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Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-04-05
KRUGER LAUGHS
The British Laughed First
Would Down Him in
a Month.

The New York World prints an
interview with President Kruger
that its correspondent sends from
Pretoria, under date of February
I. The president said he refused
to have correspondence with Mr.
Chamberlain. but frequently ca
bled TO Lord Salisbury. 70 one
cablegram Lord Salisbury did not
reply, but Il message was received,
signed chamberlain. Mr.. kru-
ger laughed heartily when he told
that the Chamberlain message was
telegraphed back to Lord Salisbury
with this query: us it trUe?'
The president added: I'VE have
not heard from Chamberlain since, -
and laughed for fully half Il min
ute.
The interview tells of President
Kruger's demand on Lord Sails
bury that certain Orange Free
State prisoners be treated only as
prisoners of war and not as treas
enable subjects Of the queen, and
of his threat that if they We're put
to death reprisals would be made.
Lord Salisbury replied that if
one Of the Pretoria prisoners were
injured both President Styne and
President Kruger would be hanged
at the conclusion of the war. The
president thought that was harsh
language to use, and, according to
Mr.. RcitH's statement, replied i'll
effect: "Go ahead with your hang
ing but remember that your son,
Lord Edward Cecil, is in Mafc-
king
My burghcrs are fighting
hravely," President Kruger said
with much carncstness, and they
will continue to do so until Great
Britain asks for peace orwlthdrawr
her soldiers. Even as your fore
fathers fought against great odds
in the Revolutionary war, SO ar,
we struggling, and even as Goo
was with your people, so is He
with us. We have fought witt
England before and we defeated
her soldiers and we will be Veto,
rious again.
Ia i sent Il message to the WOrio
SAYING that the losses in a wan
would Staggcr humanity.
The British laughed AT me and
said they would only take month
to conquer us.
Did those ESQ dead at Spim
kop and those hundreds who wcr,
killed in other battles please III,
British! Are they laughing now!
Every home in South Africa
has been dcsolatcd, and the wan
has only begun. Wait until tn,
war is ended and those who will
suffer on account of it will be num-
bered by the hundreds of thouS-
ands.
did Chamberlain and Miner,
and the capitalists who We're back
OF them, think Of those things be-
fore they drove us to the wall' Are
the tears Of widows and orphans IL
pay for the gold feldsl"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-04-05

Mrs. Fred Roberts, Of st. Louis
ii splendid lady and ii bride only
since last January, died ut the
home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
{. &. Cunningham, in this city,
last Thursday. Death resulted
from nervous prOStratiOn.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-04-05

One day last week there were
two marriages in Centralia: w.
l.. Robinson, of Centralia vicinity.
to Miss Emma Robinson, of War
rensburg; Edward Turner, of Stur-
geon, to Miss Carrie Blanchard,
of Centralia.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-04-05

John Ball, of this city, is very
anxious on account of the political
situation in Kentucky. He has a
number of relatives who are inter
ested on both sides of the bitter
struggle. Congressman Jolly is II
cousin of Mr.. Ball.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-04-05
Groceries!
Groceries!

The reputation of this
Department speaks for
itself. Stock always
fresh and have never
been underSold in "a le-
Ultimate way. viii meet
all honorable Cornpeti-
tition in both selling and
buying. Highest mar -
ket price always paid
for Produce.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-04-05

John Anderson and Miss Emily
knoebe,, latter of near BentonCity.
were married last week. They will
reside near Williamsburg, Calla-
way county.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-04-05

Mrs. Sallie Vaughn, aged -,
mother of Mrs. DR.. NJ. +. Craw-
ford of this city, died last week
Funeral services Thursday morn
ing from the Crawford residence
by Rev. j. j. Porter.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-04-05

The residence of +. W. Brand,
four miles south of Mexico, was
burned last Friday. Part of the
household goods were saved. The
insurance is small.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-04-05
Mems, Boys and Children's
Spring Clothing.

Spring Clothing.
Off with the old, on
with the new. Styles
never SO handsome as
they are this season.
1t is a grand stock, we
are proud of it. You
ShOI.I see it.
Mems suits, from size 81 to "A,
$500 up. Youths suits from age
1G to 20, $500 up. Boys long
pants, age II to IS, 80 up,
MILDLY suits with vest, age 3 to
5, 500 up.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-04-05

Isaac Dawes. of Saline county.
and Mrs. Leila Phillips, of this city,
were united in marriage last week.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-04-05
Special Sale on Shoes

ALL ODDS ENDS Shoes POINTED TOE OFF COLORS
SPNG LINE MEMS WOMENS Chill
rips rperfection
ma
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-04-05

DR.. w. l.. Kendall, of Rush
Hill. has located at tnrrolton, Mo.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-04-05
Dress Goods Bargains.

