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Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-01-14
House Brands Presidents Secret
Service Message ''UnjuStified''

Washington, ID. C.. Branding
statements contained In President
Roosevelt's annual message unjust.
cd and without basis OF fact" the
special house committee appointed to
consider the presidents charge that
members Of congress were afraid Of
investigation by the secret service
Friday recommended that the object
ionable portions of the annual mes
sage be tabled, and that similar action
be taken on last Mondays message,
in which the president informed the
house that 1t had misunderstood his
language.
The committees report embodied
resolution which declared II to be the
sense Of the house that 1t shall de.
cline TO consider any communication
which is not respectful or which i'm
pugns the honesty OF members Of con.
gress.
When Chairman Perkins Of the spe.
cial committee arose to make his re.
port. practically all the members were
In their seats, while the galleries we're
packed with interested spectators.
Messrs. Tawney, Smith. sherley and
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-01-14
FAMINE IN WOOD PULP.
Leading Manufacturer Declares Print
supply 10 Nearly Exhausted.

New York.-C. F. Remington, one
Of the leading paper manu-
facturers in the country head OF paper
mills having a capacity OF 200 tons
daily, warns the publishers Of the
country. in an article published In the
Editor and Publisher this week, that a
paper famine ia at hand. He says:
'"The country has suffered from an
unprecedented drought, in which the
surplus wood pulp Of the country has
been used up. and. should severe win
ter weather set in generally over the
paper mill section, the supply will be
found exhausted and many of the
larger papers will be forced to sus-
pend publication.
owing to low water, the mills have
produced but about half their capacity,
the three months strike Of the inter
national paper workers served further
to diminish the supply, and although
few publishers realize II. we are on
the brink OF a paper famine.
"one thing that must soon be done
Is the adoption OF standard size Of
newspaper by publishers. manufacture
ers and printing press manufacturers.
The present hand-to-mouth methods
OF supply and demand tend more than
anything else to demoralize the in
duBtry."
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-01-14
SAVED INDIANS MILLIONS.
Secretary Garfield Reports on Land
Business Of Five Tribes.

Washington. d. C.-The annual re-
port OF James r. Garfield. secretary Of
the interior, was made public Monday.
Most interesting Of its contents TO the
people OF the southwest is the lengthy
discussion and defense OF the govern
ment's action in handling the lands OF
the Ave civilized tribes OF Indians on
which the congress removed restric-
uons. The secretary OF the interior
makes clear his belief that unless the
attitude of the department had been
Just what II was thousands OF Indians
would have been cheated out of their
holdings. or given but little In return
for the values they held.
The secretary discusses pension pay.
ments, statehood for New Mexico, TO
indorse Il, conservation of our natural
resources, the personnel Of the gen.
eral land office force and every other
phase OF activity under his depart.
ment.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-01-14
Roonevelt olves. Dance.

washington.-Ablaze with light.
the White House Friday night
shone forth brightly in Its surround.
ing world OF whitened snow. The
occasion was the second dance of the
season given by Mrs. Roosevelt for
her debutante daughter. Ethel. the
first being Miss Rooseyelt's formal in.
PRODUCTION to society. Previous to the
dance, which began at 10 o'clock,
there was a dinner. at which about
thirty guests were present.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-01-14
NOMINATIONS IRE HELD
MANY SENATORS ARE IGNORED
~ PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT.
Inquiry For Nominees - senatorial
Courtesy" In Case Of kentucky
Patronage Rather Stretched.

Washington, Jan. 1.-THE executive
calendar OF the senate IL said TO be
crowded with nominations awaiting
confirmation, and there IL no DISPOSE
ton on the part OF senators to clear II
away. The discovery in that connec.
ton was made after Senator Depew Of
New York, on leaving the White
House. made the announcement that
all appointments TO federal places
which might in any way be construed
as national in character would be in,
vestigated by senators before confirm.
alton, irrespective Of the Endorsement
Of senators from the particular state
In which the places were located.
May Await New Administrator.
II was learned. for example, that
nearly all appointments which have
been offered by the president 10 places
in Kentucky are still on the calendar OF
unrepresented to the committees to
which they we're assigned. The action
In relation to the Kentucky nomina-
tons comes as a result Of q request
from Senator Bradley, who Is clearly
dissatisfied with many Of them. and in
any event has not been consulted by
the president, and wants to have q
finger in the patronage pie when he
gets here and not find all the places
filled.
1t il suggested by senator who
knows the situation that in many
cases senators have asked for appoint
ments TO be held up because OF the
feeling that they may have better
chance with the new administration OF
March than with Mr.. Roosevelt
Roosevelt Ignores Senators.
II is admitted that Mr.. Roosevelt has
ignored many senators in making APP
pointments and that their first inform.
alton as to men who are to all Inn
pOrtant places comes from the an
nouncement by the clerk OF the presi-
dent when he brings the appointments
to the senate.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-01-14
MAKES NEGRO WEALTHY.
Freedman Who Assigned Allotment
Gets Land Back, oIso oil Royalty.


