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The Jasper news., 1917-03-29
HAD BEEN DECLARED DEAD
Long Missing Frisco Conductor Turns
Up In Carthage After Wife
Collected Insurance.

81 just decided not TO be heard from
any more"
This is Andrew L. Warren's explana.
ton of his disappearance in Mexico
ten years ago. Since then he has been
given up as dead and his wife, Mrs.
Mary Warren, was awarded a judg-
ment in suit for $4,000 insurance on
Warren's life. She collected the judg-
ment only a few days ago, after the
Greene county circuit court had de.
clared her husband legally dead.
Warren reappeared at Carthage al
most as mysteriously as he disap-
peared. He was arrested on minor
charge. Friends there who saw him
recognized him as Warren. Warren
did not attempt to deny his identity.
When informed over the telephone
that her husband she supposed to be
dead was at Carthage and had admit
ted his identity, Mrs. Warren was
Frustrated.
Warren and his wife, who formerly
was Mrs. Mary Coleman, were mar.
ried in Springfield in 1897. He was
conductor on the Frisco railroad.
They moved to Mena, Ark, about
twelve years ago. In 1906 Warren de-
cided to go to Mexico and obtain en-.
ployment on Mexican railroad.
Friends of the couple in Springfield
did not know of Warren's mysterious
disappearance till few months ago,
when Mrs Warren filed suit in the
circuit court against the Mutual Bene-
fit department of the Order of Rail-
way Conductors to collect $4,000 on
her husbands insurance policy.
Warren said he had never gone I'M
der an. assumed name and declared
he has not been in communication
with his wife at any time since his
disappearance. Warren is So years
old and his wife so.
A suit has been filed to recover the
money paid to Mrs. Warren.
The Jasper news., 1917-03-29
Kansas City Buildings Wrecked
When Man Lighted Match
In Basement.
ONE KILLED AND TEN INJURED
A. p. Brown Crushed Beneath Debris
of Home-Many Surrounding
Buildings Damaged.

Albert P. Brown was killed and ten
others were injured by gas explo-
| sion that wrecked the business build
ing, over which there were living
| apartments, and residence at Thirty
first and Chestnut streets, Kansas
| City. Mr.. Brown was crushed beneath
the mass of brick and steel of the
wrecked two-story building. His body
was recovered only after firemen had
worked five hours removing the debris
that filled the basement.
Gas had accumulated in the base
ment and in the storerooms at various
times in the past two years. Neigh
bors had complained to the gas COM
pany, but the company's representa-
tives had not been able to find the
leak. Both storerooms were vacant
Mr.. Brown and Mr.. Levin were pre-
pairing to build lattice for flowers,
and went into the basement of the
building for some lumber. 1t was
| dark. Mr.. Brown lighted match.
Mr. Levin was able to tell few Of
the details of the explosion last night.
He was catapulted nearly to the top
Of the stairway leading into the base
ment. Firemen and DR.. F. F. Foster
Of the General hospital staff found
Mr.. Levin held fast by two beams and
mass of wreckage.
The residence of Harry Levin, 2S02
East Thirty-first street, was demol-
ished. Mrs. Levin went to neigh
boris home only few minutes before
the explosion. Her husband was
absent
The effect of the explosion was not
confined to the immediate vicinity.
Great cracks appeared in the ceilings
of score of homes simultaneously
with the explosion. Foundations were
Jared and in several cases shattered
so they will have to be partly rebuilt.
Plastering fell and ornaments were
knocked from their places. Window
curtains were cut as IL mad hand
had. drawn a knife a dozen times
through their lengths. On every
side the work of the explosion was
complete.
The Jasper news., 1917-03-29
HELPS THE STATE SCHOOLS
Missouri institutions viii Get $4,000
From Federal Government
Smith-Hughes Act Explained.

