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Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-27
Police, Formerly Accused
of MiStreafing Socialists,
ESpOuSe Their Nominee

NE of the remarkable features of the campaign
election the attitude of members of the police
" r. per of whom declared have voted
Wheeler
At the time the Socialists made their big fight for free
speech and with the aid of The Herald victory the police
extremely hostile to members of that party Leading So
cas stated and offered that patrmen
sariy brutal in arresng free speakers and the charge also
made that Socialist while imprisoned in the city Jail for adj
herring his convictions regarding his constitutional rights of
free speech was the victim of vicious assaults by
paoman known in the parlance of the city Jail the beater
up This Socialist of small beaten
occasions charged by certain patroman In other ways
asserted the police showed their anmosiy toward members
of the Socialist party
But with the collapse of the Harper administration and the APP
parent certain election of George Alexander the good
the police suddenly espoused the of the So
ca candidate and according in close touch with the
of the department. rs from the higher officials
down. their for Wheeler and thus obeyd the command
of the push"
1t known however that in the of Vheelers
of the first demands Of the Socialist party would be
official caps of three four patromen known beaer
ups" and az least one higher official
Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-27
Nez0ly Elected Mayor Has Had
Varied and ActiUe Career
n GORGE ALEXANDER. the mayor

N GORGE ALEXANDER, the mayor
HT elect, was born in Scotland, near
W Glasgow, September 81, 1889. The
family emigrated to America in 1S49,
when George was 10 years old, iocat-
ing at Chicago, Ill. Seven years later
the family removed to the state of
Iowa. near Toledo, where the elder
Alexander engaged lip farming pur-
suits. In the schoolss of Illinois and
Iowa George Alexander secured a COM
mon school education, and during va
cation months assisted his father in
managing the farm.
In 1852 he married Miss Annie Yeiser.
To the couple were born several chill
dren, two of whom survive, Frank A.
Alexander of Redlands and Miss Lydia
e. Alexander of this city.
Soon after the breaking out of the
Civil war Mr. Alexander enlisted as a
private in the Twenty-fourth Iowa in
fantry aud served for three years. On
his return to Iowa at the close of the
war Mr.. Alexander devoted himself to
the grain business, operating three ele-
vators, one at Belle PLANE. another at
Toledo. and another at Dysart. While
Iowa a. Republican. always helping
his frienGs to positions of trust and
emolument, Mr.. Alexander was never
a candidate for Office, preferripg to de-
vote himself to his business affairs.
Visited California
During the eighties Mr.. Alexander
had visited Southern California. Later
he decided to retire from business and
come to the coast, chiefly on account
of the failing health of one of his
Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-27
SALOON TOWNS
FIND CHAMPION
AND PEDAG0GUE HAVE
INTERESTING DEBATE
President Of Albion College Takes the
Prohibition Side and Two Men
Argue from Various
Standpolnts
1By Associated Press.1


MILWAUKEE,, March 26.-Should the
nation be dry" or have numerous
saloons regulated in a sane" manner
This question was threshed out to-
night in a remarkable debate between
Mayor David S. Rose of Milwaukee
and DIR. Samuel Dickie, president of
Albion college of Albion, Mich, on the
as applied to the manufacture and sale
of Intoxicating beverages is right"
Mr.. Dickie defended the affirmative
and Mayor Rose the negative.
There was no decision, and the ques-
ton as to who had proved his case was
left to the audience.
Mr.. Dickie declared prohibition was
right, even If viewed only from an
economic standpoint.
1.-THE saloon" he declared, sis the foe
of capital, but pre-eminently the enemy
of labor 1t paralyzeS the arm of the
workingman, shortens his life, excludes
him from many lucrative callings, de-
creases his power as a producer and
throws into the labor market a vast
mass OF debased and unintelligent
laborers who compete disastrously with
the sober and industrious workmen.'
Mayor Rose treated the subject from
biblical ethical and material stand
points He declared that when the ten
commandments were written no at
tempt was made to inject prohibition,
and he challenged anyone to find one
word in the Bible advocating prohibi-
ton.
Treating the subject from the ethical
side, he quoted the census and records
of cities and states to prove that pro-
hibition increased crime, insanity.
deaths, domestic infelicity, pauperism
and stagnated business.
He took the criminal records of Mill
a wide OPEN town, and said
the arrests per capita were less than
in the prohibition states of Maine, Kan
sas and Georgia.
He said there were more divorces in
Kansas and Maine than in Wisconsin,
a wet" state; that prohibition states
also had more paupers.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-27
The sincerest Respect

