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Mexico Missouri message., 1900-07-12

And now comes the report that
there is no foundation for the stO-
ry going over the country that the
noted California murderer, Theo-
dore Durrant, was innocent, Rev.
M. Gibson having finally confessed
to the murder of Blanche Lamot.
The Rev. Gibson has made no such
confession.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-07-12
THE PLATFORM. J

Kansas City, July }. 5.-Following
is the official text of the platform
as agreed upon by the committee
on Resolutions and adopted by the
Democratic convention:
IMPERIALISM.
We, the representatives of the
Democratic party of the United
States, assembled in National Con-
vention on the anniversary of the
adoption of the Declaration of In
dependence, do re-aflirm our faith
i'll that immortal proclamation of
the inalicnable rights of man and
our allegiance to the Constitution
framed in harmony Herewith by
the fathers of the Republic. We
hold with the L. :. Supreme
Court that the Declaration of In
dependence is the spirit of our
Government, of which the Consti.
tuition is the form and letter. We
declare again that all governments
instituted among men derive their
Just powers from the consent of
the governed; that any Govern
ment not based upon the consent
Of the governed is Il tyranny; and
that to impose upon any people II
government of force is to subSti-
tutc the methods of Imperialism
for those of II Republic. We hold
that the Constitution follows the
flag and dcnoumcc the doctrine
that IN Executive or Congress, de
riviug their existence and their
powers from the Constitution, can
exercise lawful authority beyond it
or in violation of it. We assert
that no nation can long endure
half Republic and half Empire,
and we warn the American people
that Imperialism abroad will lead
quickly and inevitably to drspot-
ism at home.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-07-12

Joseph Flory, Republican can
didate for Governor, has opened
his handcar campaign. He says
he will make no speeches, his cam
paign will be a silent one, so fan
as he is personally concerned. He
will let his campaign cards and his
friends do what explaining is nee,
essary.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-07-12

The American Association Con-
vention for the Advancement of
Osteopathy in session at Chatta-
nooga selected Kirksville, Mo. -,
for its annual meeting next year
Milwaukee, Cleveland and Putin
Bay were in nomination.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-07-12
p. II. Cullen.

Said by the Vandalia Mail and
Express:
p. ii. Cullen tried 40 cases at
the last term of the Audrain coun-
ty circuit court, and lost one case.
This is certainly a good record.
Pat is recognized as one of the
best lawyers in the state.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-07-12
Solomon Knew.

Repeated from the Centralia
Courier:
The Mexico MESSAGE still thinks
Solomon knew business when he
said "spare the rod and spoil the
child" And the Courier seconds
the motion.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-07-12

Vandalia is talking street fair.
With the crop prospects, a street
fair ought to succeed most any
where in this section this year.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-07-12

The Mexico band boys have
Joined the Modern Woodmen and
the organization hereafter will be
known as the uWoOdman Band" !"
District Deputy &. w. Ham, who
resides here, will be member of
the band.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-07-12

Centralia had big day on the
Fourth. Six thousand people eel
ebrated there on that day. Col.
w. +. Switzler, Nj. S. Bush and
|. j. Head delivered addresses.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-07-12

Mexico furnished three speakers
for the Laddonia celebration last
week-Hon. James Bradley, III. L..
Buckley and G. f.. Stokes. They
each won honor for themselves too.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-07-12

A number of Mexico people en-
joyed the basket dinner at Hope
we'll church, just east of Thomp-
son, last Saturday. Hopewell
church has been given some sub
stantial repairs of late.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-07-12
The Laddonia Herald says:

is given out that in the institute
here last week ten teachers re-
ceived first grade certificates, %
second grade and seven third
grade. w. c. Haggard, of Mex
leo, and B. w. Hale, of Laddonia,
have equal honors in having made
the highest grades.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-07-12

