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Hermanner Volksblatt. [volume] (Hermann, Mo.) 1875-1928, 1907-11-22
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RELATION OF
 PRUDERY AND VICE

Battle Creek. Mich, Nov. .5.-A pa per on "The Relationship of Prudery and Vice. by Theodore Schroeder, a prominent lawyer of New York, at tornev for the National Free Speech league and president of the Brooklyn Philosophical association, was to- days feature of the National Purity congress. Mr. Schroeder, by impli- cation. severely criticised the efforts of "yice crusaders" to prevent all dis cussion of certain vital topics. Other speakers on today's program include Mrs. Elizabeth Grannis on "The Di- vorce Problem;" Dr. D. H. kress of Washington on Food and Drink as Related to Social Purity;' Miss Belle H. Mix of Danville, Ia, on Marital Purity;' Miss Sevasti N. Callisperi of Athens, Greece; Lucy Page Gaston on The Perls of the Cigarette" and John L. Whitman, superintendent Of the Chicago city house of correction Child labor will be the subject of an address tonight ,by Owen R. Loveioy of New York, secretary of the Ma
 tional Child Labor committee.
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TO TRY ALLEGED
 MURDERER

Beatrice, Neb, Nov. ,.--The trial of Robert Mead Shumway, the alleged slayer of Mrs. Sarah Martin. is set for tomorrow before a special jury. Mrs Martin was found murdered at her home near Adams, Neb., Septem Der , last. Shumway was suspected of the crime and arrested in Mis- souri, At the time of his arrest mob violence was threatened and the ac- cused man was lodged in the peniten- tiary at Lincoln for safe keeping.
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Skin pashcs

sbon,d he treated at once with Litte:,s I.;onid Sulphur. Every skin rash CT red ness n that appears on yorr face, hands, arms, legs, back or body carries with it the he danges of Eczema. Eczema starts just that va
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FLORIDA LIQ0UR
 ELECTION

Key West, Fla, Nov. 5.--In the lo- cal option election being held today in Key West and Monroe county the "drys" claim victory. Most of the saloons of the city have been closed for some time, pending the result, as the licenses expired October l and the liquor men did not care to take out new permits until the question Of prohibition had been decided.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-11-05
CLUBWOMEN

Dou4Ias, Ariz.. Nov 5.-Delegates from all the women's clubs of Arizona are here today to take part in the an- nual session of the territorial federa- tion The convention will continue three days. with a side trip to Bisbee on Friday The Arizona federation noW includes seventeen district or ganizations. with a total membership of '65o. Mrs. Joseph Evans Cowles of Los Angeles, d clubWoman promi- nent throughout the country, will be one of the principal speakers,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-11-05
MISSISSIPPI
 FAIR OPENS

Jackson. Miss, Nov. 5.-The Mis- sissippi state agricutural and indus trial exposition was opened to the public today and will extend through November f6 Arrangements have been made 10 entertain an uuprece- dented number of visitors, who are expected from all over Mississippi and surroundins states. The exhibits i'll all sections are very complete and
 compare favoab}y with any state fair eyer held in the South
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-11-05

For the serious diseases that attack the kidneys, Prickly Ash Bitters is an unfailine remedy. Relieves back ache, swelling of the feet and persist ent eadache-symptoms which indi- cate kidney trouble
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-11-05
PLAN BIG BOND ISSUE

Chicago, Nov. 5.-A special meeting of the stockholders of the Western Electric company is called for today, 10 pass upon the proposition of the board of directors 10 create bond is sue of s15,000,00o in first mortgage .5 per cent gold bonds It is not eX
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-11-05

pected that it will he necessary to issue al, or even part of the bonds al present, as the directors only de sire to secure authority to take such q step in case business conditions de- mand ie.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-11-05

A bottle of Prickly Ash Bitters kept in the house and used occasion ally means good health to the whole household
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-11-05
FOR RENT.