The sincerest Respect
You people in the east don't appreciate the
the visitor.
We don't. ehl On the contrary, we SIT I'D
nights thinking about the great middle west
Ihats wnere most of our weather comes
from, washington star
Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-27
ELECTION CLERK
LODGED IN JAIL
INSPECTOR IN THIRD WARD
ARRESTED
ACCUSED OF OPENING AND READ
ING BALLOTS
J. 3. Chamberlain, Formerly Head
Waiter at Imperial Cafe, Denies
Any Wronedoing or intent
to Do Wrong

After numerous complaints had
reached police headquarters and had
been referred to the city attorneys
office, the police were instructed to ar
rest ]. e. Chamberlain. an election in
spector of the Thirty-second precinct,
Ward Three, and he was taken from
the polling place at BAL South Flower
street by Patrolman Fickert shortly
before o'clock yesterday afternoon
and lodged in the city jail.
The charge against Chamberlain was
placed on the police blotter as VIOLA
ton of the election laws.
Early yesterday morning word was
received at police headquarters that
one of the election officers at the 341
South Flower street polling place was
repeatedly opening the ballots and
scanning them before placing them in
the ballot box. Other complaints to
the same effect were received at inter-
walls during the afternoon and PATROL
man Fickert was detailed to watch the
polling place. The arrest of Chamber
lain followed after the patrolman was
convinced that the inspector was vio-
1ating the law.
Patrolman Fickert stated at police
headquarters that during the brief
time he watched he saw Chamberlain
open five ballots and look at them be-
fore placing them In the box.
Chamberlain was greatly affected at
the arrest. He said it was all o. mis-
take and the result of spite work on
the part of someone, whom he did not
know, but whom he had elected from
the polling place earlier in the day.
II did not see single mark on any
ballot and I swear do not know how
anyone voted. Many of the ballots were
not folded properly and it was while
l was Strengthening them out that any,
one could get the idea that was look
ing at them, said Chamberlain. Ear
~ In the morning I had a person
elected from the polling place because
he had no business there, and he got
sore. I believe, and made the COM
plant. l am perfectly innocent of any
wrongdoing or intention of doing
wrong, and this arrest ID a terrible
mistake.
Chamberlain stated that he was ap-
pointed election inspector by the city
and sworn in by II. L. Chappelear,
clerk in the district attorneys office.
Asked for which party he was working
in the election. he said for no party.
but for the city.
Chamberlain, who lives at 7041z
West Third street, was formerly head
waiter at the Imperial cafe, but he
has had no regular employment re-
Gently. His bonds were fixed at 500
and he sent messages to various per- |
sons in Los Angeles to try and raise
the amount of bail.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-27
TAFT RESCINDS
MARINE ORDER
R00SEVELT'S RULING SWEPT
ASIDE BY SUCCESSOR
PRESIDENT ORDERS CORPS re-
STORED TO NAVY
Old Regulations Adopted on Advice
of the General board-Duties
Will Be Same as Pre-
viously
lBy Associated Press.1

WASHINGTON, March 26.-The last
remaining vestige of the Roosevelt or
der taking marines off the battleships
and cruisers of the United States navy
was swept away today when President
Taft directed, that an order be issued
restoring the marines to exactly the
same duties they had performed before
they were ordered ashore.
After congress had placed a provision
in the navy appropriation bill that a
certain percentage of the marine corps
should be assigned to ship duty, an
order was issued the day before Presi-
dent Roosevelt went out of office re-
storing the marines to the ships, but
placing them under orders of captains
of the vessels.
Under the old system marines were
given specific duties. One of these was
to fight certain guns Of the secondary
battery.
The order placing them under the
direction of the ships captain made it
possible to assign the marines to any
sort of duty, and to deprive them of
fighting any part of the ships battery.
In restoring the old regulatioSS the
president acted upon the recommends
ton of the general board of the navy
Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-27

