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Mexico Missouri message., 1913-08-28
SLABS MAN TO GET TOBACCO
Reformatory Inmate Kills Another in
Attempt to Go to Prison, Where
Weed Is Allowed.

Jeffersonville, Ind.-Edward Nor
ton, an inmate of the state re.
formatory here, stabbed and killed
Charles Bartle, another inmate. Nor.
ton said he bore Bartle no i'll will, and
that he stabbed him so that he could
be sent TO the Indiana state prison at
Michigan City, where the prisoners
are allowed to have tobacco.
"As have not long to live, could
you not let me have some tobacco?"
Morton asked Superintendent D. c.
Peyton when told that Bartle was
dead.
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-08-28
BRYAN TO TAKE THE STUMP
viii Speak in Maine in September,
Aiding Party Candidate in Third
Congressional District.

Washington.-Secretary of State
Bryan will spend two days early In
September stumping the Third Maine
congressional district for William
Pettangal, Democratic candidate. This
was announced here following a con.
ference at the White House between
President Wilson, Representative Nc.
Gillicuddy and Representative Palmer
of the congressional campaign com.
mittee.
As the campaign will be largely on
national issues the administration
will take lively interest.
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-08-28
lOWAN SLEW FAMILY, BELIEF
Tragedy Near Dubuque Laid TO One
of Victims by Officers After
Making Investigation.

Dubuque. lathe statement that
Henry Sternweis, a wealthy farm
er, murdered his wife and three
children, set fire TO his farm property
and then leaped into the flames, was
made by Coroner Voelker and other
officials after a days investigation of
the tragedy, 10 miles northwest of tn
buque.
Sternweis, said to be worth 100000
had no: lived happily with his wife
for some time, according to the neigh
bors. The family has been we'll
known in northeastern Iowa for hall
a century.
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-08-28
ConvIeted Banker Is ParoIed.

Leavenworth, Kan.-A. H. Jones,
former president Of the National bank
at Rugby, S. D.. was paroled from the
federal prison Jones was received
Feb. 4, 1910, having been given
lO-year sentence for violating the ma
tional banking laws.
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-08-28
Towerman Prevents Wreck.

Chicago.-Clarence Wise, a railroad
bridge towerman at Hammond, Ind,
with quick perception and nerve
enough to act decisively in an emer-
gency, prevented by the merest frac-
ton OF second a wreck on the bridge
over the Grand Calumet river.
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-08-28
Pertle SPRINGS Closes.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Springs has
closed for the season six weeks ahead
of the usual time James II. Christie
pber, the proprietor, decided that the
closing was necessary, in order TO
conserve the water supply for the city
of Warrensburg. Many st. Louis and
Kansas City families are residing at
the hotel and cottages, and left for
their homes or other summer resorts
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-08-28
Record Crop in Arkansas.

Little Rock, Ark.-The past week
has just about put the finishing touch
es on the cotton crop in Arkansas.
and the only fear that may be ex.
pressed by the pessimist is that il
may rain during the harvest season.
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-08-28
FROM ALL OVER THE STATE
Rev. Brooks Held In Clinton Jail.

Rev. Brooks Held In Clinton jail.
Uncomfortable to give $3.50 bond
Rev. Frank Brooks, Baptist minis
ter of Warsaw, Mo-, was placed ia
jail at Clinton on the charge of aban-
doning his daughters infant child
Mrs. Brooks, who was arrested on the
same charge, has been released on
$500 bond.
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-08-28
Leaps Nineteen Stories to Death.

Chicago, Illinois. Shoppers in
State street and workers were horri.
fet when a man flung himself from
the roof Of the Masonic Temple, 10
stories high, and landed on the side.
walk. This man was Henry Kortha,
gen, about 20 years old, a painter.
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-08-28
Attack white Slave Trast."

Milan.-The Italian government is
making an energetic effort TO suppress
the white slave traG!c in Triuoli,
where it has assumed alarming pro
portions owing to the fight trither Of
many Infamous dealers wlo have been
chased away from England, France
and northern Italy.
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-08-28
Porcupine psralIs Handcar.

Couderay, Wis.--One man was killed
and three others severely injured
when the haadcar they were riding
near Winter, Wis, was derailed by
porcupine attempting to cross the
track ahead Of the car.
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-08-28

A Boston judge decided THAI f. is as
natural for a dog 10 bark as 10 weg
his tail. and that court order against
barking has about the same practical
efficiency as the celebrated decree Of
Canute forbidding the tide 20 come in.
The ROSTERS throughout the land who
have lately been served with injunc.
tons win crow over this decision on
natural rights.
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-08-28
Kaiser on Water WAGON.

