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Mexico Missouri message., 1910-06-16
HADLEY ORDERS EXAMINATION.
state Institutions Books to Be Gone
over-New System Sought.

Jefferson City.-The state board of
accountancy has been asked by Gov
ernor Hadley to visit the various state
institutions, examine their methods of
keeping accounts, then to devise if
possible uniform system of book
keeping to be adopted by all of them.
The governor says under the pres
ent system there is no uniformity in
the keeping of accounts, and that it
is impossible to make intelligent COM
parsons Of the expenditures in the
several classes Of state institutions
The members of the board of ac-
countancy will divide into two COM
mittees and take up the work as soon
as possible. The members Of the
board are: T. F. Wharton, president,
st. Louis; H. T. Westerman, secre-
tary, st. Louis; Frederick A. Smith,
treasurer, Kansas City; H. w. Bel.
ding, Webster Groves; William P.
Hoehn, st. Joseph.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-06-16
DRIVES PASSENGERS INTO Thu
PRIVATE CAR OF A ROAD
OFFICIAL.
VALUABLES ARE ALL TAKEN
Forced Victims to Pile Cash and Val
uabIes in One Heap, Then Shoots
Out the Rear Lights on
the Car.

FL Paso, Texas.-Eastbound pas
& Southwestern railroad has been
held up by a lone bandit. He herded
the occupants of the tourist sleeper
into q private car attached to the rear
of the train, compelled them to depos-
it their money and valuables in
heap and escaped with the plumber
across the desert toward the noun
tains. Rough estimates place the
value of his haul at several thousand
dollars.
The hold-up occurred one mile east
of Robstart, N. M, near Corrizozo. At
this point, the robber, who had board
ed the train at Corrizzozo, covered
the Pullman conductor and brakeman
with his gun, compelling them to stop
the train.
Driving the men before him, he en-
tered the sleeping car. awakened the
occupants with a command to gather
their valuables and proceed to the
private car of Superintendent G. F.
Hawks in the rear.
No Passenger Escaped.
One by one the half-dressed passen-
gers were covered by the robbers gun
as they clambored from their berths.
Taking his time, and exhibiting re-
markable GOODNESS, the bandit careful
ly took an inventory of what each
bore in his uplifted hands.
The job was thorough, not a pas
senger escaping, and not one being
able to keep anything of value. When
all the berths were emptied, the ban.
dit drove his victims into the private
car, where all, including Superintend-
ent Hawks, were told to place their
property in a pile on the floor.
Shoots Out Rear Lights.
Still covering the crowd with his
gun, he swept the plumber into a sack
and backed out of the car. AS he de-
parted he shot out the rear lights OF
the train, firing four times.
Posses are in pursuit of the robber,
in the hope of intercepting him before
he can cross the desert to the noun
tains, toward which he is headed.
The passengers, who have been lert
destitute for the time being, are being
cared for by the railroad company.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-06-16

Another cargo of 1900 carcasses of
mutton has arrived at Philadelphia
from Australia by way of England.
The meat will be sold to Philadelphia
dealers. who promptly disposed Of the
first cargo. If the trade can be made
profitable by indirect shipment, 1t
ought to be far more so when the
opening of the Panama canal cuts
down the distance to the antipodes
and establishes direct trade. Then the
importation of Australian beef and
mutton may keep meats within reason
able range.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-06-16
Why Jones Was Sad.

Jones' rich grandmother died and
Jones seemed unnaturally depressed
and sad. His friends tried to cheer
him.
"She left last viii and testament.
l suppose" said Jenkins carelessly.
"Oh, yes" said Jones raising his
head at last, "she left a will and tes-
lament"
"Ah," chimed in Brown, you were
always a friend Of hersl OF course
your name was mentioned"
YES" answered Jones, bursting
into floods of tears, my name was
mentioned, boys. III am TO have"
They hung expectant, while more
sobs choked back his words.
II" he declared at last, lam to have,
the ti"-Scraps. y
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-06-16
DENVER TIMES is SOLD
Former Senator Patterson Gets Quar-
ter MllIion-5urden Of Two
Papers Too Heavy.

