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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-01-24
RAPS SWETTENHAM
AS BLIND BULLY
English Newspaper Grills
Jamaican Governor for
His Insults to Americans
ACTED LIKE A CZAR

KINGSTON, Jan. 23-Most Rev.
Ernest Nutall, Archbishop of the West
indies. having heard here today that
King Edward had cabled deprecatfnR
the idea that the people of Jamaica
should accept foreign assistance. said
he trusted his Majesty had not given
utterance to this sentiment, and that
If he had, he (the Archbishop did not
approve of II. The Archbishop said
also that he believed a great mistake
had been made when Governor SWEET
tenham had rejected the offers of
American aid. The Archbishop sent
cablegram to President Roosevelt to-
day. thanking him warmly for the as
sistance of the American navy.
The Daily Telegraph, in a scathing
editorial, arraigns Governor Swetten-
ham as follows:
We would be unfaithful to our duties as ex-
ponents Of public opinion II we failed to call
attention to the extraordinary conduct OF his
Excellency In the present crisis. His general be-
havior at moment OF great peril and difficulty
unworthy of the responsible British official
and cultured English gentleman. His let
Of which we ought to be ashamed and of which
the Jamaicans are ashamed. The United States
is friendly nation; their bone Is British bone
and their flesh is British nesh and one
but a blinded bigot would have refused to ad-
nit American landing parties.
The from the American warships did
ma gnihcent work in removing the debris and
recovering bodies. and the naval surgeons per-
formed an equally splendid service The action
of the Governor was absolutely reprehensible
We want a man who does not spend his time
riding about the city, cursing officials who are
endeavoring to work Loyalty. The people Of this
of guidance and are indignant at his autocratic
bullying and insulting manner.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-01-24
GETS wETTENHAM's REPORT
Colonial once wfthhoIds Advises Re-
ceIved FROM Accused Governor

LONDON, Jan. 23.-The Colonial
Office now has official advices from Sir
Alexander Swettenham. Governor of
Jamaica. concerning the exchange of
letters between himself and Rear Ad
miral Davis. This is the extent of the
advices. however. and whether they
contain any explanation, an apology or
extenuating circumstances has not
been disclosed.
1t appears that the imperial au-
thorities requested the Governor of
Jamaica to send them a copy of his
letter to Rear Admiral Davis. This
now has been furnished, and it shows
that the letter as sent out by the
Associated Press. was to all intents
and purposes a Correct copy. 1t is
learned that the Secretary of the
Colonies. Lord Elgin. sent a second
cablegram to Governor Swettenham,
asking him to give his version of the
affair, and to this. the Foreign Office
informed the Associated Press tonight,
no answer had yet been received.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-01-24
AMERICANS QUICK TO AID
English officials Showed Goodness &c
Relief Work of Yankees

NEW YORK, Jan. "a Kingston
dispatch under date of January H. in
reporting the arrival of the battleships
Missouri and Indiana and the prompt
manner in which the American sailors
started the work of relief, says:
Like great birds sending forth brood. they
lowered and dispatched their boats. and one
fastened 10 every point where the signals of the
Whipple tsld the commander OF the fleet that
doctors food and help were needed. One boat
carried an officer to Colonial Secretary Bourne
The American officer said: I'VE offer men to
police the streets. bury the dead. recover and
attend the wounded. and rations for 5000 for a
month. with tents and shelter for 5000 as long
needed"
The Colonial Secretary gasped and hemmed
and hawed while the stan gasped twice. The
offer was taken under consideration and later
accented as to the men 20 police the streets.
As j am preparing this dispatch every available
blueiacket and marine is embarking TO put OF
TO shore but from the attitude of the men In
power behind the Governor and from the yacil-
iating nature Of the government. ] feel sure
that their powers will he brief. The first British
vessel that arrives will see American services
declined with reluctant thanks.
For the residents OF all nationalities the
American officers did everything in their power.
Women who had not in three days known a
place of repose 1T for them were taken on
board the battleships at once and fed and given
every attention and comfort
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-01-24
OF GOSSIP
OVER FOR THAW
Continued From Page 1, Column

cases the actual trial is conducted in
the columns Of yellow journals and the
defendant acquitted or convicted purely
in accordance with editorial policy
Judges, jurors and attorneys are car
featured and fouted. There is no evil
dence, however incompetent. improper
or prejudicial to either side, excluded
by the Judge in a court of criminal JUS
tice that is not deliberately thrust I'M
der the. noses of the jury in flaring let
ters OF red or purple the moment they
leave the courtroom. The Judge may
charge one way, in accordance with
the law Of the land. while the editor
charges the same jury in double-leaded
paragraphs with what "unwritten' law
may best SUIT the owner of his con-
science and pen.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-01-24
OVER BILL;
ONE MAN SHOT