Representing styles of the qualities the
q lesst han
&9G tweed checks
SOC for Canlels hair
CSC for 81 inch imported
leading p1.25 kind
Sl5 novelty
anywhere.
90. 90 patterns srngsbeaues
selling for $3.50 $500
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-04-05
LACE CURTAINS
AND POLLS

This is the largest and
most complete line in
town. Prices from soc
per pair to $4,000 per
pair.
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-26

Drude has delivered the French and Engs
lish missionaries and the French, Bel
gian and Italian engineers who were
imprisoned by the Chinese at Nyan Kia
Tchuang, Pao Ting Flu, Ting Cheou,
and Toheng Ting Flu and all the Europ-
cans between Pao Ting Flu and Toheng
Ting Fu."
KWANG SU WILL RETURN.
Rome, October 26.-The Pekin cores.
pondent OF the Tribuna says it is expected
that Emperor Kwang Su Will return to
the Chinese capital about the end OF Mo-
vember.
HOW II. S. WILL REPLY.
Washington, October 95.-The State
Department today received notice from
the British government of the terms OF
arrangements reported between Great
Britain and Germany as to China. This is
similar at all points to the copy furnished
by the German government through
Count DE Quadt several days ago. The
State Department. now win prepare It's
answer which, as already indicated in
the despatch VIII deal with the points
likely to be acceptable to the other gov
ernments, leaving the third paragraph
for further consideration, 1t has been
definitely decided that the ministers in
Pekin shall conduct any negotiations that
may be necessary with the Chinese gov
ernment in place of confding these to
cumbersome and slow moving commits
sions to be sent out from each countryEto
Pekln.
AMERICANS HAVE ONLY LINE.
Washington, October 25.--Gen. Greeley
received cablegram today from Major
Scriven, commanding the signal corps
detachment in China, saying that there
is only one complete and secure telegraph
line between Pekin and Taku and that is
the line of the United States signal
co rps. 1t is working regularly and satis-
factortly. A permanent line has been
rebuilt by the corps since Pekin was Oc-
cupied by the troops.
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-26

Worcester, Mass, October 25.-Philip
W. Moen, third vice president and eastern
manager of the Steel & Wire Co. who
has recently returned from Europe today.
had his attention called to reports cir
culated in the West regarding a cut OF
wages at the Worcester department. of the
company.
Mr.. Moen issue the following signed
stat ement tonight:
''The statement which has appeared in
certain published dispatches to the effect
that there has recently been a general
reduction in wages OF the workInen en-
ployed by the American Steel & Wire
company of Worcester, Mass, is incor-
rect and misleading.
''The reduction affected less than 15O
men whose average pay was 50 90 a day.
not S1.50 as stated, and was made to
equalize wages under modified conditions.
(Signed)
''P. W. Moen, vice president. -
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-26

Leominster, Mass, October pa pc
culiar and fatal accident had for it's VIC
tim tonight, Johnny NJ Austin, the 12-
year~oId son of William Austin of this
town, while Cassius Cook, d 14-year-
old companion, narrowly escaped death.
The two lads who, with others, had been
playing foot ball on Merriam avenue,
climbed an electric light pole by means
of the long spikes driven into the sides,
Austin going to the top. while Cook was
a short distance below and attempted to
catch foot ball thrown to them from
the ground. Cook caught the ball and
threw 1t up to Austin who, in leaning
forward toscatch it, graspe1 live wire,
upon which he collapsed and fell CROSS
wise. Cook attempted to rescue him and
received a severe shock himself. He sue
ceeded in reaching the ground in safety
and after help had been summoned Aus
tin was removed by the-aid of long lad
der, but life was extinct. Cook will re-
cover.
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-26
American Mission Build
ings Taken.
Rebellion is Spreading in Prov
ince of Kwang ST.

