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1 J- 'I Partly cloudy tonight. Cold- er east portion. Tuesday' erally fair. CONSTITUTION I I I VOLUME XXXLL CHILLICOTHE, MISSOURI. MONDAY, NOV.

1926. EDITION? OVER- FORMER MAYOR OP MADISON, SHOOTS RELATIVE IN ARGUMENT Slayer Declares Was Threatened ---First Degree -Murder Charge Filed Against Geo. Farrcll by Monroe County Prsoecutor MADISON, Nov. 15--George 70 years old, attorney and former. Mayor of Madison, shot and killed: bis second cousin, Lester Far.

rell, 39, a farmer, on the main street here Saturday afternoon. An argument between the two men is said have arisen over the estate of Minerva Farrell, grandmother of Lester Farrell. George Farell is a petitioner for possession of the. 80 acres of land comprising the the two men had been -on unfriendly terms. an agreement at the time of Mrs.

Minerva Farrell's death two years ago, Lester Farrell's father, Thomas, received the land as compensation for caring for the aged wo- man'during the later years of her life! Although the other heirs' agreed to the arangement at the time, Geo. Farrell purchased the legal interest of several and brought partition proceedings. A public auction under Ihe suit is set lor Nov. 29, at Paris. The value of the land is estimated only $25 an acre.

George Farrell told authorities that he shot Lester in self-defense. He said that Lester accosted him as lie of the postoffice and threatened maul him. "I told him to keep away, but he 1 grabbed me," Farell continued. "I am old and rather weak and I couldn't break away, so I pulled out the gun' and- shot him." George Farrell served two terms as mayor here several years ago. He i a widower and lived with his 'Lester Farrell is survived by his widow and year-old child.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p. b. "with 'burial at near here. The shooting occurred in font of the Warford drug store as the pair down the street together. Because of inclement weather, few persons were-on the street at the time.

George Farrell, who was elected Jus- lice of the Peace of Township at the recent election, drew a revolver and fired three shots at Lester, witnesses assert. The bullets entered 'the younger man's body near the heart. Leaving his victim lying on the sidewalk, George Farrell walked into the John Forrest drug store, saying: "John, call the sheriff to come and get me. I shot a man awhile ago." Farrell then walked to his home followed by Deputy Joe Baker of Madison, who stayed with him till the arrival of Sheriff P.eake from Paris, Mo. Farrell then was removed from Madison to the Monoe County Jail at Pails.

An inauest was unnecessary and Prosecuting Attorney Nolen Paris came here and filed a ftrst-degree murder charge. LOCAL NEWS NOTES All Apology. The fact that we hare been without light and power for the greater por. tion of the day necessitated a curtailment of both news matter and advertising in this issue; We were unable to resume work until 4 o'clock this' afternoon and in order to get a paper to our, subscribers at the earliest possible moment we have reduced the usual size of our paper. Kuy Bowman Improving.

Ray Bowman, son of-Mrs. Rhodia Bowman, who was injured Tuesday evening while playing at school, con tinues to improve. He will be confined to his bed for a week -or more. Kaiii Breaks'Up Roads The rain of the past two days has made the roads slick and muddy, j. Traveling today was fairly good because of the water filling the low places in the highways, keeping the mud from rolling.

i More Than Half Inch Raiu The rainfall for. Saturday and Sunday, up to 7 o'clock this morning to- talled .64 of an inch. The rainfall Satuday and.Saturday night was .51 of an inch and Sunday and- Sunday night .13 'Of an inch. The Daily Constitution's Annual Money Saving Event Lasts Six Days NOVEMBER 15 to 20 1 For One Week Only These Prices Will Be In Effect Daily (by mail) in Livingston County Daily (by mail) outside Livingston County. Daily (by carrier) in Chillieothe $3.50 $4.00 $5.50 ALL NEW SUBSCRIPTIONS AT THE SAME LOW RATE Don't overlook this opportunity to save on North.

Missouri's, leading'. Daily. -Be safe. Mail your check now! It will have our prompt and carefur attention- 1. VALVE STUCK CAUSED POWER PLANT TO QUIT THE CITY LIGHT AND POWER THE CITY WITHOUT LIGHTS AND POWED FOR FOUR AND ONE- HALF HOURS.

