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Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-10-02
MORE TROOPS ORDERED CUT.
Governor Stone Sends Recruits to the
Coal Fields.

Harrisburg, Pa, Sept. Ex-Governor
William a. Stone cOntempiates calling
out the entire National Guard of Penn
sylvania. 10000 men and officers for
duty in the anthracite region. The
Governor himself Is authority for the
statement that he will maintain order,
whatever action may or may not be
taken toward ending the strike.
In this connection he recently call
ed attention TO the fact that there
are 95O.OOO men in this State liable to
military duty. Sheridan troop of Ty-
rome was today ordered cut fer duty
in connection with the 18th regiment,
Colonel Walters, at Scranton. 1t left
at Clcc FOR the scene.
Sheridan troop belongs to the Sec
ord brigade. All other troops now on
duty belong to the First brigade. Ad-
juia-' General Stcwar, and Major
General Miller, commanding the guard,
are constantly on duty here. The
state authorities have awakened to
the fact that an army Of 10000 mon
viii be ready for = call 10 duty the
moment q general resumption Oh coal
mining is attcmDtVl
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-10-02
DISCOVER OPPOSITION.
Colombian Government Officials Fight
the Canal Treaty.

Washington, Sept. % Tho situa-
tion on the Panama isthmus has not
been simplitied materially by the
somewhat startling developments of
the last ten days. This Government
has learned that the opposition to the
construction of the Panama canal by
the United States, through deanng
with the French company. is not con
fined only to the rcyulutiOnists. but is
apparently shared in by many of the
Colombian Government leaders. Gov
eminent troops were responsible for
the attempts to interfere with traffic
across the isthmus and the Govern
mcnt authorities nave frankly an
nOuuCod their refusal to accept the
terms of the Panama canal treaty.
They have asked for notifications
which it is not believed this govern
mout will make. II is understood that
President Roosevelt will take Up this
matter in short time, at least immcd-
lately after the election. in order that
he may be able TO deal with the que3-
ton and report progress in his mess
age to- the Congress in December.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-10-02
A New Car COMPANY.

The American Car and Truck Com
pany of St Louis has been incorporat-
ed to build buy, sell, lease and rent
street cars, railway cars, coaches and
engines, motors, automobiles and We
hicles OF every kind capital stock
SlO00,O00 one,half paid; $500, 600 pre-
ferred stock, To be entitled to prefer
entail dividend of per cent Incor-
porators-G Martin Brill, of Philadel-
phia; James Rawle, w. II. Heulings,
Jro William NJ, Lycett, Samuel NJ.
Curwen, Philadelphia Ford W. Thomp.
son, James w. Allison. st. Louis; Hen.
ry &. Decker, St, Charles.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-10-02
Memorial to judge Ellison.

a forenoon session of the Macon
Circuit Court was devoted to n mem
orial of the late Judge Andrew Ellison,
former Judge of the Circuit Court.
who died IN st. Louis June 81. Near
ly every man who spoke referred to
some incident wherein the dead jurist
befriended him. The addresses We're
preserved in shorthand and tran
script of them. along with the resolu-
tons, will be forwarded to Mrs. Eli
son and copies filed with the Court
record
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-10-02
Moao5 FoRTiFYlNG.
American Troops Prepare to Attack
Fort Maciu.

Manila, Sept 29.-Developments in
Mindanao confirm the predictions of
constant native hostility 50 long as
the American troops remained in the
interior of the island, and this coudi-
tion of affairs will continue unless the
insurgent dattos, or chiefs, are Sc
verely punished
The Moros at Maciu continue to for
ther fortify their position and are
seeking to make alliances with the
dattos in neigh boring districts.
Captain Pershing. who recently re-
turned to Camp Niracs after recon
noitering the Nero position at Maciu.
has again advanced. reaching Maciu
yesterday. He has a battalion of in
fantry, q troop of cavalry a battery of
artillery and detachment of Cngi-
ncers with pOntoOus and other neccs.
sary equipment to cross the swamps
hanking the Moro position. which
faces the shore of Lake Laanao. Cap
tain Pershing is prepared to bcsicge
the place until the rebels promise
peace.
The fort at Maciu is on an elevation
close to the lake shore, and, flankcd
by swamps. virtually make it an IS
land. The sultan of Maciu regards
their position as impregnabic and has
refused to treat with Captain Per.
shing. Capt Pershing Is confident Of
his ability to capture the Moro forts
without serious loss.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-10-02
Suit Aaainst the Operators.