Denver, Colorado.-Final arrange
ments for the sale of the Denver
Times by former United States Sena,
tor T. M. Patterson to Jared H. Hus-
ted, real estate man, have been con-
cluded, and the transfer will be made
July l,
Mr.. Patterson said of the sale:
Il found the burden of looking after
two newspapers too great for me, and
when my price was offered me for the
Times, decided to sell and will re-
tain the News"
The funeral for the lost crew win
be $250,00O.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-06-16

The practical jokerE In Panama who
thought it would be very funny to
start reports of coming earthquake
in that place, and who are said to
have scared at least one person TO
death by these reports, belong to
class with which, unfortunately, the
law cannot deal according to their
deserts. Considering the trouble they
have caused, there seems no good rea-
son why these practical jokers should
not be classed with criminals and
penalty provided for their distorted
and dangerous sense Of humor.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-06-16
Had to Eat His Words. SUES.

Russellville, Alabama.-R. L. Page,
Jr, of Red Bay has brought suit
for $4,000 damages against G. w.
Weir ct al Of Quitman Miss. Page al
leges that he was editor of the Quit
man Globe, and that when he pub
lished an account of dance in the
city several citizens called upon him,
clipped the article from the paper and
forced him to swallow it. He alleges
they then made him leave town.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-06-16
HARDWOOD FAMINE SEEN
Reforestation Plan and Exemption
From Taxation Suggested at the
Louisville Meeting.

Louisville Kentucky.-A hardwood
famine as the result Of the reck
less waste of timber by lumbermen
in the United States is predicted in
the report of ]. H. Stimson of Indiana,
submitted to the National Hardwood
Lumber association in annual session.
His report suggests reforestation
and exemption from taxation of hold
ings OF standing hardwood timbers as
remedies. The report had not been
acted on
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-06-16
Mai. Morse Goes to Illinois University

Washington, d. C.-Major Benja-
min C. Morse Of the Twenty-seventh
infantry, U. 8. A., has been detailed
as professor of military science and
tactics at the University of Illinois at
Urbana, He will succeed Lieut.. Col.
e. G. Fecht, retired, who is relieevd of
duty at the university at his own re-
quest. Maj. Morse has been instructed
to report to the president of the uni
versity September l next.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-06-16

Abdul Hamid, ex-sultan of Turkey,
has $s.O00.O00 on deposit in a Ger
man bank, which the Turkish govern
ment is trying to get But the bank
refuses to honor an order signed by
Abdul, alleging that the order was Is
sued under eompulsion. The courts
sustain the bank, and there the matter
stands for the present. It seems to be
a case where the ex-soyereign can
neither get the money himself nor
transfer Il 70 any one else. But the
striking fact is the manner in which
the money was Soaked away" while
collections were good
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-06-16
MOrmOns Enrolled In N. 5. U.

Columbia, Missouri.-The summer
session Of the University OF Mis-.
souri, has opened. Several persons
who enrolled. in answering the usual
questions asked of prospective stu
dents. gave the 'Latter-Day Saints" or
Mormon as the church to which they
belonged. No Mormon ever before en-
rolled at the University of Missouri
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-06-16
WeIIman ouIts Pole LIunt.

New York.-Walter Wellman ar
rived here on the French liner SaYoie.
He said he had given up his attempts
to reach the north pole, but was go
ing to take few less arduous voy-
ages in a dirigible balloon.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-06-16
Arkansas Democrats Launch Ticket

Little Rock, Arkansas.-The Dem
ocratic state ticket selected at
the primaries was launched at the
convention here without a hitch. Gov.
George W. Donaghey was nominated
for reelection. Other nominations
made are: Attorney general, H. L.
Norwood; secretary of state, Earle w.
Hodges; treasurer, John w. Crockett;
associate justice of supreme court, w.
F. Kirby; auditor, John r. lobe; land
commissioner, r. G. Dye; agricultural
commissioner, Fred H. Phillips.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-06-16

gives new ambition and life from The
first dose. Mrs. GEORGE SrRICKLER
Hudson, Ohio, r. No. 8, Box 50.
Hundreds of such letters from
mo theirs expressing their gratitude
for what Lydia Z. Pinkham's Vegeta-
bic Compound has accomplished for
them have been received by the Lydia
y, Ptnkham Medicine Company, lynn,
Young Girls, Heed This
Girls who are troubled with painful
or irregular periods, backache, head
ache, dragging down sensations, faint
Ing spells or Indigestion, should take
Immediate action to ward of the seri-
GUS consequences and be restored to
health by Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegez
table Compound. Thousands have bee
restored to health by its use.
If you would like special advice
about your case write q conflden-
tial letter to Mrs. Pinkham, at
Lynn, Mass. Her advice is free.
and always helpful.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-06-16
STATE SENATOR PECK HURT.
Skull Fractured in Fall from Train
Near Forest City.

