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, 1897-03-04
A COLUMN OF CRIME.
A MISSOURI JUDGE DESCANTS UP
ON THE TERRIBLE IN
CREASE.
And Calls Attention to the Fact That
There are 80 Per Cent More Grim
inal Prosecutions in Missouri Than
Formerly-The Grimes OF a Day in
America.

St. Joseph, Mo-, March AT the
opening OF the criminal court here today
Judge Culver was especially severe in
the ~arraignment of murderers. He de-
clared that crime is on the increase. The
instructions were intended to cover the
many cases of this kind to be brought
before the jury at this term. Judge Gull
yer said:
For instance, prior TO 1856, less than
1000 murders, and UNSUITABLE homicides
were committed annually in the United
Safes In 1856 the number reached L.
449; 1887, 1885! 1883. 2,SS4; 1889. BIG;
1890. 1920; 1891, 5,9O6; 1892. G.79l; 1898.
6.615; 1894, $500; 1895, 1921, while it is
estimated that in 1896 the lives Of al.
most IA, 900 of our fellow-citizens wero
taken by their fellow-men. These facts
are not only tenable, but so astounding
as to be almost beyond belief. With all
our boosted civilization and progress,
the fact yet stares us in the face that We
are a nation OF red-handed murderers.
NO European nation has in proportion
to population as many murderers as wa
have. Even Italy, known as the muir,
derous of nations, has annually less than
one-eighth as many murders with one
half as great a population. All other
forms of crime are increasing in about
The same proportion.
In u own state we have no accur,
ate compilation of statistics on this sub
ject, but a good idea can be formed o.
he facts when it is known that within
the past four years the number of per,
sons convicted of crime has increased 80
per cent. A part of This increase must
be accounted for on account of the in
crease in population, but the increase
in crime SO far exceeds the growth in
population that we must look to other
causes for IN explanation"
, 1897-03-04
THE SEED is THE VITAL THING.

The SEED Is 1HE VIAL lflNG.
Planting must be begun right, else no
mount of cultivation or fertilizer can
prevent the crop being a failure. The
first step is the selection of the seed. Do
o take any risks here. Get seeds that
you can depend ~upon-seeds that are
fresh, that have a reputation behind
them. The most reliable seeds grown
in this country are Ferry's seeds. Wher-
ever seeds are shown the name of d. NJ.
Ferry & Co., Of Detroit, Mich, is a guar
antee of qaulity and freshness. The
greatest care and strictest caution are
exercised in the growing, selection.
packing and distribution OF their seeds.
Not only must they be fresh, but they
must be true to name.
On a par with the quality Of the seeds
is Ferry's Seed Annual for 1897, the
most comprehensive and valuable book
OF the kind ever printed. Every planter,
large and small. should get, read and d.
gest this book before planting u single
seed. 1t is free ii all who address the
firm as above.
, 1897-03-04

Through Pullman ~sleepers. Pullman
dining cars and free reclining chair
cars leave Denver daily. The Union
Pacific is the great through car line OF
the west. Ask your nearest agent 70,
tickets via this line.
Denver to Chicago via Kansas City
Is given via the Union Pacific and Chi
cago and Alton railways.
z. L. LOHAX.
Omaha. Mob.
uNEQTALED SERVICE.
, 1897-03-04
HE WAS 4 OOH BAH.
HOW YOUNG FOX RAN A WHOLE
COUNTY IN DAKOTA.

