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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-14
COUNTY CLERK CHARGED
WITH JURY TAMPER|NG
Sensation Sprung at Trial of
Cincinnati Official. Ac-
cuSed of Graft.

CINCINNATI, Ohio, March 1.-THE
first sensation Of a day that promised
to be prolific of them so far as Gin
cinnati's graft situation was con-
cerned came at the opening Of court
when Peter w. Durr. clerk OF Hamil-
ton county. was declared guilty Of
contempt of court for alleged tamper-
ing with grand Jury witnesses.
The finding was reported by COM
mittee OF three attorneys who were
appointed by Judge Frank NJ. German
to consider the charges last week.
The committee found that Durr had
coached county employees and others who
had been summoned to the grand jury
room and had suggested to them the way
in which testimony should be given along
certain lines Judge German did not an
nounce what penalty he would inflict on
Durr.
Opening for Trial Delayed.
The contempt case delayed the start of
the second days proceedings in the trial
Of Jacob w. Baschang, former deputy and
liquor tax collector in the county treas
urers office. Following the disappear
ance yesterday OF the record by which
the state sought to prove that George
Noll, saloonkeeper. had first LISTED in"
and then LISTED OUT his saloon. thus OBJ
tanning a tax refund from Baschang,
came rumors that the grand jury would
be asked to look into the matter.
That body had SO many witnesses
waiting for it. however, that 1T was
not thought probable that any imme-
diate action would follow except on
routine police cases.
A lively tilt between attorneys oc
Cured at the opening of the trial Of
Baschang. Attorney William Thorn
dyke, for Baschang, asked the court
to exclude the witnesses for the prose-
Attorney Hunt. He said they were
comforting together and asked that
they be directed to remain insthe jury
room. The request of Thorndyke was
derfied.
First Witnesses Heard.
of the brewing company, which, it was
said, formerly backed the saloon of
George Noll. "Sit down and conduct this
case in an orderly manner directed
Judge German to Attorney Thorndyke,
after another lively tilt between the at
torneyS.
driver for the brewery had produced
books to show the delivery OF beer to the
Noll saloon. Thorndyke claimed one of
the entries appeared as if made at a re-
cent date. The prosecution objected, and
it was at this point that Judge German
administered the rebuke.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-14
Des MONIES Sails for Guantanamo.

NEW YORK, March 14-The cruiser
Des Moines. which arrived here from
Boston yesterday and anchored down the
bay. sailed this morning for Guantanamo.
Cuba, to join the detachment OF the
north Atlantic feet left at that station.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-14

Apparently the Mexican government
feels that the movements of these naval
vessels when taken in connection with
the mobilization of the troops, Is Great
ing false impression of its own ability
to handle the situation. The Mexican
government. il is understood. therefore.
took the position that the patrol OF Amer
lean war vessels along the Mexican
coasts was not only unnecessary but
harmful to the best interests of Mexico
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-14

the work of watching the coast or Hon
duras given up by the Tacoma- The
Salem is still at Galveston. The cruiser
Des Afoines. which has sailed southwark
for Key West, may not proceed further
for the present.
Mexico's ground OF protest was I'M
doubteslly the fact that the presence Of
American war vessels lent color to the
statements that the chief purpose OF the
cruises was for the protection of Amer
lean and other foreign interests In Mex
Ice. The Mexican government has deeply
resented the insnuation that it Is unable
"a cope with the present situation.
Resented by 4eXico.
Apparently the Mexican government
feels that the movements of these naval
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-14
ONLY PICKED OFFICERS
T0&E MEXICAN WAR;
National Guard Staff consid-
ers Matter of Sending Oh
servers to the Front.