Boston, Mass, Sept. 29-Acting on
the suggestion contained in a book
just issued by Herman w. Chaplin, a
prominent Boston lawyer, and dealing
with the coal strike, signatures are be-
ing obtained for the purpose of bring
ing suit against the coal operators in
Pennsylvania. Chaplin says: Since
the public have right in the mines.
a right to have coal for immediate
consumption, a court of equity If no
other solution, has authority to act
and. upon the application of a repre-
sentative of the public, undoubtedly
would appoint receivers to take into
their hands the whole business now
in the hands of the anthracite com.
binc and to run it in their place"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-10-02
Pneumatic Tube Contract.

Washington, Sept. 29.-SeCond AS
sistant Postmaster General Shallen-
berger made public the awards for all
cities to be supplied with pneumatic
tube service excepting Washington.
The St. Louis Pneumatic Tube Com
pany, with an approximate bid of siS,-
600 for the installation of the first
route, No. $4,000, running between
the general postofiice and terminal sta
ton and between the former and the
Relay Depot at East st. Louis, was &C
cepted
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-10-02
TROUT FOR MISSOURI STREAMS
United States Fish Commission Car
Leaves ST. Louis.

United States Fish Commission car.
No. 4, has started on a trip over the
Iron Mountain route for the purpose OF
stocking certain streams along the line
with rainbow trout
The streams which have been select
ed are: Spring Branch and Bear Creek
at Annapolis Mo, and Big River, near
Ironton, Mo, also St. Francis River
near Loughboro, Mo, and Current Riv.
er near Taylor, Mo.
a full carload of these trout was Sc.
cured from the Government hatcher.
under the supervision of c. w. Burn
ham, of the United States Fish Com
mission
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-10-02
Wants Government Building.

The Board of Trade Of Warrensburg
has taken up the question of a Govern
mcnt building tCr that city. The
building used for the Post ONCE. as
we'll as any building available, is mad
cquatc to handle the business. One
thousand normal students come hero
each year and with the people of the
city, the office is always packed nearly
TO su1ocation, especially on Sundays
and holidays, when mail is not dcliv-
cred. The establishment of rural de-
livery in the county has also largely
added to the business of the office.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-10-02
Advancing on Frontier.

Vienna, Sept, 29.-Dispatches are
coming from Selcnica stating that all
the villages in the noighborhood of
Vodona nave risen and their men are
marching toward the Turkish villages
on the frontier. Already there has
been sanguinary fighting. The mill
tary authorities at Salonica hastily
sent troops u the disturbed districts,
with orders to surround them. The
situation is serious. The Bugarians
seem determined TO force a decision
on their grievances now.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-10-02
A New Association.

The pioneers of Clinton County will
form an old settlers association Fiji.
teen men-the staunchest citizens Of
the county are interested in the
plan, and IA meeting will be held this
fall. They live on farms near Cover,
and every one of them was born be-
fore the Nineteenth Century was
twenty years old. They have seen
hardships which continued through
many years, but now are living at
case, possessed of wealth and enjoy
ing the closing wears of thcir liNes.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-10-02
coUNTERFEiTERs IN THE TOLLS.
Last Of the Whitworth-Andrews Gang
Held for Trial.

Robert and Moses Sisco, members
Of the Whitworth and Andrews gang
of counterfeiters, were arrested In
Oregon County and taken to Poplar
Bluff by Deputy United States Marshal
VIM. II. Osmsr. Upon examination be-
fore United States Commissioner
O'Bryan they were held for the Fed.
cral Grand jury in the sum Of $500
each. This arrest completes the
roundup of gang Of nine members.
headed by George Whitworth and A.
Z. Andrews. or this number seven.
Ed and Joe Miller, John Blankenship,
George Whitworth, A. +. Andrews and
Robert and Moses Sisco are held for
the Grand Jury, while Henry Blanken-
ship and Oscar league were released.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-10-02
Meriwether Sues for Libel.

st. Louis, Sept. 25.-Suit was insti-
tuted in the Circuit Court yesterday
Knapp & Co, publishers of the St.
Louis Republic, for $4,000 damages,
$4,000 actual and $4,000 punitive. The
action is based upon the publication in
that paper yesterday morning OF an
editorial which the plaintiff declares
reflects seriously upon his character
He is represented by his father, At
torney Minor Meriwetner.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-10-02
Newapapar chanre at Guthrie.

