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Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-04-23
Lolita Armour Walks.

Chicago, ILL.,: DR.. Adolph LOrenz,
the Austrian specialist, arrived in Chi
cago Thursday for the purpose of re-
moving the cast from the leg Of LO-
lita Armour, the young daughter of ].
Ogden Armour, upon whom an opera
ton for congenital dislocation of the
hip was performed last October. Upon
removing the cast, the limb was found
to be in perfect condition and the pa
tient was able to walk around the
house without any difficulty. "The
operation was a complete success"
said DR.. Lorenz, "but shall have to
be in constant attendance for three
or four weeks before can be certain
of a positive cure"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-04-23
HowARp oETs TAMeLEp up.
contradlcts Himself Trying to Defend
His Life.

Frankfort, KY: James B. Howard,
on trial on the charge of numbering
Governor Goebei, took the witness
stand again Monday for further cross
examination. The witness declared
he was in the Board Of Trade Hotel
when the crowd passed bearing the
wounded man. He could give no de-
scription Of the manner in which Goe-
bel was being carried, and got consid-
erably tangled on this point.
Mrs. Henry e. Youtsey was brought
here by the defense to contradict her
husband 40 to his confession made on
the witness stand IN heiHOward trial.
She was not called on the witness
stand Monday, and It is said the pros.
ecution will object to her testifying.
The point is made that, under the law,
she cannot be used as a witness to
contradict her husband upon matters
that came to her in the confidential
relation Of husband and wife.
Youtsey's brother-in-law, Banker R.
H. Witherspoon, of Winchester, and
other relatives are also here to contra
dict Youtsey.
The cross examination of Howard
was completed shortly before noon.
He contradicted himself on a number
of important points as compared with
the record in former trials.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-04-23
pIvIpENDs oANNor d. PAIp.
Counsel to Argue for Suspension Of
Decree as Regards Profits.

st. Paul: Circuit Judge Sanborn
Friday afternoon set Monday morning,
April 20, as the time for hearing argu-
ments in a request by attorneys for
the Northern Securities Company, that
the decree recently handed down be
suspended, in so far as It prevented
the payment by the Great Northern
and Northern Pacific railways Of divi.
dends to the Northern Securities Com.
pany. since these dividends would ulti-
mately reach the same people any
way.
The attorneys for the railroads eK-
plslned that the regular dividend day
had nearly arrived, but that under tho
decree II was impossible for the rail-
road companies 10 close their books
and pay any dividend. matter affect,
ing something like 1900 individuals,
many Of them dependent on these div
Idends for the necessities Of life. No
modification Of the decree was asked,
all such matters being left for the for
NAL appeal, which was sure to come in
the course Of time.
District Attorney Caupt said he
would present the case to Attorney
General Knox IN the meantime and
learn his wishes.
The attorneys for the Northern Sc
curities Company, for the two rail-
ways, said they only wished permits
sion to pay the regular dividends
which is impossible under the under
standing of the decree Of the court.
Before the case can be finally pass
ed by the Supreme Court, over $14,-
100000 would be paid in dividends in
case this part of the decree could be
suspended, but otherwise the sum
would be tied up and the people to
whom 1t was properly due could not
rAeeiye IT,
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-04-23
Miss MoNeIIis Defeated.

New York: Supreme Court Justice
MacLean Monday afternoon denied
the application of Miss Mary McNellis
to compel General Kneeland, her for
mer counsel, to surrender certain doc
Hments, which she said were import
ant, in her suit against Senator VIII
liam A. Clark for $15O,000 damages for
alleged breach of contract Miss Nc
Nellies secured an order by default
against General Kneeland last week,
but Monday, by consent of Charles
Goldaier, who represented Miss NC
Nellis, he was allowed to open the de-
fault and tell his side of the story.
The generals explanation resulted in
the dismissal Of Miss McNellis' appli.
cation, and she was ordered to pay $40
costs.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-04-23
More Indictments Returned.

Jefferson City, Mo-. Senators Frank
Farris of Steelville, Crawford County;
Buel L. Matthews of Clayton, st. Louis
County, and c. A. Smith of st. Louis,
Baking Powder Lobbyist Daniel J..
Kelley and three unknown men nave
been indicted by the Cole County
Grand Jury in connection with legisla-
ton during the Forty-first and Forty
second sessions of the General Assem-
bly,. Definite information regarding
the charges against those indicted
cannot be obtained. 1t is thought that
bribery charges have been preferred
against Farris, Kelly and Smith, and
accepting a bride against Matthews.
OF those indicted Farris is a Demo-
crat and former president pro tenn Of
the Senate, while Smith and Mat
thews are Republicans. Four indict-
ments. were returned late Saturday
afternoon in addition to the three Of
Friday night.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-04-23
Many Miners Locked Out.

