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Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-01-30
Want Evidence AGAINST FInaneIers

New York-An appeal to persons
who have knowledge OF illegal acts
on the part Of financial insti,u,
tons and public service corporations
10 come from eoncealment and furnish
evidence on which indictments can be
based has been Issued by the supreme
court special grand Jury. The Jury
wnl appoint special committee n
seceiye this information.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-01-30

Chicago, lll.-Propersy valued AZ
more than 100000 was destroyed
by Ore which started Ia a slx-story
brick building At 1870 Market street.
occupied ~ Mcneil 4 Higgins, whole
sale grocers Several nremen were
slightly Injured.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-01-30
Nsuro Lsanasd by zee pIea.

Dothan. Ala-CleveIand Franklin,
the negro who was found alive
Monday by the sheriH. day after
mob had strung him to tree
for shooting white man, died
Wednesday from bullet wound I'm
hietsd by the mob. Dothan citizens
pursued and shot several times AZ
negro Tuesday night
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-01-30

MuFphysboro. MA strong flow
OF natural gas wos struck on the
mineral springs tract AZ Ava, IA miles
north OF Murphysboro. by the Mer.
chants and Mechanics oil company's
drill. Il was necessary TO cap the well.
The company Is asking franchises to
supply Ava and Murphysboro with nat
urai gas for heating and lights.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-01-30
SYRIAN Finds Stolen chi,

OMAHA. Neb.-Marlanna and Dl.
ana Yuana. ~ and 10 years. re.
apectiyely. who. their father. MeIan
Yuana. declares were kidnapped IN ST.
Louis last June by John Mitchell. KIM
OF band Of gypsies. were found at e
gypsy camp near hers Sunday night.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-01-30
vermons slayer Gets ~, ror,,.

Bennington, Yf--A verdict OF guilty
Of murder in The second degree was
brought by tho jury In the case Of
Alfred Mahan. charged with the muir.
der o. bis +-year-old niece. Ethel Ma.
han, Al North Remington. last sum.
mef. The penalty is life imprison.
menf.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-01-30
Rausrd for oval Arhbv,

leifeEaon City. Mo.--0overnor Folk
gseppd 8 proclamation offering a 70.
Wafd Of $500 for the apprehension
and delivery 10 fhe sherlK Of Mis-.
sleeippl county 81 orral Aahby. Who
q charged with the enbezzlenent o.
leske sum Of money from the col.
leclnf ~ Min5isslppi county.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-01-30

FilisbuFs, Pas-The Traders and
2eehanica Bank. 4 state institution.
vas cloaad Wednesday ~ order Of ne
state bank examiner The Institution
had pala up capltaI d sIoe.ooc and
rs deposits are catimeted II gseD.ooo
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-01-30
Car. Collide 4, Foo.

Paris-ln an impenetrabIe fog.
which enshrouded Paris and lis
suburbs Sunday. rendering all trans.
portation most dangerous two electric
cars collided at vitry. Forty persons
were injured. several Of them seri.
ously.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-01-30
B. q o. Read ouas esIarI.a Mar.

Baltimore. Md.-The Baltimore q
Ohio railroad announced Friday
efTeotivs FoEruary 1. a reduction
o. 10 per cent "a the pay Of an ofl.oera
and employees. frpm the president
down. receiving more than s1ee 4
month. The reduction places salaries
a. they were IN 1905.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-01-30
ThIs.ea chlerelarm VIelIma.

New York; Thieves looted the
lodging house AZ ssS East Thirty
first street Saturday alter rhlorgiorm.
Ing The "a oecnpabie. and eoi away
with g1.n4o n ieNe1Fs ana cash. n
she loot was 1850 ~ casa
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-01-30

KnoXVlIlF, TEHH'F,T Nl1110nE 40
alens from CLIFTON Wednesday
,ndrnlne nre 10 m effect Tint ere last
night burned ~ ssores. TWO hotels and
inaf residences A oonsafallta esif.
nels plaePt a lpsq q lsoepp
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-01-30
AGED eoUpLs END LIVES.
Swallow Poison Beesuss Old and
About to Become Public Charges.

