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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-02-27
Poisoned to Save Expenses.

A Chinese boy was brought into the
Picking hospital terribly injured by a
heavy log falling upon him. The doc
tors, to save his life, cut off his leg.
The mother came, apparently to help
to nurse the lad. The patient, howev-
er, almost Immediately afterward died,
and expert examination showed that
his mother had given him arsenic. Her
reason, it is supposed, was to prevent
her son from the disgrace of reaching
the next world in a MANNED condition.
This is very strong point with the
Chinese, who always pickle an ampu.
tated member to have it buried with
them when they eventually die. In
this instance, the family being poor
and whole leg being difficult to pickle,
the simpler course was taken of poi
soning the boy, so that he and his leg
might go together.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-02-27
Smoke Too Late.

The good minister of a Scottish par
tsh had once upon time great wish
for an old couple to become teetotal-
ers, which they We're in nowise eager
to carry out. After much pressing,
however, they consented, laying down
as u condition that they should be al
lowed to keep bottle Of "Auld Kirk"
for medicinal purposes. About fort
night afterward John began to feel his
resolution weakening, but he was de-
termined not to be the first to give
way.
In another week, however, he col
lapsed entirely. "Jenny, woman" he
said, 1--WE an awfu' pain in my held.
Ye MIGHT gle me wee drappie an see
gin it'll dee me ony guild"
"Well, gudeman," she replied, "ye're
owre late O. askin', for ever sim that
bottle cam into the hoose I've been
bothered sac WI pains i my held t is
a. dune, an there's nae drappie left"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-02-27
Her Best Front.

1t was at Nantucket one summer that
a city visitor learned a new way of
displaying ones personal adornments
during call upon one of the native
Nantucketers. 1t was a nice old lady
who was entertaining the strangers,
and she was very anxious that they
should see everything to advantage
and that even she herself should make
as good an appearance as possible. I'm
fortunately she had not been forewarn-
ed of the visit and was not entirely
prepared for it,
"If had only known you We're COM
ing" she said apologetically, 81 should
have had on my best front. This is
only my second best, but you can see
the other when you go out, for al
ways keep it in the front room"
Surely enough, on taking their leave,
the visitors We're piloted through the
front room, and there in the inside of
the melodeon when a heavy green ba-
rege veil was carefully lifted, nicely
waved hair piece was to be seen, the
hostess best 'front.'
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-02-27
The Bug BibIe.

The bug Bible was printed. in 1919
by the authority of Edward VI, and
it's curiosity lies in the rendering of
the fifth verse of the Ninety first
Psalm, which, as we know, runs,
"Thou shalt not be afraid for the ter
ror by night nor for the arrow which
flieth by day." but in the above YER
sion ran, 80 thou shalt not nede to
be afraid Of any bugges by night"
Ludicrous as this sounds, it is not
etymologically without justification.
BUG" is derived from the Welsh word
"bwg," which meant a hobgoblin or
terrifying specter, a Specification trace
able in the word commonly in use to-
-"bugbear"-and Shakespeare once
or twice uses the word in this primary
sense, notably when he makes Hamlet
say, "Such bugs and COLLINS in my
life"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-02-27
why They Were Cheap.


President Mckinley used to tell with
a good deal of amusement story
which related to his early days in the
law. On the way to and from his Office
he was accustomed to pass butchers
shop and for long time was puzzled
by a certain notice which he saw
there
In the morning he would read, "Good
pork sausages, 20 cents" On his re-
turn in the evening he would some
times find those sausages still 20 cents
a pound, but more often the notice
was changed, and the sign read, "Fine
pork sausages, 12"-or sometimes 10
"cents."
The matter, he said, used to worry
him. Sausages We're not Of so perish
able nature that they would not keep
till the next day. and he could not IN
derstand it. So one evening he stop
ped at the shop. made some casual re-
mark and then inquired the price of
sausages.
Ten cents" said the shopkeeper.
But" replied Mr.. Mckinley, "they
were 20 cents this morning."
$50 they were, Mr.. Mckinley" re-
piled the butcher, $50 they We're. Then
I had 'em; now haven't Sausages at
10 cents is simply to get me reputa.
ton for cheapness. SeeY
The future president saw and was in
the habit of saying that great many
regulations We're made in that way.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-02-27
Fine China.