n and Rather Enjoyed the Experience,
Though 1t Is Presumed That lie Was
Sometimes a Little Lonesome.
There is a man in this town who was
for almost six months. He was Il Pooh
Bah with a vengeance. His name is L.
J. Fox, and he is fond of telling how
he ran Cavalier county in the first wiz
ter of its existence. 1t came about in
this way:
Cavalier county had been named. but
unorganiZcd, for several years up to
1884. 1t consisted of Il large strip of
land, all owned by the government. ~
ing west of the western boundary line
of Pcmbina county. About that time
p. McHugh of Bathgatc was elected as
IA representative of Pcmbina ounty III
the legislature, and it occurred to him
and to Attorney W. J. Mooney of thc
same village that it would be well to
organize Cavalier county and add to it
the three ranges in the western part of
Pembinn county. This western part of
Pcmbina county was very much higher
than the rest of the county, and was
situated, the people said, and say yet,
ION the mountain" So Ntzhugh, got IL
bill through the legislature defining
Cavalier county as it is today.
That was i'll the winter of lSS4-5
A courthouse was built at LangdOrs
which was designated as the county
seat, and at the election in November
various county officers We're elected.
But none of the county officers came to
LangGon to live. 1t was already Il bad
winter, and they could see no reason
why they should come if there was
some one there to take charge of the
records. So they united i'll asking f. }.
Fox, a young man just from Canada,
to take charge of the offices until suUl-
mer. Fox accepted the position. or posi-
tons. and in December took charge of
the affairs of the county. The court
house was then Il large building-in
fact. too large for use. Fox decided
that it would be better to leave it va
cant until spring, and he took r1 his
abode i'll a one room "claim shack the
only other building i'll town. This was
about 10 By 20 feet in dimensions, and
there he lived and did business that
winter. He was deputy clerk of the
courts, county judge, county treasurer,
county auditor and register Of deeds.
The sheriff lived i'll the country and tn"
superintendent OF schools lived just
across the Manitoba line. The sheriff
did not serve on his term. for he was
put in Jail for shooting man in Il fight.
There was not another living soul with
i'll two miles.
Fox lived entirely alone, and did his
own cooking pycCDt the bread baking,
, 1897-03-04

ELLA, you have been playing all tho
afternoon with these toy soldiers. That's
not Il proper amusement for a big girl
like you," said her mother.
But, mamma, l am not playing with
the soldiers. I picked out the officers
and played with them. "-Pearson's
Weekly.
, 1897-03-04
A MISSOURI MURDER.

st. Joseph, Mo-, March 3.-For several
days there has been anything but u
friendly feeling between two Of the best,
known residents OF Stanberry. Mo-,
which eliminated tonight in the murder
of one. Ex-Mayor G. T.. Alcott and
George Morris had been engaged in bus
ines together, the last time in running
a meat market. Recently it became me-
cessary to separate, and there was to be
n division of assets. Morris thought he
was getting the worst OF the deal and
protested. The men tried to effect a set,
Element tonight, but without success.
and Morris left the meat market for his
home to get u revolver. He is said to
have openly threatened the life Of AL
cot. The latter was warned, and there
fore armed. When Mr.. Morris return,
ed to the place of business, Alcot, with
out %parleying, opened with a shotgun,
killing his former partner instantly. AL
cot gave himself up. He said he sins
ply acted in self-defense, and had he not
fired when he did Morris would have
killed him. The statement OF the people
appears to be with Alcot. Morris was n
son Of DR.. ]. N. Morris, a prominent
resident Of Stanberry.
, 1897-03-04

dill, were in the Mexican's wagon. but
Moore and the woman escaped. The
body Was taken by the father 10 Chilli
and hurried.
, 1897-03-04

TOO QUICK FOR THE MEXICAN.
Albuquerque, N. M, March 3.-Last
Friday afternoon, within a few miles OF
Chilli, a mountain town east Of this
city, a man named Judge" Moore mel
and shot, with fatal results a Mexican.
Carlos Garcia by name. Moore and wife
left Tajucue and were driving leisurely
along the road to Chilli. They were
singing religious songs and were at
peace with the world when they came in
collision with a Mexican teamster, going
in the opposite direction. The Mexican
pulled his shooter. but Judge" Moore,
who 4 moment before was ready 10 sail
heavenward, was a little bit too quick
and sent a bullet into the body Of the
Mexican. Antonio Garcia, father OF
Carlos, who was killed, and LORENZO Sc.
, 1897-03-04

Call at Tho Republican ONCE and
taxa a look at the Standard American
Encyclopedia
, 1897-03-04

THESE BLANKS ar" all printed
uu TIM linen paper. with Iu al
rrnnliNr border. and are durli-
Gates Of Tia" most approved forms
now in u.s.. in This state. The
price IF the, blanks is very low,
quality considered. and anyone ia
need Of anything in TIA" above
Let viii de- we'll by examining Tia"
stuck or writing for samples,
, 1897-03-04

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, 1897-03-04

rtcal Department"
, 1897-03-04

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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-07-06
coNGREssMAN TrcKEn's rRoer.