If you are looking foe q desirable house read this list: No. 1891 West Seventh avenue. i rooms.
 No. 719 East Third avenue, ( rooms No. G21 West Sixth avenue, rooms. No 515 Hickory street, rooms. Mo- 70S Hickory street , rooms and hall
 Front office room oyer III Wa8t Barraque street.
 Room over HI West Barraqre street.
 For Rent (COlored.) No. 1929 Fir street, 3 rooms. No. l102 Virginia street, rooms. No. 1l12 Holly street, rooms. No. 1127 Louisiana street, 3 rooms No 1910 Orange street, ? rooms. No. 4O7 Missouri street, rooms No. TO East Fourth avenue, 3 rooms.
 Mo- 2903 West Twelfth avenue 3 rooms.
 CHAS. HANCOCK. Insurance, Real Estate, Loans.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-04-17
TO GUARD
 THE; SEA COAST

New York, April 1.-The Board 0f Trade and Transportation is holding q conference today at which they are discussing the establishment of fleet of sea-going lifeboats which are to be stationed along the entire line ot the sea-coast, to prevent recurrence of the Larchmont disaster PrOmi- nent members of the board took the ground that the United States GoverH- ment provide at different points along the coast, big life-saving boats, equip ped with wireless telegraph appai' atlls. and able 10 go to sea in all kinds of weather and aid vessels in dis- tress. It is elaine: :: tisat such a boat static eaed at Point Judith Harbor Of Refuge could have reached the scGne of the Larchmont disaster i!: time to save life. The present Government lif5-Saiing sefAf,a-. it is ia' sec Is not properly efaipped for se' service, except IT cases where vessels are ac- f.,t!.V hare
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FOR RENT.

No 509 West Sixth avenue, 1o-room dwelling.
 No. S19 West Thirteenth avenue, 4-room dwelling, No. 515 Hickory street, 7-room dwelling.
 No. 517 Hickory street, Broom dwelling.
 No. 1901 South Laurel street, f room dwelling.
 For Rent (Colored.) No. TOP Linden street, 4-room dWell- ing.
 No. 11o9 Holly street, 3-room dwell- ing.
 No 4o7 Missouri street, 4-room dwelling.
 No 1920 Fir street, Broom dwelling. No 1127 Louisiana street, Broom dwelling.
 Agent for Sawyer & Austin Lbr. Co. dwellings.
 Store Buildings. -\O' ItpO W oSL l'dl oll CGlt C splendid stand.
 Corner Seventh and Hickory streets.
 For Sale. Three lots on East Second avenue. Dwelling on South Laurel asid Eighteenth avenue.
 S0-acre bottom farm, bargain if sold at once.
 1C0-acre farm south of city, party compelled to sell.
 am agent for the Pine Bluff Land Go. addition and Roane X Houston Addition. Now is the time for you to invest your money il these addi- tiOns
 Loans. am now able to make large loans on business property. Also can take care of small loans. I will buy or sell your property fol you It will be to your interst :o consult me if you desire to buy or sell
 CHAS. HANCOCK, Real Estate, Loans and Insurance Office 113 Pine street.
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ALPHA DEL Y A PHI
 CELEBRATING G

New York, April 17.=Alpha Delta Phi men of many colleges and universities will celebrate to- night the seventy-fifth anniversary of their fratelnal organization, and will extend the celebration until April l9. They will hold a smoker at the Alpha Delta Phi Club and inspect the new club house i'll FortN-fourth street, a theatel party at the IIacllett theater, banquet at the Hotel Astor and q reception to the Rev Dr. Edward Everett Hale. Dr. Hale was graduated at Harvard University in 1892, just seven years after the first Alpha Delta chapter was organized at Hamilton College, in this state ny Samuel Eells
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ARBITRATION AND
 PEACE CONGRESS

Washington, April 1.-The Nation- al Arbitration and Peace Congress hold dinner tonight ill this city, to which President Roosevelt was invit- ed, but had not been able up to the present to make sure that he could attend. The committee that present. ed the invitation to the president were Andrew Carnegie, Ex-Secretary o[ State Foster, Justice Brewer, Prof. Kenks of Cornell University, Judge George c. Holt of New York, Prof Samuel T. Dutton of Columbia Cni- versity. and Robert Erskine Ely, sec retary of the executive committee or the congress.
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Many so-called "bitters' are not but simply liquids disguis- ed. so as to evade the law. Prickly Ash Bitters is not one of this class. It is strictly medicine, acting pri- marily on the kidneys, liver and bowels, and for the dangerous dis eases that attack these organs it is a remedy of the first grade. There is nothing objectionable in it's taste, t has an agreeable flavor and is ac- ceptable to the most delicate stomach
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DONNELLY
 REELECTED

Harrisburg, Pa, April f7.-Charles P. Donnelly, Democratic chairman of the Democratic committee, was re- elected today at the annual meeting of the committee. Many Democrats from all parts of the state expressed themselves as strongly in favor "f the reelection of Donnelly, and he was chosen unanimously. Col. James NJ. Guffey and other prominent Dem- ocrats of Western Pennsylvania urged the reelection of Donnelly.
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&oj REWARD.

