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Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-02-18
SECURE JURY TO TRY
MILLIONAIRE DEWEY
State Is Making Special Effort to
Convict Him for Murder

Norton, Kas.: After nine days work
jury has been secured in the Dewey
murder case, and the introduction of
evidence commenced. Seven witnesses
for the State were examined Friday
afternoon.
They were all cowboys from the
Dewey ranch, and were all in the feud.
The State used them to show that the
killing of the Berrys was planned.
They all testified that they and the
three defendants went to Alpheus Ber-
RVS place armed with rifles and re-
volvers. The weapons, they said, were
furnished by Chauncey Dewey at ranch
headquarters, where they all congre-
gated before the battle.
Roy Berry, one OF the survivors,
who had the lobe of his right ear
shot off in the fight. was one Of the
witnesses called for Saturday. The
three defendants, Chauncey Dewey,
Clyde Wilson and w. ]. Mcbride, are
being tried now for the murder of
Burchard Berry. They are expected to
stand trial later for the murder Of Dan
lei Berry and also Alpheus Berry.
If the defendants are acquitted at
this trial, however, there will be little
chance to convict them at a second
trial. The State will make a special
effort to convict Chauncey Dewey.
It's attorneys claim that Dewey used
a Savage rifle in the battle, the only
one of its kind there, and that
most of the empty shells picked up
at the Berry ranch after the killing
were of the Savage brand, indicating
that young Dewey did most of the
shooting.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-02-18
BILL RUDOLPH is
IN PRISON
Captured Near Paola in January and
Sent Up for Robbery.

Kansas City, Mo-: William Rudolph,
who, with George Collins, robbed the
bank at Union, Mo-, December 26,
1902, and who after arrest made a
sensational escape from the officers
at the Four Courts in st. Louis, July
G, 1903, Is in the Kansas state peniten-
tiary, having been sentenced for a safe
robbery at Louisburg, Kan, under the
name OF Albert Cory.
Rudolph was sentenced to the Lans-
in (Kas.) penitentiary February 10
for robbing the Missouri, Kansas and
Texas railroad safe at Louisburg,
Kas., on January 16. He and another
man, Tom Rogers, were accused also
of the attempted robbery Of a bank
at Cleveland, Mo, the same night as
the Lomsburg robbery. After the
alleged Cleveland robbery they stole
a team at Cleveland and went to
Louisburg.
Rudolph and Rogers were captured
near Paola, Kas., January 10. They
had nitroglycerin and percussion caps
in their possession. Rogers was &C
quilted Of safe robbery, but is held at
Cleveland, Mo-, on the charge Of
horse-stealing.
Rudolph was given an indetermin-
ate sentence to the penitentiary Of
from five to ten years. q"
His photograph was sent to New
York, when 1t was recognized by w.
A. Pinkerton as that of Rudolph. Sat
urday detective was sent to Lansing
and he identified Rudolph positively.
The prisoner denies his identity.
A Kansas pardon win be asked for
Rudolph at once, that he may be taken
to Missouri on a requisition and tried
for murder and bank robbery.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-02-18
CIVIL WAR STARTS
DOWN IN COLOMBIA
Enemies of Gen. Reyes Attempt to
Seat Velez as President.

Colon: Reliable news has been re-
ceived here from Cartagena to the
effect that the political situation in
Colombia is desperate. Gen. Manjarres
was appointed to replace Gen. Castro
as commander in chief of the Colon
bian army, without Gen. Castro's
knowledge.
Gen. Manjarres, when he arrived at
Cartagena, refused to show his creden-
tials and ignored the governor. He
received recognition at the barracks
and proceeded to Calamar with a bat
talon of troops. Gen. Castro resented
the proceedings and went up the river
to get in telegTaphic communication
with the president.
The officer next in command to Gen.
Castro remained at BaranS lila with
$500 men. A river steamer arrived at
Calamar with troops for Gen. Man
1arres, who proceeded to Baranquilla,
which place was given over to him
without the firing of a shot on Feb
ruary 8.
The trouble is due to the fact that
Gen. Castro is supporting Gen, Reyes,
the newly elected president, and Gen.
Manjarres advocates Velez for the Of
flee. Further trouble is expected. II
would not be surprising If fighting
occurred at Cartagena.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-02-18
DRASTIC MEASURES
<. 4 WITH DOMlNlCANS
Nevy to Be Given Greater Authority
to Deal with Situation.