Congressman Henry St. George Tucker of
Virginia was introduced for tho next long
talk" He started in 10 wake NJ, his audience
by exhibiting his right hand as the one which
drew the bill that abolished The Federal Election
law and "banishch Davcnportism from New
York" He didn't get a cheer. DavenpOrtism
had been forgotten, and the boys were waiting
for some reference To free silver coinage at Is to
/ before they cut loose with their applause.
They did not get what they were looking for.
Instead, they were treated TO n talk on a New
Declaration OF Independence" against new forms
OF tyranny and oppression, all said to no repre-,
scented in Republican party institutions and
methods; and TO a few funny stories which
caused them to laugh moderately.
LETTERS OF CLEVELAND AND BRYAN.
Then anne tho reading by Secretary McGold
rick OF letters OF regret. Grover Cleveland sent
the following from Princeton about the cele-
bration:
hope it's significance will prominently con-
sist in u clear and emphatic announcement OF
the principles and hclieis which accord with the
best and most thoughtful sentiments and opin-
ions OF our countrymen."
This was greeted with an even greater storm
OF Misses than followed the first mention OF Mr..
Cleyeland's name.
This is what Candidate Bryan had TO say:
"LIECoLE, Neb., June %, 1897.
"DE1R SIR: l regret that an engagement made
me TO Join With the TammAny Society In eelo-
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-07-06
No spsecnc. n, tho A~n.reh,.t., Picnic.

About 300 German, French, and Italian an
archists attended tho annual Anarchist picnic
at Manzel's Park. Fort Wadsworth, 3. l., yes.
terday. There were no speeches, although Herr
Most was on hand. The occasion at times took
FTetheit, and every man, woman. and child
present shook him by the hand. The man who
furnished the bocr said that twenty-five kegs
were consumed.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-07-06

Several thousand persons took advantage of
the holiday TO visit Gen. Grants tomb on River.
side Drive. Women with children wore most
numerous. Tho male visitors walked In softly,
uncovered their hoads and gaZed In silence INTO
the, crypt where tho sarcophaGus Of tho dead
soldier stood. The tomb was kept opon until 4
o'clock. Just before it WAS closed II delegation
or wheelmen rode up and entered the tomb TO
view the sarcophagus.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-07-06

The people who write asking
why we do not have bargain
sales, should spend in our stores
the time given to writing.
Why we're forever having
bargain sales! Something is
marked down in some depart
ment almost every day.
But you mustn't wait to see
them advertised-most of the
bargains don't last long enough
to permit of it.
ROGERS, PEET & Co.
Prince and BROADWAY.
Warren and Brohdw ay.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-07-06

North shore Limitod-Eew YORK CentrAlI morning
train 70 Chicago: Leave Grand Central station 1000,
arrive Buffalo $40 /. n, ChioaGo nsxv noC1lns ~
$500, by Michigan CentraI-ldG
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-07-06
LOSING OUR PERsoNA INDEPENDENCE.

unfortunately, we seem TO have been slowly
and unconsciously losing our personal indepen-
dence. Through tho scramble for the dollar. the
OF the press and the dread Of criticism, we arc
all becoming cowardly-cowaydly In. conscience.
IN thought. In speech. and In action-and are
stincts of man., and he becomes first o slave
and, then Q brute. Independence - the
mother or all human progress. 1t lifts the
human soul: 1t clears. the human mind; 1t en-
MOBILES human speech. and 1t exalts human
action; l~ndeDende1 T. inspires confidence and
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-07-06
sMEEmAN's MIXED scowL AND SMILE.

