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The state-line herald. (North Lemmon, Adams County, N.D.) 1907-1912, 1911-04-14
Confession Clears Up Las
Vegas, n. NJ, Affair.
MEN INVOLVED ARRESTED
Principal in Crime Also Acted as En-.
voy for the Frantic Mother and Was
Given the $4,000 Supposed to Have
Been Paid Over to the kidnappers
for the Return Of the Child.

Las Vegas, n. NJ. April 13.-The
confession of Joe Virgins, a former
life convict in the New Mexico peni
tentiary, and of viii Rogers, uncle OF
the stolen child, has cleared up the
mystery surrounding the kidnapping
of two-year-old Waldo Rogers, son of
A. T. Rogers, Jr., of Las Vegas, and
grandson of P l.. Waldo. a Kansas
City millionaire, who on the night Of
March 20 was taken from his mother
at the Rogers home by masked men
and returned the following day upon
the payment of $4,000 ransom Ac.
cording 10 Virgins confession the
kidnapping was planned by Rogers
and executed by himself
Rogers was arrested on the strength
OF Virgins confession and later con
fessed his part in the kidnapping. tell
ing the authorities that the money was
at the home OF his father. with whom
he lived.
Latest developments have again
aroused the city to a degree Of ex-
element that authorities fear may re-
suit in demonstration against the
prisoners. The accused are in the
county jail. which is guarded by a
large force of deputies The prison
ers will be taken TO the penitentiary
al Santa f'e for safe keeping
A reward OF 900 was offered for
the capture and conviction of the kid,
nappers and the entire country was
ablaze with indignation. Threats of
lynching freely were made.
According TO the story told by Wig
gins he first became acquainted with
John Rogers through the law firm by
which the latter was employed Wig.
gins says that while working in the
coal mines at Madrid. n. NJ, he re.
ceived letter from John Rogers sug-
gesting scheme for making $4,000
easy money
How the Scheme Was Worked.
Virgins says he came 10 Las Vegas
in few days and later entered into
the plot
Taking advantage OF the absence
from the city OF the boys father two
masked men went to the Rogers home
shortly before midnight, March 29.
and at the point of revolver com.
PEELED Mrs Rogers to dress the child
for night ride and deliver him to
them They repeatedly assured her
that the child would not be harmed
and that he would be returned safely
providing the police were not in.
formed and $4,000 in small bills was
paid to their representatives.
They named lonely spot eleven
miles north OF Las Vegas as the place
where the money was TO be delivered
by Mrs Rogers representative, who
was 10 come 10 the rendezvous alone
the following day. Taking only her
bankers and her brother -in.law. Will
Rogers, into her confidence, Mrs Rog-
ers secured $4,000 the following
morning and delivered 1t to VIII Rog.
ers to carry to the place OF meeting
Will Rogers returned Thursday
night with the child, who was we'll
and unharmed He told Mrs. Rogers
that he had been met at the appointed
place by man, who after receiving
and counting the money directed him
TO a canyon fifteen miles south of the
place Of meeting where he had found
the little boy lying in an arroyo
wrapped in a blanket
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-02-17