Pottsyille, Pa: OF the 40 collieries
of the Philadelphia and Reading Coal
and Iron Company all but IL were
shut down Monday, owing to the en-
ployes being locked out by an order of
the company. At the 80 idle opera
lions many of the employees on Sunday
refused to work nine hours, as de-
manded by the management of the
company. In the Shenandoah and Ma
hanoy regions, the storm center, all
Of the Reading operations were closed
Monday. Upward of 10000 mine work
ers are locked out by this company
alone
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-04-23
Harry IAubbard Is Aequltted.

Shawneetown, ILL.,: I'VE, the jury,
find the defendant not guilty." was
the verdict of the jury in the Hubbard
murder trial, which came to a close
Wednesday evening. The jury retired
at $3.50 o'clock and almost immediate
ly after closing the door eight of them
declared the defendant was not guilty.
At 10 o'clock ten of the number
agreed to sign the verdict Of acQuittal
without any further discussion, but
the other two asked to review the evil
dence. At 2 o'clock they had finished
their work and all signed the verdict
without the least hesitation. The court
was notified at o'clock and % min
utes later read the verdict to the de-
PENDANT members of his family and
others who were present.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-04-23
dietrich is a Missouri Man.

Utica, Mo-: Herman R. Dietrich,
who has been appointed Consul Gener-
al to succeed Thomas Mast, was born
in Utica, Livingston County, Mo-, jan
uary 6, 1862. His early life was spent
on the farm, but he entered on a mer-
camille career in the year 1891, and
has since that time steadily climbed
the ladder of success in business en-
terprises. Mr.. Dietrich was Postmas-
tor of Utica for two terms, and 1t is to
his efforts that the rural-mail delivery
was established here. He represented
Livingston County in the Forty-sec-
ond General Assembly.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-04-23
Mos ArrAcke a poLIcEMAN.
Chicago OFFICER Opens Fire Upon
Crowd and Wounds Three.

Chicago Oficer Opens Fire Upon
Crowd and Wounds Three.
Chicago: Because one Of theiI
number had been arrested for creating
a disturbance, a crowd of Greeks, who
were. celebrating their Easter Sunday
here, created riot and before the
mob could be dispersed three Of them
had been shot by Policeman Cohen
and Henry oppenheimer, a bystandl
err, who came to the assistance Of
Cohen
The three wounded men. who are
said to have been the leaders OF the
attack on the oficer, were arrested.
None Of them was seriously injured.
The disturbance occurred near the
Greek Catholic Church in Johnson
street During Easter celebration
some one threw a lighted hrecracker
among the pedestrians In the street
Policeman Cohen Immediately ar
rested the offender. The crowd at
tackled the onicer, knocking him down
with q brick.
Cohen spFang to his feet and fred a
shot into the crowd, hitting Nick Riz-
zitto in the left shoulder.
This act Infatuated the mob, which
again rushed at the officer and prob
ably would have killed him had not
Oppenheimer sprang to his assistance.
He held the crowd at bay for a mo-
ment until Cohen could recover from
the attack. Surrounded by the mad
dened crowd they fired several shots,
wounding two of the disturbers.
James Chipanvitz and John Loleets by
name.
Cohen and his companion, after be-
ing severely bruised and having their
clothing almost torn from their bodies,
managed to escape to a saloon, where
they held back the crowd until the
arrival Of police aid, which dispersed
the mob
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-04-23
:. DEAD IN Burning WRECK
FLAMES FOLLOW CRASH or FAST
PASSENGER AND FREIGHT
TRAINS.
Bodies Made Observation-Disclosures
Header Divided While Trying TO
Make Siding and Warning ls 5elated
Eight Persons Dead.

