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Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-03-17
SAVES NEGRO FROM
ILLINOIS MOB
Lyncn-ng Averted at Carbt ndale
and Four Arrests Made.

Carbonate, H.: An unsuccessful
attempt was made Wednesday night
by a mob from this city to lynch the
mulatto, John Vaughn, who is under
indictment, charged with assault on
Miss Eva Kavanaugh. the school
teacher, near this city several weeks
ago.
The mob numbered about twenty
men who went to the county seat
in wagons and were met by Sheriff
Thorp, Deputy Sheriff Sylvester Hen
son and Deputy County Clerk A. J.
Woodward.
On finding that Sheriff Thorp in
tended to protect his prisoner at all
hazards, the mob dispersed after four
had been arrested by the Sheriff.
me attack had been planned for
some time, and SherifI Thorp early
Wednesday evening learned that in
a few hours the mob would reach the
jail. He made but little preparation,
knowing that he could amply protect
his man. The men who were arrested
were discharged Thursday morning.
An accidental discharge OF a revolt
yer wounded Deputy Woodward in the
right arm.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-03-17
DUNN MAKES SPEECH
FROM THE SCAFF0LD
st. Joseph Murderer Says His Life
Was Sworn Away.

st. Joseph, Mo-. Mark A. Dunn, who
killed Alfred Fenton in the village Of
Rushvllle, this county, on the night Of
July 20. 1902. was hanged at the
county Jail at II o'clock Friday morn
ing.
The execution would have taken
place earlier in the day, but Sheriff
Spencer waited for final instructions
from Governor Dockery, to whom an
exceptionally strong plea for clemeney
had been made OF Dunn's physical con.
ditiOn.
A dozen OF more doctors wired the
Governor their advice as to Dunn's
condition. At 1904 o'clock a telegram
was received from the Governor de-
clining to interfere
Dunn went to the scaffold leaning
heavily on his guards. who practically
carried him. He appeared dazed and
semicoDscious. On the gallows he said
Il have evidence to show that my
conviction and death are a result Of a
most vile conspiracy. Cy Fisher killed
Alfred Fenton. while trying to kill
me, and have proof in affidavits of
his admission that he was responsible
for Fenton's death"
Dunn also accused former Prosecut-
ing Attorney Mytton Of supplying evil
dence to support the theory that he
was guilty. A large crowd gathered
around the Jail. but few persons wit
messed the execution. There was no
disorder of any kind.
Dunn was sentenced to be hanged
March IL. Early in the morning of
March he escaped from Jail by over.
powering his guard and threatening
to kill him with two revolvers that had
been struggled into his cell unless the
jailer turned him out in the exit
wheel.
He kept to the woods for two days
and nights and finally went to tho
home of his brother-in-law in Andrew
County, where he was captured. Dunn
was 90 years old.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-03-17
JAPAN AND RUSSIA
EACH LOSE VESSEL
Russians Assert Little Damage Was
Done by Bombardment.

Japan has lost torpedo boat and
Russia a torpedo.boat destroyer as a
result Of the arrival at Port Arthur
of Admiral MakarOff, who has assumed
command Of the Russian fleet in the
far East. After having the disabled
battleship Retvizan towed into the
harbor, thus clearing the channel,
Makarof sent six of his small craft
cruising for Japanese vessels. They
encountered the Japanese torpedo boat
division, supported by cruisers, and
successfully torpedoed one Of the Jap
anese boats before they were compelled
TO retire. One OF the Russian destroy
ers, however, was so damaged by a
shell that It could not escape. Makaroff
dashed out with two fast cruisers, but
found himself outnumbered. That he
did not use his other ships indicates
either they did not have steam up
or were too badly crippled to move
The two-days' bombardment by the
Japanese with heavy guns at long
range is minimized both by Admiral
Makaroff and by General Stroessel,
commandant of the land forces at Port
Arthur, who Friday night asserted
that little damage had been done
Definite news from Seoul (evidently
forwarded by steamer to Chefoo and
cabled from there) indicates that the
Japanese army in Korea is not yet
ready for an advance in force. It's van
is at Ping-Yang, strengthening the
fortifitations, and troops are being
hurried to that point as they land Cos
sock outposts are sprinkled through
Northern Korea observing the Jap
anese advance. The Mikado's forces
are evidently establishing fortified
bases on both sides of the peninsula,
accommodating stores, building railroads
and providing for all contingencies
before advancing and Offering battle
A possible movement toward Vladi.
vostok. as well as one in the direction
of Win, is outlined.
Commander Sawyer's reported pro
test against an attempt to block the
Port of Niuchwang and thus imprison
his ship (the United States gunboat
Helena) was discussed at a Cabinet
meeting in Washington Friday. Nc
communication from Commander Saw
yer on the subject has reached Wash
| ington. The administration could in
dorse such a protest If one has beer
made under the circumstances indi
Gated.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-03-17
DRIVE NEGROES OUT
OF SPRINGFIELD, Q.
Troops Arrive and City Is Under
Strong Military Rule.