Berlin.-Kaiser Wilhelm has cut
out" alcoholic beverages and, "a use
an Americanism, climbed aboard the
water wagon. The kaiser was con.
verJed 70 teetotalism experimenting
upon himself as 10 the effect Of alb
stinence from all liquors on his ca
pacity for work
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-08-28
srasshoppers Invade Mexico.

Mexico-Millions of grasshoppers
descended upon Mexico, coming from
the west. Residents closed windows
to keep out the swarms attracted by
the lights. A theater had to close.
Farms are likely to be greatly dam
aged by the army, unless it moves on
at once.
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-08-28
Progressive Poutino is charo.d.

Newark, O.-Progressive pouting ia
Ohio's newest divorce excuse. w. O.
Hollar says his wife began pouting
right after their marriage and for
eight years "the crouch has been
growing worse"
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-08-28
American in London Shoots Self.

himself in the head while riding in a
taxicab was identified as Ernest v
Sheldon, lawyer. believed to be a
former Yale student. His wife re.
fused to give their home address.
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-08-28
FALLS 600 FEET TO DEATH
Indianapolis Physician Slips in At
tempt to Scale 5lackfoot Glacier
in a Montana Park.

Glacier Park, Mont.-Dr. C. /.
Fletcher OF indianapolis, Ind, was
killed in Glacier park when scaling
Blackfoot glacier. He fell 600 feet.
DR.. Fletcher, with his wife and
members OF the Prairie Club OF Chi.
cago, entered the park Aug. r. His
body was brought here.
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-08-28
RECORD HEAT WAVE ENDS
HEAVY RAINS AND COOL WIND
RELIEVE THREE STATES.
Tax Commission Of Kansas Says Ef.
feet Of Drought Has Been Exas-
qerated-Corn Suffers.

Kansas City, Mo.--After nearly
a month OF high temperatures
that have hung upon Kansas and parts
OF Missouri and Oklahoma, breaking
all records for intensity and duration,
buring up corn and other late crops
and producing desperate drought con.
ditions in many sections, the heat
wave throughout the three states was
broken effectually, according to re-
ports to the United States weather
bureau at Kansas City. With a drop
Of 10 to 20 degrees in temperature
that daily have ranged above the 100
mark, came heavy rains over wide
sections, and further precipitation
was forecasted
The weather bureau at Topeka,
Kan, reported a temperature 20 de-
grees below the average of the last
10 days, following scattered showers
through central Kansas.
Wichita, Kan, reported a fall OF s
degrees, with clouds. showers and cool
winds relieving east central Kansas.
Outdoor sleepers at dawn were all
but blown from their cots and driven
to cover by a wind from the north.
The drought in Kansas and its ef-
fects have been exaggerated, accord.
ing to a report made by the tax com.
mission Of Kansas. Only corn, among
all its products. says the report. was
harmed, and there is a bumper wheat
output, 43 per cent more than any
other state, with a million acres in
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-08-28
CHILDREN KILL TWO PERSONS
Boy Accidentally Shoots Gallery
Keeper and Girl, Showing How II
Was Done, Kills Playmate.

Los Angeles, Cal.-Edgar Koth,
II years old, accidentally discharged
a target rifle, killing ]. l.. Stamford
a shooting gallery keeper, at Venice.
81 will show you how it happened"
said Martha Wilson, IA, to Wilhelmina
Chiafarrelli, "a, daughter OF a band
master. The rife was loaded. Miss
Chiafarrelli Tell dead.
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-08-28
Missouri Baptls, Assembly Ends.

lronton.-The Missouri Baptist AS
sembly, held for IL days on Arcadia
Heights, closed its most successful
season. The attendance increased
from 500 last year to Laps this year.
Seven thousand dollars will be ex-
pended the coming year for private
bungalows and buildings, and about
$4,000 will be invested by the assem-
bly,.
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-08-28
Kansas CITY Waves Low.

Kansas City-Twenty-fve per cent
Of the $4,000 women workers of Kan
sas City receive less than SC a week.
the wage needed for a bare exist.
ence," according to a report of the
board OF public welfare.
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-08-28
May Drop Case Of Or. Hyde.

Kansas City.-The fourth trial of
Or. b. Clark Hyde for the murder of
Col. Thomas II. Swope probably will
be next January. if the county court
will agree to finance the prosecution.
If the county court will not agree to
support the prosecuting attorney f.
nancially, he will drop the case.
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-08-28
Foss Not to Be Candidate.

Boston, Mass-It was announced
here that Gov. Foss has decided that
he will not be a candidate for the Re-
publican nomination for governor, al
though he had sufficient signatures 10
nomination papers to place his name
on the primary ballot.
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-08-28
Auto killing Costa Hin $4,000.

