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The Conservative, 1902-05-29
PERSONAL TRIBUTES.
From J. M. Woolworth, Omaha.

1t is an interesting experience to be-
gin ones career along with the planting
OF a new society on virgin soil, and,
afterwards, in large measure, to direct
it's growth and frame and mould it's
institutions, and, at last, at a ripe age,
rejoice in what one has done in the
splendid work of building prosperous
and enlightened sovereign state. The
retrospect and the fruition must be ex-
hilarating. That experience and hap
piness fell to the lot of Mr.. Morton.
AS soon as the treaty had been made
with the Indians, extinguishing their
title to the territory which was to be-
come Nebraska, he turned his eyes to
the new land. He was encouraged by
the Honorable Lewis Cass, who had the
same experience. A warm friend of
Mr.. Morton's father, this great states
man was deeply interested in the young
man, for whom he hoped that career
would be opened in the new country
somewhat like his own. AS soon as
congress passed the Act organizing the
Territory, Mr.. Morton and his young
wife set out for the land where their
home was to be. She shared his spirit
of adventure and entered into the new
life with great zest. They went first
to Bellevue, and, after year, removed
to Nebraska City On the borders Of
the little hamlet, they claimed"
quarter section of the public domain,
built their little house, and, as soon as
the United States Land Office was
opened, preempted it. In due time, the
government patent was issued.
4 4 4 X
These facts are not set out with any
view to an account of his life. If that
were the purpose, they should be illus
The Conservative, 1902-05-29


lected seven and forty years ago. At
all times a prominent and controlling
force in that prosperous town, it is al
most entirely indebted to him and to
his four sons for the great prosperity
which it has enjoyed in these later
years. Mr.. Morton's great memorial
in Nebraska City, and that which will
be most enduring as an evidence of
public spirit and grasp of the needs of
future generations, is found in the
beautiful park which bears his name,
and which he donated to the city many
years ago.
Mr.. Mortons life in Nebraska has
been dominated for nearly half CEN
tury by his example as we'll as by his
precepts in the upbuilding of a strong
and useful citizenship in our state and
section. He has been for all these
years essentially farmer The practi-
cal gospel as to how to raise fine men
and women, fine trees, fine apples, fine
cattle, fine horses and fine swine, has
been preached by him in season and
out of season through all of our remark
able growth and advancement. The
result and influence upon our people for
good cannot be measured in words
Nothing escaped him in giving encour-
agement to the material development of
the state, and agriculture, horticulture
and arboriculture have been his con-
stant themes.
AS early as the 4th of January, 1879,
at meeting in Lincoln of the State
Board of Agriculture, he introduced the
following:
"Resolved, That Wednesday, the 10th
day of April, 1872, be and the same is
hereby especially set apart and conse.
Grated for tree planting in the State of
Nebraska, and the State Board of Agri-
culture hereby name it Arbor Day
and, to urge upon the people of the
State the vital Importance of tree
planting, hereby offer special premium
of 800 to the agricultural society of
that county in Nebraska which shall,
upon that day, plant properly the
largest number of trees; and farm
library of $25 worth of books to the
person who on that day, shall plant
properly the greatest number of trees"
The resolution was passed after some
discussion of an amendment introduced
by the late Chief Justice Oliver P. Ma
son, supported by j. H. Masters, which
proposed to strike out the word "Arbor"
and insert "Sylvan," but Mr.. Morton
insisted that the word "Sylvan" would
apply only to forest trees, while the
word "Arbor" would include all trees,
hedge and shrubbery. At the close of
the debate it was unanimously deter
mined to call the newborn anniversary
The Conservative, 1902-05-29

