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Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-03-06
ROBERTS IN CONTEMPT OF
COURT.

JUDGE E. S. CAN'T on Tuesday
promptly sent T. K. Roberts to Jail
until he would answer proper ques-
tions put to him by the grand jury.
Judge CAN'T should be congratulate
ed on his prompt action in this matter.
If witnesses refuse to answer the
proper questions, you might as well
burn down your court house and do
away with law generally. That seems
to be the idea in Russia. Some people
have been in the habit of laughing at
the grand jury and taking the pos
ition that they would answer such
questions as they want to answer"
That is Bolshevism, and leads to an
archy.
Audrain County is going to have its
laws enforced, and if proper questions
are not answered by witnesses they
will be sent to Jail and kept there until
they do answer. If necessary, we can
build a new Jail or half a dozen
of them. We can afford to build jai!s,
but we cannot afford to have cur
courts treated with contempt. Aud
rain County, and that includes the
city of Mexico, is composed of law
abiding citizens who expect the laws
to be enforced. If they cannot be en-
forced in one way they will be in an
other
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-03-06

]. C. Turner, 81 years old died at his
home in St. Louis, Feb. 81 of paraiy-
sis after an illness of over a year.
He leaves a wife, three sons and one
daughter. His son, 7. H., and daAgh-
ter, Mrs. Wilford Gordon of Chicago
(whose husband is in Y. M. C. A. SER
vice in France) were at his bedside.
His youngest son, Fred, (for many
years with Famous-Barr) is also in
France. Two sisters also survive
him, Mrs. C. H. Williams of Kansas
City and Mrs. J. NJ. Cowan of Mexico.
"Curt" as he was known to his
friends was born and reared near
Mexico and his many old friends will
be saddened to hear of his death.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-03-06
WESTMINSTER COLLEGE EN-
DOWMENT.

THE friends of Westminster Col
lege, who live lin Audrain County,
will be delighted to know that the
campaign for endowment for that in
stitution proved successful, and that
the college in the future will be out
of debt The principal report made at
a meeting of the board of trustees of
Westminster College, held in st. Louis,
Monday night, was that subscriptions
to the endowment and equipment fund
of the college has reached total of
S613,785. That amount includes the
$4,000 gift from the Rockefeller
fund.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-03-06

Charles o. Wright, formerly Of the
Ledger, now with U. S. troops writes
from Dion, France, that he has been
promoted to the office Of 1st class ser
geant. Sergeant Wight is pleased
with his work, and stands splendid
show of entering the university at
Dion. He was senior in the Uni-
versity of Missouri when he entered
service.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-03-06
AT THE END OF THE DAY

Whenever we take anxious
thought for the morrow, help us,
our Father to think of days gone
by. And as Thou hast been with
us through them all, let us re-
member that for Thy names sake
Thou canst not forsake US for
the days to come. Amen.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-03-06
W. W. Nichols Entertains.

W. W. Nichols entertained the Har-
din College basket ball team and sev-
eral other Hardin students with a
dinner at the Hoxsey Tuesday night.
The young ladies not only enjoyed the
dinner but spent a delightful hour in
the hotel parIors.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-03-06

City, member of the Smith Brothers
Automobile firm of Mexico, has pur-
chased fine garage building opposite
the Madison Hotel, at Jefferson City,
fer $4,000. This will be one of the
best garages in any country town in
the state.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-03-06
T. K. Roberts Still in Jail.

T. K. Roberts who was found guilty
Tuesday afternoon of contempt of
Court when he refused to answer ques-
tions asked him by the grand jury is
still in the county Jail where he was
committed following the order of the
court. He will remain there until the
court sees fit to release him.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-03-06
Court Grants Divorce.

A divorce was granted Tuesday
evening by the Audrain County circuit
court to Lillian Shelley versus Omar
Sheely. Shelley was charged with
cruelty and non support.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-03-06

Garrett D. Burgess, son of John
Burgess, who is a soldier in France,
writes his father as follows: "It's
not long until I'll be on my way to
good old U. S. A"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-03-06
Move to Vandalia.

Jesse L. Pease and family are NOV
ing to their farm miles and half
southwest of Vandalia. Mr.. Peasa is
one of our most progressive young
farmers, and we regret to see him and
his family leave here.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-03-06
Services at Bethel Church.

