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The Jasper news., 1908-12-10

,no ,,rvou case VI any overt act
or warlike demonstration upon the
part of Japan we were not to make
any defense unless 1t involved the
saving of our lives, and to surrender
the islands in toto to our enemy
1T has been your correspondents
privilege to witness many scenes
where the iempers of men were tried
as by fire; but never yet has he been
compelled o view the deliberate mo-.
tification tf at least two score o.
valiant me- in such peremptory ant
and unheard Of manner. They sat a.
If stupefied by an overwhelming catas
trophe, looking at one another as Ii
incredulous and doubling their own
The Jasper news., 1908-12-10
GIVING AWAY
DISHES.

Don't fail to come to
our store and see those
nicely decorated dishes
which we give you
" 18th each purchase.
They don't cost you a
penny. Don't fail to in
vestigate.
J. D. Harbur.
The Jasper news., 1908-12-10
SYNOPSIS.

vanishing Fleets" story of what
might have happened" opens in WASH
lngton with the United States and Japan
on the verge of war Guy Hitler, sec
retary of the British embassy. and Miss
Norma Roberts. chief aide of Inventor
Roberts. are introduced as lovers. The
government is much criticised because
of it's lack of preparation for strife
At the most inopportune moment Japan
declares war. Japan takes the Philip
pines without loss of a man. The en-
tire country is in a state of turmoil be-
cause of the governments Indifference.
Guy Hitler starts for England with
secret message and is compelled to
leave Norma Roberts, who with mill
tary officers. also leaves Washington on
mysterious expedition for an isolated
point on the Florida coast
The Jasper news., 1908-12-10
CHAPTER III.
When the Flag Came Down.

<, The government was compelled to
take action toward paeifying its own
subjects Immediately after the news
of the Hawaiian surrender, public in
1ignation having risen to the point
q where the people threatened to take
matters into their own hands. With
out dissenting voice the journals of
: the country came forth with scathing
4 editorials, occasionally asking the
president whether it was the intention
6f the administration to run up a
white flag as soon as a fast approach
! ing enemy neared the shores, and thus
! surrender the whole United States.
!. Therefore an appeal for patience was
Issued in the following terms:
1.-The president and his cabinet,
acting for and empowered by congress
: in special session, most urgently ask
the people of the United States to
withhold judgment on the conduct of
the war for at least week longer;
y when it will be fully demonstrated
that the government is following a
well-defned policy, which will not only
4 avert bloodshed, but will impose no
disgrace upon our country. The ex-
I, igencies of the situation are such that
to make public our plans would he to
a defeat our own ends. We therefore
ask the earnest support and coopera-
tion of the people of the United States
by such means as lie within their
power. which at this time can be
The Jasper news., 1908-12-10

Tom Hall and Newell Holbrook OF
Carthage, accompanied by gentleman
by the name Of Guernege, came up last
Friday and enjoyed days shooting
with Ralph Wilder on the latter's farm
southwest Of town. They bagged forty
quail, which indicates that the festive
Bob Whites must be pretty numerous
this fall 10 spite Of the heavy slaughter
last year under the new game law.
The Jasper news., 1908-12-10

j. B. Schott has fled suit against J.
H. Harris to secure payment Of sum
of money he allegesl is yet due him
from the purchase by Mr.. Harris Of q
In the gas plant. The difficulty hinges
on the purchase OF additional eqipment
about the tune time the transier was
made. -.e
The Jasper news., 1908-12-10

shown best by cessation OF s-u.ss.
meetings and criticisms tending only
to embarrass the government in the
discharge of its duty and the bringing
to a successful termination the con-
fiict which is now on"
Contrary to the usual form OF procla-
nation, this one was signed not only
by the president, but by all members
Of his cabinet, who, therefore, Jointly
assumed the responsibility. At first
there was an inclination to deride the
message, and then when more sober
thought prevailed spirit of fairness
dictated that the administration should
have it's chance.
Foreign advices indicated that no at
tack might be expected against the
shores of the United States proper for
even greater length Of time than
ten days; hence the respite of seven
days seemed reasonable limit within
which the government might demon
strate its theories.
1t was possible that the public tenn
per would have remained passive for
the full period, but for somewhat
unfortunate and graphic description OF
what had taken place in the Philip
pines, cabled by the corrasnnndn~i-
The Jasper news., 1908-12-10
Gard Of Thanks.