In an alteration over whisky bill
Robert Lee. proprietor Of a saloon at
1901 Ocean avenue. fired two shots at
William Ryan. a customer. last night.
One bullet took effect In Ryan's head
Lee. according to witnesses OF the
shooting, was getting the worst OF the
scufie and drew a revolver. Ryan re-
fused to cease his attack and the
saloon keeper opened fire.
:. Lee was arrested by Detectives Ora
ham and Harrison and his name was
placed on the detinue book. Ryan. who
had boarded a car to go in search Of
medical treatment. could not be found
by the police last night.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-01-24
DEATH CALLS SON
Of JAMES FLOOD

James L. Flood Jr., the 4-year-old
son of the well-known capitalist, died
yesterday on a train While belng
brought from Menlo Park to San Fran
cisco, to have undergone an operation
for appendicitis. With the child were
his parents and DR.. Beverly McMonagle.
He expired in the arms of the physi-
clan.
Mr. Flood. with his wife. son and
6-year-old daughter, had been sojourn-
ing at MEMO Park. The boy was in
apparently good health until Tuesday,
when he complained of acute pains in
the right side of his body. Mr. Flood
summoned DIR. McMonagle from San
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-01-24
Harry K. Thaw Goes to Trial
for the Murder of White
Excitement Runs High as Court Convenes

in view of certain explanations made
by the juror as to his private interests
and with consent or counsel" Justice
Fitzgerald announced, and the trial ad-
journed at 500 p. m. until 1920 tomor-
row morning.
The afternoon session convened at 2
o'clock. Samuel K. Wilmurt, an iron
and steel broker, was the first talesman
examined. He said he had formed an
opinion on the case, but was not SO
firmly fixed as to prevent his serving
as a fair-minded juror. During the
examination Of Wilmurt, Thaw showed
more interest in the proceedings than
he had at the morning session.
Mr. Hartridge cross examined Will
murt rather closely and brought out
the fact that he had read the papers
extensively since the Madison Square
roof garden tragedy.
VENIREMAN Is CHALLENGED
Wilmurt said he was not prejudiced.
Finally he was challenged by Jerome
and peremptorily excused.
Benjamin T. Rogers Jr., the next
talesman. declared he was personally
this would not deter him from render
ing a verdict as to the guilt or inno-
cence of the accused
Rogers was challenged by the Dis
5rict Attorney for cause. This was
oVerruled by the court, and the tales
man then was excused on a peremptory
challenge
Walter McDougal, who was examined
by Mr.. Jerome, was finally excused be-
cause of i'll health.
Frank P. Gaillard. a real estate
agent. said he knew DR.. Mcdonald. one
of the alienists representing the State.
and would give great weight to his
testimony because of the confidence he
reposed in him.
The defense offered no objection to
this
Under the circumstances, however"
said Mr.. Jerome. I'VE will peremptorily
challenge Mr.. Gaillard. He says he would
give exceptional weight to the state
ments of one of the witnesses, and that
is hardly fair
BANKER HAS OPINION
William c. O'Brien. a teller in the
National City Bank, called next from
among the talesmen. declared he had
formed an opinion in the case some
months ago. but had now laid it aside.
He was challenged by the District At
torney and excused.
George H. Budlong proved TO be the
second architect in the special panel.
and was pererhptorily challenged by
Thaw's attorneys and excused.
Samuel H. Willard was the nine
teenth talesman. He said that, while
he did not disbelieve in capital punish
ment, every doubt must be removed
before he would convict. He was ex-
cused by Justice Fitzgerald.
There was at this point a consulta-
ton between counsel and Justice FitZ-
gerald. as the outcome Of which it was
anpOAinced that Juror No 9 Frank p.
Hill would be excused from service,
lin view of certain explanations made
by tn juror as TO his private interests,
and with the consent Of counsel
The case VIII be continued tonaor-
row.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-01-24
FRENCH AND GoLDGRABER FAIL

Hugh French. retail butcher OF San
Jose. filed a petition in insolvency yes
terday He owes 1897 and has $I65 as
sets Creditors of Jacob Goldgraber,
merchant of this city, filed a petition
to have him declared an involuntary
bankrupt. They allege that on Janu-
airy Is he committed an act of insol-
vency by admitting in writing his in
ability to pay his debts. United States
District Judge John j. de Haven con-
frmed yesterday the report OF the ref
cree setting aside a homestead in Red
ding to Richard G. Dunn, bankrupt
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-01-24

