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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-08-07
THE CHINESE CONDITION..

The duplicity, cruelty and savagery
we'll established. The effort to destroy
the foreign ministers, missionaries and
tache Oh the part of the X was
most cruel and base. But when it
comes to be established that his devil
try was the result of the direct insti-
CATION Of h government itself it be-
comes more horrible because so treach-
erous, so planned, so full Of duplicity.
If the alleged edicts We're really issued
by the government then the civilized
powers ought to combine and teach the
barbarienS a lesson that shall be long
remembered. 1t has been said by a
returned missionary that the Chinese
hate the Christian missionaries sim
ply because they are foreigners. If
the report is confirmed that the march
Of the allies on Picking was begun re-
Gently, it may precipitate the destruc-
ito of the legations. The force ought
to be very strong that advances. We
would suppose, with Others, that $50, 900
men would be required. Instead there
will probably not be 0 1000. There
ought not to be any f~orbearance or
leniency in the course pursued by the
allies. China is known to be full of de-
ceit, treachery and against civilized
usages. Punishment must come and
with stern vigor, and a lesson be
taught not to be forgotten. Any other
course would be unfortunate and mis-
taken mercy. The Baltimore Herald
about expresses the right idea 1t
says:
1.-THE Oriental giant must suffer on
dign punishment. Leniency would be
mistaken weakness, leading to more
atrocities, to new complications, to
further barbarities. China must be
taught that the ma gnanim+ty of the
nations is not to be invoked by threats
of massacre and of a further violation
has prompted the Empress Dowager
and her advisers to adopt so monStrous
a measure to insure her
in authority these exalted outlaws must
be made to realize that they could do
nothing to invite a more speedy col
lapse of their tawdry and rotten court"
1t is learned that the United States
Ninth infantry had % per loss In
killed and wounded in the hot fight at
Tien-tsin. There were "a killed or
wounded. The armistice was declared
on 10Th July. There is nc evidence that
the Chinese government ever offered
the slightest protection to h forign-
ers in Picking. Ii Hung Chang, Sheng
and other officials have been lying
about this, and to deceive and gain
time. The British legation suffered
heavily. They had sixty-two killed,
including Captain Strouts, and many
wounded. The others were alive on p.
What stayed the hands Of the muir
derers is not known. If the govern
ment at last moved it is because it be-
gins to realize that there is trouble
brewing and the weapons Of h world
are cleaning in the heavens. A change
of tactics may have been resorted to
in order to try to pacify the powers
It may be hat China is coming to her
senses at last
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-08-07
This; is a Great and Good Age!

Our people are living very faSt. They
all have plenty. Their wants n sup
plies are easily filled The farmers,
mechanics, laborers and government
employees are all getting good pay and
steady work. What more can We ask
For my part I am satisfied, and l want
to help make other homes happy by
selling them their dry goods, shoes,
clothing, mating and carpets at clos
ing out prices. Do you need dry
goods of any kind? If 50, read over my
price list and see what I have to sell
N what / sell it for.
400 yards of best colico, light colols,
at 4 cents per yard; 1000 yards short
ends sheeting at 8 cents Per yard; 2,OOU
yards of seaisland shifting. 1 yard wide
at 8 cents per yard; 20 canvas govern
ment hammocks at soc. complete; 40
we'll made, full size. complete, ready
to hang, mosquito canopies at s1.05
each; 100 full size ~laundered percale
mems shirts at 29c; SO fine silk bosom
mems shirts at 3S cents: 100 ladies
paragon frame twil1ed top congo han
die umbrellas at At cents each; 13S
pairs of very nice S~uSpenders at i
cents; gents and ladies' night shirts
at 80 cents each; mems two-piece bath
ing suits at 90c, s1.20 and $3.50 each.
100woman bathing suits at all prices
from $3.50 to $3.50 a suit; 500 trunks:
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-08-07