Miss Donia Horton, of this city,
who has taught two terms at
Gamma, Montgomery county, will
teach next winter in the West
Lick district, northwest of Lad
donia. The Montgomery county
papers speak very highly of Miss
Horizons abilities as a teacher.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-07-12

Miss Ella Showers, of near this
city, a graduate of the Mexico
public schools, is attending the
Teachers Institute now in session
at Montgomery City. Miss Stow
ers is one of Audrain's brightest
and most promising young ladies.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-07-12

A bevy of young ladies voted II
cake to Dave Hollopeter, of this
city, for being the most stylishly
dressed and best looking young
man at the Laddonia celebration
last week.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-07-12

This is true-girls who are Civ
en to midnight promenades or
buggy rides may later walk in the
shadow of disgrace.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-07-12

The Mexico Modern Woodman
camp captured first prize of $500
at Centralia on the Fourth for the
best drilled team of Forresters.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-07-12

We may differ in this world, but
note this-when we get to the Gem
etery we shall all get on dead
level.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-07-12

Democratic Platform of 1900: "Thc of
other questions pending before the American people is
wise diminished and the Democratic party takes no
backward step from its position Them but the burning
issue of Imperialism growing out of the Spanish War in
wolves the very existence the Republic and the destruction
of our free institutions. We regard it the paramount
issue of the campaign "
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-07-12

f. b. Coil has charge of p. II.
Cullen's $ law Office while the latter
is absent in the trial of Alexander
Jester in New London.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-07-12

Hon. G. f. Stokes, of this city,
received many compliments for
his speech at Laddonia on the
Fourth.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-07-12

Walter a. Ridgeway, of FIT.
Smith, Ark, and Miss Jennie 5.
Campbell, of this city, were mar
ried last week.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-07-12

A. G. Barnes has purchased the
j. NJ. Marmaduke propertyin Mex
leo, paying s., 800.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-07-12

The Prohibitionists of Mont
gomery county have put full
county ticket in the field.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-07-12

The Fourth was a quiet day in
Mexico. Many celebrated at Lad
dOnia and Centralia.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-07-12

j. X. Shook, a substantial farm
er of near Rush Hill paid the MES
SAGE a substantial call last Satur-
day.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-07-12
LaddOnia has organized II Rough
Riders club of fifty members.

The Fourth of July edition of
the Centralia Courier was a beauty.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-07-12
pORrD RICO.

rORTO RICO.
Believing in these fundamental
principles, we dcnouncc the Porto
Rico law, enacted by II Republican
Congress against the pre- test and
opposition Of the Democratic mi
nority, aS II bold and open viola
tion of the nations organic law
and II fragrant breach of the ma
tional good faith. 1t imposed up
on the people Of Porto Rico Il gov
crnmcnt without their consent and
taxation without representation.
II diShonors the American people
by rcpudiatlng II solemn pledge
made in their behalf by the com
manding General of our army,
which the Porto Ricans welcomed
to peaceful and unrcsistcd occu-
patton of their land. 1t doomed
to poverty and distress II people
whose hclpIeSsness appeals with
peculiar force to our Justice and
magnanimity. In this, tie first
act of its impcrialistir program,
the Republican party seeks to com
nit the United States to colonial
policy, inconsistent with rrpubl-
can institutions and condemned by
the Supreme Court in numerous
decisions.
CUBA AND PHILIPPINES.
We demand the prompt and
honest fulfllmcnt of our pledge 10
the Cuban people and the world
that the United States has no dis
position nor intention to cXcrcis"
sovereignty, jurisdiction or control
over the island of Cuba except for
its pacilication. The war ended
nearly two years ago, profound
peace rcigms over all the island
aud still the administration keeps
the Government of the island from
its people, while Republican ear
pctbag officials plumber It's r"Ncn-
ucs and exploit the colonial theory
to the disgrace Of the American
people. We condemn and dcnounce
the Philippine policy Of the pres
ent administration. 1t has en-
broilcd the Republic in IN unncc-
eSsary war, sacrificed the lives Of
many of its noblest sons and placed
the United States, previously
known and applauded thruout the
world as the champion of freedom,
in the false and unamerican posi-
ton of crushing with military
force the efforts of our former al
lies to achieve liberty and self
government. The Filipinos can
not be citizens without endanger-
ing our civilization; they cannot
he subjects without imperilling oui
CONCLUDED ON 4TH PAGE.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-07-14