All officers Of the National Guard of
the District Of Columbia who shall be
deemed desirable and available to at
tend the proposed army maneuvers in
Texas. for observation and instruction,
as representatives OF the local brigade,
will be recommended to the War Depart
ment for such duty.
At meeting Of the brigade staff OF
the National Guard last evening it was
announced by Gen. Harries that the local
be selected strictly according to rank.
Their qualifications, and the fact Of
whether or not they can be spared, will
be figured largely in the matter of selec-
ton.
ed to submit lists OF officers of their
respective commands, in order of de-
STABILITY. as judged by the regimental
commanders. Officers Of the staff de.
partments who are to 60 Ito the front"
will be named by Gen. Harries
Duty to Be Voluntary.
One point settled last evening was
that no officers of the local brigade
shall depart for Texas until after the
annual inspection Of the National Guard
of the District by ofiicers of tho army,
under the provisions OF the militia law,
scheduled to occupy several weeks IN
April. The duty in Texas. it was also
made clear. is to be purely voluntary.
and shall in no way affect attendance
at the encampment OF the local brigade,
an ordered duty, the last two weeks of
next August.
Each National Guard officer who goes
to Texas will remain TN duty as ob-
server for a maximum of twenty-one
days, exclusive Of about five days t,av-
cling to and from the home station.
No officer of the District will be per-
mitted to go, 1t was decided last even
ing, who cannot remain a3 an observer
for a minimum Of two weeks. So far
as can be learned. every officer OF the
brigade is an enthusiastic applicant to
attend the maneuvers. bat it is re-
garded as likely that the applications
of very few, il any. below the rank
of major will receive favorable con-
SideratiOn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-14
Transport Prairie at Guantanamo.

The naval transport Prairie has arrived
at Guantanamo. conveying about 100
marines from Washington, New York,
League Island and Annapolis.
The Laclede blade., 1911-04-28
The Special Prices

on rugs at the Model will continue
until Saturday night. Some very
beautiful patterns left from which
to make your selections. Don't let
this weeks opportunity pass to
make a very substantial saving on
your rug purchases. ]. B. Pat
rick.
The Laclede blade., 1911-04-28
N. E. Church Notes

Banner class for attendance, No.
6.
Through the kindness Of DR..
Standby, the church has a nice
bookcase and desk in the study.
Many thanks.
League topic for Sunday night,
Help and Hindrances from With
in" l Tim. 1:5. Margie Engle-
hart will lead.
On account of the entertainment
at the opera house there will be no
prayer meeting this Thursday
night.
A business meeting of the League
will be held at the parsonage next
Tuesday night for the purpose of
electing officers for the ensuing
six months, and the election of
delegates to the. district convention
at Mendon, June 1916.
We were glad to have Bro. E. l..
Robson, former pastor, with us
Sunday and his visit to us was
greatly appreciated by his many
friends. His sermon in the morn
ing was helpful and the one at night
was certainly inspiring to the
pupils of the high school, before
whom it was delivered.
Miss Minnie Nelson will give a
recital in the form of a concert
next Wednesday night at the opera
house, This lovely Swedish girl
has been pronounced a marvel OF
song. Ten years ago men packed
the house to hear her. She has had
the advantage of the best in
Observation-Disclosures
then and it will certainly be rare
treat to hear her sing.
The Laclede blade., 1911-04-28

Builders can save money by buy
ing hardware of J. B. Patrick.
New and up-to-date furniture
arriving daily at J. B. Patrick's.
Spring pasture for 2-year-old
steers. No fewer than ten taken
A. E. Ransom.
Strawberries, lettuce, radishes,
rhubarb and green onions Satur-
day at J. B. Patrick's.
B. S. Rankin will continue the
real estate and insurance business
of the late firm of Jones 6 Rankin.
Paints, oils, varnishes and var
nish stains for old furniture makes
it look like new at J. B. Patrick S.
Rural Letter Carrier A. J. Har-
ter, who has been taking a vaca-
ton, is back on the job again. H.
E. Garside, substitute carrier, car
ried the mail while Mr.. Harter was
off duty.
Monday was the fifteenth birth
day of Miss Gertrude Mccoy and a
number of her young friends gath
cred in the evening and had a
most delightful time, after which
refreshments were served. Those
present were Misses Florence
Ormsby, Myrtle Mccoy, Gussie
Bruins, Grace Haight, Mae Weaver,
Viva Caywood and Anna Barton;
Lon Bruins, Lawson Harter, Or
vile Mahurin, Oral Matsel,
George Mccoy and Edgar Barton.
The Laclede blade., 1911-04-28
Shirt Waists

A saving on this line of IL per
cent will be yours during Saturday
and all next week. ALI new de-
signs in range of prices from 75c
to $3.50. Call and see them.
LoMAx & Co.
The Laclede blade., 1911-04-28
OxfOrds

