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Mexico Missouri message., 1903-07-02
Insolent Negroes
Given a Flogsing
Citizens Warn Worthless Blacks
to Leave Cooper. Texas

Dallas, Tex: Reports from Cooper,
in Delta County, state that much ex-
citement and anxiety exist there be-
cause of a race conflict, which may
grow to serious proportions.
For a week notices have been post
ed in conspicuous places warning ne
groes to leave Cooper or take the con.
sequences. Last Wednesday night
three negro leaders we're taken from
their homes and severely logged.
Three others had been whipped a
week previously. The flogged negroes
were compelled to leave the county.
They are charged with. having made
insolent criticism of the trial and life
sentence given a negro named Walker
two weeks ago for attempting to as
sault white woman.
A meeting of leading white and
black citizens was held at Cooper
Thursday night. The white men as
sured the negroes that the well-be
haved could remain and be protected
but that the worthless. insolent ant
dangerous negroes would have to go
Officers are searching for the men who
did the flogging.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-07-02
Hanna Addresses
Salvation Army
Says II He Had Time TO Preach
He Would Do So

Cleveland, o.: A fine new citadel,
tn be used as headquarters for the
Salvation Army in this city and vicin-
ity was dedicated Sunday.
Senator Hanna was chairman Of the
occasion, and made an address of half
an hours duration. He spoke almost
entirely of the work done by the army
and praised it. He said that IL he had
time to preach he would help the Sal
walton Army with his voice.
Commander Booth Tucker, in intro
ducing Senator Hanna, said he was a
man who was well known and respect
ed in this country and England.
Colonel Myron T. Herrick spoke
briefly in praise of the army's work.
Another visitor of special promi-
hence at the dedication was General
S. B. M. Young Of the United States
Army, who is a guest Of Colonel Her
rick. Commander Booth Tucker said
that the citadel in this city will be an
inspiration to the army in other cities
to erect n similar structure.
This property is worth 100000.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-07-02
Receiver Of Ryan
Company Released
Assets Of $4,000 Psidl5 Per
Cent on Deposits

st, Louis: Judge e. b Adams OF
the Federal Court Tuesday released
United States Marshal w. l., Morsey
as received OF the defunct John J..
Ryan Turf Investment Company, its
affairs having been settled.
The assets about $4,000, paid
about Is per cent OF the deposits, and
were distributed to 10000 claimants.
Aside from local patrons. Ohio had
more than any other State,
Mr.. MorBey took charge OF the case
March and began to pay out April
H. He says It ia the only case on rec
ord in which bankrupt estate Of that
magnitude has been settled In so short
a time.
Numerous inquiries have been made
about the time Of the probable settle
ment of the estate OF e. ]. Arnold &
Co, but Receiver Solomon l.. Swarts
says one may not be made for some
time. A trustee Is to be elected July
2. The assets recovered thus far
amount about $4,000. Mr.. Swarts ex-
poets the assets to pay or per cent
on the dollar.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-07-02
Kansaa AssembIy AdIourns.

Topeka, Kss.: The Legislature ad-
iourned Thursday night. OF the nifty
laws only two are general bills, one
is to remit taxes on property destroy
ed by the flood. the other is to extend
the authority of County Commission
ers In cases of dire calamity. The
other bills are local, to enable coUn.
ties and cities to take care OF the trou,
bic growing out of the flood. Although
it has been urged by the newspapers
OF the State that the Legislature serve
free. the two branches voted $4,000
to pay their services.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-07-02
Negro Brutality Assaults
Farmers Daughter
Florence Bruno ~ Years Old, Is Found With Skull
Crushed and Arm Broken

st. Louis: Florence Bruno, the IL
year-old daughter Of John Bruno. st.
Clair County farmer, was criminally
assaulted Tuesday afternoon at her
home. about four miles east OF East st.
Louis and then beaten into uncon-
seriousness. when her brother, John
Bruno, Jr., reached home at o'clock
In the afternoon. he found his sister
stretched upon a bed Her skull was
crushed, her right arm was broken and
her head was lying in a pool OF blood.
An hour later Annie Green, a ne
gress, was found in a semiconscious
state at her home, which is about q
half mile from the Bruno farm.
She was badly injured but was able
to tell neighbors who discovered her
that yellow negro had entered the
house and after assaultlng her had
tried to kill her.
John Bruno, Jr., sent for a doctor,
who had Florence Bruno taken TO st.
Mary's Hospital.
She was still unconscious Tuesday
night, and although the surgeons
worked heroically they expressed no
hope for her recovery.
Annie Green, who was treated by
Doctor Kandlemsn, was taken to the
Henrietta Hospital, in East ST. Louis
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-07-02
Outbreak of War Feared.