Death has entered the door OF another
cottage home IN Blackfoot and taken
mother away from her little ones.
Four newly made mounds In our ceme-
terry mark the resting places Of mothers.
The flowers placed upon their graves
by loving ones had scarcely grown
faded and browu before the fifth mother
Is taken from her home and loved ones.
Mrs. Annie Hammond Is dead. After
three days OF intense agony FROM Peri
lonitis she gave up the battle for life
aud crossed 10 the land where mortAis
pu, on immortality. Mrs. Hammond VAS
q brave woman MS WAS shown In her
struggles FOR her home and her chill
drcn. Life's field WAS not one Of roses
10 her. She had her troubles and sor-
rows but she WAS patient ~ith them all
and toiled on with noble purposes for
noble ends.
In her lifetime she had the esteem
and respec, OF our people and now that
she IL gone her children have the pro.
found aud heartfelt sympathy OF all.
May He who tempers the winds aud
sends his snow like fleece bc wstchfnl
over them. The remains OF the dccexs'
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-07-14
pN,cg OAKiMo povspgA 90.
CHICAGO.

Sir. Bryan clearly pointed out what
wili prove ~ hc an element of tremen-
dous strength Ia the declaration Of party
priarlpie made b. The Kansas Ci,y cou-
yuntion sh~n be said: Our platform
deals honestly and ieAriessly With ever.
que.,ioa before The public"
No, 10 ali The history OF the framing
Of political platforms 10 this country
has there been drawer or frsnker ex-
pros.lon Of party policy than tina, voiced
bs the Democratic National convention
Of 1900. In no sentence OF the Kansas
Ctr platform Ia there 10 be found n
spirit Of evasion, Of trucker. or attempt
ed dnd slng OF responsibility, o! double
dealing or OF word.mongeriug soscep-
slble 70 differing constructions. On M
Issue ha. the national Democracy this
year been afraid 20 take Its stand So
openly and ~ positively ,hsi miscon'
cop. ION Of lie attitude wiIl be impossible.
The Kan..s City platform Is In truth
very model Of plueky honesty OF express
sion and ciesrncs. VI defined principle.
Tho American people will not Tall to
respond " the magnetism oi this manly
course followed b, the national Dcmoc
rsry 10 . time Of national peril Such
action /. 70 essentially and TYPICAL,
American ~ "a Insure . response frou
every true American heart. Mr.. bryan
own words OF commen, on this feature
Of the platform are themselves TYPICAL,
American. "Our appeal IL to the patri
o,lsm add conscience OF the people. h'
SAYS. ..aud we must take them into on'
Icoufdeucc II wc expect them TO hay'
confidence ia u.s." TIL. lie old.fashione'
AmrricaDism Of the sort that made ou
country grea. and powerfui--nu'"s
confidence Of the party In the people, 0
the people in the party.
(, 10 going Ia he delight 70 the sou
of every born Democrat TO do his lcse
bs., for the success Of Democracy y
this nne year Of our Lord. The hgh
asaiost the party OF Empire is Q iRo
| In which no faithful son Of the Rcpuo''
can refrain from dealing the doughue'
blows possible 70 his strength III"
6sh, true to the teachings OF the found
or. Of the Republic. II will be won o.
cause the time has not yet come 10
government of the people by the peopl
for the people TO perish from the cart
Republican.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-07-14
NJ e,aAt T. uallasss.