Fine china needs care in washing
and drying and should never be placed
In nervous or Indifferent hands. Treat
ed lovingly, china will last for years
and even generations Only a niece
should be put in the tub at one time,
the soap should be made into suds be-
fore putting anything in, and the wa
ter must be very warm, not hot. FL
nally rinse in water that's just the
same-warm. A good supply of fine,
soft towels is necessity, and, thus
equipped, the washing Of china is not
hard task. China will shine beauti-
fully if wiped out of clear warm wa
fer
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-02-27
Looking md SEEING

There is much in knowing how to
see sights. The discreet and skillful
person, when confronted with yarie-
ty of attractions, will carefully select
those that are for him the best and
then will devise means to see them
with the least wear and tear. But
there are excitable people who set out
to see everything, tire themselves out,
see only half of anything and are dis
satisfied in the end.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-02-27
His Fortune.

"Who is that handsome young man
standing over there?" inquired an old
gentleman of rich old lady at party.
That's my son-in-law He's very
brilliant young man; made large for
tune by the law"
"Indeed!' said the old gentleman.
How's that?'
''The law made him my daughters
husband. "-London Answers.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-02-27
Her Pet Pig.

A young woman in London took a
pig in infancy and brought 1t up, as she
says, like Christian" Complaint
was made to the authorities the other
day, and the sanitary officers who went
to investigate found the pig in bed be-
tween two white sheets, with its head
on pillow and it's body covered with
white lace counterpane.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-02-27
shou1d Keen Something.

New Woman-Simply because wo-
man marries man is no reason why
she should take his name.
Old Bachelor-Just so. The poor fell
low ought to be allowed to keep some
thing he can call his own.-St. Louis
Republic
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-02-27
Easily n Good Thing.

"Did you say that hair restorer is a
good thing?" asked the patron.
EYES," answered the barber, with
some slight hesitation; cts a good
thing We sell several bottles a week
at dollar a BOTTLE"
'But how do you know it's good
thing?"
Because the profit on every bottle
is IS cents" -Washington Star.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-02-27

A man seldom realizes how few Of
his remarks are worth repeating until
he has conversed with deaf person.
Chicago News.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-02-27

Forests cover one-tenth Of the sur
face Of the earth and one quarter of
Europe.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-09
COUNTY COLLECTORS MEET.
State Association Wants Laws AL
lowing Larger Commission.

The Association of County Collectors of
Missouri held its first annual meeting yes
terday at the Laclede Hotel and, after
electing officers planned to push a move
ment for legislation making the terms Of
collectors four years instead Of two. as
now.
j. L. futile Of Hillsboro. Jefferson Coun-
ty. presided. The secretary was w. B.
Markell of Palmyra, Marion County. These
men were made permanent officers at the
outset, and committees were named as fol-
lows: Rules and Order of Business, r. A.
Wilson, Jasper County,. E: b. Mcclure,
P Pett,s County,; and 3; A 4: Xoqpn sTrv OREGON Cos,nl
ty: W. B. Markell. Marion County. and G.
E. Walters Atchison County.
ed =. a. iee- 9ou1s of Oregon ona County % Xa was s,ssts
Of st. Louis County treasurer.
The rest Of the session was devoted to a
discussion Of the difficulties collectors meet
under present conditions. It was argued
that the commissions are not sufficient to
Justify enthusiasm In the collection of back
taxes, because the legal expenses swallow
practices growing out Of the enforcement
Of the collection Of the State revenues are
numerous from the standpoint Of conven-
ience and public service. SO the delegates
maintained. and a legislative committee
was suggested as the best way Of present.
iature.
1t was decided to hold the next meeting
at JEFFERSON City, in November, when a
uehnite pian OF campaign De10re the Le&1s-
lature will be mapped out. In the mean
tim 1t is hoped to bring into the member
ship every collector in the State.
mi IT. ese w e1sh na session rs two 1s saalt'9Rsi conn conn
mittee will consist of Robert A. WILSON Of
Jasper County. e. B. Mcclure of Pettis
is County. The Committee on Constitution
and Railways was made UP Of T. F. Blount
OF Washington County; E Estel. Perry
County; c. E. Walters, Atchison County,
and Charles E. Shelton of Montgomery
County.
Our aim is not only TO benefit the COL
~lectors. but also the taxpayers Of Mis-
souri," said Chairman Wilson of the Legis-
lative Committee. we will interest ell
officials through correspondence and the
commission of three. which the Govern
ment has named to secure uniformity in
the revenue laws, and We are making an
organized effort to that end
Late In the day the member took . troll
ley ride to the Worlds Fair site.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-09
NO INSPECTION IN
SMALL FACTORIES
Judge Zimmerman Says the Law
Doesn't Apply Where Less Than
Five Persons Are Employed.