The federal government will con.
tribute about $4,000 to the expenses
of vocational education in Missouri
the next school year. All that remains
to be done is to coordinate the work
in the state. The significance of the
Smith-Hughes Act and the correspond
ing state act signed recently was ex-
planned at the Frances Willard School
at Kansas City by ]. c. Wright. di-
rector of vocational education.
"Apportionment of the $1,200,000
federal fund is on the basis of popula-
tion," said Mr.. Wright, land depen-
dent on the amount the state spends.
The government simply doubles the
states sum, within the maximum,
which for Missouri is $4,000. The
money is for agricultural and indus.
trial training and teachers instruc-
ton. The federal government will
| add half million dollars each year to
| the amount for all the states, so that
after nine years-when the additions
one million a year from the federal
fund"
The meaning of this in reduction Of
unemployment and delinquency was
referred to. Vocational instruction,
Mr.. Wright said, enables the boy to
adjust his tastes and predictions in
relation to trade. 1t also gives freor
play to what Thornstein B. Veblin OF
the University of Missouri calls the
instinct of workmanship, the repres-
sion of which is responsible in no
small measure for criminality.
An advisory board is to be created
to aid the state board of education
in the expenditure of this fund and
the regulation of vocational schools.
The plans of the state board of edu-
cation must be approved by the adj
visory board,
The Jasper news., 1917-03-29

Manning, Ark.--''It is with much
pleasure 1 tell Of my good health.
When l first wrote DR.. Pierce 1 had
been in bed eight weeks. / suffered
much pain and was so nervous 1t
seemed to me that could hardly bear
my own children to talk to me. tried
DIR. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and
Golden Medical Discovery II don't re-
member how many bottles) and found
more relief In one bottle Of the Pre-
scription' than in all of the doctors
medicine. MRS. LOU WHITE.
This herbal tonic for women is made
up in liquid or tablet form, and can
be obtained In almost any drug store
In the United States. 1t contains no
alcohol or narcotic, and Its ingredi.
ents are printed on the wrapper,
II not obtainable send S1.00 to DIR.
Pierce, Invalids' Hotel, Buffalo, N. Y,
and he will mail large package Of tab.
lets, or for 30 cents smaller size.
The Jasper news., 1917-03-29
Healthy Skin Depends
On Kidneys

The skin and the intentlnes, which
work together with--the kidneys to
throw out the poisons of the body, do
a part of the work, bat a clean body
and healthy one depends on the kid
neys. II the kidneys are clogged with
toxic 'poisons you suffer from stiffness
In the knees In the morning on arising,
your joints seem rusty" you may have
rheumatic pains, pain in the back. stiff
neck, headaches, sometimes swollen
feet, or neuralgia pains-all due to the
uric acid or toxic poisons in the blood.
This is the time to go to the nearest
drug store and simply obtain soc.
package Of Anurlc double or triple
strength), the discovery Of DR.. Pierce
Of Buffalo, N. Y. Then drink a cup Of
hot water before meals, with an Anuric
Tablet, and notice the gratifying re-
suits. You will find Anuric more active
than lithia.
The Jasper news., 1917-03-29
st. Peters cathedral in Rome will
accommodate $4,000 people.
B0SCHEE'S GERMAN SYRUP

Why take ordinary cough remedies
when Boschee's German Syrup has
been used for fifty-one years in all
towns in the United States, Canada.
Australia, and other countries, for
coughs, bronchitis. colds settled in the
throat, especially lung trouble. 1t
gives the patient good nights rest,
free from coughing, with easy expec-
toration in the morning, giving nature
a chance to soothe the infiamed parts.
throw Off the disease, helping the pa
tent to regain his health, assisted by
pure air and sunshine when possible.
Trial size 25c, and Toe family size.
Sold in all towns in the United States,
Canada, Australia, and other coun.
tries.-Adv.
The Jasper news., 1917-03-29
IS Child CROSS,
FEVER|SH, SICK
Look, Mother! If tongue Is
coated, give "CaIifornia
Syrup of Figs"