washington: Drastic measures will
be taken by this government to end
anarchy in Santo Domingo. Continued
destruction of American property and
disregard for foreign interests has con-
WINGED officials that affairs there can
be best improved by force. It's handling
has been turned over to the navy, and
Secretary Moody sent Tuesday night
supplementary instructions to Rear
Admiral Wise, commanding the train
ing squadron, now in Dominican wat
ers, giving him wide latitude in the
course he is to follow. Rear Admiral
Wise has been told, in word, to pro-
tect by force American interests, and
to deal with each case ON its own mer-
merits.
The reports received from the is
land show, as an official expressed 1t
Tuesday night. that the condition Of
affairs there is "semibarbaric."
The question was one of the features
of the cabinet meeting Tuesday, and
at the close of the discussion it was
decided the best solution of the prob
lem was to turn affairs over to the
navy and have Admiral Wise insure
the absolute protection of American
interests. 1t is believed here that he
already has taken steps to obtain
apology and full PREPARATION for the
firm on the New York.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-02-18
Fruit Crop Not DESTROYED.

Nation. ILL.,: It has been announced
by experts in this part of the State
that the fruit crop was killed for
the coming season, but notwlthstand-
ing these reports 1t is not the case.
according to Judge l. C. Henley Of
the Nation City Court. Judge Henley
says he has examined large number
Of fruit trees in this locality and
found that at least so per cent Of the
buds on the trees were still alive and
showed NO signs Of being killed.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-02-18
BIG FIRE BREAKS
OUT IN CHICAGO
Starts in the Lumber District and
Destroys an Entire Block.

Chicago: At 1 o'clock Wednesday
morning a serious fire broke out in
the lumber district. The fire started in
the factory of the Wilce lumber COM
pany, makers of sash, doors and blinds,
at Twenty-first and Airport streets. A
special call was made for additional
help, but before it arrived the flames,
driven by a high wind form the east,
had spread through a block from Al
port street to Throop street and had
leaped across the latter thoroughfare
and attacked the box factory of ]. J..
Wintermeyer.
From the plant of the Wintermeyer
company the flames spread to the es-
adjustment of the Chicago picture
backing company, which adjoins it on
the west, and this place soon was in
flames. The plants of the Chicago
table company, the Chicago picture
backing company and the Wintermey-
er company were completelydestroyed
1t is expected that the loss will aggre-
gate $35O,OO0.
Two flremen were injured by a fall
ing wall, one of whom will die.
Shortly after 2 o'clock another sec
ton of the wall of the Wintermeyer
factory fell, injuring five more fire
men, One of them is fatally hurt.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-02-18
MAeHEN PAID $4,000 OF
DEBTS WHILE IN OFFICE
He Amplifes Account of His Oil
Venture in Ohio.

Washington: The postal trial was
made interesting Wednesday by sew
eral lively tits between counsel for
the defense and Mr., Conrad, repre-
senting the Government, Justice Prit-
chRrd frequently admonishing them to
proceed in orderly manner.
August w. Machen occupied the
stand the entire day, for the most
part of which he was under cross
examination.
AS on Tuesday, he was thoroughly
composed and gave his testimony in
conversational style, often putting
questions to Mr.. Conrad designed to
assist him in bringing out some par
ticular point. He went over his con-
nection with the oil venture in great
detail and. in many instances did
not require documents to refresh his
memory, saying he could give the
facts "by heart"
He reiterated the statement that
ne recommended the Croft fastener
because of its merits.
He explained that, when he came to
Washington to assume his duties he
owed $4,000 and at the present time
owes but $4,000 of that debt.
It was brought out by the Govern
ment that, since 1899. Machen had
deposited in Westminster, Md, bank
over $4,000, and the Government
sought TO show that 1t was impossible
for him, from the various sources men
toned by him, to have received this
amount of money.
A wrangle of counsel lasting half
an hour followed over the propriety
of a question bearing on the point, the
court reserving his decision after re-
guessing the question to be withdrawn
temporarily.
Maehen further testified that, when
he acquired his uncle's interest in
the oil property in the face of inn
pending failure, and the double liza
biIity law of Ohio, he simply took
chances on the company getting out
OF It's difficulty.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-02-18
Maehen Takes the stand.

