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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-04-11
AMERICAN RAGING CAR
GIVEN GRAND RECEPTION
People in Alaska Turn Out in Force
to Greet Men Who Are Racing
to Paris.
(By Associated Pressl

SEATTLE, WASH, April 1O-A de-
5patch to the Post intelligence from
Valdez. Alaska. says: The American
racing autorobile arrived lasG night
on the steamship Santa Clara and
was welcomed at the War, by the
entire population with brass band.
There viii be n public reception to-
night apd a banquet tomorrow. The
automobile will run 20 miles through
keystone canyon. then owing to the
narrow trail, will be sledded to Tclk
MIL From there TO Fairbanks the
trail has been broken with double
slcds and the automobile will easily
run under its own power TO Fair
banks. Shuster, the driver. is rs yet
uncertain whether he will be allowed
to sled his machine from keystone 10
Tcikhill under the conditions of the
race
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-04-11
Minnesota al shilo,

SiiILo BATTLEFIEDR, TENN,
April iO.-rhe monument erected by
me State of Minnesota in the Nation :
al Park at Shilo to the memory of the
Minnesota soldiers who fell on that
battlefield was dedicated here today.
Governor Johnson and his STAFF. nc
companicd lY a party OF nifty pro-
mincnt men of Minnesota. were pre-
sent and participated in the dcdca
ton exercises.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-04-11
Threat by Negroes.
OBy Associated Pressl

MUSKOGEE. |. r., April 10 - A
threatening letter was received here
today addressed to the New Guthrie
state Tribune, in which the writer
asserts that Governor Charles n. Has
kell and Bud Leihctter. the chief OF
police of Muskogec. are To be assas=
sinated ana the city of Guthrie burn
cd by negroes. The letter is un
signed.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-04-11
CASE HINGES ON PERSONAL SERVICE
In Virginia Service Can be Made by
Publication. But in New YORK State
Summons Has to be Delivered Per.
sOnaIly-court Points Out Need Of
Uniform Divorce Laws.
(Dy Associated progs)

NEW YORK. April i0-A divorce
decision that has attracted attention
throughout the United states was al
hrmed today by the Appellate Division
of the Supreme Court.
il was that OF Porter. V Ransom,
who obtained from Justice bowling,
of the Supreme Court. decree or
diyorce from Mrs. George l.. u.
Browning, OF Madison, Va.
Tho ease attracted attention he
cause of its novel features. II ap-
pears that Mrs. Eva hin Ran som,
vile of the plaintiff. left this city an |
went to her former home In Virginia,
whore she obtained Il divorce In the
Circuit Court of Virginia on Tho one
ground recognized by the courts OF the
state of New York.
On February -, 1906, 1--WE years az
George l.. browning, prominent
Washington lawyer. and law partner
OF Representative James Hay. of Vir-
ginia. who appeared us Mrs. Ransom )
lawyer.
There Was No Personal Service.
On April 81. 1904, Ransom began IN
action for divorce here, because she
wns living with Browning. Justice
Bowling granted Ransom the decree
and his Judgment is now affirmed h.
tile Appellate Division.
Ransom did not defend the Virginia
action brought by his wife. bccausc
no service was made ON him except
by publicity under the Virginia stat
utes, and therein lies the legal qurs-
ton which in all likelihood viii take
the case to the United States Supreme
Court
The Virginia decree was granted 10
bona ildc resident of the state. Mai
is9n being Mrs. Ransom's native
place, ana she had returned TO her
home to live there. The decree In
Virginia was grantd after full hear
ing and in conformity with the Vir-
ginia statutes.
Justice Bowling was compelled. MS
he stated in his opinion, to find as a
conclusion Of law that the Virginia
divorce was OF no force and effect
against Ransom. because of the lacl,
OF personal service. Justice Dowlin..
quoted at length from the HaddocI,
decision of the United States Supreme
Court 10 show that foreign decree
granted without personal service Is
not entitled 10 obligatory enforcement
in this state and on that he based hi;
decree in Ransoms favor.
Mrs. Ransom Held Blameless.
The seth finding OF fact by Justice
Bowling reads:
The defendant (Nirs. Ransom), is
entirely blameless for the situation
out of which this action has arision.
The Appellate Division today affirm
ed this decision with costs.
No opinion was written. bnt the
concurring memorandum by Justice
Laughlin voiced in no uncertain word
the need Of Uniform legislation in III
vorce cases. The memorandum say
| in this regard
ut is high time that IA movement
was instituted in the legislature or
by The trial courts, by which divorce
shall moi be granted, excepting IN
those cases whore The court can oh
! tain such jurisdiction over the dc
PENDANT that il must be recognized by
every other state and territory in the
land"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-04-11
S130,000 liGHTSHlP FOR
WINTER QUARTERD SHOALS
Representative Jones, of Virginia. to-
Bill Asking for Amount to Con.
struct New Beacon.
(Ily AssNclntod rrcss. J