that to 20. TIE obstructive evidences OF the
British cruelty are yet visible both in Norwlk
and Fairfield, as there are chimneys Of many
burnt houses standing In them yet The principal
export from Norwalk is horses and cattle, sailed
beef and pork lumber and Indian to the
West Indies. and In q small degree, flour and
wheat" 81
Saturday. 18th At sunrise we left Fairfield
and breakfasted at stratford. which Is ten miles
beyond There are two decentlooking
churches in this place." says the diarist !.
There Is busy mandatory OF duck and have
lately turned out 400 bolts" He speaks of "stoney
ground" and continues with remarks on wayside
Once in while washington records the beau
ties of nature. Here is one Of his longest notes.
But one Of the prettiest things OF this kind is
at Stamford, occasioned by damming the water
for their mills: It Is nearly 100 yards in width.
and the water now being Of the proper height.
and the rays of the striking on It as we
passed, had a pretty effect upon the foaming wa
ter as 1t fell"
Here is the entry on New Haven: 'sThe city
Of New-haven." which washington writes with a.
hyphen and q small sh" occupies q good deal Of
ground but Is thinly though regularly laid out
and built. The number Of souls In It is said to
be about 1000 There is an Episcopal church and
three Congregational meeting houses. and col
lege. in which there are at this time about 100
students, under the auspices Of Doctor styles
The harbour Of the place Is not good for large
vessels abt. 1e foot belong to IT. The linen In
dustry does not appear to be of so much impor-
lance as had been led to believe. In a word I.
could hear but little Of it."
The following day, Sunday, the president went
to the Episcopal church and in the afternoon to
the Congregational meeting houses. He tells Of
dinner at Browns tavern with lieutenant gov
eruor mayor and speaker. Drank tea at the
mayors (Mr. Sherman). On further inquiry
find that there has been abt.-tthe diarist leaves
blank -yards of coarse Iinnen manufactured
at this place since it was established and that
glass factory Is on foot here for the manufacture
Of bottles.
"The ofncers of the Continental Army called"
Washington adds. This state could this year
with ease pay additional 100000 tax, over.
what was paid last year"
Monday. 19th--The noted traveller records
that his coach was under way at 8 a. M and
breakfast was taken 1s miles up the road, at
$780, En- route he sees extensive haystacks in
the marsh lands. sandy roads, rail fences now
taking the place of stone. ~At Wallingford we see
the white mulberry growing raised from the seed
to feed the silkworm. We also saw samples of
lustering, exceeding good. which had been manu-
featured from the cocoon raised In this town and
silk thread, very fine. This. except for the weav.
Ing is the work Of private families. without In
reference from other businesses and Is likely to
turn out beneficial amusement
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-02-17
Aleayou10v mr. W. kqy007s 0aa5s


cd into the British army, saw service in Canada.
Coming to New York city he painted the bellies
and beaux, was llonized In select circles Ram
ages scarlet coat must have caught Washington's
eye The artist wore "a white silk waistcoat,
black satin breeches, knee buckles. white silk
stockings silver shoe buckles, cooked hat, we'll
powdered curls and on the street carried gold
headed cane. AS a fop of the day, when he talked
he offered gold snuf box; you took pinch and
vowed Ramage was deuced good fellow.
Sunday. 4th-Went to St Pauls IN the fore
noon.
Monday. 5th-- Exercised on horseback be-
tween the hours Of eight and. eleven and be-
tween 1--WE and six in the afternoon on foot.
Had conversation with Colonel Hamilton
on the propriety OF my making tour through the
eastern states during the recess Of congress, to-
SECURE knowledge Of the face Of the country.
the growth Of agriculture thereof"
"And the temper and disposition of the
people," adds Washington in his diary. toward
the new government who thought 1t a very desir-
able plan" he goes on. stringing out his SEN
teAce. ''and he advised It, accordingly"
Upon consulting Mr.. Jay on my intended tour
into the eastern states. he highly approved It.
but observed that similar visit would be ex-
pected by those Of the southern" writes the dis
tinguished diarist.
It may be added that washington later made
this trip TO the southern" He started In 1871,
went 1900 miles, was gone three months and
1891 sAS os*AS @P.~M ~ AAc@ 30 sASNoe+est4s s-~
journey
Thursday, 15th-Commenced my journey about
mine o'clock for Boston. and a tour through the
eastern states. The chief Justice, Mr.. Jay and
the secretaries Of the treasury and war depart
ments. accompanied me some distance out Of the
city. About ten 1t began to rain and continued
to do so until about eleven, when we arrived at
the house of Mr.. Hoyatt. who keeps tavern at
Kingsbridge where we, that is, Major jackson,
Mr. Lear and myself, with six servants. which
composed my retinue, dined After dinner.
through frequent light showers, we proceeded
to the tavern OF Mrs Haviland at Ryewho
keeps very neat and decent inn.
These words show Washington's formal style
admirably. He continues;
'eThe road, for the greater part Of the way
was very rough and stoney. but the land strong
and well covered with grass and luxuriant crop
Of Indian corn intermixed with pumpkins which
were yet ungathered in the fields. We met four
droves of beef cattle for the New York market
about 80 In drove. some Of which were very
hne, also large flock Of sheep for the same
place. We scarcely passed farmhouse that did
not abound ('abd" Washington writes it, In
geese. Their. cattle seemed to be OF good quail
ity their hogs large but rather longlegged. No
dwelling house is seen without a stone or brick
chimney and rarely any without shingled roof
generally the sides are OF shingles aise
The distance Of this days travel was 81
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-02-17