Chicago. Ili.--Because they were
old and without means to kesp
tilsm from becoming a public burden.
John Florian and his wife, an aged
couple. donned their wedding clothss.
than took enough carbolic acid 70
bring death. Their bodies were s.tnd
a. their home BY Charles UhIer ana
wife, who had called.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-01-30

pDsle-~In che ls,ile village Of lnnn.
htki Hungary. a married couple haze
tnt celebrated me ioolh anniversary
q i1sr nlnrriane.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-01-30

lanesgIlle. via Fire uhsph az.
eiroyea The Julius Mafanense wars
haase caused 4 loss Of between tleo
ooQ ada lzoeoee o. sn4ncpp stored
q eAasl
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-01-30

The senate committee on military
affaiTs agreed upon a favorable report
on Senator Warren's bill fixing the pay
OF the army. Under the terms OF the
hill as agreed upon. lieutenant gen
erals are 10 receive a per cent IN
crease. major generals 10 per ce 81
brigadier generals Is per cent, coo
nels. lieutenant colonels and majors
20 per cent, captains, first lieutenanis
and second lieutenants % per cent.
The pay OF cadets at the military acad.
envy Is increased 25 per cent. The
president is given power to fix the
pay OF enlisted men at an increase Of
not over 10 per cent Of what they are
now receiving.
Senator La Toilette introduced bill
10 deprive public officials serving TN.
der the constitution and laws OF the
United States of telegraph and te!e"
phone franks or passes. The bill also
undertakes 10 prevent discrimination
In the charges 81 Interstate telephone
or telegraph lines and provides for
the preservation OF all messages for n
period Of six years
Senator Stone of Missouri presented
statistics OF government deposits in
national banks TO show that the dis
tribut!on OF money during the recent
currency stringency was not "equita-
BILE" as contemplated by the Law gov.
erning the treasury department. He
declared that the west and south were
Disseminated against. while New York
and Boston were favored. His speech
was on his resolution pending in the
senate, directing a committee TO in.
vestlgate and report the facts In these
transactions. Senator Teller followed
with brief comment upon the action
OF the secretary OF the treasury, de-
|~~~~-~~~-o-~~~-~~~-~S ~~~~~~~~~~
Judge Anderson was regarded as "a.
vorabie to the contention OF the gov
eminent. Touching upon the question
OF guilty intent. which was, In fact.
the only real issue In the case. the
court said:
IF tie defendant acted In good
faith and without fraudulent intent.
with the belief that he was acting TO
benefit the bank. although the trans
actions were not iudleious. he Is not
to be held criminally responsible. II
he acted. however,. In bad faith and
with intent to benefit himself or some
other person or corporation other than
the bank. his acts were criminal.
Accepts Verdict stoIesIly.
The former financial antoerat Of
Chicago showed no emotion when the
verdict was read in Judge Andersoa's
courtroom. He was released under
$4,000 bonds. pending motions for a
new trial.
The verdict Of guilt wa read in a
courtroom crowded with the greatest
throng ever seen In the federal build
ing The proceedings became intense
ly dramatic at Tins. and q hush fell
over the room so that a pin might have
been heard falling
The jurors were taken 10 their seats
through Judge Anderson's chambers "a
avoid the rush. Foreman James e
Taggart led the men in. He handed
to Clerk Charles r. Bun the verdict
which was read aloud al once. on or
deEs Of the courf. II found Walsh
guilty on 81 counts out OF $50 charged
In the indictment.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-01-30
Negroes Sold In Their A.
What Congress is Doing