London: A dispatch from Vienna
says the situation in the villayet of
Adrianople is very grave. There are
many indications that Bulgaria and
Turkey regard an outbreak of war as
probable contingency It is relia-
bly, stated that the Turkish authorl-
ties are organizing a regular persecu-
ton of the Bulgarian inhabitants.
their villages being razed to the
ground and many notable Bulgarians
being imprisoned on slight pretext,
The Turkish troops in the villayet
number 10000.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-07-02
To stop canal PaNments.

Springfield, Ill.,: Proceedings were
instituted IN the Sangamon County Cir
cult Court Friday by Representative
Richard e. Burke Of Chicago to pre-
vent the payment Of money appropriate.
ed by the last General Assembly for
the maintenance Of the Illinois and
Michigan Canal A petition for an in
junction against state Auditor McCul-
Tough and State Treasurer Busse is
asked, to restrain them from paying
the money to the canal commissioners.
Clarence q. sniyely, William r. New
ton and William L. Sackett, canal com
missioners. are also named as defend
ants In the suit The writ is made re-
turnable next Wednesday.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-07-02
New House on Etls Land.

Columbia, Mo-; AS result Of the
recent flood, p G. Nuckles of near
Rocheport, 10 miles west of here, is in
possession of q story-and-a-half house,
newly furnished. The water was all
over Mr., Nuclkles' farm and drove him
to higher ground When he returned
he found the house on piece Of bot
tom land It is in good condition and
appears to have been recently built.
All the furniture and clothing had
been carried to the second floor, and
is only slightly damaged.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-07-02
No Celebration Allowed.

Kansas City, Mo-: The first train
over the Chicago, Milwaukee and st.
Paul bridge since the flood crossed
the Missouri River on the restored
bridge Thursday. Street car service
in Kansas City, Kan, on one of three
lines. will be resumed Sunday Owing
to the inadequate water supply the
police have forbidden the use OF FIRE
works and firearms This Will prevent
the usual celebration of the Fourth of
July. Even fireerackers are not per
mitted.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-07-02
IIllnola Llne Incorporated.

Springfield. ILL.,: Articles Of incor-
poratlon have been Med by the Ma
comb, ST. Sterling and Beardstown
Railway Company with its principal
ONCE located at Maeomb The capt.
tal stock Of the corporation Is $500,
and the object Is 70 construct line
from Maco1nb, Ill.,, ia a acutherly di-
rectlon through the counties Of MO.
Donough and schuyler, Ullaois, 20 a
point near the city Of Mt Sterling,
also branch from Mscomb, Ill, 20
Besrdstown. cass County, III
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-07-02
Pastors Son Slain
at Church Door
John Hawker Stabbed to Deatk
at Moccasin, Ill.

bingham, ILL.,: John Hawker, son
of the pastor of the Methodist Episco-
pal Church, South, at Mocasin,
small town near here, was stabbed to
death in front OF the church by Moses
Tipsword, while a prayer meeting WAS
In progress Thursday night.
III feeling had existed between the
two young men, and in some way the
trouble was renewed during the pro-
gress Of the prayer meeting. The two
young men retired to the outside OF
the building to continue their quarrel.
During the progress Of the fight
Tipsword stabbed Hawlcer with his
knife, near the heart, killing him al
most instantly. It is said that the
young man lived but three minutes.
Tipsword at once fed and kept in
hiding In the timber until Friday
morning, when he was captured
Sheriff Rickelman was notified and
requested to come over to make the
arrest. Mr.. Rickelman having gone to
Anna, Harry Rickelman, the deputy,
left for Moccasin at noon to make the
arrest.
Tipsword is 20 years old, while
young Hawker was three years his
junior. Tipsword is the son of Brock
enridge Tipsword, who was killed on
a public highway near here about
three years ago.
Mr. and Mrs. Hawker are Frustrated
with grief. The fight stopped the SER
vices in the church.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-07-02

