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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-01-16

Mr.. and Mrs Gus Wessler entertains
led friends at their home, SIX miles
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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-01-16

Rubbing with nments biteng the affected the Of
plasters and other usually helpful IN
relieving the pains and aches Of Rheumatism but such not
due Of uric blood by
indigestion poor Kidneys
tissues and joints
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but the blood becomes more fully saturated with the the
disease and awhile wander
sharp cutting exposure danpness
night gpla tile bones ache the muscles
action the poison allowed
eain tie hood the joints often become cogged with corrosive sub
stances that left permanently stiff Rheumatism
never be rubbed 1t be conquered and from the system
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sell Embalming Process,
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offices. esa
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Mo-, and M iss Edna Barnett, Of Van
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ii Mrs. Jane Brysrly, aged SO years,
wife OF J. W. Bryarly died.
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TWENTY YEARS AGO TIIs WEEK.

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w, II. Logan, Treasuref asssi
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-01-16

Benjamin Reighley and Miss Bertha
Bowen, OF. near Farher, were married
IhYs Father ,DemnSey.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-01-16

until the acid-laden blood has been cleansed
and purified. No other medicine does this so
effectnally,as. S. SIS. It dissoives and re-
moves the impurities and sends a stream of
rich, strong blood to the affected pats, which
soothes' the irritated nerves, infiatned muscles
aud flesh, and the sufferer obtains relief that
IS permanent because the real cause of the
ecia1 book on Rheuinatisna and any medical
SWIFT SPECIFIC CO.. ATLANTA. CA.
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-13
PROHIBITION EDICT SETS
STANFORD STUDENTS AGOG
College Youths Parade With
Brass Band Playing
Funeral Dirges
SPECIAL DISPATCH 10 THE CALI


STANFORD UNIVERSITY. March u.
The proclamation issued last night by
Chairman Clark Of the student affairs
committee Of Stanford University in
which the policy Of that body of the
faculty in dealing with cases of drunk
enness among the students is set
forth Is the talk of all the campus
conEaunity today. The written policy
Of tha new committee. which is the
first that has been published. is being
discussed in. every light. The con-
struction Of the proclamation is con-
sidered loose. and in the words Of
Chairman Clark. HAll cases will be con-
sidered in the light of circumstances" ."
Led by a brass band playing funeral
dirges. over 500 students of the uni
versity created a demonstration before
the residence of Professor A. B. Clark
chairman of the committee on student
affairs. tonight, in disapproval of the
prohibition proclamation. Clark was
not al home and the students marched
back to the campus. where the procla-
nation was read aloud amid boots,
5eers and Kisses.
Editor Fitch of the Daily Pale Alto,
the official college journal. expressed
tonight his view of the matter. and
as lie is intrBsted with the voicing Of
undergraduate opinion his attitude is
of Importance. The Daily Palo Alto
warns the students TO proceed with
caution in any direction which could
possibly come under the cases included
in the general proclamation The fact
that the committee has warned the
students is commended by the student
publication.
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-13
LIFE SENTENCE FOR
NUMBERING MOTHER
SOderberg, Convicted of Brutal
Crime, Given Quick KnOwI-
edge of Fate by Judge
Prisoner Takes Verdict With
BravadO but Chalky Lips and
Twitching Fingers

OAKLAND. March 12-ErIand H.
soderberg. who was found guilty by
jury last night on charge of murder
ing his mother. was today sentenced to
life Imprisonment in the penitentiary at
San Quentin by Superior Judge Melvin.
soderberg waived the time customarily
allowed to lapse between the finding OF
the verdict and the passing of sentence.
and appeared in court today at his own
request
The face of the prisoner was paler
than ever before, and his lips were
chalky white. but he retained his usual
stolid composure of features He was
neatly dressed. and only the nervous
twitching of his fingers showed the
strain under which he had been living.
In response TO a question by Judge
Melvin. he said he had no reason 20 OBJ
ject TO the passing of sentence. and ap-
peared somewhat relieved when the or
deal was over. j. J. Allen. who con-
Quoted his defense then asked that So
derberg be allowed until Monday 10 re-
main at the county Jail before being
taken to the penitentiary. and this was
granted
Soderberg was arrested a year ago
when the body OF his mother, Mrs. Sig
rid Martha Soderberg, was discovered,
badly mutilated, in a closet In their
home in street. Soderberg was ar
rested that afternoon.
He admitted that he had quarrelee
with his mother the evening before. but
said that he fell unconscious. and after
ward awoke to find the body of his
mother beside him on the floor. That
he had placed the corpse in a closet and
had attempted to efface marks of blood
were admitted by him. but he claimed
to have no memery of striking the
woman.
The defense was based largely on
insanity and a plea that he had been
in an alcoholic trance at the time.
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-13
FRATERNITY men,
TO GIVE ASSEMBLY

