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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-09-26
COULDN'T HAVE DONE BETTER
Marriage Arrangement Seemed Some
thing Of Bargain, but II Turned
Out Happily.

George A. birmingham. the widely
known writer. says there is no coun-
try In the world where marriage. at
least In the peasant class, is more a
matter OF bargaining. and yet shows a
higher average OF stability and con
tent than Ireland. Sometimes the
man has never seen the woman be-
fore they are brought together. the
precise number OF pounds. sows. or
pigs TO be handed over having been
by that time settled.
This Is illustrated in personal recol.
lections Just published by an Irish
woman. She was visiting with an
aunt a cottage In the nelghborhood.
and admired fine mahogany chest OF
drawers,
Twas for that ! was married"
said the mistress OF the cottage. A
young farmer had also seen and ad-
mired. A bargain was struck. There
was no money. but the bride was to
have couple OF sheep. ycarllng
bullock and the chest. The prudent
young man measured It, and then
turned and asked:
AN which o thin little girls is IT,"
She was the Oldest unmarried
mkt the doore," as the phrase was
AN so | whit" she said, land was
happy ever afterwards. "--Tit-Bits.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-09-26
DETECTIVE BARNETT's STORY.

"The tapping of old Simpsons
place" said Detective Barnett. was a
new wrinkle for the New York police.
II was so easy, the only wonder Is II
never had been worked before.
Il was put on the case the night Of
the robbery, and made a careful In.
vestigation into all the circumstances
with very little result. There was not
clerk who had got n good look at
the thieves. About the only thing OF
value in their description was that
one of them had an india Ink l. on his
right hand. This was very little to
work on. but started to do the best
could. made up my mind. without
any evidence to support 1t, that the
work had been by one OF the Fourth
ward crooks. That gang was about as
tough n one as a fellow would care
about going against.
~ dropped down into the Fourth
ward and took lodging in a Water
street den in the role of an ex.convict
just out OF jail after doing long
stretch. kept much to myself for
while and did not try to push my way
ahead. knew enough OF the gangs
methods to be sure that asking ques.
lions would make them suspicious.
went In and out the Water and Cherry
street dives, met thieves Of all kinds,
but waited for them to make advances
to me. had the convict's shuttle to
perfection, and never took step with
out the movement OF the lockstep. 1t
took me more than n week to get with.
in speaking distance OF several old
time crooks. was very reticent and
talked in the subdued voice that
thieves acquire in Jail. put aside a
Job or two that was offered to me in
the crooks line. as most thieves will
do after long stretch. Still let 1t
be known that II anything good was
going on ! would not hesitate about
taking a hand,
Just to keep suspicion from being
aroused, went into n couple OF Jobs
on Long Island. | marked the men
who were in 1t. just for future refer
ence. showed them that was a
pretty good thief, and got the conf.
dence OF Ted Mulry and Pete Abrams.
two old.time burglars. who had given
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-09-26
JEFF o'NElLL's STORY.