Services will be held at Bethel
church on Sunday morning at eleven
o'clock. Cecil Weidler will give an
account of his life overseas, and Frank
Summers will talk also. There win
be special music.
J. L. HICKERSoN, Pastor.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-03-06
r. f White Died Wednesday

B. F. White who resides in the south
western part ofthe city died at his
home at 2 o'clock Wednesday after
noon.
Funeral arrangements had not been
made at time of going to press.
Mr.. White was about so years old.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-03-06

The Mexico Ledger would like to
know the present address of W. NJ.
Dewire fromerly of Mexico, later Of
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-03-06

Captain C. H. Taylor, son of DR.. w.
F. Taylor arrived in Mexico Monday
afternoon after haYing been in the U.
S. service for more than year. He
left for France December 1917 and
was with the 53rd Regiment Of the
Coast Artillery. His brigade was the
first separate brigade of heavy artill-
cry to fire upon the Germans.
Captain Taylor was battery COM
mander of Battery F SO artillery until
July 1918. His regiment had been
operating between the Verdun Rheims
sector. At this time he was transfer
red to the school of heavy artillery
and. was later transferred to Brigade
staff under General George Blakly as
instructor. He remained with this de-
partment until after the armistice
was declared when he was sent to the
38th Artillery brigade and came over
with it, landing at New Port News
Feb. 1, 1919. He was discharged
March 1.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-03-06

Miss Miriam Glandon will shortly
return from st. Luke's Hospital great
" improved in health.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-03-06
Funeral of Mrs. Nye Thursday.

The funeral of Mrs. E. D. Nye will
be held at the FAINT home on North
Jefferson Street at o'clock Thursday
afternoon.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-03-06

20 per cent discount on wool dress
goods this week. 61-d2 wi
RICKETTS, & EMMoNS D. G. co.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-03-06

A marriage license was issued Mon
day to Alphon Statler of Vandalia and
Velma Williams of Laddonia.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-03-06

W. E. Mcdonald of Centralia was
among the visitors here Tuesday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-03-06

Butcher cattle wanted. Walter J.
Sannebeck & Co., Phone 64. wit
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-03-06

Butcher cattle wanted. Walter J.
'Sannebeck & Co., Phone Ga. wit
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-03-06

Butcher cattle wanted. Walter J.
Sannebeck e Co, Phone Ga. wit
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-03-06

The Smith Brothers Automobile
Company on Monday sold j. S. Carr a
tractor and Thomas Leonard a Ford
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-03-06

Plain and figured wash organdies.
Let US show you. 61-d2 Wit
RICKETTS, & EMMONS D. G. co.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-03-06
The Model Grocerteria

Give us your next order We really WHOLE
SALE TO THE CONSUMER You do not help
keep up an expensive delivery system, which
is a luxury in town. We guarantee every
article we sell.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-03-06

HANS SMITH, of Montgomery
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1919-09-27

the peace Of the world depends
can be brought.
Why Ireland Wasn't Heard.
4. Why was the case of Ire
land not heard at the peace con-
ference? and what is your position
on the subject of self-determina--
ton for Ireland?
Answer. The case of ireland
was not heard at the peace CON-
ference had not jurisdiction over
any question of that sort which
did not affect territories which be-.
longed to the defeated empires.
My position on the subject of SELF
determination for Ireland is ex-
pressed in Article II of the COW
enant, in which, may say, l was
particularly interested, because it
seemed to me necessary for the
peace and freedom of the world
that a forum should be created. to
which peoples could bring any
matter which was likely to affect
the peace and freedom Of the
world.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1919-09-27

Reply directly to a question al
to his attitude toward self-determ
nation for Ireland, Mr.. Wilson
said his position was expressed in
Article IL of the covenant, under
which it is declared any member
nation can call the attention o1
the League to any circumstance
whatever affecting international
relations which threatens to dis.
turb international peace or the
good understanding between ma
tions upon which peace depends. >
President Answers. :.
The Presidents statement de-
failing the labor councils ques-
tions and his answers follows:
1. Under the covenant, does
the nation obligate itself to assist
any member Of the League in put
ting down a rebellion of its sub
jects or conquered peoples.
Answer. 1t does not.
2. Under the covenant can this
nation independently recognize a
government whose people seek to
achieve, or have achieved. their
independence from a member OF
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1919-09-27