Muskogee, 0kla.-In the United
States district court here last
Wednesday Judge r. e. Campbell
held that the alleged sales by Bzekiek
Moore, a Creek freedman. disposing
Of 100 acres Of land in the eileen Pool
district are invalid except one lease
for 10 years given TO r. 8. Lltchfield.
Litohfeld is supposed to represent
the Standard OIL company.
The land is worth 100000, and by
the decision Moore win receive 10 per
cent royalty on all oil taken from the
land under the Litchfeld lease. This
will make him the richest negro in
Oklahoma. The evidence showed
that Moore was a minor and q.
prisoner in the United States prison
at Fort Leavenworth. Kan, when in
duced TO sign several leases. and that
he was ignorant OF the value Of the
land. which was an allotment made
to him by the Federal government.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-01-14
TWO KILLED IN A WRECK.
Missouri Pacific Passenger Crashes
into Freight Near Kansas City.

Kansas City, MOO. p. Camp
bell of this city was instantly killed
and ]. c. Kenworthy OF Pisgah, Mo,
fatally injured in a rear-end collision
on the Missouri Pacific railroad a half
mile east OF Independence. Ken
worthy died on the train before II
reached this city. The crew Of the
passenger train were both injured by
leRping.
A freight train, west bound, was
making a siding, but had not gotten
into clear when passenger train No.
Fl came along. A flagman, sent back
by Conductor Lester OF the freight,
had reached a point about 200 feet
back OF his train before he was seen
by the crew Of No. 81. According TO
the statement Of Fireman Smith on
the passenger, the steam from the en-.
CINE was flying In clouds on account
Of the frosty air, thus preventing them
from seeing the fiagman until they
were almost upon him.
The two victims were standing be-
side the caboose, on the cinders. and
were struck by the truck.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-01-14
ANDERSON FOR OIL CASE.
indianapolis Federal Judge Acceptable
TO Trust and Government

Chicago, Ill.--Federal Judge An
derson OF Indianapolis has been prac.
tically agreed upon as the man to pre-.
aide nj the retrial OF the $1,000. 900
case against the Standard OIL Co. 1t
was stated Thursday hat both the
United States district attorney and
counsel for the Standard company had
expressed satisfaction with Judge An.
dsrson. and that It only remained for
him to accept the duty.
In case ne declines. Judge sanborn
OF Milwaukee or Judge Humphrey OF
Springfield. who tried the packing
trust case, will be asked to preside.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-01-14

Fitzgerald were on the floor prepared
TO resent verbally what they consider
the insinuations OF the president upon
them as members Of the committee on
appropriations. They we're not alone
In their indignation, for the feeling Of
the members OF the house have been
becoming more and more intense, and
the depth Of this feeling against the
president was plainly apparent Fri
day.
Mr.. Driscoll OF New York made an
effort to obtain from Mr.. Perkins a
promise that the time for the discus
sion OF the resolution should be ex-
tended. He declared that there was so
much excitement in the house that he
would not be justified in passing upon
the subject Friday. Mr.. Mann replied
that Mr.. Driscoll was more excited
than anyone else.
During the discussion Secretary Lat.
Ia appeared with three messages from
the White House, and his appearance
was greeted with roars OF laughter.
The messages proved to be OF rou.
tine character and we're not allowed
to interrupt the proceedings.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-01-14
FIRE NEAR BIC OIL TANKS
INHABITANTS or sENBow CITY,
ILL, FLEE FROM DANGER.
-Four BuIldlnas, including Hotel, Are
Burned, and Total Lose
IL $4,000.

