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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-04-04
CHARLES III. WORTHEN, FORMERLY
OF ST. PAUL, DEAD IN
NEW YORK
FINANCIAL WORRY THE CAUSE
He Was for Years Connected With
Powers Dry Goods Company
Went East in
1898.
IS SAID HE PASSED BAD CHECK

Charles H Worthen, for many years
prominent business man of this city, yes
terday killed his wife and committed sui
eide in a boarding house at 49 West
Ninety-fourth street, New York. They
were found dead in their room yes
terday afternoon. The wifes throat was
cut and there was a bullet hole in her
head. The husbands throat was cut and
the main artery in his left leg was sew
cred. A revolver clutched tightly in the
hand of the dead man lay with it's muZZle
close to his head, but only one chamber
was empty. Worthen passed as pro
moter, with an Office at 10 Barclay street.
Worthen was for years connected with
the Powers Dry Goods company, of this
city, as secretary and treasurer and lived
first at 206 Nelson avenue, and later at
47 Holly avenue. In 1898 he removed to
New York.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-04-04

nothing IS yet known of the result The
majority of the military men and civil
tans here expect more from the continual
pressure of the troops than from the
present negotiations.
1t is pointed out that once before when
hard pressed, the Transvaalers showed a
desire for peace, but this was promptly
over-ridden by President Steyn. Moth
ing in the present situation, so far as
known, indicates that President Steyn Is
less irreconcilable than previously. In
deed. the known facts seem to point to
greater determination to continue the
struggle
LONDON, April 4.-The Daily Chronicle
this morning says that Lord Miner, the
British high commissioner in South Af-
rica, has requested a credit of $4,000, 900
for new railways and railway extensions
and connections in South Africa.
The government has decided to grant
98S5,O0e for this purpose, pending the dis
cussiOn of the larger sum.
Lieut.. Wilton, one of the Australians
sentenced to penal servitude for life at
the same time the Australian officers were
sentenced to death for shooting and rob-
bing Beers, who were travelling to Peters
burg with the object of surrendering. has
arrived in England to serve his sentence.
He gives an account Of the affair as fol-
lows:
"One of their (the Australian officers
had been murdered by Beers. Shortly
afterward the Australians captured a
number of Beers, including one wearing
the uniform Of the murdered officer. They
Immediately held drum head court
martial, found the man guilty and order
ed him to be shot For this the Eus-
tralians were arrested in October and
tried by court-martial. Their sentences,
after revision by the imperial government,
were communicated to them in February.
Two of the Australians were shot"
NEW YORK, April 3.-Col. Ricchiardi,
formerly an officer in the foreign corps
of the Boer army and former Field Cor
net Baunann have just returned from
the southern part Of Argentina. says
Buenos Ayres dispatch to the Herald
They say they have found splendid land
for stock breeding purposes in the. IN
chudut territory. They will petition the
government for the privilege Of establish
ing Boer colonies.
Three Boer families are already here.
Others from Portugal are expected TO
come if grants of land can be obtained
from the Argentine government.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-04-04
MARCONI PATENTS SOLD
AMERICAN COMPANY PURCHASES
RIGHTS FOR THIS COUNTRY.

LONDON, April 9-The Marconi Wire
less Telegraph company has sold It's
American rights and patents to an Amer
lean company with a capital Of Sc, $50 600
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-04-04