Mrs. VIM. Bayne and children desire
to express their sincere thanks to the
kind friends who with sympathy, as
sistance and beautiful floral offerings
made their recent bereavement The
easier to bear.
The Jasper news., 1908-12-10

J.H. Harris went to Carthage Mon
day to retain legal defense in the i'm.
pending suit brought against him by
j. B. School.
The Jasper news., 1908-12-10

Of a London paper, who
the scene, and which reat
"The surrender of the ]
lands by the United Stat
constitutes what is probal
remarkable chapter in tn
wars. Not only was the
fought nor any attempt (,
fense, but what is wors
seem SO to any man wit
in his veins, is the hun
posed upon the America.
The Jasper news., 1908-12-10

Frank Steiner went to Carthage SAT-
urday and spent the day with his
brother, Ed, and wife.
The Jasper news., 1908-12-10
j. D. Harbur.

Second hand heaters at bargain prices.
Also new heaters, hest pattern and
makes. At Bayne & Sons. Prices
reasonable. 1887
The Jasper news., 1908-12-10

Crandall Bros. have the largest and
largest and most complete stock Of up
to-date groceries in the city. 10-15f
The Jasper news., 1908-12-10

Miss Frances Chrane of Gravette,
Ark, is visiting with the family Of g.
w. Paisley, north Of town, for o few
weeks.
The Jasper news., 1908-12-10

Our full line Of holiday goods will be
on display by the time this paper reach.
es you. Don't fail to look them over.
Il DIR. SCHROEDER.
The Jasper news., 1908-12-10

See Schooler's fine line Of holiday
goods. Also compare his prices with
those OF Others. 1t
The Jasper news., 1908-12-10

Don't forget Wolf Hdw. Co. when
looking for the heater. 10-1.i
The Jasper news., 1908-12-10

All kind Of new dried fruits and
prices right at Crandall Bros. 10-l5f
The Jasper news., 1908-12-10

r. w. Luke Of Joplin spent Sunday
here, the guest OF +. j. McComb.
The Jasper news., 1908-12-10

Go to Crandall Bros. for bargains.
The only exclusive grocery in Jasper.
The Jasper news., 1908-12-10

Rabbits, game and hides wanted.
WHEAT a. BIsHoP. l1-5f
The Jasper news., 1908-12-10

Mrs. A. H. Laughead was Carthage
visitor Saturday. H.
The Jasper news., 1908-12-10

Dr.. Knott had businss at Joplin Mon.
The Jasper news., 1908-12-10

"Don, Spit on the Floor" signs SC, at
the News office.
The Jasper news., 1908-12-10
The Flag Under

home government. To an
observer 1t would appear Thu
but madness could dictate s.
icy. The facts of the case
lows:
Although trouble had.
pected with Japan by every
inhabitant of the islands
months, the government at
ton apparently made no atteI
ever to strengthen its posi-
on the contrary, seemed r.
deavoring to weaken it. AS
world knows, there have
mense and costly fortificatio
progress of construction in IL
for the last ten years. More
days ago, by official order,
these defenses was summaril:
the workmen discharged an,
gineers ordered home. This
first act of treachery toward -
ippines.
Immediately following this i
prehensible action all war vess,
waters surrounding the islands a
the Pacific station were ORDER
ports in Europe, where they re
voused in what can never be any
but neutral territory. And there
are at this moment, Thousand
miles from the scene of confiic
capable of either offense or de
Had the government delibe
chosen to, put itself cut of touch
the whole war, 1t could have SCI
no more effective method. You
respondent has had the honor
The Jasper news., 1908-12-10

Mr.. and Mrs Sam Jones we're at Car
thage Monday.
The Jasper news., 1908-12-10

Crandall Bros. pay cash for beef
hides. lo-29f
The Jasper news., 1908-12-10

See the Kay See wagon boxes sl4. 30.
Wolf Hardware Co.
The Jasper news., 1908-12-10
Personal and Local.
Phone 81.