jamestown, N. T.: Eight persons
are dead and ten injured, three Of
them seriously, as the result Of col
liBiOn between a passenger train and =
freight train on the Erie railroad at
an early hour Monday, near Red
House, N. Y.
SOf the dead, only one, Robert N.
Hotchkiss, Of Meadville, a brakeman,
has been identified. Seven bodies, ap-
parently those Of three men, three
women and a child, we're burned be-
yond recognition in the fierce Ere
which followed the wreck. The WON
en- are said to have boarded the train
at Youngstown, and to have come
from Pittsburg.
r. s. McCready, a mail weigher Of
Meadville, Pa, and Frank Barhite Of
jamestown, travelling salesman, are
missing, and it is likely two Of the un-
identified bodies are those Of the two
men.
The injured: H. Pulsifer, New
York city, badly bruised; G. W. Mes
ick, Chicago, badly; Anna Steel,
oIOOklgub SuOCheuE ~ NSIy slCh5 h
F. Cleminger, MAJ clerk, Gerry, N. Y,
ribs fractured and body bruised; John
Drougouan, Duluth, bruised and badly
cut; Mrs. Foote, so years old, st. Paul,
MINI, bruised and shocked; H. G.
Gabler, express messenger, Marion,
Ohio. leg cut of, badly injured.
Mrs FNoote and e. g. Gabler are In
the hospital at Salamanca The 9TH
ers were able to proceed to their des-
tination.
The wrecked passenger train was
known as No. 4, running from Chicago
to New York The engine was in
charge Of Engineer Samuel Cook and
Fireman Fred Bell of Meadville. The
train was made up OF one combination
car, two day coaches, three sleepers
and two private cars. The train was
derailed by striking freight train
which was taking a siding at Red
House. The wreck at once took fire
and the combination car, two day
coaches and two sleepers, together
with several freight cars, were con
sumed
No. 4 Is one of the fast trains on
the Erie. The two private cars attach
ed to it today were occupied by w. ].
Murphy, his wife. and two officials OF
the Queen and Crescent railroad and
]. L. Frazier, general superintendent
of the Glover Leaf All escaped unin.
jured.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-04-23
slames DlstIllers.

Peoria, ILL.,. THE sewage and re-
fuse from the distilleries and cattle
feeding sheds Of Peoria and Pekin is
responsible for the pollution of the II
linois River alleged by the people OF
St. Louis" is the statement made by
James Todd. general attorney for the
sanitary drainage district, who, in
company with Attorney General Ham
lin, Civil Engineer Isham Randolph of
the drainage canal, Prof ]. H. Long
chemist OF the Northwestern Univerai-
ty; Jacob A. Harmon. civil engineer
and expert witness, and Nat Cohen Of
the Illinois Fish Commission, arrived
Ia the city Thursday afternoon on the
fishboat Illinois. after having inspect
ed the Illinois River from Grafton.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-04-23
READING Men Locked out.

Shenandoah, Pa; The Philadelphia
and Reading Coal and Iron Company
forced a lockout at every one Of their
collierles in this district Monday. The
men were notified on Saturday that If
they did not work the fun nine-hour
day they could consider themselves
discharged When they reported for
work Monday they were told there
was no work for them.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-04-23
Safe Blown Oman,

Carthage, Mo-. The safe in the sa-
loon conducted by James Brown at La
mar, north of this city, was blown
open early Monday morning by the
use of nitroglycerin, the cracksmen
securing $50 in money and making
their escape in buggy stolen from
the barn of c. H. Branch. Before fore
ing the safe, the robbers placed the
chest upon blocks of cork, thus dead
ening the sound. A large quantity Of
cayenne pepper was scattered about
the floor
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-04-23
AGAIN FAILED TO AGREE.
Operators and Miners Do Not Settle
Differences.

Pana, ILL.,: The miners and oper-
ators of this district met again in this
city on Monday for the fourth time to
settle differences. State Secretary W.
d. Ryan and President Edward Cahill
were also present. The operators
again refused to meet them and make
a settlement.
The miners selected a committee of
A. d. Burk of Witt and w. P. Hoover
Of Taylorville to go to indianapolis
and present their grievances to Presi-
dent John Mitchell. The miners and
operators have until May / to settle
If no settlement is reached then a
lockout of about 5000 men will take
place.
Jim Cooper of Moweaqua was elect
ed district president.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-04-23
Kelly Indicted.

Jefferson City, Mo-: That Daniel J.
Kelley was indicted in the first batch
of bills returned Friday was proven
when a requisition on Governor Odell
of New York was mailed from Gov
ernor Dockery Saturday night. The
document was sent to Detective Tracy
of st. Louis, who has been East
searching for Kelley for several days.
Kelley's indictment is for bribery. He
is the legislative agent for the baking
powder trust who came here with a
pile Of money for distribution to en-
compass the defeat of the alum repeal
bill and who gave the 1000 check to
R. p. Lee to be delivered to his broth
er, Lieutenant Governor Lee.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-04-23
Fouike MAY Reslun Soon.

