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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-05-28
Rongey Given
3-Year Sentence

The trial of Braz Rongey, on the
charge of assault with intent to kill,
came up for hearing before jury last
Saturday, Rongey appearing as his
own attorney. Circuit Judge Hick
asked the defendant if he had no
money with which to employ an at
torney. He stated that he did not
have the funds, and indicated that it
was his desire to represent himself
in his trial. Therefore the court
failed to apoint an attorney to look
after his interests.
His attack was made on c. J.
Adami in Bonnie Terre on April 5th
last, the details of which have prev
iously been published in The Times.
The State was represented by Pros
ecuting Attorney Golfer, who was
ably assisted by E. A. Rozicr, Polite
Elvins, B. H. Marbury and B. II. Bo-
yer, and vigorous effort was made
to see that the defendant was given
punishment befitting his alleged
crime.
Rongey exhibited some ability cross
examining the Stae's witnesses, but
his ease was weakened when he made
his plea to the jury, which was more
of defy than a plea. He stated that
his case was in their hands, and that
they could hang him, or do with him
as they desired.
1t did not require much time for the
jury to decide ON sentence of three
years in the penitentiary. A new
trial has been asked for, which has not
yet been decided upon by Judge Huek.
In case a new trial is granted, The
Times is informed that arrangements
will be made by Rongey's friends to
employ an attorney, which may result
in an amended verdict.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-05-28
Juveniles Are
Running Wild

Willie Huggins, Eliza Radford and
Ebert Mcbride, of the Lead Belt,
each Of whom is IL years old, were ar
ranged before Juvenile Judge X. G.
Tucker Saturday, charged with steal
ing. Each Of the boys plead guilty as
charged, and were sentenced to two
years each in the Reform School. On
considering the fact, however, that
this was the first offense that had been
lodged against these juveniles, Judge
Tucker paroled them, pending good
behavior and obedience to their par
ents. Before dismissing them the
Judge told them plainly the differ
ence between good citizenship and
outlawry, talking to them like IA
ther, and the culprits seemed to be
impressed with what he told them, and
promised faithfully to comply with
the restrictions placed on their future
conduct.
The same day 14-year-old girl
from the Lead Belt was brought by
her step-father before Judge Tucker,
who asked that she be committed to
the Industrial Home for Girls at Chill
licothe. The parents stated that
neither he nor the girls mother could
control her; that she was exceedingly
wayward, and that as a last recourse
they had decided on this step. Judge
Tucker told him that, according to the
last report he had received from the
Chillicothe institution, that home was
crowded to such an extent as to pre-
clude the admission of any more in
mates. However, he promised to
write and see if they could make room
for her. On Tuesday the Judge re-
ceived reply to his inquiry, stating
that it was absolutely impossible to re-
ceive another inmate at this time.
This indicates the conditions that
exist in the State institutions for the
care of derelict children. Do you
think it is time that st. Francois
county was making arrangements for
the care of its own children, whose
influences are such as to put them be-
yond the control of their parents or
guardians. Does thatsnot appear to
be- the best Seintssn for the reclaim
ing of such derelict children; for the
putting forth of every possible effort
to make useful citizens of them, thus
finally reducing the inmates in the
almshouses and penitentiaries Of the
country?
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-05-28
Released His
Priced Pets

Denuty Game and Fish Warden
Ed. Byington on Monday received IN
formation that young man living be-
vond Leadwood had several young
foxes in his possession, which Is con-
trary to the law. He at once SET OUT
to investigate the case. The trail LED
him to the county boundary line, and
still the trail extended into Washing
ton county about two miles, accord
ing to information he had picked up
while enroute. But he had reached
Big River, which was considerably
swollen, and dangerous of crossing;
also Washington county was beyond
his jurisdiction.
The yonug man who was acting as
his guide, however, volunteered TO
cross the river and notify the keeper
of the foxes of the Game Warden's
presence. He first attempted to cross
on horseback, but the swift current and
ouicksand causd the animal to floun-
der. and was almost swept from It's
feet. The heroic young man then LETT
the horse with the Warden and forded
the swollen river, through current
ouicksand and water that covered all
but his head.
When he delivered his message. te
the party sought, that young man I'M
mediately become very worried. nc
was greatly surprised when informed
that keeping the young foxes was &
violation of the law, and Immediately
restored them to freedom, which they
were loath to accept, as they were al
ready quite thoroughly domesticated
AS a further indication that he dit
not desire to go contrary to the law
he turned loose and shooed away I
pet grounding also.
He then asked the messenger abou
how much his offence would cost him
but getting no information along tina
line. he secured a roll of bills and ac
companied the guide to confer will
Warden Byington, with whom he con
versed across the river. When, toll
that his fracture of the law would b
overlooked this time, the young felloy
was deply grateful and went hom
truly rejoicing. Warden Byington al
so felt well repaid to pocket the los
the trip had entailed on him, thoug
the culprit would have been more tina
willing to pay such expenses.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-05-28
Burnette's Market
A Qualified,
Strong Man