One bay mare mule. about 13 years old; about 4 hands high; branded dimIy with K on hip and slightly stiffened in right-hand foot. Twenty-Five dollars reward for mule and thief, or S15 for mule. WALTER BURKS, 1214 East Thirteenth avenue
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OUR STANDING OFFER.

Anyone sending us names of in- ventors, will be paid B for each case we get from them. Just send the name, we do the rest. Look around you, and you will be surprised at the number of inventors wishing pat ents, in your neighborhood D.. Swift & Co.,, Washington, D. c.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-04-17

If your stomach is dlsordered, bow els irregular and you don't feel we'll, ;ou need Prickly Ash Bltters. It is very effective i'll removing this condi- ton.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-04-17

Julius Leitner left today for Kan sas City, St Louis, Chicago and other Northern and Eastern points to book attractions for the summer theater which will be opened by Leitner and Veil on Main street, at the old Main Rink, within tbe next few weeks.
The Marshall republican., 1907-06-21
LOCALS.

w. r. CIaycOm0 was a
pleasant caller Monday from
Herndon.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. Solomon
are in from Arrow Rock visit.
ing friends.
Adolph Heying. Of Glasgow,
was the guest of VIM. Scbep-
ers here Wednesday.
Mrs. F. l.. Ayres returned
Wednesday from a weeks
visit TO Slater friends.
Mrs. G. K. Scott returned
Tuesday night from a two
weeks visit in Oklahoma.
Miss Minnie H~agedorn, OF
Glasgow, is visiting her
friend, Mrs. Alvin Newell.
Money in Wheat and Hayl
Buy your machine oil from
us--we save you money.
Taylor's Cash Dept. Store.
Mrs. A. ]. Pate and daugh.
ter, Miss Ruby, spent Tues.
day with Capt. Wilson's fam
lily at Miami.
Ehler Bros. wrote us yes.
terday that they have set the
date OF their picnic on Aug.
18th. Particulars later.
Mrs. Pauline, OF Waverly,
came down last week to visit
several weeks with John
Tracy and family.
Ladies, we have just receiv-
ed another lot of those beauti-
full black taffeta silk petticoats,
regular $3.50 value for $500.
Taylor's Cash Dept. Store.
C. W. Bogart, OF Houstonia,
was a Marshall visitor We'd
nesday. He says F. o. Jen-
kins has returned from Mex
leo where he has been doing
some contracting work.
VIM. V. Weinrich, OF north
OF town, returned from st.
Louis Wednesday afternoon
where he had been on probate
business. He brought with
him his nephew, Fred Vein.
rich, who will spend the su m
mer here as his guest.
Mrs. II. G. Stolberg, Mrs.
John John and little daughter,
Josephine, of near Sweet
Springs came In Tuesday and
were guests of Miss Lena
John in West Marshall and
attended the ente rtainment at
st. Savior's Academy Tues
day night.
We have just received q
beautiful line of the celebrated
Buckingham Bros. Ladies'
Dress Skirts - very special
values. Prices from $500 to
$1,000.
Taylor's Cash Dept. Store.
Sheriff Bacon received an
invitation to the Vaugh-R Ryan.
Raymond hanging at Jefer-
son City on June 9th. These
men it will be remembered
made a sensational attempt to
escape and In doing so killed
Mr.. Allison, of this county,
as well as a guard and injured
several more.
W. A. Burnside and daugh-
ter, Susan, were over from
Miami township several days
this week the guests OF G.
L. Burnside and Mrs. Almira
CavunLl ua eoxx, IL.
The Marshall republican., 1907-06-21
Arrested and Released

Jas. @. Benson, of Slater,
was arrested in Nebraska last
week on a charge of obtaining
money under false pretenses
and had n preliminary trial at
Slater Monday afternoon.
His attorneys, Col. X. b. Ruff
and VIM. Meschede, took a
change of venue to Marshall
and the case was dismissed
Monday. Benson was charg-
ed with selling a patent right
in territory that had been
sold, but it was found that the
territory sold was for a differ
g 1T machine.
The Marshall republican., 1907-06-21
Again up to Marshall