VIaVeu Ill HarTaClVe OF many incidents
and reflections. That is a task wisely
committed to DR.. Miller. They are
stated here, only to show how large
part he took in public affairs, and in
what ways he reached the public intel
ligence and conscience. AS we see him
addressing his fellow citizens in political
conventions and in popular meetings
and from the Editors Chair, always
with peculiar power, we ask what were
the convictions which he sought to
impress upon the public mind.
He had definite creed of political
doctrine which he strongly conceived,
never wavered in eXpounding, and put
forth the utmost of his powers in it's
advocacy. Underneath all his wit and
sarcasm, there was always serious
purpose to teach and impress upon the
public what he honestly believed to be
the truth.
The fundamental principle of all Mr..
Morton's political opinions was the
largest possible liberty of the individual
citizen, the converse of that doctrine,
that the proper functions of government
are limited to the maintenance Of good
order. He believed that a political
system constructed on this theory must
encourage, stimulate and give scope for
the development of the powers, facul-
ties and capacities of the citizen, and
morally and mentally, as we'll as indus
trially, make him more and more
man. This was his idea of freedom.
Anything less than this, he was sure,
only tended to impair the vigor, powers
and aspirations of the individual.
But this man had another side and
he impressed himself in another very
different way upon the public mind.
The asperities of political controversies
in which he engaged, formed back
ground to the gentlest qualities. The
fact has been mentioned that he pre-
empted quarter section of public land
on which he lived for almost half
century. This rare experience was
much to him and he knew it's full value.
1t takes time for the affections to fasten
themselves strongly to an inanimate
object; associations binding us to them
by many experiences of joy and sorrow
must be gathered year after year, and
be multiplied many times before those
objects become dear and tender to us.
At last they become alive, taking part
in our joys and SORROWS, bringing back
incidents, experiences, emotions and
aspirations of the past as if they were
new and fresh. By his ownership of
these acres and by years of life upon
them and the thousand associations
which bound him to them, they became
more to Mr. Morton than all the world
beside
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But he did great deal more than set
before the eyes of his people this ex-
ample of home and ome-making. On
all occasions, in speech and conversa-
tion and the columns of his papers, he
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1902-02-20

Of 800 per acre or more. Tho sec
ond crop was eVen mort promising
nsyer saw such a crop OF melons set
In nll my liie--but owing TO the pro-
trRcted, long, hot, damp weather, the
yield was cut down twu.lhirds. Ailer
all Il was q profitable crop. Last sea-
son was loo dry, liill on small patch
we had all NC could use sad sold quite
good many On tho whole, from
past experience, / DO not hesitate to
say that this could be made a very
profitable industry, providing six or
eight farmers would club together aud
plant three OF more acres each, and
ship them out IN carload lots. | have
had the melons tested In II. Louis aud
they we're pronounced almost equal To
those grown in Rocky Ford, and ripca
much earlier. find they will yield
$50 bushels TO the acre. aud at the
exceedingly low price Of 90 eeuis per
bushel they will pay S160 per acre.
| hope sno,hrr year 10 report on
some garden vegetable, grain aud
grasses, rs well as other fruits
N ncTTEEFIrLD.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1902-02-20
A Most Liberal Offer.

All our farmer readers should lake
advantage of the unprecedented club.
bling offer we this year make, which
includes with this paper The Live
htook Indicator. It's special Farmers
Institute edition. and The Poultry
Farmer These three publications are
the best of their class aud should be
IN every iarm home. TO them w
add. for local, county aud general
news, our own paper, and make the
price Of the four one year only
SI.aS. Never before was so much SUI
peTior reading matter offered for 80
small an amount OF money. The
three papers named, which We club
With our own, arc well known through.
out the West, and commend them
selves to the readers favorable atien-
ton upon mere mention. The Live
JIoek Indicator 10 the great agricul-
turnl and live stock paper oS the West
and Southwest; The Poultry Farmer
Is the mos, practical poultry paper for
the farmer, while the special Farmers
Institute Editions are the mos. pFac.
teal publications for the promotion Of
good farming ever published. Take
advantage Of this great offer, rs h will
hold good for a short time only.
Samples Of these papers may DO ex-
amincd by calling at this office
TuE FAHaIxGToS TiuEs.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1902-02-20
Caught Two Eagles.