WASHINGTON, u. C., April TO-
REPRESENTATIVE Jones, of Virginia to-
DAY introduced Il bill approminting
$l3O.OO0 for construction, cQuipplng
ana outfitting, complete for service
n steel steam nropcllinE light vessel
for Winter Quarter Shoal station on
the coast of Virginia
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-04-11
Train Ran INTO Ditch.

KENO. ONT. April ia rock fell
In front CT a Canadian Pacific Rail
way passenger train near here last
night, dcrailing the train and causing
the partial destruction of four coaches
i'nsincor Love was killed and fire.
man Saunders seriously injured.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-04-11
TRADE CHANGES SLIGHT
BUT FOR THE BETTER
Some Lines Stimulated by tho APP
proach of Decentralization
on the Whole Better.
(Ny Associnted Prcssl

NEW YORK. April lO-Bradstrects
tomorrow Will say: Though Irregular
The weeks Developments have been
in the direction of improvement The
approach OF Easter has stimulated re-
tail trade in some lines and sections
with II sympathetic effect OH some
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-04-11
RiotIna at Pensacola.
Oiy AssOclalcd Prossl

MONTGOMERY. ALA, April 10 =
a special TO the Advertiser from Pen.
sacola says: The arrival of strike
breakers here today to end the street
railway strike, brought about serious
iioting. There were several pitched
battles and number Of persons were
hurt
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-04-11
Monument to ruIer

WAsHINTON. d. c., April 10 -
Senator Martin, of Virginia. has m
lroduccd a bill authorizing the cree
ton in Washington of Il monument To-
the late John Tyler, President of the
United States.
a.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-04-11
Brutes Beat Man to Death.
(BY Associated PresSl

MEIGS, GA, April l0.-Iohn Dye.
a young man. the only dependence Of
n widowed mother, is reported TO
have been literally beaten 10 death
nv the owner Of dog. which Dey
killed while II was worrying his sheep
The dog belonged to man named
Culpeper
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-04-11
Professor MaIIct Resings.
(By Associated Press)

CHARLOTTESVILLE. VA. Apr.
lo-Thc board of visitors of the Un-
versity of Virginia tonight accepted
TIC resignation of John w. Mallct. a
noted chemist. who has been invited
by the Carnegie Fund TO become a
beneficiary.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-04-11
Mrs. Alice Webb in Trouble.
CBy Associated Pressl

CHICAGO. ILL. April iO--Mrs.
Alice Webb. divorced wife of Broiia
L. Duke. the millionaire tobacco
manufacturers was arrested today on
a warrant charging her with having
dcfraudcd n Chicago hotel by means
of fraudulent checks,
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-04-11
Bay Stale Refuses 10 Name CO,OPsd
Man as an Alternate Ia
National Convention.
Delegates WITHOUT INSTRUCTIONS
Though the Sentiment Seemed to be
Favorable to Secretary Taft-Nco-
roeS Tried to Have Foe of Taft
and President Made One of tho Al
tcrnates.
(py Associntel prnss \