st. Louis; In a warrant issued by
Justice Isaac w. Campbell Of De Ho-
diamont. F. Seymour Darlington Is
charged with the murder of Mccain,
his friend and companion, who has
been missing fer several days. The
warrant was issued late Sunday night.
It was read to harrington by Deputy
sheriff Bellairs.
harrington made no comment on
the issuance Of the warrant. He had
anticipated It. Justice Campbell
named July 8 as the date for the pre-
liminary examination. harrington
waived the hearing. however. and will
await the action Of the st. Louis
County Grand Jury.
The warrant was issued at Clayton,
Justice Campbell going there at the
request Of the Sheriff
Identification by Mrs, Moeann.
There's the sweetest man that
ever lived"
These we're the words uttered by
Mrs. James P. Mccain Sunday after
noon as she looked upon the remains
Of her husband as they lay under the
branches of tall elm tree near the
stone quarry into which they were
thrown after murder had been com
mitted,
AS she spoke, Mrs. Mccain swoon-
ed. When she revived she again
looked at the body and said it was that
of her husband.
The scene occurred at 4 o'clock
Sunday afternoon. Lord" F. Seymour
harrington, accused Of the murder of
Mccain, was witness to It. There
were hundred or more other persons
present.
harrington was the coolest man in
the crowd. He stood by the side OF
the corpse. Not muscle in his body
seemed to CULVER, He neither paled
nor did he appear nervous.
Just previous to Mrs. McCann's com
ing harrington had viewed the body
from every point of view. He walked
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-07-02
Broke Jan at SYCAMORE.

Sycamore, H.: Sycamore expert
enced her second jail delivery within
two months Saturday evening. Sheriff
Rempf and family went away to stay
over Sunday, leaving the turnkey in
charge. During the turkeys alb
sence from Jail James Baxter, the only
prisoner in Jail, broke a lever on the
door and had things his own way. 1t
is not known what direction he took
Searching parties have gone out, but
are working without clew.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-07-02

She is in precarious condition, but
there is a chance for her recovery.
The farmers in that part Of st. Clair
County where the assaults we're com
mitted have organized a posse and are
hunting for the negro described BY
Annie Green.
A message was sent to EdwardsViIle
asking for blOOdhounds.
John Bruno is one OF the best-known
and one Of the wealthIest farmers in
st. Clair County. His daughter has
been his housekeeper, and she was
the only member Of the family on tho
premises Tuesday afternoon.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-07-02
Four Indictments
Against briggs
Ex-COngrsssman Is Accused Of
Completely in Postal Frauds

New York; Former Congressman
Edmund H. briggs Of Brooklyn was
Wednesday afternoon indicted by the
Federal Grand Jury in Brooklyn in
connection with the gigantic post office
frauds recently unearthed. Four in
dictments we're found.
The indictments followed close on
the heels of Mr.. briggs examination
as a witness before the Grand Jury.
His bail was fixed at $4,000, which was
furnished by former Sheriff William J.
Buttling. The four indictments are
practically alike. Each charges that
Diggs, between July 20 and "a, 1900.
unlawfully agreed to receive and did
receive a $500 check from the Brandt
Dent Company for procuring q con-
tract from the United States Govern
ment for making and delivering $50
automatic cashiers for the Post ONCE
Department. For the first two irdict-
ments Mr.. Diggs pleaded not guilty.
To the others he did not plead. United
States District Attorney Youngs said
that at least three more indictments
Of briggs would follow. The former
Congressman refused absolutely to
comment on his Indictment.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-07-02
Kansas Assembly
in Extra Session
Vast Destruction bS, the Recent
Floods lie Being Considered

Topeka, Kan, The Kansas Legis-
lature convened In extra session We'd
nesday TO relieve the flood situation In
the Kaw valley and its tributaries.
Most Of the members OF both houses
were present Thirty-four food bills
were introduced in the House and
nearly as many in the Senate. Inc
session viii last for several days A
big fight has developed on the ques-
ton of making an appropriation to re-
lleve the flood sufferers. as well as TO
authorize the building Of bridges. 1t
was expected that Governor Bailey In
his message would outline some plan
of relief, but he did not, leaving that
for the Legislature to handle.
The Governor sas he did not care
to dictate In the matter. He regards
the Wyandotte situation as most seri-
Gus and admits that he was prompted
by that situation to cali the Leglsla-
ture together He says that while he
Is opposed to an appropriation for the
relief of food sufferers, he did not
make protest against It in his message
because he believed that the Legisla-
turs should determine the question
without prejudice on account of any
view the chief executive might have,
The Governor, however, does not deny
that he has urged his close friends in
both houses to stand pat against an
appropriation.
Bills we're introduced providing for
an appropriation to be distributed in
each county, but a long debate must
ensue before any action is taken.
Governor Bailey, In his message
sent to the Legislature. urges prompt
action to enable counties to build
bridges and expresses the hope that
the special session will not be utilized
for general legislation.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-07-02
"There she Gomez" po you bee her9

Treasury at Washington to accept the
compromise of $4,000 offered by John
S. Wise of New York to satisfy judg-
ment for $4,000 obtained against
Thomas P. ochiltree, the famous ra-
contour, who recently died Wise is
the counsel for the defendant. Ochil-
tree was for several years, beginning
with 1873, United States marshal for
the eastern district of Texas. Accord
ing to the Government accounting OIL
GERS, he was short $4,000 in his &C
counts when he retired.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-07-02
cloudburst at Topeka, Kas.