Washington, D. c.: Civil Service
Commissioner William D. Foulke has
under consideration the question OF
resigning from the commission, but it
is not believed anything will be de-
cided finally until the return of the
President, when Mr.. Foulke will have
talk with him on the subject. The
commissioner was asked about the re-
port Sunday, but he neither would at-
firm nor deny its accuracy.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-04-23
Patient Walked EIftx Miles.

st. Joseph: Mrs. Maggie Klos, wife
Of Harvey NJ. Klos, a prominent cit-
zen, took 20 grains Of morphine Tues.
day night and was compelled by ply.
sicians to spend the entire day Wed.
nesday walking about her room, in
order that her life might be saved. It
is estimated that she walked so miles,
and even now her condition is critical.
She said she was tired Of living and
wanted to die,
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-04-23
DAMAGING FIRE AT DALLAS.
Vehicle and Implement Warehouse De
stroYed-Loss 100000.

stroYed-Loss 100000.
Dallas, Tex: A three-stOry brick
and iron building, 5Ox35O feet, 500 bug
giles and carriages, and a large guam
tity of general agricultural implements
and harvesting supplies were de-
stroyed by fire Friday in the agricul-
tural implement jobbing district Of
Dallas. The building, located at Elm
and jefferson streets and running back
to Pacific avenue, was the main Texas
warehouse of the Parlln and Orendorf
Company, whose factory is at Canton,
Illinois.
Manager Robinson says the ware
house will be rebuilt and the business
continued at Dallas. An adjoining
building, owned by Meyer Bros. Drug
Company of st. Louis, recently vacat.
ed by the Madden-Graham Dry Goods
Company, was partially destroyed. ALI
the losses by the fire will approximate
$3.50, 900.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-04-23
Improvements al Tampleo.

Wonders are being worked at Tam
pico, Mexico, through the combined
efforts Of the Government and the
Mexican Central Railroad Jetties
have been built, making deep-water
entrances from the Gulf into the river,
and a custom wharf, 2.575 feet long,
has been built. Under the existing
arrangements merchandise is handled
at different piers from those for coal,
coke, rails and cement.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-04-23
NC Men killed ln q Wreek.

Clinton, Mo-: Five cars of a fast
freight on the NJ, K. & T. r. r. jump.
ed the track near here Thursday even,
ing. Lawrence Deitcher and H. L.
Often of Hannibal were killed and
tramp was badly hurt. Deitcher and
Often were beating their way in
lumber car and we're crushed under
debris. Often lived two hours after
the accident.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-04-23
Aqod Brldsaroom 81 Nonla.

Xenia. m: Abner a. Beard, who
obtained license Saturday at Belle
vile, Ill.,. 10 wed Mrs. Lizzie Gerhardt.
Il an old resident Of this place and q
farmer BY occupation. He q % years
OF age and has been 4 wldower Tor
only about 10 months. He was
members OF Company r. Eighty.nfsh
Regiment. Indiana Volunteers Mr..
Beard has a large family Of grown
children, numerous grandchildren
great-grandchildren. Mrs Gerhart
was resident Of Clay County several
years ago,
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-04-23
10 prospoct foe Coal.

Aihambra, III. A company is be-
ing formed here to bore for coal on the
farm Of William Q, Keown along the
Glover Leaf Railroad, south Of town.
optlqps have been secured on several
thousand acres Of land The boring
viii commence In 4 short time.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-04-23
Eseaped b Nlaht cIothes.

Harrisburg, ILL.,: Fire destroyed the
residence Of William Wesley and part
" destroyed another building in South
street Saturday midnight The roof
of the building was falling in when
discovered by VIII Evans, who awoke
the sleeping occupants, and they es-
capped in their night clothes. The CON
tents Of the house were destroyed, en-,
failing loss Of about 81 500.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-04-23
sheridan Home Sold.

Washington: The historical old
home Of Gen. Philip A. Sheridan was
sold Friday for $4,000. The purchaser
was Mr.. Clifford Pinchot, who owns a
home on Rhode Island avenue. next
to the Sheridan property. The pur-
chase price goes to the widow, who
viii continue to reside in Washington
in a more modest home, and one more
adapted to her needs.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-04-23
East and West Read Sold.