BoSToN. MASS, April lO.-Thc
-FOUR men who Will head the Massa-
chllseus delegation to the Republican
national convention will 30 to Chica-
70 nnplcdgcd These four delegates
selected ut the state convention today
are United States Senators Horny
Cabot Lodge and w. Murray Crane.
IN-sccretary of the Navy John ID.
Long and Sidney o. Blgby. a business
man. The altcrnates ut large select
cd were Frank f. Dunbar, of Lowell;
Wihghcld S. Schustcr, of Douglas.
Ralph ID. Fillct, OF Westllcld and
james +. Shaw, of Manchester
The convention adopted resolutions
endorsing Governor Curtis Guild, Jr.,
rs a candidate for the vice prcsidcn-
tial nomination and advocating
wise revision" of the tariff
Delegates Avoided Contest.
On the question of the presidential
candidacy Of Secretary Taft. the Mat
form held that the convention rccog
nizod That II majority of the delegates
To the convention desired his nomi-
hatlon but 1t was uncertain whether
Il resolution OF preference would he
carried and Its presentation would
certainly lead 10 n contest which
would DO Injurious to tho welfare OF
tho party This last named plank,
tho adoption Of which was the fen
turc of the convention. II was admit
ted BY all the party leaders. was Il
compromises II was submitted To
The committee on resolutions by the
Taft League after an all night SEES
sion.
Negroes Butt In.
The selection of the four delegates
took little time. There was a lively
contest In the selection of four alter.
mates. After Speaker John II. Cole,
Of the Massachusetts House had pre-.
scented the names of four we'll known
men. negro delegate nominated
Charles w. Williams, of Boston. an
other negro. This nomination was
followed Immediately by that OF DR..
Samuel Il. Courtney, OF Boston also
negro. Williams was charged by
sneakers with bclng bitter antago-
nistic of Secretary Taft and President
Roosevelt, and DR. Courtney was
charged with having run for school
committeeman on Democratic ticket.
The vote showed that williams lcd
Courtney hut the convention desired
neither and the Cole ticket was So
lcctcd.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-04-11
o Ladies Badly Injured.

,LOTTESVILLE. VA. April
\. Robertson, wife OF the late
William j. Robertson, and hef
er, Mrs. HanckcI, wife OF Judge
X. lIanckel, of Norfolk, were
from a. buggy Two miles souta
town and badly Injured. II is
THAT Mrs. Hanckel's skull is
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-04-11

THE DAILY PRESS Is the
only newspaper published In
Newport Newa that receives tho
full news report Of tho Asso-
clated Preso.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-04-11
THE WEATHER.

Generally fair Saturday and
Sunday; light to fresh wcot to
northwest winds.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-09-10
IT is SERIOUS
Some Mexico People Fail to Real
lie the Seriousness.

The constant aching of a bad back,
The WEAKNESS, the tired feeling,
The pains and aches of kidney ills
Are serious-if neglected.
Dangerous urinary troubles follow.
A Mexico citizen shows you how to
avoid them.
James e. Green, living six miles
south of Mexico, Mo, says: II have
used Doan's Kidney Pills and from
my own experience can recommend
them very highly. l had pain ard
lameness In my back which nothing l
used seemed to remove and there was
also a weakness of the kidneys which
caused me to rise often at night.
There vas also a sediment in the Sc
c~retions. ] got Doan's Kidney Pills
at Criswell Drug Co.. drug store and
began using them. | am glad to say
that relief Jane very promptly and In
a short time the aching and pain and
the weakness was removed. l have
told a great many Of my friends about
the merits of Doan's Kidney Pills"
For sale by all dealers. Price 90
cents Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo
New York sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's-and
, take no other
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-09-10