Weather Forecast for ST. Paul and VI
c1nity: Fair Friday and probably Satur-
day; light variable winds.
POLITICAL
st. Paul still feels baneful effects Of
former Mayor Dorans administration.
Oar Reese calls Mayor Smiths sup
porterS traitors.
Republican executive committee Wres-
ties with enthusiasm problem.
LOCAL
State board of forestry accepts land
offered by late John S. Pillsbury.
State treasurers discover apparent dis
crepancies in reports of Twin City Teie-
phone companyS gross earnings.
University regents plan to secure larger
field for athletic purposes.
Twin City Telephone company's main
offices moved to new building, Cedar and
Eighth.
Supt. Olsen preparing Arbor bulletin for
distribution in schools.
Assembly passes ordinance providing for
$99,5OO bond issue for new armory.
Coliseum project is finding favor with
the people.
Secretary of State Hansen to investigate
status of steel trust in Minnesota.
Assembly takes preliminary action on
vacation of Third street for cold storage
plant
Bar Of St. Paul pays an impressive
National Buttermaker's association re-
quests two Minnesota men to act as
judges.
Testing of dairy breeds of COWS proposed
for st. Louise exposition.
Charles H. Worthen, formerly of ST.
boarding house.
DOMESTIC
Justice Gaynor Brooklyn, refuses to
enjoin strikers from placing pickets.
Paderewski plays at musicale given
by the president and Mrs. Roosevelt at
the White house.
Atlantic City is visited by $175GlO fire
that destroys the famous board walk
and twelve hotels.
nsationaI death of juror in Tanke
case will be investigated.
Officers at Fort Sheridan fear a con-
spiracy among the prisoners confined
there
Allied Peoples Party Of the United
States adopts a platform at Lincoln.
An American company buys American
rights and patents of the Marconi Wire
less Telegraph company.
Rock Island system has a number Of
improvements in view that will increase
the cOmpany's mileage.
congressman probe deep into Danish
West Indies scandal, calling Abner Nc
Kinley as witness.
WASHINGTON
Senate passes the bill to tax oleomar-
garine
Representative Stevens asserts Mime
sofa delegation was misrepresented as
to Cuba by former Senator Washburn.
SPORTING
Twin City shooters still have chance
in Grand American Handicap.
National league affairs to be man
aged by Soden Hart and Brush.
Tommy White prize fighter, knocked
unconscious, died at hospital.
The st. Paul players have first chance
to practice.
Tommy Ryan gets the decision over
Billy Stiff of Chicago, at Kansas City.
RAILROADS
1t is reported that a triple alliance
may be formed between the Colorado &
Southern, the Rock Island and the
Colorado Fuel and Iron Company of Den
Ver
Changes are made in the operating de-
partment of the Northern Pacific.
Supt Kimberly, of the Northern Paci-
hc, returns from Mckenzie.
FOREIGN
Gen. Dewet keeps President Steyn from
meeting Schalkberg and hope of peace
in South Africa grows dim
Public funeral services held over re-
mains of Cecil Rhodes at Capetown
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-04-04
PRAISE ALTGELD'S WORK
HENRY GEORGE AND OTHERS EU-
LOGIZE DEAD LEADER.

NEW YORK, April "A Workingmen's
memorial service in honor of the late
John P. Altgeld, former governor of IL
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-04-04
Expensive NOn-Partisan Appoint
ments.

"Mr. Upham did not appeal to Doran
as politician and had to step down ana
out for Feldhauser. That nOn-partsan
appointment cost the city about $50 600.
Mr.. Dorau's management Of the appoint
ments to the fire board to get rid Of Chlef
Jackson was another instance Of his nom
partisan character His partisanship was
Of an order so rank that the Republican
newspapers, now obliged to support him,
rated him and his administration roundly
and repeatedly. l am a Republican and
l believe in good government by the Re-
publicans, but Mr.. Doran demonstrated
that he is not the man for the office.
The contrast between the police depart
ment Of Doran's administration, when IL
was unsafe for ones wife or sister to bG
out of doors after night, and the present
administration Of police affairs, should be-
sufficient indication Of the difference 10
Intelligent voters to insure Mayor Smiths
reelection by the largest majority ever
given him"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-04-04

DUNBAR. Natal, April 3.-General traf-
fic is closed throughout the whole coun-
try north of the Tugela river. The region
is stoutIy protected by lines of block
houses extending from Ladysmith. Per
mits are required to enable people to pro-
ceed beyond Colenso. The town guards
at Ladysmith, Dundee and New Castle
are under arms and have been recruited
to their full strength.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-04-04

PRETORIA, April Accommodations
have passed between President Steyn and
the Transvaal mission at Kroonstad, but
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-04-04
Met Accident in 1873