Francisco. The physician diagnosed
the ailment as appendicitis and advised
that the lad be removed to San Fran
cisco for an operation
The family left Menlo Park for San
Francisco yesterday morning. The pain
had become more severe, but it was
not thought that the journey would
prove too much for the lad. AS the
train proceeded, however, the condi-
ton of the patient became alarming.
DIR. McMonagle had taken the child in
his arms when it breathed it's last
Mr. and Mrs. Flood were overcome
by grief. They continued to San Fran
cisco and went to their home on Broad
way.
Little James Flood was born on
Christmas day. 1902. He was a hand
some and manly child and a family
favorite.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-01-24
ANOTHER SEVERE SHOCK
Several More Buildings Thrown Down
In Kingston on Tuesday

KINGSTON. Jamaica, Tuesday, Jan
22-Two earthquake shocks. the heav-
lest since the destructive temblors of
January IA. were felt here at 2 o'clock
this afternoon. Several buildings were
thrown down and there was great
alarm among the people. No one was
injured.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-01-24

The Countess OF Yarmouth, who was
Miss Alice Thaw. followed her mother.
Her gown was Of brown. cut with coat
effect. There was a murmur in the
courtroom as the spectators noted the
striking resemblance between the
Countess and the prisoner
Mrs. George Louder Carnegie. anoth-
er sister of the defendant, came in
with the Countess.
Mrs Evelyn Nesbit Thsw, around
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-01-24

Ine railway service in Italy is in
such bad way that it will take $780,
600. 600 to bring the state lines (S137
miles, into Gull working order.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-01-24

According to an official report there
has been only one case of corporal
punishment in the prisons of Ireland
for thirteen years.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-01-24
The Bostou Buys the Royal Cloak and
Suft Company

All stock rights and titles of the
ROYAL Cloak and Suit Co.. formerly Of
E14 to IT'S Geary street, have been
purchased from the y sr red, RS by the
Cloak and Suit Co. manufactured for
the White House and other places of
the same repute.. The Boston will be-
gin the sale of this beautiful stock
of ladies' high grade garments on Mon
day january rs. at 1862 to 1853 Market
street. between Seventh and Eighth, :
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-03-28
H0XsEY-BROwK
WEDDING TUESDAY,

III Hoxsey left Monday night 70
New London where he was mar.
ried, Tuesday, evening, to Miss Brown,
OF that CITY, by Rev. A. W. Kokeu.
doiIer, pastor Of the Mexico Christian
church.
The wedding took place at the
home Of the bride, at : O'Clock in the
evening and many friends ~ both the
groom and the young lady attended.
Mr.. Hoxsey's is one Of Mexlco's most
prominent business men and popular
with every me who enjoys his ac-
quaintanus The bride is a charming
young woman popular not only In her
home city but here where she has Wis.
tied several times.
The LEDGER joins the many friends
In extending heartiest c~ongratula-
tiOn
Those from this city who atten ded
the wedding we're: Mrs. j. c. King.
Mrs Robt Hopkins, Mrs. r. A. Pearl,
Rev. A. w Kokendofer, Miss Ruth
Hoxsey, Miss Ashworth and Mrs. Ken.
nett a sister Of the groom, from Gala
way County.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-03-28
MORE ABOUT WRECK
OF PAST WABASH TRAIN.

East bound wabash passenger train
No. %, Consisting Of . Pullman,a chair
car, q combination baggage and sm0k-
Ing coach, and . baggage car, was
wrecked a half a mile vest OF Pendle-
ta1, No, yesterday Afternoon at sl2.35
O'Clock. Part Of the equipment OF
the engine tender fell to the tracks
and derailed the coaches, with the ex-
ceptio1 Of the Pullman. II was impos-
sible to get full particulars concern
ing the accident, Tuesday. but the
LEDGER accounts today is verified.
Conductor Lee Bushy, OF ss5s Nc.
MILAN avenue, st Louis was thrown
through q window Of the combination
baggage and smoker a~ndseyereiy cut
about the head and upper part Of the
body. A portion Of his bose was cut
on.
Vim Banks.aged %, u 1905 Gratiot
street, St Louis, . colored mail
weigher, was badly cut about .the
head.
The passengers amsng whom were
twenty students OF the Blees Military
Academy. Macon, Mo-, escaped in
jury. Engineer Christopher Smith
and Fireman r. Townley also escaped
unhurt The engine remained on the
rails.
Assistance was sent from the town
Of Pendleton shortly after the acci-
dent occurred, when the operator at
that place become alarmed at the de-
lay OF the train, which vas reported
Oh time at the last station.
The combination car was practical
" splintered, and the chair car was
found at right angles across the
track right side up, with the for
ward end Of the Pullman car lodged
In Its side. The crew considers il
remarkable that the passe myers eS-
caped with > shaking up.
The cadets from the Blees academy
we're on their way to St Louis to
pend the Easter holidays at their
homes After they had re7dere d all
he assistance thsy could, they marched
INTO Pendletou.
An engine and caboose xere secured
for the use OF the detained passengers
Ind as many as could came 70 ST.
Louis in it, arriving here at 5;I5
)'clock.
The two injured men we're brought
q this train and taken to hospitals In
It. Louis.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-03-28
See This House.