Carbonate, ILL.,; The East and
West Railroad, in course of construc,
ton from Leo Rock. on the Mississip.
pi River, to Altamont, has been sold
to the St. Louis Valley Railroad, and
is now part Of the Gould system. II
connects at Thebes with the Cotton
Belt and Iron Mountain Railroad and
at Ehangham or Altamont with tha
Wabash roads.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-04-23

Fayette Mo-; The victory OF the
temperance people in closing the sa-
looms in Fayette was shortlived, Judge
Hockaday OF the Circuit Court declar-
ing that Frank Rooster was entitled
TO license on his petition W. @.
Dyke then circulated petition and
secured the necessary two-thirds ma
jority and was granted q license.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-04-23
30 - PoultrN Meraer.

Butler. Mo-: The Carpenter & Shat
fer Manufacturing Company Of Butler.
the New York Poultry and Egg Com
pany Of sedalIa. Pubic, Senator & Co.
Of st. Louis, and Sanborn. Terrell &
Co. have consolidated and win conduct
q retail poultry and egg business
throughout Missouri, Kansas, Illinois
and the Eastern States.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-04-23
Judge [. ). carIook.

Bloomington, H.; A cable message
received here Monday announced the
death In the Philippines Of Judge Ad.
vocato Lyman ]. carlock, formerly Of
this city. He was appointed by Presi-
dent Roosevelt q year ago and has
been 10 charge OF the legal depart
mont Of the aoYernment at Manila.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-04-23

Waxahachie. Tex; Friday night as
County Attorney Farrar was going
home from the city he was waylald ~
two men. who attempted 10 assault
him. The fact that his horse became
scared Rt the men ana ran away
doubtless saved his life.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-04-23
Chamber Of commerce opens.

Berlin; The recently formed Amer.
lean Chamber Of Commerce has open.
ed It's Oflces and has engaged az paid
secretary Frederick ]. Deitsman, OF
Clinton, Mass, United States Vice
Consul at Chemnitz. Comprehensive
arrangements are being made to pro.
mote trade between the United States
and Germany by information.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-04-23
Five Hundred vlsiIantes at Joplin.

Joplin, Mo-: 1t was feared all day
Thursday that the mob which We'd
nesday night lynched tramp negro
here, burned the homes of negroes,
and ran almost every negro out Of
Joplin, would resume the depreda-
lions. Mayor Trigg issued a procla-
nation calling a public meeting Of
good citizens at o'clock to organize
500 vigilantes to preserve order in the
city. This was done, and although
throngs began to fill the streets by
nightfall there was no sign of disor-
der. The excitement is still intense,
but it is believed the Mayors action
has effectually quieted any desire to
continue the rloting.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-04-23
No Men Allowed on Premises.

Topeka, Kas,; Mrs. Carrie Nation
Sunday formally opened her home for
the wives Of drunkards. Five women.
all destitute. were admitted, The
opening consisted Ola song and pray,
or service BY Mrs, Nation and q band
OF her ioint-smashers, No men were
allowed on tho premises.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-04-23
Crushed 10 death.

Harrisburg. M; VIII Arnold, a
resident Of Mount Carmel. was killed
here Sunday morning by being caught
between two cars ON the Big -Four
Railroad. He attempted to cross the
track when the train suddenly came
together. catching him between the
two bumpers, crushing him in two and
causing instant death.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-04-23
oiled sIttlnq d His Chair.

IulSa, ILL.,: The Reverend A. e. Kes-
llfz died at his homo, southeast Of
here. Thursday morning while sitting
IN chair. He was Sc years old and
has been pastur Of the German Luth.
eran Church here for IS years.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-04-23

Pana. ILL.,; Frank Lester, who was
notified that he is heir to an estate
valued Il $4,000 Ia England, depart
"a Thursday 70 claim his possessions
Lester has been n this country only
4 short while.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-04-23
commlooIon Roaohes colon.

Colon; Rear Admiral ]. g. Walker,
Gen. p. C. Hains, Major william NJ.
Black and Prot William II Burr. the
members Of the American commission.
arrived here Thursday.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-04-23
10 49, EIour I'M.

GRANVILLE. M; Fire Monday damag-
cd the Oxford Flour Mills 70 the OK.
tent Of $4,000 or 10000. The lnsur
lance Is about $4,000 Spontaneous
combustion Ia said to have caused the
fre.