people that need trunks can buy them
cheap at my place, wholesale and re-
tail; a nice zinc run for $1.Oo and up
to $3.50; roller tray trunks. Well made
metal cover, large size. at AIS TO $50:
leather trimmed trunks at 5000 to
$3.50 each; suit cases at $I.39 each.
worth $500; 800 boys suits, just receiv-
ed; wash suits at soc. sold at csc; boys
good weight, wool finish suits. sizes
from SC to 1ec at 75c. SIPS. S1.50 up to
$500; II mems coats, made or duck.
black with white stripes. at 4Sc each;
500 yards Of Japanese silk. solid colors.
red, garnet, black and navy blue. sid
at 80 cents regular, to close out at %
cents per yard; $50 yards silkaline dra-
perry ct s cents per yard; 100 Die cor
sets to be closed out, sizes 1sx19 and
then 25x30, for so cents. these cors4ts
were sold at S1.00 to 1925.
l have all the new style golf and
walking hats in ray, tan and black.
We will sell them from soc 10 s2.75
each; sailor at 10 cents; a hue - cent
sailor at 80 cents; nice inlaid straw
white sailor hats at SO cents; velvet
ribbon at 10 cents. about Is yards. We
are doing a fine business. Our trade
is Increasing. We follow UP our well
beaten path underbuy and then under
sell. We lead in very way. The lar
Sest stock, the kreatest variety and
the loweSt prices.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-08-07
Brave Men Fall

Victims to stomach, liver and kidne,
troubles as well as women, and all fee
the results IL loss Of appetite, poison,
in the blood, backache, nervousness
headache n tired, 1istless, rundown
feeling. But there's no need TO fee
Ike that. Listen to ]. w. Gardner
1daville, Ind. He says: Electric Bit.
tsrs sc jus the thing for a man wher
he is r"u 1own, and don't care
whA-'' !v-s or dies. 1t did more
- give = new strength anG good ap.
pe..,e than anything / could take.
can now eat anything and have a new
lease OF life. Only so cents, at r
R. Bellamy's Drug Store. Every bot.
tie guaranteed.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-08-07
The Tablet for the Kearsarpe.

Washington, August 2.-Assistant
Secretary of the Navy Hackett today
invited n president to attend the
a Portsmouth, N. H. Sep
'tember 18th in connection with the
Of a tablet to the battle
ship Kearsarge commemorative Of the
fight of Cherbourg, France,
when the old Kearsarge defeated and
sunk the confederate privateer Ala
ALBANIA The tablet is to be presented
by the state of NJ wlHampshire.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-08-07

sentative BeIlamy is supposed to have
made as TO his being compelled TO leave
North Carolina. Better men than he is
have been forced to go aforetime. They
were like the patriots mentioned IN
George Barrington's lay
True patriots all: for be it under
stood.
We left our country for our country's
good"
Butler might "jine'' that colony with
pleasure to himself and great satisfac-
ton to the white race in North Caro-
lima He is the very fellow who started
1.-THE negro @rucus' and the regulation
l~razors by proposing to drive out all
the white democrats. He is indeed a
bird Of fine feathers. Let's see; what
was it Judge Ewart, of Asheville. said
50 strikingly of the sorry fellow. "Infa-
nous damnable scoundreP'-'He needs
a coat Of tar and feathers'-"A knave
and a traitor"
Will the CORY patriot go for the
Judge?
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-08-07

Think of a negro trying to assassin
ate such excellent citizens and able
gentlemen as representative Crawford
and Mr.. Locke Craig. Mr.. Wallace
caught the bullet while they escaped.
That occurred in one of the largest and
best known of North Carolina towns.
The snivilling New York press can shed
bushels of tears over the assassination
of an European crowned head. but could
not drop one tear when Governor Goe-
publican murderers, and they would
mot cry if either Mr.. Crawford or Mr..
Mr.. Craig were to be wrapped in the
cerements of the grave by the bastard
ly act Of a devlish negro, one of their
IpetS.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-08-07

c. NJ. Van Pool, assistant surgeon at
Salisbury, n. c., has been ordered 10
San Francisco for assignment to duty
with troops destined for foreign ser
vice.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-06-14
TRUsTRR's SALE.

WHEREAS, Charles A. Cobbs, b
bis certain deed OF trust, dated
February 81, 1880, and nIed fol
record In the office OF the Recorder
OF deeds OF trusts and mortgages ii
and for Audrain county, No, on the
10th day OF June, 1889, and recorded
In said Office In book 8, at page "a,
conveyed to the undersigned trustee
the following described real estate,
situated in Audrain county, Missouri,
to-wit:
The northeast quarter Of the north
west quarter Of section four. f4l
township hfty-two, f521 and range
eleven, (1l) which said conveyance
was made In trust to secure the paw
ment OF the promissory notes in said
deed described; and, whereas. said
notes remain due and unpaid; now.
therefore, at the request OF the legal
owner and holder Of said notes, ana
BY authority OF the provision of said
deed OF trust, I, the undersigned
trustee, will, on
Friday, the 18th Day of June, 1900.
proceed to sell the property hersto-
fore described ct public vendue to the
highest bidder for cash, at the east
front door Of the Court House in the
City OF Mexico, Missouri, between the
hours Of nine O'Clock In the forenoon
and ave O'Clock In the afternoon Of
that day, to satisfy said debt and The
expenses OF executing this deed Of
trust. O. b. ROLLINS.
I'd Trua4aa
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-06-14
should q Child Be whipped