daughters, who died year after the
family located in Los Angeles, in 1887.
For two years after coming to this
city Mr.. Alexander engaged in the
grain and feed business. He>sserved
two years as deputy in the Office of
the street superintendent and subse-
quently as a deputy for four years in
the office of the county recorder at
the court house, later being reap
pointed deputy street superintendent
In 1890 he was elected a member of
the board of supervisors, holding that
office for eight years, retiring in Janu-
airy last.
The family resided at 1872 and 1877
West Twenty-fifth street until four
years ago. when they removed to their
present handsome home at 800 West
Thirty-first street.
Mr.. Alexander is a member of the
Vincent Methodist church on East
Twenty-ninth street. of which Rev. B.
c. Corey is pastor. He is a member
OF the Masonic fraternity. being
Knight Templar and a Shriner. He is
also affiliated with Stanton post, Grand
Army of the Republic.
With Mr.. Alexander in the mayors
chair Los Angeles will have a man of
sterling character, faithful to the per-
Torrance of every duty, honest, fear
less. always standing for the right and
for clean city. His whole life has
been that of a man imbued with the
spirit of patriotism, and his career in
Los Angeles as a business man and in
the public service. whether by appoint-
ment or election has been an open
book. without a blot or blemish. Pub
lie spirited and loyal to every inter-
est of Los Angeles, he has been a
leader in the upbuilding of the city in
the residential district, and he has
also been held as one of the wisest
counselors in all movements looking
for the betterment of the city's inter-
ests. Broadminded and liberal, Mr..
Alexander has made hosts of personal
friends in the community, and as a
neighbor and friend he is sympa-
thetic and true.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-27
SEEKS DIVORCE
FROM AFFINITY
ARTIST EARLE is DECLARED
INSANE BY WIFE
Julia kuttner Says Husband Was Not
Legally Separated from First
spouse-Wants Child
LegaIized

MIDDLETOWN. N. Y, March &c.
Sheriff Decker of Orange county today
served notice on Ferdinand p. Earle,
the artist, a summons and complaint
in an action by his wife, Julia Kuttner
Earle. for an annulment of their mar
riage.
THE complaint alleges Earle is a
lunatic and never legally separated
Fischbacher Earle, who married him
in Paris and from whom he led her
to believe he had been divorced.
The plaintiff asks for. the custody of
their one child and that he be adjudged
a legitimate child of Earle.
Earle has just returned from a six
months trip in the west and appears
to be in improved health
Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-27

after conference between the fathers
Of the young people Mcmillan was told
that If he abstained from liquor and
cigarettes for one year he could have
Miss Boyd and $4,000 besides.
Hang the 100000" said the young
soldier. "I'll do it for the girl alone"
He was faithful; the wedding was
celebrated; he got the $4,000 as we'd
ding gift. Recently there have been
whispers that the lieutenant had gone
back to cigarettes and other things. He
was found one night on the grass at
One Hundred and Sixth street and
Riverside drive with two companions
working over him. The case was re-
ported to the police as one of poison
ing" Mcmillan was taken home and
much secrecy was thrown about the
case.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-27
SUED BY HIS WIFE, HE
GIVES UP LIQUOR TO WIN
She Says Mcmillan Has Returned to
Bad Habits and Failed to Sup
port Her

NEW YORK, March 26.-The bride
Lieut.. Albert c. Mcmillan of the Seven
ty-first regiment won by foreswearing
liquor and cigarettes on his return
from the Spanish American war has
sued him for E separation on the
ground that he has returned to his old
habits. Mrs. Virginia Boyd Mcmillan
asked Justice Hendrick of the supreme
court Satu- day for alimony of $3.50 a
m ,nth and counsel fee of $1,000.
Mcmillan is a son of Samuel McMil-
Ian, who was a congressman and was
park commissioner under Mayor
Strong.
Mrs. McMillan's counsel told Justice
Hendrick that her husband was not
contributing to her support; that he
Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-27
COUNT OF BALLOTS /,
PROVES EASY TASK

The counting Of the recall ballots was
one of the easiest tasks an election
board ever had. In most precincts the
ballots were divided into three classes,
Wheeler, Alexander and scattering, and
then the election judges counted the
number of votes for each candidate and
the election clerks tailed them in a few
minutes.
So easy was the counting that the Of
fetal returns from precinct 81 were in
the office of the city clerk at $40, al
though the polls did not close until 6
O'clock.
The first thirty or forty precincts to
be received in the clerks office gave
Wheeler large majority, and the
push" politicians who gathered en-
Joyed themselves immensely. But when
the big precincts from the First and
Fifth wards showed up they were less
Jubilant. and before all We're in they
The council will probably canvass the
official vote at its regular meeting next
Tuesday. AS soon as the vote is can
vassed the result is reported to the city
clerk. and the candidate has ten days
in which to qualify after the official
canvass is reported.
In the present case It is supposed Mr..
Alexander will wait until next Thurs
day, which will be the LIST of April, be-
fore taking the oath of Office, although
there Is no reason why he cannot be
mayor in fact ten minutes after the
omcial canvass by the council, IL he
chooses
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-07-01
About The Colored Folks.