Springfield, Ohio: At II o'clock
Wednesday night the military had dis
persed the crowds in the central part
of the city. but It was feared they
would form elsewhere for later move
ments. While there are $4,000 negroes
in this city, none we're seen anywhere
Wednesday night.
The order for saloons to remain
closed is observed, but no attention is
paid to the mayors proclamation for
people to stay of the streets.
1t was thought that hundreds of
negroes were in the woods around
the city Wednesday night, as they
could not be found within the city
limits. No women or children were
forced to remain out over night. as
the crowds threaten only males.
There are two or three among what
are called bad" negroes that are said
to be wanted by the crowds. but the
negroes fear others are wanted.
kilograms are being received by
negroes from their fellows in other
states Offering help. The pastor of q
colored church in Kansas City wired
to pastor here:
III you want any aid from Kansas
City call on us. We are prepared to
come to your rescue"
When the west end of the levee
was cleaned out Wednesday no white
man would work with moving vans,
nor would any accept the goods In
storage The work had to be done by
colored men under guard of the mil
itia, and most of the goods from the
dismantled saloons we're piled up in
the open yards of cOlored people.
None of the hardware stores are
allowed to sell weapons or ammuni-
ton. The lnfirmaries and other places
of refuge are filled with aged negroes
and women and children.
Col. Meade held the city under a
strong military rule Wednesday night
but he was superseded Thursday by
Gen. McKain of Toledo. Thursday
there were seventeen companies OF
militia here
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-03-17
DANGER OF WAR
YET IN BALKANS
Turkey Disturbed by Conditions and
Said to Be Getting Ready.

st. Petersburg: Careful inquiry con-
develops that the prevailing opinion,
in government as well as in diplomatic
circles, is against an outbreak of war
in the spring. although the danger is
not considered past. A perfect under
standing exists between Russia and
Austria, besides the Russian author
tiles appear to be completely satisfied
regarding the attitude of Bulgaria.
What assurances the authorities
have concerning Bulgaria are not
known, but they do not tally with d.
rect information from other sources,
representing Bulgaria as modifying
with having her plans perfected for an
invasion Of Turkey, and as being con-
fident that she can defeat the Turks
singlehanded.
Evidently the Porte also is alarmed
at the outlook, as an American Ia rep
resentative of an ordnance firm who
came here to act as a broker in the
sale of South American warships to
RussiaJ. has been requested to. so to
Constantinople Immediately, the sultan
desiring to purchase a large supply
OF guns.
1t is a mistake to imagine that Rus
STA is so .engrossed with affairs in the
far East as to be unable to give atten-
ton to the Balkans. She has carefully
retrained from removing troops from
the vicinity Of the Roumanian frontier,
and will be prepared, If necessary,
to assume her share in the event of
war.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-03-17