Washington: The central figure in
the postal trial. August w. Machen,
former superintendent of the Rural
Free Delivery Division, occupied the
stand Tuesday. He said he assumed
the responsibility for the acts of Miss
Liebhardt, his chief clerk. who had
initiated and signed letters from his
division. He rehearsed the oil trans
action which has figured so conspic-
uously in the trial. and said that the
$4,000 received from LOrenz in pay
ment of the Machen interest in the
oil property was a bona fide sale.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-02-18
Beech Rsrry,s Testimony.

Norton, Kas.: IN the trial of Chaun-
cey Dewey, William Mcbride and
Clyde Wilson for the murder Of Ber-
ry, Beech Berry testified that he saw
McBPide rise from behind the water
tank and shoot Burchard Berry. He
also stated that 1t was Chauncey
Dewey who shot Roy Berry in the jaw.
The Deweys have never said anything
about what happened that Jay, Beech
Berry was the first to take the witness
stand, He stated that he was 26 years
old. He lived with his father, mother,
wife and his two children. He lived
two miles from Alpheus Berry's place.
where the shooting occurred.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-02-18
Touring the Southwest.

st. Louis: The second annual tour of
the Southwest made by the members
of the Frisco Land and immigration
Association left st. Louis Saturday
night for a nine day trip through the
Indian Territory and Texas. Three
hundred members of the Association
from the North, East and Northwest,
including sixty newspaper men. The
Ozarks we're passed during the even
ing, the first stop being made at Mo
nett where breakfast was served, sun
day forenoon the train wendell its way
across the prairies OF the Indian Terri.
tory, stops being made at freuent in
tervals. At Tulsa a speech was made
by Mr.. ]. C. McMania, for the Associa-
ton. which was responded to by the
prominent citizens of Tulsa All mem
bers were well pleased with the cordial
welcome accorded them en- route, and
are astounded at the beauties Of the
countries. At Sapulpa a stop OF several
hours was made, during which time
all members of the excursion attended
church services. The train arrived at
Dallas Monday morning. The eNcur-
sion is accompanied by the Frisco
band.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-02-18
Baltimore WIN Not Ask outside Aid

Baltimore, Md: At its meeting
Saturday it was the view of the mem
bers Of the relief committee that Bal
tlmore and Maryland are amply able
to provide for all exigencies, and
that there will be no appeal for out
side aid. Mayor McLane said Saturday
that the people of Baltimore, though
thankful for the generous offers of
aid, are resolved to trust to the local
spirit of self-reliance to meet all en-
ergencies.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-02-18
impressive Scene at RrownwOod.

Brownwood, Tex. February 9TH
A most impressive scene took place
to-day at Brentwood while $50 land
and immigration agents Of the Frisco
System and members OF the press
were being entertained at the Court
House. A member Of the party read
from the morning paper the announce
mont OF Senator NJ A. Hanna's death.
Immediately the band played Nearer
My God to Thee, and every man arose
and uncovered aud joined in the song.
To-day has been gala day In
Brownwood and Brady business was
suspended and citizens have received
us royalty. Enthusiasm shown g some
thing remarkable. and entire party
are in the best OF spirits, and are look
ing forward With anticipation, new
fields to conquer.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-02-18
Mrs. Lorenz lie DISCHARGED.

Washington: Before court adjourned
In the postal trial Friday Mrs, Martha
J, Lorenz was free woman. Justice
Prltchard, acting on motion of Mr..
Kumler decided that there was not
sufficient evidence to hold her, and
directed the jury to find a verdict of
not guilty. Judge Pvitehard's decision
came Immediately after all the evil
dence was In.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-02-18
PORT ARTHUR SAID
TO HAVE FALLEN
The City and Seven ships Reported
Captured from Russians.