Mrs. Laura Jackson arrived home last
Saturday from a pleasant visit with rela.
tives at Syracuse.
Jas. Watson, who has been at Fort.
worth, Texas for the past several years,
is at home again. Jas. looks fine and
everybody Is glad to see him.
Quite a number from Miller county
were i'll Versailles from Saturday to Sun
day.
Mrs. Florence Mitchell left for her
home at Clinton last Friday, after a plea.
SAINT visit with relatives.
Mr.. Cornelius lutte went to St. Louis
last Monday.
Prof. A. II. Harris, Of Kansas City
was the guest Of his wife Saturday and
Sunday.
Viena, the son OF Mr.. and Mrs. Bill
Williams, of this city, is creating quite
reputation as a high diver. Last Sunda,
he made his fearless leap from his IS
foot ladder at the Martin coal bank i II
the presence of a good crowd Of mer
only. A small purse was raised sor him
and Viena says he expects to dive 10
feet before many days.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-07-01

The Kings Daughters will meet at
the church Thursday, July 9Th, at
2:30 p. m. for the transaction Of inn
portant business. All members are
earnestly requested to be present.
1t was reported that two Of our
leading real estate men had a scrap
N day last week over one of them
taking away the others client, and
holding him up for a snug sum.
Gentlemen! swindle each other, il
you will, but don't scrap-but if you
will scrap, take our advice and post.
pone it until cooler weather.
The parade committee promise us
the biggest parade eve seen in Yer.
sailles If all who promise take part.
There will be the automobile division,
band, members Of the various order.
on foot, %borsemen, floats, another
band and more floats. While it ma,
not be two miles long, as advertised
it will be long enough and CRANE
enough to take a look at.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-07-01
A Pleasant Party.

Miss Rachael kNtz gave a party
in honor of her cousin, Miss Ida
Kurtz, of Boonvillc, last Wednesday
evening. Those present were: Miss
es Mildred Price, Beatrice Kinloch,
Alma Clodfelter and Alpha Agee,
Messrs. Claud Crow, Jas. Matthews,
Gene Moore, Gussie Heineman,
q arold Moore, Douglas Hubbard
and Bob Burns. The evening was
in games and music. dainty re-
.reshments being served, and ali pres
sn. enjoyed d very, pleasant EVENING"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-07-01
J. w. McCLELLAND,
AbStraCter,
Real Estate,
Loans and
insurance.
Room 6, Mason & Hardy Bldg.
Versailles, Mo.

Sam McNair declines to ride with
DR.. Hubbard in his devil wagon un-
less he (Sam) can get his life insured
for 81 900, 900 for that day, Monday,
July 9th.
Miss Frances Thorpe, who was
taken to st. Louis June 18th for an
operation for appendicitis, stood the
operation nicely, and was able to re-
turn home Sunday night.
n T.. Talbot made a business trip
to Kansas City Friday, returning Sun
day.
Messrs. Talbot and Howard are
having a neat iron fence erected in
front of their residences on North
Fisher street.
Arno Woods has just finished paint
ing the roof of the Woods Block. and
while it is a little too high for our ex-
animation, we are willing to pass it
up as a FIRST class Job without, for
Arno does what he does as it should
abe.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-07-01

LOCAL NEWS.

Go to z. A. Williams for Bananas
and Oranges.
A fine rain fell last Thursday.
Moser, the wagon maker, we hear,
Is building a home made automobile
and if ready by the 4th, lookout.
Eupion Oil is the best for all pur'
poses, especially the incubator,
gallons for 90 cents, at E. A. VIII
liams'.
Sunday was pretty warm unit
about church time in the evening
when the wind changed around into
the northwest and accompanied by a
fine electrical display made the all
more pleasant. No rain.
S. A. Wilson and wife, OF Holli
day, Monroe county, came down Sat
urday on a visit to Mr.. wilson:
brother, J. w. Wilson, OF the Mel
son-Wilson Furniture and Under
taking Co., returning home Monday
No, WI are not going to tell abou
Ed Nelson getting caught in TIL
mouse trap, Mrs. N. might get hole
of it, and the divorce court has bust
ness enough already.
There has not been a night so ia,
this season our citizens could not en-
joy sound sleep and healthful rest,
of a clear conscience and sound di
%gestion. No finer summer resor
country on earth.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-07-01

Regular communication of Yer
sailles Lodge No. III, A. F. & A.
NJ, Friday night, July End, provided
Bro. Decker can find a cheap boy to
fan him while opening up. 1t is the
regular time for installation Of officers,
and OF course. hot or no hot, every
brother will be in his place. From
present indications it will be "a no,
time in the old town."
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-07-01