az went on the road" said O'Neill,
with Tim after the whole gang near
ly got settled by a skunk of a thief
who gave up 10 the police to save him.
self from doing a twenty stretch. But
1t did not do him any good as his
body was picked up In the East river
with hole in his skull soon after.
ward. Tim had been shot at Hast
ings. up the river. Some one had
blaZed away with gun out of a win.
dow while We were digging q hole
through his front door This made us
both a little sklttish about night
work.
AT this time Simpson, the old orig.
inal pawnbroker, was running a shop
on Chatham street, and was doing n
regular business in setting diamonds
besides. He used to put lot OF
the Bparklers In his window every
day. AS Tim and I were going by
the place he said to me: What's the
matter with giving the old man n CALI
| was willing, but thought he meant
to hit up the safe, which was noised
around to hold about half million
worth OF the stuff the year round. But
Tim was out of the safe.cracking line,
and was looking for something genteel.
like.
I'VE dropped down to the old Curl.
osity Shop and he got paddock that
snapped shut. ! had no idea what he
wanted with II. and he didn't tell me.
We went out and We walked around
till Tim found loose cobblestone.
He picked this up and put 1t under his
coat. Then We went TO Simpsons.
On the outside front door was heavy
iron grating. which was shut at night
to keep the mugs away from the door.
1t was Just coming on evening, and
Tim unfolded his little plan. was to
fasten the iron door with the lock
while he put in the heavy window
with the stone. Then we were both
to grab everything in sight and sneak
81 put on the lock and when
snapped 1t Tim let the rock go. 1t
made hole about big enough to put
your head through. Tim grabbed with
both hands, and then took my
pick, and before those inside were
aware OF what had happened we we're
out of sight. We went in different d.
rectiQns and met at the old Gather.
Inc Market within twenty minutes. We
went into Riley's and looked over the
stuff We were both pretty good
judges OF the dewdrops, and the load
figured up about 100000 1t was the
easiest snap that ever had in my life.
knew no one on the inside could rec
ognize us, because the old caps we had
on covered our eyes
THE story of the robbery gave an
Interview with Simpson and his clerks.
They said they did not see the faces
OF the thieves. The police had nothing
to work on, except description Of
the stones. They hoped to nail us
when we sported them. But We had
been In the business too long for that.
When we got good chance we busted
for London and managed to get rid of
'be stuff In two days for $4,000 to
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-09-26
(Copyrisht By y. I. Neison

Jimmy Parsons, who ran fence In
Whitechapel. Parsons had customer
waiting for the stones. He got ST., 1000
for them. and that shows you what
poor run for his money q crook gets
Tin got square with the old man
In a roundabout way. Parsons had o
daughter, Nellie by name, q slim,
black.eyed, black.haired lass, the very
look OF whom would set the heart Of
any man to jumping unless he had ice
in his veins. Tim was bowled over at
first sight, and she was Just as bad
gone with him. Nellie gave us a tip
on an old cove who was In the jewelry
repairing line. He was said to have
big lot Of Doodle boarded away In q
little shop where he had worked for so
years or more. Nellie visited the old
man and got into his confidence. She
didn't fancy the work, but she would
do anything Tim said. The old cove
talked freely with her about his hoard
and complained that when he was
through with 1t he had no chick nor
child on earth to leave It to. She got
an idea from him where It was kept,
and when she reported to us we made
up our minds that II would be rank
cruelty to leave England without do
ing something to relieve the old man
from worry.
Ellis name was Bennett, think, and
he lived alone in very lonely spot
near the Thames on Cooper street.
Tim and called upon Bennett late In
the afternoon to see about getting
watch repaired. While he was squint.
ing at the works with an eyeglass Tim
thumped him with a bit of lead pipe.
growled at Tim for hitting him so
hard From the way he fell thought
his light was out. The old man us
ually went out about the time that we
visited him, so Nellie told us, so We
Just locked the door, put out the lamp
and went on a scout for the coin.
1--WE turned everything inside out
without making much Roadway. We
got only a few dollars here and there.
Then | remembered that Nellie told
me that when the old man wanted to
get any money he always took a small
ladder and went into little closet In
the sleeping room adjoining the shop.
found the ladder under the counter,
and the closet was behind the old
mans bunk. After q little search |
found a box and small bundle.
ripped open the package and found
that | had struck the right spot. The
money was in Bank OF England notes.
and figured up just $4,000 In Ameri-
can coin.
81 was hoping there was more, for
the old man was lying very still. It's
worth more than that to have a muir
der on your soul. Before leaving We
fixed everything up in proper shape,
turned up the lamp and got away
without ever a soul piping us of. Old
Bennett did not die, but the shock
knocked all the sense out OF him for
while No one had tumbed to the
robbery so far as the stories in the
papers went. But ] was mistaken in
this, as 1t turned out afterward. II
was through a little thing We knew
nothing about at the time that both of
us were nailed In Philadelphia for the
Simpson robbery"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-09-26
Baked Cream Toast.