According to the Interpretation of the
factory inspection law by Judge thinner
man Of the South st. Louis Police Court.
manufacturing establishments, where less
than five persons are employed, are not
within the provisions of the factory IN
spection law. and owners cannot be COM
PEELED to allow them to be inspected.
Judge Zimmerman yesterday dismissed
a case against Jacob Roessel, charged with
resisting an officer in refusing to allow
John H. Becker, a deputy city factory In
spector, to inspect his bakery.
The Judge stated that the factory in
spection law defines a factory as premises
where five or more persons are employed
and in which steam, water or other me-
chanical owe is used in aid Of a manu-
featuring process. The evidence shove
that Roessel had only one employe.
Roessel's place had been inspected by the
State Factory Inspector and he had paid
the fee of 81 When the city inspector
called, he refused to allow him to inspect
the place. Judge zimmerman held that as
Roessel's bakery did not come under the
law. the officer had no right to inspect It
and that Roessel was not guilty of resist
ing the officer in refusing to permit the in
spection to be made.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-09
POLICE ARE INVESTIGATING.
Trying to Find Who Shot at Viii.
liam Maddern.

Detectives shevlin and Williams are In
vestigatins the mysterious assault on VIII
liam Maddern. leader Of the Century Thea
ter Orchestra, in the alley at the side of the
Century Theater Monday midnight. Mad
oern was Just leaving the theater by the
sue entrance to the stage when he was fired
upon by some person. The bullet passed
tnrough the crown of his hat, but did no
Iurther damage. Madden did not see the
shot came. '
The Stag faces Locust street. The theory
OF the detectives fs that the assailant was
on the top of a low building in the rear of
the saloon, and. after firing the shot, Jumped
were found.
He says a few days ago he received an
anonymous letter from some person per
tainlng TO trouble he had with the Musi-
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-09
TO renew CRUSADE
AGAINST WINEROOMS
Secretary Barclay Of Anti-Saloon
League Preparing to Swear
Out Warrants.

War is to be made on the saloons of st.
Louis which have winerooms attached. E.
E. Barclay. secretary of the A~nti-Saloon
League. called at the Four Courts yester-
day to discuss the situation with Chief Of
Police Kelly.
The chief promised the support Of the
Police Department in the crusade. n
they talked over the matter at length. 1t
was decided after some discussion to pro-
coed under the State law. nj the Chief
referred Mr.. Barclay to Assistant Prose
cutting Attorney Johnson.
Colonel johnson said he would issue the
warrants as fast as the proper evidence
was brought to him. Mr.. Barclay then told
him the police would make cases immedi-
ately against saloons which are provided
with winerooms and musical instruments.
and requested that he draw up a form Of
information.
Mr.. Barclay stated that he would apply
for warrants against the proprietors Of the
Waldorf, T~annhauser, Ohio. Morgan Club,
Home Cafe, Decks. "The Broken Heart
and Standard Theater saloons, charging
them with having musical Instruments. He
stated he has from two to seven witnesses
against each place.
Two years ago there was a similar cru
sade.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-09
TWO YOUNG MEN SHOT
BY A POLICEMAN.
One Killed, the Other Desperately
Wounded-Refused to Halt
and Offered Resistance.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

AeSe -
Boonville, No., April S.-Louis Sage and
Mike A. Logan were shot here about $50
o'clock this morning by Policeman Albert
s. Beha. TIL former died instantly and the
latter 10 badly wounded. Both came in from
the North on the blind baggage Of the Katy
Flyer, and alighted just above the depot.
Officer Beha, who was on duty at that hour,
commanded them to halt, when Sage drew
a pistol and Logan attempted to follow suit.
Quickly Beha drew his pistol and fired
twice. one shot piercing Sage's heart and
the other taking effect in Logan's left side.
The latter is still alive, and some hope
is entertained for his recovery. To Coroner
R L. Evans this morning he stated that
he was raised near Salem, Dent County,
and hat his father now lives at Short
Bend, that county. During the last year he
says both he and Sage have been employed
in a car factory at st. Charles. Mo. He
knows very little about Sage, other than
he had a brother at Lebanon, Mo.
A telegram to the City Marshal at hat
place did not verify this statement, but it
seems the dead man is known there, as a
reply message states that his father lives
at wart Mills, Laclede County. Author
tiles are now trying to communicate with
him. Logan and Sage were fairly well
dressed and were going to Denver. Colo.
They had had on their persons something
like SIS. The Coroner's jury fully exoperated
Reha.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-09
FRETWELL SHOCK ExoNERATED
Grand Jury Returned Ignored Bill
in the Ledger Case.