Guthrie, Okla. The Thermometer
dropped 40 degrees during Saturday
night, with a norther blowing In some
portions Of the territory the storm
became cyclonic. The town of Craft,
in Woods County, was completely
burned during strong wind. Many
farm buildings. live stock and crops
we're also burned Near Gage a prairie
Are, In connection with the wind, des-
troyed ten houses, crops and big
pasture and wheat acreage At Mutual
fire destroyed the Van-Deusen general
store and Bottoms mill, a total loss
of $4,000
Near Erick, in southwestern Okla
homa, the wind demolished the resi-
dences OF W. A. Hammond, James SUIT
ton and Alex. Taylor. Hammond's fam
lily of ten members was carried several
hundred feet and left unlnjured, the
home being entirely destroyed
Snowfall Is General.
Kansas City, Mo-: Reports from
Kansas, the Panhandle, Oklahoma and
Northern Texas are to the effect that
a heavy fall OF snow followed the fall
in temperature of Saturday night, the
general effect being benefit to the
crops. In a majority of cases the snow
melted Sunday afternoon, and thus
proved of inestimable advantage to
the wheat fields, which were badly in
need of moisture.
Severe winds accompanied the storm
in Oklahoma, and southern Missouri,
while thunder is reported in Missouri.
The storm took the form OF sleet in
Arkansas, later developing into hail,
which fell with sufficient force in Pine
Blur to break the plate glass in store
windows.
In Oklahoma the temperature fell
40 degrees, and the wind attained a
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-03-17
JAPANESE AGAIN
BOMBARD PORT ARTHUR
Russia Warns China That Bandits
Must Be Held in Check.

The Japanese Thursday renewed
their bombardment of Port Arthur,
having fourteen ships in action. Ad-
n1iral Aiexieffy report, as well as the
news dispatches on the same subject,
ends abruptly, after the announce
ment that the warships opened fire,
leaving the result OF the lombard
ment and the cause for the lack of
further information a matter of sur
mise.
From Chefoo comes again a report
that Japanese transports have been
seen entering the Gulf Of Liao-Tung.
This report has been made several
times since the Japanese began their
general movement of troops in Feb
ruary, and may indicate that the Mi.
kados men have gained foothold on
the western side of the peninsula.
If this be the case, the interruption
of news from PortArthur could be
readily explained.
Vice Admiral Kamimqra, who com
manded the Japanese squadron which
bombarded Vladivostok, believes that
the Russian warships whose base is
at that port, were safe in the inner
harbor. He has been unable to find
any moro of them in the open sea.
A report from Pekin, via Toxic,
asserts that the Russians are block
ing the river at Niuchwang and that
both the United States and Great
Britain are protesting. because that
action shuts in naval vessels of both
nations, now in winter quarters. The
report, however, lacks confirmation.
Russia has made representations to
China in regard to keeping her sol
diers in check on the frontier and CON
trolling the bandits. threatening to
take forcible steps if this be not
done.
News concerning the movements OF
either japanese or Russian troops
in Manchuria is absolutely lacking
owing to a censorship of unparalleled
strictRess.
A new encounter between hostile
scouting parties in Northern Korea is
reported, in which the Russians fed
President Roosevelt has warned
American Government officials of all
kinds to observe the stictest neu.
tralfty of speech and action during the
war
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-03-17
Rixby On Allotment Work.

Washington; Al a hearing on In.
dian Territory bills before the House
Indian Committee Saturday Tams Blk
by chairman OF the Dawes Commits.
sion. stated that II Congress passes
the bill introduced by Representative
Curtis Of Kansas, providing for the
closing up OF the rolls and other nee
esaary legislation, the Dawes Commits
sion can complete the allotment work
~ July A 1905 re- Informed the com.
msltee that work rs fhe territory was
b6ir rapidly naehed
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-03-17

Boone. Iowa; Mrs. Sherman Dye,
accused Of sending box Of poisoned
candy through the mails TO Miss Rena
Neis0n Of Pierre. 8 D.. was released
from custody Wednesday, Judge Whit
akof framing his decision In the ha-
beas corpus proceedings IA accordance
Win che decision Of Gov Cummins
IL che requisItion matter Mrs. Dye
VIII not Be molested ae long As she re-
mans ontalde of tho state 81 South
naloln Upon her release Mrs Dye
lnfe0 thar she mishl So Is e8lfih
~ elta1 lr'a
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-03-17
Taft and 1rngnatee oanfer.

New York: Secretary OF War Taft
was in town Thursday and conferred
with several railroad and financial
magnates. The Secretary said The
possibilities of steam and electric
road development in the Philippines,
and no other enterprises, we're con,
sldered Nothing in the way Of an
agreement will be reached to-day, and
probably no conclusion will be arrived
at Cor some time to come"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-03-17
BLIZZARD AND BIG FIRES
THROUGHOUT THE SOUTHWEST