st. Joseph.-State Senator Josiah
w. Peck Of Westboro, Atchison coun-
ty, Mo-, fell from a Burlington pas
senger train near Forest City, Mo-,
and received serious injuries. He
left st. Joseph, where he spent the
day on business, and was on his way
home when the accident occurred.
Section men picked up the injured
man and he was brought to st. Jo-
seph. He is unconscious at Ellsworth
hospital.
Physicians say he has a good
chance to recover, although his skull
is badly fractured.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-06-16
Rich Mans Son Burglar.
Plnehot speaks ln sd. Paul

st. Paul, Minnesota.-Gifford Pin
chot, the former chief forester of the
United States, and James R. Garfield,
former secretary of the interior, are
here to attend the conservation ban
quet of the Roosevelt club of st. Paul
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-06-16
Express Companies to Resist.

Topeka, Kan.-Judge w. R, Smith,
counsel for the various express COM
panies, announced that the companies
would resist the Wholesale reduction
OF rates ordered recently by the rail.
road board Of Kansas.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-06-16
MILLIONIARE'S WIFE FINED
Mrs. Charles w. Allen Of Wisconsin
Pleads Guilty to Charge Of Snug
Cling and Is Assessed 500.

New York City-Mrs. Charles
w, Allen of Kenosha, Wis, pleaded
guilty in the United States circuit
court to an indictment charging her
with smuggling. She was fined 800.
Her husband is millionaire leather
manufacturer.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-06-16
cudahya File a MORTGAGE.

New York City = The Cudahy
Packing company has mortgaged for
$5lO0O,O00 to the Illinois Trust and
Savings bank and William H. Henkle
of Chicago its property in New York
city and in the southwest to secure a
i've per cent gold bond issue It is
dated May and has 20 years to run.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-06-16

FEWER weak and all
ing women. Irreg
ular and painfV
periods and SUD
troubles would b
relieved at once 80
many cases. Lydi
IL. Ptnkham's Veg
table Compound Is
fine for aihng girld
and rundown We
men. Their delicate
organs need a tomb
and tho nnmOourrl.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-06-16
Fourth Infantry In U. 8. Again.

San Francisco, Cal.-The aSmy
transport Sherman from Manila, with
the Fourth infantry on board, arrived
here. The regiment, which has been
on the island for two years, viii be
sent TO Arkansas and Nebraska posts.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-06-16
peath Sentence Afflmed.

London.-offcial advices from Cal
70, Egypt, state that the court of oes-
satlon there affirmed the sentence of
death imposed on the student War
dani who shot and killed Boutros
Paoha Ghali.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-06-16
Timber Fire In CoIorado.

Fort Collins, Colorado. -News of
large timber fire So miles west
OF here was telephoned by the tim
Der guard stationed in that section.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-06-16

A Boston man claims to have bred
. blue rabbit. Other gentlemen have
announced green. pink and purple
ones, but have not made much de-
mand for scientific recognition.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-06-16

Thousands Of Albanian Turks are
up in arms shouting for old Abdul
TO come back. There's no pleasing
some people.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-06-16

London wants New York's gold"
the financial report says. And Lon
don is likely to get it, II the annual
migration does not undergo an I'M
usual shrinkage.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-06-16
PresbyterIan cIerayman BEAD.

Philadelphia, Pa.-The Rev. Charles
A. Dickey, one Of the best known
Presbyterian clergymen in the United
States, formerly moderator of the
general assembly, died at the Presby-
terrain hospital here.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-06-16

A Brussels surgeon wants $4,000
for an operation OH King Leopold
Considering the results. is It worth
the money!
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-06-16

Birmingham, England, with a popu-
lation of 100000, has only six fire en-
gines, and the fire loss there last year
was s222,0OO They do not build fire.
traps In Birmingham.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-06-16
Shortage May Grow.

r. H. Lewis stated that the shortage
80 far amounted to $4,000, but he
could not say how much more they
would find. They came upon the
shortage last Friday by accident, and
made the investigation Immediately.
Bassett states that he appropriated
the money on different occasions in
amounts of 5000 and $500. He has
many business connections, having re-
Gently been made president OF the
Lesser Magnetic Railway company,
backed by Paul Lesser of Chicago.
He is said to have invested consider
able money in this corporation.
Bassett has been one Of the great
est church workers in Alton, having
made the anti-Sunday saloon crusade
against the mayor and led in the Piasa
Chautauqua movement last summer
He was one of the trustees of the
First Baptist church and was elected
deacon of the church last January;
was a member of the board Of health
and presiding officer of the Western
Star lodge of Odd Fellows; president
Of the Citizens Building and Loan as
ISOLATION and noble grand of the
Knights Of Pythias. He has resigned
from all these organizations.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-06-16
9. a. 3. TabIes Antl.Lee ReaolutIon.