Los Angeles judgment for So.
900 against Ralph Sterling Ferris, a
wealthy young man, was returned in
favor Of Martin WcizoreE, whose son
was killed several months ago by an
automobile driven by Ferris.
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-08-28
400 Made Homeless by a Fire.

Jersey City, n. More than A
dwellings and factories. covering a
space equal TO more than three city
blocks in the La Fayette section CT
Jersey City, were destroyed by fire
in less than three hours.
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-08-28
kneelets Set With Gems.

Philadelphia, Pa.-Kneelets made Of
gold and some Of them set with pre-.
cious stones, have appeared upon
Chestnut street, worn by fair prom.
enaders who favor the slit skirt. rs
one step more daring than thc golden
lnklets which startled the gGzcrs a
year ago.
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-08-28
Miners Reject Scheme.

Pennington, Mo.-The Elvius local
Of the Western Federation of Miners
voted unanimously to reject the plan
submitted by the state board Of media
ton, and which was intended 20 end
the strike of 5000 lead miners against
the mining companies.
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-08-28
Vonezuslans Defeat Rebels.

Caracas. Fcaezucla.-Gen. Leon Ju.
RADIO, governor Of the state of Falcon,
attacked and completely defeated the
rebel followers Of Gen. Ciprlano Cas-
tro, according 10 an official announce.
ment.
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-08-28

1t seems TO be getting quite the
rage to fine the fair damsels for wear
ing split skirts. II II keeps up the
fad may become quite general, for
SIS is a comparatively cheap price
for a good sensation
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-08-28
cIan-Na-eaeI Leader Dies.

Chicago.-Alexander Sullivan, Chi.
cago lawyer who was at the head of
the C'an-Na-Gael at the time of the
murder OF DIR. Cronin, case which
attracted worldwide attention, dice
here. G6 years old.
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-08-28
Mrs. Ross Placed In Cell.

Fulton.-Mrs. Susan Ross, charged
with the murder OF her husband, J..
Haywood Ross, and who has been in
a local hotel since her arrest, was
removed to the county Jail Her ply
steal condition is much improved, and
it is believed she will be able to stand
trial at the September term of circuit
court,
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-08-28

However it would be extremely
gratifying II our esteemed and lovely
fellow citizens would learn that the
danger OF getting of a car while fac
ing to the rear is complicated and in.
creased by the hobble skirt.
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-08-28
Taxpayers Get Dividend.

Berlin.-Klingenberg became so
prosperous that each Of her 1000 tax
payers was given 800 from TIE mu.
uicipal surplus and ahsolyed from tax.
alton for one year.
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-08-28
Two Killed Near Hisbee, Mo.

Higbee, Mo.-Estiile Hudson and
Charles Shafer. each aged about 80,
were killed and W. D. Edwards, aged
IS, was seriously injured in a collision
between northbound Missouri, Kansas
& Texas freight No. "a, and their auto,
in which they were returning frcm a
dance at Elliott.
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-08-28

The only thing a bull pup can not
hang on to is whirling auto tire.
The dog that tried it was thrown
into the branches Of maple tree 80
feet high.
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-08-28
Three Killed in Storm.

Dexter.-William Perry, his small
son and Charles Gregory were killed
on DR.. T. c. Aliens farm, eight miles
north of Dexter The three had sought
shelter from the storm in a barn.
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-08-28
Girl, is, and Man, 60, EIope.

Springfeld.-Fifteen-year-old Laura
Carpenter eloped with an unidentified
man, said to be 6S years old, leaving
note saying that she had left for
California with a man named Flint.
She ID the daughter Of a mechanic.
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-08-28

A st. Louis girl slept uninterrupted
ly for six days after playing in
hard tennis match. Looks as II
there was some good in the game,
after all
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-08-28

You are right, Ethelinda Many a
mans chief objection TO the styles in
women's dresses this season is that
they are not more So"
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-08-28

Does the average man delight in
being shocked? He goes In droves to
the bathing beaches where, as be has
been duly warned, shocks await him
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-08-28

A Pennsylvania baby was born IN
der the auspices OF five grandmothers
and is reported TO be doing as well
as could be expected.
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-08-28
Stays Indoors rs Years.

New York.-Fearing the loss OF
S700-her lifetime sayings-Mrs
Louisa Mcneil remained indoors 25
years. When she died she didn't re.
veal the hiding place of the treasure.
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-08-28
Old Resident Of Trenton Dies.

