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The Portland daily press., 1900-05-12

In his attempt we leave the reader to
psyohioal research, thought transmission.
telspsthy, and the world OF dreams, this
volume win to Of intense interest.
Professor Brander Matthews has for
his heroine in The Action and The Word,
q young woman who is stage struck, In
spite of her home and her husband, and
who 10 az foolish and unreasonable =
person rs one will find 10 any work of
dctlon, to say nothing Of real life. The
world In which this unw'se Mrs Brook
field lives Ia that Of the New York
"smart set, except for the usual mixture
OF one Frsnchman, the Vioomt D'Ar
magnao who speaks French IN spaHmodic
sentences ON every pege.
When all is said, the story Is Of the
lightest, mace MP of unessentiai tribes,
which will. Doubtless. attract many who
are fond Of huzzlng about in the phospho.
resent glare irradiAting the magic circle
Of the flour hundred.
Mr.. Bensons latest, The Princess
Sophia. who Is not. by the way. another
Dodo. is a fantastic romance, the scene
being laid in an imaginary country. the
resources OF which have bean Slapped by
the constant gambling of Its citizens ard
rulers. The skit IL satirical and amusing,
and the Princess. Sophia herself is hard
ened gam bier, who, having lost all her
money, stakes her prinoipslitvof Khodops,
and loses IL to Black eDomiuo, who
proves to be her son. 1be game ends In
a recognition between III ther and SOD,
ind an embrace. So the Princess abdi-
entes and leaves the burden Of her estate
with her hoy, that she may rsmaia at
Monte Carlo and play forever and always,
while Prince Leonard closes all the
gsmblin HOUSES on his estate, and lives
ever after but to do hts duty BY Rhodepe
and his people.
Dir. Robert W. Chambers, so we'll
known through his earlier works, The
Lorraine, the stirring story Of the Franco
Prussian War, offers us this season new
historical novel entitled The Conspira-
tors, q delightfully."- romantic story Of the
little Duoby OF Luxem bourg, with Queen
Wilhelmina for one Of the characters.
The book Is clever aud entertaining land
has fund of gentle satire that Is very
For al who like the historical
novel, and 1t seems at this time to hold
its popularity wonderfully. one can
easily recommend this work OF Mr
ChSmbe az being the very best Of Its
Kind, full of life and movement and al
venture. with plentiful sprinkllng of
the Iowa that makes the world go rOund.
MIR Tappan Adney. who gives us a
remarkable book about the Klondiks,
was the special correspondent Of Hsrpsr'a
Weekly, and by his skill as writer. "a
well as his ample opportunity for study
ing his subjaot, ID eminently cited for the
task he has so oleveriy and satisfactorily
He dsdioa3es the work
To
The Noble, Hardy Pioneers
OF the Yukon
This Little Account
or Some Trouble They Have Caused
ls Dedicated
By the Author.
The Portland daily press., 1900-05-12
STORY OF THE FIGHT.

Battle Was Fastest and Pretttest Ever
Fought in New York.
Seaside Club. Coney Island, May H.
In the fastest, prettiest and closest heavy
weight ring pattls ever fought in New
YORK., James j. Jeffriss has resffirmed
his right to the championship. Ia the
arena Of tbs Seaside Athletic club tonight
he deoisively defeated Jim Corbstt.
onos champion Of the word, after 22
rounds Of scientific lighting. 1t was a
clean knock-o that came so quickly
that 1t dazsd the Thousands of keen,
alert, intent spectators and left them in
doubt rs to just how the winning blow
was delivered. IL was avowed that IL
was lsft hand jolt to the jaw, but JEFF
ries him self and Referees Charley White.
who stood at his side, say 1t Was right
hand swing. There Is credits for the
victor and credit for the vsnquishsd In
this cleversst OF ring battles. Jcifriss
must be awarded the laursls of victory.
yet mis- opponent Ia entitled to all honor
for his most wonderful fight. That feat
uIe stand out in relief as the most ssFik-
ing one of the contest. Corbstt emerged
from q years retirement from the ling
rejuvenated and fresh. He was fast and
clever as back In the days when people
marvelled at his skill His foot work
was wonderful and bis defenss perfect.
He outboxed his man at both long and
short range and II Re had had the
strength n Necessary would have claimed
an early victory. A hundred times he
ducked >upder lett swings that would
have ended bin just as did the punch
that finally did. At timss he made the
massive JeffTies lock like a beginner In
the art Of offence and doispss with the
hands. HIS strategy was 60 jab and get
away and when Jenries stood over his
Quivering form, his face showed Iuarks
of the punishment that he had inflicted
Corbett went down to dsfsat that was
regretted by vast ms jority Of the men
who filled the hall. The money was
against him, but he had wealth OF SYM
psthy. 1t was probably his natural herI-
tage as the short endsr, but after the
battle had begun he won more support
by his display OF speed and skill. JEFF
riss won with mis- strenst to, both that
strength that Hss on the power of mas.
the essence of vitality. He made the peoe
for most OF the distance and at the end
was still strong and elective. At iirst
glsnoe the battle may seam to detracs
title from his reputation for It allowed
that fast man can reach him and get
away without a return. 1t Is Improbable
thst there WAS g more orderly affair IN
der the Horton law. There was but little
betting on the outcome. There had been
so much delay and Interference In the
earlier stages Of the negotiations and go
much doubt ors ted by the form show ]
The Portland daily press., 1900-05-12
Finishing Blow Came as a Start
ling Surprise.
COrbcit Had Been More Than Holding
His Own and Stood Chance TO Win.