miles, +" writes Wash
ington in Diary No.
10. He speaks Of the
stoney country. I'm
mensely stoney," he
calls 1t. I'VE find,
he adds, their crops
Of wheat and rye
have been abundant
though of the first
they had sown rather
sparingly on account
Of the destruction
which had. Of late
years been made In
that grain by what is
called the Hessian
fiy.'
Friday 10Th
Washington tells that
the next day moon
halt" was made at
Norwalk. to feed the
horses. Part is very
rough road" he goes
on. AsThe superb land
scape, however, which
Is to be seen from the
meeting house Of the
latter. is a rich regar
liza. We found all the
farmers busily en-
gagged in gathering.
grinding and express
ing the juice Of their
apples, the crop of
which. they said, is
rather above medioc-
rity. The average
crop Of wheat, they
add. il about Is bush
els to the acre from
their fallow land.
often 20, and from
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-02-17

Taylor's Cherokee Remedy, of Sweet Gum
and Mullen is Natures great remedy
Cures Coughs, Colds, Group and Whooping
Cough and all throat and lung troubles At
druggists. 25c, SOC and $1.00 per bottle.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-02-17

In the fulfillment of duty we have
sense Of blessedness, even in hours of
WEAKNESS and simple endurance.
Taylor.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-02-17

Many people have receding gums. Rub
Hamlins Wizard Oil on gums and stop the
decay; chase the disease germs with a
mouth wash of a few drops to spoonful
of water.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-02-17

For HEADACHE-REic CAPUDINE
Whether from Colds, Heat, Stomach or
Nervous Troubles, Capudine will relieve you.
It's liquid pleasant 70 take acts immedi-
ately Try it. 1Oc., &c., and SO cents at drug
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-02-17
Cause Enough.

Whats the bearded lady 80 mad
about?" inquired the armless won
der.
Somebody sent her a catalogue Of
safety razor factory said the living
skeleton Chicago Tribune.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-02-17

less and that In should submit
Dr. Perce's win in Of
home His "Favorie Prescription, has
hundreds of thousands of I'M of
the only ede Of its regularly
ingredient its outside There's
hon No alcohol
ulous medicine dealers otter substitute Don't Don't tribe
with
" Fierce President Buffalo, NJ and be well
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-02-17

Let us make the best of.our friends
while we have them. for how long we
shall keep them is uncertain Seneca
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-02-17

Reforms come slowly because we all
would rather WELD the ak than bear
the knife
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-02-17
WELCOME WoRDs TO WOMEN

Women who suffer with disorders peculiar to their
sex should write to Dr. Pierce and receive free the
advice of physician Of over 40 years experience
"A skilled and successful specialist in the diseases
OF women. Every letter of this sort has the most
careful consideration and is regarded sacredly
confidential. Many sensitiveIy modest women write
fully TO DR.. Pierce what they would shrink from
telling TO their local physician. The local physician
is pretty sure to say that he cannot do anything
without ''an examination DIR. Pierce holds that
these distasteful examinations generally need
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-02-17

Some tombstone inscriptions are too
good to be true.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-02-17
Revealed.

Knicker Why do you think the
burglar was married man?
Booker Because when asked him
the time of night he said 10 instead
OF 3.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-02-17

Many men enjoy dry smoke. Why
not a dry drink?
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-02-17

Constipation is an avoidable misery-take
Garfield Tea, Natures Herb laxative.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-02-17

Too often sermons have too much
length and too little depth.-Judge.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-02-17

Tuesday, goth The president VI
tied the wooden mills at Weathersfield
He explains: "Qt) seems to be going
on with spirit. Their broadcloths ara
not Of the first quality, as vet. but
they are good, as are their coatings,
cassimeres, serges and everlastings
Of the first, that is, broadcloth, or
dered suit, to be sent to me at New
York and of the latter, whole piece.
to make breeches for my servants. All
parts Of this business are performed
at the mandatory, except the spin
ning-tl1is is done BY the country
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-03
Boys Shoes

Our annual winter sale of boys shoes offers
parents unusual inducements in the way Of
good footwear and special savings. few in.
stances: kiAiAGtAb
Boys $500 tan high cut boots ............. s2.sz
Little gents $3.50 black high cut boots s1.s5
BOYS %Z'Zo hign cuts ........,........... $l.s5
special lot boys s225. 2.s5 and $3.50 shoes s1s5
special lot of boys $3.50 shoes ........ s1.2O
:. special lot of boys s1.25 shoes at ....... 800
Everything the way winter rootvear-shoes
and rubbers-lowest prices always. Boys like M
X. shoes because they feel good-parents pleased
with the shoes and the little prices
ask
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-03
Mems Shoes

