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Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-25
Would Pension Teachers.

Jefferson City.-The senate Tues.
day adopted the Joint concurrent res.
olution submitting to the people Of
the state q constitutional amendment
authorizing boards Of education TO
pension supeTannuated teachers.
Senator Dowell strongly opposed the
resolution. which was managed on the
floor by Senator Methudy. After an
eillghtening explanation by Senator
Gardner the resolution carried by a
vote OF % to G.
Gardner told the senate that the
people Of st. Louis are anxious to pen.
sion their old teachers. II given au-
thority to do 80.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-25
Urges Aid to Education.

Jefferson City.-Mayor Fesler. sec
rotary OF the Civic League Of St.
Louis and representative Of q similar
organization In Kansas City. ap-
peared before the house committee
on education and urged favorable con-
sideration Of q constitutional amend.
ment 10 take of the age limit at
which those seeking knowledge may
attend the night schools In cities Of
100000 population and over.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-25
.COOPERS FOUND
GUILTY OF MURDER
JuRVs VERDICT sETs PUNISH.
MENT AT TWENTY YEARS
IN PENlTENTlARY.
DEFENDANTS WILL APPEAL CASE
Declare Judge Made Mistake In Not
Accepting the Original Verdict Al
Time Sharpe Was Freed.

Nashville. Tennessee. - Colonel
Duncan d. Cooper and his son Robin,
a 25-year-old lawyer. were Saturday
found guilty Of murder in the second
degree for the killing Of former United
States Senator Edward Ward Car.
mack, in this city. on November 8
last They were Immediately sem
fenced to 20 years In the state penl-
Tertiary.
The verdict will be appealed at
once. Attorneys Anderson and Wash.
ington paved the way for this action
Friday when they compelled Judge
Hart to record the exact words OF the
jury In reporting the verdict OF ac-
quittal In the case Of Sharpe. BY
order OF the court Clerk Haley entered
the words:
First Verdict Of the Jury.
I'VE, the Jury, find John d. Sharpe
not guilty as charged In the indict.
ment but as to the two defendants
Cooper, we report that we are hope
lessly tied"
With this as a text, the appeal will
be taken. The defense will also hold
that the Judge erred in not at that
time discharging the jury. They will
argue to the higher courts that send.
ing the jury back after such a report
with an admonition that they would
have to agree was coercion, and that
this denied the accused pSiT the right
Of free trial guaranteed by the con-
stitution.
Verdict General Surprise.
The verdict was general surprise.
as It was thanght that the jury. which
had been out since Wednesday morn
ing, was hopelessly deadlocked.
After polling the jury, Judge Hart
discharged the Jurors and remanded
the prisoners into the custody Of the
sheriff.
Judge Hart has decided to fix bond
for the defendants at $4,000 each,
which they are expected to give soon.
John Sharpe. who was indicted With
them on the charge OF completely be
fore the fact, was acquitted Friday.
During the day the foreman told
the court there was no possibility an
agreement as to the Coopers could be
reached. Judge Hart, however. sent
the ~ men back, adjuring them to
arrive at some sort OF verdict. The
jury had already deliberated 40 hours.
As soon as the Jury had retired An
derson made a motion for the dis
charge OF Sharpe.
Are there any other charges
against Mr.. sharpe" asked Judge
Hart.
There are not" said Attorney Gen,
eral McCarn. who seemed still
stunned with the development in the
case.
Court Tells Sharpe to Go.
"Mr. Sharpe, you are free to co."
declared Judge Hart. and the former
sheriff left the courtroom. going to
the room Of his brother. Vernon NJ
Sharpe, clerk of the court, where he
was given a warm welcome by his
friends.
sharpe's acquittal gave general sat
isfaction. al nearly everyone in Ten
nessee believed his arrest was a mis-
take. They felt that he had nothing
TO do with the killing and II was
freely predicted that the fact that the
state had him indicted would hurt Its
case. He was prominent in Davidson
county politics for many years and
has many friends.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-25
Puta ~ on pIvoree orounda.