The woman who 10 lovely In face,
form and temper will always have
friends. hut one Who would be attrnc-
tive must keep her health. II she 10
weak, sickly and all run down, she will
be nervous and irritable. II she has
constipation Or kidney trouble her i'm.
pure blood will cause pimplea, blotches.
skin cruptions and wretcbed COM
plexi0n. Electric Bitters is the best
medicine In the world to regulate stOm-
sch liver and kidneys and TO purify the
blood. II gives strong nerves, bright
eyes, smooth velvety skin. rich com
plcxion. 1t will make ROod-iooking,
charming woman OF . rundown invalid.
Only - cents At Hull 4 Woodruff
drug store.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-07-14

The late Aajor-seneral Harry beth
WAS the only man in the Confederate
army whom General Lee called by his
first name Lee addressed even his Two
sons ~ general" Heth bsd been the
friend Of his youth. and Lee loved snd
trusted him profoundly. Yet this love
did not canse the cOmmander-in-chief
Of the Confederate army Tor moment
TO forget his dsty, ~ is shown by an
incident Described in the Century.
One day before Petersburg Lee rode
up to Heth's tent and said, "Harry,
should like TO ride down your line"
Heth was much battered at the pro-
posal, and as thew rode side by side he
pointed out positions Of danger and
vantage. Suddeaiy they came upon a
place Of much importance where for
several hundred yards there were 10
Notifications. Surprised, Lee turned
70 his friend for An explanation. Heth
said that he had ordered defense for
this spot, and had supposed them
finished.
"See that they are completed n once,
Harry" said Lee, and turning his horse
he rode back 70 headquarters.
After few days the general again
appeared 1t Heth's tent with the same
proposal, and the delighted officer
sprang 70 his horse. Arrived 1t the
Inflated spot, TO Heth's disinay, it was
found still open. Without = word Lee
turned toward his tent, m0tiOnipg Heth
to follow. DismOuuting, the command
er-iu-chief seated himself. and the
subordinate stood, wondering what hi
punishment would be. Lee spoke 10 hi
kindest toner.
Harry" he said, shat horse you
wife rides worries me more than cal
tell. He kicks and fights the bit till
fear he will either break her delicat
wrists or pull her arms out OF thei
sockets. Now the best way to take tn
edge on nervous horse Is to give hil
plenty OF exercise--regular exercise
morning and night, until he quie'
down. For the sake OF your wife I
d well Is yourtelf. beg you TO make Ii
o experiment: and / know of no bett<
y place for you TO ride the horse, viii
b tanning him. than just up and down
front Of that gap ordered you to ha'
closed, until q good breastwork hi
been completed. Good evening SIR"
" The rebuke was given kindly, eve
= afectionately; yet the recipient decla
= ed that he never slept a wink tn
= night, and for days sfterward felt as
he had been beaten with club.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-07-14

Gan Otis returned from Manila and
r.,or,cd abe wsr with the Filipinos rs
,,r..,ically over. As eoon ~ Gen. Mae
Ar,hur took command ~ successor 70
.,,l. he called for more troops aud now
Ina, nj. army IL being depleted to the
.,,.n, of several thousand for China,
frc.b troops mus, be hurried to MN
An, "A the rainy season Is on ANA 'ne
svh,ipg il stopped for the time 'ne
government can take lie time w''a '"'
troops.
III. unwavering hrmness OF William
7 BRYAN il 70 be admired by all "en
A. we admired Grant for his de'erm.
nation when expressed; "T'' hgn' ~ ou'
an mi. line II Il takes me oil the sum
80" So wc admire Bryan for &c
,n.rdinr Of tho Kansas CITY convention
Tho issue that he had been conseno''A
for for four years
The Kansas City platform Is mas
,erpiecc, II meets with general o. :,
dorsemcnt. David d. Hill, an eApc''
- rln,form building declares II to 90
,,,..co Of party mechanism upon wnic'
ry.ry man Of thu party can stand :
!. Ar.ricsn In every plank. Inc par
~ Iii &c, very close together on H.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-07-14
sssss thu, ~. sAs.s.