OF course cur own children are bet
ter than those of any other family.
This is assured when We admit their
likeness to ourselves. But the chill
dren differ in 9 large measure. As
they can not be successfully trained ct
home en- masse 30 they can not be
properly disciplined at home In q
bunch. Old Solomon WIS right when
be said: ssspare the rod and spoil
the chHd.n Bat cd eolsaz1s do rot
mean that ~ : law Of universal appH-
cation. Some children must be
whipped. There is no other way Of
dealing with them. Corporal punish
ment Is the only successful method Of
dealing with them. Corporal punish
ment l. the only successful methcd Of
dealing with q refractory savage. And
there are some children that are a.
uncouth baFbsrians a. ever trod the
soil Of savagsdom. Bat the rod il no
longer the fret essential In the school
and the ability to whip the bad boys
the chief qualification Of the school
any more than the thumbscrsw ana
the rack are Instruments Of torture In
our iails and penitentiaFiea. Some
parents and teachers have learned
and more are learning all the time
that the most effective punishmsnt Of
the bad is that which reaches his
heart and head and not that which
simply touches bis body. The one
%softens, the other hardens. Gentle
ness breaks more bones than : club.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-06-14

O. o. LEIGH, representing the Ma
tional Democratic Committee, lie in
Mexico taking subscriptions for the
National campaign fund. MIR. Leech
has been getting acquainted with
Mexico Democrats and has made q
very favorable Impression during his
brief stay here. He leaves tonight
for Montgomery City, Mo-, where he
has an engagement with Mr., GuptoD,
member OF the Democratic State Com
mistee. Mr.. Leech will return to Mex
loo nsxt week and will ooniinns his
work here. He will make q thorough
canvass Of this district and the DEM
ocrats of Andrain county should em-
brace this opportunity to contribute
to the National campaign fund. This
fund will have to be subscribed by
the rank and file Of the Democratic
party and every Democrat should feel
1t not only a duty, but o pleasure to
make q contribution TO this fund.
Your subscription, no matter how
small, will be most welcome. Mr..
Leech lie the authorized representa-
tive OF the National Committee, and
now lie the time for you to make your
subscriptions. Do not postpone the
matter; you will not be called upon
again. There r no large protected
interests to make big subscriptions to
this fund and the committee has to
depend upon individual Democrats
throughout the country to subscribe.
the necessary fund. Democrats all
realize that it is necessary to have
money In order "a. conduct q success
full campaign, not money for corpora
tIOn "boOdle" or bribery, but for ie-
climate expenses. The Democratic
party does not make Its campaign on
money, but stands on principle; at
the same time there are necessary
expenses which must be met. We
feel that the Democrats Of Audrain
county will cordially and literally
contribute to this fund al this time.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-06-14

TIE 81. Louis Mirror published 9
large portion of Mr.. Robertson's adj
dress, as president Of the Missouri
Bar Association, and editoFially says:
cat the meeting OF the Missouri Bar
Association early last month the
president, MIR. George Robertson, Of
Mexico, Mo-, delivered an address
that was full OF meat. His remarks
concerning the piling up Of iegisla-
ton in the various states IL particularly
interesting. The strong point he
makes against over-legisiation must
appeal to every sensible person. In
referring particularly TO the Missouri
department store law, recently de-
clared unconstitutional, Mr.. Robert
SON points out that such legislation en-
ables rs to appreciate the wisdom
and foresight of the founders Of our
Government In the establishment OF q
tribunal empowered to decide when
an act Of the legislative branch Of
the Government is In conflict with
that instrument which guarantees the
liberty of the individual, and places .
limitation upon the powers of the
government In the hands of agents.
Quotations Of paragraphs from MIR.
Robertson's address, interesting alike
to laymen and lawyers, for their bear
ing upon the tendency to aggrandize
the power Of the states, Rrs appended
hereto.D
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-06-14
MSS JACKnAH MARRIED.
The Ceremony Was Performed at the
home Of the Bride IN This City
To Live at high Izin