Children love this fruit laxative"
and nothing else cleanses the tender
stomach, liver and bowels so nicely.
A child simply will not stop playing
to empty the bowels, and the result is
they become tightly clogged with
waste, liver gets sluggish, stomach
sours, then your little one becomes
cross, half-sick, feverish, don't eat,
sleep or act naturally, breath is bad,
system full Of cold, has sore throat,
stomach-ache or diarrhea. Listen,
Mother! See If tongue is coated, then
give a teaspoonful of california
Syrup Of Figs" and in a few hours all
the constipated waste, sour bile and
undigested food passes out of the sys-
TEN, and you have well child again.
Millions of mothers give California
Syrup of Figs" because 1t is perfectly
harmless; children love 1t, and 1t new
er fails to act on the stomach, liver
and bowels.
Ask at the store for 50-cent bottle
of California Syrup of Figs" which
has full directions for babies, children
Of all ages and for grown-ups plainly
printed on the bottle. Adv.
The Jasper news., 1917-03-29
Two Aurora Bankers Dead.

M. L. Coleman, president of the
Bank of Aurora, and T. ]. Lilies, pres
ident of the Peoples Bank there, died
recently. In their youth both plowed
corn on what are now some of the
main streets Of that city. Mr. Cole
man was taken to Springfield for a
brain operation, from which he never
regained consciousness. He was the
owner of several lumber yards in
Southwest Missouri and also was in
terested in the Majestic Milling Com
pany and the United Mining Company.
Mr.. Lilies died of heart disease.
The Jasper news., 1917-03-29
CUTlCURA HEALS ECZEMA
And Rashes That Itch and Burn--Trial
Free to Anyone Anywhere.

In the treatment Of skin and scalp
troubles battle freely with Cuticura
Soap and hot water, dry and apply
Cuticura Ointment. If there is nat
ural tendency to rashes, pimples, ETC.,
prevent their recurrence by making
Cuticura your daily toilet preparation.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
The Jasper news., 1917-03-29
A GiVeaWaY.

Mistress-Brldget, some Of the
bedclothes is missing. Was any Of 1t
left out of doors overnight?
Bessie Jagged six)-Bridget isn't to
blame, mamma. L know where 1t is.
Papa's got 1t.
Mother-What do you mean, child ?
Bessie heard some Of the folks
next door sayin' this morning they
saw papa with three sheets in the
wind.
The Jasper news., 1917-03-29
Kicked celImate to Death.

A riot call was sent to the central
police station at ST. Joseph when
guards at the city workhouse were
unable to control Harry Able. who
had attacked his cellmate, Guy Athe,
When posse of policemen reached
the workhouse Athe had been kicked
to death. He was "a and Adle 38
years old. Both were delerium tre-
mems patients.
The Jasper news., 1917-03-29
GREAT DEMAND
FOR CANADIAN Land
Americans Are Buyers and Be-
coming SettIers-Anxious to
Get Cheap and Produc-
tive Land.

Reports are to hand that there will
be large influx of settlers from the
United States into the Canadian West
during the coming Spring. For time
there has been a falling off, on account
of the fear of CONSUMPTION, which Of
course was not possible, and which the
Canadian Government gave every as
surance would not be put into opera
ton. In any case II would not affect
the American settler, and more than
that the man who was working on the
farm, helping to produce the grain
that goes to feed those who are at war,
would not be affected.
The excellent yields Of the Western
Canada crops, and the high prices Sc
cured is having its influence on those
looking for homes. The authenticated
reports that have been sent out from
time to time that this farmer and that
farmer had paid for their entire farm
holdings out Of one crop has reached
the ears of the man looking for farm.
Nanton, Alberta, had $40 bushels of
wheat from 10 acres or an average Of
ssh bushels to the acre, he becomes
interested. When he learns that Sid
ney e. Phillips of Beddeford, Alberta,
threshed ten hundred and fifty-three
bushels Of wheat, the average being
b2s bushels per acre, his interest Is
further aroused. Thos. Long Of Leth-
bridge had 100 bushels of oats to the
acre from n field of 25 acres, w.
Quinn Of Milk River had 6,094 bushels
Of wheat from 100 acres, an average
Of 90 bushels per acre, and Robert
Tackaberry Of Nobleford makes aff1da-
Wit that he had an average Of seventy
six bushels Of wheat per acre from
field Of 1888 acres. Thos. Boulton of the
same place makes affidavit that from
fifty acres he had yield Of fifty-three
bushels of wheat per acre. Newell J.
Mobiles affidavit of getting Sd bushels
per acre from 1000 acres stands out
most strongly as evidence Of what the
wheat grower can do. This affidavit is
strengthened by paragraph stating
that he had 100 bushels and 30 lbs. per
acre from 39469 acres. Mrs. Nancy
Coe makes affidavit that on her farm
at Nobleford she threshed six thou
sand one hundred and ten bushels OF
wheat from one hundred and fifteen
acres, or fifty-three bushels and eight
lbs. per acre, and from n flax field
(stubble field) she got 20 bushels and
SS pounds per acre.
1t cannot be said that these were
freak yields because so many had such
great success. When these reports are
read, the man looking for farm be-
comes convinced.
These are only few Of the reasons
that will cause large influx Of Amer
lean farmers into the Canadian West
during the coming Spring.
The farmers now resident in Mani
toba, Saskatchewan and Alberta are
purchasing additional lands. Prices
are low and Free homestead land can
be had in many districts and the home
Eteader is welcome.-Advertise
The Jasper news., 1917-03-29
w. o. w. offer Defense PIedqe.