terrific velocity, almost approaching a
tornado. Prairie fires which were smol-
dering we're famed into fresh life and
considerable damage resulted. Houses
were blown down and one family is
reported as having been blown several
hundred feet, escaping uninjured, while
the homestead was destroyed.
In north Texas the storm took the
form of nogther, and in the noun
tains developed into sandstone. The
drop in temperature has not been suf.
flcient as yet to damage fruit but fear
is expressed should the decline still
continue.
In the neighborhood of Kansas City
and all through western Missouri the
snowfall was accompanied by a furious
wind, which caused but little damage
Snow in Nebraska.
Omaha, Neb.: Saturday night and
Sunday morning several inches of snow
fell I'm Nebraska. and it has done al
immense amount Of good to the wheat
crop.
Heavy Snow in Central Illinois.
Bloomington, Ill.,: Snow fell over cen
trail Illinois for eight hours Sunday,
and at late hour Sunday night had
attained depth of 5 inches, with pros
poets for continuing throughout the
night.
General in Illinois.
Springfield, ILL.,: This section of CEN
trail Illinois was under a blanket of
snow Sunday night. Sunday the March
lion rOared. A veritable thunderstorm
Sunday afternoon. Lightning flashed
and the fall Of sleet was later con.
verified into a snowstorm. Snow fell
for several hours. Reports from various
points in this part of Illinois indicate
tht the storm was general.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-03-17
Rrran Hns Another chance.

New Haven, Conn BY decision
handed down by Judge eager OF the
Superior Court Friday afternoon on a
demurrer TO answers to an appeal by
william J. Bryan from the decision
Of the Probate Court (which ruled
against him in the Philo s. Bennett
win case. Mr.. Bryan has the right to
contest for the $4,000 bequeathed to
himself by proving that the sealed
letter is a part OF the VIII.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-03-17
MEIAD0 VICTORIOUS
ON LAND AND SEA
Wins Battle in Manehuria, Between
Hsw ohwang and the Yalu.

London: The Tien Tsin correspond.
ent Of the Telegraph said Wednesday
that the Japanese have advanced from
the Yaiu and won big battle
They have captured Feng Huan
ChaBg and driven out the Russians
in the vicinity Of Ia Ku Ling. on the
eastern pass, and are In force seventy
miles east Of New chwang.
Thirty-six thousand Russiaus are
strongly entrenched at Lao Yang and
Hal Cheng. where battle IL immi-
nent Some small engagements have
been fought.
The Russians are retreating with
loss
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-03-17
Platte River Going DIV,

Lincoln, Neb.: The Government has
issued a warning to irrigators in
Nebraska and Colorado that the Platte
River is going dry. owing to light
SHOWS in the mountains, and that the
water should be used now, II is feared
that regardless Of how much water
is used now, there will be suffering
for # later. as the little snow there
is in the mountains will melt too soon.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-03-17
Dalny Almost Destroyed.

London: The correspondent OF the
Telegraph at Toxic says private tel
egrams report that palny was almost
destroyed during Thursdays lombard
ment Great damage was done to forts.
docks and arsenals. A powder maya
zine was exploded.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-03-17
FrederlulE,n - Hearu.

Lawton. Ok; Fire Friday at Fred
eriek, small town fye miles west Of
here. destroyed an entire block Of
business buildings, causing loss esti-
mated at 100000. A fierce wind aided
the flames.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-03-17
Admiral Dewey Explains.

washington; Admiral Dewey, who
with several members of the general
stan and Assistant Secretary of State
LOOMS, are now in Havana, has tel
egraphed the navy department that
there was fighting in progress in the
vicinity on the day the party was there
and for that reason the admiral did
not deem It advisable to make an
official visit on me President OF San
Domingo.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-03-17
conarrma Report Of Nnrder.

New York: The Presbyterian Board
of Foreign Missions Sunday received by
cable confirmation OF the news Of the
murder OF the Reverend Benjamin w.
Labaree near Khol Persia He was the
son Of the Reverend Doctor BENJAMIN
Larabee, also missionary in Persia.
The Rev, Mr.. Labaree who was muir
dered was born In Urumia, Persia.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-03-17
pefeat Dominican Rebels.

Santo Domingo: After severe fight
ing, which lasted two days, San Pedro
de Macoris has been reeaptured by
government forces President Morales
returned here Saturday night from San
Pedro. leaving Luis Tejera to act as
governor of the town. The rebel leader
Rodriguez. escaped. Many men were
killed OF wounded on both sides
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-03-17
ID piafranehise Negroes.