Hon. Breckenridge Long of St
Louis, candidate for the Democratic
nomination for United States Senator,
was in Pennington the latter part OF
last week, and those who met him
were most favorably impressed with
his bearing and genial personality.
During the war MIR. Long was called
by President Wilson to Washington
to assume an important post IN Sec
retary of States department. which
he still holds and has filled with
ability and perfect satisfaction. He
had formerly been an active and in
fluential worker in the ranks Of the
Democratic organization OF this
State. and comes from family that
| has furnished long line of proml-
pent Democrats.
Mr.. Long was the first to announce
himself for the Democratic nomina-
tion for United States Senator in the
present campaign in this State. There
| have been several other distinguished
Democrats who have tentatively
considered seeking the nomination
At one time Major Harry b. Hawes
prospectively announced that ne
would be a candidate and would take
the "wet" side of the prohibition is
sue. This declaration was met with
an avowal of the Hon. Charles M.
Hay, the brilliant "dry" leader, that
if Major Hawes should carry out his
intention, he (Hay) would also enter
the race and fight him to a finish.
Major Hawes subsequently withdrew
to assume work in which there was
not SO much uncertainty, and follow
ing his withdrawal, Mr.. Hay also
stepped aside, leaving the field to Mr..
Long, whom he recognized as a man
in every way worthy to represent
Missouri in the United States Senate
There is now really no positive op-
position to Mr.. Long, but it is an un-
usual thing in a State campaign for
{ any public position to go uncontested,
and hence there have been several
sporadic efforts to induce some one to
chance the race against him. One OF
the best and most prominent OF these,
perhaps, is Judge Harrington, OF
: Springfield, but after cursory
, glance over the situation it took him
/ but a short time to decide that it
! would be the wise course to stay out,
and is supporting Mr.. Long. Some
of the wiser party leaders, recogniz-
ing in Mr.. Long the rare qualities
with which United States Senator
should be equipped, have expressed a
| desire that the field be left open to
I him, thus promoting harmony in the
| party and allaying in a measure the
! bitterness and strife too often engen-
n davod +hroupb tha mara narsora1 ron.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-05-28
RESULT OF RECENT
MEMBERSHIP DRIVE

AS result of the recent drive in st.
Francois County, the total membership
of the Farm Bureau is 566; also ST.
343.00 was subscribed for the State
Federation Fun.
Membership cards have been printed
and mailed to each member Of the
Farm Bureau.
The newly appointed Agricultural
Agent desires to get acquainted with
each member of the Bureau and asks
each one to write, phone of call at the
office and let US aid you in whatever
way we can.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-05-28

he sold three two year-old heifers for
$105O each. These were all sired by
Sir Manley, young bull bred and
raised by Mr.. Denman and sold to a
Tennessee breeder. In 1924 Mr.. Den
man sold young cow and two calves
to John J. Vessels, of Perryville, for
$500. In April of this year Mr.. Yes
sells sold his herd of cattle at auction.
This COW and her produce sold for
81, 1,650.00 Besides this Mr.. Vessels
had sold few of her produce priv
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-05-28

vately. In the sale next Thursday
more thsn 80 head Of cows, better
cows than this one, will be offered.
Ten of the cows will have big husky
calves by the great breeding bull, Don
Fairfax and Cross Mischief. The
heifers will all be bred to Don Fair
fax. The cross on the Beau Donald
bred cows have produced great re-
suits here as well as elsewhere: The
four bulls are all 18 months old and
are all Fairfaxes.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-05-28
CATTLE COMING ALONG
FINE FOR BIG SALE AT CO.
PENHAGEN STOCK FARMS