Toast the required number OF slices
Of two-day old bread, dip quickly In
hot salt water Zone teaspoonful to a
pint OF water). butter and lay In fiat
pan, then pour a little rich milk over
It and place in a hot oven for fifteen
minutes. Take up on platter. and
pour two tablespoonfuls OF cream on
each slice, place the platter in the
oven Just long enough to heat through,
and then serve at once. Slices of crisp
bacon may be placed around the toast
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-09-26
Eorced IN Work

An Edwards county farmer was
short Il harvest hand. He went to
Kinsley, n mile away, in his auto
He found man there. dumped him
into his auto and took him out to the
farm.
Next morning. when the drunkard
had come out of It. he asked how far
II was to town. The farmer told him
fifteen miles and promised to take
him in the following Saturday II he
would help harvest that week. The
man worked all week without know
ing that he was only a mile from
town.-Kansas City Journal.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-09-26
Fudge Cake.

Beat to Il cream one.half cup batter
and two cups sugar. sift together one
half cup cocoa, one.half teaspoon salt.
two level teaspoons baking powder
and 2la cups -four. Add this to butter
and sugar mixture, alternating with
yolkB OF three eggs beaten until
creamy, and one cup milk When well
mixed fold In stiiily beaten whites Of
threee eggs, ono teaspoon vanilla and
one-half cup broken walnut meat.
Bake In layers. using chocolate filling
Chocolate Filling-Melt 81 squares
chocolate in double boiler. add one.
half cup powdered sugar and three Ia
blespoons milk.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-09-26
Lovely Cake.

Break two eggs into a cup. FIJI
cup with rich cream, add this to one
cup sugar and stir fov ten minutes,
then stir In one and a half cups -four
in which two small spoons OF baking
powder have been sifted. Add one
spoon vanilla and bake in two layers.
Filling-One heaping tablespoon
butter, which 10 warm enough to be
soft but not melted. one and half
cups confectioner' sugar. Cream az
you would butter and sugar for cake,
thin with cream and flavor
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-09-26
Slow Courtship,

Bings-Funny, isn't It, how ci1y's
atmosphere end habits leave marks
on its inhabitants?
Jingo-Yes. OF course you connect
pittsburg and the smoke?
Bings-Oh. no! A Philadelphia.
aged eighty. has just been Tilted BY n
spinster in that city. aged seventy.
flve.-Judge.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-09-26
A Rhine Museum.

A Rhine museum is Soon to b.
founded at Koblenz, II present plans
are carried out. II will include u
large collection OF charts. pictures.
models and diagrams illustrating tho
physical conditions. past and pres
ent. of the famous river, and n com
plete exposition OF it's economic his
tory. The city of Kob'enz has already
given a site for the building.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-09-26
THE TRAIL OF THE TATTooEp
HAND.

IN optimist, In search OF q
clinching argument that the
world Is growing better, has
" but TO persuade a police de-
~ n tective In any large city IN
w to q comparison between
az Il crime conditions now and
any those OF generation ago.
1o-J But statistics, you say, will
prove that crime is on the increase.
/ question whether the number OF
crimes In proportion to population
has increased or whether the figures
merely prove that more crimes are
reported, and greater publicity given
them by means of our perfected news
gathering systems. Certainly the New
York city OF today shows q vast I'M
provement in morality over the city Of
generation ago.
Recently two bank messengers were
robbed OF $4,000 In broad day in a
taxicab in downtown New York. The
thieves were soon apprehended and
the greater part Of the loot recovered
The perpetrators were mere boys. 1t
was the first essay In crime for sew.
eral OF them. Their methods, although
daring. were crude. Yet the city rang
with the cry OF crime wave"
Compare conditions with those ex.
listing In the days Of the old Catherine
Market gang. Then bold robberles on
public thoroughfares were a daily oc-
currence In New York.
JEFF O'Neill and Tim Little were
two OF the most desperate members of
the gang. every member of which was
a desperate. After the passing of
Denny Brady. who carried to his grave
four bullets and more than a hundred
knife scars, mementoes OF his rough
and.tumble fights. both with other
crooks and the police, O'Neill and
Little became the king pins OF des.
perate crime in New York. Their
pull" with the police seemed to be
perfect, and many a time saved them
from capture. But they were finally
landed, as every crook is in time, and,
1t CHANGED, through the slender clue
of tattoo mark. But from this point
/ shall let JEFF O'Neill tell his own
story as he related 1t to me ut the
end OF his ten-year stretch up the
river"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-09-26
Euuplant Cakes.