Miss Roberta Muir, daughter Of
Mr.. Robert J. Muir, of South Omaha,
Nebraska, formerly Of Mexico, was
married In South Omaha Wednesday,
September I'd to Mr.. Homer X. Geddes
OF that city. Mrs. Geddes is quite
well known in Mexico and is an &C.
complished young lady. She is a sister
OF Mrs. Joe Canterbury, of this city
We congratulate Mr.. Geddes in win.
ming the heart aud hand of so lovable,
amiable and accomplished young lady.
Mr.. Geddes is a prominent young bust.
ness man Of his home town and quite
popular. Long life to Mr.. and Mrs
Geddes. May they live long and pros
per, and may their pathway through
life always be strewn with sweet
scented Cottonwood Springs flowers
is the wish Of the Ledger, backed VI
by one REUBEN o. DILL.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-09-10
s.. Louis Live Stock Marked.


Natl Stock Yards, III, Sept. 8.
Cattle receipts 5000. No choice
steers OF good weights here, although
there were plenty OF orders for that
kind, and anything Of that descrip'
tion would doubtless have brought
steady prices. Tine best were some
96s ID. yearlings at SO so. Aside from
those, some weakness vas apparent In
all steer sales, although not enough
to amount to a decline Of 10c In any
Case. All other grades were fully
steady, and the supply was wei
cleaned up by the close Of the market
We look for more moderate supplies
during the remainder OF the week
and probably stronger prices for tht
good grades.
bog receipts 5000 Quality as u.s.
ual, conmvn, with the exception of
few loads at s7.1O and $7,17i, the lat
ter representing t0-day's top. Th'
general market for hogs was 6 to To-
higher than yesterday, most advanc'
being on the good grades. Pigs of al
kinds we're plentiful, and sold full.
Csc lower than yesterday. The bull
OF all the hogs sold at s6.75 to $500
Prospects strong
Sheep receipts 1900. General mai
ket steady to 1Oc lower than yesterday
the decline being on the medium t.
common kinds. Good stuff full.
steady. Top lambs IS. S5; top muttol
sheep 81 25; demands had to be goo
to absorb supplies of such magnitude
at anything near steady prices. Out
look strong on good stuff.
Natl Live Stock Com. Co
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-09-10
ADMINISTRATORS
PUBLIC SALE!
Tuesday, SEPTEMBER 18Th

1 will sell the following properly OF
NV deceased husband, K. Z moore,
an the above date, at my larEl' II
miles southwest of Mexico, to-wlt'
mead Of horses, consisting OF l oay
geldinr, 4 years old; l bay geioias 2 !
Gears Old; / bay mare, 3 years olu, 4
nav mare, s years old; l Bay mare, =
Years old; / bay Ike hlley 2 years = 4 oaoi
| extra mule colt; 1 stallion IN = E pTS,
lstered; / black stallion, IKE FEN
NINGTON. .o,.,,r, nj I
10 head Of cattle consisting od :
shorthorn bull, 2 years old; l shof'
norm COW, 1 Jersey COW, 7 calves. Do
Is head Of hogs-consisting OF | 70
land China boar,7 brood sows' snoaV'
0O Feed, consisting Of 10 stacks Of IT lin da
o,hy hay, / stack millet, A An oV
hounds OF Columbta STOCK pVou,
gallons stock dip; one double or Usnt
snot gun, | corn cutter corn cauS sun'
Terms Of sale made known on Sroun
Sale begins at | p. M. snarp'
j, 7. johnson, Auct, MooRE
MRS. MARY @. MoohN'
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-09-10