New York: The Russian fleet in the
Yellow Sea in and around Port Ar
thur has been practically annihilated.
Cables received up to midnight
Thursday confirm the reports that
twelve Russian ships Of war have been
disabled, destroyed or captured Five
battle ships have been smashed. Three
cruisers have been destroyed and four
gunboats have been either crippled or
captured.
Three distinct attacks have been
made on Port Arthur. In the first.
three Russian ships we're torpedoed.
In the second fight the forts and ships
were engaged by the Japanese, when
three more ships were disabled.
In the third attack four Russian
cruisers we're sunk. In the last onset,
however, the Japanese sutained their
first loss at sea. Three Japanese tor
pedo boats were sunk and their crews
we're drowned. The casualties on the
Japanese ships were fifty killed and
one hundred wounded Alexieff is also
sending a death roll to the car.
The story of the fight at Chemulpo
and of the capture of the Russian cruz
ser Variag and the gunboat Korietz
has been told.
But Russia has recovered, apparent
ly. from the force of the first blow.
The Russian fleet sailed out of Vladi-
vostok and bombarded Hakodate, a
japanese port on the island of Yezo.
Hakodate is in ruins. It was strong
ly fortified and was Japan's strong
hold in the North. It lies due east of
Vladivostok.
In the meantime, Alexieff tele-
graphs from Port Arthur to the car
that part of the injured ships will be
ready in three days and others in three
weeks. 1t is believed that Alexieff is
Understanding the damages to his
fleet
The Japanese may have landed an
army corps north of Port Arthur, but
there is no official confirmation.
Port Arthur Reported Captured.
London: One of the most conserva-
tive commercial houses in this city,
with immense interests in the Orient,
Thursday received a message in cipher
from its Representatives in the Che
Foo that the Japanese have captured
Port Arthur and destroyed the entire
Russian fleet.
1t was stated that the Japanese
army first blew up the railroad fifty
miles from the coast to cut off relief,
then carried by assault the promon.
tory overlooking the city and har.
Dor.
Mounting heavy artillery, they
shelled the. city and harbor, driving
the Russian fleet out into the sea-
where the Japanese battle ships and
cruisers met them. In the resulting
sea fight the Russian ships were al
either captured or destroyed.
The Japanese then attacked ant
captured Port Arthur, taking posses
sion of the immense stores Of Goa
and provisions.
It was also reported that the Jap
anese had planned explosions all
along the line of the Siberian rail
way, and that thus the cars army
in the far East was isolated.
While this startling message is
given only on the authority Of the
London merchants. it is in a meas
ure corroborated by the Reuter- dis
patches.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-02-18
Three Assallants Of Girl Guilty.

Hinsboro, H.: The trial Of the seven
men accused Of assaulting Miss Ella
Morgan last July was concluded here
Thursday, after lasting over a week.
Friday the jury returned verdict
finding Philip Managers, Walter Rob
erts and Otis Dover guilty and &C
quitting the other four, The Jury fixed
the punishment Of those convicted at
one year in the penitentlary.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-02-18
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS q Neutral

Vienna. Count Goluchowslxi, the
Auatrlan-Hungarian minister of foreign
affairs, announced at Wednesdays SEES
sion OF the Hungarian delegation that
Austria-HuRgary had resolved TO OBJ
serve strict neutrality in the far East
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-02-18
Treaoo sucoeods Bland.

Springfield, H.. Gov. Yates Tuesday
appointed Prof s. H. Tresgo Of Clay
ton, Adams county. as member Of
the board Of trustees OF the western
Illinois normal, TO succeed Hon. r, q,
Bland, resigned. Prof Treago Is sup
erintendent OF schools of Clayton.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-02-18
ButIer Prosecution Ends.

Columbia, Mo-; The formal order
Wednesday OF the Boone County Cir
Quit Court Diminishing the case OF the
State Of Missouri VS.. Edward Butler
ends the prosecution OF the st. Louis
boss for alleged boodllng.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-02-18
To Rurohaee Lincoln Home.

Frankfort, KY: In the House Friday
bill was introduced appropriating
$4,000 for the purchase OF the old
Lincoln homestead. the birthplace Of
Abraham Lincoln, and for converting
Il into a public park.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-02-18
nla Eonr ofnee Rohbed.

Litehheld, ILL.,: The Big Four ticket
office here was robbed Of S1.72O at an
early hour Sunday morning, while the
operator was at lunch. w A. George
was arrested and lodged In Jail,
charged With the theft,
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-02-18
oenarms selzure d Masampho.

Toxic: Japan seized Masampho Sun
day and dispatched a neavy force
there. Japan will fortify the port and
establish a naval base there. Masam-
pho is an exceedingly important point
as 1t controls the Korean channel. and
is an excellent base for future opera
tgous
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-02-18
Mrs. Catherine Bacon.