claring that the placing OF money "a
New York City during the panic was
fully Justified. He paid a high tribute
to the rich men. who. he said. had
promptly offered practically their en-
tire capital in order to stem the tide
Of disaster In that city. which threat.
ened the entire country.
The urgent deficiency appropriation
bill occupied the attention of the
house Thursday to the exclusion OF all
other business. A surprise was sprung
when Chairman Tawney OF the ap-
preparations committee warned the
members that the country was con.
fronted with the certainty of $780,.
100000 deficit unless the estimates for
the next fiscal year should be cut down
materially. a discussion on tariff re.
vision was injected into the proceed.
ings. In which leaders on both sides
OF the house tried to commit one an.
other TO definite announcement as TO
whether. II successful at the Novem.
Der elections there would be tariff leg.
islation.
Among the bills and resolutions in
PRODUCED in the house Thursday were
the following:
by Mr.. Dawes OF Ohio. providing for
the payment Of pension OF $50 a
month TO every veteran of the Mexican
and civil wars.
BY Mr. Thomas of North Carolina,
making the police powers OF the states
applicable 10 interstate shipments OF
lntoxlcants Immediately upon the
crossing of state line, instead OF
not until arriving at destination.
BY Mr.. Thomas OF North Carolina,
TO prevent the issuance OF federal
liquor licenses In prohibition territory.
|~~S>~~-~~N~e~-~-~~~~I
lin at nrst thought they were guards.
One Of them struck a match, however,
and when he did Shanklin asked who
II was. Instead OF replying. the ne
groes broke and ran. shanklln fol-
lowed and fired three times at the
heesnG men. One OF them dropped
dead and the second ran about 20
Yards TO a negro tenement house,
where he fell dead at the door The
third negro Is thought to have been
wounded in the leg. as Mr.. shanklIn
heard him yell. but he has not been
captured.
One OF the negroes killed Is the
sane who started false report sew
erSl months ago that night riders had
struck the town. The other one killed
had been employed In the factory for
hve years, but was discharged about
one week ago.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-07

-Four Per Cent. Paid on Tlme Dcpo.lt.,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-07

p. d. Balm. president: Edward Rogers.
,ice preaident; i. p. Pulley, vice president;
cashier at Iyor; L. NJ. Richardson. cashlcf
at Dendron.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-07
The Bank Of
Sussex and Surry
BANKS: 1von AND pENpRoN.
WAKEFIELD, VIRGINIA.
Established 5000

Capital ........... $4,000
SURPLUS Surplus, ana Undivided rronts... sss,sso
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-06-11

The County Convention of the De-
mocratio party of BonHomme county
for purpose of filling any vacancies
which may arise In nominations for
legislative ond county Offices, for ma
king and declaring a platform and
for such other business as may pro-
perly come before the convention,
will be held at Tyndall South Dakota
In the court room Of the court house,
In said city, on Tuesday, July 7th
1908, at o'clock, p. m. Said county
convention is held under authority of
Chapter l39, Section 6, Session laws
Of 1907, and under the provisions of
Section II, of said Chapter l39. Pri-
maries for the election Of delegates
to said convention will be held in the
regular voting places in the county
ON June 9th, 1908, between the hours
Of 8 d. M, and p. m.
The various precicts will be enti-
tied TO the following representation
4
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-06-11

Microbes in everything you eat
and drink, and if you eat and
drink microbes you will surely
die, and if you don't eat and
drink you still more surely die.
Bownd to surely die in any event,
you had better pay no more at
tention to microbes than your
grand -dadics did. They ate and
drank everything they wanted and
'hoy lived long and prospered
What did Methuselah know about
microbes in his timer Eat and
drink everything you want, mi
crobes and all, and you will live
until you die and that is what old
Methnselah did-he lived until he
died.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-06-11

The graduation exercises of the
St. Wenceslaus Academy will be
held next Tuesday evening at
eight o'clock, in the society hall
An exceptional interesting pro-
gr.m will be rendered, of which
the Play entitled "lhe Battle OF
Books" will be leading number
twenty-five scholars, each repre-
senting one of the subjects taught
in modern schools, will compete
for supremacy, Excellent music
addresses in the English and Bo
hemian languages by Rev. Boley
and Rev. Mikolasek will be deli
vered upon the occasion. Thir-
teen scholars will be graduated
from this institution this year.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-06-11
For square deal good lumber
and low prices come to J. Fl.
Queal Co.
Notice Of Application for Permit 10 Sell
intoxicating LIQUORS.