Trenton.-Loring p. hubbell, for GS
years resident of Trenton, died of
blood poisoning. Plat Hubbell, law
yer, and George B. Hubbell, former
county attorney, are sons.
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-08-28

II Charles Dickens should visit this
country again he would no doubt be
glad to discover that chewing to-
bacco had ceased TO be a national pas
time.
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-08-28

Last years corn crop was 2,s71 ,0O0,-
900 bushels. Think Of the appalling
by-product OF corncob pipes and husk
mattresses that somebody will have to
usei
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-08-28

Another balloonist was killed in Sc
attic. VIII they never learn that the
only safe way to travel IS In an aero
plane?
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-08-28
Physician Without License Fined.

Spingfeld.-Dr. j. w. Fenter, a chi
Topractic physician of Springfield, was
found guilty on trial in the criminal
court, of practicing medicine without
a license, and fined $50 and costs.
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-08-28
Engineer Dies From Wreck Wounds

Nevada,-Engineer Frank James
died from injuries suffered in the
Katy Limited wreck The inquest de-
veloped that the wreck was due to an
open switch.
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-08-28

The man who married in secret for
fear his son wouldn't let him must
have great faith in the efficacy of
early training.
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-08-28

There are few more awful sights in
life than watching a man with false
teeth that 1T badly trying to eat green
corn on the cob.
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-08-28

lie is a shocking pessimist who re-
marks that many a June bride has
knocked her knuckles on the wash
board by this time.
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-08-28
Held, Accused of Staying win Pick

Boonville.-Harry Warrick. accused
OF killing George Lawson, near Bunce-
ton, June 27, with pick, while Law
son was lifting a handcar off the
track, was held without bond. He
will be tried in October.
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-08-28

StiIl, this would be a good enough
world If there were nothing more seri-
Gus than slit skirts TO worry about
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-08-28

At some restaurants one can pur-
chase French prunes that have an abb
surdly American accent.
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-08-28

There is not one dance that looks
better on the face OF It than that
boil Weevil Wiggle," the step with
the kiss.
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-08-28

Flies have become so scarce and
cunning that It requires rare general
ship to accomplish a swatting.
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-08-28

An Italian is now reported to have
discovered perpetual motion. The
nearest approach to it is the reported
discoveries.
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-08-28

Part OF the trouble about the cab.
aret may come from calling a booze
shop a cafe.
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-08-28

Lots OF men attain success without
ever knowing the difference between
an aura and a hiatus
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-08-28

Valuable. advice TO those getting
cubist haircuts Take out an insur-
ance policy.
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-08-28

Leave the wearers OF the slit skirt
alone. Sooner or later they'll catch
cold and come 10 an untimely end.
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-08-28

Some of those bargain bathing suits
give the owner the decorative effect
of a cubist Easter egg.
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-08-28

At last the aeroplane has been used
for an elopement But it would never
do for a honeymoon.
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-08-28

By flying over the Alps in an aero
plane one avoids paying tips at Al
pine hostelries.
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-08-28

Joy riders would better take time
than do timo
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-08-28

One Of the crying needs OF the
hour is standardized slice Of water
melon.
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-08-28

There was time when people OBJ
jected to even the peeE,a. boo waist
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-08-28

The more the fashions dare the
harder the willies stare.
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-08-28

One is sometimes tempted to think
that there is too much weather.
Mexico Missouri message., 1913-08-28

John Besi, Editor
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-04-25

Hon ID d. Atken of Flint president
tell His Honor
natcria
He is the modern eXempfcation
much home a
in
te age OF M while attempting to induce pair fiery colts
their life
Sudebaker
de of a spell of sickness
small to he
had
When David
stronger than broth he took proving through
Atken library
William
cubng incident decided
mail
mlled
ciates with the of Mr. Carnegie
situation his
previous had job
the
He grappled with the
to his
object, honor, behalf Of defendant"
anything than
When he got so he didn't have about
Atken the raising Holsen of
Of his city ~ e ~
he
him with
leadership fit him admirably for the ~ ~ 'Of
fair will
and his habit making good his assertions
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-04-25
The Business Of Farming.