Phone 81.
Go to Crandall Bros. for bargains.
The only exclusive grocery in Jasper.
'.st e---------------------- .fzstt T.,
DR.. Knott had businss at Joplin Mon.
day.
"Don, Spit on the Floor" signs &c, at
the News Office,
Mr.. and Mrs Sam Jones we're at Car
thage Monday.
Wondering what to get her for Christ
masf A visit to DR.. Schooler's will
settleit. 1t
See the Kay See wagon boxes sl4.5o.
Wolf Hardware Co.
Crandall Bros. pay cash for beef
hides. 10-29f
Mrs. A. H. Laughead was Carthage
visitor Saturday. 81, !
r. w. Luke Of Joplin spent Sunday
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-03-05

Next Sunday is regular meeting
day at Bethlehem, by pas tor, Rev
Sternllnger, Of Sturgeon.
The MCGEE Bros. Oscar Cauthorn
and Billy Whitley delivered a car load
OF hogs TO Peck, Mcbride and McGln.
mis-, Monday, at s4.10 per cwt.
Saturday night just as Madge and
Harry Householder got to Gatewood
school house, to the tertainmen6,
Madge's horse reared and fell back
ward, Madge slipping to one side. She
barely escaped an instant death, but
we are glad to state that no serious
injury is possibly done. DR.. says that
collar bone may be slightly fractured.
The wedding bells has again rung In
our vicinity, and 1t fell the lou this
time Of Mr.. John W. Blum to lead to
hymen's altar, his old sweetheart of
days Of y1re, Miss Eta Settles,o OF Kan
sas City, Mo. VIZ hear they have wait
ed patiently for nineteen long years
for this happy day, the happiest Of all
their life possibly, to take place. They
we're married in Kansas City, and
came Immediately to the grooms far m
one mile east OF here. The bride for
merly resided here and has a host OF
warm friends, while the groom is one
of the best Of boys. Here's wishing
them the best things Of life, which
they so richly d~eserye,as thier portion
Mr.. Roberts and family moved to
the Jim Squirting farm two miles
north of here.
Messrs Bud and Cecil Mallory and
Walker Holloway shipped a load Of
hogs to st. Louis;last week, reed $40
per cwt.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-03-05
SKINNER.

R. T. Baker is In Nevada, Mo. T,
the guest Of his mother, Mrs. Hickam
and husband.
The Arch Wagner sale was we'll
attended Monday and stock brought
fairly good prices.
H.. II. Williams moved TO the Abuhl-
Hit 400 acre farm one and one-half
Eailes east of here last Thursday. We
welcome these good people into our
vicinity.
Claud Thomas bought a good span
coming three year old mules at Wag-
oners sale Monday. Others of our
neighborhood who bought mules are
Q. +. Jesse, John Da venport, ]. +.
Baker.
Judge Squirting purchased the Per-
chain Stations good one, for 1920.
Our recent trip to Texas is one long
to be remembered. Many bright and
beautiful scenes both natural and
artificial were ours to enjoy. The sunny
south is certainly a coming country OF
the future.
Most all our farmers recently deliv-
cred their corn to market, getting an
extra good price for some, from As to
Scots per bu.
We understand the entertainment
at Fox Friday night 0 week was a
grand success.
The Gatewood commencement ex-
ercises was a decided success. Every
member on program was simply fine.
Old Gatewood il certainly coming to
the front alongthis line.
Beuregard Gatewood returned to his
home In El Paso, Texas.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-03-05
REv. KOKsNDOFFER RESIGNS.
rendered His Resignation at Board
Meeting Sunday Afternoon to
Take Eject Nay FirEt-wn
80 to Sedalia.