The five hundred delegates attend
ing the state convention of the Wood
men of the World at Columbia, has
sent to President Wilson a telegram
indorsing his war policies. They said
in the dispatch they were with him to
a man and that they we're ready to
exchange their wooden axes for steel
helmets to protect the rights of tho
people.
The Jasper news., 1917-03-29
Sues a G. o. P. Committee.

Clinton A. Welsh, a Kansas City
lawyer, has filed suit in the circuit
court at st. Louis against Otto Stifel,
Jeptha D. Howe and Mayor Henry
Kiel for s2,407.97, alleged to be due as
attorneys fees and expenses in in
vestigating frauds in the election last
November.
The Jasper news., 1917-03-29
No Trace of Poison In viscera.

Harrison Hale, city chemist of
Springfield, said that although he had
completed his investigation, he had
found no trace Of poison in the viscera
OF Marion Walker. a youth Of Mount
Vernon, whose death lis being inves-
tigated by Coroner Hooker Of Law
renee county.
The Jasper news., 1917-03-29
sedaIia Turns to Gardens.

At a meeting of three members Of
the chamber of commerce, three rep
resentatives of the city council and
three women from the Sorosis Club,
Mrs. ]. B. Mockbee was appointed d.
rector of the vacant lot and backyard
gardening of Sedalia.
The Jasper news., 1917-03-29
ozarks alfalfa King" Dead.

Marion D. Peters, 60 years old, men,
Der of the state legislature from
Howell county in 1913, is dead at
West Plains from pneumonia. He
was scientific farmer and known in
the legislature as the Alfalfa King of
the Ozarks.
The Jasper news., 1917-03-29
Retired Miller Dead.

]. E. Pearson, IS years old, re
tired miller, is dead at California,
Mo. He had lived there forty-eight
years. He had been alderman, mayor,
president of the board of education
and justice of the peace. His widow
and five children survive.
The Jasper news., 1917-03-29
New Revenue Man at Springfield.

Sam A. Moore, of the office of E.
NJ HARDER, collector of internal rev.
enue at Kansas City, has been ap-
pointed revenue collector for the
Springfield division, with headquar-
tiers in Springfield.
The Jasper news., 1917-03-29
Described.

"What kind of husband did she
get?"
"Gruff and grumpy. Couldn't really
call him husband"
"What thenT
Hes merely an ex-bachelor."
The Jasper news., 1917-03-29

Not for Chewing the Rag.
Laffen-Old man Squibs has very
biting tongue, hasn't he?
Grofat-Guess he needs one. His
teeth are all gone.
The Jasper news., 1917-03-29
The Society WhIrl,

Tho Society WhIrl.
II once moved In the same circle
with Mrs. DeStyle."
"Gwan."
"Fact. We got on the same merry.
go-round."
The Jasper news., 1917-03-29

Sun-dried oysters are a delicacy in
China.
The Jasper news., 1917-03-29
Inconsistent ApprecIatIon.