Hong Kong, October s5.-Advices from
Lien -Chau, on North river, say that
American mission property there Is
threatened with destruction by Boxers.
who have posted the following proclaim
alton:
''We have organized to protect our
country and our homes and we rely upon
one another to support the order to drive
out the foreign devils. They are mad.
Their folly passes description. They
are the usurpers OF our land. They dis
turb our borders.
In all the provinces and prefectures
chapels have been opened and our people
are deceived, ripped open and disem-
bowelled, while the foreigners grow fat
on the revenues of China, insulting our
officials and merchants ana se1zing our
temples and palaces.
''rhe Emperor is induIgent and per-
mits this. Who can foreteu the Intentions
OF the foreign devils9 Day by day they
act more outrageously. When we behold
the present condition Of affairs our hearts
are bruised with grief. Therefore we
have organized our strength to destroy
the devouring wolf throughout the en-
pre-
The Boxers took the American Pres
byterian mission buildings, but have not
destroyed them.
Rebellion is spreading along East river
and North river, in the province Of
Kwang ST. 1t Is supposed to be aimed at
the overtime W of the Manchu dynasty,
but the reports are so contradictory that
it is next to impossible to form lucid
Impression.
In Canton the Chinese officials are tax
ing the insurrection SO lightly that for
eigners believe 1t Will be very difficult to
suppress.
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-26
HART PESSIMISTIC.
Thinks Chinese Situation Has No Hope
of sOIutio1G


London, October &c. Sir Robert Hart,
director general OF the Chinese imperial
maritime customs, In IAN article in the
November number of the Fortnightly
Review, takes pessimistio view Of the
Chinese situation. He frankly declares
his opinion to be that the "Boxer" move
ment, sis national and patriotic, has
taken hold of the Chinese Imagination
and viii spread like wild-tre throughout
the length and breath of the empire.
"Thele is not the slig htest doubt" he
says, 'that fifty years hence there will
be millions of Boxers in serried ranks
and wars panoply at the call Of the
Chinese go vernment."
Discussing the alternative course open
to the powers, Sir Robert sees a very real
''yellow peril ahead and no hope of a
permanent solution,
The morning papers, dealing editorial
ly with Sir Robert Hart's article, admit
It's Importance, but consider that his
views are too gloomy and that his Ideas
of the Boxer movement are phantasy
of too sensitive imagination.
MISSIONARIES RELEASED.
Paris, October 25.--The Havas agency
has received the following despatch from
Pekin:
"The French detachment under Col
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-26
The Local Police Were
Powerless.
More Soldiers Expected to Ar
rive This Morning.

Montreal, October 25.-Over a soors
wounded, one fatally, is the result OF
conflict between thu militia and the strik-
ing mill hands at Valley yield, Que.
A couple of hundred men employed
by the Montreal Cotton company on the
foundations of a new mill went out on
strIke yesterday demanding an increase
of % cents a day in their pay. The COM
pany refused to deal with the union.
Yesterday the strikers prevented the
company from shipping goods and today
held up the company's coal pile. The
local police were powerless. The com
pany had to have coal or shut down,
Consequently a message was sent to
Montreal asking for military assistance.
1t arrived at Valleyfeld at 4.30 o'clock
this afternoon and consisted of two COM
panies OF the Royal Scots. The embargo
on the coal pile was promptly removed,
At dusk big crowd composed OF
strikers ana their sympathizers gathered
and there was every evidence of trouble.
About $50 the mob gathered near the
Empire mill and began throwing stones
through the windows and otherwise des-
troying property. The troops charged the
mob, with liked bay0ncts. They were
driven back. Eight of their number were
wounded, two of them seriously. The
strikers had fifteen men injured, two
fatally.
Reinforcements were then asked for
from Montreal and 300 men with medical
assistance win arrive at Valleyheld
about a. m.
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-26
SECRETARY GAGE SPOKE.

New York. October 25.-The Academy
of Music in Brooklyn was crowded to the
doors tonight by people who came 30
hear Secretary Lyman j. Gage on the
campaign issues, The meeting was hsId
under the auspices of the Brooklyn Young
Mems Republican club. Frank a..
Field, president of the club, in brief
Introductory address, extolled the vir-
tues of President Mckinley and Gov.
Roosevelt.
Secretary Gage followed and his reoep-
tion was most hearty.
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-26
A NEW DEFENDER.
Syndicate VIII Build One to Meet Sir
Thomas Shamrock H.

New York. October 95-The New
York Yacht ci1b met tonight and Com
modore Ledyard assured the members
that new cup defender viii be built to
meet Sir Thomas Lipton's Shamrock
II, and he announced that they could
rest on his assurance. He said the new
defender will not only be built, but
neither effort of any sort, skill or devo-
ton VIII be spared to make her sue
cess. He said he was sorry that he could
not at that tins give the names. The
new boat VIII be built and handled by
a syndicate. Several members of former
syndicates were present.
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-26
WEATHER oBsERYArIoNs.

