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Mexico Missouri message., 1905-11-02
AUTOCRACY DEAD
THE PEOPLE REIGN
Reveiile for Constitutional Govern
ment Sounded in Russia.
THE CAR ISSUES MANIFESTO
n. Witte Commissioned ~ Premier,
with Authority 60 Unity the Pow
ers OF the Government Along
More Liberal Lines.

St Petersburg. Oct S1.-The autoc-
racy OF the Romanoffs and the old or
der OF things has ceased to exist in
Russia. Emperor Nicholas has sur
rendered.
AN imperial manifesto has been is
sued appointing Count White prime
minister with special authority to CO
ordinate and unity the powers Of the
different branches Of the government.
Civic liberties are granted to the Rus
sian people and to the national assem-
bly, is given legislative power, while
the suffrage Is enlarged"
Count Witte insisted on a cabinet Oh
the British model, with selected pre-
mter responsible to the imperial dou-
ma, or parliament while the emperor
chung to the appointment Of the mtm-
Mexico Missouri message., 1905-11-02
GirI Adn,lts Horse mod

Miss Toots Stout charged with steal
ing a horse and buggy from the Lin
ton livery barn at Rich Hill, was
captured with the rig at Lees Summit.
She said she had been induced to
steal the rig by a young man, who
left her between Pleasant Hill and
Lees Summit, She was placed in jail
pending trial. The horse, when found,
was nearly exhausted from hunger
and travel. not having had the harness
of for SO hours.
Mexico Missouri message., 1905-11-02
MIsrourI Lcd AN other..

Advance sheets of "Poor's Manual Of
Railroads" which will be issued No
vember 1, gives the length Of steam
railroads in the United States Deem
Der 81, 1904 as 2,349 miles, net in
crease of 5,O14 miles in the year. The
heaviest construction Of the year was
in the southwestern group Of states in
which no less than 1,716 miles were
built. Missouri has to its credit 41S
miles which is 100 miles more than
any other state.
Mexico Missouri message., 1905-11-02
MurAhnII Has 100 Converts.

A three weeks meeting at the First
Baptist church at Marshall, conducted
by the Rev. H. A. Hunt and the pastor,
otto s. Russell, assisted by the Rev.
Byron Bib ard Mrs. Hunt, singers.
closed with eighty-one additions to the
church and nearly one hundred con-
versions.
Mexico Missouri message., 1905-11-02
Hnrroun Is FORCED 40 TRIAL.

After a delay of a year, on motions
for continuance and change of venue,
William H. Harroun, of st. Joseph,
charged with forging Burlington bills
of ladlng for 100000, was forced to
trial in the criminal court. He was
convicted and sentenced to five years
in prison
Mexico Missouri message., 1905-11-02
receiver for St. ChnrIes Merchant

Receiver for st. Charles Merchant.
At the instance Of creditors in bank
Tuptcy proceedings. receiver was APP
pointeG fer Sam Gordon, merchant
at st. Charles. by Judge FInkelnburg,
in the United States district court.
United States Marshall Morsey was
named by the court and went to St
Charles at once to close mp Gordon's
place OF business and take charge OF
his stock, valued at about 90 5000.
Mexico Missouri message., 1905-11-02

Last night burglars entered the jew
elry establishment of w. C. Davis. Of
Thayer, BY smashing the plate glass In
the front door II is known that IS
watches together with numerous small
articles were taken.
Mexico Missouri message., 1905-11-02
FIRE in Governor,s Home.

The governors mansion in Jefferson
City has been damaged to the extent
Of $4,000 by fire. Gov. Folk, his wife
and guests were forced to seek quarters
at a nearby hotel. The fire caught
from the fireplace in the main recep-
tion room and had burned through the
ceiling into the second story when the
smoke awoke the occupants.
Mexico Missouri message., 1905-11-02
no Soon aAuto,, seorchinE.

The st. Louis, county court author
lied Sheriff Harpel to swear in four ex-
ira deputies for 30 days to patrol the
principal thoroughfares with shot
guns and watches for the purpose Of
stopping automobile "scorching" in the
county. The action was taken on the
advice of the prosecuting attorney who
said that, in his opinion, an emergency
existed.
Mexico Missouri message., 1905-11-02
on q nuntIne TrIn nt b.