Harrisburg, PA resolution CON
demning the placing OF a statue Of
Robert e. Lee in the national capitol
was tabled at the closing session Of
the Pennsylvania G. A. r. encamp-
ment here
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-06-16

Lord Kitchener, universally reputed
20 be a woman hater, surrendered to
the American girl. His last words Cd
sailing were in her praise.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-06-16

Crop reports are so favorable that
the man with the hoe Is expected to
tickle the coil this year for a total Of
eight billion or nine billion dollars.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-06-16

Students Of bird life who trudge
through the parks before breakfast
should note that the birds generally
bring their lunches to class.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-06-16

A slap on the wrist is worth two
on the face.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-06-16

Darkest spots in darkest Africa are
about to be united to the world by
wireless. The colonel completed his
restful and exclusive hunt Just in
time.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-06-16

Again the Joy rider has left death
and sorrow behind him, and If he is
ever caught he may be severely scold.
ed, II not, indeed, fined at least $40
and costs.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-06-16

Even the kaiser can't call students
"boozefghters' and get away with the
remark.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-06-16

II school children are opposed to
the firecracker that leaves only the
dealer b its friend.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-06-16

A Frenchman has been killed in a
duel Accidents viii happen. even in
q French duel.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-06-16

The West Point cadets condemned
TO walk out their punishment for
hazing viii be prepared for endurance
tests in the regular service.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-06-16

However. lemonade colored with
poisonous dyes and ice cream stiff.
ened with gum arabic are not properly
parts Of a perfectly sane Fourth.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-06-16
A. E. eAssETT, CASHIER AND
CHURCH WORKER, CAUGHT
BY AN ACCIDENT.
HELD POST MANY YEARS
Turns Property over to Illinois Glass
company--5ooks Were Not Au-
dited for Six Years-offieiai
Under Parole.

Alton. Ill.-Albert f. BassUtt, cash
Ter Of the Illinois Glass company, and
one OF the respected citizens Of the
city, has confessed to a shortage of
$4,000 in his accounts after the dis.
covery OF his populations by r. H.
Lewis, treasurer Of the concern, which
IL one Of the largest manufacturers of
bottles in the country. Bassett has
not been arrested, having promised
restitution Of the money to the COM
pany, but is virtually on parole in his
home at Alton, having agreed to mott.
fy his superiors of every move he
makes. He is said to be on the verge
Of mental and physical breakdown
and suffering keenly.
Bassett was implicitly trusted by
officers Of the firm, and this made
II comparatively easy for him to take
money and falsify his books. Part
Of the money he is believed to have
given to church and benevolent pur-
poses, not having been a speculator
or gambler as far as is known. He
led civic reform movements, and had
a standing second to none in Alton
as a public-spirited citizen Of upright
conduct He is As years old.
Bassett was cashier Of the Illinois
Glass company for % years, and had
charge Of all its finances. He had the
power to draw checks and pay all
bills, as we'll as to make up the $780,
900 payroll every two weeks. His
books have not been audited for six
years.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-06-16

Paper money may be made smaller.
In which case It will be Just as hard
to get
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-06-16

II an aviator gets $4,000 for q
trip Of 1876 miles, at the same rate
he could earn some such a trifle as
&51, 100000 by flying to the moon.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-06-16
MOTHERS \
WHO HAVE |
DAUGHTERS
Find Help in Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable G Compound

Hudson, Ohio.-'Tf mothers realized
the good your remedies would do deli
cate girls i believe there would be
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-06-16

All the signs point to a skyful of fy.
ing machines before long.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-06-16

what's your score-on nIes1
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-06-16
Railroad Gets Coal Land Option.

Columbla.-At meeting Of the
county court the North Missouri Cen
trail Railway company was given an
option on 120 acres Of coal land un-
DERIVING the county poor farm. north
Of Columbia.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-06-16
Dean Kicked by Horse.