Fretwell Shock, II years old. will not be
prosecuted for the killing Of William Ledg>
er on the night Of February IA. The Febru-
airy Grand Jury returned an ignored bill in
the case, SO that all prosecution Is now
barred.
Shock and several companions who form
the "Cabanne crowd" went out to cele>
brate St Valentines night. In the course
OF the evening they ran across the DE
Hodiamont gang," a rival organization of
youngsters. A struggle followed, in which
ed Ledger.
Shock said a boy attacked him and he
hred in self-defense. The shot went wild
and struck Ledger. who also was in the
crowd. The Grand Jury considered the ages
OF the boys and the circumstances and de-
cided best to let the case pass.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-09
COURT. MARTIAL OF VOLUNTEER
Prisoner at Fort Leavenworth Con-
tests Legality of Sentence.

Robert ". McClaughry. Warden of the
Fort Leayenworth P~enitentiary, is plaintiff
In . case filed In the United States Court
Of Appeals yesterday. 1t Is an appeal from
the decision Of the United States Circuit
Court OF Kansas. granting a habeas corpus
pettsion to James c.. Read, an officer con-
fned in the Government prison on an order
tDeue0 by q c~ourt-martial at Manila.
Captain James c. Read was assistant in
charge Of the Subsistence Department Of a
company of the volunteer army. He was
tried and convicted by a court-martial, pre-
sided over by Brigadier General Davis, Pro-
vost Marshal at Manila, May 3, 1901, and
sentenced to three years in the Fort Leav-
enyort Penitentiary.
Read petitioned the United States Circuit
Court OF Kansas for a writ Of habeas cor
pu4 alleging that he was unlawfully con-
vtcted by a court-martial, nine Of the men,
bosu OF which were regular army officers.
II was argued that regular army officers
had no jurisdiction over volunteer army
Officers. and could not constitute a court
martial to try them.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-09
M0T0RMAN HELD BY CORONER.
William Bucholtz Charged With
Being Culpably Negligent.

William Bucholtz, a motorman on the
Easton avenue line, whose car ran down
and killed Francis NJ. Wood Saturday, was
held by the Coroners jury yesterday on a
verdict of manslaughter. The jury also
tive.
Wood was 70 years old. He was crossing
Easton avenue at Aubert avenue, when the
car struck him, knocking him dow and
throwing him to one side Of the tracks. He
was taken to St Johns Hospital, where
ne died three hours after the accident.
me jury found hat Bucholtz was culpa.
bly, negligent in the management Of his car
ana the police arrested him. He will be
held to await the decision of Assistant
Prosecuting Attorney johnson.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-09

SeQu0yah Pressy.S. ..eetinE.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Vinita, /. T.. April S.-The Sequoyah Pres.
bytery. comprising all the Presbyterian
churches In the Creek and Cherokee Ma
tfons concluded it's annual sessions here
to-day by appointing the following perma-
nent committees:
Foreign Missions-C. W. Kerr, Z. NJ. Lands.
D.. NJ. Marrs.
Home Missions-A- G. Evans, d. N. Allen. w
F. c. Lippert, q. T. Walrond, d. NJ. Mars
Education-D- N. Allen. Leonidas Dobson, Rob-
pablication-F L. schsub. E. p. Robertson, A.
Quesenbury.
Church Erecton-E M. Lands. C. W. Kerr.
Ministerial Reiief-H. C. Williams. E. NJ. Lam
dis, G.. NJ. Hagood.
Freed;nen-E B. Evans. t. W. Perryman. D..
AID for colIeges-T. W. Peryman. E. b. Ev-
ans, W. b. Robe.
Ten,perance-E. B. Evans. Dorsey Fife, G. A.
Young Peoples secieties-H. C. Williams, F.
L. Schaub, A. r. Romig.
Systematic Benefeence-w. F. c. Lippert. C.
The Reverend J. 8. stubbleneid Of Auburn. N.
y. was installed as pastor Of the First Presby-
terrain Church of Vinita.
The Reverend Harry Williams Of Muscoges
and Elder A. +. Romig Of Tulsa were elected
delegates to the General Assembly, which meets
in New York In May.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-09
HOW TO HAVE A GOOD WIND.