Mcssrs, 5. Y. and Matthew Alexan.
der, recently Of Tennessee, arc broth.
ers aud live on the old Shields place
live miles above Point Pleasant. Mir
s. Y. Alexander came In 10 see US
Wednesday and related lhnllidg ez.
pcrience he aud his brother had In
capturing two eagles, one = gray and
the other bald eagle, each mcassg.
ing seyeu feet and four inches from,
tip 10 lip Of wings. They discovered
their rare game on tho bar In the
river near tho hOnse and shot aud
wounded each 10 tho wing When
Matthew went tn pick up the gray
eagle Il plunged toward hiu aud struck
him, clulehiEg his hand with one of
is talons, the CLAW completely pierre
ing his hand. which for several days
was swollen TO twice It's natural sizc
and was rery painful.
When g. \. went to bag hi- game
he found such q disposition In ihe bald
eagle 10 fight that he lassoed |: from q
distance with a ropo. Over Ia Tenn.
esser, AIR. Alexander says, he had
heard n great deal about eagles. but
never mp to this time had sceB one,
aud he feels proud of his eap,iTe kings
Of lowldnm, which he has In large
cage and Is feeding them on rabbits,
chickens, etc. New Madrid Record.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1902-02-20

Tho cighl-hour law, passed by the
last General Assembly, l. to b. tested
in the Macon County Circuit Court at
iis present term. Eleven cases are
dockelcd against the Kansas and Texas
Coal Company, aud one Of them Us to
be taken up as q test case. Tho Com
pany coulsnds that the law T. against
public policy, unconstitutional, seeks
iOiinit the money. making power If a
willing worker, and makes invalid all
contracts made between coal miners
aud coal mine OPERATOR.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1902-02-20
Trustees Sale.

Whereas Richards Payne % the city 81 ~
Louis, ny his certain deed Of trust. dated
the ngth day ~ May, 1907, and recorded in
the Recorder once Of 81. francois county
Missouri. 30 derd book 81 Page iGi. con,
yeycd 10 the un,lerai Sncd. luhn l. nsRy ui
the city and county ct STE. hsnrYtuye, State
Of Missouri. the following defcrihed real
estate, situate. lyina and being In thS
county nf ~. fruncuis ana stats uf MS
souri,, tO.wft
The northwest fractional quarter Ji sec,
tipn nnS ~ township Thirty seven l85i
range four a. east containing one hunGtvt
thirty THREE and forts 'thrpe hundrcih'
acres as 4J.tg1i.
which said conveyance wnk shade In trust
20 secure the payment o. bis certain prom
lsEary notes IN said deed descflbcd. and
whereas two % said notes and ihtctest have
bccume due and are unpaid, now therefore
IN ACCORDANCE with the provisions OF saiu
deed Of trust. and at the request 81 thu
legal holders OF snid notua, VIII proceed
20 sell the above described real estate al
the Court Hnufe door IN the city % YARN
inKtpn, N the county of 81 Frencuis. STATE
Aforesaid, Co %" highest bidder Tot cash. ai
public auction. 90
Tuesday, the ith day Of March, 1909,
between the hours of ninr In the forenoon
End nVe IN the afternoon u that day g,
satisfy said notes. together with the cost
nnd expense u exc, utiuH this trust
JOHN l. nDGN. Trustee,
Dated this ilth day Of February, 10 =.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1902-02-20
Trustees sale.