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New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1919-09-27

the League?
Answer. The Independent ac
ton Of the government of the
United States in a matter of this
kind is in no way limited or af
fected by the covenant Of the
League Of Nations.
3. Under the covenant arr
those subject nations or peoples
that are mentioned in the peace
treaty entitled to the right of SELF
determination. or does the League
possess the right to accord sim
liar privilege to other subject ma
tions or peoples?
Answer. 1t was not possible
for the peace conference to act
with regard to the self-determina-
ton of any territories except
those which had belonged to the
defeated empires, but in the
covenant Of the League of Nations
it has set up for the first time, in
Article II, forum to which all
claims of self-determination which
are likely to disturb the peace of
the world or the good understand
ING between nations upon which
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1919-09-27
at the University last week,

at the University last week, I
again talked with President Boyd
about the equipment Of the Agri-
cultural College, and he told me
that he had recently discussed this
matter with the Chairman of the
Board of State Affairs whom he
found in most hearty sympathy
with the dea of furnishing the
Agricultural College with all nee
essary equipment and buildings,
but the conference ended as sim
liar conferences with legislative
committees always have, in the
statement that there was no way,
apparent, by which money could
be secured for this purpose. The
Board of State Affairs does not.
of course, make appropriations,
but it was created for the purpose
of advising the Legislature on
appropriations, and they have
been and should be largely guided
by this Board. The statement
above referred to therefore
brought me to a definite decision
as to what my course should be.
The time will come when the
people will look upon this matter
as business proposition; that Of
making an investment, the profits
from which will be an increasing
number of men and women using
modern science and modern
methods in farm practice. and in
determining the quality of rural
citizenship that will characterize
the state. A way will be found
to provide what the farmers want
for the training of their sons and
daughters for farm life, to put
them on parity with the boys
and girls that plan for other
kinds Of professional life.
Respectfully,
w. R. DODSON.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1919-09-27
RELAND'S CASE IS FOR
LEAGUE, SAYS PRESI-
DENT WILSON.

On Board President Wilson :
Special, Sept. Setting forth
publicly for the first time his in.
depreciation of the League of Ma
tions covenant as it affects Ire
land, President Wilson said in a
statement today the League would
constitute a forum before which
could be brought all claims for
self determination which is likely
to affect the peace Of the world.
"The covenant would not bind
the United States to assist in
putting down rebellion in any
foreign country" he asserted,
"nor would it limit the power. of
this country to recognize the in
dependence of any people who
seek to secure freedom.
He said Ireland's case was not
heard at Versailles because it did
not come within the jurisdiction
of the peace conference.
The President s statement was
in reply to q series Of questions
sent him by the San Francisco
Labor Council. It is understood
within few days he will reply
similarly to question put by other
labor bodies regarding Shantung
and representation Of the British
dominions in the League assembly.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1919-09-27

tions. = rt::..'Iss.'':sssss''t T. !, s'sss Hi
AS time goes no. and we wit
ness the progress being made il
other states, where agriculture
education is mole literally pro
vided for, our own disappointment
is intensified. For some time pas
l have felt that the prospect o.
securing proper equipment for the
college farm and modern class
rooms and laboratories for oul
agricultural students were SO re
mote that I should not further
hope for their realization soon
enough to be an element Of com
pensation to me for the arduous
work that naturally comes to my
position and for the humiliation Of
being misunderstood. and sus-
pected Of selfshness, when plead.
ing with legislatures for invest
ments and equipment for advanc.
ing the higher education Of our
farm boys and girls.
Somes ago, when discussing with
President Boyd, the outlook for
the Agricultural College, I ex-
pressed my disappointment at the
present status Of affairs, and told
him that I might resign before the
close Of the calendar year. prom
ised him that if ] did so l would
give him notice Of the fact as long
as possible. in advance Of the time
the resignation was to take effect.
He persistently argued against
my resignation. I told Mr.. T. H.
Harris, member Of the Board of
Supervisors, that I was beginning
to feel that the outlook for the
agricultural work was not sufi-
GENTLY bright to justify me in
planning to devote the rest of my
life to it.
On the day following the open
ing Of the Farmers Short Course
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1919-09-27
4 STATEMENT TO THE
TRIENDs OF AGRICULTURE.
(From w. r, Dodson.)