BERKELEY. March 12.-The univer-
sity assembly, the most exclusive fune-
tion of the college year at the Univer-
sity of California, will be held in Ma
sonic temple at the corner OF Bancroft
way and Shattuck avenue tomorrow
night by fraternity men of the univer-
sity. The invitation list is limited to
$50 couples and the ball will be the
most select of the season. The dance
will be the first one held in this city,
the fraternity men generally holding
the assembly in the ballroom Of the
Home club of Oakland.
The university assembly is given an
nually by the six oldest fraternities in
the university--the Zeta Psi, Chi Phi.
Delta Kappa Epsilon, Beta Theta Pi,
Phi Gamma Delta and Sigma Chi. 1t
was organized six years ago by Mrs.
Phebe Hearst and has ever since
ranked as the most elaborate of the
college dances
The committee in charge of the as
sembly this year consists of 7. C. Mel
lersh of the Zeta Psi, William Hollis
ter of the Chi Phi, j. Boyd Harold of
the Delta Kappa Epsilon, Roy E. Reid
of the Beta Theta Pi, Jasper Ostrander
of the Phi Gamma Delta and George
K. Webber of the Sigma Chi.
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-13
WOMEN AID TO ENFORCE
ORDINANCE OF TOWN
Club Members Being Congratu-
lated on Marked Improve
ment Shown
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALL

PALO ALTO. March 12.-The Palo
Alto woman's club, which has inter
ested itself in various civic reforms
during the past year, is being con-
graduated upon the effect of the anti
expectoration ordinance. The mem
bers Of the club have worked individ-
ually and collectively for the enforcing
of this ordinance, and at the clubs
last regular meeting Mrs. Alice L.
Park, who has been one of the most
active workers for this cause, submit
ted a report, showing the change in
conditions since the attention Of the
public was called TO this law. Mrs.
Park stated that the improvement In
lobbies. in the postofice, the railway
station, and the sidewalks. in this re-
gard, has been remarkable. Those who
are working for the enforcement Of
the ordinance said they felt much en-
eouraged by the report, and would con-
tinue their efforts for cleanliness in
public places.
Other speakers before the club at
the last meeting were Justice F. X.
Brown of San Jose and Mrs. Bertha
Marguerite Rice, both of whom spoke
in behalf of the Boys outing farm as
sociation. Mrs Folsom reported en-
couraging progress in regard to the
establishing Of restroom In the pub
lie school building, which will shortly
take place. Mrs Geraldine Frisbie
handed in her final report on the
colonial party recently given by the
club.
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-13
NINE. ANNA GOULD SAILS
UNDER ASSUMED NAME
Adopts Ruse to Prevent Count
Boni From Attempting to
SfdD ChiIdren's Departure

PARIS March 12.--It became known
here today that Nine. Anna Gould, who
sailed yesterday for New York on the
steamer Adriatic. booked her passage
under the name of Miller. She had
originally taken passage for herself
and her children on the Kronprinz Will
helm, but changed her plans at the
last moment. Although she had the
written consent of her former husband,
Count Boni de Castellane. to take the
children out of France, she adopted the
ruse of changing steamers and using
an assumed name In case the count
should attempt at the last moment to
prevent the children's departure.
Count Boni had been under the i'm
preston that Nine. Gould and the
children were on board the Kronprinz
Wilhelm and telegraphed his greetings
10 the children in care of that steamer
Count Boni has issued a letter char
acterizing as piece Of buffoonery the
suit brought by Prince de Sagan, his
cousin, accusing him of forging certain
letters signed with De Sagan's name
and rejecting upon Nine. Gould
Count Boni says the suit was
brought upon the eve OF the departure
of his children and their mother for
America, and with the purpose of fur
nishing the American newspapers with
matter for sensational articles.
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-13
SAN MATEO WOMAN'S CLUB
SHOWS MUCH PROSPERITY