He was born in Lebanon, N H., some
thing over fifty years ago. He was a son
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-04-04
TURNED GOOD REPUBLICANS OUp
OF OFFICE TO MAKE WAY
FOR HIS FRIENDS
FOE OF GOOD GOVERNMENT
Candidates Personal Relations with
Former Mayor and Their Political
Activity Sole Qualifications to
Important Appointments.
TAXPAYERS FOOT THE BILLS

ultra partisanship in the distribution
OF municipal patronage began with the
advent of Doran as mayor" said a prom
lnent Republican yesterday. This gentle
man, who has for many years been prom
inent i'll the working ranks Of the Ne
publican party and as q successful can
didate will support Mayor Smith In
common with many other thinking r.
publfcans he takes decided exceptions 10
the statement made by Chairman Web
stcr, of the Republican committee when
he characterized Mr.. Doran as a non
partisan, capable and fair executive.
Continuing he said:
Mr.. Webster is as far from the truth
in his statement of Mr.. Dorans non
partisan character as he IS i'm his state
ment Of Mayor Smiths plurality over
Chester r. Smith. Ultra partisauship iu
the distribution of municipal patronage
began with the advent of DOrau as may
or He was notorOusIy head hunter
and the question of fitness never entered
into his calculations in determining the
appointment of an employe or member of
an executive board. The appointee's re
lations to DOrans wing of the party and
the amount of pull he enjoyed were the
sole qualifications in his code Of execu-
tive ethics. Everyone branded Demo
crat had to go, no matter how capable
he might be or how insignificant the posi-
not stop on party lines, either.
Dismissed Good Republicans.
'His favorites had to be taken care Of,
and they were to the exclusion of good
Republicans as well as good Democrats
The result was an administration from
the effects Of which the city has not yet
entirely recovered. Just as an instance
of Mr.. Doran's non-partisan character
the voters will do we'll to recall the ap-
pointment of Harry Franklin to the
school board to succeed Anthony Ycerg
They boast Of Mr. DOrans record in the
council. Well, as a member Of the cOuu-
Gil Mr.. Doran was a member Of the cOm-
mittee which tried and convicted Frank
lin. Then when Doran became mayor he
appointed Franklin to the school board.
An action according to The Doran code
probably both honest, non-partisan and
entirely consistent. But there are a lot
cf Republicans who Will not vote for "a
return of that kind OF consistency ono
of the purely non-partisan acts Of Mayor
Doran will forever prevent him from
again securing the opportunity to re-
peat it. Mr.. Upham, a lifelong Repub-
lican, was removed from the library
board to make room for Edward Field
hauser, who at the time was a Dorau
enthusiast or supposed to be- Mr.. Up
ham had been retained by Mayor Smith
as gentleman whose services were
from his long connection with the board
and his business ability and connections
invaluable to an institution on an inse-
cure footing.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-04-04
SPORTING

Twin City shooters still have chance
ir Grand American Handicap.
National league affairs to be man
aged by SOden, Hart and Brush.
Tommy White, prize fighter, knocked
unconscious, died at hospital
The st. Paul players have first chance
to practice.
Tommy Ryan gets the decision over
Billy Stiff, of Chicago, at Kansas City.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-04-04
NEWS SUMMARIZED

Weather Forecast for st. Paul and vi
cinity: Fair Friday and probably Satur.
day; light variable winds.
POLITICAL
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-04-04
WASHINGTON

Senate passes the bill to tax oleomar-
gdrine.
Representative Stevens asserts Mime
sofa delegation was misrepreSented as
to Cuba by former Senator Washburn.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-04-04

Continued on Seventh Page.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1902-07-15

a few more trust shackles out of cob-
webs.
Mr.. Grosvenor is waving the Bloody
shirt" This is a sure sign that Mr..
Grosvenor is badly frightened at the out
look.
The steel trust cleared a profit of s67,-
oOO,0 900 In six months. Has the supply OF
Presidential 'shackles" been exhausted?
Mr.. Roosevelt will doubtless admit that
the kind Of shackles he placed upon the
meat trust would be of no effect upon
Mr.. Oxnard.
The Philadelphia North American COM
plains of a plague of burglars in that
city. Perhaps the Republican Council
men are working two CRAFTS.
A Democratic platform promulgated by
| Democrats and adhered to by candidates
known to be staunch Democrats will
bring about harmony.
Mr.. Roosevelt ~strenuously denounce
those who have attacked his official
family. He should now perform a few
strenuous vociferations on those who
nave attacked Dewey, Schley and Miles.
The Philippine peace proclamation was
| doubtless issued ON July Fourth for the
purpose Of further convincing the Fill
ipinos that they have no part nor par
eel in the Declaration of Independence.
Whenever q Democratic Senator fails
to note the Insults of a Republican Sen
ator the Republican organs accuse him
of cowardice. m when he does resent
the insult he is accused of brutality. II
Is unwise for a Democratic Senator tr
waste time trying to please the Repuli-
can organs.
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NOTES FROM 1.-THE COMMONER."