Topeka, Kas.: A rainstorm that
amounted practically to cloudburst
broke over Topeka after midnight
Wednesday, A number of residents in
South Topeka were compelled to flee
to higher ground while a few smaller
houses were washed from their foun-
dations. Soldier Creek. which was
such factor in destroying North To
peka recently, was Thursday flowing
over the Kansas avenue bridge. The
Kaw is also rising.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-07-02
TreasurY 10 Return Money.

Jefferson City, Mo-: State Treasur.
er Williams will send out $4,000 drafts
for various amounts, aggregating
about $4,000, to the saloonkeepers OF
the State who bought stamps in con,
formity with the State license law,
which was enacted at the session OF
the Legislature two years ago, but
held unconstitutional by the Supreme
Court. The money expended for the
license fee and stamps will be refund,
ed to every retailer.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-07-02
Lord Darlington is
Charged With Murder
Practically Admits E1is Guilt in Connection With the
Murder Of His Friend Mccain

about It and leaned far down over It,
as II to detect resemblance to his ben
efactor, Mccain. At last he told the
officers that he was unable to identify
1t as that ofMccanh Later. however,
he admitted to Chief Desmond that he
believed 1t was McCanns body.
Bullet Wounds in Body.
The days developments revealed
thu manner OF McCann's death. 1t
was due to pistol shot wounds In the
head. There were two. Both bullets
were recovered and the coroner and
other ofiiclals said they had been fred
from a 38-caliber weapon
The weapon found In Bsrrlugton's
trunk at Union station Aired the same
size cartridge. The unused cartridges
found by little Martha Lang near the
scene of the crime were of the same
caliber.
The coroner also found three knife
wounds on the head and neck. There
was a shallow cash inches long
across the throat.
Another cut extended along the left
jaw inches and there were two
gashes in the left hand, between the
thumb and index finger, that indicated
Mccain had caught hold of the blade
of the knife when 1t was being WELD
ed against him. Thursday razor
handle was found near the quarry.
Darlington Taken to Clayton.
Late Sunday night the ST. Louis of
fcers gave Darlington into the custo'
dy of the Sheriff of st. Louis County
and he was taken to the jail at Clay
ton, on charge OF murder.
To Chief of Detectives Desmond,
who had "sw'eated' him at the scene
Of his alleged crime for two hours
harrington had admitted almost ev
erything except that he killed Nc
Cam. He insisted that the crime was
not his, but he said he was willing
to suffer for it If necessary and did moi
fear the future.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-07-02

years, received a stroke of paralysis
at an early hour Wednesday morning
and is in very dangerous condition.
Accompanied by physicians and sever
al members of the Mexico bar, Judge
Hughes was taken to his home in
Montgomery City at noon Wednesday.
1t was feared that he could not sur
vive the journey, which is but short
one, but telephone message later an
nounced that he had arrived none the
worse for removal.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-07-02
one Victim b Dad.

Miss Bruno died at st. Mary's Hos
pital in East st. Louis at 5 o'clock
Wednesday morning from the injuries
she received, without recovering sum
ciently to give a description Of the
man who assaulted her
A jury lmpaneled by Coroner Nc
Cracker returned a verdict that she
came to her death from an assault by
parties unknown.
The condition of the Green girl is
stin critical, and, so far, she has been
unable to give description Of her as
sailant that materially aids the on
cIals In their search for the fugitive.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-07-02
santey Is HopeIessIy Blind.

New York: Ira d. Sankey, the
evangelist. is now hopelessly blind.
Mrs. /. A. Sankey, his daughter-in-law,
said Wednesdays THE best special
lists we could obtain have examined
Mr.. Sankey and all agree that his case
is hopeless, The optic nerve has been
entirely destroyed" MIR. Sankey's
trouble has been growing on him for
the last two years. as a result of an
attack Of trschoma.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-07-02
Arkansas, Turret Weak.

Newport News, Va: It is under
stood that weaknesses were discover
ed in the 12-inch gun ,urret founda-
tons Of the monitor Arkansas during
the test which was made at sea Thurs
day to ascertain whether or not the
parts affected would give away as did
the corresponding parts ON the mon
itor Nevada.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-07-02
opera House eIoek nurned.