Hannibal, Mo-; Mrs, Catherine Ba.
con. widow OF the late George Bacon
and mother of Judge Thomas f. Bacon
died at her home in this city Tuesday
morning from the effects of dislocat-
ed thigh which she sustained in April.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-02-18
VIM. ). Lemp Commits Suicide.

st. Louis: Grlef-stricken, victim
of insomnia and perhaps. mentally un-
balanced. William ], Lemp, the mill
lionaire brewer. Saturday morning
took his own life in his beautiful home
In this city.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-02-18
80 Rlames &c Jananeae.

St. Petersburg: The Official Mes
senger "Wednesday morning contained
supreme manifest BY Nicholas In
which 81 formally declares that war
has actuhily begun and blames the
lapanes Tor beginning the trouble
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-02-18
aid MINI Burns Near sparta, mn.

Sparta. III; The sauer milling COM
pnny's plant. located al Eyansyille. q
small town IN this county. was COM
pleteIy burned Thursday night. Value.
$l25, 900. Total loss
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-02-18
Going to GUANTANAMO.

Washington: Naval officials say that
while the Prairie, with the $50 mar
ines from Colon aboard, will touch at
Santo Domingo, the real destination
is the naval station at Guantanamo.
The purpose of taking the men there
they say, is to give them a change of
climate and surroundings. Officials
also state that it is not the intention
Of the United States to increase its
marine landing force in Santo Do
mingO waters; that there is already
an adequate number OF men on board
the ships now in those waters If any
are needed for landing purposes.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-02-18

Russian Marines Occupy chemuipo
ViadIvostolk: Private kilograms re-
ceived here wednesday report the
complete rout Of the Japanese by the
Rusaians. The advises also claim that
chdnulno Korea. has been occupied
- Russian soldiers and marines.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-02-18
Report Another Naval Action.
Fire at Everything in Sight.

Che Foo: The whole Russian fleet
has moved into the inner harbor. Tor
pedo boats remain outside on scouting
duty. Five extra big guns have been
mounted on the forts, and they are
firing at every object suspected Of
being port of the enemy's fleet.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-02-18
RattIe RepOrted WIZ Japanese.

Che Foo: 1t is reported that 10000
Japanese troops we're landed at Dove
bay last Wednesday morning and that
they were met by the Russians, who
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-02-18

prepare Japanese War Declaration.
Toxic: A formal declaration OF war
lie expected soon. The proclamation has
been prepared and approved by the
cabinet. Foreign Minister Komura has
gone TO the palace to secure the en-
nefor'e hpproYal.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-02-18

Detailed accounts of the battle of
Chemulpo Bay fully bear out the
earlier dispatches indicating a com
plete victory for Japan. Many con-
flicting rumors indicate greater loss
for Russia at Port Arthur than the
FIRST news outlined. There is no sup
port for the rumor that Japan lost
three torpedo boats in the Port Arthur
engagement, but there are persistent
rumors OF disaster to Russia's Vladi-
vostok fleet off Northern Japan.
On the land side of the war there
are numerous bulletins in support Of
the rumor that japan has succeeded
in getting many thousands of soldiers
ashore, notably the admission by
Alexieff that 10000 of the Mikado's
men got footing at Chemulpo There
are indications of several sharp strug-
giles, in which the Japanese we're driv-
en- back to their ships, but the inn
preston is gained from many sources
that the invaders are pressing Port
Arthur on all sides. One bulletin says
that the Russian railroad has been
rendered ineffective for a distance
of seventy miles.
London: The Toxic correspondent
of the Times, cabling under date Of
February 10, says; at is said that the
japanese squadron has sealed Port
Arthur"
Report Another Naval Action.
London: The Morning Leaders Tien
Tsin correspondent telegraphs, under
date of Friday: Reports have reached
here of further naval action off Port
Arthur"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-02-18
ORDERS MARINES
FROM PANAMA
Colon Believes Destination Is San
Domingo.

Colon: Hurried orders from Wash
ington were received to embark a
battalion Of marines on the Prairie
A special train left Colon Sunday
morning and returned at noon with
the $50 marines, who were encamped
at Bias Obispo station, on the Pana-
ma railroad. The Prairie sailed Mon
day. The impression here is that the
marines are destined for Santo Do
mingo.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-02-18

Denmark viii Keep Her Hands OFF.
Copenhagen: King Christian decld-
ed Wednesday night to issue a neutral
ity proclamation, which will be Inn
mediately communicated to Japan and
Russia