Notice is hereby Given. That Joseph Hruska
and George Trunec under the firm name Of
Hruska & Trunec have filed in my Office an
application for a permit to sell Intoxicating
liquors at retail at Lot 4, Block 8, in the End
ward, of the Town of Tabor county of Bon
Homme and state of South Dakota, and that
said application will be heard by the Board of
Trustees of said Town Of Tabor on the 27th
day of June, 19OS at Eight O'clock p. m, at It's
place of meeting in the Bank building, at
which time any person and persons may ap-
pear before said corporate authorities and
give any reason why such license should not
be received or permit granted to sell intoxi-
eating liquors at retail
Dated at Tabor, S. D., June 6, 1903
Jas. A. Wagner, town clerk.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-06-11

Notice is hereby given, That Matt B. Welh
has this day fled in my Office an application
for permit to sell Intoxicating liquors at re-
tail at Lot 8. block 8, in the End ward. of the
town Of Tabor, county of Bon Homme ard
state of South Dakota, and that said applica-
tion will be heard by the Board of Trustees Of
said town Of Tabor on the 9th day Of June,
I9OS at Eight o'clock D. m. at its place of
meeting In the Bank building, at which time
any person or persons may appear before
said corporate authorities and give reason
why such license should not be received or
permit granted to sell Intoxicating liquors at
retail.
Dated at Tabor, s. D., June 6, 1908.
Jas A. Wagner, town clerk.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-06-11
Notice TO Creditors.
State Of South Dakota,
County OF Bon Homme. SIS,

state OF South Dakota,
County Of Bon Homme. S.
In the County Court, in and for said county.
In the matter of the Estate Of Theodore W.
Berndt. Deceased:
To the creditors of said decedent and all per
sons having claims against said estate:
You are hereby notified and required to ex-
hibit your claims against said estate, with the
necessary vouchers, 70 the undersigned who
has been duly appointed administrator of
said estate, at the Office of W. l.. Redden, at
torney for said administrator, in the city OF
Tyndall, South Dakota. on or before four
months from and after the 4th day Of June, A
d. 1sos the same being the date Of the first
publication of this notice.
Dated at Tyndall, South Dakota, this Ist day
of June, A. d. 1908.
W. L. Redden A. Fl. Rosberg
Attorney. Administrator
June 4 to 25, 1903
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-06-11

Did you ever notice that tobac-
co is always clean? If a man
drops piece of meat, no matter
how clean the floor may be, he
will either give it a kick or pick it
up and lay it to one side. lie will
never eat it. But let him drop his
plug of tobacco on the ground
and no difference how dirty the
spot where it fell, he will pick II
up and give al a careless wipe on
his coat sleeve or on the bosom oI
his pants and then take a chew
with greater relish than ever.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-06-11

An experienced teacher says
that pupils who have access to
newspapers at home. when com
pared with those who do not, are
better readers, better spoilers, bet
ter grammarians, better punctu
ators, and read more understan-
dinghy, and obtain a practical
knowledge Of geography in al
most halt the time it requires O.
Tiers. The newspaper is decided
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-06-11

Last Saturday at 6 p. m. tor
nado, developed from a small
cloud 7 miles west of town and
completely wrecked the large
barn, 12o X 60, belonging to John
Fridrich and did more or less da-
mage to other buildings on his
farm, The house Of his neighbor,
Flank Brych, was blown off i S
foundation but not damaged. On
its way, the tornado uprooted
trees and scattered many hay
stacks. 1t appears as if the path
of wind-storms has been confined
to this state. .' ~.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-06-11
PIANO FOR SALE.

In order to introduce their pia-
nos into this territory Milwau-
kee piano firm has shipped one
beautiful sample here to be sold
at wholesale price. Piano is in ex
hibit at the Tabor Drug store.
For further particulars inquire of
J A. Wagner.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-06-11

ly an important factor in modern
life. This will not be disputed by
any one who has taken the trou-
Bile to investigate the matter for
himself
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-06-11

The German scientist W h o
claims to have discovered that
|women's feet are growing larger,
may be right. but his meddling
with such matters will not elevate
him in the estimation of the wo-
men.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-06-11

The motto has been restored to
the coins, but no report has been
made of anyone refusing the old
brand.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-06-11

Satan probably smiles every
time he hears that Mrs. Guinness
has been seen in another part Of
The United States.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-06-11

This is the time to paint your
house or other buildings with
Jewel paint, the best paint on
earth at Vauk's store.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-06-11