Rev. A. W. Kokendoffer, pastor Of
the Christian church, has resigned.
he rendered his resignation az the
board meeting OF the church Sunday
afternoon to take effect May LIST, and
will accept q call to the FIST Christian
church at Sedalia, Mo.
Rev. MI. Kokendoffer has been
pastor Of the Christian church at this
place for seven years, having taken
the pastorage here May 1st 1901
During these seven years, be has won
a warm place In the hearts OF every one
who has been given the pleasure Of
his acquaintance not only OF the
Christian church, but Of all the other
denominations.
While IL is regretted sincerely that
such a mar must leave our commun-
ity. the best w.:sas 6. tie Mexico
20 with him to bis new field.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-03-05
Thirteepth Birthdav Celebrated.

Misses Ethyl and Ollie Baker assem-
bled a number of friends, Saturday
evening, to make a pleasant birthday
surprise for their mother, Mrs. John
f. Baker who was fiftY-two years old,
and who later assured the guests that
their efforts to surprise her had been
very successful. This was Mrs. Bakers
thirteenth birthday, she having been
born on leap year.
A variety of games were played, then
an appetizing lunch closed the day 3
pleasure. Miss Alice Dean presided
over the punch bowl, Mrs. D W. But
Ter served hot chocolate, while Miss
Golden Emerson served very delicious
ice-cream and cake. The guest Of the
day were Mr.. and Mrs. D. W. Butler,
Mr.. and Mrs. d. Miller, Mr.. and Mrs.
p. James, Mr.. and Mrs. j. O'Brien,
Mr., and Mrs. j. Murphy, Mr.. and
Mrs ]. Hall, Mr.. and Mrs j Surber,
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Slmcoe, Mrs. e. @.
Dean, Mrs. L. Cleveland, Mr.. @. M.
Henderson, Miss Golden Emerson,
Miss Alice Dean, and Miss Jessie But
lar
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-03-05
MEXICO HIGH q
Pronounced Most Capable Institu
ton by the State Inspectors Of
Public Schools-Give Five
More Points in the
University.

L. G. Hall, Assistant State Superin'
tendent OF Public Schools, was In Mex
leo, Friday, Mr. Hall is especially In
terested In the improvement Of Coun-
ty Schools, and in securing their closer
articulation with the high schools Of
the state.
Mr.. Hall was well pleased with the
c conditions Of the Mexico School and
states that the Mcmillan High School
is one Of the best regulated schools
in the state.
Prior to Mr.. Halls visit Prof. Ellis,
OF Columbia, inspected the Curriculum
OF this high schools and allowed 1t five
points more la the State University.
This is speaking In terms Of high
praise for the management OF the
Mexico schools under its able and
most efficient superintendent, l.. B.
Hawthorne.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-03-05
To the Voters Of Audrain.

Precious friends, you upon whom SO
much OF this work rests will you not
pray, work, and hope for the wisdom
on the part Of our people, for the time
to come when the people will consider
the licensed saloon as bad as human
slavery, let us bury this trafiic forever
and make OF this nation a light for
the world. Retaining the liquor traf-
flo for the sake Of the revenue it pro-
duces is q political method thatlis SIM
ply infamous.
The school houses we erect, the
streets We pave and the water works
we build with this money that drips
with the very hearts, blood Of the
helpless will be looked upon by the
coming generations as a monument OF
the nations chief SIN and shame, the
cruelty OF a ha~lf-civilized people.
"Woe to him that buiIdeth a town
with blood and establlsheth q city By
'iniquity." We are told that this traf-
fc should aid In bearing the burden uf
It's " rayages. OH Christian friends
how can 1t do thIsY How can 1t bear
the burdens OF the father and the
mother when the son is brought home
drunk, or shot or perhaps worse still
him self a murderer How can it
bear the burdens Of the wife when her
husband, who at the alter pledged
their sacred vows that made them
one, has became cruel, sodden and
imbruted and in whom e tender
cord ,ook ana act has haan atYscadp
49,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-03-05
County News.
SOUTH BENTON.