Jefferson City, Mo-, Sept. s.-Abso-
Lutte harmony was restored, and the
chances of Democraticl victory in
Missouri multiplied a Thousand fold
when David A. Ball, defeated candl-
date for the Democratic gubernatorial
nomination in the recent primaries,
announced his allegiance here TO-
night to the national and State tick
cts before the Democratic Platform
Convention in the ColesCounty Court
House. w. S. Oowherd, the success
fulDemocratic candidate for Governor,
followed Mr.. Ball to the platform
praised the magnamity Of 1.-THE Piker
declared be had never do ubted Mr.
Balls Democracy, and expressed his
belief that be had a united party be-
hind him in hts fight against the COM
mon enemy.
MI. Cowherd had escorted Mr.. Bal
back to the rostrum as the crowd
called on him for a speech, and when
the nominee had concluded h'
grasped bis vanquished opponent b.
the arm and they left the courtroom
together amid the wild cheers OF thosl
assembled.
The scene that followed the appear
ance of Mr.. Ball and Mr.. Cowherd or
the platform was gripping. Mer
grown old In the battles Of Democ-
racy, steeled against the usualldemon
strations Of political gatherings
Joined In the maelstrom Of enthusi.
asm, and aided 10 the wild acclaim
until Temporary Chairman ChamI
Olark's pounding restored order.
Former Governor A. M. Decker.
and Permanent Chairman d. A. De
Almond added to the good feelinI
when they spoke Of the signs tina
pointed to certain party victory.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-09-10
MARTlNSBURG.

Fred Watkins returned from Jones.
burg Saturday.
Julius Yelton, wife and son, her
man are visiting In Oklahoma,
James Stevenson, OF Mexico, visited
his sister, Mrs. Dlveh, Monday.
The Sisters opened their school last
Monday.
This is the second week OF the Pub.
lie school. There is larger attend
ance this year than last.
Prof. Mapes and family for the pre-
sent have roomsat Mrs. Klarenbacks.
Sam Moser and wife returned from
st. Louis Sunday.
Elmer Vomund left Monday for
Atchison, Kansas.
The Christian Church closed an in
teresting two weeks meeting Sunday
with 0 additions to the church.
The following took advantage Of
the Excursion rates to st. Louis Sun
day: Ed Pritchett, e. l.. Moser, Joe
Niehaus, Bud Vented, Bill Robinson,
Tom Perry, DR.. Dlven, Frank Lime
man Gus Baltz, Mrs. Herman Wishaui
and son.
Miss Ethyl Stephens is teaching
east of town.
Mrs. Lahman came over from Col
umbia last week and was 10 attendance
at the meetings at the Christian
church which her husband, Rev. Lab
man was conducting.
Miss Lizzie Fennewald Is attending
school in st. Louis.
Mrs. Woodruff went to Illinois las'
week where she will place her sor
Frank In school
Miss Jennie Fennewald is visiting
In Westphalia.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-09-10
THoYPsoN

d. A, Northcutt bought q acres OF
land from Johnson & Go OF Mexico
for 81. 8 100.
Mrs, R. S. Mcconnell aad daughter,
Miss Maggie, have been The guests or
Mrs. Martha Davis and daughters.
Clarence Hill and wife Of Col
umbia we're here the last Of the week,
the guest Of the latters parents, Mr..
and Mrs Lloyd.
Fl. T. Cant, and son Wheeler, are in
Omaha this week on business.
e. v. Boone will return from Texas
this week.
The Audrain County Baptist Asso-
citation will be held at Hopewe.l the
10th and Both Of this month.
Miss Laura Brown began her seven
months tenn OF school Monday at the
Daniels District. Miss Laura is an
experienced teacher ana will teach an
excellent school for the patrons at
Daniels.
DR.. r. W. Berry and wife were out
from Mexico Sunday calling on
friends.
Cant s. Considine bought a car of
black oats this week at 43c. per
bushel.
Mrs. Eugie Tinsley sold one yearling
steer to J.A.Surber at $685.
Miss Florence Bown is teaching the
term Of school at the Washington Dis
trict,
R. P. Tinsley and W. s. Gsary sold
three steers to J. A. Surber last week
at s4.10 per hundred.
]. D.Pulis and wife will leave to-day
CTuesday)on a visit to relatives lear
Clark.
Stanley Margenthaler stopped over
on bis way from ST. Louis to spend
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. e. f.
Elliott
The meeting at Salt River Church
continues att this writing. About 80
additions have been reported.
miss Leila Tinsley left Tuesday
for Mexico to attend school at Har-
din College the coming term. Miss
Leila is a good pupil and will make a
| record.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-09-10
HAD $f,7o5 In SQUIRREL SKIN
Excelsior Springs Man Did Not
Trust Money to Banks.