Our winter sale mems shoes means this to you
the largest stocks of fine shoes for selection
and the best shoe values in many day Judge
from these special lots:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-03

Fancy Vests 800 Off
Suit cases and travelling bags, prices hber-
orally reduced.
SOC fleece lined underwear ......... sec
Staley underwear and Stetson hats not in
cluded in the sale.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-03
Sweater Goats $50 Off

$3.50 values ..... $3.50
$3.50 values ..... 1898
$500 values ..... 1915
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-03
MumerS l-2 Off

Beautiful silk knitted and silk mufiers in all
colors-half prices
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-03

and Chdrens Clothes always of special
I'd Overcoats and Small Needs will and outclass
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-07-25
COUNT
On the Whole Conditions Are Good
F'Or Big Crops Generally.

Roper, July 2O.-All crops IN this
county are reViving rapidly Cotton
is bad stand and late in ''bOttoH1S,'
but all early planted is well fruited,
probable damage by drought Il per
cent for his crop.
Peanuts damaged probably five per
centum by bad stand, the plants are
we'll grown. clean and looks as II a
full crop would De harvested.
Early corn hit hard. fired and
barren to a great extent. Much young
corn late, but has a good chance to
fruit We'll if no disaster OvertakeS it.
on the whole conditions are good
FOR big crop generally. They are
we'll fertiliZed and Guilt
waited.
THOS w RLOITNT.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-07-25
COUNTY.
Cotton and Corn Fine. and Well Ad-
YanCed.

Newton, July 21-COtton n corn
in the western part of Cata VIDA are
fine and are farther advanced towards
maturity than usual. but they are on
a standstill by reason Of rouS'h ana
will begin deterioratfng unless rain
comes within a few days. Deteriora-
ton has already set in in the eastern
half. where drought has been OF long
er duration. With good seasons from
his date crops will be up to the aver
age, but every days delay will reduce
the condition.
EDITOR ENTERPRISE.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-07-25
COUNTY
4 Rather PosSimistiC View of Condi-
tons i'm General.

Charlotte. July 21-In the northern
section of Mecklcnburg county all
crops have been heavily damaged by
the drought. while in the southern Sec
tionS the rainfall has been almost nor
NAL. The outlook for the cotton crop
is not SO bright, many farmers pre-
dieting hat this years crop VIII
amount to only about 0 per cent % last
year. Sixty per cent. however. Will be
nearer right.
Corn has also suffered from the lack
of rain, and gardens have failed al
most entirely. Other crops have suf-
fered accordingly.
Il. j.. LITTLFJoHN.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-07-25
cpO Carthage Says Rains
Are Helping Wonderfully

carthage. July 20-Earlv gardens
IN Moore county have suffered from
uIouSht, Dtt the cotton crop is fine.
ne usual early corr was ruined bv
dry weather. but we will have more
than an average corn crop. A large
crop Is planted in Moore. Wheat
crops was the finest this year in many
years. The principal crops are corr.
wheat. oats and small fruits. We
nave plenty OF rain now, and gardens
look fine for fall crop. The m
IN Moore county is advancing rapidly.
D. A. MCDONALD.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-07-25
nave been. but the rain has been only
In spots.
BEN. T. WADE.
COUNTY.
cotton Il Good and Corr Improving
Potato Crop Damaged BY Drought,
But Rain is Helping.

C~urrituck. &. H. July 2o.-The
principal crops in Currituck county
are corn. cotton. and sweet potatoes.
Corn was damaged probably one
iourth by long drought. Rain havia:,
torn has been damaged considerably
oE n drought n recent rains have
come too late 10 be Of much bene6t
70 that planted early. Late paintings
where a good stand was obtained will
90 well. The crop Will be about
tnree-fourtnS Of an average one. No
Dacco has suffered more than any
come. the corn is doing quite we'll.
me cotton crop is Very good.
The potato crop has been damaged
some by the drought.
The present rains are helping the
crops much. Truly.
w. NJ. SIMMONS.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-07-25

65 Per Cent: Corn Ainosx =
Faiiur-Norst Drought i'm I1tirty
Near~

Gastonia. n c. July 20 - liberal
OF the condition ~ cotton.
GaStonS principal crop i s. per cent
Many tarInerS have plo~rt up fields
planted in cotton and have planted
corn. There i no cotton At ali on red
lands. Corn. the next largest crop. IL
also almost a total failure. except IN
bottom lands. There Viii not b- -
per cent or an average corn crop
Gardens are in bad condition OAK
trees in the woods are diving Worst
drought here in thirty years.
T. WATKINS.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-07-25
COUNTY
Outlook Never Brighter For Cotton
Corn Damaged by Dry Weather.