Seaside Club, Consy Island, Nay H.
Jim J.ffries is still the heavy weight
champion pugilist OF the world. He
defeated Jim Corbstt In the 23d round
OF their tight with decisive Knockout
The finisnipg blow came as sudden
and startling surprise. Corbstt bad been
making . wonderful fight. His defense
Vas absolutely perfect and while he was
lacking in strength, he had more than
held bis own ard stood an excellent
chance of winning the light had 1t gone
the limit. He had not been badly pun
ished and had managed to mark his man
severely. This winning punch was
short left jolt to the Jaw. Cor bett
dropped like q weight and WAS clear out.
Jeffriss showed ability to take q punch
ing. 60 any distance and punch har5.
He was clearly outboxsd and at times
made to look like novice. The crowd,
which numbered fully eight thousand.
was with Corbett and his defeat fell
upon silent crowd. There were cheers
for him when he revived and left the ring
and he WAS generally sho we'd more con-
siderAtion than the victor.
Corbett 10 still factor In the prgilistlc
game. he has regained much Ct his old
time form. The battle was clean ana
1t 10 doubtful II there was single In
fraction of the rules. The crowd was
N ost orderly.
The Portland daily press., 1900-05-12

The volume is q large and handsome one
with about one hundred and fifty nlustrR-
lions, mostly reproductions from pbot-
ographs by the author. I should cay shat
thersIts hardly a.point..that Mr.. Adney ha
miss In this ampi and exhaustive his
tory OF the Klondike Stampede, and that
when one has read this valuable and in
terssting record one knows the whole
thing.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-05-24
Like a Case of Die.

Are you merciful to your beast?
Note this item from the Monroe
City Democrat
Tuesday morning while James
Hooper was driving down First
Street his team fell all over itself.
The poor critters were as thin as a
shadow and the air got into the
black, raised him off his pins and
over he tumbled; then for com
pany's sake the white, which was
also thin and full of wind, tum-
bled over on top of the black. At
first it looked like Il ease of die,
but the trouble proved to be a ease
of too much work and too little
corn. If corn was placed where
the wind was the horses would
stay on their feet.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-05-24
Old Man Jester Again.

The following is from the Rails
County lntclligencer, published at
Center:
Last week Attorney Rhodes, for
the prosecution, and II detective
stayed over night at John Howell :,
eight miles north of town. They
had wcll-equippcd boat and were
rowing up Salt River TRYING to
CLEAN some information in regard
to two bodies that were seen float
ing in the river in u. In that
year the body of a man named
Blue was taken out of the water
and buried at Anderson Ford, be-
ing 50 badly manglcd that it was
almost beyond recognition. a lit
tie later the body of Gilbert Gates
was seen in the river, and is sup
posed to have been taken out and
buried near Little Ford, several
miles farther down stream. This
has never been asccrtaincd, how.
ever, but is likely to be the "vi-
dcncc produced at the trial. The
gentlemen said they were follow,
ing the trail east from Kansas tc
Indiana. While John w. Gates
millions and the best legal talent
in the country are against him,
yet the feeble old man claims that
he will refute the strong circum,
Stantial evidence and regain hi,
liberty.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-05-24
Rural Mail Delivery.