Marshall has three oppor'
tuuities of securing factories
at present and several meet.
ing were held with this end
in view this week.
The executive committee OF
the Business Mems League
is now endeavoring TO raise
the necessary funds to secure
at least one of these factor
les. About $4,000 will be
needed and considering the
wealth conferred here it ought
to be an easy matter but the
committee doesn't expect
smooth sailing.
A factory would be a direct
benefit TO our city and the
county and we hope everyone
will do his best in assisting
in this enterprise OF securing
the necessary funds.
The Marshall republican., 1907-06-21
CLOSING EXERCISES
St. Savior's Academy's Enter
tainment q Fine One.

st. Savior's Academy clos
ed a very successful term
with its annual entertainment
Tuesday evening. A very
large crowd was present and
all went home well pleased.
Misses Laura G. Cleary, OF
Boonville; Florence Mullen,
Sedalia, and Mary King, o!
Alma, H., were the gradu-
ates. They all received gold
medals for having finished
the twelve academic grades.
Other gold medals were
awarded as follows:
Miss Christine Schepers-
q christian Doctrine.
Miss Mary K~ing-Ladylike
uepofJment.
Miss Marguerite Young
General excellency and pro.
ticiencv.
Miss Rosa Schroeder
Greatest proficiency in math-
ematics.
Miss Bessie o. High
est average in 10th and 18th
grades.
Miss Lizzie Mitchell-High-
est average in 9Th grade.
Miss Agnes Judge -Regu-
lar attendance.
The Marshall republican., 1907-06-21
Baby Show.

MI. Barron, north of town,
said there was a regular baby
show at his home Sunday.
One of the babies belonged to
Mrs. H. G. Allen, ont to Mrs.
Daisy Black and the Barron
twins. or course the twins
''took the cake" Con account
of turkeys not being ripe,
young fried chicken were sub
stituted for dinner. We forgot
the rest of the menu, but we
think he said something about
kraut, wieners, kase, "haber
gruetzcn," etc.
The Marshall republican., 1907-06-21
Christian State Convention

The Christian ministers of
Missouri are 10 annual con-
vention at Sedalia this week.
Elder B. T. Wharton was vice.
president of the convention
and 7. j. McGarvey also OF
this city was also active in the
convention. w. T. Henson,
of Slater, was also taking a
prominent part. Next years
convention will be held at
Kansas City.
Those from Marshall be-
sides those mentioned were
Col. Gordon, Mesdames M.
7. Chastain, Mary Goodson
and daughter, Miss Mary,
Misses Mary Martens, Ger
trude and Edna Merry.
They returned yesterday.
The Marshall republican., 1907-06-21
MALTA BEND

Miss Ida VaDstone who has
been teaching in Baraboo,
Wis. for the past year is at
home with her sister. Mrs.
Buford ALLEN, for the sum-
mer.
Mrs. Elizabeth Laming and
children, of Muscogee, l. T.,
left last Saturday of Baldwin,
Kansas, after several weeks
visit with her brother, Frank
McRoherts, and other rela-
tives.
Mrs. Davis and son, Archie,
of Moberly, are visiting her
sister, Mrs. A. s. Vananglen.
The Presbyterian church
will have a children's day
services next Sunday.
Mrs. Buford Allen gave a
dinner Tuesday in honor Of
her sister, Miss Ida Van.
stone. ~
Geo. Kinnemon is having a
granitoid walk put in front OF
his home.
Adolph Ankle sold his bust
ness here and is preparing to
leave for the west soon, he
went to Kansas City yester-
day.
Miss Hester Martin came
in Sunday from her home near
Sedalia for a visit 10 her
brother and other friends.
The Young Ladies' Circle Of
the M. f. Church will give
the Japanees Lawn ''Fete"
the night Of the 26th.
Mrs. Emma Bright gave a
dinner Wednesday, those
present were Mr.. and Mrs.
H. G. Wilson and three dangh-
ters, Mr.. and Mrs. Curtis
Martin and daughter, Mr..
and Mrs. Tom Martin and
Miss Hester Martin.
Curtis Martin came over
last Saturday to accompany
his wife home, who has been
visiting her mother, Mrs.
Clara German, for several
weeks.
The Marshall republican., 1907-06-21
Hereford Francisco

One of Marshall's most
prominent recent weddings
was solemnized at the beauti-
full Francisco home Wednes'
day evening when j. Trittle
Hereford, of st. Joseph, and
Miss Frances Francisco were
married by Rev. ]. e. Abbott
the brides pastor. A very
large number were present
from Marshall and abroad.
The house was beautifully
decorated with flowers, palms
and evergreens and specially
illuminated with electric
lights. The floral bell under
which the couple were mar.
ried was studded with cleo
trio lights that lighted it
brilliantly. Both the young
people are well known and
prominent socially.
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The Marshall republican., 1907-06-21
On the Hudson