Guthrie Okla, Sc .. by a deal
closed last night the State Register
printing plant the official territory or
gan Of the Oklahoma Populists since
the organization OF that party, passed
purchasers being eX-Attorney General
Harper. S. Cunningham and John Col
obie. formerly managing editor of the
Oklahoma State Capital. In the fu-
ture the paper will be the official or
gan of the Territorial Association o.
School Land Lessees.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-10-02
Pinned Down by Locomotive.

Rawlins, Wyo., Sept. 29.-Four per
sons were killed by a freight wreck
in the Union Pacific yards at this place
shortly after O'Clock The dead are;
Paul w Dayton, coal passer, residence
not known; unknown tramp; James
Welsh, fireman, Rawlins; John Pat.
noe, engineer Rawlins. The engineer
was pinned down by the end OF the
tan% resting on AIS legs, and for sew
eral hours he was conscious and car
ricd On n conversation with members
Of the rescuins party, but he was final,
ly overcome by heat from the engine
and the burning cars
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-10-02
Packing Plants Charge Hands.

Chicago. H., Sept. 29.-What was 20
have hoea an important move in the
form2ticr. Of an alleged beef trust took
place yesterday. when Swift & Co.
notified the Anglo-American Packing
Company that it would assume control
of the Kansas City and Chicago plants
on Monday. The assumption of con-
troll, now Of little moment, was to
have been a practical announcement
Of the contamination Of the TRUST
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-10-02
TIDE TURNING TO HILL.
Nea York Democrats Fixing slate
fer State Ticket.


Saratoga, y. Y. Sept 29--Few of
the delegates 10 the Democratic con.
vcntion, which is to begin its work
here Tuesday, have arrived on the
ground, and those here know little as
to nominees or platform. Tall, in this
direction is hating until the arrival
Of Senator Hill today. 1t is generally
understood that with the arrival of the
Senator the situation will be mater
tally cleared. and, while the fight over
the govcrnorship may go into the con.
vention. the rest of the ticket will be
named without concerted opposition.
At least three selections have, it is
said. been tentatively made Randolph
Guggenhcimcr viii be on tine ticket
for Licutcnmant Governor: John Gun
nen, Of Erie. for Attorney General, and
Edwin $. Atwater. Of Duchess. for
comptroller.
Several times at piazza conferences
during the day the conversations turn
ed on Hin a. a candidate, and the
proposition seems TO have found favor.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-10-02
Jackson, Mo-, to Have Militia Company

Adjutant General Cameron has is
sued special order No. A, stating that
the application of William Schaefer,
Robert Moore and 63 other citizens of
Jackson. for the formation of mill
tary company of infantry, to be at.
tached to the National Guard of Mis-
souri,, is granted. This company will
be designated as Company F, and will
be attached to the Sixth battalion. Ma
tional Guard of Missouri
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-10-02
Rock Island Extensions.

A corps Of Rock Island surveyors
have crossed the Frisco at West
Plains, connecting to the southeast.
They will meet another party coming
from Newport. Two lines will be run
from West Plains, one to Newport, the
other through the North Arkansas
mining district to the anthracite coal
fields near Fort Smith. This will give
the Rock Island St Louis connec-
ton with the Choctaw and Gulf, if the
road is built.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-10-02
His Welded Lie Was Short.

Pine Bluff, Ark, Sept. 29.-W. D.
Pearscns, aged 50 years, died near
Warner yesterday He was married
six weeks ago under unusual circum-
stances. He sent his son-in-law to Sc
l2Ct wife for him and the latter was
and to her was given a marriage por-
ton contract before the nuptials were
celebrated.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-10-02
Lost Their Mustaches.

The senior class of William Jewell
college adopted rule that no unmar-
ried member be allowed to wear
mustache. They were given three
days in which to get married or re-
move their mustaches. Richard BY
waters and Ben Bolten failed to COM
ply with the order, and their fellow.
students shaved their upper lips.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-10-02
Fire at La Plata.