Hon. Champ Clark sends the
MESSAGE the following, addressed
to the people of the 9th Congress-
iOnal district of Missouri:
For better or for worse, the Gov
ernment has entered largely upon
the scheme of Rural Mail Free De-
livery. The system will be extend
ed rapidly. | shall be glad to AS
sist any community in the District
to secure it if wanted. AS a great
scramble is going on to secure il
in various parts of the country and
as the appropriation for the ensu.
ing fiscal year is limited and as
Congress will certainly adjourn in
June, those who want free rural
delivery would do well to write mt
at once. The p. o. Department
claims ii is great success. As
there is no politics in this matter
| hope all papers of all parties will
publish this letter. CHAMP CLARK
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-05-24
High Order of Ability.

The AuXvasSe Review says:
The Democratic committee in
the Eleventh senatorial district met
in Mexico Monday and nominated
the Hon. NJ. II. X. BiggS, of Au-
drain county, for State Senator to
succeed Hon. +. w Major, OF
Pike. Mr.. Biggs is one of the
leading farmers and stock raisers
in his district, man of sound
Judgment, untlinching integrity
and high order of ability, and
will make a splendid successor to
Mr.. Major, who was recognized as
one of the ablest men in the For
tieth general assembly.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-05-24

He will attract to the White House
scholars, statesmen and philoso-
pliers, rather than money changers
or political harlots. And the hum
blest man in the nation would have
access to the President.
have met almost every great
man Of my own time in the principal
countries of the world, but have
never met greater man than Mr..
Bryan. AS rule, one finds the
idcalist Il man of frail body. physi-
cally incapable of making Il con-
tinuous struggle. But here is an
incorruptible idealist with the
physical strength of an OK. No
where in the world is there to he
found a more perfect combination
of mind, spirit and body. The
three are evenly balanced in the
Democratic lcader-mental energy
controlled by Intelligence; imagin-
alton inspired by philanthropy,
virality disciplined by virtue.
He seems to grow broader and
deeper every year. His religious
convictions are vital to him, but
he avoids religious discussions.
He seems to feel that religion is a
private thing between man and
his God. 1--WE are all trying to
east DEVILS" he says, "and each
man works in his own way"
Four years ago Mr.. Bryan was
a Western man. Today he is ma
tiOnal-almOst international. Then
he was an agitator; now he is Il
statesman. His life and conduct
are based on what he believes to be
the truth, and nothing can induce
him to abandon Il cause if he be-
lievcs it to be righteous.
And yet" he said only Il week
ago, Il would be fool if | did not
rejoice in the triumph of right
rather than in the triumph of what
| believe to be right"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-05-24
A WICKED "
81 NEGLECT

The MESSAGE some time ago con
tanned an editorial on "What Jesus
Would Do i'll the place of the Brit.
ish as regards the South African
war. Bro. Sheldon and other
noted men We're calling upon
America to help the famine stricken
in India We took the position
that England was conQucring
lands for us to succor, and that that
impcrialistic and land-grabbing
nation was neglccting her millions
of starving subjects in India to
spread the tcrrors of battle in
Africa. Now read the following
from an exchange and in the con
Guiding sentences note the coufr-
nation of what we said:
Not all Englishmen are in favor
of the Bocr war. Indeed, some of
the most able men of English
blood are opposed TO the scheme
of conquest now in operation.
Recently Goldwin Smith, II wri-
ter on subjects of statecraft whose
reputation is international, has
come out plainly against the pros
ecution of this BOcr war.
So far us the outcome of the
conflict is concerned, Goldwin
Smith has no doubt that Great
Britain will win.
"But," he added, Tin winning
we will reap the same measure of
glory in the Judgment of postcrity
which we rcapcd by the burning
of Joan of Are
Thru great hardshipS the Beers
trckkcd to the Transvaal. Queen
Victoria did not create Africa. II
Il Bocr found n gold mine in his
own territory was it not his! Prof.
Smith, just returning from travels
thru Europe, says the heart of
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-05-24