Inquiries for sale catalogues for
C. B. Denman's sale of Herefords next
Thursday have been numerous and
from a wide territory. 1t looks now
as though he will have record crowd.
Mr.. Denman on Wednesday of this
week received telegram from War
ren T. McCray, of Kentland, Indiana,
saying that in his sale on May 21st,
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-05-28

For the past three days there has
been cessation from The frequent hard
rains, that were becoming q catastro-
phe. rather than blessing. Lesst
rain and more sunshine Is now badly
needed, both for crops planted anda
those that should be planted ~
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-05-28

Mrs. j. w. Buck and, Sdauehtkt, l,
Mas Elizabeth, came nps froN HoMs-- "
ton, Texas, last Saturday. and atelaat
present the guests of the formers
brother, w. IN. Fleming. End family.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-02-09
DOG DERBY IS
 SET FOR ST.
 PATRICK'SDAY

THE PASS, Manitoba, Beb. g. Teams from many parts of the North land will start March IT, St. Patrick's s Day, in the third annual 100 mile Hadson's Bay Dog Derby over the snow trails between The Pas and Sturgeon Landing and return. About fifty teams may enter.
 A purse of $1,0OO and huge silver and gold cup will be presented to the winning driver. The cup, which stands over three feet in height, was given by Frank Burns, a Toronto sportsman. Wagers on the race pro- bably will be heavy.
 The Hudson's Bay derby, it is gen. erally conceded, has taken the place in the sporting world of the aban- doned All-Alaska Sweepstakes race held every spring at Nome, for sev- eral years.
 Greyhounds will be entered in the Hudson's Bay race this year for the first time. Alongside of them will run sheep dogs, Alaska malamutes, oollies and dogs of other breeds. Some of the teams will contain dogs of several breeds.
 The winning driver must pilot his sled and dogs the entire distance without stopping and must return with all his dogs either on his sled or in the harness. Last year the distance was negotiated in fifteen hours.
 "Mushers" from Alaska trails, from the Canadian prairies and from the Indian camps nearby will be among the drivers. One Alaska entry, Wal. ter Goyne, known as the Going Kid", has brought team of veteran racers here from southwestern Alaska. B. Bjorkman, a Winnipeg driver, may pilot a team of five collies. Dr. Brooks of Brandon, Man., is training team of sheep dogs and greyhounds for the race.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-02-09
during next August and September.

during next August and September.
 Leading representatives of the newspapers of the British empire have been invited by the Canadian press to attend the conference to dis cuss their common aims and interests, and also to obtain, by means of tour throughout the Dominion, a first-hand knowledge of it's life and resources.
 The delegation from the United Kingdom will include proprietors and editors of the prominent daily news papers, with Lord Burnham of the London Daily Telegraph as chairman. Lord Northcliffe of the Times and other papers has also stated his in tention of attending.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-02-09

ciated Press) ).-Production of antha- cite coal in Pennsylvania in 1919 was the lowest in seven years. There were mined S6,2OO,O tons, compared with 98,S26,OOO tons in 1918.
 Bituminous coal production reached the lowest level since 1915, with 459,- O63,OOO tons, nearly 21,0OO,OOO tons less than last year.
 The soft coal mines in the first week of January reached normal for the first time since the miners re, turned to work after the strike agree ment. Production was 1O7 per cent of normal. This is a larger rate of production than for any similar period of the history of the Geological Sur vey, which gave out the figures.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-02-09
PRESS CONFERENCE TO BE HELD IN CANADA

LONDON, Feb. 9 (by Associated Press ).-The second imperial press conference is to be held in Canada
The Cordova daily times., 1920-02-09

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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-07-15
is CANDIDATES
FILE FOR RACE
All but Two Seeking Re-
publican 0 X.