You will now need a pair of OK
fords and we have them in all the
good styles and feathers, fer ladies,
for men and for boys and girls.
Mems $500 to $4.OO; ladies' 81 so
to $3.50; boys, girls and chill
dren's 75c to $3.50. Please call
and be fitted. LOMAX & Co.
The Laclede blade., 1911-04-28
Additional Locals

Additional Locals
Strawberries and lettuce today;
Patrick's.
New post cards 4 for Sc at j. B.
Patrick's.
Mrs. j. w. Power visited friends
in Linneus. this week.
Attorney G. G. Bigger was at
Linneus on business Tuesday.
Rummell's have the best line of
working clothes sold in Brookfeld.
Geo. W. Estes and family have
removed from Laclede to their farm
on route one.
DIR. j. H. Kittredge, dentist, at
Anderson house 25th and 26th of
each month.
j. R. Renoe and family have
moved into the Skulley residence on
the south side.
Station Agent L. F. Moore and
family have moved into part of
Miss Ransom's residence.
l have 5000 thoroughbred Sena-
tor Dunlap strawberry plants for
sale. Fl. B. VanValkenburg.
For the latest and prettiest ideas
in spring and summer millinery,
go to Miss Hancock's millinery
store.
RummelPs store is headquarters
for boys clothing. The Best
Ever" line cannot be equaled. The
trade says so. |
For rent, 160 acres of bluegrass
pasture, we'll watered, some shade,
for the season. Write John Bill
lington, Meadville, Mo.
Rummell's will carry only mems
and boys shoes in the future.
They are cutting out women S,
misses and children's shoes at
almost half price.
Call and see L. b. Mitchell, the
timer, and get prices before you
buy elsewhere. He can save you
money on all classes Of cave trough
and tin work, valley, ridge roll,
fiat sheets and tin plate, zinc and
copper.
Ladies, l will be at Miss Han
cocks millinery store Saturday,
April 20, with a liRe of hair goods, |
switches, puffs, etc. Will also
take care of your combings. You
are invited to call and see them.
Mrs. A. J. Linn.
The WOman's Foreign Mission
ary society will meet with Mrs. j.
L. Burke Wednesday afternoon,
May 8, at two o'clock prompt. All
are requested to be present
and visitors are cordially invited
to attend these meetings.
Rev. E. L. Robson of West
boro, former pastor of the local
NJ. E. church, visited LacIede
friends Sunday and Monday. He
preached at that church Sunday
and his baccalaureate ad-
dress to the senior class of the high
school in the evening was un-
helpful and inspiring.
ChS-S Ml1seEn
The Laclede blade., 1911-04-28

The Royal Neighbors will give
an entertainment and ice cream
social at the opera house Tuesday
evening, May 9. Admission at the
door 10 cents.
The Laclede blade., 1911-04-28
POPULAR INSURANCE MAN DIES
: May Jones SuCCumbed TO Pneumonia Saturday,
After Brief IIIness--Entlre Lie Spent Here


After weeks illness with grip
and pneumonia, May Jones passed
away at his home, "The Oaks" a
half-mile north of Laclede, last
Saturday afternoon. His death
came as a great shock to the COM
munity, as few outside of the
immediate family knew his con-
dition was so serious. He had
seemed better all day, when sudden
ly the heart ceased to beat and he
was gone.
May Jones was the son of Carle-
ton and Nancy Jones, and Twas born
May 26, 1854. His home during
his whole life was on the farm
where he died April %, 1911, at
the age of fifty-six years, ten months
and 26 days. He was married
February IL, 1880, to Miss Hor-
tense Carothers of Laclede, who
survives him. To this union were
born four children, one daughter,
Mrs. Evalyn Armbruster of Aurora,
ILL.,, and three sons, Karl and j.
Paul of Laclede, and Max of
Aurora, Ill. He also leaves one
sister, Mrs. Ida Stone of Los
Angeles, Cali.
He was educated at the country
school and in Laclede and the
greater part of his life was spent
in farming. When his sons were
old enough to run the farm he
turned it over to them and had
since been engaged in the insurance,
real estate and loan business and
was the senior member of the firm
of Jones & Rankin. Three years
ago he was a candidate for the
aaeun0eratie nomination for county
treasurer, but was defeated.
Few men, if any, have had more
friends than May Jones. He was
a man of cheerful disposition and
met most of the conditions and
situations of life with smile. He
was practical and matter-of-fact in
his business dealings, but had his
own peculiar way of extracting
merriment from life and was not
disposed to worry about matters
that could be bettered in other ways.
He was a good neighbor and his
family relations were happy and
pleasant. While not a member
of any church, his life was pure.
and honorable, and his best mOnu-
ment will be the good report that
he has left behind in a long and
useful career.
Short funeral services were held
at the home Monday afternoon
conducted by his lifelong friend,
@. G. Bigger, and attended by a
verv large number of friends from
all over the county and with many
beautiful floral offerings. After a
brief service at the Laclede ceme-
terry the remains were laid to rest.
In the death of this splendid
citizen the whole community has
suffered an irreparable loss and the
bereaved family have the heartfelt
sympathy of all in their sorrow.
The Laclede blade., 1911-04-28