Hunters invariably withhold meat from
their dogs. feeding them upon dry bread.
cornmeal and similar foods. When asked
the reason for confirming hunting dogs to
such a diet, an experienced huntsman re-
piled: Meat spells their wind n blunts
their keen scent" DR.. Baeltz, a German
physician. practicing in Japan. observed
the same thing with reference to JapN-
nese runners. The coolies who carried him
lived on rice and beans. He gave them
beefsteak. After three lays they refused
1t, declaring 1t made them tired. The best
Of all muscle-feeding foods IS Toasted
Wheat Flakes. sweetened with Malt Honey,
made by Battle Creek S~anitarium Food
Company. Each crisp delicately Drowned
fake represents a fattened wheat Rraiu
thoroughly dextrinized through cooking and
toasting. 1t contains all the muscle-buiid.
Ing qualities. Is appetizing and Immediately
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-09
LITIGATION OVER COURTHOUSE.
People of Coles County and Two
Towns Interested in the Suit

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Charleston. ILL.,. April Sin the Coles
County Circuit Court before Judge Van Sell
lar Of Paris. ILL.,, acting as special Judge, a
fight for SIS. 600, involving the Indebtedness
incurred by the purchase of material for
and the construction of the Coles County
Courthouse, began this afternoon. This
magnificent three-story structure was erect
ed In 1898. Is valued at $150, 600. and up to
the present lime 1t has not cost the tax
payers Of Coles County or the citizens of
Charleston one cent.
From the date of construction to the pres
ent time the temple of justice has stood at
the expense of Ohio and Indiana capitalists
and the sundry contractors In various I'LL
Eois towns, and these people have Joined
issues In what promises to be one Of the
most bitter legal battles fought in the an
nails Of Coles County.
The Courthouse tangle Is the direct result
of a long. bitter fight between the towns of
Charleston and Nation, the latter place
having made several attempts to nave the
county seat changed to that town. Hos
tility increased, 1t is claimed, when Charles
ton secured the Eastern Illinois State Nor
mai School, which had been carefully
planned, politically, for Nation. At one
time NATION offered to build a Courthouse
free of cost to the county, provided the cap
ital of the county be changed to the town
on the Illinois Central Railroad.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-09
DEATH WATCH BEGINS TO-DAY.
Henry Flutcher Will Be Hanged
Friday Morning.

n death watch will be placed this MORN
ing on Henry Flutcher, the negro who is
sentenced to be hanged Friday morning.
Two deputies will begin the watch at 6
o'clock and remain with the condemned man
until noon, when they will be relieved by
Two Others. who will remain with him for
six hours. A new shift Of deputies will be
placed on duty every six hours until the
execution, which Is set for 6 o'clock Friday
F1utcher killed Louis Rother, a white
man, at Lef1ngwen and Franklin avenues
on august n. 1900. He was found guilty Of
muraer In the first degree and sentenced
a special dispatch to The Republic from
Jenerson City says: Governor Dockery to-
Gay refused to interfere in the CASE
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-09
FUNERAL OF w. H. SCHUETZE.
Body of Naval Officer Is Laid to
Rest.

William H. Schuetze. U. 8. N. whose body
reached st. Louis Monday. was held from
the residence of his brother-in-law. Victor
Ehling, No. 1928 Whittemore place, yester-
day afternoon. The Reverend Doctor Spen-
Ger conducted the services. The burial was
at Concordia Cemetery.
The mother OF the Lieutenant arrived in
st. Louis from New Orleans last night. ac-
companied by John Schuetze. a brother Of
the deceased.
The pallbearers were Harold ~Tittman,
Eugene T1ttman, Frank Ridgely, Doctor
Henry Schwartz. Harry Scullin. John
Schroers, Ernst Olshausen. Joseph A. Gra-
ham. Mayor Rolla Wells, F. j. v. Skiff,
=. Lee, William H. Thomson. J. H. Nc
Quincy, Edward Wickham and Professor F.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-09
SMASHED WINDOW IN ANGER.
Woman Objected to Paying Forty
Cents for Supper.

"A well-dressed woman entered Mrs. Ade-
laide Brannon's restaurant. at No. 1865
Easton avenue. Monday night and ordered
supper. 1t was served her. and when she
finished she walked to the ounter to call
for her bill. which was 40 cents.
EfIts not worth it, she exclaimed. and
I just won't pay IT," So saying she caught
up her skirts and walked out of the res
tnurant, slamm!ng the door SO violently
that a large plete-glass window In the front
81 the place was broken.
Mrs. Brannon called a policeman, but the
Conan was out OF sight when he arrived.
IRA Brannon will prosecute IL the woman
- arrested.