Emergency Boilers Were Fired Up Put Into Use--Water- Tower Furnished! Plenty of Water During Shut Down. A valve which became stuck in the feed pipe between the boiler and the feed pump on the big boiler at the PIGWOMANK ON A STRETCHER WILL GIVE HER TESTIMONY IN HALL-MILL SCASE TOMORROW OR WEDNESDAY. Mrs. Gibson Was Reported Improv- inug in the Hudson County Hospital in Jesrey City Where She Was Taken. SOMERVILLE, N.

Nov. Jake Gibson, will appear in the Somerset county court-house to tell" her story of the killing of the Rev. city light plant used to furnish light Dr W. Hall and Mrs: Elean- and power to the business houses and I or R. Mills from a stetcher early this homes throughout the city; caused a week, either tomorrow or Wednesday shut down of the plant from ,11:30) Senator Simpson prosecutor, o'clock this mo.rning until 4 o'clock this afternoon.

has announced. As the trial enters its.third week Visited Her Aunt Mrs. J. W. Shannon of Hale was in Ghillicothe Saturday to visit her aunt, Mrs.

J. M. Campbell on Cooper street who is ill. Mrs. Shannon took this opportunity of her visit here to renew for The Constitution at the bargain rate.

"We couldn't hardly get along withtit The Constitution," she said. Sheriff Home Tomorrow Sheriff Dowell, according- to word received by Mrs. Dowell, left Los Angeles Saturday -with C. L. Martin, whom the sheriff is returning to Chil- lieothe to answer a charge passing worthless checks.

The, sheriff and his prisoner are expected to reach here sometime tomorrow. "-'-'wiieeling, 'It B. Brown, a prominent farmer residing just north and ea.st of Wheeling, -was among our friends who called to renew for The Constitution Saturday. "I have taken ail the papers around here but The Cnstitu- tion is-my choice of all," said Brown, "and I have been telling my friends about it too," he concluded. cently purchased from H.

C. Seyler, his property at 1206 West Jackson Street will move this week to their- new home. The sale was made by Mrs. Clifford Irvin. Mr.

and Mrs. i Walls since moving to the city from 'property on Eas Clay Street. "JIM REED BEARS STRIKING RE-' SEMBLANCE TO "ANDY" JACKSON Marie. Prevost at Strand A conquering fun feature from the castle Christie's laughts is at the Strand today and tomorrow in "Up in Mabel's starring vivacious little 'Marie Prevost. A brilliant, spicy comedy with a background of pretty divorcees, clever wives, women's lingerie, and frantic husbands, "Up in Mabel's Room" is the bigge-H Christie sidesplitter since "Charley's Aunt." Harrison 'Ford, Phyllis Haver and Harry Myers are in support of Miss Prevost.

On Thursday conies th'e screen's most beautiful orchid, Corrine Giffiith, in her most beautiful and impressive role, "Into Her Kingdom:" screen epic, with Val- I entino arid Alice Terry, is coming to the Strand soon. Bargain AVcek Starts Big. Bargain "Week started with a rush at The Constitution today. Although bad roads prevented many from the country calling at the office, yet local, subscribers niade it a point to get in early. Many more also came by mail.

The' Constitution is gratified, indeed at the large number of new subscribers being received and in order to show our appreciation we shall publish these as they are received, starting Tuesday. We do not wish our claims'to exceed actual results. And our advice, to out of town subscribers is that they mail their checks. in at once' in order that they may not miss out on bargain prices. Attends F'interaL Granddaughter I Mrs.

H. P. Lewis of near Spriughill 'was in the city this morning, enroute to Brookfield to attend the funeral of her little granddaughter, Marylyn, Anna Howe daughter Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Howe, who passed away the family home in Brookfield Saturday morning at 10 30 o'clock.