Puts Lid on Divorces Grounds.
Jefferson City.--The divorce mill
will grind slowly in Missouri II the
bill introduced by Representative
Johnson, OF Vernon county In the
house becomes a law. II limits the
grounds upon which an absolute di.
vorce may be obtained to infidellty.
Countless other reasons now ad-
vanced for the divorce VIII. under the
Johnson bill. entitle mismated couples
to only legal separations. The pro.
posed law Is patterned In many re-
spects after the New York law, said to
be the most drastic divorce statute In
the country.
Another bank guaranty bill bobbed
up In the house. II IL fostered
Jointly by Representatives Carter and
Miller. Similar bills previously offered
have expired In the committee rooms.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-25

Jersey Justice law has ruled that Il
a woman wearing high French heels Is
hurt in getting on a car she cannot
recover damages. Here is another ii.
lustration Of how poor women are
trampled upon by the masculine foot
Of oppression.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-25
nthar Mems Mlvss.

what a pretty party this is" She
said, as she looked around the beauti-
full room at the pretty women sitting
on the long diyans against the wall.
"And these are your wives? Aren't.
they sweet? Isn't II lovely?"
YES" he admitted. "but you ought,
to have been at our party last mont
when we had & lot Of other fellow
wives. It was q whole lot lovelier."
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-25
TAFT's RECOMMENDATIONS TO
CONGRESS NOTABLE FOR
ITs BREVITY.
MONEY NEEDED FOR DEFICIT
Declares Laws Enacted Twelve Year,
Ago DO Not Meet Conditions
Obtaining at the Present
Time.

Washington, ID. C.--Presidel.I Taft.
At noon Tuesday told congress
In 33S words TO revise the tariff. The
special message is notable for its
brevity, and surprised congress, inas-
much asSWhite House statements had
been made 20 the effect that the chief
executive was still busy upon the
tariff message"
The president urges speedy revision
OF the tariff schedules, declaring tho
laws enacted u years ago do not meet
conditions existing today. More revo-
nue. TO meet the authorized expendi-
lures Of the government Is asked, and
the president recommends the sched.
ules be 30 arranged as TO make ample
provision to meet the deficit.
Urges Quick Action.
The message follows:
ITO the Senate and House of Repre-
sentatives:
Il have convened the congress- In
this extra session In order to enable
II to give immediate consideration to
the revision Of the Dingley tariff act.
Conditions affecting production, manu-
facture and business generally have so
changed In the last twelve years as to
require readjustment and revision Of
the import duties imposed by that act.
More than this, the present tariff
act, with the other sources Of govern
ment revenue, does not furnish income
enough to pay the authorized expendi-
lures. BY July next, the excess Of
expenses over receipts for the current
fiscal year will equal Sl00,000,O00.
Pledged to Revision.
The successful party in the late
election is pledged to revision Of
the tariff. The country and the bust
ness community especially, expect II.
The prospects Of a change in the
q suspension or halt in business be-
cause OF the uncertainty as to the
changes to be made and their effect.
1T is therefore OF the highest i'm.
portance that the new bill should be
agreed upon and passed with as much
bRSS0 al PooeiDAS NohotDNehN WIN ~
due and thorough consideration. For
these reasons, have deemed the pres
emit TO be an extraordinary occasion
within the meaning Of the constitution,
justifying and requiring the calling Of
an extra session.
I'm my inaugural address, / stated
In a summary way, the principles upon
which. in my judgment, the revision Of
the tarifR should proceed and indicated
At least one new source of revenue
that might be properly resorted to In
order 10 avoid future deficit. II Is
not necessary for us to repeat what
then said
II venture to suggest that the vital
business interests Of the country re-
Quire that the attention OF the con.
gress in this session be chiefly devoted
to the consideration OF the new tariff
bill and that the less time given to
other subjects Of legislation in this
session. the better for the country.
WILLIAM II. TAFT.
"The White House, March 10. 1909"
The new means Of raising revenue
to which the president refers az hav-
ing been mentioned in his inaugural
address is graduated inheritance
tax.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-25
tuberculosis Bill Doomed.