In explanation OF my reSlgna'
tion, 1 wish to state at the be-
ginning that there is no friction
or antagonism between me and
any member of the University or
ganization. Beginning with Pres.
ident Boyd and going on through
the list, they are my best friends.
We do not all agree in our ideas,
on all things. of course, but our
discussions are impersonal and
always with the most cordial good
feeling and with a sincere wish
to have the best thought prevail.
It is purely a matter of dis
couragement on my part OF at
tanning my ambition, on the one
hand, and of selfishness, on the
other in desiring to- undertake to
do better for myself and my fam
ily in a financial way than can
on a University salary and to
make the effort before I am too old
60 adapt myself to another kind
Of work.
I have just completed my twen-
ty-fifth year of continuous service
In the Louisiana State University
yet I think I am only in the prime
Of life. The institution has hon.
ored me with promotion from time
to time to positions Of increasing
responsibilities. These honors |
have appreciated, and l have tried
to show my appreciation by earn
est work, to the best of my abili-
ties. for the advancement Of thel
agricultul al interest Of the State.
/ have long remained in the work
because 1 liked it and because
have believed that we would
eventually. have an agricultural
college that we could all be-
proud Of; one that would reflect
Honor upon the names of those who
player q part in the making. Years
ago / set my heart to this pur-
pose and hope has been sustained
largely by the growth of the ele-
mentary ideas of agricultural ed
ucation. through the activities OF
the corn clubs, pig clubs and sim
liar organizations Of the boys and
rirls Of the State. and the growing |
interest in agricultural extension
work. -~-
From time to time I have de-
clined to consider offers Of en-
ployment that would have taken
me into organizations that were
more adequately financed. be-
cause / desired to help bring into
realization here plans that / havej
been identified with from their irl-I,
ception for our agricultural ad-
vancement. Ny discouragements
md disappointmests have BEEN.
hrgelv in the lack Of satisfactory |
yrogress in obtaining adequate fa-1
eilities for thoroughly .training|
young men and young women for
leadership in agriculture. Duringl
he quarter century that ! have
been here, the University has had
no appropriation Of any kind forlI
an agricultural building. AL OF
the buildings now used by the
College Of Agriculture, except the
ssPsst House ''sand the machineryI'
she'd, were built nearly century
ago, for military purposes and are
not suited for our work. They are
) gift to use from the Federal
Government. They ore shabby
and unattractive. In spite OF ,
these conditions, we have trained, ]
! good many young men who are
making most excellent reputa-
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1919-09-27

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Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1919-08-16
Meteorite Of Great Age.

Meteorites of indicated great age
are conspicuous by their absence from
museum collections. and 1t Is suggest
ed that such specimens may disinte-
CRATE and disappear from the rocks
within a relatively short time after
falling.
The British museum, however. has
lately acquired slice Of somewhat
less than pound from a meteoric
iron that is believed to represent an
ancient fall. The slice is from one
Of two similar masses that were found
In January, 1905, within few miles
Of Dawson. Klondike, and that. from
their position deep In the oldest grav-
els of the district, are thought to hare
rested there since the Pliocene age or
before.
From his study of the original spec
linens In the museum Of the geologi-
cal survey at Ottawa, r. A. A. john
son has concluded that they are part
of single meteoric shower Of Ter.
tiary time.-NeWark News.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1919-08-16
BRITISH UNCOVER CONSPIRACY.
Arrests Expected to Follow Revolu-
tionary Propaganda in England.

Arrests Expected to Follow Revolu-
tionary Propaganda in England.
London-At least one important ar
rest is to follow the details of revo-
lutionary conspiracy directed by Len
inc and Trotzky against the United
Etates, Britain, japan and Italy, un-
covered this afternoon.
Thousands Of books and pamphlets
appealing to the workmen to revolt
against the present government have
been circulated in England and Scot
land, and many were seized in raid
news Of which did not become public
until late Monday.
One pamphlet, signed with the names
of Lenine, Trotzky and Tclitcherin
1.-THE Russian BOlshevist foreign min
ister), was addressed ITO the toiline
masses of America, France. Britain
italy and Japan; an appeal OF the
Russian wOrkmen and peasants soviet
government"
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1919-08-16
GREATEST OF ALL PoWEEs
Wealth, Ancestry, Genius, and knowi.
edge All Pale Before the Won
drous Magic Of Beauty.

The magic Of beauty Ii more potent
than was that Of Simon Magus or Of
Paracelsus. Beauty is a different thing
from orrament. which may be the dis
guise Of ugliness. 1t is a gift for which
no artificial ttractions can ever be
substitute. 1t Is power greater than
birth, wealth, knowledge or genius.
People may be proud Of their birth,
but after all we are not our ancestors.
The rich man may transmit his wealth
to his offspring. but 1t may be all
wasted In single generation. Kn0wl-
edge may be satisfaction to its pos
SCISSOR, but has 1t not been said that
1.-THE more a man gaineth of knowledge
the more he gaineth Of sorrow?" Cen
ius, although 1t wins admiration, may
be an obstacle rather than an aid to
success In life. Burns and Poe and
Baudelaire had genius. but it did not
bring them any worldly advantage.
Beauty, on the contrary. is a key
which opens all doors. It shines on the
world like the sun, and its influence Is
universal. In Emerson's words. 1t 10
FITS own excuse for being" To be
beautiful is to be worshiped, idolized.
caressed, and adored. The plain, good
people may protest against the injus-
tice Of a world which prefers beauty
to virtue. But the fact remains.-
Rochester Post Express.