Larllin NJ Webb of Blue Strings has
gone to Oklahoma on a hunting trip
Although Mr.. Webb is 81 years old he
is still fond of hunting. He was one
of the first men in Eastern Jackson
county TO take out a hunters license
as required by the new law.
Mexico Missouri message., 1905-11-02
MIssourIans Invest in Mexico.

r A syndicate of st. Louis capitalists,
has made application to the Mex
lean government for a concession
to establish in Mexico a factory
for making all kinds of locomotive
boilers, steam engines and automobiles.
The petition states that the company
is willing to invest 81 100000 near the
city of Mexico or in one Of the states
bordering upon the federal district.
Mexico Missouri message., 1905-11-02
Crane sentenceG 10 Hang.

John NJ. Crane who killed his wife
July 3 at Kansas City has been declared
guilty Of murder in the first degree
and will be sentenced to be hanged
unless the supreme court reverses the
judgment and grants him a new trial.
The only defense made was insanity.
Mexico Missouri message., 1905-11-02
SUPPOSE.


II your fingers grew at your elbow,
And your toes sprouted out at your knee;
II your mouth was on top Of your top-knoS
How funny, indeed. that would be,
And suppose that your nose went on cross
wise,
That your eyes dangled down from your
chin,
And your eyes looked out backward. no.
forward,
A me pickle you would be iRl
-,aisinclae Al EnQuiFSR
Mexico Missouri message., 1905-11-02

Evansville. Ind, Oct, s1.-George 8.
sVanNada, said to be the Oldest repub-
lican Of Pike county. has just celo-
brated bis elghty-seYenth birthday an
adversary He has voted for II preai-
dental candidates In his day. lIis nrst
vote Was cast for William Henry Har-
rison In 1910.
Mexico Missouri message., 1905-11-02
Eamnu. AthIete Do.

Montreal, Can, Oet. s1.-Etienne
Resmarteau, the famous athlete Of the
Montreal police force. died here OF ty-
DhOid fever. Desmarteau, who was
only 20 years old, wan the olympian
championship at st. Louis for throw
ing the. 6g-pound weight
Mexico Missouri message., 1905-11-02
TO Escape Mormon Control.

Fear Of Mormon domination has led
to a movement for the annexation Of
Independence to Kansas City. OF the
10000 people in the town, shown by
the last census, 1t is estimated that not
fewer than 1000 are Of the Mormon
faith. Their numbers are increasing
rapidly.
Mexico Missouri message., 1905-11-02

Kansas City breweries, hard hit by
the lid war, are agitating consolidating
One scheme is for a clearing house
that will do away with bidding for
saloon locations. The other is for
the sale outright Of all breweries to a
Cleveland syndicate that is said to
have asked for figures.
Mexico Missouri message., 1905-11-02
ND sinte nnIrY NIeetInr.

The sixteenth annual meeting Of the
Missouri State Dairy Association Will
be held in representatives hall Of the
state capitol building, Jefferson City.
November 1917, with three sessions
daily morning, afternoon and evening.
Mexico Missouri message., 1905-11-02

A jury in the circuit court at Nevada
returned a verdict against A. G. Faith,
who was charged with bigamy. Faith
was found guilty and was given three
and One-half. years in the penitenti-
airy, Both wives were present as Wit
nesses.
Mexico Missouri message., 1905-11-02
VVhIai1eFs Loneest il word.

Pike county boasts a citizen with the
longest whiskers in the world. His
name IS Valentine Tapley. He is near.
" 80 years old and his beard is eleven
feet long. Mr.. Tapley is one Of the
eldest residents Of the country.
Mexico Missouri message., 1905-11-02
81. Louis Racing Cases Postponed.

81. Louis Racing Cases Postponed.
The cases Of George Ehrlich, F. V,
Kintz and A. Miller, charged on six
counts each with felonioiIsIy recording
bets at the Delmar race track June 20,
were passed generally by Judge Nc
chimney in the circuit court at Clay
ton. This makes the date OF the hear
ing indefinite.
Mexico Missouri message., 1905-11-02

Buffalo. N. r.. Oct. 3t.-Flrst Lieut..
George W. Brandle, Of the First United
States infantry. stationed ct Fort Por-
ter committed suicide ID his room BY
shooting. III health was the cause.
Mexico Missouri message., 1905-11-02
TO Mandamus Bonrd OF Trade.

Attorney General Herbert S. Hadley
has fled in-the supreme court at JET
ferson City, mandamus suit against
the Kansas City board Of trade to COM
pei the board to recognize the state
grain weighmaster inspectors. For
some time the board of trade has re-
fused to submit to state weighing and
inspection Of grain, having appointed
officers of its own for that purpose.
Mexico Missouri message., 1905-11-02
Dc nemnnn fnr enc.

There have been shipped from points
IN hates and Vernon counties to the
KanFas City markets this year more
hickory nuts AMI pecans than ever
before In the history OF these counties.
Mexico Missouri message., 1905-11-02
BnIIey's SENTENCE Commuted.

