial expert
who visited the United States about a
year ago. said the financial position of
this country would not be sound until
the gold standard was restored. I'VE
could then be able to pay for things
we require from other countries in
goods or services without needing
credit operations and without fearing
the gold drain from this country he
said. 1.-The gold standard Of Europe
must also be re-esta blished. We will
not be able to resume the gold stand
ard here until we are able to put out
new capital abroad to the extent OF
100000 which he proposed to use
for the reduction Of the. public debt.
Mr.. Mason suggested that II ESQ.,
100000 or f100,000,000 were set aside
for the purpose of gradually redeem
ing the redundant currency, in a. COM
paratively short time there would be
parity Of exchange between Great
Britain and other gold standard coun-
tries
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-02-25
{By John b. Coolcy.)

Bismarck, N. D.. Feb. 25.-verily
young Mr.. H. A. Paddock Is a
versatile sort Of bird.
He has shown it clearly during the
alleged investigation of the Bank Of
North Dakota before the senate audit
committee.
In the first place Mr.. Paddock is
secretary of the Industrial commits
sion of North Dakota. That is the
body whose management of said state
industries is under investigation,
theoretically at least.
Under ordinary circumstances it
might seem rather extraordinary for
the secretary of the body which is be-
ing investigated to conduct the in
vestigation, but Mr.. Paddock is fully
equal to the task.
His Methods.
His mode of procedure Is peculia,
to the senate committee. First as
counsel and investigator for the COM
mittee Mr.. Paddock calls to the stand
J. N. Hagan. member Of the industrial
ager of the Bank Of North Dakota.
"Mr. Hagan Cor Mr.. Cathro) is
there anything wrong with the Bank
of North Dakota ?" inquiries Mr.. Pad.
dock.
There is not" replies the witness
That is ALL" says Mr.. Paddock.
Having acquitted himself thus a.
counsel and investigator. Mr.. Paddock
takes up another role. that of witnes.
for industrial commission. and F.. r
Sinkler becomes attorney and investi
gator for the time being.
"Mr. Paddock was this act of indus
trial commission lawful" Mr.. Sinklel
asks.
I 1T was" replies Mr.. Paddock.
THAT is ALL" says Mr.. Sinkler.
Occasionally the senate, committee
finds it necessary to summon som,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-02-25
GERMANY TO OFFER
ALLIES PROPOSITION

Paris, Feb. 25.-Germany will offer
the supreme allied council proposi-
ton to pay 10000 100000 marks in
reparations when the allies and Ger
mans meet at London next week. says
the Berlin correspondent Of the Jour
nal, who declares he received his in
formation from "a parliamentary
This payme,,r ~w;odrd be made in 80
installments of 4.00O,00O.00O marks
each. either in cash or goods. accord
ing to conditions decided upon at the
conference