Jefferson City.-There is no
prospect for the passage Of q bill
introduced Thursday by Senator Kin
ney for appropriating $4,000 for n
state tuberculosis commission.
The rule is to pass no bills making
appropriation for purposes OF this
kind. The inclusion Of the appropria-
ton is equivalent 10 killing the com
mission creation bill.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-25
Dollar Tax Bill Fails.

Jefferson City.-The senate commit
tee on private corporations. at a meet.
Ing held Wednesday night, voted to
report the Eads bill TO tax corpora.
tons $40 on the 81 900 capitalization
adversely. Gov. Hadley recommends
the taxing Of corporations, but favors
tax Of about % cents on the $1,000
capitalization. The Muir bill In the
house will be amended TO meet his
approval.
Wednesday night Senator Gardner
said that he would probably draw a
new bill to meet the governors sug-
gestions and introduce II. II Is est.
mated that a tax Of 25 cents would
yield the state about 100000 annaul-
ly.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-25
bank Robbers ost $4,000.

Imogene, IOwas--Seyeral craeksmen
late last night dynamjted the vault
Of the first National bank here and
escaped with $4,000 The robbery
was discovered whom he bank war
opened this merping,
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-25

King Alfonso OF Spain is undertake.
Ing to negotiate a marriage for KinE
Manuel OF Portugal with a niece OF
King Edward OF England. Alfonso him.
self being married to a niece OF Ed.
ward. this activity looks ike en-.
thusiasm for the family. Or IL Il
that misery loves company
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-25
RIu oklnhoma liorae for Taft.

Oklahoma City, Okla big Okla
homa horse. purchased for the army,
is being trained at Fort Reno. okla.
for President Taft. The animal will
be shipped to Washington IN a few
days.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-25
Lloyd Bill Asks sSo4.Soo.

Jefferson City.-The first bill
drafted by the house approprla-
lions committee. carrying an appro-
priation Of 1904. 800, has been present
cd by Hiram Lloyd. of st. Louis, chair
man Of the committee. In Il the civil
officers and their departments are
provided for. This is a net increase OF
$4,000 over the appropriation two
years ago. The departments and the
money they are TO receive are.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-25

the need OF a spe-
cial remedy TO We
lieve and cure the
congestion or IN
nammation Of tie
Kidneys that is In
terfering with their
work and causink.
that pain tn a
makes You say:S
"oh. my back"
Thompson Wat
kins, professional
nurse, 40 N. asa
St., Parsons, Kans..
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-25

A special appeal has been made to
Americans for contributions on behalf
Of an EFFORT now being made to erect
at Montpelier, France, on the ground
OF the National School Of Agriculture,
a monument to the late Gustaye Foex,
the French horticultural.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-25

Michigan evangelist, who has been
talking against divorce Tor many
years, now applies for one. Maybe he
just needs II as evidence how terrible
A is
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-25

The new remedy for heart trouble
Is called oxpropylendllsoami
We only mention II TO bring Joy TO
the hearts OF printers and proof.
readers.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-25

The swedlsh diet has voted for won.
an suffrage. Any legislative body with
that name ought to give the sex that
does nine-tenths Of the worlds cooking
what II wants.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-25
opnosea MeehanIeaI Lien RepeaI.

Jefferson City.-W. II. Saunders,
representing about forty material con-
Germs of 81. Louis, appeared before the
house committee on judiciary to OPP
pose the pending bills doing away with
the liens Of mechanics and material
men.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-25

New Mexico proposes to tax widow.
ers S25 year and bachelors only
$40 a year. Evidently II is hg.
ured that It will be easy to get the
larger sum out OF man who has
once been married.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-25
.IRpuaIra 10 IIla gel

JEFFERSON City.-In spite OF an
adverse report from the ways
and means committee. the house
Tuesday placed the Muir corporation
tax bill on the calendar. Representa-
tive Muir declared he viii amend the
bill to make the tax rs cents and will
exclude building and loan associations
from its provisions.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-25

II win be noted that Carmen syl.
va" the Roumanian queen who has de-
ciared war on corsets. 10 Go years old
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-25
AntlfrAtsrnIty nIlI Gets Blow.