The undersigned viii positively
prosecute anyone trespassing on
our property west Of Laclede.
BROoKFEID COUNTY CLUB.
The Laclede blade., 1911-04-28
SHORT PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS
Brieg Mention Of Those Who Come and Go
During the Week

Miss Alma Jones of LinneuS was
the guest of Miss Mabel Hamilton
Sunday.
May Elliott of Troy was here
Monday to attend the funeral Of
May Jones.
Mrs. B. E. Bigger of Hannibal
is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. G. G.
Bigger.
Mrs. G. G. Moberly came down
from Kansas City and spent Sun
day at home.
Mr.. and Mrs. O. G. Watson and
daughter left Saturday for their
home at Moberly.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Cotter Of
Brookield were guests Of Laclede
friends Tuesday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ezra Pease are the
parents of a fine baby boy born
Wednesday night of last week.
C. Fl. Hetrick left Saturday for
Ballinger, Texas, where he has a
good position with the Santa Fe.
Mrs. Fl. Eccles and daughter
Marguerite returned home Monday
from a visit with her parents at
Shelbina.
Mr.. and Mrs. Virgil L. Estes Of
BroOkfeld spent Sunday with Mr..
and Mrs. Geo. W. Estes and family
on route one.
Mrs. Eta Foreman was called
to Milan Saturday by the serious
illness of her sister. She returned
home Monday.
mrs. FTorence Brown Of Kansas
City is the guest of her mother,
Mrs. j. c. Carothers, and other
Laclede relatives.
Mrs. Della Glenn came down
from Kansas City Tuesday for a
visit with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Peter Smith.
Mrs. Thos. Reece and Misses
Larvena Williamson and Katie
May Davis of Meadville were guests
of Miss Ella Hancock Sunday.
Miss Naomi Love, who has been
attending Laclede high school the
past year, left Friday night for her
home at Roe, Laclede county.
Attorney B. E. Bigger of Han
nibal spent Sunday and Monday
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. G.
G. Bigger, and Laclede friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. A. Hansmann
of Bucklin and Mr.. and Mrs. F. T.
Sanford of Brookield visited Mr..
and Mrs. J. W. Lomax Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Fl Armbruster
and children and Max Jones of
ILL.,, are spending this
week with LacIede relatives at the
The Oaks"
Miss Bessie Robson of West
boro, a former Laclede girl who is
Missouri Wesleyan col
Iege at Cameron, visited Laclede
friends from Friday to Monday.
Mrs. W. II. Childress and Mrs.
Geo. NJ. Classify, who had spent a
couple of weeks with Mr.. and Mrs.
E. Childress in Laclede, returned
to their home at Linneus Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. N. Elliott and
SON Howard came from Hawkpoint
Monday to attend the funeral Of
their old friend, May Jones, and
spent a day with other Laclede
friends and relatives.
Rev. Smell, state evangelist, will
begin a series of meetings at the
Christian church in Laclede Satur-
lay night. Arrangements have
1een made for a singer. Everybody
s cordially invited 70 attend these
The Laclede blade., 1911-04-28
TOWN AND COUNTRY IN BRIEF
Local Events OF The Past Week Recorded For
Busy Blade Readers.