Excelsior Springs, Mo-, Sept. Sin
the bottom of an cid trunk which for
yearsIwas kept locked prior;to the death
of Thomas T. Crockett, one of the old
est citizens Of CLAY County, sf,7O5 in
gold was found wrapped in a squirrel
skin.
Members Of the family suspected
that it might contain money, as Mr.
Crockett had always been afraid to put
his money In a bank. He was caught
in q bank failure in this county sever
al years ago and afterwards preferred
to keep his money hidden rather than
deposit it.
Among the papers Of Crockett were
found two patents to Clay County
land. One was issued in 1924 land
signed by President James Monroe
and the othed issued in 1925 and
signed by John Quincy Adams.
Mr.. Crocket's father was q first
cousin Of the famous David Crockett.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-09-10
Hist. what ever that is)

AlkeWlS -On-SD-S1-
Who placed those sticks of dynamite
behind the doors OF the city ball?
Had the blackhand invaded the city
with a sinister motive against the
city government.
Local Herlock Shomes were more
puzzled than when the mystery of
Who Flung the last Matter was
brought to their attention.
Shortly after the noon hour Mon
day Marshall Kemp discovered a small
package behind n of the city hall
doors. he struck it several times
with bis zane then opened the bundle
10 ascertain its contents.
Jumping Jehosaphatl 1t was two
sticks OF dynamite wrapped in an old
ne wspaper. Mr.. Kemp Immediately
took them into the vault at the city
hall and had them locked up. He had
a very narrow escape from enjoying
all the delights Of a modern aviator
and small pieces.
Late In the afternoon when the
mystery was still unsolved and talk of
the blacknand vas rife the matter
was cleared up. Street commissioner
Walker came In and inquired for the
stray dynamite saying he had left the
explosives somewhere but be didn't
remember where.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-09-10
County News.
ROWENA


Rev. Kirby occupied the pulpit at
Maple Grove Sunday night. Rev.
Belle has been sent TO preach the
ensuing year at Maple Grove.
John Fechter and little daughter,
Dora,lett Wednesday TO visit relatives
In Illinois.
Miss Grace Smith has been employed
to teach Good Water School.
Born, to Albert Seaver and wife, a
girl
Bell Appleman and force we're 10 our
midst last week and shelled corn for
Mr.. Spencer and J. ]. Walker.
Several from here attended the fair
at Paris Thursday.
orvilIe Sansberry left Monday to at
tend school In Mexico.
Harte McGowen has returned after
q two weeks visit with relatives In
Southwest Missouri.
Jim Mcintyre was q visitor in Col
umbia Sunday and Monday.
Miss Mary Showers is attending the
Mexico School.
Miss Vera Fechter who is attending
school in Oentralia spent Sunday aud
Monday with home folks.
j. ]. Walker delivered hogs to Tom
Hodge OF Centralia Tuesday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-09-10
A CASE OF MISTAKEN
IDENTITY is THIS
S. 7. Davis, Audrain County School
Commissioner, Says That Another
Of His Name and Initials With a
Son Named Tom is the Man Writ
ten Up In the Farber Forum.

The Ledger recently copied an ar
ticle from the Farber Forum telling
how s. T. Davis was searching for his
son Tom who had runaway from
home. Naturally everyone in this part
Of the county thought 1t was the gen.
ial and prominent Commissioner and
since Its appearance u rs. TT has
been bothered by a thousand inquir.
les.
1t seems there is another s. T.
Davis with a son Tom in the east
part Of the county and he is the
gentleman whose son has left home,
The county Commissioner called at
this office today and said bis son
didn't dare leave home as he was
married and therefore the report must
surely be the other family.