The members of the Presidents official
family seem to need a tremendous lot of
Presidential defending.
Is 1t good Democratic policy to unite
on principles that meet with the cordial
Endorsement of Republicans organs?
That low, musical sound from the East
Is only Acknowledgement Knox weaving
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1902-07-15

While President Roosevelt's statement
in regard to trusts made at Pittsburg
and the subsequent announcement that
Representative Littlefield of Maine had
been selected to draft a bill which would
provide for Federal supervision and con-
tro, of these great m~onopolies, have re-
ceived wide publicity in the press of the
country, they are not regarded seriously
by leading Democrats.
Representative Griggs of Georgia. in
speaking of the matter a few days ago.,
pointed out that the fact that the Presi-
dent waited until after adjournment of
Congress to expound his views on the
subject should be sufficient proof that he
was not sincere in his protestations and
that they were made for political pur-
strongly on the subject of trusts as he
now pretends." he said, at would have
been his duty to present his views to
Congress and not wait until a week after
Congress had adjourned and then present
them to, and for their effect on, the peo-
ple.' In fact, the concensus of opinion
is that the PRECEDENT is simply making
an effort to placate that element of the
party in the West which has demanded
tariff reduction as a remedy for the grow
ing tyranny of tn e trusts.
Representative Swanson of Virginia
characterizes the Presidents u~tterances
as a ''sham and a fraud" and points out
that even for the purpose of befriending
Cuba, which Mr.. Roosevelt declared was
essential to the honor of the country. he
was unwilling to use his influence to Sc
cure the passage of the Cuban reciprocity
bill passed by the House and which would
have placed the sugar trust In competi-
tion with the foreign refiners to the great
advantage Of the American
Mr.. Roosevelt knew that he would have
the unqualified support Of the Democrats
in the Senate as well as of a number of
the Senators of his own party, but he
was unwilling to take the first step which
would ~antagonize the sugar trust and
kindred interests. "Can y after
this proceeding. place any faith in Mr..
Roosevelt's protestations of antagonism
TO the trusts?' a dded Mr.. Swanson.
While doubling the Presidents SINGER
fly, the Democratic leaders consider that.
in his desire for personal popularity and
In his efforts to make certain his own
nomination. he has materially aided them
in their efforts to secure a great Demo-
cratic victory in 1904. If not In the fall
elections. His utterances have brought
into that prominence which the Demo-
Gratis have been striving to give 1t. the
enormity of the trust evil, and not only
is it certain that there Is no nance for
securing from the Republicans in Con-
gress, during the short session. anti
trust legislation which will satisfy the
public, but II Is equally certain that a
disappointed public will turn to the DEM
ocratic party for relief In 1904.
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RENO, NEVADA, TUESDAY
AUGUST 70, 1902


To nominate emb of Congress, State
and district officers and transact such
other business as may properly come be-
fore the convention.
That the qualifications required for vo-
tiers at said Primary Election are and
shall be the qualifications prescribed by
the election laws of the State. together
with the party test, viz: II favor the
free and unlimited coinage of gold and
silver at the ratio of 16 to /. and / pledge
myself to vote for the nominees of the
Democratic State convention"
That the Election Board shall consist of
three persons. If any of the persons
named as members of the Election Board
be mt present, or decline to serve, those
present shall fill the vacancy as required
by law. In all cases the returns of each
polling place must be forwarded to the
secretary of said committee.
That the county be divided into seven
districts and the delegates apportioned
District No. @; one delegate-Rebel
Creek, Kings River, Pueblo and Jackson
Creek. Polls at Schubener Bros. store,
Pueblo; Judges. J. A. Albertson. 8. Schu-
bener and J. H. Deegan.
District No. 2; one delegates-Rebel
Creek and McDermit, Polls at Snaps
Hotel, Rebel Creek; judges. F. p. Snapp.
H. H. McColley, C. Fl. E.. Hardin. Polls
at Lowry's store. McDermit; judges, C.
L. Lowry. w. H. Minor. L. B. English.
District No. 8: two delegates-Paradise
and Willow Point. Polls at Schwartz
Hotel. Paradise; Judges. B. F.. Riley, T.
J Bradshaw and Henry Fritchen.
District No. 4: one Observation-Disclosures,
Adelaide n North's Ranch. Polls at
Golconda Hotel Company's Hotel, Col
conda; judges, B. ]. Reilly. James Mcvey.
District N. s; four delegates-Winn-
mucca. Polls at Hose House; judges,
Chris Wolf. Ed. Rinkel. Thomas Shons
6r. s38s tstt~n
District No. g.: n deiegate-Union-
Vile. Foltz. Mil City. Kennedy. Dun
Polls at Falls store. U%nionville; judges.
T. ]. Hadley. Joseph Organ, George
Workman.
District No. z; four delegates-Lovelock
Polls at schoolhouse; judges. J.. H.. Thies.
L N. Carpenter. A. p. Scott.
Polls shall be kept pen between the
hours of 2 n 6 o'clock p. M.
The attention OF Election Boards is
called to the law governing primary cleo
lions. Sections 1878 to 1891, inclusive. Com
piled Laws of Nevada.
The several Boards Of Election are re-
auested to forward the returns to the
Secretary Of h County Central Com
mittee as soon as possible after the clos
ing Of the polls.
10 .nr gHSFGfsf fst
d. J. HADLEY, Chairman.
II. e. L. WINDLE, Secretary.
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PRIMARY ELECTION