Columbia.-J. C. Jones, dean Of thu
College Of Arts and Science Of tht
University Of Missouri, was kicked b.
a horse at his home on Kaiser ayenu,
and severely hurt.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-06-16
LIoyd 70 Ruld carroIIton PostoffIes

E'Syu ~ DN"e S~''S'''S' E~SeSt"~~s
Washington, d. C.-The contract
to construct the new public building
at Carrollton. Mo, was awarded to the
Lloyd Building and Construction
company Of St. Louis. The contract
price is s55,147
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1910-07-22
$1.OO TAFFETA SILK 75c.

lie official. If Mr.. Clark will call in
person at the office of the labor com
missioner he will be allowed to see ev-
cry item of expense, every letter writ
ten or received every bulletin issued
and every complaint investigated with
the findings thereunto attached. Fur
thermore, Deputy Labor Commissioner
Maupin will gladly exchange a list Of
the officials of every trades union in
Lincoln for list of the officials of
the Cuisines Men s League Fur
thermore, Mr.. Maupin will agree to
give Mr.. Clark a complete list of the
members of any single trades union in
Lincoln for a complete list, sworn to,
of the membership of the Cuisines
Men s League.
And The Wageworker hereby puts
Mr.. Clark upon the subscription list,
paid in advance one year, SO that he
may keep in touch with the doings in
| the local field of labor. The trades
unions of Lincoln have nothing to con
ceal, and the union men are willing at
all times to stand up and admit their
membership-aye, even to boast of it
How about the members of the "Busi
ness Mems League, Mr.. Clark?
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1910-07-22
LEATHERWoRKERs SETTLE.
Secure Important Concessions and Will
Return to Work.

The Leatherwork ers' strike in Lin
coin has been settled, and while the
men did not secure all they sought,
they did secure some concessions and
will return to work under better con-
ditions The settlement was effected
last Saturday. and on Monday morning
the strike was off.
Under the terms of settlement the
men get nine hour day without any
reduction i'll the wage of the time
hands, and the promise of an increase
in the piece scale inside of ninety
days. Harpham Bros. began taking on
the men Monday morning, and will
pick up a full force as rapidly as it
is possible to lay out the\ work. Dur
ing the strike number Of the men
secured work elsewhere.
The strike was stubbornly fought by
the men under the most adverse con-
ditions. Their international treasury
was exhausted early in the game and
the local treasury never was in good
condition. But the men stuck almost
unanimously and were as cheerful as
it was possible for men to be under the
circumstances. Their sticking qualities
have been rewarded, for not only have
they secured much that they struck
| for, but they have won something Of a
moral victory. The Wageworker con-
/ graduates both the employees and the
employers upon the settlement Of the
difficulty.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1910-07-22
EARNING HIS MONEY.
Hired Man of Lincoln Union Busters
Calls on the Governor.

The very interesting item of news
appeared in the Evening News of We'd
nesday, July 20:
$50. b. Clark, secretary of the bust
ness men s league, called on Governor
Shallenberger this afternoon to make
complaint against Deputy Labor Com
missioner Maupin. He charged the
latter with visiting garment factories
in the city with Miss Kate Hurley of
St Louis, Mo-, and of introducing her
as temporary state factory inspector.
He claimed that she is not an inspec-
tor at all, but labor organizer. The
governor said he would investigate the
matter and would arrange for an inter
view with Mr.. Maupin.
1t is truly gratifying to note that
Mr.. Clark is striving earnestly to earn
the S13 month paid him by the union
busters of Lincoln. The only criticism
to be made of Secretary Clark is that
he is so careless of his facts.
Despite Mr.. Clark IS claims, Miss Hur-
ley was a temporary factory inspector,
duly appointed and with the seal of
the labor bureau on her commission.
She is not a labor organizer. She did
the work for which she was selected,
performed it to the entire satisfaction
of the deputy labor commissioner made
her report and was duly relieved from
duty. That s all there is to it. Miss
| Hurley is an experienced garment fac
tory employee, and her services were
secured for the reason that she was
familiar with an industry that has
reached considerable proportions in
Lincoln. She followed her instructions
which were to say nothing about or
ganization while serving as inspector
but to report only on the sanitary con
ditions of the factories.
The most interesting feature of Mr.
Clark IS protest is the revelation there
by that there is a Cuisines Men ,.
League in Lincoln, that it is follow
ing up the usual course of trying tt
disrupt and destroy the trades unions
tHdt IL 10, do usual, IHliuS " IdlolI .
the facts if by so doing it can gain
it's ends, and that the trades union
of the city no longer have any excus
for disbelieving the charge that Their
is an organized and concerted fgh
being put up against them.
Deputy Labor Commissioner Maupi
welcomes the most searching investi
cation, not only Of Miss Hurley's az
pointment as temporary factory in
spector, but of his every act as a pub