Eighteen candidates for county
and state offices had filed with the
King county auditor by noon Friday,
with the exception OF two nonparti'
san capdidate for Judge. all doaignat'
ed Republican political faith.
James "A Woolery. appointed re-.
comfy by the board OF county com
mlssionera 90 replace James Lam.
bert. resigned. filed under protest.
woolcry insists he should not have
{ ostand election. but should serve
out I.amhcrt's unexpired term. de.
spite Prosecutor Fred c. Browns rul.
ing that an election in Woolery'a
c',se was necessary. according TO the
statutes
Woolcry addressed "A communlca'
ton 20 Attorney General /. l..
Thompson. asking FOR an opinion. II
this h. unfavorablc. he declared he
would carry bic case into tho superb
or court
Those who filed For coroner.
Willis IL. Coraon. for superior court
Judges. Crawford 4. White and Hin
man ~. Folsom. if.. for sheriff. joel
r. Warren and Frank T. Gordon. for
prosecuting attorney Fred &. Brown.
Tor county superintendent o. schools,
Thomas y. Huisa. for justice OF the
peace, John William Hoar, for coun.
~ clerk. George A. Grant; for audi
tor. O NJ spear, for constable, James
H. woolery. for county commission
cr. Tom Dohson and Claude c. Ram.
say. for county engineer, |homas II.
nceman. for state representative. N.
NJ peasc. Pred J Mess. r. n. Guic
and Solon r. williams
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-07-15
REPORT RAIL
WAGE TUESDAY
Demands Of 1000, 900 EN-
ployes to Be Answered

CHICAGO. July 1.-THE United
States railroad labor board will an
nounco It's award on demands Of two
million railroad workers for an an
nual billion dollar wage Increase at
li.3O next Tuesday morning. q. W.
Hangar. board member. announced
today.
The board, II was learned. has
practically agreed on the Increases
10 be awarded and believe they VIII
be accepted by the employees.
Ths announcement Of the award
will BE- made on Tuesday In confor-
NIFTY with the statement OF the board
several weeks ago that II would rem
der ita decision on or before July 20.
The announcement then was 20 avert
a threatened general railroad strike.
Board members refused to discuss
the details Of the award 10 be made.
Railroad labor chiefs viii gather
here Monday to be on hand when
the award is announced 40 they can
decide Immediately whether II rs
satisfactory. A.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-07-15
COL. IRISH CHARGES
LETTER THEFT, ALSO

One letter congratulated Gov. Ste
phens on opposing Japanese leEisla-
ton. The other contained orders TO
Col. John =. Irish.
The charge OF stealing letters has
already been made against Phelan hy
Irish.
Another session Of the committee
Was held last nighA at the stockton
hotel. whore @. A Atherton. general
manager Of the Delta Farms com
pany, testified that the Japanese
were raising their standard Of living
% that of the white race.
The committee spent yesterday aft.
ornoon inspecting the it.000-acre
holdings of George Shima. the Jap
anese potato king. IN the Sacramento
San Joaquin river delta
In the evening the committee and
me members Of the local chamber OF
commerce were guests OF Shiula a.
dinner at the stockton hotel.
They will leave Stockton after the
s0rcond hearing hero this afternoon.
Arriving IN san Francisco on the
! river boat in time to no TO Angel
; fsiand and see Japanese picture brides
on Saturday.
A hearing win BE- held Saturday
night. at which time they will take
up Kawakarnfs charge Another
hearing viii be held on Monday. and
the committee win leave Monday
night for San Diego.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-07-15
GERMANS FUME
OVER DEFEAT
New Conference Set for
This Afternoon

SPA. Belgium. July is.--Distrfbu.
ton Of the German rcparatlonn pay.
menta among the allies was agreed
upon at a meeting OF allied leaders
today. Percentages 90 40 20 the
various countries were not an.
nounced. altho IL was believed they
would DO substantially aa previously
decided.
A. a result OF disagreement
among themselves. tho German dele
gates sent Herr Slmone. secretary TO
Premier Milierand. with a request
that the conference scheduled for II
IA. m. be postponed untll o'clock
this afternoon. The German request
was granted.
IL WAS reported that Herr Scholx.
German minister Of economics. had
threatened 20 resign II the German
delegation signed the allied coal
ultimatum. lie was understood 10
have protested inability 90 meet the
situation resulting from taking 2.
5000 tons or coal from German
mines.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-07-15
BOOZE SEIZED
IN B. c. RAID
Alleged SmuggIers' Head
quarters Entered

VANCOUVER y. C.. July IA
warehouse said 20 be the Vancouver
headquarters Of American booze
anugglers was raided last night. and
5000 cascs and more than 100 40-gal.
Ion barrels Of whisky seized
The warehouse IL the property Of
the Canadian Pacific Wine Co. a de-
toctive Gays he bought two bottles
from the proprietor with marked
money.
A bootlcgging charge WINS placed
against the seller. George Bowers.
Local authorities say they have
for some time had suspicious that
most of the whisky smuggied into
Washington state was handled thru
this warehouse.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-07-15
JITNEY MEN ARE
QUASHED AGAIN
City Legal Department
Wins Ruling