If Mr.. Carnegie really wants to
die poor, he might buy a navy a
bout the size Mr.. Hobson wants,
and present it to the government.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-06-11
Statement of Condition of
THE
Cabor State Bank

dOOT, -. II.
at the close of business June 2
1908
RESOURCES:
Loans and Discounts, including real
estate held for redemption 95, 1894
Banking House and Furniture 5,30a03
Expenses, taxes and Interest paid 1858
Interest paid on time deposits 1,79327
Oyerdrafts. 1.12aS4
Cash on hand and in other banks 396027 70
Total -sl44,92l. 40
LIABILITY;
Capital Stock. paid din-----------------S 100000
Surplus and Univided Profits w 6305. .0s
Deposits 123,6l6.32
Total -Sl44, ,921. 40
I. Jos. v. Wagner. president, and Jas A.
Wagner. cashier, each being duly sworn, do
say that the foregoing is true and correct
statement of the financial condition Of The
Tabor State Bank Of Tabor, S. D., at the close
of business June 2, 1908, to the best of my
knowledge and belief.
Jos, V. Wagner, President
Jas. A. Wagner, Cashier
Correct Attest: IT. Janda,
Thos J. Wagner, Directors
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
9th day of June, 1905 ... III.
ia. DvoRAK,
Justice Of the Peace
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-08-29
HUMANE SOCIETY
IS TO INTERFERE

Toledo. O., Aug. 29.-The Hu.
name Society OF Sandusky is seeking
to release Miss Florence Jessie Glib
son. 10 years old. OF Washington, d
&C.. who is buried FIVE feet below the
surface Of the earth at Cedar Point
as a hypnotic experiment
"a stop will be put to this exhi-
bition If any statute can be found
under which the society can pro-
coed" declared Mrs. Everett, hu-
name officer.
The girl was placed in coffin
and lowered into the earth on A.
gust 90 and is TO be resurrectad. ac-
cording to plans. on August 80
Bundha. the Hindu mystic. who
nut her in state OF catalepsy and
buried her, insists that the Humane
Society has no cause for action.
declares that at the end of 10 days
the girl will emerge from her sleeI
in perfect mental and physical con
I dition.
Miss Gibson's grave is in ar
amusement park and all who wish
may see her by peering down a tube
An electric light bangles at the enc
~ a wire right above the face OF tn
sleeper.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-08-29
.FuTuR|TY WILL
Be RUN TODAY

New York, Aug. 29.-The Coney
Island Futurity for 2-year-olds. the
largest stake offered in this country
for horses, win be run over the six
furlong straight course at Sleeps
head Bay this afternoon under con-
ditions different from any that have
existed since the famous event was
inaugurated 20 years ago. This ap-
plies to the operation OF the anti
betting law. in regard to which the
track officials and others interested
have not as yet made known theil
attitude. With or without betting
the Coney Island Jockey club an
nounces 1t will fill its full term o.
dates for the present meeting, whici
means IS days Of racing.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-08-29
Fuel Plenty at Walla Walla.-

WRIla Walla. Wash.
of cords of wood are in the yards
in this city and present prospects
Indicate no shortage Of fuel and but
little advance in price until we'll to-
ward spring, If at all. Dealers have
secured large shipments during the
summer months and the stock or
hand last spring has been largel!
augmented. Prices range from $3.50
to $3.50. according to quality, and
at this figure consumers are havins
large quantities placed in base
ments and woodsheds before the fai
rains set in. All the dealers repor
activity during most of this month
with large orders for delivery aheaS
as fast as teams and men can han
die the fuel.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-08-29
Dives to Death

Dives to Death
Astoria, Ore.-M. G. Sullivan
met instant death while participant
ing in the Aquatic sports in con-
rection with the regatta. Diving
from one of the yards of the ship
Donna Francesca, he shot like an
arrow. into the. sea and was never
seem again. Thousands of people
witnessed the fatal leap.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-08-29

Hons Low: Growers Discoura eed.-
North Yakima, Wash Yakima
valley hopgrowers are in quandary
about their crops. There are but
1000 acres in hops this year. com
pared with twice that acreage last
year. The price is but 7 cents q
pound for the best hops and unless
money from the east is advanced
there is a possibility that much OF
the crop will never be harvested. Al
| but rs cents box can be given &c
| pickers this year, 1t is thought what
| picking is done will be by Jap la
Dor. The growers are Respondent
and the Industry seems to be on III
last legs.