The death penalty of Edgar Bailey,
who was to have been hanged in Kan
sas City, was commuted by Gov Folk
TO nlnoty-nine years in the peniten-
tlary.
Mexico Missouri message., 1905-11-02
REyEILLE IS SOUNDED.

Russia Calico Upon 10 Awake 90
Constitutional Government.
st. Petersburg, Oct. S1.-A simple
perusal Of the manifesto shows how
complete is the emperors abdleauon
Of his autocratic power. The very style
OF the document Is clear and direct
and devoid OF the verbose. vague and
bombastic phraseology which hereto
Mexico Missouri message., 1905-11-02
Mormons to settle In MEXICO.

Mexico, Oct. Mormon agents
from Utah have purchased 10000 acres
Of land for colonization purposes in the
state Of oaxaca.
Mexico Missouri message., 1905-11-02

Galesburg, H., Oct. S1.--Judge p. H.
Sanford. Of Knoxville. ex-member Of
the Illinois house and senate, is dead.
Mexico Missouri message., 1905-11-02

Lake Captain shoots His wife.
Chicago, Oct 3f.--James p. Cum
mings, captain Of the schooner Henry
cowies, shot and probably fatally
wounded his wife in a Jealous quarrsl
Mexico Missouri message., 1905-11-02

The news spread like wlldfre
throughout the city. The revolutions
lists, and active agitators generally, de-
clared loudly that the governments
promises would no longer suffice and
that the strike must be continued.
In fact, an hour after the news be-
came known the revolutionists took oc-
casion to throw the first bomb in st.
Petersburg used since the strike be-
gan. The incident occurred near the
Polytechnic school, but there was no
fatality. Practically all classes, ex-
cept the socialists and the extreme rad
icals, however, read the document with
delight and amazement, declared that It
could not fail to rally the moderates to
the support Of Count White.
Mexico Missouri message., 1905-11-02
KnIlnE OF REOtber-in-Law Justlse,

KilIinE or R<Qtber-in-LRW Justl6ed.
John Gaines shot and killed his
brother-in-law, Willard Harvey, at
White Rock, in front of Harvey's home.
Gaines gave himself up to the sheriff,
but the coroner'S jury justified the kill
ing and he was released
Mexico Missouri message., 1905-11-02

Reduced Rates for Dairy MectinE.
The secretary Of Missouri State Dairy
Association has been advised that his
application for reduced rates for the
Sixteenth annual meeting Of the as
scciation at Jefferson City November
1917 has been approyed--that is, a
rate Of one and one-third fare for the
round-trip on the certificate plan will
be made by all railroads in the state
from all points where the one-way fare
exceeds so cents.
Mexico Missouri message., 1905-11-02

In an ordinance passed by the city
council Of Chillicothe and approved by
the mayor, Automobiles are required
when so requested TO give the right-of-
way to vehicles drawn by horses "OT
other animals" Drivers Of automo-
biles are also required to stop their
machines when they meet vehicles
drawn by animals to give the latter
sufficient time to pass. A license fee
Of $40 year is fixed.
Mexico Missouri message., 1905-11-02
Last OF the AutocFats.

The title, "autoerat Of all the Rus
sias," with which the manifesto be-
gins, now takes its place with the title
Of King Of jerusalem" borne by the
king of Spain and the emperor of Aus
tria and with other obsolete titles Of
European sovereigns.
]. Pierpont Morgan, Jr., and George
W. Perkins we're with Finance Minis
ter Kokovsoff when the latter received
tho news. II was a dramatic moment.
The minister was called to the tele-
phone. and when he returned he was
greatly agitated, and said:
Gentlemen, the old order Of things
has changed. Russia has a constltu-
ton"
Mexico Missouri message., 1905-11-02

fore has characterized his mpiesty'A
manifestoes. It not only betrays real
authorship, but shows that the emperor
At last irreyoCably bowed to the inevit-
able. He does not even conceal the
fact that the discomfort and agitation
Of his subjects has driven him to take
the step, and practically Yields every
thing civil liberty, the inviolability Of
person, and liberty Of conscience,
speech and assembly. He not only
converts the farcIcal Imperial douma,
with only consultative power, into q
absolute legislative assembly without
the assent Of which no measure shall
become law, and before which all gov
ernmental authorities must answer, but
promises eventually universal suf-
frage.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-01-24
JACK AND BILL"
Story That May Open Doors to In
prisoned Men in Utah "Pen."