La Plata has Just suffered the great
est fire loss in her history. The fire
broke out at the drug store of r. f.
Wand and burned over half n block
before being eNtinguished The fire
company and bucket brigade worked
hard, but nevertheless, about $50 1000
worth Of merchandise and buildings
were wiped out.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-10-02
seventy.five Shocks of Earthquake.

Mexico City. Sept 29.-Adviccs from
Saina Cruz. the Pacific terminus of
the Tehauntepec National Railway,
which is being rebuilt by the English
contractor. Dir Westman Pearson,
state that Tuesday night no less than
70 shocks of earthquake We're felt,
causing much alarm.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-10-02
Fair Association Election.

The Bear Creek Fair Association
of Warrensburg has elected the fol
lowing officers: President, William
sutton; vice president, John Dehlc-
meyer; treasurer, Isaac Stratton. Ar
engagements were made to erect a
grand stand sufficient to accommodate
the crowds which attend, which mum
hNr nhnnt 3 600 q dnY
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-10-02
Philippine Census Order Signed.

Washington, Sept. 27.-President
@oosevelt has signed the order proyid-
.Ng for the taking CT a census Of the
philippine Islands, in accordance with
tAe act pas,.d CT the last session c,
Congress.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-10-02
New Town Is Incorporated.

The village of ChitwOod, two miles
west of Joplin, has just been inCorpo-
rated by the County Court. This vii
lage stands upon what was a barren
plain until two years ago, when i'm
monse bodies of lead and zinc ore
were struck, and now the population
exceeds 1000 and the town is boom.
ing.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-10-02
senatorship rendered to Alssr.

Saginaw. Mich, Sept. Ex-Governor
Bliss last night rendered the united
States Senatorship made vacant by the
death of Hon. James Mcmillan to Gen
eral Russell A. Alger, of Detroit .or-
mer Secretary of War in McEinleys
rabipat
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-10-02
Law Declared Unconstitutional.

Des Moines, la. Sept. 29.-Judgc A.
II. McVey rendered an opinion that
,hapter %, acts of Twenty-eighth gen
eral Assembly, authorizing trust com
panes to go into voluntary liquidation,
T. void because unconstitutional
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-10-02
Young Arkansan Killed.

Jonesboro, Ark, Sept. 29.-Elmer
Sasse, a young man of this city, acct
dentally blew his brains out last night
while cut pcssum hunting with several
Of his friends.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-10-02
Strike Leaders to Meet.

Philadelphia, Pa, Sept. 29.-Thomas
B. Nichols, Thomas Duffy and John
Fahy. presidents Of the three anthra-
cite districts CT the United Mine
Workers, arrived at the Windsor hotel
here about midnight from the coal reg
ion. After registering they left the
hotel, and up to 1870 a. N. had not
returned
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-10-02
Jay Cookies Condition Critical.

Put.in-Bay. o.. Sept. 29.-The condi-
ton Of Jay Cooke, the aged inancieT,
WAC was stricken with congestion CT
the brain a few days ago at his SUM.
n2r nome on Gibraltar Island. beclre
stantly deiirious and another stroke
il Faornd
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-10-02
Asleep in His Cab.

Livingston, Mont, Sept. 29.-With
the engineer gone and the fireman
sleeping in the cab, lone, wild North
eru Pacific engine tore down the
mountain side a mile west OF here yes
terday, and at the foot of the hill
struck another engine with terrific
force Engineer owen, in charge of
the latter, was killed.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-10-02
Mss Flynn's Engagement Announced.

Guthrie, Okla. Sept. 29,--By a deal
rCurCcl here today that Miss Dorothy
s'lyrp, daughter of Delegate Dennis T.
Flynn. of Oklahoma, is engaged to DR..
J. J. Richardson, a prominent young
physician at Washington.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-10-02
,NauId Not Honor Kitchener.

Bombay, Sept. 27.-The corr ration
If Bombay, while voting an actress -
the DUKE of Connaught. p used "
vote On address to Lord T.. chener
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-10-02
Sweet Springs Street Fair Postponed.

The two days street tair, which was
- have bcSua a. Sweet Springs Thurs.
V, was postponed until October .,
No II, on account OF continued
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1902-10-02
Death Of Pioneer Settler.