Three years ago the organized farm.
ers of DeKalb county, Illinois, decided
to hire soil doctor. Teey raised So, 0OO
year toward his salary of g. 900. The
county gave the other 81 1000 and loaned
an automobile. The doctor" visits
two farms q day, sizes up the crops,
notices when the corn or clever or al.
falfa isn't looking tip top and proceeds
to make chemical analysis of the soil,
which tells what elements of plant food
are lacking.
Partial results of his work have just
been tabulated. He has cost, to date,
$l2, 000 He has added ten bushels to
the average yield of corn per acre.
There are 100 600 acres of corn land in
the county, which means gain, in this
one crop, of $500. 600. Other yields have
also been improved, though the figures
are not yet available. Three years ago
the average selling price of land in De
Kalb county was $3.50 an acre. 1t is
now $3.50 There is not as much preju-
dice as there used to be in that county
against text book farming"
Perhaps this little experience explains
why the graduates of the best agricul
tural colleges are today in great de.
mand. Perhaps it explains why the
average first year earnings of these col
lege trained specialists in the useful art
of making more things grow on given
area than grew there before exceed by
several hundred dollars the average first
year earnings of graduates of our col
leges of law, medicine, theology, archi.
lecture and mining, mechanical and
civil engineering
Farming is getting to be fine bust
ness-where 1t is we'll and scientifically
done. Saginaw county has joined the
ranks of those which are turning to
crop experts to improve farming and
land. The results here in three years
doubtless will be fully as valuable as
are reported from DeKslb county, ILL.
nois.-Saginaw News.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-04-25
Injured in Runaway.

| knocked from the platform in the
front part of Sutterby's feed barn,
and trampled on by a frightened
horse belonging to Edward Hayes,
Mrs. William Smith OF New Haven
township sustained painful injuries,
Monday night. 1t is not believed
now that her injuries are serious,
however, Mr.. Hayes was also badly
bruised in the melee, but was not Sc
riously hurt.
Hayes, who drives the sprinkling
wagon in the paved district, had I'M
hitched his team from the sprinkler
and hitched them to his own wagon,
at point just off Main street on
Park. when they became frightened
and bolted. Mr.. Hayes, who is quite
advanced in years, had not climbed
into the wagon, but chung to the
reins and was dragged by the team
to the south side of Main street.
There ne stumbled on the curb, as
they headed into the barn. and
was thrown to the ground. One
wneel passed over his head, inflict-
ing slight cuts, and his body was
bruised in the fall.
Mrs. Smith was standing on the
platform inside the barn, about to
get into her buggy. AS the fright
ened team came in sight, Mr.. Suffer-
by, who was holding the Smith horse,
swung the animal over towards one
of the stalls. This blocked the pro-
gress of the runaway team, and one
of them jumped upon the platform,
knocking Mrs. Smitl off. Before the
horses could be quoted, one of them
had trampled on the PROSTATE form
of the woman
Mrs. Smith was carried into the
office and physician called. He
made hurried examination and sent
ner home in an automobile. Later
he cared for Mr.. Hayes at his office.
He was able to drive home.
Mrs. Smiths daughter, who was
with her. escaped injury. Their bug
gy was badly damaged.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-04-25
Official Canvass.

Corunns, April 19.-The board Of
! county canvassers has completed the
canvass of the votes cast at the recent
election and report the official returns
as follows:
For justice of the supreme court
Progressives, August c. Cook, ILL
Willard J. Turner, 1,Oss; Republicans
Joseph Fl. Steere, ash; Joseph B
Moore, 2, 743; Democrats, Rollin VI Per
son, 1899, Alfred J. Murphy, 1892
For regents of the University of Mich
igan: Harvey S. Chapman. 1854, Pau,
r. Gray, 1,0S5; Walter H. Sawyer
2,767, Victor NJ. Gore, 1896; Fred a
Begole, 1,S4S. VIM. A. Comstock, 1,S49
Supt. of Public Instruction; Cert
Masselink, 1,070, Luther L. Wright
arse; John M. Munson, 1853.
Member State Board of Education
Samuel J. Gier, 1854; Frank Codd
2,773; Emanuel Wilhelm, 1,S45
Member State Board of Agriculture
Albert B. Cook, 1,141; Oscar w. Bra
man, 1,O9S; Alfred J. Doherty, 2,725
Robert D. Graham, 2,75s; Robert w
Hemphill, Jr., 1884, Alfred E. Suter
1,s45.
County Road Commissioner, two
years, Frank D. Clark, 1895. Roy Bail
ey, 2,774, Hart P. Wolayer, 1885; com
missioner four years. a. w. Randolph
1914, Harry Byerly, 1854. George P
easier, Prohibitionist, 762; commits
sioner six years, Geo. Fulton, LOTT
Amos Parmenter, 2,SO3, Lee Head
1889.
Woman's suffrage, yes, 1914; no
1914; adverse majority, no.
Recall of elective officers: yes 1895
no, 1923; majority, 1879.
To pension firemen, yes. 2,OO2; no
5000; adverse majority, 1904.
l. g. X. constitutional amendments
yes, 2,792; no, 2, 146; majority, GAG.
/. q r. legislative matters yes, 2, 1888
no, 2,015; majority S73.