1t viii be remembered that two
young men in the Utah state prison ad-
vertised through the News some time
ago for Jack and Bill parties whom
they held could give evidence that
would prove their innocence Of the
crime charged against them, and secure
their release. The following from the
Denver Post Of recent date may throw
some light on the matter
Is the brother Of the missing "BilP
in Denver2
II. c. Huhle of 1859 Race street bs-
leyes that the "Bill' for whom TWO
men, now serving sentence in the Utah
penitentiary have been 50 franticaDy
advertising for, is his brother. Williqn
Ruhle, and that the jack who Is bl-
so wanted IS John Schultz, a bcsbm
friend of William Ruhle.
A dodger appealing to Jack and
"Bil" to make known their where
abouts has just been issued by the two
men in the Utah penitentlary who are
serving sentence for crime which they
claim thy never committed.
Jack" and "Bill' have evidence IN
their possession which will clear the
imprisoned men, IL is claimed
when | saw that article IN last
nights Post about Jack and BIZ being
wanted IN Utah, I said That's brother
Bill and Jack Schultz they want"
said II. G. Ruhle this morning. THE
last time | saw my brother and Schultz
was in the summer OF 1895 We We're
all three haying tor William Ferris
near Hot sulphur Springs, ! was called
away for a few days and when ! re,
turned Jack and Bill had disappeared.
They went westward, Mr.. Ferris said.
! have never heard of either Of them
since"
The men both hailed from Buffalo, n.
Y, the handful stated Mr., Ruhle said
both his brother and Schultz are from
that place,
william Ruhle IL . feet, 10 inches In
height, says his brother He has
light complexion blue eyes and Is
slightly stoop-shouldered; weight $50
pounds. Schurtz Is heavy set about
feet inches in height, with brown hair
and eyes Both are 50 years old,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-01-24
CoRBETT TRAINING HARD
For His second Fight with battling Nell
son Next Month.

When Battling Nelson and Young Cor
bett were brought together short time
ago they agreed upon return engage
mont, but the match fell through.
Now they have again signed articles
and they propose TO contest before "
Hayes Valley Athletic club IN san Fra
cisco next month, The weight is toRee
100 pounds al 8 O'Clock, the same wgshI
at which they battled before,
Alex Greegains Is looking after Ruhs
Corbett and that the Denverite WY NC
IN good physical condition when heEon-
fronts the Dane may be relied ipon.
Corbett has been upon q farm forkome
time according TO reports, and If roper-
~ trained he will give much mort
satisfactory accounting Of hmsq nun
N his former mill with the "Hfe"'S'"
Nelson need not expect so easyt propo,,
sltlon rs he found when he benz N0apClt
INTO helplessness IN 10 rounds Ny. ~ tor
T r6. J Min foTmG a SRampon lie lie
admits that he had held tho Dane 700
clheaply and is therefore to mSke plepara-
ton to the public for his caIlessness
dc Tse5 f by H. Is So f SlP$ed Nelson SS
Is prominent as the conque}er or Cotpett
and for having astcd Through - whlrl-
lng rounds with SImmy BIltt u.p, .,a
port ' c 9 I IN the sePe2n6g engSgcment
be vim undoubtedly r3 fayorIto in the
betting.
he split with Teddy Murphy That tho
self styled boy malngeT POSSESS the In
stincts and talents of iirst class press
agent has been shown repeatedly IL ~
the consistent bo9kung OF Murphy tnat
worth Of the Chicago boxer Too much
credit for NcBon's rapid rise ~ the pusi-
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-01-24
BOUNTY FRAUD STORIES.
How Swindlo Was Worked in Nebraska
Local Views on Subject

According 10 the New York Sun, Utah
is not the only state whore the Wild
animal bounty law is misused. Nebras-
ka patriots have been wont to raise
wolves and coyotes to secure the state
bounty; and nourishing business was
done IN this line for long time be.
fore Il was detected, Moreover the
Throwing out Of the window" dodge,
was resorted to there, as in this state,
the honest farmer picking up the skin,
shortly after II fell from the back win
dow OF the county recorders Office, and
taking II back again for another boun-
~ Down IN the state Of Durango
Mexico some years ago, when the scor-
pions became so numerous as 10 be
unbearable, the state government Of
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-01-24
ON THE RACE TRACK.
instrument bumped Sol Llchenstein, the
IavOrlte, and Won.