The agricultural department. weather
D. M, meridian time, the observation for
this section being given iii this order:
Temperature, direction of wind, state OF
weather:
Boston, so degrees, E, cldy; New York,
80 degrees, e, p.cldy; Philadelphia, go de-
grees, g, p. cldy Washington 90 degrees.
E, p. cldy; Albany, So degrees, E, clear; /;
Buffalo, Cd degrees, Sc, clear; Detroit,
90 degrees. Sc, clear; Chicago, IS degrees
S, clear; ST. Paul, 81 degrees, W.,
clear Huron, 30 degrees, Sc, clear
Bismarck, 80 degrees, W, clear; Jackson
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-26
AT PAO TUNG FUr.
General GaseIee TeIegraphs Arrival OF
British Troops.

General GaseIee TeIegraphs Arrival OF
British Troops.
London, October 25.-The following
despatch from General Gaselee, COM
mander of the British troops at Pao Ting
Flu, has been received by the, secretary
of state for India, Lord George Hamil-
ton:
"Pao Ting Flu, October 20.
q 2 ''IEhe allied troops under my command
arrived here yesterday. British, German,
French ana Italian guards have been
posted at the gates Today all the gen.
erals, with small escorts, went through
the town, after which they arranged for
the allotment of quarters for occupation.
L shall keep most OF the British in camp
for the present. Am waiting for orders
from Waldersee regarding their future
disposition.
''Most of the inhabitants remain In the
city. There are no signs Of hostility
Mr., Mrs. and Miss Green and child
are here, after great sutrerings. Many
who escaped death were handed over
October 16, to the French force. Mr..
Green is in the hospital. The ladies and
the child are we'll.
''Have received the following from
Horne Campbell: Arrived at Mao-Chiao,
October ~, twenty live hundred imperials
retreated before US. One hundred sur
rendered but on producing proofs that
they had been sent by LII Hung Chang to
suppress Boxers, released them with their
arms , -
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-26
1oCAL wEArHER REPORr.

Portland, Oct. 25, 1900. The local
weather bureau records the following:
sa. m. Barometer. 80 500; thermome-
ter, 48; dew point, 81; rel. humidity, 56,
direction of the wind, N; velocity of
the wind, 10; state of weather, clear.
p. Barometer. 80. 51S; thermome-
ter, 4S; dew point, 49, rel. humidity, 70;
direction of the wind, SE velocity OF
the wind, lt state Of weather, clear.
Maximum temperature, 3d. minimum
temperature, 4S; mean temperature, 53;
maximum wind velocity, 10 N prec1pi-
tation-24 hours, 0.
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-26
PRESIDENT
CONFERRED WITH

Mansfield, Ohio, October 25.-During
their short stay in this city to attend the
funeral of ex-senator John Sherman,
President Mckinley andsSenatorsHanna
held a long conference at the home of
Congressman Kerr, preceding the hour
set for the ceremonies at the church.
The President left shortly after the fu-
neral by special train for Canton, and
Senator Hanna accompanied by Major
Hedges. returned to Chicago.
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-26
MIR. REED TO RESIDE IN BRooE

New York, October 25.-T. B. Reed,
ex-Speaker of Congress. formerly of
Maine, now living in Manhattan, where
ne Is engaged in the practice of law, has
been looking to Brookl yn as the probable
place of permanent abode.
His visits to Prospec Park South seem
to indicate that section as his choice,
although Mr.. Reeds well known
reticenoa leaves the outcome still In
doubt,
Dean Alvord, owner of Prospect Park
South, says that he has no other reason
for believing that Mr.. Reed will join his
settlement than his looking at the prop
erty.
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-26
THE WEATHER.
cover

Boston, October 25.-Forecast: Fair
weather Friday; light easterly winds; fair
Saturday; warmer; southerly winds.
Washington, October 25.-Forecast for
Friday and Saturday for New England:
Fair Friday and probably Saturday;
warmer southeasterly winds, becoming
southwesterly by Saturday.
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-26
EXp1ODING LANTFRN.

Saco. October 25.-An exploding lan-
tern tonight was the responsible agent
for the destruction of the farm buildings
OF James M. Chadbourne, in the suburbs.
Edward ChadbOurne was overcome by
smoke and had close call from deatA.
The loss II. So, goo with some insurance.
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-26
SALLEs WE'LL RECEIVED.