Elizabeth City, July 20.-Cotton
and corn are the principal crops OF
P~asquOtank county. Planters state
that the outlook for cotton was never
brighter and that the quantity and
stands are fine. The corn crop was
damaged considerably by the dry
weather, the outlook indicating about
three-fourths Of usual crop.
Large quantities of stock peas
were planted this season and the crop
will probably be a large and prohta-
Bile one.
NJ. c.. CROWSON.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-07-25
Mt. Airy, July 20.
Tobacco and Corn a Little Short. But
Generally Crops Are al Average.

Mt, Airy, N. c.. July 21.-The crop
In Surry will be an average one IN
most sections, while in others the dry
weather will cut tobacco and corn
short. In the Mount Airy section
wheat vas extra fine and a big yield.
The Westfield section. the fine tobacco
region. has suffered most. The county.
aklng it as a whole, will not fall far
short of an average crop of wheat and
corn, but tobacco will not be over a
t"o-thirds crop. Rain is needed to-
Gay IN all sections. Irish potato crop
almost a failure. also sweet.
T. J. LOVING. :.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-07-25

Beaufort, July 2O.-The estimated
damage to crops Of this county, by
dry weather is o~ne~fourth.
The principal crops are corn. cotton
and sweet potatoes. the greatest dam
age being to the potato crop. Crops are
looking much better since the rain Of
a few days ago and with favorable
season from now on he damage wont
be as great as was expected a few
days ago.
Yours truly
w. J. WALLACE.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-07-25
COUNTY.
Corn Not Damaged. But Other Crops
seriously Affected by Drought.

1sheVille, July 20.
Drought seriously affected crops in
Buncombe with the exception Of corn,
which escaped by reason of deep plow-
ing before planting. Berry crop was
almost entirely a failure; peaches in
sections are good. but crop will not
be one-half; oats almost a failure in
sections-about half crop. Hay looked
we'll for a time, but dried up and farm
ers and dairymen have been forced to
feed dried hay and cotton seed meal,
grass failing bad during June and
July. Apple crop will be short. al
though PROSPECTS now are better than
q week or two ago. Wheat was not
seriously affected by the drought and
4 fair yield is reported.
STOCKTON.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-07-25
ALAMANCE COUNTY.
This Summing Up Makes a Good
Showing.

This Summing Up Makes a Good
Showing.
Graham. July 20-The outlook for
crops in Aiamance is approximately
as follows:
Tobacco is doing fairly we'll. was
late planted on account Of c Of sea
son. Early corn has been hurt by dry
weather; late corn doing we'll. Cotton
aDpears to be the best crop this year,
the create part Of it looks well.
Grass crops short. Wheat good.
The prevailing dry weather during
spring and early summer injured
most crops, but corn and cotton have
the drouth well where the lane
was we'll ploWed before seeding A
careful estimate of entire crop places
shortage at about twenty per cent. il
We have season for balance
Of summer.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-07-25
DAVIDSON COUNTY.

Lexington, July 18-Entirely owing
to the fact that the farmers Of
Davidson county practiced deep
blowing last winter and spring n
thoroughly prepared their seed-beds,
crops have not suffered much in this
county. Gardens have failed. but
corn and cotton are looking well. If
We have plenty of rain from now on
crops will be good. Corn. wheat and
cotton are our principal crops. Wheat
was especially fine this year.
A. L. FLETCHER.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-07-25

About 60 Per Cent of Cotton"Corn
Enough For Home Consumption.

Concord, July 19-ottOn Is our
principal crop. though corn enough
is planted for home consumption. The
season has been very dry, though a
few sections nave had good rains.
Cotton promises to be about 90 per
cent of last year in this county.
Early corn is practically a failure.
1t is still dry. and cotton in red lands
will be a failure in many places.
JOHN r. ALI ,iSON.