Funeral services were, held this morning, from the family home an interment was made at Meadville Maryliir, who was'tweneyt was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howe, of this city. MEXICAN QUAIL IS PROPAGATING SUCCESSFULLY IN CALLAWAY COUNTY Mexican quail re'ieased last spring in Gallaway County under direction of the. Game and Fish Department are propagating successfully, according to information received by Commissioner Keith McCanse from Senator N.

T. Cave of Fulton. Several large coveys of the Mexican birds ranging from twenty to twenty-five to a bunch have been seen in the vicinity where they were liberated. These birds have been observed closely and it is believed that the propagation will he even successful next year, as they were imported to this state at a late date and in all likelihood did not have -much chance to pair off with the native bob-whites. The' -department proceeded i a small this with importing Mexican birds but with this success in view plans have already been made for the purchase of a large number of the foreign bob-whites to be releas- ed early nexrspring.

They will be released ia various vicinities and thru application. Held Up Filling Station Last night at 9:15 Chief of Police Maurice Dorney. received a telephone message from Capt. Kelley of the St. Joseph police asking the Chillieo- the officers to keep watch for a Star Chevrolet touring car bearing an Illinois, license in which three men and a womon were traveling.

According to the St. Joseph Chief this party with another woman held up a filling station in that city last night and the four in making their escape lost one of the women who was taken into custody by the police there. No trace of the party was found here last night MISCELLANEOUS AtBrookshire-Schbol. Friday jSTov. 1926.

Donald Tye, Teacher. His Step-Father Dead. J. F. Duval.

SS, step-father- of W. H. Mansur of this city, died Sunday at the Confederate home, Higgius- ville. Mo. Mr.

Duval who was a soldier under General Sterling Price, and a member of the board of governors of thy home, was taken ill while attending a monthly meeting oE the directors there. He had been police judge of Richmond for 16 years. Mr. Duval, moved to Missouri in 1S44 from Virginia. He is survived by his wdow, Mrs.

Katharne Duval of the home, two Mrs. R. S. Bogie, Chicago, and Mrs. A.

L. Jurdan, Los Angeles, and a son, B. Duval, of the Will Spend Winter in Texas 0 Col. and' Mrs. H.

C. Chambers of 10IS Calhoun Street, expesct to 'leave the latter part of this week or the first of next week for San Benito, Texas to spend the winter. Chain bers' daughters Miss Bessie is teaching in. the San Benito schools this rent their home furnished this win- Mr. and Chambers will ter.

To Assist in Revival at Wellsvillc Rev. J. E. Turner returned Sunday evening from Trenton, where he has been for-several weeks assisting Rev. Hubbard, Evangelist, in a meet- at Baptist church.

Rev. Turner for Welsville where he will assist in a similar meeting for few To Dealers Meeting C. P. Saner go to Kansas City Tuesday morning where he will at tend a meeting -of the wholesale magazine dealers. Blr.

Saner-who will gone several days will be accmpanied Mrs. Home From Southern Trip Dr. C. A. Wolfe, Wilson Atwell and Raymond Brooks returned Sunday two weeks business and pleasure Amarillo, Texas.

Other points qf interest in the South were also visited by the party while gone. The trip was made in Mr; Atwell's car A comparison of the personalties and careers of Senator Missouri and Andrew Jackson reveals striking similarities between these two unique figures in American public life, acceding to an article by J. W. McCamnrpn in December Success Magazine. Should "Jim" Reed win.

the democratic nomination in .1928 and also the presidency, this similarity will be more strikingly borne The article says in part: "There 'are real points of' siiiiiliar- ity betwee'n James Reed and President Jackson. instance, is 'Jim', not' 6n'-ly tb 7 friends, but to the country at large just as Jackson was 'Andy'. And is not, any more than Jackson was, a popularity-seeking demagogue. "Jacksn had an ample measure of personal dignity, yet despite his dignity, the.country at'large felt the human qualities beneath, as it feels today the human qualities in Jim also possesses the same kind of "Jackson had turmoil inside as as outside of his party. So has had.