Jefferson City.--Greek letter frater-
nities in the public schools will con-
tinue 70 thrive II the senate commit
tee ON education has its way. The
committee reported adversely the
bill prohibiting them In the schools.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-25

A woman has chailtn ged a leading
member Of the Duma to fight a duel.
and e good many Japs would be in
clined TO bet on her II the affair could
come of.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-25

Whatever is said about pasteuriEed
milk, the pasturized COW is better
than the one that is fed on baled hay
the year round.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-25
Bible BIII Gets Nine Votes.

Jefferson City.-The senate refused
TO pass the Stark bill. requiring the
reading Of a portion Of the Bible each
day in the public schools. The bill
received but nine votes.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-25

Now the Mauretania has done the
run from Liverpool TO New York in
four days and II hours In a genera.
ton or two ships are likely to be jump
ing across
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-25

Royalists have been doing a little
rioting In France. But over there they
treat that sort Of thing with the same
tolerance with which We look on the
occasional outbreaks OF college lads.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-25

II IL nos likely that solomon built
his temple Of cement, yet we are told
that Il went up without the sound Of q
hammer or any implement Of iron.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-25
Muir Bill Enarossed.

Jefferson City.-The house Thurs.
day unanimously sent the MusT
bill. providing for a state board
OF control to engrossment The
measure provides for a board 20
manage all state institutions.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-25
April 0 Set 40 Arbor DAY.

Jefferson City.-Governor Hadley
Thursday issued a proclama-
ton setting Friday, April Q. as Arbor
Day. The governor asks that every
school in the state set out at least
one tree on the school grounds.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-25

King Edward is said to have his
double" in a private citizen who close
ly resembles him. as has the prince OF
Wales.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-25

A California man was not awakened
by his wife's screams. which brighten.
ed AWAY q burglar. Some men have
presence of mind even in their sleep.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-25

The feet jackies not only were
brought home again, but they were
paid 100000 in gold for coming! Great
country. this.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-25

King Edward forgot to mention the
suffragettes in the speech from the
throne. And he used 20 be such a
ladies' mani
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-25

Polar explorers do not have to 20
down TO the basement and tell the
1anitor what they think OF him.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-25

Lincoln's head on the new cent
pieces will probably give all chance
TO turn an honest penny.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-25

A Windy City preacher declares
hades is here on earth. And, being a
Chicago man. he ought 20 know what
he is talking about.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-25

Canada, the United States and Mex
leo are preparing to do what they can
TO make North America worth saving
20 posterity.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-25

SO now Hetty Green's son wants to
take a trip in an aeroplane and be
come a rising young man.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-25

When a man asks the reason for
polar expeditions he shows that he
does not read the magazines.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-25

They have a silence room" exciu.
sively for women in one OF the
churches. After a little practice the
women hope to be able to use It.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-25
immigration ain urued.


Jefferson City.-A large delegation
from 81. Louis Is in Jefferson
City urging the passage of the
McDayid bill establishing a state
board Of immigration. The delegation
has appeared before the senate com.
mittee on immigration. which report.
ed favorably the bill.
The measure provides for a board
of three members, to be named by
the governor, which shall advertise
the resources and in every possible
way induce proper immigration to the
state. Under the provisions Of the act
the chairman 10 TO receive a salary OF
$1,000 annually, while the other mem.
bers will get only their travelling ex.
penses.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-25

A New Orleans man Is suing five
men who forcibly cut of his whlskers.
'lngratitude. thou marble hearted
flend!"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-25

Lots Of girls nowadays write 10 the
magazines instead OF asking their
mothers.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-25
PLEASANT FoR DAUsER.

Sign Painter Ito Dauber, A. N. A.,
Hello. DO! It's great to meet up wids
one OF de perfesh out here in do
wildsl
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-25
BAcKAcME e kIpMEYAcHE.
Usually There Are Other Troubles -
Prove u.