In Snyders Park 90 West Monroe
81. and believe you will buy 1t. New
modern cottage Of 5 rooms and hal
with bath, sewerage, electric lights
ana all conyeniences. Lot 90xl20 1T.
and the ground is worth half the
money. Open for inspection Tuesday
afternoon March %, from 1 TO 4 O'Clock
Call and sec it. Price 81, 900.
dlwl Real Estate Dept
NORTH Missouri TRUST Co.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-03-28
L. N. Luckett Died Wednesday
Morning

Luther N. Luckett, aged IS years,
died at 1890 Wednesday morning, at.
ter an extended illness Of three
months.
Mr. Luckett was born in London
county, Virginia, and came to Missouri
In 1868 settling in Galloway c~ounty.iIn
1873 he was married to Miss Virginia
Ellis and lived on his farm near Con.
cord until 1908, when he moved TO
this city, where he died, in North
Mexico. The funeral services will be
conducted from the residence at 10
O'Clock Thursday morning by Rev
Sipple and Aker OF the Methodist
church.
No children and relatives save
his wife, survive him.
The deceased was a fne man and
the LEDGER Joins his host OF friends
In extendl ng sympathy to the bereay
ed ones.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-03-28
0NE MEXICO MAN
DEAD Another I'LL

A message was received in this
city, Sunday, from Leavenworth, KaS,
BY the family Of William J. Cook, q
former RESIDENT Of this city, saying
he had died there In the Soldiers
Home as the result Of ptomaIne pol
soning. J. w. Stanley, another in.
mate OF the home from Mexico. is
critically III though his recovery is
hoped for.
For a number Of years Mr. Cook was
. locksmith and tinker and was rather
a well known character. Mr.. STANLEY
was Waterman at the jefferson street
crossing, for years and was very popu.
AZ because Of the attention he de-
voted to little children who were
forced to cross the railroad yards BY
themselves
Mr. Cook Vas The only veteran OF
the 800 affected that succumhs 10.
the poison. He was ca years old, a
member OF the fourteenth Missouri
Cavalry and is survived by widow
and several children.
About Seventy-fve Of the veterans
are stiil 10 a serious condition, but IL
is not thought any OF these viii die
The majority OF the others made IN
have entirely recovered.
The following dispatch tells OF the
terrible poisoning:
LEAyKSwORNH, Kas, March g.
Nine hundred veterans OF the Nation.
al Soldiers Home were poisoned by
eating bash at breakfast this morning
and tonight the condition OF several
hundred Of them is critical. No
deaths have resulted, but the advan
ced age OF most Of the victims and
their grave condition arouses fears OF
the most serious results.
Ptomaine in the beef hash is the
cause OF the tronble. So far as isl
known, all OF the veterans ate hash at
breakfast and only 4 small percentage
escaped without at least being slight
ly III.
Several hours after breakfast one OF
the old soldiers suddenly became III.
While aid was being summoned
another vas stricken, and then, In
quick succession, scores and then
hundreds were affected.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-03-28
Hrs Rich ard Dobyn s Dead.

MIS- Richard Dobyns wife OF Rich.
ara Dobyns, formerly OF Mexico. died
At her home In Omaha, Nebraska.
saich go after a lingering illness,
sne was about fifty years Of age, and
ls@ves a husband and six children and
a large circle Of relatives and friends
70 mourn her death. She was a con.
sisOent member Of the Roman Catho.
nc church. Richard Dobyns is a
brother Of Joseph and charlie Dobyns
" TINS city. The LEDGER extends
deepest sympathy to the bereaved
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-03-28

Mrs Wylde, aged 20 years, Of Benton
City, died Tuesday morning, OF old
age and the result Of an accident that
occurred some two weeks ago. The
funeral will be held in Benton City
Wednesday.
Mrs. WSlde was q Of Audrains
Oldest settlers and q lovely Christian
character with a host Of friends. She
is mourned by several children.
The LEDGER extends deepest SYM
pathy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-03-28
Fire Of IncendiarY Origin.