On Wednesday evening, June 8,
at s o'clock, Mr.. John v. Nsbel, OF
High Bin, Mo-, wa wed to Miss Mar
gnrst L. JackmAn at the nome Of the
brids's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. d.
Jackman, on West Anderson street.
Re7. J. J. Hicks performed the cere-
mony.
The house wss prettily decorated
and . wedding supper was served to
the guests; the occasion was . happy
one. AZ i0:45 the bride and groom
len for their future home In High
HIn, No.
Inc groom is an attorney Of High
Hi and has q most promising future.
he Il from an excellent family and
has q good record in his home town
for integrity and application TO his
profession.
The bride IL . young lady Of sx-
~ceptional strength Of character and is
well loved BY her many friends.
Among those who attended the
wedding IRON ont Of town were the
father and TWO listers OF the groom,
from High Bib; Emil Kossnberger,
Hr. and Jr., Of High HID; Mr.. andMrs.
John B. Able, Of 81. Louis; Mrs Rnoch
oonger, Miss Alice Conger and Paul
Jackman, Of Columbia; r. C.sabourin,
OF Jefferson City, and Mrs. W. d.
Lewis, Of McFAn, No.
The LEDGER extends hearty con-
ordinations and wei wiahes to the
happy couple.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-06-14
ABOUT D r TEACHERS.
From nc Missouri schOOl journal

From the Missouri School Journal
Mr.. q. r. Burdetts, an Audrain
county teacher, viii have charge Of
the Darlington, Galloway county
school during the coming term.
Mr.. J. W. Barley, Of Montgomery
City, last year principal Of tina Lathrop
public school, has been unanimously
elected to the chair Of English in Har-
din College, Mexico, Missouri.
Mr.. Z. n. Woody viii have charge
Of the school 1t Farber, AudraIn
county, for the next school year. Mr..
Woody is reckoned among the best
teachers In Audrain county, and the
Fafber school board IL to be oongrat-
ulated upon securing his services.
Mr.. q. r. Bennett. last year prIncl-
pal at Rush Hill, Audrain county, has
been reelected and Is doing work In
the Normal ut KirksvlIle and viii
attend summer schoolthere.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-06-14
COOKERY WELCOMED HOME.
Democratic Candidate for Governor Of
Missouri Receives an Ovation
at Gallatin.
NEW YoRK, MAY, o

GALLATE, Mo-, June s.-To-day
Witnessed the home coming Of A. NJ.
Dockery from the Kansas City con-
vention, and an enthusiastic recep-
ton was given to the next governor
of Missouri by HE friends and neigh
bors in GaIlatin and Davies county. II
was not q political gathering, but q
greeting Of friends irrespective Of
party.
Two bands, q reception committee
and q large number Of citizens in
carriages met Mr.. and Mrs. Dockery
a. they stepped from the Rock Island
train ct 1:15 p. m, and escorted them
to the circuit court room. Former
Mayor Mann presided over the meet
ing and introduced Colonel Boyd Dud-
ley, former president Of the Missouri
Republican State League, who made
she address Of welcome.
He wal followed by J. w. Aiexan-
der, who spoke Of Mr.. Dockery ~ .
business man, and RolIin J. Britton,
who spoke Of him % a neighbor. Both
we're frequently ~applauded.
Mr.. Dockery, responding, spoke Of
his birth In = log cabin on Honey
Greek, and his confidence of victory
in the November election. he paid .
hne tribute to bic opponent in the
gubernatorial race, spoke at length
on the resources Of the State, which
be declared were yet scarcely known,
made reference 10 the necessity for Q
more thorough study by the farming
public Of the public road question and
the necessity for the levy Of an
adequate tax for road purposes before
existing conditions could be remedIed.
Doctor Dockery closed his address
with an eloquent expression Of graft
tude for the hearty welcome home
given him BY bis friends Of all parties
and extended them special invitation
10 attend his Inauguration and visit
him at his Jefferson City home after
January /, 1901. His speech wal re-
peatedly and p~rofueely applauded.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-06-14

Mr.. W. A. Hines,of Manchester, Ia.,
writing Of his almost miraculous e.
cape from death, says: Exposure
after measles induced serious lung
trouble, which ended in consumption.
/ had frequent hemorrhages and
coughed night and day. All my doc
tore said must soon die. Then | be-
gan to use DR.. Kings New Discovery,
which wholly cured. me. Hundreds
have used II on my advice and all say
II never fails TO cure throat, chest and
lung ~troubles.n Regular size soc and
81. Trial bottles free At ]. F. Lew
ellyn's drug store.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-06-14
Sheriffs Sale Under School
Fund M0Ttgage.