Pain in the back is pain in the Md
heys, in most cases. and II points To-
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-25

We and japan being satisfied. vel.
low literature may a. well fade away.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-25

Japan Is beginning TO use home
made cigarette paper.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-25

1nlb u uecTehbe Oh SoOO LOT tue
secretary Of state and an increase OF
SIC. 400 for the judicial, $4,000 for the
treasury. $500 for the military and
81. 600 for the mine inspector.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-25

The new means Of raising revenue
to which the president refers az hav-
ing been mentioned in his inaugural
address is graduated inheritance
tax.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-17
MINE AT KOFA PRODUCES
$4,000 IN ONE MONTH

WICKENBERG. Ariz., May 16.-
William Springer has just returned
from a ten days trip to Kofa and re-
PORTS great activity in that section.
Two of the big mines Of the territory
are located at Kofa. The King of Ari-
IONA last month treated an average Of
225 tons a day and the North Star pro-
duced over $150,0O0 in gold.
About 300 men are now employed at
the two mines. Fifteen miles west of
Kofa is the Alvarado mine, owned by
Felix Mayhem, which, as development
progresses, is developing into a big
mine. number of other smaller prop
critics are working, and the hills are
beginning to be thoroughly prospectcd.
Mr. Springer says that it is a big
country and good place to prospect.
The distance from Rouse is seventy
miles and a good road all the way.
Twenty miles is the longest drive with
out water The ore occurs in big ande-
site dikes through the porphyry. 1t is
reported at Kofa that the Guggenheims
have bought the North Star and are
going to start developing the property
on a large scale.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-17

store of D. Confer. 261 North Soto
street, late Saturday night The thieves
obtained entrance by prying open a
rear door.
]. NJ. Collins, proprietor of a drug
store at 125 East Fifty-third street, re-
ported his place was entered and
cash register, a gold locket set with a
small diamond, $1.50 and two dozen
purses were stolen. The burglars are
thought to have used wagon to carry
away the stolen goods.
Held Up and Robbed
John Hall of 264S North Workman
street was held up by two men while on
his way home at 11:20 O'Clock Saturday
night and robbed of 81. Hall told the
police the men approached him While he
was in a dark section of the street and
forced him to throw up his hands. He
did not get a good description of the
highwaymen because of the darkness.
Mrs. S. H. CHAPLIN OF S17 West Thirty
first street reported that during her
absence in Australia, where she has
been passing a vacation for the last few
months. she returned Saturday and
found that her home had been entered
and an old silver watch, an heirloom;
revolver and number of articles of
clothing taken. She told the detectives
that a night watchman who had been
looking after the place during her abb
sence told her he detected rear door
open March 81, and says that probably
was the time when the robbery was
committed.
A bootblack stand at 219 West Fourth
street was entered by thieves, who
climbed over the woven wire partition,
and five brushes, valued at $3.50, We're
taken.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-17
Coulter Dry Goods Co..

three miles to La Canada, and on their
arrival were served with punch on the
lawn.
Mr. Vandegrift's summer home Is
one of the beauty spots of that sec
ton, Mr. Whiting, one of the guests
and a worldwide traveller declaring
in his opinion it is one of the prettiest
places he ever has seen.
Mr. Keethler, one of the guests, made
a short post-prandial speech, in which
he commended Mr.. Vandegrifts kind
and courteous treatment of his en-
ployes and his consideration for them.
which. he said, in a large measure ex-
planned their loyalty 20 him in busi-
ness. He complimented Mrs Vande-
grift as royal entertainer and host,
ess. Among the guests were Mr.. and
Mrs. James Ramone, Mr.. and Mrs. W.
l.. Keethler and daughters lBeuiah,
Helen and Mildred), George Whiting
Henry wilkins. j. w. cleveland, The
ron Viverett, Mr.. Tolbert. Arthur B.
Wing, Mr.. Whiting of Brooklyn, J. j.
Green of Nashville, Tenn, the Misses
Nav. Olea and Belle Vandegrlft,
nieces of the host. and Miss Carrie
Hudson