Annapolis. Md; The House of Dele
gates Thursday. by strict party vote
OF GA to 81, passed the bill propOs-
ing constitutional amendment linn
ing the franchise in Maryland. the
purpose of which is to eliminate the
negro vote. The measure has passed
the Senate and now goes to Governor
Warfeld for his action.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-03-17
shanghai Hears Of Fall.

Shanghai: There was a rumor cur
rent among Japanese residents Sunday
night that Port Arthur has fallen as
the result Of Vice Admiral Togo's bonn
bardment of Thursday The story is
not confirmed
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-03-17
Prisoner Takes Poison.

Harrisburg. ILL.,; Charles Mcclellan,
In Jail here for burglarizing a store
at Eldorado, attempted suicide Friday
by taking strychnine. He would have
succeeded. but for the prompt action of
Sheriff Mooney. who discovered what
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-03-17
Says Port Arthur Is Abandoned.

London: A dispatch to the Central
News from Toxic Sunday says; 1T
is asserted that the Russians have
abandoned Port Arthur"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-03-17
burglars wore Orderly.

Evansville. Ind. Robbers broke Into
the Howell Post Office THURSDAY night,
opened the safe and took the contents,
the burglars put ever,Ehing 10 order
and carefully brushed the steal ahav,
lnEa into neat pile under TIE GAIA
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-03-17
PORT ARTHUR'S FALL
CALLED FROM TOXIC
Commander stcessel Is Now Ordered
to the Yalu.

Tien Tsin: An unconfirmed rumor
reached here Sunday that Port Arthur
had fallen.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-03-17
salary Of Canal commissionera.

Washington: President Roosevelt
has fixed the salaries Of the isthmian
canal commissioners at $4,000 per
year, and in addition thereto. SIS per
day while they are on the isthmus.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-03-17
Commander Ordered to the Yalu.

London; The Yin Kow correspon-
dent to the Daily Mail reports that
Gen. Stoessel. in command at Port
Arthur, has been ordered to the Yalu.
1t is said that Gen. Smernoff will re-
place him.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-03-17
Rock island Brakeman injured.

windsor, Mo. NJ O. Conway 4 brake.
man, OF Union, Mo, was run over b.
an engine Tuesday mornlag and bis
lett ankle and foot terribly mengled.
liz WAS taken 10 the Lutherah hospital
At 81. Lcpia
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-03-17
DC While seel.ing Aid for VAC

Bloomington, ILL.,; orrin S, with
erell, a pioneer resident Of this city,
dropped dead In the business district
Sunday night while seeking medicine
for his wife, who is seriously H. He
was SIS years old
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-03-17
ohambarlaln,a Health oooa.

Mr., and Mrs. Joseph Chamberlain.
who left London February Ii for a visit
% Egypt have started on their return
70 London. They are Ii excellent
health.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-03-17
Paaa aame - II IIIsslaainnl

Jackson, Miss; The lower house
of the legislature has passed bill to
protect bear, deer and game birds from
destruction, making 1t unlawfua to
Kin birds for sale in the state for four
years and limiting all sportsmen tc
twenty-five birds on one hunt.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-03-17

Finish Argument IN Casa at Paris.
Paris; The Arguments 10 the case
az Colombia against the Panama canal
company were completed Thursday
The case was adjcurRed until tae
iolh ~ March
The Coconino sun., 1904-06-11
k Is Up to the Doctor.

A lady wrote us from Winchester, Va, that she had been under the doc tors care for four years for dyspepsia, the pain appeared to center under the left shoulder blade, was so severe at times that she could neither eat nor sleep. She had lost faith in her home doctor, and ask us to send her sample of Dr. Gunn's Improved Liver Pills, which had been recommended to her. We sent her two pills, in a few days she sent for box. Now she writes that the pain under her shoulder has left her entirely, she enjoys her meals and never sleeps less than eight hours every night, and this has all come about in two weeks, and cost her 90 cts. for two boxes of pills. Says the doc tor charged her 5000, and that she told him he had better take the $5O.0 % and invest it all in Dr. Gunn's Inn proved Liver Pills and build up his practice. Sold by druggists for 25c per box. Anyone having dyspepsia, bilious spells or sich-headache can get speedy cure by the use of these pills. For sale by the Cover Drug Co.