Monarch -four, guaranteed to be
as good as the best, only $1.35
sack at j. B. Patrick's.
DIR. Pratt's stock dip and veteri-
nary remedies sold and satisfaction
guaranteed or money refunded by
j. B. Patrick.
DR.. j. FL. Kittredge, dentist, of
Chillicothe will be at the Anderson
house the 25th and 26th of each
month and stay until all work is
finished.
Women's, misses and children's
low shoes at Rummell's for about
one-half Off, They will discon-
tinue everything but mems and
boys shoes, and want these cut
price shoes to go.
Miss Ella Hancock has one of the
finest assortments of spring and
summer millinery you ever saw.
If you need anything in that line
she will be pleased TO have you call
and see them.
John G. Calhoun of Seymour,
Iowa, Visited his brother, w. B.
Calhoun, and family in Laclede a
couple of days this week. Mr..
Calhoun used to buy stock around
here thirty years or so ago, but
found very of his old friends still
living.
Judge O. F.. Libby was before
the board of equalization at Lin
neus Monday in behalf of some
Laclede taxpayers who objected to
the aetianaof that hoaaeds .iuasarai=inGrl
the assessment on city real estate
and the assessment was restored to
the origina. figures.
One hundred and sixty-three
members of the Brookfield council
of Knights and: Ladies Of Security |
have transferred to Laclede council
No. 81 and enough others will be
received next Saturday night to
swell the membership to >275, |
making this the largest local lodge |
in Laclede and :one of the largest
in this part of the state.
Henry Tooey, one of the most |
popular and most widely known
business men of Brookfeld, died of
pneumonia at his home Monday
morning, after a brief illness.
Born in Linn county SO years ago,
he had worked his way up from a
clerkship to president of one of
Brookfeld's lead:.s business
houses. He was energetic and pro-
gressive and has been at the head
of nearly everything that has been
done for the betterment of Brook
field for many years. The funeral
was held Wednesday morning at
10: 80 at the Catholic church.
As the BLADE is printed Thurs
day afternoon, we are unable to
give an account this week of the
eighth grade commencement to be
given at the opera house Thursday
night. The program will be given
practically as published the past
two weeks. Twelve pupils COM
pleted the eighth grade work this
year, Robert Calvin Sweem ranking
first and Buel Tracy Eecles second.
The other members of the class are
Daisy May Ash, Claras Folsom
Mary Ellen Estes, Ellen
May Garside, AlYena Marie Good
wine, Lee Harry Maybee, Willard
A. Maple, Harold Griffin Standby,
Amy Belle Stuh1ebean and Stella
Marie Watson. The whole class
has done excellent work tins year
md all will 90 ipto the biOh school
The Laclede blade., 1911-04-28

Big lot Of wOmen's, misses and
children's low cut shoes at Rum
meII's for about One-half of.
The Laclede blade., 1911-04-28

A discount Of Is per cent win be
given on all lace curtains Friday,
Saturday and all next week.
LoMAx & Co.
The Laclede blade., 1911-04-28

The new gasoline lamp at the
Model, which is a wonder, viii be
left at your home or Office on trial.
J. b. Patrick.
The Laclede blade., 1911-04-28

Call and see the new line of
neckwear for ladies, men and
children. All new, up-tO-date and
at popular prices. LoMAx &Co.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1911-05-12
BOTH THINKER AND DRINKER.
Eminent EneIishman One Of the Most
Bibulous of Men.

The great Person. librarian and
Greek scholar, would sit up drinking
all night without seeming to feel any
bad effects from 1t. Horne Tooke told
Samuel Rogers that he once asked
Person to dine with him in Richmond
son had not been in bed for the three
preceding nights, he expected to get
rid Of him at a tolerably early hour.
Porson, however, kept Tooke up the
whole night, and in the morning the
latter, in perfect despair, said: Mr..
Porson, | am engaged to meet
friend at breakfast at coffee house
in Leicester square," "Oh," replied
Person, 81 will go with you," and he
accordingly did so. Soon after they
had reached the coffee house Tooke
contrived to slip out and, running
home, ordered his servant not to let
Mr. Porson in, even if he should at
tempt to batter down the door. "A
man." observed Tooke, who could sit
up four nights successfully might have
sat up 40."
Tooke used to say that "Porson
would drink ink rather than not drink
at all" Indeed, he would drink any
thing. He was sitting with gentle
man after dinner In the chambers Of
mutual friend, a Templar, who was
then Ill and confined to bed. A serv-
ant came into the room. sent thither
by his master, for bottle Of embro-
cation, which was on the chimney
piece. 81 drank 1t an hour ago." said
Porson.-London's Il. Ps Weekly.