Buenos Ayres, October 25.--Dr. Campos
Sales, president Of Brazil, who arrived
here yesterday with a squadron of three
warships landed today and was received
with popular enthusiasm,
He has had a cordial interview with
General Roca. president OF Argentina.
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-26

of your earnings for the maintenance of
those who may be compelled to continue
on strike -
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-26

Don't worry overm u c h
about those sharp pains in
your head. Seek their cause
in your liver.
One Ayers Pill at night ror
few nights drives away morn
ing headaches.
]. c. AVER COMPANY,
Practical Chemists, Lowell Mass
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-26

Rome, October 26.-The Pekin corress
pondent OF the Tribuna says it is expected
that Emperor Kwang Su Will return to
the Chinese capital about the end OF Mo-
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-06-22
BLOOMINGTON'S CALAMITY.
Courthouse and the Finest Of Her
business Houses burned with
Loss of over n Million

bloomington, H., June ia ter
rife contlagration has wiped out near
ly one-half of the business portion of
Bloomington. including the finest
business buildings and heaviest stocks
of merchandise. Two sides Of the
courthouse square are in ruins, the
north and east, and two other blocks
cornering on the square and one-half
of the block west of the square are
destroyed. The courthouse is ruin.
1t is standing. but is Quilted from
dome to basement. The loss is vari-
ouSly estimated at from S1,5OO,OOO 10
$4,000, 600. Fortunately no lives were
lost or anyone seriously injured.
There was a report that several fire
men were killed, but this proved I'M
true. Fire broke out at 1890 a. m.
in the Model laundry on Monroe
street in the block northeast Of the
courthouse Immediately it got be-
yond control. passing into the four
story brick OF y. s. Green Co. Monroe
block was destroyed, excepting the
government building in which is the
post Office and which escaped I'M
harmed.
The courthouse caught fire from
the Griesheim building and burned
slowly, the clock in the come running
until it struck four. The court rec
ords were removed in safety The
courthouse cost 100000 % years ago.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-06-22
OUR SHIPS TOOK No PART
American Warships Did Not Help
to lombard the Taku
Forts.
NO NEWS FROM LEGATIONS AT PEKlNG,
Great Anxiety Felt Regarding the
situatiOD-RumOrs That Japan, ms
Mandatory of Powers, VIII Restore
order In China Danger That
Chefoo VIII lie Cut on.

London, June 19.-Judging from the
German official dispatches, the Amer
lean ships took no part in the bonn
bardment of the Taku forts Sunday
morning. No news has yet been re-
ceived here Of the relief of the lega-
tions at Pekng, and Europe's atten-
ton is centered far less on the over
whe!ming display of naval force at
Taku than on the fate of the diplo-
matte stats and GOO cosmopolitan res
idcnts guarded by handful of inter
national marines within the legation
compounds. There has been no news
thence since June II.
Rumors that Japan will, as the
mandatory of the powers, restore or
der in China, were reviewed in a dis
patch Tuesday from Yokohama. Ber-
lin dispatches intimate that Germany
will not object TO Japan sending 49,
0Ou troops, while Great Britain will
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-06-22
National EducationaIAs Association.

Winona, Mimi, June 1G.-The Nation
al Educational association will hold its
annual meeting at Charleston. :. c.,
July 7-13. Satisfactory rates have
been secured on all lines running to
that point. \ complete programme
has been arranged for the general ses-
sions of the association, as well as for
those of the various department con-
ventions. and the general and increas-
ing interest shown promises a large at
tendance and a successful convention.
Oscar +. Corson, of Columbus. o., is
president Of the association, Irwin
Shepard, Winona. secretary.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-06-22
Rebel Stronghold Taken.

Manila, June 13-Gen. Grant, who
led reenforcements, with artillery,
against the insurgents in the noun
tains east of Samiguet, reports the
capture of the rebel stronghold after
four hours fighting. The rebels were
scattered and the Americans are pur-
suing them Gen. Grants column had
no casualties.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-06-22
MnnIch for Murder.

Pana, H., June 19.-Harry Shoe
maker. who is wanted in Kentucky
on the charge of numbering his cousin
last December, was arrested while
blowing a field short distance from
here. Two loaded revolvers and a
dirk knife were found in the tool box
OF the pillow. 1t is said that Shoe
maker has made a confession. He
will be returned TO Kentucky.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-06-22
KIondike Output.

Seattle. Wash. June 1S.-The steam
er Dirigo arrived from Lynn canal,
having on board 81 passengers, who
brought down about $780, 900 in gold
dust. The passengers all declare that
this summers output from the Klon-
dixie will he much larger than last. and
estimates are made all the way from
SIS. coo. 900 to SAC. 100000.