San Francisco. Jan. 2],-Sol Lchcnstein,
the favorite was nearly bumped Off Of
his feet In the opening race at Emory
vile today, by instrument tho winner,
who opned up at to !, but the Judges
refused TO allow the claim " foul. Salablc
made a runaway race In the last event,
taking the lead from the start and MAIN
talnlng IT, Results
First race, six furlongs- instrument
won. Sol Llchonstoln second, Lady Kent
third Time--l,lIA. War Times, karabel,
The Prinde. KicKumbob and Florlana
Belle also ran
Second race, five and onc-balf furlongs
-EdrOdun won. The Reprohato second,
David Boland third, Tlme-i lOh san
Jose, Angelica and Iron King also ran,
Third race, seven furmEs- Haven run
won, Dotterol second The Fretter third,
Time--i!32
Fourth race. one mile and nfty yards
Hainault won Arcade second. LAngford
James third Time-i31A
Tifth race, one mile and seventy yards
-Esherln won Jack Little second. Max
tress third Time-l;biia
sixth race, Futurity course--Salablo
won, Pelham second True Wings third
Time-lfiA
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-01-24
ADJUSTMENTS

a wonderful piece Of theatrical prop
orty Is "rhe Bonnie Bricr Bush 1t is
now I'm ils fourth year on the stage and
last night was It's third engage
ncut at the salt Lake ThcUtor yet
the audience which assembled was big
ger ana moro heartily demonstratiye
,han that which attended the opening
performance year ago. The beauty
the purity the strength, the faithful
reproduction OF the storm Scottish life
are all portrayed AS accurately as ever
Some of the smaller parts are perhaps
I'm hands less capable of doing them
fun Justice than ON previous occasionE
but with the veteran Stoddart at the
head of the cast, with the inimtable
FAX still portraying his matchloss
character Of "posty' and with Bob
Eastou's rare voice stil leading the
musical features, little else could be
wished for. Mr. Stodddu plays the
stern religious bigot who later melts
into the tender forgNing father VITA
AN the Old beauty and rugged charm
with which he ever Invested the part,
His grand reception when he entered,
ana the great burst of applause which
followed his strong climaXes must have
been most grateful to his heart, Rarely
indeed does the stage Of today AFFORD
such glimpses of the survival of all that
is iittost In standard drama, Mr.. FaN,
as usual kept the house in an uproaU
II would be difficult TO imagine ''The
Ponnie Brier Bush without him. Mr..
Eastou's beautiful Scotch songs, AN
ME Laurie Bonnie Doom" Loeb
l,f.
hands, seem to improve with age He
was recalled again and again, and was
rendered a beautiful floral Offering. In
the part OF the old lord too,
he looked the aristocrat to the manner
born, and acted his role well. Miss liz
Pierre played Flora sweetly and Mr..
GIN az "Tammas," was excellent, Mr..
Collins, Mr.. Jenkins ana Mr. Moore
hardly rose TO the possibilities Of the
parts of Mcclure the minister and
Lord Hay The same bill goes tonight,
and tomorrow afternoon and evening.
Mr. Stoddart, in his dressing room
last night received a number of old
friends with whom he was intimate
even before the time when he came to
Salt Lake and played with the Home
Dramatic club In saints and Sinners"
IN 1894 Mr. StOddart said that TINS was
undoubtedly the final year OF THE
Bonnie Brier Bush Whether II was
his own final year upon the stage was
uncertain. He had a great desire to
continue two years more, when he
would be so years Of age, and probably
he might revive Saints and Sinners"
or 1.-THE Long Strike or both, plays
which were always favorites with him,
the latter being that which first
brought him into prominence In
this country, his role being that Of
"AIoneypenny" the grabbed old law
YER. lie knew both these parts, and
il would require but little labor to pre-
pare them, but he dld not care TO I'M
dprtake the task Of learning new roles
at his time Of life,
Mr.. Stoddart n accompanied by his
daughter. and they are resting quietly
AT the Wilson hotel during their salt
Lake stay
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-01-24
YUAKUM ON C.. q $,
Director in the Rock island Also Buys
! Cripple Greek Road.

New York, Jan, 2t-B, f. Yoakum,
who is a director in the Rock Island
Railroad company and the 81. Louis
and San Francisco Railroad company,
win according to the Herald, soon be
elected a member Of the Colorado and
Southern directorate. The voting trust
Of the latter road will II is expected,
be dissolved this week
In connection with these reports 1t is
understood the Herald adds, that Mr.
Yokum has personally bought the Colo
RADIO Springs and Cripple Creek dis
trict railroad and that the road Will
soon become an integral part Of the
Colorado & Southern railroad, The
Short Line, which is the property Of the
owners Of the principal mines in the
Cripple Creek district, runs a distance
of 46 miles from Colorado Springs to
Cripple Creek Branches and spurs
bring the total up to rs miles.