Boil the eggplant in hot water un.
I'll tender, mash smooth, add one beat.
en- egg, little sugar, salt, pepper
butter, minced onion, sweet milk an
enough -four to make batter; make
into cakes and fry.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-09-26
Cream Cake Shells.

One cup cold water. one-half cup
butter Let come to n boil and stir In
one heaping cup -four. When cold odd
three eggs. one at time Beat thor,
oughly. Bake In a quick oven twenty
minutes,
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-09-26
Reversed.

Willis--Then he was really an hon.
est congressman?
Gillis--TIe was frankness itself
When he retired he said he felt as II
the country had served him long
enough.-Puck.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-09-26
The Case.

How did II happen that Jopps did
not keep the good position he tGd?"
"On one important occasion he lost
his head"
How did that happen?"
1T was cut OF"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-09-26

Where ignorance Is bliss it is folly
to cultivate the acquaintance OF n
chap that knows II all
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-09-26

AIRS. winslo~'s Soothing Syrup for Children
tecthiug, softens the gums, reduces ipHamma
ton, allsys pain, cures wind collie, &c n bottle
Adv.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-09-26

II you would acquire reputation
quickly set yourself up az a weather
prophet
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-09-26
Mlllle's Strategy.

Uncle George, | wish you wouldn't
give Willie any more nickels."
why. that's all right, Jane. The
little fellow ran right up the front
stairs to put the coin In his savings
bank"
And he ran right down the back
stairs to the nearest candy shop"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-09-26

THE CRIMINAL Tells
How He Planned the
Deed and Sought to Close
Every Avenue of Knowl-
edge Leading to His Guilt.
The Detective Shows How
Futile These Efforts Were and
How the Old Adage, Murder
WillOut, Always Holds Good"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-09-26

Coed Jobs Narant-EHamlnntions will be held
Sept 81, 1919. at points Illinois for these pus-
tons In State service. Hospital Attendant, Prison
Guard, Fireman, Lahorcr, Householder. Housnmeth-
or, StcnographeT, Eiro Chief, SeamstrcSs, butcher
Mattress Maker, Domestic. Salaries 90 e. 10 sO0 %
per month. Room, boa ri and laundry FREQ at nsti-
tutions. Open only to Illinois residents Men oser Il,
women over is. For particulars write OF once To
State ti s+f're Comissloh (sk D., Springfield iiissla
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-09-26

you CAN CURE CATARRH
by usinE Coles Carbolisalye. II In most
effective remedy. All druggists, rs and soc. Adv.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-09-26
Not What She Feared.

George has told me all tho secrets
OF his past"
Mercy! What did you think OF
them"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-09-26

81 was awfully disappointed"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-09-26

lived with the thieves in the Fourth
ward | had been very friendly TO
supplemented fellow whose head had
been split open with an AK. used to
take him to my room to sleep. He
talked so much that ! did not dare
ask him any questions. He was known
as Shiny Baker. fixed myself up in
good shape, went down to Water
street on hunt for Shiny, and got
him after two days. | asked him
about a lot OF the boys. and then care
lessly inquired II he knew Tim Little
and Jeff O'Neill. He told me that he
had seen them that very day with Lit
ties wife. an English girl. This was
great news for me. and stuck to
Shiny closer than brother. He took
me down to Madison street and point
ed out the house. / notified headquar-
tiers and several detectives Joined me.
I'VE had the thieves. but to prove
It was the next thing. One OF Simp-
sons clerks identified Little's hand by
the T. They bluffed II out and might
have beaten the case II | had not
sprung the Bennett robbery on them.
This brought them to turn, and they
agreed to plead guilty to the charge OF
robbery at Simpsons rather than face
the English complaint They got ten
years each.
81 sent Nellie Parsons home to her
father. and glad enough she was to
get back, so he told me afterwards"
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-07-20