SAN MATEO, March 12.-The annual
year book and report of the San Ma
teo woman's club which has just been
issued shows the institution to be
In f1ourishing condition and ac-
complishing vast amount of civic and
social work during its existence The
club has on its rolls 130a members
many of whom are prominent in the
social life of this city and Burlingame.
Probably the most notable work
achieved by the women has been in
connection with the Carnegie library.
Carnegie was approached in the in
terests of the city through the efforts
of the women, and after the building
appropriation was secured the club
saw that the work was carried to
successful completion. The money do
mated by the steel master was used for
the building alone and the womens S
club donated over $1,000 for interior
furnishings, books. periodicals and
other necessary incidentals.
The club also conducts a sewing
school for young people. being the only
club in the California association hav-
ing such an adjunct. The officers of
the club are: Mrs. John III. Doane,
president; Mrs. Charles e. Green, vice
president; Mrs. r. L. Olmstead, corre-
spending secretary: Mrs. Charles M.
Morse. recording secretary; Miss Pearl
Waggoner, treasurer.
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-13
CALIFORNIA BANK
MEN TO GO FREE
Grand Jury Fails to Return In-
dictments and the Belief Is
There Will Be None
Lack of Evidence of Criminal
Intent or Negligence by
Officers Is Reason

OAKLAND, March 12.-That no in
officials of the defunct California
bank by the grand jury was the
prevalent opinion today In the corri-
dors of the county courthouse, after
the second all day session had been
passed in investigation of the affairs of
the closed bank. The opinion was based
on the conviction that it would be i'm
possible to show that there had been
criminal negligence by the former Off
Gals or to prove that fraud had been
intended In any of the transactions.
All the technical information which
Receiver James p Edof had gathered
since his appointment was laid before
the members of the grand jury this
morning, and Edof spent nearly two
hours answering qustions. Edoff has
repeatedly said that he had never found
direct evidence that there had been
willful misappropriation of funds.
+. II. Brooks, cashier; G. L. Dowling,
a clerk under the former regime, and
William Rutherford, j. B. Richardson,
j. NJ. Phillips and Benjamin Smith, for
mer directors, were also witnesses.
Lloyd Robbins. attorney for a group of
holders who Joined in a suit to recover
S264.000 from the directors of the bank,
remained for short time during the
day, but was not called upon to testify.
ID. Edward Collins. who refused to
testify at the previous hearing on ad-
vice of his attorney, was not present to-
day. The examination of witnesses was
conducted by Chief Deputy District At
torney Donahue.
Receiver James P. Edoff of the Cali
fornia bank will file reports of numer-
Gus settlements which he has made
with debtors of the bank for the ap-
proval of Superior Judge Harris to-
morrow afternoon. Edoff intimated
that the reports will deal with trans
actions of magnitude and that their
approval will result In a long step
toward winding UP the affairs of the in
stitution. Edoff said he has been sur
prised at the comparative ease with
which accounts are settled, indicat-
ing that the general financial condition
on this side the bay is excellent. Six
releases of mortgages held on Berke-
ley property were authorized by him
today.
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-13
OAKLAND BIDS FOR
EVANS AS GUEST
Mayor Mott Sends Cordial lnvi-
tatiOn to Admiral to Let
City Be Host
Commandant Phelps Invited to
Aid in Formulating Plans,
But Illness Prevents