that you viii give me some cnCour-
agcmcnt, and that good heavens! my
wife has tainted"
He ran forward and caught her In his
arms The word my wife" told NIL
drcd in a fash that Mr. MOsclCy had
known Ethel an the umc in her dts.
gu!sc,
Ethel, darling he cried, as his vile
opened her eyes. IT'S all joke |
knew you all the time--thc advertise
mcut Is for friend Of mine. How can
you doubt my faithmlncss, little wife,
"Oh Carlo It isn't true. liz It? Yol
are not going 10 desert mc?"
But how did you recognize me, Car
lo2" Mrs. MOgclcy asked.
"PrincIpally by that uncommon
bangle which you forgot to take on. |
had been thinking what you would be
likely to DO If you happened to see tho
advertisement Then the general pub
lie would not know that 'Crr'o' was
likely to be found at Mr.. Moselcys 4
Onlcc rather than at one OF the fifty
other Offices In this building. Finally
YOU seem to have forgotten that
though | had never before met Miss
Mildred Clarke, her photograph Is In
your album"
"i}ut | must ask you" said Mrs
Nosclcy, severely, Ito give me explain,
alton as to the real Carlo"
"Ilc is an old schOolfellow OF mine
We drew up the advertisement togeth
cr and ] let him use this address.
adopted the word Carlo for the simple
reason that one word would seem as
well as another, and Carlo occurred
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-05-24
Corner Stone Laying.

The Auxvasse Review says: The
corner stone of the new Methodist
church at Fulton will be laid on
Thursday, May "a. Rev. G. II.
Briggs, Grand Master of the
Grand Lodge of Missouri A. F.. &
A. NJ, will be master of ceremo-
MES and will he assisted by tn,
Knight Templar communicates OF
Fulton, Mexico and jefferson City
The ceremony will be an impress
sive one and the public general!
il invited,
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-05-24
soidirrn' Hardest Work.

at was the grave digging" says a
Goldicr quoted by the Worcester Ca
zrtte, that broke down many OF the
boys. Nothing could be more disheart-
ening than to take the body OF a dead
eomrade out and fight OFF the buzzards
while digging the grave. 1t Is bad
CROUCH to hear the earth rattle down
ON the top of coffin containing the
form Of comrade but 1t Is shocking
20 put an uncofiined form into the
round and pile the dirt or top OF II.
rae rlen detailed for burials were easi-
disheartened and the soldier who
est heart was a candidate for an early
burial"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-05-24
ANSWERING IN PERSON

"Oh, Mildred, I'm so glad you have
called! I'm In great trouble That
dreadful husband of minc--Oh, my
heart will break; know It will"
Mrs. Mosoley's young spinster friend
closed the sitting room door OF the
pretty Kensington fiat and prepared
for a revelation of connubial tyranny
and iniquity.
Read that" cried Mrs. Moseley.
holding out at arms length newspa-
per with her thumhnail pressed vi
ciously into one corner of an advertise
ment column. and then bursting into
fresh tears.
Mildred Clarke read as follows:
"Matrmony-Bache &c. going to
the colonies, tall. dark. educated and
well connected, with fair income. de-
sires the acquaintance of a healthy, do
mesticated and refined young lady with
"A view to marriage. Address Carol.
Guilford chambers. Lcadenhall street.
l.. c."
why. your husbands Offices are at
Guilford chambers!"
'ies-thc monster! And he is SO
years of age, and tall and dark. and he
has had the brutality to use the pet
name Carlo by which | have always
called him. Oh, the wretched biga-
mist"
But 1t Is impossible that he con-
templuted committing such a crime.
Il am sure he is bad enough for any
thing. Only the day before yesterday.
just because | said | wished had new
er seen his face-he was so provoking
in consequence OF the eggs being boil
ed hard-he said that II | really meant
1t he would go abroad and start life
again in one Of the colonies. It shows
that his mind was running on desert
ing me. Oh, Mildred. what can | do?'
Il hardly know, dear. II looks verv
serious"
Have you any scheme in your mind,
Mildred?"
Yes; first of all we will answer the
advertisement in person"
In porson!"
Fortunately, | have not yet succeed
ed in meeting your husband. so he
doesn't know me. You shall accc 'npany
me AS a friend-fo propriety's sake -
in disguise. you know"
An hour later two ladies were shown
into the private Office of Mr.. NJ sclcy.
Are you the gentleman who las ad-
vertised under the name 'Carlo'?" ask
ed Mildred.
mo- I,t,4 al, hu
made by letter.
II thought personal interview
might hc-morc satisfactory than a
lctter-in case Of this kind. hope
| i"
"Oh, not at all. I'm sure | am only
too delighted to have the opportunity
of suppose may take it that you are
yourself an applicant ahcm, that
you are interested in the matter on
| your own accOunt?"
quite so. 1t occurred to me that
"Yon find the position embarrassing?
II certainly is rather comi,al But lc;
us 'rca, he matter in hUsincss-ulc
way. pIcum this lady s"
My friend. You may speak "a il yr
were alone"
VERY we'll. then. You will have
| learnt from the advertisement that |
am SO years of age and bachelor
/ II am going to Australia next month.
/ and it is my desire. II | am lucky
enough to find a suitable lady who is
willing to marry me, to take out an
| English wife with me. ! shall he able
to produce satisfactory proofs, think.
of my position, good character and in-
come.
"May | at least hope" he went on,
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-05-24
Hardin College.