John, got your steak broiled rare
today"
"Well done, my DEAR"
The Jasper news., 1917-03-29

Wife Will Furnish 1t.
He-What my son needs Is to get
some will power somehow.
Neighbor-Oh, he'll marry.-Judge.
The Jasper news., 1917-03-29

The spitz is domestlcated jackal.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-22
P0ULTRYSH0W
OPENS JAN. |
Storehouse Opposite Court
house the Place; to Give
AWAY TURKEYS.

The Ell PasO Poultry associations
annual show viii be held In a store
Dom opposite the courthouse, on East
San Antonio street, January / to 5.
luc-.sive. The doors viii be open 70
the public on january at noon. Spe-
ciaI features for that evening are be-
ing arranged. Beginning January ..
turkey VIII be given away every
evening. Each purchaser of an en-
trance ticket who is present viii have
an opportunity to obtain the turkey
The Importance Of this show
should be realized by every average
producer" said A. N. Sackett, secre-
tary Of the association We are try
ing TO emphasize the utility side OF
the business. and to show the newest
and best methods in raising hens and
other poultry and also the avantages
of standard bred poultry over scrub
sock We are emphasizing the ways
by which more and better poultry can
be produced. We want 10 boost the
production Of eggs in the valley. This
is not an exhibit of fancy stock alone,
but Of the business side of the enter
prise. Catalogs have been sent to all
Prospective exhibitors. but any one
desiring Information concerning the
snow should communicate with me at
2S14 Savannah street"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-22
Guordsmen Improved
On Border, Saus Mann

Washington. d. G. Dec 22.-Mat
Gen. william A. Mann, lately command
ing the Rainbow division, in France
has submitted his annual report as
chief OF the militia bureau to secre-
tary OF war Baker.
His report gives a historical sketch
OF the national guard since it's FOR
nation and gives detailed staliStirs
on its equipment. its personnel anu
its drill practice during the last wear
Gen Mann finds difficulty in e5ti=
mating the worth Of the service on
the border 20 the organized militia
The effect Of border service and
training" he says, as difficult 20
gage. for the period Of service varied
between wide limits Some organtza-
lions were in service but three
months. others six months. while 9th
ers again remained IN service COntinu-
ously. The training itself was In the
nature Of things sadly handicapped
because OF the absence OF any definite
idea as 20 the duration OF the entire
period OF service.
I'm spite Of all handicaps. however.
il must be admitted that the national
guard did learn and did improve dur
ing and on account Of its border
service"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-22
Livestock Market

ChiC-Eo Live. ncis. g-osc.
Chicago, Ill, Dec. 22-Hogs-Receipts
1900. Market firm Bulk. $3.50 G1G-75;
light. $3.50 916-70; heavy. S1G.O5 G16-ss:
CattleERseaipts. 5000. Market steady
Western steers. $3.50 G12.75: stockers ani
feeders, S6-25 G10.25; cows and heifers.
s5.1OG 11.20. calves. $500 816.50.
SheCp-Recoipts. 5000. Market weak
Wethers, sos: lambs. S12.5o 1855.
Knng"s CITY LIvcstoc close
Kansas City. MoY Dec zs.-HoEs-te-
ceipts. 5000 Market steady. Bulk S15.75 q
$780, heavy. $3.50 G15-50; light. $3.50 Q
1880; pigs, Sl2.50 Gl5-
Cattle-Receipts. 1000. Market steady
Prime fed steers. e12.50 T1Ae0: western
steers. sS.T5 T1o6O; cows $3.50 n 70 lo- heis-
ers. S6G10-65: stockers and feeders s. 10.
Sheep-Receipts 1000 Market steady.
Lambs, SIS Is. 30 yearings. sl2 q 1885,
Wethers 81 q 1886 ewes, 50 o l1-55-
Denver Livestock.
Denver. Colo. Dec G2--Cattle-Receipt
200: market steady. Beef steers. $500
H. cows and heifers. s. O $50. stocEers
and feeders, Ss.50G1o-.5; calves. $500
1025.
Hogs-Receipts, 100. Market strong TO
higher. Top. one load at 1855.
Sheep-Receipts 1900 Market steady.
Lambs. s1450815-25; ewes, $I0G1L55.
Fort Worth Livestock.
tEv Zel-er Hotel
HoEs-Receipts. 100 Market higher.
Top. $780, bulk. s15G1s.
Cattle-Receipts. 5000. including 1900
calves. Beef steers, S75O911-5o: cows.
S4.5O Q $50: heifers. $1,000 $50; bulls. s. q
$50; calves. S5.50G11. stocker stuff $3.50
IS. For the week beef steers. CSC TO soc
lower; cows, acc 20 SOC lower; heifers and
bulls. 25c lower calves. I5c TO 81 lower.
Sheep-None- Market steady FOR week
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-22
WOOL MARKET ACTIVE;
PRICES GENERALLY FIRM