OAKLAND. March 12.-Mayor Frank
X. Mott has sent TO Admiral Evans at
MagdaIena bay an invitation to the men
OF his feet to be the guests of the city.
The invitation reads as Follows:
Oakland March g. zoos.
Rear Admiral r. D. Evans
Magdslsns Bay
Dear Admiral: As mayor of the city Of Oak
land. and chairman OF the feet reception
committee, / take this means of extending to
you your officers and men right royal welcome
TO shore
The people of Oakland want the honor OF en-
tertaining every man Of the feet as the occasion
permits. We have been working in harmony
with the San Francisco reception committee
and there will be conflict Of dates in the en-
tertainment arrangements.
am just ID receipt of letter from my fellow
townsman Hon Victor II. Metcalf, accepting an
Irritation TO be the guest of the people Of Oak
land during a part of the ceremonies and ! sin
cerely trust that you Will also honor us with
your presence on that occasion
With best wishes TO yourself. your officers and
men. and trusting it will not be long before 1
have the pleasure of meeting all OF you, ! remain
sincerely yours. FRANK X. MOTT.
An invitation was also extended by
Secretary Edwin Meese of the Oakland
committee to Commandant T. s. Phelps
Of the Mare island navy yard to consult
with local citizens about preparations
for the officers entertainment while in
this city. This invitation follows:
Oakland. March 10. 1908.
Captain Thomas S. Phelps,
Commandant Mare Island Navy Yard.
Dear Sir: At the suggestion of Mayor Frank
K. Mott and knowing that you have the welfare
Of Oakland st heart. take the liberty of
questing your cooperation in plans for the en-
tertainment of the officers of the feet.
Should you come TO Oakland within the next
few days would be highly pleased TO have
you name the date and time at which the COM
mittee on entertainment ef officers could meet
with YOU and receive the benefit of your valued
advice.
Thanking you in advance, l beg to remain
EDWIN MEEsE. Secretary.
Commandant Phelps reply, received
today reads:
Mare Island. March IL, 1908.
Edwin Meese.
Secretary Fleet Reception Committee. Oak
land
My Dear Mr. Meese: / thank you very much
for your courteous note of yesterday and the
honor you have done me in asking me TO give
advice to the committee on entertainment Of Of
6cers of the feet when next l come TO Oakland
As I laid up now and have been for a
month past with severe attack OF rheuma tism,
making il practically impossible for 10 walk.
necessarily must decline to advise with the
committee in Oakland. However, anything
can do at Mare island l shall be most happy
10 do.
With kind regards. I am most sincerely yours,
T. S. PHELPS JR.
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-13
MRS. MARTIN PUT
THROUGH ORDEAL
Police Use the "Third Degree"
Methods on Woman Ac=
cused of Dynamiting
Find Her a Fountain OF Tears,
But Gain Admissions for
Use in Trial

OAKLAND. March 12.-Mrs. Isabella
Martin. under indictment for the
dynamiting of Judge ogden's home,
was given the worst ordeal ever sub
mitted to by a prisoner in the custody
of the city police today, and as re-
suit the officers have gained much that
can be used against the woman. The
sweating was carried on by Captain of
Detectives Petersen and Detective
Hodgkins. and continued from 10
o'clock this forenoon until dark had
fallen.
The woman was crafty in all the con-
versation, which the authorities say
will be kept secret until ready for use
on the witness stand AT times she
wept profusely, again breaking out
in vehement protest. Then the two de-
tectives would attack her protestations
with bits of history of her case, and, in
the words of Captain of Detectives Pc
tersen, She was simply stunned at
times"
The police say that they are well sat-
isfled with the results of todays sweat
ing. The woman will be submitted to
the same crucial tests tomorrow, in
the hope that she will make full con-
fession.
Never once In the conversation did
she refer to the statements she has
made that Baby John is demented
and incompetent. She has given the
police no inkling of what she will adopt
as a mode of defense. and it is ques-
ton with them whether the woman
will secure legal counsel or try to de-
fend herself in court, as she has in
sweating.
That the two detectives who have
submitted her to the grueling believe
she has taken her case as hopeless
is indicated by the way watch is kept
on the prisoner in the city jail. She is
guarded as a murderer would be, in the
fear that she may try to commit sui
eide
Sanguine as she usually has been
during her life, this in itself goes to
show that Mrs. Martin is more des-
perate after todays sweating than ever
before. Part of the time this after
noon she showed her dependency in
tears. At no time could they detect,
however, whether she was remorseful
or Stimulating indignation, for they
found her the most lachrymose woman
they ever dealt with. She can weep at
her own desire, and today she varied
this only by raising her voice in pro-
test when most perturbed, or by swear
ing.
She was taken to the city Jail on
her arrival from Weayerville. Her trial
perior court, the indictment of the
grand jury supplanting the necessity
of preliminary examination.
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-13
ASKS CHANGE OF VENUE