whereas Isaac Cohesion ana isctrli Cole
stun, BY their certain deed Uf trust, dated
the 18th dag 1i Juec, is1a. and recorded in
the RccurluF 5 once OF 81. fruucois county,
Missouri. IN book 81. az PAGE blg. cnnvryed
20 the Hnhersl gncd trustee the following
Described feal estate, same being lea sefl
properly lying ana being IN ihe county ol
~ fpncois ana state uf Missouri. 10 Wit
lot TO- bloch {, IN town OF Wat River. and
improvement thtrran. which said Dot Is
uiuFg iully Described N plat now IN posses
s.ait 81 uuo Run Lead Co.
which said convcy ancc was made in trust
10 secure the payment 81 T. certain prumia
son note In said deed Of trust described
and wt~rrpas, by the q rms 81 said ,irrd Bi
trust said note % past due ana remnins un
paid, now. Therefore. IN accordance with
the provisions Of soid deed OF trugt nud at
the request % the lcEhi holder uf said note,
!, the undersigned trustee, win on
Thursday, February ~, 1902,
between the hours OF nine O'Clock IN tbs
forenoon ana hvo O'Clock iu tlis afternoon
Of that DAY at the south front door OF tbe
C0urt House, IN the city Of Pennington lei
said county Of ~, francois ana state ui
Missouri. sell at paDliC auction g. the high
est bidder. for cash. all the right. title.
claim and Interest OF the said Isaac cole.
stpn ana 1sebeiI Colestna Eats wife OF. in uEA
60 the foregoing described rual estate ana
tbs imprvumds.ts thereon. To satisfy suid
note and the costs ~ gxrrGt,ng said trust.
February @. i9gg. Trustee
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1902-02-20
DolHK 0tsoe

A great deal Of good IL being done
In all parts Of the country by Chamber.
lain'r Cough Remedy. The most
Gattsring testimonials have been re-
eeiyed. giving accounts of It's good
work, Of aggravaiiug and persistent
ouyhs that have yielded to i,s sDoth-
ing effects, Of severe cUlds that have
been broken up by lis gss, Of throat.
rned attacks Of pneuaenIa that have
been warded Oh and Of dangerous
cases Of Group that have I'cea cured.
Tie :es: i'affs;:!::.: :y :.: :; extensive use
Of ibis preparation cannot be a scr-
pflse to anyone who Is acquainted With
It's good qualities. Use IL when yoa
have need of such a remedy and q
viii do you good. For sale BY City
Drug Stare.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1902-02-20
The commOner.


The Commoner has attained
within six months from date
Of the first issue a circulation
ef 100000 copies, a record
probably never equaled in the
history Of American periodical
literature. The unparalleled
growth of this paper demon
strates that there is room in
the newspaper field for a ma
tional paper devoted to the
discussion OF political, econo-
mic and SOCIAL problems. To
the columns Of The Commoner
Mr.. Bryan contributes his best
efforts; and his review Of polit-
ical events as they arise from
time to time cannot fail 10 in
terest those who study public
questions.
The Ccmmoner's regular
subscription price is sl.0O per
year. We have arranged with
Mr.. Bryan whereby we can
furnish his paper and THE
FARMINGToN TINS together
for one year for s1.70. The
regular subscription price of
the two papers when subscrib-
cd for separately is 500.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1902-02-20
Stricken via pafs,ys;s.

HENDERSON Grimeit Of this l'isss was
stricken with partial paralysis and
completely lost the use Of ohe arm and
side. After being treated by an cmi-
nenl physician for quite whsle with.
Out relief, my wife recommended
Chamberlain Pain balm, aud after
using two bottles Of IL be Is almost
entirely cured. Geo. Il Mcdonald,
Man, LogaL county, ". va. Several
other remarkable cures Of partial par.
alysis have been effected by the use oi
this linsnipnl Il Is must widely
known, however, ss cure for rhcum.
aiism. sprains and bruises. FOr sale
by City Drug Store.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1902-02-20