81. Louis, Mo.-A burglar with q
palate for q certain brand Of whisky
IL held responsible for a fire which
destroyed four buildings at Benbow
City. a mushroom town Of $50 inhab-
itants near Alton, Ill. did $4,000
damage and threatened for a time to
sweep away the whole place and the
refinery plant OF the Standard OIL Co.
valued at several millions Of dollars,
early Friday.
George Stafford, proprietor Of sa-
loon in which the flames started, was
seriously burned about the face and
hands In an Intellectual effort to save
SIS In his bedroom.
Inhabitants living near the immense
tanks Of the refinery fed posthaste
to the outskirts of the settlement, fear.
ing terrific explosions, The fire de.
partment Of the oil company, 100
strong, fought the fire with great ef-
fectlveness and had Il under control
In two hours.
Hotel 10 Burned.
The flames leaped TO the Benbow
hotel, a 20-room structure OF frame,
and licked II up in a hurry. II was
filled with guests. among them women
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-01-14
from May 81 to August Is.
Considered Son irrational.

81 considered him irrational" was
the answer. "On one occasion at
Fort Hancock" said the General, ~
was sitting quietly chatting with Capt.
Hams This was after he came back
from Washington. Suddenly. without
warning. he jumped up and. geStlcu-
lating violently. he yelled at me,
Don't contradict me. Don't dare con-
tradict me-
Il tried 10 calm him. for he acted
so violently that really became APP
prehensive OF violence at his hands.
When he quieted down, he declared
he did not remember doing anything"
This was the last question asked in
cross.examination and Mcintyre asked
number Of questions in redirect TO
clear up II possible dates already
mentioned.
Gen. Hams told OF letter the Cap
tain showed him. II read as follows:
Dear Billie-Do not come down
Monday. II Is all over between Peter
and me. He has found out everything.
He says for you TO pay me the money
from the police court, as he does not
want any dealings with you. ! am go
ing TO Boston and will send you my
address. am almost crazy and want
to see you very much"
II was signed Claudia"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-01-14
NIGHT RIDERS GUILTY.
elk Convicted Of First and Two Of
Second Degree Murder.

Union City. Tenn.-Guilty was
the verdict in the night riders
case returned by the Jury at s:45
o'clock Thursday night. Garrett John.
son. It'd Burton. Roy Ransom, Fred
Pinion, Arthur Cloar and Sam Apple
white are convicted of murder in the
FIRST degree. The court may pronounce
q death sentence or life Imprisonment.
He has indicated an intention OF doing
the former. Bud" Morris and Bob"
Hoffman are convicted of murder in
the second degree and their punish
ment fixed at twenty years in prison.
The defense made a motion for a
new trial. which was set for hearing
Saturday. and which will be overruIed.
Sentences will then be imposed.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-01-14
Police Guard Judge Wright.

Washington, ID. C.-Because of the
receipt Of numerous threatening let.
tiers by Judge Wright growing out of
his recent decision In the labor con-
tempt case. Chief OF Police Sylvester
stated Thursday that he had instructed
the captain Of the precinct in which
the justice resides Ito take such pre-
cautions as ordinarily would be taken
TO protect a citizen from the possible
work Of cranks."
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-01-14
WIN na raken 70 chIeaao.

San Francisco. Csl.-Harry Lair
and his wife. wanted in Illinois
on a charge of violating the immigra-
ton laws relating to the importation
of alien women. were held by United
States Commissioner Heacock Tues.
day for removal to Chicago. They
were arrested on q warrant from
the federal court Judge X. NJ. Landis
of Chicago has fixed the bail at s25.-
900 each. This has not been furnished
The arrest is development Of the
white slave crusade. =
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-01-14
Noted coaehman Ends LIE.

Boston, Mass.-Daniel ]. Mooney,
former president OF the coachmen's
union. committed suicide Friday night
by taking poison. Mooney had been
driver for President Roosevelt, who
commended his skillful work on a
visit here four years ago. and had
also driven Prince Henry of Prussia
when the latter visited this city on his
tour OF the United States. Mooney
had been out Of work OF late.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-01-14
Illinois LeoIsIature Meets.

Springfield, Ill.-The forty-sixth
general assembly Of Illinois con-
vened Wednesday, with the lower
house In a deadlock over the election
of q speaker. Edward d. shurtleR,
former speaker. bolted the Republican
caucus and took with him Is stand
patters, who have pledged themselves
TO go TO the last ditch with him. Prac-
tieally the solid strength OF the Dem-
ocratic minority awaits the word 10
vote for Shurtleff.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-01-14

and children. All escaped, but they
had time TO save little.
All the time the Standard oil plant
was in jeopardy, but the volunteer de-
partment worked most effectively and
was aided by the direction of the wind.
This il the second FIRE In Benbow
City within the last four days. A huge
still. containing 10000 gallons OF oil,
exploded and caused the first One
Standard employee was killed and
three badly injured.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-01-14
Ambassador orIseom Goes to MsssIna.