Whereas, q. q. Gently and Annie
Gentry, his wife, by their certain
deed OF trust, dated January II, 1888,
and recorded In the Recorders Office
Of Audrain County, Missouri, 10 book
No. 1, 1t page 100, conveyed to the
County OF Audrain the following de-
scribed real estate situated IL AHdrain
County, Missouri, to-Wiks
The west bait Of the northeast
quarter and the east hall Of the north
west quarter, Section four "a, Town
ship fifty-two (52), Range eleven (1I)
Which said conveyance was made
In trust to secure the payment OF the
promissory bonds ia said deed describ-
ed; and, whereas, sai1 bonds are due
and remain unpaid; now, therefore, ct
the request Of the legal holder OF said
bonds, and BY authority Of the provis-
sions of said deed Of tEusts ! WILL on
Friday, the 22nd Day of June, a. D,
1900,
proceed to sell the property herein
before described, at public vendue to
the highest bidder, for cash, at the
east front door OF the Court House, In
Mexico, Missouri, between the hours
of Q O'Clock In the forenoon and 8
o'clock In the afternoon Of that day,
to satisfy said debt and the expenses
Of executing this trust.
NJ. N. NELSON,
Sheriff OF Audrain County.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-06-14
oIVEE sEvzE YEARs


in the OIreuft oozrt Saturday James
Carver pleaded guilty TO grand lar
ceny and WA sentenced 70 the peE-
itantisry for q term Of eve years
This man b ils one who stole ". A.
Edmonsfon's horse and gave the on
GERS q weeks chase through The kills
and hollovs Of Galway county Car
yer hss sesn given = number iustend
Of q name before.
Thos. Jshnsoz pleaded guilty to
petty larceny and was given six
months In the county Jail.
To the charge Of assault with intent
10 KIN, Lesley Cay pleaded not guilty.
The grand jury reported As fol-
lows:
Three indictments against Woln &
Brock Cor violations Of the liquor Law.
Seven lnaictmenia against Wm
Kempsr for violations OF tho liquor
law. 10 Il understood that all counts
are for the alleged selling Of liquor to
minors.
There are some secret Indictments
which are net disclosed 10 the public.
The jury in the ease Of Edwards We.
the O. a A. went out At so'clock this
afternoon. This case occupied the
greater part ofiwO days.
Diner proceedings we're;
A. 8. johnson We. 9. A. Hulen; de-
PENDANT Giles motion to have cosis and
damages adiudged against plaintiff.
A. Fountain VS.. O. & A. Railroad 90.
plaintiff flea reply TO defendants
amended answer.
sharp Bros. W. Sturgeon; continued
By consent to next regular term.
W. J. Bolts vs. J. A. Ringoi judg-
ment BY default.
Tnos. Chowning vs. J. A. Ringo;
Judgment by default.
O. O. VOORHEES, Va. A. ]. Winscott;
Judgment By default for revival of
lien.
A. Jacobitz VS.. q. A. Grier; con-
tinued.
Worley VI. L. P. origlsr; dismissed
on motion OF plaintiff.
Mary 3. Hollis Ys. Leander Hollis;
plaIntfff hles cost bond.
W. II. Triplett vs. Bette Sims;
plaintiff files security for cost.
Chas. Cole W. Florence Cole; d.
vorce granted on payment OF costs.
Laura Z. Stumpf We. n. N. Nelson
ct al; found for defendant.
A. 8. johnson vs. 8. A. Hulen;
found for plaintiff for $3.50.
Larimore W. DoweIl; found for de-
PENDANT both accounts.
Gather Berry VS.. Jacob Stumpf;
defendant flee motion for new trial.
Laura q. Stumpf vs. Nelson ct al;
plaintiff files motion for new trial.
The case Of Gather Berry vs.. Jacob
Stumpf was decided in favor of the
plaintiff, who was given q Judgment
for $3.50 10.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-06-14

You may Is well expect to run
Q steam engine without water
a. to ind an active, energetic
man with 3 torpid liver and you
may know that bis liver lie torpid
when he does not reIlsh bis food, or
feels dull and Ianguid after eating,
often has headache and sometimes
dizziness. A few doses Of Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets will
restore his liver to it normal func-
tions, renew his vitality, improve his
digestion and make him feel like q
new man. Price, % cents. Samples
free at Buckner & Wnitney's drug
afoEa