He had friends loyal to the limit and enemies bitter unto death: So has Reed. "Aridew too, waged ver- 'bal warfare against his president, the great Washington, and lived to survive the public wrath that such a daring course had brought against It was in Reed's opposition to President Wilson' when Wilson too was a national war idol that Reed's uncompromising adherence to his own ideals--his Jacksouiau ideals--was most fully in Success Magazine. DEATH COMES TO J.B. HUFFMAN FORMER WELL 'KA OWN CITIZEN PASSED AWAY AT FORT MYERS SATURDAY Funeral Party Left There This Morning for iiiei- AVctl Known Business Man Here B. received a message Saturday announcing the death of his brother-in-law, J.

Huffman, which occurred at Fort Myers, where, he had body, accompanied by his step-daughter, C. Cravens, left'Fort-My- ers this m-orning at -o'clock'for Chillieothe. and is expected to arrive here some, time Wednesday. Funeral services probably will be held Thurs- at 12:30 o'clock this afternoon. No one was injured.

Both' cars were slightly damaged. AD to Huffman -Death. District Assembly at Braym'cr The Rebecca Assembly of the Nineteenth District will meet tomor-- 'row (Tuesday) at Braymer, The degree staff of the Chiilicothe Rebecca lodge will attend and exemplify the work at the afternoon's session. Mrs. Belle Glick is the guest her 'daughter, Miss Beulah Glick in Kansas City.

As-soon as the" trouble occurred, today, it became apparent that the the big boiler was shut down and the state's case had reached the point fire pulled. Five was at once started under the two emergency boilers but owing to the fact that cold water had to be turned into these boilers it required approximately three and one- it was almost essential to introduce testimony to connect Mrs. Frances S. Hall; and her brothers, Willie and directly with- the murders in De Russey's lane: if; the halt hours to get up steam to operate proseution is to reach its objective--the plant. 1 the conviction of the defendants of shutting down of plant crime.

cut off the powpr- which runs thej Mrs. Gibson, who is in the Huson press and linotypes at The Constifcu-1 hospital in Jersey City where, she tion office making It impossible to i was'taken a week ago under orders work on the paper during that time. The shutting down of the plant, however, did not deprive the business houses and homes of water as the big water tower in the east part of the city with a capacity of 250,000 gallons of water was fulland ready for an emergency such as this. The city also had complete fire protection every minute the light and power plant was shut down. Coffee Drinking Champ Swallows 62 Cups at Sitting- from Simpson was reported to be improving since a blood transfusion operation last Thursday.

She said to be suffering from a complication of diseases which caused her collapse soon after the opening of the trial two weeks ago. Moving to New Home Mr. and Mrs. J. W.

Wals, who re-' Collide at Intersection. Cai-s E. Merrifield an'd Howar.d Galla.tin, Mr. and Mrs. J.

M. collided at the inter- section ot-Walnut and StsJ COAL! COAL! We received notice this morning of another advance in coal pi-ices. TOIVJI and Missouri coal ai-e now following Illinois-' and Kentucky advance. Until these below cars ai-e sold out we offer theni at the following prices, delivered: Novlngcr- Oxl egg, per Iowa Block per ton. New Cambria- (Missouri) lump S6.25 per ton.

All good coal--prompt delivery. Scruby Bros. 13-St Phone 250 or 10. JACOB B. HUFFMAN.

day. Mr. Huffman was 74 years old. For more than thirty years he conducted! the Huffman photograph gallery over the Starkey clothing store, disposing of his business in 1908 to C. E.

Watton, when he and his wife moved to lola, Kansas. After remaining there three years they moved to Arcada, where they resided until the; death of Mrs. Huffman, which occurred June 26,: 1914. Her bodj; was brought, here for burial. Jake 'Huffman, as he was known to his friends, during his business career in Chiilicothe, was one of the most liberal contributors to the up- building of the city.

Any enterprise which' was lor the betterment of the city always found Mr. Huffman's name on the subscription list. '-FERGUS- FALLS, --The world's longest distance coffee drinking championship remains in the undisputed possession of Gust Although slightly groggy today, Comstock felt no serious ill effects after shattering his own record Thurs- day by swallowing 62 cups of Mocha and Java, six more cups that his own previous record, made at Hibbihg, two years Eleven chagrined -challengers who thought that keeping up with Gust' would be easy droped out early in the race. The one that stayed the longes disposed of ten and one-fourth cups. For the first hour of the race, Gust was hard pressed by one of the challengers.