The streets are being improved in
spots where most needed.
Mrs. Albert Muntzel and children.
of Versailles, arrived here Wednes-
day afternoon and are visiting with
relatives ip the Clarks Fork commun-
ity. - Bunceton Tribune.
BoouxiHe had quite a serious fire
last Friday morning, destroying the
Boonville Elevator Co.'s building and
contents. and badly damaging the
electric light plant, damages $4,000
to elevator with $500 insurance,
and several hundred dollars to light
plant, no insurance.
Some kicking is being done on the
committee on fireworks advertising
$500 worth. The commits tee SAYS
they will burn up fully as much as
could be bought for that sum at re.
tail. If you think the committee
has pre~varicated touch them off and
see how high they will 60. Wsare
confident the fireworks. display, will
be well worth seeing, TIC; proper
way is to 60 and. see it,, ,anH then If
it don't come up. to yours. idea OF a
$500 display ds$ your cussing alter
wards ~ wesfurs of the opinion the
comn1ittee'can, stand a plenty.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-07-01
Versailles Library.

The Library received this week a
list of new books, including the new
titles, "A Monk of Cruta," %'.Intra.
m%uros," ''1he Little Brown lug of
Kildare "Peter Peter and "Much
Ado About Peter" Library hours 9
to 5 Tuesdays.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-07-01
For Sale!
new residences
on Maple Avenue,
WestlaWn.
E. O.
PhS2" Versailles, Mo.

DR.. f. p. Yarnell recently had a
neat iron fence erected along the
McNair avenue side of his residence
property to keep that new baby in
the yard-getting to be too many
automobiles.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-07-01
Are You Coming?

Are you coming to the big cele-
bratioD at Versailles on Monday, July
5th1 As everybody else will be here
you better take a day off and come
90 and mingle with the crowd, and
renew old acquaintances and make
new ones. 1t will do you good.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-07-01
Election of Officers.

Westminster Christian Endeavor
Society at meeting Sunday evening,
June 9th, elected the following Of
hcers for the ensuing six months:
President, Beatrice Kinlonh Vice
President, Rosina Curtis Recording
Secretary, Maggie Askev 5 Cores
ponding Secretary and, Treasurer,
Beulah KidwelI.
The following committees we're ap-
pointed:
Prayer Meeting Com.-Rosina
Curtis, Lille Hunter and Mrs. VIM.
Well.
Lookout Com.-Mrs. Ed Nelson,
Mrs. H. +. Abel and Margue.i e
Price.
Social Com.-Mrs. c. H. Price,
Mrs. VIM. Well, Eunice Hunter,
Harold Moore, Gussie Heineman and
Gene Moore.
Missionary Com.-Edna Abel.
Sarah Curtis and Mrs. W. W.tE.n:
loch.
Flower Com.-Luia Cieveianfr
Helen Moore, Mrs. ]. W: McClepa4A
and Ethel Smith.
Music Com.-HeIen" Kistenmas her
and. Helen PRICE,.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-07-01
Junior Epworth League Program

Junior Epw0rth League Program.
Sunday afternoon as I3'U o'clock.
Leader, Sarah Curtis.
Song, America.
Lesson.
Prayer, Bro. Bewley.
Roll call and minutes.
song LIS.
Reading by Mrs. Gwynn.
Violin Solo, Margaret Price.
Anecdotes of patriotism, Eugene Agee.
Raymond Clark, Sam Duff and Will
Bewley.
Recitation, Melita Dresie.
Sorg No. ~.
Reading. Lucy Kelly.
Benediction.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-07-01
Grand Ball.

AT the Opera House, Monday even.
ing, July 9th. Music by the YER
sailles orchestra.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-07-01
A Box Supper.

The Senior Epworth League will
give a box supper on Biersach's lawn
Thursday evening" July 10th.
Everybody invited,
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-07-01
Ice Cream Social.

The Kings Daughters will give an
Ice Cream Social Saturday, July 10th.
Place will be given next week.
Don't miss it.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-07-01

Get busy and get ready for next
Monday.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-07-01
Christian Endeavor Program.

SUNDAY, july 4, 1909.
Topic: Patriotism that counts. Neh.
4: E, 1918.
L.eader-Beatrice Kinloch.
Song, America.
Prayer.
Vocal Solo-Margureite Price.
Lessor.
Uuartette.
Violin Duet-Marguerite Price and Mr..
Noyes.
Roll call.
Vocal duet.
Collection.
Song.
Mispah.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-07-01
A Good Place
TO stop, when in Upton, is the
Milton House.,
Mo- Eya Sfahl Qpnn.l>to.

Everything neat and clean, COM
Portable and home-like. The best in
the City for the money.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-07-01
The Daily Globe Democrat.

the Daily UNCONSTITUTIONAL.
For Rural or Star Route SubsCrib-
ers and Morgan County REPUBLICAN,,
both one year, $500
Including Sunday Edition S4.75
Address the REPUBLICAN,
Versailles, Mo.