A souvenir card from Chas.
Niemeier and Levi Smith and
families received yesterday
stated that they we're enjoy
ing their trip on the Hudson
river, after three days spent
in New York City. They had
also visited Coney Island anu
were delighted with the
sights. They expect to reach
jamestown tomorrow.
The Marshall republican., 1907-06-21
NEW FRANKFORT

Frank Heinzler and sisters
spent Sunday with their par.
ents in New Frankfort.
Reuben Eichman and son
OF Blackwater are visiting
W. Suppe and family.
Lee Kitchen lost a horse
by lightning last week.
Boone Winston is suffer
ing with a boil on his neck.
Roster Haines and sister
Spent Sunday in Arrow
Rock.
Ina May Sydenstricker is
visiting relatives in Gillian.
Warner and Ish of Slater
were through this locality
Monday.
Mrs. Matt Bauer and chill
dren of Slater visited her
parents Joe Wehinger and
family Saturday.
Born-To Walter Keith
and wife June 10Th, a boy.
The Marshall republican., 1907-06-21
Celebrated 61st Birthday

Capt. Alex Denny, Of How.
ard county, who has been Wis
ting his daughter Mrs. N. T.
Gentry, for the past few days
celebrated his 8lst birthday
today. Capt. Denny is a vet.
eran Of the Mexican and civil
wars, and Is a native of How
ard county, where he has lived
all of his life. He is at pres,
eat a farmer and banker, and
remarkably well and active
for a man of his age.
An appropriate birthday
dinner was served at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Gentry, on
Monroe street: those present
we're, Capt. and Mrs. Alex
Denny, Mr.. and Mrs. A. J,
Estes, of Columbia, Mr.. and
Mrs. n. M. Cook and Miss
Elizabeth Cook, of Jefferson
City.-Jefferson City Republic
eau. y
The Marshall republican., 1907-06-21
Home Robbed

DR.. e. S. Leach's residence
was entered by a thief Tues.
day, who stole a watch and So
in cash.
The Marshall republican., 1907-06-21

Portland Cement, lovIsvIiis Co.
mont and all kinds plastsrIns ma
tsrlal for sale by
La Crosse Lumber Co.
The Marshall republican., 1907-06-21
Among the Churches

There will be preaching at
the M. Il. Church ut Norton
ut 3 p. m. next Sunday by
Rev. Geo. W. Shepherd. He
also expects to hold services
several nights during next
week, which will be announced
Sunday.
Regular services at First
M. E. Church Sunday.
The A. M. Il. Church will
give a picnic at Clay's Grove
tomorrow evening.
The Marshall republican., 1907-06-21
FOR SALE

Confectionery, fruits, ice
cream and chilli parlor, clear.
ing $4,000 per month; good
location; must sell; owner
going north for his health.
George Gkonos,
Marshall, Mo.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-05-17

no was in any sense ill.trcatcd or pun
ished beyond his deserts The For-
ester says further
."rhe statements made in some Of
the pqpcrs Of Mr., Thomas conduct.
and the reasons given for his pardon
are SO erroneous that | must REFER to
them in some detail
"Nir Thomas was not "a good Forest
office. The investigation which led
10 his conviction showed that al
though he would make frequent visits
To the field, as a matter of fact he ale
most never set foot upon the national
forests entrusted 10 his care.
The amount involved IN his frauds
was not small. hut large. The ten
counts upon which he was convicted
were but a small percentage OF the
number Of false entries when eoulu
have been proven against him, If 1t
had been considered necessary. re
was not only technically guilty of petty
~falsidcations. but actually eulll\
OF systematic and long continued fal-
situations.
Il know OF no ground whatever for
the assertion that the moneys irandu-
lently collected by him we're made up
by expenditures In the interests of the
government in other directions.
THE proceedings against nm were
not in any sense persecution nor were
they conducted In an unfair spirit. nor
ala they have any relation whatever
to any political feud in which Mr..
Thomas was on the losing side. They
were instituted solely for the purpose
OF Furnishing a government officer who
had. not I'm Small but Ina large mat
tiers. proved himself false 70 his trust
and to prevent like Vconduct on the
part OF other public officers
A copy Of MIR. Pinchots letter t'
Mr. KerSkhon has been forwarded to
each person who made petitions for
the pardon of the convicted supervi-
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