0ur worthy and esteemed neigbbor,
the News, accuses uS OF attempting 10
make an issue with Il because Of liz
little slip In saying that Il courted no
iayors from Democrats aud expected
none. but was thankful for the sup
por, Republican business msn were
giving Il, etc. Why, bless lis heart.
no; We didn't really think it mraGt
to say just wha, 1t did, or expected
the Interpretation that We have heard
good many place upon 1t. We
thought perhaps It WAS a slip. and
therefore suggested that !, revise It's
creed. Dul then isn't the News max
Ing another clip or mistake In attempt
Ing to show a broad distinction be-
tween business ftyors and patronage,
by saying "TnE TIMEs seems to
consider advertising = favor 70 the
newspaper l, may b, favor to
TnE TIMEs, but the News has always
looked upon 1t a. plain business
proposition aud mighty good one for
the merchant Yea. We consider the
patronage extended u both by our
advertisers and subscribers a. a favor,
although we try to give them value
received We believe all business
men consider the trade given them 10y
their patrons as ityors 10 the line Of
business, ADD yet this does not imply
that they arc getting something iog
nothing In IL, little lspsus calami a
few weeks ago the News sid ut
courts no fayors from the Democratic
brethren and expects none. We are
thankful Tor the support the Repuhli.
can business men Of the lead belt die.
trict are giving U.s., etc. Now what
rrrt Of iivors j. ihc News 50 thankful
% Republican business mcn for II not
their subscriptions and advertising pat
ron1gs' II il Is something outside o!
the HIS Of business, why contins ils
thanks to Republican business men
albus2 The distinction il tries ~
make appears 10 be without 3 differ
ence But let thai 60; We are glad
the News didn't mean what IL said and
that Il isn't 50 narrow In lis political
views rs Is words implied.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1902-02-20
FarmiAgten FINES
THURSDAY, FEB. 20, 1909.

We hope the HsralA is mistaken a. 10 the
relations between " Il fasie5 ana Judge
bearing. We fear the judge % allowing
himself 20 ~ placed 10 the p3J!tlon Of poor
'Trny'' BY men who. az heart, ar" not his
friends --poIosl Inde.rndcn,.
We wish II were possible Tor ~ % he mis-
taken In the matter Is u not iast barely
possible that some OF the strnnEsSt sap
porters ~ Of Jadgp bearing are anxious to
nc, hiin OF tns bruch TO make room for
slme fellow more easily "nzcif st
fmncois Herald
DO we read Alright, or h 1t possible
that our eyes aud comprehension de.
eeiyc u.s. Doe. the Herald mean to
declare that 1t is impossible for it to
b, mistaken that Iudg, bearing gave
Mr.. IIenslcy every reason To believe,
not only that he wuul not he candi
date himself. but would lend nil his
support and influence TO ilcnsley,
and then violated the crmpaci' Yet
the Herald says, eve give Judgl
bearing credI, for being honest "
And what does the Herald mean by
saving that "some of the strongest
supporters, with a staring question
mark Of doubt after the word sup
portcrs) Of Judge bearing are anxious
g. get him oT the bench to make room
for some fellow more easily fixed p %
IL this another scheme Of the old ALI.
ance ~ political bosses and corporation
attorneys 10 whiek there il ~hee
within wheel boy which they hope
no, only TO gst nd Of MIR Robb but
also to manipulate the Circuit Court
ii the Tweuiy-hrsl Judicial Circuit 10
the Interest oi she corporations bl
getting one Of their tools appointed lC
the bench IN Judge Draung's s,ca'
The men who have been instrumental
IN persuading Judge bearing 10 violat,
hi, compact With his friend Ilensley
are the Same men who are trying Il
move the political heavens and earl
40 encompass Mr. Robb's downfall
We hopo the Herald will follow up Ia
clue aud suspicious and give US all III,
light possible on this matter. Then,
b. M ilI-smclliug SAVIOR shout il all
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1902-02-20

On the 1t Of March, we are told
the great lamp 10 the statue NJ "Lib-
ery Enlightening the World" on
Bedlpe Island, New York, is TO bc
allowed to go out. No fund Tor oi'
or something Of the kind. The light
Of liberty seems to be growing dim Ia
other parts Of the country since the
present spasm Of commercial impaTial
ism set In.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1902-02-20
Northumberland Notice.