For 40 up-to-date attractive, service
able and easy Gttia& shoe 1t . medium
price, none exceeds the J. B. Levin
Wear Resisters Over $50 styles.
Shoes stamped Lewis." Get pair 1t
HOuc:S Il HOuck's.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-07-14

f. w. Baker, OF Nevada, first class
photographer, is coming,to .Blackfoot.
Hold your orders for him. His work
cannot be beaten and his recommends
tions are from the best men in his stat
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-07-14

The Fulton Meat Market Is just In
receipt OF Q new line Of sweet, sour, and
mixed pickles, olives, Germandale.
white onions, pigs feet and tripe, In
the bulk. Beet in the market.-FrAnk
DeKxy, Prop.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-07-14

n you want q Farm Loan write Lind
say 4 Co., Idaho Falls, or rec o. F.
Smith, Blackfoot.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-07-14
THANKS.

Arthur Hammond, in behalf OF his
sisters. brothers and himself, requests
The NEWS 70 thank the people Of
Blackfoot sincerely for the kindness
shown their mother in her illness and
for the expressions OF sympathy for
them after her DEATH He prays the
blessings OF the Almighty upon them all.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-07-14

Cd we're shipped to Omaha TO be laid
to rest by the side Of loved ones. Two
cons accompanied them to that city
where they will make their homes with
sorrowinR kindred.
The St. Louis Republic., 1900-10-16

viii leave With dispateh on return The Kate
for Arkansas CITY with good TIP: The Robert
Lee Of seed T and snss Gt e9to 81 ss snd ss
Ing on return with fair trip. TIE Rees Lee is
due from; St Louis to leave with dispatch on re-
The Hill City from New orlean, with good
after doing some business here The Julia Is due
from V!ckssurg to leave tomorrow evening on
Ss Rh IS ads Ia from Of eoton and I
sacks Of oS cotton seed s and VIII clear % g
from the Arkansas River to leave Tomorrow
Tho witch,ta arrived from White River with
I67 bales Of cotton. and so sacks OF cotton seei
The CITY OF Idaho arrived last night from Full
ton with 81 bales Of cotton and IS! sacks OF
on reiurn The Georgia LIE is due from C,iro
to leave tomorrow evening return trip. The
tomorrow at noon On way TO New Orleans River
receipts were 3I3 g., bales Of cotton. 100 bags OF
Cairo H.. Oct. l5:-The river is rising slowly:
the cause reads ils feet. the weather is clear
The Xern,s Mack Mac, IRON rom The Lover r., Mississippi
John H. speed from ST. Louis arrived a: l:il
paciases coming Town and will probably get 80
tons here and will clear for New Orleans during
Tennessee River tomorrow morning. The OAK
land and ferd Herod are due tonight from the
The Carrie V. is due from Caruthersville 1t
IS reported that the Valley boat Exporter has
been sold 10 W. ;. Howard representing a
southern company. and will be used in the Lower
Mississippi. Captain Ii. r. Erisbe Is here look
ing after her repairs.
Padueah. Ky. oct; 1s.-River gauge reads ~
and rising. j. r. Richardson departed at S:l5
for Cairo. Bob Dudley is due here tomorrow
from Evansville J. I; Duffy arrived mere from
for Tennessee River. clyde IS due Of the
Tennessee tonight T. II. Davis is due here
niOrrov- She is on her way to Tennessee River
after ties. Weather clear and pleasant: business
very quiet.
Grand Tower, Ill. Oct. Peters Lee up at
q. IN. Dolphin No. departed south at a.
HARVESTER with empty hasges down at 3 a,
IN. L. :. snasbOat Wright arrived up at SD
,. m. Eagle arrived down at -, ?. m; win
y empty and departed for Crystal City 1t
p. m. with z cars coal The gauge reads
Ios feet a fall of 3 In the last "a hours.
Weather clear and warm.
Care GIrardaau, NO., Oct. I5.-Weather fair.
River falling. TIE Peters Lee up at nifnight.
';be John h. Speed down at a IN. Dolphin No.
up at 10 q. m. The United States snasboat II.
e. Wrich; UP at 10 a. m
chester Ill. Oct. 15-I;iver falling: gauge reads
=. feet. Weather cloudy. Eagle and harge down
at o. M. Boats up: Grey Eagle at IL o'clock last
night Peters Lee at i1:49 "a IN. Tender In and
out time
Warsaw. Ill., Oct. t5-Gaugs reads s.5 feet q
rise Of L OF <aa4. Weather clear and warmer.
The St. Louis Republic., 1900-10-16
rriyeI.
DePa rfcl.