Stonewall Sanford lost a as load OF
hay. Monday evening, In the hitch
lot by IRE. Some unknown party ii is
thought set the hay on fire and IL was
destroyed before the fire departments
arrival.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-03-28
Administrator. Not,cs

Notice is hereby given that letter.
OF administration upon the estate ol
John W.. Ellis, deceased, have been
granted to the undersigned By the
Probate Court Of Audraln County
bearing date March 6, 1907.
All persons having claims against
SAID estate are required Is exhibit
them for allowance 30 the undsrsIQn-
ed administrator within one year after
the date Of said letters or they
may be precluded from any benefit Of
said estate, and II such claims be nat
exhibited within two years from the
time OF the publication OF this notice
they will be forever barred.
CLYDE W. Kills,
s@t Administrator.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-03-28
j. R. noDOnOld. Of Auxva..e. Dead.

. Il. hcDonold, a prominent cItI.
EN- OF Auxvasse, died at bis homs
huesosy morning. The funeral will
No nela az Concord to-day by the
"oodmen, o. which society, he was :
member lWoOdmen from this city at.
the sorrowing ones. "
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-03-28

W. IL Norris having bought Loren
& Sons interest in the west side gro
Gerry store, the stile OF firm is nov
O'Brien x Norris. Geo. Hatcher is
with us as assistant. d2-w1t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-03-28
ladies AstrIde saddles.

Ladies' Astride Saddles,
Kentucky Spring Seat Saddles,
Morgan Saddles, Shaftoe sad.
dies, Boys Saddles, Ladies
Side Saddles, Saddles for all
mankind, including the women
and children. Horse goods,
Blankets, Brides Of many
kinds and colors. Robertson
Red Rope Halters, yellow
Rope Halters, White Latago
HAlters, all colorsWeb Halters,
kawhIde Halters. Fair Leather
Halters. More Halters than
anywhere al
RobertsOn's
One Horse Diamond Flows
$3.50. 5.tOoth Garden Shovel
C~ultiVator % 50. Shovel Flows
$50. Garden Flows 81 90.
Lawn Mowers 500. Spray
Pumps Coo. Garden Hose.
Spring Steel Warranted &c.
Maiieable Rakes DC. Talk to
Robertson
GAINESVILLE BndlOng Bal Bear.
ing Erameless Disk Harrows.
See at-Talk 10 Robertson.
Adjustable Draft Hames, Pat
emit Quick Acting Hame
Chains, Flexible Throatless
Fair Leather Collars, Deer
Skin Collar Pads, Hair Collar
Pads, Felt Collar Pads: Mule
Trace Chains; The New Mule
Gear. See-talk 10
Robertson.
KEEN KUTTER Household
Saw, Guaranteed to saw wood,
iron or bones equally as
well, at SOC, to show the ex-
~cellency Of Keen Kutter Tools.
@. ". Robertson
FIELD FENCES Cars g
Makes = 35 Styles, Pittsburg
Welded, American Royal,
GAINESVILLE Reinforced Stay
Apex, Henley, Boomer, o.
Climax, Keystone Field
Fences. Robertson
hachines-clOging out
1t ! price. Domestic, Wheeler
Wilson, Peerless. s2s-s 26
. sb. Robertson
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-03-28

Mrs. J. w. Brewer is home from
Kansas City, where she was called to
the bedside OF her sister, Mrs. Ridge
way, who is very sick at University
Hospital.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-03-28

Ten spans 3 year olds, mostly broke.
VIII be sold single or in spans. Cash
or satisfactory note. Apply TO James
Quinlan, II miles northeast OF NJ exico
K r D Nc. 4. Moline TELEPHONE No, IL.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-03-28

Mrs. Miriam Ross and daughter,
Miss Julia, are home from an extend.
ed visit ia the East.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-03-28

WHAT has become OF the man who
opposed the court house yard becom-
ing a beautiful park.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-03-28

o. E. Enrich and Miss Sophia Kock.
both Of this county. Geo. +. Dowell,
of Rails county and Miss Efie Ann
G reen, Of Hickory county, to be mar
ried In Vandalia.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-03-28
Dave Collard Dead

Dave Collard formerly Of Mexico,
aged about 50 years died in Jefferson
City this week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-03-28
PRINCE

Prince has fine style. He is 16 IL hands high, good
flat bone; will weigh about 1900 lbs. Prince has proven
himself one among the best breeders. He will make
the season at $40 to insure living colt.