The reference to Mr.. Bryan was the signal for
nm outburst. The crowd. which had waited OK
for the opportunity, ns soon rs Bryan's
nunc was mentioned rose and yelled its loudest.
Hats were thrown in the air. hAndkcrchicfs
waved, and II WAS fully two minutes before Con
gresham Richardson WINS permitted to conclude
Leader John G. Shcehnn scowlcd fiercciy nj
this demonstration. His face relaxed on second
thoughts into n siCkly smile. and then the black
look resumed its sway,
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-05-06
PRETTY DRESDEN DESIGN

blossoms showing upon either eide of the
cup are treated with a purple, made by
mixing deep purple and deep blue. The
dots and scrolls are raised gold. The
paste for these must be mixed and APP
piled, and the pieces are then ready for
their first firing. -.
When this is done the flowers should
be retouched, the sharp contrasts of
shade being added which have already
been mentioned as a feature of the
Dresden ware. The roses should be
shaded with deep purple in the centers,
and the leaves with brown green laid
on in sharp touches. The centers of the
purple flowers should also be strength
ened with deep blue, perhaps modified
little with the deep purple.
The dots and scrolls may now be
covered with the gold; dry thoroughly
and then add second coat. Let all be-
come thoroughly dry and then send to
its second and last firing.N
The gold should next be FURNISHED,
and given high luster, after which the
work will be completely. Y. Tribune
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-05-06
GOOD CORN MARKER.

each center runner advances to first
stake, stop, and removing stake, bumps
the top end against outside of outside
runner and raising same forces it into
the ground as guide for the next
through; he then remounts and pro-
ceeds likewise with the middle stake,
but upon reaching the end stake drives
over same and stopping at the end
throws up both outside wings, turns
and drives up until in range with the
two stakes now standing, drops the
wings and advances until opposite the
stake just driven over when he stops
and sets the same as before, and thus
continues until the field is completed.
BY exercising a little care a skillful
man can run ''air lines" just as far as
the stakes are visible.-L. NJ. Kramer,
in Ohio Farmer.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-05-06
FrOcks for Small Girls.

ut is no longer considered necessary
writes Emma M. Hooper, in the Ladies'
Home Journal, "to set aside certain
fabrics for little girls wear, as nova.
days they wear everything that their
mothers do, except real lace and jewels.
Care is taken, however, to use only
small-patterned materials for their
frocks. In colors, white is always in
good taste, also baby blue and pink, and
this spring green is very much in vogue,
as we'll as golden brown, red, French
and navy blue, pearl gray and pale yell
low. Black is used only as trimming
in velvet ribbon or mohair braid. Satin
and tatfeta ribbons are used as trim-
mings, also white, yellowish and linen
:colored embroideries. VaIenciennes
and net top laces are used in white and
butter shades with insertion to match
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-05-06
LIVE STOCK POINTERS.

If the sheep on the farm must be sold,
sell them fat.
DO not make the slops from the
kitchen answer for water.
There is always more or less loss
when an inferior sire is used. :....
+ 1t will help maintain health if the
hogs have pure, fresh water every day.
The putting in and culture of the
crops has much to do with their pro-
ductivcness. .ras
The farmer ought to be good judge
Of live stock and know how to buy and
sell to the best advantage.
When the sheep, are sheared is one
of the best tlnes to determine what
sheep should beskept aud what sold.
It is the steady, quiet horse that can
usually be depended upon to do the
biggest days work during hot weather.
With all classes of stock it is better
to. ,wait until the graa In the pastures
ing in.
In the end nothing pays SO well as
5thoroughness in all of the details of
farm management and in the care of
the stock. ~
The calf that is to make good beef
animal should be made to grow rapid
~ from the start, and good feeding is
Of course necessary farmers Union.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-05-06
NATIVE PASTURES,