Boston. LGss-. Dec. 1.-THE Commercial
Bulletin says. In spite OF the latest gov
eminent regulation with regard 20 foreign
wool, which will give the government an
option on ali imported wool contracted for
after December 10 and the threat OF con-
Eressional action 20 control prices. the
wool market has been moderately active
on mill account the past week and prices
have generally held firm.
Manufactures find all the orders they
want 10 take as q rule as a heavy weight
oTerc0a-iuEs for next year has been SUI
lclent 10 cause a withdrawal OF these
goods from the market"
Secured hasis-Texas. fine Il months.
los T172: fine s months 155T16o.
Territory-Fine staple I5OG1s5; half
blood combiuE 175G1So: three-eichths
blood combIuE 145G15O: fine clothing
Ice g165. fine medium clothing i55116O.
Pu led-EEtra 1S091S5i A I70G1S0s A
supe-s 150m165.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-22
STOCK MARKET
IS VERY Dull
Approach of Holidays Con
tribute to Lack of Bust
ness; Close Irregular.

EOTE-QuoJauons reflect c-osing prices
December %.
New York. Dec. 22.-The excessive dull
ness OF today's stock market fore Swallowed
the impending holidays. Dealings fell BE-
low normal and embraced only the bet
ter known issues The strength OF for
eisn bonds. including Russians and a
moderate demand for shippings, oils nro
motors was almost the sole feature on the
constructive side at extreme gains Of
from 1 TO Pa points
Steels and similar equipments were
hCsitaIlt. yielding fractionally in the
later dealings The closing was irregular
Sales approximated 1900 shares. Liberty
as sold at ss7.0i 10 So. and the g = : at
s9S4S 10 $3.50.
AIETS IST ED-9 hid y DATE
Dealings were extremely narrow with
Insignificant price changes in the first
half hour OF tOday's brief session Of the
stock market Sentiment was confused
by the conflicting tenor OF overnight ad-
vices from abroad. Rails were inclined 20
react but industrials shippiugs and Jew
specialties registered moderate gains
Trading for the most part was in vesy
small lots. Foreign bonds strengthened
Liberty issues were unchanged
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-22
50C0RR0 MINE
STEEL ON HAND
Work on Supply House, Ma
chine and Carpenter Shops
About Completed.

1Iogouon, y II. Dec. 22.-The steel
hea lframe for the Socorro mines
plant has been delivered Work has
been started IN the mine. and this
will be Increased as soon as the hoist
can be put in commission. supply
house. machine and carpenter shops
are about completed and other build
ings are being started All lumber
needed to rebuild the mill has now
been delivered
The owners Of the Iron Bar group
have started, operations. This is the
farthest work south on the queen
vein and development here shows that
the values continue 70 this property
The Oaks company continues to in
crease its production taken from de
velopment work. During the week
ore was nilled from the Maud s on
Clifton mines. Work has been started
on q lower level from the GENITAL
shaft on Deep Down mine, and new
development work is being started
In the Pacific mine.
Z. c. cleveland has been appointed
government powder licensing officer
for the district