Mrs. Melissa Rice Gllllland, 50 years
old, died at Warrensburg She was
born in Tennessee and moved with
her parents To Lafayette County In
1870, They settled near Rose Hin on
the first farm marked out in this
county.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-07-28

ing considerable ore in bags and con-
cealed on their persons. They were
arrested by the officers and lodged in
Jail They were found to have brought
away from so to 10 pounds of rich ore.
the value of which is estimated at not
less than $50. 1t is now in the sher-
ms Office at the court house. The Of
tenders names are Hugh McQuade
lnd William Ross. The latter is said
o have been a former employe at
he Neglected. The officers are look
ing for the other party of robbers, and
iope to get them tonight. McQuade
md Ross will be brought up for trial
ext Monday.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-07-28

Democratic papers all over the conn
Try are beginning TO express the View
outlined by Senator Vest the Other
day that II wenld b. ~ we'll Tor their
party no, TO win the elections for con
grcss this year This Ia III. comforta
HE position To take. SAYS tn. Globe.
Democrat There Ia not the fainies'
chance for the Democrats to win in
an, eas. but after the election is over
Y, may he eoneeni-n, for their party
headers to say thnt they did not try to
win and are glad they lost
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-07-28
EAIR DIRECTORS

The board OF directors of the Colo
radoNew Mexico Fair association
met last evening in the city hall. and
selected Harry Jackson as president
FOR the coming year. s. E. Herr. first
vice president: F. w. Koehler. second
vice president; F. w. Strater, treasur-
er, and c. l.. Russell. secretary. VS..
Pickerill, one of the directors, ten
dered his resignation. which was &C
cepted, and George Logan selected in
his place. The fair will be held on
the 23d cath, 25th. and 26th days OF
September. The following commit
tees were appointed:
Grounds-T. f. Davis. Roy Hall. 8.
f. Herr.
Advertising and PRINTING!. K.
Stilwell, j. l.. Williams and Charles
Fleck
Executive Committees. E. Herr.
Sam Sloan, F. W Koehler.
Soliciting and Collecting-F. w.
koehler Roy Hall. Tom Davis.
Building-G. T. Vandegrift. s. E.
Herr. George Logan
finance. f. Herr, 8. g. Sloan.
George Logan
Roy Hall was appointed committee
for providing the Indian entertainment
with the privilege of selecting the 9th
ef members OF the committee.
The secretary was instructed to
confer with the Farmington Fair as.
ISOLATION with view to having them
cooperate with the Durango people
AT the fall fair The advertising com.
mittee was instructed to go ahead and
get out their dodgers, posters. etc. The
matter OF the exhibition to be given
by the school children Of the county.
was discussed. and decided upon fa.
vorabiy by the directors The premi.
ums wiz be decided at the next meet
ing which VIII take place August L.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-07-28

The Spanish fsiars 10 the Philip
pines will have 10 so. The fifipinos
will never he thoroughly paoincd un.
"a those orders leave the islands. The
United States is vital, Interested IN
ge,tins pseihcation Mt tn. earliest
possible moment, Nobody In this
country has Aay prejudice against
these particular orders or any other
religious associations The uniicd
States. however. ls compelled to con,
slider the talipinos feelings la this
rase The hostility 10 the friars Was
the chief cause OF the two lstes, up
riSinEs IN the archipelago sssinsi
spain The only way To overcome the
natives repugnAncc to the iriaFs L. TO
send them cut of the islands. Their
days Il 10 safe TO predict VIII not he
long In the Philippines
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-07-28

The mammoth iron sulphido veins
ot the la Plata district viii be doing
business when chute OF tellurium has
crased to attract special attention
IN" snlphide veins carry the quaint,
ties and eau be relied ON at all times
The ordinary veins whose values are
not exceedingly high, having bi.
product OF two viii he among the nm.
ishers ON the daily and annual pro
dnchon when generations have passed
tn" practical men looking for perma.
n"ht mines are not hurryinE TO secure
the production OF tomorrow, but they
Nih be found in year or 40 among
the steady producers, II is not the
crop OF quick money makers who will
develop the la Plata district and lead
II 10 It's greater position In the fu,ur,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-07-28

The battle Ia Nicaragua between
troops of that conntr, and Invaders
from Colombia Illustrates anew the
volcanic political conditions In Central
Amrrica President Roosevelt knows
these things. however and he Will
keep them In mind In nego,lating the
Panama csnal tresty with the Colon
bianE The United States mus, have
complete and perpetual control of the
strip OF country through which tn. ca,
psl viii rnn