Rome. Italy-Ambassador Griscom
started for Messina Thursday. He
took with him $4,000 of his own
funds.
The ambassador hopes to have all
arrangements made for the distIibu.
ton of supplies sent by American
agencies and a field hospital estab-
lished by the time the four American
battleships arrive.
Naval Attache Bernadon will be put
in charge OF the actual work. The
$50 200 which Griscom had advanced
will be repaid to him out Of the Amer.
ican contributions, as was the $4,000
which he advanced 10 NJ out the Bay
ern. The ultimate cost Of the Bayern's
trip will be close to 100000. Sup
plies for the ship alone will have cost
$4,000. and the cost OF maintaining
the vessel for two weeks, for which
It WAS chartered, will be more than
81 900 a day.
The Bayern sailed from Civitavec.
CHA at noon Thursday, flying the ltsl-
ian Red Cross flag
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-01-14
African Explorer Calls on Roosevelt

Washington, d. C.-Peter Nc
Queen, explorer and traveller in Ger
man and British Fast Africa, was one
OF the callers at the White House
Thursday. Mr.. Mcqueen told the
president Of his experiences in Africa
Sir Albert Pease. who owns 100000.
acre farm ECO miles from Mombsssa.
and George Mcmillan. formerly Of st.
Louis. have invited the president TO
be their guest when he arrives in
africa.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-01-14
QUAKE LOOTERS
BEING EXECUTED
FIFTY PRETENDED FuoITlvEs
SHOT At MGssINA FOR Oh
TANNING SUPPLIES.
GRIsCOM GOES TO MEssINA
Ambassador Takes With Him $4,000
Of Own Funds 10 Aid suferers-
Will be Reimbursed Out Of
American Contributions.

Messina, ltAly.-The legal execu.
ton OF hooters began here Thursday
several being sentenced TO death by
the newly convened court.martial.
Wherever II is shown that the loot.
ing OF ruins and the robbing Of the
defenseless victims we're not induced
by the starving condition Of offenders,
death sentences are passed upon
them.
More than fifty villagers from the
unaffected mountainous country have
been shot down in Messina in the last
three days for obtaining supplies IN
der the pretense Of being fugitives.
Many OF these villagers have come
from az far as the western coast of
Sicily.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-01-14
New Stamp . Honor lincoln.

Washington. d. CA new post
age stamp Of the 2.cent denomination
in oommemoration OF the one hum
dredth anniversary OF the birth OF
Abraham Lincoln. Is provided for In
Joint resolution introduced in the
House by Representative Dawson OF
Iowa. The postmaster-general is au-
thorlzed TO design and issue tho
stamp. provided the resolution iE
adopted.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-01-14
oklahomnna FInht puaI.

Oklahoma City. Okla. = George
Johnson and Samuel Howard.
prominent citizens Of ELK City. fought
duel with pistols In the street there
Friday. 40 a result Of which each
killed the other. Johnson dying In
stRntly and Howard a few minutes
later in his wife's arms. The men
had been friends and the cause OF the
tragedy IL not known. They met on
the street. turned on to the mouth
Of Al alley and began firing without
apparent provocation-
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-01-14
HAMS ON STAND
IN OWN DEFENSE
HIS ATTORNEYS THINK He WILL
CONVINCE the JURY He
10 INNOCENT.
DARRIA IS READY FOR HIM
Prosecutor Spends Day Preparing for
Vigorous cross-FIre--To Rule
Out unwrlttsn
Law.

Flushing. l. latter the cross.
examination OF General Peter G..
Hams had been concluded Monday
morning. T. Jenkins Halns, on trial as
an accessory TO the killing OF William
e. Annis. took the witness stand in
his own defense.
The new district attorney Of Queens
county, F. T. Dewitt, was in court and
his appearance was not ordered by
Justice Crane to whom II was ex.
planned that Dewitt would not take
part in the trial.
Darrin asked Gen. Hams what he
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-01-14
Widow" Causes Divorce.

New York City.-Mrs. Marion H..
clegg. one Of Brooklyn's women Of
social prominence, known for her en-.
tertainments in the handsome Clegg
home at 26O ocean Parkway, Monday
secured an absolute divorce from
Anthony NJ. Clegg. real estate Oper-
stor. worth s25O.O0O. naming q col.
lege widow" OF New Haven In her
RuIt.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-01-14
Formed for Million.