SUiirr Is hrFaby given that letters 81 nd
minlttrntlnn were granted 90 the under
signed hy the Probate Uouri az n; FancUi,
county, Missouri, dated the 18th day OF
January t!etg. ON the estate II
MINNIE u IttGtIIEA. Deed
Al persons having claims against said
estate are required "a exhihit tnen TO tHe
Administrators for allowance within one
year from the date ~ said letters q" they
may be prccludrd frnm any benefit OF said
estate; and ~ not exhibited for allowances
within twu years from the date Of Eaid let
tors they VIII bo forever barred.
MARTHA A. HtGitiEI. ADMIR-.
January -. iAu.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1902-02-20
Administrator Notice.

N0tlrc = hereby given that letters of nd.
ministrntinn were granted 10 the
undersigned by the Probate Court q!
-. Francois county. Missouri dated thu
5th day Of February. it1e on the estate ~
JAMES WHITE. Deceased
hll prfsons having claims ngu'lgt said
estate are roquirsgi TO exhibit them to ihv
Administrators fol allowance within one
year from the date OF said letters, or they
MAJ be prpciudsd from any benefit of said
estate, and n not exhibited for allowance.
within two years from tbs date OF said let
tiers they will BE- forever baFTeG.
I'LL T.. WHITE.
February rs. 100. Admir-
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1902-02-20
Executrix's Notice

Notice Is hefchy given that letters tesla.
mrntary were rtnntrd 90 the undersigned
by the Probate Court Of ~ Ftunruis county
Missouri, dated the sHh day 81 January .
~ 2, on tfe estate ~
IEssE &. MARK. Decreased.
All persons having clains against said
estate nrn required 20 exhlhit them 10 tbs
AnIuiniwTutriN TOR allowance wtthin one
year frCiu tho date uf said letter., Of they
may h. prrrluded from any benefit % aaid
ystutss aud n not exhibited tuT allowances
within tao years frum the date % said let
trrs they vii b. forever barred,
EIIyABE1lI q. MARKS.
February @. 1874. ExecutIiz
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1902-02-20

Ne Rapp. principal Of the public
schso; Al Commerce. has been warned
In an Synonymous letter 10 leave tcwE
1t onco, or his residence sIll be
btrasd, HE little sou kidaaped and
have bic eyes burned out with catholic
aail and several other terrible thiaxs
u the order 4 moi obeycd. The CHI.
Eess hare raised money 10 dssec. the
writer Of the sssser.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1902-02-20
Exeoutor's Notice

Notice IS hereby given that letters tesla
mentnry were GRANTED 10 the undersigned
by tho Probate Court ~ ~. fuancuis cou ~
Missouri ditsi the ~jh Gay u February
iyi3, on the estate uf
HANNAH \. HtW, Deceased.
~ persons having claims uminyi said
estate are required to eNh.iii them 90 the
Ezeretcr TOR allowance within ONE
year from the date Of said letters. or thpy
may be- preciudrd from any beHcgt 90 said
estntv, ana n not exhibited iur lDWnnce
within two years from the date OF said lei
tiers they VIII b. forever barred
J. l. HAw.
February 4. 1907 Executor.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1902-02-20

FOR SHERIFF..
WYE are authorized 20 announce
w }. N. sEMAh
as candidate for sheriff. subject TO the
nomination uf the Democratic party.
WE are authorized 10 announce
w a. ~ MONDAYl MURPHY
as candidate for sheriff. suhject TO the
nomination Of the Democratic party.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1902-02-20

FOR CITY COLLECTOR.
WE are nnthor'Fra 10 announce
w WIN. l.. sACEAASN
as a candidate for ~. election 10 the ONE
Of Collector ~ the C,iy oi Pennington. al
the municipal else,lon 10 be- held on Tues
day. April y, iac3.