“A Retrospect in History” 

Twenty Years Ago 

(Jan. 31, 1896) 

At the last rehearsal of the Altamont Musical association it was the sentiment of those present that if the seeming indifference of the others continued it would be advisable to disband the association. The matter will be decided at the next meeting. 

Crime in New York State is increasing 

There is one criminal to every 121 inhabitants in New York state, according to figures submitted by Secretary of State Hugo to the Legislature Monday night. Convictions of crimes of almost every degree found on the statute books are represented in the report. Crime is increasing, it says. 

The total number of convictions in courts of the state was 82,540, of which 72,382 were reported by the Courts of Special Sessions, as against 71,610 in 1914, and 10,158 by the Courts of Record, which compares with 9,088 in the previous year. An increase of all conviction is shown to be 1,842. 

The records of the Courts of Special Sessions show 68,273 of the convictions were of men and 4,109 women, while in the Courts of Records 9,731 men were convicted and 427 women. 

Of the crime of murder, first degree, there were 22 convictions as compared with 20 in 1914. Second degree murder convictions totaled 36 against 28 in the previous year, while 84 convictions for manslaughter are recorded and 700 for various degrees of assault. For violation of the law against carrying concealed weapons there were 596 convictions and 40 for arson. 

For the crime of burglary 2,000 were convicted; larceny, 1,325; robbery, 271, and and for receiving stolen goods, 406. There were 31 convictions of gamblers, 25 of blackmailers and 49 of extortioners. On the charge of rioting there were 13 convictions; kidnapping, three, and bigamy, 40. Escaped prisoners who were recaptured and convicted of having escaped numbered 15, while there were 3,435 convictions for various misdemeanors. 

“The New Milk Station” 

Farmers Rushing Names to Committee as Time Shortens — Much Enthusiasm Greets Plan to Create New Market for Milk — Success Means More Money 

The plan to establish a milk station at Altamont is meeting with much enthusiasm. About forty farmers have signaled their desire to sell milk in such a manner rather than peddle it. 

Owing to the weather and road conditions Messrs. Whipple and Pangburn have decided to wait a short time before calling the mass meeting. However, this does not mean that anyone should postpone getting information or enrolling as milk sellers. If the present interest continues to increase the station is assured. But NOW is the time to act. See Mr. Pangburn or Mr. Whipple — talk it over — get in before it is too late. 

When the meeting is called it will be necessary for all desiring to sell to the station to attend. Mr. J. E. Colket, the D. & H. milk agent, will be present and explain thoroughly the requirements and advantages of such a station, among which is the care of the milk, necessitating the use of ice. Now is the time of ice harvesting. If you intend to sell milk you must have ice, and you can’t cut ice next spring. Decide now. Have a check coming to you every month. Get busy. Don’t let the station go to some other town. At this meeting the farmers will be asked to sign for the amount they can deliver daily. Only fifty cans per day are necessary to establish the station. 

The Enterprise wishes to impress upon those interested the importance of an early decision, and not only that, but also the advantage of selling milk in such a manner. It takes much less time to deliver one, two or twenty cans of milk at one place than to peddle it out by the pint or quart, and perhaps have a large amount left on your hands. That leaves more time to devote to other farm work, to the keeping of more cattle, or to leisure. And what is more important, the pay will come monthly WITHOUT fail; no more bad debts, no more dunning. It is a great opportunity! No energetic or progressive farmer should pass up such a chance. See the committee — don’t wait. 

According to the statistics of the State Agricultural department, it is more profitable to sell milk at $1.49 per hundred pounds than to make and sell butter at 35 cents per pound. The ordinary can, full, is rated at 85 pounds, or forty quarts. Figure it out for yourself. Count the time and effort used in butter making. 

Remember, the question must be settled within the next ten days and the station, if decided upon, will open early in the spring.