Be held by the Democratic party Of Hum
boldt county, Nevada, on
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1902-07-15
Democratic
P r M ARIES.

AT A MEETING OF THE DEMO
cratic County Central Committee, held
at Winnemucca, New, July IL, 1902, 1t
was resolved that a
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Saturday., July 70, 100

For the purpose of electing fourteen dele
gates to the Democratic State conven-
ton, to be held at
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To nominate Member of Congress, State
and district officers and transact such
other business as may properly come be.
fore the convention.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1902-08-08
Compound to clean Carpets.

A compound which viii clean carpets
is as follows: Make a suds with a good
white soap and hot water, and add
fuller's earth to this until the con
sistency OF thin cream. Have plenty
OF clean drying cloths. a small scrub
bling brush, a large sponge, and pail
Of fresh water. Put some of the
cleaning mixture in bowl and dip the
brush in IT; brush a snail piece Of the
carpet with this; then wash with the
sponge, and finally rub with dry
cloths. Continue this until YOU are
sure that all the carpet is clean; then
let II dry.-Detroit Free Press.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1902-08-08
A MIRAcLE o. IRRIGATION.
Wonders Achieved with Water in West
ern Desert Which Has Been Made
to Blossom Like q Rose.

From Ray Stannaad Bakers Paper on Irrigation
in his series IN the Century on The Great
Southwest
If ever men worked miracles they have
worked them here 10 these western val
leys. II ever something was created
from nothing these men have done it.
Thirty five years ago the salt river val
ley, into which We had driven, was all a
parched desert. uninhabited save by
few lean Indians and two or three hardy
traders, whom the sand and cactus
crowded down close TO the water Of the
river. 1t was a thousand miles FROM the
nearest railrOad-an unknown. desOlate.
fOrbidding land, part Of the great Am
erican desert, which travellers said would
never support human life
Today the Salt river valley contains a
population of over 5000. 1t has three
cities, one. Phoenix, the capital of
Arizona, having electric lights, an electric
car line, good hotels, churches and other
buildings. residences surrounded by
trees, lawns and a wilderness of flowers.
More than 125,OOO acres Of land round
about are laid out in farms, highly cult
waited, with orchards Of almonds. oranges
and figs, and grain and hay fields.
Thousands of cattle feed in the rich
| meadows and there are bees, chikens,
ducks and ostriches unnumbered. Richer
soil than this once desert valley does not
/ exist anywhere In the world except 10
/ other once desert valleys.
/ Here one may behold the startling
spectacle Of orange groves in bearing
worth $1,000 an acre one side of a fence
and a bare cactus desert on the other
both having the same soil. the sane op-
/ pOrtunities, but only one having water
Here, when a man builds his fence Ol
cottonwood posts, such Is the soil aud
such the water that the posts take root
and grow into trees, so that the wire oil
many old fences Is seen running through
the center Of large trees. Here a farmer
rarely needs to use fertilizer, for the
river comes In bearing rich silt and
spreads it over his fields; and he may
sometimes cut two or three or NOR,
crops a year from his alfalfa fields and
then pasture them during the winter
winter which is in reality a continue
spring