After Having Been Grazed Closely
They Should Be MANFRED.
There is quite a diversity of opinion
among farmers and stock raisers on the
question of manlring native pasture
lands. Some have obtained excellent.
results by manuring, while others
seem to have had quite the opposite ex-
perience.
The soil of the western prairies is
very rich and under ordinary circum-
stances will give fair returns without
the application of fertilizers of any
kind. Nevertheless, it is certain that
better returns may be had if more avail
able food is placed within reach of the
grasses. Anyone who has observed a
piece of grass land so situated as to re-
ceive the wash from a barnyard, will
have found that near the yard where the
supply of fertilizershas been; great the
grasses have become 'thinned out to a
few species, while where the supply has
been moderate the grasses are much
more evenly developed and the yield
decidedly plain. A too plenteous APP
plication of fertilizer will thin out the
grasses and reduce the yield of forage
at least for the first season or two, since
many species will not stand such treat
ment. On the other hand, proper
amount of fertilizer will increase the
yield. 1t is quite possible to use too
much fertilizer for any crop, and the
native grasses seem to be more sensi-
tive in this respect than the ordinary
cultivated species.
Any pasture which has been grazed
closely for some time will be benefited
by an application of a thin top-dress-
ing of wcll-rotted stable manure, fol-
lowed by a thorough narrowing. It
is doubtful if much is gained by putting
coarse unrotted manure on the pasture;
it can be USED to better advantage on
cultivated land. Ashes usually have a
beneficial effect upon grasses on soils
not too plentifully supplied with al1ali.
Dakota Field and Farm.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-05-06
Irrigation, ON the Farm.

xTx186t1OM On tHS VHF"s
In laying out q system of bitches for
Irrigation purposes good care and time
should be observed. Ditch lines should
be run as much as possible On the high
parts of the farm, and the grade should
be light, about four feet to the mile be-
ing about what ordinary soils will best
stand. The ditch should always be
larger than is apparently necessary.
Both ditch and bank should be built
broad, and particular care given to
prevent the liability of a little stream
of water starting out from the side
somewhere and cutting away both
ditch and bank and inundating the
field Dakota Field and Farm.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-05-06
The CITY ana the Farm.

- The CITY 0nd the FARM. W.
The city and the farm are dependent
one upon. the other. The people of the
citylook to the farm for the necessities
of life, and the farmer looks to them
for market for his produce, for his
clothes, and the implements with
which to carry on his work. In their
dependency they are equal. with no
shade or sign of antagonism between
them. Each fulfills its special mission
in the Industrial life of the country;
therefore, respect your calling. and
cast no envious eyes upon the ether. Do
that which lieth before you, and do it
well.-Kural World.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-05-06
y y, ~ .F4-l ,.S-.~'.sS ,I-sS r
White and Gold Dinner.

. White and gold china enables one to
set lovely table for a white and gold
tea or q white and gold dinner, using
gold-colored flowers and gold-colored
ribbons for decorations. The ices may
be yellow, the cake icings and trim
mings'm be of the same hue, and tall
lamps, with yellow shades, will throw
q soft, golden light over the festive
scene. Beautiful tea and dinner gowns
are made in white and gold, and If the
hostess has golden hair and pure
white complexion she will look like a
fairy princess at magic banquet. !.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-05-06

illustration, and the tuck should therefore
be toward the heads, so that it will not pull
out. =e5-@f =. -
The hand binding harvester with men to
do the binding is out of date, and SO is the
left hand machine, which has been super.
seeded by the McCormick Right Hand Open
Elevator, the success of which makes it seem
highly probable that there will be no pro-
gressive manufacturer building left hand
machines in three years. p a.
The application of roller bearings to grain
cutting machinery was made by j. G. Perry
in 1869, and his patent, No. 1864, for an
improved reaper, showed and described
various ways of using roller and ball bear
ings in harvesters. Up view Of these facts
it is somewhat amusing to read the claims
Of a certain reaper maker IF the present
day, who says he was the first to introduce
roller bearings in harvesting machinery. As
matter of fact this manufactures is com
paratively a beginner in the art of reaper
building and has originated nothing.
Unquestionably the most practical and sat-
isfactory application Of roller bearings to
binders and mowers has been made by the
Mccormick Harvesting Machine Company
The Particular form used By them was patent
ed.in 1882 and is now to be found in all Me-
Cormick machines. The especially valuable
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