Dixon. ILL.,; The Opera House block
was burned Tuesday morning. The
property was owned by the Truman es-
tate and cost to build $4,000. The
insurance Is $4,000. The following in
situations we're burned out: The Post
once; r. Rodenish, medical instru-
ments; D. F. Greenawalt. dry goods;
Edmund Neville, hardware; Charles
Powell. jewelry; Opera House Com
pany; James Sterling. insurance; A.
G. Warner. real estate; Dixon Building
and Loan Company; p. H. Babcock,
bowling alley; the G. A. r. Woman's
Relief Corps, and A. o. U, w. Lodge.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-07-02
Against lnterferenoe FOR Jews.

washington The Russian Govern
ment has learned with profound regret
OF the intention Of the Washington au-
thorities to forward to ST. Petersburg
petition from American Jews rela-
tive to Russia's treatment OF her jew
ish subjects In view Of the announce.
ment weeks ago Of its opposition 70
outside interference, It is surprised at
the developments which win force a
resteration OF its views
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-07-02
Federal Tobacco Plant for .Texas.

New Orleans, La: It is stated that
the Department Of Agriculture at
Washington has decided to locate at
Nacogdoches, Tex, on the line of the
Southern Pacific. the largest tobacco
experimental station in the world
Government tests have demonstrated
that tobacco can be grown in Texas
soil.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-07-02
New YORK. Tar Asseaament.

New York; New Yorlx's real estate
assessments this year amount to a.
730,OOO,000, an increase OF 81, 4O0. O0O.-
600 over last year. The personal as
sessments are $67S.OO0,OOO. an in
crease of $153.OO0,O0O The total in
crease in assessed values is 1883.
100000. The estimated tax rate this
year is $1.40 against S2.27 last year.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-07-02
To open cahIa on Fourth.

Washington; On the morning OF
the Fourth Of July President Roose-
welt will send from his Sycamore hill
home at Oyster Bay a message form
ally opening the Pacific cable to the
Philippine Islands. The message TO
be transmitted viii be one Of greeting
and congratulation to Governor TAFT.
A return message win be sent by Gov
ernor Taft.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-07-02
Extradltlon commlsslon.

Springfield. H.: Capt. t, w. s..
Kidd, United States Commissioner.
Friday received MS appointment upon
Recommendation Of Judge Humphrey.
as haxtradiiion Commissioner Tor the
southern district d Illinois,
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-07-02
Lorenz and vic Arrested.

Toledo, Ohio: George e. Lorenz and
his wife. who were recently indicted
by the Federal Grand Jury at Wash
ington in connection with the scandal
in the Post Office Department, were
arrested Wednesday. Mr.. and Mrs.
Lorenz each gave bond in the sum OF
S.. 900.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-07-02
BID quarry strIke Ended.

Bedford, Ind; The great strike In
the Slime 0uaTries which has been on
since May 1. and which crippled the
building industry in many cities, end.
cd when hundreds Of men returned to
work Friday The agreement Is the
scale made By the operators May I.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-07-02
I-llIman aranted ehanue q Venue.

Columbia. s. O.: Argument ON the
motion for change Of venue in the
case Of former Lieut.. Gov, James H.
Tillman, indicted FOR murder. was CON
cluded late Wednesday afternoon and
Judge Townsend at once announced
his decision that the change should be
granted.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-07-02
Wasp STING Provo Eatal.

owensboro. Ky: Mrs. Robert Clio
son, wife of prominent farmer OF Til
den, Webster county, died of blood
poisoning from a peculiar source. She
was stung on the nose by a wasp two
weeks ago. Physicians were unable
TO effect a cure.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-07-02
Funston Tourlna AIaska.

Washington; General Funston, COM
handing the Department of the Co
lumbla, has informed the War Depart.
ment that he has left for Alaska FOE
an inspection Of the posts In that ter
rltory, He win visit Forts Llscum.
shagway, Egbert. Gibbon, ST. Michael
and Davis.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-07-02
T.IIman 90 ~ to LesInnton.

Columbia 8. G.. Judge Townsend
announced that tho trial OF James II.
Tiliman, charged with the murder Of
n. O. Gonzales would be heard IN
Lexington, Lexington County. the
third week ii September Judge Gage
viii preside. aRluda WAS the county %
which the defense wanted the case
removed
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-07-02
Cincinnati Has 8 sIa Fire.

Cincinnati; Almost the entire plant
OF the Cincinnati AbattoIr Company.
one OF the largest In this section. was
destroyed Friday by a ere caused BY
an explosion In the engine room. The
loss IL estimated AZ 100000.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-07-02
Indians on Combine.

Wabaah, IND; A combination OF
ten Oh companies Ia the field around
Warren u being formed, Much money
VIII Be saved 10 handling the on and
"a developing uncertain territory