Instrumental Contest for Schar-
wenka medals, Thursday night,
May "a.
Vocal Contest, Prize Piano, Fri
day night, the %.
Reception to the Senior Glass,
Saturday night, the 26th.
Baccalaureatc Sermon by DR.. :.
a. Northrop, of Kansas City, Sun
day morning, the 9th.
ElocutiOn Contest, Monday
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-05-24

the people everywhere, no matter
what governments may say or do,
is against the British usmpation
and wrong.
And it can be said with absolute
truth that the hearts of the Amrrl-
can people are with the BorrS.
England, in its cagcrncSS to
crush the hardy bughrrS, is allow
ing millions of her people in India
to die of famine. This year the
fund for Indian aid is only
5000, 600, yet in 1897 it reached
the amount of - 800, 900, and in
that year there We're 1000, ,OUO
sufferers, but this year there are
over 1000, 900 people in dire need
of aid, Thus it appears that this
year only onc-hfth of the amount
of aid protfrrcd in 1897 is forth
coming.
Thus the war spirit iscauSing an
awful loss of life thru neglect in
India and direct slaughter in the
Transvaal.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-05-24

The editor of the Troy Free
Press was presented with "A four
legged chicken recently, and althO
he made an effort to give it fair
chance to raise four drumsticks to
regulation size, gave up the job
after four days trial.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-05-24

night, the 2Sth.
Senior Piano Recital and Pie
srntation of Diplomas in Music,
Tuesday night, the 2Gth.
Alumni Reception, Wednesday,
the Both, at , p. m.
Commencement exercises, Con-
fcrring Diplomas to Literary Grad
yates, Wednesday night, May 30.
Address to the Graduates to be
delivered by Rev. J. j. Porter.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-05-24

Pretoria, the capital of the
Transvaal, is said to be veritable
city of roses. The town nestles
among hedges of roses, which
grow everywhere in wild profus-
ion. 1t is fair to assume, how
ever, that Dom Paul doesn't do
much reclining on beds of them at
present.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-05-24

A number have told the MES
SAGE that that article in it's col
umns two weeks since by Ex-
Governor John p. st. John on how
the devil would run a newspaper
was the best thing they ever read.
The Mark Hanna part of it was
especially laughable.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-05-24

The Keytesville Courier reminds
ambitious MissOurians with 1904
gubernatOrial bees in their hats to
take note of the fact that Mr..
Dockery read the Missouri papers
several years before he announced
himself for Governor, and that
now is the time to subscribe.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-05-24
to me first. The bachelors name Is

to me first. The bachelors name Is
Herbert Carter--you shall see him"
Mr.. Moseley rang his bell.
a tail and handsome man entered
and was presented to the two ladies.
Miss Clarke, may tell YOU" said
Mr.. Moseley, has called in reply 70
your advertisement"
Mildred flushed and attempted an
indignant denial. But the curious fact
remains that in the following month
she went out to Australia ms Mrs. Her.
bert Carter.-Philadelph Item.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-05-24

The State Medical Association
gathering here adjournd last
Thursday afternoon. The doctors
We're treated to banquet at the
Windsor Hotel that evening. The
Association meets next year at
Jefferson City.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-05-24

Misses Henrietta Dudley, of near
Molino, and Addie Hale, of near
Laddonia, who have been attend
ing Sproul Academy in Mexico,
have returned to their homes.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-05-24

To the farmer-don't go over
two acres to get to one. You can
raise the same on one acre you
might on two if you will do the
work more thOro,
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-05-24
The Kansas City Star says:

Two negroes in Mexico removed
the cooking stove upon which a
woman was preparing a meal, ear
ried it to junk dealer and sold it
for old iron before the woman had
returned from a borrowing trip to
a neighbor's.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-05-24

Possibly Senator Clark was
turned" down for the crime of
raising the price of Senate seats
to figure where none but pluto
Gratis can afford to buy them
But Clark thinks he is in again
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-05-24

1t took 81 car loads of coal to
warm Laddonians last winter.
The Herald thinks there is bet
ter quality of coal underneath the
town and that labor should be or
ganized to bring it up.