II DEN I'm
Albert Williams bought from Mr..
Davis q good young horse.
Miss Lena Lowder closed a very sue
cessful term Of school and is now at
home.
Tom Waters and family have moved
to Mexico to reside.
r. o. Guthrie attended a sale at
Bachelor last week and bought two
extra good cows, one a registered short
horn.
Albert Williams sold to George Pey-
ton q jersey helfe- for 1921
J. B. Lavender is III with grip and
rheumatism.
Dode Barnes is moving to his farm
recently purchased In this neighbor
hood.
WIN. Farmer of Nc Fail Mo-, was
the recent guest Of his cousin, Albert
Williams ana family. Mr.. Williams
accompanied him home where he
spent o week.
Seed Tick scho0l-house burned re-
Gently, guess that will settle the quest
ion OF a new house, some were for it
and some against
Mrs. Lula Byars' sale was well at
tended and things sold very well.
Charlie Mildred has moved to the
place occupied by the late Joe By
ars.
Cass Hagan snd wife, of Oklahoma,
are visiting relatives here.
Mrs. John Clark is iii with grip.
Rude Maddox, Of Thompson, visited
bis brother-in-law, r. o. Guthrie aud
wife, last wee .
Albert Williams Is suffering from a
severe attack of grip.
Mrs. Mavey after an extended visit
to her daughter, Mrs, Adam Weimer,
has returned home.
Miss Mamie Dawson Of Galloway has
been the guest Of her aunt, Mrs. Bob
Nc Clure.
Mrs. Robert Ofut is the guest Of
her parents, Bud Baker and wife.
Frank Nc Clures' sale was largely
attended and stock sold well. Mr..
Nc Clure and wife will move to Texas
to live. The community regret to see
these good people leave.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-03-05
Elmo Class,
Public Auctoneer
Route 8 Mexico, Mo.
administrators Notice.

Notice is hereby given that letters
Of administration upon the estate OF
John Fred, deceased, have been
granted. to the undersigned by the
Probate Court OF Audrain County,
1908.
All persons having claims against
said estate are required to exhibit
them for allowance 10 the undersigned
q. X Brown 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 not ex-
hibited within two years from the
time OF the publication of this notice,
they will beforeAer barred.
b246 @. r. BROWN,
Administration.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-03-05
Mexioo Dentists

The Mexico dentists were royalty
entertained by DR.. Fry at Moberly
Saturday 1.-THE Moherly Democrat
says;
DR.. w. L. Reed Of Mexico read an
interesting paper and topics Of most
Importance to all dentists we're then
generally discussed.
The day taken as a whole was a big
one for the dentists OF Mexico and
Moberly and DR.. Fry and the elaborate
dinner served will never be forgotten
by any who attended.
The following Mexico dentists were
present: Drs. ]. W. and W. L. Reed,
Carl Pasqueth, Charles Diggs, J. f.
Mcwilliams and Kelly Il. Bragg"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-03-05
Hundreds Going to See Him!
FREE OF CHARGE