The city scored another victory
Thursday afternoon. when Judge
Boyd j. Tailman quashcd the writ
OF mandamus directed against city
Comptroller Harry ". Carroll. The
writ would have compelled Carroll to
certify names on the iltney petition
who were not registered voters.
Two paths are now open 90 the jit.
ney men. II they wish Go have the Jit-
ncy regulating ordinance drafted BY
Themselves submitted 90 the people
al a special election. They can re
commence legal proceedings. ia prop
or form. 20 compel Carroll 90 enter
the names Of qualified voters who
are not registered here. or they can
obtain 5000 additional signatures to
the initiative petition.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-07-15
SHARP TREMOR
AND SEVERAL
SMALLER ONES

SANTA CLARA. Cal. July Is
The Los Angeles earthquake prob.
ably was OF volcanic origin and local
in extent according 10 Father RE.
ard. who inspected the noihmograph
at Santa Clara university today.
Father Ricard bases his theory on
the fact that aitho the quake WAS OF
considerable violence. the records on
his instrument were 20 small as To
require microscopic examination.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-07-15
Holes Surrounded
by Cheese Arrive

A shipment Of holes surrounded
with Swiss cheese wrapped around
them has Just reached Seattle from
Berno. Switzerland. II IL the first
consignment Of this delicacy received
In the Pacific Northwest since 1914.
A. Magnano. the importer. states
that there Ia apparently no differ.
enc~ between this and the cheese OF
pr~-war days.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-07-15
GAME OUT WORSE
~ THAN EXPECTED

Josephine spencer, who paired off
with Charles G. Spencer for better
or for worse IN Seattle on April 20.
1918. decided F'riady that everything
was 50 much for tho worse that she
couldn't make guod on her contract.
Mrs. Spencer alleged in her com.
plant disability 20 get along She
doesn't want allmouy
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-07-15
Death to Mosquitoes
to Bite War Veteran

RIDGEFIELD PARK y. T.. July
1s.-Mosquitoes are lodging former
County Clerk Charles +. Thompson.
who conducts a drug store here.
Every mosquito which bites Thomp-
son Is poisoned. and drops dead.
Thompson attributes his fatality 10
to the Jersey pest serum injections
acquired In army service. A STAN
pede Of Jerseyltes 10 army head
quarters Is expected should Thomp-
sons theory prove correct.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-07-15
HERE'S MORE ABOUT
LOS ANGELES EARTHQUAKE
STARTS ON PAGE 1

half n minute. he said. and consisted
81 one major tremor with four or
five smaller ones. The wing Of the
indicator was about one.half Of a
millimcter from tho zero line 70
either side.
Father Ricard explained that the
Hciamograph does not give as much
importance 10 earthquakes OF "A vol.
canlc nature which affect only one
locality Az to those which are Of
considerable extent The record for
the Los Angeles quake today. he
Hnid. IN dlnsignifcnnt as compare
with the one for the Ingicwood
quake OF several weeks back.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-07-15

EuphnHia Vancamp. was on trial
Miss crunen WAS on the witness
stand and. as tho building began 10
sway. she fell into violent flt OF
weeping. Judge liouner prevented "a
panic In the crowded courtroom by
shouting. Keep quiet It's all
right"
The city council was in session at
the city hall. and a member WIS In
the midst Of a spirited address.
Il move we adjourn" shouted an
other member. ana the motion car.
ried literally with a rush for the
door.
The quake was not fole IN san
Pedro
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-07-15
Must Cut Down on
County Expenses

Following a check Of county de
partment expenditures. Chairman
Claude C. Ramsey. county commits
sioners. called various heads together
Thursday and warned them that a
cut in expenses would be necessary
during the last six months OF 1920.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-07-15
Kelly to Confer
on C. o. P. Campaign

Preparatory 20 departure for san
Francisco n attend regional cam
paign meeting. Guy II Kelly. OF TIA.
coma. republican national committee
man, held conference with State
Chairman Sam a. Walker Thursday
Kelly will leave Sunday.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-07-15
Cops Diamond
Lost or Stolen

Stolen or lost, 500 diamond
mig. was being sought by Patrol
man J. q. Barr Friday. Barr says
tho aparkler was In his locker IN
Tho police garage the las, time hc
saw IL