ucational system which has already
taken rank among the best in the
country; inspired by the highest hui
name motives they founded splendid
charitable institutions and developed
most creditable penal and corrective
establishment; built railroads and
highways into every mountain recess
ana brought about social conditions
equal to the best. This legacy we
should cherish with the same senti
ment that binds us to the old home
stead. 1t should be the pleasant task
of the true sons and daughters OF
Colorado. whether native or adopted
to build upon the solid foundation left
us by the early settlers, a structure OF
industrial and social triumph-one
that will inspire that state pride nee
essary to the best growth and pros
perity, and make our state flag repre-
sent the stoutest pillar beneath the
American Union. Toward this goal.
whether as an official or In the ranks,
will cheerfully strive with unswerv.
ing devotion.
If, as you end many others have
been kind enough to suggest, 1t should
be found advisable to place me at the
head of the state ticket. | should
consider it duty to employ every
ability at my command and all the en-
ergy possess to win the election. n
successful, it shall be my highest am
bition and the dearest wish of my life
to conduct an administ ration OF use.
tulness and honor to the state.
Very sincerely yours,
e. NJ. AMMONS.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-07-20
Parshall, Colo. July II, 1912.

Soio., July IL IJi-s
Hon. John j. Tobin, Montrose, Colo.
My Dear Senator:-To say yes" or
no" to the proposition of becoming a
candidate for governor this fall is diff
ncult. | deeply appreciate the kind
ness OF my many friends in urging me
lor the position and If it shall be
found, upon careful investigation, that
would be wise for me to make the
race on the Democratic ticket, | will.
Vi course, yield to the demands of my
friends, and the party. | have some
strong ideas regarding the kind of an
administration our state needs at the
present time, and you and my other
friends should understand my position
oelore committing yourself and your
uIehds TO support me for the nominn'
ton.
IN the first place, | feed rather diff
"ueht about announcing myself as
'auuldate, as you suggest At the
present time the people are in no TEN
pe' Tor self-appointed leadership or
Nanuluates, and | am in full accord
WIN mat sentiment. Individuals are
"ot the best judges of their own avail
auilily. am not seeking any office al
ne present time. as my private inter.
a@ keep me exceedingly busy, and to
lop them for public life-even for
wv years-would really involve a sac
'",oe on my part. My interest In Colo
uuo comes next in my heart to my
'anilly' | believe we have reached
,enueal point in regard to our state pol.
Ny' uhder the last four years of Dem-
,.'aue administration the progressive
NS demanded by the people have
e',ner been enacted or are being sub
4'''ed to the people for their vote OF
1ppio'al next fall. am I'm hearty ac-
~, ~ with these measures. but they In.
',,e ,sNe radical change In the admin.
a'loh OF the state government. In
o oplhlon, the time has come when
a. S'a'e government should bo con.
,'eu very much like business en-.
hp'ise wherein the citizens are the
senoiders and the governor their
,Io. manager. Economy In opera
aug the encouragement Of every.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-07-20
SOME AMMONs AXGOMs.

At the present time the pcO-
pie are in no temper for self
appointed leaders or candidates.
Individuals are not the best
Judges of their own availability.
The time has come when our
state government should he con-
ducted very much like a busl-
ness enterprise wherein the citi-
zens are the shareholders and the
Governor their chosen manager.
What we need most is the de-
velopment of our resources and
consequent Increase In produce
ton.
We must make and administer
>our laws to encourage capital,
protect the rights of labor and
Insure equal opportunity to all.
We should have such an nd
ministrntiOn as will not only
command the respect and conf
dence of our people here mt
home, but also of the people of
the country Mt large.
II should be the aim not to In
crease taxation hut to evenly dis
tribute II.
Mere platforms can and should
no longer be relied upon to elcct
tickets.
OF whnt avail In 1t to enact
reform laws unless they are ef-
We want more people to make
fectunily cnfOrccd.
homes here. To get them we
must not only advertise our bnsi-
ness opportunities, but we must
make our governmental lnstltu-
uons attractive.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-07-20

At the shooting match of the
Gun club which took place Sunday
at the Park, John Crooks was the
winner of the cup, making a score
of 40 out of so. Mr.. Crooks is
now the permanent holder of the
cup as he has won it for three
consecutive times. The next con-
test will be for the possession of
the Solid Silver watch fob given
by the Dupont Powder Co. for the
best score of 100 birds.