You need not bring money as consulta-
ton and examination are free.
The Boston Doctor, licensed by the state
for the cure Of all Nervous, Private and
| Chronic Diseases Of Men, Women and
Children, offers to all who call on the
above date consultation. examination, ad-
| vice and all Medical Services required to
| complete a cure absolutely Free Of Charge.
| All that is asked in return for these valu-
able services is that every person treated
| will state the result obtained to their friends
| and thus prove 10 the sick and afflicted in
every city and locality that at last treat
ments have been discovered that are alb
s~olutely sure and certain in their effect.
This Famous Healer is considered the
greatest Stomach Specialist in America and
IS an expert in the treatment Of all Chronic
diseases. and so great and wonderful have
been his cures that in many cases 1t is
hard. indeed, to find the dividing line be-
tween human skill and miracle.
Special Warning to persons having
| Appendicitis. Whou this condition exists
do not submit to the fortunes of the Sur
| Qeon's knife. Thousands of cases have
been cured by the new Bloodless method.
| doing away with the knife. with blood and
with all pain.
What is your trouble7
He wants TO meet all sick persons who
suffer from Constipation, Intestinal Indi-
gestion, Gas, Diarrhea. a Tapeworm, APP
pendicitis. Piles, a Rupture or any disease
of the Stomach or Bowels; Cali Stones,
Enlarged Liver or Spleen, Rheumatism,
| Heart Weakness, Palpitation, Scrofula or
any disease Of the Blood, Catarsh, Asthma.
Bronchitis; a Cough or any Throat or Lung
Trouble: Eczema, Leg Ulcers. a Tumor,
Goitre or any Skin Affection: Gravel.
Scalding Urine, Bright's Disease, Diabetes.
Bed-wetting or any Kidney or Bladder
Trouble: Epilepsy, Fits. Nervousness.
Sieeplessness. Sciatica, Neuralgia or any
Nervous or Spinal Disease: diseases of the
Eye or Ear, diseases peculiar to Men or
! Women. including nyWeakness of any kind:
or any Complicated, Chronic disease beyond
the aid of the general practitioner. and if
you have tried everything else and failed.
and if you want to get we'll again. then 60
to see this advanced specialist of expert
ence and reputation. for most of the sick
that &C. do so as a last resort.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-03-05
President Million to Speak tor Local
0ntion.

Pres. J. W. Million, Of Hardin Col.
lege, will speak three times on Local
Option Sunday, March g..
Vandalia, HOO o.. m.
Farber, ESQ p m.
Laddonia, 7:30 o. NJ.
He will discuss the political econ
omy Of local option against the saloon.
The saloon, a wealth destroyer, not
a producer.
Local option sense is money sense.
Local option will increase taxable
resources.
prohibition won't prohibitn - q
stock argument OF the saloons and
their wet friends.
Answered by confessions from the
mouths of liquor men, particularly
the great brewers.
Local option kills trade" saloons
draw trade"-another stock argument
OF the saloons and their wet friends.
Answered by an appeal to history,
to the actual course Of history, etc,
etc.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-03-05

Miss Blanch Taylor is staying in
town since the weather and roads are
both bad.
Elder Triplet, pastor Of the M, e.
Church at Mexico, gave a very in.
teresting lecture on prohibition, al
the Baptist Church last Wednesday
evening.
John Interpreter has gone back to st,
Louis after q very pleasant visit with
home folks.
T. w. Smith,our Burlington Agent,
left last week for Oklahoma, where be
expects to locate.
Dr.. Cox came up from Wellsville
Tuesday.
Mrs. Butler Of, Martinsburg, is the
guest Of her father E. W. Pritchet.
Fttucb Hickman, returned last week
from Colorado, where he spent several
months with his brother.
MIR. Mathews has sold bis place
northeast Of town to Jas. Subothe and
purchased Mrs. Jacobs house, where
he will reside.
Mrs. Marion Walker is suffering
with an attack Of Tonsilitis.
Mrs. N. d. Martin ID spending a few
weeks with relatives Id Kansas City.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-03-05

several days with her daughter, Mrs.
DIR. Coil.
John Johnston nea Beagles school
house will in the early spring erect .
large barn. He finds all kinds OF stock
go through the winter In much better
sbapeif they are protected from the
storms, with good warm shed room.
Good for you John. Don't be afraid Of
getting your barn too large.
Miss Cora Crawford, who has been
teaching In Boone county the past
winter, is here visiting her many old
friends and s~choolmates. Miss Cora
Is one Of many teachers who received
their education in the Rush Hill
school.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-03-05
Fred Ulapper Dead.

Fred Olapper, aged 81 years,a prom
inent farmer, of this county, died al
bis home northwest Of this city, Mon
day night, of paralysis. Deceased hal
been in III health for about a year.
Besides his wife, he Is Survived By
two children, Chas. Clapper and Mrs,
W. II. Canada, OF this county. The
funeral will be held at the home Tues.
day by Rev. Cobb after which inter
ment will be made in the Mexico City
Cemetery.
The Ledger joins other friends In
extending sympathy to the bereaved
ones.