But, this man, as Gust said, was only a "short distance competitor" and so-on dropped behind. Gust is not married. He is 38 years old and his principal profession is coffee drinking. When not enjoying his favorite blend of he does odd jobs around town. His taste for coffee such that he drinks about 20 cups on ordinary days, with a little cream and n-o sugar.

BUSY) WEEK FOR RADIO STATION WDAF-- CHILLICOIHE MUSIC CO. TO GET following is a parif the interesting program arranged for itho many; WDAF, listeners coming, week, Edgar the Chillicbthe MuicfCotapany This is Bargain Week--Mail your check noiv. HEATERS FOR FORDS Overstocked oil heaters and radiators covers, for Fords up to and including, 1925. Heaters as low as 99c each, Covers at less thaa cost. 13-3t Bust V.

Gill Motor Co. FRESH STOCK. Milbaiik's self-rising Pancake flour, Milbaiik's self-rising buckwheat dour, Milbank's pure Old-fashioned Buckwheat Hour all grocers. lu-3t Quite a howl went up at the Auditorium this morning, when the Kennel Club's annual show was form'ally opened. This is Bargain Week--Mail'your check Church News The Irish wolfhound is largest.of all dogs.

Sunday at Elm Street Methodist 'A growing Sunday school in spite of the weather. The McAnally Bible class conducted the devotional opening service. At the morning service Rev. Haaes spoke on the subject, "Christianity and He said that while there were other religious that were in their efforts that it was Christianity alone that sent missionaries into the whole world for the sole purpose of saving a man's soul and improving his living conditions. Other religions were more interested, in building a great religious power and a religious, political and s-ocial rganization, such as the Mormons and Mohamedans.

At night the Woman's Missioary society had charge pE the service and closed their week prayer. In order to conserve the work of the week of prayer the ladies asked that a prayer circle be formed. Fourteen people promised to pray at least once a day for the rest of November, thanking G-qd for some definite blessing that had been theis throughut the year. They prmised to put these blessings down in writing and see how many things they will have to thank God for. A large crowd enjoyed the service.

interesting invited. the public to be his guest during, the broadcasting of these programs. WDAF, The Star's radio station, will carry to its its listeners next Sat- the Tiger-Ja'yhawk football game direct from the field at Colum- Other outstanding broadcasts of this week include a 3-hour program tonight from the Waldorf-Astoria hotel in New -York, Including the greatest assortment of talent evpr presented in a single -air program, the occasion marking the inaugura- tibn ot the new chain system of the National Broadcasting Company of which WDAF is a member station. Tuesday night, Will Roger's speech will be broadcast, from The Star's party at Hatel Baltimore. The bridge game will be Wednesday afternoon, and Walter Damroscii with-iiis New York orchestra Saturday night.

Following is the array of talent to be heard over WDAF Weber and Fields. Mary Gardner. Will Rogers. Titta Ruffo. Harold Bauer, pianist.

Walter Damrosch. and the New York Smphoiiy orchestra. The New York Oratorio Society. The Goldman band: Light and Grand Opera companies. The orchestra of Vincent Lopez, B.

A. Rolfe, George Olsen and Ben Bernie. An interesting factor of this broadcast will be that most of the program will come from New York, Will ers being picked up at Independence, Kansas, and Mary Gardner at Chicago. 3 fig-sia MISSOURI YOUTH HELD ON MANN ACT CHARGE ST. LOUIS, Nov.

15--Lawrence' A. Von Conet, 22 of Jefferson City, was arrested here yesterday on a charge of violating the Mann Act in transporting a 15-year-ohi Macon, girl' from Jefferson Ciiy to East Louis by automobile. girl was held at the House of Detention as a witness against Conet. Another Enterprise for Chiilicothe The Mesdames Melton Oster have opened a Sewing Shop Washington, Street, over the P. D.

Morgan Barber Supply store. We will also carry a line of garments made by us. Your patronarge solicited. 12-3t This is Bargain your check now. -v Jaea, VSFAPERr.