NAPA. March 12.-At the hearing of
Mrs. Hattie Gibbs today on the charge
of having violated the law prohibiting
liquor selling within a mile OF ahe
Veterans home, the attorney for Mrs.
Gibbs made a motion for a change OF
venue The defense declared the
woman could not obtain an impartial
trial in Napa. Justice Coombs granted
the change OF venue. but transferred
the case to Justice Gildersleeve of this
city. The defense will now file affi-
davits to procure a change OF venue
from Justice Gildersleeve's court
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-13
A. Stimulant for the Old.
the nerve tissues, tones

writing for my father, would say
that he is now approaching his eighty
second year, but owing to loss of sight
is not able to go out much and get his
accustomed exercise, which he has had
for years. He has never been in the
habit of using stimulants in any way,
but finding that he required something
of the kind. has tried several, and pre-
fers Duffy's, Malt Whiskey to any 9TH
er. He takes a small dose every day,
with an equal quantity of water. as
the strength is sufficient. and consid-
ers that he has been much benefited
by it's use. AS for myself, / never use
stimulants of any kind, but heartily
approve of your manufacture, as it
has been so beneficial to my father
GEO. e. GOODWIN (for. Geo. l. Good
wiD). Newton. Mass.
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-13
Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskev

absolutely dstaion of grain
oughy matted thus destroying the germ producing predge
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where
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for Duys Pure Malt Whskey you get the genuine It's
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Old Chemist make the
seal the cork is unbroken Write r Curran
ing Physician for an illustrated medical booklet and
Duffy Malt Whiskey Co. Rochester, N. Y.
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-13
BEAUTY POSTER TO
AID COLLEGE PLAY

BERKELEY, March 1.-THE beauti-
full poster of Xavier Martinez repre-
senting the heads OF Perdita and Herm-
lone, two charmers in the Winter
Tale which will be staged by the stu
dents of the English club Of the Uni
versity of California the evening OF
April in the Greek theater. was ex-
hibited on the campus of the university
today
The drawings for the two heads were
made by Artist Martinez from the pro-
file of his wife. who is the daughter OF
Herman Whitaker. The heads of gold
on a gold background are striking and
have attracted considerable attention.
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-13
JURY EXONERATES WOMAN
PROSECUTED BY MOTHER
"Not Guilty." Verdict Returned
on Mrs. RiIey's Charge of
EmbeZZIement

After having been releutlessly prose-
cuted by her own mother on charge
of embezzlement, Mary Lawlor, wife of
Edward Lawlor, carpenter, was ac-
quilted of the charge by jury in
Judge Cooks court yesterday. The ac-
cused woman sat in court all day with
a baby in her arms and three other
young children at her side.
The complaining witness was Cath
crime Riley, and, despite the fact that
her own blood runs in the veins of the
defendant, she sought by every means
to have the younger woman convicted
and sent to prison. The sum Mrs. Riley
charged her daughter with embezzling
was $4,000. the proceeds of realty
sale.
Mrs Lawlor testified that her mother
had said she was TO have the money for
keeping her mother.
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-13
DIVORCED FROM FUGITIVE SPOUSE

REDWOOD CITY. March 12.-An in
terlocutory decree of divorce was grant
ed to Mrs. Frank Hudson of San Mateo
today by Judge Buck. Her husband cut
a wide swath in the red light district
of San Mateo three months ago, using
a bundle of forged checks to supply
funds for his escapades. Hudson es-
capped and has not been heard of since.
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-13
FIxEs INHERITANCE tax

REDWOOD CITY. March l2.-Attor-
ney George C Ross. in behalf Of the
estate Of Mary Burton Harrison. who
was formerly Miss Mary Crocker. has
obtained an order from the superior
court fixing the amount of the Inherit
ance tax 10 be paid the state from her
estate at SI.729. Mrs. Harrison was
killed in an automobile accident on
Long island about two years ago.
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-13
WANTS VOTING MACHINES

The Haight and Ashbnry improve
ment club at its meeting last night
unanimously indorsed a resolution ask
iEg that the board Of supervisors make
an appropriation sufficient to eauip
the city with voting machines, to take
the place Of the ballot system now in
vogue. Those who spoke in favor of
the proposed change were Registrar
zemanskey. ex-Registrar Walsh. Elec-
fion Commissioner Noorsanger, State
Senator Wolfe and II. z. Coffey.