Pilot William Dirp,e cleared ths Wander er
and barge iGler for tie Illinois River yestsrlay.
-Iawrenco Logan. late engineer on the Gas
conade at Omaha. passed through 81. Louis Oh
under ,he supervision OF Government l.ngIneer A
IiIdeT. Iie Was visitor at the NJ 4 y. rooms
captain \. J. Powell went out master On the
Golden Gate. which cleared yesterday Tor Cairu
vita three empty barges Warren Renfrow was
her wheel.
st. Louis Government inspectors yesterday IN
vestisated the recent collision between the CITY
OF memphis and the City OF Paducan wn.ie the
Two eoaSs Tere s,senpns 70 ANA a, ste Gene
but the matter WAS reported. and ruling IRON,
the inspectors Is expected soon.
c,., mThs G. W ~ s,yIey was, was hauled on. the
be inspected while in port to-day by GoyeFnment
The improved Chester liner Cherokee was
taken out Tor trial trip Yesterday. Her fiFst
a. tho Eagle i'achet whariruat - be loaded for
her passage 10 Chester anu way points thIs after
noon. clearing AZ clock
The Columbia was in and out for Chester
Diamond Jo wEarfboai.
The Grey Eagle departed for Commerce. Cape
Girardeau anu intermediate points heavily lCad-
Ell. Captsin Leyne IN charge.
The sidney viii be in from KeoRuk this
and Calhoun county landings.
The city of Memphis departed last night for
laneOus fIelgnt
steamer Peters Lee arrived from Memphis
last niSht bringing IN j." baies OF cotton. sc0J1
feet OF lumber. It, slaves. ~ head OF stock and
u good mp VI sundrles. The Lee Is Receiving
10 ictNe al . u. H. to-a ady on nef return
Steamer bald Eagle Is inbound from the ILL.,
nois River TO depart tomorrow afternoon on a
through trip to Peoria, taking patronag. for all
way points. receiving daily.
The City of Peoria will BE found In port from
Hamburg and Calhoun County to-day, clearing
IN that trade tomorrow afternoon
-Tae Il. Z. Gunter goes to Naples and the III
nUis River tomorrow Afternoon receiving at Er-
regular anchorage foot Of Pine street.
The tugs Haarstick and Reliance coIIided in
the fog cI yestt TCiay morning near the foot ~
Lespefanc- street. Both were damaged but NOT
seriously. ~
River reports from the following velI-kuown
pilots were received yesterday the M,ssisstppi
and Ohio River Pilot Society rooms: Crane ani
Stewart Of the City Of Clifton report between
81. Louis and Cairo; LeGDsns and Davis of me
Dolphin, between ~; Louis and Grand -r1r. p
EuIkeTsOn and wilcox Of the United Sto,..
Search. between Memphis and Vicksbure
-Fogsy weather proved n DANGEROUS menace 60
navigation yesterday morning. A NUMBER of
packets were delayed.
The St. Louis Republic., 1900-10-16
Bar silver.

New York Oct. lJ.-i}ar silver egLc
London. oct. ly.-Bar silver steady az .eI;d PEI