Oakland. Cal.--F. B. signor =
promoter and brker Of this city
has been arrested on complaint Of
James II. Murray. q multimillionaire
banker and mine owner Of Monterey.
Cal, who charges that Signor has
forged his name TO notes aggregating
81. O00.000. Some Of the notes were
for 100000 each. says Murray.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-01-14
SIX NIGHT RIDERS
ORDERED HANGED
DATE OF EXECUTIONS 10 sET FOR
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY
tsth, NEXT.
NEW TRIALS DENIED THEM
Twenty Years for Two Other Men
Convicted Of Captain Rankln's
Murder--Extrsms Penalty
imposed.

Union City, Tenn.-Death on the
gallows for the six night ridres
convicted Of murder In the FIRST de-
gree and 20 years in the penitentiary
for the two convicted Of murder I'm
the second degree is the sentence Of
Judge Joseph =. Jones.
The date Of the execution Of the
men convicted OF murder In the FIRST
degree was set for Friday, February
10.
Sentences were imposed on the
eight convicted night riders. following
the overriding Of a motion for new
trials on behalf OF each man Saturday
morning.
Extreme Penalty Imposed.
The Judge dlsregarded recommends.
tons Of mercy for each of the six con-
victed Of murder in the first degree
and also gave the extreme punishment
for second degree murder.
The prisoners received the news sui
lenly and there was no demonstration.
The attorneys for the defendants
gave notice OF appeal. which will be
taken to the supreme court. The lat.
ter meets in April.
The names OF the men sentenced to
death: Jarrett Johnson, Fred Pinton,
Arthur Cloar, Sam Applewhite, It'd
Burton and Ray Ransom.
The following were sentenced to 20
years Imprisonment: Bob Hoffman and
Tad Morris. This is the limit in Ten.
nessee for second degree murder.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-01-14
NEGRO sues Railroad for $4,000.

Tulsa. Oklahoma. il. w. STRAIT.
ford. wealthy negro. has brought a
damage suit In the district court
against the Missouri, Kansas & Texas
railroad because he was compelled 10
ride In the Jim Crow car in Oklahoma
while coming from CoffeyyilIe. Kas., TO
this city. He wants $4,000.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-01-14
nrIda kIlIad aY MIataks.

Sterling. colo.-Mistaking Henry
w, Tucker. prominent young
ranch contractor. and his two months
bride. for robbers. Kari Tseharch, a
Russian farmer. Friday evening. near
lin. fired point blank at both Of them
with double barreled shotgun. Mrs.
Tucker was instantly killed and her
husband was seriously wounded.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-01-14
NoIselsss TypssrItsr cemInu.

Hartford. COIN. BY the use
Of compression. OF ths printing method.
instead Of Impact and the hammer
stroke, = company. which was organ.
lied here attends 70 put on the market
IN absolutely noiselsas tyDswritsr.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-01-14
Mrn. Erh want. Estate.

Media. Pa. Immediately fol-
lowing the acquittaI OF Mrs. Florence
Erb and her sister. Mrs. Catherine Bel
sci, who have been on trial. charged
with the murder OF Mira. Erb's hns-
band. Capt ]. Clayton Erb. the an
nouncement was made that Mrs. Erb
would begin steps 20 set possession Of
hla estate.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-01-14

Las Crosse, WiB.-T. o'Brfen
an eccentric bachelor. living alone at
MeGregor, L.. was burned 70 death
Thursday, while trying TO keep warm
by a roaring IRE he had built TO ward
on the below-Asro weather.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-01-14
c. ?. Tafs Quit Church.

Cincinnati, ohio.-Charles p. Taft
has resigned from the board OF trus-
tees OF the Church of the Covenant
In his letter OF resignation Mr.. Taft
also asked 10 be released as one or
those guaranteeing the salary Of the
pastor, Rev. Robert l.. Watson.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-01-14

Beirut, syria-rhe United stAtesl
battleships Louisiana and vlr-
ginia. under command OF acting Rear
Admiral Schroeder. arrived here FRI
day and left Immediately for Smyrna.
Turkey, In consequence OF the plague.
which prevails here.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-01-14

Rome.-The red tape OF the Italian
bureaucracy was responsible for
thousands Of deaths in the quake
devastated towns. according 70 charges
that are now being made against the
government.